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Robin Weinstein is a third-­ year photography BFA and journalism minor. This is her fourth semester as photography editor. She can often be found watching unhealthy amounts of television, whether it be “How I Met Your Mother” or “The Big Bang Theory,” but you’ve probably also seen her photographing news-­ worthy events or sports games on campus. Although she loves photographing events around New Paltz, she can’t do it all on her own. If you are interested in photographing for The New Paltz Oracle, come to our weekly meetings or email her at robin.wein-­ stein95@hawkmail.newpaltz.edu!

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