The News Kids on the Blog give you news and tunes

Tuesday, Oct. 2 is #NewsEngagementDay. To celebrate, the News Kids on The Blog—Brenna Wall, Celine Reinoso, Anvi Patel, and I—created a playlist to go along with the top news stories of the week in the St. Louis metropolitan area. So, instead of just reading the news today, why not listen to some songs that go with …

BookFest shows the importance of independent bookstores in St. Louis

Bookstores are dying. It's sad but true. Thanks to online behemoths (*cough* Amazon *cough*), people aren't buying books from their local bookshops, but are getting them delivered to their front door. This is unfortunate because independent bookstores offer culture and enrichment to communities. This is especially true in St. Louis, where we have multiple independent …

Top tips for posting on social media

Have you ever wondered how to become a social media superstar? With all the different platforms to choose from, it can be hard to know the best way to reach the largest audience on each one. The most important thing to know is how to write for social media, which I can help you with. …

How to write effectively on Twitter

Twitter is one of the most popular social media sites out there. It is a platform that lets you connect with others, without the hassle of "friending," and get in-the-moment updates on things that interest you. It's no surprise that there are 317 million users. But, before you step on that Twitter soapbox and start …

Five foolproof tips for online writing

Before you start your own blog, post on social media, or do any other online writing, there are a few things you need to know. Mainly, writing for online is way different than writing for print. Online writing needs to be short and to the point, otherwise people won't read it. According to MulinBlog, people …

Literature, but make it fashion

The concept of a personal brand may seem awkward and egotistical to some, but it is important to establish as part of your online persona. According to Selena Soo of Fast Company, your brand is how people perceive you, it is something you can control online, which is why it is so necessary. Yohana Desta, …

The newspaper is dead, long live digital

Currently, most people get their news online, especially through social media sites like Twitter. Yet, according to Pew, in 2017 31 million people paid for newspapers on weekdays and 34 million on Sundays. This is obviously on the decline from previous years, but it is still a relatively high number. My prediction for the future …

‘Armed cruising’ causes distress for local business owners

St. Louis Public Radio is a reliable source for multiplatform news. A story published today titled "Run and gun: North Broadway becomes the prime location for 'armed cruising'" showcases their use of multiple digital storytelling methods. The author's use of writing, audio, photos and video is clear and concise and, most importantly, consumer friendly. The …

Refugee crisis in St. Louis

Moving to a new city is daunting for anyone, but imagine moving to a new city because not doing so would mean persecution and pain for you and your family. Some people have no choice in this matter and do not even get to decide in which city, or even country, they will end up. …

Paws in the Park celebrates 12 years of pet adoption awareness

  Sights and sounds assault the senses of dogs and owners alike at the 12th annual Paws in the Park event hosted by Second Chance adoption center. On a warm weekend in Columbia, Missouri, thousands of people flocked to Stephens Lake Park to participate in events like the Canine Carnival and Dock Diving competition. Families …