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Derrick Davis ’14

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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Chicago chapter.

Age: 19

Year: Class of 2014

Major: Political science

Hometown: Saginaw, MI

Favorite pick-up line: Girl, your feet have got to be tired because you’ve been running through my mind ALL DAY!

Your idea of a Saturday Night Fever: Clubbing and parties are always a good time. But a moonlit dinner followed by a relaxing walk on the town, with engaging conversation and a beautiful woman would be my preference. 

Sum up the world in one word: Flawed

Why Beat the Heat? If we’re referring to the Miami Heat, then it’s because of personal distaste.

Oh hot damn, this is my jam… “All I Want is You” by Miguel Jontel

You’re making a dating video, write out a few sentences that you would say: During the early stages of dating, compliments only get in the way of more important things, such as getting to know someone, so use them sparingly. You can’t be someone you aren’t, but you can highlight the best qualities you have. Even the most beautiful woman in the world isn’t quite sure what she wants. So don’t be afraid to show her and don’t be afraid of failure.

What’s home like? Home is comfortable. It’s slower than Chicago as a city, but it keeps you interested and motivated to improve yourself.

If you weren’t in college, what would you be doing right now? I would probably be in a gym somewhere, playing basketball or finding a different route to the type of success I want.

Something you want to see change in the world and why? I would create more opportunities for eligible young people to gain an education. Education is one of the most powerful tools in the world and I feel that everyone who has the drive and works hard enough should be able to pursue a college degree.

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Annie Pei

U Chicago

Annie is a Political Science major at the University of Chicago who not only writes for Her Campus, but is also one of Her Campus UChicago's Campus Correspondents. She also acts as Editor-In-Chief of Diskord, an online op-ed publication based on campus, and as an Arts and Culture Co-Editor for the university's new Undergraduate Political Review. When she's not busy researching, writing, and editing articles, Annie can be found pounding out jazz choreography in a dance room, furiously cheering on the Vancouver Canucks, or around town on the lookout for new places, people, and things. This year, Annie is back in DC interning with Voice of America once again!
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Lynda Lopez is a first year at the University of Chicago currently considering political science and comparative human development as majors. Lynda has been avidly writing for publications, both online and print, since her sophomore year of high school. During her time in high school, she wrote for the Chicago Tribune, PBS Newshour, and the New York Times Upfront Magazine. She has continued her passion in college and is currently the News and Public Affairs Intern at the University Community Service Center at UChicago as well as heading the news department at a local non-profit. When not writing, she enjoys bike-riding, watching Youtube videos, and hanging out with friends. She is excited to bring Her Campus to UChicago and hopes that it will serve as an informative and entertaining resource for women on campus.