Peoria-area doesn’t lean toward favoring SOPA

When a movie studio such as Paramount finds its copyrighted content being distributed illegally online through a peer-to-peer network such as BitTorrent, the studio sends a notice to the Internet …Continue reading »

New articles in Bradley Hilltopics, Winter 2012 edition

I wrote a few weeks ago about the Pi Phi video I posted about a few weeks ago. The winter 2012 edition of Bradley Hilltopics is finally out, so I …Continue reading »

The Hilltopics experiment

Anybody who’s seen my print work knows I don’t often venture into other ways of storytelling. However, I know that as a journalism student, I shouldn’t restrict my efforts to …Continue reading »

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack touts farm bill

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack touts farm bill

Many Americans don’t understand the importance of the farm bill, according to the U.S. secretary of Agriculture. “This is more than a farm bill,” Tom Vilsack said about the proposed …Continue reading »

Wind farm closer to being a reality

Wind farm closer to being a reality

Construction on a 100-turbine wind farm in the Minonk area is almost certain to begin in April, the project manager told the Woodford County board at the Sept. 20 meeting. …Continue reading »

How to make a commercial

How to make a commercial

Well, to be completely honest, I guess this is how you would make six of them. But to understand why these commercials were made, I think it’s necessary to first …Continue reading »

Extras: Metamora superintendent reflects on 41 years in education

Ken Maurer, retiring MTHS superintendent, shares information about new initiatives at the school, including building an auditorium for the arts and utilizing innovative technologyContinue reading »

Metamora superintendent Ken Maurer reflects on 41 years in education

Metamora superintendent Ken Maurer reflects on 41 years in education

Outgoing MTHS superintendent Ken Maurer talks about his eye troubles, leading his school through the Great Recession, incorporating new technology into the classroom and what being in education has meant to him.Continue reading »

WWE and TNA cut a promo on their talent: No more unprotected chair shots

A opinion column I wrote for class on chair shots in sports entertainment / professional wrestling.Continue reading »

How to find and attend a tech conference

As a student in the design or technological industries, you may be asking yourself how to further hone your skills or network with potential employers to earn more freelance jobs. …Continue reading »