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Trending News Reporter @TribLIVE | Former @DailyCollegian Editor-in-Chief | 412-629-3981 or mswift @triblive .com

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Megan Swift
8 months
Personal news!! 🍾 Today marks my first day as @TribLIVE 's new trending news reporter. I'll be chasing viral stories in Western PA, with @bencschmitt as my editor! Reach out: 412-629-3981 or mswift @triblive .com Thank you to @LuisTrib and @RobAmenTrib for the opportunity!
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Former @Pirates manager Jim Leyland threw the ceremonial first pitch here at PNC Park 🏴‍☠️⚾️ @TribLIVE
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LIVE: Counterprotesters outside of the Trump rally in Johnstown @TribLIVE
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I’m here at Pittsburgh’s first Shake Shack location, which has just officially opened. Check out the line:
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First pierogi race of the season! @Pirates | @TribLIVE
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2 years
BREAKING: It's time to settle the debate once and for all. @DailyCollegian is cordially inviting @OnwardState to play us in dodgeball this spring — a historic matchup that's been years in the making. Do you accept, @gabeangieri ?
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4 months
Tents are still set up here in Schenley Plaza in Pittsburgh as part of the pro-Palestine encampment that’s been going on for almost a week now. Some are packing up their stuff, however. Organizers said they’re still deciding whether they will stay or leave @TribLIVE
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5 months
Scenes from the encampment at Schenley Plaza @TribLIVE Pitt students and faculty are advocating for the university to divest itself from war-related investment in Israel
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3 years
I’m absolutely ecstatic to announce I’ll be leading the most incredible group of journalists as the next editor-in-chief of The @DailyCollegian , Penn State’s student-run newspaper!! 🥳🥳 Please check out the thread below for more info about my platform!
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7 months
Watch Madonna perform her iconic tune “Like a Prayer” here at Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena @TribLIVE
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2 years
As of 6:15 a.m. today, I’m officially clocked in as editor-in-chief of The @DailyCollegian for 2022-23 — it’s time to get to work!! Reach out: editorinchief @psucollegian .com or 724-757-9485
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5 months
At Dilworth elementary school, Keith Collins is volunteering for Rep. Summer Lee’s campaign. It’s his first time canvassing, and he said he likes it more than he thought he would @TribLIVE
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5 months
I’m here at Point State Park in Pittsburgh where a Kites for Gaza event has been going on this afternoon. Story on its way for @TribLIVE
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7 months
Madonna’s in the air for “Ray of Light” @TribLIVE
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Megan Swift
2 years
I’m THRILLED to share @DailyCollegian won overall in the D1 category of the @PNAnews 2023 Keystone Media Awards!! This recognition and our individual awards are a testament to what an incredible staff we employ! I couldn’t be more proud to lead such a talented group 🫶
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6 months
Duquesne students and fans gathered to send the team off — and some even looked on from the parking garage above @TribLIVE 🏀 #MarchMadness
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Megan Swift
5 months
Happening now in Pittsburgh: Listen to a portion of the speaker event at the pro-Palestine encampment @TribLIVE
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7 months
Madonna paid tribute to those whose lives were lost to AIDS @TribLIVE
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1 year
Life update!! 🚨🚨 It’s hard to believe, but as of this week, I have officially moved back to Pittsburgh! Though I will miss State College, I’m thrilled to begin a new chapter… In just a few weeks, I will start my first full-time job — reporting for @TribLIVE !! Stay tuned :)
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Megan Swift
3 years
A series of INCREDIBLE events… honestly this was one of the best days ever, so stay tuned for more to come!!! 🍾🥂⭐️
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5 months
Day 3: The pro-Palestine encampment is still active here at Schenley Park across from the Cathedral of Learning. There are now over 30 tents — up from about 26 yesterday @TribLIVE
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Megan Swift
2 years
I’m very excited to welcome our newest @DailyCollegian candidates to the office!! They had their first class with me tonight :)
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2 years
Ecstatic to announce that The @DailyCollegian is a finalist in @collegemedia ’s Pinnacle Awards in the Four-Year Best College Media Outlet of the Year category!! I truly couldn’t be more proud of our staff members’ hard work and dedication 🥳🥳🥳
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Megan Swift
3 years
What happened in Shanksville 20 years ago? Here are explanatory signs honoring the victims of 9/11 at the Flight 93 National Memorial ⬇️
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Megan Swift
1 year
Today’s my first day reporting for @TribLIVE !! I’m very excited to get back to work in the newsroom! 🗞️ Follow along for coverage of K-12 education in Westmoreland County and politics as we get closer to next year’s election. Reach out: mswift @triblive .com or 724-850-1204
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“Burn The House Down” — another hit by @AJRBrothers here in Pittsburgh @TribLIVE
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I’m here at Point State Park in Pittsburgh because it’s the fountain’s 50th anniversary ⛲️ Covering for @TribLIVE ! Remarks happening soon.
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Megan Swift
3 years
50 likes and I’ll sing chug jug for collegian talent show
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Megan Swift
2 years
Last first day of school 🥹🥹
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5 months
A wide view of the encampment at Schenley Plaza 🇵🇸 Pitt students and faculty are advocating for a free Palestine and for the university to divest itself from war-related investments in Israel @TribLIVE
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7 months
Bob the drag queen has entered the stage as Madonna’s opener 💃💃💃 @TribLIVE
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Megan Swift
2 years
. @DailyCollegian staffers on their way to beat @OnwardState in dodgeball
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2 years
eic office setup 👏🏻
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Megan Swift
2 years
Incredible news!!! Two @DailyCollegian teams received nominations for the @EmmyMidAtlantic Student Production Awards!! Read the details below and in the thread ⬇️
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View of the crowd waiting for Madonna 🎤 @TribLIVE
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Megan Swift
2 years
Happy to meet and chat with so many @DailyCollegian alumni today :)
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7 months
Madonna performs her hit “Everybody” @TribLIVE
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Megan Swift
1 month
I’m here at Rick’s Sports Bar & Grill, where an FR Wrestling watch party is taking place in support of grad Spencer Lee. Lee will compete for gold soon @TribLIVE
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Megan Swift
2 years
Annual @DailyCollegian Board of Editors Olive Garden dinner! I’m so proud of their work this semester :)
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Megan Swift
2 years
I cannot commend our staff members at The Daily Collegian enough for their coverage of tonight’s events. Please continue following along for live updates ⬇️
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The Daily Collegian
2 years
Gavin McInnes and Alex Stein exited Thomas Building with a police escort
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Megan Swift
2 years
I’m so proud to announce that three @DailyCollegian staff members took home national awards at the 2022 @NABJ - @NAHJ Convention: @GotwalsDanny for features, @ellacastronuovo for general reporting and @maxralph_ for sports!! Check out their articles in the thread below!! 🥳🥳
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Megan Swift
21 days
Looking for @ChappellRoan fans (new and old) from the Pittsburgh area who would be willing to speak with me this week for an article about her meteoric rise in popularity for @TribLIVE 🤠 Txt me at 412-629-3981 if this is you!
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Megan Swift
3 years
I wouldn’t be half the journalist I am today without the help and encouragement of Curt. He was my first journalism professor here at Penn State and recommended me for a 400-level political journalism class as a freshman, catapulting my love for the craft. (1/2)
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We’re heartbroken at the loss of faculty member Curt Chandler. “He changed lives with his absolute belief in students and his dedication to helping them achieve their potential.” — @mariehardinpsu
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2 years
Thrilled to announce @DailyCollegian took third place in the Four-Year Best College Media Outlet of the Year category at the @collegemedia Pinnacle Awards!!
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Megan Swift
2 years
Our @DailyCollegian Friday night crew on press row 🎗️🫡
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Megan Swift
3 years
Oh what the!!!!!!! (check the byline)
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Megan Swift
2 years
We’re here at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Emmy Awards Ceremony representing @DailyCollegian !! Tune in at the link below!
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Megan Swift
1 year
As of 6:15 a.m. this morning, I’m officially clocked out as editor-in-chief of @DailyCollegian . Here’s one last byline — thank you for everything 💜
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Megan Swift
3 years
A year ago today, I started my job as news editor for the @DailyCollegian . It’s hard to believe time flew so fast, but when you have the greatest job working with and for the most incredible people, it’s easy to have something to be thankful for every day!! 💗 (1/2)
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Megan Swift
2 years
Happy to host our first ever in-person full staff meeting 🥳 @DailyCollegian applications are open until this Saturday night ⬇️
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Megan Swift
2 months
Live from Bethel Park: Media and reporters from around the country are gathered near Milford Drive — where Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump, lived. Stay tuned for more @TribLIVE
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Megan Swift
2 years
Last first day of school!!!!
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Megan Swift
1 year
Immediate change is needed, and it starts with us — right now. I am donating today and pledge to give back to @DailyCollegian for the rest of my life. Please join me. I cannot describe how devastating and dangerous this is for the PSU community
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The Daily Collegian
1 year
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: The Daily Collegian will receive a 100% funding cut by 2024-25
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4 years
SO EXCITED to say I’ll be serving as the @DailyCollegian ’s Assistant News Editor for the rest of the fall semester!! Can’t wait to read everyone’s stories with @erinhogge !! 🤓
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5 months
REVIEW: The Driver Era — featuring brothers Ross and Rocky Lynch — brought the house down Tuesday night during its first North American tour stop. The Roxian Theatre was sold out, and despite the miserable weather, fans still showed 🎸 @TribLIVE
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Megan Swift
3 years
“I learned the truth. … Drug addiction does not just destroy the human body. It is in the most awful sense a cancer on the human spirit.” Extremely proud of this one — plz give it a read!! (It appeared on today’s Sunday front page!)
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Megan Swift
4 years
Excited to be a politics reporter for the @DailyCollegian this fall, especially with such a monumental election coming up soon!! Stay tuned for some quality, unbiased content :))
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Megan Swift
2 years
Yesterday was my last day interning @TribLIVE for a third summer!! Just wanted to say how thankful I am for such an incredible experience these past few years and for all of the great people I’ve met!! Check out the thread for links to some of my favorite pieces ⬇️
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Megan Swift
3 years
I got the chance to interview @RomanBravoYoung about the @pennstateWREST spring season and his experience at the @ncaawrestling finals in St. Louis for @PSNnews ! Check it out (19:00) ⬇️ PSN News: April 13th, 2021 via @YouTube
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Megan Swift
2 years
@DailyCollegian ’s birthday weekend 💙💙💙💙
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Megan Swift
4 months
PGH LATEST: U.S. Senator Bob Casey announced a $1M federal appropriation that will enable Tree of Life to expand its mission to fight antisemitism across the state and country — through education programming @TribLIVE
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5 months
At Schenley Plaza, a group of about 25, including Pitt students and faculty, has set up an encampment to demand the university divest itself from war-related investment in Israel. Story on its way for @TribLIVE
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Megan Swift
2 years
After!!!!!!
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Megan Swift
3 years
Mark your calendars!!!! Fairytale — my third single — will be released DEC. 10 🥳🥳🥳🥳
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4 years
Performing at THON this weekend was the highlight of 2021 for me so far!! I’m extremely thankful for this experience💘
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2 years
Today’s episode: @DailyCollegian staff goes bowling 🎳
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2 months
I’m here at Milford Drive in Bethel Park — where Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump, lived. As you can see, the road is blocked off. Reporters aren’t able to get any closer to the residence @TribLIVE
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Megan Swift
1 year
To learn the facts behind The Daily Collegian’s current financial situation, please read my letter. Reach out to me with any questions ⬇️
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The Daily Collegian
1 year
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: The Daily Collegian is in the process of appealing a reported funding cut for fiscal year 2023-24 from Penn State
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2 years
What an amazing day!! 🥂 I couldn’t be more proud of @StonesiferNick for his dedication to @DailyCollegian — it’s been a joy to watch you grow into such an incredible leader! Our home is in fantastic hands, and I can’t wait to see how you renovate the place!! 🤩
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The Daily Collegian
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"I’m ready to cook.” @StonesiferNick was selected as The Daily Collegian’s next editor-in-chief on Tuesday evening
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Megan Swift
3 years
Ecstatic to be back reporting for @TribLIVE for a second summer!! Follow along for local coverage :) News tips? mswift @triblive .com
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Megan Swift
3 years
WOW!!!! Loving You Hurts — my first single — has officially been released to Spotify!!! Listen by using this link () 🥳🥳 PLZ SHARE!!! I seriously cannot explain how much this means to me, but click the thread below so I can try :)
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Megan Swift
3 years
!!!! ice skating with @maxralph_ 💜
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Megan Swift
5 years
Never ever forget this
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Today my mom told me.. “a person who values you, wouldn’t ever put themselves in a position to lose you.” and that really hit deep.
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4 years
The march has arrived back at its starting point, the Allen Street Gates.
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Megan Swift
3 years
Tampa!
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Megan Swift
3 years
Heading out to the Flight 93 National Memorial this morning to photograph the ceremony honoring the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Stay tuned for sights and sounds from the event — as well as remarks from former U.S. President George W. Bush 🇺🇸
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Megan Swift
3 years
The time has come!!! It’s been my pleasure to be a news editor at The @DailyCollegian this semester, and I’m so proud of our reporters/candidates for their hard work and dedication!! 🎆 Bookmark this thread and SHARE — below is one favorite article from each person 🥺
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Megan Swift
3 years
Penn Staters: Do you or do you know someone who has a THON story to share with The @DailyCollegian ? We’re providing 24/7 coverage of the event this weekend, so stay tuned. Please reach out!!! 724-757-9485
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Megan Swift
2 years
Through @PSUBellisario ’s 2022 Short Documentary Workshop, I was challenged to shoot, edit and produce a short documentary over the course of three days. The link to my project bringing awareness to homelessness in Centre County is below, please watch!
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Megan Swift
3 years
PENN STATE STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF — The Daily Collegian is looking to speak with Penn Staters today regarding the newly announced vaccine requirement for faculty and staff. If you have something to say or know someone, text 724-757-9485, reply to this tweet or DM!! Thanks!!
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Megan Swift
3 years
After a month of reflection, I want to give @TribLIVE and all of my colleagues a tremendous shoutout and thank you for another unforgettable summer of opportunities and memories! <3 Bookmark for links to my articles, and stay tuned for the much-anticipated water investigation!
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Megan Swift
3 years
happy Labor Day to all of the incredible journalists I know 💗 you are so talented and your work is so important!!!!
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Megan Swift
23 days
Calling all @DailyCollegian alums! I'm thrilled to announce that I have been appointed to the @CollegianAIG board. Please fill out the form below if you would be willing to mentor a current TDC student — I will be in charge of the matching process!!
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Megan Swift
1 month
There’s already a packed crowd here at The Pavilion at Star Lake, where Hozier is set to perform tonight. Stay tuned for my live coverage! @TribLIVE
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Megan Swift
2 years
Tune in @ 12:30 to the @CentreCountyRep !! Today is my first day news anchoring :)
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Megan Swift
2 years
If you’re not following @DailyCollegian yet, please check out the incredible content our staff members are producing every day!! We just hit 60K — let’s keep it going 🥳🥳
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Megan Swift
2 years
State College weather is playing a sick joke today. Was sweating in leggings and squinting in the hot sun a few hours ago, now I’m clutching my Dunkin hot chocolate as I fight for my life through the brutal wind and rain to the library. Unreal 🤨
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3 years
In 2022, my goal is to finish reading one book per week (so a total of at least 52 books)!! Follow along with this thread to find out what books I’m reading and help hold me accountable!! 🥺💛📚
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Megan Swift
2 years
Day 1 @ONAConf = ✅
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Megan Swift
1 year
I can’t explain how proud I am of our staff members who worked so hard to put this edition together! And I’m so thankful to the many alumni who contributed their stories 🫶 the Collegian is a special place, and this is just one more reason why!!
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The Daily Collegian
1 year
The Daily Collegian has covered every major Penn State event over its 136-year history. Pick up our latest print edition to read about the importance of independent student journalism ⬇️
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Megan Swift
3 years
greetings from the soccer field 👻 first time shooting sports ever!
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Megan Swift
3 years
After surveying Western Pa. water prices since July, I’m proud to say our investigative piece exposes just how much disparity customers face from providers. Please give this powerful piece a read! In collaboration with @TribLIVE and @jaxonw02 :)
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Megan Swift
2 years
Third semester in a row of dropping my ranch dressing and it exploding in the HUB ✅
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1 month
Hozier plays his hit “Jackie and Wilson” here at the Pavilion at Star Lake @TribLIVE
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Megan Swift
4 years
Hiiii so today I finished my first single!! LOVING YOU HURTS will be released MARCH 12 :) get hype
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Megan Swift
7 months
Superintendent turnover has become one of the main crises in public education — and it’s only intensifying. Despite rising salaries, my research for @TribLIVE over the past six months found a shortage of qualified superintendents in Pennsylvania (1/?)
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Megan Swift
1 year
looks like my twitter is one of the only ones still holding out 🫡🫡 stay strong little buddy
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