Wichita Gridiron

Variety show, @SPJ_tweets fundraiser spoofing the year's news & newsmakers to create Kansas journalism scholarships since 1968.

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A statement from our parent organization, the Society of Professional Journalists Kansas Pro Chapter, on the illegal raid on the Marion County Register: https://t.co/tHYPTQjqz6

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Don't be upset! Gridiron opens tonight, and there are still some seats available. Reserve yours here: https://t.co/QlpgRZZFoC

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This just in from @RoxysDowntown: Friday's Wichita Gridiron show is completely sold out! And only a few seats remain for Saturday's.

Thank you for your support of Kansas journalism scholarships!

There are still spots for tomorrow. Reserve yours here: https://t.co/QlpgRZZ7z4

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Thanks to @KWCH12 for chatting with @BKWalters about Gridiron, the SPJ's scholarship fundraiser! https://t.co/nlkBTgY57c

The show opens tomorrow at @RoxysDowntown. Get your tickets: https://t.co/YS1Bu8qbP8

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Congratulations to Kara Lyons, a @UnivOfKansas student who has turned her love of watching sports into a career path. She is a sports reporter for @KansanNews and @kjhk and a recipient of the Bud Norman SPJ scholarship.

#GridironSupportsScholarships

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“The work of the storyteller is so crucial to the function of our society. I would love to be able to take part in such an important industry," says Zaynab Zlitni, a @UnivOfKansas freshman and recipient of the Bud Norman Memorial SPJ Scholarship.

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Thanks to @KAKEnews for hosting one of our stars, Ted Woodward, to talk about Gridiron: https://t.co/OT3YdfXL7D

The show opens on Thursday at @RoxysDowntown. Get your tickets: https://t.co/YS1Bu8pDZA

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Congrats to Parker McGowan, recipient of the Bill Roy Memorial SPJ Scholarship named for the late @ICTBizJournal editor.

A @KState sophomore, McGowan works at https://t.co/4qOrhAZd20 and is a “Sports Talk” co-host on @Wildcat919FM. He aspires to cover professional sports.

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“Being a fan of the game, playing the game, and reporting/commentating a game are all three different worlds, but when you’re able to help others relate to all three perspectives your job is made easy,” says @themyapeterson, a @UnivOfKansas student and sports journalist.

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Congrats to Melanie Rivera-Cortez, an @elliottschool student who helped launched @KMUW's Spanish language newscast, “Radio Real."

"It is very hard for the Latino population to stay informed about what is happening in their own backyard" when they don't speak English, she says.

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Congrats to @CtDunn7, recipient of a Bill Warren SPJ Scholarship. From creating newspapers on construction paper in second grade to pursuing a journalism degree at @UnivOfKansas, he's always been a storyteller. He wants to use journalism to hold those in power accountable.

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Elizabeth Sandstrom hopes to use her skills in photojournalism to educate, document and artistically provoke thoughts and emotions. Currently a photographer for the @kstatecollegian, she is this year's recipient of the Randy Brown Memorial SPJ Scholarship.

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Allison Campbell is pursuing a career in journalism because she is passionate about serving and protecting the helpless and underserved. The @sunflowernews reporter and photographer is a recipient of the Bill Warren SPJ Scholarship.

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From a content creator to editor-in-chief at the @WashburnUniv Student Review in only two years, Aja Carter has shown her dedication to becoming a successful reporter. She's the winner of the SPJ Big Fish in a Small Pond Scholarship. Congratulations!

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Congrats to @elboese15! She interned at @arkvalleynews
and now works for @sunflowernews, so it's fitting that she should be the winner of the Les Anderson Memorial SPJ Scholarship, honoring Ark Valley News founder and Elliott School faculty member Les Anderson.

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Plan to come early for drinks and dinner.

@RoxysDowntown donates the theater to Gridiron without charge. Show Roxy's some love during Happy Half Hour and stay for dinner.

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Saveth the date!

Gridiron returns to @RoxysDowntown March 23, 24 & 25. All proceeds fund Kansas journalism scholarships. Sponsored by @KMUW.

Tickets: https://t.co/QlpgRZZ7z4

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Looking for a gift that also gives back to the community? Treat your loved ones to Gridiron 2023 tickets and support Kansas journalism scholarships at the same time.

Tickets are on sale now for the March 23, 24 and 25 shows at @RoxysDowntown https://t.co/zN1ZykrcCQ

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Breaking news from Gridiron Update: The last chance to see Gridiron 2022 is tonight!

There are still a few seats left at @RoxysDowntown: https://t.co/kNVGYlAlFu

And there's always plenty of streaming passes available: https://t.co/rebqC9fmQ5

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@BenBlankley Hmm, it's a mystery ... 🤔

Better come to Gridiron to get the answers: https://t.co/kNVGYlAlFu