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Android v. iPhone

Taylor Morrow, Media Team
September 4, 2024
Taylor Morrow
Android or iPhone: It’s time to figure out whether the iPhone is truly better than Android, or is this just a silly opinion of people who rank a “popular” phone over the less popular and affordable option? In interviews with two North Cobb students, Ella Anderson and Zoë Zavala, this podcast examines their views and notions on this topic.

 
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Taylor Morrow
Taylor Morrow, Media Team
Taylor Morrow is a sophomore at NC. She joined The Chant because she is trying to branch out of her comfort zone and meet new people. She believes joining this class will have a lasting impact on her and her future. Morrow’s writing experience is pretty short, but she usually writes fantasies and fictional stories. These stories usually have characters who have non-human-like powers and abilities. Typically, she writes about a day in the life of these characters. Morrow has four siblings, and the second oldest is a junior at NC. Along with watching some of her favorite TV shows, thrifting is another activity she enjoys. This year Morrow is excited to get to know everyone on staff and their personalities. She hopes to have an amazing year in The Chant. Find her on YouTube @taylorm4782.
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