Ashley Lynne Nicole: Why IC?

Shayna Gaskins: Ithaca is kind of my family's school. My dad went here and so did my brother. Plus, I play basketball.

ALN: Why did you want to write for the Odyssey?

SG: I like that we can write about whatever we want, and it encourages you to be creative.

ALN: What is your favorite article you've written?

SG: Probably my one about my teammates because they're like family.

(Check it out here!)

ALN: What is your major, and why did you choose it?

SG:

I came in exploratory because I had no idea what I wanted to do, but I went to the career and sports symposium. I really connected with what the alumni's jobs were and how they reflected on their time at Ithaca.

ALN: What is your favorite class you've taken at IC?

SG: It was very hands on, and it gives you a taste of what you'll be doing after graduation.

ALN: What is your dream job?

ALN: If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?

SG: I'm such a beach bum, and Australia has some of the best.

ALN: What's your favorite thing to do in Ithaca?

SG: Going to Purity! I go all the time; it's kind of a problem.

(She's even documented her Purity love)

ALN: What is your favorite place to eat at in Ithaca?

SG: It's a toss up between Ale House and Red's, but I'm going to say Ale House. You just can't go too often because they have a couple key things. I love their buffalo chicken spring rolls...So Good.

ALN: Coffee or Tea

ALN: Cats or Dogs?

ALN: Night owl or early bird?

SG: I cannot stay up late. I need my eight hours.

ALN: What's your favorite book?

SG: It was an amazing story over the span of 40 years about how a friendship develops. It will change your life. I'm currently making my mom read it.

ALN: What's your favorite movie?

SG: It speaks for itself. It's a classic.

ALN: Favorite TV show?

ALN: Who's your favorite actor?

SG: I don't really have a favorite. If you're good, you're good!

ALN: If you could have a drink with any famous person dead or alive, who would you pick?

SG: Kevin Durant. He is my favorite basketball player.

ALN: What Advice would you give your freshman self?

ALN: What is your cause?

SG: World Peace! Everyone just needs to get along. It takes so much effort to be mean and nasty, I feel like it's just easier to get along.

ALN: What is your life motto?

Check out Shayna's Odyssey work here!

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All photos taken by Ashley.