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STUDIO BASIN: Academics, word nerds and a sports junkie

STAFF REPORT | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 years, 9 months AGO
by STAFF REPORT
| June 24, 2023 12:10 PM

MOSES LAKE – On this episode of the Studio Basin podcast, Managing Editor Rob Miller is joined by Big Bend Community College President Sara Thompson Tweedy and Big Bend Director of Communication Matt Killebrew. The trio discusses Big Bend's academic achievements and its role in the community and later talk about Thompson Tweedy's involvement with Grant County Animal Outreach and the challenges facing the shelter.

Newly hired Columbia Basin Herald reporter Gabriel Davis makes his Studio Basin debut, talking about his interest in writing and his goals in the position.

Lastly, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona goes over last week's action on the football, baseball and softball fields.

The Studio Basin podcast can be found on your favorite podcast apps, or downloaded directly at https://bit.ly/3NmsC49.

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