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Sit Down with the Mayor of Dublin

Published: November 2023

“GOOOOO IRISH! Go Irish! BEEEAAATTTT NAVY! Beat Navy!”

The crowds, predominantly fans of the Fighting Irish, cheered those familiar chants on Notre Dame Street in Dublin, Ireland. Fans of the Fighting Irish and the people of Dublin had flocked to the street to catch a glimpse of the action.

I had set up an interview with the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Daithí de Róiste. His office gave me his Whatsapp number, with instructions to just text him and meet up on Notre Dame Street before the game.…

Sit Wherever You Want

Published: September 2023

Author: Coffman, Samuel

I first moved out on my own the summer after my freshman year of college. On Tuesday nights, the movie theater near my apartment had a deal where any movie they were showing was only $5, and there were discounts on popcorn and slushies too. For an intern who was enjoying his time but not earning much, it was perfect.…