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Jarett Fickbohm
Homecoming King candidate JARETT FICKBOHM
Sponsored event: MoState Live on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. in Hammons Student Center
Jaylen Early/THE STANDARD Students can follow Fickbohm’s candidate campaign on Instagram, @jarett4king. Q: What other organizations Q: How are you keeping M. TODD DEARING are you involved in at Missouri positive amid the Lifestyle Editor State? COVID-19-impacted @mtodddearing A: I have been a part of the semester? Student Government A: I am just being optimistic Question: What is your year Association for three years, and celebrating the little and major at Missouri State? holding Director of Student things. I know times are hard Answer: I am a senior Affairs and Director of and classes aren’t easy, but I’m majoring in human resources Information Services. I have always trying to see the management. also served on advisory boards positive outcomes. I am also to advocate for students. understanding, knowing that Q: Where are you from? some things are different, but A: I am from Willard, Q: What are some of your that is okay because we can Missouri. other hobbies, outside of adjust and make them better Missouri State? for the future. Q: What organization are you A: Some of my hobbies are representing as a candidate? sand volleyball, taking hikes, Q: What are your plans A: I am representing Delta being with my family down at post-graduation? Sigma Phi. the lake and just being outside A: I am pursuing my Master’s as much as I can. I also love in business and public hanging out with my best administration. I am not sure friends and making everlasting what I want to do yet, but I memories. know I want to make an impactful change.
Homecoming Queen candidate Homecoming Queen candidate ALLISON GARRETT ONNIE LEWIS
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CAROLINE MUND Health Reporter @cemund32
Question: What is your year and major at Missouri State? Answer: I’m a senior studying political science/pre-law.
Q: Where are you from? A: I’m from Nixa, Missouri.
Q: What organizations are you representing as a candidate? A: I’m representing my sorority, Gamma Phi Beta.
Q: What other organizations are you involved in at MSU? A: I’ve been involved in the Student Government Association for three years, and I’m currently serving as Senior Class President. I’ve also served as Vice President of Membership Development on the Panhellenic Executive Board and was a Pi Chi during 2020 recruitment.
Q: What are some of your other hobbies, outside of Missouri State? A: In my free time, I volunteer with Girls on the Run of Southwest Missouri, a national nonprofit that encourages girls to be “healthy, joyful and confident.” I’ve served as an assistant coach for three seasons, and I’ve always worked as their community outreach intern. COVID-19-impacted semester? A: I’m reminding myself of how I can impact the student body as a leader. I keep the hope because I know our university leadership is doing all they can to keep everyone safe and well. I want everyone to feel secure in knowing the college experience is alive and well, it’s just a little different for now. Keeping our heads up and staying together during hard times is what Bears do best.
Q: What are your plans post-graduation? A: I recently took the Law School Admissions Test and am hoping to begin working towards my Juris Doctorate.
LAUREN JOHNS Music Reporter @lje2017
Q: What is your year and major at Missouri state? A: I am a senior studying, middle school social studies education.
Q: What organizations are you representing as a candidate? A: I am representing Sigma Kappa.
Q: What other organizations are you involved in at Missouri State? A: When I’m not watching TikToks, you can find me giving tours as a University Ambassador or working at the front desk of the College of Education Advising Center in Hill Hall.
Q: What are some of your other hobbies, outside of Missouri State? A: I love listening to music and watching TikToks for two consecutive hours per day.
Q: How have you been staying positive amidst this pandemic? A: I have been taking life day-by-day and always make sure to do things that I genuinely enjoy. I think that making the most out of what is going on is what has been keeping me uplifted.
Q: What are your plans after graduation? A: I hope to get a job in a seventh or eighth grade classroom and teach American History. I’m not sure where I’d like to live, but I’m excited to begin my job search soon.
