Prevent an Orwellian future by banishing book bans
Though all books provide value to society, few impact the public consciousness like George Orwell’s “1984,” which turns 75 years old this month. Published in […]
Lawrence HS student journalist fought their administration and won
Without journalism societies and democracies die, and the student journalists at Lawrence (Kan.) High School are doing their part. Staffers of The Budget stood up […]
Vogts wins ISWNE/Huck Boyd research paper competition
Following his 2023 publication of “U.S. Student Media Associations’ Mission Statements Provide Discursive Leadership in Support of Civic Culture” in Journalism & Mass Communication Educator […]
Email spam anniversary brings value of newsletters to mind
Thank you, Gary Thuerk. If it weren’t for you I wouldn’t know about all the options I have for weight loss, the number of Nigerian […]
Gibbs wins 2024 KCM awards
Sterling College journalism garnered state-wide recognition recently by securing victories in the 2024 Kansas Collegiate Media Contest. Senior Shaylee Gibbs, of Amarillo, Texas, came away […]
Clip digital umbilical cords to improve child growth, learning
A new issue is sweeping through the halls of America’s schools. A new social media trend, vaping, or any other headline-grabbing calamity can’t be blamed. […]
Remain wary of political misinformation during this election cycle
With the Iowa caucuses, the New Hampshire primary, and others in the rearview mirror, the 2024 election cycle is officially underway. March 5 marks Super […]
NFL players boast strong minds alongside powerful bodies
Whether tuning in for the commercials, the game, or just for an excuse to eat snacks, millions of Americans will watch Super Bowl 58 on […]
Bolster your brain, support society one letter at a time
What’s the name of that actor in that one movie? How do I spell that word? Who was the president during World War II? These […]
Enjoying lights, movies ushers in holiday happiness
I can always do without snow and the subsequent shoveling and slippery roads, but I do have a few essentials I need to feel like […]
Focus on local elections to directly impact communities, daily lives
The national political cycle never stops spinning as politicians start running for office immediately after getting elected, but this diverts our attention from where it […]
‘Greatest Show on Earth’ writes great comeback story
The show must go on. That’s why the self-proclaimed “Greatest Show on Earth” is back, but it looks different as it rewrites the stars. After […]