Dear Dub: Welcome to 3 University Ave

YOU THERE! Yes, you! Are you a sophomore, junior, or senior? Are you a feminist? Do you like glitter? Do you enjoy porch swings and bathtubs?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, today is your lucky day because the Dub has ALL of these things and more, and we want YOU to apply! Read on to learn a little bit about exactly who inhabits our magical blue house on University Ave! 

Devon “Dev Dog” Ide ’20: Devon, resident collector of fun hats, will steal your heart with her obsession with sunflower seeds, and keep it with her excellent cuddling skills. Come for the giggles, stay for the mega bed. Did someone say sad girl music? Devon’s got you covered with her extensive library of Frankie Cosmos, Soccer Mommy, Phoebe Bridgers, and any other soft crooning music to get the tears flowing. But don’t worry, she’ll follow up with some choice Cody Ko videos to lift your spirits exactly when you need it. 

Hannah “Hange” Angelides ’20: Arguably the only SLU student who can fully pull off five-paneled hat, you can catch Hange skateboarding all around campus, killing it behind the bar at the Hoot, and gracing the Student Center with her signature giggle. Best known for eating grass and going fast, we are nothing but excited that she’s back from New Zealand to spread her good vibes at SLU. 

Izzy “Itchy” Rourke ’20: Proud driver of a 2007 rose gold Lexus, previously owned by her grandma, this Lexington, MA native will win you over with her wry sense of humor and strong opinions on Indian food. Catch this OP guide working hard and hardly working at the Brush Art Gallery. And despite popular belief, she actually is NOT an English major. Who knew? An excellent listener, Izzy can always be counted on for post-Java mozz sticks and fellowship.

Kate “Bangus” Angus ’20: Named for her recently acquired bangs despite constant complaints of missing her forehead, Kate, Kangus, Bangus, Bangy, whatever you want to call her, can be found running between ODY and the Hill News office and never sleeping. Feeling strange about writing in the third person, she urges you to read about the rest of her amazing, hilarious, smart, compassionate, kick-ass housemates. 

Shannon “Student Athlete” Doin ’20: Always on her #student #athlete #grind, Shannon can most likely be found smiling in Dana post-practice, smiling in the student center at lunch, and smiling on the St. Lawrence River at an ungodly hour with the crew team. Everyone is always endlessly impressed by her heckin’ clean room and insane work ethic. 

Eliza “Reformed Horse Girl” Luden ’21: Did you know she went on the ADK semester? We did. Though she’s a brand-spanking new patron of the Hoot, Eliza’s Tuesday Blues game is top notch. When she’s not climbing mountains, she’s probably calling your parents in the basement of Dean for Calling All Saints. A secret horse girl at heart, you can catch Eliza hanging out with her rat, Colette (yes, like Ratatouille).

Emily “Gin Like The Drink” Grudzien ’21: While you might not recognize her with her recently #chopped hair, Emily can be found Dana-sitting by morning, and cutting a rug at Java by night. Heading to Kenya in the spring, you can catch this sweetheart snuggling in her nook, working at the climbing wall, or hiding out at the Bagelry. Did you know she also went on the ADK semester? We also did. 

Gracie “Grape” Baker ’21: Named “Most Attractive” in her high school yearbook, Grapie can be most likely found in her cozy room watching Vampire Diaries with Eliza and Izzy or the Bachelorette with Emily. She’ll save your life with her icy blue eyes AND at the campus swimming pool from 7 to 9 on Wednesdays. Our resident Vermonter can always be counted on for her great advice and rocking a tube top like none other. 

Saorla “Incredible Hair” O’Toole ’21: If you know Saorla, you know they’re always down for an intellectually stimulating conversation about the environment, gender, politics, or whatever TedTalk they’ve watched most recently. Always reliable for an herbal refreshment, tea or otherwise, Saorla’s face-consuming smile will brighten even the scariest Sunday. With iconic rainbow overalls and a shock of nearly glow-in-the-dark purple hair, you can’t miss them killing it in the Singing Sinners with Devon and Emily or grooving with SLU Funk.

Applications can be found at the Student Info Desk, on our Facebook page, and in our Instagram bio (@sludub). Completed apps are due Sunday evening!