Tricia Chérie
Northern Virginia
Tricia Chérie covers the intersection of culture, politics and power. She is the founder and editor-in-chief of No Apologies, where she writes about global affairs, pop culture, music, technology and the personal stories behind public events.
At The Click, she has covered gun reform, Virginia education and budget debates, protest rap and the cultural legacy of artists like Princess Superstar. A former intern for Village Voice investigative journalist Wayne Barrett, Chérie brings a commitment to truth-telling and overlooked voices into her work at NYU.
Whether writing about pop culture or systems of power, she looks for stories that make an impact, stay with readers and leave a little sparkle behind.
January 1, 2026
Music in the Present Tense: Inside the Rise of Protest Rap
How music sounds when artists respond to political urgency
May 21, 2025
Princess Superstar: Before Brat Was a Moodboard, She Made It a Movement
Long before pop went meta, messy, and maximalist, Princess Superstar was mixing it all with a smirk.
May 5, 2024
Virginia County Weighs $1B Budget for FY 2025 as Top Administrator Steps Down
Budget includes a proposed property tax increase of 7.8% over two years.
March 22, 2024
Q&A: The Making of a Mentor: Inspiring the Next Generation Through STEM Education
Empowering Tomorrow’s Innovators: Dr. Belinda Jones Journey in STEM Education #STEMFuture #InnovativeEducation #EmpowermentInSTEM
February 25, 2024
Debate Heats Up Over Virginia School Site Decision
Local officials weigh creation of new school amid calls for improvements to old schools.