Seattle Pacific University Athletics

Personal: Darian Alexia Burns. … Urban Studies and Social Justice / Cultural Studies major.
 
Reason she chose SPU: “I chose SPU because I fell in love with the vibrant foliage in the fall season and I wanted to be in school in another big city. Also: Starbucks.”
 
Fun facts: Started doing gymnastics at age 6 “after ballet didn’t work out.” Her mother also was a gymnast. … If not doing gymnastics, would want to be dancer on the dance line at an HBCU (Historically Black College and University). … Favorite sport to watch is football. … Dumbest movies she has ever seen are “Dude, Where’s My Car?” and “Step Brothers.” … Book she just couldn’t put down was “Small Doses” by Amanda Seales. … Favorite junk foods are anything purely milk chocolate, or Twix bars. … Favorite healthy food is strawberries. … Favorite TV program is “Insecure.” … Her dream car is an Audi Q8. … Loves to shop for sneakers and coats / jackets. … Favorite team is the Dallas Cowboys. … Favorite athlete is American gymnast Elizabeth Price. … Easiest subject in school is English / Writing. … Toughest subject is science. … Her pre-meet ritual is her hair and make-up have to be done right, “and I have never competed without my red lipstick.” … If she could invite anyone to dinner, it would be American singer / songwriter / actress Kelly Rowland. She would serve crab and pork soup dumplings from Din-Tai Fung. … If she could be any action hero, would be Catwoman. … Her friends call her D. … In 10 years, plans to have her master’s degree in public policy, then wants to work in the field of education policy. … At some point, wants to live abroad for one or two years, working and learning the native languages and cultures.