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Olivia Deffes

Olivia Deffes

Olivia Deffes started with "225" as an intern during her senior year at LSU, polishing off her part-time gig with her first-ever cover story on Garth Brooks' iconic visit to Tiger Stadium. After graduating, she took a 10-day summer break before starting full time with the magazine as its digital staff writer before taking on the role of digital editor, and now, managing editor. Besides being a journalist, she's a self-proclaimed sweet treat enthusiast and One Direction historian. Find her hunting down celeb interviews, perfecting our social media pages or gabbing about Harry Styles.

Posts by this author:

The charm jewelry trend is taking over the Capital Region

How local poet and professor Taylor Scott creates with words and builds up young writers

Inside Modesto’s new expansion, with additional seating, a tequila bar and private event space

Deck the house: How local businesses are providing stress-free holiday light installations

Pelican to Mars brings tropical holiday pop-up to Mid City

The year in food: 50+ fresh concepts in the Capital Region

What it’s like inside local kitchens: A convo with culinary entrepreneurs

Breaking down the year’s biggest culinary trends in the Capital Region