About the Contributors
Sophia Nacu, Social Media Editor
Sophia Nacu is a senior at VHS in her third year at The Cougar Press. She enjoys reading, petting kittens at PetSmart and writing fabulous opinion pieces....
Belen Hibbler, Illustrator
Belen is a senior in her second year at The Cougar Press. She loves her dog Cocoa, shopping, listening to music, art, watching Wizards of Waverly Place...
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