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Spartan Spotlight - Jamal Lawson

13852Hometown: Chicago, Ill.
High School: Sullivan High School
Team: Football
Major: Business Administration

 
What is your favorite sports moment at AU?
The eight play goal-line stand against Rockford College in the 2013 football season.
 
What is your most memorable academic experience at AU?
Attending the NAMUN conference at the University of Toronto in Canada in the Spring 2014 semester.
 
Why did you choose to attend Aurora University?
The friendly atmosphere.
 
Who is your all-time favorite athlete and why?
Michael Jordan because he shows the dedication to perfect his craft.
 
What is your favorite class and why?
Professional communication is my favorite class because of the way the class is structured like an actual business in terms of expectations.
 
Who is your favorite professor and why?
Dr. Jack Harrington is my favorite professor because he gives great advise and shows great dedication towards his job.
 
Other than the sport(s) you play, what other sports activity are you good at?
Basketball. I actually won a basketball tournament on a cruise ship. I still have the medal for it.
 
Outside of sports, what is your favorite hobby?
My favorite hobby is designing logos, and cover art.
 
What is your favorite meal in the cafeteria?
Italian Beef Sandwich
 
Who is your role model?
My father. He is a man of wise words and is dedicated towards providing for my family.
 
What do you enjoy most about practice?
The intensity of every rep.
 
What do you like least about practice?      
I love practice.
 
What are your plans/goals after graduation?        
To pay off my loans within 2 years.
 
Do you have any pregame rituals?
To hyped up by music
 
What will you remember most from your college career?           
Time and effort I have spent toward becoming a better athlete and student.
 
As a senior, what advice would you give to freshman at AU?     
You are always being watched by some one. Be a great role model and set spectacular examples.