The WAC (Western Activity Council) hosts many events throughout the year. Last week they hosted a speed dating event for the first time and fo… READ MORE

When student-athlete Jordan Jennings took the stage for Missouri Western’s “The Voice,” it was her first time singing in front of an audience.… READ MORE

This semester, Missouri Western’s newspaper is going beyond the newsroom and into the studio to produce its first ever television show with KGSM-TV.  READ MORE

Netflix launched a Black Lives Matter collection, which is a must-see for Black History Month.  READ MORE

Senior Mackenzie O’Neill continues to add to her impressive list of accomplishments at Missouri Western. In January, O’Neill was elected Chair… READ MORE

The Global Center held its first ‘Take Me To Your Hometown’ event last week. Using Zoom and Google Maps, volunteer attendees gave tours of the… READ MORE

Very few people are able to say that they can blend their talents, passions, and career all together. Missouri Western Student athlete Quinton… READ MORE

Dawn Baker, administrative assistant of the communications department for the last seven years, retired this week on February 19. READ MORE

With distance learning becoming a norm across the country during COVID-19, snow days have become a point of controversy. Before March 2020, it… READ MORE

Griffons were treated to hot chocolate and cookies while learning about Missouri Western’s various clubs, organizations and programs during th… READ MORE

Ten years ago, The Weeknd released his debut mixtape, "House of Balloons". At the time, he was a 20-year-old underground artist based out of T… READ MORE

Dr. Jonathan Rhoad is a chemistry professor here at Missouri Western State University. In his free time he enjoys doing theatre on and off campus. READ MORE

Valentine's Day looked a little different this year for many people, considering the pandemic and the record low temperatures. Let's take a lo… READ MORE

For the first time ever, a poet performed for the Super Bowl. Twenty-two year old Amanda Gorman recited a poem talking about three everyday he… READ MORE

Usually the conversation surrounding the Superbowl commercials centers around the ads that were aired. And while there are things to be said a… READ MORE

Every student at Missouri Western is working towards their dream job. However, for some their  dream jobs are already in action. Faculty membe… READ MORE

On Sunday, February 7 the Super Bowl took place. The Chiefs made their second appearance, after a successful 2020 season.  READ MORE

Missouri Western named a new university counsel starting this semester, Kelli Douglas. University counsel is a vital position to help enforce … READ MORE

In an ever changing climate where physical fitness has seemed to take a back seat, the Baker Center on campus is attempting to help students a… READ MORE

The Center for Student Involvement has announced that the new sorority, Sigma Gamma Rho, will be joining campus this spring. Sigma Gamma Rho i… READ MORE

Nestled between the rows of flags in the basement of Eder Hall, the Missouri Western Global Center resides. It’s a space that invites conversa… READ MORE

Missouri Western’s Center for Multicultural Education commemorated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with awarding several members of the St. Joseph … READ MORE

Many students were unable to watch the inauguration of Joseph Biden live, and so learned about the ceremony through internet memes, specifical… READ MORE

As the holiday season approaches, many people feel the exhaustion of the pandemic and the disappointment of not being able to see family; howe… READ MORE

This semester, students across the U.S. have struggled to maintain their GPA in light of the health and financial issues that the students hav… READ MORE

Missouri Western State University always makes sure that every event is as inclusive as possible. Last Wednesday, Nov. 11, the Human Rights Fa… READ MORE

The Missouri Western science department students have spent the semester creating projects about different theories they were studying. These … READ MORE

Dr. Bill Church is writing a book about his time at Missouri Western entitled "This is What it Means to Say Missouri Western." Church has been… READ MORE

Missouri Western students and faculty weigh in on the recent historical record-breaking presidential election. READ MORE

Hidden all the way in Potter is one of Missouri Western’s finest gems: the cinema department.  READ MORE

Poetry and music are both beautiful artforms that take a lot of skill to write and perform. But as if either one wasn’t challenging enough, Zo… READ MORE

As the school year continues while the COVID-19 pandemic looms, Griffons are hesitant to venture to on-campus events. READ MORE

A year ago, the phrase “Oh no, I forgot my mask!” would be crazy to say, and most of us had never heard of Zoom, let alone attended a class us… READ MORE

While the Missouri Western drumline has not been able to perform as much this year due to COVID-19, they are run by a wonderful instructor who… READ MORE

While many college students spent their quarantine picking up new hobbies, such as baking or exercising, one Missouri Western student spent qu… READ MORE

One thing that always helps you feel at home when you are away is a friendly smile. Even if you don’t know her, Miss Pam in the Missouri Weste… READ MORE

On Halloween, biology chair Dr. Mark Mills and the rest of his department gave everyone a special “treat”. The John Rushin Teaching and Resear… READ MORE

Missouri Western students showed out and had a wild time with guest comedian Ronnie Jordan. READ MORE

If you walked through Spratt hall last Wednesday night, you might have heard a crowd yelling “Wepa!” along with a chorus of snaps. READ MORE

When many people hear “Honors classes,” they think of extra homework and weighted grades. However, Missouri Western’s Honors Program is much m… READ MORE

Censorship is something most Americans are aware of, but different countries have different views on it. Censorship was the topic for the most… READ MORE

While walking through the buildings and sidewalks on the Missouri Western campus, you may not know who that person listening to AirPods really… READ MORE

The Missouri Western State University Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society added another award to their trophy case this year. The student … READ MORE

Missouri Western students have probably seen the geese around campus, but have you spotted a turtle crossing the road? Dr. Mark Mills, a profe… READ MORE

Throughout the year, thousands of colleges and universities were forced to close to contain the spread of COVID-19. These closures resulted in… READ MORE