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Kelsey Thompson’s Biography

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"No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world."

John Keating spoke these words in Dead Poets Society, a film I first saw as a high school junior. My perception of the world was confined to 6.26 square miles of land, nestling a small city in Upstate New York. I was hungry for a change of pace, desperate to leave behind the monotony of small town living. I was searching for something greater than myself.

I have but a small voice in the grand scheme of the world, but I al…

Kelsey Thompson’s Journalist Portfolio

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A house of honor: CNY students raise money for solar panels for veteran housing

A house of honor: CNY students raise money for solar panels for veteran housing

A group of four eighth graders at Jordan-Elbridge Middle School launched a GoFundMe page to raise $10,000 to …

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The Trump administration doesn't treat teen pregnancy like an issue. Here's why it should. - The ...

The Trump administration doesn't treat teen pregnancy like an issue. Here's why it should. - The ...

Gender and Sexuality columnist Kelsey Thompson advocates for sex education and underscores the importance of …

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Brock Turner doesn't deserve your pity. He deserves a longer sentence.

Brock Turner doesn't deserve your pity. He deserves a longer sentence.

Gender and Sexuality columnist Kelsey Thompson discusses the patriarchal white privilege often exemplified in…

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Thompson: The Women's March on Washington was a 'symbolic middle finger' to the Trump administrat...

Thompson: The Women's March on Washington was a 'symbolic middle finger' to the Trump administrat...

Gender and Sexuality columnist Kelsey Thompson describes her experience as one of the millions of women who p…

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Fox's failure to discipline Bill O'Reilly for sexual harassment perpetuates conservative networks...

Fox's failure to discipline Bill O'Reilly for sexual harassment perpetuates conservative networks...

Gender and Sexuality columnist Kelsey Thompson explains why Bill O’Reilly remains on air and untouched despit…

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Keep Me in Mind Zac Brown Band to pay tribute to cancer patients at Syracuse show

Keep Me in Mind Zac Brown Band to pay tribute to cancer patients at Syracuse show

The Zac Brown Band will be wearing "Beads of Courage" during their concert at the St. Joseph's Health Amphith…

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Feeling stressed? These Texas cities are plagued by money, safety woes

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Time for everyone to practice some woosah breathing. The occasional stress is inevitable, but not all American cities are created equal when it comes to experiencing and maintaining elevated stress levels. Here in Texas, two Lone Star cities are classified among the most stressed in the U.S., according to a new study published by WalletHub on Monday, July 6.
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When will Half Price Books open in South Austin? What we know Original

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Central Texas' literary scene is about to get even more lit. For over 50 years, Dallas-founded Half Price Books has been a mainstay in the Lone Star State, selling new and used books, vinyl records, DVDs, videos and other offerings across its approximately 115-store footprint. Soon, it'll debut its latest outpost in Texas' capital city. In March, Half Price Books closed its store off South Lamar Boulevard ahead of a planned relocation to South First Street.
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White Castle tees up second Texas restaurant in $2.1M deal. Here's where

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Follow White Castle tees up second Texas restaurant in $2.1M deal. Here's where Tue, July 7, 2026 at 1:01 AM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. White Castle burgers and fries. (Education Images/Education Images/Universal Image) Mere months before White Castle makes its Lone Star State debut, the 105-year-old burger chain has already set its sights on its second Texas restaurant.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing as a Gender and Sexuality columnist at Syracuse University's The Daily Orange for the 2017 calendar year.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No.

How is social media changing news?

It has reinforced the 24/7 news cycle, along with making journalists hyper-vigilant of the need for accurate, honest, fact-checked reporting.

Awards

David Rubin First Amendment Prize

2018
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Society of Professional Journalists 2017 Mark of Excellence Awards — Region 1

2018 - General Column Writing (Large, 10k+ students)
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