Michael “BIG MIKE” Kienzle is well-known around campus for having a MASSIVE personality. From making gadgets for his Electrical Engineering classes to shredding bass at Battle of the Bands, Michael is never boring. Bringing his New Mexico outdoorsy spirit, Michael helps to run Sid Goes Camping and will definitely be forcing his New Students to go. As a senior, Michael is still full of energy and hasn’t let his old age get to him… for the most part. Fortunately for you, he is also chronically in and around Sid patiently waiting to talk; just don’t ask what he’s doing Tuesday nights (he’s busy). If you happen to wander into a conversation with him, you will quickly discover how kind and reliable he really is. Michael will turn your O-Week into an O-Home.

- Catherine Jamieson Sid 28, Evan Davis Sid 27,

Meet Damien, the Advisor who loves to treat every room like it’s a Beyoncé world tour. He is absolutely obsessed with Beyoncé, spiritually connected to the Renaissance album, and somehow still has enough energy to be a tuba-playing master with perfect pitch. If there’s a wrong note within a 10-mile radius, he WILL find it. He is all for being funny at ALL times, whether it’s during meetings, lock-in sessions (do NOT study with him if you have an important exam coming up), or moments that definitely should’ve been serious. Trust that Damien is also a proud honorary Latino with enough cultural immersion to confidently say “ándale” in conversations that he probably shouldn’t. Outside of his Advisor duties, Damien is also a certified D1 Pokémon Go player: he takes those gym battles more seriously than most people take their GPA. He will also tear up Canes at 2 AM if given the chance. Damien is the Advisor you definitely didn’t know that you needed. He’s always ready with flawless music recommendations, Pokémon raid backup, and enough hype to make you feel like Beyoncé herself!

- Aaron Juarez, Sid Rich '27; Yani Morales, Brown '28; Ashley Nunez, Duncan '27

“DID SOMEONE SAY CONCRETE?!” is not something you should say too often around Sid sophomore Michelle Kim, as this Civil Engineering (+ Art History) major has already heard every version of it before. Though born in the great state of Texas and spending most of her early days in Korea, she is never beating the Canadian allegations: she pronounces “bag” as “baeg” and says things like “Grade 2” – all picked up from her Toronto boarding school days. A lover of matcha (a non-performative OG), Rachmaninoff (ideal crash-out music), and online shopping (she goes to any lengths to return ill-fitting clothes), Michelle is also amazing at playing squash and eating fruit she’s allergic to, simply for the love of the game. While a D1 aura farmer and nonchalant queen, Michelle’s always willing to listen and be the most comforting presence you could ask for. Congrats on ‘baeg’ing the best Advisor ever!

- Dani Hackett, Sid Richardson '29; Sarah Haji, Sid Richardson '29; Emme Young, Sid Richardson '29

Never fear, your favorite Co-Advisor is here! Adah hails from the great state of New Jersey, but grew up in West Point, New York, giving her endless lore you'll definitely want to hear. As a Will Rice native (WRWS!), Adah loves competing in intramural sports and dominating in Powder Puff. For as hard as this Mathematical Economics and Finance major works, she has just as much fun, and will never turn down pickleball or trying new restaurants – especially for poke or pho. Around town, you can spot Adah biking to class, winning club lacrosse championships, visiting the zoo, or going to Teahouse for popcorn chicken. She’s the most supportive, kind, hard-working, and motivational parent imaginable, and will welcome you with open arms to all the amazing things Sid and Rice offer. With her never-ending wheelhouse of skills and advice, Adah will add a spark to your life you won’t know how you ever lived without!!

- Opal Lung, Will Rice ‘27; Isabella Garza, Will Rice ‘27; Angela Hu, Will Rice ‘27