Writer’s block, a term used when writers are having a difficult time moving forward in their work, is something that many writers have experienced. Authors of anything from short essays to dissertations to novels understand the frustration that comes from the writing process and the anxiety that follows the simple mention of publishing. Dr. Lanya […]
For Missouri State University English professor Dr. Jane Hoogestraat, home is not just where the heart is. It’s also the motivation behind her award-winning book of poetry. In December, Hoogestraat released “Border States,” a 72-page poetry collection that was inspired by her experiences growing up in rural South Dakota. The book was published as a […]
Each year, many words are evaluated and selected to become new entries in modern dictionaries. With these new additions, it’s only natural that other terms and phrases phase out of the vernacular.
The Missouri State University Board of Governors recently awarded its Staff and Faculty Excellence in Public Affairs awards to five individuals who excel at carrying out the public affairs mission.
Wooden and Gillam discuss their book, “Pixar’s Boy Stories: Masculinity in aPostmodern Age.”