Under Armour: Your Workout Defines You

In today’s society where people are very much judged on the clothes that they wear, I also feel that we buy products that define part of us.  Being an athlete, I wear a lot of Under Armour apparel.  Not only is it comfortable and stylish among athletes, it gives off the vibe that you work hard and play harder.  A normal day for me is an athletic tee, Under Armour track pants, and my Under Armour team jacket.  They produce top notch gear and we are very fortunate to be sponsored by them at UMBC.

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Just Another Punk Rock Kid

Growing up in culture filled Southern California, especially in a music influenced family, punk rock had significant influence on me.  As a ten year old, I learned how to play guitar, in efforts to be like my idol Tom Delonge from Blink-182.  My best friends and I started a punk rock band together in middle school and would get together and jam every day after school.  We even played a few house parties and shows.  Music has always been a big interest of mine.  I’m not only confined to the guitar, I also know how to play the drums and piano.

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Frozen Oasis

My name is Alec Hanock and although I was born a Californian, I was raised as a hockey player.  While most other kids in Southern California found peace in the ocean, I found my home in the ice rink.  I am now currently playing for UMBC.  For as long as I can remember I have been playing hockey.  Hockey is a deep passion of mine and it’s like a drug running through my veins.  The feeling of skating on a freshly cut sheet of ice is unlike anything else.  On the ice is where I belong.

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