This week we meet Sam Hutchens, a summer intern at the News Press. Listen in as Sam drops some wisdom bombs on the crew and how Ashlynd loves a PDF form. Michelle shares how her family enjoys making innocent sparklers dangerous, and the let down when Beau's verbal wizardry draws no reaction.

Articles mentioned in the show

Empty truck, morning coffee and a faceplant: The OSU softball fans story

---------

Managing Editor - Beau Simmons @realbeausimmons

Recorded June 30th, 2021

Back from hiatus, Beau and Ashlynd are joined by Intern Chase Congleton, a recent graduate of Oklahoma State University. Chase shares his strategy of burner accounts on social media. Ashlynd shares how her dream of investigative reporting for the NYT has been surprisingly replaced with community journalism.

Articles mentioned:

Payne County Pride hosts family-friendly Pride festival in the park

CNHI honors jail deaths project, sexual assault reporting, ‘Black Lives Here’ series

Vast majority of rape allegations never prosecuted

Historic Black town swaps white dolls at Juneteenth celebration

Langston committee honors fallen on Memorial Day

Stillwater community celebrates grand opening of PlayAbility project at Strickland Park

Chase’s viral TikTok

---------

Managing Editor Beau Simmons @realbeausimmons: https://twitter.com/realbeausimmons

Articles mentioned on the show:

Biden visits Tulsa to commemorate massacre, does not address reparations

McMansion Hell https://mcmansionhell.com 

Return flight: American Airlines brings mid-day flight back to Stillwater

Cushing's Dunkin Theatre receives grant extension

itzSlavik on TikTok

Stillwater's reality television stars – one in, one out

Oklahoma FreeWheel

---------

Managing Editor Beau Simmons @realbeausimmons: https://twitter.com/realbeausimmons

Publisher Kevin Shields @kshields8426 https://twitter.com/kshields8426

City Editor Michelle Charles @mcharlesnp: https://twitter.com/mcharlesnp

Reporter Ashlynd Huffman @ashlynd8: https://twitter.com/ashlynd8 | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlynd-elizabeth-huffman-3a7514160

Podcast Producer/Editor Chris Peters @mrchrispeters: https://twitter.com/mrchrispeters

Studio Stillwater @studiostwok: https://twitter.com/studiostwok | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/studiostillwater

Newspaper journalists make mistakes. Michelle, Beau, and Kevin tackle the various ways they try to correct the record, whether that’s a misspelled name or sharing the wrong photo. The crew also comments on the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre and what they learned or didn’t learn about the violent event in Greenwood. Michelle also tells us about the City of Stillwater’s effort to get public feedback on significant investments that are needed.

Articles mentioned on the show:

Greenwood: Talking about the past, present, and future of Black Wall Street

Modella Art Gallery

New York Times - Tulsa Race Massacre

A century after massacre, entrepreneurs working to rebuild Tulsa's Greenwood District

City of Stillwater asks residents for input on major funding for major projects

---------

Managing Editor Beau Simmons @realbeausimmons: https://twitter.com/realbeausimmons

Publisher Kevin Shields @kshields8426 https://twitter.com/kshields8426

City Editor Michelle Charles @mcharlesnp: https://twitter.com/mcharlesnp

Reporter Ashlynd Huffman @ashlynd8: https://twitter.com/ashlynd8 | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlynd-elizabeth-huffman-3a7514160

Podcast Producer/Editor Chris Peters @mrchrispeters: https://twitter.com/mrchrispeters

Studio Stillwater @studiostwok: https://twitter.com/studiostwok | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/studiostillwater

This week's episode is guaranteed to make you thirsty. The Governor reveals a sauce shortage, but no worries, Beau has a DIY solution for you in the new Stillwater Style magazine. What labor shortage looks like for our local restaurants and retailers. Kevin gives us his perspective on how it's not a localized issue and his disdain for mayonnaise. Michelle introduces us to coldbrew, a kid from Stillwater who's risen near the top of the lo-fi hip-hop music scene.

Articles mentioned on the show:

Labor pains: Lack of staffing hurts local restaurantshttps://www.stwnewspress.com/news/local_news/labor-pains-lack-of-staffing-hurts-local-restaurants/image_dc3cf371-16c0-5ff1-aa7d-c27cea60747b.html

Look for your copy Summer Stillwater Style!

coldbrew on Sound Cloud - https://soundcloud.com/coldbrew-beats

coldbrew Simple (music video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkiVeixp3cg

---------

Managing Editor Beau Simmons @realbeausimmons: https://twitter.com/realbeausimmons

Publisher Kevin Shields @kshields8426 https://twitter.com/kshields8426

City Editor Michelle Charles @mcharlesnp: https://twitter.com/mcharlesnp

Reporter Ashlynd Huffman @ashlynd8: https://twitter.com/ashlynd8 | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlynd-elizabeth-huffman-3a7514160

Podcast Producer/Editor Chris Peters @mrchrispeters: https://twitter.com/mrchrispeters

Studio Stillwater @studiostwok: https://twitter.com/studiostwok | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/studiostillwater

Copyrighted material used in the show: 

coldbrew - Iris 

coldbrew - The Sound of Midnight

In this week's extended edition, the editorial staff is joined by Kevin Shields, the new Publisher at the Stillwater News Press. Learn about Kevin's experience with local newspapers around the country and why Vermont didn't work out for him and his family. Kevin also shares the challenges of the newspaper business and why he loves a college town

STILLWATER "A fancy movie."

The news crew reviews the film's trailer, discusses how Hollywood fails at southern accents, and how Matt Damon sitting in his truck at Sonic captured the REAL Stillwater. #SonicCulture. Speaking of Oklahoma culture, the crew also shares what it was like covering Joe Exotic's run for Governor.

Ashlynd and Michelle also talk about police body cameras, toddler court, and therapeutic foster care in Oklahoma.

Articles mentioned on the show:

Not politics as usual at Stillwater gubernatorial forum, outsiders double down

Stillwater Police Department to add body-worn cameras

Payne County receives grant for Infant Toddler Court program

Managing Editor

Publisher

City Editor

Reporter

Podcast Producer/Editor

Studio Stillwater

Copyrighted material used in the show:

In this week's episode, News Press staff discuss the nature of breaking news and how they practice caution while reporting on citizen and police interactions. Ashlynd gives some tips on how she gets photos of a news scene. Michelle tells us about the added red tape to rent and utility relief funds. Tanner is looking forward to summertime events and activities. A stark contrast to last year, being the lonesome editor in the newsroom. Beau shares the good news of Blazathon's return as the local BBQ competition raises funds to kick childhood hunger.

Stay in the know and read the paper: www.stwnewspress.com

SPD releases person in detention after 'shots fired' response

Federal regulations delaying rent and utility assistance program

Blazathon 2.0

Managing Editor

News Editor

City Editor

Reporter

Podcast Producer/Editor

Studio Stillwater

In this week's episode News Press staff discuss critical race theory, what it is, and why Oklahoma legislators want to ban its teaching in schools. Michelle shares how city planning might be extending allergy season by not planting female trees. Tanner shares his curiosity about writing a book after chatting with local author, Elizabeth Chaffin, who recently published her first book, Dead Man's Swamp.

Links mentioned:

Bill banning critical race theory in school advances to governor: https://www.stwnewspress.com/news/bill-banning-critical-race-theory-in-school-advances-to-governor/article_7f7c47b0-a934-11eb-aa1d-1b89faab9edb.html

Pandemic doesn't delay allergy season: https://www.stwnewspress.com/news/pandemic-doesnt-delay-allergy-season/article_43a1e990-bddb-55b2-9089-77c929ecc2c9.html

Dead Man's Swamp by E.M. Chaffin: https://www.blissbooksandbindery.com/book/9781736532706

Stay in the know and read the paper: www.stwnewspress.com

Managing Editor

News Editor

City Editor

Reporter

Podcast Producer/Editor

Studio Stillwater

Michelle talks about civic engagement around city budgets. Tanner wants to stop waiting at traffic lights late at night after he punches out for the night. Ashlynd shares additional details from her story on the Local Teen Challenge program. Beau chats with Stillwater Medical leadership on managed care for expanded Medicaid and flubs the outro this time. Real. Local. Humans. + News.

Stay in the know and read the paper: stwnewspress.com

Managing Editor

Paper Editor

City Reporter

Reporter

Podcast Producer/Editor

Studio Stillwater

Chris and Michelle are joined by Stillwater League of Women Voters, Forum Chair, Joanne Murer, and Stillwater Chamber of Commerce, Government Affairs Chair, Bryan Langford-Loftis. They discuss the behind-the-scenes work required to put on candidate forums and how these institutions partnered together in 2021 to foster local engagement with the candidates.

Join our Patreon Community and become a part of the conversation.

Follow Studio Stillwater:

Email: [email protected]