A third Casey’s moving into Maryville with nine different gas stations in town already can seem excessive. Read more

Keep your eyes closed, unless you want to lose your mind is the major tenet of the 2018 film “Bird Box,” which was released on Netflix mid-December. While it has received a huge amount of views, it left me with a sense of disappointment when I was hoping for a true horror film. Read more

Ever since the Coachella setlist was released Jan. 2, it “Feels Like Summer,” and excited concert-goers around the country have begun the great debate over whether or not to buy tickets. Read more

The Northwest Board of Regents will take a vote on the proposed Student Organization Conduct Policy in its meeting Dec. 13. Read more

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People will argue that parents should never lie to their children about anything, not even when it comes to Santa Claus. I believe children are better off experiencing all of the “magic” of Christmas and the mysteries it brings. Read more

With 2018 coming to a close it is that time of year in which all humans look back on the events of the year and reflect on what 2018 has meant to them and what 2019 will mean going forward. Read more

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With the semester coming to an end, I’ve learned several important tips for getting by. Specifically, I’ve learned to constantly check my email or else risk missing information. Read more

With the Thanksgiving break approaching, it is time to make the annual trek home to Blair, Nebraska. A small town not unlike Maryville, Missouri, and is a little gem hidden amongst a circle of hills in western Nebraska. Read more

Lovers of all things Harry Potter, Disney and anything geek have been given a podcast they have been waiting for. Read more

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The recent passing of Amendment 2 has brought medical marijuana to the state of Missouri. While it can benefit people experiencing pain from a range of illnesses, it has consequences that need to be taken into account. Read more

Everybody knows the consequences of smoking and how it is bad for those around them. Some have even taken commendable steps to stop their bad habit through different means such as chewing nicotine gum, behavioral therapy or even quitting cold-turkey. Read more

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With midterm elections over, American's can take a deep breath and relax. Read more

I don’t like getting drunk selfies from my best friend at 1 a.m. before Halloween. Read more

Representation of various races, ethnicities, sexualities and even disabilities within the media, especially in the online streaming medium, is extremely vital for a change in society’s views on what is considered “the norm.” Read more

There are plenty of stories about Roberta Hall being haunted, but the truly terrifying stories lie outside the realm of the paranormal and within the walls: the bathrooms. Read more

Many people, particularly underclassmen, are often crippled by the fear of eating alone in the Union. Read more

In a world of constant technological advances, kindles and e-readers are common. E-books can be convenient, but they are still subpar to physical copies of books. Read more

After the craziness of Homecoming Weekend and multiple midterm tests, there comes a brief reprieve for many students before the holidays come rolling around. Read more

As college students, we always joke that we are dirt poor even though we may have a decent sum in our bank account. For some though, this is a serious issue. Read more

Whoever decided to have Homecoming and midterms during the same week must not remember how stressful both events are, especially for students who are involved on campus. Read more

Whether people love them or hate them, everybody knows about scary movies. With movies like “Silent Hill,” “Paranormal Activity” and “The Orphan,” the horror movie genre has made a path within the movie industry and with quite the reputation. Sadly, scary movies are generally not held in hig… Read more

A lot goes on in the world around us and sometimes these events can be a little too much to handle, especially in college, without a comedic spin on it. Read more

Netflix will never compare to the thrill of walking through a video store filled to the brim with a perfect mixture of classics, modern tales, gushy romances, thrilling adventures and a whole section guaranteed to cause tears. Read more

If there was one word to describe myself, many would think it would be the color red. However, in the deepest parts of my heart, I am a book lover. Entrapping myself in a new world, mainly of steamy love affairs and faraway lands, I find my happy place. Read more

The Student Activities Council has seemed to struggle in appealing to the student population with its concerts for the past few years, but with fresh ideas, this year may be different. Read more

A resonating message freshmen heard during college orientation was, “college is what you make of it.” With over 200 organizations on campus, there is plenty to get involved in. Read more

While some people are born with certain talents, others are born with natural good looks. Then there are some who were born to be stars. Read more

It has become a customary routine for me to enter the local grocery stores, in search of what I call, “my happy juice.” Usually it is accompanied by a tasty frozen pizza, or pasta, or any other food item that screams, “I have no life outside of school.” Read more

In the midst of Hurricane Florence recovery, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has its work cut. Read more

Gun control is arguably one of the hottest topics in the nation. As Americans, we live in a desensitized culture. Citizens across the country have formed several groups in effort to combat the issue. So far, there hasn’t been much change. Read more

The age-long debate of whether dogs are better than cats, and vice versa, is one of the most ridiculous and unnecessary arguments. Read more

Missouri will be issuing a ballot Nov. 6 for an increased minimum wage, beginning at $8.60 and increasing to $12 by the year 2023. Read more

Your sanity is important to survival in society and can be the most important thing to take care of in any type of setting, whether that be an academic setting or in the workplace. Read more

Having a car on campus can be helpful to a college student, but it is by no means necessary for success. Bringing a car to Northwest could even add extra complications. Read more

College is awkward. That applies not only to students attending class, but also to the teacher standing in the front of the classroom preaching a lecture. Read more

It’d only been two days, so I suppose I’d like to thank you for your eagerness to expose yourself. I hope you appreciate the prompt response. Read more

It’s no secret that America as a country has a hard time accepting anyone who is culturally, racially or simply religiously “different” from the standard. Read more

We, the student leaders of inclusive, representative campus organizations, welcome and value individuality and encourage students to act as true Bearcats. Read more

Today, the Northwest Missourian joins hundreds of publications across the United States in answering a call brought forth by the Boston Globe. Read more

Northwest Missouri State Athletics is known for its success across the national stage. At the same time, bumps can occur along the road Read more

April is National Autism Awareness Month. People will be turning on blue porch lights and posting puzzle pieces all over social media to support those on the autism spectrum. Many of those supporters will also tend to support one the nation's largest autism advocacy organization, Autism Speaks. Read more

It’s never been a hard task for me to conform, if I must. I say conform because it is the only word to relate to the actions of watering down my culture, my beliefs, my ecentric “Wow, how did you get your hair like that!” style, to fit the standards that have always surrounded me. Read more

Graduation is a time of great celebration, a time to recognize one’s accomplishments and reflect on what the last four years have meant to us and those around us. But to those of us who are not graduating, it is a time to say goodbye to some of the most influential people we have met here on… Read more

One of the most recent bills working its way through the House of Representatives will make or break students deciding whether they want to pursue higher education or not, but it is a step in the right direction. Read more

The three western modes of persuasion are as follows: ethos, pathos and logos. When even these ceased to effectively communicate an issue, I turned to a rock. David himself beat Goliath from the simple slinging of one to the temple. I’m not one to resort to such violence, but solve my proble… Read more