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...softball player Jessica Mendoza is another exception to athletic silence. "My goal is to create a conversation," says Mendoza, also the incoming president of the Women's Sports Foundation. She embraces the questions about China, and is particularly passionate about Darfur. "I'm willing to talk about it while most athletes aren't." Mendoza is extremely careful to avoid criticizing other athletes who shy away, citing the added pressure that activism brings. But as more athletes are asked about China, she says, "the last I would ever want any athlete to do is to say they don't know...
...inning with Emily Henderson reaching base thanks to a Big Green error. Macadam laid down a sacrifice bunt and Murphy drew an intentional walk, putting runners on first and second with one out.That was as dangerous as the Crimson would be, though, as Francis went down swinging and sophomore Jessica Pledger popped out to end the threat and the game.“We didn’t really fight for the win the same way that we think we would have if it was a must-win game,” Madick said. “I think...
...maturity and depth. Lim plans to continue her studies in music after graduation and perhaps receive her doctorate. And as she continues her educational journey, there is little doubt that her growth and new life experiences will inspire her to create even more award-winning masterpieces. —Jessica O. Matthews
...second Tigers competitor finished +12, placing her behind Balmert, Sheldon, and senior captain Jessica Hazlett—who finished in fifth—and just one stroke ahead of junior Ali Bode...
Other individual successes included sophomore Eda Karesin’s fifth-place finish in the women’s championship javelin, tossing the spear 46.15 meters. Freshman Jessica Fronk finished 12th in the event with a throw measuring 41.06 meters...