Behind the Lens: The largest accessory
For many photographers, the largest piece of equipment in their sizable arsenal is on four wheels.
Behind the Lens: Shooting big bird with a big lens
Wildlife photography is one of those areas that I never really approached. To me, that was something I might consider doing later in my retirement years.
Behind the Lens: In the heat of the moment
As a photojournalist, I have had many people tell me what a cool job I have. All the things I get to cover, all the interesting places I get to go. And I would agree — most of the time.
Special Olympics Inspirational Athlete fueled by love of KU athletics
When Todd “Leaper” Williams received the Most Inspirational Athlete award at the State Special Olympics Basketball and Cheerleading Tournament last weekend in Hays, he had one thing on his mind: Jayhawk football.
Volunteers get hooked quickly
Kansas University student David McKenzie has volunteered with the Douglas County Special Olympics for only a few months, but he’s hooked.
Family connections abound in local Special Olympics
Douglas County Special Olympics athletes, coaches and other volunteers interact so easily that it makes the 80-member crew that traveled to the state basketball and cheerleading tournament in Hays last week seem like one large family.
Special Olympian excels at powerlifting
Standing 5-foot-7 and about 250 pounds, Brady Tanner, 29, isn’t exactly graceful on the basketball court, as he lumbers across the gym and waves his Popeye-like forearms for a rebound.
