The anthology includes contributions from writers ranging from Missouri and Kansas poets laureate to area elementary and secondary students. A sample of MSU-related works in “Storm Country”: “Dust” by Marcus Cafagna, English professor; “An Ordinary Evening in Springfield” by Dr. Jane Hoogestraat, English professor; “A Piccadilly Circus Elephant Helps Clear Debris” by … [Read more...] about Works by MSU professors, alumni among writing featured in ‘Storm Country: A Tribute to Joplin’
The day had been beautiful; the brothers had even been canoeing to celebrate their parents’ upcoming anniversary. They were grilling on their deck with family and friends when everyone heard a sudden, terrible noise. Sam said it only took a matter of seconds for the sky to change to a sickly yellow color. “The next thing we knew my dad was screaming at us, ‘Go downstairs!’” … [Read more...] about Students who survived tornado benefit from Emergency Scholarship Fund