Tag: Features

Woman on the Run: Firefighter Dana Osborne runs for a good cause

Dana Osborne ran 45 miles in firefighting gear last month. She wants her colleagues to be able to do the same. Originally written and published by Sarah Teague for the Christian County Headliner on April 3, 2018. Click here to be directed to the original posting.  “Everyday, we really have to put our hearts into what we […]

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Nixa country artist makes long-awaited debut at Grand Ole Opry

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 […]

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‘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.  […]

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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 […]

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‘I was lost,’ All-American Osvath builds legacy after rocky start

Originally written and published by Sarah Teague for The Standard on September 25, 2017. Click here to be directed to the original posting. Featured photo by Missouri State Photo Services.   From a sole survivor in the pool to an athlete who has a team to lean on, Artur Osvath’s swimming career at Missouri State has pushed […]

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Struggles contacting home spark memories of Egyptian revolution

Originally written and published by Sarah Teague for The Standard on May 2, 2017. Click here to be directed to the original posting. Featured photo courtesy of freeimages.com/ahmedali A rapid downfall of the Egyptian economy, a growing population and mysterious connectivity problems have renewed memories from past uprisings in Egypt and are impacting international students at […]

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