The Spur

Kim Watkins, News Editor

As Southwest Minnesota State University readies itself for new president, Connie J. Gores, it says goodbye to a man who, in his two years serving as interim president, has... read story

May 2, 2013 • 0 comments

• Senior Writers’ Last Hurrah May 2, 2013
• The Value of a (Two Year) Degree: SMSU to Offer Associate of Arts Degree Starting in Fall 2013 to Better Meet Student Needs May 2, 2013
• 102 Pints Donated at 2013 Spring Blood Drive May 2, 2013

Daniel J. O'Brien, Special to the Spur

  I arched my neck to gaze at open night and strained to spot a point in the dotted skies when I espied a star, a wondrous sight with perfect form that pleased my staring... read story

May 2, 2013 • 0 comments

• The Colors of Jazz…and Then Some May 2, 2013
• Godzilla Tramples SMSU: SMSU/Community Concert Band Perform School Year’s Final Concert May 2, 2013
• Tragedy and Horror: Less-Than-Joyful Sounds from The Flaming Lips on 2013’s The Terror May 2, 2013

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Maria Gilland, Sports Editor

The Southwest Minnesota State University Mustang golf team shot a team score of 344 during the final round of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference championship. This... read story

May 2, 2013 • 0 comments

• Tennis Splits Matches With BSU, UMC May 2, 2013
• SMSU Softball Sweeps Northern State May 2, 2013
• Mustang Baseball Falls to Mavericks April 21, 2013

Andrea Gladney, Staff Writer

Pause!!! As awesome as going viral may be, don’t post that video of you and your friends doing the “harlem shake,” because chances are you’re doing it wrong. For those... read story

May 2, 2013 • 0 comments

• Letter to the Editor May 2, 2013
• The Condom Challenge? May 2, 2013
• Michele Bachmann Action Figure May 2, 2013