Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, as a kid. But mostly for fun. Never for work.
How is social media changing news?
Social media is changing the pace of news the most. Now, you are almost required to share what you know, when you know.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Piper Wright from Fallout 4. As a gamer, I respect her for running a newspaper in a corrupt, post-apocalyptic world.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes, I was a writer and an editor for my school paper. It's what got me started down the journalism path.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
My first "big" feature, on a wrestler named Christian Burdick. His story was powerful, and the reporting was tough but fun.
When's the best time to pitch you?
In the morning and early afternoon, so that I can plan my evening shift around a story if I need to.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
When a rower pitched me about setting a record on an indoor erg. It was so random but I appreciated his willingness to pitch it.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Anywhere, really. I'm just as likely to be sitting at my desk at home as I am to be out walking a trail on a mountain.
