All of our writers tap into their personality to bring you new articles each week, but here is a little bit about us that we haven't shared yet.
This is our first in a series of profiles about our amazing writers at the Odyssey at IC!
Ashley Brilla: Why did you choose IC?
Madison Bess: I choose Ithaca because of the phenomenal journalism program and also because it's a really beautiful campus.
AB: Why did you want to write for the Odyssey?
MB: I choose to write for the Odyssey because I like being able to choose what I write about. I also write for the Ithacan which is a bit different because you are told what to write about, but the Odyssey gives a new perspective.
AB: Why Journalism?
MB: I've always liked to write. Reading and writing are my favorite subjects. Plus, journalists have a really big impact on society.
AB: Favorite article you've ever written?
MB: My favorite article I've ever writer was about the misconceptions of rowing and explaining what the sport is.
AB: What are you involved in on campus?
AB: What is your dream job?
MB: I have a minor in sports media, and my goal is to be a broadcast journalist for a big news outlet. I'm also interested in sports broadcast journalism with a focus on either gymnastics or crew.
AB: If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
MB: I am mostly German, and it's really a pretty country.
AB: What is your favorite thing to do in Ithaca?
MB: Going to the lake everyday. I also love the gorges, but you only go to those every so often. The view on the lake just never gets old.
AB: Where is your favorite place to eat in Ithaca?
AB: What is your favorite movie?
MB: It's "Stick It," and I say that because I did gymnastics. I mean, it's just hilarious! It never gets old.
AB: What is your favorite TV show?
MB: I have so many favorite shows, but I'm going to go with one that's in season and say "American Horror Story."
AB: Who is your actress BFF?
MB: I feel like Emma Roberts and I would just get along really well.
AB: Who is your actor boyfriend?
MB: Josh Hutcherson. I would say Zac Efron, but I feel everyone says that so I want to be a little different.
AB: Who would play you in a movie?
MB: Chloe Grace Moretz. People have told me I look like her, and I actually met her once.
AB: Are you a night owl or an early bird?
MB: I can really be both. Crew has made me an earlier bird sometimes I go to bed before 9:30 p.m., and it concerns me. Waking up for practice at 4:30 a.m. helps make me an earlier bird, but I can really be both. I'm a bird and an owl.
AB: Coffee or Tea?
AB: Dog or Cat?
AB: What is your cause?
MB: I like to make sure that everyone is accepted and included. Growing up I was always taught to be nice to everyone.
AB: What is your life motto?
MB: There's a quote, "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard." I feel like that really applies to life because everyone needs to work hard to succeed.
