Are you struggling finding things to do outside of class? Check out this list of places and activities in and out of Maryville. Read more
Northwest’s Board of Regents approved naming University Police Chief Clarence Green the vice president of culture. Read more
An Illinois based band plays at a local dive bar with instruments made out of broken down home appliances. The bass guitar is made out of a washtub. One man plays the washboard. Another, a eucalyptus bamboo digeridoo. The band’s name is the Woodbox Gang and the lead singer, the man who made … Read more
Peace and quiet were two things Priyanka Patel did not expect to find when she came to study abroad in the United States. Even with the unexpected, studying abroad has been a rewarding experience for Patel in many ways. She has gained confidence and has enjoyed communicating with different t… Read more
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Northwest’s Board of Regents approved naming University Police Chief Clarence Green the vice president of culture. Read more
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A mass media instructor has been absent from teaching classes since April 10. Read more
In spite of the warm breeze from the open window beckoning one student to enjoy the good weather in the final hours before the sun goes down on a Friday night, they sit in the quiet of their home, shaking even though the air conditioning isn’t on. Read more
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host the third Celebration of Success ceremony for multicultural graduates at 6:30 p.m. May 3 in the J.W. Jones Student Union Boardroom. Read more
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Northwest Residential and Auxiliary Services announced April 16 it would be opening Millikan Hall for students displaced during finals week. Read more
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Buzz. Buzz. Buzz. At the Northwest Beekeeping Club Ribbon Cutting ceremony April 22, a handful of students and staff gathered to release bees on campus. As more than 24,000 bees were relocated from their shipment packages and into hives, the sound of bees flying around became background nois… Read more
Family and friends awaited the arrival of the new members of the Iota Theta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. April 12 at Wabash Park. Read more
The Northwest Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is working to redefine its mission and purpose to be more inclusive. Read more
As students with hoodies pulled low over their eyes and coffees in hand file into a computer science lab at 8 a.m. and begin logging in, their professor enters with spirits high, opening his lesson with a pun about pointers; showing a photo of the dogs when talking about an object that store… Read more
Colorful balloons and signs were attached to poles around campus as the Behavioral Science Association hosted the first I Will Listen 5K. Read more
The communications senior capstone class brings awareness to unknown local business. Read more
Northwest created a new website for the University, aiming to make it more user-friendly and visually appealing. Read more
A sexual assault was reported April 15. The University Police Department gathers that the sexual assault happened Jan. 12 inside Tower Suites after a party. Read more
Northwest’s University Police Department trains tirelessly to prepare for possible armed intruder situations. Read more
On a sunny spring afternoon, baseball enthusiasts and Northwest students enjoyed ‘20s swinging jazz as history hit one out of the park. Read more
The number of well-being checks, requests for Northwest’s University Police Department to check on a student, have increased this year in comparison to last. Read more
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The election results of the 97th Student Senate Executive Board were announced at the April 9 meeting. Read more
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The use tax was unofficially approved by voters April 2. The tax will place a 2.375% sales tax on any online out-of-state purchases. The tax originally appeared on the November ballot and was rejected by voters. Read more
Northwest is in the middle of class registration for summer and fall courses, causing many students to turn to RateMyProfessors.com. Read more
The Horticulture Club is assisting the Maryville Mosaic Life Care Center by helping implement a Healing Garden for cancer patients. Read more
Northwest students from both in and out of state are still feeling the effects of winter after historic flooding hit the midwest. In the aftermath many have stepped up to help those in need from donations, to rescue work and even offering shelter to displaced families. Read more
Northwest is waiving spring break housing fees for students whose house and travel routes are affected by flooding. Read more
Northwest Facilities Services is constantly working to improve and beautify the campus through a number of projects. Read more
Student Senate expanded outreach efforts in response to a lack of student interest in running for the 30 open positions on Student Senate for the 2019-20 school year. Read more
The Behavioral Sciences Association will host the first I Will Listen 5K at 9 a.m. April 13 to raise awareness for mental health issues and support the I Will Listen campaign. Read more
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In honor of Women’s History Month, the University held the Influential Women of Northwest awards ceremony, with special recognition to junior Lonnae Young. Read more
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The Northwest Board of Regents approved a proposal to raise undergraduate tuition and change the graduate tuition model for 2019-20 at its regular meeting March 14 in the J.W. Jones Union Boardroom. Read more
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The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has adopted the first Black Student Union with ideas similar to the former organization Alliance of Black Collegians. Read more
A Bearcat alum and military veteran of 35 years recently returned to campus as the new executive in residence. Read more
Students wearing sweatpants and hoodies sat attentively next to attorneys of law in formal three-piece suits during a hearing of the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, in the J.W. Jones Student Union Ballroom March 11. Read more
The sounds of slashes, punches, kicks and shouts from screens sharply juxtapose a dozen players who are mostly quiet, honed in on their games. Every so often, a burst of shouts will erupt in celebration. A handful of spectators sit back and just watch, muttering to each other about strategy,… Read more
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A Northwest student started her own business in Maryville after seeing a need for a food delivery service. Read more
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Northwest President John Jasinski was named one of Ingram Magazine’s 2019 Icons of Education. Read more
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There have been 4,856 parking tickets given out so far this fiscal year, with an average of 11 parking tickets a day. Read more
Northwest students and faculty discussed gun control, prison reform, voter turnout and capital punishment in an open discussion debate hosted by Northwest’s Criminal Justice Club Feb. 26. Read more
Student Senate voted against lowering the co-curricular fee, which provides its budget, during its meeting March 5. Read more
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The University calendar will go into May from this semester on, but the majority of local landlords have their leases ending April 30, leaving students scrambling for solutions. Read more
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host its first Lavender Graduation event to celebrate the success of LGBTQ students. Read more
The Student Activities Council made several changes to Grocery Bingo in order to accommodate nearly 700 participants Feb. 28 in the Student Recreation Center. Read more
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Students from an emerging campus organization visited the capitol to explain the importance of three agricultural bills to Missouri’s senators and state representatives Feb. 27. Read more
A sexual assault reportedly occurred between 1:45 and 8:30 a.m. at Franken Hall Saturday Read more
The Student Senate fees committee decided not to propose any fees concerning raising University minimum wage during its meeting Feb. 18. Read more
Northwest Residential and Auxiliary Services announced April 16 it would be opening Millikan Hall for students displaced during finals week.
Buzz. Buzz. Buzz. At the Northwest Beekeeping Club Ribbon Cutting ceremony April 22, a handful of students and staff gathered to release bees on campus. As more than 24,000 bees were relocated from their shipment packages and into hives, the sound of bees flying around became background nois…
Family and friends awaited the arrival of the new members of the Iota Theta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. April 12 at Wabash Park.
The Northwest Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is working to redefine its mission and purpose to be more inclusive.
As students with hoodies pulled low over their eyes and coffees in hand file into a computer science lab at 8 a.m. and begin logging in, their professor enters with spirits high, opening his lesson with a pun about pointers; showing a photo of the dogs when talking about an object that store…
Colorful balloons and signs were attached to poles around campus as the Behavioral Science Association hosted the first I Will Listen 5K.
The communications senior capstone class brings awareness to unknown local business.
Northwest created a new website for the University, aiming to make it more user-friendly and visually appealing.
A sexual assault was reported April 15. The University Police Department gathers that the sexual assault happened Jan. 12 inside Tower Suites after a party.
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