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60 seconds with Macalester athletes

60 seconds with Macalester athletes

wojciech_michno_13Wojciech Michno ’15

Men’s Swimming & Diving

If you could teach your own class at Mac, what would it be called?

Etiquette 101. It’s definitely needed here at Mac.

If you could change the ending to a well-known movie, what would it be?

There are too many movies with horrible endings. Just watch good movies instead.

Name one person at Macalester that inspires you and why.

Don’t want to be selective, so everybody with a nice genuine smile at 7:30 in the morning.

People would be shocked to know I …

Love team workouts.

I really owe my roommate an apology because…

I guess I finished the beers again.

What’s the worst criticism you’ve ever received from someone?

That I take life way too seriously.

rachel pic copyRachel Seidner ’16

Women’s Tennis

If you could teach your own class at Mac, what would it be called?

Slam Poetry: The Poet as an Artist (cross-listed with ENGL and THDA).

If you could change the ending to a well-known movie, what would it be?

Ice Age should have ended after the first movie (and even that may have been pushing it).

Name one person at Macalester that inspires you and why.

With her positive attitude, great sense of humor, and mysterious love of horses, Quentin Lorenza is an inspiration to us all.

People would be shocked to know I …

People would be shocked to know I have never seen Titanic or The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

I really owe my roommate an apology because…

I really owe my facebook friends an apology because pretty much all I post about is the weather and how amazing snow is (but let’s face it, snow is great!).

What’s the worst criticism you’ve ever received from someone?

When the entire opposing high school tennis team booed me and called me a cheater. As a person who is completely against cheating, I was shocked.

Eric_Biggers_11_cropEric Biggers ’14

Men’s Track & Field

If you could teach your own class at Mac, what would it be called?

Advanced Underwater Meditation, which would be the prerequisite for Really Advanced Underwater Meditation.

If you could change the ending to a well-known movie, what would it be?

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows so that Harry’s son grows up to be the next dark wizard.

Name one person at Macalester that inspires you and why.

My cross country and track coach, Matt Haugen, for his dedication.

People would be shocked to know I …

I always like to run outside, regardless of the temperature.

I really owe my roommate an apology because…

I really owe my teammate Joe Macula an apology for not naming him as my most inspiring person in question #3.

What’s the worst criticism you’ve ever received from someone?

People always tell me that I spend too much time in front of thecomputer, which is true.

maggie_joyce_13Maggie Joyce ’15

Women’s Swimming & Diving

If you could teach your own class at Mac, what would it be called?

We are the 99th Percentile: Investigating Short Person Privilege and the Oppression of the Tall Minority. Prerequisite: 6’ or above.

If you could change the ending to a well-known movie, what would it be?

Titanic. The last 30 minutes would be in fast motion with a caption at the bottom of the screen saying, “Ain’t nobody got time for that.”

Name one person at Macalester that inspires you and why.

Brandi. Every time she says, “Hey buddy!” or “Happy __day,” I have an impulse to do some random act of kindness. Like hug Harold.

People would be shocked to know I …

…have yet to wipe out or face-plant at Macalester. Yet being the key word.

I really owe my roommate an apology because…

I really owe slow walkers in Cafe Mac an apology because I curse you in my head.

What’s the worst criticism you’ve ever received from someone?

Ted Metz (swim captain) accused me of playing Train. That was a lie. I played music ONCE during weights and it was IMAGINE DRAGONS.

steph_goei_cropped_150Stephanie Goei ’15

Women’s Track & Field

If you could teach your own class at Mac, what would it be called?

Falling Asleep in Under 2 Minutes. It would fulfill the Fine Arts requirement.

If you could change the ending to a well-known movie, what would it be?

The Wizard of Oz. Oz is REAL!!!!!!

Name one person at Macalester that inspires you and why.

Martin Peper for his vest.

People would be shocked to know I …

I used to be the drum major for my high school marching band.

I really owe my roommate an apology because…

I really owe my grandparents an apology because I said I would call them once a week. I’ve talked to them twice this semester. I’m an awful person.

What’s the worst criticism you’ve ever received from someone?

In the first grade I was called a goody-two-shoed, four-eyed, teacher’s pet who wouldn’t ever have friends because I didn’t talk to many of the other kids, opting to read instead.

Stephen_Tyndel_12_webStephen Tyndel ’13

Men’s Tennis

If you could teach your own class at Mac, what would it be called?

Winging It: A Swift Look Into the Cardinal Rules of Birding.

If you could change the ending to a well-known movie, what would it be?

The Blob. The ending suggested the blob might come back and I’m not sure I want to live in a world where that possibility exists.

Name one person at Macalester that inspires you and why.

Karen, a former Cafe Mac employee. Always made the best omelettes. She also handed them with an enthusiastic smile and a,“There ya be!”

People would be shocked to know I …

I’m missing my infraspinatus muscle. It was there and now it’s gone.

I really owe my roommate an apology because…

I owe Erik Brakefield an apology because we’ve only hugged once in the last month. Not enough.

What’s the worst criticism you’ve ever received from someone?

I was told that I probably couldn’t eat 18 hot dogs in 10 minutes. Unfortunately they were very right. That stung.

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