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Ella Welsh

Bio: Ella is a Magazine, News, and Digital Journalism student at Syracuse University with a minor in Creative Writing. She has a deep passion for storytelling and has written for several student publications. Through this internship, she hopes to continue growing as a writer and gain valuable experience in the field. Ella enjoys reading and exploring the power of narrative, and she aspires to a career in journalism where she can inform and connect audiences through compelling stories.
Food

What I’ve Learned About Cooking as a College Student

You’re standing in front of the fridge, starving from your long day of classes. The only thing inside? Some shredded cheese and a case of beer. We’ve all been, or else at least I have. Cooking when you’re in college is anything but glamorous, but it’s the first place I ...

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TV

Jenny Han’s Been Telling Us How “The Summer I Turned Pretty” Ends All Along

Season three of “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” is in full swing, and once again, Jenny Han proves she’s playing the long game – with genius precision. This series is a television adaptation of Han’s book series, a story of Belly Conklin stuck in a love-triangle with two brothers, Jeremiah ...

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Latest News

Trump Orders New Census to Exclude Undocumented Immigrants

President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he will instruct the United States Department of Commerce to create a new census that will exclude undocumented immigrants from the population count.  He wrote in a post on Truth Social that the department will “immediately begin work on a new and highly ...

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Fashion

If Your Boyfriend Doesn’t Think Your Outfit Is Weird, It’s Time to Step Up Your Wardrobe

If you’re anything like me, when you step out of your wardrobe, after crafting your latest outfit, you usually receive some side eye from your boyfriend. Sometimes even the occasional: “What are you wearing?” That’s usually how I know I’ve put together a good outfit. Fashion should always raise some ...

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Music

The Country Comeback As Commentary on Our Culture

Country music is back, baby. With Zach Bryan selling out stadiums, Beyoncé dipping her toes into the genre with “Cowboy Carter” and new artists like Ella Langley taking off, one thing is clear – country is having its moment. But this revival goes deeper than just the music, it reflects ...

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Latest News

RFK Pulls Funding for mRNA Vaccines

United States health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., announced on Tuesday that The Department of Health and Human Services has cancelled $500 million in funding for mRNA vaccine development. The cancellation will impact 22 projects that work to develop vaccines for respiratory viruses, such as COVID-19 and the flu.  mRNA, ...

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Theater

Casting Influencers as the New Theater Marketing

TikTok star, Charli D’Amelio, was recently cast as a dancer in the Broadway production “& Juliet,” drawing in a new fanbase. Social media stars aren’t just promoting shows anymore, but taking part in them. This encourages younger audiences to explore the theater world, but many wonder if these creators genuinely ...

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Movies

Admit It, We Love Bad Movies

Have you ever heard about a movie so bad, you just had to watch? Perhaps you’re fascinated by the “Sharknado” series or find yourself craving another “Cats” rewatch. Whether it’s the comedic value or the comforting awfulness, we just keep on watching. Yes, they’re bad, but you have to admit ...

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Politics

How Both Parties Fail Rural America

When election season rolls around, politicians always claim to be the voice of rural Americans – no matter their party. The reality, however, is when you drive through rural neighborhoods you often see boarded-up storefronts and shuttered hospitals, with no politicians in sight. Politicians only care when it gets them ...

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Books

BookTok As the New (But Worse) Book Club 

BookTok is a community on TikTok that centers around, well, books. It’s an online place for readers to share recommendations, share commentary and connect with other people through their love of books. It has increasingly become more popular, influencing reading trends and boosting sales of specific books. In some ways, ...

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Beauty

Goodbye Dark Brows, Hello Bleach

Just a few short years ago, we were all grabbing our pencils and concealers to watch the latest tutorial on how to get the “Instagram” eyebrow. Now? Well, bleach is having its turn. From runways to Tiktoks, women everywhere are ditching the pomade and turning to peroxide.  Bleach brows were ...

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Latest News

Manhunt Continues for Suspect After Four Killed in Montana Bar Shooting

A manhunt is still underway in search of Michael Paul Brown, 45, the suspect in the fatal shootings in Anaconda, Montana, on Friday. At around 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug 1, Brown allegedly walked into The Owl Bar, a small bar in Anaconda, and shot and killed four people. The ...

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