Odyssey Writer Spotlight: Drew Dyer From JMU
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Odyssey Writer Spotlight: Drew Dyer From JMU

Get to know one of Odyssey JMU's team members.

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Odyssey Writer Spotlight: Drew Dyer From JMU

In an effort to help others get to know our JMU Odyssey staff, we've introduced the Writer of the Week column! This week we'd like to introduce you to Drew Dyer, our official #MCM. Get to know Drew better through his interview responses and don't forget to check out his favorite article featured at the end!


Drew Dyer, Senior, Marketing, Rockville, VA

Delta Upsilon Fraternity, Madison American Advertising Federation


Why did you join The Odyssey?

I wanted to express my ideas originally to a niche audience (marketing and business related) and then found that while writing, I had all of these different ideas that I never thought of before and The Odyssey was a great place to get those ideas across to many people. I also wanted to improve on my copywriting skills since I want to work in an advertising agency after graduation.

Besides writing, what is something you are passionate about or just love doing?

I'm a huge marketing and advertising nerd, so I love reading about new ads and what other companies are doing in the future with their advertising messaging. I also played drums in a band throughout high school so I'm a huge proponent on musical expression and starting a band if you want to start a band. Music brings everyone together and can lead to great conversations about our society and the world we live in today.

What is your favorite piece that you've written for The Odyssey? Why?

My favorite piece that I've written is by far I'm Dating A Feminist (And So Is She) I love this piece because my girlfriend helped me with information about what feminism really is and I researched for days before writing it to make sure I had excellent facts and information to present. I think this article really shows how even today women are continually being undermined and there needs to be more reform in order to help establish "true" gender equality. I think it also shows how feminism isn't just for women; it's for men as well. Feminism is about supporting a woman's right to be equal as a person and I think if a man can't call himself a feminist, then he doesn't truly believe in equality for women.

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