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Wall Street Woes
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A few years ago college graduates revered Wall Street. Today, many of those same people revile it. Youth Radio’s Lauren Silverman graduated from college last year and is one of the people who used to fawn over Wall Street -- but now faults it.
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INTRO:A few years ago college graduates revered Wall Street. Today, many of those same people revile it. Youth Radio’s Lauren Silverman graduated from college last year and is one of the people who used to fawn over Wall Street -- but now faults it.
OUTRO:This essay was produced by Youth Radio.
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