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Was Corey Patterson a bust?
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Meet the 2023 Literary Awards Judges - PEN America
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Meet the 2023 Literary Awards Judges - PEN America
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PEN America Publications - PEN America
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Meet the 2023 Literary Awards Judges - PEN America
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PEN America Chapter: Piedmont Region, NC - PEN America
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Breakout: Voices from Inside - PEN America
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Cory Patterson Retained to Bret Bielema's Illini Staff; Patterson to Coach Running Backs - Sports Illustrated Illinois Fighting Illini News, Analysis and More
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Staff Update: Cory Paterson