https://www.texannews.net/author/21,colton-bradberry en Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/701,how-a-newsroom-shaped-a-journalist-a-farewell-letterBY COLTON BRADBERRYManaging Editor When I walked into the Texan News Service (TNS) newsroom for the first time, I never imagined how much the place would change me. I was a junior with a notepad...]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/701,how-a-newsroom-shaped-a-journalist-a-farewell-letter https://www.texannews.net/article/682,die-hard-misses-the-mark-as-a-christmas-movieBY COLTON BRADBERRYManaging Editor Every year, when holiday decorations start going up and streaming services begin rolling out their Christmas collections, I notice the same argument popping up...]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/682,die-hard-misses-the-mark-as-a-christmas-movie https://www.texannews.net/article/670,beyond-the-newsroom-lessons-learned-at-cma-mediafestBY COLTON BRADBERRYManaging Editor When I first stepped off the plane in Washington, D.C., I knew this trip was going to be something special. The College Media Association’s MediaFest wasn’t jus...]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/670,beyond-the-newsroom-lessons-learned-at-cma-mediafest https://www.texannews.net/article/637,tarleton-soccer-kicks-off-strong-start-to-seasonBY COLTON BRADBERRYManaging Editor Tarleton State University’s women’s soccer program is finding its footing in only its fourth year of competition.The Texans have already become one of the tough...]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:30:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/637,tarleton-soccer-kicks-off-strong-start-to-season https://www.texannews.net/article/622,finding-family-and-tradition-in-tarleton-s-bbq-associationBY COLTON BRADBERRYManaging Editor Smoke, spice and fellowship are at the heart of Tarleton State University’s BBQ Association, a student-run group that blends tradition with community. For its m...]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/622,finding-family-and-tradition-in-tarleton-s-bbq-association https://www.texannews.net/article/614,texas-redistricting-sparks-partisan-clash-in-legislatureBY COLTON BRADBERRYManaging Editor Texas Republicans have pushed through a mid-decade congressional redistricting plan that could give their party five additional U.S. House seats in 2026, sparki...]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2025 17:30:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/614,texas-redistricting-sparks-partisan-clash-in-legislature https://www.texannews.net/article/593,tarleton-eecu-center-opens-doors-to-communityBY COLTON BRADBERRYManaging Editor Tarleton State University opened the doors Thursday, Aug. 21, to its long-awaited EECU Center, a $120 million facility expected to transform the student experie...]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/593,tarleton-eecu-center-opens-doors-to-community https://www.texannews.net/article/580,from-denmark-to-texas-christensen-s-journey-leads-to-growth-and-independenceBY COLTON BRADBERRYOpinion Editor Four years ago, Mathilde Christensen stepped onto a plane bound for Texas, leaving behind the familiar streets of Hammel, Denmark, for a university she’d never s...]]> Thu, 08 May 2025 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/580,from-denmark-to-texas-christensen-s-journey-leads-to-growth-and-independence https://www.texannews.net/article/551,unpacking-the-layers-in-peterson-s-we-who-wrestle-with-godBY COLTON BRADBERRY Opinion Editor Jordan B. Peterson's latest book, "We Who Wrestle with God: Perceptions of the Divine," deeply captivated me. Although I'd listened to some of his lectures...]]> Sat, 19 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/551,unpacking-the-layers-in-peterson-s-we-who-wrestle-with-god https://www.texannews.net/article/537,sweat-smarter-which-workout-is-right-for-youBY COLTON BRADBERRYOpinion Editor Whether you’re hitting the gym or staying active at home, choosing the right workout can make all the difference in your health journey. But with so many options...]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/537,sweat-smarter-which-workout-is-right-for-you https://www.texannews.net/article/520,esports-excellence-competitive-teams-continue-to-prove-their-skill-in-ceccBY COLTON BRADBERRYOpinion Editor Esports has been rapidly growing in collegiate athletics, and Tarleton’s esports team is no exception.Competing in games like “Overwatch 2,” “Valorant” and “Leag...]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/520,esports-excellence-competitive-teams-continue-to-prove-their-skill-in-cecc https://www.texannews.net/article/486,from-middletown-to-yale-the-class-divide-in-hillbilly-elegyBY COLTON BRADBERRYOpinion Editor When JD Vance became vice president, I knew I had to finally pick up “Hillbilly Elegy.” The book had been sitting on my reading list for years, but now that...]]> Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/486,from-middletown-to-yale-the-class-divide-in-hillbilly-elegy https://www.texannews.net/article/472,ai-s-new-power-player-how-deepseek-is-changing-the-industryBY COLTON BRADBERRYOpinion Editor In the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI), a new player is capturing global attention: DeepSeek. This China-based AI company has quickly ri...]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/472,ai-s-new-power-player-how-deepseek-is-changing-the-industry https://www.texannews.net/article/468,we-the-people-protest-in-stephenville-challenges-musk-s-influenceBY COLTON BRADBERRY / Opinion Editor On Presidents’ Day, demonstrators gathered outside the Erath County Courthouse in Stephenville, Texas, for the "We the People" protest to speak out against wh...]]> Mon, 17 Feb 2025 19:05:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/468,we-the-people-protest-in-stephenville-challenges-musk-s-influence https://www.texannews.net/article/462,valentine-s-doesn-t-suck-but-hating-it-for-no-reason-doesBY COLTON BRADBERRYOpinion Editor Every February, stores flood with heart-shaped chocolates, stuffed animals holding “I Love You” signs and roses that mysteriously double in price overnight.And e...]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/462,valentine-s-doesn-t-suck-but-hating-it-for-no-reason-does https://www.texannews.net/article/438,biden-s-america-progress-controversy-and-a-nation-dividedBY COLTON BRADBERRYOpinion Editor Joseph R. Biden was sworn into the United States presidency on Jan. 20, 2021. In the middle of a global pandemic and deep political unrest, President Biden at th...]]> Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/438,biden-s-america-progress-controversy-and-a-nation-divided https://www.texannews.net/article/394,the-top-5-hallmark-holiday-movies-you-can-t-help-but-loveBY COLTON BRADBERRY / Multimedia Journalist Hallmark holiday movies are a staple of the season, delighting fans with their predictable plots, picture-perfect towns and cozy charm. But let’s be ho...]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:30:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/394,the-top-5-hallmark-holiday-movies-you-can-t-help-but-love https://www.texannews.net/article/338,tracing-halloweens-rootsBY COLTON BRADBERRY / Multimedia Journalist Halloween, celebrated annually on Oct. 31, is one of the most anticipated holidays in North America, combining costumes, haunted houses and trick-or-tr...]]> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/338,tracing-halloweens-roots https://www.texannews.net/article/322,tarleton-s-silver-bugle-hunt-connects-students-to-their-legacyBY COLTON BRADBERRY / Multimedia Journalist As part of Tarleton State University’s annual homecoming festivities, the Silver Bugle Hunt once again brought students together in a spirited competit...]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:22:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/322,tarleton-s-silver-bugle-hunt-connects-students-to-their-legacy https://www.texannews.net/article/313,economy-immigration-and-abortion-take-center-stage-in-tense-trump-harris-debateBY COLTON BRADBERRY / Multimedia Journalist In a highly anticipated face-off, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris squared off on Tuesday Sept. 10, in Philadelphia at th...]]> Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:52:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/313,economy-immigration-and-abortion-take-center-stage-in-tense-trump-harris-debate https://www.texannews.net/article/310,honoring-125-years-tarleton-s-steward-of-fire-unites-past-and-presentBY COLTON BRADBERRY / Multimedia Journalist On Sept. 3, 2024, Tarleton State University celebrated its 125th anniversary, marking more than a century of academic excellence and tradition. Among t...]]> Sat, 28 Sep 2024 22:41:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/310,honoring-125-years-tarleton-s-steward-of-fire-unites-past-and-present