Danny Funt is a senior at Georgetown University. Funt, 22, was editor-in-chief of The Hoya at Georgetown in 2013 and will be attending the Columbia School of Journalism in the fall of 2014. He grew up on California’s Central Coast with his parents Amy and Peter, sister Stephanie, and dog Dottie. Funt can be reached via email at dif7@georgetown.edu or on Twitter @dannyfunt.
Calling My Shot is Funt’s debut “literary mixtape,” a concept he developed to blend written commentary with the format of an independent music project. It features more than two-dozen guest writers from a variety of backgrounds. You can follow the project on Twitter @callingmyshot or on Facebook at facebook.com/callingmyshot.
Writing samples from Danny Funt in The Hoya:
Overcoming a Bumper Sticker Ethos
A Noisy and Thriving Democracy
Dyson Discusses Highly Anticipated Nas Appearance
Setting the Stage for Nasty Nas
While Nas Charms the Crowd, Dyson Steals the Show
A Conversation With President John DeGioia (Video)
An Open Invitation to Kanye West
Candidates: Spare Us the Circus
Justice and Journalism to Match
Admissions Dean Talks Staying Competitive
On the Complex Loyalties of Fandom
Calling My Shot 