The lunch bell rings and hundreds of students pour out of the buildings, excited for the precious thirty minutes of free time with friends and food. Many students rush to the cafeteria, attempting to claim their own tray of freshly prepared food before a massive line forms. Once inside, students...

Last fall, freshman swimmer Melanie Julia qualified for the French National Swim team. While she is not technically on the team, Julia is on the list of high-level athletes who have a fast enough time to join the national team if they choose to do so. Julia decided to try swimming in middle...