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Humans of Staples: O’Neill talks pebbles, posies and passions

Melanie Lust '19, Editor In Chief|May 30, 2018

By Melanie Lust ’19

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Melanie Lust '19, Editor In Chief

Whether playing viola or constantly reading and drawing, Melanie Lust ’19 has always had a passion for the arts. Her love for journalism launched after...

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Humans of Staples: O’Neill talks pebbles, posies and passions