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Barbi Walker-Walsh
Barbi Walker-Walsh is the executive editor of the Wrangler News and a veteran flight attendant with a serious case of wanderlust. Her love of travel gives her a unique, global perspective, which she brings to her writing. With a master’s in American Journalism from NYU and a bachelor’s from ASU's Walter Cronkite School, Barbi blends academic rigor with real-world insights. Whether she’s writing about technology, climate, or her personal story of caring for her ailing parents, Barbi’s stories are infused with curiosity, compassion, and a touch of cheeky wit, drawing readers in for the ride.
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Diploma a milestone of near-centenarian’s Holocaust triumph
Oskar Knoblauch wasn’t like the others waiting for their diploma on a warm May day at his high school graduation ceremony. He already had an eight-page resumé summing up a lifetime of...
From robot wranglers to future leaders: How ‘no pressure’ competition teaches grit and growth
Corona del Sol's AZTECH robotics team didn't get the victory they hoped for this year. Still, they became champions in their own right while competing in the Aerospace Valley Regional FIRST Robotic...
Empowering the autism community for 25+ years
Two determined Valley mothers with children on the autism spectrum, Denise Resnik and Cindy Schneider, united with their developmental pediatrician over 25 years ago to establish the Southwest Autism Research & Resource...
For Mom on her day: ‘Thank you for being you’
Photo by Emily Carroll Photography
She knows I'm here before I step up to knock on her door. She's sitting at her kitchen table, watching for me through her front window. Her wide...
Outdoor updates at Sunset Library add versatility to visitor experience
While National Library Week has drawn to a close, Sunset Library in West Chandler
continues to be a thriving hub of activity, offering a plethora of engaging programs and
services for all ages.
Now, with...
Navigating the future (hold your breath til we arrive)
South Tempe teen revs up driving skills while connecting to a community
Watching your child chase a dream is exhilarating, but when that dream involves high speeds and negotiating a 15-turn race track,...
Bridging the generations: Popular Tempe coffee shop provides an ideal setting for traveling entrepreneurship
By Barbi Walker-Walsh
Sitting in the corner by the window of the local coffee shop with his laptop open and working both his phone and keyboard, Ryan Bastuba almost doesn’t stand out against...
Beyond the bubble sheet
How TUHSD is preparing students for college in an ever-evolving testing arena
The pandemic disrupted the testing landscape for college applicants, sparking debates over the fairness and validity of the SAT and ACT....
Barbi Walker-Walsh
Barbi Walker-Walsh is the executive editor of the Wrangler News and a veteran flight attendant with a serious case of wanderlust. Her love of travel gives her a unique, global perspective, which she brings to her writing. With a master’s in American Journalism from NYU and a bachelor’s from ASU's Walter Cronkite School, Barbi blends academic rigor with real-world insights. Whether she’s writing about technology, climate, or her personal story of caring for her ailing parents, Barbi’s stories are infused with curiosity, compassion, and a touch of cheeky wit, drawing readers in for the ride.
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