The Brothers

Specialist in countering, secret spy operations, and rallying.

Need someone who can talk for hours on why MIT shouldn’t require humanities or how he needs 8 hours of sleep to function properly? Look no further than Brother Mercado. Always finding time to be updated on the latest in the music world and looking out for his bros, the 25’s dad seems to always finish his papers 3 weeks after they’re due. His tardiness is made up by his awesome design skills and being a walking atlas.

Price Taylor hails from Cary, North Carolina. He is majoring in Mechanical Engineering. When he’s not stressing out about his classes despite his perfect GPA, you can find him hooping at the Z, listening to music, or riding his nice mountain bike. Dedicated and passionate about everything he does, Price is a valuable part of the house.

Elijah’s the type of guy who moves to his own beat. In his free time, you might find him at the piano playing Minecraft chords or vibing to some early 2010’s pop tunes. But you cannot say Pop and forget the Smoke—when it’s time to get serious, he’s all about that NY drill. When he’s not sunk halfway into a couch, he’s on the grind, whether it’s networking or blazing through problem sets. He might look serious, but that’s just him staying locked in 24/7. And trust us, his laugh? It’s as contagious as a good jump scare in his favorite horror flicks. Just one tip: maybe let someone else drive to the function.

Pictured above is a fine Brother of the Dirty 530, Cristián, munching on some popcorn on his way to (allegedly) steal a street sign. Did you, a resident of Rally St, happen to notice your street sign went missing between the hours of 2:00 and 6:00 AM? It was (possibly) Cristián.

Have you ever been on FaceBook Marketplace and the item that you wanted suddenly disappears? Meet Carlos. You could say he majors in mechanical engineering with a concentration in design but all he does is outbid people in FaceBook Marketplace. If you need a Red Bull cooler, he’s got one for you. Need a go kart? He’s got one for you. Don’t let his charisma lower your defenses and let him in, he will find a way to buy your couch on FaceBook Marketplace.

“How’d you know I’m Cuban? Was it my name?”

Matty Paz. Look it up.

Volleyball? Nah. Table Tennis? Nah. Pool? Nah. Dapping? That’s better

Hailing from Hooks, Texas, Joshua brings some southern warmth to the cold wastes of Massachusetts. He’s always ready to strike up a conversation, share stories, and have a good time. One of two MechE students in his class, Joshua can be seen skateboarding to and from class, listening to 2010s hits. Talking to Joshua is fun and easy; it’s finding him that’s hard.

A jack of all trades, Nico will never fail to entertain you… or drive you nuts. Originally from Greece and raised in France and Massachusetts, Nico has accumulated a plethora of experiences. If you think you are good at something, Nico is probably better. If not, he will talk enough that you’ll think he is. If you want to then feel safe by switching to your mother language, chances are Nico will speak it more fluently than you do. Inventing a new language doesn’t help either, for Nico will have already mastered it. All you can do is wait till he’s done talking to ask, “why do they call you Yapollo?”

The warm light conceived amidst the chilling void of chaos, born in the cradle of infinite potential. With Hephaestus’s right hand, the forge of creation lay within his grasp. Furnished with Apollo’s eyes, from his gaze, he can see artistry in all things, and with rested lids, his vivid imagination breathes greater worlds alive. Be not blinded by his brilliance, for you are not merely in the presence of light and warmth but the very essence of love itself. Rejoice, for here, in this long winter, there is no salvation for the wicked born of frigid hearts colder than the diamond glaciers of Uranus-only the boundless will of the Hero of the Sacred Heart, Christian Tavera.

Milk.

“Don’t look! Don’t look!”

Fernando is a charming 6-2 tinkerer from Puerto Rico with a love for wood that borders on obsession. At MIT, you’ll often find him in his natural habitat—surrounded by planks and sawdust, hammer in one hand, laser cutter in the other. He’s known for crafting everything from sleek shoe shelves and Ping Pong tables, and even VR controllers shaped like bows and arrows. Rumor has it he’s got his sights set on becoming a “woodologist” when he grows up… whatever that means. But for now, he’s just happy handling his wood all day.

After a wild night, some people get hungover, and others stay in bed all day. Jose, however, brews the biggest cup of coffee known to man and dives into a 13-hour Elden Ring marathon. If you’re planning on a hangover brunch, be prepared to cover for him—he’s likely lost his wallet for the fourth time this week. Jose can be considered the Rudolph of his crew, mainly thanks to his bright red Crocs that he practically lives in. Rain, shine, or snow, those Crocs are always on his feet.

Brother Díaz is the epitome of everything a great Phi Kap should be: Die enthusiast? Check. Rallier? Check. Caring? Check. Trains? Check. Trains? Did I already say trains? Don’t forget trains. He’ll never let you forget them. What’s the new street sign you found? Don’t worry! All the information you need is right here inside the mind of brother Diáz. You’ll never be unable to recall his presence; there will be signs. Notably, the wet floor signs, caution tape, and occasionally, misplaced government property.

Brother Zavaleta comes from the far-away lands of Peru, where apparently, he also left his attention span. Seriously, he seems to have taken the term “space nerd” too far because his mind is filled by a black hole or two. However, his lovable personality and willingness to help make Wenzo a true Phi Kap. Even if he’s a bit clueless, his big heart and endearing, teddy bear-like nature ensure that he’s always surrounded by brothers who appreciate his unique charm, even if he’s not always present on this planet.