UTPA’s most eligible

Arts & Life Norma Gonzalez — February 6, 2012 9:45 am

The Pan American’s search for UTPA’s most eligible bachelor and bachelorette started by asking students all over campus to nominate someone they know. From what people wrote in the nominations, finalists were chosen, asked to come in for an interview and fill out a questionnaire. To make it as fair and objective as possible, students weren’t allowed to vote for the competition, out of our fear that it would turn into a popularity contest and rule out certain students.

Through these screening processes the winners were chosen.

Age: 21
Major: Chemistry/ Pre-pharmacy
Hometown: Chicago, Ill.
In three words, she’s:
outgoing, spunky, passionateGreat first date: I’m a very chill person, so a simple dinner and a movie, but the conversation and connection makes the date.

Dating deal-breaker: If he cannot hold a conversation or is very picky.

Dating tip: First impressions are very important. Be yourself, but one wrong actions or word said can alter the entire date.

She can’t live without: My phone, everything I have- schedules, contacts, lists- are on there and chapstick.

In her downtime, catch her: I’m very busy so whenever I can spare some time for myself, I can be found reading romantic novels or listening to jazz music.

Catch her eye by: Smiling and introducing yourself well.

Boyfriend must-have: A sense of humor, love laughing and a lot of confidence, but at the same time humble.

Guilty pleasure: I can never say no to French fries.

Would she date someone her friends don’t like? Probably not, they know me and look out for me.

Age: 22
Major: English
Hometown: Wallingford, Conn.
In three words, he’s:
nice, spontaneous, ambitiousGreat first date: Cooking, going ice skating, South Padre for dinner, walking on the beach and maybe catch a movie or just make a day completely random and just have fun.

Dating deal-breaker: Being rude to other people (ex. Being rude to waiter.)

Dating tip: Be nice and gentleman like.

He can’t live without: My iPod, baseball and cherry limeades!

In his downtime, catch him: Hanging out with friends, working out, watching movies and cooking.

Catch his eye by: Being nice and having a nice smile.

Girlfriend must-have: A good heart and good
manners.

Guilty Pleasure: 10 Things I Hate About You – Top 3 favorite movie of all time.

Would he date someone his friends don’t like? No, because they’re looking out for me and sometimes you get confused on what you want so they steer you the right way.