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…

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Artsfest on Walnut Street

Walnut Street will be filled with artists, musicians, food trucks, and more on May 4th and 5th. This two day event will feature various entertainment and activities to enjoy with both your family and friends. Nicole Chilton, Director of Marketing and Development for the Springfield Arts Council says, “Artsfest is the largest fine arts festival…

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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…

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Scott Nasby

Q&A with Drury Baseball’s Scott Nasby

Scott Nasby, head baseball coach of the Drury University Panthers, has been a constant on the team that was revived in 2006. In the past six seasons, he has led the Panthers to four NCAA-II tournaments and won two conference championships. Recently, he talked with the Scoop about recruiting, handing out bricks, and turning goals…

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