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Signing Off
I never thought of myself as a good writer. I grew up in an artistic family, so people assumed I was naturally creative, naturally talented and naturally capable of anything in that world. My house was full of love, but it was also full of expectations. Expectations that always, somehow, pointed to me. My mother reached the highest academic and professional positions. The message was clear. I was supposed to honor the efforts of everyone before me by going even further. And b

Elisa Broche
Dec 12, 20254 min read
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What I Saw November 13
This might be the most important photo I have ever taken.  I started taking photos when I was 12 with the first device I ever got, my iPad.I wanted to immortalize my memories, so I would never forget. I am still at the beginning of my photography journey, but something about this moment feels like the first time the world handed me a story that was bigger than me. Street photography is part of my life. I am taking photojournalism as an elective this semester, and I promised

Elisa Broche
Nov 21, 20254 min read
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An Extremely Scientific Study on Why I Am Too Busy to Be a Human
Iâve decided my life is a sociological experiment run by a bored grad student in heaven. My schedule defies logic; my coffee intake defies science. People say Iâm âhigh functioning,â but really, Iâm 47% competent, 38% guessing, and 15% strategic nodding. I am not a personâI am a concept powered by caffeine and chaos.

Elisa Broche
Nov 7, 20254 min read
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5 Spots That Kept My Stomach (and Spirits) Happy in New Haven
Iâm a huge food person. I love eating, I love cooking, and I love finding places that make me feel like life is just a little better after every bite. New Haven is known for its pizza, and it deserves the hype, but thereâs so much more to eat here. Between school, shoots and long editing nights, these spots have become my go-tos. Theyâre the kind of places that feed both your stomach and your soul. OhK-Dog New Haven 21 Broadway, New Haven, Conn. 06511 If youâve walked near th

Elisa Broche
Oct 27, 20254 min read
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On Having Someone There
Photos by Elisa Broche @eyesofeg When I first met Sydney, she was tucked into her own little world: a beanie pulled low, a hood covering...

Elisa Broche
Sep 26, 20253 min read
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Reel Injun: On the Trail of the Hollywood Indian â Analysis
Neil Diamond sets out on a journey across the U.S. to look at how Hollywood has portrayed Native Americans in movies. He talks with historians, actors, and indigenous people to understand how these portrayals have shaped public opinion.

Elisa Broche
Apr 25, 20253 min read
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The Handmaid's Tale and the Cost of Silence: Who Will They Come for Next?
Based on Margaret Atwoodâs 1985 novel of the same name, âThe Handmaidâs Taleâ premiered as a television series on Hulu in April 2017. Create

Elisa Broche
Apr 11, 20253 min read
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Dating Apps on Campus: Where Desperation Meets a 5-Mile Radius
College is a time for self-discovery, academic growth, and, apparently, repeatedly swiping past the same five people on Tinder.

Elisa Broche
Mar 28, 20253 min read
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JoJoâs Bizarre Parallel: Why Jolyne Cujoh Is the True Successor to Jonathan Joestar
If youâve been in anime spaces for longer than five minutes, youâve probably heard about JoJoâs Bizarre Adventureâthe meme-fueled, genre-def

Elisa Broche
Mar 7, 20254 min read
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Samuel L. Jackson and His Legacy in Black History: More Than Just Movies
Samuel L. Jackson is more than just a legendary actorâhe is a cultural force, an activist and a symbol of Black excellence in Hollywood....

Elisa Broche
Feb 21, 20254 min read
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Scene By Scene: Welcome to Scene by Scene
Welcome to Scene by Scene âwhere we break down movies, TV shows, and everything in between, one frame at a time. Iâm Elisa Broche, an...

Elisa Broche
Feb 6, 20251 min read
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