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What’s the worst gift you’ve ever been given?
Dominic McSpadden and Taylor Morrow
November 30, 2024
Dominic McSpadden and Taylor Morrow
People may receive gifts every day, but a percentage of those gifts rank as subpar. Everyone has experienced a lackluster gift and finding the correct response remains difficult. So, as the holiday season draws near, The Chant’s Media Team members wanted to discover the worst gift NC students received. The jar in the lunch room accompanied by paper and pen, invited students to anonymously share their unpleasant gift experiences. This episode displays the raw reactions from members of The Chant.

 
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About the Contributors
Dominic McSpadden
Dominic McSpadden, Media Team
Dominic McSpadden is a junior at NC and decided to apply for his first year on The Chant in search of new experiences. McSpadden has always had a love for art, cartoons and animation. He is excited to meet new people and create more art that he can love dearly. In his free time he likes to ice skate, binge shows and click buttons on his laptop. McSpadden also has a passion for teaching and psychology. He loves spending time with kids and wants to someday work with children and inspire them. He is totally jazzed to be a part of the Media Team and The Chant’s wonderful staff. Find him on Instagram @frisknyaa.
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.