Meet Maddie Blasberg!
Hometown: Egan, Minnesota
Major/Minor: Journalism major with an emphasis in Magazine Writing, English Writing minor and Spanish minor
Dream Job: Freelance writer for Body and Soul Magazine or Travel Magazine
How long have you worked for the library? one semester What other extracirriculars are you involved in? Veritas, a Christian student group on campus
Favorite book: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Favorite movie: Chocolat
Favorite quote: “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” ~Chinese Proverb
What genre of music would you most identify yourself with and why? Pop music because it’s fun and upbeat
Tell us something unique or unusual about yourself: I call it pop, not soda.
If you could get a second degree, what would it be? English/Creative Writing–I can’t get enough of writing
If you were stranded on a deserted island all alone and you could only have three things, what would they be? a swimsuit, towel, and a satellite phone to call someone to come get me when I’m ready to leave
Do you prefer cats or dogs? Dogs-hands down. Cats creep me out and dogs are always excited to see you and are always full of energy.
If you could create your own ice cream flavor, what would it be? My ice-cream flavor would be white chocolate raspberry because that sounds delicious.
What current world/national issue are you most passionate/interested in and why? HIV and AIDS prevention and awareness. I had the opportunity to travel to Tanzania where I saw first hand the devestation that this disease leaves behind. HIV/AIDS is entirely preventable, entirely treatable, and in my opinion there is no reason why people are still allowing it to do so much harm.
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