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Fees proposed to increase tuition, room, board next year

For students, the 2010 fall trimester will bring the return of the reigning National Champion football team, warmer weather, new classes and the possible addition of fees added to their tuition, room and board. Full story

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Day of Reckoning

Football season is upon us once again here in Maryville. With the start of Spring practice and Northwest’s Pro Day, football fever is here again. Full story

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Self defense class prepares Northwest women for the worst

Terror, tension and angry bellows echo through the walls as fifteen women fight for their lives. Five days of training gave them the skills, courage and strength to take a stand when many Terror, tension and angry bellows echo through the walls as fifteen women fight for their lives. Five days of training gave them the skills, courage and strength to take a stand when many don’t know how. Full story

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University News

Appointed regent now waiting on senate vote

Gov. Jay Nixon has appointed Joseph B. Bosse (R) of St. Louis to the Northwest Board of Regents. Bosse’s appointment must first be confirmed by Senate before it can become official.

Special offering teaches students to utilize social media

The professors of the Department of Mass Communications are constantly looking for ways to better prepare their students for an always-changing job market.

Major budget cuts planned for next year

The Northwest Leadership team has mapped out a bevy of creative programs to curtail the losses from the upcoming state budget decreases.

Fees proposed to increase tuition, room, board next year

Annual celebration of Greek Life promotes unity through 5K charity race, other activities

Greek Week is an annual event filled with a number of games, activities and charity events designed to promote positive relationships between the University’s fraternities and sororities, as well as promoting Greek Life as a whole.

Popular Broadway show sold out on campus

Live theater brings another level of entertainment and Northwest students are fortunate to have the opportunity to attend a Broadway show on campus at a much cheaper rate than regular on-tour productions.

Livin' the Latvia Life

Imagine packing your belongings and moving yourself and your family to a foreign country. The language is different. The cultures and customs are different. One Northwest professor has done just that.

Campus event of the year to bring ‘message of hope’

Promoted as the biggest campus event of the year, last night’s AFTERdark event was a unique combination of presentations, speeches and musical performances brought together to convey a message of hope.

Debate team to travel to UK to participate in world-wide tournament

Yesterday, the Northwest debate team traveled to the United Kingdom to participate in a two-week long worldwide event.

Community News

Debated rule may transform Nodaway County district lines

A new rule concerning the 2010 Census may affect Nodaway County’s political power for years to come.

Missouri state law bans texting while driving for all ages

Last August, the Missouri legislature passed a bill making it illegal for all drivers who are 21 and under to text while driving. The penalty for the recent law is a fine of $200.

Two bridges approved for funds to repair flood damage

Nodaway County received state grants to help pay for major bridge construction on two bridges in the county.

Money received to overlay asphalt on roads

Many pot-hole filled roads will soon see an improvement within the city of Maryville and at Mozingo Lake.

Sales tax bill looks to make Missouri’s November ballot

In the next general election, Missourians may be given the opportunity to choose whether to continue paying income taxes or demolish them all together.

New drug raises awareness with law enforcement

A new synthetic drug to recently hit the streets of Maryville and other suburban areas, “spiced cannabinoids” or K2, has now come to the attention of authorities.

Roads approved for reconstruction

Cracks, crevasses, holes and ditches will no longer plague Maryville residents as they drive down the west side of Sixteenth Street.

Council accepting bids for restroom renovations

City Hall hopes to have the existing bathrooms in the building demolished and completely renovated due to their poor condition by the end of this summer.

Animal shelter accepting community volunteers through programs

In a small building in the southeast corner of Maryville, a small staff of animal enthusiasts works a labor of love.

Rising winds bring frigid weather to Maryville

The worst of the snow may be over, but bitterly cold temperatures have settled in for the next 24 to 48 hours, proving winter is here to stay.

Blizzard blows through community

This week’s blizzard forced commuters to change their normal routines.

University Sports

Head coach sees promise after rough start to season

The Northwest baseball team will be traveling to Fort Hays State (9-3) this weekend and will compete in two double headers on Saturday and Sunday.

’Cats’ season ends to eventual MIAA Champs

The women’s basketball season ended Saturday in Kansas City, Mo. The ’Cats played their last game against the MIAA’s top squad.

Bearcats come alive in Joplin Tournament

The ’Cats traveled to Joplin, Mo., over the weekend, where they participated in Missouri Southern’s Zenner Memorial Classic Softball Tournament.

MIAA Championships gives team Nationals warm-up

Northwest came away from the MIAA Championships in Warrensburg, Mo., with their best meet of the season.

’Cats open conference play

Last week the Northwest baseball team played four games in two days in Russellville, Ark., against Arkansas Tech.

Cats close out season with OT loss, look to next year

For the second season in a row, Missouri Southern eliminated the Bearcats from post-season play.

Bearcats push right buttons, find way back to tournament

The women’s basketball team is headed to Kansas City for the biggest road game most of the Bearcats have encountered.

’Cats pick-up first tournament victories

Senior second basemen Erin Leslie became the all-time leading scorer for the Bearcats last weekend at the Pittsburg State/Missouri Southern Crossover Tournament.

MIAA Championships provide warm-up meet

Northwest came away from the MIAA Championships in Warrensburg, Mo., with their best meet of the season.

'Cats fall in overtime, miss tournament for second straight year

The Bearcats were a minute away from the MIAA Tournamnet, but couldn’t hold on in their 89-81 overtime loss to Missouri Southern.

Bearcats finish of season with win, clinch No. 5 seed

The Northwest women clinched the No. 5 seed in the MIAA tournament by beating Missouri Southern 69-53 in the final game of the regular season.

’Cats must win with tourney chances on line

Win and they’re in may seem like a cliché, but it’s becoming a reality for the Northwest men’s basketball team.

Community Sports

Guys join in on the fun, 2 district titles in Maryville

It’s safe to say the Spoofhound boys’ basketball team had a good weekend.

’Hounds claim second straight district title

Maryville was able to avoid a potential season-ending surprise Friday night to start the Class 3 District 16 Championship game.

Spoofhounds cruise in district opener

The Spoofhounds opened up district play Monday night with a thorough stomping of East Buchanan.

Senior brings home second title in 2 years

After the final seconds had elapsed from Saturday’s Class 1 160 lbs. championship match, Maryville senior Bryce Alexander raised two fingers on both hands in triumph. Title defense accomplished.

Spoofhounds suffer Senior Night loss; win streak snapped

Head coach Grant Hagemen and the ’Hounds bounced back from last Thursday’s Senior Night loss to Savannah to stomp the Cameron Dragons 56-26 on the road Tuesday night.

Hounds fall before District play

In a close game, the team that wins usually does the small things right.

Senior duo sets out to repeat State Championship glory

High school athletes all across the nation set out at the beginning of each season with one single, goal in common; win state.

Spoofhounds grab 16th straight win in mauling

The Spoofhounds came ready to play Tuesday and picked up a convincing 49-27 win over Nebraska City.

’Hounds defense crushes Rock Port

The Spoofhound boys’ basketball team looks to improve on their 16-3 record this Friday against Savannah after beating the Rock Port Blue Jays earlier this week.

opinion

U.S. should re-examine Middle Eastern situation

my view

The stability of the Middle East has long been on the minds of foreign affairs policy makers in the West, considering the region’s wealth of oil reserves.

Our world must seek cultural rapprochement

my view

Our country has seen the dawning of the age of globalization. We have witnessed its rapid growth and development through various technological outlets. However, the resulting byproduct of such global endeavors is international interdependency.

Proposed legislation sends message to public

our view

Over the past few years, many states have seen an increase in legislation prohibiting the use of cell phones while driving, text messaging in particular.

Students, voice your opinion of newspaper fee

Due to the dwindling ability of the government to fund institutions around the state, students have seen not only a hike in tuition, but an increase in fees as well.

Watch for political cards in Darfur’s cease-fire

An element of peace may have come to Darfur, as the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM), one of the region’s larger rebel groups, signed a temporary cease-fire with the Sudanese government out of Khartoum.

U.S. should not abandon moderate mentality

This past week, one prominent republican objected to a call for unanimous consent regarding H.R. 4691.

U.S. has seen Greece’s recent economic problems

Europe is holding its breath as it waits for a story all too familiar in America. It involves a country rich in history, but currently poor in their pockets: Greece.

Drug testing for government assistance crosses line

The Missouri State House of Representatives has approved HB 1377, which would require Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients to submit to drug testing.

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The Stroller

Your Man says take it easy kids

What is with kids these days?

Your man wants the right to choose

Yesterday, I saw a flier posted in a campus bathroom that read “Stay home if you are sick! Stop the spread of cold and flu germs!”

The Vibe

Self defense class prepares Northwest women for the worst

Wii Workout

It seems like almost everyone these days is blaming computer and video games for weight gain in kids and adolescents.

What the Folk

If Paul Simon were dead, he’d be rolling in his grave. “Folk” is far from a four-letter word in today’s indie music scene, yet it’s a deliberate departure from the hokey 1960s Simon and Garfunkel image. Clearly, this ain’t your mother’s folk. This is today’s folk. This is O, Giant Man.

Kate’s response:

It’s Thursday the 11th.Do you know what that means? Yep, Justin and I have been going out for two years. Exciting, huh? Kinda makes Valentine’s Day less of a big deal.

Couple shares their own ideal Valentine’s Day without influence from each other

Everyone loves Valentine’s Day. Nothing says “I love you” more than the obligatory purchase of the same box of chocolates and arrangement of flowers that every other girl on campus is getting from every other guy on campus. Don’t tell me you don’t like it.