On the Clock

It’s been a couple days since my first 12-hour general assignment shift at the Missourian newsroom, and I’m still reeling at all the things that happened during that day. Three main points that recurred during the day are as follows: 1. Give yourself time. Anyone that knows me personally has realized that I have a […]

“If you’re not laughing, you’re not living.”

They seemed like a couple that had been together forever, long enough to know the other’s life stories and aspirations and habits like the back of their hand, but they still had the energy of two people just beginning to learn about each other. “Just out of curiosity, how did you two meet?” It was […]

After the Beep

I’ve never really liked talking on the phone. I can’t ever carry on a conversation if I’m not either sitting or pacing aimlessly within a small vicinity. Call me while I’m doing something that requires even .005% of my attention span? Consider any effort to complete that task ruined. I’d like to say that I’ve gotten better […]

"The people I know are the funniest fucking people around."

I’m no standup comedy buff, but judging by my schedule for the past week, you might have guessed otherwise. Our group final project is covering the Mizzou Comedy Wars, and as such, I’ve been working on the text story in which I interview one of the group founders, as well as the two newest members […]