News Stories
Add stories to your group to share on the Carthage website.
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From the Dashboard, click the Stories tab.
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If you are creating a new event, click the blue + Add new. Or you can click on the name of an existing event to edit.
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Fill out the form with the relevant information for your story. A title and summary are required.
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Click Save when finished. You can also click Save and Go to Story for a preview that will open in a new tab.
MAKING STORIES LIVE
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Unless changed, the default for stories is hidden.
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Click Hidden and change to Live, or when creating your story, you have the option to make the story Live as well.
IMAGES
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It’s good practice to add an image to a story.
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You can always check for shared images in the CMS if you don’t have one in your group.
- You can also choose to attach a gallery to the story. Make sure to add captions on the gallery images.
SUMMARIES
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Content entered into the summary appears under the title when stories are displayed a page.
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Keep summaries brief and don’t repeat them in the body copy.
SHARING
- Get the most out of your work by sharing your story with other groups.
- Enter other groups who might want to post or link to your story as well.
- You can always suggest to the Homepage group as well!.
- Content shared with other groups will be approved by that group’s content manager.
Story examples
Featured story
Latest starred story:
FNL Webinar Series Kick-off
Join us for the Oct. 26, 20201, First Nations Launch Webinar @ 4 PM CST “Rocket Mentorship” presented by: Mark Abotossaway, Structures Engineer, Spirit Aerosystems Panelists include FNL alumni Sophia Martinez & Ryan Rio; Faculty Advisor Carson Pete; & Mentor Mike Harrell http://ow.ly/4x1C50GytLx
Read “FNL Webinar Series Kick-off”Story list
A list of stories:
- Student Achievements,The Bridge: Campus News,
Back-to-Back National Champions!
The Carthage College men’s volleyball team defeated No. 1 Springfield to win the 2022 Men’s Volleyball Division III National Championship on Saturday, April 23, at Tarble Arena!Read “Back-to-Back National Champions!” - The Bridge: Campus News,
New hires boost equity and inclusion at Carthage
Carthage welcomes two new directors to the Office of Equity and Inclusion, as well as student staff members for the Intercultural Center.Read “New hires boost equity and inclusion at Carthage” - Academics,Faculty & Staff Accolades,Stories of Impact,The Bridge: Campus News,
Kevin Crosby named Hedberg Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies
Starting this fall, Prof. Crosby will take on additional duties as the Hedberg Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies.Read “Kevin Crosby named Hedberg Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies” - Community,Stories of Impact,The Bridge: Campus News,
Carthage joins forces with RUSD, UW-Parkside to combat teacher shortages in area schools
Carthage College, Racine Unified School District, and University of Wisconsin-Parkside have announced that they are partnering in a new Education Pathway Initiative to help combat the teacher shortage in area schools.Read “Carthage joins forces with RUSD, UW-Parkside to combat teacher shortages in area schools” - The Bridge: Campus News,
Meet the 2022 Distinguished Senior: Natalie Lall
As the winner of the Distinguished Senior Award, Kenosha native Natalie Lall ’22 will give the senior class address on May 20.Read “Meet the 2022 Distinguished Senior: Natalie Lall” - Community,Events,Innovation,Stories of Impact,
Carthage welcomes acclaimed writer Sidik Fofana for two community-wide events
Carthage will host award-winning New York writer Sidik Fofana for a series of events this month.Read “Carthage welcomes acclaimed writer Sidik Fofana for two community-wide events” 
Cheer on our esports teams during the National Championship Elite 8 at Esports Arena TODAY!
All three Carthage esports Rocket League teams will play in the National Championship Elite 8 Monday, May 16!Read “Cheer on our esports teams during the National Championship Elite 8 at Esports Arena TODAY!”- The Bridge: Campus News,
Conservative policy analyst visits Carthage
Oren Cass, who was the domestic policy director for Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney in 2012, shared his insights with Carthage students during a daylong visit April 28, 2022.Read “Conservative policy analyst visits Carthage” - Academics,Student Achievements,The Bridge: Campus News,
Hired Before Graduation: Carthage graduates share their plans
Our graduates always have big plans — many of which were in place well before their commencement. Meet members of the Class of 2022 who were hired for full-time positions before they even graduated.Read “Hired Before Graduation: Carthage graduates share their plans” 
Check out photos from the Carthage Christmas Festival!
View photos from this year’s Christmas Festival, which took place Dec. 3-5.Read “Check out photos from the Carthage Christmas Festival!”
12 places to study for finals this week
It’s Finals Week! Here are 12 places around campus where you can study for those last exams.Read “12 places to study for finals this week”
What’s open on campus during finals week and Commencement Weekend?
Check out the hours of operation below for Carthage buildings and services during finals week and Commencement Weekend.Read “What’s open on campus during finals week and Commencement Weekend?”
