Logan Bricker
Community Voices AssistantLogan Bricker is a student at the University of Illinois Springfield studying journalism. He also assists the Community Voices team at NPR Illinois.
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Springfield has always been known as the hometown of one of the most famous U.S. presidents, but that doesn't mean there are not more secrets to be held. Brian Galecki, co-owner of Dumb Records music store and venue, talked to Community Voices about the nearly 20-year history of how Springfield became a midwestern haven where punk music enthusiasts of all ages and nationalities come together.
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Instructors Peter Curtis and Steffen Smith sat down with Logan Bricker from Community Voices to discuss the wide world of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, its history, health benefits, and how you can train to excel in not only the dojo but whatever you put your mind to.
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Mitch Ladd is the co-host for The Geek Awakens, a Springfield-based podcast and talk show nominated for the best podcast in Springfield. He talked with Community Voices about his love of all things geek, as well as some tips for aspiring podcasters.
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Paul Fanning is the director of the Illinois State Military Museum. He spoke to Community Voices about leading the museum after a 32-year career in the Illinois National Guard. He also talked about how his staff tells a story with each exhibit it puts together. He also explained the misinformation around Santa Anna’s prosthetic leg which is cared for by the museum.
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Eric Anderson is the owner of 217 Comics Cards & Games. He discussed how his store allows game lovers to come face to face as opposed to playing online. He also shared which collectibles have passed through his store, and he explained the process of breaking.
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Logan Bricker is the new Community Voices assistant at NPR Illinois. He sat down with Community Voices hosts Bea Bonner and Vanessa Ferguson to talk about being a UIS student and his plans to be a journalist and war correspondent.