![The amount of student debt is so debilitating that its inhibiting our freedom to education. As of 2021, the average amount of student debt owed was 37,693 dollars and, due to inflation, that number only continues to rise.](https://thebakerorange.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/graddebt2.png)
The problems associated with student debt
Story by Jamie Pellikaan, Staff Writer
• May 20, 2021
![Junior Allie Petracek advocates for those with developmental disabilities. With direct advocate experience, Petracek has been able to understand the legal maneuvers used by Congress to make change.](https://thebakerorange.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Alexandra-Petracek.jpg)
Junior Allie Petracek advocates for those with developmental disabilities
Story by Will Hanson, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• May 11, 2021
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