In an episode from the KRCU Public Radio Station's arts and culture podcast, Exposition, we speak with Alana Hamilton, a junior BFA Design and Tech major, shares insights about her role as the assistant scenic designer for the new play Six Inches Above the Knee. Six Inches above the Knee will take place February 26th through 28th at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 28th through March 1st at 2 p.m. in the Rust Flexible Theatre. It is intended for mature audiences.

CoSTEM Faculty & Staff Award recipients impact students through collaboration

Explore how CoSTEM faculty and staff award recipients are collaborating with students and expanding hands-on learning opportunities. Learn more about how agriculture agribusiness communications major Lainey Canning landed a niche internship, and the professor who guided her. 

How Cape Girardeau Spent Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day in Cape Girardeau was celebrated in a ton of different ways. Some people planned special outings, while others worked and planned to celebrate another day. Learn more about how the Cape Girardeau community spent their holiday.

Digital Decluttering

Are your laptop files overflowing? Is your camera roll out of storage? You're not alone. Learn more about how to declutter your digital life, from organizing files, deleting old emails, and more. 

Senior Clara Billing sets a 13’7.25” pole vault school record at the Heartland Invitational as Redhawks stack podium finishes ahead of their Feb. 20 home meet in Cape Girardeau.

More than 200 SEMO students, athletes and community members held a candlelight vigil outside Houck Stadium to remember sophomore kicker Danny Duray.

In this episode of 'Expositon', from the KRCU Public Radio Station , we speak with Craig Milde from CREATE Cape County about the upcoming February Annual #11. This year's theme is particularly exciting as it revolves around film. CREATE Cape County's February Annual #11 will take place on Saturday, February 21st, at the American Legion Hall in Jackson, with doors opening at 6:30 PM and the film presentations starting at 7 PM.

On this week's episode of Arrow on the Air, hosts Mallory Hawkins and Taylor Slavens a memorial being built on campus in honor of the late media professor Dr. Pam Parry, how to overcome academic doubt, and how the 2026 Winter Olympics are shaping pop culture and providing a happy distraction during uncertain times.

Memorial on campus

A memorial honoring the late professor Dr. Pam Parry is being built on SEMO's campus, at the Baptist Student Center. The memorial will include a three-person swing bench and flower beds, along with a commemorative plaque. The project was initiated by four Mass Media staff members, with a goal of being completed by the end of the spring semester.

Overcoming academic doubt

Many college students experience academic doubt when their major no longer feels like the right fit, especially during the first year. Challenges or unmet expectations can trigger uncertainty. SEMO advisors encourage students to look for patterns and to not make any quick decisions. Through reflection and exploration, advisors can help students to determine whether to stay the course or plan a thoughtful change.

How the Winter Olympics are shaping pop culture and providing a happy distraction

As uncertainty and negative news dominates headlines, many people are turning to social media for connection during the Winter Olympics. Olympians are sharing lighthearted content like sponsor hauls, and fans are responding. Psychology professor Dr. George Yancey explains the psychological reason people turn to social media as a distraction during a period of collective stress.

Ivan Bradley, a junior majoring in music education. Ivan discusses the demanding nature of his major, which involves a mix of music and education courses requiring him to travel between campuses. He describes his experience teaching music to first and second graders in the Sikeston district during his second field block, emphasizing the enjoyment he finds in this role.

In this episode of Arrow on the Air host Taylor Slavens and Mallory Hawkins cover changes to SEMO's recruitment and retention program, the reasons why your New Year's resolutions may not stick, and the upcoming celebrations surrounding KRCU's 50th anniversary.

SEMO’s Winter Dance Collection brings student and professional choreography to Bedell Performance Hall Feb. 5–8, featuring six choreographers and diverse dance styles.

In this episode of Arrow on the Air, we speak with Dr. Abram Book, an assistant professor in the Department of Communication Studies and Modern Languages. Dr. Book discusses his recent recognition with the Vernon Gantt Award for Distinguished Community Service from the Kentucky Communication Association.