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Brendan Kelso’s Journalist Portfolio

When you should say "f*ck it, I quit"

When you should say "f*ck it, I quit"

"They were drunk on youth, fuelled by greed, and higher than kites." Jordan Belfort, The Wolf of Wall Street …

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An Introvert's Guide To Making Friends

An Introvert's Guide To Making Friends

Dad is notorious for saying crazy shit to people he barely knows. If you meet my dad, get ready. The first fi…

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The Problem With Toxic Entrepreneurship

The Problem With Toxic Entrepreneurship

Let's compare my Instagram sponsored ads to my partner's. I challenge you to scroll through my Instagram feed…

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Why You Will Never "Find Yourself" in Europe

Why You Will Never "Find Yourself" in Europe

I recently booked an incredibly cliche European adventure with my partner (Bec). We will snap a photo next to…

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The Value Of Trauma

The Value Of Trauma

That's right, I thought. My stupid foot. I was here because my parents insisted I undergo major surgery. I ha…

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Panel Examines Hungarian Parliamentary Election Upset: Magyar’s Win & Orbán’s Defeat

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By Akari Ikeda, Brendan Kelso, Aarushi Bahadur
| The Wesleyan Argus Verified
April 28, 2026 • By Over 50 students and faculty members gathered in the Frank Center for Public Affairs for a panel discussing the recent Hungarian elections on Monday, April 27. The panelists, who appeared via Zoom, answered questions from the audience and offered their insights on the success of Péter Magyar’s campaign and their takes on the fall of Viktor Orbán’s 16-year reign as prime minister.
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CTLCV Webinar Highlights Push for Plug-In Solar in Connecticut

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By Brendan Kelso, Akari Ikeda, Aarushi Bahadur
| The Wesleyan Argus Verified
April 28, 2026 • By The Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV), a Hartford-based environmental group, hosted a virtual event on Monday, Apr. 20, focusing on the growing role of plug-in solar in Connecticut’s clean energy future. The webinar—“What is Plug-In Solar?”—featured Bernie Pelleter, vice president of People’s Action for Clean Energy, and Connor Yakaitis, deputy director of CTLCV. CTLCV is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that advances environmental policy in Connecticut.
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Guest Lecturer Thea Riofrancos Delivers Talk on Lithium Extraction, Green Energy, & Capitalism

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By Brendan Kelso, Akari Ikeda, Raiza Goel
| The Wesleyan Argus Verified
April 17, 2026 • By On Monday, April 13, Thea Riofrancos delivered a talk at the Frank Center for Public Affairs exploring the political, economic, and environmental implications of resource extraction in the era of green capitalism, attracting dozens of Wesleyan students. The event was sponsored by the Bailey College of the Environment and the Government Department. Riofrancos is a political scientist and Associate Professor of Political Science at Providence College.
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