Successful Guidance Counselor Recommends a "Gap Year" Between High School and College(11/20/2009) Counselor Gwyeth Smith and education reporter David Marcus encourage graduating seniors to take a year off before starting college. The "gap year," they contend, allows time for personal growth.Cape Girardeau To Implement Automated Trash Collection(11/16/2009) The city will purchase new trucks and residents will each receive two new trash bins. The tentative state date is May 1, 2010.Fire Lily To Be Screened at River Campus(11/18/2009) Kenn Stilson's award-winning coming-of-age story will be shown for the first time in Cape Girardeau. The film was shot entirely in Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois, utilitizing many locals both on-screen and on the set.Alligator gar reintroduced to Mingo National Wildlife Refuge(11/13/2009) Conservationists are bringing this huge, primitive fish back to its Missouri wetland roots. New scientific evidence suggests that the much-maligned fish’s bad reputation is unfounded.The Children's Hour(11/11/2009) Southeast Missouri State University Department of Theatre and Dance will perform The Children's Hour November 11-15. The play was written in 1932 by Lillian Hellman and illustrates the harm of lying and gossip.Speaking While Listening: Prelude(11/11/2009) Artist Chris Wubbena's father is a Vietnam War Veteran who suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. They travelled to Vietnam in July and August and met with people who fought on both sides of the war. Chris is working on a series of artwork that will be on display at Crisp Museum next summer.The Ghosts of Cape Girardeau(10/31/2009) Cape Girardeau is notorious as a favorite haunt for spooks and ghosts of all kinds, no doubt helped by its long history as a Mississippi River town. Join Joel Rhodes on a visit a few of the more well-known haunted spots in town – Old Lorimer Cemetery, the Glenn House, and Port Cape – as well as check in with some businessmen whose inn is frequented not only be guests, but by spirits from decades past.Ron Clayton Retrospective(11/3/2009) Ron Clayton has been teaching art at Southeast Missouri State University for nearly 20 years. His career will be on display beginning this Friday, November 6 at the Crisp Museum at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus in Cape Girardeau. An opening will be held this Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Clayton will give a gallery talk at 6 p.m.Cape Girardeau Police Department Celebrates 150th Anniversary(10/19/2009) The anniversary celebration will be held in the atrium at the River Campus on Thursday, October 22.Rhodes and Strauss Square Off in Art Slam!(10/16/2009) Art Slam! which will pit a couple of professors from different academic realms into a mixed martial aesthetic arts cage match as their opinions battle it out over the same exhibition of art work.President Ken Dobbins(10/9/2009) Southeast Missouri State University President Ken Dobbins came by the KRCU studios to discuss record student enrollment, the status of the budget, H1N1, and negotiations for placing a community college in Cape Girardeau County.Aron Ralston(10/7/2009) In 2003, a young mountain climber was repelling in the remote Blue John Canyon in Utah. An 800 pound boulder broke lose and pinned his right arm against a the canyon wall. Five days later, he amputated his arm with a dull multi-use knife and began the long walk back to his truck.The Angry Filmmaker(10/6/2009) Kelley Baker, the author of The Angry Filmmaker Survival Guide Part One: Making the Extreme No Budget Film will speak on October 7 at Southeast Missouri State University.Low Budget TV Ad Yields Surprising Results(9/22/2009) Producers of The Elliot Potter Show made their appeal to late-night television viewers in the form of a single ad that ran at 11:34 p.m. on a public-access channel.Cape Girardeau Mulls Automated Trash Trucks(9/22/2009) The Public Works Department is considering the purchase of six automated trash collection trucks. Officials say that the new trucks will save time and money in the long term and provide a safer working environment for city employees.Boulevard Historic District(9/21/2009) A neighborhood wedged between Southeast Missouri State University and Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau is close to becoming the city’s first designated residential historic district. City Council will hold a second and third public reading of a proposal that would establish the Boulevard Historic District on Monday, September 21st.South African Workers Operate Rides, Serve Food at SEMO District Fair(9/18/2009) If you’ve been to the SEMO District Fair this week, you probably expected to find livestock, rides, and games. If you paid close enough attention, you may have heard something a little unexpected – Afrikaans, one of the many languages spoken in South Africa.The Family’s Role in Learning Success(9/16/2009) Luis Hernandez explores the parental role in childhood academic development at Southeast Missouri State University and gives a glimpse into the power of vocabulary.Entire Radio Staff Spends Saturday in Detention(9/11/2009) Five KRCU employees who work on The Elliot Potter Show served detention for various minor infractions. All apparently learned nothing.Tour of Missouri’s Stage 2 Ends in Cape Girardeau(9/9/2009) The Tour of Missouri bicycle race came to Southeast Missouri yesterday afternoon, as professional cyclists from around the world crossed the finish line in downtown Cape Girardeau. British cyclist Mark Cavendish captured first place for the second straight day.Other-dimensional Radio Host Leaves Town in Ruins and Goo(9/1/2009) Elliot Potter’s downtown promotional appearance was marred by chaos as the 100 foot tall radio personality was attacked by four men with proto packs. No injuries are reported, though damages are expected to run into the millions.Emerson, SEMO Economic Development Commission, Meet to Discuss Air Quality(8/27/2009) Representative Jo Ann Emerson met with leaders from the Southeast Missouri Regional Planning and Economic Development Commission to talk about EPA air quality regulations for Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties. The two counties are trying to meet attainment status for ground-level ozone readings.Governor Hopes To Bring Broadband To Rural Missouri(8/27/2009) Governor Jay Nixon applied for federal relief funds to fund the Missouri Broadband Now Project. According to the Governor’s office, it would improve the standard of living in rural communities by connecting them to education, medical, and commercial resources.Violence Continues in Mos Eisley(8/26/2009) Lackey for radio host fatally wounded in Tatooine cantina. Authorities are uncertain whether or not the attack was provoked.Local Author Strives to Stir Memories of Childhood(8/20/2009) Southeast Missouri native publishes his first novel to good reviews. Stan Crader’s debut novel The Bridge connects with readers from St. Louis to Germany.Governor Hearnes Laid To Rest in Charleston(8/21/2009) The former governor’s funeral was held at First Baptist Church in Charleston. Governor Jay Nixon spoke at the service.Missouri Cyclist to Compete in Tour of Missouri(8/19/2009) Professional cyclist Brad Huff is the only Missourian to compete in the Tour of Missouri race. Huff grew up in Springfield, Missouri and will be making his third Tour of Missouri appearance.Claire McCaskill Addresses Concerns Over Health Care Reform(8/10/2009) The senator held a “listening forum” at Southeast Missouri State University’s Kennett Campus to discuss health care overhaul. The forum was generally cordial with none of the rancor which had clouded similar events nationwide.Governor Nixon Outlines Plans to Improve Insurance Coverage for Autistic Missourians(8/7/2009) Speaking at Southeast Missouri State University, Nixon laid out four principles that must be met in any legislation that he signs. Insurance companies, he says, often will not cover autism treatment. This leaves many families paying out-of-pocket or not seeking treatment at all.Dorena-Hickman Ferry Set to Receive New Barge(8/4/2009) The U.S. Department of Transportation will award a grant worth over $900,000 to the Mississippi County Port Authority. The money will be used to expand the Dorena-Hickman Ferry, which crosses the Mississippi River between Hickman, Kentucky and rural Mississippi County, Missouri. It is one of only two ferries crossing the Mississippi River in Missouri.Senator Kit Bond Announces Additional Funding for Army National Guard(7/17/2009) Missouri's Senior Senator visited the National Guard's 1140th Engineer Battalion in Cape Girardeau to announce $500 million in additional funding. The money will be used to update and purchase new equipment for National Guard units across the country.Southeast to Renovate Science Labs(7/15/2009) A $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education will fund the remodeling of six laboratories in Magill Hall. Some rooms have not been renovated for 50 years.Zweifel Proposes Reforms To Missouri Housing Development Commission(7/2/2009) Following an audit that reports various conflicts of interest among commissioners, state treasurer Clint Zweifel, who also serves as MHDC chairman, discusses how to address the commission's problems.FEMA Help for Missouri Counties Affected by May Storms(6/29/2009) Missouri counties affected by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding during May are eligible for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. FEMA officer Noel Boxer explains the agency’s new role in Southeast Missouri.Understanding the Uighur as an Islamic Minority(6/26/2009) Blaine Kaltman authored the book Under the Heel of the Dragon: Islam, Racism, Crime, and the Uighur in China, offering insight into the relationship between the Uighur and the Chinese ethnic majority of the Han. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese, Kaltman conducted interviews without an interpreter or the knowledge of the Chinese government to provide a unique and in-depth perspective.Generic Drugs Save Americans Millions of Dollars, Emerson Says(6/24/2009) The U.S. Representative from Missouri’s 8th District would like to see generic drugs brought to market in a more expeditious fashion. She feels that increased availability of generics could play a big role in health care reform, but cautions it is one of the “tougher things to deal with” due to pharmaceutical clout on Capital Hill.Pew Study Shows Missouri Has Small But Growing Clean Energy Economy(6/19/2009) Between 1998 and 2007, clean energy jobs grew by 5.4% in Missouri, while all other jobs increased by 2.1%. Conservation, pollution mitigation, and energy efficiency make up the majority of Missouri’s clean energy jobs.Child Well-being in Cape Girardeau County On the Decline, Study Says(6/17/2009) The 2008 Kids Count Report, conducted by Citizens for Missouri’s Children, rates Missouri’s 114 counties and the City of St. Louis. In the 2007 report, Cape Girardeau ranks as the 26th best county for children in the state. The 2008 report rates Cape County as 48th. Citizens for Missouri’s Children policy director Emily Schwartze attributes Cape Girardeau County’s slide down the rankings to a higher dropout rate in the county.Emerson Wants TARP Repayments To Be Used To Pay Down National Debt(6/12/2009) The Congresswoman from Missouri’s 8th District feels that the $68 billion TARP repayment should not be recycled and would be better used by taking a chunk out of the deficit. She warns that it is too early to tell if financial institutions are returning to health.Study Shows African-Americans Are Still More Likely To Be Pulled Over(6/11/2009) The Attorney General’s “Missouri 2008 Annual Report on Traffic Stops” shows that there is a notable disparity between the size of Missouri’s African-American population and the number of traffic stops of African-American motorists. The 2008 report shows the highest level of disparity since the A.G. began releasing the report in 2000.State of Missouri Revenue Collection Down in May(6/5/2009) State Budget Director Linda Luebbering says that the 5% year-to-date decline in funds is worse than expected. Governor Jay Nixon may have to make cuts to the FY2010 budget.Cape Girardeau Municipal Band To Open 2009 Summer Series(6/3/2009) The Muny Band will perform patriotic music tonight at 8:00 p.m. in the Band Shell at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau. Band director Ron Nall says that the band will play "Americana" music originally scheduled for Memorial Day.Could Truckers be the New Pirates?(5/22/2009) As with everything these days, the internet has proven to be a great distribution system for independently created content, and comics are no exception.The Ballad of Abu Ghraib(5/15/2009) Going Public: The author of a new book recounts the stories of the U.S. soldiers photographed at the notorious Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. While only low level MPs were punished for the torture, Philip Gourevitch argues that those who enabled the abuse should also be held accountable.City of Cape Girardeau To Form "Green" Advisory Board(5/15/2009) The Cape Girardeau City Council recently approved the formation of the Girardeau Goes Green Advisory Board. The petition for the advisory board was brought to the council by the Southeast Missouri Climate Protection Initiative. Cape Girardeau councilwoman Debra Tracy and Southeast Missouri Climate Protection Initiative co-facilitator Kathy Conway spoke with KRCU's Jacob McCleland about the new advisory board.Tom Vilsack Discusses Ethanol, Rural Broadband, Cookie Monster(5/13/2009) The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture spoke with KRCU's Jacob McCleland prior to his forum in Portageville, Missouri. Vilsack discussed ARRA funds of rural broadband access, the USDA's stance on ethanol production, and his Public Service Announcements with Cookie Monster.Agriculture Secretary Visits Bootheel(5/13/2009) Tom Vilsack discussed ethanol, cap and trade regulations, and why it is important for the USDA to educate urban dwellers about life on the farm.Parents As Teachers Facing Budget Cuts(5/8/2009) The popular early childhood education program could face up to ten percent budget cuts. The funding cuts come at a time when Parents As Teachers is celebrating its 25th anniversary in Missouri.Southeast Missouri State University Makes Plans to Embrace Sustainability(5/6/2009) Dr. Chris McGowan, dean of the Department of Science and Mathematics, will chair a Committee on Sustainability. In addition, the university is currently hosting Dr. Tom Kelly, the director of the Office of Sustainability at the University of New Hampshire.California Rice Seed Quarantined in Missouri(5/4/2009) Bakanae, or “Foolish Seedling Disease,” is common to rice farmers in California but absent in Missouri. Should it be introduced to the state, it could potentially wipe out 90% of Missouri’s rice crop.Photography of Steven Poster On Display in Crisp Museum(4/24/2009) Poster's work portrays urban landscapes and rural America. His photographs cover a wide scope of emotions, characters, and settings. In addition to his work as a photographer, Poster has been a successful director of photographry for feature films, including the cult classic Donnie Darko.Tax Rebates: Sound Policy or Fiscal Folly?(4/23/2009) A study by Southeast Missouri State University economists shows how the region spent the 2008 stimulus rebates as compared to the rest of the nation. A greater percentage of Southeast Missourians spent the rebate instead of saving, investing, or paying down debt, the study says.New Strategic Plan Announced for Downtown Cape Girardeau Old Town Cape executive director Marla Mills discusses the plan and the DREAM Initiative.Costs of Environmental Regulation on Southeast Missouri Economy(4/15/2009) Southeast Missouri State University Economics professor Bill Weber researched what it would cost the region if it were unable to meet the EPA’s ground-level ozone regulations. For the counties most affected, the economic sacrifice of non-attainment would be small.National Emergency Grant to Help Workers Laid Off at Noranda, Rapco/Major Custom Cables, Thorngate(4/14/2009) The U.S. Department of Labor has allotted over $2.4 million to 815 workers who lost their jobs in southern Missouri.Museum Exhibit Explores German POWs Held in the Midwest(4/14/2009) The Traces World War II Museum will bring the "Held in the Heartland" exhibit to the Sikeston Public Library. The exhibit will be on display on Thursday, April 16 from noon to 7 p.m.Missouri Revenue Collection Down 0.6% From Same Point Last Year(4/8/2009) Missouri State Budget Director Linda Luebbering says that the decrease was expected. In addition, tax refunds should be sent out in a timely manner and funds borrowed from the state budget reserve will be repaid by May 15.KRCU Mourns the Loss of Chris Schnell(4/3/2009) Dr. Schnell was one of the original co-hosts of KRCU's Going Public and Rock of Ages. He was also a distiguished historian, scholar, and expert on the modern American Presidency. Dr. Schnell passed away at age 66 following a pair of strokes.Clint Tracy Sponsors Bills to Help Low-Income Families and Control Sudafed(4/2/2009) Going Public: One bill would help Habitat for Humanity; other would curb meth production.Cape Girardeau to Host Storytellers April 3rd through the 5th(3/30/2009) Eight national and regional storytellers will entertain audiences with their tales throughout the weekend.Omar al-Bashir Travels Abroad Despite ICC Warrant(3/27/2009) Sudanese President visits Egypt, Libya, Eritrea in spite of indictment on war crimes. KRCU's Jacob McCleland speaks with Don Kraus, CEO of Citizens for Global Solutions, about the International Criminal Court's charges against Bashir.Senate Bill Would Allow Drug Screening of Welfare Recipients(3/25/2009) The bill's sponsor, Sen. Jason Crowell, says the legislation does not call for mandatory drug tests. Applicants will only be tested for controlled substances when there is probable cause.Department of Theatre and Dance to Present “Angels in America”(3/20/2009) Going Public: Southeast senior Andrew Kruep talks about Angels in America: Millennium Approaches. The play will run March 26 through April 5 in the Wendy Kurka Rust Flexible Theatre on Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus.Missouri Treasurer Looks to End Interest Rate Cap, Spur Investment(3/19/2009) Clint Zweifel wants to remove an interest rate cap on state dollars that are invested in community banks. He also hopes to encourage banks to offer low-interest loans to small businesses by modifying the Missouri Linked Deposit Program.Cape Girardeau Missouri National Guard Members Head to Dominican Republic(3/18/2009) Two rotations of twenty-three citizen-soldiers will spend two week each in the Caribbean nation. They will work on schools, roads, health clinics, and other infrastructure needs in areas just outside of Santo Domingo.
Southeast Students Provide Manpower for Habitat for Humanity Project (3/16/2009) Students at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau recently had the opportunity to serve with Habitat for Humanity. Tyler Tankersley reports that instead of having to go to the site where the house was being built, Habitat for Humanity came to them.Making it: A Fanboy’s Success Story (3/13/2009) Thomas Marrone, Southeast Missouri State University's web design manager, contributes his artistic talents to a new novel.Former Bush Ambassador Wants To See "Fresh Faces" In Missouri Politics(3/12/2009) Thomas Schweich says the Missouri GOP needs politicians who are not part of the "backroom, lobbying" crowd that the party has seen over recent years. He wants to see an inclusive, tolerant, and non-judgemental Republican Party in the state.Bowen To Discuss Israel and Terrorism(3/10/2009) The chair of the History Department will give the next Athenaeum presentation.Armed Services Blood Drive to Take Place Sunday, Monday in Jackson(3/6/2009) Donated blood will go to troops stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan.Habitat for Humanity to Construct House on Campus(3/5/2009) Kerry Wallaert and Robin Cole discuss the "blitz build" project.Flat Budget Expected for FY2010(3/4/2009) Southeast Missouri State University President Ken Dobbins discusses the budget, new autism center.Animal Learning Processes to be Topic of Discussion(3/3/2009) Dr. Rick Burns will participate in Kent Library's Athenaeum Series on Wednesday, March 4 at noon.Students Learn Responsibility Through Recycling(3/2/2009) A student-run program at Alma Schrader Elementary in Cape Giradeau allows kids to take some ownership in their school.Peter Kinder to Narrate Copland's "Lincoln Portrait"(2/27/2009) The Lieutenant Governor will join the Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra on March 3.Restaurant Thrives Despite Recession(2/26/2009) Jimmy John's has increased sales in the midst of the recession.The Past and Future of Bird Life in Southeast Missouri(2/25/2009) Dr. Bill Eddleman will give the next Athenaeum presentation at Southeast Missouri State University.Sikeston Little Theatre Presents "The Music Man"(2/18/2009) The community theatre celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.Perseverance: The Fox Family(2/12/2009) Family Turns to Music After LayoffThe Manhattan Project's Legacy of "Big Science"(2/10/2009) Dr. Chris McGowan discusses the project that produced the atomic bomb.The Soviet Union's "Great Gamble" in Afghanistan(1/14/2009) A new book by Gregory Feifer explores soldiers' reactions to the Soviet invasion and subsequent war.Sand Prairies(8/2/2007) Sand prairies are left-over beaches and alluvial sediment from rivers that long-ago changed their courses. Once common in Southeast Missouri, there are now only a few patches of sand prairie left.Ball Mill Resurgence(7/16/2007) One of Southeast Missouri's hidden gems is an enormous natural rock tumbler in Perry County.Biodiesel(3/6/2007) The ever rising cost of fuel in the United States has sparked an interest in finding new sources of energy. One option is biodiesel.Bison(2/26/2007) SEPR's Jacob McCleland talks with local Bison herders about the comeback of these once endangered animals.Immigration(2/26/2007) SEPR's Jacob McCleland explores illegal immigration in Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois.Scott City Schoolhouse(2/23/2007) SEPR's Jacob McCleland reports on efforts by residents of Scott City, Missouri, to bring an old schoolhouse building back to life.Snakes on a Plane(2/23/2007) SEPR's Jacob McCleland takes a looks at the myths and realities behind the fear of snakes.
