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Volume 84, Issue 27
Photo by Brit Raley Dr. Brian May, president of ASU, gives some remarks to a full audience during the opening ceremony of the Mayer Press
Box. The Ram Horns played music before the ceremony started as people took their seats or found a spot to stand.
Rams show off
Rams perform their talents at annual UCPC Talent Show Christian Hunick Staff Writer
UCPC hosted the 35th Annual Student Talent Show on April 23, with comedian Jordan Conley as special guest. The event began at 7 p.m. in the C.J. Davidson Conference Center and featured 12 student performers. “We had 24 people audition, but we only picked 12 to perform in the talent show,” Club Café Committee Chair Gabriella Zuniga said. Zuniga
was one of the UCPC board members who helped out at the event. Also present was a panel of four judges: Trent Shuey, assistant director of bands; Kaylee Feece, head cheer coach; Farrah Lokey, scholarship counselor; and Dr. Trey Smith, professor of mathematics. Conley, who has performed at many other universities and venues, announced each contestant and kept the audience engaged and entertained Photo by Axel Marcenaro Jordan Conley keeps the crowd’s energy high with a quick between performances.
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joke and skit between performances. Conley is a comedian who was brought in to host the 35th Annual Student Talent Show.
Looking back at the 89th Mayer Press Box opens for Spring Game The 89th session of the Student Government Association reflects Rosanna Aguilera Sports Editor
work. The former VP, Shayna Mullen, said she was really proud of the RA Appreciation week. “It is really small, and a lot of people overlook it, but those people do so much work, and it is such a hard job,” Mullen said. Mullen said she was glad to put a smile on the RA’s faces and dedicate a week to them. “We worked to add more water filtration fountains around campus, which is something that students have voiced wanting expanded,” Hecox said. “We partnered with the library to get a charging station to provide students with convenient
ASU holds ribbon cutting ceremony for the donor-funded press box Brit Raley Photo Editor
Faculty, students, athletes and community members came together Saturday afternoon, April 21, for the ribbon cutting and opening ceremony of the Mayer Press Box. At the event, President Dr. Brian May said that “Other schools in our conference will be announcing new stadiums and new facilities, and every bit of it will be paid by student fees.” “There is not one dime of student money behind me,” Dr. May said as he stood in See SGA page 2 front of the press box. “I can tell you nobody and no one has done more for Angelo State University than Richard and Betty Mayer,” Dr. May said. Richard and Betty Mayer donated money to pay for the press box. Dr. May introduced Richard Mayer to the audience as he came up to say a few words. “I have enjoyed everything that I have done for the uniPhoto by Brit Raley Mikayla Mullen, senior, hugs her sis- versity,” Mayer said. Enrollment has increased, ter, Shayna Mullen, junior, after Shayna Mullen swore and the bigger the enrollment, in as the new SGA president. Shayna Mullen’s father the more we can do for our The former student body president and vice president look back at the year as the first female President-VP team while the new team looks forward to the 90th session. “I am very proud of a quite a few things we have done,” former president Emily Hecox said. Hecox said they passed bill 89.13, which made RA Appreciation week the third week of February and provided RAs with free lunch as a gesture of appreciation for their hard
and boyfriend attended the meeting as well.
athletes, according to Mayer. “[One thing about] Angelo State that has impressed me is that all of the athletes get their degree, and they come out with good grades,” Mayer said. “Education is number one at ASU.” Mickey Long, a member of the Texas Tech Board of Regents, spoke during the ceremony along with six other people.
“There will be two families that will go down in the folklore of ASU, Mr. and Mrs. Carr for the Carr Scholarship, and the Richard Mayer family,” Long said. Congressman Mike Conaway also spoke during the ceremony. “Players after players will play on that field and fans after
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Photo by Brit Raley Richard and Betty Mayer, along
with their grandson, Clark Mayer, cut the ribbon together. Richard Mayer’s brother, youngest son and oldest son also attend the ceremony. UREC Zipline tour Page 2 Year in Review Page 3 Get to know Mrs. Swafford Page 4 Softball and Baseball Page 6
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NEWS
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Soaring through the trees
UREC takes students on zipline adventure Christian Hunick Staff Writer
UREC’s Outdoor Adventures team took a group of 8 students on a zipline and camping trip from April 21– 23 at Lake Travis. It was the last of the Outdoor Adventures events for this semester. Adventure Education Supervisor Aaron Smith, one of
UCPC page 1 The students who participated this year were Steve Kim, singer; Ana Leal, singer; Clinton Keck, poet; Hoszel West III, rapper; Yonjin Seong, singer; Kodi Drennan & Ethan Daniel, singers; Elouise Mendoza, dancer; Sam Cole, singer; Austin Vandiver, comedian; Tyler Groce, rapper; Maddie Faust, singer; and Noah Smith, singer. Following the last act, audience members filled out ballots to vote for their favorite performer. Graduate assistant for Student Programs & Activities
the trip leaders, said everything went smoothly. “All of our participants were great,” Smith said. “It made the trip super easy on us.” On Saturday, the group camped at Sandy Creek, a 92acre park located on a quiet cove on the northern side of Lake Travis. “Originally, we were going to zipline on Saturday, but the forecast called for rain,” Smith said. “It didn’t end up raining, but it worked out because we
showed up to the campsite around 1 p.m., set up camp, made lunch and just hung out at camp all Saturday.” Some of the campers slept in tents overnight, while others preferred to sleep outside in Contributed Photo hammocks. 200 feet long. There were two Sunday morning everyone woke up early long ones after that that were to pack up camp and head to 1,800 feet, and I think the very their 8:30 reservation at Lake last one was 2,500 feet.” The group left Lake Travis Travis Zipline Adventures. During the three-hour tour, Zipline around noon, stopped the students got to experience for lunch at Torchy’s Tacos, the thrill of riding some of the and headed back to San Anlongest and fastest ziplines in gelo. “I’m tempted to say that Texas. Smith said some of the par- the ziplines were my favorite ticipants were a bit nervous at part of the trip, but it was also a lot of fun hanging out with first. “They took us on two bun- all the campers and relaxing at ny slopes to get us used to the camp,” Smith said. “It was like feeling; those were about 100– having a mini vacation at the
Geoffrey Johnston said that although the judges had the main say in who won, the audience could influence the outcome with their ballots. “The audience had a fifth of the overall vote, and each of the four judges had a fifth of the vote,” Johnston said. After all the votes were tallied and the judges reached a consensus, Conley announced the winners. First place was awarded to sophomore Noah Smith for his vocal and acoustic guitar performance of the popular country song “Neon Moon” by Brooks & Dunn. Senior Yonjin Seong, who
sang a song by one of his favorite Korean artists, came in second. Third place went to freshman Elouise Mendoza. Mendoza wowed the audience with his impressive dance moves. The winners each received a check, with first place receiving $200, second place $100 and third place $50. “I think this year’s talent show went great,” Zuniga said. “We had a good turnout, and there were some amazing performances.” UCPC plans on continuing the tradition with another tal- Photo by Axel Marcenaro Steve Kim, graduate student, ent show next April. performs an acoustic cover of “Location,” by Khalid.
Kim is a Doctor of Physical Therapy student.
SGA page 1 charging for their devices if they forget their chargers.” Hecox said the Ram Family Student Scholarship reached endowment status in the fall, which is significant for ensuring this scholarship will be in place for many years to come. “We awarded the 3rd scholarship ‘by students, for students’ at the Rammys this year,” Hecox said. SGA also collaborated with TMA, JAMP, SNA and Shannon to host a free HPV Vaccination clinic. “A lot of people were able to get vaccinated from such important cancerous virus,” Mullen said. Hecox said they are also hosting an SGA 5K at the end of this month on April 27th at 6 pm. “We have been very active on campus and always trying to improve ASU for the students,” Hecox said. Hecox said her favorite event is the Rammys, and she was proud of how it turned out this year. “The Rammys is a fantastic
Photo by Brit Raley Tristan Fielder encages in conver-
sation during his last SGA meeting a president. Fielder was just president for fall 2017. and unique program that allows student organizations to get together and to recognize them for all their hard work,” Hecox said. “It is also the time we recognize the recipient of the Student Endowment Scholarship and show that the Ram Fam spirit isn’t just a saying but something we put into practice.” Hecox said she was extremely proud to have had the opportunity to serve as stu-
dent body president. “I am thankful for the executive team and my senators who served alongside me in the 89th session,” Hecox said. Hecox said they make serving the students fun. “Seeing their ideas coming to life makes me proud and makes me feel easy knowing that the senate and the Student Government Association is in good hands,” Hecox said. “I am looking forward to see-
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Photo by Brit Raley Fans start to make their way to
their seats as the football players warm up before the spring football game. The Mayer Press Box was open for the public to tour after the ceremony.
end of the semester.” Registration for UREC trips for the next semester will open on the first day of classes at 8 a.m. Smith encourages students who would like to go on the winter ski and snowboarding trip to sign up as soon as registration opens. “A lot of people get here on time to sign up for the ski and snowboarding trip. There’s about 20 spots, but they are usually filled up by 10 a.m. that day.”
fans will be in this stadium for decades and will benefit from the great work [the Mayer family has] done,” Conaway said. According to Dr. May, designing the press box took a long time; 162 changes were made during the process. This press box is revolutionary for this stadium, Dr. May said. Will Wagner, head football coach, said the Mayer Press
ing what they accomplish this next year.” Hecox had a few words left for her 89th senate: “Keep up the great work, and always remember you are there to serve the student body, first and foremost. You are the voice of the students. Advocate for what they want to help improve campus life, and keep the Ram Fam strong.” Mullen said the 89th session taught her a lot. “I am glad for the opportunities it gave me for the 90th session,” Mullen said. The new student body president, Mullen and new VP, Brayden Woods have plans set for their senate for the 90th session. “My biggest project that me and Brayden are going to tackle with the senate is improving Ram Jam,” Mullen said. “I believe it is an important event for the students, and I would love to receive student feedback as well.” Woods said they will be working with the Alumni Center. “I think Mullen’s exact
words is that ‘once we are sworn in, we are starting the process immediately.”’ Woods said they also want to expand the water fountain filtration system all around campus. “We should be able to accomplish that goal,” Woods said. Mullen said the 90th session came a little fast, but she is prepared for it. “I am excited for new learning opportunities and building better relationships with the administration and the students as well,” Mullen said. Woods said his new position comes with new responsibilities. “Just to be able to have the opportunity to serve is exciting,” Woods said. Woods said SGA has accomplished a lot and they are going to continue that stride. “Student Government is lasting long,” Woods said. “We are in a wild moment right now because in ten more years we will be in the 100th session.”
Box, along with the other athletic facilities, is a great recruiting tool. At the end of the ceremony Richard and Betty Mayer, along with their grandson, Clark Mayer, cut the ribbon. After the ceremony all members of the audience were invited to tour the new press box. The audience enjoyed snacks and refreshments provided. The Mayer family and friends used the press box soon after the ceremony to
watch the spring football game. Dylan Jimenez, sophomore and Ram TV employee, said “The new press box will be used for fans who get suite tickets to view the game.” “The suite will also be used by coaching coordinators,” Jimenez said. “The press box, being paid from a donation, is a good sign that the university is in good terms with alumni who care about the school and want it to be the best there is,” Jimenez said.
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NEWS
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2017-2018 Year in Review
Aug. 1, 2017
Aug. 2017
Aug. 24, 2017
Photo by Axel Marcenaro The new Hunter Strain
by Axel Marcenaro Tristan Fielder
Photo by Axel Marcenaro MAX performed at
Engineering Labs facility opened its doors to serve the new Engineering program.
and Emily Hecox fulfilled their campaign promise of making scantrons free again.
Rambuctious Weekend to welcome new students to campus. Rambunctious Weekend is an annual event to kick off the new school year.
Sep. 9, 2017
Sep. 14, 2017
Oct. 14, 2017
Photo by Axel Marcenaro Belle Tennis hit the
Photo by Brit Raley Dr. Brian May, President of
Photo by Brit Raley Jesse McCa-
court for the first time in 30 years. The team played in the Tyler Invitational in Tyler, Texas.
ASU, announced that enrollment exceeded 10,000 students, three years ahead of schedule.
rtney performed at the largest Ram Jam of the year.
Oct. 27, 2017
Oct. 28, 2017
Photo by Brit Raley The Porter Henderson Library celebrated 50
Photo by Kaitlin Trujillo Claire Parker celebrated being crowned
years in operation.
homecoming queen with her family. The 2017 Homecoming theme was “ASU Around the World.”
Nov. 20, 2017
Nov. 28, 2017
Photo by Brit Raley Emily Hecox and Shay-
Photo by Brit Raley Students, faculty,
na Mullen were sworn in as the Student Governement Association’s first ever female president and vice president duo.
staff and community members gathered in Memorial Oak Grove to light up the Christmass tree.
Dec. 2, 2017 Photo by Brit Raley The ASU football team
made its first bowl game appearance since 1972. The Rams lost the game 4115 against Washburn University.
Feb, 2018
Feb. 25, 2018
April 4, 2018
Photo by Axel Marcenaro ASU creat-
Photo by Brit Raley The ASU Coed
Photo by Brit Raley Although construction
ed a crisis helpline in order to help students with stressful or traumatic situations.
cheer team won its first national championship title in Anaheim, CA.
finished in Jan., the Archer College of Health and Human Services building had a ribbon cutting ceremony in April.
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FEATURES
Beyondthe
Director of Student Disability Services wants to help students Aubree Bailey Managing Editor Mrs. Dallas Swafford first came to ASU as a student. “I came to school here as an undergrad,” Swafford said. “After I graduated I was looking for a job and found a job in the English department as a secretary. I’ve been here ever since and held various positions.” Currently, Swafford serves as the Director of Student Disability Services. “I’ve been in this position in for about four years, and I just recently went back to school at Abilene Christian to get my doctoral degree in organizational development,” Swafford said. On a day to day basis, Swafford assists students with both physical and learning disabilities. “My responsibility is helping students with diagnoses that fall under the Americans with Disabilities Act and help-
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ing them get accommodations in the classroom if they have challenges.” Her favorite part of the job is collaborating with other members of the Ram Fam. “I love working with students and the faculty. I’ve really enjoyed working with faculty to make sure that they get what they need, that the students are able to show that they have the knowledge, and making sure we are all on the same working together to help each other.” Swafford said that she encounters many students who are hesitant to apply for accommodations. “I think one of the biggest things I’ve tried to change is the way students think about applying for accommodations. They think there is a stigma attached to having a disability. I try to make sure they know they are just as capable as students without disabilities and that everything in the office is confidential.” Swafford also said that many people aren’t aware that they have access to the services that Student Disability
Writing a new normal
Undergraduate student breaks tradional mold Kaitlin Trujillo Editor-In-Chief
Historically, most college students walk the graduation stage around the age of twenty-two. One the students participating in the May 12 graduation, Bonnie Kennedy, will receive her diploma at the age of sixty-one. Kennedy is an English major with a creative writing specialization and an art minor. “I’ve always wanted to be a writer, and I actually started an English degree about forty years ago,” Kennedy said. “My first husband and I had just divorced, and I found myself as a single mom with two kids. Things got pretty rough, and I ended up dropping out with a promise to myself that I would go back to school some day to finish.” Kennedy spent the next years occasionally taking correspondence courses and going on writing retreats. “I even created and developed a creative writing workshop for children called Painting with Words: The Creative Writing/Creative Thinking Workshop, which I taught through the Texas Commission on the Arts Arts-in-Education Program for about ten years,” Kennedy said. “Schools ran into a money crunch in the nineties, and the literary workshop opportunities dried up.” Kennedy’s love of writing was a constant theme in her life. “I remarried and had my youngest daughter, Jamie,” Kennedy said. “Her dad was a drummer, so I got into writing songs for a while, but when we divorced, I had to go to work, and the writing and dreams all got put in a box and shoved under the bed. In 2013, I lost my job of eight years, and Jamie was getting ready to graduate from ASU that De-
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cember. I just decided that someday had finally arrived, so I applied to the college and for financial aid and started in January of 2014. It seems like such a long time ago!” Kennedy said she has loved her time at ASU and will begin the MFA English program here in the fall. “I’ve made some good friends both with the students and with professors,” Kennedy said. “It makes me feel young to be in class with these young people; they’re amazing. And I really appreciate the fact that they’ve accepted me; I don’t feel the age difference much at all, unless we have to do something physically strenuous. Then I feel it. I am reminded from time to time that I’m not twenty years old anymore and haven’t been for quite a few years.” Through her time at ASU, Kennedy has been involved with Sigma Tau Delta as president and Tau Sigma, Alpha Chi and Phi Kappa Phi as member. In 2016 she won the Texas Association of Creative Writing Teachers undergraduate poetry award. “I was honored to have the opportunity to read my work at the ASU Writers’ Conference in 2017, and I’ve published thirteen original poems in nine different professional literary journals so far,” Kennedy said. “So I have to say that my time here has been truly successful. I have achieved my goals and realized my dreams in ways I never imagined!” Kennedy is especially thankful to the professors who have played a role in her education. “I have thoroughly enjoyed every class I have taken, and the professors have all been so good to me,” Kennedy said. “One of my goals when I started back to school was to find my writing “mojo” again, and develop my knowledge of literature and my writing skills. I’ve had creative classes with
Getting to know ASU’s faculty and staff in a new light
Services provides. “There are a lot of people out there who don’t think they qualify for accommodations, but they may still be struggling in the classroom. Learning disabilities are included in what we do. We also handle temporary disabilities. For example, we work a lot with athletics for athletes who have been injured; we help them get back into the classroom.” Swafford’s team also puts on various workshops and seminars throughout the year so that the ASU community becomes aware and supportive of students with disabilities. This Saturday, April 28, they are hosting an Autism Awareness Walk at the ASU Pavilion. “It’s just a one-mile awareness walk, but it gives everyone an opportunity to learn more about students and individuals on the spectrum. It’s going to be a good time, and it’s free. Registration starts at 8:30, and the walk begins at noon,” Swafford said. For students who are reluctant about contacting Student Disability Services, Swafford
Dr. Musgrove, Dr. Dalrymple, and Dr. Gates. I plan to pick Dr. Ellery’s brain in grad school. Dr. Jackson, who is the sponsor for SigTD, and Dr. Kornasky are both wonderful teachers of literature. I have learned so much. I am especially grateful to Dr. Julie Gates, who took me under her wing and mentored me in an independent creative research project. She taught me the finer points of writing poetry and how to submit my work for publication. She continues to mentor and support me in my writing aspirations.” Kennedy is excited for life post-undergraduate. “One thing I’ve realized is it’s not too late for me to have a career—good Lord willing, I still have a good number of years left,” Kennedy said. “I would like to get into some freelance writing and editing, and of course continue my own personal goals in writing. I think there’s a good possibility that after I get my Master’s, I could teach lower-level English at the college level, and maybe one day even be able to get a Master of Fine Arts degree and teach creative writing. I don’t know what the future holds for me, except I know it holds possibilities, and that’s a great thing to look forward to at my age!”
Photo by Brit Raley Mrs. Dallas Swafford would like stu-
dents to know that she and her team are always ready and willing to help.
said, “Come see me, and let’s talk about it. This is a very student-driven process. By law we can’t reach out to them, so if they’re struggling in any way or think they may have a learning disability or want to learn about our office stop by.”
Out of the office, Swafford’s hobbies include outdoor activities. “I love spending time outdoors. I am married to my husband and we’re about to be married for 29 years; I enjoy being part of the ram family.”
Events Calendar Friday 4/27 Softball vs. Cameron University 6-8:00 p.m. Mayer Field Wit! ASU Theatre Production 8 p.m. Carr EFA
Saturday 4/28 Rams Reload Benefit Clay Shoot 8:30 a.m. Claybird Association Softball vs. Cameron University 1-5:30 p.m. Mayer Field Wit! ASU Theatre Production 8 p.m. Carr EFA
Monday 4/30 ASU Choir “The French Connection” 7:30 p.m. Cactus Hotel
Tuesday 5/2 Myths in Mental Health 7 p.m. C. J. Davidson Center
Thursday 5/4 Planetarium Shows 7 & 8:00 p.m. ASU Planetarium
Contributed Photo Bonnie
Kennedy and her daughter Jamie celebrate Kennedy’s win at the 2017 Rammy’s.
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OPINION
Procrastinating
Aubree Bailey Managing Editor Who here is also stressed about the end of the semester and finals? Who here also just spent half an hour finding out if Buzzfeed can guess your eye color by the house you design? If you’re like me, you are might have a tendency to procrastinate. It seems like the bigger the assignment, the more I procrastinate. Which is completely counterintuitive! However, I recently read an article about procrastination (whilst avoiding an analysis paper, see irony) that said procrastination was a symptom of fear of rejection and/ or failure. Yikes. Have you ever put off something, maybe not school related, because of a fear of rejection or failure? I definitely have. Whether it be telling my parents about a speeding ticket or “forgetting” to mention to my friend that I can’t make her birthday party, I’m not proud of my procrastination habit. Though it doesn’t justify putting off important tasks
or responsibilities, the fact that procrastination is a coping mechanism for fear does make me feel marginally better. With this knowledge, I can at least identify why I’m putting off something, and I’ve developed a “tool,” if you will, to combat my fear of failure: 1. What/Who am I afraid of failing or displeasing and why? 2. Is this rational? 3. If yes, have you ever failed them before? 4. If yes, what did you learn from that? 5. How can you apply this lesson to now? Typically, my internal conversation goes something like this: 1. I am afraid of failing Dr. Antic-Felman. Because she’s smart. And also she determines my grades, which determine my future, and I’m really not fond of Ramen and off-brand cereal so I’d like to be somewhat successful. 2. I mean this is kind of rational; who wants to eat Ramen forever? 3. Have I failed her before? I don’t know. I skipped class to get a bagel once; does that count? 4. I learned that Einstein’s offers avocado topping, and also that missing class meant I was behind the next class and then I got stressed out, so I took a nap, which left me more behind. 5. Don’t get behind, i.e., don’t procrastinate going to class or doing an assignment because you’ll just end up more stressed.
Signing off
Kaitlin Trujillo Editor-in-Chief I cannot believe that this is my last column as editor-in-chief of the Ram Page. This is an adventure that I never anticipated, but one that I am so thankful for. It has not always been fun or easy, but I would not trade it for the world. My time here at ASU has been unforgettable. I have met so many amazing people, had incredible oppor-
tunities to expand my horizons and grown as person in ways that I would have never thought possible. ASU is a fantastic campus and university, but the Ram Fam is what makes it so special. The Ram Fam is a wonderful community of people who love this school and its people. It is truly a family in every sense of the term. I am so thankful for the Ram Fam. To the friends that I have met through classes, the BSM and the newspaper, thank you for being a constant source of encouragement, laughter and accountability. You have made my college experience one of the best adventures. To my professors who have poured themselves into my education, thank you. You have been absolute joy to learn from.
Page 5 To Dr. May, your passion for this school and its people is contagious. Your love for Angelo State is evident to everyone that you meet. I firmly believe that there is no other person who could serve this institution better than you. I am so sad to see my time here come to a close, but I am so thankful for every moment I had with the blue and gold. The time has come for me to pass the torch onto the next editor and for me to step into the world. I am sad to be leaving, but so excited for what is ahead.
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SPORTS Rambelles in first place of Lone Star Conference
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Rambelles softball earn 11th straight win with the sweep of Commerce Rosanna Aguilera Sports Editor
The Rambelles softball team earned a three-game sweep against the Texas A&M-Commerce Lions this weekend, taking over sole possession of first place in the Lone Star Conference. The team moved to 41-6 on the season and 23-4 in LSC play after this weekend. “It was some of the top softball in the LSC and Division II played,” Head Coach Travis Scott said. “Both teams played great defense with great hitters and pitchers; for us to come out on the road and get two wins against a really good team is something that is pretty special.” Senior Brandy Marlett pitched in the first game of the doubleheader. Their opponents put runners in scoring positions in the first, third and fourth, but Marlett was able to avoid allowing runs. She only allowed four hits through the first five
innings. “Marlett was huge tonight,” Scott said. “She had good movement and good velocity. She was really clutch.” ASU hadn’t scored until a run came in the top of the fifth from senior Madison Greenwell. Sophomore Karina Rocha hit a solo home run down the left field line in the sixth inning. This was her 15th home run of the season. Marlett finished the first game with 11 strike-outs, surpassing 800 strikeouts in her career. She became ASU’s career leader in strikeouts last season. She also earned her 19th win of the season and became ASU’s all-time career leader in wins in the circle with a total of 85. The first game ended with a score of 2-0. The second ended with a score of 6-5. Junior Bailey Wallace and sophomore Courtney Barnhill scored early in the second game, securing an early lead. Senior Brooke Mangold got her first home run of the season, increasing the team’s lead
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to 3-0. the road and beat a really good win of the season after throwJunior Taylor Fogle and team we were tied with in the ing four innings in the series senior Danae Bina hit home standings with first place was finale. runs as well. It was Fogle’s huge.” The Rambelles will be back eighth and Bina’s second of Scott said Marlett looked on their home field on April the season. great all weekend. 27-28 to face Cameron UniSenior pitcher Morgan Hill “Our bats swung it up and versity. kept the Lions off the board in down the lineup to keep the the third and fourth innings pressure on them,” Scott said. but gave up a run in the sixth. Marlett earned her 20th TAMUC began to catch up, making the score 6-5 after three hits with two home runs. Marlett came in to relief-pitch and ended the game. “The defense played by both teams was phenomenal tonight,” Scott said. “It was some incredible defense, and it was fun to watch.” ASU won the final game with a score of 12-3. The team recorded 11 hits in the series finale and scored at least 10 runs for the fourth time in the last seven games. This was the team’s 11th straight win; they have a double-digit win streak for the second time this season. “I am very happy with the Photo by Axel Marcenaro Brandy Marlett, Senior, rears way our team handled themselves this weekend,” Scott back for pitch against Texas Permian Basin. Marlett said. “Being able to come on struck out 12 players this game.
Photo by Axel Marcenaro Jacquelina Montejano, sophomore, heads
straight for first base, while an infielder misses the ball in the back. Montejano’s hometown is Del Rio, Texas.
Photo by Axel Marcenaro Amanda Ramage, senior, drops and bunts
the ball in an effort to throw off the other team. This last weekend Ramage had 2 hits against St. Edward’s.
Rams win series finale against ENMU
Rams earn two more wins in the Lone Star Conference
Rosanna Aguilera Sports Editor The Rams baseball team split the series with the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds this weekend by winning the finale. On Friday, they won with a score of 22-5. In Saturday’s doubleheader, they lost both games 4-9 and 4-11. They won on Sunday 7-3. The Rams are now 28-14 on the season and 9-7 in the Lone Star Conference play. Head Coach Kevin Brooks said junior pitcher Shannon Broussard did well on the mound. “He kept us in the game and picked up a couple of times when we made some mistakes behind him,” Brooks said. Broussard said he wanted to give his team a chance to win.
“They have all the faith in me, and I believe in them too,” Broussard said. Brooks said they finally got a big hit from senior Jacob Boston and a few other players. “That’s not something we’ve really seen this year, so hopefully we can build on it,” Brooks said. ENMU had the Rams in the first five innings of the final game. Broussard went to the mound for his first start this season when their opponents quickly got a run in the first inning. The Greyhounds had the lead through the sixth inning, 3-0. Broussard ended his pitching in the top of the sixth; he ended his day with a career high in innings pitched while striking out two batters. Junior Bradley Mathiowetz came to the plate with the bases loaded when he made a big
hit to allow two of his players to score. Boston made his big hit, also bringing in two runs. Redshirt freshman Joe Scott Pace hit a single to left field, bringing in two more runs. The score was a 6-3. Senior Elias Aguirre scored ASU’s final run of the day. “We’re not going to stop working and trying to figure out the best way we can be the best team possible,” Brooks said. “The opponent doesn’t matter; we need to fix ourselves.” The Rams will face UTPB this coming weekend out of town. “Hopefully we can have a good week of practice and go put it into motion down in Odessa,” Brooks said. The team will be back on Foster Field May 4-6 to face West Texas A&M University.
Photo by Axel Marcenaro Jacob Boston, senior, hits first base and
rounds out to second. Boston scored 5 collective runs against Eastern New Mexico.
Photo by Axel Marcenaro Joe Scott Pace, redshirt fresh-
man, smashes a ball before sprinting for first base. Pace scored 4 runs between the 4 games against Eastern New Mexico.
Photo by Axel Marcenaro Andrew Croucher, junior, throws a fastball
down to the batter. Croucher’s hometown is Galveston, Texas.