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Dylan Brackett ’13

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at CU Boulder chapter.


It’s very hard in today’s world to find a truly talented individual who is so passionate about the life he lives. Dylan Brackett is a junior here at Boulder and is in love with the music he plays, the mountains he climbs, and the friends he calls his family.
 
Name: Dylan Brackett 
Age: 20
Year: Junior
Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts
Major: Creative Writing
 
How’d you get all the way over here to Colorado?
Definitely the skiing and the West is the best!
 
What do you do in your free time?
I love to play music, listen to Phish, go hiking, and go skiing.
 
Who’s your ideal wife?
I would have to say Rihanna because she sings like a bird. I’m so into her “We Found Love” song right now.
 
What’s your favorite memory from college?
The very first thing that comes to mind is my week trip to Moab, Utah with all my best friends.
 
What’s the worst date you’ve ever been on?
2009-2010
 
If you could be anything what would who be?
A composer of sorts
 
Aren’t you in a band?
Yeah, I am actually. I’m in a band called Common Ties and I play the keyboard. Our last gig was at The Fox Theatre opening for Eminence Ensemble. We even played at Welcome Back Fest on Farrand Field where we shared the stage with Paper Diamond and Big Gigantic. We’re taking a little time off playing live gigs to work on our sound. 

Ali Chastain is a sophomore majoring in Advertising in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at CU Boulder. Even though her passion is in Advertising, Journalism has always been a close second, which is why she is stoked to be a part of Her Campus! Originally from St. Louis, MO, she calls Boulder her home away from home. She is a part of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and is also employed at American Apparel. When she is not working or studying, she loves to run around her favorite trails in Boulder, stalk music blogs, and put her foodie-ness to the test at new restaurants.