It’s almost time for softball season, and to get ready for Oregon State’s 2014 campaign, the Beavers have answered 20 questions about themselves. Today you can get to know Amanda Najdek. Oregon State will open the year at the Kajikawa Classic in Tempe, Ariz. on Feb. 6.
1. What is your favorite dessert?
Cheesecake
2. What is your favorite sport other than softball?
Basketball
3. What is your favorite place to hang out in Corvallis?
Memorial Union
4. What is the best class you have taken so far?
New Media Ethics
5. Who did you most admire as a child?
My parents
6. What song is playing on your ipod right now?
Drake – Own It
7. What is your dream car?
Red Ferrari
8. Which road-trip are you most looking forward to this season and why?
All of them! To be able to play any team and show them what we are all about is something to look forward to.
9. What is your favorite candy?
Starbursts
10. What is your ideal vacation destination?
Bora Bora
11. What is your goal after you graduate?
Work in public relations
12. What is your favorite movie of all time?
The Waterboy
13. How would your teammates describe you?
Funny, weird, smart
14. What is the best meal you cook?
Onion-crusted chicken breast with potatoes and green beans
15. What was your favorite class in high school?
Math
16. What is your favorite hobby?
Playing my guitar
17. What is your goal for the season?
To get the jobs done and be there for my team
18. What is your pregame ritual?
I pray and I write my number in the dirt.
19. If you were stranded on a desert island and you could only bring three items, what would they be?
A guitar for entertainment, a blanket for warmth and my panda pillow for pet-company.
20. What are you reading right now?
The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
Complete preseason schedule:
Jan. 14 – 20 questions with Natalie Hampton
Jan. 15 – 20 questions with Kylie Padilla
Jan. 16 – 20 questions with Isabelle Batayola
Jan. 17 – 20 questions with Amee Aarhus
Jan. 18 – 20 questions with Alexis Gonzalez
Jan. 19 – 20 questions with Sarah Shadinger
Jan. 20 – 20 questions with Dani Gilmore
Jan. 21 – 20 questions with Bailee Niehus
Jan. 22 – 20 questions with Alleyah Armendariz
Jan. 23 – 20 questions with Kiki Pepi
Jan. 24 – 20 questions with Alex Boyd
Jan. 25 – 20 questions with Kori Nishitomi
Jan. 26 – 20 questions with Melanie Dembinski
Jan. 27 – 20 questions with Amanda Najdek
Jan. 28 – 20 questions with Kylee Crape
Jan. 29 – 20 questions with CJ Chirichigno
Jan. 30 – 20 questions with Christie Langlois
Jan. 31 – 20 questions with Ya Garcia
Feb. 1 – 20 questions with Hannah Bouska
Feb. 6 – Season Opener