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Drury Offers Winter Term Classes
Drury Offers Winter Term Classes Community November 8, 2021, by Sammie Ellis 4 If you’re behind schedule for graduating, want to lighten your spring class load or are just looking to broaden your intellectual horizons, taking classes over winter break might be a good option for you. There are several classes being offered this winter term from various departments, such as Communications, Political Science, Music and even Psychology and Religion.
Mold on campus: How to ensure your student housing is safe
College housing is guaranteed to come with a few problems, whether it be a heavy price tag, a far walk from classes or maybe obnoxious roommates. These are all a typical and expected part of the experience of living on campus. What are not expected, however, are possible health hazards. There have been several complaints around Drury University’s campus about suspected mold being found in on-campus housing.
Child Brides: How US marriage laws can affect minors
Child Brides: How US marriage laws can affect minors News October 14, 2021, by Sammie Ellis 26 R. Kelly, a famous R&B artist with an infamous character, was found guilty of racketeering and child sex trafficking on Sept. 27, 2021. Many thought this verdict was long-coming, especially since it had been uncovered that he had married Aaliyah, a fellow artist, when she was only 15 years old.
“America’s 5th most dangerous city”: An overview of a town hall regarding crime in Springfield.
On Tuesday, Sept. 14, a town hall was held at the RC Events & Conference Center. This event was held by Queen City Watchdog, a group whose self-proclaimed goal is “to ensure all elected officials of Greene County and Springfield, Missouri, do not abuse their power.” The town hall was centered around crime in the Springfield area, with several guest speakers who were there in order to give their opinions on how to lower crime in the area, as well as to answer questions posed by the crowd.
Senate Bill 8: Drury perspectives on Texas’ new abortion law
Senate Bill 8: Drury perspectives on Texas’ new abortion law News September 17, 2021, by Sammie Ellis 4 On Sept. 1, 2021, a new law came into effect in the state of Texas. This law, aptly named Senate Bill 8 (S.B. 8), is made to effectively stop abortions in women who are over six weeks pregnant. However, this law is unusual in the sense that it is not being enforced by the state, but rather by individual citizens.
Drury’s Study Abroad after the time of COVID: Will it be different?
Drury’s Study Abroad after the time of COVID: Will it be different? Campus News May 11, 2021, by Sammie Ellis 2 Drury’s Study Abroad after the time of COVID: Will it be different? If you were a Drury student last year, surely you remember the moment you found out that campus was closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was a shocking and stressful time for all those on campus, but it was even more so for the Drury students studying abroad and those who were getting ready to.
Mayball Turned Carnival: SUB reveals new event
Mayball Turned Carnival: SUB reveals new event Campus News, Community April 27, 2021, by Sammie Ellis 2 A time-honored tradition at Drury University has been the annual dance called Mayball, which–you guessed it–typically happens every May. It was a time of celebration on campus where all students could come together and enjoy a night of dressing up and dancing. However, last year’s Mayball was just one of the many things cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sweet Caroline’s Family Feud: A game show fundraising event in a beloved student’s honor
Sweet Caroline’s Family Feud: A game show fundraising event in a beloved student’s honor Campus News, Community April 12, 2021, by Sammie Ellis 1 Nearly two years ago, Drury’s campus was shaken to the core by the sudden and tragic passing of a beloved student, Caroline Conrad. Conrad, who would have been a senior Psychology and Criminology major this year, was a dynamic influence in Drury’s community.
A Medieval Feast: The Mirror makes Medieval Meals
Let’s be honest: the economic future of college students is a very unsure and scary one. With the growing economic disparity in America, we might all end up becoming the modern equivalent of medieval peasants. So, to help us prepare for this possibility, a few of us at The Mirror decided to cook and eat peasant food. In order to help us understand what peasants ate and why, we turned to history professor and Drury’s resident Medievalist, Dr. Shelley Wolbrink.
Women’s History Month: The women leaders of Drury
Women’s History Month: The women leaders of Drury Campus News, Lifestyle March 8, 2021, by Sammie Ellis 1 For those who don’t know, March is Women’s History Month. Throughout American history, women have had to struggle to be taken seriously, often being disregarded under the law, in academia and in their workplaces. Luckily, this is beginning to change, and we are seeing more women in positions of leadership than ever before.
“A year of new wrinkles”: How Drury administration calls snow days and online classes
The week of Feb. 14-20 saw record low temperatures in Springfield that haven’t been felt since 1989.Rolling blackouts were a new wrench, as were considerations for online classes if students could not meet in-person due to weather. David Hinson is the executive vice president and chief of staff at Drury University. He responded to questions from the Mirror via email. Hinson detailed the Drury response to winter weather, and how in-person classes came to be canceled for the week.
Greek Life’s Spring Recruitment
Greek Life’s Spring Recruitment Community, Lifestyle February 8, 2021, by Sammie Ellis 3 It’s been nearly a year since college students were sent home all over the country to be put into lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In light of the unexpectedly long life of this pandemic, many universities, Drury included, decided to allow their students to come back to campus for the 2020-2021 school year.
A Kappa Delta’s Take on Amy Coney Barrett
A Kappa Delta’s Take on Amy Coney Barrett Editorial November 9, 2020, by Sammie Ellis 4 The following is an opinionated editorial from the perspective of one individual. If you’ve been paying attention to politics recently, you’ve probably heard about the empty Supreme Court seat left by the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg and filled by Amy Coney Barrett (ACB).
Voter Beware: How to Handle Misinformation Related to Absentee and Mail-In Voting
Voter Beware: How to Handle Misinformation Related to Absentee and Mail-In Voting Campus News, Front Page October 26, 2020, by Sammie Ellis 2 Voting can be a confusing process, especially when participating in absentee or mail-in voting rather than the traditional in-person vote. However, many people are opting for these other voting options this election, and some of them aren’t quite getting the facts on how to do it properly.
Apple Orchard Shortage: Local orchards suffer from low crop
Apple Orchard Shortage: Local orchards suffer from low crop Community, Editorial, Weekend October 12, 2020, by Sammie Ellis 3 Apple picking is an iconic Fall activity. It’s something that’s fun, cheap and fairly easy to do with family and friends and you get a whole bunch of fresh, locally grown apples to enjoy when the day is done. However, in order for you to go apple picking, there actually needs to be apples on the trees when you get there.
Food DUdes: That Lebanese Place
Food DUdes: That Lebanese Place Editorial October 5, 2020, by Sammie Ellis 1 Springfield has many good restaurants, a lot of which reside on Commercial Street. One of C-Street’s best culinary gems is the aptly named Lebanese restaurant, That Lebanese Place. That Lebanese Place is located at 338 E Commercial St, just a short distance from Drury’s campus. The inside is quaint, but with interesting seating and decor. They have tables and rounded wooden booths that give the place a cozy feel.
Nifty Thrifting: Springfield’s Best Secondhand Shops
In the world of college and COVID-19, saving money may be more imperative than ever. For many, this might mean cutting back on buying clothes, but that doesn’t have to be the case. One solution to save money while keeping your shopping habits is browsing at thrift and resale stores. Thrifting is an often-underestimated activity. It’s fun, ethical and cheap. All thrift shops are not made equal, though. If you’re going to revamp your wardrobe by thrifting, you have to know where to look.
Drury’s Greek life in the Time of COVID-19: How the campus’ chapters are staying safe
Drury’s Greek life in the Time of COVID-19: How the campus’ chapters are staying safe Campus News, Community, Lifestyle September 21, 2020, by Sammie Ellis 1 Greek life is a major part of the college experience for many students. COVID-19 has changed a lot about this year’s college experience, and Greek life is no exception. Both fraternities and sororities on Drury’s campus have had to face hurdles set by the global pandemic and are working hard to keep Greek life alive while staying safe.
10 Movies to Watch During Quarantine
1) High School Musical: If you are looking for a nostalgic movie during quarantine, look no further than the Disney Channel Original Movie, High School Musical. Although other non-Disney fans may say that this movie is outdated and boring, re-watching (or if somehow you’re only watching for the first time) invokes an inner spark of joy and a feeling of nostalgia from childhood. The iconic love story between Troy and Gabriella spiked the classic standard for a typical high school relationship.
Is the blackbear concert worth it: SGA addresses claims about misuse of funds
Is the blackbear concert worth it: SGA addresses claims about misuse of funds News March 6, 2020, by Sammie Ellis 1 On Feb. 21, students waited outside the O’Reilly Family Event Center (OFEC) for hours in order to get free tickets to an event that many have been anticipating: the blackbear concert. The excitement of the popular musician’s upcoming arrival was so apparent that it was nearly tangible. However, some students decided to boycott the ticket line instead of waiting in it.
Missouri candidates visit Drury’s Young Democrats: November election contenders talk about their campaigns
On Friday, Feb. 28, Drury’s Young Democrats hosted a panel with two of Missouri’s hopeful candidates for positions in the upcoming November elections, Elad Gross and Betsy Fogle. Both Gross and Fogle are Democratic candidates looking to overturn their conservative incumbent counterparts. Meet Elad Gross Gross, a teacher turned constitutional lawyer, is running for Attorney General and hoping to unseat republican Eric Schmitt.
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