College sets up a wide variety of choices and opportunities that force student-athletes to continue, adapt, or leave sports behind.

Breathe in, breathe out. For athletes, the mental game is just as important as the physical game. Athletes who are able to find the mind and body connection excel on the field.

The influence of a coach on an athlete does not only affect their athletic performance, but their mental and emotional performance. Building a strong and trusting relationship with a coach can help to inspire and uplift the athlete.

From the packed stadium of home football games to the hype surrounding March Madness, college athletics are an important aspect of life for many people at SEMO. Despite the popularity of attending athletic events, less than 4% of SEMO’s student population plays Division 1 (D1) or full-time athletics, according to institutional research.

The fourth annual Michel’s Classic Wiffle Ball Tournament was held at Capaha Field on Saturday, October 21. The event is hosted every year by the Michel family in commemoration of David and Ron Michel, who passed away in 2020 and 2001, respectively...

One-thousand years ago, a politically powerful priest stood atop a 100-foot tall terraced temple, overlooking a large, culturally sophisticated city. This wasn’t in far off Mexico or Mesopotamia, but right here, in the Mississippi Valley. Mississippian culture existed along the Mississippi river and its many tributaries...

SEMO officials say they are addressing various challenges to ensure the operations of the university’s shuttle. Federal restrictions have limited the ability to train drivers and the university has struggled to keep the app functioning. The result is a public transit system that students say can be unreliable at times, and which officials say is becoming increasingly difficult to keep fully staffed...

S-E M-O! SEMO’s homecoming parade and tailgate took Cape Girardeau by storm on Oct 14. Parade SEMO’s Annual Homecoming Parade took place on Oct. 14 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. A large part of SEMO’s homecoming parade is the float contest between pairings of fraternities and sororities. Members of these Greek organizations spend hours working on floats for the parade...

On Oct. 13, SEMO’s first-annual homecoming kick-off block party was held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on the Kent Library Quad and in front of Academic Hall and featured entertainment for alumni and students, including games and activities, booths from local businesses, a beer garden, a Copper Dome Society VIP tent and an announcement by SEMO President Carlos Vargas...

SEMO university president Carlos Vargas announced the formal launch of the largest comprehensive funding campaign in the history of the university, with a final goal of 60 million dollars, on Oct. 13 at the Homecoming Kickoff Block Party. The university president said donations from “ alumni and friends” of the university has caused the fundraising campaign to already reach 64% of the final goal...

SEMO Fall 2023 enrollment report, released to the public Sept. 22 has revealed enrollment has dropped 2.4% since last fall semester. According to an article by The Hechinger Report, the high prices of universities and the influx of new jobs have resulted in more high school graduates deciding to rethink their path to higher education...

With homecoming rapidly approaching, here is a complete guide to make sure you don’t miss a thing. The 150th homecoming celebration will take place October 13-14 and will feature numerous events and activities. Alumni Homecoming is full of alumni events and celebrations. The activities will begin on Thursday, Oct. 12, with the Alumni Association Awards Celebration in Academic Hall...

For the first time, the SEMO marching band will perform for thousands of people at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana for the Super Regional Championship of Bands of America. The annual event, on Oct. 21, is one of the biggest national showcases of competitive marching in the nation...

Pumpkin-flavored coffee isn’t the only way to get into the fall spirit. Southeast Missouri State University holds a number of fall events to make students feel festive. There are many upcoming on- and off-campus events to celebrate the fall season. Here’s a can’t-miss list of fall traditions at SEMO and in the Cape Girardeau area...

National Brave Day (Sept. 22) is meant to shine a light on women who lift each other up, rescue each other and make each other brave. The Sweetlife Women founded National Brave Day in 2017 in honor of their founder, Kaci Stewart. The goal of this day is to seek out tangible ways to encourage women to keep moving forward and be brave...

Southeast Missouri State University provided Arrow with an updated statement on Sept. 20 regarding the LGBTQ+ resource center, stating the center has reopened due to community and volunteer support. The statement reads as follows: The LGBTQ+ Resource Center located in the University Center recently closed due to a lack of staffing to operate the center, coupled with low student usage. ...

The Student Government Association received a funding request for the upcoming homecoming. The SGA executive committee requested $1,500 for t-shirts that will be given away to students for free at the event. Representative Morgan Goad said while the organization is working with the university to get the shirts ready, a communication issue between the two has caused a delay in the official design for the shirts...

Hundreds of students and community members expressed concern over SEMO’s recent decision to close the LGBTQ+ resource center, prompting university officials to express regret with their lack of communication regarding the sudden change. The center provided the SEMO LGBTQ+ community with a physical space where individuals could receive advice from peer educators, resources and a sense of belonging. It opened in 2014...

In honor of National Positivity Day on September 13, it is time for SEMO students to reflect on how they can increase positive energy, while shooting down the negative thoughts that infiltrate the mind. Negative thinking is becoming more and more evident as Americans check their phones, on average, 144 times a day (Fortune Well). ...

Whether it’s a restaurant, bar or coffee shop, tipping your server is not just seen as an act of appreciation; it is expected by the consumer. In a survey done by Bankrate it is stated “Gen Zers are significantly less likely than Baby Boomers to always tip when they eat at a sit-down restaurant (35% compared to 83%).”...

It is no secret higher education is an expensive endeavor. According to SEMO’s website the price of one year of tuition is $9495. With the added costs of housing and meal plans, the amount jumps to nearly $20000 per year. There is another cost associated with education. Books...

Miss SEMO 2022 Aubrie Sullivan was involved in a hit and run accident while traveling to crown Miss SEMO 2023.

The Office of Military and Veterans Services at Southeast Missouri State hosted the annual Patriot Day service gathering in front of Academic Hall at 7:40 a.m. where nearly 3,000 American Flags were placed.

Today is National Beer Lover’s Day. As beer continues to evolve, Many Good Things Brewing partnered with SEMO Athletics to create SEMO Red, an Irish Red Ale. According to VinePair, red ale is an American-style beer combined with malts and caramel to produce a hoppy flavor and red color.

As new students and returning students make their way back to SEMO’s campus they might need a refresher on certain campus policies. With the popularity of partying at college, students may need to become familiar with SEMO’s alcohol policy. The university is considered a dry campus, and according to BestColleges.com, “Dry colleges do not permit or serve alcohol on their campus.” The reasoning behind the rule mostly points towards the most common age of students living in dorms being under 21...