Missouri
Pagination Bookshop
Pagination Bookshop opened in April of 2019. Owner Jen Murvin has a passion for reading, and turned it into a successful small business.
Reaching New Heights at Rock Bottom
Basement music venues are having a moment. The Scoop pops in for a visit with Kodie, of Springfield, Missouri DIY venue, Rock Bottom.
Q&A with Allen Long: Helping international students through an emotional transition.
Allen Long, an International Addmission Officer at Drury University, discusses how his expereinces help him assist international students.
The River Rescue Carries on the Tradition
The James River Basin Partnership will continue the annual River Rescue but this is will be the first without one of their dedicated leaders, Larry Martin.
Mike Parson: A Life of Positive Politics
Mike Parson, the 47th lieutenant governor of Missouri, sat down with The Scoop to tell the story of his public service and his slogan, “Positive Politics.”
Q&A with Jeff Riggins: Is graduate school right for you?
Whether you’re trekking into your last semester of college, dipping your toes into the world of graduate school, or frantically scrolling through LinkedIn, Jeff Riggins has a piece of advice for you. Riggins, a self-made man from Georgia and father of two, is currently an adjunct professor in the Drury University Communications Department. His 30-plus years…
No hate in our state: What SJR 39 means for Missouri
What SJR 39 means for Missouri,and how the economic and moral effects of a religious liberty bill could be dire for the state.
Howell Lewis: Training the next generation of boxers
Howell Lewis, a former pro-boxer in Springfield, talks about his boxing gym, his boxing career, and the new generation of boxers he is training.
Drury student enters the world of belly dance
Drury senior Mary Jean Miller discovered the world of belly dance during her time in college. Here’s how she moved from hobbyist to performer in just a couple of years.
LemonDrop: Cultivating Springfield’s creative community
LemonDrop, a local nonprofit venue for artists and musicians, hopes to become a resource to help budding young talent blossom and succeed.