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Count the days and the nights • That it takes to get back in the saddle again • Feed the pigeons some clay • Turn the night into day • And start talkin' again, when I know what to say
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ICE employee among 16 men arrested in Bloomington sex trafficking sting, police say.
"When he was arrested, he said, 'I'm ICE, boys,'" Hodges said during a press conference Tuesday. "Well, unfortunately for him, we locked him up."
ICE employee among 16 men arrested in Bloomington sex trafficking sting, police say
According to Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges, officers started the three-day sting on Nov. 5. They used several methods to find people who were attempting to solicit a 17-year-old girl for sex.
www.cbsnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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We love celebrating big accomplishments from across the globe! The team from the Daegu International School in South Korea stopped by our booth at NHSJC to pick up their SNO Distinguished Sites plaque. So well deserved!
November 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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‘People just aren’t willing to talk’: The ‘chilling effect’ impacts student journalism  - The Pitt News sno.buzz/49GKcwy
‘People just aren’t willing to talk’: The ‘chilling effect’ impacts student journalism
Student journalists report a growing “chilling effect” on their campuses, as administrative pressure and fear of repercussions make sources less willing to speak on the record.
pittnews.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Local elections are coming up Tuesday in many communities. Check out how The Heights used the multiple story collections feature in the SNO FLEX theme to package their coverage of the Newton election, a great model for advance reporting: bcheights.com/2025-newton-...
2025 Newton Election
A special print edition from our Newton section covering the 2025 municipal election in the Garden City. Read profiles on all new candidates in contested elections, get the rundown on this year’s ball...
bcheights.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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We’re excited to reveal the 2025–2026 SNO Distinguished Site award image, a fresh look for one of our favorite SNO traditions.

Each year, student news programs from across the country earn this honor by demonstrating excellence in writing, design, audience engagement, and more.
October 23, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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#NoKings Cincinnati
October 18, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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What makes a great journalism program tick? A few SNO advisers share their best tips for success.
Read more: snosites.com/news-announc...
SNO advisers share secrets to success | SNO Sites
The dust has settled! You finally know all your students’ names (hopefully), and they’re finally getting the hang of the publishing basics (hopefully). So…now what? How can you take things up a notch ...
snosites.com
October 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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🚨 Distinguished Sites season is back! Submissions open Oct 6.🚨
Whether you go after one badge or all six, you’ll get detailed feedback to help your newsroom grow. Earn all six, and you’ll be named a SNO Distinguished Site.
Full details → buff.ly/IsLXb6M
#SNO #DistinguishedSites
October 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Check out how the Cougar Chronicle at Central Kitsap HS used the SNO long-form story format to turn a club fair recap into a full experience: cougarchronicle.org/feature/2025...

Got your own long-form examples? Share them! We’re always looking for inspiration.
Get a Glimpse at 27 Extracurriculars CKHS has to Offer
cougarchronicle.org
September 26, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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We cannot make the headlines blunter people www.theverge.com/policy/77979...
September 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Best of SNO is off to a huge start this school year! In just the first couple of days, student journalists have already submitted 266 stories from 152 different schools. Explore the newest standout pieces at BestofSNO.com.
Best of SNO
The best stories being published on the SNO Sites network
BestofSNO.com
September 17, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Help your student staff stay smart about images! From support strategies to exclusive Reuters photos, we’ve got you covered. sno.buzz/copyright
September 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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This is a real work of art in the Youtube Video Essay genre. Funny, witty, hates the people I hate and genuinely insightful. Highly recommend. youtu.be/ewvRS3NwIlQ?...
How Comedy Was Destroyed by an Anti-Reality Doomsday Cult
YouTube video by The Elephant Graveyard
youtu.be
August 20, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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We’ve rounded up all the SNO Resources to help you and your students succeed—from support guides and webinars to curriculum, design inspiration, and more.
SNO Resources to Start the Year Right | SNO Sites
The start of a new academic year is always busy, but you don’t have to go it alone. Whether you’re troubleshooting your site, teaching journalism fundamentals, or looking for inspiration, SNO has…
sno.buzz
August 27, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY Launches Free “Journalism for All” High School Curriculum - Newmark J-School
Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY Launches Free “Journalism for All” High School Curriculum - Newmark J-School
NEW YORK, NY, August 25, 2025 – The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY today announced the launch of the Journalism for All curriculum —
sno.buzz
August 25, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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🚀 The new school year is here—and so is the latest SNO Report!
Check out our 2025–26 tools, features, and updates designed to make your newsroom even stronger.
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The SNO Report: New Tools and Updates for 2025–26 | SNO Sites
Welcome Back! Hello and welcome back! Whether you’re advising a student newsroom or leading a college publication, we know the first weeks are a whirlwind of setting up, remembering passwords,…
sno.buzz
August 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Liam Neeson is the new Sarah McLachlan in this VERY important PSA about COMEDY
The Naked Gun | Comedy PSA (2025 Movie)
Comedies make us smile, laugh, and occasionally groan. But the future of comedy movies needs your help. Do your part and get tickets for #NakedGun today.Only...
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July 29, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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Minnesota has exceptional local news. @mprnews.org and @startribune.com know their communities and will steer you right.
June 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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We’re thrilled to announce the 2024–2025 SNO Distinguished Sites! These schools have achieved excellence in digital journalism by earning all six badges.

👏 Congratulations to all the honorees!

🔗 Full list: buff.ly/ntGCNPe

#StudentJournalism #SNOSites
June 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Then rumors were true… Farm Aid 2025 is finally coming to Minnesota for its 40th Anniversary! September 20th at Huntington Bank Stadium:

www.billboard.com/music/concer...
Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews, Margo Price to Headline 40th Anniversary Farm Aid Festival in Minneapolis
Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthew, Margo Price To Headline 40th Anniversary Farm Aid Festival in Minneapolis
www.billboard.com
May 13, 2025 at 4:20 AM
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Under Trump, student journalism is ‘trial by fire,’ reporters say - Poynter
Under Trump, student journalism is ‘trial by fire,’ reporters say - Poynter
The country’s youngest journalists are on the front lines of one of the biggest news stories
buff.ly
May 12, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Big news from Seattle!

At the National HS Journalism Convention this weekend, 11 SNO customers were named NSPA Online Pacemaker winners—the highest honor in scholastic journalism! We're proud of these outstanding programs and the work they produce. See list of SNO winners: sno.buzz/25pacemaker
Eleven SNO Customers Named NSPA Pacemaker Winners | SNO Sites
On Saturday, April 26 at the National High School Journalism Convention in Seattle, Washington, the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) named 13 scholastic media sites as Online Pacemaker win...
sno.buzz
April 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Major props to The Standard from The American School in London for being named a SNO Distinguished Site this year! Adviser Louisa Avery picked up their plaque at #NHSJC in Seattle today.

Stop by the SNO booth if you're at the show! #SNODistinguishedSites #StudentPress #NHSJCSeattle
April 25, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Going to NHSJC Seattle next week? 🏙️

We’ll be at the trade show and offering free 15-minute sessions at the SNO booth—mini trainings, critiques, Q&A, you name it.

Sign up ahead of time and skip the line:
👉 sno.buzz/seeyouinseat...

Let’s talk journalism, websites, and what’s new with SNO.
April 14, 2025 at 7:57 PM