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On Oct. 18, students of Missouri Southern’s game and fish enforcement course inspected a mock illegal hunting kill site which took place west of the Mills Anderson Justice Center. The event was a first for the department. https://t.co/WqhACnr7CG

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Entry level law enforcement jobs are available to police academy graduates, but for aspiring officers looking to advance in their future career, a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice could be a more ideal starting point. https://t.co/9sFw48DaZI

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Undergraduate students often view general education requirements as unnecessary in earning their more specialized degrees, which commonly become more career-focused in the latter half of baccalaureate programs... https://t.co/NmTHvGfpci

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Stuck on campus? Need a place to zoom? Deidre Brown compiled a list of suggested spots for students looking for a quiet space. https://t.co/Ddh5sN5zdu

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Joplin residents took on the town the evening of May 30 to attend different entertainment opportunities. The turn out and energy of Evans United Shows spring carnival and the launch of the Downtown Concert Series were night and day. https://t.co/1eahoYmq2O

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Joplin residents took on the town the evening of May 30 to attend different entertainment opportunities. The turn out and energy of Evans United Shows spring carnival and the launch of the Downtown Concert Series were night and day. https://t.co/ApIOwPuxWN

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Director and award-winning actor, John Krasinski, briefly makes a cameo in the “A Quiet Place” sequel, which premiered at Joplin’s Regal Movie Theater on May 27, 2021. https://t.co/XcsDDnNIP9

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Beginning on May 24, Missouri Southern will no longer enforce mask requirements on-campus for fully vaccinated students, faculty, and staff during the upcoming summer and fall semesters.   https://t.co/B7Fq2QOOwu

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Hundreds of local residents support the circus as a fun show they’re happy to enjoy with their family, but others condemn the acts for their use of animals, and they weigh implications of animal cruelty and unethical treatment. https://t.co/l9nwGuEwUe

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Higher education is not a requirement for success, but it is a commitment, and it takes a lot of dedication and work. https://t.co/kfx7nr1bho

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Missouri Southern State University students Haylee Pyburn and Christine Ibeagi recognized a lack of mental health resources at the university and decided to do something about it. https://t.co/vIN6N4Hi7y

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An organization called National Disaster Photo Rescue, formally known as Lost Photos of Joplin, have made it their mission to recover lost photos gone during the tornado. https://t.co/iIxGEGkYmB

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A compilation of Joplin tornado reflections written by contributors to The Chart. https://t.co/K7GPfxxWtn

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Ten years after an E5 tornado took the lives of 161 people and destroyed the town, Joplin’s community has proven its resilience and adaptability regarding education, arts and culture, and the expansion of local businesses.  https://t.co/KCXn4ic10e

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A Joplin nurse and his family reflect on their experience with the 2011 tornado.
"I believe that was our angel with us, who really protected us,” said Alissa Sims. https://t.co/blfByiKmYj

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"My time here at Missouri Southern has been one wild ride," said graduating senior and Managing Editor to The Chart, Sierra Witzman in her goodbye letter to Southern. https://t.co/FYHCKZZTh3

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Attending college was always a no-brainer for Missouri Southern senior and Sarcoxie native, Kylee Bond. Bond, like many others graduating in the Class of COVID-19, worried about losing the celebration she had always dreamed of.    https://t.co/2L4dGIzPVG

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Missouri Southern faculty offered advice for Southern's spring 2021 graduates. https://t.co/CuLcAqsyLJ

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"While you can find some shops in the mall, the retailers in downtown Joplin offer more unique styles and different clothes, shoes and accessories," said staff writer, Zita Biro as she showcased a few downtown Joplin boutiques. https://t.co/jglBYCZ0Yt

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The Chart's staff writer, Zita Biro, reflects on her experience traveling to Florida over spring break during a pandemic. https://t.co/Hgu8bL3ISF