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"I read you everyday." -John Sterling | #Yankees beat writer @NYDNSports. BBWAA. Other bylines: NY Times, The Athletic, NJ Monthly, SI. Started at The @Setonian

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Gary Phillips is a journalism graduate of Seton Hall University, Class of 2017. There he was the Editor-in-Chief of The Setonian. Phillips is currently the Managing Editor of USA Today Sports' Jets Wire, a contributor at Sporting News and a columnist at FanRag Sports. Phillips has experience with The Athletic, The Bergen Record, NBC News, CNBC, Bleacher Report, NJ.com, The Journal Inquirer and The Journal News. He can be reached at garyhphillips@outlook.com or 845-825-7030.

What was your first job as a journalist?

I got paid to write a few freelance articles for a small NJ site before signing on with FanRag Sports as a sophomore in college.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Peter Parker (photojourno) -- though he's not the most ethical.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

It means being an inquisitive truth teller. That applies to any beat and style of journalism.

NJ Press Foundation

2017 - 1st Place Feature Writing

The NJ Press Foundation's annual College Newspaper Contest looks to recognize the best collegiate journalism in the state of New Jersey. Phillips won the contest's 1st place award for feature writing for the following stories: --- • From nothing: Hurricane molded SHU forward http://www.thesetonian.com/2016/11/09/hurricane-molded-shu-forward/ --- • President Esteban addresses impending departure to DePaul http://www.thesetonian.com/2017/02/22/president-esteban-addresses-impending-departure-to-depaul/

NJ Press Foundation

2017 - 1st Place Profile Writing

The NJ Press Foundation's annual College Newspaper Contest looks to recognize the best collegiate journalism in the state of New Jersey. Phillips won the contest's 1st place award for profile writing for the following stories: --- • Activist, gangster, educator: Dr. Pritchett a Seton Hall ‘jewel’ http://www.thesetonian.com/2017/01/18/dr-pritchett-seton-hall-jewel/ --- • SGA President no stranger to the campaign trail http://www.thesetonian.com/2016/11/02/sga-president-campaign-trail/

NJ Press Foundation

2017 - 2nd Place Editorial Writing

The NJ Press Foundation's annual College Newspaper Contest looks to recognize the best collegiate journalism in the state of New Jersey. Phillips won the contest's 2nd place award for editorial writing for the following editorials: --- • Don’t let fear and hate define us http://www.thesetonian.com/2016/11/09/the-voice-dont-let-fear-and-hate-define-us/ --- • Calling all Pirates to the polls http://www.thesetonian.com/2016/09/28/pirates-to-the-polls/

NJ Press Foundation

2016 - 3rd Place Feature Writing

The NJ Press Foundation's annual College Newspaper Contest looks to recognize the best collegiate journalism in the state of New Jersey. Phillips won the contest's 3rd place award for feature writing for the following story: • Gordon’s other half: Twins reunited after one’s stay in prison http://www.thesetonian.com/2015/11/18/gordons-other-half-twins-reunited-after-ones-stay-in-prison/