"These self-proclaimed "influencers" often create content by interviewing students on their way to class, asking innocent questions about their taste in music or where their outfits are from."

Claire van Doren is the Echo desk editor, using her English Literature and Journalism majors to bring insightful, thought-provoking pieces to The State Press. She has a deep love of storytelling that extends to articles, television, podcasts, and novels.
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By Andrea Ramirez | May 1, 2025"Meanwhile, I stood on the sidelines, trusting their guidance. It was also on that same trip that I found myself in the position of 'New Adult,' the person whose turn it was to step up and pretend to figure it out."
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By Morgan Kubasko | May 1, 2025"As I pack up my dorm room for the summer of uncertainty, I find shelter in the comfort of hope and the community around me that's determined to persevere."
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By Sarah Pedrini | May 1, 2025"As LeBron exits the court and enters the pop culture sphere, the opportunities to joke around and share some laughs rise — losing that sports-exclusivity factor in the process."