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Professors Discuss Mental Health Days at Meredith College By Shae-Lynn Henderson, Staff Writer As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, mental health has become an increasingly important topic of conversation. According to the Mayo Clinic, around 30% of college students reported feeling depressed during 2021 and around 50% reported feeling “overwhelmingly anxious.” Measures to improve student mental health have been discussed at universities around the country, and one popular idea is mental health days. Dr. Betty-Shannon Prevatt, Assistant Professor of Psychology, noted that “neurocognitive science tells us that if you are emotionally taxed, your brain is not in a state to learn.” She explained that during the early part of the pandemic, “resources like social support, family, routine exercise, stability of jobs and school were no longer accessible,” meaning that people needed to find new ways of coping. She said she believes this is one reason for mental health days’ rise in popularity. Some professors at Meredith have implemented mental health days or similar opportunities for students in their courses. Dr. Prevatt said she has “always allowed two unexcused absences that do not detract from a student's grade…and allow students to care for themselves when the need arises.” She noted that the psychology department also has bulletin
boards on the first floor of Ledford and finding time for rest. Hall including topics like “address“I am not sure that planing resilience, growth mindsets and ning for them in my syllabus is coping,” and that the most effecpsychology factive way, but ulty also include other faculty mental health may find that to resources in their be effective and syllabi. important,” Dr. Lisa Hendrix said. Pearce, Associate “At least, at this Professor of Art, point, I would said she has “tried like to gauge to space [mental what's going health days] out on in my class, to fit two in [each] and adjust to course,” one bethe students' fore the midterm needs in that and one after. moment. If I al“My first low the content thought was to schedule to allow these days accommodate to be taken as a mental health Photo by Elinor Shelp-Peck needed throughday on a certain out the semester,” Professor Pearce date, that may not be the date said, “but my concern was how to where such a day is needed. adjust and get everyone up to speed Dr. Hendrix encouraged if they are missing at various days students to utilize the many camthroughout the semester. I am seepus resources Meredith College ing this semester as a pilot for what has to offer. “Meredith College is works, and I'll reevaluate at the end a small private liberal arts college of the semester based on student with community as one of its hallfeedback.” marks. Part of that community is Dr. Tim Hendrix, Associate that we care for and educate the Professor of Mathematics, does not whole person,” he said. have mental health days built into Some Meredith students his syllabus but says he has “alhave called for universal mental ways encouraged students to find a health days to be instituted by the healthy balance” between studying College. According to the college’s
2021-2022 Academic Calendar, no college-wide mental health days have been scheduled. “From the faculty perspective…I imagine mental health days are a difficult tool for an institution to administer if students want to retain a week-long spring break,” Dr. Prevatt said. “If we were to formally add mental health days, I imagine this would mean extending the semester.” With this in mind, Dr. Prevatt stated that “mental health days are only one strategy to care for emotional wellness.” To discuss mental health and emotional wellness, students can contact the Counseling Center by phone at (919) 760-8427 or by email at counselingcenter@meredith.edu. “I cannot speak for the entire department,” Dr. Hendrix concluded, “but I can say that all of my colleagues in the department have taken seriously the need for mental health awareness…Since COVID-19, I think that everyone—faculty, staff, students, literally everyone—have experienced so much stress that we are all more fragile emotionally and mentally, not just physically. People have dealt with so many traumatic things in our lives that it is no wonder we are all a bit more fragile, and thus, susceptible to mental health issues.”
Student Research on Origin of Cornhuskin’s Name By Freya Dahlgren, Opinion Editor Cornhuskin’ is an annual tradition at Meredith with a racist history that has been a topic of discussion across campus in the past couple of years. Meredith student Camryn Way, ‘22, has been discussing her concerns with the origin of Cornhuskin' and its name with Dr. Daniel Fountain, Professor of History. The Herald reached out to Way for more information on Cornhuskin’ and its history. Way started off by acknowledging that she is “aware of the archives explaining what was ‘meant’ by the term Cornhuskin’ originally.” She explained that Doris Peterson, a former associate professor in the Physical Education Department, started the event on Oct. 30, 1945, where it was called the “Corn Huskin' Bee.” This name remained for about a decade. According to the Meredith College Archives, the original intentions behind Cornhuskin’ were to have “Halloween themes and [to be] considered a Halloween/
fall celebration as well as a way to honor the freshmen.” However, Way explained that Cornhuskin’s name ties back to American slavery. “Corn husking and/or shucking festivals date back into the late 18th century and were a way plantation owners sought to speed up the corn-husking process so that their slaves could return to work in the fields,” she said. “Slaves were encouraged to compete—typically in teams—to see who could shuck the most corn on the plantation. Slaves then celebrated with a feast and a dance.” Way said she has issues with the use of Cornhuskin’s name at Meredith for a few reasons. “Calling a festival ‘Corn Huskin’ has a similar feeling to having a cottonpicking festival once a year,” she said. “The word itself is not, in its own right, distasteful, but it certainly should not be used in any way that references slavery.” “Another huge issue I take up with the use of this name is how
Meredith unintentionally hides its true meaning within the media. If you were to simply search ‘Corn Huskin Festival’ online, information about this widely known plantation festival is often hidden behind Meredith College’s [Corn] huskin’ information,” Way said. “It can often take three to four pages of searching to actually find mention of the true connotations. Meredith College has contributed to burying…the meaning of this word.” Way has asked classmates if they know where the term Cornhuskin’ comes from, and most “stated it was a festival at our school and something we ‘had to experience’...not a single one of them had any idea of the alternative meaning to corn shucking festivals.” “It is genuinely appalling to me that in this era of social change and racial deconstruction, we are still utilizing words that had the meaning of shackling
down and restraining under the guise of enjoyment and pleasure. I implore you all not to change your traditions but to alter the meaning by switching the name,” Way stated. Way also referenced information that Dr. Fountain told her and another student who is also conducting research under the supervision of the Office of Student Leadership and Service (SLS). Way noted that the Belonging Panel the School of Arts and Humanities held in 2020 discussed many of the “changes the college has gone through…[and] some early racial conditions and attitudes present in NC during the college's first decades.” For more information on Cornhuskin’, visit the Meredith College Archives in the Carlyle Campbell Library and view the Belonging at Meredith Panel on the Meredith College School of Arts and Humanities Facebook page.
News
The Herald Speaks With New DEI Coordinator Liliana Madrid By Aminah Jenkins, Associate Editor On Jan. 24, Liliana Madrid began her position as Meredith’s new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Coordinator. Madrid brings a host of DEI experience to her position. Prior to coming to Meredith, Madrid worked in higher education DEI for over a decade. “The majority of my time has been at small private liberal arts schools working in cultural centers,” she said. Within the last couple of years, Madrid transitioned from cultural spaces to faculty and staff professional development. She said she believes that “intentionally investing in the professional development of faculty and staff on DEI is an important part of institu-
tional growth.” Though most of Madrid’s work will be with faculty and staff members, she said she wants to connect with the student body. “The coordinator is a resource for students, a position that hopes to partner and collaborate on initiatives that foster an inclusive campus community,” she explained. Students can meet with Madrid on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Beehive and Thursdays 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Belk Dining Hall. Students can also set up a time to meet with her using Calendly or by scanning the QR code to the right. Madrid said she hopes to bring the Meredith community
together to share the “resources, collectively identify needs and priorities” that other campus initiatives have consolidated. “DEI work is community work,” she said. “As I am only one person, I depend on campus partners to share their wisdom and perspective to ensure all aspects of DEI are represented.” A fun fact about Madrid is that she is a proud owner of a 12-year-old Morkie named Po. “Growing up I always wanted a dog,” she said. “However, we moved around a lot so it was out of the question. Being able to have Po in my life was a childhood dream come true.”
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College Allows Students More Graduation Tickets Following Petition By Olivia Slack, Co-Editor in Chief May 2022 graduation ceremonies at Meredith College will take place in the courtyard between Johnson Hall and Belk Dining Hall. On March 4, it was announced that Meredith College would allow each student four tickets to their graduation ceremony. Shortly after the announcement, Association of Meredith Commuters (AMC) President Bryanna Garcia, ‘22, organized a petition calling for the number of ceremonies to be increased from two to three to allow each student more tickets. On March 16, it was announced that while the number of ceremonies would not increase, each student would be allowed six tickets instead of four. Student Government Association (SGA) President Sarah Powell, ‘22, met with Dr. Jean Jackson, Vice President of College Programs, along with Garcia on March 11 to discuss student needs regarding graduation. Garcia was unable to comment, but Powell
Dr. Jackson. provided The Herald with more “Last year, we had more information about their meeting. ceremonies because we had to “I felt it was important to space out the chairs and keep meet with Dr. Jackson to communicate students' concerns about numbers down because of COVID-19 restrictions,” Dr. Jackson graduation tickets,” Powell said. added. “This year, “Given Bryanna the two ceremoand I are both nies will look much seniors, we saw more normal than a lack of student we were able to involvement in the achieve last year— graduation process grateful as we were and reached out to then to have inDr. Jackson to find person ceremonies a solution.” at all.” Dr. Jackson While the explained that bepetition’s original cause of the graduPhoto by Elinor Shelp-Peck request for an adate hooding ceremoditional ceremony was not granted, ny also happening on graduation Powell said that she felt the Colday, there was “little time” to hold three main ceremonies in addition. lege was “absolutely…receptive to The decision to keep graduation to [their] concerns.” “In the meeting, Bryanna two ceremonies was also made in and I expressed several concerns order to “ try to keep those cerfrom the senior class and possible emonies in the relative cool of the solutions to Dr. Jackson,” she said. morning and avoid the possibility “Consequently, we felt that if the of afternoon storms,” according to
College could guarantee more tickets for seniors, this would provide some solace.” Powell reminded students that SGA is “the voice of the student body” and that they should feel free to contact SGA with any concerns they have. Dr. Jackson added that Powell and Garcia presented a “convincing argument” and said she hopes that giving students six tickets will alleviate many problems. “I appreciated Sarah and Bryanna’s coming to talk with me—they were ardent ambassadors for the Class of 2022,” Dr. Jackson said. “We all want the Class of 2022 to have as happy a graduation weekend as possible— we are proud of their resilience, persistence and strength.” For more information about Commencement, including information about live streams for guests unable to attend in person, visit Meredith College’s Commencement page.
Dr. Shannon Grimes to Give Faculty Distinguished Lecture By Haileigh West, Contributing Writer
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Dr. Shannon Grimes, Department Head of Religious and Ethical Studies, will deliver this year’s Faculty Distinguished Lecture on April 5 at 7 p.m. in Jones Auditorium. The Herald interviewed Dr. Grimes about the content of this year's lecture. When asked what she wished to share with Meredith students who are interested in attending this lecture, she said, “My goal is to present alchemy—which is notoriously difficult to understand—in an interesting and accessible way.” Dr. Grimes explained that alchemy is an interdisciplinary field: “I’ll be touching on art, history, science, religion and even
business, so students and faculty from different disciplines are sure to find something to relate to." Dr. Grimes stated,“In my lecture, I go back to the roots of alchemy in first century Egypt and show how alchemy originated.,” Dr. Grimes addedsaid. Dr. Grimes added,“I argue that it comes from temple artisans who were making statues of the gods. Once Christianity rose to prominence and the pagan temples were closed, alchemy persisted, but it changed form. I’ll trace some of these historical developments in my talk.” Research often takes countless hours to collect and organize into a lecture format. When asked about what inspired her topic, Dr.
Grimes stated, “I have written several articles on this topic, as well as a book, Becoming Gold: Zosimos of Panopolis and the Alchemical Arts in Roman Egypt…This lecture gives me a chance to share my research with the Meredith community. It’s a rather unusual and specialized subject, and I don’t teach any classes about it at Meredith.” The first Faculty Distinguished Lecture was given in 1964, and the College usually holds one each year. Following the lecture in Jones Auditorium, there will be a reception, with the location to be determined. Dr. Grimes’s book can be purchased online at Rubedo Press.
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Arts & Entertainment
Reviewing Best Picture Nominations By Aminah Jenkins, Associate Editor The 94th Academy Awards Ceremony, also known as The Oscars, will take place on Sunday, Mar. 27. After watching all 10 of the movies nominated and researching their histories, I have narrowed down my top two and bottom three contenders for the Best Picture award. Most Likely to Win CODA CODA provides a fresh take on how coming-of-age stories can be told. The film focuses on Ruby, the only hearing person in a family of four who is trying to balance her familial responsibilities and pursuing her love of music. Portrayals of deaf people in the media are rare. This film provides representation with all three deaf
characters being played by deaf actors. The movie has been well received by critics and has won two Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards, one of them for Best Picture. The reception of the movie is similar to Boyhood (2014), another coming-of-age film that filmed with the same cast over 12 years and won an Oscar for Best Picture. The Power of the Dog The drama’s new take on the American West is reminiscent of No Country for Old Men (2007) in that it transcends the typical western plots. Only four western films have ever won Best Picture. The development of Phil and Peter’s relationship is captivating, giving this movie the
potential to be the fifth western Best Picture. In addition to an all-star cast, including Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange), the movie’s plot does a great job of storytelling through actions rather than dialogue. The film also won the 2022 Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture. Least Likely to Win Dune Dune was an enjoyable futuristic remake of the 1984 original based on a book series by Frank Herbertt. However, the main reasons Dune’s chances of winning Best Picture are low is because of its status as a reboot and the science fiction genre. Martin Scorsese's The Departed (2006) is the only remake to ever win an
Oscar. Additionally, dystopian science fiction rarely wins Oscars, especially for Best Picture. Films like Avatar (2009) and Star Wars (1977) received nominations after rave reviews, but weren’t able to secure a win. Licorice Pizza This movie has faced significant criticism for the age gap between the characters Gary, 15, and Alana, 25. The stories of Alana and Gary, respectively were realistic for their stages in life. When they overlapped, the character and plot development was lost. Read the full story on our website
Did R&B Die?
By Melissa Taylor, Staff Writer Rhythm and blues (R&B) is a rapidly evolving musical genre, but the passion from the artists remains constant. Listening to iconic R&B classics from the 2000s might make you want to believe the genre is dying because today’s R&B just doesn’t sound the same, but in fact, it’s constantly reborn. During the early 2000s, music videos were the most important element of marketing songs. Take “Superbass” by Nicki Minaj, for example. “Superbass” wouldn’t be super bass without the music video. The short jean shorts, loud colors and dance routine all contribute to the song when you play it. Even Katy Perry’s song “Roar”—the music video gives such a beautiful visual when you listen to the song. When you turned on
MTV, music videos were always being played. By pairing music videos with the story portrayed by the lyrics, music videos acted as visual storytelling methods for upand-coming artists to display their personality and build their fan base. Social media has replaced the need for music videos because managers or self starters can market through their Instagram platforms. This missing piece of anticipation for the new R&B music videos may leave fans wanting more connection with the artist. In my eyes, being able to investigate the transitions of R&B music involves understanding how this genre has the tendency to reflect hip-hop at its current state. During the 1990s, hip-hop was becoming a global phenomenon and
included MCs, DJs and marketing through mixtapes. This rhythmic genre is highly reflected through R&B artists because hip-hop’s reliance on rhythm to overlay words is reflected in R&B’s use of a more scaled-back rhythm. While the blues lyrics are meant to shine, it’s poetry. For example, the song “WUSYANAME” by Tyler the Creator and NBA Youngboy has the spirit of a slow dance while the lyrics tell a story of finding his dream girl. NBA comes on the beat with a fairly different approach, but as a rap artist who predominantly makes trap music, this is his version of his vulnerable side. Another example is Mary J. Blige: she has a hip-hop side
but a vulnerable, heartbroken and courageous side to her music. Take her new album, Good Morning Gorgeous. It is a beautiful message to the broken girl in the mirror, but “Rent Money” is a demand for respect. Even though R&B seems absent and doesn’t match the feeling of nostalgia when “Charlene” by Anthony Hamilton comes on, it gives us space. “Charlene” was in a time period that we can’t get back again. This time, we have an R&B artist who doesn’t build a connection through music videos but through an accessible platform for everyone. You can see their day to day life and understand an artist is just as human as us. Again, R&B did in fact die but the spirit was truly reborn.
TikTok Made Me Buy It By Rachel Van Horne, Associate Editor With the rise in targeted ads across social media platforms, we have seen a rise in users purchasing ads from places that haven’t previously been used as marketplaces. The Herald staff members shared recent purchases that they bought because of social media. Rachel Van Horne: My roommate saw a TikTok advertising the Starlight Coke and we decided to try it after seeing it in the grocery store. I dislike Coke but was willing to try this item at least once because of the pretty packaging. The first alarming feature to me was that it was bright red, not the normal brown. Upon first sip it tasted exactly like Coke Zero until the aftertaste which is more of a birthday cake flavor. Other sources on
the internet also predict it may be a cotton candy flavor. Either way, neither me or my roommate were big fans of StarlightCoke. Anna Prince: Over the summer of 2020, I saw so many TikTok videos advertising the SunBum Tanning Lotion. I have used multiple SunBum products in the past, but never the Tanning Lotion. I have never been able to tan very well on my own so I went online to Ulta Beauty and purchased a bottle. Needless to say, I was buying another one within the month. I was able to achieve the best tan I had ever had in my life, which says a lot considering I live at the beach, and I didn’t have to spend nearly as much time in the sun. I am still obsessed with this product and my positive experience has opened me
up to buying more products that are and a laptop stand to make myself recommended by TikTok. a special setup. It turns out that, through the algorithm, TikTok Ally Cefalu: had made me advertise to myself. If you’ve ever been on the I convinced myself that I would ASMR “side” of TikTok, you’ve be more productive with a fancy, probably heard the satisfying noises click-clacking keyboard, and I am. of mechanical keyboards. Blue, red, and brown switches are responsible for giving each keyboard a unique sound that, as TikTokkers often say, “scratches your brain.” While I never saw a sponsored post for a mechanical keyboard, the algorithm noticed that I paid extra attention to these kinds of videos and eventually, my For You Page was full of them. This was when I started to consider buying a mechanical keyboard in the hopes that the satisfying clicks would make me more productive when working on Photo by Rachel Van Horne homework. I did some research and ordered a keyboard, a mouse,
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Opinion The COVID-19 Experience at Meredith By Melissa Taylor and Mia Russell, Staff Writers, Rachel Van Horne, Associate Editor, and Olivia Slack, Co-Editor in Chief Perspective of the Class of 2025: Enrolling and attending college has been my dream ever since I was a child. I wanted my college experience to include students walking and hanging around campus, a plentiful amount of friends to interact with and a college love story. School is always going to be my top priority, but what’s a college experience like without friends, experiences and secret crushes? So far, my freshman year at Meredith College has consisted of a lot of depression. Moving here from Charlotte, NC, I knew nothing about Meredith or the Raleigh area. Historically-women’s schools aren’t talked about or even considered much during the college application process. Yet Meredith always has a good reputation behind the name, and I trusted that. The Raleigh area specifically is typically associated with NC State, and, as always, Meredith College is overlooked. Making my decision was all trust-based, without research. Information sent through emails and posted throughout campus regarding Meredith traditions felt more targeted towards students who have already been involved with Meredith, not us newer students. Not knowing anything about Cornhuskin’ and not feeling entertained with any of the individual events within the tradition, I had no desire to get involved. The events being thrown had me in shock. These traditions didn’t resonate well with me and felt a bit immature. Not seeing anyone on campus hanging around or any events to meet people made me feel like I go to high school, not college. In high school, there’s more focus on finishing school work and college is about building experience. Where was the experience? I understand my loneliness on campus is derived from my decisions to not attend traditions, but I also believe I shouldn’t have to put myself in a place where I know I don’t fit in. Every day on campus makes me feel like a piece of me tries to die away, but I fight to not be discouraged and to love myself proudly. Perspective of the Class of 2024: I chose to attend Meredith College for many different reasons, with one of them being the crazy traditions that each student can
partake in each year. I was most excited for Cornhuskin’ which is like the Meredith “thing” where you “Just have to experience it!” But, the thing is — I didn’t experience it. In 2020, Cornhuskin’ was put on the backburner. Not only were the events online and not as big as they usually are, I personally was not able to attend any Cornhuskin’ events because I was in quarantine. Not only did the Class of 2024 miss out on a proper first Cornhuskin’, we also missed out on a lot of other freshman traditions. We were unable to get our class flowers and walk to the president’s house and also missed out on a traditional Honor Code Ceremony and Fire and Water Dinner. Another tradition that we missed due to COVID-19 was Stunt, which involves all students from each class which wasn’t safe. Most importantly, the traditions I looked forward to most, the Guardian Angel Dance and Tea for Two were both canceled this year. The Class of ‘24 has not received any information about these events being rescheduled. These events were most important to me because they gave me the opportunity to thank my mother and father and have a day with them in my element. I hope that the Class of 2024 can get some of these traditions rescheduled and we can get back to the “new normal.” We were the class that didn’t get a high school graduation or prom, so missing more events in college is heartbreaking. Perspective of the Class of 2023: Unlike the preceding classes, the Class of 2023 was able to have a normal semester on campus before being thrust into the world of COVID-19 semesters. We certainly weren’t the most unlucky, but just like every other class we have had our ups and downs. The transition year to college is jarring even in normal circumstances, and having to pack up and quickly say goodbye to all your new friends and classmates left many of us feeling isolated. During March 2020, I was one of the Fire and Water TriChairs for my class and we had just started full scale planning of
our “It’s a Beautiful Day in the Sisterhood” themed event when COVID-19 sent us home. Our event turned entirely virtual, and I was heartbroken. Months of planning and preparation were gone with no promise of a rescheduled date. When we returned on campus for our sophomore Photo by Melissa Taylor crossed year many of our traditions had through the similar fates: the Class of 2023 Science and Math Building, I saw did not have a full in person event students of all class years mingling (excluding freshman year Cornon the lawn, talking together, and huskin) until their Ring Ceremony for the first time in years I could in Fall 2021. Even then, Ring Dinhear the hustle and bustle of a colner was a modified event because lege campus. Meredith was not allowing food at This is in stark contrast even events during that time. to Spring 2021, where my friends Along with mourning the and I would sit in the quad and loss of cherished traditions, we often be the only ones there. Silly as also were often left to find things it may seem, I was worried that unon our own. We didn’t get a full derclassmen wouldn’t understand year of student advising the way how magical campus was during every other class has. We were spring, or that our fellow students forced to figure out the rest of were struggling too much with the our first year of college from our impact of isolation to venture outrespective homes. side. I’m glad to see this is not the Once the seniors graducase. ate, we will be the last class that Having had a full year and a has experienced Meredith in its half at Meredith before COVID-19 fullest and extended capacity. We pushed us all indoors, the Class of had classes in person, we had the 2022 has a unique perspective when full experience of freshman year it comes to the pandemic’s impact cornhuskin, and we experienced on students. About half of our colthe ups and downs of “boy hours.” lege experience has been impacted, But now, as we watch Merand we are just now seeing a slight edith lift its COVID-19 protocols, departure from full pandemic prowe look to next year. Will we get a tocols. With the guest policies being normal senior year, or will we see returned to normal now that spring a loss of our senior traditions as break is over, my friends and I have well? commented that this feels like the opposite of spring break 2020— Perspective of the Class of we’ve returned and everything has 2022: changed, but in the opposite direcSeniors on Meredith’s tion. campus will know what I mean This change feels precarious, when I say that this spring has felt though, and with graduation, Class like the first time campus has felt Day and on-campus opportunities somewhat normal since leaving for celebration with family coming for spring break in 2020. Over the up, I am nervous that what happast two years, our campus has pened to our Big Sis class may be been subdued, a mere husk of what repeated for us. Our class already it once was. Despite my personal had a virtual Ring Dinner—arguably apprehension at lifting many of one of Meredith’s most important Meredith’s COVID-19 protocols traditions—and it would be a shame and restrictions, the warmer if our graduation was forced online, weather and fewer COVID-19 cases too. The Classes of 2020 and 2021 statewide have made the campus were both robbed of their senior seem alive again, and for that I am years, and I don’t want another thankful. surge or variant to sneak up on MerWhen I walked out of the edith and steal away our last couple Oaks Apartments one day and months, too.
STAFF
Olivia Slack and Elinor Shelp-Peck, Co-Editors in Chief. Rachel Van Horne and Aminah Jenkins, Associate Editors. Ally Cefalu, A&E Editor. Molly Perry, Features Editor. Freya Dahlgren, Opinion Editor. Staff Writers: Maggie Barnhill, Shae-Lynn Henderson, Anna Prince, Mia Russell, Evelyn Summers, Hannah Taib, Melissa Taylor. Contributing Writers: Lauryn Turner, Haileigh West. Podcasting Director: Sofia Gomez. Copy Editor: Cady Stanley. Staff Photographer: Elisabeth Sinicrope.
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