“C’mon, Ty, you got to try this!!” I was on my knees for my friend Tyler to try some boba, a Taiwanese tea with little… Read More
Bites of Life
Spring 2023 Magazine Articles
Somalis Deserve Collective Healing
It’s time we talk about mental health in the Somali community. The walls of my room suddenly began closing in on me. Nausea hit my… Read More
Diversifying Your Bookshelf
How readers can change publishing Harry Potter? White. Percy Jackson? White. Katniss Everdeen? Also white. I could go on. Seriously, it doesn’t stop there. Most… Read More
As Journalism Changes, Melo Adapts
A city reporter who has experienced the highs and lows of the hidden life of a journalist. It’s a world full of criticism, change, but… Read More
Ugly Truth Stains Beautiful Game
Severe work conditions for vulnerable migrants left thousands dead. In 2010, FIFA awarded the World Cup to Qatar, a country smaller than Connecticut that had… Read More
Prioritize Students’ Mental Health
At the end of my eighth-grade year, my grades were in the dumps, and so was my mental health. As and Bs in my classes… Read More
2020 Took Toll on Local Reporters
The physical and mental cost of covering the dual crises tested Twin Cities journalists’ commitment to their mission. by Marcos Odegard and Thuy-Sa Truong Libor… Read More
Uplifting Diverse Unheard Voices
Hmong American journalist Chao Xiong is the managing editor of a newsroom staff that writes stories about people of color and immigrant communities. Chao Xiong… Read More
Scenes of a Visual Journalist
Mark Vancleave works to get the best photos and video possible to tell the stories people should see, even at the risk of his own… Read More
Zoe Jackson Digs into Race
A young, Black reporter takes on an untraditional beat at the Star Tribune. After two years on the job, she dropped her goals as a… Read More
Tech Bridges Journalists, Communities
A challenging road ahead: Twin Cities reporters see technology tools as key to reaching marginalized voices. Georgia Fort has seen the pain of Black and… Read More
HoangLong Amplifies Silenced Voices
Empathetic reporter who dedicates herself to telling untold stories of diverse communities in her journey to Sahan Journal. by Hannah Vang and Majida Mohamed During… Read More
See a Political Ad? Seek Truth
Political candidates will often skew facts to be favorable. Yesterday I opened YouTube and clicked on a video, but before it started, a political ad… Read More
Time to Rethink Monarchy
Given the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, now is the time examine the relevance of the monarchy and whether it is necessary in today’s world…. Read More
Still Believing in Storytelling
After more than 40 years in the news business, Rubén Rosario believes journalism is maybe more important than ever. In 1981, Rubén Rosario had a conversation… Read More
Reporter’s Approach Opens Doors
National award-winning journalist Libor Jany uses empathy, compassion, casual style to get the stories communities need. by Aliyah Baker and Julie Perez Libor Jany’s reporting… Read More
