Ashley Brilla: Why IC?
Ashley Wolf: I'm a journalism major. They have the Park School which is a great communications school. Also, I'm from Syracuse, about an hour away, so I'm close to home, but not too close that my parents are always stopping to visit every day.
AB: Why did you want to write for Odyssey?
AW: I found Odyssey after I had quit an internship. I didn't want to just be featured in the Ithacan, and I figured this would give me a good mix up. It's journalistic, but it's also relatable.
AB: What is your favorite article you've written?
AW: I covered a wedding back home this summer for a local newspaper. It was a Native American wedding, but it was really cool because the girl was from one tribe and the guy was from another. It was kind of like "Romeo and Juliet."
AB: Least favorite?
AW: During my freshman year internship, I covered a bunch of town meetings and once the mayor of the town started yelling at me because no one had been covering anything for this town. It drew a lot of attention to me.
AB: What is your major and why did you choose it?
AW: I love to write and I have been watching the news since I was a kid. Even so, I'm going into print. I like how we tell people what's going on and share the news.
AB: What is your favorite class you've taken at IC?
AW: Last year I took a class solely on the year 1968 and we learned about Woodstock and the Vietnam War. I'm a huge history buff, so I really liked that.
AB: What is your dream job?
AB: If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
AB: What's your favorite thing to do in Ithaca?
AW: I really like going to the Gorges with friends, but because of the weather that doesn't happen too often. I would say just exploring Ithaca.
AB: What is your favorite place to eat at in Ithaca?
AW: I have the most fun at the Ale House because of the atmosphere, but for the best food the Boatyard.
AB: Coffee or Tea
AB: Cats or Dogs?
AB: Night owl or early bird?
AB: What's your favorite book?
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AB: What's your favorite movie?
AB: Favorite TV show?
AW: Always.
AB: If you could have a drink with any famous person dead or alive, who would you pick?
AW: Easy, Beyonce!
AB: What is your cause?
AW: I don't know how to make it happen, but I would say making sure everyone has some sort of shelter.
AB: What is your life motto?
AW: It's my favorite Bible verse, and I think it shows both professionalism and a way to love yourself.
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