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Reporting Disaster on Deadline

Reporting Disaster on Deadline
Publication Authors:
  • Martha Steffens
  • Esther Thorson
  • Lee Wilkins
    • Why I chose Mizzou: Kathleen, Journalism. The "Missouri Method" is very intimidating, but even more rewarding. I have felt like an asset to the journalism industry during my time here and am excited to have the Mizzou School of Journalism on my resume.

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