Jon Junig is a junior political science and French major with a cluster in Earth and environmental sciences. He is also the president of Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity, a Meridian and a 2010 class senator. He is a friendly and sociable Aquarius who likes the color red.

What Facebook status defines you?

Running around again.

What is your favorite childhood memory?

I was in a kid’s movie called ‘Hollywood Wisconsin” and was Carl, an AV nerd. Though the movie sucked, I was able to star alongside one of the girls from WWE, Ho Train.

What did you dream last night?

I have really boring dreams where I have everyday conversations with people I know. Or it may be a trip to the store and other day-to-day activities. I claim to be able to have lucid dreams, but they continue to be boring.

What is your most embarassing moment?

A haphazard Macarena routine during the Mr. U of R competition, ’nuff said.

‘I am secretly infatuated with…”

Anne-Marie Algier.

What is your favorite pair of underwear?

They are green boxers with lawn gnomes on it. They catch my eye whenever they are in my dresser.

Any fashion tips?

Everyone should take it down a notch towards the casual. My sense of style is a tie-dye T-shirt and a pair of jeans with a possible hoodie.

What is your UR must-do?

I have three things for you all to follow: 1) Lighten up; 2) Do a better job listening to the concerns of students; 3) Don’t treat fraternities like second-rate organizations.

Sakamoto is a member of the class of 2009.



Get to Know Me: Jon Junig

Between the social media presence, easy access, and cool branding, F1 has become the spotlight of the racing world, but what has caused this rise in Formula 1 popularity? According to Frontstretch, there has been a significant shift in how F1 has been talked about in the media, and fans have been able to understand the sport more deeply, without needing  knowledge of cars and engines. Read More

Get to Know Me: Jon Junig

“A whole civilization will die tonight.” Donald Trump’s post to his social media platform Truth Social April 7 marks what some would say is a departure from sanity, prompting calls from either side of the aisle to invoke the 25 Amendment and impeach him. Read More

Get to Know Me: Jon Junig

Beer started his track and field career in his junior year of high school. “My friends were on the track and field team in high school and I thought I’d give it a shot because it seemed fun,” Beer said. “Plus my high school coach begged me to join the team.” He started competing in the field events and never looked back. Read More