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Hello World! My name is Malakkai McFarlane, and I am a mass-communications major at Winston-Salem State University and a member of The Winston Wire newsroom team. I am passionate about storytelling, community issues, and learning how journalism shapes public understanding.

Through my work with The Winston Wire, I hope to develop strong skills in reporting, writing, and media production while covering stories that matter to students and the Winston-Salem community. My interests include sports, music, social justice, and exploring the world's many cultures.

On Campus, I am a photographer who is on WSSU’s media team. I commentate on volleyball and co-produce basketball games. My favorite commentators are Gus Johnson, Olympic commentator Rob Walker, and British football commentator Peter Drury.

I believe journalism plays a critical role in informing the public and giving voice to underrepresented perspectives. This semester, my goal is to grow as a professional communicator and contribute meaningful, accurate, and ethical reporting to our platform.

In the future, I hope to pursue a career in sports media, where I can continue using media to inform, inspire, and serve the public.