Student has three favorite buildings on campus
Utah Statesman: Do you live on campus or off, and do you like it?
Raiven Smith: Off-campus. There are perks to both. I used to live on campus. But I’m married now, so I live off.
US: What is the hardest class you’ve taken here at USU?
RS: USU 1350. Biology.
US: When you have a free Friday evening, what is your favorite thing to do in Logan?
RS: Go out to eat somewhere. We like Chili’s.
US: Did you vote in the last election, and what do you look for in a candidate?
RS: The last election I voted for was the House of Representatives and Senate one. I describe myself as a Democrat but I found a website where it compares your values to the candidates so I actually voted for some republicans. Someone that shares the same values as you.
US: What is your nightmare job?
RS: Door-to-door sales.
US: If you could tell your past self to do one thing differently about freshman year, what would it be?
RS: Make sure you pick who your roommate is before you get put with some creepy girl like I did.
US: During finals week do you cram or do you party?
RS: Cram. Definitely cram.
US: What is the latest time you have stayed up on a school night and what was your excuse?
RS: Probably two or three in the morning. Hanging out with roommates, watching the Jai-Ho video from “Slumdog Millionaire” and dancing around.
US: If you were to be a hermit, where would you live and why does this strike you as a good place?
RS: I really like Las Vegas. I went to high school there. The weather is always nice and always different people around.
US: Of all the “normal” abilities a person has, like blowing up balloons or cartwheeling, what is one thing you secretly struggle with?
RS: I can’t somersault, but that is probably because I am too scared.
US: If you were a street artist or musician, what would you do for a living?
RS: Hula Hoop
US: What do you think is the most pressing problem in the political arena?
RS: Everyone coming to agree with each other. I think we all have such different opinions. Trying to come to a medium of what is best for the country.
US: What is the one graduation requirement you could do without?
RS: CILs.
US: What is your second choice for a major?
RS: If USU had it, culinary management.
US: Have you ever cried/talked your way out of a ticket?
RS: No. I’ve never got pulled over before.
US: What is the weirdest thing you’ve seen on USU’s campus?
RS: Earlier this week I saw a cow walking around. A person dressed up as a cow.
US: If you could take a trip to any other country, where would you go?
RS: Tuscany, Italy.
US: What is your filler word or phrase?
RS: Probably I say, “Let’s see.”
US: The last book you read that was not required for class?
RS: “The Surgeon.” By Tess Gerritsen. Loved it.
US: Why USU?
RS: First it was because of prayer, second because my best friend lived up here. Now I’m married and just waiting to graduate.
US: If everyone else was like you, what would the world be like?
RS: Very non-judgmental and probably goofy with a hint of demanding-ness. Pretty persuasive.
US: What class have you enjoyed the most?
RS: English 1010. Well, I got an A in it, and the teacher was a grad student who really enjoyed my writing and was pretty interesting.
US: Has anyone every told you that you look like someone famous?
RS: No.
US: What is the most random thing a stranger ever told you?
RS: Um, I can’t think of anything … probably, “Nice lips.”
US: What is something new that you have learned this semester?
RS: Go to classes and take notes and not sleep in them.
US: What is the funniest thing you have heard someone say in their sleep (or that someone has reported that you have said)?
RS: My roommate used to scream out her mom’s name. I guess she was having an argument and just screamed out, “Mom.” She always talked in her sleep when we were roommates.
US: What is your favorite building here on campus?
RS: Either the TSC or I really like the library here. Those two and the education building.
US: What is the hardest thing for you about getting to know someone?
RS: Here in Logan I always have to worry about their preconceived notions about my race but other than that I am pretty friendly.
US: Do you ride the bus or do you have a car?
RS: Car.
– genevieve.draper@aggiemail.usu.edu