Student Spotlight
Kate Myers
By Rebekah Brown, PR student intern
Kate Myers is a sophomore from Ruston, Louisiana, majoring in communication with a concentration in broadcast & digital journalism. She is the news editor of The Reflector, and is currently involved with Delta Gamma sorority, Lambda Sigma, RUF, and the Shackouls Honor College. During a previous semester, Myers was a DJ for 91.1 The Junction.
Why communication?
When I was a kid, I sometimes stayed up past my bedtime to produce "The Myers Daily Leader," a newspaper that reported on my family and what they've been up to. Going into college, I never shook that obsession. I love discovering and sharing stories, and I feel so blessed to learn under many wonderful professors who ignite my passion for it.
Favorite class so far?
Introduction to Mass Media with Aundrea Self Nichols
Advice for incoming communication students?
Do not be afraid to get involved! In retrospect, I had no idea what I was doing when I applied to The Reflector my freshman year. However, you won't find another place in your professional life that is more willing to hire someone with no experience and train them than on this campus. Take 30, 91.1 The Junction, and The Reflector are great places to start. Also, don't forget to have fun!
Best advice you’ve received from a professor?
When I started as a DJ at 91.1 The Junction, I remember messing up on-air so badly that I just gave up and cut to commercial. The station manager, Neil Price, told me not to be embarrassed - it happens to everyone. Instead, laugh it off and keep going. I hold that advice close to me. Life doesn't stop if you make a bad grade on a test, or you oversleep your alarm, or you don't make it to the second round of interviews. Instead, laugh it off, learn from it, and keep going.
Have you had any internships? If so, describe them
Last summer, I was the media specialist for WinShape Camps for Communities, a traveling day camp. WinShape travels nationwide, but my team stayed mainly in Georgia. It was the best summer ever. As the media specialist, my responsibilities included taking, editing, and publishing photos of campers for their parents to see and putting together a 3-7 minute recap video twice a week. I also filled other roles if needed. One day, I would teach a crafts class under the name "Crayon Kate," and the next, I would be learning a rap to perform on stage. My favorite role, however, was dressing up as the "Chaos Bear," running around, causing mischief, dancing on stage, and making memories for the campers.
Favorite place on MSU’s campus?
The Union Plaza. I love doing my homework, people watching, and absorbing the sun's rays. If it's cold outside, you're more than likely to find me at my desk in the Reflector office.
Guilty pleasure show?
I'm rewatching Breaking Bad right now. I didn't remember it being this gross, but somehow, I can't look away.
Favorite Starkville restaurant?
Thai Siam! The food is delicious. I am also fond of the Good Mornin' with truffle fries at Bulldog Burger.
Davis Wade Stadium or Dudy Noble Field
Dudy Noble Field. I love bringing my picnic blanket and sitting in the grassy area.
Do you drink coffee? If so, what is your coffee order?
When I was job shadowing at a news station in high school, the news anchor told me I needed to like black coffee to succeed in journalism. I'm still a bit worried about that because whenever I go to a coffee shop, I order a hot chocolate, a chai latte, or an iced matcha. Maybe one day I'll develop a taste for coffee, and that will be when I know I’ve made it.