Akiem Bailum - Sports Editor Fall 2014 - Spring 2015. Journalism major with a concentration in telecommunications. Class of 2015. Before becoming sports editor at The Signal, Akiem began his writing career at Georgia State in 2012. After a brief absence, he returned to The Signal in 2014.
Akiem has covered Georgia State sports events on site for football, volleyball, basketball and softball games.
His advice for future sports writers is to cover more than major sports and to attend as many events in person as possible.
When away from the court or the field, Akiem's interests include studying the radio industry.
About Akiem Bailum
Akiem Bailum - Sports Editor Fall 2014 - Spring 2015. Journalism major with a concentration in telecommunications. Class of 2015. Before becoming sports editor at The Signal, Akiem began his writing career at Georgia State in 2012. After a brief absence, he returned to The Signal in 2014.
Akiem has covered Georgia State sports events on site for football, volleyball, basketball and softball games.
His advice for future sports writers is to cover more than major sports and to attend as many events in person as possible.
When away from the court or the field, Akiem's interests include studying the radio industry.
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