From the staff

Q&A with Jeff Kessinger: Getting involved through the Downtown Springfield Association

The Downtown Springfield Association offers many opportunities for college students to get involved within the Springfield community. To learn about the different events throughout the year, one can reference the association’s social media, website, press releases, and weekly e-blasts, says Jeff Kessinger, the organization’s communications manager. Kessinger, 41, grew up in the Springfield area and…

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How to become a successful athlete

Being a student athlete is more than just fun and games. Athletes challenge themselves everyday during the school year to become successful in their career. The Scoop spoke with Doug Shrank, an Assistant Coach for Men’s and Women’s swimming at Drury University about how to become a successful athlete during school. Prior to coaching at Drury, Shrank was on…

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Q&A with Jordan Devenney, on Fitness in College

After entering college, it can become complicated trying to stay fit.  Endless studying, nights out with friends and poor diet are just a few examples of things that can keep students away from staying in shape.  This week The Scoop met with Jordan Devenney, an athletic trainer for Drury University for some advice on staying…

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