In my journalism ethics (yes, they do exist!) class, my group and I presented a video project. We decided to be a mock news organization, to figure out what people thought about media ethics. We asked a series of questions to students that were similar but worded differently. Topics included coverage of school shootings, opinion […]
Mt. Zion Theatre Company gears up for the comedy production “The Last Gladiator,” April 4-5 and 11-12. The play, written by Martin Fallose, is set in ancient Rome. The Emperor is off to war, leaving the princess to rule. The princess must marry but the evil senator, who wants the throne for himself, concocts a […]
Clarkston native Nate Knapper developed an Internet safety guide last summer. ‘It’s important because the Internet is absolutely essential in people’s daily lives now,? said Knapper, 22. ‘Because it’s used every day, there’s a greater potential for children who don’t know any better to access content that they shouldn’t.? Knapper interned with the Michigan Family […]
Employees of North Oakland Ear, Nose & Throat Centers in Independence Township got together after work March 11 for a party ? a packing party for supplies to be sent to soldiers in Iraq. ‘Our office has taken a special interest in the military because of the involvement of family and friends of some of […]
Clarkston Junior High School’s Composers Club is sharing their music with the public. The performed songs from their CD, ‘EPIC,? March 11. The CD contains 28 songs featuring about 20 students. It includes instrumentals, vocals and poetry in the form of songs. The experience has been ‘life-changing and inspirational,? said composer Lynsey Sirbaugh, who worked […]
Brothers Andrew and David Byrne have found great success through their musical talents. They graduated two years apart from Clarkston High School and both went on to Western Michigan University. They eventually parted ways for graduate school. Andrew attended Arizona State University and majored in vocal education. David went to University of Michigan for musical […]