Ian Truscott

Sophomore, major undeclared

Hometown and state?
Coeur D’Alene, Idaho.

Are you toying with any majors?
I’m considering environmental studies and teaching.

Why did you come to UM?
It is my dad’s alma mater and one of my buddies went here.

What’s your favorite place on campus?
The Oval. There are always a lot of people out. Playing Frisbee. Slack-lining.

Is that what this is?
Yeah, that’s a slack-line. (See photo).

What’s the coolest thing you’ve learned at UM so far?
Slack-lining.

How much of your day do you spend on campus?
Most of it.

How often do you visit the library?
Finals week.

Are you in any clubs or activities?
I play Ultimate. Slack-lining.

How do you study?
Well, I don’t really. I’m part-time.

What would you do if you were in the Monte suit?
In the what?

The Monte suit.
What’s that?

Monte’s our mascot. He’s pretty famous.
Oh, yeah. If I were in the Monte suit, I’d probably go bowling.

What’s the biggest accomplishment in your life?
I got my Eagle Scout.

What is your main goal in life?
Live it to the fullest.

Are you an organ donor?
I am.

Why?
It makes sense.

What’s your favorite album?
"Dark Side of the Moon" by Pink Floyd.

What’s your preferred mode of communication?
In-person.

Do you MySpace or Facebook?
Facebook.

Why?
There are no sexual stalkers. That’s a problem for me.

Have you ever been in a band?
Yeah, I played for a few years with two buddies. We recorded a demo and were going to do a tour this summer but the guitarist got a girlfriend.

What’s the strangest job you’ve ever had?
I was a flagger for the highway department. I held the Stop and Slow signs

If you could be any animal, which would you be?
Definitely a dolphin. I love the water.

What’s the best-kept Montana secret?
I can’t tell you -- it’s a secret.

What’s your primary mode of transportation?
Long board.

What’s the best way to spend a free afternoon in Missoula?
A free show in Caras Park or … slack-lining.

-- Interview and photography by Winona Sorensen