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Tori Johnsson

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The debate about debates: Why do they matter?

While this year’s debates were atypical, the lessons you can learn from a strong debate don’t change.
Tori Johnsson
November 4, 2020
The Student Association for International Learning sponsored the streaming of the live action Mulan movie. SAIL reimbursed homegroups for the $30 purchase.

Combat and controversy: a review of the latest live-action Disney remake

“Mulan” might be worth a watch on its own merits, but it’s certainly not worth the $30 tickets
TORI JOHNSSON
September 22, 2020
LEAD Banquet honors student awardees virtually

LEAD Banquet honors student awardees virtually

The organization sent the videotaped awards to students on April 13
Tori Johnsson
May 4, 2020

Pete Buttigieg’s dropout shows that marginalization is not subjective

"The main lesson I took from Buttigieg’s campaign is proof that experiencing one kind of marginalization doesn’t automatically make someone any better at understanding others."
Tori Johnsson
March 17, 2020
The 2018 Democratic nominee for Florida governor addressed the importance of restoring voting rights for felons. Photo by Lilah Kimble.

Andrew Gillum encourages young people to get involved in politics

"You all are what is right with America," Gillum told students in the audience
Elizabeth Bell and Tori Johnsson
February 16, 2020
The politics and media panel event did not allow press photography. Photo by Lilah Kimble.

Jim Acosta predicts Michael Bloomberg as Democratic presidential nominee

The politics and media panel kicked off Washington and Lee University's 2020 Mock Convention
Avalon Pernell and Tori Johnsson
February 14, 2020

Australia’s wildfires show the grim reality of climate change

Tori Johnsson, '23, draws parallels between Australia and the U.S. in response to climate change
Tori Johnsson
February 11, 2020
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