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Izzy Escobar released her debut song, &quot;Broken Wings,&quot; celebrating growing from difficult situations. The incoming first-year musical theater student turned to music to overcome adversity, and has been writing music since she was 8 years old. (Courtesy of Izzy Escobar)

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Incoming student rises above personal adversity in debut song &#8216;Broken Wings&#8217;

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Izzy Escobar flies with broken wings every day. The incoming first-year musical theater student released her debut song “Broken Wings” on June 25, stemming from her experience of abuse from a stepparent, which she turned into inspiration for her music at a young age.

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Incoming student rises above personal adversity in debut song ‘Broken Wings’

By Nate Nickolai

Aug. 5, 2018 11:02 p.m.