Diana Dudenhoeffer shapes her future by combining her two passions: journalism and sustainability. As she enters into her second semester of her senior year at Missouri State University (MSU), she believes that although the two subjects may not seem simpatico, they’re actually two sides of the same coin. During her sophomore year, Dudenhoeffer began her journey with The … [Read more...] about Setting Standards
With winter weather in full swing, it’s likely that many of us are curling up with a blanket and turning on our favorite show. Be it the newest hit series or a comfort show, television is a source many rely on to be entertained. But what if our favorite shows are doing so much more than just entertaining us? "Breaking Bad," "Ted Lasso," "Mad Men," all great shows but what do … [Read more...] about Through the lens
When asked how The Standard has changed since he joined the group a decade ago, faculty advisor Jack Dimond replied "How hasn't it changed?" Back in 2011, The Standard was releasing two print newspapers a week and employed two full and part-time managers to take care of all administrative work. Now, The Standard focuses almost entirely on digital content such as articles, … [Read more...] about Faculty Spotlight: Jack Dimond
Assistant Professor Andrew Twibell has been involved in filmmaking for over 20 years—first as a student, then a professional, before becoming a professor. "Prior to coming to Missouri State I was based in Austin, Texas, where I worked professionally in documentary, narrative, music video, and commercial production. These days, my work as a filmmaker is focused on directing, … [Read more...] about Faculty Spotlight: Andrew Twibell
After nearly a full year of online-focused learning, professors throughout Missouri State have all but perfected their various Zoom methods. One journalism professor has adapted so well that he earned the attention of popular news magazine Crain's NewsPro. Leonard Horton, who has been teaching at Missouri State since 2013, was featured in the January edition of the magazine in … [Read more...] about Journalism professor featured in news magazine