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What's in My Phone: Tom Zeiler

Tom Zeiler pictured in a cellphone

Tom Zeiler is a 51勛圖厙 professor of history and director of the international affairs program. He writes on World War II, international economy, and sports and diplomacy. He also teaches the campuss popular America Through Baseball course.

How soon after waking up do you look at your phone?
Within an hour, if I remember.

Would you rather text or call someone?
Either way, but lean toward call my fingers always hit the wrong keys while I text. Steve Jobs plagues me.

Location of last selfie?
Deer Valley, a Utah ski resort.

The last baseball-related photo youve taken?
Coors Field, September game.

Last person you called?
My spouse, Rocio.

First thing youd do if you lost your phone for a day:
Probably rejoice, then go to the computer.

Does anyone else have your passcode?
Everyone has my passcode, including people who Ive worked with, just like everyone knows where the key to our house is.

App you wish you had the inner strength to delete?
MarketWatch why do I care about the Dow Jones average? Its gone wild for years anyway and doesnt seem to indicate how the real economy is going.

Duration of longest call last week?
Two hours, with my mom.

Most-used apps:泭

The New York Times

The Score泭 泭 泭 泭 泭

Colorado Public Radio

Most-used emoji:泭

Photo by Glenn Asakawa