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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
VOL . 85 ISSUE 03
ASU Natural History Collection receives donation Lion, crocodile specimens plan to be displayed soon
Look Inside! • Hispanic Heritage
Sydney Faison, staff writer
• Ram Jam • Relaxation at ASU • ASU Soccer • ASU Volleyball AND MORE
Photos by Ian Saint: The Angelo State Natural History Collection recently acquired over 150 new specimens graciously donated from two private collectors. The taxidermies animas include Lions, zebras and monkeys.
The ASU Natural History Collection received a two person donation of over 150 new specimens to be displayed. Wayne Milligan, a former ASU faculty member, donated the preserved specimens. Every specimen Milligan donated came with a data tag. The data tag lists the species, date of collection and location of collection. The second donor is a private donor from Florida. The donor had mounts made of African specimens. Adam Ferguson, ASU alum and a collection manager at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, helped navigate the donation. Diana Krejsa, collections manager said a ring-tailed cat native to Concho Valley is one of the taxidermy specimens.
“I am always interested in the philosophy behind museum science,” Krejsa said. “Working with students and studying different animals is always fun.” The lion and crocodile specimens are currently in a warehouse until plans are completed to get the specimen put in glass and displayed. The Natural History Collection is spread throughout the Cavness Building. There is a wet collection for mammals, amphibians and reptiles. Students can also observe the tissue and plant collection. There are nearly 150,000 specimens in the Natural History Collection, and the collection is steadily growing. “Reptiles and amphibians hold a special place to me because they are animals that so many people do not
like,” Dr. Michael T. Dixon, herpetologist, said. “I appreciate one small part in the big machinery which is nature working together.” Dr. Dixon said that many people are worried about getting warts from toads or are scared of venomous snakes, when most of them are not dangerous to us. He elaborated by saying that these animals provide a valuable service to us because of the things they eat and the way they interact with all types of wildlife. He also pays attention to everything such as identifying birds, trees and mammals. “Knowing that stuff that I prepped and worked on is going to be here hundreds of years down the road is rewarding,” Matthew Hamilton, senior, said. Hamilton is the manager
of the domestic beetle colony. Hamilton started out as a volunteer on prep days. Hamilton received many beneficial opportunities by volunteering. Hamilton attended meetings for the American Society of Mammologists, the Texas Society of Mammologists and the North American Society for Bat Research (NASBR). Krejsa went to graduate school at the University of New Mexico. She also completed an internship with the Smithsonian. Email dianna.krejsa@angelo.edu if you are interested in volunteering for the Natural History Collection. For those who want to study the specimen can make a loan request by email biology@angelo.edu.
Rams rain down on Javelinas in first home game ASU football team beat Kingsville, prepare for game at Wichita Falls Christian Hunick, staff writer
Photo by Ian Saint: (No. 5) carries the ball for positive yards breaking multiple tackles. This drive leads to putting the Rams on the board and ultimately defeating the Javalinas.
The Rams secured a 30-14 victory over the Texas A&M-Kingsville Javelinas amidst the Saturday, Sept. 15 downpour.
“Even with the weather, we still had a decent crowd out there and our kids did really well,” Head Coach Will Wagner said.
Wagner said they had been preparing for it to rain during the game. “We struggled in some areas but overall, the weather wasn’t a huge factor for us,” Wagner said. The Rams had a rough start in the first quarter. The Javelinas blocked a punt on the Rams’ first drive and recovered the ball to score the first touchdown of the game. On the next drive, the Rams advanced enough for junior Connor Flanigan, kicker, to score a 25-yard field goal. ASU pulled ahead with a 36-yard touchdown run by sophomore Spencer Gilbert, running back. The field goal by Flanigan gave the Rams a 10-7 lead at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Javelinas once again took the lead with a 22-yard touchdown pass and successful PAT. ASU responded with another drive that resulted in a touchdown for Gilbert. Seconds before halftime, sophomore linebacker Donavyn Jackson intercepted
the ball, making it his second interception of the season. The Rams’ defense kept the Javelinas from scoring in the second half. “Our kids want to be the best defense in the Lone Star so they put in the time and the work to do that,” Wagner said. “They are doing a great job.” Junior Quarterback Payne Sullens threw a 27-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter that was received by junior wide receiver Lawson Ayo. In the final quarter, Flanigan cemented the Rams’ 16-point margin of victory with a 27-yard field goal. Overall, the Rams advanced the ball 322 yards with 117 passing yards and 205 rushing yards. Sophomore wide receiver Keke Chism led the team with 49 yards between two catches. Next Saturday, Sept. 22 ASU will take on Midwestern State in Wichita Falls The Rams will be back at the LeGrand Stadium on Sept. 29 to face Tarleton State for Family Day.
NEWS 2 Hispanic Americans lecture about world in their culture
9.21.2018
Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off with music, drinks and street tacos
Christian Hunick, staff writer
Photo contributed by Luis Montoya
ASU celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month on Sept. 13 with food, music and a lecture titled “Examining Culture through Evolving Demographics, Public Service, Gender Bias, and the Civil Rights Movement.” Prior to the lecture, attendees were treated to Hispanic music, refreshments and food including barbacoa street tacos. The featured speakers of the night were history department chair Dr. John Klingeman, assistant professor of communications Dr. Leslie Rodriguez, alumnus Jarett Lujan, associate professor of English Dr. Gabriela Serrano, associate professor of political science Dr. Matthew Gritter and AMAS (Association of Mexican-American Students) president Sara Guerrero.
Klingeman described how the Hispanic population is growing in Texas. He explained the importance of understanding the demographic changes. “For those of us that are going to educate the future of Texas, it is important to know those tendencies because we have to adjust to make sure we provide an inclusive environment at the university level,” Klingeman said. Rodriguez gave an analysis of how Hispanic Americans respond to discrimination in the workplace through co-cultural theory. “Co-cultural theory states that minority groups try to strategically communicate with individuals of dominant groups,” Rodriguez said.
For example, when Hispanics felt they were racially discriminated against at work, they communicated with their employer in a non-assertive style with a separating and assimilating strategy. Lujan talked about the importance of having officials from a diverse background, speaking from his experience as the 12th student regent on the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents. He also engaged the audience by having them say they are proud of themselves at several points during his presentation. Serrano explored the topic of Latinas in leadership positions, pointing out the discrepancy in how individuals view characteristics of leaders in Latina verses non-Latina women.
“For Latinas there is always a backlash,” Serrano said. “If there is a Latina in a leadership position that is assertive, independent and takes charge, the backlash is that individuals think she is angry, cold and perhaps even bossy.” Gritter discussed the history of the fight for civil rights for Hispanic Americans. Guerrero described how being a part of AMAS impacted her life. “AMAS is a family to me,” Guerrero said, “If I would have never joined AMAS, I know that I would be a different person today.” A short Q&A followed.
Fraternity hosts animal awareness event Delta Sigma Pi receives donations for a local nonprofit organization Sydney Faison, staff writer
Photo by Rosanna Aguilera: Delta Sigma Pi and supporters asssist at the animal awarnes booth outside of the UC. Students were informed on how they could help
or donate to the animal shelter.
Delta Sigma Pi hosted an Animal Awareness Event on Sept. 10 outside the University Center in the Canopy Area in front of the library where students got to interact with the dogs. “Everyone in the fraternity feels like they are part of a family; we are all connected to each other,” Eryck Rodriguez, sophomore and Delta Sigma Pi vice president, said. “I joined Delta Sigma Pi my freshman year, and it is the best decision I have ever made.” Delta Sigma Pi teamed up with Cassie’s Place for the animal awareness event. The fraternity participated in the event to show what community service means to all of the members. “I plan on representing the fraternity and making sure more members join,” Cody Vasquez, senior and Delta Sigma Pi president, said.
“Our main goal is to reach national recognition.” During the event, students helped by giving donations of money or pet items. Princess Fiel-Murphy, junior and Delta Sigma Pi merchandise chair, said she wants students to know that the fraternity is about learning how to be professional and making the College of Business proud of the fraternity’s outcomes. Fiel-Murphy designs T-shirts and graphics for the fraternity’s social media. She has also volunteered with Cassie’s Place since the nonprofit organization started in 2015 and has always been an advocate for animals. Cassie’s Place rescues and rehabilitates animals who suffer dangerous accidents. The organization also promotes humane treatment of animals.
During the event, students were allowed to play with the pets and take photos.
including career opportunities, networking opportunities and national fraternity events.
Jessica Cross, freshman, said the event was a good way to get people interested in joining the fraternity.
Delta Sigma Pi engages in community service, professional leadership development and social activities.
Members of Delta Sigma Pi revealed the most rewarding part about being in the fraternity. Vasquez said the best thing about being in Delta Sigma Pi is the members you meet and the connections they can make. Sabra Sanderson, junior, said Delta Sigma Pi helps the members when it comes to stepping into the real world. Sanderson elaborated by saying that when it comes to applying, dressing and acting for a job, she knows everything because of the fraternity. Many benefits are offered via membership in the fraternity,
Delta Sigma Pi accepts students who major in business, agribusiness, criminal justice, security studies and any other business- related majors. As part of recruitment, the fraternity will have multiple events throughout the month of September. For more updates on Delta Sigma Pi follow them on Instagram: dspetatheta Go to angelo.dsp.org or email etatheta.dsp@gmail.com to find out more about Delta Sigma Pi.
3 NEWS
9.21.2018
RAMJAM
Photos and story by Axel Marcenaro
Even against the severity and unpredictability of Texas weather, the first Ram Jam of the year is a success. There was a considerable turnout and neither students nor the performers let the rain stand in the way of their fun. Visitors mingled, danced and ate plenty of free food before heading out to LeGrand Stadium for the first home football game.
Wade Bowen and his band rock the stage.
The crowd goes wild to Wade Bowen’s “Saturday Night”.
The crowd spins direction during a huge cumbia dance session.
Daron Mims, junior, and Marcel Pettway, junior, pass out free hotdogs to visitors. The basketball team showed support for their football team by helping at a number of Ram Jam booths.
Rob Steen, senior, twirls Lindsey Cox, sophomore, right outside of the Pike tent. Even across the lot from Wade Bowen’s performance, students broke out in dance.
Bekah Fadler and Clayton Schmit, sophomores, continue dancing in the rain, even after the concert’s crowd disbands.
The cheer team is all smiles through the rainy weather.
The Angelettes dance team isn’t afraid of any rain. The Angelettes took on the their entire parade performance in regular uniform during the hard rains.
FEATURE 4 Students unwind in new space Student
9.21.2018
Counseling Services offers help to students with Ram Relaxation room
Sydney Faison, staff writer
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Photo by Ian Saint: The relaxation room offers a serene environment for when the world around you is too much.
Counseling Services opened up the Ram Relaxation room this semester to students for their comfort.
confidential, and it is a privilege to have someone tell me their stories and allow me to help them.”
The new space is located at Counseling services in the clinic.
Walton said she tries to present herself as an equal and offers authenticity by building a genuine relationship with the students who see her. She also took the time to ease the transition for the students who will transfer to another counselor because of the connections they have built.
“It’s great to see people walk out feeling much better than they did before and start to develop their identity,” Mark D. Rehm, director of Counseling Services, said. “Counseling Services is a safe space for any background such as ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or religion, and we are a judgment-free space.” The Ram Relaxation Room is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Relaxation Room features aromatherapy, coloring books and time to meditate, sleep or study. One of the counselors will be relocating soon, and she discussed how much working with Counseling Services means to her. “I take it seriously whenever someone shares their story with me, since it takes courage and trust,” Kristie D. Walton, counselor, said. “Everything is
Students can wait in the Ram Relaxation Room before an appointment or can just go during free time. Rehm came up with the idea for the Ram Relaxation Room, since other universities have spaces for students to chill out or study. Some of the Counseling Services employees said they want to hear feedback from students about the resources available and will listen to recommendations as well. Counseling Services will be offering an eight-week workshop series starting Sept.19. Topics will include happiness, importance of sleep, healthy cooking
and many more. There will be a grand prize raffle for attending the workshop. There will be an event on Sept. 26 where 1,100 blue and gold flags placed out front of the University Center to memorialize the students who committed suicide while attending universities. White flags will be handed out for people who wish to memorialize someone they lost to suicide. The student organization Active Minds will also sponsor the event. Rehm will be conducting the Suicide Prevention Training for faculty, staff and students which will discuss how to recognize the signs and how to help someone who is thinking of committing suicide. Rehm was previously the associate director of counseling for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
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Students are allowed to request a specific gender when signing up for counseling services. Email counselingservices@angelo.edu or call 352-942-2371 to make an appointment. The ASU Crisis Helpline is 325-486-6345.
Events Calendar Friday 9/21 Soccer vs Midwestern State University 7-9 p.m. ASU Soccer Field
Tuesday 9/25
E. James Holland University Symposium on American Values 11 a.m. CJ Davidson UCPC: Most Spirited Conference Center Fan at Belle Soccer 6 p.m. The Basics of ASU Soccer Field Bookkeeping 6-8:30 p.m. Volleyball vs Business Resource Texas A&M Center University 7-9 p.m. Exhibit Opening: Junell Center “Healing Touch: A History of Nursing Last day to drop a Education in West class or withdraw Texas from the University 6 p.m. for EDG Program 1st West Texas 8-Week Session of the Collection Fall 2018 Semester Houston Harte UC 5 p.m.
Wednesday 9/26 Using Data to Drive Growth 3-5:30 p.m. Business Resource Center
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Thursday 9/27 Dept. of Criminal Justice & Security Studies Internship & Career Fair 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Houston Harte UC How to Write Your Business Plan Part II: Focus on Financials 3-5:30 p.m. Business Resource Center
Wade Bowen Ram Jam was a Success!
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OPINION 5 Be the change Great Water Crisis
9.21.2018
never got around to ordering tickets or even had free time.
the posts I saw on social media, the conversations I had with other people, or the swarming and raiding of the bottled water aisle at the grocery store. Panic gripped the town.
This is definitely one of my biggest regrets. I can’t stand the fact that we keep losing so many valuable people to these issues. The Counseling Services on our campus cares about the topic of suicide.
Rosanna Aguilera editor-in-chief
As most of you know, Mac Miller passed away from an apparent overdose on Sept. 7, 2018. I have been shaken up about this since I heard. Mac Miller has been one of my favorite rappers since I went into middle school.
“Question. Persuade. Refer. QPR - 3 steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide - you can be part of the solution” is the slogan they are using for the Suicide Prevention Training this semester. The first set of training is full, but be on the lookout for the next training session. Counseling Services sent out an email with facts about suicide:
My all-time favorite song by him is “Best Day Ever.” Listening to it now, it has a different meaning. I see him in the music video and it makes my heart so happy seeing him smiling, just doing what he does best. Mac was the biggest Pittsburgh Steelers fan, since Pittsburgh was his hometown. I am also a Steelers fan, so it hit me hard that my team lost its biggest fan. He used to stand on the sideline with all his Steelers gear on, swinging around his Terrible Towel, and now he is absent. Chester Bennington passed away on July 20, 2017 from committing suicide. He was in the rock band Linkin Park, which was also one of my favorite bands. I am so upset that I never got to see Mac or Chester live in concert; I
“Suicide is the second leading cause of death among Americans aged 10-24.” “According to Active Minds, there are over 1,100 suicides by college students every year, and half of college students have suicidal thoughts at some point.” The training session will educate students about how to identify warning signs, empower you to use your influence for positive changes and inform you of available mental health resources. It is important that we as a society know how to deal with suicide. So many people go through things in life that they think are too tough for them to handle. I encourage you all to attend the next training session so that we can be better informed.
Travis Hunter Contributor
“The boil notice has been lifted!” screamed headlines and cell phone alerts as the people of San Angelo rejoiced and took to the streets in celebration. We did it. We survived the Great Water Crisis of 2018. They’ll sing songs about the hardships we endured. They’ll print T-shirts, and everyone will remember where they were when they heard the news. That’s probably how this column would have begun if we had experienced anything above a minor inconvenience. I mean, what actually changed? When it came to my routines, I woke up a little bit earlier to boil water for my morning cup of coffee, I didn’t sing in the shower, and I used more hand sanitizer than ever before in my life. That’s about it. Not exactly a crisis by any means, but you wouldn’t guess that from
In situations like these, I think it’s important to have some perspective. According to Water.org, one in nine people do not have access to safe drinking water. That’s nearly 800 million people all over the world, including in the United States. These people don’t have an end date for their problem, nor do they know if anyone is working to help them. Their worries extend far beyond whether they’ll be able to swing by Starbucks in the morning or not. What we went through for a couple of days would truly be a step up for so many. We knew the situation would be resolved sooner or later, but others aren’t as fortunate. The people of Flint, Michigan, the people of Puerto Rico, the people in Sub-Saharan Africa experience suffering that deserves proper, constant attention and prompt rectification. It’s honestly all I thought about last week, watching the bubbles rise and burst as I brought a pot of water to a steady, rolling boil. I’m one of the lucky ones.
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SPORTS 6 ASU triumphed over ECU in overtime
9.21.2018
Belles tie with the Bulldogs as they match a season high in goals scored
Rosanna Aguilera , editor-in-chief
Photos by Axel Marcenaro: Trenadey Scott, junior, works the ball between opponents before attempting a shot on the goal. Scott scored three points against Southwestern Oklahoma State.
The Belles soccer team tied with Southwestern Oklahoma State University on Friday, Sept. 14 and beat East Central University on Sunday, Sept. 16.
freshman midfielder Gabby Villagrand, who put it in the net.
In Friday’s game, the score was 4-4. The team matched a season high in goals scored with four in total.
The Bulldogs scored once more in the first half to tie the game.
After this game, the Belles had a record of 1-3-1, racking up 23 shots and 11 on-goal. “Obviously a tie isn’t the result we wanted,” Head Coach Travis McCorkle said. “We came back from down a goal three different times, and that mentality is great to see.” Less than five minutes into the match, the opposing team took a 1-0 lead. Trenadey Scott scored her first goal of the season. The junior scored 15 times last season. Senior Analise Watson gave Scott the assist. The Belles scored again after a free kick from senior midfielder Megan Allen that bounced off the head of Watson; the ball went to
This was Villagrand’s first goal of the season as well as her first collegiate goal.
Freshman Chloe Souza scored before the opening half ended. Goalkeeper Kira Miller saved 15 shots on the night in a career high. The Bulldogs scored again in the second half. With nine minutes left in the game, the Belles were down 4-3. Senior Cassandra Mooseburger fired a shot in the net to tie the game. The game went into double overtime and neither team was able to score again, ending the game in a 4-4 tie. In Sunday’s game, the Belles won 2-1 in overtime. Scott scored the winning goal for the team. The goal came in just 19 seconds into the overtime period.
Photos by Axel Marcenaro: The crowd goes wild in support of their Belles, as the sun sets on the varsity soccer field. Despite the forecast of rainy weather, the game held a rather large turnout with all sets of bleachers filled and some spectators sitting in the grass
“There were some points in the game that I thought Trenadey was trying to force too many things,” McCorkle said. “We talked about how I wanted to see her do the simple things right. She did that in overtime and got an easy tap-in to win the game for us.” When the game started, Mooseburger passed to Scott, who then scored the first goal.
Shortly after, East Central scored. Neither team could score again. Miller kept the Tigers from scoring in the second half. The game went into overtime when Scott made her game-winning shot. The Belles start Lone Star Conference play on Sept. 19 at the ASU Soccer Field.
Belles dominate the Greyhounds and Lady Buffs Sophomore middle blocker is ranked top five in hitting percentage in the LSC The Belles volleyball team won two out-of-town games on Sept. 14 and 15, giving them two more Lone Star Conference wins. On Friday, Sept. 14, the team defeated Eastern New Mexico University 3-2 for their first win at the Greyhound Arena in four years. “Tonight’s match was a crazy roller coaster,” Head Coach Chuck Waddington said. “We started out really clean in the first two sets, while Eastern was high error.” In the first set, ASU dominated, holding ENMU to a -.208 hitting percentage and recording nine kills. In the third set, the Belles recorded 12 kills. In the third and fourth sets, ASU allowed the Greyhounds to outhit them, leading to a tie and a winner-take-all fifth set. Waddington said sets three and four were the exact opposite of the first two. ASU took over the fifth set, holding ENMU to a -.050 hitting percentage and only one error recorded. “The difference in set five was that we were able to put pressure on them from the service line, which gave us some easier scoring opportunities, and
I was really proud of the way my team fought in that final set,” Waddington said.
Rosanna Aguilera , editor-in-chief
Senior Audrey Fragniere and junior Sundara Chinn led the team offensively, recording a combination of 24 kills on a .261 hitting percentage. Sophomore Baleigh Allen and freshman Sophia Berg recorded five and three blocks, respectively; they led the team’s defense. Junior setter Meghan Parker recorded 41 assists and eight digs. On Saturday, Sept. 15, the Belles beat West Texas A&M University 3-1. This win improved ASU to a 4-1 record in conference play. Throughout the first two sets, the Belles hit .350 with 31 kills while only allowing the opposing team to hit .128. In the third set, the Lady Buffs and Photo by Axel Marcenaro: Audrey Fragniere, senior, attempts to spike the ball over the the Belles went back and forth with the net in past game against Texas A&M Commerce earlier this season. Fragniere had 21 kills. lead, but ASU lost the set. The Belles came back in the fourth set, recording 16 kills on 42 attacks with junior Anna Graham putting down the final point to win the set.
five in the Lone Star Conference in hitting percentage; she recorded 12 kills with only one error, putting her at a .423 mark.
In this game, Fragniere recorded 20 kills on a .326 hitting percentage.
Chinn and freshman Chloe Robinson both recorded 19 digs in this match; it was a season and career high
Allen is currently ranked in the top
from Robinson. Parker recorded a double-double with 50 assists and 10 digs. The team will be back on their home turf on Friday, Sept. 21, to face Texas A&M University - Kingsville.