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Events Calendar Get involved on campus! Here’s what’s going on this week. Friday April 18
Earth Day celebration reminds student to keep the planet clean Different activities all reflect Earth Day
University Holiday Softball vs. Texas A&M University-Kingsville from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Kingsville Softball vs. Texas A&M University-Kingsville from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Kingsville Baseball vs. West Texas A&M University from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Foster Field.
Saturday April 19 All Day: Track and Field at Michael Johnson Open Baseball vs. West Texas A&M University from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Foster Field
Sunday April 20 All Day: Golf at Lone Star Conference Championships
Monday April 21 Staff senate meeting starting at 3 p.m. in the Nasworthy Suite Opera Music Theatre Recital at 7:30 p.m. in the Carr Education-Fine Arts Building
Sydney Wegner Contributor The Center for Student Involvement (CSI) will host an Earth Day event Tuesday, April 22, to remind students to reduce, reuse and recycle. Faculty, staff and students can recycle old T-shirts between the library and the UC under the canopies from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lorina Soza Multicultural Center program assistant said students have different options with their old T-shirts. One is sewing a pillow from a retired shirt. Something else they can do is cut the edges and tie the fringes into knots. “I think that recycling old T-shirts is a really good idea,” senior Nathan Cumberland said. “I actually have a lot of ASU shirts that I never wear
that are just sitting in my closet. I’m sure I’m not the only one.” Cumberland said it seems like students care more about the latest technology than about maintaining the world for future generations. “It’s ironic that if trees produced Wi-Fi instead of oxygen, everyone would plant them,” he said. Earth Day was launched in 1970 to raise public awareness of air and water population. The ASU event will recognize the students who ride their bikes, skateboards and longboards to class, rather than drive. “I would rather longboard than walk because it is an easier way to get around,” junior Jorge Gonzales said. “It is much faster than walking, and it doesn’t require that much energy.” Soza said the Multicultural Center will reduce the lighting in its office for a certain period of time. “I think it is really important that ASU host these sort of events to keep students aware,” Cumberland said.
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Photo by Aly Duran JROTC color guard marches during ASU’s drill meet.
Delta Zeta Turtle Tug
Tuesday April 22 Community Service: Earth Day Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Delta Zeta hosted their annual Turtle Tug on Saturday, April 12, inviting various fraternities, sororities and organizations to participate. Turtle Tug honors Delta Zeta’s natural philanthropy, The Painted Turtle Camp. The camp invited chronologically ill children to stay for the summer, all expenses paid. To help raise awareness, co-ed teams were in a battle of tugo-war and the losing team fell into a pool of green or pink jello.
Career Development: Job Search Grab and Go from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the UC Lobby Civil War Lecture Series: Medicine and the Civil War from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the CJ Davidson Center
Wednesday April 23 Dog Tags to Dollars from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in the Nasworthy Suite Pop into the CSI: Free popcorn from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Celebration of William Shakespeare’s 450th birthday starting at 7 p.m. in the university auditorium UCPC: Club Cafe featuring actor and singer/songwriter Tyler Hilton from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the CJ Davidson Center
Thursday April 24 ASU Choir: Pops at the Pavilion at 7:30 p.m. at the ASU Pavilion. UCPC: 31st Annual Student Talent Show featuring Six Appeal starting at 8 p.m. in the CJ Davidson Center Arts at ASU: “The House of Bernarda Alba” beginning at 8 p.m. in the ASU Modular Theatre
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Class rings serve as link between students and university Total ring sales beat out previous years Allison Price Editor ASU’s ring ceremony will honor 96 students Thursday, April 24, at an event sponsored by the Alumni Association. “This is a tradition that we do every semester, so we will have a fall ceremony and a spring ceremony,” Alumni Association Director Kimberly Adams said. “It is amazing to see their eyes when everyone opens that box for the first time, all together.” Adams said in order to qualify to purchase a ring, a student needs 75 credit hours. E-mails are then sent to the qualified students with information about when Balfour representatives will be on campus and steps Sat. April 19 Isolated Storms 75°59°
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to purchase the ring online or in person. “We try to set up four days with the representative on campus where you can purchase the ring,” she said. “We get a list from Balfour on everyone who has purchased the ring, and we start communicating with our ring recipients about the ring ceremony.” Ring recipient senior Edom Abebe said she wanted to purchase a ring because she wanted something that would remind her of all her memories at ASU. “Over everything else, the ring will symbolize the great accomplishment I have had,” Abebe said. Adams said this is the highest number of rings they have sold, and she thinks it is because people want to have a connection with ASU after they leave. “You look at our symbols, and you have your diploma on the wall and your class ring on your finger, and you are always connected back to your university,” she said. “I really Mon. April 21 Mostly Sunny 89° 59°
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think we are seeing a lot more people leaning toward their traditions and symbolism and staying connected.” Abebe said she has worked with the Alumni Association for about three years and has helped with other ring ceremonies. She said she is excited to actually be a part of one. “I am inviting my family and friends to come out to the ceremony,” she said. “I just want to thank my family for making sacrifices for me to come to college.” Adams said the ring ceremony is only about 20 minutes long. A guest speaker will talk about what the class ring means. Dr. Brian J. May will speak and then the specifics of what the ring symbolizes will be read. It is also tradition to rub the class ring on Dominic’s wool or horns for good luck. “The ring recipients are all getting their rings at the same time, and it is fun to see that happen,” Adams said. Wed. April 23 Mostly Sunny 88° 61°
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Photos by Marsalis Mahome Left: Senior Instructor Dr. Kevin A. Boudreaux lights a candle during a demonstration at the Art and Science Family Day. Top Right: Dr. Boudreaux continues his demonstrations for the families at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts. Bottom Right: (from far left) Juniors Kelcee Widdess and Caitlin Barton and Dr. Edith Marie Osborne listen as Museum Educator Rebekah Coleman talks with the families.
Research Symposium honors graduate student and faculty work Undergraduates invited to learn more Allison Price Editor The College of Graduate Studies will host Monday, April 21, a research symposium featuring different works from students and faculty within the 26 graduate programs. About 50 poster presentations from different programs are expected, said Dr. Susan Keith, dean of the College of Graduate Studies. “The research symposium will be a poster presentation of research,” Keith said. “It highlights the great research that our graduate students conduct. We also highlight the work our faculty does with the research. It gives them an opportunity to talk to other people about their projects.” Keith said the students and faculty are not limited to the research they conduct. The students’ research is related to their respective departments. Before changing the name, the research symposium used to be more like a banquet and formal occasion, Keith said. “It used to be called College of
Graduate Studies Award Banquet,” she said. “It is more a come-and-go event now. We decided that we need to utilize our resources and time a little bit better, so we decided to move to this format to get a bigger response and interest.” Although the research is done by graduate students, Keith said undergraduates are encouraged to attend to learn more about graduate school. “It is a three-pronged approach,” she said. “We get to highlight our graduate students and their work and use this as a recruiting tool.” Keith said advisers from the different graduate departments will be at the symposium to answer any questions undergraduate students might have. Along with the research symposium, there is an awards ceremony to recognize the most outstanding graduate student from each college, Keith said. “We have a selection committee made up of graduate faculty, and nominations can be sent in from faculty if they feel they have a graduate student worthy of the honor,” she said. The College of Graduate Studies Research Symposium will be at the CJ Davidson Center from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Top: Marines demonstrate hand-to-hand combat techniques at the drill meet on Saturday, April 12. Bottom Left: A Goodfellow Air Force Base K9 unit gives a demonstration. Bottom Right: ASU ROTC cadets participated in the marine pull-up challenge.
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Senior Goodbyes: What is after graduation
Larissa Tonder Advertising Manager May 10, 2014, cannot come soon enough. As excited as I am about not having to struggle to find a parking spot, walk the halls of the third floor of the library, or deal with class assignments, I am also slightly terrified. People keep asking me what I am going to do once I graduate. It is probably the most overused question during the months of April and May. Usually, I jokingly say, “I have no idea,” but in all honesty, there is a lot of truth to that. I really do have no idea. I hope to find a good,
decently paying job, just like every college graduate. My college years here at ASU have been some of the best years of my life. The faculty and staff I have had the pleasure of working alongside have all made an impact in my life, and I will truly miss all of them. I want to take a minute to thank my parents for one of the best graduation gifts any student could ever receive: graduating free of debt. They have supported me through all five years of my college career, and I could not be more thankful for my amazing parents. I have made long-lasting friendships and memories that will never be forgotten. I will be proud to be able to say that I am an alumna from Angelo State University, a school in San Angelo that is halfway between San Antonio and Lubbock.
Adam Sauceda Managing Editor For nine years, I’ve pushed, fought, struggled and clawed my way to a four-year degree. Having dropped out to help my family through the oil bust, working my savings up to pay for tuition and changing my major five times, here I stand on the edge of oblivion… Oh, I mean graduation. Now, the obvious question stands: What to do next? Beats me, in all honesty... I never wanted to settle for just one thing, which is why I chose journalism as my major.
Every day is different enough to keep my attention, seeing as it lasts about as long as a rodent’s. One thing is certain: I want to travel. I fell in love with Africa on mission trips, and I hope my career takes me back and beyond. I really want to be a combat journalist, but regardless, I hope my passion for photojournalism helps me give human faces to what would otherwise be a number in some terrible statistic. I can’t say I’m not scared. Then again, I sort of always have been in everything I’ve ever done—but it’s never held me back. I take the teachings of my instructors, the love and support of my family, and great memories of my friends when I leave this place. No matter where I end up, I’m a better man because of my experiences at ASU.
Dana Choi Copy Editor Wow. In a little less than a month, certificate in hand, I will have finished my undergraduate career at ASU. Until now, I couldn’t really appreciate all the things I’ve learned and experienced and all the people I’ve met here. I can recall the moment I first set foot on campus as if it were just last week. A senior, Jennifer, noticed me referring to a printout of a map of campus like a tourist in Disneyland. She walked me to my first class in the Academic building before sprinting off to her own class. This campus that I nav-
igated my first week with an annotated map has become another home to me. I didn’t have to leave home for college, like many people, since I already live here. As graduation swiftly approaches, however, I think I now understand the feeling. So, what are my plans after graduation? When I asked seniors before me what their plans were, they all said a resounding “I don’t know.” I now continue the tradition of the unsure. I am sure, though, that I want to be involved in the news. I’ve seen about-to-graduate students and graduates kick themselves over their choice of field. As I type this, I breathe a big sigh of relief that I haven’t become one of them. I’m not the happygo-lucky type (more like constantly frazzled), but I look to the future with a lot of hope. I’m going to do my best in this business with everything I’ve gained here.
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“My favorite spot is the CHP because you can take group fitness classes and workout.”
Adam Sauceda Managing Editor Restaurants range from what I would consider high-class to “Let’s just go through the drivethrough so we don’t have to get out of the car.” It’s just not in my nature to try the “classier” joints, but yet again, a friend offered to buy, and I don’t refuse a free meal. The Grill is located at 5769 Sherwood Way, just past the Walmart, and serves “southwest style cuisine.” The chef, Felipe Armenta, has quite the resume under his belt, which also includes The Cork
and Pig Tavern, located in San Angelo, and The Tavern in Fort Worth. I am in no way dissing the food because it was great by any standards, in my opinion, but the overall place just wasn’t for me. First of all, The Grill boasts an extensive wine selection and has plenty of cocktails and beers for you non-wine drinkers. However, I’m not much for anything that doesn’t have a pirate of some kind on it. While we waited for our order, my friend offered to order some queso. I love me some nachos, so I was totally down. Unfortunately for me, what they call queso is actually pi-
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mento cheese. My friend is from Wisconsin, so I can’t hold the misunderstanding against her. Again, not saying it was bad at all; it just wasn’t what I was expecting. When my food came out, a steak and enchilada combo, I was pretty disappointed in the size of my steak. Of course, I probably should have asked about the size, but it was smaller than I’m used to. Don’t get me wrong—I gobbled it up and never looked back. It tasted great, but my wallet probably will beg for somewhere else next time. I still recommend developing your own opinion, and I hope you enjoy it. Bon Appétit!!
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Spring football recap The Rams football team got in some practice at their spring game, Saturday, April 12. The Rams offense against the Rams defense took the field to get in extra practice before the end of the semester. Head Coach Will Wagner said those who play are ones that meet eligibility to play. “Some of the kids that played include juniors, who will be seniors,” he said. “Our kids that are seniors now did not participate. Also some of the kids we signed at the signing day are still high school seniors and they didn’t participate either.” Wagner said the game is merely for practice but acts as a competitive situation because the coaches cannot stop to correct to a play. Points were also awarded to each team. The Rams took to their new playing grounds, the LeGrand Stadium and Sports Complex. Wagner said there was a good crowd of people who came out to watch the guys. “Each year the amount of people who come out gets bigger and with us playing on campus everything was bigger this year. The Rams first game will be September 13 at home.
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‘Belles pick up game series in Kingsville ‘Belles head on the road for remainder of season Allison Price Editor The ‘Belles played their last home games of the season Saturday, April 12 against Texas A&M-Kingsville at Mayer Field. The two game win bumped up the team’s consecutive wins to 13. “It is awesome knowing that we have a 35-9 record right now,” senior Luz’Ce Baca said. “The four years that I have been here it has always been an honor putting on the Angelo State uniform and keeping the winning tradition.” In game one against the Javelinas, the ‘Belles started off with a 1-0 lead after senior Morgan Spearman reached a bunt single to score on a sacrifice fly by sophomore Darian Dunn. Dunn came back to the plate in the second inning, hitting her eighth home run of the season which extended ASU’s lead to 4-0. In the third inning, the Javelinas had two walks and three hits. There was also an error on the field
and it brought the score to a tie. to 13-0. Senior pitcher Mary Kate McKThe Javelinas scored one run in ay started game one and after the the fifth inning and that ended the third inning, only allowed one hit game. over the next 3.1 innings pitched. The girls resume their game seHead Coach Travis Scott said it ries against Texas A&M in Kingswas a great day for the seniors to go ville after one game against St. out and play since it was senior day. Edward’s University on Thursday, “Every senior got a hit and the April 17 in Austin. senior pitchers got wins on the day so it was as about as ideal as a senior day could get,” Scott said. In the fifth inning, sophomore Ambra Hill scored for ASU to lead 6-4. Moving to the sixth inning, five girls recorded hits bringing the final score to 10-4. “For a while our defense was mis-communicating for a while and now I think our defense is stronger than it’s ever been and we are only getting better,” senior Sandra Serna said. In game two against Texas A&M Kingsville, the ‘Belles scored a total of 8 runs. In the fourth Photo by Aly Duran inning bringing the score Senior Mary Kate McKay throws a pitch to home.
Track and Field Photo by Aly Duran Both offense and defense took to the field in the game.
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Photos by Aly Duran Left: Redshirt-Sophomore Jasmine Ambowode performs her high jump, trying to make it over the bar without touching it. Below: Junior Dalton Boyls jumps over a hurdle as an opponent is in mid jump and another ASU track member gets prepares to leap over the hurdle
Baseball continues hard work on the field Rams looking for last home win during regular season
Allison Price Editor The Rams returned home with three game loss against Tarleton State University in Stephenville. “Each game there was an opportunity for us to make a big play if they were to swing it one way or the other but unfortunately we didn’t make that play,” assistant coach John Anderson said. In their game on Friday night, the Rams scored four runs throughout and the game ended on a runrule which is the first of the season. In the first inning the Rams were able to get two runs off of three hits. Tarleton came back strong and took the lead away from the Rams going into the second inning. In the third inning, senior Reggie Rodri-
guez hit an RBI single to center field to score senior Christian Summers. These plays added two more runs on the board for ASU. The Texans continued to make a comeback with getting 14 total runs in the seven innings of play time. “Normally we are pretty reliant on our pitchers and this weekend they didn’t have the best effort,” sophomore David Goggin said. “The hitters have been struggling the past two weeks and our hitting was much better this weekend. We just have to get all of our pieces to click at the same time.” Junior Brett David said the team has not been hitting the ball well all season but improvement showed in the games against Tarleton. In Saturday’s game one, the Rams did not score any runs in the seven inning game. Moving on to game two, the Rams fought hard but fell behind Tarleton by one point.
Entering the ninth inning in game two, ASU was down 8-5 but added four more runs. Freshman JP Zapata ended the inning with a triple to score Goggin. Moving on with an ASU 9-8 lead, the Texans tied the game in the bottom of the ninth. As for practice, Anderson said the team works on different skills according the team that they will play next. Ending out the regular season home games, the Rams will play West Texas A&M who they lost to in the beginning of the season. “All four of those [beginning] games were one run games,” he said. “More than anything, we need to be focusing more mentally late in the game and changing the outcome with the same effort and lineup.” As for the last home games, Goggin said he is has mixed feelings. “It is crazy how fast the season goes,” Goggin said. The Rams take the mound Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19.