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Q&A with Kelbi Schlueter: Building a community at Eden Village
Kelbi Schlueter hopes to improve the lives of some of Springfield’s homeless through her work as community coordinator for Eden Village.
Q&A with Jeff Kessinger: Getting involved through the Downtown Springfield Association
The Downtown Springfield Association offers many opportunities for college students to get involved within the Springfield community. To learn about the different events throughout the year, one can reference the association’s social media, website, press releases, and weekly e-blasts, says Jeff Kessinger, the organization’s communications manager. Kessinger, 41, grew up in the Springfield area and…
Touring the past with a visit to Pythian Castle
Pythian Castle, on Pythian Street, hosts daily history tours that are open to the public. Listed on the U.S. National Register of Historical Places in 2009, this local castle has its own fair share of history. Originally a lodge for the Knights of Pythias, a fraternal order that was most popular in the early 20th…
5 habits to help the planet
Everything we do has some kind of impact on the environment, good or bad, and every year we make decisions causing a large decline in the health of our planet. While we need to make drastic changes, doing something is better than nothing and something small can turn into a larger lifestyle change down the…
How to Set Up a Fish Tank
Fish are an ideal pet for college students, but their care can be deceptively complicated. Here are some instructions for how to set up your own tank.
6 easy plants for college students to keep
The Scoop chats with Dr. Ioana Popescu, associate professor of biology, about some plants that are more suited for dorm rooms and busy college students.
Op-Ed: Let’s Push Music Education in Schools, Not Just S.T.E.M.
S.T.E.M. seems to be the buzzword in schools these days, but adding technology often means sacrificing music education. This is a problem we need to stop.
For Abby Welther Healthy Strides Equal A Happy Life
Abby Welther, a sophomore at Drury University, is on a journey to find balance in her life which has been motivated by her desire to become healthier.
Being Catholic and Coming Out
Taylor Byington retells her coming out story and how it affected her relationships with family and friends, her school life, and her religion.
How to Cook a Simple Lemon-Pepper Salmon Filet
Looking for a healthy meal that fits your nutrition goals and busy schedule? This simple, healthy, and delicious lemon-pepper salmon is perfect for you.