About Lauren Franco

My name is Lauren and I'm the Editor in Chief of the Optimist this year. I'm an avid fan of romantic comedies, the First Amendment and national parks. More than anything, I'm passionate about storytelling via photographs, and love getting to know the heart of people through my lens.

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"As you go about your day, going to classes, work and home, think about the people around you." Read more from Opinion Editor Alyssa High below:
https://acuoptimist.com/2020/10/i-have-cptsd-and-im-not-alone/

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Praise Friday attendance will be limited to the first 560 participants.

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The Optimist

7 hours ago

"As you go about your day, going to classes, work and home, think about the people around you. They could be feeling anxious, depressed or on the verge of a disassociation so strong they forget where they are." Read more from Opinion Editor Alyssa High below: ...

I have CPTSD, and I'm not alone. - Optimist

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Mental illness is more common than it’s ever been, especially among young adults. Odds are, several of your classmates have anxiety, depression or some other mental illness and you don’t even know it. College is a melting pot of people who were raised in different communities and have different ...

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The Optimist

10 hours ago

ACUTV and The Optimist are partnering to produce a live election show Tuesday night. Watch below for more. ...

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