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NewsDecember 31, 2008
The top stories of 2008For Southeast Missourians, 2008 had all the makings of a blockbuster year. Scandal, glamour, heartbreak and reconciliation rocked residents and prevailed in headlines. The weather took a nasty turn, walloping the region with ice in February and devastating floods i...
NewsDecember 21, 2008
More than 800 graduate from SEMO, enter tougher job marketThe mood was celebratory at Southeast Missouri State University's commencement Saturday, but graduates acknowledged they may face a tough reality tomorrow. For many, the weaker economy has thrown a temporary wrench in their postgraduation plans, presenting them wit...
NewsDecember 19, 2008
Southeast Missouri State University may have to slash positions, scholarships if budget is cutSoutheast Missouri State University officials provided more specifics about the impact of potential budget cuts in a statement prepared for lawmakers this week. If cuts reach as deep as 25 percent, the university would have to eliminate 38 positions, slash $2.6 mil...
NewsDecember 19, 2008
Southeast Missouri State University provides details on potential budget cutsSoutheast Missouri State University officials provided more specifics about the impact of potential budget cuts in a statement prepared for lawmakers this week. If cuts reach as deep as 25 percent, the university would have to eliminate 38 positions, slash $2.6 mil...
NewsDecember 19, 2008
Running down the list: Volunteer Santas make Toybox deliveriesAs the man in the red suit tossed a black bag over his shoulder, a group of children gawked and pointed. "They see you, Santa Claus," said Laura Waggener, 13, as she stood in an apartment complex parking lot, scanning a list of homes on their toy delivery route...NewsDecember 17, 2008
Cape Girardeau School District looks to improve imageFacing an image problem, the Cape Girardeau School District has hired a public relations coordinator to improve communication with the community and staff. "We're already great. We just have a perception problem," said Steve Robertson, hired late last mon...NewsDecember 16, 2008
Cape Girardeau School District not planning to hire consultant to conduct facilities auditAfter hours of discussion and presentations from two consulting firms, administrators in the Cape Girardeau School District have decided to proceed with a facilities audit on their own, at least initially. At a board meeting Monday, the district's director of admin...NewsDecember 15, 2008
Some area school districts receive sanctions and awardsSome school districts that received federal sanctions this year for not making enough progress are now receiving a state award for distinction in performance. That's because the state looks at a broader range of data, including ACT scores, college placement rates a...NewsDecember 13, 2008
Regents OK fee increases at SoutheastFees are rising at Southeast Missouri State University. Next year, students will pay more to live and eat on campus and for technology, books and opening week orientation. Members of the board of regents approved Friday the increases, which are attributed to inflat...
FeaturesDecember 12, 2008
Brazilian exchange student hoping for white Christmas in Southeast Missouri"Christmas is about the same here as in Brazil," said Marcos Alves, a foreign exchange student from Fortaleza, Brazil. "Decorations and Christmas trees are very similar. They have Santa Claus -- he looks like the same fat guy as here. People in Brazil also light th...Advertisement
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