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Violeta Edwards SalasReporter / Student Journalists Program

Edwards Salas is a sophomore at Haldane High School and a member of The Current's Student Journalists Program. Location: Philipstown. Languages: English, Spanish. Areas of Expertise: Youth issues. The Student Journalists Program is supported by our members.

Violeta Edwards Salas (center) with friends Elena Fuenzalida, Flora Jurgens and Ángela Fernández (Photo provided)
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Reporter’s Notebook: Letter from Chile

Avatar photo by Violeta Edwards Salas August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Our correspondent in Santiago checks in

Violeta (right) celebrates with her parents, Eduardo and Francisca, and sisters, Cala and Rita, after the family moved to Cold Spring in 2015.
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Reporter’s Notebook: Farewell, Mi Pueblo Acogedor

Avatar photo by Violeta Edwards Salas December 16, 2022January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Student correspondent returns to Santiago

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Fourth-Grade Artist Creates Bestseller

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Zines by Haldane student sell out at Split Rock 

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Notable Women of Philipstown

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Accomplishment, service define six lives

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Eamon Wall Wants Your Computer

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Sixth grader repairs donations for needy students

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From the Shadows to the Spotlight

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Offstage roles underpin success of Haldane Drama

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Haldane Students, Staff Return as Changed People

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Pandemic affected social growth while altering perspectives

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