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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.
Latest News

Father Charged With Murder After Missing Girl Found Dead in Lake George

Luciano Frattolin, father of 9-year-old, Melinda, has been charged with second-degree murder and unlawful disposal of a corpse, after his daughter’s body was found on Sunday, July 20, just before she was to be returned to his wife, with whom he is estranged.  Frattolin, a Canadian man vacationing in Upstate ...

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Books

YA Books Shaped Gen Z Politics

Everyone is wondering why Gen Z is so politically active and outspoken, but the answer is clear. We didn’t just grow up reading about dystopias, we were learning how to fight them. Books like “The Hunger Games” and “Divergent” were our childhood, so it’s really not too surprising that we ...

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Fashion

Logos Are Out – Subtle Branding Is the New Luxury

Luxury logos were once the epitome of an elevated look – and now it’s blank tees? ​​The richest outfits are no longer spotted with brand names splashed across the chest but are instead defined by their quality and fit. The ultimate status symbol today is subtlety.  For most of the ...

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Politics

The Real Reason So Many Americans Can’t Name Their Governor

A significant amount of Americans are unable to name their governor – just ask your friends. A survey reveals that one out of every three people cannot correctly identify who represents them locally. It gets chalked up to laziness and ignorance, but it’s worth asking just why some of us ...

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Theater

Are Movie Musicals Killing the Magic of Live Theater?

Movie adaptations are a box office hit with films like “Wicked” and “Dear Evan Hansen,” bringing beloved musicals to a wider audience. Many applaud this shift to the big screen, as it makes musical theater more accessible than ever. Some, however, are less than impressed. They worry that the film ...

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TV

“Black Mirror” Is the Real Horror Show – Mostly Because It Could Be the Future

When you think of horror you might imagine ghosts or monsters, but what if I told you there’s something even scarier. “Black Mirror” taps into a different fear, one not embedded with dolls or jump scares – but reality. This show is so terrifying because it feels like a glimpse ...

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Latest News

Senate Approves Bill Canceling Funding for PBS and NPR

A package of spending cuts, requested by President Donald Trump, has passed through the Senate and will now be sent to the House for voting. This bill proposes cutting $9 billion in funding that was previously approved for foreign aid and public broadcasting.  All Senate Democrats present voted against this ...

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Food

Sweet vs. Savory: The Real Snack Debate

Sweet or savory? It’s the age old snack question – and everyone has a preference. Loyalty runs so deep it can split friend groups, relationships and maybe even office snack drawers. It may seem surface level, but it might just be a personality test in disguise. Our favorite snacks tell ...

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Beauty

No Salon, No Problem: Embracing DIY Haircuts

I’ve been thinking about cutting bangs for a while, and the other day I decided to just go for it. I took out a pair of scissors and cut them right then, right there. It’s not unusual for me; I often give myself these DIY haircuts. When I casually mention ...

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Politics

How I Learned to Talk Politics Without Ruining Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving dinners often feel like political battlegrounds – for me at least. What should be a holiday celebrating togetherness often turns into one of fiery debates. Whether it be issues of climate change, immigration or the economy, at least one person ends up drunkenly yelling and another in tears. Each ...

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Books

What “Everything I Know About Love” Taught Me About Being a Young Woman

A few months ago, I was in my college apartment, halfheartedly doing homework while my roommate sat nearby, completely absorbed in a book. Bored, I asked her what it was about, and she was shocked I’d never heard of it. It was her second time reading, so she tossed the ...

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Beauty

The Hidden Cost of the Lip Filler Trend 

Lip filler. Plumping gloss. Lip flip. Injectables. Everyone is obsessed with securing a lush, new pout. Lip filler has officially reached a global market value of $1.45 billion, and is expected to continue rising over the next five years. This is fueled by social media and influencer trends, promising a ...

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