Among the Cal field hockey squad, few have embraced the Berkeley spirit as much as Michaela Swensen. The fifth-year senior has made a steady impact in the Cal lineup this season while enjoying the many outlets Berkeley has to offer. From falafels to film, here are five fast facts on Swensen:
1. She calls herself a "Cheagan."
Vegan + Cheater = Cheagan.
After going vegetarian several times in her life and having trouble sticking with a vegetarian diet, Swensen finally committed to veganism this year.
"I knew that I didn't want to eat animals, but I never really knew why," Swensen said.