Stacey Woelfel
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Stacey Woelfel
@staceywoelfel.bsky.social
staceywoelfel.substack.com
Professor Emeritus at the Missouri School of Journalism; Director of Partnerships at Rolli; lifelong journalist and educator; movie buff, drone pilot
It's always tough for journalists to watch TV shows or movies about journalism. But this one might be worth it...

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November 26, 2025 at 6:43 PM
There are dark forces lurking in the shadows to lure journalists into a dystopian zombie world. Don't fall victim!

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November 19, 2025 at 6:57 PM
We really need to start doing a better job sharing our professional credentials.

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November 12, 2025 at 5:16 PM
If you've been wondering whether I would write anything critical of journalists, here you go...

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November 5, 2025 at 10:39 PM
I could have never seen my journalist self going to a political rally--but I did. And perhaps it's time you go, too.
October 23, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Looking for the perfect gift for that journalist in your life? How about a body cam to help protect your favorite reporter or photographer working in the field?
October 16, 2025 at 2:25 AM
As federal law enforcement and ICE enter more and more American cities, how should we be covering this unprecedented action? One way is to let residents know where the feds are operating.
October 8, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Of course, checking out the fall color in Colorado has me thinking about journalism. Why not tap into a resource as plentiful as golden aspen leaves?
October 3, 2025 at 4:29 AM
We move through the world we cover with a presumption of safety that no longer based in reality. Here are some moves newsrooms can make now to keep their journalists safe.
September 24, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I'm airing out my complaints about reporters who don't ask the right questions--or any questions of those in power.
September 17, 2025 at 9:24 PM
It's back to school time at J-Schools across the country. Professors are ready to get these young journalists the skills they need. But I have a few in mind that might not have made the syllabus.
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August 27, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Local news coverage of crime has led to a complete disconnect between what our city streets are really like and what we fear is happening there. That leaves the door wide open for politicians to take advantage of those unfounded fears.
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August 20, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I'm back with the first real substantive post to my new Substack, The Last Editor. It's a bit longer than I thought it would end up being, but I guess I had a lot to say. Please check it out (it's free!).
August 12, 2025 at 4:37 PM