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What is Wellness Week and how can it help with your future success?  What is Wellness Week?  “Wellness Week is a great way to promote healthy activities to our students and employees. It brings students awareness of the 8 dimensions […]

Shenel is a young adult who is majoring in digital media marketing, that’ll define her goals and future career.

Jaelyn Swaffer, Digital Media student, aspires to own a coffee shop someday.

Bobbi Gober, Digital Media Marketing Certificate, is getting her digital media marketing certificate to aid in the process of promoting her cattery, where she breeds Mainecoon Cats.

News and upcoming events for Crowder College in Neosho, Mo. for Nov. and Dec. 2024

Shanna Smith, General Studies, is inspired to use her culture and kindness in the future. 

Wellness Week provided information and activities featuring the eight dimensions of wellness.

October 2024 news, sports, and upcoming events plus a special Wellness Week podcast produced by students at Crowder College in Neosho, Mo.

At Crowder’s Neosho campus, students could participate in a drunk driving simulator hosted by Missouri’s highway patrol, and test their driving skills.

Wildcat Glades volunteer Cameron Kruse brought his two pet snakes out to the quad for Wellness Week on Tuesday, Sept. 17 to promote awareness of our natural environment and encourage students to volunteer at the Wildcat Glades organization.

Friendship bracelets were a new and stress free activity at this year of wellness week for Crowder College .

“Art refreshes the mind, how else can we get through the busy fall semester? Wellness week should be every week, teaching others to love themselves through this week and the different focuses are all very important.” 

Care Net Pregnancy Resource Center provides comprehensive support to expecting parents, including counseling, medical services and parenting classes.

Crowder schedules transfer visits to various colleges.

Crowder hires new softball coach.

Sept. 7th Crowder College opens its doors to an ESports event, containing COD, CSGO, NBA 2K, MADDEN, and even Chess.

Crowder Sentry news, events, and sports for Sept. 2024

During the week of Sept. 16-19, all Crowder College locations will be hosting Wellness Week activities on campus to promote the eight dimensions of health and wellness.

Hallelujah Girls performing on October 4th, 2024

Festival of Wreaths hosts live auction Nov. 12

Crowder Sentry news, events, and sports for August 2024

Crowder Sentry news, events, and sports for May 2024 plus a continuation of a special feature podcast of promotional scripts from the DIGM 104 Advanced Content Creation course.

Crowder Sentry news for April 2024 plus a special feature podcast of promotional scripts from the DIGM 104 Advanced Content Creation course.

March 2024 news, sports, and upcoming events for Crowder College in Neosho, Mo. and our surrounding campus centers.

Jan. and Feb. 2024 news, sports, and upcoming events for Crowder College in Neosho, Mo. and our surrounding campus centers.

Crowder December 2023 news, sports, and upcoming events plus a special podcast featuring careers.

From riding her first bike, to pursuing a degree in Digital Marketing, Daniela Aragon is accomplishing her goals. 

Terri White, a student at Crowder College majoring in digital media marketing to advertise her family T-Shirt business

Gavin Hollingshead, Digital Marketing student pursues success.

Crowder Cares is a campus program that uses referrals for students in distress.

Zack Pierce; Art and Design major, hopes to create a business selling his artwork.

The worldwide obesity rates went up let’s see why.

November 2023 news, sports, and upcoming events plus a special podcast featuring careers produced by students at Crowder College in Neosho, Mo.

Melody Burton is a dedicated mother, wife and now a student at Crowder College, planning to learn new skills to help her achieve her creative success.

Colby Morrow, is in General Studies, finding what Is important to others.

Hannah Allen, College Student, dreams of having a personal assistant startup.

The Student Success Center is here to help with academic advice,, transfers, tutoring, testing,career services, graduation and they have certified counselors available.

Rise Fitness Gym Center made an appearance at Wellness Week to promote healthy lifestyles and habits.

On Tuesday wellness week I interviewed the highway patrol on the Crowder campus, and they told us why driving under substances is dangerous on the road.

For Crowder’s eighth successful Wellness Week, members from the Gideons International participated in the category of spiritual wellness.

Crowder College puts on a Wellness Week to promote the 8 degrees of wellness.

Wellness Week featured a variety of informational booths and hands-on activities Sept. 19-21, 2023 on the campuses of Crowder College.

October 2023 news, sports, and upcoming events produced by students at Crowder College in Neosho, Mo. with a special podcast covering Wellness Week.

The women’s basketball fundraiser is planned for this year.

Annual Festival of Wreaths fundraiser is scheduled for November.

The Crowder Roughrider Men and Women’s soccer team played their first home opener of the season this past Wednesday, Aug. 30.

Tyson Foods Inc. will be shutting down four production plants located in North Little Rock, Ark.; Corydon, Ind.; Dexter, Mo. and Noel, Mo. in 2024

Starting on Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. to April 4 at 6 p.m., history guest speakers will be coming to Crowder.

September 2023 news, sports, and upcoming events produced by students at Crowder College in Neosho, Mo.

The 11th Annual Roughrider Rodeo, held Aug. 18-19, 2023, ended its fundraiser with a successful bring in of more than $20,000.

August 2023 news, sports, and upcoming events produced by students at Crowder College in Neosho, Mo.

Crowder College faculty, Ike Isenhower, is being recognized for 30 years of National EMS Certifcation.

The student-produced media of Crowder College recently won “Best Missouri Community College Newspaper” and other digital media awards.

News, sports, and upcoming events produced by students at Crowder College in Neosho, Mo.

News, sports, and upcoming events produced by students at Crowder College in Neosho, Mo., with a special podcast feature of Digital Media Marketing students’ promotional content.

A podcast for Crowder news, sports, and upcoming events produced by students at Crowder College in Neosho, Mo., with a special feature on selected careers.

News, sports, and upcoming events produced for Crowder College in Neosho, Mo.

Graphic Design student talks about how her love for reading influenced her career.

Wellness Week featured a variety of informational booths and hands-on activities during the week of Sept. 12-16.

Kenny Newman, the new Assistant Director of Campus Life, uses his football past to help coach students through college.

Watch exclusive interviews with the stars of Little Women and participants from the Dec. 1 red carpet event.

A podcast of news, sports, and upcoming events produced by students at Crowder College in Neosho, Mo.

Cindy Marman, Digital Marketing and Photography Major, wants to grow her online equine auction

Current Crowder student Cameron Childers talks about his future in becoming a book author.

Aubree Chisam shares a bit about herself, her future aspirations, and her experience at Crowder.

Vincent Dunbar, a local college student at Crowder College, and a content creator on the side plans to create a channel creating bringing awareness to autism with his own personal experiences.

Gisela Salas discusses life as a college freshman and future career goals.

Graphic designer major Alyx Page tells about her travels and career aspirations.

The Crowder counseling center joins in wellness week with wellness through art. During wellness week, Emilee Curran, a PSU Counseling intern, ran the wellness through art booth.

A podcast of news, sports, and upcoming events produced by students at Crowder College in Neosho, Mo. with a special feature on careers.

Crowder College Theatre held a workshop during Wellness Week called Practicing Self-Kindness: An Exercise in Drama Therapy.

“Put Yourself First: Physical Activity” during Wellness Week emphasized that being active can be beneficial for Crowder students.

Blood glucose monitoring was a part of Wellness Week among many other activities.

A podcast of news, sports, and upcoming events with special coverage of Wellness Week 2022.

Information on effects of cigarettes and vaping was given during Wellness week on campus at Crowder College by a local nursing student.

Crowder Cares made an appearance during Wellness Week to inform the community about their on-going program that helps students during moments of academic or emotional distress while attending college.

The Student Success Center (SSC) has a lot to offer students: tutoring, testing, advising and degree planning.

Choices Medical Services comes to Crowder Wellness Week to inform students.

Crowder College celebrated its seventh consecutive year of Wellness Week; a week packed full of activities, freebies, treats, free health services, and community support giving all students and staff an opportunity to get involved.

The Graduation, Transfer, and Career office has many opportunities for students: Career Coach, transfer visits, graduation application, job placement, and resume builder services.

A new joint apprenticeship partnership between Crowder College, Cooper Gear, and McDonald County High School was announced.

Two Crowder history instructors have been invited to speak on antebellum America at the MCCA webinar.

New eSports Gaming Coach

The Social Science Division at Crowder College is hosting a speaking event regarding the Sutherland Collection.

September podcast of news, sports, and upcoming events

The Artaxis invitational exhibition at the Longwell Museum will celebrate the diverse and expansive practices of professional ceramic artists from the Artaxis membership.

Compiled and produced by Isabelle Bryson, Editor in Chief, Fall 2022

Top contestants competed in Roughrider Rodeo

New head softball coach welcomed

Brandi Arther, the new athletic director.

During a signing event, administration from both Crowder College and Missouri Southern State University jointly declared the “2+2” education program.

Crowder College has announced two new related certificate degrees for communication students: Digital Media Marketing and Photography.

Many Netflix watchers have been interested in the new season of the show “Bridgerton” directed by Cheryl Dunye.

As Crowder begins new sports programs, new coaching positions begin to open up. Jake Holt saw this as “something that I wanted to pursue as I am now well into the second half of my teaching career.”

It would be a good opportunity for our families in our community to have additional opportunities in our athletics.” Tiffany Slinkard said in response to why Crowder decided to create these new programs.

Whether we hear about it on the news or hear about it from a friend, sexual assault and harassment happens around us all the time.

To help both those who eat in the cafeteria and the cafeteria staff, a better method of communication is needed.

Fine Arts Week comes to Crowder.

An age old question, can money buy happiness?

Having an online form of communication would help both the cafeteria employees and students.

Former Crowder employee Jimmy Davis, tells all in his upcoming book about his life: Tales, Short Stories and Poems of a One Legged Hippie.

There are four Crowder instructors retiring on June 30th, 2022. The four have served a total of 91 combined years of service to Crowder.

In-depth profile on local music artist Alan Anaya.

Crowder Vet Tech offers pet adoption each Spring.

Lisa O’ Hanahan, CAMP director, talks about Crowder career and her love for students.

Crowder’s attendance policy is fine, but it could be better and more consistent.

The age old battle between practical effects and CGI.

Loyalty without refrain, love despite complications, a blood oath and politics. Secrets of Dumbledore leaves audience members gasping.

Elizabeth Armstrong, the current executive assistant to the president, has had a life surrounded by theater.

Encanto is a beautiful, relatable story about love.

The ongoing discussion of whether students learn better online or in person. Does it depend on the student or the teacher?

While there’s no denying that having a car has its perks, it also has its drawbacks, including an increase in traffic jams and carbon emissions, something that drives people and the planet alike up the wall.

The Dark Knight returns to the big screen in one of the best solo Batman films to date.

Monster In Paris breaks the barriers of an animated indie film.

Why is listening to a problematic artist wrong?

Jennifer Mercado opens up about her experience while in Crowder.

Project Now is a program under TriO that is best fit for first generation students who are FAFSA qualified.

Video over Joplin’s April 21st 2022 Third Thursday.

Crowder College hosts the 51st annual Aggie Day after a 2 year hiatus due to COVID-19.

Click to view news, upcoming events, a podcast, videos, and more for April 2022.

On January 31 from 4:30-8:30, The Press Start game night was held in the Wright Conference Center.

While the plot seems promising at first, the movie suffers from a cliche, predictable story and a cornucopia of cringe-inducing moments.

Dr. Pierson becomes Crowder’s newest president.

Andy McClain, CTEC building trades instructor, loves his job and others.

Play lead Micah Corrick, tackles rehearsals and dual credit classes.

Crowder College soccer team season is coming to end with four more games to played in the regular season. They are 3-7-1 after their last game losing to Johnson County Community College 4-2.

‘Real’ haunted places in the four-states area.

Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone marks its 20th year anniversary.

Crowder student, Llen King answers some funny questions.

Square Enix takes current social issues and adds a supernatural spin to them in their game “Life is Strange 2”.

Mady Dunbar, nursing major tells all about the program.

Karina Hernandez, business major, depicts her process for opening her own clothing line.

Longwell Museum showcases American regionalism through the vault exhibit.

The Crowder College eSports club is hosting a day camp on Oct. 16 for anyone ages seven and up.

The hero of The Kung Fu Panda proves that coming from nothing shouldn’t stop someone for reaching above and beyond.

General Studies major, Elsey Rafail, answers life questions.

Midrea Samuel, general studies major, shows proudness for her family.

Crowder students get involved in 2021 Wellness Week.

Anna Mead, general studies major, reveals her passions and future goals.

The CCCC explains their upcoming cultural food night that is open to all on Nov. 16.

Crowder Theatre presents the performance of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express.

The Festival of Wreaths is an auction set for Nov. 9 to raise money for Crowder students.

Crowder College Veterinary Technology Program introduces a friendly photo competition. Deadline is Oct. 21

Students’ input is encouraged for choosing the next president of Crowder College.

The 2021-2022 student handbook becomes available online. Updated information regarding campus community, students, and visitors can all be found among the policies and procedures that Crowder upholds.  

The Missouri State University teacher education program expands to Webb City Crowder College. The 14-year-long partnership between Crowder and MSU offers students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree in elementary education at their local Crowder campus.  

A remembrance event honoring former Crowder Board of Trustees member James B. Tatum will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17.

Wellness Week is Sept. 13th-16th and will include various events and activities that cover the seven dimensions of wellness. Entries can be earned at every event for daily and grand prize drawings. The complete schedule for these events can be found at Crowder.edu  

By Nona Stewart Multimedia Editor There are several new employment opportunities available at www.crowder.edu/employment. Those seeking employment can view career options at Crowder College. 

Crowder college soccer team is 1-2 on the young season so far and they kick off their September against Southwestern college on Sep 8th at home then will head to Jefferson College on Sep 11th.

Available COVID-19 clinics

By Nona Stewart Multimedia Editor Crowder will host Party on the Quad events during the first four weeks of classes from 6:30-8:30 p.m.. Including karaoke Aug. 25, game night Aug. 31, dance and BBQ night Sept. 8, and art and […]

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Updated COVID-19 policies: Students who feel sick should stay home. Wash hands with soap and water and/or using a hand sanitizer. Students are recommended to wear face coverings when you cannot social distance. Respect others’ level of comfort 

The fall play will be Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express.” Auditions to be held Aug. 30 and 31 in the Elsie Plaster Center. Actors should be prepared for cold reading and improv.   

By Nona Stewart Multimedia Editor Crowder welcomes back students with Welcome Week events including BSU BBQ/Club Rush Wed., Aug. 25 10- 1 p.m. on the Quad, a Pool Party Thurs., Aug. 26 from 7-9 p.m. at the YMCA, Wax Hands […]

Crowders soccer team fell short at their home opener against Coffeyville Community College 2-1.

The student newspaper of Crowder College, the Crowder Sentry, recently won several state awards.

Unlike Vatterott, Crowder College’s accreditation is Secure.

Communication Department division chair retires.

On campus housing is an advantage that not every community college provides. Neosho Daily News states that the Roughrider Village Apartments were built in 2008 and purchased by Crowder in 2014. Crowder soon started renovations on the space to add another 200 beds in additions to the Brown dorms which opened in 2009.

The Life Choices Mobile Medical Unit provides free services to students on campus.

In my battle with depression I found that logic was one of my more powerful weapons.

Stowaway is a 2021 Netflix original rated TV-MA, directed by Joe Penna, that came out Thursday April 22nd.

Online learning should not be the go-to. It should be a last resort and not replace in person teaching.

FAFSA faces stigma and is dreaded by students each year.

Jeremiah Rittenhouse, former Crowder student, has been selected by NASA to help solve a dusty problem.

Though Crowder has a creative graduation ceremony format, the college’s communication on graduation needs improvement.

Tattoos don’t determine the level of professionalism that someone has.

Even before becoming a student at Crowder College and majoring in Elementary Education, Ashley Collinsworth has always had a passion for helping people, which is what led her to wanting to teach.

On March 30, Crowder’s board of trustees met to approve last month’s minutes, recognize new employees and assess new business.

Crowder sports had a terrible ending to their season last year when COVID-19 hit and cancelled the rest of the season.

Adamo Stornello is a catcher for Crowders baseball team. Stornello is an international player from Montreal, QC and went to high school at Loyola.

Yes Day is a Netflix original film that came out on March 12, 2021. The hour and a half film is an incredibly good entertaining movie that made me laugh and made me want to go out to have fun with my family and friends.

Baseball has been around for an exceedingly long time, being known as America’s pastime. Many rules have been introduced to this game throughout the years and one rule was called the designated hitter.

On April 23th and 24th, the theatre department will present “Masks and Music: Stories from Quarantine,” a compilation of community accounts about their coronavirus experiences, adapted for the stage.

The International Club hosts their weekly game night and encourages all students to join.

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) hosted a spring induction ceremony. Chapter leaders Suzanne Prior and David Schieffler explain the history of PTK. New members became acquainted with one another and get inducted into the life-long society.

The April edition of the Crowder Sentry emphasizes multimedia and features video feature stories and a podcast about Crowder news, upcoming events, and sports.

The Vet Tech Center hosted the Spring Spa Day Dog Wash at the Vet Tech Center.

Crowder College’s baseball team is ranked 6th in the nation with a record of 24-4.

Click to listen for upcoming events, news, and sports.

As warm temperatures return, Crowder’s campuses have returned to physical classes after two weeks of shut-down for low temperatures and dangerous road conditions.

Love and Monsters is a fun-filled adventure movie with some romance tacked on for good measure.

Movie Guide for Valentines Day

How to treat someone special in your life without breaking the bank.

This Valentines if you need some ideas visit this article about different types of date and gift ideas.

These upcoming events, featured in the February paper, remind of cultural opportunities and deadlines.

Ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day whether you’re single or in a struggling relationship.

Limited time Valentine’s Day offers and deals.

Bernie at the Bell Tower contest.

Pizza Palooza and Bowling

Esports has finished their fall season with players placing in their respective games.

The Crowder College journalism program made several changes this academic year, including a new degree name and curriculum, a new course, new computers, updated software, an updated news room, and a transfer agreement with a university.

Upcoming Crowder Deadlines

Covid-19 testing sites

Samantha Fay wins 2020 Excellence in Teaching Award.

Civil disagreement isn’t dead; it’s just in hiding.

The veterinary technician program receives program upgrades

Organic doesn’t always mean a better price, better for you and better for the land.

The theatre program is putting on a virtual reading of “A Christmas Carol.”

Automotive department makes upgrades and improvements.

As Crowder wraps up a semester of new COVID-19 measures, students can expect the spring to hold similar precautions.

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) department has a new ambulance simulator.

There is a group gaining national attention for causing trouble: “Karens”.

Internet culture suppresses open, honest discussion, and it needs to stop.

Crowder College will no longer offer the Alternative Energy: Wind Program for the Missouri Alternative and Renewable Energy Technology (MARET) Center.

planning a wedding while being a student can be tough at the same time

Pink tax should be abolished.

One of the hottest console drops of all time is finally here.

Lisa Adams, director of Upward Bound, discusses her long time career at Crowder along personal facts.

The Crowder College International Club has recently returned and welcomes students of all cultural backgrounds. Sofiia Kregul, the

High schools need to provide comprehensive sex education for students.

Age of adulthood should be one age across the board

Sports need to keep playing all the time in this world. The people in this world love watching sports and live off watching sports.

The Angel Tree project is a Crowder event that assists full-time students to provide gifts and food for families. The two assistant directors of Ca

18th annual Festival of Wreaths event

Crowder College is offering two new courses for the spring semester. One is COLL 202 and the second one is COLL 204.

Sarah Jones, a communications major, discusses future plans and facts about herself.

This feature story from the Sentry’s November 2020 podcast tells how COVID-19 has affected agriculture classes.

November holds several upcoming events for Crowder.

Check out the sports new for this week.

Listen for upcoming events, news briefs, and sports information for November 2020 for Crowder College.

The first installment of a series, “Coping with COVID” explores how the coronavirus has affected Crowder’s criminal justice program.

Dora Gilreath, general studies major, would like to be a novelist.

What is game show host Alex Trebek’s anticipated autobiography?

Crowder College received a U.S. Department of Education High School Equivalency Program (HEP) grant starting July 1, 2020

In his book, Tim O’Brien draws readers in with The Things They Carried. He tells the stories shared between men in the Vietnam War. The ugly and gruesome parts are told along with the few peaceful moments the men had in Vietnam and back home.

Shelby O’Brien Reporter  Crowder’s Phi Beta Lambda organization welcomed its first state officer this year. Seth Houge, a sophomore majoring in Business Administration, is in his third semester at Crowder.  Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda is a nonprofit […]

Adry Rodrigues, Physical Education major, plays for the Roughrider soccer team.

Sophomore Melissa Hurtado shares about future goals.

General studies major shares opinions

Netflix top 10 movie review

Hospital simulation lab opens at McDonald County Crowder

I would recommend visiting the Exeter Corn Maize attraction to experience the family-fun activities and the haunting trails.

In The Dark is an amazing top of the line Netflix show, showing real-life situations and how extreme events can get out of hand.

General studies major, speaks for herself

Nancy Drew: Midnight In Salem uses classic point-and-click mystery-solving fun to teach players an important lesson about prejudice and bigotry.

Mulan, live action remake, debuts with premier access

The Computer Network Support (CNS) includes computer technology, cyber security, PC repair, VmWare, Microsoft Academy, and gaming classes.

General studies major, tells her thoughts

Avengers Endgame is one of the best produced Marvel movies throughout the years.

September update for Crowder’s Sports teams.

Students need to complete four hours of community service and a reflection essay as part of the College Orientation graduation requirement.

Students looking for on-campus jobs can apply for work-study and other jobs.

The Longwell Museum in Elsie Plaster is open Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and displays an assortment of artwork and artifacts for the public.

New opportunity this fall in Cassville.

Wind instructor Chris Catron plans to reinstate Crowder’s wind turbine to service, despite delays caused by the coronavirus.

Covid19 has shut down more than the world.

Australian musician Kevin Parker, lead singer of the indie pop group Tame Impala, finally released his fourth studio album, The Slow Rush.

Quentin Tarantino blows viewers minds with his new production of “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood.”

To better assist students with the needs they face in education, Crowder should create clubs and societies to address the issues of mental health.

Who doesn’t love mini golf?

Crowder classes have gone online, and students are feeling the impact.

Crowder’s 2nd 8 week classes start Monday, March 16.

A quiz for you and your companion to determine how compatible you are.

Director Jeffrey Blitz’s romantic comedy ‘Table 19’, released in 2017, was a new and interesting take on the genre that is a pleasure to revisit.

Fun facts about what happens to your brain when you fall in love

In an effort to pursue a positive environment, Crowder College is celebrating a national holiday, emphasizing random acts of kindness and encouraging all students to participate.

Love is celebrated across the world in more ways than just Valentine’s Day chocolates and teddy bears.

Contrary to the bubbly pink hearts and love confessions of modern day celebrations, Valentine’s Day wasn’t always a raging romantic holiday as you might think it was. In fact, it wasn’t a holiday at all, until one day a saint […]

Five local, affordable places to go on a date! Ranging from fun and exciting to peaceful and romantic, you are bound to find an option for V-Day here!