“It’s really draining and lonely. It’s hard to not feel useless when literally the only thing you can do is sit and watch from a distance."

Read more about biology major Brandon Sebs Medina's self-isolation story in Chicago through our most recent article.

Also discussed is how other students and staff-- such as International Student President Esther Oluborode-- are adjusting to COVID-19 changes, and how Mustangs are mustering up the courage to stay positive.

https://www.smsuspur.net/campus/news/2020/04/10/smsu-and-its-students-continue-to-adapt-to-covid-19-challenges/ ... See more

SMSU is comprised of desolate resident halls, unoccupied offices, and empty classrooms. It’s fairly easy to find parking spots now, and most dining services are completely closed until further notice- A once thriving campus is now comparable to a scene in post-apocalyptic movies. Due to the spread... ... See more

The Spur is now hiring student writers and interns!

All positions are paid. As an alternative, any position can be made into an internship for credits, upon advisor approval.

If you or a student you know would be interested in any of the below positions, encourage them to apply!

As always, for more information, contact The Spur at [email protected] or email Lacey Barke at lacey.b[email protected] ... See more

Applications for Fall 2020 Editors are now open! The Spur is now hiring student writers and interns!
All positions are paid. If you or a student you know would be interested in any of the below positions, encourage them to apply!

Applications must be submitted by April 28th. ... See more

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Like many other clubs and organizations at SMSU, the first week back to classes after spring break had all The Spur editors working hard to re-evaluate what our semester will look like.

We are happy to have made our publication completely online last semester, and we are especially happy to be able to say that this allows us to continue to be a fully operational club from the comfort of home.

The Spur is taking articles, so if you are an SMSU student or if you know one who has some time, wants to write, and wants to make some money doing it, contact us at [email protected]. ... See more