by Dianne Riddles Many people are familiar with Goodwill Industries, albeit in a limited sense. Although Goodwill is highly recognized for its retail stores and donation centers, Goodwill Industries of Southwest Oklahoma and North Texas (GISONT) provides care, concern, consideration and much needed services for many in several communities. GISONT is a 501c3 [...]
by Miranda Raines According to studentcity.com, the top spring break destinations include Cancun, Panama City Beach and Las Vegas. One city not commonly found on a spring break destination list, though, is Joplin, Mo. Cameron University has teamed with Relief Spark to give 15 students an alternative spring break trip option. Relief Spark [...]
By Dianne Riddles For some, the words “Red Cross,” or the emblem of a red cross on a white background, have long been associated with disaster and crisis. For others, that red cross brings to mind images of volunteers, relief and aid to natural disaster victims. Whatever the mental association may be, [...]
By Leah Chaffins Students, artists, coffee aficionados, and those seeking open conversation now have a place to come together. The Acoustic Rock Coffee House was designed with these people in mind, and is offering new experiences for locals. Owner Kristopher Martin said that the inspiration for the Acoustic Rock was a need for local [...]
By Dianne Riddles Many people know about the Salvation Army’s charitable work through their interaction with the bell ringers who work throughout the Christmas season at the mall and in front of various stores around town; however, [...]
By Sarah Holloway As the month of February dawned, so did Black History Month, the month that celebrates and highlights the African-American community and heritage. In 1926, Carter G. Woodson started a week long celebration in honor of the African-American culture. This week-long celebration was known as Negro History Week. Woodson’s goal when [...]
By Leah Chaffins The Cameron University Student Wellness Center (SWC) offers many services and programs for both male and female students. In addition, female students have the opportunity to receive affordable care in some of the more specialized areas of feminine health. Deanice Shegog, Director of the SWC, said that the center offers [...]
by The Associated Press As of Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011, at least 1,712 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan as a result of the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to an Associated Press count. The AP count is five less than the Defense Department’s tally, last updated Tuesday at [...]
