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April 20, 2011

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JEFF HATHAWAY The 2011 One Accord worship team shares laughs (Cover: Ben Leone, Brittany Lepard, Reba Schultz, Zach Brose, and Matt Terrado, Jerrell Ayran not pictured), as well as worship (above: Matt Terrado, Brittany Lepard, and Ben Leone).

One Accord: more than the average band

By JESSICA WARD With summer just around the bend, the 2011 One Accord worship team prepares to hit the road for their tour. Participation in One Accord is an 18-month commitment in which members join together for leading worship in chapel, recording a CD in the spring, touring in the summer and periodically traveling to different churches. The current team began writing and rehearsing together in Sept. 2010 and will continue as a group through the summer. The members of the 2011 team are as follows: sophomore music performance major Ben Leone, junior music pastor major Brittany Lepard, sophomore music pastor major Jerrell Ayran, junior music performance major Matt Terrado, and senior music pastor majors Reba Schultz and Zach Brose. Jeff Deyo is the director of One Accord and works closely with the team to train and prepare them for ministry. Our desire is that One Accord be equipped as representatives of North Central University to love God with their songs and with their lives. We train them practically in the areas of worship leading, songwriting, singing, touring, ministry and more, but will also help them understand what God expects from them as his children and as called and anointed ministers of the gospel said Deyo. Team members are passionate about what they do and are excited to be blessed with this opportunity. I love being in One Accord for a lot of reasons. I love playing with super-talented musicians who love the Lord and love worship. I also love having the opportunity to develop as a song-writer and worship leader, and get to work really closely with Jeff Deyo, Zach Miller, and Larry Bach, said Brose. What I am most looking forward to about being a part of the One Accord team is being used to touch lives significantly. I am excited to use my uniqueness to impact people and give them hope for their future. I am also excited to gain invaluable experience through the opportunities open to us, said Schultz. The team will kick off their summer tour soon after finals are completed. The cycle will then begin all over again in the fall, as the new One Accord team, whose current members were hired last month, will transition into their role.

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Hanging up the Akubra
By JACOB VON ARX On Jan. 1, North Central officially announced that Head Mens Golf Coach Todd Monger has hung up the Akubra on the hat stand and will be stepping down for personal reasons. Monger led the Rams to consecutive Upper Midwest Athletic Conference championships and North Centrals first appearance in a NCAA Div. III tournament for any athletic team. [I am stepping down] to set some boundaries for myself in terms of keeping things in perspective, Monger said. The two-time UMAC Coach of the Year is a well-respected member of the community, both on and off campus. His love for the game is obvious as he speaks about the program and the joy its brought in his time as head coach. It is amazing how he was able to build the team from scratch into a conference championship in five years, but yet he was able to instill an attitude that the team was playing for the glory of God, said junior sports management major Benjamin Thorson. Although Monger will be stepping down to concentrate more on his duties as director of the Student Success Center, as a mental game consultant for golf academy Swing Solutions, and his role as a father of two children, the Rams Assistant Coach Spencer Hutton will be succeeding him in the fall. He obviously has the experience, and hes very capable, Monger said of Hutton. As a coach, hes a great teacher, and knows exactly what hes talking about. Hes beyond the caliber of the kind of insight that you think can be brought to a school of this size. Coach Hutton is a former NCAA Div. I golfer for the University of Minnesota and Stephen F. Austin University. When asked about his duties for the fall, Hutton said, I just look forward to being around my players and helping them navigate this journey they are on. I look forward to practices, team bonding experiences, and our tournaments. Joining Hutton will be former Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Athlete of the Year, Joe Daly. His impressive resume includes All-Conference, All-Region, All-American, and Academic All-American honors during his time at Saint Johns University. Monger still plans on working with the team, saying, I will be pretty heavily involved with the mental side of helping our players compete at the level that they need to be competing at. Monger has chosen to pass on a successful program, saying that its easy to hand over a program when its failing, and that he looks forward to the possibility of returning. I would like to think I can get out to a match here and there in 2011, so keep your eyes peeled for the hat on the horizon, said Monger with a smile.
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Summer ministries team

By BAILY SCHOTT When most North Central students travel home for the summer, a group of 10 students band together as part of the summer ministries team. This team of students dedicates an entire summer to traveling to youth camps throughout the Midwest, ministering to youth and promoting North Central. These10 students are split into two teams and travel to different destinations. Kristin Mindeman, a sophomore evangelism and church planting major who participated last summer, reflected on her experience. Everyday I had the unique chance to serve the camp, interact with young people, pray for them, and support them in following God on their path towards a higher level of education, said Mindeman. The teams spend their weeks ministering at youth camps and travel over the weekends. They help out as camp counselors, drama team members, and serve as camp staff. The main goal of the summer ministries team is to promote North Central and recruit potential students. Each individual is trained with accurate information about North Central. While traveling, North Central pays for all necessary expenses and gives each member a small living stipend. In addition, each team member is awarded a six-credit scholarship for the following semester. I learned a lot through my experience on the summer ministry team. If I were to sum the experience in one phrase it would be, It is not the destination, but the journey, said Mindeman. The summer ministries team has currently filled every position for this summer, but students are encouraged to keep the teams in prayer and consider involvement for next year.

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Easter traditions
By DAVID RISDALL Easter has evolved into many traditions over the years. The United States has as tradition Easter egg hunts, elaborate church plays and services, fluffy bunnies, decorated eggs, marshmallow peeps, and Cadbury eggs and pastel colors. Other countries celebrate Easter differently and give various meanings for the holiday. In Bermuda, people fly kites and eat fish cakes on Easter Sunday. In the Netherlands and northern Germany, Easter fires are lit at sunset. Norway has developed the tradition of telling murder mysteries at Easter, and magazines print stories for an international audience who attempt to figure out who the mysterious killer is. Even milk cartons are covered on all four sides with a murder mystery. Many countries share the idea of an Easter Sunday feast. Christians celebrate Easter as the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Many churches have big productions celebrating his resurrection and his sacrifice. These plays may last for several weeks, attracting people to the churches to see the events. Another American tradition includes decorating eggs, and Easter egg hunts are also a popular practice. Candy has become a big part of the Easter holiday in the United States, as some sugary treats are offered only around the Easter season. The celebration of Easter is a worldwide event that includes many different traditions and gatherings, and is also a symbolic pillar of the Christian faith.

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Liquid gold takes its toll

By JACOB VON ARX Summer is right around the corner, which could mean the price of gas will rise. Bobby and Steves Auto World reached $3.59 per gallon March 26. Unbeknownst to many North Central students, there are answers to their problems, and alternative options. When asked about why there is such a disparity in gas prices, Bobby and Steves employee and freshman pastoral studies major Jared Jensen said, It stinks, but theres really nothing we can do about it. There are many theories as to why gas prices are going up seemingly overnight. It all comes down to getting easy money, and the worlds biggest problem is selfishness, said sophomore performing arts major Dylan Goreham. FOX reported that gas prices went up a nationwide average of 11 cents March 25 alone. The cost per gallon generally increases when the world crude-oil market tightens and lowers inventories. Oil refineries generally perform maintenance in the spring, resulting in a pinch on the gasoline market, causing a classic case of supply and demand. Even though the problem sounds like an inevitable occurrence, it still affects everyone. Many students social decisions are swayed because of the gas prices. I really try to find places that are within walking distance over driving. If I do drive, I try to make it once a week, said junior intercultural studies major Micah Rouser. Although Bobby and Steves will remain to have high gas prices, there are other locations around school that offer a much more affordable choice. On Riverside Ave by the Fairview-University is about 5 minutes away, and charges .06-.10 less. Super America on W Grant St just outside of Loring Park is also about 5 minutes away, and charges roughly .08 cents less. Students have said they would consider driving the extra distance for more affordable gas, as long as its within reason.

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Styling this Spring
By KAYLA GRELL Trends come and go from season to season in the United States, and theres no exception here at North Central. Several students related how they believe the fashion and activities trends have shifted this spring. Alayna Lees, senior elementary education major, observed the latest fashion trends for men and women. She said small floral print is popular for girls to wear. Plain t-shirts for guys and girls comprise another part of this years spring trends. Lees pointed out that girls are gravitating towards the natural look with their make-up and letting their hair grow long. I foresee that soon guys will shave off their beards and cut off their mullets, said Lees. Douglas Amundson, junior youth development major, had a rat tail for a while, which he said is a type of mullet. He said the guys who have mullets are those who do not care about what other people think. Its more of a lifestyle than a haircut. I definitely see this trend growing because you get the best of both worldsbusiness in the front, party in the back, said Amundson. Junior business administration major Kevin Van Slyke accredits 2 East Phillipps for bringing the classic style of mustaches to North Central as the next staying trend. Mustaches...sprouted as a simple outpouring of our desire for classiness. Many tried to imitate. Some succeeded, and fake mustaches rose in popularity for those further back on the trail of manhood....Men are looking for that old-style class, and what encompasses that better than a sweet lip sweater? said Van Slyke. Rodney Thill, junior secondary education social studies major, commented on the spring fashion here at North Central. Flat billed hats, cardigans, and boat shoes are all the rage in this years spring line, said Thill. Rebecca Stiebs, sophomore intercultural studies major, said that for warmer weather, its a trend to wear cut-off jeans as opposed to buying capris or shorts. A change in activities reveals that instead of going to the gym, people are opting to run outside. Sophomore evangelism and church planting major Jacob Nadelin said that with the weather becoming more enjoyable, guys are beginning to spend more time playing outdoor sports. Therere a lot of guys playing football and ultimate Frisbee, said Nadelin. Alyssa Bingham, junior elementary education major, loves to run. I like being outside so running by the Stone Arch Bridge is my favoriterunning is fun, do it! said Bingham. I usually go running by the U of M or the trails by the Mississippi River. I never really liked running, but its a great way to stay in shape, said junior pastoral studies major Dan Risdall. Trends seem to change as often as the weather. Regardless, as the weather warms, this seasons trends are sure to be enjoyable.

Spring cleaning
By JESSICA WARD Its that time of year again; spring. Most people dread the chore of springcleaning because seems impossible to complete it in any amount of time less than a full day. Everybody has a different style when it comes to cleaning and getting organized. Some have a system of how to conquer the task. I usually go through my closet and pull out all the stuff I dont wear anymore, said Junior Music Business Major Jessica Mateer. These styles are organized and have a clear plan of action, while others have a slightly different approach. I begin by looking at my room and wondering where things are. I grab a shovel and start digging in my roommates stuff because Im always sure to find things there that dont belong, said Junior Youth Ministry Major Andrew Shaw. Whatever your style may be, often we all end up with the same problem: we accumulate a pile of stuff that we no longer need or want. So where do we go with it all? I usually give my stuff to goodwill, but I secretly always want to have a huge garage sale, said Mateer. It usually is garage sale first, then the leftovers go to charity, said Senior Recording Arts Major Danielle Miller. Donating items you no longer want is a great way help the community and also simplify your life style. In addition to that, you can write those donations off on your taxes, which can really help you or your parents out financially during tax season. Many students have also found out that this is a good opportunity to make some money by selling items either to other students or by the use of online resources such as EBay and Craigs List. Yes, best way to sell things. I have sold a lot of musical equipment on there and it goes fast. I have sold to students before. It is a very good way to get rid of your mini fridge, said Miller. If you are uncomfortable dealing with money over the Internet, another option is selling your items at a garage sale or a local Platos closet. This way you make cash fast and dont have to worry about bids or messing around with shipping. However, one problem some students run into is places they Platos closet not accepting their items because of the changing trends. I try to sell things to Platos Closet. They usually turn me down because its out of style to which I reply, I wore that up until last week, said Shaw. Even North Central gets into the spirit of spring cleaning by holding a hallway garage sale in Miller containing all the items from the lost in found whose free storage has expired. All the money raised from the sale goes into the security found which allows them to buy new equipment or update current equipment. There are many benefits to spring-cleaning and they stretch much farther than the satisfaction it gives your fellow roommates. It is a good opportunity to give back to your community, get organized and simplified, and maybe even make some cash. Weather you use strategy or a shovel, any method of cleaning gives good results.

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Just do it
By KYLE MORGAN Three things you need to know: first, Im very bad at having multiple things to do in my life; second, most of the time I enjoy doing as little work as possible to reach the best possible outcome; and third, senioritis has hit me so hard sometimes I find myself thinking Well I could do my homework or I could just retake this class in the fall if I need to. That being said, anytime I hear the widely overused collegiate phrase, Finish the semester strong! I groan and pout like a kid who just had his cookie stolen. Doing school work sucks. Theres no possible way to get around that fact, (unless youre one of the weirdoes who gets their kicks and giggles from studying), and procrastination is one of the best friends as well as worst enemies youll ever know. Crazy as it may seem, however, I have recently found a home-made remedy sure to cure even the most pathetic pupils of higher education. At time of writing I have come up with the most unoriginal name for this method I could think of. Its called the Nike Method Just do it. Heres how it works, split events or work you have to accomplish (or want to accomplish) into one hour time slots. One of the biggest pitfalls of students is thinking, I dont want to start that now, itll probably take way longer than I can afford to give. So it never gets done. But if you allocate one simple hour to the task, more than likely youll get it done and have time to spare. And if its a particularly long task that is going to take many an hour, at least the hour you gave it is better than an hour spent thinking about it. Also, put the most annoying tasks at the top of the to-do list, that way when you get them out of the way the less annoying ones wont seem so bad. Take it from a guy who would rather fire up Dragon Age II than go to math class, an hour per task gets crap done. Just do it.

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Summer getaway
By KAYLA GRELL DRAFT 34 (# of days change due to press day) days including weekends, school is out for the summer. What to do? All semester long, I sit through seventeen credits, anticipating for the clock to hit the ending of a class time. Now, during class time I get depressed when I stare out the windows wondering why in the world is Minnesota taking so long to make up its mind if it is spring or not. Summer is not even here according to seasons, but due to lack of motivation and a recent minor heart surgery, I have already created a world of summer in my mind, which does not benefit my attitude towards school. Daydreaming gets me in trouble. I am not talking about dreaming of a fantasy summer wedding or who my prince charming might be or a far off trip to Italy, but my dreams are filled with stress and reality. How in the world am I going to finish this semester strong? What in the world am I going to do during the summer? How much money do I need to make for next semester to survive my expensive lifestyle (which includes paying for my tuition)? For just a few minutes, I want to engross myself in a nonrealistic summer dream. I would like to go on a road trip to the gulf shores of Alabama with a couple friends. Every morning I will sleep in to an appropriate time, which then I will pack a beach tote full of necessary items to make my beach day a successful one. I would stay for a month because in my summer dream, money is no object. Also during the summer I will win a Caribbean cruise and take my family with me so they can relish in the unlimited soft served ice cream I have heard about from other experienced cruise vacationers. In reality, I will be working five days a week and investing in a tanning package at a local tanning salon because I will not have time to pack my beach tote and soak up sun rays at a city beach. Reality bites.

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Coming home
By AIMEE CORNELIUS Before I begin, I must add that the title is not very original. I was cruising around the other day and the song, Coming Home by Diddy came on and I became inspired to write something about just that. I have had my ups and downs with my family, just like any individual. My constant need to be independent and fly away has also come in between our relationship. They enjoy the small town [South Dakota] feeling while I want to live in a big city and love being busy. The list can go on with differences. At the same time, my number one supporters are my family. My mom is my biggest fan, my sister is my best friend, and my dadwell Im his little Aimee. I have been blessed enough to have grown up in a Christian home surrounded by values and a constant need to strive for more. Why, you may be asking, am I telling you all of this? Well, this past month I have come up with major realizations of where my independence and my attitude towards that have been wrong. Yes, in fact in the future, I will not be living in my hometown, and I still love the big ol city, but I need to be grateful. I think that this is something we all need to realize as summer is literally just around the corner. You may not have an awesome family, but what is home to you? It could be friends, a church body, a particular place, a grandparent, or a sibling. Whatever it is, I urge you to go back. Be grateful for who you are today, those significant people in your life have had a great amount of influence of you as an individual. I encourage you to find a way to thank them for that and make a goal of setting time aside to spend quality time with these special people in your life. Summer is the perfect time for all of this. Whether you go back for just a weekend, or the whole summerbe grateful. Home is where the heart is.

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Adventures of Summer
By JACOB VON ARX Building the perfect summer playlist is almost mandatory. There are plenty of songs about the summertime, but it just comes down to finding the one for you. I have some great memories of summer, but Ive been told to omit most of my stories, and to tone down my negativity. I can promise neither of these. Summer has always been one of those seasons that without the activities wouldnt be all that great. I recently watched Back to School and one quote really stuck out to me. In the dramatic, night scene that every 80s movie has, the protagonist Jason says You think this is real? This isnt real. [Summer] is a dream world to pass the time until you get into the real world and you start buying people. Sure, the weathers great, but rediscovering early spring after a long, cold, lonely winter, I could really do without the mosquitoes. There are actually a few things that just wouldnt be acceptable any other time of the year. Fishin in the dark would more than likely be illegal, and out of season. Two bare feet on the dashboard any other time of year would just be uncomfortable. No recounting of summer would be complete without two things that should go hand in hand: baseball, and tailgating. The only way to make the great American past time any better is to add a hot dog and a cold Dewski. Unfortunately, these would cost you upwards of $10 at Target Field, so the next best option is to do it the old fashioned way and grill. Everyone has their own interpretation for how summer should be. Bryan Adams high school band broke up in 69, although he was only nine. Justin Timberlake rides in the drop top with the top down. No one seemed to anticipate the summertime as much as LFO, who would talk to you as long as you look like someone from Abercrombie and Fitch, and promised to leave. Hopefully there are summer traditions out there for you, and the soundtrack that can get you through them. While this upcoming summer may not be your best one, some of the most memorable times come from the worst events. In fact, its those exact instances that make the funniest stories for your children someday, or for others, tomorrow. Editor-in-Chief RUBEN PRIETO Assistant Editor ERICA FULGHUM News Editor FAITH HARSHBARGER Lifestyle Editor KAYLA GRELL Opinion Editor AIMEE CORNELIUS Sports Editor REBEKAH JACKOBSON Online Editor DALE HOUGHTON Online Media Editor JOSH HARSHBARGER Director of Design DANIEL PETERSON Director of Photography MARY BETH OAKS Business Manager BRIANNA ARNESON

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Diverse. Developed. Determined.

By ANDREA GRANDSTAND Diverse. Developed. Determined. These three words describe the 2011 North Central softball team to a tee. They are a diverse group of student athletes brought together by the game of softball. After softball was first introduced to North Central in 2002, it has developed from the club sport it started as into a competitive varsity sport. As players continue to better their skills, they are determined to be competitive with all teams on their schedule. From psychology and English majors, to intercultural studies and elementary education majors, this ragtag team of student athletes shares one common interest-softball. We come from all over the country, went to public, private, and home schools, and come from a variety of church backgrounds, said junior business administration major Bethany Bostron. All of that makes for some interesting and unusual discussions on road trips, but when it comes to the game of softball, everyone is basically a utility player. We all have our normal positions, but we can easily rotate to new spots in the event of injury or an absent player. Last year was a turning point for the team, as it reached a near .500 record for the season, going 11-14. It was the best record the softball team has ever seen, even more impressive since the programs first varsity win in 2008. Today, the team is splitting with some of the top teams in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC). NCUs softball record versus UMAC teams is over .400 for the last three yearsthe best UMAC record among NCUs team sports. Junior Pitcher Danielle Anderson has accumulated over 350 strikeouts in just over two seasons. In addition, the team boasts eight players with extra base hits, reported Head Coach Allison Murphy. At this years season opener NCU Dome Tournament, the Lady Rams went 4-2 for the weekend, beating Presentation College twice and splitting with Martin

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Luther College and Maranatha Baptist Bible College. After the tournament, games were cancelled for nearly two weeks as many of the schools in the area had soppy field conditions. Now as the games pick up again, the Lady Rams are in full swing with a 10-9 record for the season and nine games remaining. Battling some injuries early in the season has not deterred the teams determination to complete their goals for the season. They strive to finish with a .500 season, split with Martin Luther College, beat Crown College, Northwestern College, and Mount Mary College, and have a team GPA of 3.4 or higher. The most impressive thing about this team is not their determination or ability to win games, but their work ethic and character, which makes them successful not only on the softball field, but also in the world place and in the community, Murphy said. These women are not only great softball players, but also women of incredible strength and character.

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Coach profile
By CURTIS WARD Ryan Schlangen - Head Volleyball CoachWord Count: 284Ryan Schlangen, the head womens volleyball coach, is a North Central alumnus of 2007. This coming season will be his fourth year coaching.Before Schlangen was coach, he became interested in volleyball by playing beach volleyball in Florida. After moving to Minnesota, he had to move the beach volleyball indoors.Due to the Minnesota winter, only being able to play beach volleyball only three to four months out of the year, I had to move the game inside, Schlangen said. During the off-season, Coach Schlangen works full time for a missions organization called Short Term Evangelical Missions International (STEM), which was established in 1985. Schlangen gets to travel about 10 times a year to various countries going on missions trips with STEM. His organization focuses on the Latin American community. They also send teams to Africa, South America, and remote parts of China and other Asian countries. Schlangen travels with teams set in place by STEM, or STEM coordinates with local churches that Schlangen accompanies with.

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NCU Basketball Wins Regional Championships

By CURTIS WARD The North Central men and womens basketball teams ended their season with a trip to the 2011 NCCAA Div. II National Tournament on Mar. 10-12. This was the first time in North Central history that the womens basketball team made it to the tournament. It felt great as a freshman to make history for our school, and it is fun competing on a such a high level with the girls, said freshman urban development major Emily Aleckson. According to some of the players, eight of the women were sick after the regional tournament. I felt like I was going to pass out when the last region game was over, said freshman youth development major Jorie Grenell. The women went 2-3, earning them fifth place at Nationals. The mens team had a close last game at the regional tournament to clench the ticket to nationals. It went back and forth throughout the game. At half, Coach High came in and told us to take care of business. Our goal was to make it to nationals, and we did, said senior pastoral studies major Levi Kooistra. The men earned a first round bye at nationals, which isnt always in the teams best interest. With having the first round bye, we were off for 11 days from competition since regionals and thats a long time, said Mens Basketball Head Coach Jonathan High. The Men Rams went 1-3 earning them sixth place at nationals. It was a fun and a great experience for our younger players, said sophomore youth development major Nathan Roeder.
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It can be a wild ride, Schlangen said. Sometimes I dont even get to meet the team before I leave. A few times I have just shown up in countries where there is a team there that I meet for the first time. Outside of volleyball and working with STEM, Schlangen enjoys keeping active. During his free time he enjoys playing sports.When I have the time to, I enjoy playing all sports from flag football to ultimate frisbee, Schlangen said. I love all sports and just being outside. Coach Schlangen is very excited to start the upcoming season. He will continue to pursue his passion for volleyball as head coach at North Central for years to come

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Juan Biceps & Thighs Martinez
By BAILEY SCHOTT Known for his biceps and thighs, Dominican native Juan Martinez has become very well known in the North Central community. Martinez, a sophomore business administration major, not only plays first and third base, but is also the captain of the North Central baseball team. I love baseball and also really respected the vision of the current baseball coach making me want to give the skills that I had obtained for the benefit of the team, Martinez said. Past experiences playing baseball have never come down to just having fun, however, teammates have allowed him to see baseball in a different perspective. Martinez is inspired to keep playing the great American pastime by being given the opportunity to go out and live what the game is. Outside of baseball, he loves to do anything that involves physical work. Im still trying to find a true hobby, but I went hunting last year and I think its a promising one! Martinez said.

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Farber: the Flash

By BAILEY SCHOTT Alex Farber, a senior youth development major, has been participating in track and field since sixth grade. I had to choose between baseball, which I previously played, and track. I chose track for some reason, probably because I was fast, Farber said. Since then he has stuck with the sport. Throughout his high school career, Farber was a sprinter. But since then, various injuries have kept him from continuing. His main event is now the long jump, and he recently started participating in the high jump as well. When arriving at North Central, Farber decided to continue with the sport. During his sophomore year, he was appointed as a team captain. Since then, being team captain has motivated him to keep participating. I was always taught to never quit, and to always finish something I start. I decided to join in college my freshman year so I had to keep going, Farber said. The mentality to not quit and never give up has stuck with him. Outside of track, Farber enjoys the great outdoors. Camping, rock climbing, biking, hunting, and fishing are all on his list of activities. When he is not being active, Farber describes himself as a movie buff. He also enjoys spending quality time with his wife and family.

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