If you think you're a campus power player, think again. These social media butterflies have taken obsessive to whole 'nother level. Their affinity for Foursquare, the app that lets you "check in" to your favorite locations, has transformed them from mere students to almighty mayors. These guys spend way more time at Van Pelt/Smoke's/the Pottruck juice bar than you do, and they're proud of it. Meet them here.
Smokes: Lucy
Why do you deserve to be mayor of Smoke's?You spend so much time there, but what do you actually do when you're there? You can find me posted up at main bar, vodka redbull in hand, or at the DJ booth shamelessly requesting T-Swift songs. I also work as a server on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons (yes, Smokes does serve food; insert shameless plug here) so everyone should come check out the fine dining selections.
If you were really mayor of Smoke's, what would you do with your powers? Nothing... Smokes is clearly perfect. Actually JK I'd fix that stupid broken stall lock in the girls' restroom.
Favorite thing about Smoke's? Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name (cue "Cheers" theme song).
Least favorite? Sink or Swim night. Can't live with it, can't live without it.
What do you have to say to those lesser contenders vying for your spot? Whatever you conceive and believe, you can achieve #followyourdreams #butafterigraduate
Magic Carpet: Sophia
Why do you deserve to be mayor of Magic Carpet?If you were actually mayor, what would you do with your powers? I would mandate that Bui's relocate next to Magic.
Favorite thing about Magic Carpet? They get really excited when I give them one-dollar bills.
Have you ever gotten a perk for checking in?
No, but I got a free cookie for guessing which menu items "The Man on the Left" named after his kids! What do you have to say to those lesser contenders vying for your spot? Stop paying with credit cards!
Van Pelt: Matt
Why do you deserve to be mayor of VP?You spend so much time in VP, what do you actually do when you're there? Mostly people watch. It's of utmost importance to get a prime spot early in the morning. Need to maximize my face time.
If you were actually mayor, what would you do with your powers? Repeal the bag checks. Although they are incredibly important and many books have been recovered through random screening, it's just really a hassle.
Favorite thing about VP? The air quality and the lighting. Right when I enter VP (usually around the 7am opening time) you just get that burst of fresh air. That's always nice. And the lighting is really ideal. The bright lights always keep me going deep into the night. Hard to get tired in there.
Least favorite? The basement. It's hard to stay out of there sometimes. Just sucks you down and before you know it it's 2 AM and you’ve gotten no work done. It's sort of like a casino. Really lose track of reality down there.
What do you have to say to those lesser contenders vying for your spot? Fuck off.
DRL: Jeff
When did you become mayor of DRL?What do you really do when you're there? I'm actually never there besides physics and math classes. My guess is that no one wants to check in there.
If you were actually mayor, what would you do with your powers? I'd upgrade the classrooms and make the building's layout not as complex.
Energy Zone Juice Bar:
Why do you deserve to be mayor of Energy Zone? I am Penn's number one fan of liquid fruit. Otherwise, I don't like fruit all that much. I'm more of an artificially packaged and ready-to-go kind of girl. So imagine one chocolate peanut Cliff Bar and a peanut butter banana smoothie, and I'm the happiest of campers.
You spend so much time in Energy Zone, what do you actually do when you're there? I stretch intensely while waiting in line most times.
If you were actually mayor, what would you do with your powers? Collude with the mayor of Pottruck Shower (oh wait, that's me) and take down the mayor of Pottruck.
Favorite thing about Energy Zone? Extra peanut butter. Least favorite? "Be back in 30 minutes"
What do you have to say to those lesser contenders vying for your spot? Remember this: When I walk in the spot, this is what I see. Everybody stops and they staring at me. I got passion fruit in my pants, and I ain't afraid to show it, show it, show it. I'm sweaty and you know. (Yeah, I work out.)
