south campus times october

October 27, 2015;; Volume 14

Student-Athlete Homecoming By Sarah Zieve Women’s Cross Country

Homecoming Court: Dylan, Emily, Chris, Jehu, Ronit, Nolan, Krys-talyn, Cindi, and Joe posing for a photo

A Letter From The President...

South Campus Times

4. Summer Abroad • Fall in AA

5. Playing at the World Cup• Foreign Athlete in the

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6. Updates in the NCAA• Helper Helper App

7. The Buddy Walk8. Student-Athlete in the Hot Seat

I hope these first few months have been productive both athletically and academically. It’s an exciting time to be a part of not only the athletic community, but the Michigan community as well. Throughout this year, I urge you to take advantage of all the opportunities that are available to you as a student-athlete. Being a student -athlete at a school as prestigious as Michigan is an honor and a privilege. An unbelievable amount of people invests their time and resources to make sure that we have the opportunities to be the Leaders and Best. A simple “Thank you” can go a long way with your academic advisor, tutor, coach, trainers, doctors, staff at “Grab & Go” and training table. Their efforts should not be overlooked. If there is anything SAAC can do to make your experience as a student -athlete better, please let me know.Go Blue!Dominic Jamett

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2. Recruiting in Ann Arbor• What’s Cooking

3. Diary of a Transfer• Clubs on South Cam-

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On Monday, November 19 Michigan’s hard-working stu-dent-athletes swapped Adidas gear for black tie attire at the annual SAAC Student-Athlete Homecoming dance. Hosted at the Jack Roth Stadium Club, the theme this year was The ESPY’s. Lauren Pryor, the SAAC events lead, planned the event as an opportunity for stu-dent-athletes from all teams to get together for some pizza, dancing and red carpet pictures. This year’s male homecom-ing court included Jehu Ches-son (football), Chris O’Neill (golf ), Joe Kerridge (football), Dylan Bosch (swimming) and Nolan Novak (gymnastics). The women of the home-

coming court were Emily Sejna (water polo), Olivia Richvalsky (softball), Krys-talyn Goode (volleyball), Cindy Ofili (track) and Ronit Yurovsky (tennis). At the end of the night, Cindy and Jehu left as the homecoming queen and king.

“I thought it was a joke at first that I was nominated but when I got an email from a SAAC representative, I was thrilled” reflected Chesson. “[When they announced my name] I looked at Drake and Sione and said, ‘for the kingdom’ which is the name of our house. We laughed

and I told them the trophy was for us.” For many of the freshmen, fall break and Student-Ath-lete Homecoming were an opportunity to enjoy some quality time with their team-mates. “My favorite part of the night was taking pictures and hanging out with my team-mates outside of practice,” explains Rebecca Deitch, a freshman on the women’s cross-country team. As for what made this year’s event special, Pryor ex-plained, “I think I speak for everyone when I say the pizza was a great addition.”

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By Mary Kate McNamaraWomen’s Cross Country As everyone settles into a new school year in Ann Arbor, high school recruits are beginning to visit campus to learn what Michigan Athletics are all about. Taking an official visit is a key part of how prospective student -athletes make their college decision. The importance of current student -athletes involvement in a recruiting trip should not be overlooked. Current team members should take advantage of the unlimited activities on campus and throughout Ann Arbor to teach recruits about the Michigan Difference. With that in mind, The South Campus Times has compiled a recruiting guide for anyone who finds themselves hosting potential Wolverines!Recruiting Guide for Student Athletes:1. Get your recruit involved with the team. Introduc-ing your recruit to as many

teammates as possible is the best way for them to feel the chemistry that makes your team unique. Since the people here are what makes Michigan great, make sure your recruit feels comfortable with the people they may be teammates with in the future.2. Discuss majors, class-es, and the Ross Academic Center. For every question recruits have about the team, they will have just as many about what classes to take, how many credits they need and what everyone stud-ies. Upperclassmen are the best resources for incoming students to adjust to the rigor of Michigan academics. The Academic Center, complete with tutors, fueling stations and study areas, is a unique resource to Michigan athletes that every recruit should be aware of.3. Talk about the perks. Let the recruits know that athlet-ic privileges on campus are second to none. From morn-ing Grab n’ Go breakfast, priority academic scheduling, and complimentary foot-

ball, hockey and basketball tickets, the perks of being a Michigan student-athlete are endless. 4. Show them Ann Arbor! Between downtown shops, local eateries, and outdoor events, there is always some-thing to do in Downtown Ann Arbor. Main Street and State Street are always abuzz and there is no shortage of campus activities.5. Bring them to a sport-ing event. Nothing beats a game in the Big House and interacting with fellow stu-dent-athletes and students. Sporting events of all kinds are an integral part of student life and events are hot spots for your recruit to become exposed to the unbeatable school spirit.6. Show them additional student housing. Stop by some of the off campus hous-ing that members of your team may live in. This is a great opportunity for pro-spective student athletes see fun housing options available after freshman year.7. Take your recruit to

class. Make sure to bring the recruits to classes and show them popular (and secret) study spots on campus. Its helpful for recruits to know where they will be doing the majority of their studying and learning over the next four years.8. Do your homework in advance. Studying can get hectic and some weekends are harder than others to have a recruit, but try to do your work before your recruit arrives. You want to focus as much of your time as possi-ble on the recruit. However, they most likely have work to do as well, so it is never a big deal to set aside some study time.9. Share your story. Remem-ber to talk to recruits about why you came to Michigan and how you made your de-cision. Everyone must make their decision on their own, but hearing stories about “why I chose Michigan” can lead to wider perspectives and open mindedness when recruits ultimately decide what school is right for them.

A Weekend in A2: Recruiting Edition

What’s Cooking: Healthy Pumpkin Zucchini Bread!By Kate NortonWomen’s Rowing

It’s that time of year again in Ann Arbor! The leaves are changing and the nights are getting cooler. Suddenly, the memories of sweet smelling baked goods run through your mind. This year, indulge in warm, moist desserts without regret! Bake a loaf of this healthy zucchini pumpkin bread for your housemates and enjoy! (Add some chocolate chips to make it even sweeter)

INGREDIENTS• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour or white whole wheat flour• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/4 teaspoon salt•2 teaspoons cinnamon•pinch of nutmeg•pinch of cloves•pinch of ginger•3/4 cup canned pumpkin•1 cup shredded zucchini, squeezed of excess moisture•1/3 cup honey•1 tablespoon olive or coconut oil•1 egg•1 teaspoon vanilla extract•1/2 cup almond milk• 1/2 cup chocolate chipsINSTRUCTIONS1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.3. In a separate large bowl combine pumpkin, zucchini, honey, oil, egg, and vanilla until well combined and smooth. Whisk in almond milk. 4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredi-ents and mix until just combined. 5. Gently fold in chocolate chips, reserv-ing a few for sprinkling on top. 6. Bake for 50 60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.7. Cool on wire rack for 10 15 minutes, then remove bread from pan and trans-fer to wire rack to finish cooling.8. Share and enjoy!

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By Kira Garry Women’s Cross Country

Transfer Diary:“The team, the team, THE team”

This month, The South Campus Times is featuring an inside look at the experience of transfer student-athletes at Michigan. Kira Garry, a graduate student who formerly competed for Yale University writes about her new experiences as a member of the women’s cross country team. I can only explain my first experience of walking into the Big House for the first time as surreal. I asked my new teammates if you ever feel less overwhelmed, to which one responded, “I don’t think you ever really get used to a full stadium on Game Day.” The energy at that first football game was incredible—I may not have known any words to the fight song but I definitely made people laugh pretending I knew when to say “leaders and best”. Big Ten football is just one of the things I knew would be a little different than where I was before Ann Arbor. I learned right away that 1) you do not ever wear red and 2) your cell-phone spontaneously stops sending messages every Saturday from 8 3 pm. I felt a certain bit of pride walking through Chrysler knowing that the game I was going to was broadcasting live on ABC. My dad later told me he

watched the game from home in New York. I told him I was there! That was me! (among the other 109,000 people in the stands). I think part of what is energizing about the football games, and what I have realized so far in the athletic community as a whole, is the level of respect and excitement that people have for Michigan sports. I have enjoyed investing in my team and the other teams that represent the University of Michigan. The level of dedication to the “little things” is dif-ferences I’ve noticed in being a student-athlete here. Of course, there’s also Grab-N-Go and the fueling stations. I am pretty crazy about the Bozi’s at breakfast, the Ciobani yogurts and honey stinger bars I can pick up after a hill workout in the Arboretum or doing 3 pull ups with Bo. (We cross country runners are heavy hitters on the pull ups). It is definitely a transfer faux paus to take two Kind bars or bananas because you are worried that they might not be there tomorrow and that somehow the fueling station will no longer exist! It is also not surprising that transfer students are also lost 70 80% of the time. If you were to ask me where the AC was in relation to East Quad, I am not sure I could give you those direc-tions. Perhaps in the winter when I’m

a bit more settled, and significantly colder, I will be able to find Welcome Wednesday without doing 4 loops on my bike. Despite these transfer naivetés, I would say things have gone quite smoothly in my first two months here. Michigan athletics welcomes transfers whole heartedly with the key component being “THE team”. Adjusting is tough, the workouts are tougher, but what makes it worthwhile is the strength and happiness I get from my teammates. I feel at home in the block M because of the energy of my team, and all teams bring to representing the maize and blue. Plus, it has been a ton of fun so far.

Athletes in Action is a nationwide organization designed to bring Christian student-athletes together to share stories about how faith has impacted their lives. AIA meets in the Natitorium training room on Wednesdays at 9:15p.m. The meetings typically involve meaningful group discussion surrounding a guest speaker. On October 7, Nick Willis, a University of Michigan cross country and track alum and 2008 Olympic silver medalist for the 1500m in Beijing, spoke at the AIA meeting. Willis shared his experiences of running along with his journey of faith and his beginning as a follower of Christ. Willis talk-ed about the value of love and forgiveness, and the guidance of faith throughout our lives. Members then talked about how they could relate to Nick’s message and shared similar stories of how their faith is guiding them everyday. This is a perfect example of the thought provoking discussions that Michigan student athletes can have at AIA. “Athletes in Action is the place that keeps me rooted in Christ and reminds me that my identity isn’t based on what the world says about me” said senior leader and staff member Stephanie Pfeifer. At its core, AIA is a safe community where student-athletes can build personal relationships while helping each other grow in their faith.

South Campus Clubs: Athletes in Action By Mary Kate McNamaraWomen’s Cross Country

Taylor, Jaimie, and Kira at the BYU game

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By Claire BorchersWomen’s Cross Country

There is a lot of planning and preparation that goes into studying abroad: meetings, travel plans, vaccinations, and of course packing. This past spring I had the opportunity to study abroad in Peru through the Global Intercultural Experience through LSA. As the trip approached, we were prepped for many health-related, cultural, and travel scenarios that could go wrong. But, it didn’t hit me until I was unpacking my backpack in an international hospital, where I was being treated for a bacterial infection, that I believed things really could go sideways! My host ‘mom’ visited me all three days I was in the hospi-tal before finally bringing me to their home in Chinchero, a

A Quick Run Through: My Summer in Peru

Borchers in Aguas Calientes, Peru

district in the Peruvian countryside. She assumed the role of my international mother immediately, greeting me in Spanish for the first time by announcing, “Hola, soy tu madre!” Getting to know the rest of my Pompilla host family intro-duced me to a new twist on family dynamics. I was strongly encouraged to leave for the clubs at midnight. I was expected to speak with their ailing grandmother when she was awake. And at dinner, I was supposed to try everything and eat al-most all of it (guinea pig included). I could be gone all day but wasn’t allowed to walk even two blocks alone at night. I had a lot of freedom and new expecta-tions along with it. Throughout the course of my trip I stayed with two differ-ent host families. A turning point in my trip was when I left my family in Chinchero for a new family in the capital city of Cusco. As I grew to love the city life with my new host family, I missed the simplicity of life in Chinchero. I fell in love with the country while hiking, and watching the sunrise from 13,000 feet. I learned to admire the weavers, and look for-ward to the peaceful afternoons learning the ancient weaving process. Peru is fighting to balance the country’s cultural pride, to protect Incan heritage, and to harness the power of technolo-gy. Like Peru, I found myself balancing my identity with a constant input of foreign knowledge and experiences. A primary chunk of my college life revolves around running for the University of Michigan. Like every athlete, I sacrifice time, energy and a regular college life to represent the block M. My trip to Peru reminded me that there is so much in life that is spontaneous, dysfunctional, and inspiring. And some-times, it takes three days of sitting in a hospital with a rock collection and all your dirty laundry to realize life outside college athletics is also pretty awesome.

It is our favorite times of year in Ann Arbor -- fall. With the fall sports in full swing, there is plenty going on to keep Michigan student-athletes occupied. However, if you ever feel the urge to take a break from South Campus, here are some other fun local activities to indulge in before the arctic chill sets in.

Plymouth Apple Orchards and Cider MillThe Plymouth Apple Orchards and Cider Mill is open from September to early November, seven days a week,

Things to do in Ann Arbor: Fall FrolicBy Alison SkaggsWomen’s Water Polo

from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. A day spent with friends enjoying some fresh cider and tasty donuts is a wonderful way to celebrate fall before the winter hits! The mill has a variety of different apples to fill up your picking bags to take home and enjoy.

Take a stroll in the ArbIf you are looking to see some real fall color, the Nichols Arboretum is the per-fect place to go. It is perfect to experi-ence on foot alone or with friends. The Arb parallels the Huron River and offers a beautiful and scenic stroll.

Wiard’s Orchard & Haunted Thrill ParkWith Halloween right around the corner, we all could use a little spook. Wiard’s Orchard and Haunted Thrill Park offers everything from cider and donuts, to pumpkin picking, corn maz-es, and hayrides. It is open in October, Friday to Sunday from 7:30-11:30 pm.

Kerrytown Farmer’s MarketThe Ann Arbor Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. It is a great place to grab a quick bite of locally grown food on the way to a football game in the Big House.

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Murillo’s World Cup ExperienceBy Allie BreitfellerWomen’s Lacrosse This past summer, Christi-na Murillo, a member of the Michigans womens soccer team, became the first Wol-verine to participate in the World Cup as a member of the Mexican National Team. Although it all has “not quite sank in” for Murillo, she can still recall the feelings she experienced stepping onto the largest soccer stage in the world. Murillo started in the first game against Co-lumbia. She describes step-ping out to start in her debut World Cup game as her most memorable experience. “The greatest difference between the World Cup and any other event is the level of pressure you feel. You are competing against the best players in the world,” Murillo explained. Murillo’s favorite off-field experience was going with the team to Niagara Falls, a

Foreign Student-Athlete:Bec JoyceBy Caroline Hendershot Women’s Rowing

Finish Line: Bec and her crew at the finish line of a race final in Ger-many at the 2015 World Championship

Besides learning to adjust to a new team, new school and new teammates, Bec Joyce is also learning how to adjust to a new country. Bec is a freshman on the women’s rowing team who is also from Melbourne Australia. Living in Michigan is her first real experience in the Unit-ed States

and she has had to adjust to many new aspects of life. For Bec, seeing cars drive on the other side of the road and trying to understand American slang can be a bit confusing. And while most people are thrilled by her Australian accents, sometimes people misunderstand what she says as well. However, she has said that the University of Michigan has really helped her with this monstrous transition. Bec was a part of the summer Bridge Program this summer which helped her prepare for Michigan, as well as her new life in America. The summer bridge program allowed Bec to get accustomed to school work at Michigan and the University’s campus. She made friends and was quickly connected with a support network that helped her feel more at ease. Throughout the summer Bec also learned what is expected as a student-athlete and how to juggle athletics and academics. Although Bec sometimes misses the beach, her dogs, and cooking for herself she is glad she picked Michigan. The strong academic standard, team culture, and amazing campus frequently reminders her how great it is to be a Michigan Wolverine.

place she has always wanted to visit. “It is an incredible experi-ence because of all the places

we were able to see. Through soccer I was able to see dif-ferent countries and experi-ence different cultures that I would not have been able to without my sport.” After taking the 2014-

Taking a shot: Captain Murillo in action for the Wolverines

15 year off academically to focus on her sport, Murillo felt more prepared to return to Michigan and finish her

senior year. “I was able to be fully committed to being a soccer player, and at times it was not easy. But I learned so much, not only as an athlete, but as a person. I am more

organized and disciplined with my time and efforts which has made the transi-tion back to Michigan easier than I expected.” A word of advice for other student-athletes that Murillo has gained from her own experiences: “If you just use your time and plan your day, on a day to day basis, it will make juggling academics and athletics far more manage-able.” For her concluding season with the Wolverines, Mu-rillo was named the fourth captain. “I am so proud of this team. Each one of our players is so dedicated to the success of the program. I think as long as we continue being focused and disciplined, we will continue to be strong competitors in the Big Ten Conference.”

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This past year, conferences and individual institutions worked on a combined 72 proposals to the NCAA. Togeth-er, the Big Ten Conference and Michigan Athletics submitted proposals on time demands and “off day” commit-ments. These proposals, and others, stemmed from individual institutions and conference Student Athlete Advisory Committees throughout the NCAA. The NCAA SAAC aims to take a holistic approach to any proposal. This process includes getting input and feed-back from all student-athletes. The NCAA SAAC is working diligently and is committed to creating a comprehen-sive proposal about time demands. You may be wondering how these issues apply to your life as a student-athlete. The answer is that, recent changes at the NCAA level and Michigan’s SAAC has allowed for your voice to be heard. Your opinion and experiences mat-ter in the future of NCAA legislation. Coming up in November, there is a Big Ten SAAC meeting in Chicago for representatives throughout the confer-ence. Our Michigan representatives are Dominic Jamett and Nolan Novak. This meeting will be a continuation of past legislative issues and initiatives, as well as, the start of the new and future Big Ten SAAC objectives. Finally, in the upcoming weeks, the NCAA should be sending a survey to student-athletes throughout the country on the topic of time demands and countable hours. Be prepared to have you and your teammates fill out this survey, keeping in mind that what you say will be weighed heavily at the NCAA level.

NCAA Legislative UpdateBy Nolan NovakMen’s Gymnastics

The Let’s Go Do program has adopted a new app this year to make volunteering and learning about commu-nity service opportunities easier than ever before. The app allows student -athletes to access information about upcoming community services events from their smart phones. The Helper

Helper app can be download from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Downloading and activat-ing this app is a quick three step process. All student -athletes’ uniqnames are in the system so you just have to select “forgot your password” and follow the next steps. Once the app is downloaded, it is straightforward and easy to use.

The “Find Opportunities” tab shows all the upcoming events as well as who has committed to them. When you commit to an event, you have the option to add the event to your phone calendar and the app can also send you reminders as the event approaches! After an event, the “Past” tab under “My Commit-ments” allows you to validate your hours so you can record

all of the community service that you, as well as your team, completes. Overall, this app is ex-tremely efficient and infor-mative. Each event includes a description with necessary day of information as well as coordinator and contact information. If you have not done so, DOWNLOAD IT and encourage all of your team-mates to do the same!

Your Next Download: Helper Helper AppBy Sophie duPhilyWomen’s Lacrosse

October 27, 2015

By Nicole ArtzWomen’s Gymnastics

By Madeline DionWomen’s Lacrosse

This fall, Michigan’s women’s gymnastics team volunteered at the local Buddy Walk at Gallup Park to help raise aware-ness about down syndrome. Over the years, the team has established a strong relationship with The National Down Syndrome Society and plays a hands-on role in the annual event. Before the walk begins, the team helps with registration, interacts with the children and their families, and try their best to make the children smile. Typically, you can spot the majority of the team dancing with the kids to the fun live music. During the walk, the team helped organizers set up the food, reorganize the area, and prepare for the walkers to return. After the walk everyone enjoyed pizza, cookies, and brownies from Zingermans. Junior, Talia Chiarelli talks about her experience at the Bud-dy Walk this past September, “I really enjoyed being able to interact with the kids and see their excitement about partici-pating in such a special event.” The gymnastics team plans to volunteer at the Buddy Walk in the upcoming years and maintain their relationship with the organization. Along with the annual Buddy Walk, the women’s gymnas-tics team will be hosting their annual Autism Awareness meet during the competition season.

Making a Difference: The women’s gymnastics team enjoying their time at the annual Buddy Walk

Wolverines lend a Helping Hand: The Buddy Walk

Boo Nieves, senior captain of the men’s ice hockey team, finished fourth on the team in assists (21) and fifth in overall points (28) in the 2014 -15 season. As hockey season is quickly approaching, the New York Rangers prospect is this month’s Student-Athlete in the Hot Seat.

Q: What is your best hockey memory?A: Winning the GLI World Champion-ship

Q: Do you have any pre game rituals?A: I eat a peanut butter sandwich and get dressed from right to left (right shin pad, then left shin pad, etc.)

Q: What is the most embarrassing song on your iPod/iPhone?A: This Must Be The Place By Talking Heads

Student Athlete in the Hot Seat

Headshot: Captain Boo Nieves is ready for his final season with the Wolverines

Q: If you could eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?A: Cinnabon

Q: Who is your hero?A: Riley Kennedy (men’s lacrosse)

Q: You are stranded on an island, what three things would you bring?A: My roommates, a ping pong table, and Riley’s wardrobe

Q: What should we expect this season from Michigan hockey?A: For us to get back into the NCAA tournament and get the program back on track.

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South Campus Times CreditsWriters: Katelyn Norton, Kaitlin Wright, Sarah Zieve, Allison Skaggs, Dominic Jamett, Kira Garry, Claire Borchers, Mary Kate McNamara, Allie Breitfeller, Madeline Dion, Sophie duPhily, Nolan Novak, Nicole Artz Graphics and Design: Julia Campbell and Kaitlin Wright Managing Editor: Sarah Zieve

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Community Engagement: 10th Annual Army v. Navy Wheelchair Basketball Game

Athletes Connect-ed @ 7:30 P.M. 3rd floor of Base-ball Complex

Athletes in Action @ 9-10 P. M. Natitorium




M-Pact: The Doc-tor is IN @ 1-3 P.M. (make appt) Motts Visits @ 7:15 P.M.

Motts Visits @ 7:15 P.M.

Motts Visits @ 7:15 P.M.


M-Pact: The Doctor is IN @ 9 A.M.-3 P.M. (make appt)

M-Pact: Career Fair for Stu-dent-Athletes @ 7-9 P.M. Jack Roth Club

Michigan Foot-ball v. Rutgers @ The Big House

Michigan Football v. Ohio State @ The Big House

Thanksgiving Break begins

Thanksgiving Break

Thanksgiving Break

This year, the M-Pact office will be hosting the first annual Michigan Athletics Career Fair at the Jack Roth Stadium Club on November 9. The event will present student-athletes with a unique opportunity to find jobs and internships from up to 40 different companies. There will be a wide variety of companies and career opportunities at the event, including sales and marketing companies, financial companies, and health companies, just to name a few. Interested student-athletes should RSVP on the M-Pact Simplicity website and prepare materials with the M-Pact office.

M-Pact Career Fair For Student-Athletes

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