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Review of Harry Styles’ new single ‘As It Was’
Review of Harry Styles’ new single ‘As It Was’ Editorial April 18, 2022, by Marissa Mayfield 4 ‘As It Was’ is the first single off Harry Styles’ new album, Harry’s House, to be released on May 20th. ‘As It Was’ officially brings an end to the Fine Line era and sets the tone for what’s to come with the release of Harry’s House. From the name alone fans have been speculating that the theme of this album will be about the feeling of ‘home.’ As It Was’ shattered expectations in the best way possible.
The Oscars Best and Worst Fashion Moments
The Oscars Best and Worst Fashion Moments Entertainment, Lifestyle April 4, 2022, by Marissa Mayfield 5 After a limited red carpet last year due to COVID restrictions, this year’s Oscars red carpet was more or less ‘normal,’ and your favorite celebrities did not disappoint. Many celebs chose far more casual styles than the normal glitz and glam that the red carpet is known for and I’m here for it.Let’s take a look at the best and worst fashion of the 2022 Oscars red carpet.
Fall fun on campus: The upcoming SUB Halloween event
Fall fun on campus: The upcoming SUB Halloween event Campus News, Community October 29, 2021, by Marissa Mayfield 3 If you’re looking for some Halloween fun this weekend The Student Union Board (SUB) is hosting a Halloween event on Saturday October 30 from 6-8pm on Drury Lane, similar to last year’s event. If the weather requires the event will be held in the ballroom of the Finley Student Center (FSC.) The event will include many different activities, something for everyone to enjoy.
Drury’s marching band playing their way into a great 2021 season
Drury’s marching band playing their way into a great 2021 season Campus News, Community October 4, 2021, by Marissa Mayfield 8 The 2021 season is starting of great for Drury’s marching band. Marching Band was added to Drury’s extracurricular activities last year but since it was during the height of the Covid pandemic, the band was limited in their performances and competitions.
Free Britney: What exactly does that mean?
Free Britney: What exactly does that mean? Editorial September 20, 2021, by Marissa Mayfield 9 Singer Britney Spears has gotten media attention recently over the controversial conservatorship her father, Jamie Spears, has over her. This conservatorship started in February of 2008 following the star’s public breakdown. The conservatorship has given Jamie Spears control over his daughter’s career and personal life for the last 13 years.
The Oscars Must Go On: Breaks from Tradition and New Fashion
The Oscars Must Go On: Breaks from Tradition and New Fashion Lifestyle May 11, 2021, by Marissa Mayfield 4 The Oscars Must Go On One of the oldest sayings in the theatrical world is simple: the show must go on. This year’s Oscars is the poster child for that saying, bringing the top names in the entertainment industry together to celebrate the hard work and great projects that have been completed in one of the most harrowing years in history.
“Legally Blonde” turns 20: How the cult classic holds up two decades later
“Legally Blonde” turns 20: How the cult classic holds up two decades later Editorial April 26, 2021, by Marissa Mayfield 1 I recently watched Legally Blonde for the first time since childhood. I didn’t really remember much about the movie other than how it centered around Elle going to law school to win her ex-boyfriend back. I have recently made the decision to apply to law schools next year so, when I saw “Legally Blonde” come up on my suggested movies on Netflix I knew I had to watch it.
Food DUdes: The Mirror reviews sweet summer treats
As the weather warms and cools, in true Missouri fashion, The Mirror staff took it upon ourselves to search out the perfect summer-time treats. That way, when the warm weather sticks, you’ll be prepared to make the most of it. We kept our choices down only four options: Sweet Emotion, Papaw’s Kookies & Kream Ice Cream Parlor, Socie-Tea and Pineapple Whip. Sweet Emotion Photo via Sweet Emotion SGF Facebook page Julia This week, I tried Springfield’s newest ice cream shop, Sweet Emotion.
Going for the Gold (Again): Drury Cheerleaders prepare for National Competition
Going for the Gold (Again): Drury Cheerleaders prepare for National Competition Campus News, Community April 12, 2021, by Marissa Mayfield 3 The Drury University cheer team is preparing for the National Cheer competition in Orlando, Florida. Last year, the team brought home the national championship. Head Coach Ashley Parnell explains what Drury’s cheer team will be competing in at the national cheer competition: “We compete on a small co-ed team with four males and twelve females.
The Bachelor finale: A fan’s reaction to After the Final Rose and the recent drama surrounding the franchise
The Bachelor finale: A fan’s reaction to After the Final Rose and the recent drama surrounding the franchise Editorial, Weekend March 29, 2021, by Marissa Mayfield 2 Matt James made history this season, becoming the first ever African American bachelor in the franchise’s history. Fans, especially fans of color, were ready to watch James’ journey to find love, but his season quickly went from James finding love to a statement of how racial prejudice impacts people of color.
Drury hosts Women’s Midwest Regional for third straight season
Drury hosts Women’s Midwest Regional for third straight season Campus News, Sports March 12, 2021, by Emily Oliver 3 The NCAA-II Women’s Midwest Regional Tournament begins on Friday, March 12 at 6 p.m. and goes until Monday, March 15 at 6 p.m. The tournament is hosted at Drury in the O’Reilly Family Event Center for the third straight season. This is the first event all year that fans and spectators will be able to attend.
Professor’s responses to COVID-19: How teaching during the pandemic has brought new challenges
Professor’s responses to COVID-19: How teaching during the pandemic has brought new challenges Campus News, Community March 8, 2021, by Marissa Mayfield 2 It’s pretty much a known fact by now that being a college student during COVID-19 comes with an entirely new set of challenges within an already stressful environment. But, often it is forgotten that professors have been thrown into an entirely new world of teaching.
Vaccine Distribution Within Greene County
Vaccine Distribution Within Greene County Community, News February 22, 2021, by Marissa Mayfield 5 COVID-19 vaccine distribution has started in Greene County. Kathryn Wall, spokesperson for the Springfield-Greene County Health Department, gave an estimate of how many vaccines have been distributed so far, “This is a number updated daily on our data dashboard at health.springfieldmo.gov/coronavirus. As of February 16, 39,672 doses of vaccine have been given to Greene County residents.
Morgan Wallen’s Latest Actions: A Student’s Opinion
Morgan Wallen’s Latest Actions: A Student’s Opinion Editorial February 15, 2021, by Marissa Mayfield 1 Last week a video of country music’s newest superstar, Morgan Wallen, was released of him using a racial slur outside his Nashville home after a night out with friends. Since then, the incident has spread all over social media catching the attention of the rest of the country music community.
Culture shock: staff reactions to watching Twilight and Star Wars: A New Hope for the first time
Stephenie Meyers’ Twilight Saga and George Lucas’ Star Wars adventures are cemented in contemporary pop culture. Maclen loves Star Wars but had never seen Twilight. Marissa loves Twilight but has never seen Star Wars. Initial thoughts Marissa: I didn’t really know much about Star Wars before I watched A New Hope. Science fiction was always something I didn’t see myself enjoying ever much (even though I’ve always loved fantasy books/movies). I quickly changed my mind about that.
TikTok Series: Making Cloud Bread
TikTok Series: Making Cloud Bread Editorial December 7, 2020, by Marissa Mayfield 1 This week I tried to make Cloud Bread with my friend Ally. In theory, the recipe sounds easy. It’s only three steps—whipping eggs whites, adding sugar and then cornstarch and then whipping the mixture until it stiffens, then bake for 25 minutes at 300 degrees Fahrenheit. I think our first mistake was trying to whip the mixture by hand, instead of with an electric mixer.
Five ways to stay connected to your friends during winter break
Five ways to stay connected to your friends during winter break Campus News, Weekend December 7, 2020, by Marissa Mayfield 5 With winter break being extended, some students might feel like they’re going to be away from campus and their friends forever. But just because we will not physically be on campus during break doesn’t mean that it’s impossible to stay connected to your Drury family.
You Voted, Now What? Five ways to get (and stay) involved in the political process
You Voted, Now What? Five ways to get (and stay) involved in the political process Editorial November 9, 2020, by Marissa Mayfield 2 So, you voted in the presidential election on Tuesday and now it might seem like you have done all you can do until the next election rolls around four years from now. But there are many different ways to stay involved in politics in between elections.
Race in America: New Gallery at Drury’s C-Street
Race in America: New Gallery at Drury’s C-Street Campus News, Community November 2, 2020, by Marissa Mayfield 3 The Race in America gallery located at Drury’s C Street gallery will be available for viewing November 6th-25th from 12:00-4:00pm Monday through Friday. The Gallery will contain art that depicts the experiences of people of color living in America and the unique struggles that comes with those experiences.
Lord of The Rings: Not just a story about magic rings
Lord of The Rings: Not just a story about magic rings Editorial October 26, 2020, by Marissa Mayfield 0 “Marissa let’s watch ‘Lord of the Rings,’” my friend Ally said a few weeks ago. I’m not going to lie, I was hesitant. I’ve always loved stories about magic and other world, but “The Lord of the Rings?” The twelve hour fantasy movie series about magic rings? I said yes, mostly because they were Ally’s favorite. It didn’t take long for me to understand why Ally loved this story so much.
Visit The Paper Airplane Zine Library
Visit The Paper Airplane Zine Library Community, Editorial October 19, 2020, by Marissa Mayfield 2 Did you know that Drury has a zine library? The Paper Airplane zine library is located in the front of Olin Library and contains zines not just from Drury students but from all over the country. A zine is a self-published work, usually in booklet form and not widely circulated. Zines can be over any topic and sometimes include visual forms like art and other media.
West Coast wildfires - Drury Mirror
West Coast wildfires News September 25, 2020, by Marissa Mayfield 0 Dozens of wildfires have been burning nonstop across the west coast. So far, the fires have killed more than thirty people and forced tens of thousands from their homes. It is believed that a lightning strike caused the initial flames and season long warm temperatures and dry conditions have made it possible for further flames to ignite. Scientists believe that climate change can be linked to the severity of the fires.
Midnight Sun is a sparkling new addition to the Twilight Saga
Midnight Sun is a sparkling new addition to the Twilight Saga Editorial September 16, 2020, by Marissa Mayfield 0 After twelve long years, Twilight fans finally have their copy of Midnight Sun. If you don’t want spoilers, I suggest you stop reading now. After plowing through the almost seven hundred page book filled with Edward’s thoughts and feelings about his relationship with Bella, I have a few thoughts and feelings of my own.
Joining the Mirror staff helped me improve as a writer
Joining the Mirror staff helped me improve as a writer Editorial, News March 6, 2020, by Marissa Mayfield 1 Consider joining the Mirror staff, we’d love to have you! Ever considered joining the Mirror? I joined the Mirror last semester and it has been one of the best decisions I have made. Working on the Mirror has helped me gain valuable writing skills and grow comfortable having others read my work. Before working on the Mirror, I was always embarrassed when other people read something I wrote.
Peter Weber: The Worst Bachelor in History
Peter Weber: The Worst Bachelor in History Editorial February 28, 2020, by Marissa Mayfield 2 After last week’s hometown visit, it is very clear that Peter is ruining his season. He claims to feel a strong connection to all three of the girls left in the running—even telling Maddison that he loves her. Yet, watchers are still searching for the proof in his words. The only ‘connection’ I see while watching is Pete’s love of red flags.
Mardi Gras in Springfield
Mardi Gras in Springfield Community, News February 21, 2020, by Marissa Mayfield 0 Ever wonder how the celebration of Mardi Gras came to be? According to the official Mardi Gras in New Orleans website, the origins of the celebration can be traced to medieval Europe and followed France into its colonies.
Drury cheerleaders come in first at UCA Nationals
Drury cheerleaders come in first at UCA Nationals Campus News, Sports February 7, 2020, by Marissa Mayfield 11 Drury University’s cheerleading team brought home the championship title from Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) Nationals, beating out the eight-time national champions after two straight years of coming in second place. UCA Nationals is the most prestigious cheer competition in the country.
Holiday Shopping on a College Student Budget
Sticking to a budget during the holiday season can be difficult, especially as a college student. There are many different ways to save money on all the gifts you have to buy this holiday season. First, check out local thrift stores. Plato’s Closet on Battlefield Rd. offers an alternative to shopping at the mall.
Alternatives to Caffeine During Finals
Alternatives to Caffeine During Finals News November 22, 2019, by Marissa Mayfield 1 Finals seasons is approaching, which means late nights spent studying, finishing projects, and writing papers. Most students turn to caffeine to help them stay awake during their busiest time of the year. Students live off of coffee and energy drinks for a week in order to complete assignments and study for exams.
Native American Heritage Month: The country’s first Native American named Poet Laureate
Native American Heritage Month: The country’s first Native American named Poet Laureate News November 15, 2019, by Marissa Mayfield 3 November is Native American Heritage Month. The month started as a week-long celebration of Native American’s culture and accomplishments in 1986 as “Native American Indian Week.” Eventually, the celebration turned into a month-long event.
Wildfires in California are still burning with no end in sight
Wildfires in California are still burning with no end in sight News November 8, 2019, by Marissa Mayfield 4 California is experiencing some of the worst wildfires in the state’s history. There are many wildfires still active in the state, threatening structures and lives. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection says that the fire season is expected to last longer than ever this year and every following year.
Storm shelters on campus: How to stay safe during a tornado warning and where to go where there is one in Springfield
Storm shelters on campus: How to stay safe during a tornado warning and where to go where there is one in Springfield Campus News November 1, 2019, by Marissa Mayfield 2 In the early hours of Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, Springfield was placed under a tornado warning. This was the first tornado warning of the school year. Some students were unsure of where the best place to take shelter on campus is.
Flu season in full swing: Why flu shots are a necessity
Flu season in full swing: Why flu shots are a necessity News October 25, 2019, by Marissa Mayfield 1 Flu season is quickly approaching, and college campuses are a breeding ground for germs because of the close living quarters. This makes it easy for viruses, like the flu, to spread across campus. An easy way to prevent the spread of the flu virus, and to protect yourself from the virus, is to get vaccinated against it.
Spooky events in Springfield: What to do over fall break
Spooky events in Springfield: What to do over fall break Community, News October 11, 2019, by Marissa Mayfield 1 Fall break is quickly approaching. Are you staying in the Springfield area for the four day weekend? Springfield and the surrounding areas have many different fun fall activities to keep you busy. When asked about fun fall things to do around Springfield, Junior Haley Mueller had some ideas.
Medical marijuana comes to Springfield
Medical marijuana comes to Springfield News September 27, 2019, by Marissa Mayfield 1 The passing of Amendment 2 in November of 2018 legalized the use of medical marijuana in Missouri. Since medical marijuana only became legal last year, Missouri is still in the process of opening dispensaries. It is estimated that 192 dispensaries are expected to open by 2020 with 24 in each of Missouri’s congressional districts. In fact, dispensaries could be coming soon to Springfield.
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