Staff Profile: Ben Maitland, Assistant Sports Editor
Lexi Barker
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Why did you want to be an editor for The Rotunda?
-I wanted to be more involved in the final product for the newspaper. I wanted to help Will and Nathan out as much as possible.
What is your favorite part of being an editor for the sports section?
-Being responsible for stories that have to be written. I like working with my friends on the staff.
What is your favorite sport to watch or play?
-Everyone who knows me knows how much I like auto racing. I’ve watched it since I was a kid. Golf, baseball, and football are all favorites.
What is your major, and what do you hope to do with it?
-I am a Communications Mass Media major. I want to break into the sports broadcasting field someday.
Do you like to study with music or in total silence?
-Usually in silence because I get off task easily.
If you were in a horror movie, how long would you survive?
-Depends on how good the script is. I would go down swinging, that’s for sure.
What is your favorite winter memory?
-Driving two hours with my dad over Christmas Break to get our new yellow lab puppy. We named her Jessie.
Do you like movies about sports?
-Absolutely. My favorite is 61* about Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris.
What’s something you have to have in your kitchen?
-SpaghettiOs are an essential. Éclair cake when my mom makes it.
Would you rather go camping or to the beach?
-I’ll take both as an option.
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