You’ve probably seen IRHC mascot Housie Maguire around campus, giving out hugs and high fives at university events. You may also keep up with him on his Facebook and Twitter accounts. But few students know what Housie is really about. I recently Facebook chatted Housie to talk about housing, costume fetishes, and tripping acid.

Why is your name Maguire? Any relation to Lizzie?

Sadly no. When I was created the president of the IRHC’s last name was Maguire.

What’s your relation like with the Bobcat? Do you guys ever bro out together?

We’re good friends. However there is a small rivalry. At last year’s Relay, I won NYU’s favorite mascot. And then Bobcat and I got into some minor dance offs last year at Strawberry Fest.

Who’s a better dancer?

The contest was pretty much a draw. We have very different styles.

Do you pre-game before you do your thing at university events?

Of course not! I’m only six years old. That would violate housing policy.

Some costume fetishists in the city consider you a sex icon. How do you feel about that?

It’s a little disturbing. I don’t want to be thought of in that way.

Have you ever been in love?

Nope. I haven’t been able to find anyone else like me.

What’s your type?

Another house that loves NYU and its community as much as I do!

What about Bobst? I know he’s not a house per se, but he’s kind of cute.

I feel he’s not as loving of the community though.

What would you say to students who say that getting an apartment off-campus is cooler and more fun than living in a dorm?

Living in the residential community here at NYU is a great experience. It groups you with thousands of other students who are going through the same things as you. The communities are usually very tight knit, even in upperclassmen housing. The buildings are some of the best apartments students can get in the city, not only in amenities but also in character. With the variations between all the residence halls, there is usually one that fits everyone’s personality and need. Plus, it opens you to tons of awesome programming put on by student and professional staff.

Absolutely. Except that you can’t throw wild parties or smoke weed in a dorm unless your RA is chill. Don’t you consider that a disadvantage?

Not at all. Residence hall policies just reflect the laws of the United States.

So do you think that the drinking age is a fair law?

I’m not very political to be honest, I like to stay neutral.

Are you familiar with the whole story about the boys who built the “Narnia” in their room in Hayden?

Yes I am.

Sounds like they had a pretty cool thing going on in their room. Would you have broken it up and written them up if you were their RA?

They were not following housing policy.

What if they were tripping balls on some really good acid? Would you send them to a hospital or would you let them ride it out?

I haven’t gone through the excellent crisis-response training that RAs so I’m not exactly qualified to make that decision, but I believe it would be safer to get them the medical attention they need.

Has a resident ever come on to you?

No.

I don’t believe you, but that’s OK.

Why wouldn’t you believe me?

Well you’re friendly, great smile, built like a house. Big man on campus. I don’t know dude you’ve got some serious honeys in your profile pictures.

Are you coming on to me?

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