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Football Star: James Stanell ’14

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

James Stanell is your modern-day prince charming: he’s handsome, he’s romantic, and most importantly, he knows how treat a woman right. Just ask his girlfriend, the beautiful and lovely Marla Marquez. This DU brother proves that chivalry is not dead with his genuine personality and overall charm. When he’s not tearing it up on the football field, he’s usually saving lives as a campus EMT and jamming to Taylor Swift. Let’s meet this week’s Campus Cutie, James Stanell.

Name: James Stanell 
Hometown: Coopersburg, Pennsylvania
Year: Junior
Major: Economics
Relationship status: Taken

On-Campus Activities: I’m the running back on the football team, a campus EMT, and a brother of Delta Upsilon

Favorite Movies: Miracle, 50 First Dates, Step Brothers (in no particular order)

When did you start playing football?

I started playing in second grade, which was actually late compared to all of my friends at the time.

What’s your favorite thing about the sport?

My favorite part about playing is my teammates and the bonds we share on and off the field.

What is your favorite Taylor Swift song?

While I am still huge a fan of her older songs (and constantly find myself shamelessly singing them), my current favorite song is, without a doubt, “I Knew You Were Trouble”

If you could have any super power, what would it be and why?

The ability to stop time, think about all the napping possibilities…

What is your idea of the perfect first date?

The place really depends on the girl, however a perfect first date for me definitely must include lunch (dinner is for couples and old people) and a fun activity (doesn’t matter what, as long as, #1 its fun, and #2 its not boring). I hate how people think first dates should be so formal and stereotypical (dinner and a movie), it makes the date a lot less personal than it should be!

What is your biggest turn-on in a girl?

A great smile.

What are some of your turn offs? 

A big ego (there is a lot to be said for shy girls) and too much make-up.

First thing you notice about a girl?

Her eyes.
 

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