In this special, hear from students at the University of Missouri School of Journalism. In a magazine writing class, they were challenged by their Professor Berkley Hudson to think of a formative experience and put it on the radio.
They wrote about their families, their friends, and how cheap corndogs can lead to epiphanies.
Listen to our radio special here:
Or listen to them individually below:
Roommates usually spend a lot of time talking to each other, but for Liz Ramos, one conversation about arranged marriage took her by surprise.
Unsupervised time outside can be dangerous for a child. At least, that's the experience Chloe Castleberry had.
Mitchell Forde has a fishing addiction. Like with any addiction, fantastic highs can suddenly give way to devastating lows. Here, he describes a fishing trip that serves as a microcosm of his relationship with fishing.
Taylor Twellman met her boyfriend in high school. After years of long distance in college, a surprise was in store that will change their relationship forever.
Anna Sutterer's storytelling career needed a catalyst, an inspiration. A text from her mother--"Grandpa just died in his sleep,"--reminded her to look to her roots for the perfect material for her development as both a person and a writer.
Mia Johnson went from a shy middle school student to a director and writer. All it took was a best friend, a video camera and the internet.
Savanna Heiney was awarded a graduation medal as a senior at Mehlville High School. In her radio commentary, she explains why she decided not to wear the medal to her graduation ceremony.
Death is a natural part of life, but coping with the loss of a loved one is never easy. Thersea Nguyen reflects on the life of her grandpa after his death earlier this year.
A trip abroad helped Keely Dority have a deeper appreciation for the people around her.
Lauren Puckett has been a lifelong Missourian, and she hasn't always loved that fact. But with the help of her friends and 50 cent corndogs, she's learning home is more than a place.
Not wanting a summer job as a waitress, Christine Jackson became a telemarketer. She reflects on the experience of being the voice behind an unknown number.
An old, blind dog means its owner is never bored. Katie Roberts has a story about the time Patches went to jail.