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A reporter for the Wilmington-based publicationÌýThe News Journal, Krys'tal Griffin has found her place as a local journalist, reporting on everything from local to breaking news.

Griffin, a 2021 graduate of the 91Ô­´´'s Department of English, had multiple internships withÌýThe News JournalÌýduring her time at the 91Ô­´´, including the opportunity to participate in theÌýEllen Cannon Internship Program. Named after 91Ô­´´ English alum Ellen Cannon, whose gift to 91Ô­´´ in 2012 established this competitive program, the internship gave Griffin both a stipend and the opportunity to work with the paper to help report, write and pitch stories.

When a reporter job became available, Griffin applied through theÌýÌýand it led to her landing a full-time job with the newspaper.

Griffin's main piece of advice for new and prospective students is to make connections, which is, in part, what she attributes to finding her footing in the field as a reporter. “Try new things because you never know what you might enjoy or how something can be incorporated into your intended career path," said Griffin.

For students interested in journalism and being a reporter, Krystal implores: "Don't be afraid to jump right into it. Everyone has to start somewhere. Everyone has to go through the experience of getting their first interview. It might even surprise you how willing people are to talk to a stranger when you show them your interest in their perspective."

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