Stuff by Luke Wander

• Locations: News By Luke Wander Published Jan. 18, 2023

  Hot return to hoops season

  Junior Noel Richardson (5) soars to the basket. He led the Rams with 22 points, six rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Photo by Sue Rollyson

  For most residents of Carbondale, mid-January signals a slow return to the structures of everyday life after a few weeks of holiday cheer. Students, parents, workers: we tend to creak back into our daily rhythms and forgive ourselves for taking things one slow step at a time. Not so for… read more →

• Locations: News By Luke Wander Published Nov. 30, 2022

  TRTC proves its prowess

  Catherine, played by Emily Henley, reveals a difficult secret to the two people she trusts most in the world, Claire and Hal (played by Allison Fifield and John Hauser). Learn for yourself during the final weekend of "Proof" at Thunder River Theatre Company. Courtesy photo by Northrup Studios

  Editor’s note: This review contains plot details that may be deemed “spoilers”

  David Auburn’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, “Proof”, is a laboratory built to test your interpersonal compass. Thunder River Theater Company’s interpretation, directed by Valley veteran Sue Lavin, is just as honest as it is provocative,… read more →

• Locations: News By Luke Wander Published Nov. 16, 2022

  Basalt falls to defending champ Eaton

  Photo by Elvis Estrada

  Basalt traveled to two-time defending state champion Eaton on Saturday, Nov. 12, hoping to earn a spot in this weekend’s semifinals. The Longhorns and the Fighting Reds carried winning streaks of ten games and 9 games, respectively, into the matchup, but only one team could move on.

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• Locations: News By Luke Wander Published Nov. 9, 2022

  Longhorns pass playoff test

  The undefeated Longhorns will go on to play the Fighting Reds in Eaton on Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. Photo by Elvis Estrada

  The Basalt Longhorns took the field on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 5, to face the Woodland Park Panthers with a simple goal: to extend their undefeated record and move on to the next round of the Class 2A playoffs.

  With nine victories in nine regular season games, the Longhorns have overcome… read more →