Featured Player - Kevin Cheung

Kevin Cheung is new to the team this year and what a great addition he is! Kevin is always kind on the court but he will not hesitate to smash in yo face. He is a junior computer science major and hails from wonderful Hong Kong.  Lets take a look at his interview.

1. Who is your badminton hero?
I never have a hero/idol. Humans are not perfect. I think it is impossible for anyone to become a real hero.
2. Describe your badminton fantasy.
Badminton can become a real sport in America.
Drexel Badminton is no longer a "Recreational Sport".
3. What makes you angry?
I never get angry. Angry only makes bad impression for the others. The way to solve problems is through persuasion.
4. Why do you play badminton?
It is FUNNNN!!!
5. What is your best badminton move?
Spinning Net drop.
6. Describe fellow teammate, Will Luong in 3 words.
"Hard-core gamer."
7. What is on your badminton wish-list?
Better footwork, Improve stamina
8. If you could have lunch with any 3 people, living or dead, who would they be?
Founders of Google, my "best" friend, any classmate from elementary school
9. What is your worst badminton move?
Backhand Overhead Clear Shot
10. If you could choose, how would you like to die?
No one will feel sorrow for me. Death should not be an significant event for me. The most important thing in life is happy and meaningful when we are alive.
11. What is your motto?
Being lazy only makes you more work to do.

I like that motto, Kevin. Holler. 

BEN

Featured Player - Vincent Kan

Vince is one of the clubs most valued honorary senior members and judging by that medal, he is clearly a contest winner.  I'd say Vince is known for 2 things on the court: 1. Shouting words so loud to the point that they are unrecognizable, such as  "out." 2. bananas.  Now, lets take a look at this interview!

1. Who is your badminton hero?

    I don't have heroes.  But I do admire Taufik Hidayat quite a bit.  With a backhand that potent, he must beat his wife regularly.  While that may be outside the realm of acceptable behavior, sometimes you have to commit sacrifices for the love of the sport.

2. Describe your badminton fantasy.

    To have Gillian Clark commentate on every single one of my games.  Hell, while we're at it, she can commentate on every single second of my life.  She's just that good.
3. What makes you angry?

    Inattentive drivers.  False accusations.  Badminton.
4. Do you like bananas?

    If stuffing my face with two bananas a day is wrong, then I don't want to be right.
5. What is your best badminton move?

    All of them.  Most notably, the Mega Man.
6. Describe fellow club member, Chern Lim in 3 words.

    DE. CEP. TION. 

7. What is on your badminton wish-list?

    I wish I had more time to play badminton.
8. If you could have lunch with any 3 people, living or dead, who would they be?

   If I'm paying the bill, any 3 dead people will do.  Also, I eat rather slowly, and I can't imagine that corpses are in a rush to go anywhere soon.
9. What is your worst badminton move?

   Playing with Diane Yang.  She has a tendency to direct the shuttle into the net with her serve.  I have a tendency to strike her body with my racquet as I serve.  Neither strategy is particularly effective.
10. If you could choose, how would you like to die?

    With my hands gripped firmly around your neck.  If I'm going down, you're coming with me.
11. What is your motto?

   Don't take life too seriously.  Nobody makes it out alive anyway.

I can't agree more with you about Gillian Clark, Vince. Question number 10? Not so much. 

BEN

Featured Player - Artur Vieira

Hailing from Portugal, Artur is on of the teams most entertaining members. His slightly unconventional playing style and crazy trick shots (or attempted trick shots) make for an interesting match anytime he is on the court. Artur is a junior and is studying Electrical Engineering. No fail sauce here, ladies and gentlemen.


1. Who is your badminton hero? 
    Lee Chong Wei. I love his playing style.
2. Describe your badminton fantasy. 
    To actually get a trophy in a tournament. Not just get a medal for beating 2 13 year olds in a match.
3. What makes you angry?
    Getting gum on my shoes. See people spitting all over the floor. Lagging in Counter-Strike.
4. When you look in strange directions as you hit the shuttle, what do you hope to see?
    I want to see the reaction on people's FACES as I trick my opponent...or just completely miss the shuttle.
5. What is your best badminton move?
    Deceptive drops - when they work.
6. Describe fellow team mate Linh Bui in three words.
    He's Bui Wonder.
7. What is on your badminton wish-list?
    Some serious badminton shoes, instead of my usual basketball shoe supply.
8. If you could have lunch with any three people, living or dead, who would they be?
    Bruce Lee - so he can teach me all his moves
    Rambo - so he can train me to survive in the jungle with all his moves
    Chuck Norris - so I can own him with all the above moves.
9. What is your worst badminton move?
    360 backhand jump smash - because a normal backhand smash isn't enough.
10. If you could choose, how would you like to die?
    Some painless way: BOOM headshot, nade frag, in my sleep
11. What is your motto?
    Live life one day at a time. The future is dynamic so don't doubt anything.


Another one down. 


BEN

Featured Player - Diane Yang

Photo: Swanna Luo

Diane Yang, a first-year student, has just begun her premiere term playing for the team.  She is majoring in nursing and will probably be an awesome caretaker someday.  On the courts, Diane is known for two things; smack talking just about everyone (especially Vince) and her devastating smash. Don't let her fool you. Now, lets reVIEW her interVIEW. 

1. Who is your badminton hero?    

    CHERN! :D
2. Describe your badminton fantasy.

    To be as good as Chern.

3. What makes you angry?

    Promise breakers, negligent parents, smokers
4. What would you do with 10 million dollars?

    Buy a mansion, set up a new hospital near my mansion, and donate to different charities :3
5. What is your best badminton move?

    Bench warming
6. Describe fellow teammate, Jichang Ni in 3 words.

    Hopeful weak sauce
7. What is on your badminton wish-list?

    Badminton shoes or another racket...
8. If you could have lunch with any 3 people, living or dead, who would they be?

    My grandpa, Jackie Chan, and Masuda Takahisa
9. What is your worst badminton move?

    It's a toss up between drops and serves.
10. If you could choose, how would you like to die?

      In my sleep. I love sleep.
11. What is your motto?

      I stole it from A Beautiful Mind, but it's: "The only thing I know for sure is that nothing is for sure."

Very nice, Diane. Way to answer those questions!

BEN

Featured Player - Zdravko Tyankov

Photo: Vanessa Iyua

Better Known as Z, this cool kid has served as a club officer for many a year, helping to steer the team to  greatness.  Z is majoring in computer science and this will be his last year on the courts as a Drexel student. He shall be missed. Now, some of you may be wondering; Why am I having trouble pronouncing his real name? Well, it's because Z is from Bulgaria! Okay, let's take a look at Zdravko's interview.

1. Who Is your Badminton hero? 

    Lin Dan

2. Decribe your badminton fantasy.

    To beat Lin Dan:))
3. What makes you angry?

    When people cheat during a badminton game...
4. What would you do with 10 million dollars?

    Travel around the world and donate the rest to Drexel Badminton Club for a brand new awesome Badminton Gym with 20 courts and an endless supply of shuttles - Yonex AS-50:))

5. What is your best badminton move? 

    Surprise drop-shot
6. Describe fellow teammate, Yehan Ranasinghe in three words. 

    Fast, Furious and Friendly...  From Vanessa: His smile makes the world go around. (Chinese Fortune Cookie)

7. What is on your badminton wish list?

    Learn how to do Chern's cross court, backhand smash, improve my footwork, be more consistent, win a couple of gold medals:))

8.  If you could have lunch with any 3 people, living or dead, who would they be?

    Creator of Google, Geronimo, Monica Bellucci

9. What is your worst badminton move?

    Backhand smash...

10. If you could choose, how would you like to die?

      I don't think about things like that... I will live forever! :))

11. What is your motto?

      Smile, Be Positive and Stay Strong! :-D

Well done, Z (and vanessa)!

BEN

Featured Player - Swanna Luo

In order to spark an interest in the blog, I am starting The Featured Player of the Week(or so) Series. The posts will consist of a wonderfully awesome (or awkward) picture of a Drexel Club member and a few interview questions. The series will hopefully help readers understand their teammates better, on and off the court.

Name: Swanna Luo

Status: Freshman

Major: Physician's Assistant 

1. Who is your badminton hero?

    Obviously Devin Dobrowolski. That shouldn't even be asked.
2. Describe your badminton fantasy.

    Being the bestest badminton player ever. Thus proving to my parents that I don't win by chance. ...or watching ben play half naked (1 to 5 people) with a ponytail in his fab hair. xD
3. What makes you angry?

    When people break promises :( or lie, or cheat, or ruin my reputation.
4. What would you do with 10 million dollars?

    Buy a nice small cottage somewhere remote with a lake, a cook, a badminton court (with birdies to last a lifetime), and the rest to eliminate poverty.
5. What is your best badminton move?

    DEH DROP.
6. Describe fellow teammate, Artur Vieira in 3 words. 

    Fail. Sneaky. and unworthyofhighfives.
7. What is on your badminton wish-list?

    Badminton shoes, better badminton nets, badminton COPCAKES and the skill of smashing.

8. If you could have lunch with any 3 people, living or dead, who would they be?

    My bff #1, the most successful person on earth and God.
9. What is your worst badminton move?

    DEH SMASH. >:( (or lack thereof)
10. If you could choose, how would you like to die?

      Die peacefully and happily in sleep, next to the one i love most. :) without any regrets in the world.
11. What is your motto?

      Be open to everyone's opinions, while retaining your own, and you will succeed. :)

There you have it folks. Swanna's 11 answers have let us peer deep into her soul and more importantly have exposed some of her badminton weaknesses. You're welcome, rest of the club.

BEN