I am an undergraduate at the University of Missouri studying journalism with an emphasis on reporting and writing. I am planning on achieving a business minor in digital marketing with the years I have left at MU. I am an aspiring journalist who has a lot of experience covering a multitude of topics which has sharpened my skills as both a writer and multimedia journalist. My passion for journalism began in high school where I was a reporter and sports editor for the school’s newspaper, The Statesman. At the University of Missouri, I am sharpening my skills as a journalist in my classes and have been able to become a multimedia journalist working with formats like photography, audio, video, and design. I was a reporter for The Maneater where I wrote stories within the MOVE section which covers arts and culture stories in Columbia, Mo. My experience at The Maneater allowed me to work in a newsroom setting with peers every week as we collaborate to publish informative stories for the community to read. I am also a contributing writer to MoMuNo Missouri Music Notes– A Magazine for Tom Strini’s Student Writers where I write stories about music. I currently am a sports reporter at the Columbia Missourian newspaper where I write on the Mizzou volleyball team.Aside from my time at the University of Missouri, I have maintained and managed my own personal blog Dylan’s Deep Dives where I post reviews and columns on recent pop culture. Outside of journalism, I have worked at companies like Regal Cinemas, Level Up Entertainment, and Great Lakes Naval Station where I have cultivated both my customer service and people skills through hard work and marketing outreach efforts.