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FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2019
VOL . 85 ISSUE 14
Ram Band leads New Year’s Day parade in London
ASU band chosen to take on England event Sophia Gravatt, staff writer
Members of the ASU Ram Band traveled to England from Dec. 29 to Jan. 4 to perform in the London New Year’s Day Parade. A total of 67 students paid their own way to attend. “The experience was wonderful,” Dr. Jonathan Alvis, director of bands, said. “Many firsts were had for many of the people who went. In addition to a good amount of free time, we toured the city, Tower of London, Greenwich and the Royal Observatory, took a river cruise on the Thames, Windsor Palace and Hampton Court Palace.” Alvis said all the bands that performed were invited based upon recommendations from other directors who had previously participated in the parade. The parade committee viewed videos and recordings of the nominees and made their decisions. Alvis said they were not notified as to who nominated them. In addition to performing in the parade, the band also performed in Trafalgar Square, Alvis said. Sophomore Maggie Wallace said the parade was one of the most amazing experiences of her life. “Not only was it an honor to march in the parade, but we were the very first group that the world saw,” Wallace said. “It was so surreal. It didn’t seem real that we were a part of history in London, England.” Wallace said the two miles of people along the parade route were very energetic. “We were screaming ‘happy new year, y’all’ and high-fiving people in the crowd while they recorded us,” she said. Aside from the parade, Wallace said her favorite part of the trip was going to St. Paul’s Cathedral as
All photos contributed by London New Year’s Day Parade.
well as seeing the Crown Jewels. “We went during church service and the choir sounded like angels,” she said. “Seeing the Crown Jewels, they were so beautiful. It was definitely worth the hour-long wait.” Wallace said the experience was something she
will never forget. “It was very eye-opening to be around people that were from all ethnic groups and languages, most of which I had never seen before,” she said. “I loved it all and would go back in a heartbeat.”
Track and Field ranks high at Red Raider Invitational
ASU opens up indoor season with significant results Rosanna Aguilera, editor-in-chief The ASU men’s and women’s track teams on Jan. 18 posted high results in their indoor season opener at the Red Raider Invitational at Texas Tech. After this meet, sophomores Trenadey Scott, Daisy Osakue and Trivett Jones all rank in the top seven nationally in Division II for their events. Scott placed sixth in triple jump with a jump of 12.08 meters. Her jump provisionally qualifies her for the indoor national track meet. Osakue placed second in shot put with a throw of 14.83 meters. Her throw also qualifies her for the indoor national meet. In the weight throw, she finished eighth with a throw of 15.78 meters. Jones placed fourth in pole vault with a jump of 5.05 meters. He also qualified for the meet. The Rambelles also had many other members post results. Both the A and B teams finished in the top 15 in the 4x400 relay. The relay consisted of Kaitlyn Mathews, Faith Roberson, Taylor Hall and Octavyia Williams. The women placed 13th with a time of 3:58.41. Mathews placed 12th in the individual 400-meter with a time of 57.77. Roberson placed eighth in the same race with a time of 59.73. Mathews also placed 13th in triple jump with a jump of 11.35 meters. For the Rams, the A team finished 14th in the 4x400 relay consisting of Nick Ellisor, Ayodeji Adedokun, Demontravous Jones and Edward Simmons with a time of 3:20.15.
Photo contributed by Marsalis Mahome
Demontravous Jones placed 12th in the 600-yard run with a time of 1:13.80. In triple jump, Axcel Santana finished sixth with a 14.42-meter jump. Michael Rodriguez placed ninth with a 14.08 jump and Matthew Walsh finished in 11th with a jump of 14.05 meters. In shot put, Dillen Littles placed 10th with a 15.32-meter throw. Cameron Cross finished in 11th
with a throw of 14.93 meters and Gabe Galvan in 15th with a throw of 13.13 meters. In the weight throw, Canon Andrews placed seventh with a throw of 15.85 meters. The teams will be in Pittsburg, Kansas on Jan. 26 for the Pittsburg State Invitational. The teams will then be in action in San Angelo at the David Noble Relays from April 4 to April 6.
2 NEWS
01.25.2018
Fraternity prepares students for business world Students work to build professionalism skills during meet-the-chapter meeting
Photo by Ian Saint: Potential members discuss what it means to join Delta Sigma Pi. Mocktails and finger sandwiches were offered at the event.
Sophia Gravatt, staff writer ASU’s Eta Theta chapter of Delta Sigma Pi held a meet-the-chapter event Jan. 15 on the second floor of the Houston Harte University Center. Taylor Torres, senior vice president, said the event allowed potential recruits to meet the members and get information on the chapter. The potential recruits went through a speed-dating style conversation with the members. They were given two minutes to converse with each member and ask questions. “We also have cocktail-style drinks and finger sandwiches available for them while we talk to them a little bit more and give them some insight on the pledge process and try to encourage them to join,” Torres said. The fraternity accepts anyone whose major is business, agribusiness, criminal justice or border and homeland security, she said. There are currently 55 members. President Cody Vasquez said they focus on mock interviews, building resumes and getting people ready for the business world. “Whatever your classes don’t offer here at ASU, we offer that,” Vasquez said. “So, whenever
you graduate, you are ready to enter the business world.” “As a chapter, we work to improve our professionalism as a whole because we are going into the business world,” Torres said. “It’s all about professionalism and being able to work with different people.” The fraternity also works on building leadership skills, Torres said. “We also went to a leadership conference in Dallas where we won a national title,” she said. “We won about seven awards at the conference.” Delta Sigma Pi also takes part in community service. They have previously helped with the Salvation Army and raised donations for the Pregnancy Help Center. “Another big thing that we do is professional events where we’ll have guest speakers come in,” Torres said. “We went to a local business, TimeClock Plus, and talked to their VP of sales, toured the facility and got information on what TimeClock Plus is. We’ve also gone to the Small Business Development Center, where they talked to us about their internships and job opportunities.” Torres said there will be recruiting events held
until Feb. 1. Events will include a pajama and movie trivia night and Donuts with Delta Sigs, where they will pass out donuts in front of the Rassman Building. They also plan to go on a trip to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in March for leadership training. Senior Ashley Cortez said she joined the fraternity in the fall semester of 2018. “I’m a people person,” Cortez said. “I love meeting new people. I like being a part of the brotherhood and meeting all the new brothers. I’ve met a lot of great people and I have a lot of great friends here.” Torres said she thinks of the fraternity as a family. “I joined my first semester here and coming into this organization was like getting a family away from home,” she said. “If I have an issue, I can go to them and they’re there. If something is going on, it’s easy to get a hold of one them. We’re just a big family.” Cortez said she recommends joining Delta Sigma Pi because it’s taught her a lot about how to be a good businessperson. “If you’re looking for personal and professional growth, this is the fraternity for you,” she said.
Greek Life women encourage others to join Panhellenic groups Sororities prepare recruitment for fall semester Kierstyn Wiley, staff writer
ASU’s Greek Life for women on Jan. 16 gathered in the Health and Human Services Building to discuss academics, recruitment and issues that can help the community. As the spring semester begins, sororities across campus encourage young women to join their organizations for opportunities of leadership, community service and friendship. “We encourage women who are in college to go through recruitment if they are looking for a great way to get involved on campus,” said Madelyn Day, Panhellenic Council president of Sigma Kappa. “We have had so much growth since I’ve come to college and I can’t wait to see more of it.” Students who are interested must have a 2.7 GPA from high school and pay a small recruitment fee, Day said. The organizations not only take their education seriously, but they also want to make all women feel welcomed into their Greek family. “Panhellenic, as a whole, provides opportunities for the women in Delta Zeta and Sigma Kappa to grow personally, whether it’s making them more confident, more social, even pushing them to do better in academics,” said Alexis Ortiz, vice president of recruitment for Panhellenic. Recruitment will be held on campus for new and returning students before classes begin in the fall semester of 2019. “Recruitment will be the week before school starts,” Ortiz said. “Girls will get to move in early and will already have a chance to get familiar with campus.” The sororities want all women attending ASU to save the date from Aug. 16 to Aug. 20 so they will have an equal opportunity to join. “I don’t feel like there is a certain criteria you need to fit to be a sorority woman,” Ortiz said. “I say this because once women find their
Photo by Ian Saint: A behind-the-scenes look at how sororities plan events. Members gather to discuss how to improve recruitment.
chapters, they find themselves and grow into the amazing leaders our chapters at ASU have helped create.” The organizations hope for new recruits to continue the sorority legacy at ASU and remember what it takes to be part of the Greek family. “As Panhellenic president, I really hope that we are able to make big strides in the Panhellenic community this next
year and grow Greek life as much as possible,” Day said. Registration for Sigma Kappa and Delta Zeta will begin in April. For more updates and information about the Greek Life for women, call 325-942-2729 or contact greek.life@angelo.edu.
3 OPINION
01.25.2018
Be smart, drive safe When I drive west of San Angelo, I’ve noticed there is a lot of construction for at least 30 miles or so. I travel that way to get to Big Lake, my hometown, to see my family. Most of the time, they are scared for me to make the trip because other people simply don’t know how to drive. Construction zones typically have a speed limit of 60 mph, but some people don’t seem to notice all the workers, orange signs or the other motorists obeying the limit. I have almost been in several wrecks in that area because people seem to be in such a rush that they don’t realize they are putting lives in danger. Most of the vehicles in that area are 18-wheelers hauling sand and water since the oil field is prominent around Big Lake. In my experience, these drivers are the worst. It seems as though all they care about is getting their work done as fast as possible. I find it selfish for anyone to drive in a way they aren’t supposed to. Is my life or yours not valuable enough for you to drive 10 miles under the regular speed limit in a construction zone? Are you in that much of a hurry that you’re going to put others in danger?
Ian Saint, photographer
I see this often in San Angelo, as well. Everyone is in a rush to get to where they need to be. If you’re going to miss your turn, you don’t suddenly cut people off and get into a different lane. You keep driving and find a different route. Everyone should have learned this when they took their driving test I also see people on their phones while driving which is one of my biggest pet peeves. Is that text so important that it must be sent while you’re driving? Do you really need to check your social media right now? It’s just selfish. Although I’m not the best driver, you will never find me speeding, on my phone or cutting people off. Don’t even get me started on drunk driving. If you’re ever in a situation where you need a ride, don’t hesitate to call someone. I’m always stuck as the designated driver and I don’t even mind. The bottom line is we all just want to get home safe. I personally haven’t lost someone in a car accident, but I know a lot of people who have. I think they would agree that we all need to be safe and alert when on the road.
Rosanna Aguilera, editor-in-chief
The world record egg By now, I’m sure we have all seen the Instagram post that has taken the internet by storm. A simple photo of an egg was posted for the sole purpose of breaking the world record for the most likes on Instagram. Kylie Jenner previously held this record with a post of her newborn daughter, Stormi. The picture of the egg, at the writing of this column, sits at 44 million likes. That’s over two times the likes Jenner received for her post. If each like were counted as a person, the egg would be the 32nd largest country in the world, edging out Sudan’s population at 43.9 million. The creator of the account is currently unknown,
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but a few prominent internet personalities have claimed to be behind the viral post. Despite the anonymity, the account remains active, replying to comments as the likes continue to pour in. While the world record egg has an astounding 6.1 million followers, it is still nowhere close to beating the most followed account. This record is currently held by Selena Gomez, who boasts a massive following of 144 million. This bizarre concept of an account centered entirely on an egg and breaking a world record is odd, but with today’s trends, it is not difficult to understand.
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4 FEATURE
01.25.2018
Baseball team prepares for beginning of season Players work to improve themselves physically, mentally Kierstyn Wiley, staff writer The ASU Rams baseball team looks forward to the start of the season on Feb. 1 against the Colorado School of Mines at Foster Field. As they begin the season, the coaches and players said they plan to bring home many wins and possibly take the national championship. “We have a very talented group of guys that work together well,” said junior Jake Morgan of Ballinger, Texas. Morgan said he expects a great season with his teammates and knows they will all put in the work to make that happen. Head coach Kevin Brooks said no more players will be added to the team this season, but there will be opportunities for recruitment in the summer of 2019 for students who want to join the
team. Many players have returned to the team from last season, but there are new players they want to keep on the roster for future games and seasons, Brooks said. The players said they hope to improve physically, mentally, create great friendships with one another and do whatever it takes to achieve their goals for this season. “It’s a new opportunity to prove ourselves,” said redshirt sophomore Joe Scott Pace of Brady, Texas. The team members agree that to be in sports and balance school, individuals need to manage their time wisely. The players said they enjoy being a part of the ASU baseball team because it gives them the opportunity to be themselves and have fun at the same time.
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“It’s what I love to do,” said senior Zac Sanders of Lubbock, Texas. “I’m excited to see the type of talent we put on the field this year.” ASU baseball welcomes all fans, students, faculty and parents to join them for their first game of the season Friday, Feb. 1 at Foster Field at 3 p.m. For more information about the team, visit angelosports.com or contact 325-942-2091.
Events Calendar Friday 1/25
*Women’s Basketball vs Midwestern State University 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Junell Center Happy birthday weekend babe, life is always an adventure with you. Dancing, Drive-in movies, & and hangin with your high school buddies that have become my friends was all a blast!!!
@ess_the_mess5683 Just a quick girls trio to lubbock
@bex.licious God has blessed me with such an amazing prayer and praise filled weekend with these girls. Beyond blesses to have gotten to lead them for their second year in a row
Thursday 1/31
Wednesday 1/30
*Men’s Basketball vs Tarleton State University 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Junell Center
*Fraternity Require- *Delta Sigma Pi: *Greek Night at ment: Bid Day Build your own sun- ASU Basketball 6 p.m. dae Game UC Room 210 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Rassman 266 Junell Center
Saturday 1/26
@pickle_302
Monday 1/28
*Official Ring Sales 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. UC Lobby
*Men’s Basketball vs Midwestern State *Part-Time Job Fair 1 - 3 p.m. University UC Lobby 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Junell Center
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