When a mythical beast came down from the top of a hill during the annual spring festival in China, he would devour livestock and villagers until an old man was able to drive the monster away using fire, firecrackers and the color red. At least, that’s what the legends say. The story serves as a [...]
Feb. 7, 2020—Student media outlets at Missouri Western State University will host an open house starting at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 in the Department of Communications and Journalism office, Murphy 207. The open house is free and open to the public. The open house is an opportunity for the campus and community to come meet [...]
Over 80 young musicians ranging from 6 years old to precollege came from around the area and performed in the Young Monster concert to raise money for musical scholarships on Saturday afternoon. Around 400 people were in attendance to listen to the musicians play piano, guitar and violin ensembles. The musicians played a wide variety [...]
Missouri Western State University’s new esports program is still in its infancy, but director and coach Christian Konczal has some big expectations. Having hosted a town hall meeting last week, Konczal said they’re still building the program’s foundations. Building a facility with monitors, consoles and a broadcasting station in Blum Student Union’s bookstore space is [...]
Feb. 4, 2020—The Center for Multicultural Education at Missouri Western State University presents a performance by the Zuzu African Acrobats at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11 in the Kemper Recital Hall, Spratt 101. The performance is free and open to the public. The Zuzu African Acrobats have performed around the world, bringing a high energy [...]
Feb. 4, 2020—Missouri Western State University will host a Chinese New Year celebration from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11 in the Hoff Conference Rooms, Blum 218-219. The celebration is free and open to the public. The celebration provides an introduction to Chinese culture, including food like dumplings and other snacks. It will also [...]
Feb. 3, 2019—The Missouri Western State University Choral Program will host the sixth annual MWSU High School and Middle School Honor Choirs on Monday, Feb. 10. A day of music education will end with a free concert featuring both choirs, the MWSU Concert Chorale and Chamber Singers at 7 p.m. in the Fulkerson Center. More [...]
St. Paul Lutheran and St. Joseph Cathedral Middle School tied for first place in the MATHCOUNTS competition. Six Northwest Missouri schools competed in the MATHCOUNTS competition on Saturday as a way to learn more about mathematics and build their confidence. Over 40 students from St. Paul Lutheran, St. Joseph Cathedral Middle School, St. Francis Xavier, [...]
... Dr. Jonathan Euchner, an Iowan and a political scientist at Missouri Western State University, believes the caucus system in that state serves a valuable role. “It makes the winners of Iowa, Democrat and Republican, better presidents, because they actually have to meet real people,” he said. “I think Iowans take it pretty seriously. Those [...]
Students at Missouri Western will get to see President Matthew Wilson in a whole new light across campus, as he touts his new golf cart, dubbed the presidential limo. The vehicle was unveiled Friday morning at the Griffon Indoor Sports Complex and was purchased through community and business donations from Gray Manufacturing, ProServ, E.L. Crawford [...]
