"Despite the challenges students face from posting pressure, social scrutiny and political hurdles, the influencers want to have a positive impact on their viewers."

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."