Peppermint? Some studies suggest peppermint can calm your nerves, increase your concentration and might aid in diminishing test anxiety. In the 1990s, Joel Warm and William Dember, at University of ...

Lana Janson leads those around her. Whether it’s in the classroom, in the community or in the water, she exemplifies greatness. What separates Janson’s leadership from the pack, though, is her ...

Missouri State University announced Wednesday morning it will stop diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and will close its office of inclusive engagement. “This decision comes in response to ...

If you walk across campus for long, you’ll quickly find out exactly how Bear Head Plaza got its name. Located in the space between McDonald Arena, Plaster Arena and the John Q. Hammons Fountains, Bear ...

The Ku Klux Klan brings to mind images of burning crosses, lynchings, racial slurs and acts that embody what the organization views as “white power.” The KKK is notorious, and has secured its place in ...

Sports brings us together. Athletics can help form friendships and develop connections that have the potential to last a lifetime. For former Lady Bear guard Lacy Stokes and Bears second baseman Nick ...

Following a lawsuit against President Richard “Biff” Williams, news of which broke in the midst of the fall 2024 semester, the Missouri State University student body has expressed distaste for his ...

In July of this year, YouTube announced its plans to implement an AI-based age verification system to distinguish between minors and adults on the platform. The system was described by the YouTube ...

Around the Missouri State University campus are a number of sculptures that add an artistic touch to students’ every day commute from class to class. Including a number of bear statues in honor of MSU ...

*Editor's note: This story has been updated since publish to include Jake Hildenbrandt as an owner of CTRL. Springfield’s newest nightclub, CTRL (pronounced control), launched in early 2026 and is ...

The Duane G. Meyer Library is the heart and hub of campus. With its seemingly infinite study spaces, plentiful loanable items and accommodating services for students, faculty and staff, it’s a great ...

Five Nights at Freddy’s is the iconic horror video game series which has spent nine years becoming a media phenomenon with multiple games and books. Now, after being stuck in development hell for ...