S-R journalist Oliveria honored
Veteran Spokesman-Review journalist Dave Oliveria received a special award from the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations last week.
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MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2016
FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2016
Gay Talese's latest hot mess 2
Author Gay Talese pens a book about a voyeur who bought a motel so that he could secretly observe couples having sex. That's only the half of it.
TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2016
Republic of Georgia: what a country
Intrepid WSU student journalist Chad Sokol wraps up his visit to Georgia in a final guest blog post.
TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2016
That time we wondered about the Zags
Obituary references to favorite sports teams take a back seat to hobbies and the Lord.
THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016
Student journalists visiting Georgia
A WSU journalism students shares his first impressions of the Republic of Georgia, flanked by Russia, Turkey and the Black Sea.
MONDAY, FEB. 15, 2016
A journalist's glimpse of Cuba
Veteran journalist Alison Boggs answers five questions about her recent trip to Cuba.
THURSDAY, JAN. 7, 2016
France remembers Charlie
The anniversary of last year's terrorist attack on the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo prompted a number of memorial services this week in Paris.
FRIDAY, NOV. 20, 2015
U.S. journalists reflect on Paris as they know it
For many journalists, Paris is a destination, a place where they drank in its uniqueness. The terrorist attack brought them sorrow.
SUNDAY, NOV. 15, 2015
A brief roundup of new Paris coverage
The recommended reading list is shorter than yesterday's, but still worth your time.
SATURDAY, NOV. 14, 2015
A roundup of Paris coverage from a variety of news organizations 7
There are countless stories and images covering the horrific violence in Paris. Here are some of the best examples.
FRIDAY, NOV. 13, 2015
Images of innocence in Paris
I find myself looking at more than 100 of the photos I took while visiting Paris in July. Some seem especially poignant right now.
Brief reflections on a summer visit to Paris
I had the good fortunate to visit Paris for 10 days this past July. Today's sickening violence is heartbreaking.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11, 2015
University of Missouri's controversy goes deeper than headlines
An African-American columnist argues a journalist's access to a public space is not a simple matter and it is not just about the First Amendment.
Newsroom terms of yore: copyreader and whiplash
Some phrases once familiar in newsrooms are no longer used, but the fundamentals remain the same.
TUESDAY, NOV. 10, 2015
A University of Missouri grad's take on campus tumult. 1
Spokesman-Review reporter Kip Hill, a University of Missouri journalism grad, weighs in on harsh challenge to student journalism.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 11, 2015
Does America know how to mourn 9/11?
A young woman who was in first grade on Sept. 11, 2001, shares her thoughts.
MONDAY, AUG. 10, 2015
Here's why we have a paywall 10
My Sunday column addresses why we have a paywall: it's about supporting our journalism
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2015
FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2015
A visit to Oscar Wilde's grave 4
PARIS - For no special reason other than his life and times, I have long been fascinated by the life of Irish playwright Oscar Wilde. I took that interest to a new level on Friday with a visit to his massive tomb.
Fulfilling a decades-long desire 2
PARIS - I have now been in the City of Lights for five days, finally fulfilling a decades-long desire to visit this famous city.
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2015
An encounter with David Letterman 1
Fellow Ball State University graduate David Letterman and I crossed paths once. Just once. I was a freshman in 1968 and Dave was a senior. I lived in Waggoner Hall, which at that time was a dorm for men only and was often referred to...
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2015
New book examines rape in Missoula 3
Author Jon Krakauer digs deep into issues of rape, the criminal justice system and college athletes.
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2015
Not a good month for openness 2
The Obama administration imposes new restrictions on the public's right to know
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2015
Race and diversity in sports
Latest Humanities Washington "Think & Drink" features timely look at how sports and society intersect.
FRIDAY, FEB. 20, 2015
Spokane student examines shooting aftermath
A graduate of Saint George's School who is now enrolled at Georgetown University talks to residents of Copehagen in wake of deadly attack.
