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Springfield news outlet’s deep MSU ties raise questions about independence

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(The Lion) — A Springfield news organization that claims to be independent has extensive financial and personnel ties to Missouri State University (MSU), raising concerns about its objectivity. The Springfield Daily Citizen, which lost $527,181 in 2023 according to financial documents examined by The Lion, appears to depend in part on funding from Missouri State University (MSU) or people with ties to the university, while also frequently publis…

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Springfield news outlet’s deep MSU ties raise questions about independence

(The Lion) — A Springfield news organization that claims to be independent has extensive financial and personnel ties to Missouri State University (MSU), raising concerns about its objectivity. The Springfield Daily Citizen, which lost $527,181 in 2023 according to financial documents examined by The Lion, appears to depend in part on funding from Missouri State University (MSU) or people with ties to the university, while also frequently publis…

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The Heartlander broke the news in 1 day ago on Friday, February 21, 2025.

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