What was your first job as a journalist?
I delivered the Des Moines Register and became the opinion editor of my high school newspaper, The Little Hawk, then ranked top-5 nationally.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
I used a manual typewriter in high school, and an electric one as an undergrad student. I even used a typewriter for my state bar exam.
How is social media changing news?
It's dumbing it down
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Uncover the truth and share it with the public
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Microsoft Word
What's your favorite social network?
Don't really care for any of them
Why did you become a journalist?
I love to write. I love explaining complicated things in a relatable way.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I was the opinion editor, and my section was nationally-recognized
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Forthcoming law review article on voter suppression
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Verify your facts. In this environment that President Trump has created, self-inflicted errors must be avoided.
What's your favorite drink?
Iced latte for immediate caffeine infusion
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
In the gym
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Washington Post
