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A meme is not an argument: The intersection of politics and pop culture

October 15, 2024 by

There is a long-standing relationship between pop culture and politics. Historically, that relationship has changed over time. What were once relatively separate spheres, today, there is so much overlap, experts don’t regard them as distinct entities. Dr. Brian Ott is the author of “The Twitter Presidency” and a distinguished professor in the communication, media, journalism … [Read more...] about A meme is not an argument: The intersection of politics and pop culture

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: Brian Ott, communication media journalism and film, faculty, Faculty and Staff Page, Headlines, missouri state journal, Reynolds College of Arts Social Sciences and Humanities

Experience music your way

September 18, 2024 by

Missouri State University invites guests to enjoy an inclusive evening of classical music at its sensory-friendly University Symphony Concert Sept. 22.  Free and open to the public, the event is from 3:30-5 p.m. in Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. It is sponsored by MSU’s music department in partnership with Project Access and Burrell Behavioral Health Autism … [Read more...] about Experience music your way

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: Faculty and Staff Page, Feature, music, Reynolds College of Arts Social Sciences and Humanities, University Life, Yi-Peng Chen

The tangled history of Spanish women and haunted houses

September 2, 2024 by

If you were a fan of R. L. Stine’s “Goosebumps” series growing up, a Missouri State University professor has just the book for you. Associate professor Dr. Heidi Backes recently published a book on gothic fiction. The title is a mouthful: “Spectral Spain: Haunted Houses, Silent Spaces and Traumatic Memories in Post-Franco Gothic Fiction,” but Backes promises it will give you … [Read more...] about The tangled history of Spanish women and haunted houses

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: Discovery, faculty, Faculty and Staff Page, Heidi Backes, Languages cultures and religions, missouri state journal, Reynolds College of Arts Social Sciences and Humanities

News travels fast – even on a quiet summer afternoon

July 31, 2024 by

On a typical Sunday afternoon, most American’s aren’t checking news sites. But July 21 was anything but a typical Sunday afternoon. That afternoon, President Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the presidential race and news organizations worldwide saw spikes in online traffic. Missouri State communication, media, journalism and film professor Dr. Brian Ott was in Serbia … [Read more...] about News travels fast – even on a quiet summer afternoon

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: Brian Ott, communication media journalism and film, faculty, Faculty and Staff Page, In the News, Reynolds College of Arts Social Sciences and Humanities

How to navigate our complicated modern world to find love

June 13, 2024 by

In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, finding and maintaining meaningful romantic relationships can be a daunting task. From navigating dating apps to managing expectations in a digital age, there are numerous challenges individuals face in their quest for love.  Dr. Alicia Walker, associate professor in the department of sociology, anthropology and gerontology at … [Read more...] about How to navigate our complicated modern world to find love

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: Alicia Walker, faculty, Faculty and Staff Page, In the News, Reynolds College of Arts Social Sciences and Humanities, Sociology anthropology and gerontology

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