The Daily Iowan: What do you like to do for fun?

Sydney Dennis: I like to go shopping. Or paint— I like painting and drawing. Painting is nice.

DI: If you can eat only one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Dennis: Yogurt parfait. I have them every day. It’s the same thing every day: oats, yogurt, granola, powdered peanut butter and strawberries. It’s so good.

DI: Do you prefer books or movies?

Dennis: Movies.

DI: What’s your favorite movie?

Dennis: Whiplash. It’s so good. It’s about this drummer. He’s crazy into it and his professor’s kind of abusive but he gets back at him in the end.

DI: What’s one thing you can’t live without?

Dennis: My phone.

DI: What’s your favorite sport to watch?

Dennis: Probably basketball. I used to play point guard.

DI: Do you prefer the beach or mountains?

Dennis: Beach. I don’t like the mountains, nor have I ever been.

DI: What’s your favorite song at the moment?

Dennis: Anything by Taylor Swift.

DI: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?

Dennis: If I’m trying to look good, about 45 minutes. But if I’m not then about 10 minutes.

DI: What’s your favorite beverage?

Dennis: Pink Drink from Starbucks.

DI: Do you usually dress to impress or dress for comfort?

Dennis: Comfort. I never dress up.

DI: What would be the first thing you did if you won the lottery?

Dennis: Buy a car.

DI: How do you enjoy spending alone time?

Dennis: Sleeping.

DI: Do you have a piece of advice or motto that you live by?

Dennis: Just never give up on anything. You never know what’s going to happen unless you try it out.

DI: What is your favorite social media app if active and why?

Dennis: TikTok. I don’t have a lot of followers or anything or post a lot, but if I’m bored there’s always something on TikTok for me to watch or do or try.