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From Education Abroad to U.S. Legislation: A Path

  Murray Miller's story of how she went from being an international student to a policymaker on Capitol Hill is an inspiring one of preparation and purpose. And in 2015, she got her BA in Spanish and International and Global Studies from the University of Mississippi. Her education was further improved by a life-changing trip to study abroad that made her see the world in a new way. Following her time at Oxford, Miller moved to Washington, D.C., where she led the D.C. Ole Miss Alumni Club. As a leader, a community servant, and someone who wanted to bring alumni together, she served on the University's Alumni Association Board. These early jobs helped her get ready for her work in public service. The new job for Murray Miller is to be the Legislative Director for Bruce Westerman (AR-04), who is the Chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee. S he makes rules about energy, the environment, and land use, which is a very important part of her job. The laws she makes af...

What Makes a Great TV Show? A Writer’s Role Behind the Scenes

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When we think of a great TV show, most of us immediately recall unforgettable characters, gripping story arcs, or iconic scenes. But what we often overlook is the intricate and essential role the writer plays in making that magic happen. From crafting dialogue that resonates to structuring episodes that hook audiences, writers are the invisible force guiding a show’s creative success. Television has undergone massive changes in the last two decades. With the rise of streaming platforms and the golden age of content, audiences are no longer satisfied with surface-level storytelling. Viewers crave deeper plots, multi-dimensional characters, and believable emotional arcs. The unsung heroes behind these powerful elements are the writers—specifically the showrunners, story editors, and staff writers who work tirelessly to breathe life into a show. The Blueprint: Writing as the Foundation A great TV show doesn’t start on the screen—it starts on the page. Writers are responsible for buildin...