Russell Yazzie
Freshman
Media arts and computer science
Daily Lobo: What are you doing on campus this summer?
Russell Yazzie: I'm in the American Indian Summer Bridge program right now.
DL: How are you enjoying the program so far?
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RY: It's fun. You get to meet new people and start classes early.
DL: What are some of your hobbies? I couldn't help but notice your guitar.
RY: Yeah. I like music, computers, video games and stuff like that. And running.
DL: Do you play music with a group or solo?
RY: I usually just play by myself
DL: Do you plan to study guitar at UNM?
RY: Well, not right now, but we'll see.
DL: Are you learning a particular style of guitar?
RY: I like all kinds of music. I was playing a reggae beat earlier.
DL: What music are you listening to the most right now?
RY: Little Man Tate, actually.
DL: Do you have a favorite movie?
RY: I don't know. The last one I saw was "Knocked Up," and that was really funny.
DL: What do you do during your down time?
RY: I basically go around shopping. I go to Nob Hill a lot and that new Uptown shopping center.
DL: What do you like about Nob Hill?
RY: Just all the many shops, like Papers and Beeps.
DL: Do you like to read?
RY: I do like to read. One of my favorite authors is Chuck Palahniuk.
DL: Are you from Albuquerque?
RY: No. I'm from Farmington, but I'm down here a lot. But I was born in Albuquerque.
DL: Are you now planning to move to Albuquerque?
RY: Yeah. I'll be staying at the dorms. I applied for the Student Residence Center with five other roommates, but we all already know each other.
~Samantha Scott
