Franklin College Pulliam School of Journalism

05/14/2026

Happy Scholar's Day!

We had a packed house for the premiere of "Back to the Den" — a student-created documentary series covering the 2025 Franklin College football season.
And now... it's on YouTube! We hope you'll watch, enjoy, and please share the series -- found below!

Congratulations to the incredible PSJ students who put in long hours, over the course of a year, in its making — Connor Burress, Luke Shepherd, Caleb Crockett, Kate Breeden, Hadley Fuhrman, Katie Thoman, Emma Watson, Avery Tays, Lillee Sheckles, and Bailee Kennedy.

Follow the highs, lows, personalities, and unforgettable moments of Franklin College football throughout the 2025 season in this cinematic 6-part documentary...

05/11/2026

In this episode, the Grizzlies turn their losses into motivation, bringing good mentality and hard work into the last few games of their of season.

"Back to the Den" premieres at Scholar's Day and on YouTube on May 14.

05/08/2026

The upcoming "Back to the Den" football docuseries will cover all the excitement around homecoming this past fall.
Stay tuned for the premiere on May 14!

05/07/2026

Ep. 2 of Back To The Den showcases how the Grizzlies remained determined despite hitting bumps. They stood strong and united -- not even injuries could harm their mentality.

Premiering May 14 at Scholar's Day and on YouTube.

05/06/2026

We start our morning in SPR 200 Game Coverage the same as everyone else — watching and writing recaps for Korfball and Sepak takraw, obviously.

04/29/2026

Professor Scott McDaniel's MMJ 380 course spent the fall documenting the Franklin College football season. This spring, they've been putting something special together.

Get Hyped!

Join the Franklin College Football team for their 2025 season by checking out "Back To The Den" -- a docuseries following the heart, hard times, and grit of the Grizzlies.

Coming to you May 14th!

02/18/2026

Why wait four years to start your career? The Franklin College Pulliam School of Journalism has opportunities ready for you now.

https://youtu.be/MI2h2xgHi8o?si=Zq-xkKKEvanBtvjl.

At the Franklin College Pulliam School of Journalism, you don’t just learn journalism, public relations and sports communication, you live it. From the first...

02/04/2026

PSJ students are working hard at Super Bowl week in California!

SAN JOSE, Calif.—Bengals star receiver Ja’Marr Chase—arguably the best at his position today—walked in front of her during Tuesday’s girls high-school flag football showcase leading up to the NFL Pro

11/13/2025

Statehouse File reporters don't just tell statewide stories—they also collaborate with student journalists from across the U.S. to report on issues of national significance. The Statehouse Reporting Project, grant funded through the University of Missouri, is in its second year. Our own Anna Cecil is currently leading a small team from Washington and New Mexico that's looking at the creative and resourceful ways food pantries have survived tough times (like a pause in SNAP benefits) to keep meeting needs in their communities. She's an A+ reporter and herder of cats (including our editor!) and we can't wait to see the final product. Franklin College Franklin College Pulliam School of Journalism

10/30/2025

Journalism professor Scott McDaniel, an alum of Owen Valley High School, returned to Spencer on Thursday, ((redacted)) years later, to discuss responsible use of AI, while also plugging some of the awesome opportunities at Franklin College!