Sophomore Matthew Tapia is in his second year of journalism. Tapia enjoys playing basketball and hockey. If he could, he would practice basketball or hockey all day as they help to clear his mind. The best advice he received was from his elementary school friend who always told him to have more confidence. This advice has helped him gain more confidence in himself before games. Tapia not only plays sports, but also the saxophone. He started to play the saxophone because his mother’s friend also played it. Tapia’s favorite genre is rap due to the beats, but he occasionally enjoys listening to jazz because of the UPA band. Tapia’s favorite quote is from a rap song he likes called “Dance Now” by JID and Kenny Mason, “Only show the muscle when it’s flexing time.” Last year, Tapia’s favorite contribution was his design for the article about Quizlet. Designing for the article put him under pressure, but he found it enjoyable because he wanted to put himself to the test. This year, Tapia hopes to be able to write more about his interests but also focus more on designing.