Name: Berkeley Newhouse-Velie
Age: 20
Majors: History, Russian
Minor: Spanish
Hometown: Norman, Oklahoma
① What made you choose CU?
My brother and cousin both graduated from CU this past May and I liked the idea of having family close by.
② What organizations are you involved with on campus?
I’m the President of Phi Alpha Delta (Pre-Law Fraternity).
③ Best places to study on campus?
I like it to be pretty quiet when I study, so I love the stacks at Norlin and Wolf Law.
④ Best place to eat on campus?
Gurkhas on the Hill (it’s close enough)
⑤ Favorite campus tradition?
Going up to the star on Flagstaff mountain
⑥ What’s a piece of advice you’d give to anybody who is new to CU?
Don’t be afraid if you don’t find your niche at first because it will find you.
⑦ What do you like to do when you’re not in class?
Ballet!
⑧ What is one thing you can’t leave the house without?
Whether it’s for class or for fun, I feel like I’m always reading so definitely a book.
⑨ What is your favorite restaurant in Boulder?
Hapa Sushi on Pearl Street
①⓪ What’s your order?
Tofu Teriyaki bowl
With Senator Cory Booker in his Washington, D.C. office
①① What is your favorite thing to do in Boulder?
Going on a hike at Chautauqua
①② What show are you currently binging?
The Politician
①③ Favorite podcast?
Malcon Gladwell’s Revisionist History
①④ Favorite Starbucks drink?
Hot caramel macchiato with skim milk
①⑤ What is your favorite account that you follow on Instagram?
American Ballet Theatre (@abtofficial)
Berkeley has been doing ballet since pre-school!
①⑥ Who do you look to for style inspiration?
Amal Clooney
①⑦ Favorite beauty brand/product?
Nars concealer
①⑧ Favorite room decor item?
Accent lamps
①⑨ Favorite fall activity?
Going to a pumpkin patch and eating candy apples (especially the ones from the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory)
②⓪ Favorite Her Campus Article?
Fall is Here and Trader Joe’s Has Everything You Need
At the 2019 Belmont Stakes in New York
Thanks again, Berkeley, for letting me interview you!