By DAX BENWAY, Student Reporter
Northwestern’s spring break is right around the corner, and the Northwestern News asked several Rangers how they’ll be spending their time.
Beau Foster, a junior health and sports science major from Dodge City, Kansas, said: “My family and I always go to Albuquerque, New Mexico, on a skiing trip and to visit family. It is one of my favorite weeks of the year because I get to see family that I do not get to see very often, and we always have a good time.”
Xavier Ford, a junior health and sports science major from Forney, Texas, majoring in health and sports science, said: “My family normally does not do much for spring break because of my parents’ work schedules. So this year, I’m really going to focus on not losing everything I just worked for so I can try to earn a starting spot on the defensive line.”
Isaiah Haro, a junior health and sports science major from Garland, Texas, said: “I never really do much for spring break just because I have always been working or behind in school. But this year, my family and I have plans to go to Six Flags in Arlington, Texas, and white-water rafting. I’m excited to get to spend this extra time with my family. … I do not get to see them very often. Living six hours away and not getting to go home a lot makes me appreciate these times a lot more.”
Mackenzie Adams, a junior general studies major from Houston, Texas, who plays softball, said: “I never really get to have your typical college girl spring break. While others are going to the beach or going on some big trip, I’ve always had softball games or tournaments during spring break, so that has always been my spring break ever since I started playing softball.”
Jacob Shonk, a freshman from Webb City, Missouri, majoring in health and sports science, said: “I’m pumped for this week to be here because I have not been back to my hometown since graduation. So, this has been on my mind for a long time. I finally get to see my family and friends for the first time since last May, and I have missed them a lot. It is hard being at a new school and being away with what I’ve always known.”
Laynie Golden, a sophomore from Cherokee majoring in health and sports science, said: “My spring break event is happening right at the beginning of the break, but I am still very excited for it. Morgan Wallen is one of my favorite country singers, and I have not been to one of his concerts because I could never find the time. But I finally do have time and a week off from school, so my friends and I planned this trip.”
Grant McCook, a sophomore from Canadian, Texas, majoring in biology, said: “Me and the other quarterbacks are going to Destin, Florida, on Friday and staying for five days. I have never been to Florida or the beach, so I am very excited about this trip and getting to spend more time with some of my best friends from college.”
London Suhler, a junior from Haysville, Kansas, majoring in business, said: “Spring break is always an exciting time of year for me. Starting back in 2011, every year me, my dad, next door neighbor and two of my friends travel down to Altus, Oklahoma, for a horseshoe tournament that my uncle hosts at his house every year.
“I have won this tournament in recent years, but I failed to do so last year, so I am looking forward to going down there and trying to earn my title back.”
Kynsey Dixon, a sophomore from Caddo majoring in biology, said: “I’m mostly excited for … being in Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day with my aunt and uncle. We will be there for 10 days, so I’m excited to see what it is like out of our country.”
Bubba Furlong, a senior from Waco, Texas, majoring in general studies, said: “Friday when I’m out of class, I am flying out to Miami, Florida, and spending the first weekend there with some of my friends.”
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