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Tobacco 21: New Springfield law takes college students by surprise
Individuals under the age of 21 can no longer purchase tobacco products, electronic cigarettes or vapeing devices in Springfield after Springfield City Council enacted bill Tobacco 21 on July 16. “The intent of this ordinance is to reduce youth tobacco initiation,” according to a press release sent by the Springfield Office of the Director of Health. Preston Kamler, co-owner of Springfield Vapors on Grand Street, said he disagrees the new bill will reduce youth tobacco and/or nicotine consumption.
FSL holds jammin’ finale to Greek Week
After a week full of community engagement, glitter, crazy costumes and messy contests, Greek Week 2019 has come to a close. Acting as the cherry on top, Greek Jam was held at the Hammons Student Center on Saturday to finish off the week. At Greek Jam, teams of fraternities and sororities choreographed a dance with a theme and props, trying to earn more points so they can win a trophy at the end. Sophomore communications major Jack Rymer is part of Sigma Phi Epsilon.
Sikh, Hindu students often struggle with time for religion, but remain dedicated in heart, mind
In India, he woke up at 6 a.m. to put on his turban and pray for an hour. He also attended a temple every week. Now that he’s in Springfield, it’s harder to be as dedicated. Graduate student and marketing and management major Harshneet Singh, an international student from India, was born into Sikhism – a religion that 1.72 percent of the Indian population practices. About 90 percent of Sikhs live in India, according to World Atlas.
Bike sharing program moves forward in Springfield
Bike sharing programs are a step closer to coming to Springfield. Springfield City Council passed an ordinance on Feb. 11 to allow bike sharing docks to use public property at the approval of the director of Public Works. The ordinance passed with every council member in favor of the ordinance. According to the ordinance, a bike sharing program would need to apply for a special license in order to put a bicycle dock on public property.
Newest Springfield NAACP president brings millennial-focused energy, ideas to the organization
When former Springfield NAACP President Cheryl Clay first asked Toni Robinson to take her place, she said no. After Robinson graduated college, she was ready to move to a bigger city — but she lay awake at night thinking about Clay’s question, wondering if she made the right choice. Eventually, she decided leaving would be too easy. “I felt like I had to step up,” Robinson said.
Trouble Brewing: How Springfield's breweries were affected by the government shutdown
When the federal government shutdown began on Dec. 22, there were a great deal of effects that people were keeping an eye on. One of these effects was on the brewery industry. This is particularly of interest in Springfield as there are seven breweries in the city. During the government shutdown, these breweries were unable to get approval from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau to release new beers, which worried brewery owners.
Former MSU professor found unfit to stand trial
The case against former Missouri State University professor Edward Gutting has been suspended after Gutting was deemed unfit to stand trial due to mental defect at a pretrial conference on Jan. 3. Gutting is charged with two counts of armed criminal action, one count of first-degree burglary, one count of second-degree assault, and one count of first-degree murder. On Aug.
MSU celebrates Transgender Awareness Week with on campus events
The issues facing transgender individuals are often not understood by those who aren’t directly affected by them. Transgender Awareness Week seeks to bring these issues to the foreground of student's minds. One event that is helping to promote awareness was held in the Multicultural Resource Annex of Freudenberger House on Nov. 15.
Running over Missouri State’s records
A redshirt sophomore is running all over the Missouri State record books in just her fourth season of cross-country – ever. Running didn’t always come first. Despite running her way to the top of the Missouri Valley Conference this past fall, cross-country Bear Grace Breiten hasn’t always had a passion for running. Grace grew up playing soccer, not giving running a second thought. In high school, she ran cross-country her sophomore year but quit to play soccer for her junior season.
MSU student incorporates music throughout her life
With what started as high school choir and grew into more, sophomore Anne Baker’s music career continues to thrive.Baker, speech-language pathology major, has only been playing music for five years, first starting with the guitar. However, she has always loved singing.“I was really the only person in my school at the time who had an interest in music, and I was the only person to make it in district solos,” Baker said.
2018 Midterm voting guide
On Nov. 6, the 2018 midterm election will take place. In Missouri, there are several ballot initiatives and amendments, as well as a U.S. Senate and House of Representatives election. Here is some information on the candidates, initiatives and amendments.U.S. Senate candidatesDemocrat: Claire McCaskill - Incumbent Economy:In an Oct. 18 PBS debate, McCaskill said that the main driver of the deficit is the Trump tax cut of 2017 that Hawley said he supported.Health care:She has said, in an Oct.
Pagination Bookshop aims to let imagination run free
Walking through the second floor of what will become Pagination Bookshop, the cool wind drifting across the wooden floors that had recently been put in, Jennifer Murvin points to the newly furnished bedroom.“Sometimes I just come in here and sit and just enjoy the room that’s done,” she says.The bedroom is one of many recent renovations made to the two-story, clean, white house with a contrasting orange brick door frame on 1150 E.
College of Health and Human Services set for expansion
Missouri State University President Clif Smart unveiled plans at an event on Tuesday to expand the College of Health and Human Services. President Smart said this is due to the “tremendous growth” since its inception.“According to the fall official census report, this year 4,639 students study at this college.
Trump’s speech: Separating fact from fiction
Editor’s Note: The Society of Professional Journalists’ Code of Ethics states that journalists who are acting ethically should seek the truth and report it, and be accountable. These qualities of ethical journalism led us to seek the truth by fact checking a speech made by President Donald Trump during a rally at Missouri State University on Friday, Sept. 21.Claim No. 1: “We have the best economy in our history today — today — in fact.
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