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Volume 84, Issue 23
Photo by Brit Raley Students run to collect as many eggs as possible in the BSM’s Easter egg hunt on Monday, March 26. There were approxi-
mately 2,200 Easter eggs.
Funding education in fashion
FAME to host spring style show to fund scholarships Christian Hunick Staff Writer
ASU Friends of Art and Music Education (FAME) will host a spring FAME style show featuring the haute couture women’s fashions of Julian Gold of Midland on Tuesday, April 3, in the Houston Harte University Center. FAME is a program that raises money for arts, music, and theatre scholarships. The ASU FAME Board of Directors distributes $500 and
$1,000 scholarship awards each year. Since its inception in 1998, FAME has awarded more than 400 scholarships to ASU students, totaling more than $190,000. FAME not only contributes to scholarship funds through fundraisers, but also through paid memberships. “The membership fees go towards scholarships for art, music, and theatre students,” Office of Development coordinator Ridge Goodloe said. “Anyone can become a member, and we will have infor-
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Celebrating Heritage AMAS offers students a place of expression and cultural pride Christian Hunick Staff Writer The Association of Mexican American Students, or AMAS, is a student organization whose mission includes engaging students in the study and appreciation of Mexican-American culture, helping new students of Hispanic origin adapt to college life and serving the Mexican-American community of San Angelo. “Angelo State is a Hispanic-serving institute, so our goal is to get the culture out and have people on and off campus understand a little bit about our culture,” AMAS President Amber Reyes Valdez said. “We want people to
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know who we are, what we are about and where we come from so they can understand our background rather than making their own assumptions.” A group focused on the awareness of Mexican-American culture and the unity of Mexican-American students has been on campus since the 1970’s; however, the organization was known by a different name for most of its existence. “When [the organization] first started, it was MASA instead of AMAS, but they changed it around five to ten years ago,” Valdez said. MASA was founded by the now retired history professor and author Dr. Arnoldo De León. Much of De León’s work focuses on Mexican-American
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Preserving Texas history
The West Texas Collection keep it within kind of the Con- research.” Campbell also added that offers students a glimpse cho Valley area. Now, we take in Runnels and Coke County students are welcome to study into the past Eunice Tibay Staff Writer For over four decades, the Dr. Ralph R. Chase West Texas Collection has provided students with historical documents and artifacts for research. According to Suzanne Campbell, head of the WTC, they have historical collections including photographs and letters donated by San Angelo families. WTC exhibits artifacts and documents from different periods in American history such as the American Civil War, the Border War during the Mexican Revolution and both World Wars. They also have books on genealogy, Texas history and folklore, which students can borrow and use within the vicinity of WTC. In addition, they exhibit items related to ASU and its history. However, most of what the WTC has are general pieces of information that are related to the history of West Texas. “We have all sorts of things on the history of this region,” Campbell said. “We try to
and Sterling and things like that. But we try to keep it in that region.” Students also go in the WTC to research. “We have a lot of students and a lot of classes who come in and do research,” Campbell said. “And so they can do their research in here, and we just pull out what they need, and then we try to preserve all this
at the WTC in addition to doing research, stating that they can utilize the spaces available in the room. Rolando Chavez shared how the West Texas Collection helped him as a student. “I think it’s offered a lot of insight of things they didn’t know about what an archive
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Photo by Axel Marcenaro Amber Peterson, junior, utiliz-
es the West Texas Collection’s reading room for study and research. Sigma Tau Delta Page 2 Spring Photos Page 3 Get to know Dr. Mullis Page 4 Softball and Baseball Page 6
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NEWS
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Writers’ Block benefits students and alumni
Sigma Tau Delta launches writing forum Eunice Tibay Staff Writer
English honor society Sigma Tau Delta launched a writing forum titled “Writers’ Block” earlier this month. In addition to providing ASU’s students and alumni a place to discover others works and share their own, Writers’ Block also offers opportunities to receive constructive feedback. “Not only does it ease them into sharing their work with an audience, it provides a way to gain feedback on their writing, which will improve their writing overall, from grammar to style to diction,” the organization’s president, Emily Krause, senior, said. Members of the forum can submit works under various
STYLE page 1 -mation about how to become a member at the style show.” FAME membership comes with benefits like invitation to all art, music, and theatre events, Goodloe said. The FAME spring fundraiser will begin at 2 p.m. in the C.J. Davidson Conference Center with a Julian Gold Pop Up Shop and silent auction. The style show will start at 3 p.m., and fashions on display will be available for purchase in the “Pop Up Shop.” Models for the event will include some of ASU’s own staff members from the Office
genres such as fiction, poetry, nonfiction, playwriting, and more. According to Krause, the conception of the forum began as she and her vice president, Bonnie Kennedy, held the organization’s Coffeehouse, a program where they invite students to share their works. “Because of Sigma Tau Delta’s goal to promote literature and writing, Bonnie and I have been working hard to create a community on campus that encourages students to write and share their writing,” Krause said. “We thought it would be neat to have something online that people could get this kind of feedback and have this kind of interaction,” Kennedy, senior, added. For Kennedy, having an online platform gives everyone
of Development. “Some of the models are Jenny Love, she works in our office as well; Jamie Akin, the vice president of development; and some other really sweet ladies from the community who are very involved at ASU,” Goodloe said. The public is invited to attend the event. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. ASU students can attend for $10 each. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go towards funding student scholarships. To order tickets, contact the Office of Development at 325942-2116.
Photo by Axel Marcenaro Emily Krause and Bonnie Kennedy discuss Writers’ Block,
the new writing portal by Sigma Tau Delta for ASU students and alumni.
in the group an opportunity to have their work critiqued and interact at any time rather than having meetings in person, which not everyone could attend. “Between the Coffeehouse that meets once a month to read and our online workshop and our Writing Club, I think we have the makings of a super strong student writing community that will just grow as people hear about it more and more,” Kennedy said. The forum is also special to
Kennedy because it provides opportunities to learn where and how to submit works for publication. “It’s a centralized location for students here at ASU that is an opportunity for that interaction that goes beyond graduation and goes beyond the semester,” Kennedy said. Students of all majors are welcome to join the forum; members of Sigma Tau Delta want to strengthen the student writing community outside the English department.
“It’s not just limited to English majors,” Kennedy said. “Anybody who’s interested in writing anything can become a member of this workshop and work on it, contribute to it, upload their work and get feedback for themselves.” In order to join, students must request an invitation by emailing the organization at SigTDTUTOR@gmail.com or bkennedy3@angelo.edu. To view the forum, visit sigtdpinu.coursesites.com.
Events Calendar Friday 3/30 University closed for Good Friday Softball vs Tarleton State 1:00-5:30 p.m. Mayer Field Baseball vs. Tarleton 6:30-9:30 p.m. Foster Field
Saturday 3/31 Baseball vs. Tarleton 1-4:00 p.m. Foster Field
Tuesday 4/3 Last Day to Drop a Class Fame Style Show 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday 4/4 Laura Bush Institue for Women’s Health: Nolen Ryan 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Thursday 4/5 Track and Field 12-3:00 p.m. LeGrand Stadium
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Photo by Axel Marcenaro One of West Texas Collection’s displays showcasing new and vintage ASU sports memo-
rabilia. A team signed football and softball are just two of their of many sports pieces.
was and what it was to work in public history,” Chavez, senior, said. “I’ve always wanted to work in public history— that is what I’m studying to do. And this opens minds a lot more and definitely showed me the different paths to just working in an archive, period, and that we can preserve a lot more than just books and letters.” WTC is named after Dr. Ralph R. Chase, a pediatrician who worked to help underprivileged children in Concho Valley and was honored as Pediatrician of the Year in 1978. Dr. Chase was also named Citizen of the Year in 1988. WTC is part of the Porter Henderson Library.
NEWS
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Spring at ASU
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Baptist Student Ministry Easter Egg Hunt
Photo by Brit Raley Derrick Vela, sophomore, picks up Eas-
ter eggs. The BSM held their Easter egg hunt on the campus green.
Photo by Brit Raley Delaney Bennett dishes salsa onto Haley
Kelly’s plate. The BSM provided free fajitas after the Easter egg hunt Monday evening.
Photo by Brit Raley Nursing students open their eggs to try to find small
pieces of paper with initials. Whoever got the eggs with the paper won gift cards to different restaurants in town provided by the BSM.
Photo by Brit Raley Heidi, the mini Australian shepherd puppy, takes a
break from hunting eggs.
Springfest 2018
Photo by Axel Marcenaro Krigarè pulls Brother
Brother on stage for a combined performance.
Photo by Axel Marcenaro Brett Ander-
son of Brother Brother rocks out on stage.
Photo by Axel Marcenaro The crowd joins Kri-
garè’s clapping as she gears up for another song.
Photo by Axel Marcenaro Brother Broth-
er gives the crowd a personal acoustic performance off the stage.
Photo by Axel Marcenaro Krigarè gives a passionate and personal performance for the crowd.
On stage, Krigarè explained that her warrior persona comes from her experiences as a two time cancer survivor.
Student-Athlete Easter Egg Hunt
Photo by Brit Raley Avery Mcneme,
freshman soccer player, puts candy in a kid’s basket. Athletes were handing out more candy as kids gathered Easter eggs.
Photo by Brit Raley Athletes watch on as kids
from the community begin the Easter egg hunt. The Easter egg hunt was moved into the Junell Center concourse due to weather.
Photo by Brit Raley Jacquelyn Ramirez, ju-
nior soccer player, helps a little girl gather more eggs when the girl’s bucket was full.
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FEATURES
Beyondthe
Security Studies Director settles in to new position Aubree Bailey Managing Editor After an extensive career in the military, Dr. Tony R. “Randy” Mullis came to ASU this past fall to serve as rofessor, department chair and director of the Center for Security Studies. Before entering into the military, Mullis received a bachelor’s and master’s degree in history: “I got my undergrad degree from Auburn University in history and got my master’s from Virginia Tech.” After graduating, he enlisted as a navigator. “My wife and I moved up to Blackburn, Virginia, where her dad was in the Air Force,” Mullis said. “My dad was also part of the army, so those were big influences in my choice to go into the Airforce.” Mullis eventually became an intel officer and served many different roles in various locations. “I had some great assignments like Hawaii, Korea, Colorado Springs and Scotland- I loved living there.” In 2002, Mullis obtained his doctorate in history from the University of Kansas. He retired from the military in 2005 but continued working
AMAS page 1 history, such as his first book They Called Them Greasers, which is a classic in Tejano history. Valdez said the organization has grown drastically in size since its creation. “When they first started out there were only 3-5 people in the organization. Our size now ranges, but we usually have around 50 people.” AMAS is active in many campus events. Last fall, AMAS participated in the homecoming sign contest and parade, and their float won third place in the float deco-
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C lassroom
Getting to know ASU’s faculty and staff in a new light
as a civilian instructor before moving to Texas. “I was in Alabama when I got the opportunity to come here. Some of the faculty in this department I had worked with in the military, and some, like Dr. Taylor, I met through history conferences, so I got to know the department quite well before coming here.” Mullis is still settling in and said that he hasn’t been able to connect with students as much as would like. “One thing I haven’t gotten to do a lot of since I’ve only been here since August is get into student involvement. A good chunk of what we teach is online, so I don’t get as much student contact as I like, but maybe after this year I can try to change that.” Mullis said he enjoys many aspects and traditions of ASU. “I do like the Thursday afternoon ice cream social. I like going to the theatre productions- for a school like ASU, it’s high-quality and high-caliber art and music.” When asked what one of the most challenging parts of his new position is, Mullis said the uniqueness of the department he heads can bring some obstacles. “I think trying to take a creative division for a department that’s diverse. We have everything from criminal justice to homeland security; it’s
challenging to create an image for a department that will promote steady growth and keep within ASU mission. Developing, creating and implementing a vision that is consistent with the university and with the state of Texas that meets with current and future national security is one of my main priorities.” Mullis said students have made good impressions on him so far. “I’m very impressed with the caliber of students here. We produce products that are
ration contest. They also had a booth at Fall Fest where they gave out traditional Mexican snacks. Valdez explained that AMAS also organizes their own events. “We have a banquet and a formal, and for the spring semester we have an alumni game where we get with our previous AMAS graduates and play our annual softball game. We also host our own family day like ASU’s family day where they allow students to bring their family and tour campus, but it is just for AMAS. Then we also have an event for Day of the Dead.”
AMAS serves the Hispanic community of San Angelo through their program called Immigration Integration. “We have a program every Tuesday called Immigration Integration where we teach English to some of the immigrants here around the community,” Valdez said. AMAS also serves the senior population of the community by volunteering with Helping Hands and Texas Ramps. General meetings for AMAS take place at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday, and anyone who would like to join is welcome to attend.
Photo by Brit Raley Dr. Randy Mullis has lived around the United States and the
world. Mullis enjoys spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren as well as his cats and dogs.
Contributed Photo Members of the Association of Mexican-American students
gather together for a group photo. AMAS has been a staple organization of ASU since the 1970s.
capable to serve in national security and in criminal justice.” When he’s not working on campus, Mullis enjoys spending time with his family. “My wife and I met at Auburn when we were juniors. We were married in 1981. We had three children, three boys. It’s been a journey being in the Air Force with children. Now, I have four grandchildren. We also have two dogs and two cats, Oliver and Rusky and Brechin and Shamus, respectively; they keep us busy when
we don’t get to see our grandchildren.” Mullis’ advice to students is all about passion. “It’s the same advice I got when I was a freshman: follow your passion. I had no intention to be a history major even though it was my passion. But once I got to my first history class and the passion kicked in I knew it was right. I can’t over-emphasize passion. It might not seem logical, but follow it.”
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OPINION
Dear Evan Hansen
Kaitlin Trujillo Editor-in-Chief Recently, I have developed a love for the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen. For months, my friend has been telling me how wonderful the music is and how much talent the original cast had. I kept forgetting to look it up until I saw Ben Platt, the original Evan Hansen, perform at the Grammys. His voice was incredible. I added the soundtrack to my music library, but didn’t listen to it right away. One day I was listening The Greatest Showman station on Pandora when I was struck by a song. I looked to see who sang it, and lo and behold it was Ben Platt performing “For Forever.” His voice was amazing and I instantly regretted not listening to the soundtrack sooner.
Since then, I have had the songs on repeat, watched the few performances posted online and read up on the story. Dear Evan Hansen tells the tale of an anxious teen who struggles to find his place in the world. The musical won six Tony awards in 2017, including Best Musical and Original Score, and I totally understand why. Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the composers and lyricists for the show, also wrote for La La Land and The Greatest Showman. They are truly incredible writers. Since listening to the full soundtrack, I cannot stop singing these songs, even to the dismay of my friends (sorry not sorry). The musical has resonated with so many people. I feel that is because Evan’s feelings and struggles are easy to relate to. At some point, everyone has felt alone, anxious or scared. This show is beautiful reminder that we are never truly alone. Everyone has a place in this world and no one deserves to be forgotten. I would highly suggest listening to the masterpiece that is the Dear Evan Hansen soundtrack. I promise, it is worth every second.
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Aubree Bailey Managing Editor I can see it now: bright lights in my face, deafening applause and shouts of “Encore!” and “Brava!” hitting my ears. I’ve just debuted on Broadway in a one-woman, self-authored show entitled “Sass and the City,” which chronicles my journey from my first role in a
staged reading at ASU to stardom. Maybe I’m getting a tad bit overambitious here. In fact, I would probably severely dislike fame; it requires immense amounts of time around people. But it is true: I am playing the role of Olivia in a staged-reading of Twelfth Night, a Shakespearian comedy. We started rehearsals several weeks ago, and although I wasn’t too enthralled initially with having to participate for class credit, I soon found myself wishing I could run lines more and more. In fact, on days I don’t get to practice, I feel disappointed. Olivia, you see, is a countess. Now, I am perfectly happy with my life, and I’ve nev-
er much been one to seek the spotlight. But getting to slip into the position of a countess, order servants around and generally enjoy my stage power is something I could make a regular hobby. There’s something liberating about shedding your identity and taking on one you could never achieve in real life. I wouldn’t say I possess any true talent as an actress, but I can certainly see the appeal of making it one’s life profession. If you are free Tuesday, April 10th, at 7 o’clock in the evening, you should come watch me and my brilliant co-actors stage Twelfth Night. Who knows, it might be the beginning of someone’s performance career- just probably not mine.
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SPORTS
Rambelles set school record
Rambelles earn series victory over the Pioneers Rosanna Aguilera Sports Editor
The Rambelles got a series victory over the Texas Woman’s University Pioneers on Friday, March 23 and Saturday, March 24. They won the first game 137. The No. 5 ASU team set a school record by hitting three grand slams in Friday’s game. They recorded 12 hits and scored 13 runs with the help of three home runs; it was the most grand slams in a single game in ASU history. The Pioneers gave up nine walks and put 13 hits together. “We had some huge hits today,” Head Coach Travis Scott said. “Big grand slams in the first and second and continued to score by hitting another in the seventh.”
Scott said senior pitcher Morgan Hill pitched well in this game. “It was nice to get Makayla Corbin some meaningful innings,” Scott said. “It was a good start to the weekend.” Junior Taegan Kirk got the first grand slam after two walks and a single loaded the bases. She crushed 2-2 pitch over the left center for the hit; this was her sixth home run of the season and put ASU up 4-0. Sophomore Jade Strother sent the ball over the left field fence for her first home run of the season to make the lead 8-1 after the bases were loaded for Strother. Senior Amanda Ramage had the bases loaded when she got to the plate. She crushed the ball over the left field fence for her second home run and first grand slam of the season to make the score 13-5. The
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Pioneers scored two more good game in game three, but defensive plays, especially in runs. we need better performances game three,” Scott said. “It was The Rambelles split the from her in game two,” Scott nice to get the victory and sedoubleheader on Saturday. said. cure the series win.” They lost the first game 5-6 Scott said Hill threw well in The Rambelles will be and won the second 4-1. the games. at home at Mayer Field on After these games, the ASU “Danae Bine had a great March 29 and 30th to face team is now 29-4 in their over- weekend making some great Tarleton State. all season and 13-2 in their Lone Star Conference play. The Rambelles recorded a combined 12 hits in the two games but left 20 on base. Texas Woman’s had 15 hits on the day but struck out 12 times. “It is always good when you can go on the road and beat a quality Lone Star Conference opponent,” Scott said after the DH. “I really felt like we could have had all three wins, but give credit to Texas Woman’s for battling.” Scott said it was a good series with a lot of offense, and it was tough for their pitchers. “Brandy Marlett was able Photo by Brit Raley Taylor Fogle, junior infielder, stands to bounce back and have a ready for the pitch. Fogle is from Pico Rivera, CA.
Photo by Axel Marcenaro Morgan Hill, senior, focuses on the next
pitch. Hill struck out 10 players between her two games at Texas Woman’s University.
Photo by Brit Raley Danae Bina, senior infielder, throws the ball to her
teammate on first base. The Rambelles set a school record with three grand slams in their game against Texas Woman’s in Denton on March 23.
Rams get series win on the road
Rams win Lone Star Conference opener against Cameron University Rosanna Aguilera Sports Editor
The ASU Rams baseball team beat Cameron University on the road, winning three of the four games played from March 23 to 25. The first game, on Friday the 23rd, the Rams won 13-8. It was their Lone Star Conference opener. The Rams got four home runs against the Aggies in that game. “I didn’t really feel like we showed up ready to play today, and we were really lucky to get some balls up in the air and have them go out of the ballpark,” Head Coach Kevin Brooks said. “I thought Bradley Mathiowets did a really good job of getting us going on the fourth, and Mitch Henshaw had a good game too.” Henshaw had his best game
of the season, going 4-4 with a home run, two doubles and four RBI. The teams split the doubleheader on Saturday; the Rams lost the first game 2-5 and won the second 3-0. Freshman pitcher Trent Baker threw his first complete game of his collegiate career in the second game on Saturday. He didn’t allow any runs on just one hit in the game and struck out seven batters. “I just can’t say enough about Trent Baker and really the performance of several young guys today,” Brooks said. “Every time we’ve needed a big outing from him he’s gone out there and done it, and then Trevor Moses had some key hits as well, so it’s just good to see those young guys put the team on their back like that.” Freshman pitcher Logan Teske ended the day with five strikeouts. After the win, Baker is now
second on the team with 39 strikeouts and has limited opponents to a batting average of .147. On Sunday, they took the series win, getting a score of 8-1 on the first game. The Rams are now 22-8 on the season and 3-1 in their Lone Star Conference play. “Our pitchers were great today, and we got to see Andrew Croucher out there for the first time this season, which was good,” Baker said after the final game. “We would have liked to get the sweep here, but winning three out of four is better than nothing.” The Rams took the lead first in the game with junior Michael Urquidi leading it off with a double. Urquidi and Moses scored first in the game. The Rams continued to score, only giving up one run. The Rams will be back at home to face Tarleton State on March 29-31.
Photo by Kaitlin Trujillo Carson Childers, red shirt freshman pitcher,
throws to the batter. Childers has a season high of 9 strikeouts against Eastern New Mexico University.
Photo by Brit Raley Nicholas Novak, sophomore in-
fielder, watches the ball as he makes his way to third. Novak scored two runs in the series against Cameron.
Photo by Brit Raley Michael Urquidi, junior outfielder, hits the ball.
Urquidi hit a home run in both game 1 and 2 against Cameron on March 23 and 24.