Matthew Francis

My name is Matthew Francis. I am a junior at Missouri State University and I am a PR major.

 
Obesity In The US

Nearly 69% of US adults are overweight or obese and remains the biggest threat to the health, welfare, and future of this country. Without healthy eating, this generation of kid’s life expectancy is much shorter than that of their parents. 18% of children in the US are obese The nation’s health rides on whether we [...]

 
The Avengers Come to Springfield

The much hyped movie, The Avengers, comes to theaters near you on Friday.  The movie is based off of Marvel comics and brings together some of the most famous superheroes of all time. This movie is sure to cater to the needs of any action lover, while having the suspense of a great thriller.  This movie is [...]

Golf Tournament

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Apr 252012
 
Golf Tournament

        Phi Gamma Delta is holding there annual golf tournament in Branson, to benefit the American Red Cross. The American Red Cross provides relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Some ways you can get involved with the American Red Cross are: Donate, with [...]

Apr 182012
 
Who Is Watching You On Facebook

Social Media is so prevalent in this day in age and is becoming a vital part in hiring future employees.  The fact that most, if not all, students have Facebook or Twitter accounts leads to the idea that information is out there. In states such as Maryland, an updated policy looks to have job applicants [...]

Master Week

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Apr 042012
 
Master Week

As some of you might already know, it’s Master weekend, which means Tiger, Phil, and Rory will be on the hunt for the coveted green jacket. Of course, coming off a victory at Bay Hill, Tiger is a heavy favorite. For some general background, the Masters is always held at Augusta National golf course in Georgia.  It [...]

Mar 282012
 
The Comeback Of Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods finally wins on the PGA Tour after two long years of training. As you may know controversy has followed Tiger everywhere since his incident in 2009.  Every golf lover knows the name of Tiger Woods, whether you feel bad for the guy or not it remains a great day in the sport. Tiger [...]

Ozarks Food Harvest

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Mar 142012
 
Ozarks Food Harvest

If you are looking to get involved with the community, finding the right place to donate time and money can take a while. Ozarks Food Harvest is in charge of feeding the southwest Missouri area. The organization serves more than 300 hunger relief agencies within 28 Ozark counties. Ozarks Food Harvest‘s mission is to bring [...]

Bass Pro Mania

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Mar 072012
 
Bass Pro Mania

Ever since 1972, Bass Pro Shops across the US and Canada have been known for their selection of hunting, fishing, and other outdoor gear. Bass Pro Shops have created over 16,000 jobs nationwide and serve as a major tourism destination for some cities. For conservationists everywhere, or avid outdoors man, and anyone in between, Bass Pro Shops [...]

Warrior Dash

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Feb 292012
 
Warrior Dash

The Warrior Dash is a 6k run, all proceeds of this race go to St. Jude’s childrens hospital. So you may be asking yourself what is a warrior dash? The warrior dash is a series of races that range from 2.5 to 4 miles  that features wall climbs, mud crawls, rope swings,  tire-steppin’, wading through ponds, [...]

Relay For Life

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Feb 232012
 
Relay For Life

Relay for Life is a way to stand up to cancer and to help raise community awareness. The event starts on June 1, at 6:00 p.m. at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. This event is for anyone who has been affected by cancer, whether it’s from a family member or friend. People have made a lot of progress in [...]

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