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Part-time job positions available to students Fair to display some of those available and more Mariah Powell Editor Career Development is hosting a Professional Internship and Job Fair on Oct. 16 in the C.J. Davidson Center. They are working to help the town and national business fill positions with hardworking students. Career Development assistant Adra Enos said that part-time positions are really popular right now for a couple different reasons. “Right now companies are not real sure about the health rollout with ObamaCare so full-time employees are limited,” she said. “Also, San Angelo is growing, and with the oil boom in here, businesses need more help, especially with it being October. Christmas will be here before you know it, and everyone needs extra hands.” Enos said there is definitely more people hiring this year than in the past couple of years. “If you want to work I promise there is a job available for you right now,” Enos said. “Students have to show that they are interested in actually getting out there and working.” Over 30 businesses and organizations are registered to attend this fair, she said. “The fair is geared toward people looking for an internship either this year or next year and people graduating soon looking for a professional job,” Enos said. “There will be some locally owned companies and then there are places like Sherwin Williams, who has offices everywhere, so there will be a good variety whether you are looking to stay in town or move out of the state.” Even places like Sonic have career opportunities, she said. “Sometimes you have to start at the bottom, but they are looking for people they can bring in and train to be managers and eventually have their own stores,” Enos said. “Sometimes people do not give companies a chance, which you really need to and do some research because it may be shocking how good the benefits package is. They may not pay so well, but it may be nicer than a better paying job, and there may be more opportunities for advancement available.” Senior Besspher Mannah, a Career Development student worker, said he does not recommend freshmen that have never worked before get a job off campus. “In house job experience helps young students get that first-year feel and stay connected in a safe environment,” he said. The Career Development website has a list of employers for students to access. “We cannot hand them the jobs-students have to be willing to do the regular application process and follow up,” Mannah said. “They have to put in as much work as they want out of it.”
See HIRING TIPS pg. 2
Photo by Marsalis Mahome ASUFit Cyclocross series began Wednesday, Oct. 2. Every Wednesday of October, registration will begin at 5:15 p.m., in the Softball Complex parking lot, and the races at 6:15 p.m. All races are free to the public. Divisions start at six years old and younger and work their way up.
Photos by Marsalis Mahome Above: Students who participated in the Baptist Student Ministry Blue and Gold Paint Run Sept. 28 throw paint in the air, toasting to the finish of the run on the rainy day. Left: Junior Alyssa Ankrom, senior Leah McFadden and graduate Jackie Alvarez socialize after they are done running the course. Their outfits show a mesh of paint and rain. The group did not let the rain stop its run. There were a total of 30 runners at the event which was sponsored by UCPC and BSM.
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Blue and Gold Paint Run Homecoming dinner to honor individuals Formal to focus on eight honorees Kelly O’Dowd Staff Writer The ASU Alumni Association will recognize eight distinguished alumni, honorary alumni and outstanding faculty and staff on Oct. 11 as part of its annual Homecoming Dinner. “For almost four decades we have recognized eight or more outstanding individuals for their accomplishments during the Annual ASU Alumni Association Homecoming Dinner,” Alumni Association Director Kimberly Adams said. “These awards allow us an opportunity to honor alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the university. It is a blessing to celebrate the achievements of these individuals.” Community recipients for Homecoming 2013 are former San Angelo Mayor Alvin New, Ambleside School of San Angelo Head Chris Sloan and Air Force Col. Casey Eaton. Faculty and staff recipients include Associate Director of Admissions Tara Hart, Publications Assistant Leonor Constancio and Assistant Professor in Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Alaric Williams. The Alumni Association will honor retirees Professor of Education Dr. Mack McCoulskey and Professor of Agriculture Dr. Donald Shelby as Golden Ex of the Year and Outstanding Retired Faculty, respectively.
“I am truly honored to be recognized by the Alumni Association as someone who was selected for this honor,” Hart said. “I am humbled by the individual who believed I contributed to the ASU campus community to deserve such an honor. I want the students I serve to have the same amount of connection and pride I do.” The Alumni Association honors not only ASU alumni but faculty and staff as well. The alumni board’s nominations included staff members who demonstrated support and dedication for the development of ASU, had a profound effect on the lives and careers of students or have brought recognition to the university. “I work with so many wonderful people on campus that are deserving of this recognition, and so I am very honored to have been selected,” Constancio said. “I hope that I can represent all the staff of ASU who work hard day in and day out to serve the many students of ASU. The staff may not always be in direct contact with all the students, but they play an important role behind the scenes to make all the pieces come together.” Williams said one of his favorite memories is when, as he first arrived on campus, he met several faculty, and one in particular asked him how old he was. When he told her he was 31 years old, she had said, “Good Lord, I have pantyhose older than you!” Hart’s favorite part working at ASU is serving students as they transition from prospective stu-
dents to enrolled and contributing students. As a higher education professional she says she has the opportunity to work with these students and enjoys seeing them mature into community members on and off campus. Constancio has the perspective of both staff member and student. After she was displaced in 2006, she realized experience was not the first thing employers were looking for and then realized she needed a degree. The ASU Office of Communications and Marketing hired Constancio as a publications assistant, and she later enrolled as a non-traditional communication student. She said that, as blessed as she feels to work as an ASU staff member, her favorite memory will be of the day she receives her degree. “I always like to tell people that sometimes God puts roadblocks in your path because he has many more blessings to shower you with than the path you are currently on,” Constancio said. The ASU Alumni Awards Dinner begins with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m. in the LeGrand Center’s Norris Ballroom and is followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the alumni center for $60 per person or $100 per couple. Complimentary valet parking and a cash bar will be provided. A silent auction with items available for bids online and in person ends at 8 p.m. More information is listed on the Alumni Association website.
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Events Calendar Get involved on campus! Here’s what’s going on this week. Friday October 4 Art Exhibit: Stephen Daly drawings and sculpture exhibit. This exhibit is in conjunction with the Salmon Sculpture Symposium. The exhibit is on display Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. in room 193 of the Carr Education-Fine Arts Building. The annual Red Dirt Roundup is back. This country western-themed event will have food, games, dancing and a mechanical bull. BBQ Cook Out and games begin at 4:30 p.m. The Chili Cook-Off Competition will start at 5:30 p.m. The Mechanical Bull operates starting at 6 p.m. and at 8 p.m. there will be a street dance in the Concho Hall Circle Drive. Don’t miss out on all the events. Soccer: ASU vs. Texas A&M University-Commerce at 7 p.m. in Commerce.
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Hiring tips set out to guide students cont. from pg. 1
The best thing is not to be picky with the jobs and put in as many applications as possible, he said. “Sometimes, with part-time jobs, students are interviewing with older people and they expect something totally different than what the younger generation offers,” Enos said. “It is just a communication difference, and both parties need to be prepared for the generational differences.” Check out the job listing on the Career Development website if you cannot attend the fair.
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Make sure your resume looks nice, has no errors and is up to date.
When picking up/dropping off an application or resume, make sure you look presentable. “Even though you are just picking up an application they are still critiquing you,” Enos said. “They look at how nice you looked when you came in and how nice you were to the receptionist and so forth. These things are still important to the older generation.”
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Follow up on any application you put in. It lets a job know that you are eager to work and looking to start as soon as possible.
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Volleyball: ASU vs. Eastern New Mexico University at 7 p.m. at the Junell Center.
Photo courtesy of Rachel Riggs Sigma Tau Delta, National English honor society, officers Nicole Stephens and Jennifer Frias talk to students, Oct. 1, about the different banned books. The group hosts the banned book reading annually. Some of the banned books include “1984,” “A Wrinkle in Time,” and “Yerdle the Turtle.”
Saturday October 5 UREC Trip: Day Bike to the Chicken Art Farm. Participants will meet at the CHP and bike four miles to the location, where they will then browse the stands and interact with artists. ALL DAY: Cross Country at Trinity University in San Antonio. Football: ASU vs. West Texas A&M University at 2 p.m. in Abilene. Volleyball: ASU vs. West Texas A&M University at 2 p.m. in the Junell Center.
Sunday October 6 Homecoming: Brisket Cook-Off begins at 9 a.m. at the ASU Pavilion. Homecoming: Washer Tournament begins at 12 p.m. Soccer: ASU vs. Texas Woman’s University at 2 p.m. in Denton.
Monday October 7 ALL DAY: Golf vs. West Texas A&M University in Amarillo. SMART Workshop: Successful Writing Strategies. The program will begin at 6 p.m. in the Writing Center, Library C305. Homecoming: King and Queen Nominee Presentation at 7 p.m. in the C.J. Davidson Center.
Tuesday October 8 Homecoming: Step Show Prelims. The show begins at 6 p.m. at the ASU Pavilion. SMART Workshop: Give Your Semester an Energy Boost. The presentation begins at 6 p.m. at the Library Information Literacy Corner.
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Volleyball: ASU vs. Texas Woman’s University at 7 p.m. in Denton.
Wednesday October 9 Homecoming: PB&J Eating Contest beginning at 12 p.m. in the UC Lobby. The event benefits the Make-AWish Foundation. Volleyball: ASU vs. Texas A&M University-Commerce at 5 p.m. in Commerce. Homecoming: Movie at the Pavilion at 7 p.m.
Thursday October 10 Homecoming: Game Show. The show starts at 6 p.m. in the C.J. Davidson Center. Homecoming Murder Mystery. Experience the excitement of a mystery beginning at 6 p.m. in the UC. SMART Workshop: Mastering Academic Time Management at 6 p.m. in the MCS 111A Weekly Planetarium showings beginning at 7 p.m. will continue until Oct. 31. Submit event requests by 5 p.m. Tuesday for Friday publication to rampage@angelo.edu
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HOMECOMING KING and QUEEN NOMINEES
Kaneisha Jones Sophomore ASA
Besspher Mannah Senior ASA
Xavier Traylor Grad Student Alpha Phi Omega
Vanessa Varughese Senior Alpha Phi Omega
Sarah Murray Junior American Chemical Society
Sergio Pena Junior American Chemical Society
Jared Capps Junior Angelettes Dance Team
Mary Halcomb Grad Student Angelettes Dance Team
Victoria Limon Junior AMAS
Jarett Lujan Junior AMAS
Samantha Decker Sophomore Bass Anglers
Ethan George Junior Bass Anglers
Joshua McGuire Senior Tri-Beta
Christian Herring Kimberly Rennspies Karina Maldonaldo Cameron Simon Senior Junior Senior Senior Block and Bridle Block and Bridle Delta Sigma Pi Delta Sigma Pi
Jazmin Humphreys Senior Tri-Beta
Jackie Coty Senior Delta Zeta
Allen Walker Senior Delta Zeta
Tara Serio Senior Honors Student Association
Rigo Zuniga Ashley Bartholomew Justin Willmon Junior Junior Senior Kappa Delta Rho Lambda Chi Alpha Lambda Chi Alpha
Connor Frankhouser Senior Pi Kappa Alpha
Eirin Albritton Sophomore Sigma Kappa
Warren Truesdale Sigma Kappa
Preston Wimberly Senior Honors Student Association
Jessica Hicks Senior Kappa Delta Pi
Emily Baethge Senior Kappa Delta Rho
Eric Burton Senior MFSA
Megan Crabtree Junior MFSA
Chaney Collins Senior Pi Kappa Alpha
Kelsey Childress Senior Sigma Phi Lambda
Madison Huth Junior Student Athlete Advisory Committee
Paul Mason Senior Student Athlete Advisory Committee
Homecoming King and Queen nominee presentations will be Monday Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. The winners will be crowned at half-time during the football game against Eastern New Mexico University on Saturday, Oct. 12.
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FEATURES
Friday, October 4, 2013
Student organizations ready to show Homecoming spirit Step contest and parade are two most exciting events for organizations Allison Price Managing Editor As homecoming rounds the corner, student organizations have been preparing for all of the homecoming events in hopes of earning spirit points and winning the hearts of students. Several student organizations are participating in the events such as Block and Bridle, UCPC, AMAS and Lambda Chi Alpha. ASU BIGS President Courtney Williams said because their organization is so new, they are only participating in the parade but plan to do other events as they expand. “We are looking forward to the parade the most because we are not doing any other events,” she said. “We are working extra hard on the parade float, and it is coming along fantastically.”
Similar to Williams, Former Pi Kappa Alpha President Connor Frankhouser said the PIKES are looking forward to the parade because it is one of the best parts of Homecoming. “There is a certain bitter-sweetness about seeing all the guys come together and scramble to get the float finished then display it for three hours at the parade only to tear it down immediately after,” Former Pi Kappa Alpha President Connor Frankhouser said. Alpha Phi Omega (APO) President senior Sha’Tara Robinson said APO in king and queen nominations, the runthrough banner, and the step contest, among other events. “This is our first year doing the step show, and we are really excited,” Robinson said. “We have a lot of our members who are participating and also one of our pledges. We came here to ASU for an education, but we need to enjoy our time while we are here.” Frankhouser said the PIKES are participating in several events in order to win spirit stick points. “I am proud to say PIKE is the fivetime reigning Homecoming Spirit Stick champions,” he said. Senior Samone Foster African Stu-
dent Association (ASA) President said ASA has been practicing their step routine to hopefully add another win to their side. “We have won the step competition two times,” Foster said. “We have amazing coaches [who have been helping with our step routine] and it is bomb. I am looking to leave my legacy as a three-time-place stepper.” Junior Ryan Easterly President of Bass Anglers said Bass Anglers wants to give back to the school through participating in different events. “We want to support the school because they support us,” he said. “What we get from the school is mainly funding and we wouldn’t be able to do anything we do.” Homecoming is a week to expose the different organizations on campus, Robinson said, and that is a good way for anyone to get out and show their spirit. “It is always great to get involved in different organizations and also show our school spirit for homecoming,” she said. “Being in different organizations looks really good on resume’s. At the end of the day we are still one family. All of us are here for one reason.”
Photo by Adam Sauceda From left: Freshman Nakiva Washington and sophomore Kaneisha Jones practice their step routine for ASA.
Alumni Association Homecoming award nominees cont. from pg. 1
Dr. Donald Shelby
Chris Sloan
Dr. Donald Shelby arrived at ASU in 1973 at the start of the agricultural department’s four-year bachelor’s degree program in animal science. He taught a variety of courses for 26 years, from plant science and animal reproduction to environmental physiology and livestock management, and shaped the face and course of the department until his retirement in 1999. Shelby developed the Angus cattle herd at ASU’s Management, Instruction and Research Center, wrote the proposal to add a master’s degree program in animal science, co-founded the Block and Bridle Club student organization and founded the ASU chapter of the Delta Tau Alpha national honor society for agriculture majors. Shelby will be honored as Outstanding Retired Faculty.
Chris Sloan earned two associate degrees through the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) and University of Maryland. He enrolled at ASU after transferring to Goodfellow Air Force Base in 1992. He earned a Carr Academic Scholarship and completed a bachelor’s degree in math and science education in 1998. Sloan earned two more CCAF associate degrees before he retired in 2003 and taught in the San Angelo Independent School District. He earned a Carr Graduate Scholarship and completed his master’s degree in curriculum and instruction in 2006 and his master reading teacher and reading specialist certifications in 2008. Sloan was named head of school at Ambleside in 2012 and will be honored as the Distinguished Carr Scholar Alumnus.
Col. Casey Easton
Dr. Mark McCoulskey
Col. Casey Eaton graduated from ASU’s ROTC program in 1993, joined the Air Force as a pilot and logged more than 3,600 flying hours supporting operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Europe, the Pacific, South and Central America and around the globe. He served as aide-de-camp to the secretary of the Air Force at the Pentagon and held command positions at Hickam AFB, Hawaii, and Altus AFB, Okla. He is deputy director of programs and resources for the J8 Directorate, U.S. Northern Command, in Colorado Springs. Eaton will be honored as Distinguished ROTC Alumnus.
Dr. Mack McCoulskey attended San Angelo College on a basketball scholarship from 1959-61 for Coach Phil George, on a team that qualified for the National Junior College Athletic Association. He obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Southwest Texas State College (now Texas State University) and earned a doctorate in special education at University of Texas. He returned as professor of education in 1976 and taught for 36 years until his retirement in May 2012. McCoulskey will be honored as Golden Ex of the Year.
Dr. Alaric Williams Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Alaric Williams has grown the ASU online degree program from 15 students to nearly 100 in his five years as director of the Master of Education in the Student Development and Leadership in Higher Education program. He is the adviser for the Black Student Alliance and co-adviser for the Student Government Association. Williams has served on more than 30 university committees and a dozen San Angelo community organizations and has earned the 2011 Faculty Excellence in Leadership/Service Award for the College of Education and a nomination for a 2013 Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award. Williams will be honored as Distinguished Faculty Achievement.
Tara Hart Tara Hart started her job as associate director of Admissions in 2011 and is the campus adviser for Sigma Kappa. She plans recruiting events, interacts with prospective students and their families and oversees the RAMbassador student assistants in the Admissions Office. Hart also volunteers with the ASU Alumni Association and will be honored as an Honorary Alumna.
Leonor Constancio Leonor Constancio is a nontraditional student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communication and will graduate in 2015. She has worked as publications assistant of ASU’s Communications and Marketing Office for six years and has earned multiple ADDY Awards and Member-of-the-Year honors from the American Advertising Federation-San Angelo, where she served as president for a year. Constancio was nominated twice for the President’s Staff Excellence Award, was inducted in the Alpha Chi and Lambda Pi Eta honor societies, and serves as adviser for ASU’s Graphic Design Club. Constancio will be honored as Distinguished Staff Achievement.
Alvin New Alvin New graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business from ASU in 1984. He worked at Town & Country Food Stores as a college junior and later became managing owner and CEO. He sold the chain in 2007 and served as mayor of San Angelo from January 2010 to June 2013. New and his wife, Patricia, Classes of 1986 and 1993, donated $350,000 to renovate classrooms in the business and education programs and $250,000 to the ASU Honors Program for scholarships and program enhancements. New will be honored as the 2013 Distinguished Alumnus.
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OPINIONS
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“Trick or treat!”: First round for the both of us
Which Homecoming event are you looking forward to the most?
“The game!”
Treston Marshall Freshman
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“The step contest seems interesting to watch.”
Johnna Werner Freshman
MUSIC REVIEW:
Top 5 Singles
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Tre Reynolds Freshman
“I am looking forward to the football game and the cookoff.”
Caleb Overstreet Freshman
1. Krewella – Enjoy the Ride – I don’t always listen to dubstep, but when I do, I listen to Krewella. Stay electric, my friends. 2. Kings of Leon – Rock City – Ahh, it is a little rock boogie complete with the Tom Petty blueprint of traveling and women. 3. Dream Theater – Along for the Ride – Basically, it’s what would have happened if ASIA played power metal. Oh, and it does
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thought it would be fun to go trick or treating before going out to party, but I guess my ‘wicked’ past never allowed me to get in the spirit. I’d rather sit in a cemetery and tell spooky tales. My idea was always shot down for alcohol and people stuck trying to figure out, who or what you were ‘supposed to be.’ I refuse to dress up as an adult, although I do see some really cute costume ideas out there. It just bothers me that my daughter and I will see ‘naughty school girls’ and ‘over-sized bunnies’ while we are walking down the street. Does anyone else see a problem with that? Just checking… So for some good, wholesome fun, who’s with me? (There is that awkward silence that I get every year, but who cares.) I will be out with Saniyah, excuse me: Minnie Mouse, having a blast in this ‘Hot Diggity Dog’ of a town. Whatever you choose to do, be safe.
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This year, for the first time, I am excited for Halloween. As a child I was never allowed to go trick or treating, among many other
friends collected candy and shared laughter. Maybe I’m still upset. Do I come off that way? Why, yes I do. I do not think I will ever get over it, but what better way to cope than to create memories over the bland past. High school may have been the first chance I received to explore the world on Halloween, but hello, its high school. While some people find it ok to dress up and go door to door after hitting four feet and some inches, I find it obnoxious. At that point, can’t you buy your own candy and be happy? You should be getting the life scared out of you at some haunted house at that age, not being ‘spooked’ by a rocking chair on someone’s front porch. I hope the teenagers, who thought they ‘were cool,’ sit back and evaluate how creepy they looked out there, and some adults are still out there without a care in the world. Coming to college, my friends
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things that did not recognized as fun in our home. Now that I am 21 years old, I will go for the first time and give my daughter the ‘spooky’ experience. Last year she was too small to walk a great distance, but this year we will definitely be roaming the streets of San Angelo. Me and … Minnie Mouse. Yes, Minnie Mouse. I went to grab the pirate costume but my tasteful one year old had other plans. I figured she would be cute out there with a bag full of ‘booty,’ doesn’t that sound appealing? Or maybe it was just me, I may have been about to ruin her first year experience, luckily she thought for herself. The outcome will be here in a couple of weeks. … Just so much anticipation for us first timers. On Halloween, when I was young my parents would always send me to church functions or parties with other children we knew. There I was, with a bunch of little kids while all of my
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5. Megadeth – Architecture of Aggression – Sounding heavier than it did 20 years ago, Dave still hits them in their sleep.
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SPORTS
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Rambelles look for large crowd turnout ‘Belles set to play conference rival on Saturday Mariah Powell Editor
carrying the victory over to Kingsville. “Everyone in our conference is going to challenge us because they all want to beat us,” she said. “Coach says we are going to get everyone’s best shot and we have to be prepared for that.” Huth said West Texas will bring a great game for the ‘Belles. “We are in good shape skill-wise, but right now it’s just a matter of consistency,” Huth said. “Sometimes we are not
The Rambelles are up to face Eastern New Mexico Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. and their conference rivals West Texas A&M Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. in the Junell Center. Senior Maddie Huth has been named Lone Star Conference Offensive Player of the Week. It is her third offensive player honor of the season and the fifth of her career. “It feels good to be honored, but anyone who has ever played a sport knows that team awards and achievements bring much more of a good feeling,” Huth said. She said their weekend started off a little Freshman Cerbi Ritchey shaky but improved quickly. With Huth’s 26 kills and junior Maggi Jo Keffury’s 75 assists, as consistent as we were in the beginthe team worked out a 3-1 win over In- ning of a game and end up doing the carnate Word and a 3-0 takedown of bare minimum, and we want more than Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Kef- that.” fury also earned her third consecutive Freshman Zoey Hanrahan said she LSC Setter of the Week honor. wants to be a part of this weekend’s ex“We came out a little tentative on citing games. Friday and allowed Incarnate Word to “The things that we practice are dictate the game,” Head Coach Chuck molding to the floor really well, and we Waddington said. “After our halftime are becoming more solid as a team,” she talk, we came out a little more aggres- said. “I am doing my best at practice sive and a lot stronger.” because I want to contribute to making Red-shirt freshman Cerbi Ritchey this program stand out and show that said Incarnate Word pushed the team we are the best.” to play harder, but they fought through, The ‘Belles look to dominate both
“Everyone in our conference is going to challenge us because they all want to beat us. Coach says we are going to get everyone’s best shot and we have to be prepared for that.”
Photo by Marsalis Mahome Junior Shelby Wilt (1) and sophomore Katie MacLeay (15) rush to defend their territory. The ‘Belles look to stick with zero losses, 3-0, in their Lone Star Conference standing.
teams and are hoping for a good crowd turnout. “We are looking forward to a big crowd even though the other sport
teams are away,” Waddington said. “These are really big games for us and we need that fan support all weekend.”
‘Belles soccer look to continue road wins Midwestern State
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The team is scheduled to play Texas A&MCommerce on Oct. 4 and Texas Women’s on Oct. 6. Photo by Adam Sauceda The Rams are headed to Abilene to try and recover from the Georgia loss. The team is 1-3 overall and 0-1 in the Lone Star Conference.
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Rams suffer ‘tough loss’ Team looks for victory after 3-37 loss Mariah Powell Editor The Rams head to Abilene to take on McMurry University on Oct.5 at 2 p.m. After their 3–37 loss to No. 1 Valdosta State, the Rams are ready to take control. Although the loss was disappointing, it was a good experience for the team, Head Coach Will Wagner said. “Georgia is a place that is rich in tradition from the college and high school standpoint, so it’s good to see how another program works,” he said. Wagner said he hopes the team learns from the mistakes made in Georgia. “Hopefully our guys understand that when you play one of the top programs in the country you cannot make mistakes,” he said. “Those mistakes cost you and they make it tough to come back.” The team has not been shutting down at least a quarter early, Wagner said.
“We want to actually play four quarters,” Wagner said. “Our guys understand that as we go through the season, competition will get harder and harder.” Based on their performance, senior wide receiver Quinn Reels said, the Rams beat themselves. “It was a tough loss,” he said. “We shot ourselves in the foot, but losing that badly to a team that good motivates us to keep getting better.” Reels said the team tripped on their own mistakes, but now they know what to correct for conference play. “After facing the type of defense Valdosta had, I don’t see anybody in our conference being as good, so I have high expectations for us this conference season,” Reels said. “I see us turning things around and winning many games to come.” Reels said in the past the team would get discouraged and stop giving their all, but this year they are motivated and improving. “Playing a complete game matters in coming home with the win and we have to start doing that,” he said. “The losses that we have are results of that, and hopefully we can come home with a win this weekend.”
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