Stacey Woelfel
@staceywoelfel.bsky.social
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Professor Emeritus at the Missouri School of Journalism; Director of Partnerships at Rolli; lifelong journalist and educator; movie buff, drone pilot
Professor Emeritus at the Missouri School of Journalism; Director of Partnerships at Rolli; lifelong journalist and educator; movie buff, drone pilot
Angry about the arrests of two journalists? There's more to talk about here than meets the eye.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Angry about the arrests of two journalists? There's more to talk about here than meets the eye.
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Forty years is a long time...but not long enough to erase a journalist's memories.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Forty years is a long time...but not long enough to erase a journalist's memories.
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American journalists have fallen down on the job of properly covering capital punishment and executions.
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January 21, 2026 at 7:56 PM
American journalists have fallen down on the job of properly covering capital punishment and executions.
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We have a very powerful word at our disposal we don't use often enough...
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January 14, 2026 at 9:52 PM
We have a very powerful word at our disposal we don't use often enough...
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Come again, Tony? Who are we going to feature in our news coverage now?
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January 7, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Come again, Tony? Who are we going to feature in our news coverage now?
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Still looking for a New Year's resolution? I have some suggestions.
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December 31, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Still looking for a New Year's resolution? I have some suggestions.
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There's a glimmer of hope in the otherwise abysmal tale of 60 Minutes this week.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:33 PM
There's a glimmer of hope in the otherwise abysmal tale of 60 Minutes this week.
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Audience complaints can seem like a real headache for newsroom managers. But they're actually a great chance to share your mission and defend journalism.
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December 17, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Audience complaints can seem like a real headache for newsroom managers. But they're actually a great chance to share your mission and defend journalism.
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You couldn't build a better generation of journalists.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:55 PM
You couldn't build a better generation of journalists.
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Have you checked out the new award that's on every journalist's must-have list?
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December 3, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Have you checked out the new award that's on every journalist's must-have list?
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It's always tough for journalists to watch TV shows or movies about journalism. But this one might be worth it...
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November 26, 2025 at 6:43 PM
It's always tough for journalists to watch TV shows or movies about journalism. But this one might be worth it...
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There are dark forces lurking in the shadows to lure journalists into a dystopian zombie world. Don't fall victim!
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November 19, 2025 at 6:57 PM
There are dark forces lurking in the shadows to lure journalists into a dystopian zombie world. Don't fall victim!
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We really need to start doing a better job sharing our professional credentials.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:16 PM
We really need to start doing a better job sharing our professional credentials.
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If you've been wondering whether I would write anything critical of journalists, here you go...
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November 5, 2025 at 10:39 PM
If you've been wondering whether I would write anything critical of journalists, here you go...
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I could have never seen my journalist self going to a political rally--but I did. And perhaps it's time you go, too.
October 23, 2025 at 12:48 AM
I could have never seen my journalist self going to a political rally--but I did. And perhaps it's time you go, too.
Looking for the perfect gift for that journalist in your life? How about a body cam to help protect your favorite reporter or photographer working in the field?
October 16, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Looking for the perfect gift for that journalist in your life? How about a body cam to help protect your favorite reporter or photographer working in the field?
As federal law enforcement and ICE enter more and more American cities, how should we be covering this unprecedented action? One way is to let residents know where the feds are operating.
October 8, 2025 at 9:04 PM
As federal law enforcement and ICE enter more and more American cities, how should we be covering this unprecedented action? One way is to let residents know where the feds are operating.
Of course, checking out the fall color in Colorado has me thinking about journalism. Why not tap into a resource as plentiful as golden aspen leaves?
October 3, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Of course, checking out the fall color in Colorado has me thinking about journalism. Why not tap into a resource as plentiful as golden aspen leaves?
We move through the world we cover with a presumption of safety that no longer based in reality. Here are some moves newsrooms can make now to keep their journalists safe.
September 24, 2025 at 10:02 PM
We move through the world we cover with a presumption of safety that no longer based in reality. Here are some moves newsrooms can make now to keep their journalists safe.
I'm airing out my complaints about reporters who don't ask the right questions--or any questions of those in power.
September 17, 2025 at 9:24 PM
I'm airing out my complaints about reporters who don't ask the right questions--or any questions of those in power.
It's back to school time at J-Schools across the country. Professors are ready to get these young journalists the skills they need. But I have a few in mind that might not have made the syllabus.
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August 27, 2025 at 9:18 PM
It's back to school time at J-Schools across the country. Professors are ready to get these young journalists the skills they need. But I have a few in mind that might not have made the syllabus.
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Local news coverage of crime has led to a complete disconnect between what our city streets are really like and what we fear is happening there. That leaves the door wide open for politicians to take advantage of those unfounded fears.
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August 20, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Local news coverage of crime has led to a complete disconnect between what our city streets are really like and what we fear is happening there. That leaves the door wide open for politicians to take advantage of those unfounded fears.
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I'm back with the first real substantive post to my new Substack, The Last Editor. It's a bit longer than I thought it would end up being, but I guess I had a lot to say. Please check it out (it's free!).
August 12, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I'm back with the first real substantive post to my new Substack, The Last Editor. It's a bit longer than I thought it would end up being, but I guess I had a lot to say. Please check it out (it's free!).