Did you know there’s an Emmy Award-winning student journalist in our midst? Charles “Deezy” Watson worked on the winning series during his prestigious internship at Fox 29. This senior broadcast journalism student isn’t just ambitious and successful…he’s cute too! A correspondent for Temple Update, Charles also works two jobs, both in which he helps mentally and physically disabled people on a very personal, one-on-one basis. At his job at Kensington Community Corporation for Individual Dignity, Charles cooks and cares for people suffering from a range of illnesses. With his welcoming smile, slick sense of humor and knowledge of pretty much everything, there are so many reasons for this compassionate Campus Cutie to steal your heart!
Name: Charles “Deezy” Watson
Year: Senior
Major: Broadcast Journalism
Age: 21
Hometown: Philly
Relationship status: “Single, baby!”
Favorite place on campus: Annenberg
What he looks for in a girl: It varies. He has no specific type but in order to catch Charles’s interest, a girl has to have a good personality, be pretty, different and just intrigue him. He likes a dynamic where the pair can learn from each other, explore new things and have similar interests (like journalism, *hint hint*).
How do you pursue a girl: “Make her like me by making her laugh.”
Ideal date: Chill, relaxed movie or going to eat on the Mushulu boat.
Favorite genre of music: “I’m an R&B boul for real.”
Favorite artist(s): Drake, Jay Z, J. Cole, Big Sean, MMG, Meek Mill
Who would play you in a movie: Lee Thompson Young
Favorite movie: Home Alone 2
Silly fact: Charles likes to tell stories in over-the-top ways
Embarrassing moment: When his mom slapped him across the face in front of his friends for failing to meet up with her on time.
Three words to describe yourself: Caring, determined, dreamer
Future goals: Reporting career at a TV station, business ventures with his “brothers” and general happiness
Role model: Dad—inspired him to pursue journalism. Mom—works hard and “puts her neck on the line” to give him what he needs.