Challenge yourself to diversify you're interests and your events - you never know what you may learn. Phil Woods, Assistant Coach, Men's Soccer The good, bad, difficult, fun, and stressful times that you will face through the next four years will be the best of your life. Even if you’re homesick now, it’ll get better. Holly Hesse, Head Coach, Women's … [Read more...] about Friday Feature – Words to Inspire – Tips from the Coaches
(Coach Hesse welcomed students attending the Ursa Experience to Missouri State on August 15th. Here are the words she shared with them.) My name is Holly Hesse, and I am the Head Softball Coach at Missouri State. I am here to welcome you on behalf of the Athletic Department. What an exciting time in your life and what an exciting place Missouri State is to be! I have … [Read more...] about Friday Feature – Words to Inspire – Coach Holly Hesse
1) Tell us about yourself. My name is Amanda Sullivan. I am a first semester senior majoring in journalism with a minor in Spanish. I'm from a small town north of Kansas City, Missouri, called Platte City. I grew up there for most of my life but did move around the state a lot early in my life. I have a little brother -- little is relative. He's almost 13 and almost as tall as … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Amanda Sullivan – Sports Reporter for the Standard
For most college students, the first year is a total rush. New place, new space, new friends, new freedom. It goes by in a flash — one long strobe light effect. After the adrenaline of year one, there are very few welcome-back parties for sophomores. Roommates are new. Neighbors have changed. Three more years stretch out ahead; it’s time to get serious. Some students enter … [Read more...] about A 4-part plan for second year success
As we celebrated the 110th birthday week of Missouri State University, traditions seemed to be the huge focus on our campus. Not only are traditions a unique way to take a look back at how our school has thrived for the last century, it's also a perfect avenue for us as students to take a break from our studies and connect with the rest of the student body. A huge part of … [Read more...] about A Conversation with Justin – Traditions