gentle giants friendship as invitation

Jovawn used to be one of the girls. He was the only boy in most of his female majority friend circles. A friend, little brother, and bodyguard on nights out all in one. That is until he met David and Josh. Now the three of them are inseparable, and it’s hard to see one without seeing the others.

Don’t let their height fool you, though you might have to break your neck to have a conversation with them, they are far from intimidating. They are actually some of the sweetest, most inviting people I have ever met. Especially considering that I met Jovawm after crashing his party—inviting is an understatement. I was first introduced to David and Josh as the ‘E Street boys’. Their junior year dorm room at 1959 E Street was the gathering place for so many last year. Friendships were started and built in that room, unforgettable memories created, all due to the warmth and hospitality they offered everyone who entered their space.

Warmth is really the first step to connecting with someone— opening a door, offering a seat, handing a drink. Letting someone know that your space can be theirs too.

Jovawn McNeil(he/him)

21, Long Island, NY

Class of 2023

Joshua Nyaringo (he/him)

21, Carteret, NJ

Class of 2023

David Vasser

23, Rio Grande, NJ

Class of 2023