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I studied Taylor Swift lyrics for three years. Then she invited me to meet her.
Taylor Swift’s ‘Lover’ is out. Here’s an analysis of the lyrics.
Review: Alt-rock legends Weezer and the Pixies a study in contrasts
Review: Miguel in Tampa — the sleeper hit, social-justice sex symbol
Honoring Terry Tomalin’s legacy: Embrace fear, explore Florida
Hi, I’m Tara. I believe good design is instinctual and only truly exists if there’s good material to work with. Luckily, there’s no shortage of that in journalism — a field I knew I wanted to work in when I was 10 years old. I’m driven by the need to know and the need to document, which feed directly into journalism. I design primarily news projects for print and online and lean toward the simple, practical side of design. I thrive in collaborative atmospheres, breaking news situations and warm weather.
I recently moved to Washington D.C. from St. Petersburg, Fla. and so far I believe the latter wins the hug of humidity debate. I was born in Provo, Utah, the fifth of six children. I have 15 nieces and nephews and one dog.
Catch me tweeting about the day’s #catcalls, my #textswithmom or advocating for transparency and local journalism.