Now is the time to discuss potential yearbook problems

August 27, 2009 • Jeff Browne, Executive Director  
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A quick perusal of the Student Press Law Center’s summer stories reminds us all of the thin line between love and hate when it comes to a community’s relationship with its high school yearbook staff and adviser. Check out these two dandies: Illinois: “Students disciplined over beer... Read more »

Rowdy Wichman, Webmaster

August 20, 2009  
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Rowdy Wichman is a senior at the University of Kansas, majoring in Business.  He is currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration and a minor in Chinese.  Post graduation, Wichman plans to attend law school. In November of 2008, he served as live feed technical director for the PBS-affiliate... Read more »

A quick introduction is in order . . .

August 20, 2009  
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My name is Jeff Browne, and it is my distinct honor to address you as the new Executive Director of the Kansas Scholastic Press Association. Doing so in the shadow of John Hudnall’s distinguished career humbles me, but I believe I’m up to the task of serving as his successor. I met many... Read more »

Claire McInerny, Communications Assistant

August 17, 2009  
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Claire McInerny is a freshman at the University of Kansas and the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Claire is a graduate of Blue Valley Northwest High School, where she learned from adviser Jim McCrossen everything she needed to learn about great journalism. Claire’s... Read more »

Monthly competitions help students hone skills

August 16, 2009  
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KSPA is expanding its traditional “Story of the Month” competition to include monthly photo contests. The new Photo of the Month contest builds on what was just a single contest to encourage student photojournalists to submit photos every month for judging and recognition. Story of the Month... Read more »

Six schools crowned 2009 Kansas journalism champs

August 14, 2009  
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Six Kansas high schools were awarded Sweepstakes trophies on May 2, 2009, at the KSPA state championships, held at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. The winners: Troy High School, Class 1A Humboldt High School, Class 2A Phillipsburg High School, Class 3A Andover High School, Class 4A Mill Valley... Read more »

Become a KSPA member and thrive

August 14, 2009  
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Join the Kansas Scholastic Press Association, one of the country’s oldest and most active scholastic journalism associations, and participate in its myriad educational offerings for you and your students. Joining the KSPA is easy!  Just fill out a membership form and send it to us with your payment. Housed... Read more »

Some newspapers thriving in recession

August 14, 2009  
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SPLC Video: 40th anniversary of Tinker

August 14, 2009  
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