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Volume 80 Issue 3 September 13, 2013
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‘Belles own home invitational Team opens season with four wins on home court
our strength and we are getting a lot better at blocking.” The ‘Belles are in Colorado, Sept. 13, for the Colorado Premier Challenge. They will take on University of Nebraska at Kearney and Metropolitan State University of Denver and move up from there. “We have a chance to play some teams that are a part of the top five in the nation this weekend and win, so it is definitely something to look forward to,” red-shirt freshman Cerbi Ritchey said. One of their goals is to host the regional tournament this year, Ritchey said. “This weekend’s games will determine where the region tournament will be held, so it is important for us to get in there and win them,” Bianco said.
Mariah Powell Editor The Rambelles took control of their court, winning all four of their matches at the Angelo State Invitational. They swept Dallas Baptist, Colorado State Pueblo and Colorado Mesa, but had to put up a fight against University of Arkansas Fort Smith, winning 3-2. “These first games showed us where we stand in region,” sophomore Haley Bianco said. “The last game could have gone a little better but we still won it. Our defense is
Photos by Adam Sauceda Top: “Belles’ boost one another after scoring a point against University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. Right: Senior Leah McWilliams spikes the ball high in the aggressive game. The team won 3-2.
Angelo State Invitational Dallas Baptist
3-0
Colorado State-Pueblo
3-0
Colorado Mesa
3-0
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
3-2
Shumway takes on new position
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Dr. Karen Shumway, associate dean of the College of Business and Associate Professor of Management, has been named chair of the Board of Commissioners-Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Accreditation for the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Shumway served as commissioner on the board since 2009. According to www.acbsp. org, the ACBSP is dedicated to improving the quality of business schools and programs around the world and ultimately to improving the practice of business in every industry around the world. Before this chair position, Shumway had completed a year as chairelect. Her term will be for one year.
Photo by Adam Sauceda Senior Leah McWilliams returns the ball against University of Arkansas Fort Smith while freshman Courtney Bartusiak backs her up during the game Saturday, Sept. 7.
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Events Calendar Get involved on campus! Here’s what’s going on this week. Friday September 13 Sharon Booma Art Exhibit continues through Sept. 25. Open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in room 193 of the CarrEducation Fine Arts Building. Volleyball: ASU vs. University of Nebraska at Kearney at noon in Denver, Colo. Volleyball: ASU at Metropolitan State University. 3:30 p.m. in Denver, Colo. Soccer: ASU vs. Fort Lewis College. 5 p.m. at the ASU Soccer Field. ASU Alumni Mixer at Rangers Ballpark. Join the Alumni Association for baseball, hot dogs and Texas Rangers baseball.
Saturday September 14 Run to Remember 10K. Remember 9/11 during this local 10K, 5K and 1.5M fun run. The race will take place at the Junell Center. Volleyball vs. TBD. 10 a.m. in Denver, Colo.
NEWS
Friday, September 13, 2013
s ie r e S e r tu c e L r a W il Civ The Civil War Lecture Series is kicking off its third year with its first lecture Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. There will be a total of eight lectures the 2013-2014 academic year. Along with different topics, each lecture will have a speaker to guide the audience in discussion. Don’t miss out on the chance to learn more about history. Feb. 17 “Memory and Meaning: Civil War Memorials and Their Artistic Antecedents” 7 p.m. C.J. Davidson
March 4 “The Texas Historical Commission’s Sesquicentennial Activities” 6 p.m. C.J. Davidson
Sept. 17 “Prince Among Slaves” 6 p.m. C.J. Davidson
Oct. 16 “Lincoln, His Party and Civil War Era Politics” 7 p.m. C.J. Davidson
Nov. 14 “Trails of Blood: Escaping the Confederacy” 7 p.m. C.J. Davidson
Jan. 28 “The Environment of War” 7 p.m. C.J. Davidson
March 27 “Baseball and the Civil War” 7 p.m. Fort Concho
April 22 “Medicine and the Civil War” 7 p.m. C.J. Davidson
ASU’s 85-year history unveils
Volleyball vs. TBD. 1 p.m. in Denver, Colo. Lone Star Football Festival: ASU vs. Colorado StatePueblo. The game begins at 8 p.m. at the AT&T Stadium (formerly “Cowboys Stadium”) in Arlington.
Sunday September 15 Soccer vs. Colorado Mesa University. 12 p.m. at the ASU Soccer Field.
Monday September 16 Plaza Verde Blood Drive from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday September 17 Centennial Village Blood Drive from 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Civil War Lecture Series: Screening and Discussion of “Prince Among Slaves.” The program will be from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the C.J. Davidson Center.
Wednesday September 18 Hispanic Heritage Celebration: Cuba. Join the Multicultural Center to celebrate the Cuban culture with food, educational activities, music and more. The celebration will begin at 11:30 p.m. in the UC lobby. Texan Hall Blood Drive from 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Classroom 101: Notes and Study Habits. Learn fun and interesting ways to more effectively take notes in class along with some information on study habits. The program begins at 5 p.m.
Thursday September 19 Mary and Robert Massie Blood Drive from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Weekly Planetarium showings beginning at 7 p.m. The shows will continue until September 26.
Submit event requests by 5 p.m. Tuesday for Friday publication to rampage@angelo.edu
Photo by Adam Sauceda ‘Ramifications’ opened Tuesday, Sept. 10. Alumni were able to reminisce on ASU’s previous years. Old newspaper articles, photographs and other artifacts were on display for the public. Dr. Brian J. May was among the speakers at the event.
5K brings ASU community together Free shirts to be given to participants Kelly O’Dowd Staff Writer The Multicultural Center will host a 5K and Fun Run at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. Multicultural Center Educational Guidance Counselor Haley Zapta said the center hopes to reach its goal of 150 participants, offering free T-shirts to the first 50 registrants. Racers will meet on campus between the library and the UC. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners for
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male and female categories will win prizes provided by the race’s sponsors. Graduate student Martha Esquivel said she supports the Multicultural Center in any of their events, and the 5K is one event that stands out. “I can’t turn down a free 5K,” she said. The 5K and Fun Run is one of the official Family Day activities and the brainchild of Zapata. “I’m hoping for a good turnout,” Zapata said. “It’s an opportunity for everyone to come together and support ASU and establish some healthy routines. First-time racers should feel absolutely no pressure.” Pre-registration runs through
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Sept. 16, and race day registration and check-in begin at 7 a.m. Zapata said seasoned and firsttime 5K participants need to stay hydrated, as well as have fun. The Multicultural Center is also offering city-wide tours to families that weekend, Program Specialist Robert Garcia said. Students will have a chance to sign up for these tours in the Multicultural Center during the week prior to, as well as the day of, the 5K and Fun Run. Tour registration starts at 10 a.m. and the tours depart at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. Participants can register by mail, fax, e-mail, or through ASU’s website. The 5K and Fun Run is open to the public.
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OPINIONS
Friday, September 13, 2013
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When did cruelty kill patriotism?
Mariah Powell Editor On Wednesday, the nation held a moment of silence for the thousands of people who lost their lives Sept. 11, 2001. And I would say, as a `90s baby, 9/11 was one of the most drastic events of my lifetime. Down with these planes and buildings went fathers, mothers, daughters and sons of innocent people. Firefighters and police officers also lost their lives. Along with their families, the nation mourned. I was only in fourth grade, but I felt, as a nation, we had come
together. On the television I saw everyone pitching in, trying to rebuild a piece of our first colonies’ land. I like to think that as a whole it has brought Americans closer, but then on Wednesday I get on Facebook and see so much negativity on the incident. I read things such as “the government killed these people and wants us to believe otherwise” and “the government will strike again soon.” Everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion. No one can stop you from believing whatever it is you believe about that day, but do you really think that our nation did this to itself? Yes, we have had incidents during which Americans took their neighbors’ lives, such as the Boston Marathon bombing or the Sandy Hook shooting, but I do not believe we are so divided that the government would take innocent lives. Even in remembering the Sandy Hook incident, there was so much online speculation that it was a government setup. If this is the government we are under, why are so many criminals still alive? Wouldn’t the government take out the criminals first to keep the prisons from over populating? I am quite certain that innocent children would not be first
Are you superstitious on Friday the 13th? Why or why not?
“No, I’ve never really been superstitious.”
Tony Spriggs
Sophomore
on their “hit list.” The negativity some people display toward their own country boggles me. I would think that you would love your country and are proud to be an American, seeing that so many people want to be where you are. You may not love the state you live in, or the town, or home, and that’s alright, but knocking your country doesn’t help or change your situation. I do not believe these people educate themselves on the incident or they just feel that everyone is evil. Whatever the case, why post things negative things, especially like the government is “killing people?” 9/11 was twelve years ago, but it still affects people’s heart. Being respectful should be our No. 1 priority. I know that America will never have a single voice, but I believe that we are one nation. Whether you are black, white, Hispanic, Asian, Catholic, Muslim, Jewish or Christian, as Americans we should have respect for our country. If we do not, how do we expect others to respect the land that we call home? God continue to bless America.
“No, I don’t believe in superstition.”
Jeannene Norton
Senior
Photo by Adam Sauceda
“No, I don’t believe in superstitions.”
Garrett Schwartz
Senior
“No, there’s been other Friday the 13th’s and I’ve never had bad luck.”
“No, I’ve never had any reason to be superstitious.”
Ashley Irvin Sophomore
Mike Williams
Sophomore
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SPORTS
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Friday, September 13, 2013
Photos by Adam Sauceda Left: Sophomore running back Daymond Lewis tries to escape a tackle from Black Hills State opponent. Top: Junior Corina Hueske dances for the crowd with the Angelettes during Thursday’s opening home game. Bottom: Angelettes perform during half time to the marching band.
Rams make improvements, head to Arlington Practices are ‘more crisp’ after 36-28 win Mariah Powell Editor ASU’s football team defeated Black Hills State, 3826, in their first game of the season. “For our first game, it was pretty good but we know that we still have room for improvement,” senior running back Jermie Calhoun. “We ran the ball really well and the offensive line did a great job blocking. Calhoun scored two touchdowns and ran a career
high of 140 yards. He was displayed across the nation for his touchdown leap. His play hit No. 1 on ESPN’s Top Plays of the night. “It’s a good thing that I was on ESPN just to get Angelo State the recognition but I am more of a humble person so I am not boasting on the play,” he said. “It just puts a target on my back so I realize that I have to play harder next week.” Head Coach Will Wagner said the team has been practicing more crisp than before after opening their season. “We made a couple mistakes last game, but luckily we had a few extra days to get those things corrected and get ready for Pueblo,” Wagner said.
The team heads to Arlington to play Colorado-State Pueblo, Sept. 14, at AT&T (Cowboys’) Stadium as a part of the Lone Star Conference Football Festival. “It was exciting to get our first win and after working on the little mistakes we are going to Arlington to show them that we can play with a national ranked team,” senior wide receiver Joey Knight said. As long as the team stays focused they can earn their second win at the Cowboy stadium, Calhoun said. “Playing at the Cowboys’ Stadium is going to be a great experience for us, like every year,” junior defensive back Paul Mason said. “We are playing a team that is pretty good, but they are right for the picking.”
Rambelles kick off their season with a tie, lose and win
Photos by Adam Sauceda Left: Sophomore goal keeper Shantel Wittke kicks a ball back into play, helping the ‘Belles get their 3-0 shut out Sept. 8. Above: The Rambelle soccer team come together before the second half of their game against Wayland Baptist University. The team tied 1-1 with New Mexico Highlands, lost 1-2 to Ouachita Baptist and finished off the weekend with a win.