The Sopris Sun Youth Journalism Program Archives

Sopris Sun interns gain cultural insight from Shortsfest filmmakers

by James Steindler April 19, 2023April 26, 2024

By Youth Correspondents Recently, three of The Sopris Sun youth journalism interns, Yesenia Benavides, Antoinette Brasier and Dominic Furer, had the chance to interview two directors whose films were featured at Aspen Film’s Shortsfest this year: Julia Elihu, director of “In the Garden of Tulips,” and Noam Argov, director of “Sulam.” Below are but a […]

Columns, Opinion, Uncategorized

Swatting mocks a very real problem

by James Steindler March 29, 2023November 17, 2023

The state-wide swatting incident on Feb. 22 scared scores of locals and Colorado residents. Panicked parents texted their children, students hid in classrooms and, perhaps most notably, some wondered whether or not it was a real threat at the time. Swatting is a term for when someone makes a false report to law enforcement to […]

News, Uncategorized

Ross students flex their art muscles

by James Steindler February 15, 2023November 17, 2023

By Sopris Sun Youth Reporters Ross Montessori hosted an all-ages art show on Wednesday, Feb. 1. The Sopris Sun sent its youth correspondents to snap some photos and interview participants. “I am proud of all of these children, who create all the fun, wonderful art,” said organizer Mitzi Brasier (mother of one of our youth […]

News, Uncategorized

Mountain-made for mountain style: Mariposa Hats

by Sofie Koski May 25, 2022November 17, 2023

“I think everybody has the dream of doing something artistic, we all do. We all have artistic components in our lives, and they just come out in different ways,” says Susan Jordan, local milliner (hat maker) and owner of her own business, Mariposa Hats. Jordan has been in the Valley for over 20 years, originally […]

News, Uncategorized

Why is journalism important?

by Raleigh Burleigh December 29, 2021November 17, 2023

By Sopris Sun youth journalists Maeve Murray After joining The Sopris Sun’s new youth journalism program, we were asked one question: why is journalism important? We responded with various ways of saying: “getting information out to the public” and “connecting the community.” However important these things are, throughout this program, I’ve realized something that has […]

News, Uncategorized

RFSD Board of Education candidate interviews

by Raleigh Burleigh October 6, 2021November 17, 2023

The Sopris Sun is pleased to present the following candidate interviews for the Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) Board of Education race. Our youth journalism program helped formulate the questions. 1. Why are you running? 2. What is your background or professional experience in relation to education? 3. What are your connections specifically with RFSD? […]