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Gianna Horcher | Senior Graphic Artist

Memories in the spotless mind

Cristina Sepe April 9, 2025
When it comes to memories, there’s value that lies even in the most painful ones. Altogether, this emphasizes the real power of human connection in the face of both love and loss. 
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

The struggle of letting go and finding peace within yourself | The Hard Pills We Hate to Swallow

Breanna Pham March 19, 2025
I’ve learned that it’s okay not to have all the answers, and it’s okay to speak up even if it feels risky. Following your heart is important, even when it doesn’t make sense. You can’t control the future, so focus on the present and speak up when you feel compelled to do so.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Lessons from abroad — and beyond | Maia’s Inner Monologue

Maia Penzer January 26, 2025
What I wrote in my journal abroad didn’t seem worth sharing since many entries were half-formed thoughts. But there’s more there than I initially realized. I wrote for the hell of it — which, I think, is the best type of writing. Now, I'm diving into my unfiltered journal entries from abroad — they’re raw, real and vulnerable. 
student stressing over assignments

The importance of finding balance

Veronica Thompson September 2, 2021
This present time shouldn’t be miserable just so that the future could potentially be less miserable.
Director John Lee Hancock’s film “The Little Things,” which depicts two Los Angeles detectives trying to solve a series of murders, was released Jan. 29. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: ‘The Little Things’ thriller is mediocre

Emma Vacirca February 2, 2021
A good crime movie leaves you in suspense. A great one makes your hands jittery and your heart skip a beat. “The Little Things” — a 2021 film starring Oscar-winners Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto — was just fine.
WILSHERE: On being toxic

WILSHERE: On being toxic

Meredith Wilshere September 14, 2017

The number of times my friends had to tell me he was bad for me was unparalleled — far beyond anything they’d said before. Between all the late night talks we had, his was the name that came up the...

REVIEW: House of Blues gets ‘Aokified’

Daily Free Press Admin November 3, 2013

There are certain elements that characterize any rave, regardless of who is playing it —overwhelmingly loud music, gratuitous light displays and a severe lack of clothing are just a few. For a rave...

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