Arrow on the Air

In this special edition of Arrow on the Air, we'll cover three stories on vargas. Neva Wodochek starts us off by sharing reflections from President Vargas himself and his wife, Pam, then Ari Ortiz takes us inside some of the challenges President Vargas faced throughout his presidency. Lastly, Alex Barton walks you through the transition at SEMO as we welcome incoming president Dr. Brad Hodson and...

In this week's episode of Arrow on the Air hosted by Neva Wodochek, Alex Barton reports on the termination of visa records for 24 international students and graduates. Then, Ari Ortiz gives us a preview of Earth Week and how SEMO students are celebrating the planet through events on campus .

This week on Arrow on the Air: Greek Week 2025 wraps up with big themes and even bigger impact as students raise over $25,000 for local nonprofits. Plus, SEMO pole vaulter Colin Beers crushes a personal record and sets his sights on regionals. Hosted by Alex Barton, with reporting from Neva Wodochek and Ari Ortiz.

This week on Arrow on the Air, we cover the aftermath of the April 2 tornado that swept through Cape Girardeau, damaging parts of the downtown area. Ari Ortiz reports on the storm’s impact and how local organizations like Old Town Cape are stepping in to help. Then, Alex Barton breaks down the upcoming TTF7 ballot measure and how renewed funding for road repairs could directly affect SEMO students...

In this week's episode, host Neva Wodochek introduces two compelling stories: One from campus government, where two candidates are running for president, and the other-- a story of honor and remembrance, where a group of veterans gathered at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport, preparing to take an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials dedicated to their service.

In this week's episode of Arrow on the Air, host Alex Barton shares a deep dive into student filmmaking at the Fault Line Film Festival and a discussion on healthy dining choices on campus. 

In this episode of Arrow on the Air, host Alex Barton takes a look at SEMO women's basketball standout Lexi McCully’s journey. Artiz and Neva Wodochek break down the key decisions from the latest SEMO Board of Governors meeting. Hear about the 3.3% increase in room and board, upcoming building demolitions, and the new Vollink Family Observatory coming to campus. 

In this week's episode of Arrow on the Air, host Ari Ortiz takes you inside Carpe Diem, SEMO's annual cultural celebration showcasing food, music, and traditions from around the world. Then, Neva Wodechek explores the National Pan-Hellenic Council's New Member Showcases, where students proudly debut as members of the Divine Nine.

In this episode of Arrow on the Air, host Alex Barton dives into SEMO men's basketball's historic 8-game win streak, Neva Wodochek takes us to downtown Cape Girardeau to explore the new Roni's Mac Bar, and finally, Ari Ortiz reports on how SEMO’s Sikeston Regional Campus offers a convenient and affordable option for students seeking higher education close to home.

In this episode of Arrow on the Air, host Alex Barton breaks down the latest news from SEMO and beyond. We cover the Board of Governors' decision to appoint Dr. Brad Hodson as SEMO’s next president and the challenges he will face in assembling his leadership team. Ari Ortiz honors the life and legacy of Dr. Frank Nickell, a beloved historian and longtime voice of Almost Yesterday on KRCU. Finally,...

In this episode of Arrow on the Air, Neva Wodochek and Alex Barton cover three key stories: the Black History Month celebration hosted by the Black Student Union at SEMO, the completion of SEMO's football team spring recruitment for the 2025/2026 season, and a serious incident at a basketball tournament in Cape Girardeau. 

In this episode of Arrow on the Air, host Alex Barton covers the latest campus news. SEMO’s Harrison College of Business and Computing enters a new chapter of leadership following the passing of Dr. Alberto Dávila. Then, we head downtown to Broadway Bistro, where Brick Road Productions brought a cabaret-style performance to the stage with Divas Through the Decades. Finally, we dive into the rise o...

In this episode of Arrow on the Air, host Alex Barton covers the latest news from around SEMO and Cape Girardeau. Topics include the Cape Girardeau Gun Violence Task Force’s new initiatives to combat crime, a reflection on the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Dinner with keynote speaker Zaki Ali, and the upcoming demolition of Dearmont Hall to make way for the new Roy Blunt Health Professions Hall.

In this episode of Arrow on the Air, host Alex Barton covers the latest campus and community news. Topics include SEMO’s new U-bolt door locks aimed at improving classroom safety, a preview of the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration featuring guest speaker Zaki Ali, and the ongoing controversy surrounding Roni’s Mac Bar and its proposed alleyway drive-thru in downtown Cape Girardeau.

For this week on Arrow on the Air, The Board of Governors has voted out SEMO President Carlos Vargas. Hear more about a student art show that is taking place on Catapult.  learn about the upcoming volleyball season. And the e-sports team is taking off with a large grant from the Student Government Association.

Host Chandler Jansen and co-hosts Molly Phegley and Rylee Schremp speak about the upcoming Bangladeshi Night, Show Me Day, the change from Autism Awareness Month to Autism Acceptance Month, and what their finals look like this semester.

Host Chandler Jansen and co-hosts Molly Phegley and Rylee Schremp speak about the upcoming panel that will help soon-to-be graduates in their future careers, a Zimbabwean SEMO student who created an organization that benefits the Cape Girardeau community, and the problems with the invasive Bradford Pear tree.

Host Chandler Jansen and co-hosts Molly Phegley and Rylee Schremp speak about the upcoming weekend full of events leading up to the Eclipse, the importance of college friendships, and the results of this past weekend’s sporting events. 

Host Chandler Jansen and co-hosts Molly Phegley and Rylee Schremp speak about upcoming baseball and track and field events for the week, Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek’s visit to SEMO, and the government TikTok ban. 

Host Chandler Jansen, and cohosts Molly Phegley and Rylee Schremp speak about the upcoming Alice in Wonderland event. This episode also features a discussion about changes happening to on-campus housing, such as Towers now being a pet-friendly dorm. With the weekend coming to an end, hosts speak about their St. Patrick's Day adventures.