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An RA’S Life

A Grand View RA balances athletics, education, and residence duties
Elise Richards, Photojournalist
December 11, 2025
Brexton Jordan holds up a baseball at the Vikings Event Center in Des Moines, Iowa on November 14, 2025 Elise richards
Brexton Jordan holds up a baseball at the Vikings Event Center in Des Moines, Iowa on November 14, 2025 Elise richards

This photo essay of a Residence Assistant at Grand View University shows the story of an off-season baseball player that is also balancing his education here at Grand View University, as well as being an RA at multiple buildings on campus.

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Brexton Jordan smiles at a resident at the Langrock floor meeting at Grand View University on December 4, 2025 Elise Richards
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