Lissa Glynn Senior Profile

DURHAM, N.C.- The Duke rowing team kicks off the 2012 spring season at the Oak Ridge Invitational in Oak Ridge, Tenn. GoDuke.com recently sat down with senior Rower Lissa Glynn to learn more about the Tucson, Ariz., native.

GoDuke.com: What do you have DVR'd?
Lissa Glynn: I never miss "House".

GoDuke.com: What embarrassing music do you have on your iPod?
LG: Probably the Nsync/ Britney Spears stuff.

GoDuke.com: What is your favorite movie?
LG: There's kinda a group of them. "Fight Club", "Boondock Saints", "The Departed" and "Almost Famous"

GoDuke.com: What's on your bucket list?
LG: It's more like what's not on my bucket list. I would love to go heliskiing

GoDuke.com: What's the biggest obstacle you've had to overcome?
LG: Definitely my foot injury sophomore year.

GoDuke.com: What has been your toughest class at Duke?
LG: Heat and Mass Transfer

GoDuke.com: Where do you like to study on campus?
LG: Anywhere but the library

GoDuke.com: Describe your coach in one word.
LG: Eccentric.

GoDuke.com: Can you cook? If so what are you good at?
LG: No. haha. Spaghetti is stretching it.

GoDuke.com: Who would you trade places with for a day?
LG: When I was growing up Jennie Finch and Mia Hamm were probably my two biggest idols. I would love to have experienced what they did at the peak of their careers.

GoDuke.com: Fill in the blank -- I wish I knew how to _________
LG: Skateboard.

GoDuke.com: What is your favorite restaurant in Durham?
LG: Sushi Love

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