Our Real L.I.F.E. Student Spotlight for this week is Blake Shepheard! Blake is a senior studying public relations at Missouri State. Throughout his time here, he has had the opportunity to serve as an Emerging Leaders Facilitator, and be a part of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity. He also works on campus as a PSU Building Manager, and with LeaderShape as a Marketing and Community … [Read more...] about Student Spotlight: Blake Shepheard
Budgeting. Something that everybody "means" to do, but most it seems never actually get around to it. Budgets are not only a way to get out of debt, but also a way to stay out of debt. Budget is a pretty common word that gets thrown around a lot, but what exactly does it mean? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the word budget is defined as: An amount of money … [Read more...] about How to Make a Budget… and Stick to It!
Yesterday was Groundhog Day, meaning the beloved groundhog Punxsutawney Phil predicted whether there would be an early spring, or six more treacherous wintery weeks. Usually Phil isn't quite ready to come out of his hibernation and calls for more winter. But this year a miracle happened. Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow, which means we have an early spring! Although … [Read more...] about Spring Time in Springfield
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, you could say love is in the air here at Missouri State. People have no problem spending generous amounts of time and money planning out the perfect date for their sweetheart on Valentines Day. Rightly so, as it is the one day out of the year designated to showing your love and affection. What about every other day of the year … [Read more...] about 8 Cheap Dates in Springfield
A lot of times when I walk into a store, I have no intention of buying anything. But then the sweater in the display window calls to me. I convince myself I need the sweater…and suddenly I’m fifty dollars short. Reality check: I don’t need the sweater. Here’s the solution: we want to be unique and affordable, right? Look no further. Here are a … [Read more...] about Ways to Save Money On Fashion