Have you ever used a typewriter?
Antiquated writing technologies are always incredibly fun.
How is social media changing news?
Platforms like TikTok where content is mostly generated by individuals are greatly increasing the amount of information we have access to.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Gale Weathers
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Since I was a child, I've understood the immense power of stories. All we are is the stories that are told about us.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email, for sure.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Google Workspace
What's your favorite social network?
x.com
Who do you wish followed you?
Ben Stiller
Why did you become a journalist?
I started writing and telling stories to have a hand in how the world around me is formed. I wanted to be part of the rhetorical situation.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I wrote a lot of stories for my high school paper--mostly sports stories. I wrote all of the baseball stories for three years.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Don't be afraid to tell the truth. The truth is all that matters.
What's your favorite drink?
Coffee
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
When I'm not working, you can find me on the golf course. My other hobbies include computers as well, like video games and world building.
