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Letter from the Editor
I am proud and a little teary to be posting my final piece in The Stormy Petrel. I wanted to take a moment to reflect on my experience and how journalism has shaped my college career. My interest in journalism began in my sophomore year when I took Intro to Newswriting with Dr. Keib. What was first a writing requirement option for my major became a newfound, unexpected passion. I loved the puzzle aspect of writing a news article: interviewing subjects, doing research, finding
Rachel Spooner '26
May 278 min read
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White House Rejects Decades of Precedent and Aims to Steer Press Access
For over 200 years, Americans have prided themselves on and championed the freedom of speech. Ultimately, the ability to practice a...
Fynn Grindle '25
Feb 27, 20254 min read
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We've Heard This Story Before: Alarming Parallels of Trump's Actions and Fascist Histories
In just short of 20 days after taking office for a second term, President Donald Trump issued 84 executive actions and counting, as of...
Fynn Grindle '25
Feb 8, 20259 min read
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Silence in Africa: A Student Call to Action
Even though the world is more connected globally with the advancement of technology, it feels as if there should be equitable coverage...
Murphy Murphy '26
Dec 17, 20233 min read
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