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Mysterious Hazmat invasion explained Chi Alpha spreads word through Pandemic
Student Body president announced Fielder, Hecox campaign ends with success Rosanna Aguilera Staff Writer
Patrick Fleming Staff Writer
Hazmat suited and gas mask clad students have wandered the campus for the past two weeks, aiming to gain interest in Pandemic, which turned out to be a Chi Alpha event. When approached by students about what this was about, these hazmat suited people simply handed them a card saying that the students were “infected” and that they should come by the University Center on April 10 to find out what they were infected with. They handed each student a card with a stamp of a variety of four colors, red, pink, green and purple, which had a later effect on the secretive event. Obviously, there was nothing serious about these claims. It was made clear that the students were not really infected by anything at the event. However, the ambiguity and showmanship caught many students’ interests, which caused them to attend and see what all the hype was about. The entrance to the C.J. Davidson Conference Center was closed off with fake, protected doors and sur-
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Mikera Walker Managing Editor Tristan Fielder and Emily Hecox were victorious after weeks of campaigning for student body president and vice president, respectively. The pair is set to be sworn in as Student Body President and Vice President on April 24. Fielder, biology major and veteran Student Government member will be taking the torch from former Student Body President Peyton Labauve. Hecox is a member of the highly acclaimed Rambelle Rugby Club and will assist Fielder in the upcoming year. Fielder and Hecox discussed
their lives, next steps and thanked the public for their support. “I’m a third generation Ram, and have really been blessed by all of the opportunities and experiences my family has had through ASU,” Fielder said. A member of Tri-Beta, Honors Students Association and an unpaid intern at the San Angelo Nature Center Fielder is dedicated to many causes. After receiving a Carr Distinguished Scholarship and with her family history at ASU, Hecox knew this was the perfect fit. The admissions counselor knew her name after her first tour and recognized her when she came back for a second event, which was a big factor in her attending. “I am not just a number here
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Jerod Dudik encourages students to attend the Pandemic event. Dudik and other members of Chi Alpha gave students hand stamps to enter. rounded by more people wearing hazmat suits. The press was so successful that instead of running the show once, there had to be two separate shows, each lasting somewhere around 20 minutes long. Each audience member was led through the fake, protected doors and told to go to a certain area based off of what color their card or
Magician to judge annual talent show 12 student performers set to take stage Patrick Fleming Staff Writer After months of preparation, the University Center Program Council’s 34th Annual Student Talent Show is finally about to begin. Keeping themselves from becoming apathetic, those at UCPC are still set on making this the biggest show yet, which includes bringing in special guest Derek Hughes. Making an appearance as a guest judge, Hughes is a stand-
stamp was and were seated in front of a television that showed simulations of a strand of DNA with a stage behind it and a projector on the wall. A video played about this Pandemic, where different news sources talked about how the strain was spreading.
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up magician who has made many television appearances including the CW’s “Penn and Teller: Fool Us” as well as season 10 of “America’s Got Talent.” He is also a creative producer on Tru Tv’s hit show, “The Carbonaro Effect,” which is a show that specializes in pranks and magic tricks. “Every year I feel like it continues to grow and I feel like it is one of the best traditions that Angelo State has,” Samuel Mendoza, Coordinator for Student Programs & Activities, said. “It is one of my personal favorite
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Rams down TAMIU Dustdevils, extend win streak to four Baseball continues as third in conference Deundra Smyth Contributor Ram Baseball swept the three-game series against the Texas A&M International Dustdevils April 14-15. This sweep improved the Rams’ record to 29-8, while the Dustdevils fell to 10-24 on the year. Offense for the Rams was on the ball, outscoring the
Dustdevils by an overall margin of 21-5, which sets the Rams at third in the Lone Star Conference. The action began on Friday with an evening doubleheader, which the Rams dominated in an impressive fashion. In the 6-0 series opening win, junior pitcher Matt Shannon started and quickly showed why the coaches trusted him. Shannon pitched the en-
tire seven-inning game and shut out the Dustdevils, only giving up three hits in the process. He also failed to walk a batter on his way to clinching his sixth victory of the season. With two runs scoring in the first and second innings, the Rams’ offense quickly began giving Shannon the run support he would need in order to continue his stellar pitching performance.
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Matt Waller, senior, catches a strike from Matt Shannon. Waller had two putouts against TAMUI.
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Powerlifiting Club brings home three top finishes Barksdale, Gaitan and Buck place at meet Alina Hernandez Contributor Three members of the Ram Powerlifting Club placed in the top five at the USA Powerlifting Collegiate National Meet held April 7-9 in San Antonio. Brittney Barksdale placed first in the 185 pound weight Collegiate Raw category. Two other members of the Ram Powerlifting Club placed in the Collegiate Equipped Category. Alyssa Gaitan placed fourth in the 138 pound weight category. Club President Caitlyn Buck placed fifth in the same category.
“I’m always more excited for Collegiate Nationals than any other meet,” Buck said. “It’s an amazing experience and all the college teams there make the atmosphere incredible. There’s nothing else like it.” Faculty sponsor and associate professor of kinesiology Dr. Adam Parker said powerlifters have three attempts each at squat, bench press and deadlift. “The highest weight successfully lifted for each of the three lifts is added up,” he said. “The total of the three lifts is the score for the athlete.” Barksdale squatted 358 pounds, benched 203 pounds and deadlifted 364 pounds. Gaitan squatted 364 pounds, benched 209 pounds and deadlifted 374 pounds. Buck
squatted 370 pounds, benched 198 pounds and deadlifted 364 pounds. The athletes compete in different weight categories, Parker said. They also compete in either raw or equipped lifting. “Equipped lifters use special clothing called squat suits, bench shirts and knee wraps,” Parker said. “This special equipment provides elastic support to the lifters, enabling them to lift heavier weights than they otherwise would be able to lift.” Athletes do not wear any special equipment in raw lifting. To qualify for this meet, lifters had to achieve a certain total score at a previous USA Powerlifting meet earlier this year.
Buck lifts four days a week for two to three hours. “Our workouts are always heavier and more intense to get us ready to perform our best on the platform,” Buck said. Twelve members of the club qualified for the national meet. They were: Frank Callahan of Austin, Ethan Coulter of Fort Worth, Josh Fisher of Katy, Kali Mendez of Sonora, Carlos Ochoa of San Antonio, Tori Reyna of Midland, Josh Williams of Azle, Philip Wilson of Pflugerville and Eddie Zapata of San Antonio. Buck said there were about 800 lifters at the meet. There were about 30 lifters in her weight class. “I think a little bit of nerves is a good thing; it shows you
really care about it and realize what a big deal it is,” Buck said. “But as long as I feel really prepared, I don’t get too nervous. We work really hard all year and this is our chance to show what we can do.” Some of the schools represented at the meet were the University of Texas, Texas A&M, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy and numerous others. Members of the Powerlifting Club will compete in at least two more meets this year. “At least one member will be competing at the USAPL Bench Nationals, in June,” Parker said. “Several more will compete at a meet called Summer Powerfest. It usually goes on in August.”
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Classes to be held in new buildings beginning next fall Curious readers can watch time lapse Zelenia Vasquez Staff Writer Mikera Walker Managing Editor Fall 2016 saw the campus in a buzz of activity with the start of two big construction projects. The Hunter Strain Engineering Labs and Archer Health and Human Services Building both began construction in the fall due to initiatives set forth by ASU’s Master Plan goals created by Administration and Texas Tech University Systems. “Construction is going well…in budget, on schedule
and great quality,” Director Cody Guins said. “We have great partners in the architects, designers, engineers and contractors who are instrumental in the success of these projects.” The AHHS building will be the new nursing building. Completion of this building is expected in January 2018, meaning classes will not be held there until the fall of 2019. The HSEL will house the engineering program and allow it to take off. It will be completed in May 2017 and classes are expected to begin by the upcoming fall. “I know there are a lot of engineer majors here at Angelo State but I also know there is not a strong engineer program,”
Rebecca Thorpe, freshman, said. “When there is not a good program from the start, that could deteriorate the amount of people wanting to come to Angelo State for engineering. So, hopefully, with these new buildings, Angelo State can build up a program and produce amazing engineers and nurses.” The new buildings were made possible by generous donations from James and Lois Archer and an anonymous donation for the HSEL building. Both of these projects, plus the press box construction may be viewed in time-lapse at: https://www.workzonecam. com/projects/angelostate/angelostate/hse.
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Students make their way to class while passing the Archer Health and Human Services building. The building is set to be completed next month.
Events Calendar Construction continues on the new Mayer Press box at LeGrand Stadium. TALENT page 1 events that the Program Council hosts yearly.” After the tryouts that took place last month, there were a total of 13 students who made it through the audition process and will be performing for the event. This will result in 12 different performances since two of the students will be participating as a duo. Most of these shows will consist of singing but there will also be some other talents like dancing, rapping and telling jokes. “I, myself, am very eager to see the show come to fruition, because we have some pretty amazing performers for everyone to come and watch,”
Brooke Elliott, UCPC Nighttime Chairperson, said. “I am excited to see them give it their all, as well as enjoy a show put on by our special guest emcee, Derek Hughes.” There was a lot of preparation and time taken from UCPC to organize the event this year with different committees from the organization like Special Events and Daytime Committee lending either a hand or resources. This would include the people who set up and watched the auditions as well as others who put the two different stages together. “[There] was definitely some pressure
involved in making sure this talent show is successful and runs smoothly,” Elliot said. “But in the end, it’s part of the process and gives me a great sense of gratification to know that I have helped contribute to the legacy. In the end, it’s part of the process and gives me a great sense of gratification to know that I have helped contribute to the legacy,” Elliot said. The event will be on Wednesday, April 27 at 7 p.m. and will be in the conference room of the University Center. Admission will be $2 per person and will be paid at the front desk beside the entrance of the show.
FRIDAY 4/21
Rams Ultimate Frisbee: ASU vs ACU Ultimate Frisbee Match 2:30-4:15 p.m. Intramural Fields
Handball Club: 4th Annual Legends Handball Tournament 1-8 p.m. Community Health Club
MONDAY 4/24
Last day to drop a course or withdraw from the 2nd 8-Week Session of Spring 2017 All Day
Softball vs Texas A&M Commerce 6-8 p.m. Mayer Field UCPC: Open Mic Night 8-10 p.m. Plaza Verde Clubhouse
SATURDAY 4/22 ARCC Annual Rock Climbing Competition All Day
Softball vs Texas A&M Commerce 1-3 p.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m. Mayer Field
SUNDAY4/23
Announcement of the new Cheer Team All Day Cheer Tryouts 11 a.m. CHP
MAC Banquet 5-6 p.m. Centennial Village Sky Room Invitation only UCPC: Spring Mixer #3 5:30-7 p.m. UC
TUESDAY 4/25
Summer I 2017 bills available for online viewing
WEDNESDAY 4/26 UCPC: The 34th Annual Student Talent Show 7-9 p.m. UC
THURSDAY 4/27
Carr Scholarship Signing Day 6 p.m. CJ Davidson Center
NEWS Ram Page welcomes new Editor-in-Chief
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“I think students have a sinAlana Edgin, senior and Alana Edgin passes torch In her junior year of high high school, she grew to love school, she wound up in a writing, and that’s why she cere interest in more personal current Editor-in-Chief of the to Alina Hernandez
Robyn Simkins Volunteer ASU’s student run newspaper, the Ram Page, is getting a new editor-in-chief this coming fall semester. Alina Hernandez, junior, will be a senior when her reign begins. She is majoring in Mass Media with a concentration in Journalism and a minor in English. Hernandez has loved to read and write for as long as she can remember.
yearbook class where she learned the basics of journalism, which then prompted her to sign up for a University Interscholastic League competition. As a result of competing, Hernandez received third in the district for feature writing. She then went on to join yearbook and newspaper staffs in her senior year of high school. That year, Hernandez placed fourth in state for feature writing and fifth in the region for editorial writing. Throughout her time in
chose journalism as her field. Hernandez also attributed a former teacher for encouraging her so much both in class and in competition. She is very excited to learn the ins and outs of the editor position and gain life experience beyond the classroom. Hernandez said she isn’t sure if there will be any major changes under her term as editor. However, as features are her favorite to write, she would like to include more of them in the coming editions of the Ram Page.
and relatable stories,” Hernandez said. “I would like to be able to tell students’ stories and celebrate all of the differences at ASU.” Hernandez’s future plans include furthering her knowledge and experience in the journalism field. Her main goal right now is to get her degree and continue gaining the knowledge she needs to become a better writer. In the long run, she would like to work for a magazine or newspaper and is open to possibly writing for a website.
Ram Page, will be graduating in May and passing on the torch. Edgin took the time to give her thoughts on the incoming editor. “Alina has the passion for journalism, and for this job,” Edgin said. “She’s a strong writer, a kind leader and someone I can see leading the Ram Page to new heights.” Hernandez would like ASU students to know that the Ram Page is currently accepting applications for various positions on staff.
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Alina Hernandez, junior, takes notes from Alana Edgin, the current Ram Page Editor-in-Chief, and looks back at issues from 1971. Hernandez will take over the Ram Page this summer.
Greeks open up for annual community celebration Numerous events scheduled through week Zelenia Vasquez Staff Writer Greek Week is set to begin April 23-29, and will be full of events for the multitude of Greek students. “Greek Week is basically a week-long program that we do every spring with all our Greek chapters,” Remington Jackson, president of Panhellenic Council, said. “It is a week that we promote Greek unity through friendly competition and fundraising.” Greek week is only for Greek chapters. “There are events such as Greek Sing that students can come and observe,” Jackson said. Every day during Greek
Week will host different events. “We start the week off with a rib cook off on Sunday, then we host a talent show, along with a flag football competition,” Jackson said. However, the most famous event is Greek Sing. “We always have Greek Sing, which is one of our biggest events,” Jackson said. “It is kind of like the Step Show, but more lip-syncing.” When students were asked what their favorite event was during Greek Week, they usually said it was Greek Sing. “My personal favorite would be Greek Sing,” sophomore member of Kappa Sigma Wyatt Ferguson said. “Each performance can either be hilarious or very impressive.”
Being a Greek, this week is a great time to come together. Ferguson said the chapters have the opportunity to meet other Greeks that they haven’t worked with already. The Greek community sets the whole week up. “Greek Week provides the opportunity to have fun and live out values that represent all of our organizations, such as involvement, brotherhood/sisterhood and service,” Jackson said. Even if students are not members of the Greek chapters, they can still go see the events as they take place. “Although events are primarily for the unification of Greek, non-Greek students are encouraged to attend to learn what Greek Life is all about.”
Sunday April 23
• Rib Cook off 9 a.m. at Pavilion • Washer Tournament, 10 a.m. by the Pavilion • Volleyball Tournament, 11 a.m. at the courts by the Pavilion • Dessert Cook off, 1 p.m. at Pavilion
Monday April 24
• Talent Show, 6 p.m. at Pavilion
Tuesday April 25
• Letter painting, 5 p.m. at the Pavilion • Flag Football Tournament, 6 p.m. Campus Green
Wednesday April 26
• Greek Sing, 6 p.m. at Pavilion • Dodgeball Tournament, 8:30 p.m. CHP
Thursday April 27
• Bowling Tournament at bowling alley, 7:30 p.m.
Friday April 28
• Field day hosted by club sports, 3 p.m. Campus Green
PANDEMIC page 1 Then, a single man by the name of Heath Miller came onto the stage wearing a doctor’s lab coat and stethoscope. He began to talk about what “strain of the disease” each section had with different colors like pink and green labeling different intensities. He continued to talk about how the “pandemic” was faith and that people had different degrees of it. The rest of the show consisted of Miller giving a speech about faith. “It was good,” Mikayla Moore, freshman, said. “[It was] different from what I was expecting. I was expecting a simulation ordeal.”
The event was put together by Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, an organization that is dedicated to spreading the Christian faith and acts as a college church. “We just think that other people should have the opportunity to hear what Jesus has to offer,” Miller, a member of the organization, said. “With Easter coming up, it seemed like a good opportunity to stir the pot a bit, do something different and try to catch the attention of students walking by.” The group meets every Monday night and welcomes all students who may be interested.
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Heath Miller shares the gospel message with students at the Pandemic event.
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Art stand-outs in modern day Patrick Fleming Staff Writer For the last few years, media has experienced an incredible amount of growth. However, some people can forget that this is all art of some sort. This raises the question on which pieces of art really stand out among all of the others, whether it is through movies, video games, books
FEATURES or paintings. Because of this, several students around campus were asked what works they felt every college student should take a look at. There was a lot of talk about musicals, which incorporated a multitude of genres from comedy to horror. “‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ I feel like everyone should see that,” Cassandra Schultz, freshman, said. “It’s just really entertaining and super fan and campy.”
She and her friends went on to discuss how they liked the film because of the fact that there was really no reason for it to exist, adding a sense of obscure art to the entire project. “‘Hamilton,’ for one, the play itself is played by a bunch of people of different colors” Esmeralda Noria, freshman English student, said. “Lin Manuel Miranda was also an English major and the way he structured some of those songs for the characters, like
major platform programs. “We will be working all summer to get some of our initiatives done before students return in the fall,” Hecox said. Fielder said they will continue to push these initiatives until they accomplish all they promised the student body. “Together, and with a lot of hard work, we will create a better Angelo State,” Fielder said. Fielder’s favorite memory from campaigning was being able to connect and communicate with students and student organizations. “We had the opportunity to speak in front of and sit down with countless organizations and students,” Fielder said. “I would have never imagined I would be able to do that six months ago.”
Hecox said her favorite memory was campaigning outside the UC. “We facilitated their issues and concerns, which we will continue to do with the help of our senate and our opendoor policy,” Hecox said. The support and love they received throughout this process has been a blessing according to Fielder. “Thank you (student body) for your support; Emily and I are ready to get to work,” Fielder said. Hecox said they couldn’t have done this without everyone’s support and they will continue to work for the student body. “As always, if you have any concerns or ideas about how to create a better Angelo State, please don’t hesitate to come see us or email us,” Hecox said.
PRESIDENT page 1 at ASU,” Hecox said. Aside from Rambelle Rugby, Hecox is involved in the Honors Program, Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Chi, RAMbassadors and the Student Government Association. “Emily and I are hardworking people that take pride in all that we do,” Fielder said. “Whether it’s our classes, our off campus volunteerism, or our work in Student Government, we are dedicated to working hard until we accomplish what we’ve set out to do.” Now that campaigning is done, Fielder said it’s time to get to work. “We worked really hard to get the opportunity to be able to address the issues we outlined in our campaign,” Fielder said. After they are sworn in on April 24, they will initiate their
Eliza, since she was the one who eventually fell in love with him, she supported him. Well, she would beatbox, which supported the rap.” She continued to talk about the structure of the play and how different characters’ styles of singing helped reflect who they were. “‘Grease,’ because I have seen some people who have not seen it yet and I’m like, ‘What? You’re missing out!’” Noria said. “It’s a classic and it has really good music, in my opinion.” She also talked about how the characters all stood out to her as being both entertaining and likeable. “The movie ‘About Time,’ it is super recent, so it is not a classic, but it will be,” Madasen Briggs, freshman, said.
Page 4 “It’s such a casual sci-fi movie about a guy who can travel through time. Every famous British actor is pretty much in it. It’s really good, everyone should see it.” She went on about the plot of the movie and how the main character is shown how each of his actions end up affecting his life. Yet, there was also some talk of what kind of work went into video games. “[Playing a video game] is a different experience,” Kara Marunet, sophomore, said. It’s also interesting how they make video games and how they develop them. So, that’s a full experience. It takes a whole lot to do it, so I find it interesting to have a different perspective on video games.”
Fielder and Hecox’s platform 1. Make Scantrons free again 2. Expand Student Discount Program “We’ve drafted detailed plans to alleviate parking issues, reevaluate and revamp our recycling initiatives, address Greek life and multicultural issues, improve campus life for our student athletes, and much more.” - Student Body President Tristan Fielder
Student athletes host Easter egg hunt for children of the community, gives bigger surprise for family Photos by Kaitlin Trujillo
Master Sergeant Rick Sanders is greeted by his children after surprising his family with his return from his deployment. Sanders was hidden in a box that his kids unwrapped at the Easter Egg hunt. For the full video visit, https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=VIOY-fvjBqE
Gustavs Puhovs, senior forward of the Ram basketball team, helps a child open his Easter eggs. Puhovs is a native of Riga, Latvia.
Bailey Wallace, sophomore infielder, holds a little girl’s Easter eggs while she looks through her basket.
OPINION Fight with kerosene
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Mikera Walker Managing Editor Alana fights fire with Kerosene. She is fiercely protective over those she cares about and loyal to a fault. She will fight you to the death if you mess with one of her people and I believe that’s her best quality. Alana and I have been friends since my first day of high school. She was a junior my freshman year and was closer to my sister but we found our way to being great friends. I was a shy student. When I say shy, think of a girl who didn’t talk to anyone the first six weeks of school. Alana noticed my passion
for reading and declared that I was joining the Lit Crit team, no if, ands or buts about it. Lit Crit, more commonly called Literary Criticism, is a UIL event that eats the souls of the weak. You must read a novel, a play and an astronomical number of poems. After you read for 37 years to prep, you take a test asking questions like President Lincoln, Shakespeare and General Lee had lunch together which is an anachronism…. I digress. Alana introduced me to one of the best memories I have from high school. She encouraged me to be a part of something and not be afraid to fail. Since she graduated ahead of me and went to Midland College, we lost contact, but with a friend like her, we picked right back up August 2015, like we had never been apart since we were both students at ASU. I’ve learned that not everyone is like Alana and if you’re lucky enough to find a friend like her, hold on they will always have your back.
Alana Edgin Editor- in-Chief
I feel like a lot of people have thought about owning a bar, and maybe put some serious thought into it. I’m one of those people. Despite not majoring in business, I think it would be fun to own and operate a bar. I will inform you of my wondrous bar plan. My bar would be near a college campus and give student discounts, with a bonus discount during finals week. Finals are hard, and I would pity the students who cry into their drink. This also wouldn’t be a flat out bar. In the daytime, until 5 p.m., it would be a chill coffeehouse and hangout place with
light snacks. No, this would not be Starbucks part two. This would be way cooler. My place would cater to fandoms. There would be a drink for all the main fandoms, such as Doctor Who, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, etc. Another difference from Starbucks is that it wouldn’t specialize in just coffee. We would have milkshakes and smoothies too. Everyone needs something sweet while studying. Of course, there would be coffee, tea and soda, but we would focus on the milkshakes and smoothies. This could give some awesome color combos. Doctor Who would have a special blue tea called the Tardis. Harry Potter would have a series of Hogwarts house shakes. Game of Thrones could have a smoothie. I’m not a huge fan of GoT, so I’m not too sure what I would do with it. Customers could also order something, and ask us to name it something in their fandom if it isn’t a popular fandom. Shout out to the not so famous fandoms, like Percy Jackson. Rick Riordan is the man.
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After 5 p.m., we would shorten the menu for two hours, then open up the bar. The bar would be flooded with fandom drinks. Who’s up for a Katniss Cocktail? We’d have special theme nights on fandom holidays and season premiers, where that theme is discounted. Extra discount for patrons in costume. I’d want the place to be charming and welcoming, with all the cozy feel of a local coffeehouse. It would have brick walls and warm colored wood designs on the floor. The bar would have black granite, and of course we would have a kitchen. Every bar needs a kitchen. Why not get more bang for your buck? Food would be classic, simple bar food done right. Maybe we would even have a breakfast menu, I’m not too sure yet. Will I ever open this awesome bar? I’m not sure, but I would love to. I’d at least love to go to a fandom themed bar. I just think it would be fun. For all of those out there wondering, yes, I am 22.
Coherent Insanity: How to Find Food
Patrick Fleming Staff Writer A while back, I talked to you guys about surviving the holidays as a broke college student. Well, I realized that food costs a lot of money, or at least, a whole lot more than most students may believe when first coming to college. Because of this, many students may find themselves
suddenly becoming desperate for anything to eat. So I thought that I would give some tips on how to get something to eat on a college student’s budget. 1.) Steal it: This is my answer to most of life’s dilemmas and this problem is no different. Any time you see someone who is eating what looks to be something delicious from a restaurant, most of the time, they are not really protective of it. Food is not something most people believe will be stolen from them at any given time because most people have not lived to that point of desperation. They do not know what it is like.
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Unlike you, that is. 2.) Get creative: Even though you may not be able to afford expensive meats like steak, dolphin, ewok, or salmon, we often forget that if it is cooked the right way, cheap foods can also be fantastic (fantastically okay. This is life, not Masterchef). For example, a microwaved Hot-Pocket, an old textbook, and warm milk make a fine, mashed soup that, after a few tries, does not taste exactly like the epitome of evil. However, if you are going to experiment with cooking food like this, clear your schedule because it can really ruin your day. A friend who had dinner at my house learned that the hard way.
It literally ruined his life. 3.) Gather plants from around campus. There are plenty of trees and bushes around campus and even though there is not any fruit in them that will not poison you, the leaves just look delicious. Also, there are usually a bunch of acorns scattered around campus, which go fantastic with a cup of coffee (for more information on how to get coffee, refer to step 1). Even bark from a tree might be good if you can find/steal some ketchup packets from a restaurant. 4.) Hunt for it: There are also plenty of huntable animals around campus that people are not even trying to eat. And no, I am not talking
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WORST THING ABOUT THE OPPOSITE SEX
Amariah Pinchback Sophomore “In general, they don’t know what is right in front of them.”
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about the squirrels. Those puffballs’ cheery smiles and erratic behavior always lighten up my day. Labeling myself as their protector, I would not allow anyone on campus to even touch the squirrels, except to pet them or be attacked by them. I am talking about the pigeons and other birds on campus. They just look like they would taste like chicken. Who knows, maybe that can be a new thing. 5.) Ask your parents for money: This one can be awfully embarrassing since you are supposed to be independent now (on how to avoid this embarrassment, once again, refer to step 1).
Aaron Spells Freshman “I would say their attitude, because girls can blow up kind of fast.”
Dawson Kang Sophomore “I think the worst thing is that they’re liars.”
Steven Judy Freshman “Their feelings. They’re too sensitive.”
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Page 6 RAMS page 1 The Rams added four additional runs in the sixth thanks in large part to the initial burst by Steven Pinales and Jacob Boston, who both tripled in the inning, helping to extend the lead. After winning the series opener, ASU would see senior Ryan Smith take the mound in the second part of Friday’s doubleheader. Smith also pitched a full seven innings before the Rams decided to go to their bullpen to close the game. Early scoring by Boston and
a homerun by pinch hitter Michael Urquidi in the fifth opened up the game up for the Rams’ offense and provided the run support to seal the 10-3 victory. Boston, a junior from Arizona, also added a homerun of his own in the seventh, increasing his season total to seven. This mark leads the Rams and takes third in the LSC. In Saturday’s finale, the Dustdevils gave the Rams a much tougher test, but eventually fell 5-2.
A two-run, third-inning homer by Pinales would give the Rams a lead and starting pitcher Shane Browning would do all he could to ensure the Dustdevils’ scoring opportunities were limited. Although TAMUI tied the game up in the sixth-inning, ASU would quickly regain the lead and hold on for the win. Head Coach Kevin Brooks was pleased with the effort his team put forth this week, although he remains adamant that they have to continue to improve as the season contin-
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ues. “The pitchers did a great job of eliminating the big inning,” Brooks said. “Obviously, we kept them from scoring a lot and our defense was really good. So it was a good overall weekend and we did what we needed to do.” Pinales, who had two RBIs in his four at bats in the finale, talked about his confidence level and how the team plays together to continue winning. “I was hitting the ball pretty well and honestly, just felt confident at the plate,” Pi-
nales said. “I just try to keep the same approach no matter what, throughout the games, and see how everything works out.” This approach has allowed the Rams to win four straight games and gives them the best overall record in the LSC. The Rams will try to extend their win streak on Friday, April 21 on the road against the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds in Portales, New Mexico. Photos by Kaitlin Trujillo and Brit Raley
Steven Pinales, senior outfielder, takes a swing behind the plate. Pinales hit a home run against TAMUI. -Trujillo
Matt Waller, senior captain, chases after a fly ball. Waller crashed into Jonathan Soberanes, junior infielder, is greeted by his teammates in the dugout after scoring the wall and injured his knee, but pushed through to finish the inning. -Raley a run. Soberanes went four for four against TAMUI. -Trujillo
Shane Browning, junior, fires a strike to St. Mary’s. Browning threw five innings and struck out four batters. -Raley
John Anderson, assistant coach blows a bubble at first base. This is Anderson’s fourth season with the team. -Raley
Zach Fleet, senior catcher, tags third and heads home. Fleet had four hits in his five at bats against St. Mary’s. -Trujillo
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Next home game: Friday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. against the University of Texas - Permian Basin Falcons.
Next home game: Friday, April 21 at 6 p.m. against the St. Edwards University Hilltoppers.
Stat leaders as of April 18:
Record as of April 18: 21-3 conference, 44-4 overall Stat leaders as of April 18:
Batting average: .397 (46-116) – Jacob Boston, junior infielder Home run: 7 – Boston Runners Brought In (RBIs): 37 – Matt Waller, senior catcher Slugging percentage: .664 – Boston
Batting average: .399 – Courtney Barnhill, freshman outfielder Home run: 10 – Barnhill RBIs: 43 – Taegan Kirk, sophomore catcher. Slugging percentage: .696 – Barnhill
Assists: 100 – Jonathan Soberanes, junior infielder Putouts: 246 – Jay Gonzales, senior infielder
Assists: 92 – Danae Bina, junior infielder Putouts: 264 – Kirk
Record as of April 18: 8-3 conference, 30-8 overall
Strikeouts: 60 – Matt Shannon, junior pitcher Win/Loss: 8-0 – Ryan Smith, senior pitcher
Strikeouts: 216 – Brandy Marlett, junior pitcher Win/Loss: 6-0 – Morgan Hill, junior pitcher