Celebrate community journalism, welcome Santa Fe Way to town
Even though COVID-19 has, according to reporting from Kristen Hare at the Poynter Institute, forced the closure of at least 70 newsrooms across the country, […]
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Wilson, Observer staff win KCM awards
Sterling College journalism racked up more recognition recently by securing victories in the Kansas Collegiate Media Contest. Junior Taya Wilson, of Sterling, came away as […]
Second semester of PhD looms on horizon
In a week, classes resume, and that means my journey toward my doctoral degree continues. Amid a pandemic, social unrest, and political upheaval, my attention […]
‘Yes, Virginia’ editorial shows power of believing
Christmas is a special time, and the season is the reason for one of my favorite editorials about the holiday ever written. In September 1897, […]
Sterling High School takes 2nd in 2020 2A State Journalism
On May 2 Sterling High School took second place in the 2A classification as they competed in the Kansas Scholastic Press Association State Contest, which […]
Sterling College journalists win KCM awards
Sterling College student journalists recently won several awards in the 2020 Kansas Collegiate Media Publications Award Contest. Junior Darren Porche, of Houston, sophomore Taya Wilson, […]
Sterling High School journalists receive award for courage
When the Sterling High School journalism program’s future was thrust into uncertainty by the elimination of long-time journalism adviser Todd Vogts, the Sterling Student Publications […]
Missing family’s Easter tradition
COVID-19 strikes again and takes the 2020 Easter Holiday away from us. Well, we can still celebrate the holiday, but the tradition for my family […]
Everyone needs to consume news
Before COVID-19 dramatically altered everyday life, I used to enjoy a 45-minute commute to and from work. And yes, I did say I enjoyed it […]
2020 session of KS Boys State canceled due to COVID-19
For a week in June, I’m usually on the campus of Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, volunteering for the American Legion Boys State of […]
Playgrounds look like crime scenes
As the sun sank behind the horizon earlier this week, shadows overtook the area. A gentle breeze slowly pushed the empty swing back and forth, […]
America’s pastime postponed
I miss baseball. Don’t get me wrong, I understand why the baseball season has been delayed indefinitely. With COVID-19 running rampant throughout the country, it […]