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Christina Mitchell

Christina has been the Sun Newspapers’ copy editor since 2022. She works closely with our reporters and other team members to deliver accurate news to the people of Camden, Burlington, and Gloucester Counties. She is known for her hands-on approach to reporting, and prides herself on leading by example. Before joining us, she worked as an executive editor at Courier-Post, where she managed a newsroom of 32.

Articles by Christina Mitchell

Psychologist offers theories on why today’s kids are emotionally fragile  

Are your teens depressed? Are they also on their phones for so many hours you can no longer count?  Jonathan Haidt explores those issues in his new book, “The Anxious…

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Battered and bruised: The case that made domestic violence a cause

The recent death of O.J. Simpson brought to mind the staggering events of June 1994, when the football great was accused of killing his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and a…

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Feel the Earth move? How rare events eclipse our daily routine     

Some say the ground shook. Others didn’t feel a thing. Lamps swayed and staircases shifted. Foundations of homes and buildings were damaged. The Washington Monument was hit hard enough to…

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Temporary stay for ‘Big J’: A reminder of how the battleship got here 

When the Battleship New Jersey left its longtime home in Camden last month, it marked the first time in 32 years that the storied vessel – the most decorated battleship…

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Proposed funding cuts raise alarm in local and state school districts

A group of 60 Cherry Hill students, parents and staff headed to Trenton last month to advocate for fair funding in light of a projected $6.9-million decrease in the district’s…

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Why daylight savings time all year might be a good idea  

One of the most welcoming things about spring is the return to Daylight Savings Time, when, like clockwork, we exchange dark mornings and nights for later sunrises and sunsets.  The…

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Teens aren’t giving up cell phones, but there may be benefits if they do

Would it do us all some good to take a cell phone break? People who have gone without for a time describe having more interactions with friends and family, better…

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Why veterans are good for business – as owners 

A new program is making it possible for veterans to ease the financial burden of owning a business. Businesses owned by veterans and current military personnel in Burlington County can…

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Do we need another hero? Yes, because just one can enhance our lives

The late Tina Turner performed the song “We Don’t Need Another Hero” in the 1985 film “Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome.”  While the context of the tune is a post-apocalyptic landscape…

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The gift of time: Volunteers are crucial to the community

Volunteerism is alive and well in South Jersey. Three married couples were recently cited for their volunteer service in one area fire department, including providing meals for firefighters and even…

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