Lauren Duhon
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Kaci Yoder
Age, major, year, hometown: 22-year-old mass communication senior from Baton Rouge, La. Study style: 4 a.m., headphones on, doesn’t come up for hours Tunes: Horse Feathers, “House With No Home;” Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, “The Social Network OST;” Sufjan Stevens & Osso, “Run Rabbit Run;” Robyn, “Body Talk” Snacks: Reese’s peanut butter pumpkins, hummus plate from Atcha Greek & Lebanese Cafe Location: Highland Coffees for the patio and the raspberry Italian soda Caffeine fix: dark chocolate covered espresso beans Netflix break: “Cake Boss”
Samantha Bares
Age, major, year, hometown: 20-year-old English junior from Erath, La. Study style: singing along absentmindedly to music with a flurry of papers in orbit around me Tunes: Kanye West, “My Dark Beautiful Twisted Fantasy;” Andrew Jackson Jihad, “Knife Man;” Run the Jewels (Killer Mike and El-P), “Run the Jewels;” Beirut, “Gulag Orkestar” Snacks: Sun-Maid Oatmeal Raisin Apple Cookies, TOSTITOS Hint of Lime tortilla chips Location: My open porch for the calming Christmas lights and fresh air, plus proximity to my fridge Caffeine fix: Diet Coke Netflix break: “Futurama”
Rebecca Docter
Major, year, hometown: 19-year-old mass communication sophomore from Jackson, Miss. Study style: early morning to late afternoon with a large break in the middle Tunes: Kevin Devine, “Between the Concrete and Clouds;” Lydia, “Devil;” The National, “High Violet;” Into it. Over it., “Twelve Towns” Snacks: Almond Joys, Cheddar and Sour Cream Ruffles Location: Middleton, for the frequent distractions Caffeine fix: strong coffee in the morning, Cherry Coke in the afternoon Netflix break: “Parks and Recreation” and “The Office”
Aggi Ashagre
Major, year, hometown: Sociology, Junior, Baton Rouge Study style: Shut up and give me my note cards Tunes: Playlist featuring mid-tempo songs, the second soundtrack for “One Tree Hill” (I know), any jazz album Snacks: Wild Berry Skittles and Zapps Voodoo chips Location: 3rd floor of middleton Caffeine fix: tall mocha frap with an extra shot of espresso from Starbucks Netflix break: “House of Cards”
Katie Daigrepont
Major, year, hometown: 21-year-old mass communication senior from Metairie, La. Study style: 8 a.m., Beethoven blaring, borderline insane and pondering the meaning of life. Tunes: Scala and Kolacny Brothers, “Dream On;” Incubus, “Make Yourself;” Imogen Heap, “Speak for Yourself;” The Civil Wars, “Barton Hollow” Snacks: Sour Punch Apple Straws, Raising Cane’s french fries with Cane’s Sauce Location: Barnes and Noble on Citiplace because it’s usually deserted, meaning peace and quiet is almost guaranteed. Caffeine fix: chocolate chip cookies (baked, not store bought) Netflix break: “LOST”
Shamiyah Kelley
Major, year, hometown: Communication Studies, Senior, from Irmo, South Carolina Study style: 2 a.m. cram sessions fueled by Red Bull and perpetuated by a procrastination problem. Tunes: Ariana Grande, “Your’s Truly;” Gym Class Heroes, “Cruel as School Children;” Mickey Avalon, “Loaded,” Sweet Charity Motion Picture Soundtrack Snacks: Cranberries and Pringles Location: Highland Coffees Caffeine fix: Cranberry Red Bull Netflix break: “Army Wives”
Sarah Nickel
Major, year, hometown: 21-year-old mass communication junior from Crowley, LA Study style: At home cross-legged in bed with my pups, Law and Order on TV in the background Tunes: Florence + The Machine, “Lungs;” Lana Del Rey, “Born to Die;” MGMT, “Oracular Spectacular;” Tom Petty, “Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: Greatest Hits” Snacks: Gardetto’s and Sonic’s Oreo cheesecake shake Location: Barnes & Noble in Citi Place because it’s away from the campus crowd and has huge comfy chairs Caffeine fix: A constant mix of coffee and Diet Coke Netflix break: “New Girl”
Leah Romero
Major, year, hometown: 22-year-old Landscape Architecture 5th year from Houston, TX Study style: Buried under to-do lists, surrounded by full legal pads and empty mugs Tunes: Dirty Projectors, “Bitte Orca;” Sufjan Stevens, “Illinoise;” The Neighbourhood, “I Love You;” Mozart’s Requiem Snacks: Pilsbury Cookie Dough, chips and queso (real cheese need not apply) Location: a Starbucks on the other side of town to avoid the crowds Caffeine fix: soy latte Netflix break: “Parks and Recreation”
Taylor Schoen
Major, year, hometown: Communication Studies, senior, Metairie, La Study style: A carefully orchestrated routine that mainly involves cramming and crying. Tunes: Bad Books “II;” Brand New “Deja Entend;” Ratatat “Ratatat;” Florence + the Machine “Lungs” Snacks: Highland Coffee’s chocolate covered blueberries, Hot Fries (I may have a mild addiction to these) Location: The upper floors of Club Middleton, it makes it easier to study when everyone around you is also studying, also the tundra-like temperatures keep you shivering and alert Caffeine fix: Sugar free Red Bull Netflix break: “Bob’s Burgers”
Name: Rob Kitchen
Major, year, hometown: mass communication sophomore from Metairie, Louisiana Study style: Cramming until the last minute Tunes: “The Suburbs” – Arcade Fire, “American Idiot” – Green Day, “Wasting Light” – Foo Fighters, “How I Got Over” – The Roots Snacks: Anything Reeses, Utz Crab Chips Location: Any coffee shop with few people Caffeine fix: 12 pack of Coke Zero Netflix break: “Arrested Development”