Why did you want to be a staff writer for The Rotunda?
When I first got to school I was really homesick. My mom told me to get involved, and since I wrote for my high school newspaper I decided to give it a try. I wrote one article and I guess they liked it because they keep me around.What movie do you hate that everyone else loves?
"Pineapple Express." I didn't think the movie was very funny, and I get scared by guns, so I didn't like it at all.
What is the funniest word?
Onomatopoeia
What is the best invention ever?
I know I'm not being creative, but I would have to say the cell phone.
Who is the most famous person you have ever met?
I met R.L. Stine at the National Book Fair in D.C. He signed my book and I thought I was the coolest person for the rest of the summer.
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would in NOT be?
Antarctica. I'm always cold, and living in Antarctica would be awful!
What's the longest you could survive in the wilderness with just a knife and a roll of duct tape?
Well it would depend. Would I have access to water? Would there be animals around that I could eat? Would I be properly dressed? I think I am analyzing this too much. Probably not long at all…considering I wouldn't know what to do with the duct tape other then make a purse.
If you could know one thing about the future, what would it be?
It's kind of selfish, but I would want to know if I was happy in whatever career choice I choose.
What is your current ringtone?
"Leave Out All the Rest" by Linkin Park
What would you do with your last $5?
I would probably buy a plate of hot wings. I have developed a weird addiction to them since arriving at college.
Baby cows. Cute animal, or tasty meal?
Well I definitely like my meat, but whenever I think of baby animals I get sad. So baby cows are cute animals that belong on a farm. When they get older, on a plate with fries looks just as good.
Have you ever killed anything other than a bug?
I don't kill anything, not even bugs. I'm the person who scoops them up into cups and take them outside.
Tell me one thing about yourself that you don't want readers to know?
I am OCD, and when something happens on one side of my body I have to even it out. For example if someone punches me in my right arm I have to hit my left arm to make it feel the same. A little weird, I know…my hallmates have way too much fun with it.
Fill in the blank: I wish I could build a time machine!
Nicole Dales, Assistant News Editor.
