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Sonia Kharbanda, Opinions Editor
Sonia Kharbanda (she/her) is passionate about community service. This summer, she volunteered at CommonBond Communities and helped out with kids living in the nonprofit’s affordable housing in St. Paul.
She works as Opinions Editor on The Rubicon and can be reached at rubiconstaff@spa.edu.