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Lauren Shein, Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Obsidian, is a passionate journalist, avid backpacker and all-around nerd. When Lauren isn’t scouting out the next great story or hiking trail, you can find this senior reading National Geographic and coveting colored pens. Lauren is always up for discussing books, politics, gluten free baking and other current hyperfixations!
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