National Reading Month is a time for readers of all kinds to celebrate literature and its evolution over the centuries. Derek Moser, director of resource management and discovery of the Meyer Library at Missouri State University, offers insight into reading trends and how technology has impacted the reading community. How have reading trends evolved over the years? Read the … [Read more...] about March is National Reading Month
In our busy and hurried lives, it can often be difficult to take the time to enjoy and focus on the food we’re eating. But slowing down and becoming more aware of our food helps us to have healthier eating behaviors. In light of National Nutrition Month, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Jaime Gnau talks about mindful eating and its benefits. She’s also clinical assistant … [Read more...] about Being mindful while eating
Thin. Corseted. Short. Heroin chic. Rubenesque. Healthy. What society considers beautiful in women is ever changing. But no matter the style, one thing remains the same — women are never content with their bodies. Body image has been at the forefront for women for as long as women have been alive, but in a world of Photoshop, and the increasing use of AI images, the landscape … [Read more...] about Women and body image: A match made in frustration
The Big Game isn’t just a field showdown but also the ultimate battleground for advertisers competing for your attention during the most-watched television event of the year. What makes these 30-second commercials so impactful, and how have they changed over the years? Dr. Jamie Grigsby, assistant marketing professor at Missouri State University, offers insight into what makes … [Read more...] about Advertising MVPs
Can you feel that? Love is in the air. Valentine’s Day is just over a week away and while many are making plans or reservations with their significant other – many are still looking for that someone special. Enter the not-so-new frontier of dating apps. Tinder is by far the most widely used on the market. Since its launch in 2012, Tinder reports about 26 million matches a day, … [Read more...] about Has online dating changed the way we fall in love?