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LEFT RIGHT FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2018
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Counseling Services pairs with family shelter to raise awareness of unhealthy relationships
Sophia Gravatt, staff writer
ASU Counseling Services and the San Angelo Family Shelter discussed the issue of healthy relationships in a seminar held on Oct. 25. Donna Solis, case manager at the San Angelo Family Shelter, discussed the warning signs of unhealthy relationships. Solis said dating violence happens between two people in a current or former relationship. An abuser might cause physical harm, bodily injury, commit sexual assault or make threats that any of those might happen. “Red flags might include a history of violence and even threats of homicide or suicide,” she said. “Threats are a big one. They keep the victim on eggshells because they never know when the abuser might actually do it.” Solis said in many cases, abusers try to isolate the other person from their support systems so that there is not another pair of eyes looking at the relationship. “Some factors that abusers utilize in a domestic violence relationship are intimidation, control and isolation, minimizing or denying the abuse and threatening,” she said. “They might also constantly
check your cell phone. There can also be extreme jealousy and false accusations.” She included that digital abuse is also becoming more common, especially with social media playing a big role in people’s lives. “Digital abuse is the use of technology, such as texting or social networking, to bully, harass, stalk or intimidate a partner,” she said. “Some examples are using social media to check on where you are and what you are doing, telling the victim who they can or cannot be friends with on social media, and stealing or forcing the other person to give all of their passwords.” Cell phones are often used as a tool by abusers, she said. “I always tell my clients that if they are not using their GPS, turn it off so they can’t be tracked,” Solis said. She said there is also ‘spoofing,’ which is when somebody downloads an app that changes their number so they can continue to call the victim even after they have been blocked. “These apps can change what comes up on their caller ID and it can even change their voice,”
Solis said. She said that if you think someone you know is in an unhealthy relationship, there are some things you can do to help. “Reach out to them but don’t force them to talk about it,” she said. “Don’t be judgmental or a counselor. Provide referrals if you don’t know how to help them.” Junior Shileigh Potts said she appreciated this topic being discussed. “I came here because I’ve been in a situation like this and so has one of my friends, so it’s nice to hear it being brought up,” she said. “I loved the lecture. I’m glad it’s being put out in the public because a lot of people choose not to talk about it. It just gets stuck on the back burner a lot.” The San Angelo Family Shelter is available to victims of dating violence and provides a safe haven, case management, legal advocacy, victim advocacy and educational services. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-7233.
American Sign Language Club offers lessons ASL Club seeks historian as they teach students the art of Sign Language
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The American Sign Language Club learned Halloween terms and the alphabet in its first meeting on Oct.23 in the University Center Room 110. The organization was established on Oct. 11, 2018 and had its first meeting of the semester on the 23rd. “Students and staff are going to become culturally aware and able to communicate with the deaf community through this organization,” Secretary Taylor Drozd said. “I want to further my knowledge of sign language and have an experience of being a part of a club that is starting from ground zero.” Drozd, junior, is in charge of background work such as setting up meetings and social media. She learned ASL in high school. Members explained why they joined the organization. “I started the organization because I wanted to learn sign language myself,” President Alexis Ortiz said. Ortiz, sophomore, said he is the main contact for the organization and looks Graphic by Zach Vigil - Minyard
forward to leading the other members. “At first, I joined the organization as a favor; then I started to grow interested in learning sign language,” Vice President Eryck Rodriguez said. “I want to bring awareness [for] the deaf community.” During the meeting, attendees were taught how to sign the alphabet. “I came to the meeting since I learned American Sign Language in high school,” Kyah Carlsen, freshman, said. “People need to understand deaf culture so that way, they do not walk around signing improperly.” Attendees played a game where they had to sign Halloween associated terms such as “wolf,” “ghost” and “pumpkin.” To sign the word “vampire,” a signer must take the index and middle finger in a slanted position and place it on the neck in the form of a bite. To sign the word “spider,” a signer crosses his or her hands and moves his or her fingers in a crawling motion. Attendees participated in a flyswat-
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NEWS 2 Grad Fair prepares students for future
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Soon-to-be graduates prepare for commencement ceremony in December
Sydney Faison, staff writer Upcoming ASU graduates attended the Fall Graduation Fair on Oct. 25 in the C.J. Davidson Conference Center where they received information about the commencement ceremony. Students who attended the fair verified their inclusion on the unofficial graduation list, ordered caps and gowns and discussed graduate programs over light refreshments. Attendees also learned how to join the ASU Alumni Association and perused examples of invitations and diploma frames. Logan Orozco, senior, offered advice to students still working their way to a degree. “Find something you really enjoy and pursue it,” she said. “No matter how hard it gets, you can get through it if you believe in yourself.” Orozco, a biology major from Ballinger, Texas, has a job lined up as a dental assistant. She also plans to apply for a post-baccalaureate degree. Graduate student Joseline Hernandez stressed the importance of not closing doors to potential career prospects. “Explore different jobs within your career field and be open to new opportunities,” she said. Hernandez currently has a job with the Department of Family Protective Services. She will graduate with her master’s degree in border and homeland security. Graduate student Linh Nguyen offered words of encouragement, as well. “Be prepared for anything that could happen,” Nguyen said. Nguyen, originally from Vietnam, said she will move to Houston with plans to become a career development counselor. The fall commencement takes place on Dec. 15 in
Photo by Ian Saint: Graduation is almost here for those leaving in December. Students could order caps and gowns and discuss their plans for jobs at the graduate career fair.
the Junell Center/Stephens Arena. It will be divided into two ceremonies. The 10 a.m. ceremony will be the commencement of graduates from the following departments: College of Graduate Studies and Research, Archer College of Health and Human Services, College of Education. The 2 p.m. ceremony will be the commencement of graduates from the following depart-
TCU professor presents lecture of women in war Great War Series continues with the Great War
Sydney Faison, staff writer
Photo by Axel Marcenaro: Students take notes as Professor Kara D. Vuic speaks on the role women took in France during the Great War. The C.J. Davidson Center was almost completely packed for this piece of the Great War Series.
The Great War Centennial Commemoration Lecture Series on Oct. 23 presented “‘Oh Boy, That’s the Girl!’: Women and the Great War” in the C.J. Davidson Conference Center at ASU. Kara Dixon Vuic, the Lance Cpl. Benjamin W. Schmidt professor of war, conflict and society at Texas Christian University, hosted the lecture. Vuic spoke about the women who went to France with American soldiers during World War I. “There were about 3,500 women who went to France, Britain and Germany to entertain American soldiers during what was then called ‘the Great War,’” she said. “Most of them went with the YMCA and about 100 of them went with the Salvation Army.” Vuic said this project does not have an official title, but she referred to it as the “Canteen Projects.” Most of the women who were picked to participate were typically single, predominantly white and in their late 20s or early 30s, she said. They spent most of their time in huts close to the front and operated “rolling kitchens,” handing hot chocolate out to the soldiers.
“So, what I’m interested in is why the military is spending money and devoting resources to making sure that the soldiers have this kind of entertainment,” Vuic said. “Why is it particularly concerned with women?” She said before World War I, most Americans did not think of the military the way we do today. “They thought that soldiers just got into trouble,” Vuic said. “At the time, Paris and France were thought of as kind of like the land of debauchery and craziness, so a lot of Americans thought, ‘you’re going to draft my son and send him to Paris and he’s just going to get into trouble.’” She said one military official wrote: “The idea is to send the right kind of women. Women who will remind them of their mothers, sisters and sweethearts and will encourage them to walk the straight and narrow.” Vuic said that this project took the notion that women are moral and had a motherly influence, but it moved the role into a new place. It gave women a new wartime role without upsetting what people thought they were supposed to do.
ments: College of Graduate Studies and Research, College of Arts and Humanities, College of Science and Engineering, and the Norris-Vincent College of Business. For more information about commencement, contact the office of registrar via email registrar@ angelo.edu.
SIGN, continued or her fingers in a crawling motion. Attendees participated in a flyswatter game with a scrambled alphabet. A person would sign a letter then the participants would swat the letter on an alphabet chart. During meetings, attendees will learn lessons about sign language and the do’s and don’ts of ASL when interacting with the deaf community. Attendees will get to experience the combination of a meeting and an interactive workshop. The organization plans on making appearances at events to help those who are hearing impaired. All students, staff and
faculty are welcome to join the organization. Members said they always welcome new members joining. The organization is also currently looking for a historian. Meetings are held on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the University Center dining area. Meetings will eventually be held in a classroom setting which is to be announced. Email angelostate. aslclub@gmail.com to find out more information on the American Sign Language club.
“So, I think that this story of women tells us a lot about the war and women’s history. It continues a long history of women’s service with the military, but it also begins another century of women’s service in different ways,” Vuic said. Freshman Kassidy Feldman said she came to the lecture as an extra credit opportunity for her history class. “I was actually really interested in it though. It’s crazy to think about; like if I was in that time period,” she said. Sophomore Amber Price said she attended for extra credit, as well. “I thought it was really cool. I’m not that into history, but stuff like this is really interesting to me. I enjoyed coming here tonight.” This was the second and last Great War Series lecture of the 2018 fall semester. Three more lectures will be presented in the spring.
OPINION 3 Bring Prime Rosanna Aguilera
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I don’t know if anyone else has noticed this, but the new trampoline park still isn’t open, and to my knowledge, hasn’t even been worked on. I traveled to San Antonio a few weeks ago just to go jump at a trampoline park, which made me realize I would much rather live in a larger town. They have a better variety of entertainment and food options. Don’t get me wrong. I love San Angelo, but we are in desperate need of new things. I am glad we are eventually getting a trampoline park because that will be a big step forSan Angelo. I also think a Prime Time would make decent money here. I know I would be
there every day. Top Golf would also be fun because who doesn’t like swinging at golf balls while eatingsome good food? Dave & Buster’s would empty my bank account, too. Every time I go there, I waste all of my money, eat a million calories and have a great time doing it. If we had one in San Angelo, I’m sure it would be packed 24/7. I also love food, in case you hadn’t noticed. My all-time favorite place to eat is Joe’s Crab Shack. Even though we don’t live with any fresh seafood nearby, I would love to have a Joe’s in town because that crab dip always hits the spot. My family usually gets mad at me whenever we go to San Antonio because I always make them eat there with me. I just can’t make a trip to San Antonio without eating at the shack. The restaurants here in San Angelo are fairly decent, but I get tired of eating the same things over and over again. I will admit there are a lot of places in San Angelo I’ve never eaten at before, but it’s because I am picky about my food. However, if anyone knows of any good places to eat that aren’t very well known, let meknow. I need to stop eating Rosa’s Cafe twice a day. Overall, I think San Angelo is slowly growing and improving bit by bit. These are just my suggestions of what I would like to see in this town in the future.
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fear came from the passive aggression in the dialogue, the character’s hidden anxiety and slow action on screen. The film featured only a handful of intentionally scary shots mixed in at perfectly paced times and only two climactic deaths. The film feels like a two-and-a-half-hour shallow breath you clench while the screen uncomfortably holds your dry eyelids open. I mean that with the most fantastic sense of praise possible, by the way. The accomplishment of the suspense, along with gorgeous cinematography, set design, wardrobe coordination, music and sound, seems like something almost completely lost today. Even movies outside of the slasher subgenre tend to follow predictable slasher-style patterns of killing and three second suspense followed by a jump scare. It’s worn out to me. My love of horror films seems to have grown into a one-sided relationship, with me giving my money to the movie and the movie giving me nothing in return. So, what’s the problem? Where did this type of suspense horror go? Well, it went where the money was. I hate to sound like an old man, but no one really has the attention span for slow-burn thrillers anymore. Audiences want a fast flicker followed by a CGI monster that leaps at the screen. Studios have little reason to fund movies that won’t make money back, so my beloved genre of horror tends to stay suspended at the red light. Perhaps it has awkwardly tripped over nothing during a chase or it’s busy checking out the weird sound that came from the basement. Either way, I’m upset and bored. So, what do we do about it? This is actually an easy question to answer. Go watch the few movies released that aren’t typical slasher films. If we’ll pay for it, they’ll make it. Unless you’d rather see the 10th “Nightmare on Elm Street,” the 11th “Halloween” or the 13th “Friday the 13th” movie. It’s up to you.
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I’m not here to say that there was a time when movies were all better. However, I am here to say there was a time when the slasher film subgenre didn’t reign supreme in horror. In that time, horror movies elicited fear from atmosphere, dialogue, confusion and suspense. Monsters and gore were rarely seen or seen only for a moment due to the lack of convincing effects. This generally made for better storytelling. Now, don’t get me wrong. I love slasher films. They’re fun and when they’re done right, they can be incredibly effective as horror. But after watching a film like “The Shining,” I wish slashers hadn’t taken over the genre. “The Shining,” adapted by Stanley Kubrick from Stephen King’s novel, was a psychological horror film that released amid the slasher craze in 1980. It did not follow trends and was received poorly by many in that time. Today, it is seen as one of the best films of its kind. “The Shining” did everything modern horror blockbusters don’t have the patience for. The
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I like living on campus because it’s easier to get to my classes and to be able to find the resources than off campus. -Agape Momoa freshman
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The best part of living on campus would probably be the experience of living in a dorm, getting to meet new people, cool roomates and just socializing as I’m living out here on my own. -Colton Shelly freshman
I live on campus, and my favorite part about staying on campus is the close proximity to everything. -Dominique Henry senior
FEATURE 4 Ram Rugby crushes UTD Student
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Rugby team improves where they see room
Sydney Faison, staff writer
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Back 2 back WCWS with a 133-16 record for the two years... not a bad way to end a softball career Photo by Axel Marcenaro: Jourden Stanley dodges an opponent and takes his team right up to the try zone. Stanley had a 60-meter run against UT Dallas.
The Ram Rugby team defeated UT Dallas 40-27 on Oct. 27 at the Intramural Fields. A turning point in the game was when fullback Jourden Stanley took the ball from the 20-meter line and ran 80 meters and scored a try. “We took our two losses personal and had a low demeanor, but we are able to build each other up and persevere,” Cesar Escajeda, junior, said. The team said they are constantly trying to get better wherever they see room for improvement. Escajeda said he wants to improve in all aspects, including offense, defense, catching and passing. Junior Muliaga Lelauti said he feels he could improve his conditioning. The team has high expectations and standards that
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some teammates find challenging. They said luckily, the bond between the teammates helps. “Coming out here with friends who are like brothers to compete and actually win is the best feeling in the world,” team president Kevin Reid-Haughton said. Practices are every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays and Fridays are recovery days for the team. If anyone is interested in joining the rugby team, they can come to practice and play. For more updates on Ram Rugby follow them on Twitter @angeloramrugby. Contact Kevin Reid-Haughton via email kreid3@angelo.edu for more information.
Two for four, time for more
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Photo by Axel Marcenaro: Jeremy Sumners outruns his defenders after a series of jukes. Sumners had a number of succesful tackles and runs.
Events Calendar Friday 11/2
Tuesday 11/6
Monday 11/5
*Dia de Los Muertos All Day UC 114
*Native American Heritage Celebration 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. UC Lobby
*Senate Meeting 7-8 p.m. CJ Davidson
*ASU Soccer vs Lone Star Conference 6-8 p.m.
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*Etiquette Dinner 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Saturday 11/3
Wednesday 11/7
*Ram Jam 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Visitors Center
*Apollo Program 50th Anniversary Commemoration 9 a.m. UC
*Football vs Eastern New Mexico UniversitySenior Day 2-5 p.m. LeGrand Stadium
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*President’s Round-Table 12 - 1 p.m. UV
Champs freshman and sophmore for softall hopefully cheer champs my junior year. Go Rams
5 SPORTS
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Women’s XC team takes the gold in Blue and Gold Classic Men’s XC team places third in ASU Classic
Sydney Faison , staff writer The ASU women’s cross-country team on Oct. 23 won the ASU Blue and Gold Classic, while the men’s team placed third. ASU faced Tarleton State University and Texas A&M University-Commerce at the meet. The women’s race had a total of 20 runners and the men’s race had a total of 19. Sophomore Jacylyn Crenwelge led the Rambelles and finished the 6K course in second place with a time of 23 minutes, 25.13 seconds. Freshman Jazmine Hernandez and sophomore Bridgett Cadenhead followed behind Crenwelge, placing third and fourth in the race. Sophomore Alexus Ordaz finished 10th. Freshmen Shania Ford and Kayla Gilbert placed 15th and 19th.
Contributed by Bridgett Cadenhead: The Rambelles cross-country team competes at home in the Blue and Gold Classic. The women’s team took home first place.
Matthew Jones set the pace for the Rams. The freshman placed fifth with a time of 26:55.54 for the 8K course. Freshman Juan Morales finished ninth. Sophomores Marshall Toussant, Andrew Ochello and Jakob Porter placed 15th, 16th and 18th, respectively. Freshmen Holden Stoute and Chevy Robertson finished 17th and 19th for the Rams.
The ASU cross-country teams will compete in the Lone Star Conference Championship race on Nov. 3 in Canyon, Texas. On Nov. 17, the teams will head to Denver, Colorado, for the NCAA Division II South Central Regional race.
Rams hold Grizzlies to 20 points ASU prepares for final home game against Eastern New Mexico University
Rosanna Aguilera, editor-in-chief The ASU Rams football team dominated the Adams State University Grizzlies on Oct. 27, beating them 59-20. The Rams held the Grizzlies to their second fewest points scored in a single game this season. ASU is now 5-4 in the season overall and 3-3 in the Lone Star Conference play. They earned a season high in points with 59, rushing yards with 270 and rushing touchdowns with four. Wide receiver Larry Johnson scored early for the team after the Rams received the opening kickoff. Quarterback Payne Sullins rushed for a first down when he found Johnson over for a 64-yard touchdown pass after a minute into the game. Johnson set a new career-high with 103 yards with only three catches. The ASU defense held up against its opponents; they got the ball back and doubled their lead. The offense then drove the ball down the field and got it in from 3 yards on a rush from sophomore Tyrese Nathan. Nathan also set a new career high with three touchdowns on 13 carries. He had 67 yards in the game for an average of 5.2 yards per carry. The Grizzlies got the ball back and took it to the red zone, however, the ASU defense stopped them. Defensive end Markus Jones took down the quarterback for a sack. Jones had 3.5 sacks in the game. Jones now has a career total of 32.5 sacks, which set a new ASU career record. Jones broke the previous record of 31.5 sacks set in 2015 by Clayton Callicut. After the sack, the Grizzlies missed a field goal, which gave the ball back to the Rams. Johnson then caught his second touchdown pass of the game for 23 yards.
Photo by Ian Saint: Payne sullins, a quarterback for the Rams, narrowly avoids a tackle to score 6.
Adams University got the ball back, but Jones forced a fumble with a sack and ASU recovered the ball and scored again. Sullins had the touchdown from nine yards out for one of his three touchdowns in the game. Sullins completed 11 of 19 passes for 245 yards and two touchdowns with
Contributed by Marsalis Mahome: Ram Band percussionists keep it wild in the stands.
63 rushing yards, as well. ASU scored within three drives in the second quarter. Nathan had a rushing touchdown and the Rams quickly got the ball back on an interception from redshirt freshman DeShaun Douglas. This was the first interception of his career. Douglas also had a career high in tackles with 12. The Rams broke up seven passes in the game. Linebacker Josh Quinton had an interception on the night while six other Rams recorded tackles for loss. The next ASU score came from Nathan, who carried the ball in from 23 yards out, which moved the score to 42-0. Next, junior kicker Conner Flanigan scored a 24yard field goal. The teams went into halftime and came back with junior Charlie Rotherham as the QB for ASU. The Rams scored twice more with passes from Rotherham to freshman Alize Thomas and junior Lawson Ayo. Ayo had 116 yards on only four catches with two receptions of 40 yards or more. The Grizzlies eventually found the end zone at the end of the game, scoring 20 points. The Rams will play their final home game on Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. against Eastern New Mexico University.
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