columnist
noun
col·um·nist
ˈkä-ləm-nist 
-lə-mist,
also ˈkäl-yəm-nist,
-yə-mist
: one who writes a newspaper or magazine column
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Contact personal finance columnist Susan Tompor: stompor@freepress.com.
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Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 30 June 2024
Kale Pasta Salad With Parmesan and Smoked Almonds Former cooking columnist Ben Mims originally shared this recipe at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, when most of us were looking for fast, easy meals to make at home.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2024
Earlier on Saturday, The New Yorker editor David Remnick called on Biden to step aside, adding to a chorus of pundits and media columnists as well as The New York Times editorial page.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 June 2024
Press Enter to expand Jason Willick Opinion columnist 5:51 p.m.
—Washington Post Opinions Staff, Washington Post, 28 June 2024
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Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 30 June 2024
Kale Pasta Salad With Parmesan and Smoked Almonds Former cooking columnist Ben Mims originally shared this recipe at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, when most of us were looking for fast, easy meals to make at home.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2024
Earlier on Saturday, The New Yorker editor David Remnick called on Biden to step aside, adding to a chorus of pundits and media columnists as well as The New York Times editorial page.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 June 2024
Press Enter to expand Jason Willick Opinion columnist 5:51 p.m.
—Washington Post Opinions Staff, Washington Post, 28 June 2024
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columnist
noun
col·um·nist
ˈkäl-əm-(n)əst
: a person who writes a newspaper or magazine column
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