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The Myth of Winter
By Blaze Diamond (El Prado, New Mexico) In the dawn hours of December 15th, my partner and I filed out the stairwell door. Trees had

Education as a Commonwealth Asset
By: Craig Schroeder (Holbrook, Nebraska) When we think about the 12 Commonwealth Assets, it is worth considering that among them, three are of

Hidden Treasure
By: Darryl Birkenfeld (Nazareth, Texas) Ogallala Commons country is often described as empty. People living in the plains remark that “there’s not a lot going on”

Living from your Foodshed
by Kristyn Dickey (Cheyenne Wells, CO) Food: It is colorful and nutritious and sacred; celebrated among cultures, fueling our bodies and alleviating hunger around the

Water Runs Through It
Water has always been a part of my life. My knowledge of it has steadily increased due to the influence of family and place. As
Summary of Experience and Outcomes
The highlights of my internship would have to be meeting all the new people and learning a lot of new thing. I learned so much
Community Service
For my ten hours of community service I helped bake cookies for state FCCLA fundraising. I did this project with Mrs.Self and ahe helped me

Wrapping This Summer Up.
And just like that, my second Ogallala Commons internship has come to an end! These past two hundred hours have been filled with triumphs and
What I Do: Blog 2
What I Do Blog 2 In the Lighthouse bookstore, I carry heavy boxes and books. I mail products to customers. I restock books, pens,

Working Hard and Playing Hard to Renew the Commons
The art of living is one and indivisible. It is the coordination of mind and body, labor and leisure, work and play, education and recreation.

Blog #1
Hello my name is Dalton. I attend Silverton high school and this upcoming year I will be a junior. I’m excited about this internship and
Blog #2
For my internship I am working with the K-State Research and Extensions office. For the past couple weeks I have been helping different people by
Bio
Hello, my name is Sandra Garcia. I was born and raised in Garden City, a small town in Kansas. I am eighteen years old and