Kathleen O'BrieninThe GroundhogParkland Teacher Reflects on Gun ViolenceOn May 9, more than one year after a gunman opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. killing seventeen…May 16, 2019May 16, 2019
Kathleen O'BrienGun Violence in America: A Never-Ending StoryParkland. Newtown. Las Vegas. Aurora. Columbine. These communities suffered the worst of gun violence in modern American history. However…May 10, 2019May 10, 2019
Kathleen O'BrienComposting 101: Bananas and BucketsEvery morning, the smell of coffee fills Tess Cimino’s apartment, marking the beginning of her daily routine. The senior removes the…May 10, 2019May 10, 2019
Kathleen O'BrieninThe GroundhogDutchess County Holds Drug Take-Back DayOn Saturday April 27, law enforcement officers stationed at ten locations throughout Dutchess County collected unused, unwanted, and…Apr 29, 2019Apr 29, 2019
Kathleen O'BrieninThe GroundhogFormer Journalist Comments on Decline of NewspapersIn recent months the Poughkeepsie Journal, the oldest newspaper in New York, has followed a national trend of downsizing its staff. As of…Mar 4, 2019Mar 4, 2019
Kathleen O'BrieninThe GroundhogThe Hive Gets Poughkeepsie BuzzingA looming brick building sitting vacant in downtown Poughkeepsie will soon be buzzing with activity. A $2 million dollar grant was awarded…Feb 18, 2019Feb 18, 2019