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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
VOL . 85 ISSUE 02
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SOCCER
page 2 EDITORS COLUMN
page 3 SIDEWALK SURVEY
page 3 UCPC
page 4 STUDENT SNAPS
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Photo by Axel Marcenaro Anna Graham, junior, attempts to block the Texas A&M-Commerce setter. Graham had a recorded seven kills against TAMUC.
Belles get spiked by Tarleton State ASU wins two home games, remaining undefeated at home but lose in Stephenville
Rosanna Aguilera, editor-in-chief The Belles volleyball team won two games against Texas A&M - Commerce and Texas Woman’s University on Sept. 7 and 8. The team lost to the Tarelton State TexAnns 3-1 on Tuesday night. “We opened up with two really tough teams at home,” Head Coach Chuck Waddington said. On Friday, Sept. 7, ASU beat the No. 17 Commerce 3-2 to log the team’s first Lone Star Conference win of the season. The first two sets were slow for the Belles, but they found their game in the third set. They took at 15-14 lead to a 24-14 lead. Freshman Morgan Preston played a huge role in the third set with her
serves, and sophomore Baleigh Allen got huge blocks to help as well. Junior Meghan Parker and senior Audrey Fragniere led the Belles Friday night. Parker had 51 assists and 11 digs, while Fragneire led them with 21 kills and a .326 hitting percentage. Freshman Brianna Hudson also finished with 13 kills and a .333 hitting percentage. “She was unbelievable, they couldn’t stop her,” Waddington said regarding Hudson.
On Saturday, Sept. 8, the Belles won 3-1 against the TWU Pioneers, putting them up with two Lone Star Season wins and keeping them undefeated at home for the season. In this game as well, ASU’s defense was excellent. The team put up 14 blocks. TWU never came over a .200 hitting percentage in any set. The Belles were behind in first set 20-14 until Preston came to serve, bringing the team back to win the set.
Waddington said she was a game changer for them but all of the team did great.
In the second set, the lead switched between the teams until the final points, when the Belles closed it out to win with a seven point lead.
“We cleaned our game up and it made a big difference for us in that match,” Waddington said.
“The environment in our gym was
The other sets went to the Belles as well.
electric, it was unbelievable all weekend for both matches” Waddington said. “It was a true testament to our fans.” On Tuesday Sept. 11, the Belles lost 3-1 to the TexAnns; this was their first Lone Star Conference loss of the season putting them 9-4 on the season and 2-1 in the LSC play. The Belles had a strong start to the game winning the first set 26-24. In the other three sets, the TexAnns took the momentum. Junior Sundara Chinn was the team leader in kills for the game with 12, five digs and three blocks. The Belles will be back on their home turf on Sept. 21 to face Texas A&M University Kingsville.
FIRST RAM JAM PLANNED TO KICK OFF WITH WADE BOWEN UCPC chooses performers based on students’ input Christian Hunick, staff writer
Photo by Brit Raley
The Military Appreciation edition of Ram Jam will begin Sept. 15 at 3:30 p.m. with a concert featuring Texas Country Singer Wade Bowen.
84, Bowen launched a successful solo career in 2002 when his first album, “Try Not to Listen,” became a regional hit in Texas.
The show is made possible by the University Center Program Council’s Concert Committee and the students who share their input at the committee meetings.
Bowen’s most recent albums include “Then Sings My Soul: Songs for My Mother” (2016),” “Watch This” (2016),” and “Solid Ground” (2018).”
“Who we choose to perform is really up to the students who get involved with the concert committee, and for this event they decided on Wade Bowen,” Chairperson Justice Medina said.
Bowen’s set will last 75 minutes, and a DJ will be there to keep the music going after he leaves.
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Alumni Association Membership and Events Coordinator Sierra Humble said that in addition to the Wade Bowen concert, this
year’s Military Appreciation Ram Jam will be different in another way. “It used to be held before the last home game, since it fell closer to Veterans Day, but we bring a lot of people over from Goodfellow, and they had a hard time doing this and other Veterans Day activities.” Humble also said that, all of the classic Ram Jam food and activities will be there. “The cool thing about Ram Jam is students know what to expect,” Humble said. “We always do free food, games like cornhole,
and kids’ activities in the back. Students can come and hang out all day and then go over to the stadium and support the Rams.” After the game on the 15th, there will be four more home games and four more opportunities for students to take part in the fun of Ram Jam. The dates and times for the future Ram Jams are as follows: Sept. 29 at 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. for Family Day, Oct. 13 at 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. for Homecoming, Oct. 27 at 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. and Nov. 3 at 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. for Senior Day.
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NEWS 2 Belles fall short to CMU in overtime
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The Angelo State soccer team outshot the Mavericks, freshman scores first career goal
Rosanna Aguilera, editor-in-chief
Photo by Ian Saint, Maddi Kyle, No. 18, a freshman on the Belles soccer team, takes a shot. She had three shots on goal against Colorado Mesa. The Belles soccer team lost its second game of the season in overtime to Colorado Mesa University on Sunday, Sept. 2. The CMU Mavericks won 2-1; however, the Belles outshot them 13 to 5 in the first half and 20 to 19 overall. “I’m pretty disappointed with the way we played,” Head Coach Travis McCorkle said. “I didn’t think our midfield possession was quite as good today, and when you take 20 shots, you ought to finish more than one of them.” Sophomore Avery McNeme had
a shot blocked early in the game, and freshman Kiah Benham put the team’s first shot on goal.
11 shots, while the Belles had five.
Freshman Maddi Kyle and senior Cassandra Moosburger also took shots that were both saved by the Maverick keeper.
The Belles were the first to score after a foul by the Mavericks; McNeme took a free kick to freshman Chloe Souza. Souza got it into the net, and the goal was the first of her career.
Moosburger lead the team with six shots with two on goal.
A few minutes later, the Mavericks made a goal to tie the game.
Freshman goalkeeper Kira Miller saved two shots on goal in the last minutes of the first half.
The game went into overtime 1-1. CMU took control and had one shot go wide, passing Miller, winning the game 2-1.
“We had 13 shots in the first half and no goals to show,” McCorkle said. “We are inconsistent a little bit.” In the second half, CMU fired off
“It ultimately comes down to the goals that we don’t score,” McCorkle said. “We should have been able to
score; we created enough chances and put enough work, and we just didn’t score.” McCorkle said they tried to adjust their formation on Sunday. “We didn’t have the understanding and the energy.” McCorkle said. “We have to find ways to be more consistent on defense.” The Belles will be on the road to face Regis University and Colorado School of Mines and will be back on their home field on Sept. 14, 16, 19 and 21 for multiple games.
SGA prepares for the school year under University Health Clinic and Shannon Clinic create new president and vice president Student Government Association approves bills and inducts new senators partnership to serve students Sydney Faison, staff writer
The Shannon sports medicine facility tends to the healthcare of ASU athletes
Rosanna Aguilera, editor-in-chief Jodi Erickson, copy editor
Photo by Axel Marcenaro, Caleb Conaway is asked about his experience in a running for chair at the first Student Government Association meeting. Conaway ultimately found a place as the Chair of the Transportation Committee. The Student Government Association passed multiple bills in its first meeting of the school year on Monday, Sept. 11, in the Junell Center VIP room. “My goal is to increase civic engagement in students,” Brayden Woods, vice president of the senate, said. “I am a firm believer in getting students to vote. I feel like students should be able to use their voice to determine who they want to represent them.” SGA is the voice of all students and makes decisions about improving the campus. “I want to make sure that ASU feels like home for students on campus,” Shayna Mullen, president of the senate, said. “I am looking forward to making sure that students feel included on campus through different programs.” At the meeting the group went over multiple bills for approval. Bill No. 90.03 recognizes that Professor Gustavo Manuel Campos is an honorary member of the Student Government Association. Professor Campos hosts a birthday bash to raise money for a local charity or nonprofit organization. Professor Campos’ 35th birthday bash raised over $3500 for the Student Endowment Fund. Bill No. 90.04 stated the approval of the proposal for two Health Science Professions senatorial seats. The two available
seats for the Health Science Professions Department will be open for spring 2019. Mullen discussed how she plans on keeping the members of the senate motivated. “I let everyone know that I am here to help them by working hands on with their projects and initiatives,” Mullen said. Confirmation of new senators took place during the forum. The new senators are Emma Duke, Deyalex Gonzalez, Jessica Rios, Sheila Corcino, Minh Luu, Isaiah Garcia, Joshua Quinton, Caleb Conaway, Lambert Landry, Nathan Whitson, Brady Floyd, Samantha Brown, Matthew Villarreal and Connor Brennan. Multiple committee chairs were appointed during the meeting as well. Kasey Smith, Secretary of Senate covered the 2018-2019 budget. The budget includes how much money goes toward the Christmas Tree Lighting, the Rammys and other resources. Mullen said that students can come to her office with questions or concerns about the Student Government Association or anything campus-related. The student government proposes and works to achieve new projects that shape the campus in a positive way. Email sga@angelo.edu if you have any recommendations on how to improve life on campus.
Photo by Ian Saint, The new Shannon clinic opened its doors after constuction concluded in the spring 2018 semester. The new Shannon Clinic and injury-prone sports programs. Sports Medicine facility on The sports medicine facility campus is aiding students and is something most Division athletes. 2 schools lack, but ASU now The clinic, located next to the Junell Center, opened its doors on May 8, 2018.
has a way to more effectively administer urgent care to its athletes.
Though the new Shannon clinic is located on campus, Nurse Practitioner Kathy Conner, who works at the University Health Clinic, said that “they [students] have to come here first” when in need of medical assistance.
Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine Troy Hill said they treat the ASU athletes in the room designated for ASU athletes (ASU athletic training room) located in the new Shannon clinic building.
Conner said that “if they need something we don’t have,” such as X-rays or bloodwork, she or her colleagues might issue a referral to the Jackson clinic. The clinic is especially useful to students lacking their own transportation. The location of the clinic is useful to the athletes who will need to use the sports medicine facility; it is near the playing locations of several of ASU’s most
“The new facility will allow more space for treatments and rehabilitation,” Hill said. “It also allows ASU athletes to have access to a physician during normal operating hours during the week. They do not have to travel off campus any more for appointments.” Hill said the facility overall adds to the healthcare of ASU student athletes. “Schools that are the size of ASU do not have this opportunity usually,” Hill said.
OPINION 3 Happy Birthday, Mom Sidewalk Survey
9.14.2018
Question: If you could have any celeberty as a profeser, who would you pick and what class would they teach?
Rosanna Aguilera editor-in-chief
My mom is truly a superhero. Let me start with giving a little background on her. My dad is no longer with us, so she plays both parental roles on her own, just how she has since my brothers and I were babies. She used to work for a Care Center in our hometown, Big Lake, Texas. She worked there for 12 years until she got a dispatching job at a company called Pinnergy where she has been for five years and counting. Just recently she was promoted to office manager. She has created an amazing life for herself and for our family. When I was a teenager, I used to argue with her constantly about topics that are so irrelevant but seemed extremely important when I was younger. Just as soon as we started to become best friends, I went off to college. I have never been closer to my mom than I am right now; I don’t know what I would do without her. The other day she took me out to Olive Garden to celebrate my new position with the Ram Page. As we were leaving, she hugged me and said, “I’m proud of you.” Those words sound so simple. I know she has always been proud of me. She tells me all the time, but this time felt different. I cherish every moment I get to spend with her. She gets annoyed with me often because I’m constantly bugging her about anything and everything, but I know she has so much love for me and my brothers. She creates her own happiness, and no one can take that away from her. I look up to her and hope to be half the woman she is one day. Tomorrow, September 15, is her birthday, so this is just a little birthday shout-out. Mom, I love you so much and I am so blessed to have you as my mom and best friend. I thank God for the many years he has given you; I hope you have a great day, Mom.
Past and Present
”If I had a celebrity teach one of my classes it “Kanye West, I feel like he would teach me a lot would be Channing Tatum for chemistry because about self-confidence and simply not about caring that’s my hardest class and he’s so fine that I would what others think about me. (He would) probably be able to pay attention to him.” teach philosophy.” -Cryslyn Shelby -Jeremy Ifaso
“I would have Dr. Shepard A.K.A Patrick Dempsey teach anatomy” -Kamryn Hendly
”I would have Zendaya take over my Texas Government class because she’s a charming and smart young lady who seems like she would know how to teach very well.” -Patrick Nnamdi
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As I interviewed incoming freshmen, I reflected on my own freshman year. Now that I am a senior, I know a couple of things I wish I had known earlier. I would go back in time and tell myself to not stress over every obstacle. Avoid 8 a.m. classes. Freshman year, I should have started classes around 9 a.m. The extra hour makes a huge difference. I wish I could go back to freshman year and understand that it is okay to grow and reinvent myself. Now, I have adventures and try new things. Now that I am a senior, I make it my goal to tell everyone to have an amazing day because I now realize how kind words and a smile can make someone feel better about themselves.
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FEATURE 4 UCPC encourages students to join their organization Student
9.14.2018
The University Center Program Council staff spoke about the bond between members Sydney Faison, staff writer
Photo by Axel Marcenaro, Steve Kim performs at the Spring 2018 Talent Show, hosted by UCPC. This was the 35th annual talent show.
The University Center Program Council continues to plan events for students throughout the year. UCPC staff discussed what factors attracted them to join the organization. “The comradery of the group and the bond that all the members and chair members have with each other is my favorite part about being in UCPC,” Taylor Woodard, junior and UCPC Nighttime Committee chairperson, said. “It feels like we are a giant family, and I got to make all of my friends through UCPC.” They also talked about what challenges they had to overcome. Justice Medina, senior and UCPC Concert Committee chairperson, said the biggest challenge was retaining members and keeping students entertained throughout the year.
Most of the UCPC members said that working with each other’s schedules is a challenge, but they find a way to make it work. Though the members had to face challenges for UCPC obligations, some of them spoke on how the challenges transformed them. “UCPC has taught me to be more outgoing,” Alexandra Haag, junior and UCPC Daytime Committee chairperson, said. “If it weren’t for UCPC, I wouldn’t have as many friends as I do, and I would probably just be in my dorm.” Most of the responses included how the members stepped out of their comfort zone and became more involved on campus. The UCPC staff gave encouraging words for anyone interested in joining this organization. “It is important for people who go to college to find an organization that fits them,” Precious Emeagi, senior and UCPC vice president, said. “To join UCPC you do not have to be loud or funny, you can be the quietest person ever.” Emeagi said they accept everyone with open arms. “Join something that makes you happy,” Emeagi said. UCPC recently held a Crossroads Live event on Thursday, Sept. 6 in the Houston Harte University Center. During the event, Jay Filson performed covers of “Heartless” by Kanye West and “I’m Not the Only One” by Sam Smith. Students were encouraged to color on the construction paper that covered the tables during the event. Events that students can look forward to include a poster sale in the University Center (to be determined) and the Wade Bowen concert at the first Ram Jam on Saturday, September 15. Students can attend events, talk to members or sign up online to join UCPC.
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Events Calendar Friday 9/14
Military Appreciation Day 3:30 p.m. LeGrand Stadium
Soccer vs South western Oklahoma State University
Football vs Texas A&M University- Kingsville 6-9 p.m.
7-9 p.m. ASU Soccer Field
Saturday 9/15
Sunday 9/16
Ram Jam
Soccer vs East Central University
10a.m. -10 p.m. LeGrand Alumni and Vistors Center
Wade Bowen at Ram Jam
12-2 p.m. ASU Soccer Field
Tuesday 9/18
move in day at ASU
Official ASU Ring Sales
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10 a.m. - 3p.m. University Center
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Wednesday 9/19 Soccer vs UT Permian Basin 7-9 p.m. ASU Soccer Field
3:30- 4:45 p.m. LeGrand Alumni and Vistors Center
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