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Missouri State soccer vs. Loyola-Chicago gallery
1 of 5 4.17 MSOC Stratton Senior Greg Stratton dumps Powerade on head coach Jon Leamy after their Missouri Valley Conference men's soccer Championship win. The Bears beat Loyola 1-0 for the title on April 17. 4.17 MSOC Dolling Senior Josh Dolling maneuvers around Loyola defense. Missouri State Men's soccer won the Missouri Valley Conference Championship with a 1-0 triumph over Loyola on April 17.
Gallery: Men's basketball wins 78-51 over Indiana State in MVC Tournament
ST. LOUIS -- The Missouri State men's basketball team beat No. 3 Indiana State 78-51 at the Enterprise Center during Arch Madness weekend on March 6. The Bears will take on No. 7 Valparaiso at 5 p.m. on March 7. 1 of 21 Senior Ross Owens celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer in the first half of Missouri State's game against Indiana State. The Bears beat the Sycamores 78-51 in the MVC Tournament on March 6. Senior Keandre Cook drives through Indiana State defense to the basket.
Gallery: Men's basketball wins 67-60 over Valparaiso
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Bears prep for season
It’s here. It’s time. The moment Missouri State fans have been waiting for: basketball season. The expectations for the men’s basketball team are at an all-time high. In head coach Dana Ford’s second year, the Bears were predicted to get first in the Missouri Valley Conference, and several other preseason predictions have the Bears seeding into the NCAA tournament.
International film festival featured at MSU
Ten stories told from around the world and shown in over 400 cities dimly lit the faces of the 120 attendees of the Manhattan Short Film Festival in the Plaster Student Union Theater. With a variety of storylines and themes, certain films elicited bursts of laughter from the audience, and others, reactions of shock or sadness. Every year, filmmakers create short films to submit to the Manhattan Short Festival in New York.
Kellie Harper will return to Tennessee
After six years at the helm of Missouri State’s women’s basketball program, Kellie Harper is returning to her alma mater to coach the Lady Volunteers at the University of Tennessee. Harper played at Tennessee from 1995-99 — Kellie Jolly then — and won three national titles and took a trip to the Elite Eight her senior year. Harper is originally from Sparta, Tennessee, a town just 98 miles away from the university.
‘The Rocket’ is making a name for herself at MSU
They call her ‘The Rocket.’ That is the nickname given to Missouri State sophomore softball standout Madison Hunsaker. She earned that nickname for good reason. “I think it is because of the way she hits,” head coach Holly Hesse said. “She hits some rockets and provides a lot of power in our lineup.” Hunsaker is in the middle of a breakout season for the Bears’ softball team, hitting .359 while leading the club with eight doubles and ranking second on the team with 33 total hits.
Fan bus heads to Iowa for round 1 of NCAA tournament
As the Lady Bears prepared to take on DePaul in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Missouri State organized a fan bus to get as many fans as possible to attend Saturday’s game. A seat on the fan bus was $155 and included round-trip bus fare, hotel room, a ticket to the game and a pep rally at the team hotel before Saturday’s game. A second fan bus intended for MSU students was also organized, but fell through due to the lack of a faculty chaperone.
How to find the perfect roommate
Finding the perfect roommate takes a lot longer than six seconds, but with some careful consideration, tools like the Missouri State roommate matching survey or even social media can have you rewatching Vine compilations on YouTube at 3 a.m. with a good roomie. Kayla Collins, a freshman majoring in cell and molecular biology, knows that the stress of finding a suitable room and a good roommate can be overwhelming.
From Brazil to America: ‘Even if we can’t see it yet, the wall is already there’
As a Brazilian, I grew well-accustomed to always being surrounded by walls. Because of the lack of security the country has unfortunately been fraught with for some time, it is very common to live in homes surrounded by high walls with electric fences and advanced security systems. For me, the idea has always been somewhat claustrophobic.
Men’s team to play in Kansas City for tournament
Basketball season is right around the corner, and the Missouri State men’s basketball team will start its season with a tough test. The Bears are one of four teams in the Hall of Fame Classic being held at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri, Nov. 19-20. The Bears will face off against Big Ten school Nebraska in their first matchup and, depending on their performance, will be matched up against Texas Tech or Southern California.
Hangin' out
The leaves are changing, and the air is getting chilly, but there is still time to use Missouri State’s brand new outdoor hammocking area before winter arrives.The project was completed on Wednesday, Oct. 24.
Bears Through the Ages
Homecoming has made its arrival on the Missouri State campus, placing an emphasis on alumni with this year’s theme of “Bears Through the Ages.”“‘Bears Through the Ages’ is a focus on what it means to be a part of this university — while you go here and once you graduate — and that feeling of, ‘Once a Bear, always a Bear,’” said Tobi Ponnle, senior public relations major and homecoming committee chairperson.The theme this year focuses on sharing pride for Missouri State with current students...
Former football Bear jumping toward world record
Deion Holliman, former wide receiver for the Missouri State Bears football team, is inches away from breaking a world record.On Oct. 1, Deion Holliman was finishing a workout with a few box jumps when a man approached him.The guy was impressed by Holliman’s jump and encouraged him to increase the height. Holliman insisted that he hadn’t planned for box jumps, nor had he stretched.
Someone actually complimented you?
“Someone complimented you! See more on IRL.”Many have received text messages like this and don’t know whom it came from or why they received it.There have been rumors over the internet that these texts are spam or possibly linked to sex trafficking. A spokesperson for In Real Life said that these claims are false and they haven’t had any reports of sex traffickers on their app or targeting their users.
Disorder at FSL recruitment causes mass email to parents
At the start of every semester, Missouri State University Fraternity and Sorority Life organizations —as well as other on campus organizations — can be found on campus passing out flyers to students, searching for prospective new members.The recruitment process is a normal part of the FSL and university experience.
Missouri State handles Lincoln after bouncy start
The Missouri State Bears marched their way through the middle of campus and a mob of students getting to their 11 a.m. class. Meanwhile the football team was on its way to an 11 a.m. football game.The Missouri State vs. Lincoln University home opener at Plaster Stadium opened as weird as it sounds.Bearfest Village tents were put up along campus’ foyer north of Plaster Stadium early this week, but taken down yesterday.
MSU to welcome Saudi transfer students with open arms
When diplomatic friction arose between Saudi Arabia and Canada last month, the Missouri State University Office of International Services wasted no time releasing an official statement that welcomed the estimated 12,000 Saudi students in Canada who were asked to leave the country.After the official Twitter account of Canada’s Foreign Policy (@CanadaFP) called out Saudi Arabia’s human rights record, the Saudi Arabian government froze all new investments with Canada, cancelled flights to...
Finding a new home: Bid Day 2018
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Multiple lawsuits filed against Ride the Ducks Branson
On July 19, 17 people were killed when a Ride the Ducks boat sank on Table Rock Lake in Branson. The boat held 29 passengers and two crew members when it sank during a severe thunderstorm warning.There are currently four civil suits filed relating to the duck boat incident.
Missouri State Athletics starts fundraising for future indoor facility
While Missouri State football players are practicing for this season, Missouri State Athletics is working on building an indoor sports facility for the future. In the Missouri Valley Football Conference, there are two schools who currently have indoor sports facilities: South Dakota State and Youngstown State.Other schools such as North Dakota State and Illinois State are also working on building indoor sports facilities.
Lawrence announces his leave, Fofana to redshirt in upcoming season
Missouri State Basketball announced two roster moves for the upcoming 2018-19 basketball season.Sophomore point guard Mustafa Lawrence, who started the last nine regular season games last season, will not return to Springfield.Junior forward Abdul Fofana, who was victim to a season ending foot injury Jan. 22 known as the cryotherapy ciris, will redshirt for the 2018-19 season. His health is still not 100 percent after the injury.
Former head coach Paul Lusk lands on feet
After seven years as a head coach, Paul Lusk is returning to familiar territory as an assistant coach under a friendly face in Greg McDermott at Creighton University. Just one month after being fired from Missouri State, Lusk officially became an assistant coach on McDermott’s staff on April 3. “I’ve known Paul Lusk for 15 years,” McDermott said in a press release. “He is a man of high character and integrity. His connections throughout the country will aid in our recruiting efforts.
Dana Ford builds his coaching staff
Sheldon Everett and Dana Ford have known each other for some time, as the two worked as assistant coaches at Tennessee State University during the 2011-12 season. That year, the Tigers finished above .500 for the first time since 1995-96 and won 20 games for the first time in 30 years. After that season, Everett moved on to Miami University (Ohio) to serve as the director of basketball operations.
Beach volleyball sweeps only home match
Missouri State’s beach volleyball made its home debut on March 22, sweeping the Ottawa University Braves five sets to zero.The Ottawa Braves came in to this game with an 0-4 record playing four teams from Texas, and, like Missouri State, this is also their first year for the program.Before their first home game was even played, coach Terri Del Conte and players graduate student Ivy Reynolds and senior Caroline Finnell were excited to play at Missouri State.
Lady Bears advance to second round of WNIT with victory over Louisiana Tech
The Missouri State Lady Bears (21-11, 15-3) beat Louisiana Tech (19-12, 10-6) 63-59 in the first round of a close Women’s National Invitational Tournament game, handing the Lady Techsters their first ever home postseason loss.Louisiana Tech started ahead, but the Lady Bears quickly tied up the score 4-4, then took the lead with another shot in the paint.
Lady Bears cage Salukis in dominant fashion
This story will be updated with quotes from head coach Kellie Harper and select players following the postgame press conference. The Missouri State Lady Bears played aggressive basketball on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball from the opening tip against Southern Illinois on Friday night, en route to a 79-61 victory over the Salukis.Missouri State (17-10, 13-3) secured its spot to finish second in the Missouri Valley Conference with two games remaining on the schedule.
Animal Rights Club protests circus
The Carden International Circus brings in thousands of people but not all come to enjoy the show.Peaceful protesters,sprawled around the front of the JQH, held signs while asking students and families to turn away from the circus and stop supporting what they believe is the abuse of the animals.“I’m particularly gratified by the number of young people that are here,” Missouri State graduate Gene Davison said.
How safe are you when it comes to identity theft?
Her phone rings.Liz Sheahan lets it go to voicemail, like she always does when she sees an unknown number. A credit card company left a message, telling her she owes money on multiple unpaid credit card bills. Sheahan never had a credit card with the company. Sheahan, a senior biology major at Missouri State University, said she felt like someone was trying to ruin her life when she realized they were trying to steal her identity. “When I heard that message, I was terrified.
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