LaurenBrensel

Lauren Brensel is a journalism sophomore at the University of Florida. Brensel is a Featured Writer for The GEN-ZiNE and also a staff writer for The Independent Florida Alligator's entertainment section. In her free time, she likes making Spotify playlists and Pinterest boards.

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#NotOkay: A Movie that Actually Portrays Young People Accurately

Arts & Culture, Published August 22, 2022

I hate Danni Sanders, but I love this movie.

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Brittney Griner, Olympic Basketball Player Arrested in Russia, Detained Until Late May

News & Politics, Published April 10, 2022

Olympic basketball player and WNBA star Brittany Griner was arrested in Russia last month.

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‘Young People Address the Nation’ Responds to President Biden

News & Politics, Published April 10, 2022

Young peoples’ take on Joe Biden’s policies and American politics.

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Amy Schneider and the Firsts of “Jeopardy!”

Lifestyle & Identity, Published January 25, 2022

Amy Schneider is first woman to win over $1 million on Jeopardy, and the first transgender woman to qualify for the show’s annual Tournament of Champions.

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Deadly Astroworld Festival Sparks Discussions of Demonic Sacrifice

News & Politics, Published November 11, 2021

Tragedy struck at rapper Travis Scott’s Astroworld festival.

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“The Squid Game”: Anti-Capitalism and Netflix

Arts & Culture, Published October 5, 2021

What does Squid Games popularity say about Generation Z’s stance on capitalism?