Year: 2017
College: Davenport
Major: Economics and Political Science
Hometown: Alexandria, VA
A bright smile and great dimples are not the only things that give this week’s campus cutie his charm! Darius is also a dedicated student athlete and a loyal friend, making him an ideal bachelor. Read this exclusive interview and learn more about Darius, from a typical day in the life to his most romantic moments!
Describe a typical day in the life: Most of the day I am either doing something football related, or I am in class. Once I am done with all of that I like to get dinner in stiles, get some homework done, and get in bed and watch some Netflix.
How would your teammates describe you? Weird, social, loves eating food way too much, and a little bit crazy.
What is your favorite thing about Yale? The people. There are so many different types of people here at Yale and they are all extremely gifted and talented in their own ways. I have also met my best friends for life here and that is truly invaluable.
What’s your most embarrassing moment at Yale? I embarrass myself weekly at Zeta. All of these moments involve me attempting to dance or rap.
What’s your favorite place on campus? Stiles Dining Hall
Where can we find you on a Saturday night? Zeta.
Favorite restaurant in New Haven? Chipotle!
Favorite movie quote? “I’ve been a solo star shooting the shots that I thought would win the game. But in working with y’all, I’ve come to realize that it takes a team to win a championship.” –Undercover Brother
Valentine’s Day is coming up, any special plans? The plan is to hopefully find a girl that’s willing to be my valentine but as of now it’s not looking good.
What’s the most romantic thing you’ve ever done? I surprised my last girlfriend one random afternoon and took her on a picnic where I made all her favorite foods.
Any guilty pleasures? Popeyes on a Saturday night. It will change your life.
What class have you most enjoyed at Yale? Perspectives in Human Nature. You will find yourself discussing class topics on accident all the time.
What’s something about yourself that people at Yale wouldn’t know? I love to cook!
Do you have any advice for girls at Yale? Smile. Smiles and eye contact say a lot.
What’s your best Yale memory so far? Hanging with all my best friends on my birthday freshman year and playing, “Dance Dance Revolution,” and afterwards deciding that we should make a “Gang.”
Yale girls are best because… they are beautiful, driven, successful, yet still down to earth.