What was your first job as a journalist?
Writing for the Charlatan
Have you ever used a typewriter?
no
How is social media changing news?
It's allowed people to receive and share their news quicker than ever and also allows people to interact with the news
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Peter Parker
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It means telling the truth and informing and educating the public to make the world a better place.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Face to Face
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Microsoft Word, iPhone
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter or Facebook
Who do you wish followed you?
Sid Lowe
Why did you become a journalist?
I wanted to explore the creative side of my writing and tell stories that are deep, impactful and meaningful
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes. I helped with folding the papers and brainstorming ideas at the Sequitur - Westdale's student newspaper
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
My feature story on Carleton women's basketball national championships in 2018
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Aim for the stars and don't limit yourself and your imagination and hunger to go after the stories you want.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime is good but especially during the week.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Whenever people come to me with ideas for doing in-depth profiles that go beyond the box score
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Writing a story that does not involve interviewing people. That's just lazy journalism
What's your favorite drink?
Root Beer
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
At a sporting event
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Guardian Football
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That student journalists are not held to a high standard even though we are and should be
