Bearcat Babble: More Than a Hobby

  • Siera Bouffard
  • 27 October 2026
Leah Potter with crochet work
Leah Potter, a senior childhood education major a Lander University, has turned a crocheting hobby into crafting business. Photo courtesy of the Index-Journal

Many college students find ways express to themselves outside of the traditional classroom. For three Lander University students, their hobbies have evolved past simple ways to spend their free time; they also let them continue to explore their passions.

Leah Potter, a senior childhood education major, has been crocheting since December 2024 after taking inspiration from her sister. She started with smaller crochet kits before moving on to larger projects and creating her own designs.

Read the full story in the Index-Journal.

 

*The Bearcat Babble is a monthly column written by Lander students exclusively for the Index-Journal. Look for the Bearcat Babble every second Wednesday of the month.