What is the Electoral College and how does it impact elections?
Oct 22, 2020 · According to the National Archives, the Electoral College is a process, not a group. This is a process that involves a group of people from each state called electors casting a vote for who they think deserves to be president. “It is not a direct democracy because that’s not the way the founding fathers set up our electoral system,” Nick ...
Looking back on Cider Days | Life | the-standard.org
Sep 25, 2024 · Cider Days returned to historic Walnut Street in Springfield to showcase local music, art, food and of course, apple cider. Cider Days took place on Sept. 21 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, and featured crafts, foods and music from local artists, vendors and musicians. Naturally, Cider Days would not be complete without apple cider.
Fall festival roundup: Five must-see events around the Ozarks
Sep 25, 2024 · On Friday, Oct. 4, from 12 - 6 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 5, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., enjoy a variety of fall activities including craft booths, food trucks, and a kids zone. The festival is also a weigh-in site for the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth pumpkin weigh-off. Guests are invited to see some truly giant pumpkins while supporting a great cause.
Lana Del Rey caught in controversy over post on Instagram
Jun 4, 2020 · Lana Del Rey said she is "fed up" with musicians alleging she glamorizes abuse on her Instagram on May 21. On May 21, American singer Lana Del Rey posted to her Instagram voicing her frustration with her image in the music industry. Del Rey, responsible for hits like “Summertime Sadness” and “Young And Beautiful,” said she is tired of ...
'Angel Shot': How a secret code word keeps women safe at the …
Aug 26, 2019 · The staff of downtown Springfield clubs, Zan and Boogie/Bubbles, recognized the potential dangers in a club setting and implemented an “Angel Shot” code word policy designed to offer clubgoers a discreet way to escape uncomfortable or unsafe situations. The joint clubs publicly introduced the policy on their Twitter page this month.
Vacant downtown movie theater slated to re-open this fall
Aug 29, 2024 · Photo by Arden Dickson, @ardengracephoto. Come November, the long-vacant Regal College Station movie theater in downtown Springfield will once again open its doors, according to the building’s owners Tillman Redevelopment, LLC. Following the bankruptcy of Cineworld – Regal’s parent company – many of their locations closed, with their ...
Kelley: Nia DaCosta’s “Candyman” (2021) explained
Sep 7, 2021 · The original “Candyman”, directed by Bernard Rose, was released in 1992. He created a horror legend while breaking the box office. On Aug. 27, “Candyman” was brought back to life by director Nia DaCosta, the first Black female director to debut No.1 at the box office. The film was written by DaCosta, Win Rosenfeld, and Jordan Peele ...
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Oct 20, 2024 · Tips to prepare for and enjoy tomorrow's solar eclipse in its totality. Allie Free, Reporter. Apr 7, 2024. The cosmic is coming to Springfield – a complete solar eclipse will be visible on Monday, April 8 in most of northern Arkansas and southern Missouri, as well as in much of the eastern half of the United States, the upper half of Mexico ...
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5 days ago · Springfield experiences 3rd longest dry streak on record. Em Blackstone, Co-Editor-in-Chief. Updated Oct 30, 2024. The Springfield area ended a 31-day dry streak on Friday, Oct. 25 with some rain early in the morning. This marks the third longest dry streak ever recorded in Springfield. News.
Haynes: The importance of entertainment news
May 5, 2021 · Entertainment news can broaden one’s horizons through exploring new avenues they may not have explored. The greatest representation of this is through reality TV. It’s common for people to dislike reality TV as it’s often referred to as “trash TV.”. But there are excessive variations within the genre of reality.