Molly Phegley
FeaturesApril 9
Zimbabwean SEMO student Chris Furusa provides nourishment and friendship for community through tradi...Chris Furusa is a SEMO student from Zimbabwe who came to the United States and found a purpose beyond himself. His actions have impacted and uplifted the people of Cape Girardeau through his love for Christ.
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.
EntertainmentOctober 11
Partial Eclipse free earring making at Crisp MuseumBlue and yellow crescents and circles were scattered across a table at Crisp Museum, waiting to be made into jewelry. Students did just that, spending an evening designing eclipse-themed earrings at an event designed to bring more foot traffic to the museum and giv...
NewsMarch 8
Archive librarian Tyson Koenig holds the secrets to SEMO's most-valued historyThe walls of SEMO’s special sections and archives room tell the story of the past 150 years at SEMO through black-and-white photos, vintage yearbooks, original sport uniforms and the knowledge of SEMO’s archive librarian. The librarian sits in his office everyday, ...
NewsFebruary 15
BIPOC hosts first program in celebration of Black History MonthBlack Indigenous Performers of Color (BIPOC) is hosting their first Black History Month program from 7 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 24 at Rose Theatre. The program will hold space for Black organizations and students on campus to celebrate their history through performances ...
EntertainmentJanuary 26
Time is TikToking away: The effects of endless scrollingThe controversial TikTok app has found its way onto the phones of many Americans, and journalist Pablo Chavez states in the story “Congress, TikTok and Securing Democracy in the Digital Age” that U.S. Congress is considering passing legislation that bans or restric...
EntertainmentDecember 12
Professors, students share perspectives on managing and preventing daily stressEvery emotion serves a valuable purpose, and stress is no different: It helps create motivation to meet daily demands, according to an article by MedlinePlus. There is such a thing as too much stress, however, especially for students going through significant life ...
EntertainmentDecember 9
How involvement helps build connections, skills and passionsFor students who come from smaller or culturally different communities, the drastic changes that happen when moving to a new town for college can be overwhelming without feeling like part of a community. This transition may require more personal application and res...
EntertainmentNovember 28
Horror classic “Carrie” coming to River CampusIn SEMO’s rendition of “Carrie: The Musical,” religion, blood and psychic abilities are woven together to tell the chilling coming-of-age tale. The musical will be performed Dec. 7-10 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 10-11 at 2 p.m. at the Wendy Kurka Rust Flexible Theater at...
OpinionOctober 27
Live Well, Be Well: How to take your power back through wordsThere is a drastic emotional difference between being listened to and being heard. How often do you find yourself in a conversation, and feel like no matter how hard you try to communicate your thoughts or feelings, you’re not being truly understood?...
EntertainmentOctober 27
Fact or fiction: How haunted history creates culture in Cape GirardeauCape Girardeau’s history dates back to Lewis and Clark’s voyage down the Mississippi, the Trail of Tears, the Civil War battle, UFO landings and more. Rich history creates a rich culture, which creates a rich community. Before media was accessible to nearly everyon...
EntertainmentOctober 1
“Much Ado About Nothing” creates new understanding of ShakespeareSEMO’s take on Shakespeare’s romantic comedy “Much Ado About Nothing” premiered Sept. 28 and is playing until Oct. 2 in Bedell Performance Hall in the River Campus Cultural Arts Center. “Much Ado About Nothing” tells the story of a humorous romance which unites fam...
EntertainmentSeptember 23
SEMO hosts “Women in Beer” keynote and panel discussion about business in beerFour women came to SEMO’s Glenn Auditorium on Sept. 22 for the “Women in Beer” keynote and panel event and spoke about their experience in the craft beer industry as women and how they worked their way up from homebrewing and internships. Co-creator of the “Women i...
EntertainmentSeptember 21
SEMO’s retired teachers find excitement during back-to-school seasonThe beginning of the semester is a busy time for both students and teachers. With the excitement and anxieties of meeting new people, writing syllabi and organizing a semester’s worth of content, the end of summer is full of emotions for many teachers. But for SEMO...
OpinionSeptember 21
Live Well, Be Well: The power of breathWhat drives the force of life? What keeps all of us alive? I think many of us believe the heart is the force that keeps our bodies alive and functioning. It makes sense, right? It’s the most emphasized organ when speaking about health. However, the heart is far fro...
EntertainmentSeptember 15
Navigating the craft beer world as a womanWhen you think of the stereotypical image of a brewer, many different images might come to mind, but the general idea of a brewer is usually a burly, bearded man. Of course, these stereotypes do not encompass the many different identities working in the craft beer ...
EntertainmentSeptember 7
Exploring the importance of immersing in natureStress can be a large part of college students’ daily routines, and it is important to take a break and get some fresh air from time to time. Luckily, the Southeast Missouri region has plenty to offer for college students wanting to get outside and enjoy nature...
EntertainmentAugust 18
Finding excitement in the Cape Girardeau communityAs an incoming student to the Cape Girardeau area, people may say things along the lines of “Cape Girardeau is so boring,” or “There’s nothing to do here!” Whether it’s a first year SEMO student, or a Cape native who knows this town like the back of their hand, it’...
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