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Always Learning Two years ago, when French teacher and Assistant Principal Christine Koniezhny was diagnosed with ALS, she decided to continue working at Friends as long as she could. Over months and dozens of interv...

Every spring, there’s a Best of SNO story that really stays with us.

“Always Learning” is one of them.
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38 student journalists documented the journey and legacy of a beloved educator after her ALS diagnosis — with depth, care, and respect.

Worth the read.

Welcoming a New Wave of Community News | SNO Sites With countless newsrooms shrinking or closing, new community news outlets are stepping up to keep neighbors informed about government, schools, events, and the everyday stories that connect us. That…

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We’re excited to welcome another community news group to the SNO platform. Check out the new Eden Prairie Local News: eplocalnews.org. While we’re known for supporting student journalism, we’re proud to power a growing network of community-focused news organizations doing critical local reporting.

Student journalists have temporary roles, but a permanent responsibility In the months since the tragic shooting death of John Beam at Laney College, The Citizen has been following developments, including hearings for the case, closely. The public defender representing…

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How Reuters captured the photo of former Prince Andrew leaving custody Slumped in the back seat of his Range Rover, a visibly shaken man once referred to as the "Playboy Prince" stares ahead of him as the car leaves Aylsham police station in Norfolk, England.

By now, we've all seen this Prince Andrew photo captured by Reuters. If you subscribe to the Reuters Photojournalism Service through SNO Sites, your newsroom can have legal rights to use that photo and thousands of other breaking news images from around the world.

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Things We ♥️ at SNO Sites | SNO Sites Love is in the air... And we’re not just talking about Valentine’s Day! This may not come as much of a surprise, but we SNO nerds look at a lot of websites every day. I mean...a lot. And every time…

Our latest SNO Report is live, and we’re sharing some of the coolest, most creative things we’ve spotted on SNO sites recently. From clever layouts and fun storytelling tools to unique design touches that caught our eye, this one’s full of inspiration you won’t want to miss. sno.buzz/461yLNr

We’re excited to welcome a new community news outlet to the SNO Sites platform. The Park Bugle just launched today: parkbugle.org.

While SNO Sites is best known for student journalism, we’re also building a growing network of independent, community-focused news organizations around the country.

New Stories from Best of SNO “Mem’ries that we made”: inside the changes to Ervin Drake’s Alma Mater over the years

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Announcing the Rolling Stone College Journalism Awards Enter the 2025 College Journalism Awards to win a cash prize and have submissions published on Rolling Stone's website

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La Voz emphasizes the importance of student journalism De Anza College’s student-run publication serves as a learning space for developing journalists and a voice for the campus community

La Voz emphasizes the importance of student journalism sno.buzz/4jYisH3

2025 Free Spirit Scholar: Ari Hickman When I first applied to be the Michigan representative for the Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference run by Freedom Forum, I was enticed by the idea of networking with professional…

2025 Free Spirit Scholar: Ari Hickman sno.buzz/3YCQ4jV

Reaching new heights Competitive rock climbing is a rapidly growing sport that combines strength, strategy and mental focus. Athletes must navigate complex routes using problem-solving skills as much as physical ability. ...

This Blue Ace Media story uses SNO’s ImageLink tool to add an interactive experience to this story: blueacemedia.org/28931/sports...

The ImageLink tool is part of the Site Booster add-on and gives students a powerful way to add depth and context to their storytelling.

High school juniors interested in journalism need to check this out: An all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., real newsroom exposure, and a $1,000 college scholarship through the Al Neuharth Free Spirit & Journalism Conference. sno.buzz/fs2026

The 2026 Grammy Nominations: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly - The Forum The 2026 Grammy Awards are right around the corner! This year’s nominations showcase some of the world’s biggest stars, with names like Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Kendrick Lamar making an a...

Planning awards coverage? 🏆
This is a great example of using SNO infoboxes to break down nominees and categories, pair it with Reuters photos for a perfect companion for images.

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Students should be learning journalism, not troubleshooting websites.

As you get back to school for 2026, start with a stable, reliable publishing platform designed for students and backed by legendary support for media advisers.

Through the eyes of student journalists: Community reactions to federal immigration activity across Chicago The unprecedented federal immigration activity in Chicago this fall posed unique challenges for student newspapers in the area. Editors at The Daily Northwestern, Chicago Maroon and Loyola Phoenix…

Through the eyes of student journalists: Community reactions to federal immigration activity across Chicago sno.buzz/4aSkyWf

Student journalists rise to an unprecedented challenge "Student journalists across the country are reporting stories about how the Trump administration is transforming their campuses — stories that would otherwise likely go untold."

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Congratulations to the BHS Crimson!  sno.buzz/4aFDAPs

How students are trying to save local news. Across the country, university programs are filling gaps in the coverage.

How students are trying to save local news.

Importance of Media Training Students in Politically Charged World Why investing in student media training now can protect your institution and empower your most visible voices.

Importance of Media Training Students in Politically Charged World sno.buzz/48toWrP

Fight For Student Press Freedom Earns Alexandria Student Journalists Courage Award The Student Press Law Center has given Alexandria City High School's student journalists an award for dedication to student press freedom.

Fight For Student Press Freedom Earns Alexandria Student Journalists Courage Award sno.buzz/4pwrg8v

We’ve just blocked AI-training crawlers across all SNO sites using our Cloudflare name servers, and the results are already noticeable. Server load has dropped by roughly 20–30%, which means faster, more stable websites. This move also protects your content from being scraped for model training.

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!

‘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.

‘People just aren’t willing to talk’: The ‘chilling effect’ impacts student journalism  - The Pitt News sno.buzz/49GKcwy

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-...

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.

What makes a great journalism program tick? A few SNO advisers share their best tips for success.
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When local news declines, student journalists step up despite challenges They are increasingly filling the news deserts left behind by the decline of local news outlets, but are facing similar challenges such as shrinking budgets, censorship pressures, and the difficulty of...

When local news declines, student journalists step up despite challenges sno.buzz/42ATshC

🚨 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
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Get a Glimpse at 27 Extracurriculars CKHS has to Offer

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.