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Mariel Sheets @marielsheets.bsky.social · 1d

“Tsundere” is a Japanese character archetype “initially harsh, cold or hostile, but gradually revealing a warmer, softer side.” That’s me, right? New illustration by my Dad of my “Halloween outfit” from five years ago. #twintailcosplay #anime #dodgecollege #chapmanu

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Mariel Sheets @marielsheets.bsky.social · 9d

In the rotunda of Dodge College. It contains the film school, camera & sound stages, recording & editing suites, theaters, lecture halls, newsroom & broadcasting facilities, etc. #dodgecollege #chapmanu #schmidcollege #cesdtalent #sagaftra #sagaftra

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Mariel Sheets @marielsheets.bsky.social · 10d

My labs results are in! As usual, they show up when I take my laboratory goggles off. #chemlab #goggles #hardscience #schmidcollege #chapmanu

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Mariel Sheets @marielsheets.bsky.social · 12d

With my friend Kirby, at Chaiwale & Co., a favorite hangout of mine at the “Circle” in Orange, Calif. #dodgecollege #collegelife @chaiwaleandco #chapmanu

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Mariel Sheets @marielsheets.bsky.social · 13d

Some friends who like experimenting with makeup, thought I’d make an interesting research subject. It’s an effective disguise should I ever need one, partly because I look closer to my real age of 20, instead of the usual 12-14! #makeupdisguise #dodgecollege #cesdtalent #sagaftra

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Mariel Sheets @marielsheets.bsky.social · 14d

Hunter-gatherers obtain food through bargain hunting, fish selection & gathering edible plants & snacks, rather than engaging in agriculture. This subsistence strategy is among the earliest forms of human livelihood, dating back to the Paleolithic Era. #huntergatherers #chapmanu #dodgecollege

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Mariel Sheets @marielsheets.bsky.social · 14d

My family, foraging for food. #huntergatherers #chapmanu #dodgecollege #cesdtalent #sagaftra

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Mariel Sheets @marielsheets.bsky.social · 16d

The night life of a science reporter, editing my latest “news package” This one is about Chapman’s own R2D2! Watch it on my journalism account: @particles_of_difference, where I cover science & tech at @chapmanu or YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhGU... #sciencenews #chapmanuniversity #R2D2

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Mariel Sheets @marielsheets.bsky.social · 17d

As a SoCal girl, I sometimes forget there are green places like New Jersey. The “Ivy League” is an apt name. Southwest schools should have a plant name too. How about the “Mesquite League?” #youngleaderssummit #princetonu #chapmanu #schmidcollege #dodgecollege

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Mariel Sheets @marielsheets.bsky.social · 17d

Princeton feels timeless: ivy walls; gothic halls; walking paths of history. I stayed in a dorm on the edge of a golf course, where I saw wild, red foxes and real fireflies for the first time. #princetonu #youngleaderssummit #firstgencollege #chapmanu #schmidcollege #dodgecollege

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Mariel Sheets @marielsheets.bsky.social · 18d

I’m so proud of YLS ‘25 squad (’32 coming through)! They’re smart, ambitious & kind. I’m honored to be part of their journeys. Shout out to “Squad Leader-in-training,” Keyarra! Couldn’t have done it without you! #youngleaderssummit #firstgencollege #princetonu #chapmanu #schmidcollege #dodgecollege

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Mariel Sheets @marielsheets.bsky.social · 19d

The flight to Philadelphia was my first time flying alone. On the bus to Princeton, I had my nose pressed to the window the whole way! New Jersey & Pennsylvania are gorgeous. I want to go back someday & see them properly. #youngleaderssummit #philly #princetonu #chapmanu #schmidcollege #dodgecollege

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Mariel Sheets @marielsheets.bsky.social · 19d

I went to Princeton in Aug for YLS: a 5 day conference for low-income HS juniors to help them apply to top colleges. I was an Alumni Mentor/Squad Leader. It was a humid, exhausting week—and I loved every second! #youngleaderssummit #firstgencollege #chapmanu #princetonu #schmidcollege #dodgecollege

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Mariel Sheets @marielsheets.bsky.social · 27d

Are you ever surprised by a selfie? Mine are sometimes surprised by me! #selfiesstrikeback #lametro #dodgecollege #collegelife #chapmanu

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Mariel Sheets @marielsheets.bsky.social · 28d

My junior year of college started with me on the run—like jumping off a low flying Jedi cruiser! So much hard work already & now I have another on-campus job, as a “roving” science reporter for Schmid College. Check out my stories at @particles_of_difference #dodgecollege #schmidcollege #cesdtalent

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Mariel Sheets @marielsheets.bsky.social · Aug 3

Feeling “light blue.” I need some yellow sun! #superman #dccomics #supergirl #dodgecollege #cesdtalent #cesdvoiceover #sagaftra

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Mariel Sheets @marielsheets.bsky.social · Aug 2

Like the big guy, my “S” doesn’t stand for “super,” but for my family’s name! #superman #dccomics #supergirl #dodgecollege #sagaftra #cesdtalent #cesdvoiceover

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Mariel Sheets @marielsheets.bsky.social · Jul 31

I dropped into my local multiplex to see Superman on my birthday. As a fan of the classic comics, I’m happy that the “Blue Boy Scout.” is back! #superman #dccomics #krypto #supergirl #cesdtalent #cesdvoiceover #sagaftra #dodgecollege

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Mariel Sheets @marielsheets.bsky.social · Jul 28

I had a milestone on the 18th: my first birthday with fewer candles than years! (We didn’t have 20!) #birthdaycandles #20thbirthday #chapmanu #summerbreak #cesd

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Mariel Sheets @marielsheets.bsky.social · Jul 12

All the dorms in my residence hall at Chapman, had one nice looking, but uncomfortable red chair. I think people just didn’t know how to sit in it properly! #dodgecollege #chapmanu #collegelife #cesd

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Mariel Sheets @marielsheets.bsky.social · Jun 6

Providence Medical Center has great facilities, with nice views of the neighbors next door. Their doctors and nurses took good care of me, making sure I was happy when I left. I’m much better already, but my summer’s on pause for a few weeks more! #appendix

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Mariel Sheets @marielsheets.bsky.social · Jun 5

Lost a little “weight” last weekend. Common enough procedure, but quite a surprise to me! I was a bit bleary after, but they got me up and around right away. Only six weeks to go now (for me) until summer. Woohoo, with extra hoo. #appendix

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Mariel Sheets @marielsheets.bsky.social · May 30

I voiced village girl characters, and general loop group voices. The director singled me and Matthew McConaughey out at the movie’s premier, and had me stand up!

Mariel Sheets @marielsheets.bsky.social · May 30

Laika Studios is known for its meticulous stop-motion films. I voiced characters in my favorite, “Kubo and the Two Strings” (2016). On “Coraline” (2009), 35 animators produced 2.22 to 6.52 seconds of footage each, per week! @laikastudios #stopmotion #animation #cesd www.instagram.com/reel/DJjdP-l...

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Mariel Sheets @marielsheets.bsky.social · May 28

Ever notice the similarities between drum sticks and chop sticks? Yeah, me neither. #midimusic #drummertime #drummergirl #cesd #sagaftra

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