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    Hannah Z. Morley: The Timer Tip
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    • Aug 20, 2020
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    Volume 64 Call for Submissions
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    "Fixed Odds in Tinseltown", pt.5
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    Volume 63 Call for Submissions
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    • Jul 2, 2019
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    Volume 63 Call for Submissions

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    Humans of Spectrum: Kayla Matzek
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    • Apr 28, 2019
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    Humans of Spectrum: Kayla Matzek

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    Contributor Interview: Kate E. Schultz
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    • Apr 25, 2019
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    Contributor Interview: Kate E. Schultz

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    Humans of Spectrum: Shaylie Foley
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    Humans of Spectrum: Jose Lopez
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    Humans of Spectrum: Jose Lopez

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    Humans of Spectrum: Cal Kromelow
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    • Mar 13, 2019
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    Humans of Spectrum: Cal Kromelow

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    On Lady, You Shot Me by Darren C. Demaree
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    • Mar 10, 2019
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    On Lady, You Shot Me by Darren C. Demaree

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    Humans of Spectrum: Emma Demorest
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    • Feb 28, 2019
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    Humans of Spectrum: Emma Demorest

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