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Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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The 35-year-old creator Liang arranged thousands of locally grown sorghum grains on the ground to recreate the appearance of the Great Wall, turning an ordinary floor into an elaborate artistic representation of one of China's most recognisable historical structures.
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