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Youth Voices: The First 48(ish)

 
By Lexi Bodlak
2024 Borlaug-Ruan International Intern

June 2nd, 5:00 pm: As I sat at my grandparent's dinner table with an array of American summer food staples like macaroni salad, grilled steak, and watermelon, I could hardly focus on conversations about my sibling's summer plans. My own would be starting in less than 12 hours. Or so I thought.

June 2nd, 6:00 pm: "Notification: Your flight from OMA to DFW has been canceled. We are working on rescheduling you. Check back soon." And just like that, my adventure has been postponed...[CONTINUE READING]

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