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The creator of Abbott Elementry, Quinta Brunson, plays Janine Teagues, an optimistic and caring second-grade teacher. (Photo courtesy of American Broadcasting Companies)

“Abbott Elementary” shows the struggles of school systems in a light-hearted way

Abigail Durham, Staff Writer February 22, 2023

The ABC TV series “Abbott Elementary” first aired in late 2021 and has won several Emmys, Golden Globes, TCA and Critics Choice awards. The 28-episode sitcom was created by Quinta Brunson, who also...

Voting Eagles Episode 3: state IDs

Emma Corry, Features Editor April 15, 2020

Voting Eagles Episode 2: absentee ballots

Emma Corry, Features Editor March 12, 2020

Far from familiar: International insights

Far from familiar: International insights

Megan Thorne, Features Editor January 20, 2016
The Shield interviewed three international students to see how they were acclimating to life at a U.S. university. In this weekly series, The Shield will follow Deena Bregheith, a junior English major from Palestine; Souleymane Mamane Illia, a junior English major from Niger, West Africa and Sandrita Sanabria, a junior international studies major from Paraguay.
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