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Fronts over Maryville create random weather

 Living in the Midwest never serves as an easy task, especially with weather that keeps everyone wondering whether to slip on the flip-flops or lace up the snow boots.  Full story

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It takes two

Twins find two new families freshman year

Freshmen year can always be a little overwhelming, intimidating and nerve-racking, but two freshmen girls don’t have any time to let that effect them. Full story

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Redirecting NASA funding wise for progress

After President Obama’s State of the Union Address, we can gather one major theme of the administration’s priorities - the economy. Full story

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are you ready for some ... Football

Chips, dip, soda, pizza, friends, commercials, half time shows, pre-game shows, post-game celebrations and a trip to Disney World.  All of these aspects surround what has become the national holiday we look at in America known as the Super Bowl. Full story

University News

Distinguished lecture series provides insight to take students beyond the recession

 Former Congressman Harold Ford, Jr. spoke Wednesday as part of the Student Activity Council’s distinguished lecture series. Prior to that, he scheduled an exclusive interview with reporters from Northwest’s student publications. In this intimate setting, Ford disclosed personal beliefs and ideals about the role of government as well as expounding on topics he would later bring up in his lecture. 


Fronts over Maryville create random weather

 Living in the Midwest never serves as an easy task, especially with weather that keeps everyone wondering whether to slip on the flip-flops or lace up the snow boots. 


Five week showing of international films kicks off today

 Movie enthusiasts will get an opportunity to experience international films beginning this week.

Retiree remembers long, happy career

 In 1974, author Stephen King published his first novel, Carrie.

Community News

Construction for two new water towers planned to begin this year

The city of Maryville may have water available in excess come 2011.

Northwest region discusses future taxes, science grants

The collective legislative concerns of the northwest Missouri region were borne by area representatives in Jefferson City Tuesday. An estimated 34 Maryville residents joined with those from 17 neighboring counties to bring about change beneficial to the area.

Measures being taken to prevent tax

Missourians could be faced with an extra housing tax unless action is taken.

Budget Woes

The element of cold is something that has knowingly plagued the city of Maryville this winter harder than in recent history. 

University Sports

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Freshman lead ’Cats to colossal upset

Freshmen Deshaun Cooper and Bryston Williams came through with the biggest shots of the day, securing the Bearcats’ 62-59 victory over No. 3 Fort Hays State.

Juniors’ career day keeps ’Cats in tourney race

Only six games remain on the women’s basketball schedule, but every one counts.

It takes two

Freshmen year can always be a little overwhelming, intimidating and nerve-racking, but two freshmen girls don’t have any time to let that effect them.

Multi-eventers step up at Doane Invitational

Senior pentathlete Emily Churchman picked up right where she left off in last year’s outdoor season.

Split Personality

In order to be the best, you have to beat the best. For one Northwest athlete, that meant he had to earn a lot of bragging rights from most of his family tree, including the reigning champ; his mom.

Community Sports

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’Hounds place second at Quad State

For the second week in a row, the Spoofhounds placed as the tournament runner up, finishing behind Millard South (Neb.) during the Quad State tournament.

’Hounds escape potential threat at Lathrop

The Lady Spoofhounds showed a night and day difference from their dominant win over Savannah on Friday to their narrow 61-58 victory Monday at Lathrop.

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Post duo guides ’Hounds to victory

The Spoofhound boys’ basketball team etched another ‘W’ in the win column Tuesday night.

opinion

Cultural celebration months bring awareness

Started by Carter G. Woodson (as Negro History Week) in 1926 to highlight the accomplishments of African Americans absent from textbooks and mainstream celebrations, Black Achievement Month and other cultural celebration months, weeks and days are incredibly important because they provide an opportunity for us to learn about ourselves and others.

Lesson from Somalia echoes in Afghanistan

Last Thursday, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown hosted a conference in London regarding NATO’s plans in Afghanistan.

Redirecting NASA funding wise for progress

After President Obama’s State of the Union Address, we can gather one major theme of the administration’s priorities - the economy.

The Stroller

Your Man wants a building

Surely you’ve noticed the huge, abandoned building on Main Street, sitting vacant since Wal-Mart moved into their new “Supercenter” building a few years ago.

The Vibe

are you ready for some ... Football

Chips, dip, soda, pizza, friends, commercials, half time shows, pre-game shows, post-game celebrations and a trip to Disney World.  All of these aspects surround what has become the national holiday we look at in America known as the Super Bowl.

Features

Top 2 Picks; "When in Rome" and Fozzy

Reviews of "When in Rome and Fozzy's album "Chasing the Grail"

Motion City Soundtrack looks for mainstream success

Motion City Soundtrack released their fourth studio album “My Dinosaur Life” on Jan. 19 from Columbia Records. The LP is filled with upbeat and sometimes humorous songs, which is something fans have grown to know and love from the band.

NW Missouri students can learn a lot about law from a Missouri Personal Injury Attorney and what it means to be a lawyer after graduating.
NW Missouri students can begin gearing up for Spring Break Cancun 2010 to escape the cold Missouri winter.
Learn about freedom debt relief from this educational video.