Meet the RAs

Hoover has two RAs, or Assistant Resident-Heads. The abbreviation doesn't make sense. It should be ARs, but the problem is that might be pronounced "arse," and that's not right. Or maybe ARHs, and that sounds like pirate-speak. So leave it alone. They're RAs. We want to give them a chance to say hello.

My name is Caileigh Pudela. I'm a fourth year, and I'm majoring in biology/pre-med. On campus, you can find me hanging out in Hoover, playing sports, volunteering and working at the hospital, and trying to get people to participate in Relay For Life, a really cool fundraiser that I co-chair for the American Cancer Society. I guess I spend a lot of time in the library and the dining hall, too. My favorite Hyde Park places are the Medici Bakery, the point, and C-Shop, so you might have to join me in a trip or two there! I'm from Lombard, Illinois, but when I'm at school, room 322 in Hoover is my home. You will always be welcome to stop by to talk or hang out! I can't wait to meet you all!

My name's John Paul Thompson, I'm from Dallas, Texas, and I'm a third year majoring in Anthropology and minoring in Music. Speaking of which, hope y'all like music because I play guitar, piano and violin, and would love to jam! I also love to cook, so hopefully we can swap recipes once we all get to Chicago. Even if you don't play or cook, my doors will always be open so be sure to come hang out, chit-chat, play scrabble, or whatever. Can't wait to meet y'all! Safe travels.