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Humans of the Commons: Daniel Mativo
Daniel Mativo (2021) Major: Cinema & Media Arts and Creative Writing , Hometown: Lawrenceville, Georgia
I’m really passionate about writing. Anything really, music, poetry, anything I have to write. I love music, I’m currently working on my album so go listen to it when it comes out. I appreciate how music brings people together and I hope to one day be a screenwriter .
Humans of the Commons: Katie Stoehr
Katie Stoehr (2021) Major: Biomedical Engineering, Hometown: Beaverton,Oregon
“I worked in a lab the summer after my junior year and that got me really passionate about Medicine. I was studying Parkinson’s disease in a mouse model and I chose that because my grandfather has Parkinson’s disease. I’m really passionate about both research and working with patients so I’m hoping to become a M.D-Ph.D. to do both of those things. I find neuroscience very interesting so I’ll probably specialize in that. I’m very excited to learn about the brain while helping people.”
Give Us Your Fall Favorites and We’ll Tell You What House You’re In
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Top 5 Weird and Awesome Things About Nashville
Top 5 Weird and Awesome Things About Nashville
Nashville is a place rich in history, culture, and tradition. From the neon lights and cowboy hats, to the art galleries and orchestras, to the famous hot chicken, Nashville has carved out a truly unique identity. Here, we look at the Top 5 most unusual things about this one-of-a-kind city.
- The Batman Building
The Batman Building got its nickname from its resemblance to the Dark Night’s mask (but the less super name for it is the AT&T building). At 33 stories, the Batman Building is the tallest skyscraper in Tennessee.
- Nashville Was Founded on Christmas Eve
So when we celebrate Christmas, we’re all kind of celebrating Nashville, too…
- …And the Founder Lived in a Cave
Nashville founder Timothy Demonbreun spent his first few months in what would become Nashville living in a cave while he built his permanent home and pursued his fur trading business. You can still see Demonbreun’s cave, which is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Andrew Jackson’s Driveway
Long before Nashville was known as Music City, Andrew Jackson had his driveway built in the shape of a guitar. Supposedly, the guitar design helped carriages move through the grounds more easily. Or maybe Jackson was just clairvoyant.
- The Tomato Queen
Every year, Nashville has a Tomato Arts Festival to celebrate all things tomato. The festival includes a gallery of tomato-inspired art, a parade with tomato-themed costumes and floats, and a contest for Tomato King and Tomato Queen.
Top 5 Ways to Avoid the Commons Plague
Well, it’s that time of year. The time that it seems like just about every first-year on campus gets hit with the “Commons Plague.” The Plague is a horrible combination of a scratchy throat, sneezing, congestion, being tired, and a general feeling of sickness. So throw on your hazmat suits, grab a bowl of chicken noodle soup, and keep reading to figure out how you can survive the Plague.
5) Sleep
We’ve all been through basic biology and learned that our bodies repair themselves during our sleep at night. While we’re catching our ZZZ’s our immune system is working overtime to make sure that all the pathogens we encounter every day don’t harm us and make us sick. So by pulling all nighters back-to-back-to-back, you’re just asking to get sick. It’s recommended that you get to 7-9 hours of sleep a night, or if you’re an engineering student 1-2 hours between your lab and the deadline of Mastering Chemistry.
4) Get Your Own Drink
We’re all surviving on the caffeine in coffee at this point, and someone is bound to ask you for a sip of yours. Even though you’re a really nice person, you’ve got to say no to that request. Drinking after other people is probably the MOST common way that the Commons Plague is spread, so just tell your friends to get their own drinks.
3) Go Outside
Being cooped up with everyone who’s sick is a for-sure way to get the Commons Plague. Not only is the weather absolutely beautiful right now, but the air is a fresh break from indoor spaces and close proximity to potentially contagious friends. The best way to get out is to grab an Eno or blanket and just study on the lawns.
2) Wash Your Hands
Straight-up, just wash your hands.
1) Make (Smart) Moves When You’re Out
Going out is great an all, but that girl/guy you just met may very well be patient zero for the Plague. So maybe try holding their hand or just talking (JK, we’ve all be there, but honestly just think twice and make sure that you really want to possibly subject yourself to this illness). Also, going back to No. 5, don’t stay out until 4 a.m., try and make it home early so you can have some time to dream.
Where should you eat on campus next?
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Top 5 Places To Grab Coffee
The semester is starting to ramp up, and sooner or later you’ll hit that wall where you absolutely either need a weeklong nap or gallons of coffee. Obviously, professors aren’t very keen on us missing a week of class to sleep, so the latter is most certainly the better choice of the two. So, with so many coffee houses around, you may find yourself asking which one has the chillest location and the best Americanos. Well, My Commons Life is here to answer just that question.
5. Dose
Dose comes in our ranking at No. 5 because they have some pretty great coffee, but overall it lacks the intamacy and closeness vibes that most of us look for in a coffee house. Their super-friendly staff takes your order, and they normally have a small variety of pastries for purchase as well.
Address: 3431 Murphy Rd, Nashville, TN 37203
4. Atmalogy
Atmalogy is a cool little coffee shop not to far from campus. The feel and atmosphere are unsurmounted, but it is limited in the amount of space it has. Atmalogy has multitudes of options, so you’re bound to find at least one way to spice up your coffee to your liking.
Address: 2320 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
3. Fido
Fido is another close location to the Commons. It’s only a quick 10-minute walk away. Fido features some amazing dining options, while also providing a place to sit down and study. I personally suggest if you’re going to Fido to try their Local Latte, which features local honey and cinnamon.
Address: 1812 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212
Slow Hand Coffee is excellent if you’re not quite sure what you want since they have a huge variety. Though it may be 1.5 miles away from the Commons, you can always jump on a public bus, which is free to students using their Commodore Card or split an Uber with some friends.
Address: 300 10th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
Three Brothers Coffee was able to climb to the top of our list due to its close location, excellent coffee, and best of all overall vibe. Many study sessions happen here, so just drop in, grab your caffeine fix, and get ready for your first semester of college.
Address: 2813 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
Which Major Are You Actually
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Humans of the Commons: Elise Reimschisel
“I like to play the piano. I’ve done that for a while. My family has this rule where you have to take two years of piano for every child, and so I just kind of fell in love with it. I played in front of judges. I didn’t really do much competitive, but I definitely did recitals and played in front of people. For me, it was more of just a release from my life at school — teachers wanted things done a certain way, and I feel like music is very subjective to how you feel in that moment and there is no right answer. So, I think for me it was just a way for me to express myself. My parents didn’t force me to do it; they just chose it for me. I’m actually not thinking about taking lessons from Vanderbilt. It’s just a lot of time. Music was more of a release from everything else. It wasn’t my life.”