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Brenna Swanston

Contributing Editor
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BS Journalism, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obsipo

Brenna Swanston has worked as a writer, editor, and journalist. Her byline is featured on major publications including USA Today, LIVESTRONG.com, and Chron.com. Brenna's news reporting has earned national and statewide awards, most recently from the Association of Alternative Newsmedia. When she's not clacking away at her keyboard, you can catch Brenna at her yoga studio, on a hike somewhere, or snuggled up at home with her cat Karl.

Brenna is a former copy editor at Red Ventures.

Read Brenna's Latest Articles

How Much Does ‘Character’ Count in College Admissions?

September 29, 2023
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The 8 Voter Issues At Stake for Young Women in 2022

March 24, 2022
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Black, Latino/a Students More Likely to Major in Subjects With Low ROI

March 9, 2022
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The Movement Against Racist College Mascots Continues

March 7, 2022
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Student Advocates Seek Protected Status for Ukrainians Studying in U.S.

May 5, 2022
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