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        Government shutdown curates opinions

        Government shutdown curates opinions

        Infographic by Rachel Suggs '21

        Rachel Suggs '21
        March 20, 2019

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        Rachel Suggs '21, Paper A&E Editor

        Rachel Suggs ’21 is currently an Arts Editor for the Inklings Blue staff. Suggs decided to enroll in Advanced Journalism because she holds a position...

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