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Terry Nguyen

Terry Nguyen

Former Reporter

    Latest articles by Terry Nguyen

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    How brunch became politicalHow brunch became political
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    “Going back to brunch” is a meme used to mock political complacency and centrist indifference.

    By Terry Nguyen
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    How the pandemic could change traditional ThanksgivingHow the pandemic could change traditional Thanksgiving
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    From outdoor picnics to roommate Friendsgivings, people are finding creative ways to celebrate the holiday.

    By Terry Nguyen
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    Non-Americans have bet millions of dollars on the 2020 electionNon-Americans have bet millions of dollars on the 2020 election
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    Betting markets aren’t great at predicting election outcomes, but thousands have put big money on the presidential race.

    By Terry Nguyen
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    “Mentally I am not in a good place”: Students struggle with school amid election anxiety“Mentally I am not in a good place”: Students struggle with school amid election anxiety
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    The pandemic was already straining students’ ability to learn. Now, they’re distracted by the election.

    By Terry Nguyen
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    People are creating self-care plans to make Election Day more bearablePeople are creating self-care plans to make Election Day more bearable
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    To cope with election stress, some are limiting social media use, booking therapy appointments, and bingeing Netflix shows.

    By Terry Nguyen
    Support for Trump is tearing apart Vietnamese American families
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    48 percent of polled Vietnamese American voters say they prefer Trump to Biden.

    By Terry Nguyen
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    Sorry, you probably can’t wear a Biden shirt or MAGA hat when you voteSorry, you probably can’t wear a Biden shirt or MAGA hat when you vote
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    You likely shouldn’t take ballot selfies either.

    By Terry Nguyen
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    Why plexiglass alone can’t prevent Covid-19Why plexiglass alone can’t prevent Covid-19
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    Trump says plexiglass “is not the answer” to prevent Covid-19. Experts weigh in.

    By Terry Nguyen
    What “home for the holidays” means during a pandemic
    The Highlight

    Without specific guidance around whether — and how — to travel, some find themselves playing a game of risk roulette.

    By Terry Nguyen
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    Presidents hate to look sick. Trump has never needed to appear strong more.Presidents hate to look sick. Trump has never needed to appear strong more.
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    It’s not unusual for American presidents to keep their health under wraps, but the Trump administration is handling it a little differently.

    By Terry Nguyen