PHOTOS BY: Lindsay Nardini
I think the person who coined the saying, “When they smile, the room lights up” must have been talking about our most recent Campus Cutie, Zach Billings. I have a hard time just looking at the pictures of him in this article without breaking into a smile myself. Not only does this ISU junior have an infectious smile, but he has an infectious personality, as well. From his cool demeanor to his playful attitude, I actually wonder how this guy has managed to stay single. He’s a lover of sushi and Sour Patch kids and plans on working with an environmental protection agency when he gets older. So catch him while you can ladies, because if you girls know what’s good for you – this newest Campus Cutie won’t be single for long!
Name: Zach Billings
Year in School: Junior
Hometown: Wheaton
Involvement on Campus: Competitive Flag Football team, Frisbee Golfer
Major: Environmental Health Science
Where he sees himself in ten years: Move to Alaska (his cousin lives there). I really like the scenery and I really want to work for an environmental protection agency.
Relationship status: Single
HerCampus ISU: Alright Zach to start off we’re gonna go ahead and do a lightening round of all your different “favorites”. Ready?
Zach Billings: Go for it.
HC: Favorite sports team?
ZB: The Chicago Bears.
HC: Obviously. Favorite song?
ZB: I would have to say, Officer by Slightly Stoopid
HC: Favorite band?
ZB: Probably Slightly Stoopid.
HC: What about your favorite food?
ZB: Sushi.
HC: Two Campus Cuties in a row who love sushi! This is too good to be true. Your favorite TV show?
ZB: Workaholics.
HC: I love that show! Who’s your favorite Workaholics character?
ZB: Definitely Blake.
HC: Love him. Favorite movie?
ZB: That’s a tough on. I’d have to say either Heavyweights, The Burbs with Tom Hanks, or probably The Goonies. I like comedies.
HC: Favorite guilty pleasure?
ZB: I like sweets, like desserts.
HC: Sweets as in like Sour Patch Kids type things or are you more of a chocolate guy?
ZB: Sour Patch Kid things, like candy. I’m not really a big chocolate guy.
HC: Favorite thing about ISU?
ZB: It’s really easy to get to know people. It’s a big enough campus where everything’s spread out but it’s close enough where everythings in walking distance. It’s not that hard to get places and get to know people.
HC: Now it’s time to get personal. I’m gonna go ahead and ask you things we should know about your love life, what you look for in girls, everything like that, okay
ZB: Sounds good!
HC: Who is your celeb crush?
ZB: I definitely don’t mind Jennifer Aniston.
HC: I mean yeah, she’s had a hot bod for the past like 20 years!
ZB: She gets hotter with age!
HC: Celeb guy crush?
ZB: Mark Wahlberg.
HC: What are some deal breakers for Girls? Things you just can’t stand when girls do?
ZB: A girl that doesn’t stop talking. Someone who’s loud or obnoxious. I also don’t like when they’re really gossipy.
HC: How about any deal MAKERS for Girls?
ZB: Right when I get to know them, if they’re easy to talk to and easy to get off on a good note with. If we can act like we’ve met before.
HC: What is your ideal date?
ZB: Probably dinner on the beach, some warm place. Sushi for dinner. That’s pretty much it, just a good night on the beach.
HC: Sounds romantic! Alright, to wrap up our interview give us five fun facts about yourself.
ZB: One, I’ve never broken a bone. Two, I can wiggle my ears. Three, I can pick my nose with my tongue. Four, I love dogs but I have no pets. But my roommates and I just went to the Humane Society yesterday to look into adopting a puppy. Five, I’ve lived on the same block my whole life. We moved down the street, but stayed on the same block.