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
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
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
When anthropologist Dr. Marnie Watson was in graduate school at the University of New Mexico, she got to participate in a big research project that focused on mental health and substance abuse issues. That opportunity would kick start her research career. Since then, much of her work has involved studying and sharing the stories of people who have undergone traumatic … [Read more...] about Revealing the true nature of people
Ever wished for a writing partner who’s part Shakespeare, part Silicon Valley? Dr. Leslie Seawright The recent advancement of generative artificial intelligence (AI) like ChatGPT, Gemini, Bard and other large language models have made this possible and left many academicians talking. Many professors, particularly in the English and communications discipline, have expressed … [Read more...] about What is the role of generative AI in academia?