https://middlecollegenews.com/2020/05/13/the-covid-19-pandemic-how-it-has-affected-juniors-heading-into-their-senior-year-applying-to-colleges/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/act-juniors-art.pngACT Juniors Art2020-05-13T18:56:04+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2020/05/13/people-apply-social-distancing-in-varying-degrees-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/social-distancing-poll.jpgSocial Distancing PollPoll taken by the Middle College News staff April 3-9.2020-05-13T18:30:17+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2017/03/29/middle-college-senior-hannah-redden-wins-election-for-regional-phi-theta-kappa-position/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/hannah-redden-phi-theta-kappa-cropped.jpgHannah Redden Phi Theta Kappa CroppedHannah Redden (on left) achieved one of the revered state-level regional officer positions for Phi Theta Kappa, recognized as the official honor society for community colleges by the American Association of Community Colleges. According to adviser Jo Fritts, many of the other students at the regional convention were pleasantly surprised when they learned that Redden is still only a senior in high school.2017-03-29T20:56:03+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2016/12/12/267/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/guitar-man-marler.jpgguitar-man-marlerLinden Butler inspects an electric guitar at his house on a Saturday afternoon. Butler inspected the Floyd Rose system on a Jackson Dinky guitar, finding out why the strings would not stay in tune without yanking the tremolo, or “whammy bar”, up.2017-10-30T13:25:25+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2016/11/14/259/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/rare-breed.jpgrare-breedRare Breed, located in the heart of Springfield, Mo., is an organization that provides resources for homeless teens every day. They will continue to provide these necessities for these teens as long as they continue to receive donations from the community.2016-11-14T17:35:03+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2016/11/11/otc-springfield-honors-veterans-this-weekend/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/veterans-day.jpgveterans-dayJ. Howard Fisk, secretary of the Board of Trustees at OTC, delivers a speech during OTC Veterans' Day ceremony. Current OTC student Jonathon Letner was recognized for his service in the military.2016-11-11T19:07:48+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2016/11/03/parents-should-consider-practical-far-fetched-safety-issues-next-halloween/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/halloween-safety.jpghalloween-safetyDarren Myers, Middle College counselor, dresses up as Jack Skellington skips across the crosswalk at ITTC building at OTC - Springfield. Pedestrian accidents are among the most common dangers children face each Halloween night. 2016-11-03T19:01:48+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2016/11/03/241/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/flight-school-2.jpgflight-school-2A Cessna 172 that students are allowed to operate and train on prepares to take flight at the Premier Flight Center in Springfield. OTC hopes to offer degree programs in aviation by fall of 2017.https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/flight-school.jpgflight-school2016-11-03T18:58:47+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2016/11/02/teal-pumpkins-a-welcome-sign-for-kids-with-food-allergies/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/pumpkinedit.jpgpumpkineditTeal pumpkins have been set on porches for the Halloween season. Teal pumpkins are being used to represent houses that are handing out non-food items to trick-or-treaters.2016-11-03T03:04:20+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2016/11/02/closure-of-central-street-other-big-construction-almost-done/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/road-construction.jpgroad-constructionConstruction workers for the city of Springfield work on the corner of Central Street and National Avenue on a Monday afternoon in October. Construction workers were adding in an island that will help control the speed of cars turning west, and blocking people from turning left onto Central Street.2016-11-03T03:05:25+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2016/11/01/otc-parking-frustrates-some-but-adequate-for-most/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/otc-parking.jpgotc-parkingAn OTC student drives slowly through the ITTC parking lot due to the rain Oct. 26. https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/otc-parking-2.jpgotc-parking-2Students Kendra Hopkins, Samantha Thomason, and Helen Drury gather their stuff as they head for their last class Oct. 28. OTC Springfield has 10 distinct parking lots distributed evenly around campus.2016-11-03T02:59:28+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2016/11/01/226/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/hotel-of-terror.jpghotel-of-terrorThe Hotel of Terror awaits the evening and a new set of customers to scare the afternoon of Oct. 28. The haunted house is located at 334 N Main Ave in downtown Springfield. 2017-10-30T13:32:25+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2016/10/31/springfield-college-choir-to-sing-at-presidential-inauguration/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/msu-choir-2016.jpgmsu-choir-20162016-11-03T03:01:56+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2016/10/31/robot-club-gears-up-for-new-season/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/robot-club.jpgrobot-clubAs pictured from left to right: Middle College Robotics Club members Ethan Szalla, Spencer Montgomery, and Noah Montgomery plan this year's robot at their meeting in Mr. Meyers’ room last Tuesday. Robotics Club now has seven members after Thursday’s assembly.2016-11-03T03:03:28+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2016/10/27/penny-drive-raises-cash-for-ozarks-food-harvest-pies-served-as-a-reward/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/pie-facing-food-harvest.jpgpie-facing-food-harvestFrom left to right: Middle College faculty members Sandy Pierce, Tiffany Brunner, Cindy Wilson, and Stephanie Blake prepare for pie delivery at the Oct. 27 Teamwork assembly in Lincoln Hall. Student voting decided who the two faculty members would be.2016-10-28T18:00:12+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2015/12/11/farming-without-tractors-no-way/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/tractor-feature-elizabeth-woods.jpgTractor feature Elizabeth WoodsJohn Deere is a popular brand of tractor.2015-12-11T20:57:02+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2015/12/11/mc-assistant-director-listens-well-gives-good-advice-loves-school/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ms-wilson-feature-by-alannah-whitney.jpgMs Wilson feature by Alannah WhitneyCindy Wilson is the center of the Middle College kaleidoscope.2015-12-11T20:44:30+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2015/12/11/mc-secretary-is-a-military-man-of-mystery/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/monsees-feature-by-becca-hart.jpgMonsees Feature by Becca HartAdam Monsees looks like an average guy as he conducts business in the Middle College office at OTC. Not everyone realizes the places and people he has encountered in his earlier military career.2015-12-11T16:22:01+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2015/12/11/inspiring-woman-wins-innermost-battle-over-addiction/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/inspiring-woman-feature-by-sierra-baker.pngInspiring Woman Feature by Sierra BakerSo many words could describe Lynn Davis. Inspiring seems the best.2015-12-11T16:05:14+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2015/12/10/love-of-automobiles-affects-a-whole-family/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/arthur-the-mechanic-feature-by-shelby.jpgArthur the mechanic feature by ShelbyArthur Shaffer Sr. inspects a belt for a customer at his garage, which has turned into a family business of sorts over the years.2015-12-10T17:47:22+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2015/12/10/dance-wraps-itself-around-the-life-of-mc-science-teacher/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/blake-as-dancer.jpgBlake as DancerTeacher Stephanie Blake receives support from the Vikettes dance team in the small gym at Parkview H.S. Blake has led the dance team at Parkview for 12 years.2015-12-10T17:01:41+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2015/12/10/on-campus-housing-has-its-advantages/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/living-on-campus-by-ashton-rose.jpgLiving on Campus by Ashton RoseSenior Shay Maxwell waits for her bus at the end of her school day. Maxwell, who lives almost six miles from campus, needs to plan more than two hours into her day for the round-trip journey to and from campus everyday.2015-12-10T15:43:08+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2015/12/08/beware-refrigerators-are-not-always-safe/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/gross-fridge.jpggross fridgeThe refrigerator at a Springfield-area business is about to get a bath. Employees at the firm were not sure the last time somebody had cleaned the refrigerator properly.2015-12-08T17:10:58+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2015/12/07/pizza-house-is-rollin-the-dough/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pizza-house-front-door.jpgPizza House Front DoorA decorative holiday scene fills the windows of Pizza House on Commercial Street. Pizza house has a certificate of excellence and according to Trip Advisor, it is in the top-10 best restaurants in Springfield, MO.https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pizza-house-action-shot.jpgPizza House Action ShotA cook puts a new pizza into the oven at Pizza house on Commercial Street in Springfield, Mo.2015-12-07T16:16:35+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2015/12/04/otc-drops-compass-changes-to-student-self-placement/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/compass-test-gone.jpgCompass Test GoneSenior Brandy Bumgarner studies for her upcoming ACT Test. Starting this spring semester, OTC students will not need any particular test score in order to enroll in certain classes.2015-12-04T18:41:03+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2015/12/04/164/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/shaun-ross-feature-by-micaela-prewitt.jpgShaun Ross Feature by Micaela PrewittShaun Ross and his little brother attend a Glendale White-Out football game. "I think the main person I will miss when i move out will be my little brother," says Shaun. "There is no judging from him." 2015-12-04T18:33:32+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2015/12/04/170/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/cow-by-austin-applegate.jpegCow by Austin ApplegateA heiffer takes a swim in a pond near Willard, Mo. The herd has approximately 10 head of cattle.2015-12-04T16:24:38+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2015/12/03/mc-students-learns-health-lesson-from-squirrel-encounter/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/chance-with-squirrels_edited.jpgChance with Squirrels_editedSenior Chance McCoy poses with minks outside the ITTC building. He feared at one point this semester that he may have had rabies.2015-12-03T16:34:19+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2015/12/02/how-to-become-a-better-snooker-player/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/snooker-21.jpgSnooker #2A snooker table has 14 red balls and numbered balls 2-7, each ball having a specific place on the table. Although it isn’t shown, the yellow 2 ball, red 4 ball and green 3 ball all sit on a line that is part of a half circle. This is the break circle. The cue ball is placed here when the shooter breaks the rack and also after a scratch. Further down, you see the blue 5 ball, and in the middle of the rack is a pink 6 ball. In the very back is the black 7 ball. As you can see, the pockets are much smaller, and the table longer and wider, than a standard billiards table. https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/snooker-2.jpgSnooker #2https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/snooker-1.jpgSnooker #1Stephen Barker, who has been playing pool since he was just a boy, steps up to take his shot and gains the lead against his opponent. This shot to sink the red ball in the side pocket, while it looks simple, is quite difficult to make. However, Barker remained calm and made the shot, and he went on to win the game. 2015-12-02T18:01:17+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2015/12/02/mc-secretaries-teach-chemistry-humanities-by-their-example/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/adam-and-charla-feature.jpgAdam and Charla FeatureAdam Monsees (left) and Charla Hampton (right) demonstrate their laid-back style in the reception area of the Middle College office. Students enjoy hanging out in the office between classes because of the welcoming, conversational atmosphere Monsees and Hampton create.2015-12-02T17:05:07+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2015/11/11/mcds-tries-new-recipe-for-success-with-all-day-breakfast-menu/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/mcds-breakfast.jpgMcD's BreakfastMiddle College senior Essence Coleman tries both breakfast and lunch for her birthday Oct. 9. She said she is very happy that she can now choose to sleep in and still have the choice of breakfast items at McDonald's.2015-11-11T17:19:31+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2015/11/10/142/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/hippo-move.jpgHippo MoveHenry the hippo, chomps two whole watermelons on his birthday Aug. 29 at the Dickerson Park Zoo. This was Henry's 34th birthday, and the watermelons were part of his present that day.2015-11-10T18:15:44+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2015/11/03/local-attorney-brad-bradshaw-aims-to-be-missouris-next-lieutenant-governor/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/missouri-capitol.jpgMissouri CapitolBrad Bradshaw stands in his office in the Plaza Towers after an interview on Sept. 29. “I may be a Democrat but I am also a Missourian, and I am first and foremost an American,” Bradshaw said.2015-11-04T17:09:42+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2015/11/02/changes-in-deer-hunting-rules-to-go-in-effect-for-2016/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/deer-hunting-changes.jpgDeer Hunting ChangesLisa Applegate, 23, shoots a hunting rifle while getting ready for the upcoming hunting season. Applegate hasn't bagged any deer yet but said hopefully this year she will.2015-11-02T18:02:40+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2015/10/21/128/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/craft-show-belly-dancers.jpgCraft Show Belly DancersBelly dancers perform at the 7c’s Winery Mead Fest Sept. 27. The dancers were part of Red Moon Studio in Springfield, which started in March 2004.2015-10-21T17:47:58+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2015/10/21/dunkin-to-diversify-springfield-doughnut-druthers/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dunkin-donuts-krispy-kreme-location-e1445446478964.jpgDunkin Donuts Krispy Kreme Locationhttps://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dunnkin-donuts-location.jpgDunnkin Donuts LocationA "coming soon" sign hangs on the outside of the former Backyard Burgers location in South Springfield. According to Google, there were 7,677 Dunkin' Donuts retail locations around the country as of December 2013.2015-10-21T16:56:44+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2015/10/21/personal-loss-leads-community-to-rally-for-als-cure/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/walk-to-defeat-als-photo.jpgwalk to Defeat ALS photoGretchen and Shawn Teague (center and right) participate in the walk to defeat ALS. Gretchen’s daughter lost her battle to ALS in September 2009.2015-10-21T16:15:11+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2015/10/20/major-road-closure-on-otc-campus-to-be-permanent/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/crossincentralstreet2-1.jpgCrossinCentralStreet2 - 1Lydia Mueller, age 17, crosses busy Central Street crosswalk in October on her way to where she parked. “It’s a bit annoying to cross because everyone speeds through it,” Mueller said.2015-10-21T15:28:38+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2015/08/19/photo-essay-rainy-day-on-otc-campus/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/wet-sidewalk-ashton.jpgWet Sidewalk - Ashtonhttps://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/umbrella-girl-austin.jpgUmbrella Girl - Austinhttps://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/more-flowers-allanah.jpgMore Flowers - Allanahhttps://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/clayton-reading-becca-h.jpgClayton Reading - Becca Hhttps://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/yellow-boots-micaela.jpgYellow Boots - Micaelahttps://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/walking-in-the-rain-f-m-micaela.jpgWalking in the rain F.M - Micaelahttps://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/umbrella-girl-brandy.jpgUmbrella Girl - Brandyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/sierra-baker-photo.jpgSierra Baker Photohttps://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/rainy-day-shay.jpgRainy day - Shayhttps://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/library-working-micaela.jpgLibrary Working - Micaela2015-08-21T16:04:54+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2014/12/09/bartels-combines-fashion-family-career-into-her-own-style/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/bartels-fashion-story_edited.jpgBartels Fashion Story_editedMiddle College Counselor Bekah Bartels brings a dynamic fashion flair to the hallways of Ozarks Technical Community College. 2014-12-09T22:49:22+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2014/12/04/mc-secretary-takes-rides-on-the-wild-side/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/anita-green-motorcycle-story-1.jpgAnita Green Motorcycle Story 1Middle College secretary Anita Green hides a nifty secret: she likes to ride Harley-Davidsons in her down time.2014-12-05T00:43:01+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2014/11/25/mc-bouncy-personality-finds-identity-volunteering-at-camp-barnabas/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/janel-profile.jpgJanel ProfileMiddle College senior Janel Coy (left) shares a laugh with a camper at Camp Barnabas.2014-11-25T20:52:48+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2014/10/10/caffeine-kickstart-new-starbucks-opens-at-otc-springfield-campus/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/starbucks-1-josh-and-ryan1.jpgStarbucks 1 Josh and RyanMC students Ryan Crutcher and Josh Goin wait in line to order at the new Starbucks. Both students do not make a habit of buying Starbucks but use it as treat for themselves once in a while. 2014-10-10T17:50:17+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2014/10/10/mc-office-staff-experiences-changing-of-the-guard-this-summer/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/curtis-construction.jpgCurtis ConstructionJohn Curtis, former educational specialist for the Middle College program, shows some of the equipment he and his students use in his new instructor position for OTC's construction department. Curtis worked as a general contractor for much of his adult career prior to working at OTC.2014-10-10T17:29:04+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2014/09/30/blood-no-sweat-no-tears-mc-students-donate-to-red-cross/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/blood-drive-winter-roope.jpgBlood Drive Winter & RoopeSeniors Matt Winter and Ashley Roope reflect on their recent donation at the first OTC blood drive of the year. Both students have given blood on multiple occasions.https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/blood-drive-wikicommons.jpgBlood Drive WikicommonsThe OTC honors program hosts a blood drive for the American Red Cross Sept. 12. The college also conducts blood drives for the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks later in the school year. Photo courtesy of Wikicommons2014-10-10T17:12:11+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2014/10/01/beep-boop-bop-robots-come-to-middle-college/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/robot-club.jpgRobot ClubMeet the War Eagle, Middle College's robot competitor built by by students in the new after-school club. Senior Thomas Chapman thought of the robot's name.2014-10-10T17:11:29+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2014/10/03/famous-mentoring-program-joins-otc-middle-college-team/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/big-bros-sis-chilis-santa.jpgBig Bros Sis Chili's SantaSpringfield area children participating in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program visit with Santa last December at Chili's Restaurant. City wide, there are about 308 kids in the Big Brothers and Big Sisters program, according to program employee Chelsea Foresee.2014-10-10T17:11:07+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2014/10/10/local-car-show-provides-mc-students-volunteering-opportunity/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/car-show-blake1.jpgCar Show BlakeMiddle College science teacher Stephanie Blake takes a moment to admire some of the unique vehicles on display at the ANPAC Car Show in September. Blake contemplated owning her own modified Jeep Wrangler one day after attending the show.2014-10-10T17:07:09+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2014/10/08/poll-school-pictures-love-them-or-hate-them/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/nurnberg-smile.jpgNurnberg SmileTeacher Clint Nurnberg poses for school pictures during the 2008-2009 school year at Parkview High School.2014-10-08T20:44:32+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/2014/10/01/poll-what-are-you-all-about/https://middlecollegenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/all-about-that-bass-snapshot.pngAll About That Bass Snapshot2014-10-01T17:00:22+00:00monthlyhttps://middlecollegenews.com/about/2014-09-30T21:01:42+00:00weekly0.6https://middlecollegenews.comdaily1.02020-05-13T18:56:04+00:00