![Nelson Hall Resident Director Kendall Engelke Davis looks over to see what Resident Assistant Chloe Smith paints. For her weekly 8 p.m. staff development meeting in Nelson Shack April 16, Engelke Davis held a watercolor event to relieve stress. “It’s a unique opportunity to get to really invest and be in [RAs’] lives,” Engelke Davis said, “which I consider such a privilege.”](https://thebuclarion.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/041624_KendallEngelkeDavis_Holland_05-1200x800.jpg)
What is your favorite sports movie?
Hoffman: “Glory Roads”
Franks: “A League of Their Own”
Schmitz: “Space Jam”
Ekiyor: “Hustle”
Who is your athletic hero?
Hoffman: Michael Jordan.
Franks: Abby Wambach.
Schmitz: Steph Curry.
Ekiyor: Grant Holloway.
What is your favorite pre-game warmup song?
Hoffman: “Favorite Song” by Toosi
Franks: “4 Min Convo” by A Boogie Wit da Hoodie
Schmitz: “Stick Season” by Noah Kahan
Ekiyor: “I Wonder” by Kanye West
What is a pre-game ritual or superstition you have?
Hoffman: Always got to drink a full Gatorade before it starts.
Franks: I cannot have the same hairstyle two games in a row.
Schmitz: I have to put my left shoe on before my right shoe.
Ekiyor: I can’t put on my spikes without doing toe yoga.
What is your favorite athletic brand?
Hoffman: Nike.
Franks: Nike.
Schmitz: Nike.
Ekiyor: Nike.
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Athlete: Josh Hoffman
Sport: Basketball
Hometown: Minnetonka, Minnesota
Athlete: Mandi Franks
Sport: Softball
Hometown: Beloit, Wisconsin
Athlete: Elly Schmitz
Sport: Basketball
Hometown: Hermantown, Minnesota
Athlete: Jayson Ekiyor
Sport: Track and Field
Hometown: Dayton, Minnesota
