OTC parking frustrates some, but adequate for most

By Savannah Johnson While many students feel that the parking on OTC – Springfield’s campus is inadequate for the size of the student body, OTC officials say the facts suggest otherwise. Springfield’s campus has 9,000 students and 2,600 parking spots, according to OTC Chancellor Dr. Hal Higdon. Each of these spots is usually parked in […]

Hotel of Terror adds new feature for 2016

By Luna Honeycutt The Hotel of Terror, which was open through Oct. 31, had a new experience for those who dared to enter the hotel in the hopes of having a real fright. The new adventure was called the Dungeons of Doom, which took place at a separate location. Hotel of Terror operators transported customers […]

Springfield college choir to sing at presidential inauguration

By Michaela Herman Local university choir members will perform at the presidential inauguration in Washington D.C. this January, according to its choir director. The Missouri State University choir (MSU), directed by Dr. Cameron LaBarr, will be heading to Washington D.C. Jan. 20 to perform at the 58th presidential inauguration in front of a huge crowd […]

Robot club gears up for new season

By Mikayla Brown The Middle College robotics club is undergoing many changes this year, including having a new sponsor as well as a new challenge from the First Tech Challenge, said club members. “The robotics club goes to the first competition and the students have an opportunity to practice building and programming their robot,” William […]

Penny drive raises cash for Ozarks Food Harvest; Pies served as a reward.

By Clint Nurnberg Because Middle College students and faculty raised a healthy amount of cash in a charity penny drive over the last two weeks, two members of the staff earned the reward of pie—delivered by coworkers directly to their faces at the Oct. 27 Teamwork Assembly in Lincoln Hall. Assistant Director Cindy Wilson received her […]

Farming without tractors? No way!

By Elizabeth Woods In 1972 Merle Ash got his first brand new John Deere tractor. With two-wheel drive, eight forward gears, two reverse gears, and 54 horse power, his tractor still runs to this day and helps with everyday farming needs. The tractor came with a bucket, it can pull a mower, bailer, and a […]

MC assistant director listens well, gives good advice, loves school

By Alannah Whitney One day Natasha Tharp went into Cindy Wilson’s, Middle College Assistant Director, because of her high blood pressure. Ms. Wilson gave her some peanut butter crackers. “Hopefully those will make you feel better,” she said. Cindy Wilson is great at her job because she is such a good listener and helper. She […]

MC secretary is a military man of mystery

By Becca Hart At all OTC offices there’s always someone seen behind the desk typing on a computer or filling out paperwork. To most students the adult behind the counter may seem to be average and has never done something extreme in their life. But they never stop to consider and ask about the person’s […]

Inspiring woman wins innermost battle over addiction

By Sierra Baker The room is busy with loved ones on a Sunday morning. Lynn Davis is managing to make breakfast for a relentless amount of people and help her daughters prepare their children for morning church. “Nothing makes me happier than having my whole family together in one place,” Lynn says. With three daughters and […]

Love of automobiles affects a whole family

By Shelby Shaffer Working on cars is more than just an occupation for Arthur Shaffer Sr. It is a passion that helps defines him and his family. “Dad always tells us kids to know how to work on our vehicles ourselves cause it’s the only brand that won’t leave ya stranded on the side of […]

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How to become a better snooker player

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By Elijah Talley If someone asks you to play snooker, don’t be alarmed. The game of snooker, which is similar to billiards but played on a larger table and scored in a different way, originated from Jubbulpore, India and was given its name by Colonel Sir Neville Chamberlain in 1875 while he was serving in […]

Changes in deer hunting rules to go in effect for 2016

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By Austin Applegate What do you do when deer hunting season comes around? There are some proposed deer hunting regulations for next year’s deer season, so you might want to take a look at the proposed and upcoming changes. “There are four regulations that have already been approved by the conservation commission and four more […]

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OTC parking frustrates some, but adequate for most

Hotel of Terror adds new feature for 2016

Springfield college choir to sing at presidential inauguration

Robot club gears up for new season

Penny drive raises cash for Ozarks Food Harvest; Pies served as a reward.

Farming without tractors? No way!

MC assistant director listens well, gives good advice, loves school

MC secretary is a military man of mystery

Inspiring woman wins innermost battle over addiction

Love of automobiles affects a whole family

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