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Story by Charles Innis  |  Photos by Ekevara Kitpowsong

The Guardsman

Azizi Loyd, 18, Nutrition (Photo by Ekevara Kitpowsong)
Azizi Loyd, 18, Nutrition (Photo by Ekevara Kitpowsong)

 


Azizi Loyd, 18, Nutrition


What was the last thing you ate?

It was good. I had one of those veggie wraps from the City Café, yeah.

What’s your favorite song right now?

“College Drop” by Sage the Gemini.

What do you think is the ugliest fashion choice one could ever make?

Socks and sandals. I hate socks and sandals.

What’s your favorite quote either philosophical or inspirational or whatever?

“Never give up it is often the last key on the ring that opens the door.”

What’s the best advice you could give to anyone about their life?

Just focus on being you. Don’t let other people determine how your life is gonna go, just focus on your happiness and not try to make other people’s happiness what you make your happiness depend on, because you’ll end up being hurt in the end.

What’s been your favorite class at City College?

That’s a hard one. My astronomy class is on point my nutrition and psychology gives me happy feels and philosophy just blows my mind everytime I step into it, even though I’m failing it right now I’m probably gonna say philosophy.

 

Nemo Hoti, 22, International Affairs/Philosophy
Nemo Hoti, 22, International Affairs/Philosophy (Photo by Ekevara Kitpowsong)

 


Nemo Hoti, 22, International Affairs/Philosophy


What was the last thing you ate?

I had kosher gummy bears from Denmark.

What’s your favorite song right now?

Difficult one. Actually there is one, it’s Cat Stevens, it’s called “If You Want to Sing Out Sing Out.”

What do you think is the ugliest fashion choice one could ever make?

Flip flops and socks. That’s just the worst.

What’s your favorite quote either philosophical or inspirational or whatever?

“Seek freedom and become captive of your desires seek discipline and find your liberty.”

What’s the best advice you could give to anyone about their life?

Read Ayn Rand.

What’s been your favorite class at City College?

It’s a tie, it’s between Schubert’s American Government and Johnson’s Limits of Knowledge.

 

Sierra Stark, 18, Illustration (Photo by Ekevara Kitpowsong)
Sierra Stark, 18, Illustration (Photo by Ekevara Kitpowsong)

 


Sierra Stark, 18, Illustration


What was the last thing you ate?

I had a mango smoothie at the lunchbox.

What’s your favorite song right now?

One of my friends bands just released a new album called “Clockwise.” The band’s called These Streets. I think the best song on it is “Copacetic”.

What do you think is the ugliest fashion choice one could ever make?

Those Jesus sandals with the three straps. Birkenstocks.

What’s your favorite quote either philosophical or inspirational or whatever?

“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”

What’s the best advice you could give to anyone about their life?

I’d say just be yourself, do what’s best for you in the long run.

What’s been your favorite class at City College?

Illustration.