Originally written and published by Sarah Teague for the Christian County Headliner on March 8, 2018. Click here to be directed to the original posting. Featured photo submitted by Splinter Middleton: Splinter Middleton with Vince Gill and The Time Jumpers Band playing on the historic Grand Ole Opry Ryman Auditorium stage. Splinter Middleton has always wanted to perform on […]
AUDIO: The history, sounds and people behind Drury’s 1906 Chalfant Pipe Organ
Originally written and published by Sarah Teague for KSMU Radio on March 6, 2018. Click here to be directed to the original posting. Featured photos by Sarah Teague Listen to the audio for this story above. In Drury University’s oldest stone building, the 1906 Chalfant Pipe Organ can be heard. The Stone Chapel stained glass casts a pastel […]
‘My blood isn’t good enough’: Turned away as a gay man
Why are sexually active gay men not allowed to donate blood? Originally written and published by Sarah Teague for The Standard on Feb. 19, 2018. Click here to be directed to the original posting. Featured photo by Bradley Balsters: A Missouri State student donates blood at the CBCO blood drive, located in the Plaster Student Union, Jan. 25, 2018. […]
Nixa students offered ‘real world training’ for success
Nixa work-study preparing students for life after high school Originally written and published by Sarah Teague for the Christian County Headliner on Feb. 13, 2018. Click here to be directed to the original posting. Featured photos by Sarah Teague: Nixa senior Mason Brown, left, has worked in Nixa High School’s kitchen through a work-study program and now works part-time […]
Nixa leadership in ‘time of transition’ as residential growth spikes
Originally written and published by Sarah Teague for KSMU on Feb. 6, 2018. Click here to be directed to the original posting. Featured photo is a file photo belonging to the Headliner News. Though Nixa is growing residentially, Mayor Brian Steele said its business sector has the potential to stagnate. That’s why bringing in jobs is a big […]
AUDIO: Inspired Boutique encourages employment inclusivity, provides jobs to individuals with disabilities
Originally written and published by Sarah Teague for KSMU Radio on October 24, 2017. Click here to be directed to the original posting. Featured photo by Ryan Welch. Listen to the audio clip to hear the story as it aired, created by Sarah Teague. Patrons mingle as they browse clothing racks inside a boutique store in downtown […]
Ozark Junior High School undergoes major renovation, showcases final product
Originally written and published by Sarah Teague for KSMU Radio on October 21, 2017. Click here to be directed to the original posting. Featured photos by Megan Burke. Ozark Junior High School officials unveiled a renovated space Friday that in part joins older and previously separated campus buildings. There are new safety features, collaborative work spaces and […]
AUDIO: Springfield’s ‘u.school’ partners with community to advance creative learning
Originally published for KSMU on October 2, 2017. Click here to be directed to the original posting. All photos taken by Ryan Welch for KSMU. Listen to the audio clip to hear the story from inside u.school, created by Sarah Teague. Inside a leased-out space on West McDaniel St., typical of any retail outlet or office, […]
‘I could lose everything,’ MSU walkout prompts feelings of uncertainty amid DACA decision
Originally written and published by Sarah Teague for KSMU Radio on September 8, 2017. Click here to be directed to the original posting. Featured photo by Ryan Welch: Students in orange stand in front of Strong holding signs of support for DACA students. Video (below) taken by Ryan Welch for KSMU. Clothed in orange and holding signs, roughly […]
Trump supporters, critics applaud civil demonstrators during president’s visit
Originally written and published by Sarah Teague for KSMU on September 1, 2017. Click here to be directed to the original posting. Featured photo by Jonathan Groves. Organizers of this week’s demonstrations both supporting and critical of President Donald Trump say they’re pleased with mostly peaceful expressions while he visited Springfield. As anti-Trump protesters gathered at the […]