On Oct. 14 Southeast President Carlos Vargas sent an email to students, faculty and staff announcing modifications to the Protect the Nest Plan, which will go into effect on Monday, Oct. 18. The modifications include decreasing the amount of areas on campus face masks are required to be worn. ...

After a fire scorched the building in March, the Broadway Theatre in downtown Cape Girardeau has been given 90 days to get up to code or be demolished by the City, according to the Sept. 13 condemnation hearing. Hosting everything from vaudeville performances to beauty pageants and cooking shows, the 1921 historic theater was once known as the finest theater between Memphis and Cape Girardeau. ...

To say Joseph Jefferson is an accomplished musician would be an understatement. Jefferson is an assistant professor of trombone and euphonium and the director of jazz studies at Southeast. He recently had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform with actress, singer and 1984 Miss America winner Vanessa Williams. While this was an exciting performance, this opportunity was just one piece of Jefferson’s highly-accomplished career...

Included on the agenda for the Oct. 11 Student Government Association (SGA) meeting was support for a finals week passing period and an announcement about an emergency blood drive. The proposed initiative for finals week would look to reduce the existing two-hour period of testing time to one hour and 45 minutes, with the remaining 15 minutes set aside for students to go from one class to another. ...

The Redhawk Vaccine Incentive Program recently put out a new challenge in hopes of reaching a campus-wide 70% vaccination rate. Clubs and student organizations with the most vaccinated members can win a monetary prize Associate Vice President of Student Life Bruce Skinner said this incentive was launched to reach a campus-wide 70% vaccination rate...

The night’s biggest concern was the presentation by the Director of the Learning Assistance Program WyKeshia Atkins, who proposed an increase of $75,000 to the annual Learning Assistance Program budget. With the help of SGA, the Learning Assistance Program was able to purchase thirty computers for the computer lab and eight computers for the staff offices...

Following a small turnout at last year's event, not even the pouring rain could keep activists away from the Cape Girardeau’s Women March on Saturday. The Cape Girardeau Women’s March took place Oct. 2 at 10 a.m. near Freedom Corner on Broadway Street. Women and allies came from throughout Southeast Missouri to stand in solidarity with one another, hoping to spread the word about women's reproductive rights, bodily autonomy and other related topics...

This year, Southeast celebrates female empowerment in a McNair cohort composed entirely of women. Composed of 11 female students with varying ethnicities and ages, these women have set out to carry on the legacy of Ronald E. McNair by contributing research to underrepresented fields and pursuing their education to the doctoral level...

Southeast Student Government met Monday, Sept. 27, for their weekly reports on student activity and involvement. The meeting included faculty guest speakers, reports on committee events and votes on future fundraisers. The main topic of the night was a decision to allocate an estimated $4,000 for two students to attend a medical conference in Orlando, Fla...

People all over the United States celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, and SEMO celebrates the month by hosting cultural events like movie nights and outdoor concerts presented by university faculty and staff. Many of these occasions are also fundraisers for the Believing Everyone Can Achieve (BECA) Scholarship...

From young to old, college-aged to middle-aged, many people can agree music is a way to bring new light to past traditions. This was the case for Family Weekend at Southeast Missouri State University, which had planned events on Saturday, September 25th. Events were in full-swing with activities located on many parts of campus, including at the University Center, River Campus, Kent Library and Houck Stadium...

Were you a Disney Channel or Nickelodeon kid? Southeast’s Omicron Pi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated would rule in favor of Disney Channel, as they hosted a Disney Channel-themed week of events for students from Sept. 20-26. The week was jam-packed with hostings consisting of events like a “Proud Family” game of Family Feud, “Girl Meets World” colorism forum over Zoom during which members of Delta Sigma Theta Incorporated discussed with participants' experiences of colorism, “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody” community service cleanup for Adopt-A-Highway, and more.. ...

The Southeast Missouri State Emergency Response Team has found a way to increase the COVID-19 vaccination rate on campus by hitting students where it counts — their wallets. The first round of winners of the Great SEMO Vaccine Give Away Get Away were announced Sept. 20...

On Sept. 24, SEMO’s Board of Governors met to discuss the proposal for the renovation of Houck Stadium, fiscal year (FY) budgets and fall enrollment. On Sept. 8, University President Carlos Vargas announced the south grandstand of Houck Stadium would no longer welcome guests in its seats, due to infrastructure problems. At the meeting, the board approved a proposal for the renovation of Houck, led by the integrated design firm Hollis and Miller...

If you’re looking for a community filled with empowerment, education, local friends and farmers, or just any kind of healthy food that isn’t from campus, Slow Food Southeast Missouri has you covered. Since starting during the summer of 2020, Slow Food Southeast Missouri has expanded into an ever-growing organization focused on educating people about the impact of local food, compost and farming. Their mission is to create an interwoven community full of active and healthy members...

In their second meeting of the year, the Southeast Student Government Association (SGA) approved their budget on Sept. 20. The budget for this year is $677,652.92. Student Representative to the Faculty Senate Allison Lauter informed the Senate 22 new scholarships were made available in the 2021 fiscal year...

Dean of Students and Vice President for Equity, Access and Behavioral Health Sonia Rucker will be leaving Southeast next Wednesday, according to a Sept. 23 press release by the Southeast Newswire. The press release states Rucker will be leaving the university Sept. 29 for a position at Cornell University. She has worked in several different roles at Southeast for the past 10 years, including Title IX coordinator and tutorial coordinator for the TRIO Program...

Frozen lemonade, funnel cakes and flashy rides — these are staples of the SEMO District Fair, and a thought at the forefront of most children’s minds come September. But for the children of the 4-H Club, the fair means cows, sheep and mud … lots of mud. The 4-H Club’s annual livestock competitions and auctions offer fairgoers a change of scenery and draw in competitors and spectators from across the Southeast region...

Food has an innate quality that pulls at the heart and touches the soul. It builds a unique connection that transcends cultures, languages and geographic locations. So when Marie Louis Jeune heard of the Aug. 14 earthquake in Haiti, her native country, she found herself connected to those impacted by the 7.2 magnitude quake in the country...

In a Sept. 15 message to SEMO students, University President Carlos Vargas announced the campus mask mandate will be extended to Oct. 15. According to the email from Vargas, “I am extending the mask requirement in all University buildings, regardless of vaccination status, for one more month.”...

Since the 1970s and ‘80s, anthropologists and archeologists have been working hard to uncover the mysteries of Mississippian Native culture to better understand who they were. Now, in 2021, the Department of Anthropology is looking to reopen their Cape Girardeau County site once more to continue the dig and unearth the mystery...

According to the Missouri Assessment of College Health Behaviors, the percentage of Southeast students struggling with anxiety and major depression have increased 3% from 2020 to 2021. Southeast’s Center for Behavioral Health and Accessibility hosted its annual Health and Wellness Resource Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 8, in the University Center (UC) lobby to bring awareness to mental and physical health resources available to Southeast students...

A former Redhawk announced her plans to run for the United States Senate after Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt announced he would retire after he completes his current term. Beverly “Lady B” Logan, Class of 1978, said she felt it was a sign when Blunt announced he will retire March 8, International Women’s Day...

How easy is it for students to get vaccinated? Is it safe? How much of a priority should vaccinations be? These are pressing questions many Southeast students and staff want to know the answers to, and this article will provide more clarity. Southeast Missouri State University is hosting 13 COVID-19 vaccination clinics this fall. The clinics will be held every Wednesday from September to December in the University Center Program Lounge...

On the evening of Sept. 8, an email was sent from Southeast’s Office of the President. In the email, President Vargas explained Houck Field has been experiencing infrastructure problems for the last several years, specifically the south grandstands concrete bleacher structure...