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PLAYING THROUGH A PANDEMIC
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit last spring, it shelved live performances for musicians. Months later—short on money and frustrated—Charlotte band “Swansgate” regrouped and turned to online streaming to gain exposure and hang on. Story by Ahren Rau
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THE RISE OF K-POP
We all loved the 2012 hit song, “Gangnam Style.” Little did we know the catchy tune would usher in the colossal popularity of Korean pop music in the U.S. Story by Sunny Collins
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JUGGLING ACT
To many sports fans, having one’s own sports radio show would be living the good life. Patrick Johnson enjoys that life, but only by working two other jobs. Story by Daniel Shepard » p. 8
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STEPPING OFF THE SIDELINES
Being a woman in sports broadcasting can be ruthless, yet Jordan Giorgio hit her stride in front of the camera early at Florida State and was soon thriving at NBC Sports Washington. Story by Caroline Inderlied
2 LONE WOLF OF FIRST STREET 20 Sara Sandoval fills leases, delivers packages, even cleans bathrooms during an almost-full-time job. Plus, there’s that full load of college classes on the side. Story by Jalen Snipes » p. 16 Front cover photo: Courtesy of Jordan Giorgio
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