Chi State Pod

Jonnathan Fernandez


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Episode 46 of the Chi State Pod features Jonnathan Fernandez, a senior on the Chicago State cross country team. Fernandez, who grew up in Chicago, has been the Cougars’ most prolific long-distance runner this decade. In the fall, he ran the second-fastest 8K time in school history and earned a berth at the NCAA Division I Midwest Region Championships. He’s also a computer science major with an eye on a career in cybersecurity.

On the Chi State Pod, Fernandez breaks down…

  • Why and how running became his passion

  • What his life is like under DACA status

  • His family’s influence on him, and how he supports them
  • Much more
  • Chi State Pod is hosted and produced by Sam Brief. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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