November 08, 2009
Erin Wisdom - Lifestyles Reporter
Erin Wisdom is a lifestyles reporter, covering religion and health and also writing stories for the Sunday Diem section.
Originally from Topeka, Kan., she graduated from the University of Kansas in 2006 with degrees in English and journalism.
She has worked for NPG since then, first as a reporter for Miami County Newspapers before coming to the News-Press in 2008.
While working in Miami County, she received awards from the Kansas Press Association, including a first-place award for feature writing, and also received a gold award for feature writing from the Kansas City Press Club.
Recent Stories
Making modern-day slavery a thing of the past
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009
Two centuries ago, British abolitionists showed what slavery looked like with a sketch of a ship carrying Africans crammed inside shoulder-to-shoulder.
This image sparked the abolition movement, and in most of the world today, such inhumane treatment of humans is deemed undeniably wrong — which may be why it comes as a shock to so many that it’s still happening, and in more than a few isolated incidents.
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009
Religion in brief for Nov. 7, 2009
Healthcare notes for Nov. 3, 2009Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009
Healthcare notes for Nov. 3, 2009
Celebrate without overspendingSunday, Nov. 1, 2009
During a recession, the normally festive holiday season could become just another source of unbearable expenses and stress.
But it doesn’t have to be this way.
What to do with Halloween?
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009
Today is a day with many associations.
Jack-o’-lanterns. Costumes and candy. Maybe even the occult. And because of this, for many Christians, it’s also a day that comes with questions — specifically, whether or not Halloween is something to celebrate or simply avoid.
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009
We recommend for Oct. 31, 2009
Actor to share his diabetes storySaturday, Oct. 31, 2009
Fans of the 1978 flick “National Lampoon’s Animal House” have a chance to meet one of its stars today — and maybe take a step toward improving their health as well.
County gets more H1N1 vaccinesThursday, Oct. 29, 2009
More H1N1 vaccine arrived in Buchanan County, and the number of groups eligible to receive it also increased.
Cancer survivors to get gussied upThursday, Oct. 29, 2009
Diana Marlowe remembers last year’s holiday season well, for all the wrong reasons.
Presence or privacyWednesday, Oct. 28, 2009
Growing up comes with a host of changes, and one that can be a challenge for parents is knowing when to transition out of being ever-present during children’s doctor’s appointments.
Although there’s no clear-cut age at which a child should be able to be in the exam room by himself, Dr. Tim Murphy, pediatrician and past medical director of Lakeside Pediatrics in St. Joseph, has some pointers.
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