Wil Steigerwald

About Me

Hello! My name is Wil Steigerwald, and I am a recent Ohio State graduate with a BA degree in journalism and media production. I focus on sports and hard news storytelling through video packages, written articles and features, and have helped manage social media accounts with a community reach of over fifty thousand. I’ve worked with student media, local magazines and startup publications to tell stories that connect with a variety of communities. I thrive in fast-paced environments and love turning quick deadlines into strong, creative work that perfectly balances quality and quantity with timeliness and accuracy.

Published Articles

CityScene Magazine •

New Albany resident inspires community

Born on July 21, 1997, Daniel Rako’s first year of life was full of ifs.

If he could live past one day, one month, one year… if he could have any cognitive movements… if he could survive a grueling gauntlet of 11 surgeries in his first year, maybe it could all lead to more.

Rako was diagnosed with spina bifida myelomeningocele, a birth defect leaving his spine protruding through his back in two pieces, when he was born.

In January 2024, Rako passed away at the age of 26 having touched t...
CityScene Magazine •

Thousands of fans and competitors flock to Columbus for the return of the Arnold Sports Festival

The 36th annual Arnold Sports Festival, running from Feb. 27 to March 2 this year, is set to be the biggest in the event’s history, with the first-place reward for the Arnold Classic winner being bumped up to $500,000.

Perhaps best known for its bodybuilding and strongman shows, the festival has solidified its place in Columbus culture as one of the city’s biggest yearly attractions, bringing in more than $54 million over the years.

“(The Arnold Sports Festival) draws over 100,000 visitors...
CityScene Magazine •

Grove City residents raise money and supplies for veterans, nursing homes and more

For many people as they age, they want to be remembered and honored by others. Whether you are a veteran who served during the Cold War era, or a grandmother spending her days doing fun activities with family and friends, the feeling of being remembered is one of utmost happiness.

To help make this a reality, a Grove City group known as the Sunshine Gang made it their mission to ensure joy is spread to these groups of often forgotten individuals. By raising money through craft shows as well a...
CityScene Magazine •

Dublin teens host annual fundraiser for shelter dogs

Adopting dogs from a shelter is a fantastic way to gain adorable friends and give animals a loving home. For a group of Dublin students, adopting their dogs was only the first step in making a difference for shelter animals.

Olivia McCoy and Sydney Smith, both freshman, and Olivia’s sister Annabelle, a sixth grader, created the fundraiser, Dog-A-Thon, in 2020, after adopting their dogs. Since both dogs were adopted from local shelters, they organized an annual fundraiser to give back to the p...
CityScene Magazine •

The Game Returns to Columbus

More than 1,800 days ago, Ohio State beat Michigan in Ann Arbor 56-27. Since then, the Buckeyes have yet to taste victory against their bitter rivals. This Saturday, Ohio State will host the Michigan Wolverines and attempt to stop “That Team Up North” from securing a fourth straight victory against them, a feat not accomplished since the early 1990s.

While the Wolverines are unranked ahead of their matchup against Ohio State for the first time since 2017, it is hard to simply guarantee the ho...
CityScene Magazine •

Reading aloud benefits both parents and children

Storytime isn’t just about the words on the pages, the story being told or the illustrations that help younger audiences follow the action. For parents such as John Biemer and Dr. Kathleen Stiles, reading books to their children is about developing and strengthening bonds. 

It is no secret that reading to children helps improve their literacy and reading comprehension, but there are plenty of other benefits for both the reader and listener through shared connections. 

Stiles, a pediatricia...
CityScene Magazine •

No. 2 ranked Ohio State Begins the Road to Glory

The Ohio State University football returns to Columbus this Saturday afternoon as the Buckeyes face  a fellow Ohio school --  the University of Akron. The Buckeyes look to stretch their record against Akron to 5-0 as they head into the game 50.5-point favorites, the largest spread amongst all matchups in Week 1.

While the upcoming matchup likely will not be a nail-biter, is the season opener still offers much to look forward to. With a handful of new stars joining the squad, many Buckeyes ret...
The Lantern •

Experts weigh in on former President Donald Trump’s indictment, impact on Republican Party

Former U.S. President Donald Trump hasn’t been convicted, but that didn’t divert any eyes from the first-ever U.S. president to be indicted for a crime.

Trump showed up to his arraignment April 4 after being indicted on 34 felony counts of business falsification charges. He pleaded not guilty to all charges. Paul Beck, professor emeritus of political science, said Trump’s indictment and arraignment is not comparable to anything in U.S. history and can impact the Republican Party’s support of th...
The Lantern •

Boxing Club rebuilds after taking hits to membership during COVID-19 pandemic

The story of the Ohio State Boxing Club can only be compared to the redemption arc of “Rocky III.”

After the club took a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic — much like Rocky Balboa losing his title to Clubber Lang — Kyle Stadler and Eddie Kubit have helped build Boxing Club back up to what it was.

During a normal year, Stadler said the club has a fairly consistent attendance with around 60-70 people.

“After [the pandemic], we were down in the dumps for a while. We really, kind of, revitalized i...
The Lantern •

New Ohio law cracks down on distracted driving, makes it primary offense

Texting while driving has been illegal in Ohio since 2012, but legislation has now made Ohio’s law enforcement response even tougher.

A new law tightening up punishments for distracted driving across Ohio went into effect Tuesday in hopes to limit the number of driving accidents. According to the law, distracted driving caused by electronic devices will be considered a warning until Oct. 4. After this date, it will be considered a primary offense.

“Governor DeWine signed Senate Bill 288 on Jan...
The Lantern •

Starbucks near Ohio Union workers unionize in solidarity with other Starbucks across the nation, strike for better conditions

Dunkin’ Donuts fueled striking Starbucks workers Wednesday afternoon near campus.

Protestors gathered outside of the Starbucks on the corner of North High Street and East 14th Avenue Wednesday afternoon to go on strike about hour cuts, hour minimums and lack of response from the company.

Along with over 100 Starbucks unions across the U.S., current and past employees of the North High Street Starbucks were on strike after a change in Starbucks’ policy which cut the hours of many employees and...
The Lantern •

Warming center on 16th Avenue to close Monday due to safety concerns

A warming center inside a church located on East 16th Avenue is closing its doors Monday due to an increase in safety concerns.

It was announced Wednesday at a University Area Commission meeting that the Summit United Methodist Church will be ending its contract early with the Columbus Coalition for the Homeless after two adults were stabbed and sent to local hospitals.

“The warming center will close on Monday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m.,” Nora Gerber, executive director for the University District Org...

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