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John Whitelaw ’14

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


Name: John Whitelaw

Year: 2014

College: Branford

Major: Economics

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

 

I sat down with John for lunch in Ezra Stiles right after he had finished his workout for the day.  I immediately took notice of his outfit choice: Yale fleece beanie, inside-out shirt, and Crocs.  Mr. Whitelaw’s handsome, rugged looks and blatant disregard of fashion norms led me to the only logical explanation: this guy is the real deal.
 
HC: So John, you’re slated to be Yale’s starting quarterback next year.  Are you excited for the opportunity?
 
JW: More excited than anything.  We have such a great group of guys coming back and I am just happy to be a part of it.
 
HC: Between football and academics, you must have a lot on your plate.  What do you do when you need to de-stress?
 
JW: Hang out with people that make me laugh.  Always guaranteed to work.
 
HC: Do you get along with your roommate?  Any pet peeves?
 
JW: Yes.  Although he snores like a bear, he is a really good friend of mine.
 
Unfortunately, roommate Cameron Sandquist was unavailable to comment. 
 
HC: Who is your celebrity crush?
 
JW: Natalie Portman and the mom from Wedding Crashers.
 
HC: Did you have a crush on Natalie Portman even during her bald phase?
 
JW: That’s WHY I like her… real hot.
 
HC: Where are we most likely to find you on a Saturday night?
 
JW:  Dancing the night away. 
 
HC: Rumor has it you like to sport Crocs on a frequent basis.  I just have to know… why?
 
JW: Crocs are the most versatile shoes on the market.  They can be worn in the shower and at parties.
 
It made perfect sense.  When dealing with fraternity basements that are equally as grimy as public shower floors, why not just wear shower shoes?  Frat stars – take note.
 
HC: Any dining hall you prefer over the others?
 
JW: Hands down Ezra Stiles.  A+ social scene every meal. 
 
HC: What is your go to move when trying to win a girl over?
 
JW: I tell girls that I’m Patrick Witt.
 
HC: What would make a girl stand out to you?
 
JW: Great sense of humor, loves to dance, great smile, and great eyes.
 
His answer was the definition of perfection.  Her Campus was definitely sold on Mr. John Whitelaw.  Ladies, we’ve found a gem.  Don’t let this one get away.
 

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Jackie is a junior Sociology major at Yale University with a concentration in Gender studies. As a southern California native, she loves the sun, Mexican food, frozen yogurt, freeways and friendly strangers. Jackie plans to test out the rest of her early 20's on the east coast, but knows she will ultimately find herself back in the Los Angeles area. She spent the first half of last summer as a fashion intern near her home north of Los Angeles and the second half studying abroad in Prague. While interning, Jackie renewed her love of the fashion industry culture and affirmed her interest in pursuing fashion publications as a career. She had the time of her life in Prague and traveling throughout Europe where she was referred to as everything from "gypsy woman" to "Pocahontas" for her bohemian tribal style. Her fashion icons are Kate Hudson and Jessica Szohr. At Yale, Jackie pitched for the varsity women's softball team before suffering an elbow injury this year. In her spare time, Jackie enjoys thrift store shopping, running, and gossiping with her mom. Some of her obsessions include Starbucks cinnamon dolce lattes, Free People, Guide Dogs of America, baseball (Go Dodgers!), John Mayer and family.