Malcolm Trapp
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Columbia
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Interview
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No. Typewriters are way before my time, but maybe one day.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
I have none.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
A journalist takes on a role similar to artists. We're able to tell a story through the use of words and voice our opinion about topics.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
I may read a thesaurus from time to time when I get stuck on a word.
What's your favorite social network?
I enjoy Twitter because you can give a better idea of your opinion, but I use Instagram much more because of all the visual aspects.
Who do you wish followed you?
I wish J. Cole or Karen Civil followed me, those are two of my most influential role models.
Why did you become a journalist?
Writing has always been a passion of mine since my early years in school. My favorite artists respected my craft, pushing me to continue.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No, I should've though!
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
I'm an aspiring journalist myself, so I should be asking you that question!
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
I believe it was simply just the URL to a music video. I don't really like pitches without much information on the release.
What's your favorite drink?
I like orange juice. It wakes me up and gives me that boost of energy to write.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
In school, I'm a college student.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
I really enjoy the content on Pigeons & Plane. It's quite creative and offers plenty of interviews to read.
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