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Christy Little (Assistant features/assistant special sections editor)

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Christy Little joined the Journal-World staff in June 2001 as a copy editor. Since then, she has served as special sections editor, producing content such as the KU and Progress editions, and also sponsored the J-W teen advisory board from 2002 to 2005.

She is now the assistant features/assistant special sections editor and spends most of her day working on the Pulse section. She also coordinates the Lawrence Datebook.

Christy grew up in Lenexa and graduated with a bachelor's degree in secondary education-English/journalism from Kansas State University. She taught high school journalism in Independence, Mo., before joining the Journal-World staff.

Recent stories

Endless summer
Check out our kid-friendly family fun guide
By Christy Little
June 3, 2008
Scaled-back summer vacation plans may save families some money, but not necessarily any sanity, if the kids are already getting bored and cranky in front of the television. Here are some Lawrence and area events coming up this summer for when it's time for everyone to get out of the house. While most events are free, you'll still find the price is right.
Moms on a mission
Essay winners share how parents go extra mile
By Sarah Henning & Christy Little
May 11, 2008
Kristen Finger, 13, and Ethan Johnson, 11, wrote the winning responses to the Lawrence Journal-World’s annual Mother’s Day essay contest.
Lawrence experts offer tips for growing your own produce
By Christy Little
February 28, 2008
A colorful array of bell peppers is one of Amy Albright’s favorite summer sights. “I always want to buy the beautiful orange bell peppers at the store,” says the owner of Vinland Valley Nursery. “But it seems like they’re, like, $4 a pound. That’s one of those items you want to grow on your own.”
2008 Spring arts calendar
By Christy Little
January 13, 2008
A look at what's ahead this Spring for arts and entertainment events around Lawrence.
Homes tour reveals family’s heritage
By Christy Little
November 25, 2007
Touring the interior of Evelyn and Bob Senecal’s European-style villa home at 21st and Louisiana streets is a little like traveling through the seven continents. The rambling structure, which includes an office, children’s playroom, poolroom, bar, sauna and wine cellar, is decorated throughout with treasures they’ve collected while traveling worldwide.
Church displays reason for season
By Christy Little
November 25, 2007
It’s one of Lawrence’s best-kept holiday secrets — though the organizers don’t intend it to be that way. The Festival of Nativities enters its 13th year as a local Christmastime tradition. The display of more than 300 Nativity sets and related art will be open to the public most weekends in December, and co-organizer Nancy Atchley would like more people to see the reason behind the season.
10 KU chapters bleeding crimson & blue
KU Alumni Association boosts programs around U.S.
By Christy Little
August 11, 2007
Among 10 growing alumni groups that serve loyal Jayhawks, it’s easy to see how the numbers make the K.C.-area chapter among the top of the flock.
Juggling extras: Clubs on campus suit every interest
By Christy Little
August 11, 2007
Wondering how you’re going to meet like-minded people in a student body of nearly 28,000? Tapping into Kansas University’s active community of clubs and organizations is one way to put out feelers. Below is a list of of some of KU’s many student organizations
Animal haven
By Christy Little
May 22, 2007
Dogs at the Lawrence Humane Society erupt into a barking cacophony of pick-me pandemonium as the first volunteers of the day make their way among the kennels at 11:40 a.m. The floor is still damp from morning cleanup.
KU doctoral student’s twins praise mother’s skills
By Christy Little
May 13, 2007
Six-year-old twins Ella and Liliana Keathley-Helms are thoughtful about not interrupting each other, though one might finish the other’s sentence if the latter has been distracted by a book or the antics of brother Jack, 3.

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