An increase in the designated fee for Wellness Services was proposed to Student Senate Feb. 18 as a way to combat a heavy deficit the office is recurrently adding to, an issue Wellness associated with lack of funding and the rising cost of healthcare for college students across the nation. Read more

Early Feb. 15, families braved the cold weather to make their way to the Carl and Cheryl Hughes Fieldhouse to take part in this year’s Heart and Sole 5K. Read more

Student Senate updated the organization recognition process which now requires leadership to attend special training sessions in order to learn how to use Bearcat Link System. Read more

The Student Success Center in conjunction with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted the second installment of its First-Generation Focus series Feb. 18 in the J.W. Jones Student Union Ballroom featuring a panel of five first-generation students answering faculty and staff questions a… Read more

The Democratic Presidential primary race appeared to be Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., vs. former Vice President Joe Biden in January, but with the first two major primaries past and two more to go before Super Tuesday, the proverbial leaderboard has been shaken, with Biden’s foundation marred … Read more

Young Life, a campus ministry that used to be known as The Well, was newly recognized as an organization on campus by the Student Senate on Feb. 11. Read more

With no official projections or timeline in place to tackle concerns with contact of Mozingo Lake, the city council and other city staff toured the Maryville Water Treatment Plant Feb. 10 to get a gauge on the best plan of action for longer-term solutions. Read more

Keeping with the cycle of replacing student laptops every three years, the Office of Information and Technology presented its four laptop candidates for students to vote on Feb. 5-6 in the B.D. Owens Library. Read more

Nodaway County Sheriff Randy Strong signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Children and Family Center of Northwest Missouri to provide a series of training sessions for local law enforcement and those working with the court system. Read more

A general municipal election for the appointment of two Maryville city council members will take place April 7, an election voters need to register by March 11. Read more

A young man passed out on the couch in a fraternity house after pledging. His skin was cold and clammy. His fraternity brothers left him on the couch after forcing him to drink multiple times throughout the night.  His blood alcohol level was 0.495%. Read more

Rebecca Wyant is a local woman with a passion for spreading the word of God. The way she plans to incorporate that into her life is with the Arch of Freedom, a Christ-based drug and alcohol rehabilitation center. Read more

Maryville has heard complaints about its public water from citizens for several years, but in the midst of city staff and Public Works problem-solving to limit recurring issues, recent federal deregulation has begun to put local governments like Maryville in a bind with priorities. Read more

The novel coronavirus that has spread through China has made its way to the U.S. and universities, including Northwest, are taking precautionary measures for an outbreak. Read more

A local CBD dispensary hosted a hemp farming education class for the Maryville community Jan. 31. Read more

Three days removed from the Iowa caucuses, no victor has been declared. Former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., sit neck-and-neck with 26.4% and 25.7% of the delegates, respectively, with 96% of precincts have reported, according to the New York Times… Read more

Maryville Public Library’s contents could change due to a new state bill that adds a parental board to decide what goes into public libraries. Read more

Northwest Facility Services will submit a grant proposal to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Recreational Trails Program to fund phase one of a project converting a local railbed into a trail through Maryville. Read more

With Rachel Platten’s “Fight Song” blaring through the speakers in Bearcat Arena, Northwest students and alumni paraded onto the court alongside their friends and family members who would cut off anywhere from eight to 16 inches of their hair. Read more

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Samuel Beebe, a high school student from a suburb north of Chicago, Illinois, celebrated his 17th birthday a little differently than most. It was spent in Iowa, attending the political rallies leading up to the Iowa caucuses Feb. 3. Read more

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa. — Packed in a middle school gymnasium, Joe Biden rehashed to supporters his case for the minority vote, speaking against some of his democratic competitors in the 2020 nomination race. Read more

DES MOINES, Iowa — As college-aged students flock toward the most progressive candidates in the field of 2020 Democratic hopeful, the party’s more moderate candidates and their campaign representatives made last-ditch pleas to likely Caucus-goers and pitches to young voters nationwide ahead … Read more

Though potholes are riddling the streets of Maryville, the city still has a street beautification project with an estimated $12.4 million price-tag set to take form summer 2020, making prioritizing funds a discussed focus point of city officials. Read more

It is only January, but the 2020 elections are quickly becoming a reality that may sneak up on voters who have not yet registered. For students away from home, there are ways to be prepared for fulfilling that civic duty and not miss important deadlines. Read more

Nodaway County Sheriff Randy Strong and Maryville Public Safety have collaborated with the Midwest Regional Dive team to implement a training and certification program for divers to train closer to home. Read more

As part of Diversity and Inclusion’s move to the Provost’s Office, 2019 alumna N’ninah Freelon joined the team Jan. 2 as coordinator of diversity and inclusion. Read more

The Governmental Affairs Committee of Student Senate will work with Greek Life and other organizations across campus to help students get registered to vote by the end of the semester. Read more

The American Association of State Colleges and Universities received a $2.5 million, two-year Intermediaries for Scale grant from the Gates Foundation to increase student success outcomes at its member universities, including Northwest. Read more

Mental health and student wellness issues are not unique to the small student population of Northwest but are rather an all-encompassing epidemic that several institutions in the state are working with experts to curb and find viable solutions for. Read more

The city of Maryville, as advised by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, announced direct contact with Mozingo Lake should be avoided due to the potential for cyanotoxins. Read more

A new federal law in the U.S. prohibits the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21, but city and state adoption of the law is at a momentary halt with lengthy discussion and required local legislative moves. Read more

Rebecca Wyant, a community member, is turning The Bridge East into a rehabilitation center for drug and alcohol addiction based on Christian ideals, the program will be called Arch of Freedom. Read more

Maryville roads have become tough to drive on due to winter weather conditions. The icy conditions have caused accidents in the area. Read more

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion will host the first Diversity Leadership Conference Feb. 22 on the third floor of the J.W. Jones Student Union, which is available and free to attend for all Northwest students. Read more

Northwest held its Ninth Annual Peace Brunch on campus for Martin Luther King Jr. Day at 11 a.m. Jan. 20 in the J.W. Jones Student Union Ballroom. Read more

Six contenders have announced their bid against incumbent Missouri Gov. Mike Parson in the 2020 gubernatorial election, the state’s election coinciding with the U.S. presidential election where voter favorites are still unclear both locally and nationally. Read more

The Bearcat Steppers will head to Universal Dance Association College Nationals to compete Jan. 17. Read more

The wait time to seek counseling at Wellness Services has dropped to just a week at the start of the semester, but wellness on campus looks different for students who are in urgent need of mental health services. Read more

With the future of higher education uncertain amid dwindling state funding, University President John Jasinski invited a guest to the semesterly all-employee meeting to discuss alternative education models and timelines. Read more

With last winter having especially harsh weather and this winter possibly following suit, facility services has taken extra precautionary measures on campus to keep students safe on icy sidewalks. Read more

While he announced his candidacy publicly the week of Jan. 9, Darren White knew nearly two years ago that he would see his name on the ballot for Nodaway County Sheriff in November 2020. Read more

Although no classes were offered during the first January intersession, the University plans to keep it in the calendar while the logistics of class offerings are worked out. Read more

The rising minimum wage for 2020 is not set to be voted on by Student Senate this year. Read more

At the last Student Senate meeting of the semester, before students could say their goodbyes and leave for winter break, University Police Department Chief, Clarence Green, came with a proposal to compensate for the rising minimum wage in Missouri. Read more

The small town of Maryville, taking pride in businesses uniquely local, has provided a platform for entrepreneurs to be successful in the competitive business world. Of the 33 small businesses in Maryville, 20 of them are owned or at least partly-owned by women, a feat several business owner… Read more