Dylan's Journalism Blog

On January 5, just moments after takeoff, a cabin door panel blew off in midair during an Alaska Airlines flight from Portland to Ontario. After investigation it was determined it was mostly likely due to manufacture or installation flaws. Accidents like these are supposed to be prevented by a thorough process called non-destructive testing.   LBCC is home to Oregon’s only two-year NDT program. Scott Ballard was hired in the summer of 2016 to help launch the program. He works with instructors Zachary Milligan and Emily Whittier who have 35 years experience between the two of them. Together they guide students to their Level 1 certificates in NDT. Non-destructive testing is a crucial part of today's quality inspection process used on many products around the world. NDT is used to inspect and evaluate materials, components, or assemblies without destroying their serviceability. This includes testing on aerospace products, nuclear components, and products made with exotic metals ...

Welcome! I am Dylan Hersha, I am currently a student at Linn-Benton College, working on my AAOT for Journalism and Mass Communication. I graduated high school in 2019 and began working full time. After a few years I decided it was time to get back to college and pursue my dream career. I am fully focused and committed to becoming the best sports writer that I can be and hope for my work to not just be published but enjoyed. This term I am most interested in learning how to conduct meaningful, quality interviews that lead to great stories.       Outside of my schooling I am mostly watching, reading and listening to sports events and shows. Mainly pro and college football, basketball and baseball, I also enjoy wrestling, mma and I am recently getting into hockey. Beyond sports I feel the same sort of passion for music. I really enjoy reading and watching musicians talk about and explain their art. I play guitar and am always working on expanding my knowledge and abilit...