In a year where Asian American hate crimes were up 150%, students like Christina Nguyen, are here making sure the much-needed, tough conversations are happening at Missouri State. “Love yourself the way you love others.” This is the short but powerful mantra our student feature for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month, Christina, lives by.
Read MoreTo honor Sexual Assault Awareness Month, it’s important to take a look at the objectification of women’s clothing and its role in both shaping women’s history and future. Since colonial times, women have demanded the right to vote, own property, join male dominated fields, and express their individuality through clothing, and even though we have made strides, society is far off from true equality. Every day, women experience street harassment, physical violence, sexual assault, and they are constantly judged and objectified by men. Fashion should be a means for women to feel confident and express themselves; one’s outfit choice is never an excuse to claim she is, “asking for it.”
Read MoreTo me, the feeling of a film camera is irreplaceable. I have always been drawn to the idea of taking photos on a roll of film. The click of a shutter and the whir of the film inside are sounds so familiar that they have even been placed in our smartphones. Film photography has an authenticity to it that can not be achieved by digital or other forms of photography.
Read MoreThis year we saw poetry take the front stage in major ways including at the presidential inauguration and the Super Bowl. While some may not know it, we have a vibrant poetry community here at Missouri State. Sha’Diya Tomlin is a poet and president of Untamed Tongues at MSU, a poetry and art collective. Though poetry is now an important part of her life, Sha’Diya became a successful poet almost overnight.
Read MoreEvery college student remembers the anxiety of getting ready to graduate from high school and not knowing exactly what you want to do or where you want to go. While looking at colleges in high school, Sartorial Creative Director, Nia Harrison, originally planned to study education and become a teacher. It was not until she remembered her childhood passion for clothes that she began exploring the options of being a stylist and working in the fashion industry.
Read MoreA night-in this Valentine’s season is not only the most Covid-safe way to celebrate, but it may just be the most fun! To help you plan for this year's festivities, we’ve listed five key steps to make your Galentine’s get-together the best it can be.
Read MoreHave you been looking for ways to live a more environmentally conscious life? Look no further because the SOAP Refill Station is a one stop shop for all things sustainability! SOAP was opened by Anne Dezort in the summer of 2018. It’s a quaint and welcoming local business located downtown on South Campbell Avenue.
Read MoreGuinevere Sheafer used to feel embarrassed to admit her love for country music. Now, the 22-year-old Springfield-native plays gigs around the city as a self-proclaimed folk artist. Inspired by 90s country and icons Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, and Emmy Lou Harris, Shea spends her free time covering folk songs on her guitar and writing her own.
Read MoreJoe Saan spends much of his time dreaming of living in New York or Los Angeles, living off of making music and taking every present moment with grace. To Saan, every daydream is a potential song, and every season of his life is a learning experience.
Read MoreYou’re walking downtown as a crisp breeze blows through your hair, making you grasp tightly to your pumpkin spice latte — locally sourced from your favorite coffee shop. Your phone vibrates with a text from a friend reading, “What are we doing this weekend? I need fall vibes now!!!” Luckily, walking downtown offered you plenty of inspiration for the perfect fall weekend.
Read MoreTo end Latinx Month, our community member feature is on Missouri State student and activist, Jocelyne Torres. Over the summer, thousands of people took to the streets demanding American leaders to address the systematic racism deeply embedded in the country. Here at MSU, junior Jocelyne Torres took matters into her own hands and helped create the Multicultural Students Against Systemic Racism protest that took place on September 2nd.
Read MoreAt Sartorial we believe that who you are and where you come from is important. Every person on our team comes from a different culture, giving them a unique perspective. Each heritage month we will be featuring staff and community members of their respective cultures. To celebrate Latinx month, September 15th to October 15th, our first feature will be on Sartorial staff member Leanna Ordoñez.
Read MoreAs a full-time student with a part-time job and many other responsibilities, being healthy and mindful of my body and the environment can easily fall to the bottom of my priority list. However, it’s my second year of college and my third year living a vegan lifestyle, so I have compiled a couple of tips and recipes born from my experience that can hopefully inspire others!
Read MoreThree local black female-owned brands from Missouri State University to support right now.
Read MoreWe have curated a list of 10 Black-owned businesses that we are supporting - and loving. Check it out and treat yourself — all while supporting black creators.
Read More“Next in Fashion” is the newest reality show on Netflix about who can be the next biggest fashion designer. It was released this January and is hosted by well-known designers, Tan France and Alexa Chung. The show is similar to other fashion shows like the famous “Project Runway,” but I think it manages to distinguish itself in a way that is relevant and fresh.
Read MoreOne way I am getting through this is time is by binge-watching— a lot. There is one show I keep going back to for its love-stories, fashion, and soundtrack. That show is High Fidelity, starring the one and only Zoe Kravtiz, set in New York.
Read MoreEverything in our lives has suddenly changed with no promise of when it is going back to normal. However, this does not mean we should not get to still enjoy the little things in life, like getting ready and going on dates.
Read MoreAs I’m once again living with my family in my hometown, I find myself missing my weekend outings in Springfield. Lately, I’ve been planning what I’ll do the first weekend after we return to “normal.” Here are the places and activities I miss most and will be eager to visit once the world opens up again.
Read MoreIf you are a fan of thriller movies and need new things to watch on Netflix, look no further. Here is a list of thrillers from psychological to crime. These will help pass time while being cooped up in the house.
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