Campus Celebrity (n.) - That guy who walks around campus who everybody knows. You really can't figure out why the person is a spectacle, but you always recognize him. There are legends of this person's antics; basically a campus celebrity is living history.
This week's Seven Questions is with one of Tufts University's premiere campus celebrities, Reid Palmer. Palmer is a senior and starter on the football team, but remains one of the nicest guys around. If you don't know Palmer, he is a tall light skin kid in the liberal arts, as well as museum school usually wearing an outfit that appears to have no color scheme.
Luckily, I caught up with Palmer in the athletic training room icing his painting hand after football practice, and naturally Seven Questions followed.
1. This season, is it possible for you to become sack-master Reid Palmer?
It is definitely a possibility. Although I may not be rushing the passer as much this season, NESCAC passers should be on the look out.
2. How did you get into art and football? Did the two always go hand and hand with you?
Well I got into art because I hate homework, and I got into football because being tired from practice was always an excuse not to do anything at home. So really it was an issue of not wanting to do anything except play Playstation.
3. You and Randy Newsom were roommates sophomore year, he wanted me to ask who won the contest.
I mean I don't know why that is even a question. Who do you think won?
>4. Do you wake up every day and pick out clothes that do not match on purpose?
Well I don't have windows in my room this year, so when I come out of that cave, what I'm wearing is a surprise to me. As for all the years before this magical one, my excuse is going to have to be: I spent all my money the night before and wrecked the matching outfit by spilling cape coder on it.
5. Now that DU is out of commission, what are non-frat football players doing to relieve stress?
If by relieve stress, you mean using the dimly lit DU basement to seduce women, I would like to bring to your attention that the Squire (Gentleman's Club) does not have a cover charge on Sunday night.
6. I hear Coach John Walsh, the team's defensive coordinator, has a lot of sayings. What is your favorite?
I am going to have to say "crank it up" which can be used both on and off the field. For example: no cover charge at the Squire, Crank it up.
7. What makes Reid Palmer, Reid Palmer?
It can't be explained, it must be experienced, and unfortunately for you E, I'm not a switch hitter.
By Elliott Wiley
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