The opioid crisis is an ever growing problem in our nation. It seems as if no one can offer a real solution to the problem. The issue with this is that there are people suffering throughout the country. People who are mostly elderly. In a recent article by the KFF…

As a soon to be Missouri Western State University alumni, the job market is constantly on my mind. In a map showing the employment rate of workers who are 25 and under, you can see something interesting. Google Fusion Tables Edit descriptionfusiontables.google.com Missouri’s employment rate of college age adults is actually on the higher end of the spectrum. Missouri is only .02 points below New York.

The 2018 Issue of Canvas As this year is coming to a close, this means one thing! The 2018 issue of Canvas is coming. In this interview get the inside scoop of this year’s issue of Canvas from Editor-in-Chief Sara Brown. This year’s Canvas issue showcases a theme of female empowerment and strength. The issue consists of art, prose, and poetry all created by MWSU students and staff. Sara and the other staffers are getting read for the exciting launch to celebrate the 2018 issue of Canvas.

This is an audio slideshow that showcases the life of Maleah, a MWSU Junior Marketing Major. Maleah discusses how she balances her studies and working a part-time job. She showcase how difficult this balancing act can be. Working is a necessity for many college students today and this story is one that is relatable and insightful to the modern college student. This story allows those outside of academia what life is like for those who have to work their way through college. I hope you enjoy this story as much as we did making it!

Audio Story-February 28, 2018 In this audio story I interviewed 11 year-old Laura Fowler. Laura has been playing video games longer than she can remember. In this interview I asked about the types of games she plays, who she plays with, the dynamic of playing and other insightful questions. What is obvious in this interview is that Laura like many other children gamers is excited to share about her favorite hobby.

Writing a multimedia article can be difficult. One factor that can take just a basic, standard article is consistency. In a recent article by the Kansas City Star they discussed the Amazon second headquarters location. This article is informative, but it has issues with consistency and timeliness. The article states…

Creating a website may seem like a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be hair pulling experience. Designing a website is a process, but there are some tips to help you through the process. The first step when designing a website is creating a layout. Having an idea of what…

Technical editing is somewhat of a forgotten field. All though this field is forgotten it is necessary for everyday life. How you ask? It is simpler than you think. That car you drive to work and school everyday, it comes with a manual. That manual is helpful to you as…

Recent generations have grown up in the digital age. Every type of communication is done electronically. It is rare that the younger generation never had access to social media, internet or even a computer. The Frontline Documentary, Growing Up Online discusses the topic of our generation being online. The fact…