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Matt Roberts ’14

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Anna Carlson Student Contributor, University of Missouri
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Kelsey Mirando Student Contributor, University of Missouri
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The Gaze: Matt Roberts (left) and Jake Webb. (Photo courtesy of Kristin White)

Meet freshman Matt Roberts, a member of the band The Gaze. Matt started the band with Missouri Baptist University freshman Jake Webb after a trip the two took to Barcelona last summer. Matt describes their music as being similar to 3OH!3. The Gaze currently has written and recorded five songs, which are available for download on their Facebook page.

The Gaze has performed at a Missouri Baptist talent show as well as coffee shops in their hometown of St. Charles, Mo. Matt hopes to begin performing solo here in Columbia wherever he can find an open mic night.

Major: Industrial and Systems Engineering

Relationship status: Single

Interests: Playing piano and sports

Fun fact: He has played piano for 13 years.

Favorite thing about Mizzou: “I like how the campus isn’t as big as people say. You have the freedom to see the same people every day but also meet different people.”

Favorite quote: “Success is uncommon.”

Favorite TV show: The Office

Where he sees himself in 10 years: having a family

Last song played on his iPod: “Beast Mode” by B.o.B.

 

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Kelsey Mirando
Kelsey Mirando is a senior at the University of Missouri, class of 2011, studying Magazine Journalism, English and Sociology. Born and raised in Tulsa, Okla., Kelsey enjoys travel, volunteerism and any Leonardo DiCaprio movie. She is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta women's fraternity and has served as President of the Society of Professional Journalists, MU chapter. She has reported among the Tiger fans of Columbia, Mo., the hustle and bustle of Beijing and the bright lights of New York City. Kelsey recently completed the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME) summer internship program and is now soaking up every moment of her senior year at Mizzou.