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Six things in Springfield you should be paying attention to in 2021
The Scoop sat down with Mayor McClure to discuss the future of Springfield, Covid- 19, and his views on the importance of local government.
Top 5 issues computer repair shops can fix
The Scoop reached out to Timothy Gleaves, the owner of Springfield PC PROS to find out what the most common problems are brought into their shop.
Op-Ed: The Electoral College is An Outdated, Discriminatory System
When was the last time you used a power loom? When was the last time you took a steam engine or sent a telegraph? Most products from the 18th century have changed drastically over the years or faded out of use entirely, altered to fit the new time and place they find themselves in. So…
Op-Ed: Trump, Clinton, and 2016: Why We Need the Electoral College
Benjamin Franklin once said, “Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.” (Ben Franklin on Liberty.) It turns out he wasn’t wrong. Say there are 100 people in a room. 51 of them are impoverished and 49 of them are wealthy. In a pure democracy, the 51 could easily…
How to weave a purse
A hand-woven purse is a creative way to show off something that is both beautiful and practical to use. Paula Rosen, weaving instructor at Drury University, demonstrated for The Scoop how to create a woven purse — a great accessory or handmade gift. Materials needed A 3½-inch by six-inch piece of cardboard A variety of…
How to improve your curveball
The key to a solid pitch? Good movement, says Drury Pitching Coach Gage Jacobs. “In high school baseball you can get away with a slow, loopy breaking ball,” says Jacobs. “But it doesn’t really play at the college level. Sitting in those scouting meetings, I heard the discussions. If there are two right-handed pitchers that…
Coping with mental-health challenges in college
During college, students across America face a variety of mental-health challenges such as chronic stress and anxiety, depression, and addiction. Research conducted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness states one-quarter of college students have a diagnosable illness, and 40 percent do not take advantage of the resources available to them Chronic stress At Drury…
Q&A with Drury Wrestler Trenton Clines, 2018/2019 season goals
Drury Wrestling will start their third year of competition this November. The Scoop met with Trenton Clines, a wrestler at Drury University, for a inside look on this season’s goals. What does Drury Wrestling expect to accomplish this season? This season, we as a team, expect to be competitive in every competition. We have…
How To Make Dryer Balls
Dryer balls are a cheap alternative to dryer sheets. They can last up to five years, will dry your clothes faster, and don’t add chemicals to your laundry.
Top 5 Bipartisan Bills in the Missouri House of Representatives
The Scoop spoke with Missouri State Representative Craig Redmon of the 4th District to compile his list of the top five bipartisan bills this session.