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Local college student pursues her dreams during times of great uncertainty

SPC alumna Brittaney Hall encourages college students to face their fears and not give up on their academic goals. ST. PETERSBURG - At the beginning of the year, St. Petersburg College student Brittaney Hall felt excited as she looked forward to wrapping up her last semester and becoming the first in her family to graduate […]

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