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Covers:  Travel, theater, lifestyle, theater criticism, popular culture, LGBTQIA+ topics

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Amanda Finn’s Biography

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Amanda Finn is an award-winning journalist with a niche in travel, theater, and lifestyle topics. The reason she loves to write about myriad ideas is that it keeps the world of journalism interesting. She is a firm believer in the power of storytelling and knows firsthand how important sharing our perspectives can be. Her personal essay piece on Demisexuality with HuffPo went viral in 2020. That work continuously reminds Amanda that there is much to be gained in sharing our truths.

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Amanda Finn’s Journalist Portfolio

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I'm Demisexual. Here's What I Want You To Know.

I'm Demisexual. Here's What I Want You To Know.

Growing up, when friends always talked about a celebrity being "hot," I went along with it but didn't underst…

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A Fine Welcome Home: Kinky Boots at Paramount Theatre

A Fine Welcome Home: Kinky Boots at Paramount Theatre

The first thing you notice stepping into the theater at Paramount is the electricity-and no, I'm not talking …

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Two Days in New Orleans: A Dream Itinerary

Two Days in New Orleans: A Dream Itinerary

Mardi Gras is far from the only time New Orleans calls to me. The Crescent City is one of those great places …

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Why aren't there more asexual characters on TV?

Why aren't there more asexual characters on TV?

As the television industry works on broadening character representation and diversity, particularly in the LG…

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Disney Style for Plus and Midsized Fans - Perfecting the Magic

Disney Style for Plus and Midsized Fans - Perfecting the Magic

Disney fashionistas to share their tips on staying stylish in the parks

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There Is No Apolitical Travel

There Is No Apolitical Travel

In a Divided World, Travel Makes a Mark

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Articles

Locals Love This Hidden Gem Swimming Hole in Illinois (That Doesn’t Feel Like the U.S.)

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Waterfall tiers cascading down the sandstone into the freshwater lake below. Rippling past on a muggy Midwestern summer day, this swimming hole is a favorite among Illinoisians and for good reason. The aptly named Kinkaid Lake Spillway gives us the respite we crave away from the crowded beaches along Lake Michigan. Surrounded by thousands of acres of nearby forest, it's not quite the aqua waters of Dunn's River Falls in Jamaica, but it lacks neither charm nor scenic beauty.
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Instead of Lake Geneva, This Illinois Town Is Where You Should Take Your Next Trip

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Clear blue water, picturesque mansions, vibrant foliage as far as the eye can see, and cultural institutions worth writing home about. Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, hits them all and is renowned for them, but Wilmette, Illinois, is easily a strong contender against the town nicknamed the Hamptons of Chicago. It is just a short drive or Metra train ride from Downtown Chicago, with no pesky tolls or hours of traffic to deal with.
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If You’re a Fan, This ‘Wednesday’-Themed Airbnb Is a Must-Book Dream Come True

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I've always been drawn to the macabre. Experiences that others shy away from entice me, particularly when they are unlike anything you'll see somewhere else. Do your vacation dreams too lurk in the land of the Gothic, of all things "mysterious and spooky" or "altogether ooky" like the Addams Family? Well, tucked away in the otherwise ordinary Midwestern town of Lincoln is one of the most unique Airbnbs that may surprise the unsuspecting visitor.
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Interview

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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first big job was working full-time as a reporter at the Wisconsin State Journal. No newsroom will ever compete to that one.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

When I was a little kid my mom taught me how to use her old electric typwriter.

How is social media changing news?

It is making it more accessible, though it can be harder to verify now.

Awards

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North American Travel Journalists Association Awards

2021 - Lifestyle, Personality, and Profiles

Honorable Mention

Wisconsin Newspaper Awards

2017 - Feature Profile

2nd Place

Wisconsin Newspaper Awards

2017 - Feature Non-Profile

3rd Place

Wisconsin Newspaper Awards

2016 - General News

2nd Place