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Austin, TX
Joined May 2018
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All articles must conclude with "bye lmao."
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Statistics may only be cited if written in perfect haiku format. #APStyleChat
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If you’re editing a story that’s too long you’re allowed to just stop
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Some prefer the gender-neutral term Latinx, which should be confined to quotations, names of organizations or descriptions of individuals who request it and should be accompanied by a short explanation. #APStyleChat (2/3)
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Use accent marks or other diacritical marks with names of people who request them or are widely known to use them, or if quoting directly in a language that uses them. #APStyleChat
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journalists be like "i know a spot" and add an em dash
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Our final issue of the semester may not be on the campus newsstands today, but it is available online 🗞️: uttsm.wpengine.com/?3d-flip-… Follow us to read more as we take a look back at the semester — as well as look ahead to Fall 2020.
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People are tested for the presence of the coronavirus, not COVID-19, which is the illness the virus causes. Correct: She tested positive for the coronavirus. Incorrect: She tested positive for COVID-19 or for the disease. Our coronavirus Topical Guide: apne.ws/zrIJf1X
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One L in cancel, canceled and canceling, but two cancellation. Our latest AP Stylebook Online Topical Guide focuses on the novel coronavirus and COVID-19. It's available to all users, no login required: apne.ws/JQsOjT1
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.@TexasWBB is set to retire the jersey number 24 in honor of two-time All American and Longhorn legend Clarissa Davis. thedailytexan.com/2020/03/07…
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normalize fruit gummy snacks in newsrooms – at Arizona, USA
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“We have failed you,” Fenves said to students at the open forum on sexual misconduct. The forum was held by the Misconduct Working Group after months of student protests. via @thedailytexan thedailytexan.com/2020/01/27…
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We're hiring in all of our departments this semester. From writing, editing, designing, to even tweeting, we have a place to put your passions to work! Fill out our interest form 👉: bit.ly/DTSpring2020
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👑🐝 says goodbye to the hive dailytexanonline.com/2019/12… – at Miami, FL
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My first T*kT*k, featuring the queen bee herself, @catherinemarfin – at Hurst, TX
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– at Grapevine, TX
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