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Who is a female athlete that inspires you?
Story By: Brisa Serna, Reporter
March 20, 2024

Tara DavisWoodhall (American Olympic Athlete)

Lamar Mitchell

Business Management Major
Photo by: Brisa Serna

“She is a long jumper and is a current long-jump champion and she is my favorite because she is nice. Her technique is fire, her motivation, her work ethic… everything is fire.”

 

 

Mallory Swanson (American Soccer Player)

Alanna Harrison

Kinesiology Major
Photo by: Brisa Serna

“She has been my favorite athlete since I was twelve and it’ll always be that way. She is so athletic and she reminds me of myself and you know as a black woman there are always people of color who I look up to.”

 

 

JuJu Watkins (Basketball Player at USC)

Noah Taylor

Psychology Major
Photo by: Brisa Serna

“JuJu Watkins is my favorite athlete because she is the guard at USC Trojans. She is simply a bucket and she is humble about it.”

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Brisa Serna
Brisa Serna, La Directora de Español
Brisa Serna, a 19-year-old journalism major from Hobbs, New Mexico, is making her mark in her second year with The Rampage, the student newspaper at her university. With a keen interest in storytelling, Brisa works in the athletics department, where she delves into the world of sports journalism. Her role involves interviewing both student athletes and other students, and she thrives on capturing the essence of human emotion through her reporting. Beyond her academic and journalistic pursuits, Brisa is actively involved in athletics. She is a skilled pole vaulter and serves as a coach, roles that highlight her commitment to both personal and team development. Her experiences as an athlete and coach provide valuable insights into her journalism work, allowing her to connect with her subjects on a deeper level. Brisa is deeply interested in how stories can evoke emotions and impact audiences. This fascination drives her passion for journalism, influencing her approach to interviews and reporting. She strives to bring out the most compelling and heartfelt aspects of the stories she covers. As she balances her time between sports and journalism, Brisa remains focused on understanding and sharing the human experience. She is excited to see where her journey takes her and is eager to discover what the future holds. Her unique blend of skills and interests positions her as a promising young journalist with a bright future ahead.