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FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019
VOL . 85 ISSUE 13
Photo by Ian Saint: Marquita Daniels drives into the paint for the layup. Daniels holds ASU’s women’s records for steals with 103 in a single season.
Photo by Ian Saint: Back at it again, Marquita Daniels goes for the layup to score two for the Belles.
ASU loses four game winning streak to WT Belles fall two points short of defeating Lady Buffs Rosanna Aguilera, editor-in-chief The ASU women’s basketball team lost its game against West Texas A&M University on Saturday, Jan. 11 by two points. The Belles uffered a loss when their opponent scored a buzzer-beating layup to end the game 6159. Guard Dezirae Hampton led her team with 15 points and eight rebounds. Forward De’Anira Moore had a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds. Guard Mikayla Blount had nine points scored on three 3-pointers. Four other Belles scored
over five points to round out the scoring for the team. The Belles had the lead for the majority of the game with an 11-point lead going into halftime and a six-point lead into the final quarter. The game came down to the final quarter where the Belles and Lady Buffs continued to go back and forth with the lead. The Belles were solid on the three-point range, going 10-16, but struggled inside the arc. The team only made 11 of the 45 shots taken from the two-
point range with 16 turnovers. During the winter break, the Belles were on a winning streak. The team gained four wins over Urbana University, Montana State University, Texas Woman’s University and Eastern New Mexico University. This streak came to an end after Saturday’s game. The team will be on the road for two games but will return to the Junell Center on Jan. 24 to face Cameron University. The Belles will remain at home for three games after that.
$2 million greenhouse opening soon UREC takes on Biology department searches for part-time manager slopes in Colorado
Photo by Ian Saint: Construction on the greenhouse has come to a close. This new larger space will allow for year-round study.
Students get the opportunity to bond while skiing Sydney Faison, staff writer
Kierstyn Wiley, staff writer ASU’s biology department in the spring of 2019 will open their new greenhouse to students and faculty. The greenhouse, located between the Cavness Science and Academic buildings, will be used strictly for educational and research purposes for students who take a biology class. It will not be open to the public. “The greenhouse, to me, will increase productivity,” sophomore Alivia Taylor said. “I remember the biology department talking about it and describing how it would be used in the curriculum. Personally, I really like plants, so it’s going to be exciting to see what type of plants will be in it.” Dr. Michael T. Dixon, biology department chair curator, said the greenhouse will feature hundreds of plant species, including some that are endangered. Students will have the opportunity to study tropical, carnivorous, succulent, cacti, medicinal and food plants. “The project and scenery will be run by a state-
of-the-art computer,” Dixon said. “It is the control system to let us know when to adjust the temperature in the greenhouse.” The system will detect humidity, if shade or sun needs to be added, if temperature adjustments need to be made and if vents need to be opened for low, outside winds to come through. There will also be different biomes for species in separate parts of the greenhouse. Dixon said the project cost a total of $2 million to build, which included planning, design and construction. The department has also conducted interviews to find a part-time manager to help maintain the greenhouse, he said. There will be donation opportunities for students, faculty and the community to help plant Texas’ evergreens that will help enhance projects and experiments. For more information about the greenhouse, contact the biology department at biology@angelo. edu or call 325-942-2189.
Students with the Outdoor Adventures division of UREC travelled to Crested Butte, Colorado from Jan. 2 to Jan. 11 for a ski trip. “The purpose of the ski trip was to give students a chance to try something that they may have never done before,” said Andy Hinds, graduate assistant for Outdoor Adventures. “Some students had never left the state before, so it gives them an opportunity to see new places.” The trip offered new adventures, ski lessons and new friendships Hinds said. Students also had the opportunity to teach and assist other participants. “I can easily say that I walked away from this trip with new friends that I will know for the rest of my time here at ASU,” Hinds said. The trip cost $375 per student. The fee covered transportation, room and board, all meals while in Colorado except one, snacks on the way to and from Colorado, equipment rentals and lift passes. “I got the opportunity to have fun and experience something new for an affordable price, as well as make closer bonds and relationships with other students,” Grant Hill, Outdoor Adventures supervisor, said. UREC will take a weekend camping and rock-climbing trip from March 2 to March 4. UREC will also go on a zip line tour at Lake Travis from April 21 to April 22.
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NEWS 2 Renovated CAF to bring
01.18.2018
new, unique food options All-you-care-to-eat option opens for students in Plaza Verde Clubhouse Sophia Gravatt, staff writer The CAF will reopen in the fall of 2019 with a full redesign and new food selections once construction is completed. Cody Guins, director of facilities planning and construction, said the $8.6 million project will include a complete renovation of the dining, serving and kitchen areas. The overall floor plan will be much more open than the previous layout. Students can expect three retail-style stalls: Roscoe’s Den, Tu Tacos and Bowl Life. There will also be four traditional all-you-care-to-eat serving stalls set up in a retail fashion, as well as a Pizza Kitchen, a My Kitchen and a Fresh Garden Kitchen. “Roscoe’s Den, Tu Tacos and Bowl Life will be in a continuous space with the rest of the CAF,” Guins said. “A variety of dining settings will be available and updated technology, including a new sound system and over a dozen flat-screen TVs, will complete the experience.” Janet Becerril, junior, said it is good that the CAF is being renovated. She said she thinks it is necessary to provide new food options as it might be beneficial to students with special dietary needs. “When we open the CAF back up in the fall, our goal is to provide new, unique options through some of the new concepts, as well as provide the favorites students have always enjoyed,” Guins said. While the CAF undergoes construction, students will still have a variety of dining options on campus. There will be an all-you-care-to-eat option from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Vista Verde Room located on the second floor of the Plaza Verde Clubhouse. Grab-and-go items will be offered in Texan Hall’s Community Room and Roscoe’s Den will be moved to the baseball field. There will also be extended hours at dining locations in the Houston Harte University Center. Students can find more information about meal options on ASU’s website. More information regarding the CAF will be available for students during orientation and Rambunctious Week in the fall. Photo by Axel Marcenaro: Anthony Carra hammers out the old floors as part of the renovation to the CAF and Roscoe’s Den. In addition to working the renovation, Carra is also a model for the school’s Art department.
Buffs trample the Rams in Saturday’s game ASU shoots for 47 percent from field against WT, looking ahead to on-the-road game
Rosanna Aguilera, editor-in-chief
Photo by Ian Saint: Antonio Singleton shoots for three against West Texas A&M. Singleton made seven 3-pointers for a total of 21 points.
The ASU men’s basketball team on Saturday, Jan. 12 fell short to West Texas A&M University. The Rams lost 89-78 in the match against the Buffs. Forward Antonio Singleton led ASU with 30 points scored, including 28 in the second half. The junior shot 10-16 from the field and 7-13 from three-point range. He also had 11 rebounds and two assists in the game. Guard Kiair Crouch had a season high of 18 points and three 3-pointers. The junior also added four assists and two steals. Junior guard Daron Mims also hit double figures with 11 points on 4-8 shooting. ASU trailed the Buffs 60-40 with 12 minutes left before going on a 22-5 run to shorten the lead to three points. Singleton had an opportunity to tie the game but missed when a Buffs player was fouled on the rebound. The Buffs player made both free throws and the Rams didn’t manage to get any closer to lowering their opponent’s lead. The Rams would go on to lose the game but shot 47 percent from the field and 40 percent from the three point. During the winter break, the Rams won four games against Rollins College, Dallas Christian College, Texas A&M University and Eastern New Mexico University. ASU also lost two games over the break. One against Le Moyne College and Saturday’s game against WT. The Rams will be on the road for their next two games but will return to the Junell Center for five games from Jan. 24 to Feb. 9.
3 OPINION
01.18.2018
New year, better me As I began 2019, I started thinking about what I wanted to do differently this year and I realized I just want to be better. To be honest, 2018 was one of my worst and best years. There was a lot of pain, hurt and sadness, but also a lot of love and happiness. Looking back, I realized I wasn’t my best self. I was sad, exhausted, lazy and angry. I also realized that I can be very self-destructive because I tend to ruin any good thing that comes my way. I just don’t want to be that person anymore. I want to be able to see the glass as half full in 2019. In January of 2018, I lost a good amount of weight. After I fell in love with my amazing boyfriend, I gained it all back and then some. It’s that relationship weight. I think we all know what I’m talking about! Although I’m happy with my current weight, I still want to work out more this year. It isn’t about
losing weight or being toned. It’s about being healthy and taking care of my body. Along with that, I also need to start watching what I eat this year. I can’t keep stuffing whatever I want into my body because half the time, I crave wings and pizza. Another goal is self-care and love. I constantly want to change features about my body, but that’s not how it works. I need to love who I am. I also need to stop thinking so negatively about everything. That type of thinking is toxic, if I’m being honest. Lastly, I want to grow deeper in my faith with my heavenly father. I believe I am loved by the one true King. I believe He will guide me through this year, watch over me and help me. So, here’s to a new year and a better version of myself.
Rosanna Aguilera, editor-in-chief
Full belly, happy heart
Axel Marcenaro, photo editor
Once a year, I go back to Miami to visit my dad and his side of the family. This experience is always interesting because if you’ve ever been to Miami, you know the city has a very vibrant and diverse culture. Although I spent some time there when I was young, I was almost entirely raised in Texas, so going back to Miami is as much of a culture shock as it is a vacation. It can be a bit overwhelming, but I always enjoy exploring the unfamiliar when I visit. I think it’s always important to learn and experience other cultures. My family is Italian and Nicaraguan, and they find it important to educate me on cultural cuisine. While I love the culinary adventures they take me on, I’ve found that a month without a basic burger
or chicken fried steak leaves me fending off cowboy diet withdrawals. There is also a difference in language. In my experience, people in Miami usually speak Spanish before English, and many older people speak little to no English at all. It can be intimidating at times, but I try to look at it as an opportunity to practice my Spanish. I have found that the necessity to speak Spanish helps me learn it much faster than I could in class. So, even though no amount language practice could help me get a chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes in a Nicaraguan restaurant, I still finished every meal with a phrase my abuela taught me. “Barriga llena, corazón contento,” or in English: full belly, happy heart.
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“The best thing I did over break was going back home to California. I got to go to Disney land, Knottsberry Farm, and I got to go to Venice Beach, all in the span of a week, so that was pretty cool.”
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FEATURE 4 Rams for Christ designs larger
01.18.2018
building to hold more students
Christian center continues bible studies in different locations on campus while under construction Kierstyn Wiley, staff writer Rams for Christ will hold services in the Houston Harte University Center every Wednesday until the fall of 2019 while their building undergoes construction. Director Doug Johnson said the Rams for Christ building on Johnson Street will be reopened in the same location in the future. “We are keeping part of the structure, but we are not going anywhere,” Johnson said. The building first opened in 1965, Johnson said. Bible courses were offered in the past, but the organization shifted their focus from education to fellowship. The building is now undergoing an expansion and renovation to accommodate more people. “I think it is a great idea to build a larger building to support their growing ministry,” freshman Coby Reyn-
olds said about the building. Johnson said he encourages people to visit Rams for Christ to learn more about what the organization has to offer and to help expand the knowledge of their religion. “We will meet Wednesday nights in the UC and other places on campus,” Johnson said. “We will also meet in homes, have trips and we ask for people to follow our social media for updates.” Students, faculty and local citizens are invited to take part in activities with the organization to meet new people and discover more about their faith, Johnson said. For more information about Rams for Christ, visit their website at ramsforchrist.com or contact ramsPhoto by Axel Marcenaro: A team works to remove debris from the renovation site. The forchrist.asu@gmail.com. Christian Campus Center had only a few walls left and a large bulldozer had the backyard almost completely smoothed out.
Student Snaps #WinterBreak @edelyn_p Winter break in LA and Baltimore was perfect and ended on a good note! Still can not believe but looking forward to start spring semester tomorrow.
@thejennifersanchez Life update: I graduated summa Cum Laude from ASU. My bff, @Cassahogeda and I explored New York City - We had a blast! Lastly, my favorite sidekisk, @caroline_noriega, flew from California to make some memories in austin
@sethdemere Such and eventful week with the young life crew! I learned how to snowboard, hiked a mountain, and learned more about Jesus!
@marsalis2nice Just a fella from the Alamo city
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