Jessica Lynn Green Contributor The metal seat has a too-thinly stuffed plastic cushion. A ticket costs three dollars for a day-pass, and a one-way ticket is a dollar (add ten cents to that amount for a transfer). Small windows allow passengers to see outside where sunshine reflects across the pavement. People crowd close, breathing heavy [...]

Jason McGill Contributor Is there anything to celebrate on Valentine’s Day? It’s the day when vans and trucks fan out to schools, offices, and homes across the country. They carry the manifestation of our culturally approved affections, typically from men to women. The women practice their reaction of surprise, embarrassment, and joy when the delivery [...]

Zach Becker Editor-In-Chief Who is John Q. Hammons? And why is every building named after him? As a recent transplant to Springfield (I moved here from Kansas in July), this is one of those questions that has been bugging me. Finally, curiosity overcame me and I Googled him. Apparently, he is a Missouri State graduate [...]

Victoria Branch Staff Artist Ahhh, Valentine’s Day. For the many cynics, the worst day of the year—the day when they are constantly reminded of their “singleness.” Everyone’s in love, everyone’s happy, everybody’s sending or receiving flowers and running around happy-go-lucky. The way I see it, you can take Valentine’s Day several ways. Hate it, tolerate [...]