Editorial
Voices: Top-notch program
As an alumnus of the International Studies Program at Missouri Southern State University, I am extraordinarily saddened to learn of potential changes to the international program.
This amazing international program, right in my “back yard,” is what influenced me to stay home and attend MSSU rather than move away to college. Enrolling at an affordable university with a unique international mission provided me more opportunity to explore the world than many top rated universities.
During my time at MSSU, I traveled to Costa Rica to study Biology 101, participated in a semester exchange in South Korea and received the McCaleb Initiative for Peace to study peace history in Costa Rica. This intensive learning outside the classroom and exposure to the world further encouraged my budding interest in culture, international affairs and environmental conservation. I also had amazing exposure to culture in the classroom, while taking anthropology with Dr. Conrad Gubera, world literature with Dr. Joy Dworkin, and contemporary India with Dr. Wells.
MSSU’s international program and its accompanying mission is not only top-notch, but is a unique and progressive element not found in many institutions of its size. I am grateful for the opportunities MSSU afforded me in my field, to challenge myself, to see the world and to provide me with an education which served as the basis for my career in the international arena. It is my hope that the program will continue to expand, allowing more students these amazing opportunities through MSSU’s top-notch international program.
April Stanley Njari
Arlington, Va.
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In our view: Qualified for the job?
Voters in Jasper and Newton counties will be making decisions on several key positions on the local level. Among them are the presiding commissioner races in each of the two counties.
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Voices: Ensuring a safe place
When we think of our community, we want to think that we live in a safe place. This is one reason why people live where they do. On Aug. 3, the city of Neosho will be asking the voters to approve a tax levy that will go to fund city services.
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Voices: Operate ‘leaner’
How gullible do these local businesses think the citizens of Neosho are?
It is quite all right for these businesses to support an increase in property taxes. While they may state that this increase will affect them, it will, in truth, have very little impact upon them. -
Voices: Integrity and work ethic
I am writing this letter in support of William “Bill” White. He has donated countless hours as past president of the Joplin Swim Team, where I was fortunate to serve on the board of directors with him for the last four years.
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Voices: Qualified candidate
Aug. 3 is almost here and we in the 129th District have a very important decision to make.
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Voices: Way of life
Jim Stone’s recent column in The Joplin Globe shares with readers the “need to stop parroting the words of pundits ... to honestly listen to each other ... and pursue a dialogue that actually makes our nation progress.”
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Voices: Missed opportunities
I see the friends of Gary Nodler are out in force now. Of course, the fact that Gary Nodler has been a state senator all this time is not due to any exceptional ability on his part. Rather, no one bothered to challenge him until his term limits ran out.
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Voices: Blunt’s election ads
Congressman Roy Blunt’s political ads promise to “clean up” government and reduce spending that has put the United States in debt. They sound like they are for a “new” candidate.
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Voices: Vote for a fresh face
With the elections drawing near, the ads ramping up, the door bells ringing, the signs are a-flying, and everyone drawing opinions, why would you vote for a fresh face?
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Editor's note: Campaign letters
The Joplin Globe wants to hear from candidates vying in the Aug. 3 election and their supporters and critics.
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