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The 20th Century’s Most Important Vice President Debate
The 20th Century’s Most Important Vice President Debate
October 11, 2024
Eden Riegle dressed for the event.
A Renaissance of Inclusivity: Southwest Minnesota State University’s Queer Prom 
May 30, 2024
Pictured is Jesse Hennen and Anya Johanna DeNiro.
Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Voices in Literature: SMSU Welcomes Lynette Reini-Grendell, Venus de Mars, and Anya Johanna DeNiro 
May 30, 2024
Samaritan's Purse logo on side of trailer.
Samaritan’s Purse: Disaster Relief
April 30, 2024
Professor Maryjane Dunn
Professor Maryjane Dunn – A Lifetime of Spanish Passion 
April 27, 2024
The 20th Century’s Most Important Vice President Debate
The 20th Century’s Most Important Vice President Debate
October 11, 2024
Illustrated by Katelynn Rolla
Improving life for SMSU students through Mustangs 4 Life event 
April 24, 2024
Pictured left to right, top row. Elora Olson, Cassy Herding, Megan Laughlin, Sebastian Tilton, Shane Rogers, Samuel Gerten, Logan Clark, Edward Stonearrow, Samuel Lund. Bottom row, Alex Peries, Ratsamee Lee, Shelby Lee.
SMSU Student Association Election Results for 2024/2025
April 17, 2024
AED Found in Lower SM
Public Safety and SMSU Safety Commitee Adds and Installs 5 AEDs
April 11, 2024
Photo Taken Meghan McClain
Snow Falls Heavy in Marshall in Late March
March 28, 2024
Eden Riegle dressed for the event.
A Renaissance of Inclusivity: Southwest Minnesota State University’s Queer Prom 
May 30, 2024
Pictured is Jesse Hennen and Anya Johanna DeNiro.
Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Voices in Literature: SMSU Welcomes Lynette Reini-Grendell, Venus de Mars, and Anya Johanna DeNiro 
May 30, 2024
Performers posing for photos. Performers: Dakota Hunter, Ryzen Shine, Pippin Panic, IV, Your Favorite White Boy, Gal Fatale, Mary Gold, Dixon Ice, Starchild, Robin Hearts and Dexter Maine-Love.
Not a Drag!
April 25, 2024
Illustrated by Katelynn Rolla
Improving life for SMSU students through Mustangs 4 Life event 
April 24, 2024
Illustration by Katelynn Rolla.
Student Activities Committee Continues Grocery Bingo 
February 21, 2024
Moshood Agboola, President of the MSA.
The Palestine-Israeli Conflict: A Call to Action from the Muslim Student Association
April 16, 2024
Pictured here is Emmett Fischer, Club Vice President, Christine Olson, Faculty Co-Advisor and Hunter Gruendemann, Club President.
Psychology Club’s Growing Community. 
April 2, 2024
Illustration by Katelynn Rolla.
Student Activities Committee Continues Grocery Bingo 
February 21, 2024
Isaac Yeboah at International Coffee Hour
Sharing Culture Through Coffee
February 19, 2024
Listed Top to bottom, left to right. Paige Klaphake, Rozilyn Oye, Sarah Conlon, Hannah Colbert, Rylee Sawatzky, Ella Mages, Hannah Parsley, Kylie Birath. Delight leaders smile for a photo.
Inside ‘Delight’ – A Christ-Centered Women’s Club Crafting Community at SMSU 
February 9, 2024
Leaves in water
Photo Gallery of the Week
November 5, 2024
Pictured is Jesse Hennen and Anya Johanna DeNiro.
Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Voices in Literature: SMSU Welcomes Lynette Reini-Grendell, Venus de Mars, and Anya Johanna DeNiro 
May 30, 2024
SMSU Student Priscilla Mehr and Bernyse Leach attended this festival.
SMSU Students Travel to Regional Theatre Festival
February 15, 2024
A Debut Song From a Debut Artist: Sam Jeffrey’s Spark I
A Debut Song From a Debut Artist: Sam Jeffrey’s Spark I
February 2, 2024
Reminiscence: Alec Ashby’s Road to Becoming a Flute Master
Reminiscence: Alec Ashby’s Road to Becoming a Flute Master
January 17, 2024
Pictured is Jesse Hennen and Anya Johanna DeNiro.
Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Voices in Literature: SMSU Welcomes Lynette Reini-Grendell, Venus de Mars, and Anya Johanna DeNiro 
May 30, 2024
Women on the page
February 14, 2019
Students Judge Annual Writing Contest
February 14, 2019
A Debut Song From a Debut Artist: Sam Jeffrey’s Spark I
A Debut Song From a Debut Artist: Sam Jeffrey’s Spark I
February 2, 2024
Reminiscence: Alec Ashby’s Road to Becoming a Flute Master
Reminiscence: Alec Ashby’s Road to Becoming a Flute Master
January 17, 2024
Lorem Posing for a photo Via: lorem_music55
Exclusive with Lorem: The Next big thing in Music
January 17, 2024
Pep Band: More Than Just Noise
Pep Band: More Than Just Noise
December 4, 2023
SMSU Student Priscilla Mehr and Bernyse Leach attended this festival.
SMSU Students Travel to Regional Theatre Festival
February 15, 2024
SMSU Theater 2018-2019 lineup
September 21, 2018
Awesome 80s Prom
April 26, 2018
“Crazy Rich Asians” is a crazy fun time
September 21, 2018
Burnout: Paradise City comes out ahead
April 26, 2018
Illustrated by Katelynn Rolla
Why This Election is Important 
November 1, 2024
Illustration by Katelynn Rolla
Democracy 2024 GO Vote
October 29, 2024
Michelle Fischbach speaking
Dueling Rallies
September 24, 2024
Spongebob SquarePants Cast, Viacom International, Inc.
Top 10 SpongeBob Characters to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse 
April 29, 2024
Illustrated by Katelynn Rolla
The Hidden Dirt
March 22, 2024
Michelle Fischbach speaking
Dueling Rallies
September 24, 2024
Illustrated by Katelynn Rolla
The Hidden Dirt
March 22, 2024
Student Senate members vote to increase their own pay
February 14, 2019
Teen wearing MAGA hat confronts elder at First Indigenous Peoples March, sparking controversy
February 14, 2019
Sep 8, 2018; New York, NY, USA; Serena Williams of the United States argues with tournament referee Brian Earley (L) after being assessed a game penalty in her match against Naomi Osaka of Japan (not pictured) in the women's final on day thirteen of the 2018 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Serena Williams’s loss wasn’t the only big news
October 4, 2018
SMSU controls weather and tries to delay graduation
April 26, 2018
Presidential Parade
March 2, 2018
Students aren’t drinking alcohol at Hawaiian Night
February 12, 2018
Purpose behind SMSU’s waffle ceilings
January 27, 2018
Holiday gift advice
December 8, 2017
Fall Sports During Fall Break  
Fall Sports During Fall Break  
October 3, 2024
Shelli Hawkinson
Life of a Star Player After the Game
April 26, 2024
Football 2-3: Stangs hit their stride
October 4, 2018
Coach looks forward to 15th SMSU golf season
October 4, 2018
SMSU Golf honor Dr. Thomas’ son
October 4, 2018
Football 2-3: Stangs hit their stride
October 4, 2018
To kneel or not to kneel: Mustangs divided
To kneel or not to kneel: Mustangs divided
October 4, 2018
Coach Cobb on the Mental Game of Tennis
September 21, 2018
Women’s Volleyball Start Their Season Off Strong
September 21, 2018
Coach looks forward to 15th SMSU golf season
October 4, 2018
SMSU Golf honor Dr. Thomas’ son
October 4, 2018
SMSU wheelchair basketball player Spencer Carver passes away
SMSU wheelchair basketball player Spencer Carver passes away
September 21, 2018
MN Wild gearing up for post-season
March 27, 2018
SMSU Men’s B-ball
March 2, 2018
Townhall Meeting Recap
November 21, 2024
Mustang Vote Assisting Students
November 19, 2024
Empty stadium seats
The thrill of the little things and the agony of losing them
April 28, 2020
Photo courtesy of Doria Drost for House District 16A on Facebook
Sitting down with Doria Drost
April 25, 2020
SMSU's new esports team prepares for fall Season
SMSU’s new esports team prepares for fall Season
April 25, 2020
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Kevin Danielson, News Editor

Kevin Danielson is a Professional Writing and Communications major, with minors in Marketing and Public Relations. He has been a writer for The Spur since freshman year and an editor since sophomore year. In addition to his work for The Spur, he also tutors at the Writing Center.

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Shouse named Dean of the College of Arts, Letters, and Sciences

Shouse named Dean of the College of Arts, Letters, and Sciences

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April 20, 2017

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March 16, 2017

Ku Klux Klan: Southwest Minnesota’s forgotten past

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February 24, 2017

International artists define abstraction in compelling ways

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February 9, 2017

Oscars 2017: Prediction and analysis

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January 26, 2017

Economics minor suspended due to low enrollment

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January 26, 2017

Ivanilde Brunow reveals the abstract beauty of nature

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December 1, 2016
Comprehensive Facilities Plan nears completion with major space reconfiguration changes proposed

Comprehensive Facilities Plan nears completion with major space reconfiguration changes proposed

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November 4, 2016
Upward Bound students learn from wheelchair basketball players

Upward Bound students learn from wheelchair basketball players

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October 6, 2016
"Floating Ink" was historic exhibit for Whipple Gallery

“Floating Ink” was historic exhibit for Whipple Gallery

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October 6, 2016

Students begin classes in new Para2SPED program

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September 8, 2016

President Gores Weighing Opinions on Graduation Day Change

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April 14, 2016

Heartbreaking: Mathematics Major Discovers Student Athletes Can’t Give 110%

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March 31, 2016

Departments to be Redefined Across Campus

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March 31, 2016
Graduation Day Change in Discussion

Graduation Day Change in Discussion

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February 25, 2016

SMSU Criticized Nationally for Former Speech Code Policy

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January 28, 2016

Coldplay Album Review: It’s a Hit or Miss

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January 28, 2016

Ute Bertog’s Language of Art

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January 28, 2016

World Religions Class Learns Through Guest Speakers

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January 28, 2016

University Policies Under Review

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December 10, 2015
Student Election Voter Turnout a Systemwide Problem for MnSCU

Student Election Voter Turnout a Systemwide Problem for MnSCU

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November 12, 2015
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Photographer Doug Johnson Displays Cityscapes at SMSU

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November 12, 2015
Marshall Festival '15 Ends with Spoken Word Night

Marshall Festival ’15 Ends with Spoken Word Night

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October 30, 2015
Grant Will Aims to Grow School of Agriculture in New Role

Grant Will Aims to Grow School of Agriculture in New Role

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October 30, 2015
Whipple Gallery Displays Artwork from SMSU Alumni

Whipple Gallery Displays Artwork from SMSU Alumni

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October 15, 2015
Library Assessing Main Floor Space

Library Assessing Main Floor Space

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October 15, 2015
"Hockey City Collection"

Renowned Sports Artist Terrence Fogarty Comes to Whipple Gallery

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September 28, 2015
Marshall Festival '15 to Feature Native American Writers and SMSU Talent

Marshall Festival ’15 to Feature Native American Writers and SMSU Talent

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September 28, 2015
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September 14, 2015
Nursing Program Receives Accreditation; Enrollment Up

Nursing Program Receives Accreditation; Enrollment Up

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September 14, 2015

Student Senate Update

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April 16, 2015

Keeping up With the Student Senate

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March 26, 2015

Mankato & St. Cloud Still Suspended

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March 2, 2015

Jonno Rattman Visits SMSU

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February 12, 2015

LEP Classes in the Early Stages of Evaluations

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February 12, 2015

Student Senate Updates

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February 2, 2015
Local Colour Art Exhibit at the Whipple Gallery

Local Colour Art Exhibit at the Whipple Gallery

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December 4, 2014
Student Senate Opposes Charting the Future in 8-1 Decision

Student Senate Opposes Charting the Future in 8-1 Decision

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December 4, 2014

Charting the Future, Delegate’s Assembly, and New Clubs

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November 13, 2014
Alumni Art on Display in Whipple Gallery

Alumni Art on Display in Whipple Gallery

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October 30, 2014

Keeping up With Student Government

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October 30, 2014

“Charting the Future” Change Effort

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October 16, 2014
Artist Nicolantonio Mucciaccia on Display

Artist Nicolantonio Mucciaccia on Display

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September 17, 2014
Whipple Gallery Showcases Student Artwork

Whipple Gallery Showcases Student Artwork

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April 30, 2014
Finish Strong Week Introduced to Promote Student Success

Finish Strong Week Introduced to Promote Student Success

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April 30, 2014
SMSU Students Coach Special Olympic Athletes

SMSU Students Coach Special Olympic Athletes

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April 18, 2014
Faculty Artwork On Display

Faculty Artwork On Display

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April 18, 2014

Budget Cuts Proposed: 2014-2015 School Year

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April 18, 2014

‘Ain’t I a Woman’ Highlights Four Memorable Women in History

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March 21, 2014

SMSU Hosts Two Agricultural Conferences: ‘Agriculture and Rural Executive Conference’ and ‘Farm Outlook Seminar’ Held March 11-12

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March 21, 2014
Whipple Gallery Welcomes Italian Artist - Giovanni Lombardini

Whipple Gallery Welcomes Italian Artist – Giovanni Lombardini

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February 26, 2014

Food in Focus

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February 26, 2014
Culinology Students Head to Nationals

Culinology Students Head to Nationals

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February 26, 2014
Whipple Gallery’s ‘Primarily Black & White’

Whipple Gallery’s ‘Primarily Black & White’

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January 31, 2014

Education Scholarship Nearing Five Years Since Establishment: Kelsey Eberle Memorial Scholarship Honors Students and its Namesake

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January 31, 2014
‘Around the World in 80 Riffs’

‘Around the World in 80 Riffs’

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December 13, 2013

Former Students’ Art on Display as Alumni Art Show Comes to a Close

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November 20, 2013

“Thanksgiving Give Back” Program to Provide Dinner for Community Members

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November 20, 2013
A Celebration of Diversity in SMSU’s Annual Art Festival: 9 Years of Diversity and Culture - 9th Annual International Art Festival

A Celebration of Diversity in SMSU’s Annual Art Festival: 9 Years of Diversity and Culture – 9th Annual International Art Festival

Kevin Danielson, Staff Writer
November 20, 2013
Southwest Minnesota Orchestra Performs Annual Fall Concert: Performances Underway for 2013 Fall Season at SMSU

Southwest Minnesota Orchestra Performs Annual Fall Concert: Performances Underway for 2013 Fall Season at SMSU

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October 24, 2013
SMSU Celebrates Student Athletes Amid Record Breaking Academic Year

SMSU Celebrates Student Athletes Amid Record Breaking Academic Year

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October 10, 2013

New Direction for GLBTA Club

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October 10, 2013
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