What was your first job as a journalist?
staff writer, the review in Newark DE
Have you ever used a typewriter?
smith corona in burgandy, IBM selectric in rare green
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Hunter S. Thompson
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Someone has to go to the mouth of the cave to learn what's going on out there to those in the back
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
otter, grammarly, copilot, and a $10 keyboard
What's your favorite social network?
google reviews comments section for bqad resturants
Who do you wish followed you?
the spirit of hermes
Why did you become a journalist?
no other skills
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Covering Covid when my campus shut down, I was the only reporter on scene for a lot of events, and the world was scary back then.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
write more than you want too
When's the best time to pitch you?
email is 24/7
What's your favorite drink?
water
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
that it is complicated
