Barbi Walker-Walsh
Barbi Walker-Walsh is the executive editor of the Wrangler News and a veteran flight attendant with a serious case of wanderlust. Her love of travel gives her a unique, global perspective, which she brings to her writing. With a master’s in American Journalism from NYU and a bachelor’s from ASU's Walter Cronkite School, Barbi blends academic rigor with real-world insights. Whether she’s writing about technology, climate, or her personal story of caring for her ailing parents, Barbi’s stories are infused with curiosity, compassion, and a touch of cheeky wit, drawing readers in for the ride.
Enlightened vision for area grads who attend MCC
Incoming VP vows to reinforce campus’ focus on inclusion, diversity
Students from Corona del Sol and Marcos de Niza high schools may get a glimpse of a new era at Mesa Community College...
How CrossFit athlete and his West Chandler workplace rose from the ashes of a near fatal explosion
Navigating the scorched remains and heaps of debris in the sweltering 1,000-degree plus heat, Glenn Jordan recalls the sensation of his back seemingly ablaze when a natural gas leak triggered a colossal...
AZTECH robotics: Triumph through teamwork, innovation
In the bustling robotics room at Corona del Sol High School, the sounds of machinery, buzzing conversations, and focused work create an energetic atmosphere. Ben Lewandowski, the president of the student-run robotics...
Life’s a Zoo: A free art event for families in Tempe
Get messy and dive into a wild adventure at Life’s a Zoo, a roaring fusion of fun and learning where families with young explorers will embark on a global animal safari through...
Surviving and thriving through resilience, effort, discipline
Local businessman comes back stronger than before
“When I woke, my nurse said we were worried about you; you’re in Room 1,” Glenn Jordan said of his first recollection after a hospital stay....
Arts Unite: Arizona Theater Company and Tempe Center for the Arts announce partnership
Arts Unite: Tempe’s Dazzling Pact with the Official State Theater of Arizona Sets the Stage for a Cultural Renaissance Tempe Center for the Arts and Arizona Theatre Company have announced details of...
Dan O’Neill receives warm welcome back to Tempe after 13,000 miles
Dan O’Neill, 68, arrived home to a surprise welcome of fanfare from family, friends, neighbors, the press and Tempe Mayor Corey Woods.
O’Neill just completed a seven month, 13,000 mile bicycle trip around...
School bus drivers in ample supply, as is their enthusiasm for job
While school bus driver shortages continue nationwide, Tempe/West Chandler schools seem to be bucking the trend and managing the challenge through planning and innovative strategies. The situation isn’t new, but all three...
Barbi Walker-Walsh
Barbi Walker-Walsh is the executive editor of the Wrangler News and a veteran flight attendant with a serious case of wanderlust. Her love of travel gives her a unique, global perspective, which she brings to her writing. With a master’s in American Journalism from NYU and a bachelor’s from ASU's Walter Cronkite School, Barbi blends academic rigor with real-world insights. Whether she’s writing about technology, climate, or her personal story of caring for her ailing parents, Barbi’s stories are infused with curiosity, compassion, and a touch of cheeky wit, drawing readers in for the ride.
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