Studio Stillwater

Chris Peters & Michelle Charles

Welcome to Studio Stillwater. A new media collective dedicated to elevating local voices and telling local stories. Get to know the community and culture that is only found in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

  1. 05/24/2022

    In the Newsroom: 'We are champions at podcast'

    After an extended hiatus, the newsroom returns to the studio – due to a honeymoon and staff vacations – with a national storytelling award. They also share the stories they wrote in the new Stillwater Oklahoma Magazine published early this month. Ashlynd tells us about painted glass artist Zahraa Azee and her massive art piece for the Stillwater Mosque & Islamic Center. Michelle gives us some insight into star opera singer Sarah Coburn’s visit to OSU. Beau shares his story with Red Dirt Book author Josh Crutchmer who documented stories of red dirt music in Payne County. Chris tells us about restoring a historic downtown building and developer Cory Williams’ efforts to get it preserved. The show wraps up with Ashlynd giving a legislative update on some of the bills authored by local representatives. Read the new Stillwater Oklahoma Magazine online at https://viewer.joomag.com/stillwater-oklahoma-debut-issue-2022/0457899001650556506 or pick up your copy at the News Press office during business hours, 8-5, M-F. Stillwater News Press articles mentioned in the show: "In the Newsroom" podcast wins Best of CNHI Digital Storytelling award - https://www.stwnewspress.com/news/in-the-newsroom-podcast-wins-best-of-cnhi-digital-storytelling-award/article_61ca20bc-b206-11ec-991c-6f82260f762e.html Payne County approves commercial property clean energy program - https://www.stwnewspress.com/news/local_news/payne-county-approves-commercial-property-clean-energy-program/article_ba3ae676-d710-11ec-a57a-cb15472b3c42.html Stillwater Public Schools to propose $195 million bond issue - https://www.stwnewspress.com/news/local_news/stillwater-public-schools-to-propose-195-million-bond-issue/article_dad4927e-d0d5-11ec-a677-471c95b9475b.html Governor signs bill that could waive fees for juveniles in the court system - https://www.stwnewspress.com/news/governor-signs-bill-that-could-waive-fees-for-juveniles-in-the-court-system/article_067756d8-dae4-11ec-8ae6-d78c24c0e112.html Recorded May 20, 2022 Episode permalink: https://www.studiostillwater.net/in-the-newsroom-ep41-we-are-champions-at-podcast

    41 min
  2. 04/05/2022

    In the Newsroom: Responsibility in reporting; weighing public harm vs public good

    Local News: Bird Flu in Payne County, not an April fools joke. It’s election day in Stillwater, will voters approve a $9 million bond for a new fire station? Going deep: Beau and the newsroom discuss how local news can often be misused to amplify discussion around a topic and the responsibility journalists have to determine newsworthiness. National cause célèbre trickles down to concerned local parents when it comes to transgendered persons and bathroom policy at schools. Stillwater News Press Articles mentioned on the show: Avian flu found in wild duck in Payne County – https://www.stwnewspress.com/news/avian-flu-found-in-wild-duck-in-payne-county/article_a4f82688-b164-11ec-be1f-134f66eb98a2.html Why a new fire station? Chief Terry Essary explains – https://www.stwnewspress.com/news/local_news/why-a-new-fire-station-chief-terry-essary-explains/article_cecd097e-b09c-11ec-b36c-271e155bd672.html Stillwater Public Schools addresses bathroom policy rumors – https://www.stwnewspress.com/news/local_news/stillwater-public-schools-addresses-bathroom-policy-rumors/article_2b33e28a-b20c-11ec-8322-2b4753bdf2a2.html Links to other sources mentioned on the show: March 8, 2022 Stillwater Board of Education Meeting – https://livestream.com/stillwaterschools/2022mar8/videos/229784368 Stillwater Transgender policy shows need for school choice – https://www.ocpathink.org/post/stillwater-transgender-policy-shows-need-for-school-choice Loudoun County, Virginia – https://loudounnow.com/?s=transgender Recorded April 1st, 2022 Episode permalink: https://www.studiostillwater.net/in-the-newsroom-ep40-responsibility-in-reporting

    47 min

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Welcome to Studio Stillwater. A new media collective dedicated to elevating local voices and telling local stories. Get to know the community and culture that is only found in Stillwater, Oklahoma.