Tag: journalism and mass communication
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Students, alumni talk about profound influence of retiring HEOP director
By Emily Steves, ’15 Margaret T. Bryner sits back in her chair in her cluttered office on the Reilly Center’s second floor and closes her eyes. “Oh my heavens,” she says, slowly. “These are the highs as you work with people who are struggling.” Minutes earlier, in an excited burst of energy, Bryner had stood…
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Scholarships are out there; dig for them
By Emily Steves, @SeeEmilyPlay The balance of my checking account at the end of last semester –– $4.37 –– made me cry. College tuition and partying drained my bank account. This year I made sure the half that makes college, well, college drains on a more regular basis than my tuition bill. As the youngest of four children,…
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They’re ‘grand’ for a reason; experience it
For Jessica Thompson, who lost her grandfather on Oct. 17. By Emily Steves, @SeeEmilyPlay You meant to call your grandmother last week, but your homework load overflowed and she slipped your mind. If you still have grandparents to call, consider me envious. Don’t overlook them even –– hell, especially –– when life gets crazy. Studies show…
Emily M. Steves: Portfolio of Work 