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Samantha Hendrickson’s Biography

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I'm currently a senior at the University of Minneosta, studying journalism and amplifying the voices of anyone with a story to tell. I will graduate in spring 2021.

I have loved asking too many questions since I and anyone who knows me can remember, and firmly believe that storytelling is the heart of the human race.

I have worked for student publications and professional publications alike, and have found that if you give me a city with a story to tell, I am happy doing journalism anywhere.

Samantha Hendrickson’s Journalist Portfolio

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She has represented people across the world. She's now 'fighting for human rights' in Wisconsin.

She has represented people across the world. She's now 'fighting for human rights' in Wisconsin.

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Milwaukee police officer's wife said on Facebook the woman who spit on a teen protester 'should h...

Milwaukee police officer's wife said on Facebook the woman who spit on a teen protester 'should h...

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Wisconsin still has Confederate monuments and symbols despite its history as a progressive state....

Wisconsin still has Confederate monuments and symbols despite its history as a progressive state....

Despite Wisconsin's allegiance to the Union during the Civil War, its loyalties to the Union and the end of s…

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Students gather, exploring relationship between climate change, Indigenous peoples

Students gather, exploring relationship between climate change, Indigenous peoples

The University of Minnesota Human Rights Student Association explored what some call an overlooked part of th…

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Punching numbers: UMN student analyzes data for campus advocacy

Punching numbers: UMN student analyzes data for campus advocacy

After completing coursework for her hectic senior year, statistics major Emilia Janik has an additional respo…

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Tensions within undergrad student government cause concerns for future advocacy

Tensions within undergrad student government cause concerns for future advocacy

The Minnesota Student Association, which represents more than 30,000 undergraduate students at the University…

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Wildfire health risks in Ohio are real. Ohio State expert says stay inside Original

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By Samantha Hendrickson Verified
| The Columbus Dispatch Verified
July 17, 2026, 2:01 p.m. ET Smoke from Canadian and Minnesota wildfires is causing "very unhealthy" or "hazardous" air quality in central Ohio. A pulmonologist told The Dispatch that being outside in these conditions can be worse than being in a room full of smokers. Residents are advised to stay indoors with windows closed and use air conditioners with clean filters to recirculate air. If you have to go outside, wear an N95 mask. If you have plans outside your residence on July 17, no you don't.
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Dozens of stomach virus cases reported in Stark County

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By Samantha Hendrickson Verified, Aaron Hughes
| The Canton Repository Verified
Ohio is experiencing a significant surge in cyclosporiasis cases, with over 1,200 reported statewide. • The illness is caused by a parasite found in contaminated food or water, with symptoms including severe diarrhea. • Health officials are investigating a large cluster of cases across Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, and West Virginia. • Experts advise seeking medical care for testing and antibiotics, as the illness can lead to severe dehydration.
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Ohio 'explosive' diarrhea illness cases nearly quadruple within week Original

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By Samantha Hendrickson Verified
| The Columbus Dispatch Verified
July 16, 2026, 2:46 p.m. ET The case count for the gut-churning stomach illness causing "explosive" diarrhea across the country quadrupled in Ohio this past week. The Ohio Department of Health reported more than 1,200 cases of cyclosporiasis on July 16 and 88 people have been hospitalized. On July 9, the case count stood at 364. The gastrointestinal illness is caused by the parasite cyclospora cayatenensis, which enters the gut after someone eats food or drinks water contaminated by feces.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

A staff reporter at the student-run publication, the Minnesota Daily.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Never have, and would only for aesthetic purposes. I'm far too impatient.

How is social media changing news?

Social media demands more instant news, and creates a lack of patience for the full story. But it has its purpose.