Self-proclaimed "math nerd," Bradley Pyle runs for USG vice president

Bradley Pyle, who is running for Undergraduate Student Government vice president, came from humble beginnings.

Growing up in a rural area that boasts the lowest crime rate in the country, life moved at a slower pace for Pyle, a third-year in the Fisher College of Business.

As an only child living with his parents, two cats and a dog named Furbee, Pyle said most of his childhood was spent roaming outside in Clarksburg, W.Va.

When his family moved to Columbus, Pyle started high school at The Columbus Academy. A self-proclaimed "math nerd," he was most likely to be found hanging out with his family and friends, or designing and building sets for his school's theater productions, he said.

When it came time to choose a college, Pyle said OSU was his top choice.

"Being at Ohio State means being part of the one of the greatest communities of people there is," Pyle said.

He saw some problems with this community, however.

"The crime is really what shocked me the most," he said. "Muggings didn't happen where I'm from."

He decided to get involved with the university and work to change issues such as crime. He joined USG and is now the associate director of USG's student safety committee.

Samantha Bloom, a third-year in psychology, remembers when she met Pyle through USG.

"I didn't know that many people, and he came up to me and started talking to me," she said. "He's just very friendly and inviting."

Pyle is also involved with the Ohio Democratic Party and works with a local statehouse candidate to increase voter registration.

"One day, I really want to have a career in politics," he said.

When he's not busy with his political ambitions, Pyle hangs out with his fraternity brothers in Theta Tau. He also teaches woodworking to middle and high school students during the summer.

A typical weekend for Pyle is similar to most college students. He likes to sleep in, spend time outside with his friends and maybe accomplish a little homework.

"I try to minimize my weekend workload," he said.

All of his life experiences so far have taught Pyle one important lesson.

"My best quality is that I'm a good listener," he said. "I really want to listen to the students and to my community."