BREAKING: Former long-time MSU softball head coach Holly Hesse was saved by SFD along with her dog after falling through a frozen pond on Sunday. the-standard.org/news/former-ms…

UPDATE: Hesse reunites with rescuers, thanks SFD for quick action the-standard.org/news/hesse-reu…

The protest was organized by the Party for Socialism and Liberation, a small left-wing political party, and the Southwest Missouri Solidarity Network, a mutual aid organization. It was part of a larger movement in over 70 cities across the United States.  the-standard.org/news/president…

Following a lawsuit against President Richard “Biff” Williams, news of which broke in the midst of the fall 2024 semester, the Missouri State University student body has expressed distaste for his behavior. the-standard.org/news/student-t…

After a successful fall season, the Theatre and Dance Department prepares for its spring season to begin, focusing on the theme of Connection. The performances for spring 2025 include “Rent,” “Blue Stockings,” and “The Spring Dance Concert: Collaboration.” the-standard.org/news/msu-theat…

As both teams have now surpassed the halfway mark of the 2024-25 season, the Missouri State University Division I and Division III Ice Bear teams have fared quite differently.  the-standard.org/sports/halfway…

Missouri State University has one more semester in the Missouri Valley Conference before it moves to Conference USA this summer, and there are lots of stories to talk about in that time.  the-standard.org/sports/missour…

The finalists will be on campus in February to take part in public forums and interviews. #MissouriState the-standard.org/news/msu-annou…

“This decision comes in response to changes nationwide and anticipated actions regarding DEI at the state level,” reads the statement. “Since 2023, discussion of DEI by state leaders has become increasingly heated.” the-standard.org/news/dei-progr…

Around 50 students gathered in front of Carrington Hall early Friday morning to protest against Missouri State University’s decision to stop diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and close its office of inclusive engagement.  the-standard.org/news/removal-o…

Another on-campus protest spawned in front of Carrington Hall at 9 a.m. on Friday, objecting to Missouri State University’s decision to end diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and close its office of inclusive engagement (OIE). #MissouriState the-standard.org/news/protests-…

Missouri State University has launched the Engaged Citizen Award (ECA), a new scholarship that “recognizes students’ effort and dedication to building a better community.” #MissouriState the-standard.org/news/msu-ends-…

🚨 NEW MEMBER ALERT! 🚨 Please welcome The Growl, our representatives of the Missouri State Bears! Jayden Pettus, Jackson Wright, Maddux Radosevic, and W. Paul Bohlen run the show from the Show-Me State! 🐻 #CUSA | #MoState

ST. LOUIS, MO. — #MissouriState Bears trail the No. 5 Illinois State Redbirds 38-23 after one half of play in game two of this weekends Arch Madness MVC Tournament. #GoBears

ST. LOUIS, MO — The #MissouriState Bears were eliminated by the No. 5 seeded Illinois State University Redbirds by a final score of 70-54. The Bears were led in scoring by junior Dez White (10 pts) and junior Michael Osei-Bonsu (10 pts). #GoBears

Baseball Bears collect the highest ranked win in team history against the No. 2 Arkansas Razorbacks (23-3) with a huge 9th-inning comeback and defeat in 10 innings. Missouri State Baseball #MoState | #GoBears

the-standard.org/sports/the-can… The Canadian connection: Missouri State Baseball’s secret weapon Missouri State Baseball Joey Hawkins Taeg Kaleb Thomas Sam Maclaughlin Michael Yusypchuk Benito Bonilla Owen Slater #GoBears

Missouri State Football senior safety Todric McGee died at a local hospital after authorities found him at his residence with an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound on Friday around 11:30, according to the Springfield Daily Citizen. Mcgee was 21 years old. the-standard.org/news/msu-footb…

An anonymous report of ICE agents conducting a “campus raid” at Missouri State University’s Brick City has been verified as false by multiple sources. Read more here: the-standard.org/news/claim-of-…

Fall semester loading… 👀 A sure sign of a new school year is The Standard’s Back to Campus Guide hitting freshman mailboxes and newsracks across Springfield. Be on the lookout for Back to Campus 2025-26! #MoState #OutHitOutHustle