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Reading dystopian YA novels prepared me for the demise of the Pac-12

Related Topics: Katniss Everdeen

One thing I’ve noticed about my childhood and the current state of the Pac-12 is they have one key pillar in common: the things I was reading (books, news) were happening in worlds that felt real to me, but also made no sense.

There’s going to be a lot of words circulating the internet the next few days or weeks; some kind, some hopeful, some filled with bite. A lot of people are talking and writing and commiserating, and attempting to put a new spin on a tragic story that’s captivating our timelines and our thoughts.

I grew up with Katniss Everdeen, Percy Jackson, Tris Prior, and more.