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NewsDecember 3
Winterfest kicks off the Holiday Season at SEMOTis the season! Winterfest on Parker Field brought dozens of students together to celebrate the holidays and distract from the stress of the end of the semester on Dec. 1. Winterfest, sponsored by the Student Activities Council (SAC), was created with the intent of...
NewsNovember 15
How the coach to athlete relationship affects performance on and off the courtThe 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.
NewsNovember 14
Exploring and expanding the definition of athlete: It’s more than just D1From 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 Div...
NewsOctober 23
Capaha Field hosts 4th annual Michel’s Classic Wiffle Ball TournamentThe 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...
NewsOctober 17
Discover the ancient Pre-Columbian history surrounding SEMOOne-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 exis...
NewsOctober 16
SEMO shuttles struggle to keep rollingSEMO 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 trans...
NewsOctober 15
SEMO Celebrates 150th Homecoming with Annual Parade and TailgateS-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 a...NewsOctober 14
SEMO Hosts First-Annual Homecoming Kick-Off Block PartyOn 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 b...
NewsOctober 13
Southeast Missouri State University president Vargas announces launch of largest comprehensive fundi...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 s...
NewsOctober 12
SEMO Fall 2023 enrollment report shows decline in enrollmentSEMO 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 hi...
NewsOctober 11
Homecoming Hacks: A Guide to SEMO’s 150th Homecoming WeekendWith 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 celebra...
NewsSeptember 28
SEMO band to perform in national Bands of America eventFor 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 competit...
NewsSeptember 26
Making the most of fall at SEMOPumpkin-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-m...
NewsSeptember 22
National Brave Day: “A time to pick up the spirits of women around you”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...
NewsSeptember 21
SEMO reopens LGBTQ+ resource center due to community supportSoutheast 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...
NewsSeptember 19
Funding for Homecoming at Sept. 18 SGAThe 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...
NewsSeptember 19
SEMO closes LGBTQ+ resource centerHundreds 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...
NewsSeptember 15
The power of positivity: mentally, physically, spirituallyIn 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 America...LOAD MORE
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