Top 5 Players in Drury Baseball History
The Drury University baseball team has had numerous star players throughout the years. These players paved the way for those who have come after them, establishing a winning tradition in the program. The Scoop recently sat down with the Panthers’ Head Baseball Coach, Scott Nasby. He is entering his 14th season as head coach and…
Top 3 Grocery Stores for College Students in Springfield, MO
Being a college athlete at Drury University means having a busy schedule. Between classes, practices, and studying, it can be hard finding time to eat well. Although Springfield, MO has plenty of grocery store options, it can be tough to know where to go when you’re new to the area or just trying to stick…
”Sports nutrition can revolutionise your performance.” Q&A with Joe Loughnane
Sports nutrition is arguably the most important thing for a high performing athlete. Eating right, before exercising, is one of the most beneficial things you can do as an athlete as it provides your body with the correct fuel to be able to perform at your full potential The Scoop recently spoke to Joe Loughnane,…
Q&A With Savannah Thrasher: Fall Fashion at Clothe Boutique
The Scoop talked to Savannah Thrasher, the store manager of a local Springfield, MO fashion boutique called Clothe. Clothe opened in July of 2017. Since then, they have been through eight fall fashion seasons. Running a boutique in a moderate-size midwestern city has a unique set conditions, compared to those of a large city. The…
Q&A: Professor at Drury University lives a doublelife as an Artist in Italy
The Scoop sat down with Jacqueline Warren, a Professor of Art and Art History Artist in Residence at Drury University. Warren teaches at Drury in the fall and lives abroad in the spring as an artist in Florence Italy. She first started traveling to Florence regularly in 1990. In 2010, she purchased a house in…
Q&A with Morgan Ivison, Student Director at Drury University
“It is about allowing people to tell their stories but then making your own decisions and trusting your own judgement” says Morgan Ivison about the play they are directing, “A Wolf and Its Shadows,” showing this October. Ivison is a senior at Drury University and are majoring in Theatre and Secondary Education. They have been…
Pickleball: A Sport for Everyone
Have you ever tried learning a new sport, like golf or tennis? You buy expensive gear, spend hours practicing, and yet the ball never seems to go where you want it. In golf, you might swing and miss entirely or send the ball straight into the trees. In tennis, the frustration of chasing missed balls…
Fighting for Growth: Why Everyone Should Embrace Combat Sports
In today’s increasingly complex world, the value of physical fitness and mental resilience cannot be overstated. Engaging in combat sports such as wrestling, boxing, or jiu-jitsu offers a unique avenue to develop these attributes. Beyond the obvious physical benefits, these practices instill discipline, enhance mental fortitude, and foster a sense of community. Drawing from various sources,…
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…