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Study Alternative Schools Approach To Education and Student Well-Being
The No Child Left Behind Act was signed into law in 2002. But where do students go if they fall behind? For local students in Springfield, MO, Study Alternative High School is the answer to that question. Beth Nickel, a teacher for 37 years at Study has a lot to say about the mission of…
Beyond the Pool: How a Stolen Phone Built Confidence
For Swedish high school swimmer Emilia Karlberg, her first international swim camp in Spain promised intense training, sunny beach days, and bonding with teammates. However, by the end of the week, Emilia left Spain with something far more impactful: a newfound resilience, problem-solving skills, and confidence she hadn’t anticipated developing outside the water. “I’d…
“Being Heard”: Creating Spaces for Artists of Color
In America’s ever-changing landscape of discrimination, the challenges for artists of color often feel insurmountable. Fighting underrepresentation and limited platforms is an uphill battle, and Midwestern cities like Springfield, Missouri are no different. For writers like Rex Ybañez, a yearning for community has driven artistic action, and as Rex creates spaces where being heard is…
From the Mat to the Stage: Brett Welcome Manages Jiu-Jitsu, Music, and Life
The sky is still dark as you step outside. The early morning air carrying the faint smell of coffee. Inside a nondescript gym in Springfield, the silence is replaced by the sounds of bodies hitting mats, quiet focus, and the murmur of encouragement. It’s 5 AM, and the room is already alive under the eye…
How to Prepare for Pi Beta Phi’s Lip Sync Dance Competition: Puttin’ on the Lips
The Scoop met with Drury University Pi Beta Phi’s Director of Service and Philanthropy, Chloe Christensen, to tell us how to prepare for the chapter’s philanthropy event, Puttin’ on the Lips (POL). “This is our biggest event of the year and it is highly attended by the Drury community. It’s an event with lots of…
Top 5 Best Venues to Perform at in Springfield, MO
Springfield, Missouri has a vibrant performing arts scene that is showcased through many local venues. These venues cater towards music, theatre, dance, comedy, and acting for all ages. The community as a whole is committed to providing resources to foster talent, making it a dynamic hub for expressing creativity. The Scoop met with multi-faceted performer…
“Saying the Unsaid”: Affordable Housing in Springfield, Missouri – Q&A with Rex Ybañez
Affordable housing and poverty are among the top issues for voters this November. As these crises plague the polls, residents of Springfield, Missouri face the same national dilemma. The City of Springfield Impacting Poverty Commission reports that 20% of citizens in Greene County live in poverty, and Habitat for Humanity estimates roughly 2,500 are houseless. Groups…
Q&A With Todd Lowery
The Scoop sat down with local Springfield, Missouri artist and Drury University professor Todd Lowery. Lowery received a degree in graphic design from Missouri State University and later went on to obtain his master’s degree in fine arts from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. At Drury he teaches painting, drawing, and…
Bowling For a Living- David “Boog” Krol’s life with bowling
For most people, the sport of bowling is just an occasional activity that they enjoy with friends and family. For David “Boog” Krol, this sport is a lifestyle and one of the ways to make money for his family. Everyone knows how to throw a ball down the lane, but Boog has added his own…
Wrestling with BWS
Photo courtesy of Wade Stanton SPRINGFIELD- Wade Stanton has always been a fighter. As soon as he put pen to paper and signed his official letter of commitment to wrestle at William Jewell University, he felt like he was making history. “I felt extremely excited. It was a dream of mine since I was a…