Laurent Bonczijk


lbonczijk@newberggraphic.com

Laurent Bonczijk is the education and religion reporter as well as food columnist for The Newberg Graphic. He is a 2006 graduate of Oregon State University and a six-year veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. When not covering school and church functions and issues, he likes to cook, practice martial arts, run and photograph people.


Most recently published articles:
Love INC expands its dental services ministry in Newberg 2/3/2012 2:36:45 PM
Candlemas celebrated in Catholic churches 2/3/2012 2:33:45 PM
Mezzo Devotion sings its way to glory 2/3/2012 1:52:57 PM
Board adopts hiring timeline in super search 2/3/2012 1:46:44 PM
Troupe will perform Moliere’s last play 1/31/2012 3:44:38 PM
Professor inked, students amazed 1/31/2012 3:41:13 PM
Trio of brothers use their talent to save art pieces in Dundee 1/31/2012 3:38:36 PM
Newberg FFA will continue to compete after recent wins 1/31/2012 3:34:26 PM
NHS grad rate drops, but better than state average 1/31/2012 3:09:12 PM
CCCNW speaker helping the homeless from a place of love 1/27/2012 6:29:00 PM
Youth is making a difference in Haiti one meal at a time 1/27/2012 6:29:00 PM
GOP candidate visits Newberg as part of final tour of district 1/27/2012 6:29:00 PM
Last Craigslist defendant gets 25 years 1/27/2012 6:29:00 PM
A hands-on look at animal anatomy 1/24/2012 6:58:00 PM
The race is on to choose the right school 1/24/2012 6:58:00 PM
Cheating death with new technology 1/24/2012 6:58:00 PM
Beavers getting the blame for flooding 1/24/2012 6:58:00 PM
A small gathering of distinct faiths 1/20/2012 3:59:55 PM
Board OKs hiring recruiting firm for super search 1/20/2012 3:39:22 PM
Thompson case could end next week 1/20/2012 3:36:27 PM
Parochial school preps for its annual auction 1/20/2012 3:33:42 PM
Police continue to seek clues in McKern House fire 1/20/2012 3:25:23 PM
Veritas pianist to perform with Oregon Symphony 1/17/2012 3:10:51 PM
College Goal comes to NHS on Saturday 1/17/2012 3:07:55 PM
McKern House consumed by flames Sunday 1/17/2012 1:49:40 PM
Community celebrates MLK 1/17/2012 1:47:01 PM
Last Craigslist suspect forgoes a jury trial 1/17/2012 1:44:21 PM
Radich will retire as school superintendent at end of school year 1/13/2012 7:00:00 PM
School board discusses open enrollment at Tuesday meeting 1/13/2012 7:00:00 PM
A discussion of faith at George Fox 1/13/2012 7:00:00 PM
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity soon 1/13/2012 7:00:00 PM
New CCC parking lot hides its true talent 1/13/2012 7:00:00 PM
Mabel Rush roof sprouts nearly 400 solar panels 1/10/2012 3:18:17 PM
NHS’ ‘Mr. T’ joins the Army 1/10/2012 3:13:25 PM
Newberg lifeguard closes the year with a rescue 1/10/2012 3:08:49 PM
Celebrating the legacy of MLK 1/10/2012 2:56:09 PM
Fifth joins race for Lewis’ spot 1/10/2012 2:53:06 PM
Love INC starts new fundraiser 1/6/2012 7:06:00 PM
End of Christmas festivities still remain 1/6/2012 7:06:00 PM
Work begins on Highway 219/Everest intersection 1/6/2012 7:06:00 PM
Final Craigslist suspect faces trial 1/6/2012 7:06:00 PM
Dancing is a PE class at C.S. Lewis 1/3/2012 7:15:00 PM
Veritas graduates realize their dream 1/3/2012 7:15:00 PM
Ownership of Tilikum will change 1/3/2012 7:15:00 PM
Neighbors want to block berm at landfill 12/30/2011 7:00:00 PM
Christmas boxes delivered without a hitch 12/30/2011 7:00:00 PM
Bringing newborns home in luxury 12/30/2011 7:00:00 PM
Kwanzaa: Bridging the gap between Christmas, New Year 12/30/2011 7:00:00 PM
Staff will shuffle duties at CSLA 12/27/2011 7:29:05 PM
Many new laws will take effect when the New Year’s bell tolls 12/27/2011 7:28:59 PM


Other recently published articles:
All smiles — 2/3/2012 2:36:10 PM
Bright — 1/31/2012 3:43:58 PM
Feeling no pain — 1/31/2012 3:40:36 PM
From the heart — 1/27/2012 2:51:56 PM
Hearts on fire — 1/24/2012 1:54:05 PM
Stroke averted — 1/24/2012 1:31:47 PM
untitled photo 1/20/2012 3:59:22 PM
A warm ministry — 1/20/2012 3:55:20 PM
Handmade treasures — 1/20/2012 3:32:59 PM
Hands off — 1/10/2012 3:17:42 PM
Sidewalk work in progress — 1/6/2012 3:19:53 PM
A warm trip home — 12/30/2011 11:07:54 AM
Robot masters 12/27/2011 3:08:00 PM
Local ministry — 12/23/2011 4:17:21 PM
Solving problems — 12/23/2011 3:54:48 PM
It’s a wrap — 12/20/2011 12:45:05 PM
Vrrrroom! — 12/20/2011 12:42:44 PM
Democracy at work — 12/16/2011 2:47:44 PM
Tree donation — 12/16/2011 2:41:30 PM
Ho ho ho — 12/16/2011 2:39:30 PM
Ample experience 12/13/2011 1:42:36 PM
Build a better gopher trap and the world will ... 12/13/2011 1:40:14 PM
Mastering the methodical — 12/13/2011 1:38:12 PM
Help has arrived — 12/2/2011 3:20:36 PM
Sharing literacy — 11/29/2011 3:05:03 PM
Hues and colors — 11/29/2011 3:01:23 PM
Warden 11/29/2011 2:46:06 PM
Teamwork — 11/25/2011 1:46:24 PM
Pins beware — 11/25/2011 1:41:24 PM
Experimenting — 11/22/2011 11:51:51 AM
Upgrades — 11/18/2011 11:17:43 AM
Gathering — 11/18/2011 11:11:25 AM
Walker 11/18/2011 11:08:48 AM
Play time — 11/11/2011 3:26:40 PM
The Ghost of Christmas Past — 11/8/2011 2:57:41 PM
Easy does it — 11/8/2011 2:53:38 PM
Comedy with a message — 11/8/2011 2:41:09 PM
Days numbered? — 11/8/2011 2:31:37 PM
Shepherding students — 11/8/2011 2:24:05 PM
Play opens Thursday — 11/1/2011 2:57:54 PM
Daily devotion — 10/28/2011 1:12:12 PM
Helping hand — 10/25/2011 2:43:25 PM
untitled photo 10/21/2011 2:11:43 PM
A shift to Africa — 10/21/2011 2:09:04 PM
New outlet — 10/18/2011 1:27:11 PM
The old ways — 10/18/2011 1:03:10 PM
It’s a bit flat — 10/18/2011 12:57:57 PM
Big influx — 10/11/2011 2:45:37 PM
untitled photo 10/11/2011 2:06:58 PM
Hideaway near town — 10/11/2011 1:53:36 PM