Keeping up with Abiel Hoff
March 3, 2010 by Adriana Janovich
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Former Unleashed photographer Abiel Hoff is back in Yakima, making pictures.
He’s all grown-up now and graduated from a prestigious photo school. And recently he made time to talk about his budding career in photography and photojournalism during a monthly Unleashed team meeting.
It wasn’t too long ago, he was sitting in the same seats, hearing from [...]
Feature Photo: Sharing Traditions
March 2, 2010 by Adriana Janovich
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Mailbag: Letter to the Editor
March 1, 2010 by Adriana Janovich
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From Saturday, Feb. 27
An inspiring example
To the editor — Thank you to Arturo Arellano of Toppenish High School. His Feb. 21 Unleashed article brought tears to my eyes and gratitude to my heart. I thank him for his work to build partnerships between teen and adult leaders to bring an end to gang violence. [...]
Davis follies
January 27, 2010 by Adriana Janovich
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Mr. East Valley
January 27, 2010 by Adriana Janovich
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Why are free and independent news media important?
December 23, 2009 by Adriana Janovich
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High school students in central Washington are invited to take part in an essay contest, sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists.
The topic is “Why are free and independent news media important?”
All students in grades 9-12 in public, private and home schools are eligible. Students must submit original work and have a sponsoring teacher sign [...]
Helping Hands
December 21, 2009 by Adriana Janovich
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Some of the Unleashed photographers have put together a photo project showing teens making a difference in their communities.
The student photographers have been working on the photo essay for about two months now. They are: Colleen Fontana of Davis High School, Hannah Besso of Davis High School, Alex Braman of Davis High School, Amanda Marquez [...]
Our Wish List
December 21, 2009 by Adriana Janovich
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Wondering what’s on our wish list this holiday season?
Here’s a look at what students on the Unleashed team want this year.
Have a happy holidays!
A new, warm pair of boots.
An iTunes card.
Many, many books.
Happiness.
Less homework.
No more snow.
Fun times with family and friends.
A great upcoming year.
Every little kid to receive a present this year.
Great grades.
— Laura Aguilera-Flemming, [...]
2010 Valley Workshop Applications Available
December 11, 2009 by Adriana Janovich
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Yakima Valley teens who are interested in journalism and photography are invited to apply for The 2010 Valley Workshop: Stories in Your Backyard.
The intensive, day-and-a-half-long workshop will be held March 19-20 in Yakima. The goal is to help teens realize the power and necessity of community journalism.
There’s room for about a dozen high [...]
On tour
December 11, 2009 by Adriana Janovich
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Members of the 2009-2010 Unleashed team recently toured the newsroom, packaging center and press room of the Yakima Herald-Republic.
Facilities supervisor John O’Rourke led the way, giving students a look at the day-to-day operations of the newspaper.
Students watched as copy editors designed the next day’s front page. They also had a chance to talk with sports [...]
