diff --git a/Sara.xml b/Sara.xml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e4bd0c4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Sara.xml
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+
+ Sara Bittner
+ Fruit Loops
+ Figure Skater
+
diff --git a/introduce_merge_conflicts.py b/introduce_merge_conflicts.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6258284
--- /dev/null
+++ b/introduce_merge_conflicts.py
@@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python
+
+import os
+
+PARTICIPANTS_DIR = 'participants'
+
+participant_files = os.listdir(PARTICIPANTS_DIR)
+
+for file_name in participant_files:
+ file = open(PARTICIPANTS_DIR + '/' + file_name, 'r')
+ lines = file.readlines()
+ file.close()
+
+ lines_with_spaces = []
+ for line in lines:
+ lines_with_spaces.append(' ' + line)
+
+ file = open(PARTICIPANTS_DIR + '/' + file_name, 'w')
+ file.writelines(lines_with_spaces)
+ file.close()
diff --git a/participants/AndrewN.xml b/participants/AndrewN.xml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..229d58b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/participants/AndrewN.xml
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+
+ Andrew Natarian
+ Frosted Mini Wheats
+ I can juggle...kind of
+
diff --git a/participants/Geri.xml b/participants/Geri.xml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..90c00db
--- /dev/null
+++ b/participants/Geri.xml
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+
+ Geri Dunellari
+ Honey Wheats
+ Favorite Movie Character: Jack Sparrow
+
diff --git a/participants/Jaydee8866.xml b/participants/Jaydee8866.xml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a1d6d88
--- /dev/null
+++ b/participants/Jaydee8866.xml
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+
+ Jatin D
+ I dunno
+ likes sleeping
+
diff --git a/participants/Jazmine.xml b/participants/Jazmine.xml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3791f9e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/participants/Jazmine.xml
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+<<<<<<< HEAD
+
+ Jazmine Smith
+ Frosted Flakes
+ I love steak
+
+=======
+
+ Jazmine Smith
+ Frosted Flakes
+ I love steak
+
+>>>>>>> f152d92687454df13d2345f54aedce2ed017041e
diff --git a/participants/Jeremy.xml b/participants/Jeremy.xml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0b96e8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/participants/Jeremy.xml
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+
+ Jeremy Klein
+ Cheerios
+ my favorite card game and drink share the same name!
+
diff --git a/participants/Noah.xml b/participants/Noah.xml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..664e6a7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/participants/Noah.xml
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+
+ John Smith
+ Lucky Charms
+ Professional Underwater Basket Weaver
+
diff --git a/participants/Rohan.xml b/participants/Rohan.xml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..24223cb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/participants/Rohan.xml
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+
+ Rohan Mishra
+ Cocoa Puffs
+ VZero artistic talent
+
diff --git a/participants/Samrat.xml b/participants/Samrat.xml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ded02bd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/participants/Samrat.xml
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+
+ Samrat
+ Honey Nut Cheerios
+ CEO
+
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/participants/Stephen.xml b/participants/Stephen.xml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..97f49de
--- /dev/null
+++ b/participants/Stephen.xml
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+
+ Stephen Dusseau
+ Cheerios
+ I'm bad at CS
+
diff --git a/participants/Vladinfo.xml b/participants/Vladinfo.xml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d8b081b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/participants/Vladinfo.xml
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+
+ Vlad and Mark
+ Cherrios
+ can type
+
diff --git a/participants/akshaya.xml b/participants/akshaya.xml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f9c2fdf
--- /dev/null
+++ b/participants/akshaya.xml
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+
+ Akshaya Anand
+ Corn Flakes
+ I enjoy origami
+
diff --git a/participants/daniel.xml b/participants/daniel.xml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..344b3b9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/participants/daniel.xml
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+
+ Daniel Beall
+ I don't like cereal
+ I play drums
+
diff --git a/participants/file_liya.xml b/participants/file_liya.xml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0b6e315
--- /dev/null
+++ b/participants/file_liya.xml
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+
+ Liya Ketema
+ Corn Flakes
+ In b/n bilingual-trilingual
+
diff --git a/participants/henry.xml b/participants/henry.xml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6a72a4b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/participants/henry.xml
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+
+ Henry
+ Fruit Loops
+ Used to be part of UMD's boxing team
+
diff --git a/participants/jason_ramsey.xml b/participants/jason_ramsey.xml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5fbbd26
--- /dev/null
+++ b/participants/jason_ramsey.xml
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+
+ Jason Ramsey
+ Raisin Bran
+ Grumpy ol' Fart
+
diff --git a/participants/john.xml b/participants/john.xml
index 44a29d4..aee4563 100644
--- a/participants/john.xml
+++ b/participants/john.xml
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
-
- John
- Lucky Charms
- Professional Basket Weaver
-
+
+ John
+ Lucky Charms
+ Professional Basket Weaver
+
diff --git a/participants/justinsinger.xml b/participants/justinsinger.xml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4de4245
--- /dev/null
+++ b/participants/justinsinger.xml
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+
+ Justin Singer
+ Apple Jacks
+ I'm the only person who likes apple jacks :(
+
diff --git a/participants/philip-gouldman.xml b/participants/philip-gouldman.xml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4f4e250
--- /dev/null
+++ b/participants/philip-gouldman.xml
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+
+ Philip Gouldman
+ Honey Nut Cheerios
+ Currently a rhythm guitarist in a melodic death metal band
+
diff --git a/participants/titus.xml b/participants/titus.xml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..fd64782
--- /dev/null
+++ b/participants/titus.xml
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+
+ Titus Rasmussen
+ Cinnamon Toast Crunch
+ Have a GED
+