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Where We Were, Where We Are: 18 Years After 9/11

By Savi Swiggard, Associate Editor

18 years ago today, four commercial airplanes were hijacked and used to terrorize the United States. The events of September 11, 2001 still impact today's political climate, but with our freshman class consisting of mostly students who weren’t born or who couldn’t possibly remember that day, how does our campus reflect on and engage with the past?

Today, there are numerous staff and faculty members who were already employed as of 9/11. We spoke with Ann Gleason, the Dean of Students and a staff

member at Meredith since before the event. Gleason detailed her experience arriving on campus that day, generally unaware of what was happening while she had been driving to work. Her first stop of the day was the LeaderShape exhibition in the Johnson Hall rotunda, where students were showcasing their visions from LeaderShape. It wasn’t until someone on the second floor of Johnson shouted down to students and staff to get to a TV that she was aware anything was wrong.

When asked how the event impacts her today, Gleason said, “It really did have a shift in us thinking about world events and terrorist activities and security— and you guys. It has shaped you in the emergency training that you have and that kind of thing; you’ve grown up in that.”

In 2001, now-Vice President Jean Jackson was on the Senior Management Team, which was meeting that morning in the President’s Dining Hall on the second floor of Johnson.

During the meeting, one of the then-Vice Front page of the Meredith Herald on Sept. 12, President’s secretaries 2001, courtest of Meredith Library Archives.

came in to alert the people meeting, who then went upstairs where there was a television.

Jackson explained that as a member of the staff, her job was to organize the campus for support for all students—including Muslim students. “We knew people were jumping to all sorts of conclusions, and we knew we needed to take care of not only the immediate emotion, but some of the physical needs of people. It was a very frightening time for the Muslim community I think, because people were quick to judge. We said to our students, if you do not feel safe where you are, come on campus. We will find a place for you.” Jackson explained that some students did come onto campus to feel safer thanks to that offer.

As noted by both Gleason and Jackson, the chapel held two nondenominational emergency services for students seeking prayers and spiritual healing during the stress and shock.

Professors and staff found ways to use their courses as tools for healing and support. Jackson herself directed her romantic poetry course towards poetry as a means of expressing feelings and processing them. Students in the Model UN class were discussing what had happened and who was behind the attacks the very day it happened, orienting students in a political problem-solving setup.

This was how Meredith dealt with

5 Things I Wish I Knew as a Freshman in College: wasn’t a good Meredith student if Advice from a Graduate Student

By Hannah Johns, Contributing Writer 1. The things that you like or want on day one might not be the things that you need.

The new student you met at orientation might not end up being your best friend. The major you started with might not be your major a few months in. The job you are working at might not end up being a good fit. The person you are dating might not be who you are going to marry, and that’s okay. College is the time in your life when you should make mistakes and try as many things as you want until you find what is going to stick.

2. Pretty much anything counts as a cultural event.

The idea of a “Cultural Event” may be confusing at first because the concept seems so broad yet so important, since you need them

to graduate. Truthfully, a cultural event is any time you see a play, dance recital, speaker, concert, art gallery, museum event or any educational event that you attended over your four years at Meredith. Cultural events don’t have to be on campus or even in Raleigh (the ones I submitted were from my time studying abroad). Cultural events are a really good excuse to go try something new and get out of the Meredith bubble for a change.

3. The Corn Gods will not curse you for not participating.

I didn’t participate in Corn until my senior year (Go reigning champs, 2019!) and for years I felt super jealous of all my friends who had more time or energy to participate in Corn than I did. I also felt all this pressure as if I

I didn’t participate in Corn. Corn isn’t going anywhere, and you can still buy the t-shirt, even if you aren’t participating. Cornhuskin’ is super fun, but also super stressful.

If it’s not for you, then there is no shame in that. You have four years to participate in Cornhuskin’, so maybe you just want to watch this year or take a year off; you aren’t a bad Meredith student if you aren’t participating in Corn.

4. Take advantage of that CamCard discount!

Don’t have Amazon Prime, Apple Music or Spotify? For students, they are only five dollars a month. Cinemas, museums and theatres have student tickets for significantly cheaper. Software and tech companies like Dell, Microsoft and Apple all have student discounts. Off-campus gyms, yoga and dance studios have student memberships. You

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September 11, 2019

In This Issue NEWS Amazon Rainforest Fires Are You Juicing?

New Littles on the Block A&E Powerful Paper: Landscraping The White Iris Light Opera Taylor Swift: Is She the Man? OPINIONS Our Angels: Coping with Grief Lizzo and Body Positivity

it: by being goal-oriented but empathetic. A community that cared enough to act, but to act in a positive way rather than with aggression towards students.

Knowing how deeply 9/11 affected treatment of Muslim people in the U.S., we went to discuss the impact of the events on young muslim students. While these students were either not alive or too young to recall 9/11, the reverberations from it still hit their lives and impact how they’re treated by non-muslims. The student we spoke with wished to remain anonymous.

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5. There is no shame in failure!

Give yourself a break. You are a freshman in college, no one is expecting you to have it all figured out. Fail that class! Get a C on that paper! Drop that major! Ditch that friend! Make mistakes; this is your time to figure out who you are and what you want. And that means trying things that don’t quite work out. Be fearless in messing up; you won’t be the first college student to do so and you won’t be the last.

News

The World’s Largest Rainforest Continues to Burn

By Katelyn Wiszowaty, Contributing Writer, and Emma Fry, News Editor The Amazon rainforest is on fire…

Though this may sound strangely ironic due to the wet and humid nature of what we all know and love about rainforests, it is a monumental concern in the global and scientific community that could cause long-lasting effects if we ignore this vital habitat’s cries for help. The Amazon has been on fire for months now, and still, not enough dramatic efforts have been made to solve the crisis or reassure the public that it is under control.

There are many reasons why the Amazon Rainforest is an essential part of the world’s ecosystem. Rainforests are vital in helping stabilize our warming global climate, acting as a carbon sink and absorbing over 2 billion tons of carbon dioxide per year according to scientists at National Geographic. The once-abundant stretches of forest are also some of the world’s largest and most unique sources of biodiversity, home to over 10 million species of animals, over 80,000 species

of plants and approximately 500 indegienous tribes of South Americans that are sadly struggling to survive the fires. A large portion of the Amazon Rainforest is located in Brazil, but it also extends into neighboring countries like Colombia, Venezuela and Peru, just to name a few. With the rainforest stretching across such a vast region of South America, and playing a major role in sustaining a healthy global environment, it is clear that this disaster is a worldwide issue that requires international aid.

USA Today reports that the rainforest also draws in 5% of the planet’s emissions of carbon dioxide every year. This is extremely important because carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that, when not absorbed, warms the earth. As the emission of greenhouse gases increases, global warming increases, which is why it is essential that the Amazon Rainforest stays standing and soaks up as much carbon dioxide as possible. Because of

this, climate change has become an even more pressing issue than usual since the Amazon started burning. With less forest to absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen, climate change is bound to get worse. The overwhelming urgency that many people around the world are feeling to take action against the fire and climate change is exactly what we need.

If you want to know how you can make a difference, one option would be to donate to an organization that is currently fighting the fires in the Amazon, while also supporting long-term efforts to protect it. Organizations that are taking donations include the World Wide Fund on worldwildlife.org, Rainforest Action Network, Amazon Watch and Amazon Conservation Association. Even if you cannot donate much, it is important to know that every individual can make a change and have an impact simply by donating loose change or using their voice for local activism. You can also look for products that

Are You Juicing? Things to Know Before You Vape

By Hannah Brittain-Du Bois, Contributing Writer

There are many issues with vaping that have recently been brought to light in the news. The hazards of cigarettes are medically proven and are recognized by general society, but do we fully understand the serious risk that comes with vaping? Many who use e-cigs believe that it's just flavored water and nicotine. Apparently, though, it is something that goes much deeper and is much more dangerous than people initially thought.

Many parents are worried their children are being directly targeted by major companies and corporations. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recently released a statement saying that

the number of teens vaping is currently in the millions. This can be attributed to companies (such as JUUL) selling flavors that appeal to teenagers and to corporations (such as Slick Vapes, SmokeTastic and DaVinci Vaporizer) offering scholarships or sponsoring music festivals geared toward the younger population.

Following the first reported death caused by vaping, parents and media outlets called for answers regarding the health risks. However, teens and young adults seem to ignore these warnings. The CDC has been trying to combat this issue by releasing commercials warning teens and

New Littles Taking on the Block

my Big would be an extrovert, but after meeting her, I learned we are both introverts, and we were able games. to enjoy the events of the social

The “New Littles on the together.” As for the events of the Block” social was held on August social, several freshmen com28, 2019 in the BDH Courtyard.

This event was also the first event mented on how welcome they felt and how exciting it was to watch at which Littles knew who their the Oddballs perform and get to Bigs were and vice versa. This know their Bigs and Twins. In the 80s-themed event hosted activities from fanny-pack decorating to week following the ‘Big’ social, a series of smaller socials (including an appearance by The Oddballs. an ice-cream social and a brunch) When asked about her experiended the welcoming festivities ence at this event, freshman for the new Littles in the class of Bridget Gables had nothing but 2023. It’s looking to be an ‘Oddly’ positive statements, saying, “Beencouraging year! ing an introvert, I was nervous

By Rachel Van Horne, Contributing Writer

Have you heard the news?

There is a new group of Littles ‘on the block,’ and Meredith College has been greeting them excitedly through a variety of events.

The events started off with the “Welcome” social on August 22, 2019. This event, held in the Cate Center, gave freshmen an opportunity to meet and mingle with others from their class and peers from their Big Sis class, the Class of 2021! There were several activities to get the new Big and Little classes excited, from a DJ to trivia

young adults about the dangers of this addictive habit.

Possible effects on teens and young adults include brain damage, as the average human brain is not fully grown until about 25 years of age. E-cigs can also contain harmful substances other than just nicotine, and smoking can increase your risk of drug addiction later. According to the CDC, the juice is not just flavored water; it can also contain heavy metals, carcinogens, volatile organic compounds and ultra fine particles.

So, before you pick up an e-cig, you may want to ask yourself if it is worth it.

have FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) labels or the Rainforest Alliance green frog. Something else you can do when shopping is to give your business to companies that are environmentally friendly and reject those that are not as environmentally conscious. Ask questions about where a company receives its materials. Do they contribute to deforestation? Do their products result in plastic waste or cause harm to wildlife?

If so, educate others, as often and as much as you possibly can! If you ever hear someone mention the rainforest or talk about environmental conservation (or catch some incorrect assumptions being thrown around), don’t hesitate to give a quick, clarifying fact or further discuss an issue with someone, if you feel comfortable doing so. Many people are growing more and more aware of conservation, but it is always a wonderful thing to be on the lookout for opportunities to show that you’re a proud advocate for your local and global environment.

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Literally everyone got impacted by that. A lot of people saw our religion as this really violent one, even though certain small groups don’t really reflect on the entire religion.” While she has been fortunate enough to not experience any violence, she often notices the way that non-muslim people look at her and treat her differently.

She gestured to her hijab, a headscarf worn by many Muslim women; “I get stares at this sometimes.

I don’t really care, but that’s just me. Plus like, other people may get affected, just not me.” While it doesn’t bother her, the experience is noticeable and potentially isolating for Muslim people.

We asked her if her religion has been politicized because of the events of 9/11, and she was quick to affirm. “Terrorism isn’t necessarily religion-related. It’s an act of violence for political reasons; it’s to terrorize people.”

Other Muslim students we spoke to in passing felt strongly that 9/11 affected the entire country, from how we handle security to how we treat Muslim people. Every student spoken to noted that 9/11 was a terrible tragedy, no doubt, but that using the deaths of innocent people as ammunition against other innocent people isn’t how we should cope with crisis.

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Arts & Entertainment

A Pop of Culture

Powerful Paper

Is T-Swift...'The Man'?

There are a few things that may catch your eye as you enter Gaddy-Hamrick’s Weems Gallery: a massive metal bird, ants the size of your shoe and the largest, most delicate paper mobiles you’ve probably ever seen. The gallery has welcomed its newest art exhibition, from North Carolina based artist Nicole Uzzell, named “Landscraping- a cultivation in paper”.

Pop-culture column by Hannah Johns

On Aug. 23 of this year, Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated 7th studio album, Lover. After the titan that was Swift’s last album, Reputation, it is easy to say that Swift has taken a more light-hearted approach to the follow-up album. While Reputation was packed with basepumping songs about revenge and heartbreak, Lover seems to pick up where Swift’s fifth album, 1989, left off: with pop hits and ballads.

The subject material of Lover touches on topics that Taylor Swift never would have addressed at an earlier point in her career. Lover takes songs about love, grief, loss and cheating and wraps them in a pink bow of beautiful and catchy music.

Taylor makes a very large statement in track 4 of Lover. In "The Man," Swift addresses how differently she might be treated by the media and public if she were a man. Swift has spoken very candidly in the past about feeling slut-shamed by the media, and in many ways, Taylor has become the poster child for it. Although her current relationship is entering into its 4th year, critics still bring up the partners she had in her early twenties and teen years, as if they have any relevance to her current relationship and career.

She is still frequently put down as an artist who got success off of making kids' music, despite her killer business tactics and how many records she has broken.

People still question how much of it she deserves. "The Man" addresses all of this and more and is quickly becoming the feminist anthem of the year.

One critique of Taylor Swift being a feminist is how she has publicly feuded with other female artists like Katy Perry.

Perry is said to have inspired Swift’s song "Bad Blood" and many people believe it to be hypocritical for Taylor to play the feminist card now after publicly bashing another woman. Swift has yet to address this criticism in an interview, but she seems to take a very self-aware perspective of it in her song "The Archer."

In "The Archer," Swift address how, throughout her career, she has been both the archer and the prey. She’s been attacked and been the attacker.

The song seems to take the perspective of Taylor reflecting on both her mistakes and successes. While listening to "The Archer," you pick up on Taylor's

By Hannah Flood, Contributing Writer

The exhibition includes sixteen nature-inspired sculptures formed from handmade paper, reused wire and gardening tools, as well as a variety of other repurposed materials. The intention behind these sculptures is to highlight the ongoing battle and the ever-changing relationship between the mechanical world and our environment. In her own words, Uzzell said, “when the environment and industry fight for existence, the shifts in the landscape unveil the fragility of our planet.”

The sculptures evoke a sense of wonder in the observer, with rich textures and layers visually symbolizing the complex

relationship between earth and industry. Delicate paper petals are reminders of the fragility of our natural world, while concretely constructed pieces give the sense that some forces of nature are not to be reckoned with. Consistent themes of struggle and opposition are evident throughout.

The exhibit opened in the Weems Gallery on Sept. 3 and will continue through Sept. 30, open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The artist’s reception will take place on Sept. 26 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with a gallery talk beginning at 5:30 p.m. Attending the events on this day can count towards academic and cultural event requirements.

Further information on the artist, including photos of her other works and future exhibitions, are available on her website,

Photo courtesy of Hannah Flood

A Showcase on the White Iris Light Opera

By Olivia Slack, Online Editor

As a Meredith student, it would be hard to miss the many productions that the Music and Theatre Departments put on during the semesters. However, one of the less widely known productions is the performance put on by the White Iris Light Opera (WILO) at the beginning of the school year. This year, WILO produced Strike Up the Band by Gershwin. The musical ran from August 23-25 in Meredith’s Jones Auditorium.

Dr. Jim Waddelow, Professor of Music, directs WILO. He explains that he founded WILO 10 years ago in order to “provide [Meredith] students with a professional-level musical theater experience that puts up a show in only two weeks of

rehearsals.” The show differs from other Meredith productions because there are only 11-12 cast rehearsals and four additional rehearsals with the orchestra--far fewer than any other Meredith production. Additionally, WILO provides an opportunity for Meredith alumnae and current students to take leadership roles in producing a show.

In the past, WILO has exclusively done shows by Gilbert & Sullivan. According to Waddelow, Gilbert & Sullivan productions suit Meredith well because they are “really appropriate for voices in [the] footprint of ages 18-25,” as well as being “budget-friendly” and providing a large variety of roles for actors to undertake. This year,

however, WILO put on a musical

by Gershwin in order to expand beyond the repertoire of Gilbert & Sullivan. Strike Up the Band is also not produced as often as some other musicals, so this was a good opportunity to show a lesserknown show that still has some recognizable songs.

Because of the extremely tight rehearsal schedule, cast lists for WILO shows are announced in April and all performers come to rehearsal with songs already learned. Opening a production on the second or third night of class is, in Waddelow’s words, “a great way to start the academic year with a bang.” WILO only puts on their show once a year, so next August, keep an eye out for this musical way to start the year.

understanding of why people both adamantly defend her as well as rationalize and validate criticism directed towards her. The song is an intellectual and reflective look at Taylor’s perception of herself.

The most interesting aspect of Lover might be how Taylor Swift has used the album to talk about politics. The album’s second single, "You Need to Calm Down," made waves when it was released on June 14 because of its obvious ties to LGBTQ rights. In the past year and a half, Swift has started speaking candidly about her political views, for which she has received praise, and Lover reflects that. The video attached to "You Need to Calm Down" was

packed with queer celebrities (from Hannah Hart to RuPaul himself ) and contained a public call to action for viewers to call their senator in support of the Equality Act (an act that works to protect members of the LGBTQ community against discrimination and has been passed by the US House of Representatives).

This act is something that Taylor has been very vocally supportive of in every recent interview. She’s been vocally opposed to the current presidential administration in those interviews as well.

Becoming more politically outspoken has earned Swift both praise and backlash. Many say

her career is going to go the way of the Dixie Chicks, who faced unprecedented backlash after front-woman Natalie Maines publicly criticized then-President George W. Bush in 2003.

Ironically, the Dixie Chicks are featured on track 12 of Taylor Swift’s Lover, "Soon You’ll Get Better." They are a clear example of how artists using their voices for social change was at one point very taboo and something that could ruin a career. Swift’s confident return seems to represent a new age in which the public believes artists have a moral obligation to use their platforms for positive social change.

Opinion

Our Angels: Coping with Grief on Meredith's Campus

By Savi Swiggard, Associate Editor

“Health” comes in numerous forms. Physical health, mental health, spiritual health and social health are all vital and important parts of being a “healthy” human. A year ago today, I got the call from my mom that informed me of my father’s death. I was in class when I got the call. Two years ago, on Oct. 10, I lost my grandmother.

Coping with loss is an intense process, especially when trying to balance all of the different forms of health that are thrown into jeopardy. The intention of this article is to help students better understand the resources available on campus.

From the obvious resources like the counseling center to those you may not think about (such as RHA), we’ll discuss how these resources are prepared to help you if something happens to you or a loved one.

Taking care of your mental health is why the counseling center exists, free to access for all students. Staffed with licensed counselors to meet one-on-one in a completely confidential setting,

their main focus is students’ mental and emotional health.

Janet Ogbon, senior counselor at Carroll Hall, explained that grief is an isolating emotion, especially since, most times, none of your peers are experiencing the same thing. When speaking on the Counseling Center's approach to grief, Obgon says, “One of the biggest things we emphasize … is reaching out, which can feel so contradictory to where that person is.” While grief is an individual experience and will be treated individually in counseling, the resulting isolational experience is nearly universal and that is important to combat.

Ogbon encourages students to check out the Actively Moving Forward (AMF) organization for peer support.

While the counseling center works to improve your mental health, organizations like the Residence Hall Association (RHA) can help with your physical and social health. Heidi LeCount, director of Residence Life, told us that Residence Directors and Residence Assistants are trained

in “a framework of helping skills,” designed to help ResLife approach students with empathy and with the ability to connect students to necessary resources. Additionally, ResLife is trained to recognize red flags in students and check in to ensure students meet their own basic needs, such as self-care, getting food and getting enough rest.

Students who have faith and those who don’t can both benefit from taking care of their spiritual health. In this way, the Office of the Chaplain is available for everyone. Office of the Chaplain Student Worker Lilly Wood often says to prospective students that “Dr. Battle is here to help you, in whatever way you need her.” The Office of the Chaplain is non-denominational and works to create comfortable spaces for all students, even those who don’t have a name for their spirituality. She says, “it’s all about students and making doubly sure that they’re as healthy as can be.”

I spoke to the Dean of Students, Ann Gleason, about the process for students dealing with

their health in multiple facets.

Gleason says,“ I believe that loss can ebb and flow. Somebody may want to talk to a counselor at first or someone [else]. . .because those feelings may be overwhelming.”

She encourages students to always be active in their own healing process, because everyone’s healing process is different. She emphasized the importance of seeking out those relationships and not being afraid when those feelings ebb and flow over time.

Coping with loss is not a solitary experience, and should never be. Students reading this may not be the victims of a loss but may have grieving friends.

Ogbon encourages students whose friends are coping with grief to be genuine when they talk. It doesn’t matter so much that you know the right thing to say, but that you demonstrate your genuine care for them.

LeCount says that students whose roommates are coping with loss are best advised not to leave your roommate alone, mostly in the sense of just trying to be there emotionally.

Lizzo: The Body Positivity Queen We Deserve

By Yajaira Ramos-Ramirez, Staff Writer

Lizzo, born Melissa Viviane Jefferson, will be performing in Raleigh, NC on September 13 in the PNC Arena. Lizzo’s music, message and presentation are exemplary of what a true feminist is: someone who uplifts everyone and spreads positive vibes while doing so. Lizzo makes sure to tell you that she is happy and that you deserve to be happy as well.

Take, for example, her song “Juice,” when she sings, “If I’m shinin’, everybody gonna shine.” In “Good as Hell,” Lizzo reminds the listener that regardless of love troubles, they are still a beautiful person who deserves love. In her song “Truth Hurts,” Lizzo sings about being confident in one’s self regardless of what “boy problems” might come your way. Her iconic lyrics “I just took a DNA test, turns out I’m 100% that b*tch” has become an internet phenomenon. It is the simplicity and absolute positivity that makes her a beacon for the music industry and the world. In a world of constant negativity in the news

and social media, Lizzo reminds us to love ourselves.

Representation of plus-size black women is rare in the media; the majority of plus-size models and artists tends to be white women whose bodies barely reach the threshold of plus-size and who still fit the eurocentric norms of what is considered beautiful. Lizzo challenges that and opens the door for more artists like her to become successful, and she provides representation for the young girls who look like her.

She inspires them and gives them a role model. Lizzo has, and will continue to have, a huge impact on the mainstream media simply for being herself.

One of the criticisms of Lizzo (and frankly, any plus-size artists who “dare” love themselves) is that she is too open and shows too much of herself. Any person should be comfortable in their own skin and love their entire being the way they are. That is the message Lizzo makes sure to convey.

nize their worth. Her song “Boys” encourages men to be confident

Lizzo is not shy in conin themselves considering our fronting the double standards hyper-masculine society. Lizzo’s present in the media. In an inimpact transcends her music and terview with Glamour magazine, message because her mere presLizzo states “When people look ence in the media is a reminder to at my body and be like, ‘Oh my everyone who looks like her that God, she’s so brave,’ it’s like, ‘No, they are beautiful and deserve to I’m not.’ I’m just fine. I’m just me. be seen in the public eye as icons.

I’m just sexy.” She further added,

Before even being signed “If you saw Anne Hathaway in a to a record label, she released two bikini on a billboard, you wouldn’t albums: Lizzobangers in 2013 and call her brave. I just think there’s a Big Grrrl Small World in 2015. In double standard when it comes to 2014, she was named one of the women.” Calling someone “brave” 14 music artists to watch by Time for showing their true self is not a magazine. Lizzo finally saw her compliment but further enforces hard work pay off when her 2019 society’s and the media's negative album Cuz I Love You reached perception of them. Lizzo is here mainstream success. to make sure everyone recognizes Melissa Viviane Jeffertheir condescending language and son was born on April 27, 1988 in she does so unapologetically.

Detroit, Michigan. As a young

A musician who preaches girl, she grew up playing the flute body positivity and diversity in and participating in her school all of her songs and makes it the band before she began rapping as main focus in her career has not a teenager. She went on to study existed in recent memory. Lizzo classical music, focusing on the does not only speak about body flute at the University of Houston. positivity in terms of women We all look forward to the future who are considered plus-size, but work of such a positive, awe-inencourages everyone to recogspiring musician.

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Mimi Mays, Editor in Chief. Savi Swiggard, Associate Editor.

Lilly Wood, A&E Editor. Emma Fry, News Editor. Olivia Slack, Online Editor.

Copy Editors: Amelia Bryant, Sofia Mazzola.

Staff Writers: Yajaira Ramos-Ramirez.

Contributing Writers: Hannah Britain-Du Bois, Hannah Flood, Hannah Johns, Rachel Van Horne, Katelyn Wiszowaty.