What is the Electoral College and how does it impact elections?
Oct 22, 2020 · According to the National Archives, the Electoral College is a process, not a group. This is a process that involves a group of people from each state called electors casting a vote for who they think deserves to be president. “It is not a direct democracy because that’s not the way the founding fathers set up our electoral system,” Nick ...
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MSU routs Drake in conference championship, wins fourth MVC title. The Missouri State Women’s Soccer team dominated Drake in the Missouri Valley Conference title game, beating the Bulldogs, 4-0. This win marked the Bears’ ninth consecutive victory, the most by any team in the nation. The Bears will now leave the conference after planting ...
City of Springfield in planning stages of renovations to Historic …
Oct 29, 2023 · Visitors at Government Plaza in downtown Springfield can expect to see some construction moving into Historic City Hall. The interior of the 132-year-old building will be getting a facelift starting this year.
Looking back on Cider Days | Life | the-standard.org
Sep 25, 2024 · Cider Days returned to historic Walnut Street in Springfield to showcase local music, art, food and of course, apple cider. Cider Days took place on Sept. 21 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, and featured crafts, foods and music from local artists, vendors and musicians. Naturally, Cider Days would not be complete without apple cider.
Fall festival roundup: Five must-see events around the Ozarks
Sep 25, 2024 · On Friday, Oct. 4, from 12 - 6 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 5, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., enjoy a variety of fall activities including craft booths, food trucks, and a kids zone. The festival is also a weigh-in site for the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth pumpkin weigh-off. Guests are invited to see some truly giant pumpkins while supporting a great cause.
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Lana Del Rey caught in controversy over post on Instagram
Jun 4, 2020 · Lana Del Rey said she is "fed up" with musicians alleging she glamorizes abuse on her Instagram on May 21. On May 21, American singer Lana Del Rey posted to her Instagram voicing her frustration with her image in the music industry. Del Rey, responsible for hits like “Summertime Sadness” and “Young And Beautiful,” said she is tired of ...
Study says peppermints help with focus during tests
Oct 14, 2008 · Some studies suggest peppermint can calm your nerves, increase your concentration and might aid in diminishing test anxiety. In the 1990s, Joel Warm and William Dember, at University of Cincinnati found that a whiff of peppermint or muguet, a scent similar to lily of the valley, helped test subjects concentrate and do better on tasks that ...
Volleybears welcome new depth, prepare for next season with …
Aug 19, 2024 · “It helps with our depth, and what we hope is that it adds more competitiveness to the gym,” McRoberts said. “It’s the biggest roster since I’ve been here, and we need it to have that depth and that competitiveness because the last couple years have been rough with injuries.”
Vacant downtown movie theater slated to re-open this fall
Aug 29, 2024 · Photo by Arden Dickson, @ardengracephoto. Come November, the long-vacant Regal College Station movie theater in downtown Springfield will once again open its doors, according to the building’s owners Tillman Redevelopment, LLC. Following the bankruptcy of Cineworld – Regal’s parent company – many of their locations closed, with their ...