By Silas Bales It is the 15th anniversary of the Oklahoma Institute for Diversity in Journalism, the program the students have been attending this week. The students have been writing, working and learning all about the journalism world in a short week filled to the brim with workshops, tours and activities. Watch this video to find out about the program and its impact on the students, past and present.
By Silas Bales J.D. Baker pushes for people to understand mental illness because he knows how important it is. So important that the special assistant to the mayor of Oklahoma City watches ’80s sitcoms like “Golden Girls” to wind down at the end of his day. This allows him to relax. “I always say take one day at a time,” Baker said, noting that “managing stress is important.” Baker’s roots in community and mental health awareness trace to his time as a radio announcer for his church. Baker said that time in radio was the most influential in his life.…
By Silas Bales Have you ever wished that you could draw well? Or maybe that you had rhythm and could dance? Maybe you wished that you were a good journalist. Having just one of these talents would be nice, but Alyssa Dalley-Schofield has all three. Alyssa works on Westmoore High school’s yearbook and newspaper staff doing multiple jobs, such as writing stories, editing photos, getting quotes and designing pages. “I love being on the staff because it gives me a chance to get out of my shell. I am a very introverted person and this gives me a chance to…