Bears have big hearts. So it’s no surprise that two Bears are behind a movement that’s known as “Buzzing Love.” Through random acts of kindness, they “buzz” love around the country. I am one of those Bears. I graduated from Missouri State in 2001, and today work in the office of editorial and design services bringing you stories of our alumni. But I am part of this … [Read more...] about Alumnae turn tragedy into movement that encourages acts of kindness
Dr. Andy Cline, professor of media, journalism and film at Missouri State University, shares with Authority Magazine how and why he’s helping to change our world through filmmaking. … [Read more...] about Making a social impact through filmmaking
Despite some gains, men still dominate in every part of news, entertainment and digital media, according to “The Status of Women in the U.S. Media 2019” by Women’s Media Center. Women – particularly women of color – continue to be underrepresented in media. This unequal representation is worrisome as it can reinforce and perpetuate harmful gender stereotypes. In light of … [Read more...] about Understanding gender disparity in media
Bobby Lewis wrote a lot of music after his son was born in 2014. Lewis, assistant professor in the department of media, journalism and film (MJF) at Missouri State University, released an EP of six songs titled “Mighty was Your Light” on Dec. 6. Most of the songs were recorded in the months after his son’s birth. The first single, “Moon Pie,” is dedicated to his son. The story … [Read more...] about Turning memories into music
In star-studded Hollywood, Bobby Lewis hustled and had success. After being there a few years, tragedy hit his family. His mom, dad and younger sister were killed in a car accident. “In that moment, the stars were sort of removed from my eyes. The things that I valued in filmmaking and pop culture just went away,” Lewis said. “None of that seemed to hold up. I … [Read more...] about Tragedy brings inspiration for change