October 31, 2025 • 4 mins
Discover SEMO’s Woman of the Year, the hottest Halloween costume trends, and how the university is tackling cybercrime during Cybersecurity Awareness Month in this episode of Arrow on the Air.
In this episode of Arrow on the Air, host Wyatt Sherwin introduces a story by Taylor Slavens about trending Halloween costumes, coverage of the Woman of the Year recognition, and a story about Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Web and Assignment Editor, Taylor Slavens, reports on the year's Halloween costume trends, highlighting how they reflect current pop culture and nostalgic favorites. Popular costume inspirations include Founding Father looks from Hamilton, whimsical characters from children's books, such as the mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, and a resurgence of Superman. Humorous astronaut costumes inspired by Katy Perry's 2025 space mission and styles from pop star Sabrina Carpenter also feature prominently. Additionally, Wednesday Addams remains a top choice following the release of the second season of her "Wednesday".
In the next segment, we hear from Staff Writer, Mallory Hawkins about senior Sophie Martin, who has been named SEMO's 2025 Woman of the Year for her exceptional leadership and campus involvement. As president of the Student Government Association, she emphasizes student engagement and has significantly expanded the Student Activities Council. Martin credits SEMO's supportive culture and her scholarships for enabling her deep involvement in campus life. Her recognition acknowledges her lasting impact, mentorship, and dedication to enhancing the student experience.
Finally, wrapping up our episode, host Wyatt Sherwin covers a story regarding how October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the Institute for Cybersecurity at Southeast Missouri State University is addressing rising cybercrime. Under Professor Mario Garcia, the institute trains students to defend against threats like phishing and identity theft, promoting public awareness from children to seniors. The program is open to anyone interested in technology and boasts a 100% internship placement rate. This month, the institute encourages everyone to practice online safety measures, such as using strong passwords and remaining vigilant against scams.
In this episode of Arrow on the Air, host Wyatt Sherwin introduces a story by Taylor Slavens about trending Halloween costumes, coverage of the Woman of the Year recognition, and a story about Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Web and Assignment Editor, Taylor Slavens, reports on the year's Halloween costume trends, highlighting how they reflect current pop culture and nostalgic favorites. Popular costume inspirations include Founding Father looks from Hamilton, whimsical characters from children's books, such as the mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, and a resurgence of Superman. Humorous astronaut costumes inspired by Katy Perry's 2025 space mission and styles from pop star Sabrina Carpenter also feature prominently. Additionally, Wednesday Addams remains a top choice following the release of the second season of her "Wednesday".
In the next segment, we hear from Staff Writer, Mallory Hawkins about senior Sophie Martin, who has been named SEMO's 2025 Woman of the Year for her exceptional leadership and campus involvement. As president of the Student Government Association, she emphasizes student engagement and has significantly expanded the Student Activities Council. Martin credits SEMO's supportive culture and her scholarships for enabling her deep involvement in campus life. Her recognition acknowledges her lasting impact, mentorship, and dedication to enhancing the student experience.
Finally, wrapping up our episode, host Wyatt Sherwin covers a story regarding how October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the Institute for Cybersecurity at Southeast Missouri State University is addressing rising cybercrime. Under Professor Mario Garcia, the institute trains students to defend against threats like phishing and identity theft, promoting public awareness from children to seniors. The program is open to anyone interested in technology and boasts a 100% internship placement rate. This month, the institute encourages everyone to practice online safety measures, such as using strong passwords and remaining vigilant against scams.
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Speaker 1 (00:01):
Hello, and welcome to Air on the Air. I'm your host,
Why Sherwin, and today we're here to discuss trending Halloween
costumes this season, the Woman of the Year, when post
Homecoming and Cybersecurity Awareness Month with information about trending Halloween
costumes this year. This is Taylor Slaven's.
Speaker 2 (00:18):
It's that time of year again and the search for
the perfect Halloween costume is on. This year's trends reflect
pop culture moments from viral social media trends and nostalgic throwbacks.
Whether you're dressing up on your own, coordinating a duo,
or planning a group look, here's what you can expect
this Halloween. Solo costumes this year take inspiration directly from
pop culture, with Hamilton celebrating its tenth anniversary and finding
(00:40):
a new life on TikTok founding Father inspired looks are
expected to be a popular choice for something more whimsical.
Characters from children's books are trending. Favorites include the Mouse
from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and Camilla
Cream from A Bad Case of the Stripes, both offering
a sense of nostalgia and creativity. Superman is also making
a comeback. The recent reboot has renewed interest in Clark
(01:02):
Kent's classic look for a humorous option. Katie Perry's twenty
twenty five Blue Origin space mission has inspired a wave
of astronaut themed costumes. Pop star Sabrina Carpenter is another
major influence this year. From her short and sweet tour
outfits to her music video looks, her style has inspired
a wide range of costume ideas, and finally, Wednesday Adams
(01:23):
remains a top choice following the release of season two
of Wednesday on Netflix for air on the Air, This
is Taylor Slaven's.
Speaker 3 (01:30):
Senior Sophie Martin has been named Simo's twenty twenty five
Women of the Year, recognizing her outsiding leadership, service, and
campus involvement. Martin has been deeply engaged in student life
throughout her four years at SIMO. As SGA President, she
has focused on building personal connections with students and ensuring
their voices are represented in campus decisions. In addition to
her leadership with SGA, Martin has played a major role
(01:53):
in explaining the Student Activities Council, helping the organization grow
from just over a dozen members to more than forty
active participants. She also contributed to revising the group's constitution
and developing partnerships with other student organizations.
Speaker 4 (02:06):
Absolutely, I feel like with campaigning, we were very very
good about getting the voice out the students should care,
should matter about their student leaders. That was pretty much
my whole campaign. It was your voice matters. And also
being so involved on campus like EI, There's never a
time where I stopped moving or stopped getting invited to
(02:28):
conferences or like just going to like literally any event
that I can, I think, keeping like with the campaign
and also keeping my face present even after the campaign.
Speaker 3 (02:38):
Balancing academics with leadership. Martin credit scholarships for allowing her
to dedicate time to campus activities and community service. She
says seem most student centered culture has been a key
part of her growth, offering opportunities for hands on leadership
and collaboration. But the Woman of the Year honor recognizes
Martin's lasting impact on campus, her dedication to mentorship, and
her ongoing commitment to being the student experience. She plans
(03:02):
to continue building connections, supporting student initiatives, and promoting involvement
across campus. For Arrow in the Air, This was Malory.
Speaker 1 (03:09):
Hawkins October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and at Southeast Missouri
State University, the Institute for Cybersecurity is working to protect
people and data both on campus and beyond. Cybercrime is
rising worldwide, with phishing scams, identity theft, and large scaled
data breaches impacting millions each year. Simo's Institute for Cybersecurity
(03:32):
is tackling these challenges by training students to recognize, prevent,
and defend against online threats. Under the direction of Professor
Mario Garcia, the program focuses on public awareness, from teaching
children about safe online habits to helping seniors protect personal information.
It also examines how artificial intelligence can serve as both
(03:54):
a defensive tool and a potential threat, emphasizing the importance
of response use. Students gained hands on experience through the
Charles Stamp Cyber Command Center, cyber Range, and IoT Lab,
where they simulate real world attacks and strengthen system security.
Open to any student interested in technology and problem solving,
(04:18):
the program boasts one hundred percent internship placement rate, with
nearly all graduates finding employment or continuing their education within
six months. This month, the Institute encourages everyone to take
simple precautions use strong passwords, stalert to scams, and always
think before you click. That's all for this edition of
Air on the Air. I'm white, surewe Thanks for listening
(04:40):
and we'll see you next time.
Hello, and welcome to Air on the Air. I'm your host,
Why Sherwin, and today we're here to discuss trending Halloween
costumes this season, the Woman of the Year, when post
Homecoming and Cybersecurity Awareness Month with information about trending Halloween
costumes this year. This is Taylor Slaven's.
Speaker 2 (00:18):
It's that time of year again and the search for
the perfect Halloween costume is on. This year's trends reflect
pop culture moments from viral social media trends and nostalgic throwbacks.
Whether you're dressing up on your own, coordinating a duo,
or planning a group look, here's what you can expect
this Halloween. Solo costumes this year take inspiration directly from
pop culture, with Hamilton celebrating its tenth anniversary and finding
(00:40):
a new life on TikTok founding Father inspired looks are
expected to be a popular choice for something more whimsical.
Characters from children's books are trending. Favorites include the Mouse
from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and Camilla
Cream from A Bad Case of the Stripes, both offering
a sense of nostalgia and creativity. Superman is also making
a comeback. The recent reboot has renewed interest in Clark
(01:02):
Kent's classic look for a humorous option. Katie Perry's twenty
twenty five Blue Origin space mission has inspired a wave
of astronaut themed costumes. Pop star Sabrina Carpenter is another
major influence this year. From her short and sweet tour
outfits to her music video looks, her style has inspired
a wide range of costume ideas, and finally, Wednesday Adams
(01:23):
remains a top choice following the release of season two
of Wednesday on Netflix for air on the Air, This
is Taylor Slaven's.
Speaker 3 (01:30):
Senior Sophie Martin has been named Simo's twenty twenty five
Women of the Year, recognizing her outsiding leadership, service, and
campus involvement. Martin has been deeply engaged in student life
throughout her four years at SIMO. As SGA President, she
has focused on building personal connections with students and ensuring
their voices are represented in campus decisions. In addition to
her leadership with SGA, Martin has played a major role
(01:53):
in explaining the Student Activities Council, helping the organization grow
from just over a dozen members to more than forty
active participants. She also contributed to revising the group's constitution
and developing partnerships with other student organizations.
Speaker 4 (02:06):
Absolutely, I feel like with campaigning, we were very very
good about getting the voice out the students should care,
should matter about their student leaders. That was pretty much
my whole campaign. It was your voice matters. And also
being so involved on campus like EI, There's never a
time where I stopped moving or stopped getting invited to
(02:28):
conferences or like just going to like literally any event
that I can, I think, keeping like with the campaign
and also keeping my face present even after the campaign.
Speaker 3 (02:38):
Balancing academics with leadership. Martin credit scholarships for allowing her
to dedicate time to campus activities and community service. She
says seem most student centered culture has been a key
part of her growth, offering opportunities for hands on leadership
and collaboration. But the Woman of the Year honor recognizes
Martin's lasting impact on campus, her dedication to mentorship, and
her ongoing commitment to being the student experience. She plans
(03:02):
to continue building connections, supporting student initiatives, and promoting involvement
across campus. For Arrow in the Air, This was Malory.
Speaker 1 (03:09):
Hawkins October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and at Southeast Missouri
State University, the Institute for Cybersecurity is working to protect
people and data both on campus and beyond. Cybercrime is
rising worldwide, with phishing scams, identity theft, and large scaled
data breaches impacting millions each year. Simo's Institute for Cybersecurity
(03:32):
is tackling these challenges by training students to recognize, prevent,
and defend against online threats. Under the direction of Professor
Mario Garcia, the program focuses on public awareness, from teaching
children about safe online habits to helping seniors protect personal information.
It also examines how artificial intelligence can serve as both
(03:54):
a defensive tool and a potential threat, emphasizing the importance
of response use. Students gained hands on experience through the
Charles Stamp Cyber Command Center, cyber Range, and IoT Lab,
where they simulate real world attacks and strengthen system security.
Open to any student interested in technology and problem solving,
(04:18):
the program boasts one hundred percent internship placement rate, with
nearly all graduates finding employment or continuing their education within
six months. This month, the Institute encourages everyone to take
simple precautions use strong passwords, stalert to scams, and always
think before you click. That's all for this edition of
Air on the Air. I'm white, surewe Thanks for listening
(04:40):
and we'll see you next time.
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