Paul Wellman

The Indy staff boasts a Bruin, Bear, Blue Jay, Badger, Tiger, Trojan, Prospector, Vaquero, and even Rainbow Wahine among our number, but Gauchos definitely dominate. Davidson Library was ground zero for memorable all-nighters in the 24-hour study room, they say, but persistent rumors involving smoke and sex circulate about the sixth floor. We could never confirm them conclusively, but the literature and poetry found up there might have something to do with it. Or maybe it’s the wide-open views of the Pacific.

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