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FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2019
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Junior Nick Seginowich ties ASU baseball history record
Photo by Ian Saint: Jordan Williams, freshman, takes a swing at a fastball. The Rams took a 5-3 victory over the University of Texas Permian Basin, defeating them 3-0 for the series win.
ASU victorious in first Lone Star Conference games The Rams baseball team on March 22-24 swept the UT Permian Basin Falcons to open the Lone Star Conference play with four wins. In Friday’s game, ASU won 16-5. Senior Andrew Croucher began pitching in the first inning and kept the Falcons silent. Senior Michael Urquidi came up to bat and hit his first homerun of the season, which gave the Rams an early lead. Croucher came back to the mound in the second inning and sent the Falcons back with no runs again. In the bottom of the second, the Rams got six runs on four hits and two errors going into the third inning 7-0. The Falcons came back and scored a run of their own. The Rams came to bat, with senior Lachlan Mayo and junior Nick Seginowich drawing back-to-back walks.
Junior Nicholas Novak singled to load the bases. Junior Riley Peterson got a threeRBI double down the left-field line to clear the bases. Junior Austin Thomason came in to replace Croucher at the mound in the fifth. Lightning struck, which sent the game into a delay. Sophomore Josh Barnett came to pitch following the delay. In the sixth inning, the Rams added four more runs to their total. In the seventh, the Falcons scored again but it wasn’t enough to topple the Rams. The match concluded 16-5. In Saturday’s doubleheader, the Falcons started the game 2-0, held the Rams scoreless, then came back with a solo home run to increase the score to a 3-0 lead. In the third, Novak and Seginowich
Rosanna Aguilera, editor-in-chief would be brought in from junior Josh Elvir to move the score to 3-2. Mayo started a two-run bout in the top of the fourth with a bases-loaded single that plated a run to tie the game 3-3. Seginowich then singled and brought in one more run. Mayo hit a solo home run in the sixth to cap the scoring for the game at 5-3. In game two, junior Fabian Muniz pitched and struck out nine hitters and only walked two in six innings. The Rams put up 11 runs while the Falcons put up zero. Seginowich finished 2-3 with four RBI, a home run and a double. Elvir was 3-3 with two RBI and two triples. Freshman Jake Morgan made his first career appearance on the mound, facing three batters, striking out one. In the final game, the Rams won 14-10 when Seginowich made ASU
history. ASU had a big third inning to bring their lead to 5-0. Seginowich hit his second home run of the series over the left field wall. He had his third home run of the series only an inning later to give the Rams an 8-3 lead. The Victoria, British Colombia, native made ASU baseball history with his next at bat, hitting his third home run of the game to tie the record for most home runs hit in a single game by a Ram. The last time this happened was in 2010 when Chris Adamson hit three against Southeastern Oklahoma State University. The series finale ended with a score of 14-10, ending the series 4-0. The Rams will return to Foster Field on April 5-7 to face Cameron University with the Jersey Auction on Friday at 6:30 p.m.
SGA adds new Dr. Nicholas Negovetich of Biology department discounts to teaches about influenza with the Great War student program Great War Centennial Commemoration Lecture Series continues Election for board members Sophia Gravatt, staff writer begins, members prepare Dr. Nicholas Negovetich, ASU associate professor of biology, on March for Earth Day event Kierstyn Wiley, staff writer The SGA on March 25 discussed new student discounts, upcoming elections for the organization, future events and other pressing topics in the VIP Room of the Junell Center. “We got two new additions over the past couple of weeks that I’m really excited about,” said Michael Abarca, parliamentarian and manager of the ASU discount program. “I got on at Angelo Dent Removal; they’re offering 10 percent off hail damage insurance claims and 20 percent off any door dings or minor dent repairs.” All four Diego’s Burritos locations have also been added to the discount program, Abarca said. They will offer two burritos and a drink for the price of $7. Students who go to locations that allow discounts must show their student ID, or the discount may be refused. After adding the two businesses to the program, secretary Cody Kretschmer reviewed elections for the SGA members who want to vote on new board members for next semester. “The elections have officially begun, starting tomorrow, for those who are running for next year,” Kretschmer said. “My job is still open. There still needs to be a new secretary. I’m done at the end of this year.”
21 hosted the lecture “Influenza and the Great War” in the Carr-Education Fine Arts Building. “Several years ago, I was asked to speak at this lecture series on how influenza changed World War I,” Negovetich said. “As a biologist, I never really thought about that topic. I never really considered how the virus actually affected the war.” Negovetich said the pandemic was first reported in a small town in Kansas. After the initial appearance, the virus then spread outward and eastward. The American Expeditionary Force transported the virus from the United States to military depots in France. “From here, the infection spread to the British Expeditionary Force and the other forces involved in the war in April and May of 1918,” he said. He said that during this first wave, the virus was no more lethal than the seasonal influenza, but by the fall of 1918, the virus acquired some features that made it deadlier than any
influenza virus that had been previously seen. Negovetich said that it reached Italy, Spain and had some small outbreaks in Germany. “Much of the rapid spread of the virus was due to the close contact among the soldiers at the base,” Negovetich said. “Even in the hospitals, the patients were laying in close proximity to each other, exposing individuals who were there for other reasons, as well as the nurses and medical staff.” He said that it is also suggested that civilian workers contracted the virus and spread it to friends and family outside of the base. He said that in June of 1918, 279,000 American soldiers crossed the Atlantic. In July of the same year, another 300,000 troops transported there. Then in August, 286,000 soldiers were deployed to Europe. “This is significant because we have a large and steady influx of susceptible individuals being transported to a region where this virus is actively circulating,” he said. This gave the virus the opportunity to thrive in the population and
increased the possibility of mutations developing, drastically altering the virus, he said. It is estimated that half a billion people were affected by the virus, with an estimated death toll of 50 million, which was about five percent of the global population of that time, he said. “In total, more Americans were killed by the influenza during the second half than during any other part of the war,” Negovetich said. Junior Shinae Vedder said she went to the lecture as an extra credit opportunity for her History 1301 class. “I actually thought it was really interesting,” Vedder said. “I’m an animal science major, and biology is one of my main interests. Ironically, this happened to be a lot about biology, so it was very interesting. I didn’t realize so many things tied together when it came to the different strains of the flu across history.” This was the second spring 2019 installment of the Great War Centennial Commemoration Lecture Series. There will be one more lecture in the series on Tuesday, April 9 at 7 p.m. in the Eldon Black Recital Hall.
All SGA members who will vote for new components are told be fair because foul play will be brought up to the election committee. “Elections are held on RamPort and we will send out a mass email and an announcement on RamPort,” Brayden Woods, SGA vice president, said. After discussing elections, the SGA provided an update on their plan to bring electronic Bird scooters to the
campus. The transportation committee said it is still a work in progress, but they hope to bring the company to ASU. Among the upcoming events, Edelyn Park, chairperson of environment, health and sports, said the committee will host a basketball game in the CHP on April 18 at 4 p.m. for Earth Day. Students are invited to watch the game and possibly receive prizes.
After Earth Day, there will be an event to award registered student organizations for their community service. “We are currently working on the Rammys, which will be April 25, which is the annual awards ceremony for RSOs,” Woods said.
2 NEWS
Belles open Lone Star Conference with two wins
ASU defeats Western New Mexico University, UT Permian Basin
03.29.2019 Webinar series discusses engineering classroom climates and settings
Dr. Tershia PinderGrover of University of Michigan speaks at ASU web event Sydney Faison, writer
Photo by Ian Saint: Zoe Gubbels, sophomore, tosses the ball high before her serve. The Belles took the win over University of Texas Permian Basin 6-1.
Rosanna Aguilera, editor-in-chief The Belles tennis team on March 22-23 earned two wins against Western New Mexico University and UT Permian Basin to begin the Lone Star Conference play. In Friday’s match, ASU shut their opponents out 7-0 to move to 1-0 in the LSC on the season. Sophomore Valentina Gonzalez and freshman Ena Ovcina started the doubles with a 6-1 victory. Freshmen team of Zoe Gubbels and Virginie Becht won 6-1, as well. Freshman Lucia Maitrot and sophomore Maria Delgadillo beat their opponents 6-4.
In the singles play, Gonzalez won 6-1, 6-3 and 7-6. Ovcina won 6-2, 6-2 and Delgadillo won her match 6-3 and 6-1. Gubbels won 6-0 and 6-2. Becht won 6-1, 6-1. Maitrot closed it out winning 6-1 and 6-2. In Saturday’s match, the team earned another LSC win over the UTPB Falcons 6-1, moving to 2-0 in the LSC play. The Belles took the doubles points with Gubbels and Becht winning 6-1 in the No. 1 spot. Maitrot and Delgadillo won 6-4 at the No. 2 spot.
Gonzalez and sophomore Melanie Dreux won 6-2 at the third-place spot. In singles, Gonzalez won 6-2 and 6-0 at No. 1. Delgadillo won 6-1 and 7-6 (1) at the No. 2 spot. Gubbels won her match 6-0 and 2-0 at No. 3. Becht won 6-1 and 6-2 at No. 4. Maitrot won 6-4, 6-4 at No. 5. Dreux had the Belles’ only loss 4-6 and 1-6 at the No. 6 spot. The Belles will return to the ASU tennis courts on April 4 at 3 p.m. to face Midwestern State University.
Students look for work opportunities at job fair
Business students seek experience for career
Photo by Axel Marcenaro: Huy Nguyen, junior, fills out an application for TimeClock Plus. TimeClock Plus was one of many businesses present at the fair, answering any questions for interested students.
Sydney Faison, staff writer The Norris Vincent College of Business hosted a career fair on March 20 in the C.J. Davidson Conference Center. The career fair allowed students the opportunity to present a resume to businesses they are interested in working for. Some students expressed what they hoped to gain from the career fair other than a job. “I want to gain more experience and confidence when it comes to talking to people,” senior Austin Blaydes said. “Having the opportunity to talk to them is a good opportunity.”
Senior Cole Larsson said he wanted to get practice handing out resumes and meeting people. Larsson plans to become a private business consultant. Senior Carrie Davis said she wanted experience talking to employers and learning about what employers are looking for. Davis is an accounting major with a criminal justice minor and is headed to Tarleton to get her master’s degree. Some of the students discussed the most rewarding part about being a student in the college of business. Larsson said meeting a variety of different leaders and CEOs has helped
him with his career path. Blaydes said meeting people and helping them with their problems is fulfilling. A couple of international students shared what they hope to gain from their education with the college of business. Junior Trung Le, originally from Vietnam, said he hopes to find a job as a human resources representative. Senior Yanis Escartin, originally from France, said he enjoys the networking and techniques for finding a job.
The ASU engineering department on March 20 hosted a webinar series entitled “Engineering Inclusive Classrooms: Cultivating a Positive Climate” in the Vincent Building. In the two-part webinar event, Dr. Tershia Pinder-Grover of the University of Michigan explored classroom climate, key principles behind inclusive teaching and provided attendees with actionable strategies for engineering inclusive classrooms. In the first part of the webinar, Dr. Pinder-Grover introduced the concept of classroom climate and described the research basis for the ways in which climate and sense of belonging impact student learning. Classroom climate is the intellectual, social and physical environment. “A chilly classroom climate is defined as having discrimination and a competitive culture,” Dr. Pinder-Grover said. To apply these concepts, participants examined problematic classroom scenarios and brainstorm strategies to improve classroom climate. During the interactive webinar, attendees could type in responses to different scenarios. In one scenario, a student makes an inappropriate comment about a political figure and the instructor ignores it and continues with the lesson. Attendees selected if this was marginalizing or inclusive and decide how to make the instructor’s comment more inclusive. “I have learned some techniques to handle a situation that may disturb a classroom climate,” assistant professor Mohammad Shafinul Haque said. “It was helpful to learn about how to solve some scenarios and now, I feel more confident about handling those situations.”
Photo by Axel Marcenaro: A professor listens as Dr. Tershia Pinder-Grover introduces the topic “what makes an effective classroom environment”. This was web-based seminar which included the participation of a number of classrooms and professors.
“It is an honor to watch the students from their freshman year trying to figure out what to do up to graduation and seeing them have a better understanding of what they want to do,” academic adviser Farrah Lokey said. Lokey said she wants students to know how to give their elevator pitch and how to dress professionally for interviews. The ASU Small Business Development Center provides opportunities for ASU business students to attain real world experience working with clients to launch or improve their small business.
3 OPINION
Open thoughts of a graphic designer Art is subjective. This has always been the nature of it. There has never been a right or wrong way to create a work of art, however, some might say differently. In the upper level of the art world, there are many vigorous hoops that need to be jumped through in order to make a work of art that is not only good, but accepted. You could argue that not being accepted is fine, and you’d be right, but if you would like to pursue art as a career, you’d be forced to reconsider. Whether or not you’re making paintings, music, literature, photos or anything that can be considered art, you will at times have to sacrifice your pride in order to please the masses. As a graphic designer, I have to make art for other people as a living. The graphic designer is in a unique position, as he or she is to make art that pleases themselves, the client, the brand and most importantly, the general audience. You do not have the same freedoms that a poet or a sculptor may have, but at least you have a steady income. Some might refer to this as “selling out,” or the act of doing things for money even if you don’t agree with them. While this is certainly true
for some graphic designers, it is not a blanket observation. Many designers, like me, offer original designs and work with our client to find a middle ground of what will work, what is needed and what will be eye-catching. I have done several jobs that I didn’t like or that I felt were beneath me in the past, but now I realize that attitude is holding me back from my true potential. As an artist, I can make something beautiful or eye-catching regardless of the subject matter, or at least I should be able to. A concept or idea is only bad if you make it bad. To any designers or artist reading this: remember, you will not come out the door as a recognized or amazing artist. You will have to work your way up, get your name out there and practice in order to master your craft. You might have to do some small jobs you don’t like or agree with, but you should see this as promotion or an opportunity to practice and get better. Then, hopefully, as you build a resume and excel in your craft, you’ll be able to do whatever you want.
03.29.2019
Zach Minyard, designer
I’m never leaving Texas again Over spring break, I traveled to Colorado with my boyfriend, Isaac. Let me tell you, I had the worst experience of my life. For spring break, I originally planned to catch up on my sleep, clean, rest and enjoy some much-needed downtime. However, on the Tuesday during spring break, Isaac told me we had to go to Denver, Colorado, to see his grandfather who is in the hospital with cancer. Of course, this was fine with me because I had never been to Colorado. I also wanted Isaac to get some time with his family. After all, his job did give him the week off to do so. We decided to drive halfway and book a hotel room in Amarillo, so we took off from San Angelo around 5 p.m. that day. We were excited that we had the opportunito travel and see his family. We listened to music and sang the whole way there. Then once we got an hour from our hotel, it hit us. Suddenly, it started pouring rain. After a while, we finally arrived at the hotel and realized it was hailing. No big deal. We got into the hotel and had a good night’s sleep…waking up to 90 mph wind banging on the windows. Isaac’s family had been in Denver for a couple of days already at this point. They told us the roads were being closed because of a snowstorm, and that we should stay in Amarillo. Eventually, they told us to go ahead and make the trip to Denver because it should be clear by the time we got there. So, we left Amarillo and received four more calls from his family, telling us to stay and then come, and stay and then come. We wasted about an hour driving in circles, so we finally decided to keep going and not turn back. As we left Amarillo, we saw about 10 trucks
flipped over from the wind, which stopped traffic. We finally got past Oklahoma and started getting into Denver around 4 p.m. where we were met with a storm. It wasn’t bad until we got about an hour away from Colorado Springs. Our destination was on the other side of Denver, so we still had about three hours to go. While we were on the highway, my GPS alerted me to a faster route. This is where we messed up. Along this road, we saw cars piled up along the side with orange tags on them. The cars were already being covered by the snowstorm. It basically looked like dead bodies to me. There were no guardrails anywhere and the road had steep drop-offs with lots of curves. It started to get dark and we couldn’t see, but we still had 10 miles to go. It doesn’t sound like a lot, but when you’re going 5 mph, it takes a while. Eventually, we came up to this pile-up of 20 cars all over the road. Everyone was stuck and the storm wasn’t letting up. Of course, I had to be dramatic and have a panic attack with no cell service to call my mom. Thankfully, a snowplow came and tried to get everyone out. The driver, Steve, was the only person working that road. It’s a dangerous job, so I’m very grateful for him. After about two hours of crying and panicking, we finally pulled into Colorado Springs and booked a hotel. Even though everything turned out okay, it was the most afraid I have ever felt in my life. I thought we were going to wreck, I would pass away, and I wouldn’t see my family or even tell them goodbye. Looking back on it now, the worst that could have happened is if we had gotten stuck. Regardless, I am never going back again. I don’t understand why everyone doesn’t just live in good old, dry Texas.
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4 FEATURE
03.29.2019
ASU cheer team holds clinic to help students prepare for tryouts Participants work on jumps, stunts and tumbling skills Sophia Gravatt, staff writer
File photo by Axel Marcenaro: The cheer team performs during a fall 2018 pep rally. The ASU cheer team hosted a col- students and transfer students who high school or transfer student that lege cheer prep clinic on Saturday, want to become acclimated with the wishes to sign up. It is free.” March 23 in the Ben Kelly Center for ASU Cheer program and what all beThe participants showcased their Human Performance Building. ing a part of the team will entail,” King tumbling skills and jumps, worked on Head cheer coach Kaylee King said. “This clinic is also hosted for high their stunting skills with the current said the clinic was for high school school students and transfer students ASU cheer team and learned how to freshman through seniors, as well as so they can prepare for tryouts. High do college level pyramids. transfer students who are interested in school students and transfer students King said each clinic they have cheering at the collegiate level. do not have to be personally invited. hosted this year has continued to grow “The clinic is focused on high school The clinic is open to anyone that is a in numbers as tryouts for the 2019-20
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season near. “This was the last clinic for this school year before we host tryouts,” she said. “More clinics for high school students and transfer students will take place during our 2019-20 season.” King said dates for upcoming clinics are to be announced.
Bookstore gets makeover with lounge area, technology table
Store manager plans for grand reopening near fall 2019 semester
Photo by Ian Saint: Faster than you might be able to read through a textbook, the remodel of the ASU bookstore is nearing completion. This brings about a fresh new facelift for an important place for many students.
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The ASU bookstore in the Houston Harte University Center has reopened the last week of March on 25 to unveil its new remodel. “While the space itself is still in very good condition because it is in a relatively new the store design was outdated,” said Jessica Manning, director of business services. “ASU and Follett had a vision to open up the store for a more welcoming feel and merge it with the campus life activities that take place in the Houston Harte University Center spine.” The three-week project will bring a new atmosphere to students and faculty who want to feel a sense of relief and privacy to get their work done. “It is a complete remodel,” Karmen White, store manager, said. “Brand new everything. We are even adding a TV and lounge area. Plus, a technology table where students can come and plug in their laptops and phones and do homework.” While the remodel includes items to attract new customers, the textbook area will be in the same place for easy access. “I am most excited to see how different the store is going to be,” keyholder Thalía Flores said. “There’s a lot of changes being done, and I think it will be a lot easier for everyone and more welcoming to have people come in during tours.” The entrance to the store will be moved farther right than the previous entrance. There will also be a new wall backsplash around the entire perimeter to present a more modern look. “We will be doing a grand reopening closer to the fall semester starting and I am sure that we will be doing
something for the event,” White said. Many students are eager to see the renovated bookstore and how it will meet their needs for books, apparel and novelty items. “I personally believed it needed a remodel,” freshman Stephen Garza said. “I’m most excited for the new look. The newer carpet makes the place look a lot better.” Employees are also excited to see the updated and improved bookstore bring in new customers. “My vision for the store has been for it to be a place for students to come if they are having a good day or a bad day,” White said. “That someone here made them feel better or just listened. We are more than a bookstore. It doesn’t matter if they didn’t buy anything. What matters is [if] they [got] the experience that they needed.” The bookstore will also provide easier access to certain items, which will allow for faster transactions during rush hours. “Everything is going to be organized in areas so that we can help them find what they need more efficiently,” Flores said. “There’s a lot of things being added to it. I believe guests will be excited to see the new and improved bookstore.” Manning said the renovation budget was $350,000 and was funded by Follett Higher Education Group as part of a contractual agreement for the management and operation of the bookstore. “We held a contest to rename the store, and the winning entry was Ram Central Station, so we are very excited to debut the new name with a new sign,” Manning said.