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August 17, 2017 Volume 88 Special Edition
Better latte than never: Palace Coffee Page 3
What’s inside
A new semester brings new leadership By STEVI BRESHEARS Ranger Reporter
Get involved with student clubs and organizations...
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On campus licensed gun owners must keep guns concealed at all times.
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Campus Carry now in effect Head back to school with a handgun By JENNA GIBSON Ranger Reporter
Where to get help on campus...
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Students purchasing backto-school supplies for fall semester at Amarillo College may be shopping for more than pens and notebook paper. This year, a handgun might be on some shopping lists. The Texas law allowing licensed gun owners to carry weapons on community college campuses went into effect August 1. Although licensed gun holders may carry weapons openly when not on college or university campuses, this new law requires that weapons be concealed at all times. The statute went into effect last August at universities, but state legislators gave community colleges an extra year to develop their policies. Scott Acker, AC police chief, said he does not anticipate any problems, noting that campus carry is a state law and will be enforced the same as any other criminal state law. Shauntelle Campbell, an
education major said she has concerns about allowing guns on campus. “I just don’t think school will be a safe place for people to be walking around the campus carrying guns,” she said. Another student, David Lovejoy, a mass media major, weighed in, saying, “I find it really kind of ironic that it’s not OK to smoke a cigarette at Amarillo College but it’s OK to carry a loaded firearm. As a veteran, as someone who has used firearms, I’d rather see an upset student with a Marlboro than with a nine millimeter.” Other students said they are looking forward to being able to carry weapons on campus. “I think it’s a good decision because it will keep good people safe,” Noah Kendall, a pre-engineering major, said. Kendall does not expect to see any significant difference on campus. “I don’t think it will have any visual or obvious effect because this is a pretty peaceful campus,” Kendall said. Crystal Davis, a photography
major, owns a gun and has a concealed carry license. Davis has yet to decide on whether or not she will carry on campus. “I think campus carry will have a positive and negative effect on AC campuses. Positive because people will feel safer because they have a way to protect themselves if a situation arises. At the same time I think people are going to be more wary because they don’t know who has a gun on campus and who doesn’t or their motive for having it,” Davis said. Carrying weapons will be prohibited at five Amarillo College buildings with signs posted. Acker pointed out that these signs are in compliance with state law. The prohibited areas are the Hagy Center for Young Children on the Medi Park Campus, the Child Development Lab on West Campus, the Gymnastics/Dance Facility on West Campus, the Amarillo Museum of Arts and Carter Fitness Center.
The 2017-18 school year is starting off with a few administrative changes. Over the summer, college officials made several changes to existing positions and added an additional vice president’s position. Dr. Tamara Clunis has served as the interim vice president of academic affairs since December 2016, but the title was officially given to her in June. As the first African-American woman to hold the position in the history of the college, Clunis has big plans for the year. “I intend for our division to focus on learning. We want students to be successful and build strong relationships with their instructors,” Clunis said. “It’s really important that we transform what’s going on in the classroom.” As the vice president of academic affairs (sometimes referred to as the chief academic officer), Clunis is in charge of all the academic programs and maintaining AC’s accreditation. This is especially important, because without accreditation, the college loses financial aid and the degrees awarded to students aren’t as valid. Additionally, a new vice president of student affairs has been named. Denese Skinner, who is currently the director for career services at West Texas A&M University, will take over the position on Sept. 5.
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Construction wraps up on buildings at East and Medi Park campuses By JENNA GIBSON Ranger Reporter Amarillo College would not be the same without some construction. This summer, staff at AC’s Medi Park Campus and AC’s East Campus have been working diligently to prepare for fall. A new diesel bay has been built to accommodate space GENE SOCKWELL AND JENNA GIBSON | The Ranger for large construction and East campus has a new aviation matinance hangar and diesel bay; Medi Park campus has a freshy remodeled childcare center. agriculture equipment. The facility will be used to train bay, a 7,900-square-foot han- start August 21. space for AC students to re- ment that exposes the children students in all aspects of the gar has been constructed for The Hagy Center for Young ceive hands-on experience in to the natural world. The eduheavy equipment industries, cation department received a aviation training, which was Children at AC’s new Medi managing a childcare facility. focusing heavily in the area made possible by a $1.5 mil- Park Campus also underwent “The Hagy Center for grant to help fund curriculum of hydraulics. “This will serve lion gift from the Don and renovations over the sum- Young Children will extend design. most of our industry partners Munger said the center will Sybil Harrington Founda- mer. The center will serve ap- opportunities for our students that have been asking for our tion. “When the students left proximately 80 children, from to learn about the manage- open early, close late and ofstudents to have hydraulics in May the new building was eight-week-old babies up to ment of child care facilities.” fer flexible scheduling to actraining such as the two John close to completion and they four-year-olds and there is said Mary Clare Munger, commodate students taking Deere Companies here in were very excited to see it be- already a waiting list for avail- education department chair. clinical classes. AC’s child deAmarillo, YellowHouse and ing built and having the ad- able spots. The facility will One of the main goals of the velopment and education proWestern Equipment. Both ditional lab space to work in,” provide childcare for AC stu- center is to prepare children grams will continue to operate hire our students,” Brian JaJacob said. Students will be- dents’ children and for people to be school ready by focusing the Child Development Lab cob, automotive program cogin training in the new space employed in the Medi Park on science and math skills and School on the West Campus ordinator, said. at East Campus when classes area. It will also serve as a lab creating a learning environ- along with the new center. Along with the new diesel
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AC president greets students What are some of your tips for success? “Get your financial aid done early.”
RUSSELL LOWERY-HART
Andrew Juarez General Studies
“Success is a science; if you have the conditions, you get the result. ”
Ming Intharock Biomedical Engineering
“Pick a major you like, so that you won’t hate yourself down the road.”
Spencer Nelson Networking / Cybersecurity
At Amarillo College, we all want you to be successful! Every year, students converge on our AC campuses excited and hopeful, but also worried and fearful. Because you’ve chosen AC, you can let go of your fears and embrace this opportunity – every AC employee is here to help you make the transition from high school to college, from student to adult, or from employee to student. Some recent AC graduates shared these five choices that helped them find success: Reading the syllabus and calendaring your assignments. Read the syllabus – every word. Know when stuff is due. Put it on your calendar. Set a reminder a few days before the
due date. Make sure you do not miss a deadline. Your schedule is different than high school. You may have days in between classes, and must calendar your work. Logging into or going to class. It will be easy to miss class, or simply forget to log on. Participate. Ask questions. Meet your fellow students. Be active. National data says if you want to be a successful college student, going to class is the most important decision you can make. If something comes up (car trouble or work schedule conflicts), talk with your professors BEFORE you miss the class. They will usually understand. Talking with your professors and advisers. Everyone here at Amarillo College wants you to be successful. Our faculty and advisers want to get to know you and help you. If you have questions about an assignment or course concept, go talk with your instructor. They will be thrilled you are interested enough to approach them. Faculty and advisers are also a great resource for career advice. Reach out. They will love you for it. Getting involved. No matter what you do in the classroom, make sure you get involved
Go Badgers! Russell
Why college is worth it
Going back to school can be a wonderful, yet challenging experience. For some, starting college is a new adventure and they have no idea what to do next. Just take advantage of the opportunities in front of you and you will succeed. How people feel about the beginning of the school year depends on the reason they’re going to college. Some just enroll because their parents make them, while others would like to better themselves. College graduates simply have better employment opportunities. However, attending college has its drawbacks. Student loan debt often forces college graduates to live with their parents and delay marriage, financial independence and other adult milestones. College is not for everyone, but I do believe that it will help you in the long run. As a college graduate, you will be more likely to have a career that you love. Don’t get me wrong, there are some great jobs that don’t require college degrees, but there are jobs that make employees dread going to work. Do you want to end up in a job you hate just because you have to provide for yourself or would you rather have a career you love? Yes, going to school can be
with student organizations outside the classroom. A student organization is how you make friends, learn the ropes and get connected. The friends you make in college, will be your friends for life – go make it happen. Using all the free tutoring and support services. Many classes will require far more than memorizing information and taking a test. Our classes will stretch your abilities. When a course gets overwhelming, confusing or you just want to prepare for the next test, use the free resources here – the Writer’s Corner, Math Outreach Center, Science Enrichment Center and Peer Tutoring services. If “life issues” are creating barriers, use the Advocacy and Resource Center and Counseling Center. Both are here to help you find the resources and support you need to stay in school and complete your degree. When you step away from your fear and into your future, a great life awaits. You deserve great opportunities. You can do it. Amarillo College is here to help. Success is making five good choices. Success is … YOU!
A letter from the editor
By TASHANA SMITH Ranger Reporter a challenging experience, but there are numerous support opportunities on campus that can help you with a variety of issues. Whether you need referrals to community services, clothes for an interview, food or even tutoring, all you have to do is ask. You just have to be willing to use these services. As for me, I’m looking forward to school starting. This has been a challenging time for me, but I will not let that stop me from pursuing my goal and showing my boys that you don’t give up, even during strenuous times. Whether you are a brand-new student or you’re returning to AC for yet another semester, I hope you will greet the new semester with excitement, enthusiasm and a sense of possibility.
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One thing that everyone at Amarillo College has in common is that they want to see you succeed. It’s something that I’ve become familiar with, and I feel as though I’m just getting to know AC. No matter the length of time you spend here, whether it’s a semester, two years, or even more, you will find many people and resources dedicated to helping you reach your goals.That, I believe, is the very essence of this college.
The students and faculty come together to form an exceptional community that really must be experienced to understand. So, if there’s one piece of advice I can give you for the upcoming school year, it’s to get involved in this amazing community. It is so, so important to have friends on campus and in your classes that know what you’re going through, because they’re going through the same things and often times can offer different perspectives and advice. One awesome way to get connected with people and things you find interesting is by joining one of the many clubs AC has to offer. There are so many clubs and organizations on campus that it would be nearly impossible not to find something that interests you. One key component in getting involved is staying informed about what’s going on around campus, which is where I come in. Allow me to introduce
myself; my name is Stevi Breshears, and I’m the editor of The Ranger. This job is a huge responsibility, but it’s also a huge honor. I have always loved the art of storytelling, and now I get to do something even better: help tell YOUR stories. In order to do that, we need to hear from you. You can follow The Ranger online, @ ACRanger on Twitter and Instagram and The Ranger on Facebook. You can also email us directly at therangereditor@ gmail.com with story ideas, letters to the editor, or to let us know if you want to join the staff or contribute to the paper. My main goal for the upcoming academic year is to provide the AC community with accurate and relevant information that represents our school well, and I am so excited to do that with all of you and the rest of the Ranger staff. On that note, welcome and best of luck. Let’s have a fantastic year, Badgers. Stevi Breshears
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Common reader brings attention to Vietnam War year, they look for one that coincides with other interests or programming going on at Amarillo College’s 2017-18 the college. “We want to select a work Common Reader will be “The that different departments Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien – a collection of short can find ways to use, and stories that focuses on the often that becomes difficult for departments other than Vietnam War. “The book coincides with English,” Frank Sobey, vice the community-wide focus president of academic affairs, on Vietnam reflecting the said. Sobey first read “The Things release of Ken Burn’s Vietnam documentary, as well as the They Carried” when he was a Creative Mind Humanities sophomore in high school. “I Lecture Series focus on war,” think what I appreciate about Courtney Milleson, the this collection of short stories Common Reader committee is what O’Brien is trying to say about art, which is very chair, said. Every year since 2008, the important to me. He makes Common Reader committee, the distinction between real made up of AC staff and truth, which is essentially faculty, has selected a book to the biographical facts of our be the year’s Common Reader. existence, and story truth. The group picks a book that His central claim seems to be can bring people together and that story truth is much more can be used across all courses important than what we would call real truth and it’s more and departments. When the committee about the emotional response members choose a book each to the story.” By CLAIRE EKAS Ranger Reporter
Sobey said college officials are investigating the possibility of bringing the author, Tim O’Brien, to campus this spring in conjunction with the Creative Mind Humanities Lecture Program. In previous years, students have said
the author visit has been a highlight of the program. There will also be some new twists on the annual Common Reader competitions. Students will be able to compete in writing competitions in both fall and spring semesters. There
Instructors will provide copies of the book for students enrolled in classes that require it for assignments. Several couses will be using the Common Reader this semester.
Incoming freshmen can get a copy of the book for free from the office of the vice president of academic affairs, which is located on the second floor of the Ware Student Commons.
CLAIRE EKAS | The Ranger will also be new competitions in web design held during the fall and spring semesters and the visual arts competition will continue as in past years. Follow The Ranger for complete coverage throughout the year.
Administrative changes Where to find the Common Reader if... made over the summer Your class requires it: You’re a freshman: You want to read it: continued from page 1
“This reorganization of Student Affairs is a strategic move to help the college better support our students in their mission to graduate or transfer from Amarillo College. This division will support our students by enhancing the overall student experience, assisting in identifying educational and career goals and foster a student-centered culture on the Amarillo College campus,” AC President Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart said in a news release. Skinner, who began her pursuit of higher education at Amarillo College, said she is excited to be returning. “The things happening at AC, in terms of helping students find success are incredible,”said Skinner.“I have
been thoroughly impressed by the accomplishments of everyone at the college and how they all step-up to help students succeed. I am excited to become a member of the team that will further student success and completion.” In addition to the new vice presidents, Frank Sobey was named the associate vice president of academic affairs; Bob Austin was named the vice president of enrollment management; Carol Buse was named the dean of STEM; Victoria Taylor-Gore was named the dean of liberal arts and Jill Gibson was named associate dean of liberal arts. Clunis said that while each department has different individual goals, student success is still the top priority. “If students aren’t learning and completing, we aren’t doing our job,” she said.
Those that are interested in reading the book for other purposes can purchase a copy from the AC bookstore in the CUB, or retailers such as Barnes and Noble or Amazon.
Better latte than never Palace coffee project delayed By STEVI BRESHEARS Ranger Editor
Students who are eager to start the fall semester at Amarillo College with a brand-new Palace Coffee in the Badger Den will have to wait a little longer than anticipated to get their caffeine fix. Originally, it looked as though the new location would be open by the time school started, but now it seems the project has been pushed back. “We are still working on finalizing all of the details with the administration, and we aren’t quite sure of an estimated open date at this time,” Palace owner Krystal Burns said. The good news is, when Palace does open on the Washington Street Campus – and it will, eventually – the full menu will be available anytime class is in session. “The AC shop will be a full Palace location. We will proudly serve all of our tasty coffee, pastry and other drink options at this location, just as we do in our other three shops,” Burns said. “While we aren’t sure of our exact hours, our plan is to be open any time classes are in session during the weekdays.” Along with coffee and food, the new coffee shop will also offer opportunities for student employment. Interviews will be conducted closer to the opening date, and interested applicants can send résumés, work availability and a brief essay on why they want to work with Palace to info@ palacecoffe.co.
While there are still a few issues holding up progress on the Palace project, owners Patrick and Krystal Burns said they are still excited to be opening up on the AC campus. “Palace Coffee has always been about culture, community and coffee. When we were approached by AC to submit a bid, the heart of our bid was to build a space where everyone on campus can feel like they belong. We are excited to provide a place of community and be a part of AC’s wonderful organization,” Krystal Burns said. “Students will be able to come together and study, build relationships and
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enjoy a great cup of coffee together. We also hope to draw members of the surrounding neighborhood onto the campus so that they can see what amazing things are happening at Amarillo College.” AC officials said they had to put the coffee shop on the back burner to get the Amarillo College Medi-Park Campus-Hagy Center for Young Children finished. With that project now completed, the renovations for the new coffee shop are expected to be completed during fall semester. So the coffee is coming, but it will take more time to brew.
Upcoming Events and Activities Aug. 24 Movie Night, in the pit by the Concert Hall Theater “The Goonies,” 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Aug. 29 Board of Regents meeting, 5:45 p.m. Palo Duro Room of the CUB. Aug. 30 Club Fair, at the clock tower, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 31 Club Fair continues, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 2 Yellow City Sounds Music Festival: free performances Memorial Park, 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sept. 4 Labor Day holiday, campus closed. Sept. 6 SGA Prospective Member Party noon, CUB Basement COURTESY PHOTO
Meet your new SGA President To the AC Student Body: Hello, my name is Justin Johnson and I have the honor and privilege to serve as your Student Government Association President for the 2017-18 academic year. I would like to welcome everyone to the start of an amazing fall semester. SGA is a dedicated group of diverse students built to serve as the bridge between the students and the college. Members contribute as a group to engage students to become active leaders with a new energy to be involved within Amarillo College as a whole and the community. We provide entertainment and educational events, community service and make changes the students would like to see on campus. SGA is here to represent the Amarillo College Student
Body as a whole; if you would like to see anything on campus, from events to college improvement projects, come talk to SGA. We are located in the Burrow (CUB Basement). We love hearing about new ideas and having discussions on how to improve Amarillo College’s student lives on and off campus. All SGA meetings will take place on the second floor of the CUB in the Oak Room, and they are held each Wednesday at noon. These are open meetings and anyone and everyone is welcome and encouraged to join in or attend a meeting, whether you’re a member or not.
We accept everyone. SGA has a little something for everyone so if you want your voice to be heard, definitely come check us out. My office is located in The Burrow and my door is always open and welcome for you to come and chat. I can already tell that this is going to be a wonderful fall semester. Remember, life is always an adventure, and success is an adventure with Amarillo College. I hope you all have a great semester! Your SGA President, Justin Johnson
Sept. 7 Intramural flag football season begins. Sept. 8 General Assembly 11:30 a.m. college closed Sept. 11 SGA Elections 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the clock tower. Sept.12 SGA Elections continue 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the clock tower. Texas Tech University Transfer Fair Ware Student Commons first floor atrium 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sept. 21 Fall Fest 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the clock tower free food, games and activities. Sept. 26 West Texas A&M University Transfer Fair Ware Student Commons, room 100 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Intramural sports offer arena for engagement By SAVANNAH TARBET Ranger Reporter
GENE SOCKWELL
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The Amarillo College Intramural Sports Program gives students, faculty and staff members the chance to participate in a variety of athletic events and build relationships outside of the classroom. “The program helps create well-rounded students that not only come to school to accomplish their academic requirements, but to also provide an arena for engagement,” Trent Oneal, Intramural Sports director, said. The Intramural Sports Program offers a variety of sports and activities including leagues, one-day tournaments and daily activities in the Carter Fitness Center. “The leagues that we offer are flag football, volleyball, basketball and softball. The one-day tournaments we offer are three-on-three basketball,
soccer and sand volleyball. Daily activities are offered every Monday through Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the Carter Fitness Center and change daily. Every Monday is a different game like dodgeball, ultimate Frisbee, nine square and others. Every Tuesday and Thursday is volleyball and every Wednesday is ultimate handball,” Oneal said. All AC students and staff are eligible to play at no cost. Students who want to get involved in a league or a oneday tournament need to create a free account and register on the IMLeagues website, and either create a team or join an existing team. To participate in the daily activities at the Carter Fitness Center, students just need to show up ready to play. Most of the activities take place near AC’s Washington Street Campus. “Our flag football and soccer take place
in Memorial Park (right behind the Carter Fitness Center); whereas our basketball and volleyball take place in the Carter Fitness Center; while softball takes place at John Stiff Park. Most of the daily activities happen in the Carter Fitness Center or in Memorial Park,” Oneal said. Oneal urges the entire college community to join the Intramural Sports Program, “Intramurals provides a great opportunity to have fun with friends and get some exercise. It doesn’t matter if you’re a novice or an advanced player we always welcome everyone,” he said. The Intramural Sports Program will begin at the start of the fall semester and the last day to register for the flag football league is Sept. 4. You can register on the IMLeagues website at, www. imleagues.com/amarillocollege/ registration.
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T he SGA w ants Y O U . . . and your vote
By LILY GAMBLE Ranger Reporter
The Student Government Association is an on-campus organization that represents Amarillo College’s student body to the administration, faculty and Board of Regents. The SGA is also a way for students to become connected to others on campus. Justin Johnson, a business administration major and current president of SGA, said, “We’re doing some revamping to the organization, making it
truly about student involvement. We want to reach out to more students to see what they want.” Johnson emphasized that SGA is “all about the students,” and encouraged students to vote in the SGA elections. By voting students can choose who represents them and be involved with what goes on at Amarillo College. “We elect 30 new members each year. A dedicated group of students that help out and are the face of SGA,” said Johnson. The SGA will provide voters with a binder of informa-
tion about all students in the running. This information will help students learn about their prospective representatives. Whether a student becomes involved in the organization or not Johnson says, “If students want a change to happen on campus, they can come to someone in SGA or in the Burrow to see if there’s something we can do to help.” You can find out more information on the Student Government Association or their upcoming events in the College Union Basement.
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Amarillo College Student Clubs and Organizations Sponsor
Club
Contact Information
A.C.E.S. (A. C. Engineering Society)
Amanda Kuker/Richard Chambers
371-5091 DURR 210
AC Ability Club (Disability Services)
Brenda Rossnagel
371-5436 SSC 122
AC Art Collective (Art Club)
Stephanie Jung
371-5282 RUSS 124B
AC Society of Physics
David Van Domelen
371-5259 WARR 101H
Badger Hearts (Foster Care Service)
Cathy Frazer/Lesley Ingham
371-5173 ORD 203C - 371-5264 PARC Hall 204N
Baptist Student Ministries
Frank Sobey/Tiffany Harris
372-6566 2123 S Van Buren 371-5424 ORD 103C
Bash Script Crazy (Computer Information Sys)
Dewayne Higgs/Karen Boatman
371-5217 Byrd 336 - 371-5930 Byrd 352
Biology Club
Tiffany Lamb/Sam Schwarzlose
371-5394 SB 203K - 371-5236 SB 203E
Blue Blazers (College Ambassadors)
Richie Garza/Amy Guerrero
371-5322 SSC 176 - 345-5537 SSC 175
Chemistry Club
Jennifer Rabson
345-5626 WARR 101G
Children’s Miracle Network Dance Marathon
Mindy Weathersbee
371-5462 WSC 205N
Command – Z
Derek Weathersbee
371-5902 PARC 313A
Criminal Justice Society
Connie Haskins
467-3156 BLDG C Room 103A
Delta Psi Omega (Theatre)
Ray Newburg
371-5987 MB 305
Dental Hygienists Association
J’Nita Collins/Lynette Hayhurst
356-3644 WCJH 125 356-3664 WCJH 129
Dental Assisting Club
Dana Scott
356-3616 WCAH 123
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Megan Chambers
356-3613 WCAH 124
Film Club
Maddisun Fowler/Don Abel
371-5283 PARC 204M
Finishers
Dan Porter
371-5384 Science 210B
Intramural Sports
Trent Oneal
371-5965 CUB 001
Kappa Chi (Church of Christ)
372-5747
AC Legal Society
Robin Malone
345-5671 BB323C
LGBT+
Ruth DeAnda/Jenna Welch
371-5212 SSC 116 371-5445 SSC 101
LVN Association (Licensed Vocation Nurses)
Keri Terrell/Kim Smith
467-6019 WCJH 273 - 354-6019 WCJH 272
Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society)
Penelope Davies
371-5901 DURR 209A
Nuclear Medicine Technology
Tamra Rocsko
354-6071 WCAH 135
Phi Theta Kappa (Honor Society)
Amber Brookshire/Calee Follins
371-5303 CUB 007 - 371-5467 CUB 009
Photography Club
Rene West/Brent Cavanaugh
371-5654 PARC 313E - 371-5272 PARC 313D
P.S.A. (Paramedic Student Association)
Doug Adcock
354-6077 WCAH 173
Sigma Kappa Delta (English Honor Society)
Bryant Manning/Joshuah O’Brien
371-5172 ORD 100E - 345-5552 ORD 200
S.N.A. (Student Nurses Association)
Marianne Jones/Kim Pitner
354-6028 WCJH 225 - 356-3609 WCJH 288
S.O.R.T.S. (Radiation Therapy)
Tony Tackitt
354-6063 WCAH 120
Student Government Association
Jenna Welch/Amber Brookshire
371-5303 CUB 005
Student Media
Jill Gibson
371-5283 PARC 204M
Surgical Technology
Lisa Holdaway
356-3663 AH 168B
TEACH (Education Club)
Mary Clare Munger/Tammy Conner
371-5188 DURR 113 - 345-5585 DURR 104H
Transfer Club
Ernesto Olmos
371-5447 SSC 118 - 371-5147 SSC 124
Veterans of Amarillo College
Kelly Murphy
371-5026 SSC 151
Moore County Campus Clubs
MCC 136
806-934-7252
Hereford County Campus Clubs
HERE 120A
806-457-4404
For more information contact the Student Life Department at (806) 371-5322
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NEED HELP? AC offers students many services to help them succeed
Counseling Center
Writers’ Corner
Amarillo College’s Counseling Center, located on the second floor of the Student Services Center provides free and confidential 45-minute counseling sessions by appointment to assist students with any concerns they may have. Prior to their first session students must print and complete the New Client Information Form and bring it to their appointment where a trained counselor will talk
to them about their concerns and assess the best way to help them. Any follow-up appointments are set by students, and if a student must cancel they must do so 24 hours in advance or it will be considered a no-show and two noshows give counselors the right to deny a student of service. To schedule an appointment students must call 806-371-5900.
Advocacy and Resource Center Amarillo College’s Billie Bee Flesher Advocacy and Resource Center, located in the Ware Student Commons in office suite 108 includes various services such as: the Adult Students Program, the Amarillo College Clothing Closet and the Amarillo
College Food Pantry and Social Services. The Advocacy and Resource Center is a great resource for students who find challenges in their personal lives inhibiting their ability to succeed academically.
Success Center
Amarillo College’s Success Center, located on the third floor of the Ware Student Commons offers advising to assist students on deciding which course level is best suited for them, as well as TSI quick reviews determine students’ appropriate placement and movement through developmental courses at Amarillo College. TSI quick reviews are
available Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:30a.m.12:00p.m. and Advising is available Monday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Appointments for reviews can be made at 806-3455542 and appointments for advising can be made at 806371-5913.
Amarillo College’s Writers’ Corner, located in Ordway Hall Room 102, has a solution to every writing woe. The Writers’ Corner is free and open to all students regardless of proficiency in writing and offers numerous services including: one-oneone tutoring sessions with trained tutors, small workshops throughout the semester covering various aspects of academic writing, in-class
presentations on the role of the Writers’ Corner, a warm and welcoming waiting area for walk-ins and early arrivals, and last but not least freshly brewed coffee, the lifeblood of most, for students with appointments. While the Writers’ corner offers many useful services it is imperative students come with at least a completed draft done to the best of his/ her ability. The Writers’ Corner is not an editing service, a
space for students to bemoan their instructors or to speculate about grades. The Writers’ Corner is available Fall & Spring Semesters: Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and during Summer Sessions: Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Appointments can also be made through emailing: writerscorner@actx. edu or by calling: 345-5580.
Tutoring Center Amarillo College’s tutoring center, located on the first floor of the Ware Student Commons, room 113 is free and open to all students regardless of their academic level and offers one-on-one tutoring (upon request) in accounting, economics, history, government and other courses and help with study skills. The tutoring center is available Monday-Friday during regular hours and appointments can also be made
by phone at 806-371-5421. If you find yourself needing help but cannot make it to campus, Amarillo College’s Smarthinking online tutoring can help. Smarthinking is free and open to all students with internet access. Smarthinking includes trained tutors in the following subjects: mathematics (basic math through Calculus, including Bilingual Math), Biology, Intro to Human A & P, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics,
Economics, Accounting, Intro to Finance, Statistics, Spanish and Writing. Smarthinking is available 24/7 and provides students with the ability to live-chat with a tutor, submit writing, for any course, and receive a critique within 24 hours and to email a question and receive a response from a tutor in any subject. To access Smarthinking all students have to do is login to AC Connect and create a Smarthinking account.
Math Outreach
The Math Outreach Center located in Durrett Building, Room 104 is free and open to all students regardless skill level in math or course level. The Math Outreach Center offers various services including: walkin assistance, one-on-one tutoring (permitting the MOC isn’t overly busy), study tips and online homework help The Math Outreach Center is available Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information call AskAC at 806-3715000.
Legal Clinic
Amarillo College’s Legal Clinic, located on the third floor of BYRD, is free and open to all current students who find they need legal assistance, but lack the financial means to afford it. The clinic is also a great way for legal studies students
to get real life hands-on experience early in their education. The Legal Clinic is available for drop-ins, free of appointment MondayThursday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Fridays by appointment only by calling 345-5551.
Culture AUGUST 17, 2017
People participate in Chalk It Up on the Washington Campus and AC and WT art clubs paint a mural downtown.
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GENE SOCKWELL AND JENNA GIBSON | The Ranger
Comic book comes to life in CW reboot
pect when an iconic movie or show is remade for a new audiences. Sometimes they turn to This year, the most iconic be everything except what they comic strip franchise of Amer- used to be; they lose their esicana jumped to the small sence – like “Herbie the Love screen to captivate a new gen- Bug” and “90210.” Sometimes eration of teenagers. With a they turn to be better, such as refreshed version of the char- “MadMax: Fury Road,” reacters and a ‘the-producer-is- leased in 2015. The only TV adaptation of a-big-fan-of-Twin-Peaks’ plot, “Riverdale” became one of Archie in the past was “The the most popular TV/Netflix Archie Show” of 1968 and it shows of the year among mil- was very similar to its printed lennials and other nostalgic X, counterpart. This year, “RiverY and Z generations, as well as dale” – the 2017 Archie Show parents who enjoyed the “Ar- for millennials – is more like a chie and Friends” adventures “Gossip Girl” moves to “Twin Peaks” and joins the “Glee” in the past. The CW is known for its club. At first, the story feels origclichéd plots and cheesy special effects, but it can’t be denied inal and fresh, but three epithat CW’s shows are very pop- sodes into the first season made ular and somehow interesting. me realize that I was watching The network’s vast repertoire of a mix of all the TV shows for successful long-lasting shows teenagers that have ever existincludes “Gossip Girl,” “Su- ed. Not that this characteristic pernatural,” “Gilmore Girls,” is anything to worry about; ac“Smallville,” “The Flash” and tually, it seems to be the main goal of the show and is well acmost recently “Riverdale.” The first episode of the complished. Just like “Stranger show aired Jan. 26, 2017, but Things,” “Riverdale” combines it wasn’t until July that I fi- the plot, character developnally had the time to watch it. ment, production style and Since the day the reboot of the even framing of other shows comic was announced for TV, I and movies about teen angst. I had the opportunity to had some curiosity and doubts about this contemporary ver- read some of the Archie comsion of the beloved characters ics when I was younger and I delivered by Archie comics for have to say that most of the characters have kept their es70 years. You never know what to ex- sence, but the changes are sigBy SALVADOR GUTIERREZ Ranger Reporter
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nificant. In this adaptation, Veronica Lodge is Latina and she moves to Riverdale with her mother and not with Hiram Lodge. We don’t even get to see him on screen. Instead, she moves to the little town with her mother, Hermione Lodge, and, based on the names of her parents, I don’t know where her Hispanic heritage comes from. Hiram and Hermione are not names used in Latin-America, and Lodge is not a Latino last name. I’m Latino, I know about that stuff. Anyway, Veronica Lodge remains a rich kid who spends her time shopping and gossiping to relieve the stress of high school. Jughead Jones is not the funny, asexual and always hungry guy from the comics. In
this emo version, Juggy is a teenager struggling with a dysfunctional family and the fact that no one cares about him in high school. He is somehow similar to John Bender from “The Breakfast Club,” but with the talent to be a journalist. The characteristic crown worn by the character in the comics is replaced by a whoopee cap and the character is played by Cole Sprouse from “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.” Betty Jones and Archie Andrews are the only characters in the show that remain the same as their comic versions. Betty is still the blond, perfect girl next door of the comics. Archie is a good boy always trying to do the right thing. There is just a slight change to Archie – he has a six-pack. Every episode ends with
a cliffhanger, but around the sixth and seventh episodes, the story turns boring and some plot lines feel unnecessary. If you decide to skip episodes 9, 10 and 11, you won’t miss anything important. The show ends with episode 12, when all the subplots conclude and the question that started the show is answered, “Who killed Jason Blossom?” An extra epilogue episode serves a cliffhanger for the next season. I will give four out of five stars to the first season. The trailer for the second season is already on YouTube. I don’t know what to expect from this next season; however, based on the first season’s cliffhanger conclusion, I suspect we will see the same plot repeated, but this time the question will be, “Who killed Archie’s dad?”
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By CHRISTINA TORRES Ranger Reporter
Amarillo College students will have the chance to travel overseas during the 2017-2018 school year. The college is sponsoring two trips—one strictly for the Presidential Scholars and one open to any student with a GPA of 2.5 or above. The first trip will take place in January when the Presidential Scholars travel to the Dominican Republic. For eight days, the Scholars will explore the Caribbean nation and participate in a service project there. “We are going to be working with an organization called Outreach360,” Lesley Ingham, Honors/Scholars Program co-coordinator, said. “We will be teaching and leading lesson plans along with songs, crafts and sports.” For many of the Scholars, this is their first time out of the United States. Several said they are excited about the opportunity. “I think it will be a fantastic experience,” Olivia Moctezuma, a psychology major, said. “It’s good to learn about other people and experience new things,” she said, noting that she expects the people, culture and environment to be different from what she is accustomed to in Amarillo. The Scholars Program is a small application-only learning community for academically exceptional students. The Scholars coordinators select students on the basis of their academic achievement, their leadership abilities and their desire to serve others. Education major Hayley Ingram said she is glad she applied for the
program and she encourages other students to do the same. “Don’t miss out on the opportunity to try new things and meet some amazing people along the way,” Ingram said. Students who are not members of the Presidential Scholars will also have the chance to take an educational journey outside of the country. AC will be sponsoring a trip to Paris during spring break. This trip will coincide with several course offerings during the first eight weeks of spring semester that will focus on issues and topics related to Paris and will prepare students to go overseas. “We plan to offer about four classes that will connect to the Paris trip,” Jill Gibson, Honors/Scholars co-coordinator said. “Students who enroll in those classes aren’t obligated to travel, but it will be a great opportunity for them to expand their global awareness and cultural sensitivity,” Gibson said. Organizers estimate the cost of the trip to be approximately $3,900. Students may be able to apply for a small traveler’s scholarship. For more details about the Paris trip, feel free to contact Ingham at honors@actx. edu. As Saint Augustine once said, “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” Similarly, India’s first prime minister, Jawaharia Nehru, encouraged people to see as much of the world as possible, saying, “We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure, There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them.”