Final Words

As the semester winds down, there's a mixture of excitement and anxiety. Excitement: the semester's over and Christmas is around the corner! Anxiety: finals are next week. :( Cram, cram, cram!

Walking away from this class will also be a bittersweet time. Through our various assignments, I feel my writing has improved and I've become more comfortable with the investigative aspect of journalism.

Looking forward, I plan on continuing posts here every now and then. Journalism, or blogging, I guess, has become a release of sorts for me. Another creative outlet. I look forward to continuing my writing and wish you all the best with your's.

Happy Holidays!

A Brief Intro

Let me introduce Mr. James Loso. He is the headliner of my feature article. Former ceramics teacher at Elk River senior high school, the clay room is where I first met him. Eccentric and instantly a favorite, Loso's classroom was a place of creative release. He was always full of support, suggestions and BS, never one to back down from a "verbal joust," if you will. He's one of those teachers that took a genuine interest in the work of his students, working individually to encourage the unique style and talents of his kids.

Beyond the classroom, he is also a fabulous potter. I'd give you his website, but you'll have to wait for the main article for that!

For these reasons and more, I chose Loso as the feature for my feature article.