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Read more about the article Jacob Largen – A Poet and Musician Thinking out Loud
2021 Senior Spotlights / Senior Spotlights

Jacob Largen – A Poet and Musician Thinking out Loud

April 16, 2021

Though it may sound cliché, I would advise prospective English/Film students to do everything they can to believe in what they are doing and cherish every moment that they have with the department. Never in my life have I felt as comfortable/at home as I have working with the department of English and Film.

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Read more about the article MSU Digital Humanities Initiative Receives Garfinkel Prize
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MSU Digital Humanities Initiative Receives Garfinkel Prize

April 16, 2021

A digital humanities collective in the MSU College of Arts & Letters that draws on the legacy of creating spaces of liberation within oppressive societies has won the 2020 Garfinkel…

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Read more about the article Natalie Herman – Writer, Teacher, Human
2021 Senior Spotlights / Senior Spotlights

Natalie Herman – Writer, Teacher, Human

April 15, 2021

Being an English major at MSU has always felt like the right path for me. I declared my major prior in my initial application to MSU and have not looked back since. I have always felt a deep connection to the study of English and wanted to continue to deepen and grow my knowledge throughout my time in college.

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Read more about the article Graduate Gains Experience Producing Capstone Film
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Graduate Gains Experience Producing Capstone Film

April 15, 2021

Film Studies major Tessa MacDonald, who is preparing to graduate this spring, has gained real-world experience as the Producer of the 2020-2021 Fiction Filmmaking Capstone film, Varnish, which is about an…

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Read more about the article Devin Martin – A Developing Expert
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Devin Martin – A Developing Expert

April 15, 2021

MSU is blessed with some of the greatest professors in the world. I remember how excited I was meeting people who knew more about film than I did for the first time.

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Read more about the article C Rose Widmann – Sigma Tau Delta Poet
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C Rose Widmann – Sigma Tau Delta Poet

April 15, 2021

Read and write all the time, don’t let those skills lapse. Read the books assigned in class and find related readings, save relevant quotes for future use. Reading and writing both need to be practiced, make that time for yourself to hone those skills.

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Read more about the article Tyler Sage Diederichs – Horror Film Buff
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Tyler Sage Diederichs – Horror Film Buff

April 15, 2021

With my Film Studies major, I have the privilege of taking film theory courses that provide me with an eclectic knowledge and nuanced perspective of film. I also have a minor in Fiction Filmmaking, which allows me to thoroughly understand how the production and post-production stages of the filmmaking process work.

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Read more about the article Kiera Gilbert – Offering a Social & Cultural Perspective
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Kiera Gilbert – Offering a Social & Cultural Perspective

April 15, 2021

I have been challenged in more ways than I ever could have imagined, but I have also experienced so much growth, both intellectually, and personally.

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Read more about the article Eliot Jaynes-Colburn – Penchant for Film & Writing
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Eliot Jaynes-Colburn – Penchant for Film & Writing

April 15, 2021

Working with Professor Johnston for my Independent Study has been a great experience despite the challenges presented by virtual learning. We have worked together to begin the process of creating a short film, which I already feel very excited for.

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Read more about the article Mimi Anagli – International Cinemetographer
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Mimi Anagli – International Cinemetographer

April 15, 2021

I hope to continue writing about and reviewing films while also taking steps to become a cinematographer. I am currently in the process of applying for an 18-month production apprenticeship with BBC Scotland that will allow me to develop my camera, audio, and editing skills.

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