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Terry Nguyen

Terry Nguyen

Former Reporter

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    Get yourself a pandemic crushGet yourself a pandemic crush
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    An unattainable crush is a perfect distraction for these chaotic times.

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    The pandemic is fueling the private tutoring industryThe pandemic is fueling the private tutoring industry
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    As more families form pandemic learning pods, some are hiring private group tutors to assist with online learning — or replace it entirely.

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    Why Mike Pence’s pink-looking eye caused so much speculationWhy Mike Pence’s pink-looking eye caused so much speculation
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    The vice president’s appearance in the debate is more than a meme, given the White House’s lack of transparency about Covid-19.

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    How tourist towns might survive the pandemicHow tourist towns might survive the pandemic
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    From Disneyland to Dollywood: Some businesses in former tourist hot spots are struggling, but others are seeing a boom in visitors.

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    Why it’s so difficult to abolish sororities and fraternitiesWhy it’s so difficult to abolish sororities and fraternities
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    Students are calling for an end to Greek life. That goes against some colleges’ financial interests.

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    The commodification of Ruth Bader GinsburgThe commodification of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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    The political fandom around the late justice vaulted her to superhero status. That flattens her legal legacy.

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    There might be a shortage of election poll workers. Corporate America wants to help.There might be a shortage of election poll workers. Corporate America wants to help.
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    Old Navy, Target, Warby Parker, and Compass Coffee are paying employees for time off to vote and work at the polls.

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    Mulan’s costumes are bright, dramatic, and (mostly) historically accurateMulan’s costumes are bright, dramatic, and (mostly) historically accurate
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    Designer Bina Daigeler and a Chinese fashion expert explain the historical inspiration behind the film’s outfits.

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    No one knows what “back-to-school shopping” means this yearNo one knows what “back-to-school shopping” means this year
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    Instead of a new pair of shoes or jeans, students might need masks, hand sanitizer, desk chairs, or headphones.

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    College reopenings — and closures — are harming low-income studentsCollege reopenings — and closures — are harming low-income students
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    As some colleges make the last-minute decision to go remote, students scramble to move home or find local housing.

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