Okay, so Spring is almost upon us and I am bittersweet about the change. I have loved the snow and the cozy mornings under covers, but the beautiful Spring blossoms make my soul dance for joy.

The more I learn about my future career, the more I realize that Journalism is mainly about adaptation. As Bob Dylan would say, "the times, they are a changing." With that statement comes a steep learning curve that seemingly will continue forever. 

The drive to get to Grandfather Mountain is beautiful. Barren trees still stand, their spring debut halted from a rare spring snow. The winding roads curve around small produce shacks boarded up, awaiting the next produce season. 

We sit down with an employee from the Wired Scholar in Boone, NC, to talk coffee.

You know when you hear a song and can’t stop hitting the repeat button? That has been my experience with Lukas Nelson. His song “Find Yourself” gets stuck in my head, and just will not leave.

A visit with journalist, Debra Mason. Mason is a prominent journalist who specializes in Religion.

Okay, so I know this sounds like a simple one but it definitely comes in handy. This recipe is great for vegetarians and veggie lovers, alike.

Sam Lewis presents his own style that can be described as Country, meets Americana, meets soul. His lyrics are meaningful and his melodies draw you in.

A look at local coffee roasters in the High Country.

In a day and age, where just simply saying the term “politics” polarizes a conversation, we must make sure we, as journalists, are getting it right.

No one understands this more than Paul Conner.

Out of nowhere, in the bend of a curve, everything changed.

A slim man wearing sunglasses takes the stage in a royal blue suit. His gray hat is embellished with a red piece of fabric. He opens a small suitcase. Inside the top portion of the suitcase is a sign that says "JOY." He takes the mic and just like that, the Reverend Shawn Amos transports us to a time when blues was great. 

In Monday’s capstone class, we got to meet and hear from Lauren Steele. Steele is a freelancer and has written for publications such as Men’s Journal and Vice Sports. Her photography is showcased on Instagram with over 3,000 followers.

Turner is a talented musician. His channel features a diverse range of genres and artists. From Vampire Weekend and José González, to Peggy Lee and Django Reinhardt. You never know what he will cover next. Here are some of the songs I currently have in rotation. 

It’s a cool, autumn Sunday evening and Espresso News Coffee Shop is full. As the participants of Out of Your Mind’s creative writing workshop gather, Kat Dolan greets everyone with a big smile and hug.

From ceramics and sculpture to sketches and oil paintings, art takes many forms. It can also create an expressive outlet for people to pour themselves into, keeping them away from harmful things and situations in life.  

Nathan Lukas is well-versed in art intervention.