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Meet Zach Boblitt, journalism student and stand-up comic | Community Voices

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Vanessa Ferguson

Published March 30, 2023 at 10:45 AM CDT

Zach Boblitt is a UIS student pursuing a career in journalism.

Zach Boblitt is a student at UIS who worked at NPR Illinois. He is now deciding on his next steps as he pursues a career in journalism. He spoke to Community Voices about his interest in the news. He also shared his love of comedy and the differences between storytelling on stage and in journalism.

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Vanessa Ferguson

Vanessa was the Community Voices Production Coordinator at NPR Illinois from 2021-2025. She continues her passion for broadcasting as a co-host of the Beyond the Mouse podcast for the Front Row Network.

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