‘Community Journalism’ Archives
Mindfulness as a Tool
By AUTUMN YELICH Stress has become a normal part of many of our lives yet we don’t always have the tools we need to deal with it.Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present and aware of what you’re doing, feeling, or thinking in the current moment, without distraction or judgment. It’s regaining control from autopilot and tuning into what’s really happening in the now. We live in an extremely fast-paced world and sometimes it’s difficult to relax with all these stresses and burdens, but we deserve some rest.That’s why mindfulness should be a tool that we all have in our backpocket to help bring clarity and focus to our lives.Anyone can practice mindfulness, it’s for people of all ages and backgrounds who want to reduce stress, improve focus, or enhance emotional well-being. Mindfulness can be practiced anywhere - whether you’re at home, at work, outside, or even in the middle of a busy day. It’s about bringing awareness to whatever you’re doing.You [...]
Reflecting on Food Access in Phillips
By ALEXANDRA NELSON Food is something that brings us together and divides us. We all need it, yet only some have access to it.My name is Alexandra and I am a nutrition student at St. Catherine University hoping to work in food accessibility. It is my core belief that access to nutritious food is a right that every person should have. In high school, I worked in elementary school classrooms and saw firsthand how food insecurity affects children and their families. Aldi is the one large grocery store option in Phillips. PHOTO: Cirien Saadeh According to information shared by the US Department of Agriculture, many Americans suffer from food insecurity. In 2023, 14 percent of all US households were food insecure. Food insecurity is a disparate issue affecting less than 9 percent of white households in America, but nearly 22 percent of black households and 18 percent of Latinx households. Food deserts perpetuate food insecurity - and the Phillips Community is one of those food [...]
Little Earth News
The Strong Mind Strong Body Foundation’s Youth Community Journalism Institute led an intergenerational community journalism project at the Harvest Moon Block Party at Cedar Field Park on September 21. These excerpts are from the resulting Little Earth News, a handwritten newspaper created by community members to celebrate victories, voices, and solutions from within the community. Learn more about Little Earth News and the Youth Journalism Institute at http://www.strongmindstrongbody.org/a-brighter-future-for-communities-everywhere. I made a treat box for my 8th birthday. My granpa came and surprised me. He had all the tools. We started to bild. And we were done by the end of the day. The next day we painted. The treat box was going to be pink and blue. It had a water bowl and a place to put the treat and many dogs came to it every day. Sports/ClubsIf you don’t do a sport or club. I would suggest joining one. It gives you a community outside of school. It can help you make [...]
