While college students seem amazed by the survival of a local business, the owners insist that the secret to their success -- both in marriage and in business -- is simple: work. Read moreWork, life and lighting fixtures
As Matt Baker sat in his office Jan. 7, tucked near the far corner of Northwest’s Student Engagement Center on the second floor of the J.W. Jones Student Union, the University’s assistant vice president of Student Affairs described the events of the previous year in contradicting terms. Read moreEight months after viral video, Northwest grapples with its legacy as changes roll out
Northwest organizations are reacting to the 2020 Presidential election with consequences on issues like COVID-19, climate change, economy and national image. Read moreNorthwest political organizations react to results of presidential election
More than 15 million Americans have turned 18 years old since the 2016 election, when President Donald Trump was first elected into office. Now, the growing voting block — which includes almost every college-age student — has played an essential role in deciding the 2020 election. Read moreFirst-time voters participate in historic election amid COVID-19 pandemic
With numerous social distancing measures in place, hundreds of thousands of kids are missing out on what they know as school, being taught a new way of learning. It’s now up to teachers to fill students’ days with enriching material without compromising their safety. Read moreEducation majors play a role in keeping local elementary schools going
It had been at least a month since Heather Simon last saw the sun. After a long string of bad air days, ash and smoke-filled skies, on Sept. 15 from her home in Valley Springs, California, she had a bit of relief. Read moreCalifornia wildfires impact the life of a Northwest student
Being a college student in 2020 has many challenges. Between facing uncertainty around safety, coping with financial stress and learning time management, young adults are often overwhelmed. Some have the added obstacles of parenthood. Junior Alysa Johnson’s pregnancy came as a shock to her. Read moreNorthwest students with children persevere despite unique set of challenges
On Aug. 15, Northwest students arrived at Powerhouse Bar and Dance Club, looking to reclaim their college lifestyle. Their masks varied, some wearing homemade coverings while others pulled shirts up around their mouths. Many were willing to risk contracting COVID-19, pointing out the high su… Read moreNorthwest students continue crowding bars as COVID-19 cases spike in Nodaway County
She’s closed the Nodaway County Senior Center before in her 13 years as an administrator at the lunchtime refuge for elderly people across the county, usually shutting its doors for a day or two when the weather turns bad and the roads ice over. Amie Firavich knows how her daily patrons will… Read moreAs coronavirus spreads, Nodaway County Senior Center remains open
Over the course of a 10-month span, the Northwest Beekeeping Club has lost 50% of its bee hives. Read more“The bees were doing just fine. And then all of the sudden we lost two hives.”
As Patrick Mahomes threw the ball away after the game’s final snap and the Kansas City Chiefs clinched their first Lombardi Trophy in 50 years Feb. 2, winning Super Bowl LIV 31-20 over the San Francisco 49ers, a celebration commenced in Miami, Florida. Read moreNorthwest students celebrate Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl win
What’s a good follower to following ratio? When is the best time of the day to post on Instagram? Selfies generally get more likes. What’s a good follower to like ratio on Instagram? Deleting posts that underperform. Read moreInstagram piloting hidden likes in effort to depressurize platform
Amid the flashing lights, pounding music and a fog of Juul vapor, students congregate at Molly’s, a local dance club and bar. Read moreBinge drinking habits in college students causes concern about unattended alcoholism, addiction
The number of sexually transmitted disease cases across the nation is at an unprecedented high. Nearly half of the 20 million new STD diagnoses made each year are among ages 15-24. Read moreTop three STDs clapback with highest number of diagnoses in age of hookup culture, increased awareness
It’s a long-held belief that on Halloween the veil between the human world and the spirit realm is at its thinnest, allowing ghosts to travel back to the human plane. Read moreHaunted locations spook local residents
An adjustment international students must make when they get to Northwest is speaking English on a daily basis. For those who don’t have a community of students who speak their native language, the only time they can speak it is when they call home. Read moreLost in Translation: Communication gaps arise when learning different languages, experiencing unfamiliar cultural norms
Some people “talk with their hands.” They make hand gestures to demonstrate their point as they speak. Others actually use their hands to speak. Read moreSpeaking without words: Northwest senior uses nonverbal communication to speak volumes
Devastating headlines revealing 450 vaping-related illnesses and seven deaths in 36 states has started nation-wide conversations about electronic cigarette use and a proposed guidance from President Trump. Read moreVaping on the rise for youth becomes concerning issue
The freedom to plan their own daily schedule is part of the college dream many students may have. However, when the hours of classes, homework, study time, part-time jobs and other activities add up, students often sleep less than recommended. Read moreSleep deprivation for college students is detrimental to health
Orlando, Florida: 49. Read moreRise in mass shootings cause schools to adjust
Thousands of people huddled around screens as the steady rhythm of drums and horns signaled the beginning of an end. Winter has arrived with dragons in tow. Read moreHit series sparks fan theories for last season
The red, swollen bumps, the annoying blackheads, the puss-filled pockets of inconvenience — acne is something many young adults struggle with. However, some find solace in videos of professionals removing the gunk from people’s bodies. Read morePimple removal videos rise in pop culture
Northwest prides itself on providing opportunities for women to step forward and take the reigns. As March moves forward these women are stepping into the limelight. Read moreNorthwest empowers female leaders on campus
The role models in people’s lives influence who they may become later in life. For young children these can become the unofficial big siblings they attach themselves too as they grow up. Read moreBig Brothers Big Sisters impacts students, children
As cut-out hearts, roses and diaper-clad Cupids decorate walls and social media feeds, the ever-present question pops up: what does it mean to love another person? Read moreWhat is Love? Love is not same for all college students
The Netflix original movie “Bird Box” has left many viewers blind to common sense as they attempt the “Bird Box Challenge.” Read more"Bird Box" challenge: Online meme turns into dangerous game
Owls, socks, red and gold. Read moreYoung adults series grows with Northwest students
For most Bearcats, Thanksgiving break is a time to travel back to their hometowns, enjoy a home-cooked meal, watch a parade and football. Read moreInternational holidays take spot light at Northwest
As the Student Activities Council prepared for its first music festival, the organization didn’t need to look far for talent. Read moreNorthwest Vibes: Student Activities Council embraces local talent
With the popularity of movies like “The Nun” and “The Quiet Place” and TV shows such as “American Horror Story,” the horror genre seems to be rising from the grave much like the zombies of “The Walking Dead.” Read moreNight of Thrills: Scary movies rise up in popularity
Dating in college can be difficult. Most students are broke, and after a while the popular date hotspots around Maryville can get boring. However, the popular dating app, Tinder, updated and added new features just for college students. Read moreOnline dating matches well for college students
As a hangover cure, a way to stay awake during an 8 a.m. lecture or a key ingredient to pulling an all night study session, caffeine is a staple in many college students’ diets. However, like with any substance, too much can cause more harm than good. Read moreWake up, smell the coffee: students struggle with addiction
Northwest is full of different traditions and opportunities for students of all ages. With all sorts of activities going on at any given time around campus, many students don’t need to leave to find some fun. From taking pictures with Bobby Bearcat in the Union to taking a dip in Colden Pond… Read moreBobby's bucket list: Seven things to do while at Northwest
Thanks to shows such as “Stranger Things,” “Freaks and Geeks” and now a “Rick and Morty” crossover comic book, the tabletop role playing game, Dungeons and Dragons, has grown from ultimate nerd status to a more normalized past time with friends. Read moreRoll for Initiative: Dungeons & Dragons rises from nerdy to popular
It seems rare to run into someone who doesn’t swear in college. A bunch of young adults trying to figure out how not to f@$% up their lives can sometimes lead to some colorful language. Read moreColorful Language: A generational shift allows for acceptance of swearing
Looking past the differences we have in times of misfortune can be a daunting task, but thanks to the energy known as Never Forget Fest, Maryville will never be the same. Read moreTHE PALMS: Local bar promotes positivity during rough time
A night where music and message meet is finally on its way to Northwest, and it is all thanks to AfterDark. Read moreAfterDark: faith based event lifts Maryville spirits
The mystery behind Northwest’s vigilante advice hero has stumped many, creating a custom craving for the Life Advice Batman’s insight on all things college, love and life. And he’s only just beginning his journey of unprecedented guides to surviving the four to five years of college life. Read moreBearcat Ghosts: Campus hauntings tell frightening tales of history
It is the time of year again where everyone decides between one of two ways to celebrate the Super Bowl: partying or actually watching the game. Read moreThe Big Game: Bearcats celebrate Super Bowl 52 in diverse ways
Simplified from the acronym, it is the Student Activities Council, a group responsible for coordinating a number of different campus events for students. What many may not realize though is SAC is a group of students tirelessly working to provide specific and varied entertainment to students. Read moreWho is SAC: Council aims to clear up confusion
Dressember’s webpage has a quote that reads, “Can a dress change the world?” Read moreDressing up for change: Dressember to bring attention to human trafficking
Making a difference in an impactful way can seem like quite the daunting task, especially in today’s political environment. Thankfully, there is a select few who are willing to put in the work and take chances in order to make some change, even if they are only about 10 years old. Read moreHorace Mann Heroes: Elementary students band together to help victims of Hurricane Irma
Since Oct. 15, a viral campaign has been setting a new example for the power of speech, and it does it with only two words. Read moreMe Too: viral campaign communicates message with only two words
A couple of months ago, if anyone had said Rihanna would be the leading proponent in broadening the racial inclusivity of the makeup world they would have gotten some strange looks. Read moreFenty Beauty: Rihanna, inclusivity and making skin look like skin
There are certain mythos surrounding the first year of college. These legends normally begin to cloud eager freshmen minds, but not with positive thoughts. Read moreFreshman 15: Affecting the minds of students, not just their bodies
This is not Modern warfare, as both Tactical Foam Warfare (TFW) and Tactical Nerf Nerds (TNN) focus on bringing communities together to strategize and battle in all-out Nerf-gun wars. Read moreNerf this: Tactical Nerf Nerds transitioning to Maryville
Broken, beaten, abandoned and eventually forgotten: dogs, cats and pets of all kinds experience these traumas daily when left in shelters. Read moreAdopt, do not shop
Chances are, as a college student in the year 2017, many if not all have met someone with some form of anxiety. Read moreObsessing about anxiety: Recent trends leave public searching for answers
“Where America is rich, Haiti is poor. Where Haiti is rich, America is poor,” Kevin Lee, a group leader with the Global Orphan Project, said. Read moreA gift of hope: Students spend the new year serving the needs of others
There is a clear divide in the world between races, religions and political ideologies. As much as anyone would like to deny it, there is also a divide on campus between domestic and international students. Read moreBearcat Bash: Culture Splash- University Seminar classes reach out to the community to create better communication
It had been at least a month since Heather Simon last saw the sun. After a long string of bad air days, ash and smoke-filled skies, on Sept. 15 from her home in Valley Springs, California, she had a bit of relief.
Being a college student in 2020 has many challenges. Between facing uncertainty around safety, coping with financial stress and learning time management, young adults are often overwhelmed. Some have the added obstacles of parenthood. Junior Alysa Johnson’s pregnancy came as a shock to her.
On Aug. 15, Northwest students arrived at Powerhouse Bar and Dance Club, looking to reclaim their college lifestyle. Their masks varied, some wearing homemade coverings while others pulled shirts up around their mouths. Many were willing to risk contracting COVID-19, pointing out the high su…
She’s closed the Nodaway County Senior Center before in her 13 years as an administrator at the lunchtime refuge for elderly people across the county, usually shutting its doors for a day or two when the weather turns bad and the roads ice over. Amie Firavich knows how her daily patrons will…
Over the course of a 10-month span, the Northwest Beekeeping Club has lost 50% of its bee hives.
As Patrick Mahomes threw the ball away after the game’s final snap and the Kansas City Chiefs clinched their first Lombardi Trophy in 50 years Feb. 2, winning Super Bowl LIV 31-20 over the San Francisco 49ers, a celebration commenced in Miami, Florida.
What’s a good follower to following ratio? When is the best time of the day to post on Instagram? Selfies generally get more likes. What’s a good follower to like ratio on Instagram? Deleting posts that underperform.
Amid the flashing lights, pounding music and a fog of Juul vapor, students congregate at Molly’s, a local dance club and bar.
The number of sexually transmitted disease cases across the nation is at an unprecedented high. Nearly half of the 20 million new STD diagnoses made each year are among ages 15-24.
It’s a long-held belief that on Halloween the veil between the human world and the spirit realm is at its thinnest, allowing ghosts to travel back to the human plane.
