Wilson, Gibbs lead Observer staff in KCM awards wins
Sterling College journalism garnered recognition recently by securing 18 victories in the 2022 Kansas Collegiate Media Contest. Junior Taya Wilson, of Sterling, and sophomore Shaylee […]
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Reflections on learning with end of PhD coursework in sight
By the end of May, I hopefully will have completed my doctoral coursework and be ready to tackle the dissertation process as I continue to […]
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, […]
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 […]
New community media outlet set to debut in Canton, Galva
At the community Easter Egg hunt in Canton, someone was walking around and taking pictures of the children participating in the fun. The woman said […]
‘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 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, […]
Dillons, Kroger remove free publications from stores
Community news and information might be harder to get after this month. Dillons and parent-company Kroger announced they are no longer carrying free publication racks […]
Sterling High School’s student news publication takes on new look
About six years ago, as a journalism teacher and adviser at Sterling High School in Sterling, Kan., I launched a monthly news publication, part the […]
Campus newspaper revived at Sterling College
On Oct. 7, 2019, a new student-produced newspaper landed in newsstands at Sterling College in Sterling, Kan. It is called the Sterling College Observer, and […]
J-students lack basic skills, curriculum revamp needed
For all the technological ability in the world, journalism students fail to be able to do the basics of journalism — reporting, interviewing, and writing. […]
GateHouse strikes again, puts local journalism in danger
Thursday marked another round of layoffs for GateHouse Media properties. Several newspapers across the country felt the impact. Mike Reed, CEO of GateHouse’s parent company, […]