The middle school classroom was lively, with history posters decorating the walls and beach-style lounge chairs used in place of some desks as a teacher delivered an interactive lecture. Emily Dore, a seventh-grade student at Reed Academy, a middle school in north Springfield, was in the back corner of the class. She was nestled in a teal chair while taking notes about … [Read more...] about Mentors, role models, friends
Connect with alumni and friends, and prepare to cheer on the football Bears in BearFest Village. BearFest Village hosts tailgating activities organized by Missouri State University and community groups, as well as games, music, food and more. BearFest Village The Alumni Association will have a tent in BearFest Village for each home football game of the season. Free … [Read more...] about Visit the Alumni Association in BearFest Village
Headphones on, he turns his hat around, crosses his chest and transforms into Atlas, undefeated food-challenge champion. A “food challenge” is when a restaurant advertises that if you can finish a certain item — something huge, spicy or especially caloric — in a set amount of time, you win. Most of the time, these challenges come with a cash prize and other … [Read more...] about Bodybuilder tackles food challenges