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Photos continue on pg. 4 Photos by Adam Sauceda Left: Sophomore Skyla Camacho stares at runners as she pretends to be a zombie during the The Running Dead 5K Above: Junior Morgan Barker chases senior Kara Edwards as she runs for her life through the 5K course.
Rambelles serve success at home Team recovers from losing streak Mariah Powell Editor The Rambelles reunited with their groove and defeated Texas A&M-Commerce 3-2 last Friday, and Texas Woman’s 3-1 Saturday, at home. “We are starting to get back on track, and we get better every time we get in the gym,” Head Coach Chuck Waddington said. These wins bring the team back to 7-3 in the Lone Star Conference and 15-6 overall. Sophomore defensive specialist Katie MacLeay said the team really needed the wins to come back from their losing streak. “We were down two matches to Commerce, but we fought back and saw glimpses of who we really are as a team, the chemistry, all the hard work and the execution,” she said. “All the excitement carried over into Saturday’s game, and we were able to pull out a victory.”
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Symposium covers climate Speaker will discuss difference between climate science and weather Adriana Ibarra Staff Writer A Nobel Peace Prize-contributor Monday, Oct. 28, will discuss climate change and its effect on the earth at the 29th E. James Holland Symposium. Dr. Michael E. Mann is currently the Director of Earth System Science Center and Distinguished Professor of Meteorology at Pennsylvania State University. Mann will give his lecture “Climate Change and American Values” in the C.J. Davidson Conference Center at 2 p.m. with discussion at 7:30 p.m. “The Symposium always brings very distinguished speakers of a national stature to ASU,” Associate Professor of Art Dr. Randall Ralph Hall said. “These speakers are experts in their fields and we can learn a lot from them.” Dr. Mann is an expert in climate change, Hall said. Climate change is a local and global issues that affects people everywhere, and his lecture should be very compelling and informative. “I think this is an interesting topic and it will help those who attend better understand what climate change is,” freshman Alexandria Valdez said.
One goal of the symposium is to teach students the difference between climate science and weather, said Dr. Amaris R. Guardiola, committee chair and assistant professor of biology. “One major difference between climate science and weather is the time scale,” she said. “The time scale for climate science is on a longer scale covering centuries whereas the weather is not.” “It would be worth it to go to the symposium and see if there is anything we are doing to harm the environment and what we can do about it,” sophomore Craig Tipton said. The symposium committee votes on what to feature each year and is comprised of faculty members in the college of arts and sciences, Guardiola said. “The committee strives to keep the symposium topics current and interesting to appeal to different students of all majors,” she said. Guardiola said she thinks it is important to get scientifically involved in the world because it directly affects people. “I hope the students will have a better understanding of what climate change is, how climate scientists generate models used to make predictions about that change and how that change may impact our area,” Guardiola said. Students could win up to $500 for their entry in the symposium contest. All entries must relate to the topic “Climate Change and American Values,” due by Nov. 22
Ribbon-cutting ceremony: Rams set to play first 2014 home game on new turf Photos by Adam Sauceda Right: (From left) Head Football Coach Will Wagner, Administrative Officer for San Angelo Health Foundation Vicki Ford, President and CEO of 1st Community Federal Credit Union Bill Nikolauk, SGA President Preston Wimberly, Chancellor Kent Hance and ASU President Brian J. May, Ph.D., cut the ribbon, officially opening the new turf field behind the Junell Center. ASU Director of Athletics Sean Johnson said the Rams will play their first home football game on Sept. 13, 2014, against Western State College of Colorado on the field. Bottom: Chancellor Kent Hance greets football players at the event.
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Events Calendar Get involved on campus! Here’s what’s going on this week. Friday October 25 Academic advising begins for Spring 2014. Advising will run through Nov. 1. Students should contact the department of their academic major for advising information. Soccer: ASU vs. Eastern New Mexico University at 4 p.m. in Portales, N.M. Volleyball: ASU vs. Cameron University at 7 p.m. in Lawton, Okla. Texan Hall: Blackout. Doors open at 8:30 p.m.
Saturday October 26 ALL DAY: Cross Country vs. Lone Star Conference in Portales, N.M. Volleyball: ASU vs. Midwestern State University at 2 p.m. in Wichita Falls. Ram Jam at 3:30 p.m. at the LeGrand Alumni and Visitors Center. Football: ASU vs. Midwestern State University at 6 p.m. at the San Angelo Stadium.
Sunday October 27 Soccer: ASU vs. West Texas A&M University at 1 p.m. in Canyon.
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NEWS
Friday, October 25, 2013
Annual crime report releases statistics Alcohol and drug violations remain consistent Kelly O’Dowd Staff Writer The ASU Police Department (ASUPD) released its 2013 Campus Crime and Fire Report that gives all reported crimes and fire statistics from the past three years. “The annual Campus Crime and Fire report is a very informative resource for students,” said James Adams, director of Public Safety and chief of university police. “It provides information key to their personal safety.” Statistics in the report vary over the past three years, but alcohol and illegal substance violations remain consistent. Adams said that university police partners with student groups and campus departments to bring about awareness of the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse, but police enforcement is only part of the answer in combating these issues. “University police provide and
participate in numerous campaigns throughout the year to educate students on a wide variety of important issues,” Adams said. “In the end, these are personal decisions that are hopefully made from understanding the full scope and impact of a person’s choice.” Students, faculty and staff receive time-sensitive emergency notifications from the ASUAlert Campus Emergency Notification System through their campus email automatically and have the option to direct these alerts to their mobile devices by providing information on RamPort. All statistics reports and safety applications can be found on the ASUPD webpage. The ASUPD makes the annual report available on its website or in print if requested. Following the federal law, the “Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act,” ASUPD provides an annual report with an overview of its services, emergency preparedness and planning information, and ASU’s crime and fire statistics from the past three years. Adams said the report only tracks incidents and offenses out-
lined by the Department of Education (DOE) in the Clery Act, which seeks to emphasize certain types of offenses that impact students most. The police department tracks all criminal offenses and not those just required by the DOE. Junior Clinton Robertson said he worried about the crimes not included in the statistic report, though he understands the police doesn’t want students to panic if everything were listed. “My biggest concern is that everybody knows what’s out there for their safety, like the Lifeline App,” Robertson said. “I know a lot of people don’t actually know it’s out there, and it’s really helpful.” The report states that university police provides crime prevention and control, criminal investigations, traffic and parking supervision, emergency first aid and the maintenance of public order. The department offers 24-hour patrol escort protection to the university campus. Sixteen emergency call boxes stationed on campus connect callers with the ASU Police Communications Center.
2013 E. James Holland Symposium on American Values. The symposium will feature distinguished speaker Dr. Michael E. Mann, and the event will run all day with different events throughout the day. SMART Workshop: Learning Open Source Software at 6 p.m. in MCS 111A.
Wednesday October 30 Volleyball: ASU vs. St. Edward’s University at 6 p.m. in the Junell Center.
Photos by Adam Sauceda
Club Café featuring Rayvon Own & Co. beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the C.J. Davidson Center. The show will be $2 for ASU students and $5 to the general public.
Thursday October 31 ALL DAY: Last day to drop a class or withdraw from the university for the Fall 2013 semester. SMART Workshop: Research NOW! Halloween Edition (Library Research) at 3 p.m. in the Library Information Literacy Corner.
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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Above: Erika Baeza, Assistant Director for the Multicultural Center, paints Rio Velasquez’s face with the LGBT flag. This event was a first for ASU and different activities were offered for the students. Right: Guest speaker Samuel Guerrero talked to students at the event and shared his experiences with the LGBT community.
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Council renames award after June Smith Smith honored for her long-time dedication Kelly O’Dowd Staff Writer
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The largest state-level professional communications organization in Texas voted unanimously to name an award after ASU’s Professor of Communications Dr. June Smith. The Texas Speech Communication Association (TSCA) hosts an annual conference for communication professionals to present research and teaching strategies. Its executive council voted to rename the award after Smith in honor of her long-time dedication to mentoring graduate students and bringing them to TSCA conferences. The award is given to graduate students for their performance in and outside the classroom. “The most rewarding part about my career is that I get to create new colleagues,” Smith said. “We try to take students to these conferences, and then we get to see them do amazing things. I’m very honored to
say, ‘That was my student’ and see what they can accomplish.” Smith has served as department head of the Communication, Mass Media and Theatre Department from 2006 to 2009. She was appointed interim dean of the ASU College of Graduate Studies in January 2013. “I’ve had [Dr. Smith] in a number of classes this semester and over the past couple of years,” senior Josh Schneider said. “She’s a really good teacher. She’s a nice blend of professionalism and humor.” Smith said the organization has been a big part of her professional life. She said she feels it is important to introduce students to professional associations to gain discipline, networking connections and colleagues. Smith said she was surprised when she found out about the news while at the conference. “I was at the luncheon when Dr. Battaglia got up to speak and made the announcement,” Smith said. “It was very fun and I appreciate it.” Smith earned her bachelor’s degree at ASU, her master’s at Texas Tech, and her doctorate at the University of Texas in Austin. She became a faculty member at ASU in 1991. Smith has been a member of TSCA since 1975 and served as its president and executive secretary.
Friday, October 25, 2013
NEWS
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University Center ranks high among top schools nationwide Investments earn student interest Adriana Ibarra Staff Writer ASU’s Houston Harte University Center is ranked the 22nd “Most Amazing Student Union Building” in the U.S. according to a poll conducted by BestCollegeReviews.org. ASU is also the only college in Texas that made it in the top 25. “In the past 12 years, careful consideration has been given to the Houston Harte University Center’s facility design and function,” Executive Director for Business Services Greg Pecina said. “Over $12 million in investments and well thought-out planning make this facility great.” The implementation of recreational space such as the lobbies throughout the building along with the ping pong and pool tables help make the university center a more student-friendly facility, he said.
Photos by Adam Sauceda Above: (From left) Freshman Curtis Brown and freshman Arturo de la Parra battle against each other at a game of ping pong in the UC. Right: UCPC hosts a Monthly Movie Series, with free refreshments, for students featuring a recent film. On Wednesday, Oct. 23 UCPC showed Despicable Me 2.
Agriculture instructor, community leader earns state recognition Professor wants to see students succeed Kelly O’Dowd Staff Writer One of ASU’s Agriculture Professors was named the 2013 Outstanding Young Range Professional for the Texas Section Society for Range Management (TSSRM). The TSSRM commends Corey Owens, a member of the agriculture faculty since 2007, on his excellence in research, teaching, and public and professional service, as well as public outreach. “I have had the opportunity to work with Mr. Owens through many organizations as well as in class,” senior Leigh Ann Bodenchuk said. “He is always willing to spend extra time with students to ensure they understand the material.” Owens serves on the San Angelo Roping Fiesta Committee and on six committees of the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Association. He chairs the Fall Spectacular Lamb and Goat Show, organizes Rancher Workshops, and is an instructor for the Texas Agri-Life Extension Service Vet Camp and co-chair of the FFA and 4-H Region II Wildlife Contest and State Wildlife Contest. “It is both an honor and a humbling experience to be recognized for this award,” Owens said. “The most rewarding thing about my career thus far is seeing graduates of the Department of Agriculture obtain successful careers. It is very gratifying to have those students whom I have taught come back and talk about their careers and how ASU made that possible.” Owens earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in animal science. In addition to teaching classes in animal science, range management and microcomputers in the sciences, Owens oversees management decisions at ASU’s Management, Instruction and Research (MIR) Center. “I have a passion for conservation, discovering new technologies for improving rangeland management, and ultimately teaching those findings to producers and students,” Owens said. In the ASU community, Owens formed the Recruiting Ag Majors
(RAMS) student organization and serves as the coordinator of the ASU Rodeo Team and advisor to the Block and Bridle Club and Delta Tau Alpha Animal Science Honor Society. “When I was inducted into RAMS, I knew I became part of something more than recruiting for ASU and the ‘Ag’ Department,” senior Sherri Chasteen said. “[Owens] encouraged a diverse group of people to join as a team and taught us how to represent ourselves and be proud of our school.” Owens said there are three keys to success that will help every student along their college path. “[First is] surrounding yourself with good people,” he said. “Take advantage of the contacts you make with professors and staff members while at ASU. Second, take advantage of opportunities [because they come in all shapes and sizes.] There are opportunities in work, volunteering, and participating in extracurricular activities. And third is to listen. Lots of folks have experienced similar struggles. Listen to the good people you surround yourself with and learn from their experiences. The TSSRM annually awards an individual member who has demonstrated, by their guidelines, extraordinary potential and promise when entering the profession of range management. TSSRM is a division of the Society for Range Management, a professional scientific society and conservation organization, whose members are concerned with the sustainable use of rangelands. Owens said he grew up on a 20,000acre ranch in Barnhart, Texas, that raised cattle and goats. He is now partners with his father and grandfather in the Owens Ranch, whose operations focus on range and wildlife management and natural resource conservation. “Natural resources are limited and extremely variable based on environmental conditions,” Owens said. “So it is paramount that we practice good rangeland stewardship in order to remain viable.” Currently Owens is continuing research on long-term projects that observe the effectiveness of herbicide on control of prickly pear cacti and the effects of prescribed fire on mesquite seedling mortality and viability.
“I believe students enjoy coming to the UC,” senior Jennifer Wilson said. “There is good food and a lot of different things to do.” The UC houses many different destination points for a large number of student organizations, and without those organizations this achievement would not have been made possible, Pecina said. “The newly created Multicultural Center helps give life to the UC with students going in every day, making connections with other students and sharing ideas,” Pecina said. A lot of student-created events take place in the UC, he said. “There is always a lot going on in the UC,” Wilson said. “It’s the central hub of the university itself.” When designing these facilities, a lot of thought goes into what will make people want to be in the building and what decor catches peoples attention, Pecina said. “I love the layout of the UC,” junior Tevin Lee Simmons said. “It looks clean and has a lot of different rooms and comfortable couches.” Pecina said he is proud that the UC is in the top 25 among several other schools. “I compliment all the important service providers for making this place so special,” Pecina said. “[Those] include the Special Events Office, Student Life, Chartwells Food Service, Center for Student Involvement, Veteran Services, Career Development and many others.”
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FEATURES
Friday, October 25, 2013
Student dedicates time to helping others: Spreading love locally and world wide YoungLife Leader impacts youth Victoria Lacy Contributor As a YoungLife leader for high school students in the San Angelo area, Senior Carly Peters spends several nights a week in the YoungLife clubroom, located in a converted storage area connected to the Pregnancy Help Center on Sherwood Way. “She gets what YoungLife is about,” Mark McDaniel, a fellow YoungLife leader said. “She gets that it’s relational ministry and she understands what it takes to really pour into kids and love on kids regardless of where they are.” Peters is graduating in May, and like many college students, doesn’t know exactly what she wants to do with her life. She isn’t letting uncertainty hold her back though. She’s using this transition time to help others. Peters and other ASU students volunteer their time to connect with local high school students by creating a safe environment where they can have fun and be accepted. They do this by hosting “Club” on Monday nights and connecting with the kids throughout the week in various ways. Each summer, YoungLife students are given the opportunity to attend a camp for a week where they can learn about God and connect with their friends and college leaders. In addition to working with San Angelo high school students yearround, Peters worked as a staff member, a student leader and a volunteer at four different YoungLife camps this summer. One of the camps Peters volunteered at is in Mombasa, Kenya. As she reminisced about Africa, Peters sat in front of a large cloth banner that has words of friendship printed on it in an African language. The banner was given to her from the host of the camp. The literal meaning gets lost in translation, but it means “good friends.”
At 5’11 with waist-length blonde hair that is usually pulled back with a brightly colored head band, Peters would stand out in any room, but in Africa, her golden hair and blue eyes drew people to her. “People asked to braid my hair every other minute, she said as she shrugged her shoulders. “I had to keep stopping so they could have a turn.” It’s unlikely that her hair is the only reason her new friends wanted to be around her though. This is the third year Carly has been a college leader
able to relate to them. This group of girls, every time that Carly walks in, they run in and jump on her and just get so excited that she’s there.” In Kenya, where Peters was in charge of the kitchen and dining room area, she got to know her crew as they made rice and meat in a huge pot “that you could swim in” and cleaned industrial sized kitchen supplies in a tiny sink. She has nothing but praise for the Kenyan volunteers at the camp. One night in Mombasa, all the lights went out in the middle of clean-up and no one stopped working “I was in this dark room washing dishes by hand trying to find the water and there were people all around me trying to do the same thing, which was really cool,” she said. Peters said that working with kids can be intimidating at first, but the more she does it, the easier it gets. Whether she is in Africa for five days, or San Angelo for three years, Peters has a gift for connecting with people. “Carly never doesn’t show up because she’s tired or she has homework,” junior Monica McCafferty said. “It’s alPeters ways a priority.” Peters credits the YoungLife organization for giving her a community and loving her for who she is. “Now, all I want to do is show everyone I encounter the same unfailing love that I have found,” Peters said. “I have realized how insignificant the things I used to value are like getting a job that pays really well and being well liked- and have been instead considering a career involving Young Life.” Although she doesn’t have concrete plans for the future right now, she has a positive outlook on life. “I’m not sure where I’ll end up, but wherever I go, there will be people that need to be loved,” she said.
“Now, all I want to do is show everyone I encounter the same unfailing love that I have found.” Senior Carly for YoungLife, and working with high school age kids is something that comes naturally to her. According to the organization’s website, YoungLife starts with adults who are concerned enough about kids to go to them, on their turf and in their culture, building bridges of authentic friendship. These relationships don’t happen overnight — they take time, patience, trust and consistency.” “She’s got this group of girls that just love her,” McDaniel said. “I don’t know what she does; it’s just her personality… I guess the way that she’s
First year event draws crowd
Photos by Adam Sauceda Students run from zombies as they are being chased through a 5K course. UREC hosted this event and it is the first event of its kind. The UREC employees wore tattered clothing and wore makeup to look the part of zombies. The top 10 scores from the girls and boys categories were recorded and prizes were given to the top three contestants in each category. UREC also raffled off several prizes.
Singer to perform on campus UCPC brings Rayvon Owen on Oct. 30 Adriana Ibarra Staff Writer Club Café will present a new R&B singer-songwriter to perform in the C.J. Davidson Conference Center on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 7:30 p.m. Rayvon Owen is from Richmond, Va. He has dedicated his life to a music career since he was little, according to his Facebook page. Owen looks up to several artists such as John Legend, Usher and Justin Timberlake. “Rayvon Owen has a very unique and soothing voice that I think the students will appreciate,” UCPC Nighttime Event Coordinator Josh Trujillo said. For events, including Club Café, the UCPC likes to have a coffee house feel and feature musicians that perform with an emphasis on their vocals while playing their instruments, he said. “The type of music Owen performs is a mixture of R&B and Pop,” UCPC President Kimberly Sedatole said. “He has a fresh voice and positive attitude in his music.” UCPC hopes that students can enjoy themselves and listen to good music in a relaxing environment, Trujillo said. “I’ve listened to a few of his tracks and I like his music,” freshman Dania Delgadillo said. “It has a fresh sound and is positive and upbeat.” UCPC officers go to the National Association of Campus Activities (NACA) in National, Tenn., where a showcase features various artists and performers available for booking during the selected school year, Sedatole said. UCPC chose Owen because of his great on-stage energy and his interaction with the crowd, she said. “I think this event will give students a chance to enjoy themselves and have a great time with their friends,” Sedatole said. “The entertainment is fantastic and the environment is welcoming and relaxing.” Tickets for his performance are $2 for students and $5 for the general public.
Friday, October 25, 2013
OPINIONS
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MUSIC REVIEW:
Good Albums and Key Tracks 2. Katy Perry – “Prism”
1. Motörhead – “Aftershock”
Lemmy is one of rock’s most legendary icons, and he has pulled the boys together again for another classic ride. Fourteen tracks for their 21st album prove that they are still grinding out albums over their illustrious 38-year career. The album begins with the one-two punch of “Heartbreaker” and “Coup De Grace” before swaggering into the blues romp of “Lost Woman Blues”. The album flows perfectly and the ballad of “Dust and Glass” is a perfect lead before “Going to Mexico” comes thumping along on Lemmy’s thick Rickenbacker bass. “Aftershock” is 49 percent rock, 51 percent roll and 100 percent Lemmy. Key Track: “Going to Mexico”
Patrick McKeown Contributor
From staff members
What’s your creepiest Halloween memory?
What are your plans or traditions for Halloween?
Love him or hate him, the guy is a boss. An American patriot who is nothing but a beach-loving, party-drinking stage-killing country star has delivered another blockbuster album. “Drinks after Work” starts with the country swamp boogie of “Shut Up and Hold On” that demands to be played too loud and takes off from there. “Before We Knew They Were Good” is a perfect singalong anthem, “Show Me What You’re Workin’ With” is dripped in that Toby Keith blues and swagger, and he even steals a page from Jimmy Buffet’s beach book on “I’ll Probably Be Out Fishin’”. He is the voice of the American country party and continues to make consistent hit albums like clockwork. So raise your red solo cup, raise your stars and stripes, and have a party with the Country Boss. Key Track: “Call a Marine”
“At my Halloween parties, my parents would pull crazy pranks, like running up and beating on the door with a running chainshaw.”
Mariah Powell
Riley Mashburn
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“Dressing up and trick-or-treating.”
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3. Toby Keith – “Drinks after Work”
“When I was ten I saw rats dive out of the dumpster I was standing beside and it scarred me for life.”
Carissa Bonjour
Ram Page
In 2010 Katy Perry dropped possibly one of the greatest pop albums in history with “Teenage Dream.” She was the queen of the summer radio with the single “California Gurls” and continued to dominate the charts for the next two years. Now she has dropped only her third album, titled “Prism.” At 16 tracks on the deluxe edition, the album is quite a listen, and the lyrics can appear (even for Katy) to be over-the-top cheesy. Leading with the cute jungle single “Roar” and the ‘90s bounce of “Walking on Air,” the album moves consistently with cookie cutter radio hits. However, around the track of “Double Rainbow,” the excitement dies out. Maybe it is too much Katy and maybe there is too much material, but unfortunately nothing seems to stand out. Key Track: “Dark Horse”
“When I was 13, a guy wearing a scary mask was staring at me so I bolted inside my grandma’s house and never came out.”
Allison Price
Managing Editor
Online Editor
“For Halloween, me and my friends are going to dress up as the super friends, like Justice League.”
Greg Jackson
Freshman
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“Going to a Halloween party.”
“My friends have an annual Halloween kickback.”
“We’re going to do trunk-or-treat with the boys and girls club.”
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Friday, October 25, 2013
Team resurfaces key elements to playing as unit cont. from pg. 1
The ‘Belles are hitting the road to play Cameron and Midwestern State. “Last time we played Midwestern, we did not play very clean and it took us five matches to win, but we are looking to dominate them in three matches, and the same with Cameron University,” MacLeay said. Freshman middle blocker Courtney Bartusiak said the past few weeks put the team below the standard they had set at the beginning of the year. “The win against Tarleton last week set us back on track and we have seen improvement in every area,” she said. “I know the games will be tough this weekend, and it will take a lot for us to show what we can do, but we have to get back to where we were at the beginning of the year.” The team had lost its high energy, but
things are back to normal and the ‘Belles are ready to dominate, Bartusiak said. “We are back to playing as a team and understanding situations better, which are key elements going into this weekend,” she said. “We want to come out strong in the beginning and win.” The annual Dig Pink game, in honor of breast cancer awareness month, will be their next home game, on Oct. 30 at 6 p.m., against St. Edward’s University. “Just about everyone on our team knows or is related to someone with breast cancer, so we want to do our part and support the great cause,” Waddington said. T-shirts are $15 and can be purchased from Coach Waddington in the Athletic Communications office on the second floor of the Junell Center.
Photos by Marsalis Mahome Above: The ‘Belles come together and congratulate their recent score. Right: Junior Maggi Jo Keffury sets the ball for her teammate to jump and spike it across the net.
‘Belles set out to make history Team hopes to ‘lock in’ NO. 1 spot in LSC Mariah Powell Editor
Photo by Marsalis Mahome Rambelle collides into her opponents as she dives to head bump the ball in their game against Texas Woman’s University, Oct. 18. The ‘Belles came out on top, winning the game 4-1. The team is 6-1-0 in LSC and 10-3-1 overall.
The Rambelles won their second pair of home games, placing them at the top of the Lone Star Conference Oct. 18 and Oct. 20. The team defeated Texas Woman’s University 4-1 and Texas A&M-Commerce 2-1. Freshman Jenny Kotowych scored three goals in the game against Texas Woman’s on Friday. Her performance earned her the Lone Star Conference Offensive Player of the Week. It is the first LSC honor of her career. “It was nice for her to get the monkey off her back from not scoring in a while,” Head Coach Travis McCorkle said. Kotowych said her performance represents the team as a whole. “I would not have made any
Rambelles Golf end season in the Top 10 Liz Chavarria shot a career-low on the second day of the Oklahoma Intercollegiate helping the Rambelles improve by 11 strokes to claim a top-10 finish. Chavarria recorded a top-20 finish at the tournament bringing her score to 154. Other Rambelles included Courtney Rutledge who finished 29th overall, Ashley Bartholomew for 48th, Rashae Skillern taking 52nd and Jordan Jernigan taking 64th. As an individual, Kayla Johnson tied for 43rd.
Rams hope for home win After their 34-30 loss to West Texas-A&M on Oct. 19, the Rams return home to play Midwestern State University Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. The team is 0-3 in Lone Star Conference and 2-5 overall. The game will broadcast live on 101.9 KWFR. The final home game will be the Military Appreciation game against Texas A&M-Kingsville on Nov. 9 at 4 p.m.
goals if the team had not created the opportunities,” she said. “My team mates found the perfect balls and I made good runs, and it set up for good goals.” At practice the team is focusing more on finishing and what they can do to get better results in the game, Kotowych said. It was the first three-goal game for a Rambelle individual this season, which had not been accomplished since 2011, by Maggie Schaffer. “It [game against Texas Woman’s] was probably the closest to perfection I have seen us play,” McCorkle said. “Being up 3-0 at halftime is as good as you can ask for as a women’s soccer coach. It was difficult to keep going at that same level, but our only disappoint that game was not keeping the shutout.” Freshman Haley Mendel said the team has improved from its first set of wins. “It’s definitely going to be tough, but we have the potential to win our last three games,” she said. “We are looking for shut-
outs to prove that we have that strong defense and hope to keep playing well.” The team is No. 1 in the Lone Star Conference as of Oct. 20. The soccer team has never won a conference championship, and the Belles are hoping to do that, freshman Kelli Regan said. “We want to accomplish our goal of getting the championship ring and make history for ASU,” she said. “We are all focused on making this year the best for the seniors who have done so much for the program. Hopefully we can get two wins this weekend so that our Senior Day game can be fun and we end our season the right way.” The ‘Belles will be on the road facing Eastern New Mexico and West Texas A&M this weekend. “The No. 1 spot is not sealed yet, so we need to focus on winning and not thinking forward about the conference tournament,” McCorkle said. “We have to lock in first place and be ready to do the business at hand.”