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Dianne Smith

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Dianne is a senior from Leawood majoring in journalism and Spanish. She has worked previously as a copy editor and copy chief at The Kansan, and she now serves as a managing editor and Jayplay writer. She also has worked at the Kansas City Business Journal and The Kansas City Star. After graduating in May, Dianne will spend the summer at the Dallas Morning News.

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