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About Mattie Washington
Mattie Washington is a senior public relations major and journalism minor. She has served as the News Editor for Cardinal and Cream and now is working as Managing Editor. In her spare time, she is a strong advocate for iced raspberry lattes and 90's rom coms because they are superior. She hopes to one day jump into the publishing industry and work as an editor (or something else where she can get paid to read books all day long).
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Barefoots Gains Life Through Renovations And Rebranding

August 29, 2023 Mattie Washington

Union University’s Barefoots coffee shop saw more than just a flood of new students at the beginning of August, 2023. Rather than continuing to be called “Barefoots Joe,” the shop name was simplified to “Barefoots,” […]

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Suzanne Rhodes: Turning A New Chapter In The Italian Mission Field

April 12, 2023 Mattie Washington

My assignment for the week read, “Suzanne Rhodes: Moving to Italy.” As a college student, the idea of packing up the dorm and leaving for Italy sounded thrilling. Just thinking of the food, architecture and […]

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Music Monday: Boy Band Comebacks Are Family Reunions

March 19, 2023 Mattie Washington

“BIG TIME RUSH IS GOING BACK ON TOUR!” I texted my sister in all caps. “WE HAVE TO GO!” I hadn’t expected them to jump back into making music together, nor did I expect them […]

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Barefoots Birthday Bash: Celebrating Past And Future

March 2, 2023 Mattie Washington

On Wednesday, March 1, Union’s very own Barefoots Joe hosted a day-long “Barefoots Birthday Boba Bash” with bright decorations and discounted merchandise as well as boba tea in honor of the coffee shop’s 15th anniversary. […]

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‘Outer Banks’ Season Three: A Summer Show In February?

February 24, 2023 Mattie Washington

A camera pans the shoreline and the screen fades from black to a vibrant sunset. I become excited as the show kicks into full gear. “Rivers of Babylon” by The Melodians begins to play. It’s […]

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Shelby Rector: Choosing to Pursue Passion

February 11, 2023 Mattie Washington

“If you’d asked me coming in ‘would you have ever thought that this is what you would be doing,’ I’d say, ‘definitely not,’” Shelby Rector, junior ceramics primary focus and graphic design secondary focus, said. […]

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Elizabeth Halbrooks: Studying Abroad and Strengthening Faith

February 2, 2023 Mattie Washington

“I don’t really know why I felt that I needed to choose last summer,” she says, a furrow to her brow and a slight smile on her lips. “I can’t remember what actually prompted that, […]

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