College Times - September 2020

11 BOOKS SPOTLIGHT SIP, SIP HOORAY! TO READ BEFORE GRADUATION

GET ACQUAINTED AND INSPIRED BY VAUGHAN JONES

SEPTEMBER 2020

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Get acquainted and inspired

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TRAVEL JOURNALISM FROM HOME CNN INVITES CRONKITE GRAD STUDENT FOR A THIRD INTERNSHIP SARAH DONAHUE • COLLEGE TIMES

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hen Megan Marples started her first programming internship at CNN, she could’ve “stayed in her lane” and just designed the home page, but as a travel journalist, she says she knew she wanted more.

To seize the opportunity, Marples reached out to the CNN features team to show her interest in contributing. Her efforts were not in vain, as she chose and formatted the stories on CNN’s front page, while also reporting trending and travel stories while living in Atlanta last summer.

“I sort of made my own opportunities,” Marples says. “That’s what ended up landing me my second and third internship at CNN.” After her time with CNN as a programmer, the news organization remembered her and invited her back the next summer to remotely report for its features team. During her time interning, she wrote about health and wellness, mental health, style, space and travel.

When 21-year-old Marples was invited to intern in the summer, she says, “It felt super surreal, because when the pandemic hit, everything

just kind of went out from under me.”

Marples’ ultimate travel journalism plans were shattered when the Tokyo 2020 Olympics were postponed due to the coronavirus. It was sad to see the trip fall out, she says, but it was perfect timing when CNN called within a month of the bad news, inviting her back to continue to do travel journalism—from at home, of course.

“It feels super great to know that I can still do travel journalism even when there is not too much travel going on,” she says.

During her internship, Marples wrote about giant tortoises in the Galapagos Islands and was able to tell a compelling story despite not being able to travel there herself.

Marples also wrote a story about how the pandemic affected the world’s oldest restaurant in Spain without a transatlantic trip and a passport—just an email, she says.

“I was a travel journalist this summer, but I didn’t leave my bedroom,” she says.

Before COVID-19 hit, Marples’ passport was an open book, where the pages were filled with stamps from places like Ireland, Japan and Canada, she says. While she is staying optimistic about reporting from home, she says she hopes to someday be sent out to the places she’s writing about so she can truly

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Megan Marples finished her undergraduate degree in two and a half years..

immerse herself.

During her internships for CNN, Marples says her writing skills grew tremendously. Her training from Cronkite already prepared her to write on deadline, but her skills were “tested to the extreme” at CNN last summer when she wrote trending stories, she says.

Marples co-wrote a trending story about a 2019 Reynolds Wrap contest where barbecue lovers could submit a photo of themselves grilling and 100 words on why they deserve to be picked to be paid to travel around the country tasting barbecue.

“That story ended up getting over 2 million page views, which was insane,” she says. “I’m someone that works really well in an environment where I know the work that I’m doing matters, and with CNN you really see those results.”

Marples got to “slow it down a little bit” with her most recent summer internship, where she was able to write more in-depth stories and talk to more sources, which helped her reporting skills grow even more, she says.

For a few weeks, she worked on a story about seniors living in assisted living communities using VR to stay connected during the isolating time of social distancing. She was able to interview seniors from all over the country, many of whom were using VR for the first time, she says.

“It was just so uplifting hearing their stories about how excited they were,” she says. “I spoke to one person who was a pilot in the Air Force in the 1950s, and he got to relive flying a plane, which is something he no longer gets to do in real life, but he got to do it in virtual reality.”

Marples will be interning for CNN’s features team again during the fall as she finishes up her graduate degree.

A Chandler native, Marples started her journalism career with the Times Media Group— the parent company of College Times—her junior and senior years of high school. She finished her undergraduate journalism degree at ASU’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication in two and a half years with a minor in tourism management.

Reflecting on her time as a journalist, she says what has brought her the most success is thinking she’s “crazy enough” to accomplish something, she says, mentioning how going out of her comfort zone and going the extra mile is what has made the biggest difference for her.

“If you don’t see a path, don’t try to fit yourself into a mold,” she says. “Reach out; make your own opportunities. You never know who’s going to take a chance on you.” CT PHOTO • COURTESY MEGAN MARPLES

Megan Marples was a travel journalist all summer—without leaving her bedroom.

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11 THINGS: 11 BOOKS TO READ BEFORE GRADUATING COLLEGE ANNIKA TOMLIN • COLLEGE TIMES

#11 “HAMLET” BY SHAKESPEARE One of Shakespeare’s most renowned plays, the drama and heartbreak are still relevant.

Everyone should read at least one of Shakespeare’s works prior to graduation, whether it's in an English class or on your own, to send people's creative minds on a trip.

#10 “THE IDIOT”

BY ELIF BATUMAN The title is a little deceiving. This is a feel-good story about a girl from Turkish immigrant parents who is starting her freshman year at Harvard and what that means for her when she meets new people and falls in love. “The Idiot” is a great book for incoming freshmen to read as a way to hear about some of the ups and downs they might face their first year in college.

#9 “BRAVE NEW WORLD”

BY ALDOUS HUXLEY This book is seen as a perfectworld utopia or a horrible dystopia, depending on a person’s point of view. It's a good reminder that the world is always changing and that it is good to be prepared regardless of what happens in the future. This highly regarded piece is one of the most banned books in the world.

#8 “THE GREAT GATSBY”

BY F. SCOTT FITZGERALD “The Great Gatsby” is in a world of its own. This classic novel dives into the money struggle of the 1920s and how it changed everyone’s way of life. Through greed and power, readers are reminded that not everything is always what it looks like on the outside.

#7 “THE ART OF HAPPINESS” BY THE 14TH DALAI LAMA AND HOWARD CULTER Psychiatrist Howard Culter interviewed the current Dalai Lama, who discusses how he lives a happy life. This book outlines how to live a happy life or improve your own life.

#6 “YOU LEARN BY LIVING”

BY ELEANOR ROOSEVELT Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt went through several bits of turbulence during her lifetime, but she always had a smile on her face. Her book “You Learn by Living: Eleven Keys for a More Fulfilling Life” illustrates her philosophy of

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life by referencing her personal experiences and how she coped with them while adhering to her personal and public responsibilities.

#5 “HOW TO STOP FEELING LIKE SH*T”

BY ANDREA OWEN This book serves as a women's guide to living a happy and successful life. Author Andrea Owen breaks down why women have undermining habits and how they can break them. Each short chapter is nicely digestible while getting right to the point.

#4 “HOW TO WIN FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE”

BY DALE CARNEGIE Originally published in 1936, the book still helps readers move up the ladder of success. Within these pages, readers can explore the six ways to make people like you, the 12 ways to win people over and the nine ways to change people without arousing resentment. Bonus tip: A newer version of the book tackles the digital age.

#3 “ADULTING: HOW TO BECOME A GROWN-UP IN 535 EASY(ISH) STEPS” BY KELLY WILLIAMS BROWN These 535 tips help young adults learn to combat adulthood. Just because you might not feel like an adult all the time, that doesn’t mean that you are incapable of acting like one. Read about renting an apartment and avoiding the work hookup, among other topics.

#2 “MAKE YOUR BED”

BY ADM. WILLIAM H. MCRAVEN “If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.”

Admiral William H. McRaven told the 2014 University of Texas at Austin graduating class. Building on the core lessons he touched on in his speech, this book dives further into personal tales of his military service and how he made tough decisions with determination, compassion, honor and courage.

#1 “THE SUBTLE ART OF NOT GIVING A F*CK”

BY MARK MANSON This book is exactly what you might think based on the title. Mark Manson humorously writes about how positive thinking is a load of garbage (but he uses more colorful language). This book is for someone who wants to build a thicker skin.

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT GET ACQUAINTED AND INSPIRED

BY VAUGHAN JONES ANNIKA TOMLIN • COLLEGE TIMES

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s an ASU senior, Vaughan Jones is earning a sports journalism major with a minor in music.

When he is not in class, Jones serves as the music director at Blaze radio, the Downtown campus’ radio station. He’s been there since his freshman year.

Concurrently, Jones is training at NPR member station KJZZ, in the hopes he can spend his career in radio.

Jones is doing his part to inspire his peers. He’s a residential college student leader at Taylor Place, and acts as an academic resident adviser to help freshman students with their academics and make sure they stay at Cronkite. He was hired by Cronkite to work in its recruitment office and give tours of the campus for Devil’s Advocate. Somehow, he still finds time for other tasks, like serving at a restaurant.

Lastly, Jones is the vocalist/ bassist/guitarist in the alternative rock band Cablebox, which is similar to Arctic Monkeys and the Strokes.

The group is working on an album.

microcosm of that community. We are really tight knit here. Downtown specifically has a lot of really great young professionals. Like, we have trade people, journalists, nurses, people who study criminology and social work—a lot of professionals that are ready to enter into the career world. But ASU as a collective unit, there is a lot of pride here, so I enjoy that a lot. We are all really proud to be here, which is great.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE BOOK? “How Music Works” by David Byrne, who is the lead singer for the Talking Heads. I recently read this and it’s really new, so it’s hard for it to be my favorite book. I love the Talking Heads, and he is like a fantastic musical mind, so it’s just

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Vaughan Jones is a residential college student leader at Taylor Place at the Downtown ASU campus.

and referential and smart and sentimental. It’s perfect.

IF YOUR LIFE WAS A BOOK, WHAT WOULD IT BE CALLED?

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT SCHOOL?

That’s a really great question. I don’t think I’ve ever been asked that.

I don’t know. “Hard News and Rock ’n’ Roll” or something like that.

Studying journalism has been such a great decision for me, and doing it at ASU has been awesome. I think ASU as a collective as a community is great, and then specifically the Downtown campus is like a

WHAT IS NO. 1 ON YOUR BUCKET LIST? ASU senior Vaughan Jones is heavily involved at ASU but finds time for fun on the side.

basically all of his thoughts of music as a medium, and I just love it.

WHAT ANNOYS YOU THE MOST? When people call journalists, as a collective, “the media.” It’s a rash generalization. It really gets to me.

Either that or when people are on social media and say nobody is covering “this” but, like, every local outlet ever is covering it.

WHAT IS YOUR GO-TO SHOW FOR NETFLIX BINGE WATCHING? Vaughan Jones plays guitar and bass and provides the lead vocals for his alternative rock band Cablebox.

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“Community.” I just finished it again. I love “Community.” It is just, like, perfect parts quirky

I actually just made a bucket list the other day because I was really bored and I needed something to do. No. 1 on my bucket list is go to an Olympics. I want to attend an Olympics whether as a journalist or just a fan of Olympic sports.

WHAT COLLEGE ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR INCOMING FRESHMAN? I actually get this question a lot because I work in recruitment. A bunch of incoming freshmen always ask me this. I would say keep your eyes on your own work. If you feel that someone is ahead of you or they are taking more credits than you or they are doing more clubs than you or whatever, you’re going to worry that you are not doing enough, but as long as you are doing enough for yourself, it doesn’t have to be enough for other people. CT

COFFEE SHOPS ARE APLENTY NEAR ASU’S CAMPUSES

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ANNIKA TOMLIN • COLLEGE TIMES

veryone needs a good pickme-up when school starts.

Sometimes all someone needs is a change of scenery and a cup of coffee or tea to get them going for the rest of the day. Whether you are on campus or living nearby, here are several options to get your caffeine fix—and some munchies, too.

Cartel Coffee Lab This locally owned roaster is all about the brew. Grab a canned cold brew ($3.50-$12) or a dirty chai ($5.75-$6.75) to go within walking distance of the main ASU campus.

Each Cartel bag, cup and product is carefully curated. Try out the Blend Forty-Eight coffee grounds that includes a mix of milk chocolate and berries with a velvety body ($15).

225 W. University Drive, Tempe, 480.621.6381, cartelcoffeelab.com @cartelcoffeelab Steve’s Espresso The aesthetically pleasing interior is matched by friendly staff and delicious house-made coffee. Steve’s also sells breakfast and lunch or an afternoon snack if you want to make the stop more than just a coffee run.

Try gluten-free breakfast tacos with eggs, cheese, bacon, lettuce and house spicy pepper honey salsa ($4.25).

1801 E. Baseline Road, Suite 102, Tempe 480.777.5373, stevesespresso.com, @stevesespresso The Grand The Grand is so much more than a coffee shop. With its coffee shop, bar, beer garden and outdoor stage with open and intimate seating indoors and out, The Grand is a great place to meet friends or have a business meeting. Sip on cocktails, study with classmates or grab a bite to eat from something at the general store.

718 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, 602.795.8552, thegrandaz.com, @thegrandaz Press Coffee Choose from a wide variety of award-winning roasts from around the world. Get those early-morning jitters going with the Spitball Espresso coffee grounds featuring notes of strawberry and chocolate with a creamy finish ($16.50). Locally owned and operated, Press has a passion and commitment to making great coffee for every customer while supporting Arizona charities and coffee farmers around the world.

601 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Suite 103, Tempe, 480.704.1107, presscoffee.com, @presscoffee

Royal Coffee Bar Royal is family owned and humbly provides fresh, unpretentious coffee and espresso drinks in a classic European cafe style. Indulge in a macchiato or spice it up with some chai tea after hiking the nearby “A” Mountain.

502 S. College Avenue, Tempe, 602.402.8184, royalcoffeebar.com, @royalcoffeebar Songbird Coffee & Tea House Located in a historic house built in 1904, Songbird is an extension of your living room. Songbird partners with local businesses like Cortez Coffee Roasters for fresh coffee, Maya Tea Company for loose-leaf teas and chai, and Fermented Tea Company for kombucha. Add a house-made pastry or breakfast sandwich to round out the meal.

812 N. Third Street, Phoenix, 602.374.4192, songbirdcoffeehouse.com, @songbirdcoffeehouse Fillmore Coffee Co. Fillmore is a student’s one-stop shop in Downtown Phoenix. It also serves daily fresh pastries, salads, sandwiches, wraps and other light, healthy foods using local organic ingredients all prepared in house.

600 N. Fourth Street, Phoenix, 602.606.2426, fillmorecoffeeco.com, @fillmorecoffeeco

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Xtreme Bean Coffee Xtreme Bean offers a spacious, modern ambience and java from house-roasted beans that make for more than an average cup of joe. Dine in with a classic breakfast including a chorizo burrito or croissant sandwiches, or nibble on snacks like freshbaked cinnamon rolls or blueberry scones.

Xtreme Bean ensures all aspects of its coffee are perfect, from the grind of the espresso to the texture of the milk.

1707 E. Southern Avenue, Tempe, 480.820.0333, xtremebean.wixsite. com/xtremebean, @xtremebeancoffee Lola Coffee This family-owned and -operated coffee shop prides itself on providing organic, fair-trade tea and coffee. It works with local dairy suppliers and bakeries to source the freshest, highestquality offering. Lola offers a full breakfast menu, delicious baked goods and, of course, some of the best coffee.

1001 N. Third Avenue, Suite 6, Phoenix, 602.252.2265, lolacoffeebarphx.com @lolacoffeebar CT

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