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In July, Scope editor Aimee Cho attended the Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference in Washington D.C. Sponsored by the Freedom Forum, the program selected one rising high school senior from each state and DC to participate in a five day, all-expense paid journalism conference and receive a $1,000 college scholarship. The conference included visits to USA Today, the White House, the Capitol, the Newseum and Meet the Press, as well as the opportunity to meet with top journalism professionals from around the country. Read more about the experience in this interactive story.