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Spartan Spotlight - Vanessa Hartzell

16891Hometown: Highland, Indiana
High School:  Bishop Noll
Team: Bowling
Major: Criminal Justice
Minor: Biology and Psychology

What is your favorite sports moment at AU?
My freshman year when we received an at large bid to go to regionals.

What is your most memorable academic experience at AU?
Being able to join honors societies.

Why did you choose to attend Aurora University?
I love the campus, it was the perfect size for me.

Who is your all-time favorite athlete and why?
Jennie Finch, I went to her games and got her autograph when I was little.

What is your favorite class and why?
I like psychology because it is interesting

Who is your favorite professor and why?
Dr. Whitus because I have had many classes with her and she is entertaining.

Other than the sport(s) you play, what other sports activity are you good at?
I used to be good at basketball.

Outside of sports, what is your favorite hobby?
Reading.

What is your favorite meal in the cafeteria?
Baked Ziti

Who is your role model?
My Mom.

What do you enjoy most about practice?
Getting a workout.

What do you like least about practice?
Early morning practices.

What are your plans/goals after graduation?
Going to get a master degree in criminology.

Do you have any pregame rituals?
I like to listen to music on the way to the game.

What will you remember most from your college career?
How I met my boyfriend here at AU.

As a senior, what advice would you give to freshman at AU?
Enjoy college while you can because it goes by fast.

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