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Volunteer work defines swimmer’s SHU experience

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On a Sunday afternoon in South Orange, few people wander campus, especially in the rain.

However, for Seton Hall swimmer Emily Barnard, trudging through the rain after dealing with car issues, all the while just acclimating back after a weekend competition in West Virginia the night before, was just the story of another hectic weekend in the life of the student-athlete.

Photo via SHU Athletics

Barnard is not crazy, though; in fact some might think of her as a superhero.

She balances more than 20 hours a week of practice with her studies and still manages to be an aid to those in need, while volunteering at local organizations.