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English majors are making a difference at the University and in surrounding communities.

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Major Spotlight: Marley Richmond

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This major is a writing consultant at the Center for Writing’s Student Writing Support, as well as Co-Editor in Chief of The Tower and managing editor at The Wake

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Jack LaFontaine: Knight of the Oval

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The Gopher hockey goalie finds joy and insight in analyzing texts (literary and otherwise).

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Major Spotlight: Amalia Oien

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This senior is pursuing two minors, Creative Writing and Racial Justice in Urban Schooling.

Major Spotlight: Baz DeMar

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Double majoring in Art History, this junior analyzes both text and visuals.

Major Spotlight: Halima Samatar

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Minoring in African and African American Studies and History, this senior is doing an internship in Madrid (virtually).

Major Spotlight: Ann Petersen

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Minoring in Chemistry, these major works with teens at the Minneapolis Central Library.

Major Spotlight: Adele Loh

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This English-Psychology double major recommends taking a community engagement course in English.

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Major Spotlight: Ethan Voss

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The leader of the English student organization FUSE recommends you join!

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English majors win President's Leadership Awards

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English majors Schumacher and Silvola win University-wide honors for exceptional initiative.

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Major Spotlight: Liv Riggins

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This senior, a double major in Technical Writing, interned at First Avenue, Franklin Library, and the Museum of Russian Art.

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