20 Questions with CU Junior Berkeley Newhouse-Velie

Name: Berkeley Newhouse-Velie

Age: 20 

Majors: History, Russian 

Minor: Spanish 

Hometown: Norman, Oklahoma

① What made you choose CU?

My brother and cousin both graduated from CU this past May and I liked the idea of having family close by.

② What organizations are you involved with on campus?

I’m the President of Phi Alpha Delta (Pre-Law Fraternity).

③ Best places to study on campus?

I like it to be pretty quiet when I study, so I love the stacks at Norlin and Wolf Law.

④ Best place to eat on campus?

Gurkhas on the Hill (it’s close enough)  

⑤ Favorite campus tradition?

Going up to the star on Flagstaff mountain

⑥ What’s a piece of advice you’d give to anybody who is new to CU?

Don’t be afraid if you don’t find your niche at first because it will find you.

⑦ What do you like to do when you’re not in class?

Ballet!

⑧ What is one thing you can’t leave the house without? 

Whether it’s for class or for fun, I feel like I’m always reading so definitely a book.

⑨ What is your favorite restaurant in Boulder?

Hapa Sushi on Pearl Street

①⓪ What’s your order?

Tofu Teriyaki bowl

With Senator Cory Booker in his Washington, D.C. office

①① What is your favorite thing to do in Boulder?

Going on a hike at Chautauqua 

①② What show are you currently binging?

The Politician

①③ Favorite podcast?

Malcon Gladwell’s Revisionist History

①④ Favorite Starbucks drink?

Hot caramel macchiato with skim milk 

①⑤ What is your favorite account that you follow on Instagram?

American Ballet Theatre (@abtofficial)

Berkeley has been doing ballet since pre-school!

①⑥ Who do you look to for style inspiration?

Amal Clooney

①⑦ Favorite beauty brand/product?

Nars concealer 

①⑧ Favorite room decor item?

Accent lamps

①⑨ Favorite fall activity?

Going to a pumpkin patch and eating candy apples (especially the ones from the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory)

②⓪ Favorite Her Campus Article?

Fall is Here and Trader Joe’s Has Everything You Need

At the 2019 Belmont Stakes in New York 

Thanks again, Berkeley, for letting me interview you!

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