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Taylor Barnes ’15

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at App State chapter.

Name: Taylor Barnes 
Age: 19
Class: Freshman 
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Major: Chemistry 
Relationship Status: Single 

Q: When you’re not in the classroom, where can we find you in Boone?
A: Sitting at a table in the Crossroads coffee shop located in the student union.
 
Q: What is your favorite thing about Appalachian State University?
A: Apart from sunny 60 degree days in February, my favorite thing about App is the sense of community among students that it has to offer.
 
Q: If you could date any celebrity, who would it be?
A: Anne Hathaway, no questions asked!
 
Q: What is your favorite thing to see a girl wear?
A: Running shoes with long white socks. I just think its cute. 
 
Q: You just figured out that you won 3 million dollars. What do you do now?
A: Finish my undergrad here at App, and move to St. John to become a dive instructor for a few years. 
 
Q: What is your ideal date?
A: Grab a bite to eat on King Street, and then go see a band play that we both like. 
 
Q: What is the most embarrassing thing that’s ever happened to you?
A: Though it takes a lot for me to get embarrassed, falling up the stairs in the library always does the trick. 
 
Q: Describe yourself in 3 words.
A: Funny, easy going, and all around nice guy
 
Q: What’s the number one most played song on your iPod?
A: All Over Again by BB King. I’m a big fan of the blues. 
 
Q: If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
A: As cliché as it may be, the ability to fly would be unreal. 
 
Q: What is the one thing you want to do before you graduate?
A: Star in a school play here at App. 

Laura Maddox is a Senior at Appalachian State University. Laura was born and raised in Charlotte, NC but loves the mountain air in Boone. She is one of four kids and has an identical twin sister. Laura enjoys reading, fashion, blogging, traveling, chocolate, lots of coffee and riding in the car with the windows down. She has a knack for creative writing, doodling and procrastination. Laura plans on moving to Boston after graduation to pursue a career in the advertising industry as a copywriter. Laura loves APP and will always be a Mountaineer fan!