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The Southerner

The Student News Site of Great Neck South High School

The Southerner

The Student News Site of Great Neck South High School

The Southerner

Annie Yao

Annie Yao, Editor-in-Chief

Ann “Annie” Yao is a senior and the editor-in-chief of The Southerner. Since joining as a junior, she has written articles and created spreads around cultural impacts, community cohesion, and student voice. Outside of the paper, Annie hopes to do the yearbook justice as editor-in-chief, and supports sustainable gardening as co-president of AREA-C and TUGI. She can usually be found in the art room, jamming to music and chatting with friends.

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“So let’s make friendship bracelets”—Erin Yeung shows off Taylor Swift’s album titles immortalized through beaded accessories. The fashion trend, which began from a lyric in the 2022 track “You’re On Your Own, Kid,” motivated thousands of fans to create their own bracelets and trade them during the Eras Tours. Like many across the globe, the candy decorating Yeung’s arm serves as a symbolic instance of Swift’s subtle omnipresence in our lives.

Swift up by Storm: Taylor Swift’s Reputation

Annie Yao, Special Features Editor
February 9, 2024
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