Northwest Missourian

Retirees reflect on service to Northwest

Retirees reflect on service to Northwest

9:57 AM | Name: Richard Frucht Position(s) held: Professor/Chair of History, Humanities, Philosophy and Political Science. How long have you been at Northwest? 28 years What is your favorite memory while working at Northwest? Leading student tours to Europe, Russia and Egypt What are your plans after retirement? Travel and write.…Read story

Illusionist brings magic to captivated PAC audience

11:04 PM | Lights and smoke swarmed him as he took the stage. No, he's not a rock star. …Read story

Server crash frustrates students

6:42 PM | Despite rumors, the Dierks Bentley concert had nothing to do with the server crash late Wednesday. …Read story

A taste of the old west

A taste of the old west

3:32 PM | The cowboy steels himself, ready to strike like a coiled rattlesnake. The flaps of his long black trench coat rustle in the breeze. A hush falls over the crowd as it awaits the impending showdown. Under his cowboy hat, with twin pistols at his side, the tall man's eyes show no fear.…Read story

City prepares for students' departure

6:38 PM | When Northwest students pack their belongings to leave Maryville for the summer, most don't think of what the town and campus are like while they're away. …Read story

Thrift shop moves next to sister store

3:32 PM | Only a few pool tables remain in the old billiards hall next to Castaways New and Used Clothing Store on the Nodaway Square in downtown Maryville, but in a month's a time, Richard Hallenberg plans to bring his customers to the vacant building. …Read story

End of Year Awards

End of Year Awards

10:43 PM | The 14-year Northwest head coach led his team to its third consecutive national championship game. …Read story

Conference tourney hopes on the ropes

10:13 PM | After getting swept by No. 2 Emporia State last weekend, the Northwest baseball team was mired in a six-game losing streak and on the verge of falling out of the MIAA tournament picture. …Read story

Omon, Peterson heading to the NFL

9:54 PM | The Buffalo Bills made Xavier Omon the 179th overall pick in the 2008 NFL draft, making him the sixth Northwest football player ever to be picked in the NFL draft.…Read story

End of Year Awards

End of Year Awards

10:46 PM | So many times in sports, the highest high is followed almost immediately by the lowest low. …Read story

Extras aid defending state champs

10:14 PM | Last week's record-setting performance against Cameron didn't translate into success this week for the Maryville baseball team. …Read story

Hendrix leads year's best effort

10:35 PM | The Maryville High School golf team continues its march to districts, as it took down the Bedford Bulldogs in Tuesday's rescheduled matchup. …Read story

Keep safety, relaxation in mind over break

6:47 PM | Believe or not, an end to this school year is in sight. In a little more than a week, finals will be finished and most Northwest students will be packing their bags and heading out of Maryville for the summer. …Read story

A year in review, thanks for playing along

6:48 PM | Throughout the trimester our goal has been to provide the readers of the Northwest Missourian with humorous and insightful analysis on global, national, and local events. …Read story

U.S. involvement crucial for peace between China, Tibet

6:49 PM | As the 2008 Beijing Olympics draw near, the problem between Tibet and China is escalating and receiving more worldwide attention, especially after the violent riots that took place in March. …Read story

Your Man addresses criticisms

Your Man addresses criticisms

10:31 PM | As the school year winds down, most of us are getting on bended knee to thank God or Bud Light for getting us through the trimester. …Read story

Top 3 picks of the week

10:27 PM | Artist worth checking out - London-born crooner Leona Lewis is definitely worth checking out. Since winning the first season of the reality show, "The X Factor," a talent competition in London, her first album, "Spirit," was released on April 8. Her first single, "Bleeding Love" is quickly climbing the charts and becoming a mega-hit.…Read story

'Leatherheads' scores a touchdown in hilarity

10:28 PM | Try to imagine a time when football wasn't mainstream. It seems weird to think about, but it's true. George Clooney starred in and directed "Leatherheads," a period piece about a time when a career in professional football was laughed at. …Read story

They say the neon lights are bright on "Idol"

8:54 PM | Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber graced the stage of "American Idol" this week as the stars sang his lyrics. He offered advice to the Top 6 and some "Idols" took it graciously. The best performance of the night, once again, goes to David Cook. Week after week he captures the audience with stellar vocals.…Read story

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University News

Students travel to Texas for competition

6:43 PM | Six Northwest students recently traveled to Austin, Texas for the National Forensic Tournament.

University Sports

Pitching helps drive doubleheader sweep

Pitching helps drive doubleheader sweep

9:54 PM | Northwest's doubleheader sweep against No. 2 regionally ranked Central Missouri may indicate what the Bearcats are capable of when postseason play begins May 1.

Community Sports

Defensive lapses lead to loss

10:24 PM | A very different-looking Maryville High School girls' soccer team showed up for last Tuesday's game against Smithville.

Opinion

2007-2008 season full of memorable events

10:26 PM | The 2007-2008 season had its fair of share of memorable moments. It began with a strike of lightning and ended with an improbable shot.

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