Telling the stories of those who have experienced history first-hand is a part of the journey of diversity. For students at Southeast Missouri State University, they had a chance to hear about the Emmett Till Project held April 12 and 13 and the events that unfolded surrounding Till’s murder...

SEMO students may be seeing empty shelves at the grocery store where strawberries would usually be stocked. Stores, restaurants and farms are struggling with shortages after rains flooded many of the strawberry fields in California throughout March and April...

Greek Life students and the chapter pairings between the fraternities and sororities at SEMO, carried bags full of clothing items into the University Center for the Greek Week Clothing Drive. In the Terrace Room, several Greek Week executives and Steering Committee members, a committee made to plan and promote the events of Greek Week, sorted through the mass amounts of clothing that had been collected for weeks. ...

College students who are members of the LGBTQ+ community have statistically higher rates of reporting incidences of sexual victimization, according to the CDC’s National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS).

SEMO’s English Department will be hosting the annual Robert W. Hamblin lecture in Ballroom A of the University Center on April 27 at 7 p.m. Professor of English Elizabeth Chang will be giving a lecture on “The Global Lives of Nineteenth-Century Plants in Victorian Literature: Ecocriticism and Other Conversations.”...

In the 2023-24 school year, the department of Kinesiology, Nutrition and Recreation is changing its name to the department of Allied Health, Kinesiology and Sport Sciences. While a department name might not initially seem like a big deal, the change will affect many people, including prospective students and department members...

The annual Walk a Mile in her Shoes event raised awareness about sexual violence on SEMO’s campus with a Greek Connections presentation and walk around the school’s campus. The event took place April 18 at 5:25 p.m. Walk a Mile is part of SEMO’s annual Greek Week tradition. Throughout the week, there are many events to engage Greek Life in competition, fun and giving back to the community. T​​his year, the week takes place from April 16 to 23...

SEMO’s Anthropology Department has uncovered their fifth cold case identification. “Through the genealogy process, the individual previously known as the ‘Lincoln County John Doe of 1984’ was identified as a man named Jack Langeneckert,” professor of anthropology Jennifer Bengston said...

“Buy one dress, get one FREE if you checkout in the next hour! Use PROMO code fa$tfashion for 10% off of your next order,” said the notification from a fast fashion app. The online fast fashion industry has experienced vast success due to its ability to offer trendy clothing, convenient and fast delivery options, incredibly low prices and irresistible sales. Clothing brands like Shein, H&M and Forever 21 are commonly known in the retail business, but are they sustainable?...

SEMO’s Student Government Association (SGA) elects new members to their executive board every spring semester. Voting opened on April 5, and winners were announced April 7 for the 2023-24 election. The winning group ran together as a team called ‘DreamBIG’. Together, the three campaigned around campus and on social media to get the word out about who they are...

The Student Government Association (SGA) came together to vote on budgets for the 23/24 school year and recognized their Senator of the Month. Student Activities Council representative Julia Vogt was recognized as Senator of the month for March. Student Activities Council (SAC) requested $115,000 from the FY23-24 Student Government Budget for the 2023/24 school year. ...

SEMO recently hosted the “Emmett Till Project,” a series that featured speaker Reverend Wheeler Parker Jr., Emmett Till’s best friend and cousin. On Aug. 28, 1955, two white men brutally beat and lynched 14-year-old Emmett Till, an African American, for allegedly flirting with a white woman. This claim that was later recanted, according to an article by the History Channel. Till’s story and the story of the struggle for racial justice in America is kept alive by his family and many others...

Student Missouri Teachers Association (SMSTA) organized a literacy walk service project at Alma Schrader Elementary School’s gymnasium in Cape Girardeau from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Friday, April 14. SMSTA provided an environment of learning to four kindergarten classes by walking them through a life-sized storybook...

Southeast Missouri State University held their annual Giving Day on March 22, 2023, raising a total of $307,367 and 1,128 gifts. This year, Giving Day raised the most money it has ever raised before, surpassing its goal of $150,000. The 2023 total amount collected is approximately eight and a half times more than the $36,00 total raised in 2022...

Brennon Todt of Todt Roofing Company has submitted a proposal to the City of Cape Girardeau to rehab and revamp the old Broadway Theatre. According to Old Town Cape, the project has three major steps: creating retail spaces, luxury living spaces and an event venue...

Residents of Glen Allen who are suffering as a result of the tornado on April 5, but lack insurance, are ineligible for FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Relief) funds. Residents were told Monday, April 10 that their losses cannot be made up. According to the Southeast Missourian, the Director of Bollinger County Emergency Management Kevin Cooper said the disaster did not reach the requirements for FEMA funding, which is $11 million worth of damages...

River City Centre, LLC announced its plans to redevelop the West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau on April 11, with a plan to renovate the property and return it as a draw to the people of the Southeast area. According to KFVS12, West Park Mall general manager Christy Easley said the mall has an advantage in where it is located...

At the Catapult Creative House, the SEMO college of STEM helped community members make plastic easter eggs full of creatively-colored slime on April 7. The event was a part of First Friday with the Arts, a monthly event held in downtown Cape Girardeau which spotlights local businesses and artists...

The Public Relations Student Society of America-Southeast will hold a professional email workshop in Grauel Room 12 on Wednesday, April 12 at noon. The workshop is free and open to all SEMO students, and will teach participants how to write emails to bosses, interviewers and more...

With an explosive growth of 1800% in vaping throughout the past five years, the brand JUUL has found itself in a class action lawsuit. According to Tobacco Tactics, JUUL owned more than 80% of the electronic cigarette market in 2018. As of January 2023, JUUL has been faced with a lawsuit for false advertising claims. ...

The sound of chainsaws and heavy equipment filled the air in the rural Missouri village of Glenallen on April 6. Dozens of residents and volunteers were hard at work clearing the devastation wrought by the tornado that ripped through the town at approximately 3:30 a.m. on April 5...

SEMO eSports is hosting an in-house Apex Legends tournament on April 14 at 6 p.m., with prizes available for first, second and third place, according to an Instagram post. An additional raffle will be available for participants as well. The event is sponsored by Southeast Dollars for Innovative Campus Events...

Over the past year, the United States has seen drastic price increases for the fundamental grocery item, eggs. In the last year, eggs have increased by 70.1% in grocery stores all over the United States, with food as a whole increased by 10.1%, according to CNBC...

A tornado ran through the Glenallen area of Bollinger County, Missouri damaging homes and causing at least 5 deaths on Wednesday, April 5.

Whether it's a call to action, a desire to serve the community or a sense of duty beyond one's self, the road that leads citizens to join law enforcement is unique for each person. In this modern era, being part of law enforcement can take on many roles, each defined by the needs of the community they serve...