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Volume 80 Issue 21 March 7, 2014
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Mardi Gras Celebration
Friday March 7 Transfer Days at ASU starting at 2 p.m. Softball vs. Texas Woman’s University from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Mayer Field HSI Speaker Series featuring John J. Valdez at 6 p.m. in the C.J. Davidson Center Baseball vs. Tarleton State University from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Foster Field
Saturday March 8 Softball vs. Texas Woman’s University from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Mayer Field Softball vs. Texas Woman’s University from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Mayer Field
Photo by Adam Sauceda
Baseball vs. Tarleton State University from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Foster Field Baseball vs. Tarleton State University from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Foster Field
Sunday March 9 Baseball vs. Tarleton State University from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Foster Field
Monday March 10 SPRING BREAK
Tuesday March 11
Photo by Larissa Tonder
SPRING BREAK
Photo by Adam Sauceda
Wednesday March 12 SPRING BREAK
Celebration to help raise money for organization
Thursday March 13 SPRING BREAK Weekly Planetarium showings every Thursday at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Have a safe and fun Spring Break! We will be back March 21. Be sure to change your clocks on Sunday, March 9 for Spring Forward.
Adam Sauceda Managing Editor The 14th annual Mardi Gras celebration successfully raised money for Meals for the Elderly Tuesday night. The event is one of three held by the organization to raise funds to help provide hot meals to over 600 homebound elderly clients every weekday. The celebration in-
cluded food, live music, a photo booth, door prizes, silent auctions, bingo, a Texas Hold ‘Em tournament ,and plenty of volunteers to help run the event. The volunteers included freshman Dalton Williams, who volunteered with other ASU students in Lamda Chi Alpha. “The people are really nice, and everyone seems to be having a lot of fun,” Williams said, shuttling guests to and from their vehicles to the door in a golf cart. Volunteer Director Leann Criswell said she appreciates all the help including students from
ASU. “We hope to instill with ASU students the idea that we’re fun to work with and introduce them to our needs here in the organization,” Criswell said. “[Meals for the Elderly] is, to my knowledge, the only organization where there’s really something for everyone to help with.” Criswell said that positions are not just limited to delivering meals to clients’ homes. “The really young kids who are three years old can color bags for client’s meals, and we have a pet food program that allows [volunteers] to take pet
food for our clients’ animals,” Criswell said. March is also National Senior Hunger Awareness Month, so the event allowed the organization to spread awareness through the festivities as well. Other events held by Meals for the Elderly include a clay bird shoot on June 1 and a Christmas open house on Dec. 8. Criswell said the organization hopes to raise $50,000 in each event to continue providing meals to clients. Students interested in volunteering should visit mealsfortheelderly.org for details.
Transfer Days give students a look into ASU Admissions puts more focus on transfer students Allison Price Editor
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ASU Transfer Days, an event designed for prospective transfer students, will be Friday, March 7, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Students will be able to learn more about ASU and resources it offers. “There will be sessions pertaining to general admission requirement, scholarships and financial aid,” Transfer Coordinator Amanda Ritchie said. “Also, several students have identified that they would like to meet with an academic adviser from their academic department on the day they are here.” Assistant Director of Admissions Fri. March 7 Cloudy 74°46°
Kerri Mikulik said transfer days had not been offered in the past. The admissions office created ASU Transfer Days to target transfer students and address their needs. “The reason that we wanted to start offering them was because we have a lot of recruitment events that are on campus aimed at high school students,” Mikulik said. “We really haven’t targeted anything at transfer students, so we wanted to give them the opportunity to come see our campus, talk with advisers and find out about how their courses might transfer before they decide to come to ASU.” Mikulik said there are approximately 60 campuses that the admissions office reaches out to. “I knew a few people who went to ASU, and once I learned more information about the campus, I knew it would be a good fit for me, and ASU offered what I wanted to study,” prospective
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transfer student Jose Estrada said. ASU Transfer Days is an initiative for the admissions office to put part of its focus on recruiting transfer students for ASU. “Transfer students have very specific needs, so we want to have these more often and keep them smaller so we can address each student personally,” she said. Ritchie said, not only will the student be able to get their admission questions answered, they will also be able receive an admission decision that day. “If the student has completed the application process prior to coming to the event and has submitted all of their transcripts, we can do an evaluation and provide them with an admission decision,” Ritchie said. “Students can bring any missing transcripts that day and we can evaluate those transcripts and then still provide them with an admission decision. The student will still Mon. March 10 Sunny 74° 46°
Tue. March 11 Sunny 78° 47°
get a letter in the mail, but we are going to do our best to take care of those who complete that day.” In addition to different resources offered, there have been new scholarships implemented specifically for transfer students, Mikulik said. “Having scholarships and additional help available for only transfer students is very beneficial because it allows the student to feel more relaxed about [his or her] decision,” Estrada said. Mikulik said there were a total of 241 transfer students who were newly admitted students. The admissions team hopes to have more events like this and get more students to come check out ASU. “We are expecting them to get bigger and bigger,” she said. “We never expect them to be a huge event because we would like to keep them a little smaller and more personable.”
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NEWS
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Friday, March 7, 2014
Dorms open to all students in the fall
JAMP Health Fair
More variety of housing offered to students living on campus Sydney Wegner Contributor
Photos by Aly Duran The JAMP Student Health Fair attracted several students and gave different information on student-related issues. Students were able to walk around to different tables and receive pamphlets and goodie bags.
Agriculture center to provide hands-on training Classes have begun at center Wendy Moon Contributor Richard Mayer, Norm Rousselot, and Edwin Mayer cut the ribbon Monday, March 3, in honor of the new Mayer-Rousselot Agriculture
Education Center located at the ASU Management, Instruction and Research Center (MIR). The building was named for the Mayer-Rousselot family, who donated more than half of the construction cost. “I am looking forward to the new building and getting the hands-on experience,” junior Tait Cooper said. Plans and fundraising
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began for the building three years ago, and construction finally began in January 2013. There will be three different classes held in the building, which include Small Gas Engines, Ag Structures and Technology, and a welding class. “There are currently 51 students majoring in Agricultural Science Leadership,” Assistant Professor of Agriculture Will Dickison, PhD. said. “Nine students have graduated from ASU with a degree in Agricultural Science Leadership and are currently teaching all over Texas. This building will help students with a desire to teach young people agriculture get the kind of hands-on experience
they need. Currently, the agriculture department has a 100 percent pass rate for the certifying exam for the Agriculture Certification.” Several speakers, including Jamie Akin, executive director of Development and Alumni Relations, President Dr. Brian J. May, State Representative Drew Darby, and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Paul Swets attended the ceremony. “My family has a long history of supporting ASU, and there was a need for this building,” donor Steve Mayer said. Lab in the new building began in January and the students started welding toward the end of February.
Certain dorms will no longer be dedicated to firstyear students beginning in the fall of 2014. “We will continue to program with the needs of first-year students in mind, and we welcome all ASU students to participate in our programming efforts,” Assistant Director of Residential Programs Tracy Baker said. “The facilities and staff are very fine across campus, and I am confident that we can meet the needs of our students whether they are in dedicated first-year buildings or not.” This new arrangement will give students a broader selection of housing, whether they are first year students or upperclassmen. “This year, first-year students were assigned to Plaza Verde, Mary and Robert Massie, and a dedicated portion of Centennial Village,” Baker said. However, this is not a new proposition. First-year students did not have dedicated housing until three years ago. “We moved to first-year halls to try to meet the unique needs of the first-time college student,” Baker said. “While this has been very successful, what we have found is that students really want to renew to live in the halls where they currently reside. This new/ old model will allow us to meet both of those needs. It also allows us to offer halls in all price ranges to all students.” Sophomore Zane Brorman said living in the dorms helps students to meet people and allows students to know of different events going on. “I lived in Plaza Verde my first semester, and it was amazing how they had the TVs and couches set up to where we were basically forced out of our rooms to talk to people,” freshman Bailee Cook said. “I met some of my best friends that way. I wouldn’t change a thing about it. I feel like being allocated with peers who were going through the same thing as me helped me to get through my first year as a freshman.” Baker said living in the dorms allows students to be in touch with students, unlike off-campus living. “We have beautiful, top-notch buildings, and our students recognize that our housing options are at least as good, and most often better than, other institutions in Texas,” she said.
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OPINIONS
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Advising time again
Registration Dates March 17: Seniors, Graduates and Post-Baccalaureate March 19: Juniors March 24: Sophomores March 26: Freshmen March 31: Registration open for all
Philosophy and God discussion Cayla Clinkenbeard Contributor The Philosophy Club has asked ASU students through a poll on Ramport about which philosophical topic they would like to hear Dr. Susana Badiola and Dr. John Glassford debate. As president of the club, I am pleased to announce that our philosophy professors will be discussing “Philosophy and God” on March 21 at 2:00 pm in Rassman room 105. People often assume that either philosophy denigrates religion or that it is synonymous with religious studies. Philosophy, contrary to both of these views, tries to understand what we mean when we talk about God and what
role God has in our lives. There is no consensus in philosophy about whether God exists, and in fact, a consensus would defeat the purpose of talking about God in philosophy. Instead, philosophy promotes tolerance through respectful consideration of different views on God and offers an outlet for exploring problems with our understanding of such ideas as the eternal, the omniscient, evil, faith, and the unknowable. This discussion will offer possibilities for whether and to what extent philosophy can enrich belief in God or a lack thereof. Anyone interested in free and open discussion, free popcorn, and free drinks is welcome to attend.
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Allison Price Editor Advising had begun, and it is time to start thinking about next semester. For some, it might be our last semester, and for others it could be the beginning of our college career. Advising is important because it gives us insight into which courses we have to take, but it also allows us to know how much time left we have before graduation. It is vital to know which classes to take and which ones we have already taken. Advisers are the “gods” when it comes to planning out a semester. When it comes to advising, it might be hard to know what to choose. There are so many different class options to choose from. Conflict might come up when trying to determine which class to pick. Don’t worry, though. As soon as advising starts, it is best to
“My psychology class.”
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log onto Ramport and start making a list of potential classes you want/ need to take. Write down everything on a piece of paper and make sure to write more than one class time down. Some classes fill up faster than others. If you are not able to make it into the particular math class you wanted, it will be easy to get into another if you have it written down. Another great resource to help prepare for advising and registration is the Schedule Planner. The Schedule Planner is a way for students to select different courses that they want to take and then the planner generates a variety of schedules. The difference in the schedules allows you to view how your week would be. It will color block each class and the time allotted for the class. Having this planner available lets you decide which schedule you might want. Not only are you able to choose different classes, you can also block a certain time period on certain days. Having this “break block” will generate class schedules around the block. Advising has to be done. It benefits every student because we need to know which classes to take. Be sure to write down a list of questions if needed when you set up your advising appointment. It will make if you plan ahead and have a general idea of what you want to take.
Adam Sauceda Managing Editor Airport Chinese is what my friend first called it. I must have had a confused look on my face, like the one on your pet dog’s when you put on a Halloween mask and talk to him in strange voices, because she quickly said, “You didn’t know there was a restaurant at the airport?” Well, the only time I had ever been to the airport was a couple of years ago, and I had wandered aimlessly in and out of security check points, unable to find anyone and feeling like zombies were going to burst from the ter-
minals at any minute, so no. So we headed out to the airport for a late lunch, and I was pleasantly pleased. At first, the noticeably crooked line of pictures on the back wall threw me off as to the stability of the ceiling, but it added charm to the place. Our waiter was extremely polite and quick to bring our drinks while giving me more time to study the menu. When my friend mentioned “airport Chinese,” I assumed that it was going to be all Chinese, but they had chicken tenders, steak fingers, and the infamous bacon cheeseburger. Of course, I had to have something Chinese, so I ordered the
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Sweet and Sour Supreme. This bad boy had sweet and sour chicken, pork and shrimp, accompanied by half a plate of fried rice. My friend ordered us a plate of fried noodles, a first for me, and they were delicious. They were kind of like chips and salsa at Mexican restaurants, only they were noodles and sweet and sour sauce. Anyway, my entire meal was great and cheap, coming in just over nine bucks. It satisfied my need for fried rice and sweet and sour chicken without my having to pay crazy prices at a hibachi. Give it a try! Head out to the airport and you won’t be sorry. Bon Appétit!!
SPORTS
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Friday, March 7, 2014
Softball sweeps Texas A&M-International ‘Belles to continue strong home play Allison Price Editor The ‘Belles walked away with two wins on Wednesday, March 5 against Texas A&M-International. The ‘Belles currently sit with a 17-7 overall record and a 2-1 for Lone Star Conference. In game one the ‘Belles won 12-8. The Dustdevils took an early 1-0 lead. In the bottom of the second, Tina Cisneros took a walk to start the inning. Lanie Robinson hit an RBI, which brought in Cisneros.
Both Ambra Hill and Morgan Spearman hit back-to-back singles. Micherie Koria hit a double. Finally, Darian Dunn added a single and the score brought the ‘Belles in the lead. (6-1) As a comeback, the Dustdevils had a three run home run, which brought the score to 6-4. Kenedy Urbany pitched in the fifth and sixth innings which gave the Dustdevils a disadvantage in scoring points. Game two of the doubleheader showed not only the girls batting skills but there pitching skills as well. Sandra Serna pitched five innings only allowing three hits. Serna struck out six runners. Spearman was able to hit a bunt single. In the third inning Spearman and Dunn both hit home runs, and six other ‘Belles would record a hit. In the fourth inning, Kelly Johnson hit a grand slam, which extended the score to 19-0. The ‘Belles will be back on the field Friday, March 7 at 6 p.m.
Friday, March 7
6 p.m. against Texas Woman’s University
Saturday, March 8
Doubleheader- 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. against Texas Woman’s University. Photo by Marsalis Mahome The Rambelles wait for the pitch from St. Mary’s and get prepared to make and run.
All games will be at Mayer Field.
Photo by Marsalis Mahome Morgan Spearman holds her bat as she prepares to hit the ball.
Rambelles play Rams head to Lone Star Conference tournament to face Cameron University Midwestern State in Rams win final home game Allison Price Editor Ryan Everheart Contributor After a season closure on Saturday, March 1, the Rams defeated Texas A&M Kingsville in a tough battle 53-41. Ending with 18-8 overall and an 8-6 conference record, the Rams have their sights set on the
Lone Star Conference (LSC). “It was a big game for us,” Head Coach Chris Beard said. “We told our guys that our post season was starting a week early, and we felt like Kingsville was a great way to get some momentum going into this tournament.” The Rams were outscored by three points in the first half but prevailed in the second half. They then outscored Kingsville by nine points with a finishing victory. “We had a goal to go down there and win,” sophomore Nash Nel-
son said. “We went down there and got the job done, and hopefully that will get us going in the conference tournament.” The Rams are now preparing for upcoming games by continuing to make adjustments and growing stronger as a team. “We are just going to try to keep doing what we do,” Nelson said. “ No one play is more important than another one. We are going to try and stay in the moment and take it one play at a time.” Beard said the team is getting back to the basics before they head to the Allen Events Center for their first game in the LSC. “All of the teams in the conference have a little bit of time to practice and maybe put in a new wrinkle or two,” Beard said. “We are trying to be the best team we can.” Senior Ryan Marsh said he is ready to begin conference play and
wants to take another crack at Tarleton State University during the LSC. “The conference is so tough and balanced, and in my opinion, there is not a good draw or bad draw in the tournament,” Beard said. “It is just a matter of going out there and playing.” The first game of the LSC was Thursday, March 6, where the Rams took on Cameron University. The tournament holds a total of eight teams. This means that one team will have to win three games to win the championship. “To me, the teams that win are the teams that play smart, play together and execute,” Beard said. ***Editor’s Note: Thursday’s game stats were not included in this article due to conflict with Ram Page press and game time. Stats can be found on the ASU Athletic homepage.
quarterfinal round Women’s team head to Allen Events Center for conference play
Allison Price Editor The Rambelles faces Midwestern State in the quarterfinal round of the Lone Star Conference (LSC) Championship on Thursday, March 6. The team lost their last game to Texas A&M University-Kingsville (67-83). The teams overall record is 14-12 and 7-9 in LSC play. Depending on who wins the game Thursday, ASU or MSU, the team will face No. 1 West Texas A&M or No. 8 Cameron on Friday, March 6 at 8 p.m. ASU is scoring 60.2 points per game and hitting 39.0 percent from the field. Hillari Adam and Rochelle Norris were selected to play on the LSC All-Conference team. Adam has 15 games with double-digit scores. Adam was also honored as Lone Star Conference Academic Player of the Year. She is the first ‘Belle to receive this honor in program history. Norris was named honorable mention all-conference after averaging 8.5 points per game. She has 12 games with double-digits. ***Editor’s Note: Thursday’s game stats were not included in this article due to conflict with Ram Page press and game time.
Rams will continue play during spring break Four game series ahead for Rams Marsalis Mahome Photographer This Friday before students head out to begin Spring Break festivities, and take a nice week-long break, the Ram’s baseball team (13 wins and four losses) will still be on their climb up the ladder. The Rams are set to begin Lone Star Conference play against Tarleton State University in a three-day four-game series at Foster Field. The Rams will play Friday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, March 8 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 9 at 4 p.m. at Foster Field.
The Rams hit the road last weekend to play in Lawton, Okla. against Cameron University. The Rams played a double header on Friday, Feb. 28 losing 5-6 and winning 4-3. On Saturday, March 3, the team won both games (21) and (8-6). In Saturday’s game Blake Bass earned the win in the opener after striking out six in a complete-game victory. Graylon Brown secured the Rams’ win after going 4.0 innings, only allowing one hit. Other plays that walked away with good numbers included Hunter Choate, who finished the game series with a 4.62 batting average. Tyler Coughenour sent 6-for-14 and had two doubles and four RBIs. The Rams are still undefeated at home this season.