Brownstone

OHHAY. Linde Liu here. Feel free to call me Linde Loo Hoo. I hail from sunny southern California and basically, westcoastbestcoast. I’m studying electrical and computer engineering and playing with invisible forces makes me feel like a wizard. Just came back from a semester in France and have oh so many stories to tell. I like (MUSIC) (nature) (FOOD) (traveling) (FRIENDSHIP) so come by and chat (:

Hey guys! I’m Oriane Matthys and I’m from Santa Barbara, California (agree with Linde: westcoastbestcoast). I’m studying biomedical engineering and I just came back from a semester abroad, so if you’re interested in doing the same come talk to me! In my (essentially nonexistent) free time I enjoy catching up on Modern Family and Greys, having dance parties in David’s room (soon to be Sean’s room), and hanging out with my Bstoners!! Please come up and introduce yourself to me during rush–if you can make it up to the tower…

Hello friends! My name is Debbie, and I’m a junior from Bethlehem, PA (Christmas City USA and the home of Peeps!) studying Mechanical Engineering (Aerospace Concentration) and Religion. I really really enjoy eating chocolate, blueberry ice cream, and Taiwanese foods; sleeping; and rock climbing with Kristie (another Brownie)! Recently I’ve also discovered a fascination with the connections between samples and songs and an interest in foreign/indie-esque films. So if you have any favorites (movies or music), let me know and we can watch/listen to them together!

Hey guys! I’m a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering, with a heart for Kenya. I have dual citizenship between Brownstone (4th floor 5ever) and the E-quad. A few things about me: I’m fluent in sarcasm, a Southern California girl born and raised, a Bible study leader and active member of Campus Crusade for Christ, and always down for a good pun battle. I’m laid-back, candid, and stoked to get to know everyone during Rush! Come visit me anytime in room 403 or leave me a note and we’ll meet up somewhere with a lower altitude (#towerproblems).

Hi!! I’m Idaliz Baez and I’m a senior in Pratt studying Civil and Environmental Engineering. I am constantly on the go between performances (Deja Blue A Cappella, Hoof ‘n’ Horn, and Duke Players) and working two jobs on campus. In my free time (when I can find some) I like to nerd out with some video games, read a book, or go for a run. I am currently a Co-Op at NASA Goddard but am still undecided on where life will take me after graduation. I look forward to meeting you all!

Hey hey hey (emphasis on the 2nd “hey”)!! I’m Michelle, a proud Brownie. A picture’s worth a thousand words, right? Well, you may notice I’m a bit crazy. Here’s what you can’t see. I’m a senior (what?!) majoring in International Comparative Studies and I have too many interests for my own good. I’m a member of Out of the Blue (all female a cappella), I work at the Center for Multicultural Affairs (currently located nowhere), and I’m from West Virginia (first you’ve met, right?). Well that’s a snapshot of me, but what can you really know from all that? Unless you’re a psychic (which Patrick Jane claims don’t exist), you’ll just have to come talk to me. I’ll be in my room….or Joey’s. I love Rush and I’d very much enjoy your company in living out my signature: Dance. Embrace. Forgive. Create. Laugh. Learn. Love. Pray.

Hey guys. My name is Andrew Chiou, and I’m from Vancouver, Washington (yes, there is a Vancouver other than the one in Canada). I’m a junior premed double majoring in Biology and Psychology. You might think that I look quite similar to another Brownie, but once you meet both of us, it’ll become quite obvious that I’m a lot cooler. When I’m not cheering on the Lakers and the 49ers, I am busy eating my favorite mint chocolate chip ice cream while watching Grey’s Anatomy ….(I mean, uhhh….eating raw meat and working out my man pecs). I also enjoy playing basketball or tennis and then going on late night McDonalds runs with my friends. The people in Brownstone are some of the best I have ever met so you should definitely come by and get to know us! I promise you, it will be a decision you will not regret. I am looking forward to meeting you all!

Hey! I’m Ritza and I’m from Gainesville, Florda (Go Gators!). I’m a senior studying Sociology and Theater Studies so if I’m not in section, I’m probably at a rehearsal. Hit me up if you wanna chat about the arts at Duke!

Hey all, my name’s Steven. I’m a senior studying theater studies and headed to medical school after I graduate. Theater’s my life and I’m usually always in rehearsal for something or other – usually for the department, Duke Players, or Antic Shakespeare. During my years at Duke, Brownstone’s been such a family to me and I love it for the diversity of people in it. There’s such great bonding between all the members and that can only come from having so many interesting, accomplished people together in one group that genuinely want to get to know you.

Hey everyone! My name is Tulsi Desai and I’m a senior in Brownstone. I’m from Sugar Land, Texas. A few things that I’m known for: my unusually 3-octaves-lower-than-the-average-female voice, obnoxious laughter, and being stuck in the “tool shed” (also known as the Pratt Student Tool Shop) for absurd amounts of time (shout out to all my fellow MechE’s). Nicknames include, but are not limited to, tuls, pterodactyl, and winter beast. Apparently I resemble the latter two when I wake up in the morning. I’m pumped for Brownstone rush this year, and can’t wait to meet all of you!

Hey guys! My name is Athidi Guthikonda, and I’m a junior from Charlotte, NC. I’m a pre-med Program II major studying the Biopsychosocial Determinants of Health and Behavior. I’m a huge fan of chocolate, coffee, soy chai lattes from vondy, Bollywood movies, dancing, jogging, and simply hanging out. I am quite easy to talk to and am super stoked to get to know you during these next few weeks!

Hey all! My name is Kushal and I’m from the D.C. area. I’m a junior majoring in Electrical Engineering, Physics, and Math. I’ll be the tall brown kid wandering around whose voice you can hear from the other end of the hall. Feel free to talk to me about world/ethnic music, sports/fitness (I have more injured joints than not), or life, the universe, and everything. I also work on invisibility cloaks and stuff so let me know if your interested in that.

Hey there! My name is Joey and I am a senior mechanical engineer from Arizona. I absolutely love being a part of Brownstone and I am the IM sports coordinator. I have my door open 24/7 and I am always down to chat and have some tea. I’m a big fan of deep conversations– I help host brownstone dinners where we discuss the big questions in life. When not in section you can find me on the dance floor– swing dancing. I enjoy teaching it too, so ask me for a free lesson! I am also involved in Cru and I volunteer in the 2 year old’s classroom at my church. Stop by, I’d love to get to know you!

Howdy! My name is Roshni, and I hail from the Breadbasket of America. I am a pre-med sophomore majoring in English and minoring in Chemistry. It’s an odd assortment, I know, but nothing about me, an Indian from a rural town in Kansas, is really all that generic. In my spare time, I enjoy kicking back with friends, watching movies and television shows, reading books, playing doctor, and daydreaming about all the places I’d like to travel to someday. Come hang out with me in the tower – I’ve been told I have the best futon in Brownstone!

Hello, I’m Abby and I’m from Cincinnati. At Duke I like learning about Public Policy and Music the most. My likes include naps and kittens. My dislikes include waking up from naps and the absence of kittens. You can often find me singing with the girls’ a cappella group, Out of the Blue, performing with Hoof ‘n’ Horn, playing any variety of musical instruments, or napping. I enjoy talking about musical theatre, politics, movies, music, literature, ghosts, video games, environmentalism, grammar, history, food, and TV shows (mostly Game of Thrones), so if any (or none) of those things appeal to you, you should come talk to me.

Greetings and salutations! I am a junior biology major. I enjoy playing tennis and eating. I am from the greatest state in the union (Iowa). Definitely give Brownstone a look—it is a fun and welcoming community!

Holla! My name is Kyle Karnuta, and yes, that is a boy’s name. I’m majoring in European/Russian History, minoring in Environmental Science, and hope to have my own music festival one day! I like playing guitar (badly), singing, rock climbing, longboarding, and watching videos of people doing other cool things that I can’t. If you want to talk about music or the British Royal Family, I am your homegirl. I’d love to hear your story, stop by and I’ll make you some tea!

Hey all! My name is Mark Hoffman and I’m a junior double majoring in ECE and Computer Science with a minor in Philosophy. So basically I spend my time coding and playing with electricity! I’m also a big sports fan and try to go to as many Duke games as possible as well as playing sports myself. Come by and talk to me anytime!

Hey, hey! I am Mitchel Gorecki, a senior majoring in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering and financial economics. I am currently working in computational advertising, but will likely pursue something entrepreneurial or end up at medical school. I am a driving enthusiast, photographer, audiophile and maybe a little bit of an adrenaline junkie. I love meeting new people, so come introduce yourself anytime.

Hi everyone. I’m Sean (the one splayed out on everyone’s laps), the current VP of Brownstone (I’m a big big fan of PB&J Tacos from the Dillo), and a senior. I’m majoring in Biology, and yes Premed (but the two are unrelated). When I’m not involved in Brownstone shenanigans I like to eat. The only reason I tutor is so I can afford my eating habits, so if you have any questions about where to bring a date, where’s a good brunch, or where can you find some good asian food make sure you find me (I live in a big room on the bottom floor)! And I’m also from Singapore. Also I volunteer. Also I work in lab. Also I like tea. Also I like Pimms.

Hey guys! I’m Kristen, a junior from a little town called Sherrills Ford, NC. I like to say that we have more cows than people (if you don’t believe me, look it up!). I’m the new Brownstone president, majoring in Biology with a Chem minor and the Genome certificate. I enjoy singing in the a cappella group Deja Blue, as well as napping, eating any and everything, and learning about all things India (I’m secretly brown). Come talk to me about research, HIMYM, corgis, Brownstone, DukeEngage, good ‘ole NC, PTX, being a PK, eating local, baseball, or anything else! Rush is my absolute favorite time of year, so expect to see a lot of me!

Hi friends! My name is Bret Lesavoy and I am a sophomore from Allentown, Pa. I am actually an RA in Wilson on East Campus this year, but I love being able to take advantage of the amazing Brownstone community on West Campus. I will probably be majoring in Biology, though I am currently undecided. Outside of class, I enjoy being a member of the Sophomore Class Council, and the Pre-Dental Society, working in Dr. Noor’s lab, playing tennis, hanging out with friends, watching How I Met Your Mother, and eating yogurt. My favorite memories of Duke include witnessing the craziness and celebration that ensued after Austin Rivers made the three pointer that caused Duke to beat UNC by one point and performing in the open mic night during last year’s Brownstone rush. If you have any questions, need advice about academics or life in general, or simply want to talk definitely reach out to me! I look forward to getting to know you all!

Hey there, my name is John Bowman and I’m from Charlotte, NC. I’m a Sophomore majoring in Environmental Science & Policy and I’m especially interested in environmental economics and energy policy. I’m “studying abroad” at UNC next semester so I probably won’t be around too much, but feel free to talk to me if you see me around section!

Hey! My name is Amrita (pronounced “um-ri-th-ah”), and I’m a senior. I’m majoring in Neuroscience and getting a certificate in Information Science & Information Studies. I’m obsessed with mint chocolate chip ice cream and dark chocolate. I’m originally from Mountain View, a city about an hour south of San Francisco and also the headquarters of Google! I can’t wait to meet all of you

Hello there good stranger, my name is Kevin Nikolaus. I am a sophomore Coloradan who will sadly be studying abroad in Berlin when all of you lovely rushees are getting to know everyone. I am a Mechanical Engineering student, who likes to work on random projects, keep poisonous spiders in my room, and hitchhike even though everyone says I will get murdered. My goals after I graduate are to overwinter at one of the Antarctic Research stations, and go work Search and Rescue in Alaska. At Duke I am involved with the Outing Club, the SmartHome, and some other random stuff. I also like cutting down bamboo, dumpster diving, and building bikes at the Durham Bike Co-op.

I’m a pre-med sophomore from Austin, Texas currently majoring in Neuroscience but working towards a global health-related Program II. Things to know about me? Unlike Becca Pham, I’m actually legally a midget in North Carolina (or so I’ve been told). Fruit smoothies and frozen yogurt are my weakness. I love spending way too much time in the Duke Gardens. Kind of obsessed. I love meeting new people, so come talk to me about absolutely anything–global health, bioethics, photography, TV shows (my favorites include Suits, New Girl, Modern Family, and Game of Thrones). I’ll be studying abroad in Chile this semester, but thankfully not until after rush, so really looking forward to meeting all of you!

Hey everyone, my name is King Lu (and yes, that’s my real name haha) and I am a filmmaker majoring in Economics. I love directing and screenwriting and hope to one day create feature films as a profession. In my free time outside of class and filmmaking, I enjoy lifting weights, playing basketball, shootin’ the breeze with friends, and reflecting on life and social issues. My door is always open (figuratively, not literally…) so feel free to come by anytime to chat and hang out. Always happy to have company!

Why hello there! My name is Lance and I’m a junior ECE/CompSci double major. Don’t let my last name confuzzle you, it’s pronounced the way it looks. I hail from the Philippines (WHADUUPPP) and I miss it tons so you can bribe me if you have authentic dried mango. I like playing a lot of sports (esp soccer), watching movies (action all the way), playing video games (FIFA!!), and getting to know YOU over a drink or two. Also, I DON”T ACTUALLY TALK LIKE THIS: my awesome girlfriend who I love very much wrote this for me (but the facts are mainly true, incl. the mango bit) and didn’t let me proofread it. So if you want to find out what kind of person I really am, come stop by my room!

Howdy! My name is Peter Yom (rhymes with da bomb), and I hail from Plano, Texas. I’m a sophomore ECE major with a minor in napping, but you might be able to awaken me with a nice steak or some froyo…please? On campus, I enjoy being a part of the Asian Students Association, DoDream, and club Tennis. If you’re ever looking for a tennis hitting partner, an extremely terrible yet enthusiastic basketball player, a fun YouTube video, a lame joke, or just someone to talk to and hang out with, I got you. I can’t wait to meet y’all!

Hey everyone! My name’s Rebecca and I hail from our nation’s capital. I’m a sophomore, majoring in visual and media studies and getting certificates in markets and management and documentary studies (but back in the day, aka freshman year, I was an engineer). I sing in the Duke Chorale and participate in Westminster Fellowship. This semester, I am starting a club called React to Film, so talk to me if you’re interested! I’m also involved in Greek life (yes, you can be in a sorority and SLG!). I am a huge fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, those raspberry bars from Twinnies, The Parent Trap, and Ghirardelli chocolate chips. I could watch the Travel Channel and Food Network for hours. My other interests include lacrosse, cooking, musical theater, hiking, DUKE BASKETBALL (I’m black tenting this year), Haiti, and anything related to France. Feel free to stop by J204 and ask me any questions! So excited to meet you all!

In the crisp fall evening of October 17th 1993, the greatest becoming the world has ever seen, became. He emerged from the womb with thick and wavy locks, broad and chiseled shoulders, and an adorable pair of dimples. Raised on diet of nothing but challenges and idli, he grew strong and courageous, powerful and persevering. His physical and mental gifts allow him to play basketball for hours on end, discuss life and its facets on deep and meaningful levels, and conduct intense computer science research with only an abacus. He is a champion; he is Viju.

But in all seriousness, I really look forward to getting to know you guys during rush and hopefully getting to know you even better after it. See you soon!!

There are times when one cannot help but marvel at the beauty of the setting sun. Conversely, there are times when the setting sun cannot help but marvel at the beauty of Daniel Zhang. A dynamic figure, Daniel Zhang has officiated a wedding, disc-jockeyed for many a party, and completed the cinnamon challenge. Mosquitos refuse to touch him out of pure respect. As a child, Daniel was rolling on the ground and inadvertently invented breakdancing. He has spent many years developing this art of rolling with style, ultimately Defining the Movement of the street dance. Nowadays, he spends his time adorning his hobbit hole, shared with his lovely roommate Viju with paintings and trinkets of the mortal world, a habit that rubbed off from Ariel the mermaid, his older sister. He also spends time attempting to coax the stray cats in to his oven/loving embrace. Aside from writing in the third-person, Daniel enjoys braiding hair, thinking about fate, and meeting new friends.

Hi all! My name is Josh (also known as the better, more awesomer Josh) and I’m a pre-med sophomore studying biology and statistics. If I’m not sweating and gasping for air as I climb the stairs to my new room on the fifth floor, first check the third floor study room; it reminds me of civilization and the life I used to have. If I’m not there, then I could be helping plan medical mission trips to Panama with Duke Global Medical Brigades, teaching English to Spanish-speaking adults from the Durham area with GANO, volunteering in the Emergency Department, or designing a sound system for Hoof ‘n’ Horn’s latest show. Unless you are on a weight-loss program or are feeling adventurous there is no need to visit me (although you are more than welcome to!); rather, I will come see you down below! Rush goes by a lot faster than you might think, so enjoy every minute of it!

Hi! I’m Rebecca a sophomore majoring in Evolutionary Anthropology with a Global Health certificate. I’m from Madison, Wisconsin and besides having an appreciation for cheese from the great Dairy State, I love food blogs, oatmeal, iced vanilla coffee from ABP, pogo-sticks, crossword puzzles, and Duke squirrels. You can often find me baking slutty brownies, microwaving squash, running, leading Duke admissions tours, abusing Instagram with pictures of my golden retriever, people-watching on the Plaza, or seeking out shenanigans with fellow Brownies. Visit me in J204 anytime!!

Hello, my name is Eddie and I’m from Minnesota. I enjoy refuting the outrageous statement that there’s nothing in Minnesota. Several famous people are from Minnesota, including Ben Wyatt and Marshall Erickson from Parks and Rec and How I Met Your Mother respectively. Those are coincidentally my favorite TV shows, along with Modern Family and Family Guy. On campus, I like fencing, playing other sports, repping the Minnesota Vikings, basketball games, playing Magic the Gathering, eating, Asian Student Association stuff, and a lot more that I can’t think of right now. I’m looking forward to meeting you guys!