The Wolf caught up with sophomore staff writers Naiya Gates and Mahathi Sridhar to learn about their experience on staff, life goals and deepest secrets!

Question: What is your favorite part of being on The Wolfstaff?

Naiya Gates: Spending time in class having crazy conversations with the other staff members (after I finish my articles, of course).

Mahathi Sridhar: The people! Everyone is so supportive and fun, and we always have a great time.

Q: What is your favorite section to write for? 

NG: Humor- It’s fun to incorporate my sarcasm into my writing.

MS: Opinion- It’s really special to be able to have a platform where I can voice my opinions.

Q: Why did you join the newspaper staff?

NG:I wanted to surround myself with other people who weren’t afraid to express their thoughts to others. I like that they care about discussing important things happening in the world.
MS: My sister was on staff last year and it was one of her favorite classes. I also thought it was really cool to be able to write about things that affect the whole school.

Q: When you are not writing for The Wolf, what do you spend your time doing?

NG: Stalking Timothée Chalamet.

MS: Protecting Timothée Chalamet from stalkers.

Fast Facts!

Dream vacation:

NG: Italy (I <3 pasta).

MS: Planet Kepler-132e.

Celebrity crush:

NG:Timothée Chalamet (I liked him first).

MS: Timothée Chalamet (Naiya didn’t even know who he was until like two weeks ago).

Hidden talent:

NG: Singing at the top of my lungs in the XC team room with Mahathi.

MS:  A se(XC) a capella duet with Naiya (just ask the XC team).

Favorite starburst flavor:

NG: Orange.

MS: Strawberry.

Animal that represents you the most:

NG: Slug.

MS: LiMu Emu (see Liberty Mutual commercial for reference).

Favorite emoji: 

NG: Cowboy hat face.

MS: The hedgehog.