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Emily Alexander

Bio: Emily Alexander is a third year at the University of Virginia studying Foreign Affairs and Philosophy. Originally from Richmond, Virginia, Emily focused her studies on Leadership, Government, and Global Economics. She has a passion for marketing, graphic design, law, and community service. When she isn’t completing schoolwork during her college career, Emily volunteers at homeless shelters and with underprivileged kids in the Charlottesville community.
Music

Bridging the Gap: Gilbert Vazquez

In 1989, Keith Haring asked his dear friend, Gilbert Vazquez, if Vazquez wanted to get involved in his foundation.  Although Gilbert Vazquez didn’t know what this meant at the time, he knew that he wanted to help his friend carry out his wishes.  Haring had been diagnosed with AIDS, and ...

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Svet: One in Two Million

Svetlin Radoslavof, a native of Bulgaria, is a well-known musician with an inspirational story.  In 2016, Svetlin, also known as “Svet,” began experiencing unbearable headaches. That August, he went to the hospital, not knowing what to expect. There, he was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor. The tumor, which is ...

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