Staff Profile

Alexandria Smith –– Content Editor

My name is Alexandria Smith or “Alex” and I am a sophomore communications major here at MU. I became a communications major because of my love for language and previous experience with public speaking and poetry recitation in addition to 4 years of strong acting experience. As far as my role with the Highlander, I am the copy editor for the 2012-2013 school year but my interests definitely go beyond my studies. In my spare time, I enjoy blogging, watching movies, listening to music, reading, crafting, and painting to name a few things. I also sing in MU’s Chamber Choir and act with the MU Players, which are a few reasons why I am very glad that I chose to apply to MU. When people ask me why I came here after learning that I’m originally from a small town in Delaware, there are usually three things I think of: the small class size, personalized professor-student learning, and amazing communications program. I’m definitely learning a lot and I hope to learn even more working on the editing staff.

LGBTQ Discussion

Alexandria Smith, Copy Editor
May 9, 2013

Staff, students and members of the local community participated in discussion surrounding Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer issues and experiences during Ally Week. Though gay marriage is winning increasing support among lawmakers and citizens, people of the LGBTQ community still... Read More

Students make Confessions Via Postcard

Alexandria Smith, Copy Editor
April 22, 2013

Students can anonymously profess – confess - their most intimate secrets by writing them on 4-by-6-inch cards and dropping them in a “Post Secret” box provided by Multicultural Education. The post secret phenomenon, which has grown to become a website and five-book series,... Read More

No Students, No Gigs

Alexandria Smith, Copy Editor
March 11, 2013

A lack of money and interest in live musical entertainment is behind the dearth of on-campus performances, say students and officials. The latest performance was Andrew Marks on Feb. 20. “People don’t go to hear music,” said Student Activities Director Darcy Brodmerkel. “A... Read More

Phish Me Not: Computer Safety

Alexandria Smith, Copy Editor
February 25, 2013

Faculty, staff and students got a heads-up about the dangers of hacking and the importance of computer security in a Security Awareness Program presented by the Information Technology Department. Hacking is receiving national news coverage. The social media heavyweight Facebook was hacked by... Read More

Students Sing In Spring

Alexandria Smith, Copy Editor
February 12, 2013

Students are gearing up to begin rehearsals for the MU Players’ spring production of Working: The Musical. “Working: The Musical”,is based on the novel by Studs Terkel and adapted by Stephen Schwartz, known for his work with Wicked and Godspell. The revamped production is making... Read More

Road to Freedom

Alexandria Smith, Copy Editor
February 4, 2013

Staff, students and members of the community chronicled the lives of individuals who strove to fight for civil rights – nearly 100 years before Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s emergence as a reformative leader – through a live music and video multimedia event held on Jan. 24 in the Lemmond... Read More

Curator Brings Rockwell to Life

Alexandria Smith, Copy Editor
February 4, 2013

The work of “America’s Favorite Illustrator” is drawing crowds to the Friedman Art Gallery. Norman Rockwell devoted nearly four decades of his life to capturing the blossoming life of the twentieth century through everyday moments and comical scenarios featured on 321 Saturday... Read More

New Support Available For Those Who Stutter

Alexandria Smith, Content Manager
January 29, 2013

Students and faculty aim to extend support to those affected by stuttering through a campus support group. Support is often hard to find for those affected by a stutter-based fluency disorder. Only one percent of people within the U.S. or approximately three million people stutter, according... Read More

Victorian Poet Allows Student Literary, Artistic Outlet

Alexandria Smith, Copy Manager
December 3, 2012

Literature, art, photography, poetry are topics that staff and students combine to create Instress, the university’s literary arts magazine. The idea of instress has existed for hundreds of years, according to advisor Thomas Simko, and was developed from two theories by Victorian... Read More

Bargain Hunters Plan Strategy

Alexandria Smith, Copy Editor
November 20, 2012

Shoppers are planning sales strategies as Black Friday draws near – and in some cases, earlier in the season than ever before. Black Friday is an industry trend that occurs the day after Thanksgiving to kick off the season of holiday shopping with massive sales. Black Friday is very... Read More

Frank Little Bear’s Culture

Alexandria Smith, Content Manager
November 19, 2012

Guest speaker Frank Little Bear exposed common misconceptions surrounding Native American culture in light of discriminatory media representations at the latest Truth Talk lecture series from the Multicultural Education department . One of many themes that attendees vigorously discussed was... Read More

Keeping Clean In Cafeteria

Alexandria Smith, Copy Manager
November 6, 2012

Metz Culinary Management staff is continuing to promote food safety, a topic brought into the public spotlight after recent media coverage of tainted food. In spite of wide reform of food safety laws, the number of Americans falling ill or dying from contaminated food has increased 44 percent... Read More

First year Nicole Rambus displays her wrist tattoo, a choice she feels will not effect future job choices.

No Ink for Inc.

Alexandria Smith, Copy Manager
October 23, 2012

Tats might present a professional stumbling block. Although the U.S. corporate market has changed in many ways – shifting from internal labor to outsourcing, extending more extreme dress code policies – tattoos and piercings in the workplace seem to remain a divided issue. Forty percent... Read More

The gluten free area of the John and Mary Metz Dining Hall during a weeknight dinner service.

Metz Menu Makeover

Alexandria Smith, Copy Manager
October 10, 2012

Metz Culinary Management staff now offers selections for students with special dietary needs. The new menu consists of several gluten free options, including an entree choice with two sides. The selections are available every day before lunch and dinner. Resident Dining Manager Heidi Franssen... Read More

Confidence is Key

Alexandria Smith, Reporter
March 27, 2012

Nineteen-year-old sophomore Elizabeth Graeber wakes up each Thursday morning, gets dressed, and heads to the gym for her workout. She steps onto the treadmill and pumps the incline and speed levels to a “4,” which she maintains for 45 minutes before going to the mat for a 15-minute abdominal... Read More

Laramie showcases reality

Alexandria Smith, Reporter
February 28, 2012

Cast and crew of the Laramie Project, a theatre production that highlights violence against the gay community, hopes to change attitudes and raise awareness about human rights issues. The show will run March 29 to 31 at 8 p.m. in Lemmond Theatre. The Laramie Project is a drama consisting of... Read More

Not your daddy’s tattoo

Alexandria Smith, Reporter
February 14, 2012

People are campus are getting personal about their body art. Tattoos have evolved from a cultural shame to a highly popular form of body modification among people of all ages and walks of life. This is true for Dr. Fred Croop, Dean of the College of Professional Studies and Social Sciences. ... Read More