Name: Louie Cazares
Year: Junior
Major: Broadcasting
Hometown: El Paso, TX
Relationship status: Single dogless dog lover, currently looking for a dog.
Two words that describe you: Quirky and awkward
What is your favorite thing about NMSU?
The greenery. Growing up in El Paso there’s not many trees or grass, lots of dirt and cacti, it’s nice to be on a campus where I can look down and see green everywhere. Especially in this time of year, I absolutely love the way the trees look in the fall. It’s easy to get tired of desert plants so it’s really nice to see this type of natural beauty.
Where can you usually be found?
Local gigs or concerts, most definitely. Music is my favorite thing in the world, I’m such a music enthusiast. Any time I can be a part of a crowd for live music, I’m there. Or at home, watching Netflix.
How would you describe your style?
I believe in wearing what makes you happy and being comfortable in what you’re wearing. My closet consists of a lot of black, it’s my go-to color and easy to mix and match. My favorite thing to wear is jeans and a t-shirt, but I also really enjoy dressing it up too. I own more band tees and oversized t-shirts that I can count, it’s fun taking a regular, baggy t-shirt and dressing it up with a skirt or scarf or popping colors.
Where do you find your style inspiration?
I think my style inspiration comes from the music I listen to when I’m getting ready in the morning. I’ve found when I listen to the trending hit songs, I tend to wear more trendy, colorful, fitting clothes. I’m not easily influenced by what’s on TV or in magazines, I’m more influenced by what I hear and express it through what I wear.
What’s the best piece of advice anyone’s ever told you?
“Don’t believe in anything more than believing in yourself.” My sister has always been my biggest supporter and my best friend. I’m usually the odd ball out and she’s believed in me more than anyone, and continues to remind me that I need to believe in myself too. She always tells me the right things I need to hear at the right time and to this day she always manages to make me feel better in the worst situations.
What’s one thing people wouldn’t know about you right away?
I’m a nerd. I know every detail about Lord of the Rings, I’m obsessed with Marvel and DC Comics and my life goal is to catch a real life Pokémon or become a vigilante.
What are your plans for after graduation?
After graduation I would love to get a job at a radio station in England or Australia. I want to discover and share new music, interview artists, and meet people who share the same interests and passions for music as I do. I also would like to attend beauty school, in another country also, I think that would be lots of fun. Generally I want love to travel, and experience music first hand.