Hey! My name is Hinal Patel and I'm currently a senior. It is my first year on journalism and I am a contributing writer. I look forward to learning new things and growing as a writer. I wanted to join journalism because I thought it would be a fun way to get in touch with the community. I'm super excited to write new and exciting stories for you! I love to eat and favorite color is purple. I probably need more sleep, but who doesn't? I aspire to go to UNC-Chapel Hill or NC State hopefully in poltical science. I am excited for what this year has in store!