Name: Luke Long
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Charlottesville, VA
Major: Political Science
Campus Involvement: InterVarsity, Intramural Soccer and Intramural Ultimate Frisbee
Hobbies: Playing soccer, camping, hiking, woodcarving, cuddling with my dog, reading, and I’m a sucker for a good cup of coffee
Most interesting thing about me: I have incredible foot dexterity
The perfect date In 15 words or less: A hike up to a peak with a pre-arranged picnic and hot chocolate, puppies optional.
Last song played on your iPod: “When I’m With You” by Ben Rector
Female fashion trend you don’t understand: High-waisted shorts
What’s the craziest thing you’ve done for a girl: I biked 8-ish miles in the freezing rain/snow in order to give a gift and spend time with a girl before our break was over and we had to leave town.
Celebrity crush: Hayden Panettiere and Russell Crowe
Favorite quality in a girl: Humor/her ability to find humor and joy in anything
Favorite pick-up line: “You’re cooler than the other side of the pillow” or “You’re so sweet, Slugworth stole you”
I love JMU because: The size of the community provides people with incredible opportunities to invest themselves in organizations and with people around them to make both themselves and their community more unified, connected, and integrated.