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Gary Varvel on Muck Rack

Gary Varvel

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Indianapolis
Covers:  politics, washington;, sports;, editorial cartoons;, indiana;, opinion and editorial;, social issues;, humor;
Conservative, Christian, Editorial cartoonist for Creators Syndicate. Book-Drawing The Right Way for sale at garyvarvel.com

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Cartoonist

Have you ever used a typewriter?

When I was in high school and college.

How is social media changing news?

Speed.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

The power of the pen. I am privileged to be the visual voice of IndyStar.com

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Pencil, paper, pens, Photoshop.

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter

Who do you wish followed you?

Mark Levin

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

I was the cartoonist and sports editor for my high school newspaper

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Never give up, never give up, never, never, never give up.

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