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Missouri Department of ConservationIn the early 1970s, America’s bald eagles were headed for extinction, and had become an endangered species. Although extinction is a natural process, the worldwide rate of extinctions has increased alarmingly due to human activities. -
Missouri Department of ConservationWhen winter winds chill us to the bone, we bundle up in sweaters, down vests and fleece parkas. Wild animals, on the other hand, must endure the cold.A mammal’s fur and its thick layers of fat provide insulation that conserves body heat.
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More than 11,000 children in Missouri are among the 390,000 in foster care nationwide. Kids can leave the system through reunification, adoption, guardianship, or placement with relatives. But for many teens, aging out brings tough challenges as they enter adulthood without support. -
You might steal a kiss under its green branches, but in nature, mistletoe is a parasitic plant that attaches to and steals nutrients from trees. -
On Friday, December 13, the Southeast Missouri State University Board of Governors approved naming the institution’s future health sciences building in honor of former U.S. Senator Roy Blunt. The Roy Blunt Health Professions Hall will be a 55,000-square-foot facility providing new academic and lab space for SEMO’s Department of Allied Health, Kinesiology, and Sport Sciences. -
Tanya Maswera is an international student from Harare, Zimbabwe studying nursing at Southeast Missouri State University. She is the president of the African Student Organization, a student orientation leader, and a resident's assistant on campus. -
Tanya Maswera is an international student from Harare, Zimbabwe studying nursing at Southeast Missouri State University. She is the president of the African Student Organization, a student orientation leader, and a resident's assistant on campus.
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While on the road this holiday season, be on the lookout for these roadside dive-bombers: American kestrels. -
Mekylla Bico is pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Digital & Integrated Marketing Communications, with a minor in Interactive Design at Southeast. She is an SEMO Creator and a coordinator for the Jane Stephens Honors Program Council. -
Mekylla Bico is pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Digital & Integrated Marketing Communications, with a minor in Interactive Design at Southeast. She is an SEMO Creator and a coordinator for the Jane Stephens Honors Program Council.
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Our most common native evergreen is the eastern red cedar, a cone-shaped juniper with a spicy yuletide aroma. It's prickly, scale-like leaves are quite different from those of spruce, fir, or pine. But it's symmetrical shape and fresh scent make cedar a yuletide choice. -
Paxton DeLaurent is a senior at SEMO majoring in physical education. He is in his third year as starting quarterback for the SEMO Football Team.
