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Oct. 9, 2019
Times have changed, but it’s good to be back in the newsroom
The silence is one of the biggest differences. Today, sitting in front of my reporter’s desk at the Sopris Sun, I don’t hear the click clack of typewriter keys or the whoosh of the handle as I go to the following line. No enter or return button here.… read more →
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Oct. 2, 2019
Review: Not just a walk in the park
As the United States still stands on the brink of nuclear war after the nearly 75 years since the bombing of Hiroshima,Japan, at the end of World War II, live theater in Carbondale rises to the challenge of portraying echoes of history as today’s reality.
The… read more →
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Aug. 14, 2019
Weaving together a can’t-miss exhibit
What does the pairing of painting and textiles have in common? Everything, it seems, at the latest dual exhibition at the Carbondale Arts’ Launchpad galleries.
This amazing exhibition features three artists. The first exhibit, “Post-Frontier Landscapes,” is by Julia Crocetto, working primarily in textiles including… read more →
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Jul. 10, 2019
A fond farewell
Oh, man. Just typing “Sopris Sun Staff” and realizing it’s for the last time gave me pause.
I’ve never been shy about my love for Carbondale, and much of that comes from my experience with The Sun (and, in a more limited capacity, KDNK). The relationship a reporter… read more →
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Jul. 10, 2019
Bridging the divide
When I hear about people talking about the partisan divide in the country, I feel like the conversation often drifts to thoughts of Alabama vs. California or hoping Colorado will turn all red or all blue in a presidential election year. But in 2016, even ol’ liberal California had a… read more →
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Jul. 3, 2019
I’m glad I knew you when I was young
If you aren’t surrounded by people who knew you as a child, I’m not sure I can quite explain why it’s a big deal that Jerry Pluger is moving away. Of course, I’m going to try anyway.
I missed the opportunity to write the story on… read more →
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Jul. 3, 2019
Using selfies to defeat blind patriotism
“A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government.” -Edward Abbey
Aah, the Fourth of July: independence, freedom, hamburgers, hot dogs, flags waving over children separated from their parents and kept in cages.
What is happening right now in this country is hard… read more →
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Jun. 19, 2019
An intriguing integration of Bauhaus forms
“Bauhaus Seen” is a cohesive, inspiring look at the influences of modernism and the Bauhaus movement. Running from now until July 5, the exhibit is at the R2 Gallery in the Launchpad (76 S. Fourth St.). The exhibit perfectly captures the essence of the Bauhaus movement. … read more →
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Jun. 12, 2019
Does it matter? You get to decide.
This is a love story of sorts. About this great town and what an example it is of how — when people, organizations, businesses, and government institutions work together — amazing things can, will… and do happen.
Take this paper you are holding in your hands… read more →
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Jun. 5, 2019
$5 a day keeps the college loan sharks away
Chances are, if you’re one of the proud parents of a recent graduate, this piece is not for you. My hope is that you’ve already completed your child’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and your family is excited for what’s ahead.
But if you’re a parent… read more →
