"These self-proclaimed "influencers" often create content by interviewing students on their way to class, asking innocent questions about their taste in music or where their outfits are from."

Claire van Doren is the Echo desk editor, using her English Literature and Journalism majors to bring insightful, thought-provoking pieces to The State Press. She has a deep love of storytelling that extends to articles, television, podcasts, and novels.
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By Caitlin Hawkinson and Jennifer Kao | December 4, 2025"With these ones, it was a challenge to figure out how to express the depth and lighting without borrowing too much from other hue palettes, but I think they turned out well!" Illustration by:
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By Sarah Pedrini | December 3, 2025"Swanson also said that even though she doesn't feel pressured to be in a relationship, having a boyfriend has just become the norm." Illustration by:
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By Adrienne Green | December 3, 2025"The researchers are looking for parents and adolescents within Asian American families to participate in a 'daily diary' approach style of data collection in which entries are collected every day for five days." Illustration by:



