Earlier this year, The Sopris Sun decided to formalize an aspect of the nonprofit publication that has long been an important part of its character. In addition to informing, inspiring and building community, The Sopris Sun seeks to nurture the practice of journalism through cultivating new and diverse talent. “Locally, you’re doing a service for […]
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Youth Journalism Program now receiving applications
The Sopris Sun is proud to present the Future of Journalism Youth Incubation Program, free to all local high schoolers with interest in the industry. From ethics, to interviewing, to photography, cartooning and more. The course will run on Wednesdays in Carbondale from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. from Sept. 15 through Dec. 15. with […]
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Glassblowing at CRMS refined by expertise
José Chardiet glances through purple tinted glasses, checking on the molten-orange blob of viscous glass dangling off a metal rod. The blob twirls in sync as his lean arms push and pull. Studio assistant Martin Gerdin gathers more glass on another metal rod, moving skillfully around the small studio despite nearly maxing out its height […]
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Ps & Qs: I should’ve gone to Vassar
“There’s a time and a place for everything … It’s called college.” -Chef Jerome McElroy When I was growing up, the question wasn’t, “Are you going to college?” It was, “Where are you going to college?” I attended a state university right after high school, but in hindsight, that wasn’t the best money ever spent. […]