The first class of graduates at one of Arlington’s STEM schools graduates this spring. A total of 110 kids are graduating from Martin High School, but two of those kids caused a bunch of reporters to show up to take pictures.They both got full scholarships to MIT. Naturally, I showed up to give them some advice.I didn…
A major market newsroom is a hectic place. During breaking news, reporters, producers and editors will be hollerin’ at each other, hectically making phone calls or rushing out the door.Having said that, I was discussing Smokey and the Bandit the other day with a co-worker in the newsroom because I have my finger on the pulse of pop…
Now that Alex Trebek has announced his anti-retirement, I’ve gained a new respect for the man. A Message from Alex Trebek: pic.twitter.com/LbxcIyeTCF— Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy) March 6, 2019Trebek and I haven’t always gotten along. This dates back to my time at Ball State. My hot-head associates and I would gather ’round the…
This weekend, the Ball State Fighting Football Fighting Cardinals faced Notre Dame. Several associates were excited to make the trip to South Bend from various parts of the country.I, meanwhile, was excited to make the trip to a bar in Fort Worth to watch with fellow Ball State alumni.That clip from Letterman was during my freshman year at…
I’ve long been willing to share my wisdom with those who seek it. Having said that, you can imagine my surprise when a local chamber of commerce emailed me and said one of their interns was looking to pursue a career in media and was looking for a mentor.Loyal Scaiaholics know I’ve offered my services as a…
I’ve spent the past several days in Indiana, where I went to college. I was looking to burn some “comp time” from work and Ball State associate Chris Ulm had declared a karaoke night.I decided to drive instead of fly.”I’m not shellin’ out 400 bucks for an airplane ticket!” I explained to my computer screen.Plus…