Lauren Ng
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Lauren Ng is a summer intern at Food Tank. She is a rising senior pursuing bachelor’s degrees in journalism and food studies at New York University, where she most recently served as the managing editor of the award-winning student newspaper. Lauren's writing can also be found in the Los Angeles Times, where she interned at the Food section in 2025, and Food Fix, a national food policy newsletter. A proud Los Angeles native, Lauren aims to explore the intersections between food, policy and culture in her reporting. She holds a deep commitment to educating the public about the American food system.

Data Centers Want Pennsylvania’s Farmland—This Bill Could Protect It

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Support these local and global aid organizations offering help to those impacted by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela.

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