At approximately 5:15 p.m. on Feb. 3 an object appeared in the sky above Cape Girardeau. According to the United States Department of Defense, the object is a Chinese surveillance balloon, and was first seen traveling over Montana. In a Department of Defense briefing transcript, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder told reporters that the balloon has the ability to move purposefully. He also said it is expected to continue moving across the United States for the next few days...

SEMO is presenting the 23rd Annual Clark Terry/Phi Mu Alpha Jazz Festival on Feb. 3-4, 2023. Jazz studies director Joseph Jefferson chose the theme of the festival, Women in Jazz, to allow musicians to see themselves represented in a way they might not have before...

Cape Girardeau and surrounding counties are facing harsh winter weather continuing through this week. People can expect icy precipitation, snow and sleet up to an inch and ice accumulations on the roads according to the National Weather Service. With snow and sleet in the forecast, the National Weather Service meteorologist Keith Cooley wanted to clarify what all the weather terms means when posted either online or on television...

Two children looked up at the Lego tower standing beside them and began to smile and dance. They had just won the Lego tower building competition during SEMO’s Lego Family Weekend, setting a new record for the tallest Lego structure at 88 inches and beating last year’s 71 inches.

SEMO’s annual MLK dinner celebrated the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and the spirit of Ubuntu "I am because we are" with messages of daring to dream and “the creation of spaces that are reflective of America” at the Show Me Center on Jan. 25. The theme of this year’s dinner was “Coming Together: The Fierce Urgency of Now.”...

As the days get longer now; the nights get colder and more time is spent inside. Students may find themselves feeling more down than usual. This feeling of sadness in the winter is called seasonal affective disorder, more commonly known as seasonal depression...

Jeffery “Jeff” Hansen, a former adjunct professor of management and marketing, died at Southeast Hospital Jan. 14, 2023, according to the Southeast Missourian. Marketing chair Willie Redmond, who taught Hansen as Masters of Business Administration student before Hansen worked at the University, said Hansen excelled as both a student and a professor...

Safety for off-campus students has been put into question following the recent murders of four college students attending the University of Idaho. While on-campus students can rely on emergency blue light boxes and Department of Public Safety presence, off-campus students may have to take safety into their own hands through self-defense measures or by calling the police...

The Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to reports of a male with a firearm entering a Walmart on 3439 William St. on Saturday, Jan. 21. The Cape police Facebook page stated the police on scene searched the man’s vehicle. “Officers arrived and located the vehicle that was reported and found a toy gun in the front seat of the vehicle that was orange in color with an orange tip,” the Cape Girardeau Police Department stated...

Due to a campus wide water outage, all Southeast Missouri State University campuses and offices will be closed Jan. 9. The water outage was caused by a ruptured valve. The university’s email stated Facilities Management will work overnight to repair the outage...

Time management: the bane of many college students’ existence, but a crucial skill, especially while balancing multiple commitments and responsibilities. Many students take on a multitude of activities and commitments after starting college, and for some, a reality check of what they can and cannot handle may be necessary...

For some, a best friend can be comparable to having a sister or a brother, but foSenior child development major Jessica Dolan changed her major last year. Dolan said her previous major, early childhood education, did not suit her and her goals. Dolan realized this during her literacy block during her junior year, where she was assigned to an elementary school to observe and assist teachers and teach lessons...

Approximately 42.8 million Americans in the United States have federal student loan debt, according to student loan debt statistics provided by Educationdata.org, making higher education one of the most costly expenses in life. SEMO director of Student Financial Services (SFS) Mathew Kearney said on average, SEMO students are indebted $22,000 to $23,000...

Jeffery Bullard, senior TV and film major, found an unexpected passion by completeing an internship at the KFVS radio station. “Whenever I got hired on as an intern, I had never ever really thought about working in the news before. Whenever I was little, I thought it’d be so incredibly cool to stand in front of the camera and tell the weather.”...

Going off to college and leaving home can be an exciting time full of firsts and newfound independence, but what happens when students need medical care while away from home? Even though some students may wish they could go home to Momma, it isn’t practical when they live miles away and may need help immediately...

Who are you in the professional world, and how do you let employers know? A well-written résumé and well-crafted portfolio can be the difference between you and another candidate, especially for college students and recent graduates. A résumé and portfolio are similar, but have several key differences. ...

To go to graduate school, or to not go to graduate school? For many undergraduates at SEMO, this question is an important one, and one that requires much thought and planning. Grad school offers many benefits and is even required for some disciplines, but the investment might not be worth it for all students...

Three people including two SEMO students died in a vehicle crash on I-55 in Scott County on Dec. 3.

For some SEMO students, inflation impacts their lives, especially during the holiday season. SEMO education major Kaleigh Green said her family holiday gatherings have gotten smaller over the years.

In an incident involving two vehicles, a pedestrian was hit and killed around 5:30 p.m. according to SE Alerts. The Cape Girardeau Police Department Facebook page noted the accident took place at S. Sprigg and MO 74. The intersection is closed until further notice...

When people think of the problems college students face, a potentially deadly nicotine addiction likely isn’t one of them. However, with the amount of college students using e-cigarettes today, this problem has become much more commonplace. According to a study by Statista, “Out of 6,000 college students surveyed, at least 75.7% of them have used e-cigarettes or other vape products” in the past three months...

During the Nov. 21 Student Government Association (SGA) meeting, a by-law regarding committee selection was changed, two new SEMO organizations were approved and discussion of the Nov. 26 SEMO football playoff game was held. One of the many responsibilities of SGA is the formation of committees which put together resolutions and allocate funding. This week, the SGA made a change to the by-law detailing how Dr. R. Ferrell Ervin Excellence In Teaching selection committee members are selected...

Getting behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol or into a car with an intoxicated driver is unsafe and potentially life-altering. Deciding between drunk driving and a free, safe and reliable ride home can mean the difference between being charged with a crime and being charged up with a good night’s rest.

According to the Associated Press, the Republicans win majority control of the House. The Republican party gained eight seats in the House while the Democrats lost eight. The Democratic Party stands at 210 seats and the Republicans are at 218 with 428 of 435 races being called...

SEMO’s Student Government Association (SGA) met Nov. 14 to approve a new senator and revise several by-laws. The first order of business was presenting a new Holland College of Arts and Media Senator candidate to fill an open position. Freshman BFA musical theater major Romell Johnson said he is passionate about working in government...