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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2018
VOL . 85 ISSUE 04
Look Inside! Belles secure Lone Star Conference wins Junior forward ranked second in LSC in goals scored with total of six Rosanna Aguilera, editor-in-chief
• Student Government • Volleyball • Rambelles Rugby • Ultimate Frisbee • Culture Exchange
Photo by Axel Marcenaro: Avery McNeme, sophomore, rushes downfield, fighting to keep control of the ball. McNeme had one assist against UT Permian Basin.
The Belles soccer team won its first two Lone Star Conference wins on their home turf on Sept. 19 and 21. On Wednesday, Sept. 19, The Belles defeated UT Permian Basin 5-1. After this win, the Belles have a record of 3-3-1. ASU scored their first goal less than two minutes into the game. Sophomore Avery McNeme took the ball wide of the penalty area and crossed it into the box where she found junior Trenadey Scott, who shot it into the back of the net. This was McNeme’s second assist of the year, putting her second on the team in assists. For Scott, the goal was her fourth of the season, putting her in the team lead in goals scored. The Falcons scored a few minutes later, but this was their only goal in the game. The Belles only held the tie for nine minutes before senior Cassandra Moosburger scored on an assist from senior Analise Watson. This goal tied Scott and Moosburger for the team
lead in goals and put Watson in the team lead with a total of three assists. In the second half, McNeme got some shots; one was too high, and one was saved by the Permian Basin goalkeeper. Scott scored the next goal for the Belles with an assist from Moosburger, moving the lead to 3-1. A minute later, senior Megan Allen had the ball and saw junior Ally Warren in the penalty area. Allen passed it to Warren, who scored the Belles’ next goal. Watson got the ball in the net for the team’s fifth and final goal of the night. The goal marked the first time since Sept. 20, 2015, that ASU scored five or more goals in one game. The 2015 game was also against the Falcons, when ASU scored nine times. “At halftime, we said we wanted to get a shutout in the second half and we wanted to put the foot on the gas and move forward,” Head Coach Travis McCorkle said. “Obviously they were able; they stepped up and took that challenge, which was real-
ly exciting to see.” The Belles’ defense shut-out UTPB. Freshman goalkeeper Kira Miller had four saves on the night in her seventh start of the year. In Saturday’s game on Sept. 21, the Belles beat Midwestern State University 2-1. This win moved the Belles above .500 for the season and moved their record up to 4-3-1 with two LSC wins. The Mustangs scored first, giving the opposing team an early lead. However, McNeme made a pass to Scott, who scored the Belles’ first goal. This was Scott’s sixth goal of the season. She leads her team in goals and is in second place in the LSC. In the second half, McNeme got another assist by passing to Moosburger, who found the back of the net to give ASU the lead and finish the game. The team will be on the road on Sept. 28 and 30 but will be back at the ASU soccer field on Oct. 5, 7, 12 and 14.
Constitution Day brings Fake News Lecture, patriotic snow cones Political Science Association creates multi-department panel
Christian Hunick, staff writer
The Political Science Association engaged students and faculty on Constitution Day with a panel discussing constitutional and political challenges in the internet age, fake news and how social media is changing politics. Deanna Watts analyzed freedom of speech from a legal perspective. Watts explained that the current definition of unlawful speech is inciting someone to imminent lawless action, meaning that most speech is protected by the first amendment. Anthony Bartl freedom of speech and the duties that come along with it. “One must be both able to think and willing to give one’s time and effort in order to seriously engage with the great public affairs of the day,” Bartl said. Bartl argued that television and social media make people mentally lazy and undermine their motivation to think. A government by the people, Bartl said, cannot be sustained if its citizens cannot think critically about complex issues. Brenda Norton discussed the different definitions of the term “fake news.” Three categories of fake news she described were satire, news that is purposely false with the intent of deceiving people or confirming preexisting notions and an insult used to discredit news one disagrees with. Norton also mentioned how Americans’ trust in the media has fallen over time. “In 1976, 72 percent of the public polled had a trust in the press. In 2016, that was down to 32 percent,” Norton said. Kenneth Heinemen explained that the state of current-day politics and news media may seem to point to a devolution of the two systems, but they have actually been filled with scandals through all of American history.
Photo by Axel Marcenaro: Students line up for a free red, white and blue snow cone in the University Center. Handed out, along with the cold treats, was an informational pamphlet and flyer for the constitutional panel.
For example, Andrew Jackson married his wife before her previous marriage had ended, and the media relentlessly dug into the matter. “They hounded her at every campaign stop, and she died before her husband could take the White House,” Heinemen said. “Jackson spent the next eight years of his presidency convinced that the Whig party journalists had killed his wife.” Jeffrey Boone spoke about how the drive to make a profit affects how the media operates.
Political Science Association President Carson Jones, who helped advertise and organize the event, said she learned new things from the lecture. “A lot of the historical overview on the media was new to me,” Jones said. “I’m a political science major and we don’t get a lot of historical perspective.” Bruce Hunt, Manny Campos and Matthew Gritter moderated the event.
NEWS 2 SGA hosts President’s roundtable
9.28.2018
Students and faculty express campus concerns The Student Government Association hosted its first President’s roundtable for the fall 2018 semester on Sept. 24 at the ASU lake house where ASU President Dr. Brian May spoke. “SGA is the eyes, ears, voice and advocate for the students,” May said. “We want to be proactive about the problems students have, since we are all in this together.” The President’s roundtable is an event where students and faculty can address questions and concerns about campus life. “We are better at preventing an act of violence than responding to it,” James E. Adams, director of public safety and chief of university police, said. “If you get an alert, pay attention to it and follow the instructions.” Adams said. Dining and parking services issues were addressed. Tracy Baker, director of housing and residential programs, said that they are looking into extending the hours for food services. Richard Gonzalez, director of dining services, said that if students cannot eat during hours of operation, they should contact one of the staff members. During the renovation of the cafeteria, other places will be open to eat. The baseball park will be created into Roscoe’s at the Park. A food application will be created where students can order food online and pick it up. Sandra Rosser, director of OneCard and parking services, said that
Sydney Faison, staff writer
students can appeal a citation within 10 days of receiving it. Rosser said that many times people will receive a violation due to the time an officer walks through the lot and puts a citation on the vehicle. Angie Wright, vice president for finance and administration, said there is a budget that students can view to see where all expenses for tuition are going. General revenue for student services and other resources are also mentioned on the budget, along with the budget for constructions, renovations and other projects. May addressed the bereavement procedures for students, which includes Ram Remembrance, when a candlelight ceremony takes place. May stated that the Memorial Oak Grove honors alumni who were lost in World War II The President said he is willing to work on an official bereavement policy for students. After the roundtable, a senate meeting was held. The confirmation of new senators Terri Burt and Bailey Champlain took place. The Student Government Association 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 Sydney Faison: Students and faculty of ASU address questions amd concerns about campus at President’s roundtable event.
Rambelle Rugby wrecks Tech
Volleyball remains undefeated at home
ASU shuts out Raiders in first win of season
ASU hosts Military Appreciation game
Photo contributed by Angel Enriquez.
Photo by Ian Saint: Morgan Preston, a defensive specialist for the Belles, sets up a serve. The Belles defeated the Javelinas 3-0.
Angel Enriquez, contributor
While most might have been in focused on the home football game here at Angelo State University, Rambelle Rugby was representing ASU in a different light. For the first time ever the Rambelles were competing in the 15s division which is “the largest and most recognized division in rugby” on Saturday, Sept. 15 Traveling to Lubbock, TX, to challenge the Texas Tech Women’s Rugby, the Rambelles Rugby team came out with a dominant display of power and fundamental knowledge and capabilities. The team came out on top with an impressive win 43-0. The team, which is almost evenly divided between first year rookies and seasoned veterans, formed together and performed on this day. It would be hard pressed to single out any one individual as a rookie. All members preformed at a level
expected from top tier seniors. Freshman and first year player Drew Bratton stated “our first game felt incredible to be a part of, such a great team filled with great people and it meant a slot to me because that win was the start of my rugby experience.” The common theme among the veteran players was pride. President Amanda Steffins said it best. “I am proud, impressed and excited. Our girls played hard, vets and rookies,” Steffins said. “I see what we are capable of and I want to get us there.” Steffins said day by day they get better and better. Be on the lookout for updates on their next game against top contender Oklahoma University. The Rambelles look forward to playing their first home game which is to be determined.
Rosanna Aguilera, editor-in-chief
On Friday, Sept. 21, the Belles volleyball team secured a win against Texas A&M University - Kingsville 3-0 to remain undefeated at home. On Friday evening, the Belles won the three sets 25-9, 25-19 and 25-22. The team now has a record of 12-4 and are 5-1 in the Lone Star Conference. ASU started the match hitting .500 and committing only one attack error during a big opening set. The Belles cooled off to hit .246 overall while holding TAMUK under a .100 hitting percentage in all three sets thanks to the team’s defense. Juniors Anna Graham and Sundara Chinn led their team offensively along with senior Audrey Fragniere. Graham posted 11 kills with a .526 hitting percentage in the match. Chinn and Fragniere each posted nine. Chinn and freshman Chloe Robinson led the team defensively; they posted 12 and 17 digs. This was the
Robinson’s second straight match recording over 15 digs. Junior setter Meghan Parker recorded 36 assists, 6 digs and a service ace. Head Coach Chuck Waddington said the team has put an extra emphasis this year with a new role on sports marketing to get information out to the students and encourage them to attend home games. “We try to create a fan-friendly environment for everybody,” Waddington said. Waddington said fans make a huge difference for them and are a huge advantage. “We are trying to get these kids out and the community as well, but students’ sections, we like them to be loud,” Waddington said. ASU will be back at home on Oct. 5 to face Western New Mexico University at 7 p.m. in the Junell Center.
3 OPINION Creating Perfection
9.28.2018
PSA: care for your pets during the cold
Rosanna Aguilera editor-in-chief
One thing I love so much is dogs. I am a major dog lover. I have a one year old pup; his name is Ollie and he is a black short-haired Chihuahua. I literally fall in love with any dog I see, big or small. I have a huge soft spot for any animal. One thing I cannot stand to see is animal abuse. I don’t understand why people enjoy abusing animals. Even more, I don’t understand why people get pets and don’t care for them. If you leave your dog outside on a leash all day, I judge you. I understand that some animals are “outside pets,” but they still deserve to be played with and given attention. I wish I could save all of the animals out of every shelter because in my eyes, every animal should be
treated with love and affection. It breaks my heart knowing that there are dogs and cats roaming the streets at night with no beds to warm them. With all the flooding going on, I just want to give a friendly reminder for everyone to watch your pets. I have been seeing videos of abandoned dogs floating down the street because their families left them, which puzzles me. If there was a flood and I had to evacuate my home, my dog would be the first thing on my list to take with me. Also, it is about to start getting very cold. Bring your pets inside. If you care so much about them getting your carpet or couch dirty to the point where you just let them freeze outside, then you don’t need to have a pet. They are not just animals. I cannot stress this enough. I believe all animals have feelings just like humans do; you may disagree with me, which is fine. However, they do have senses. They know when they are cold. They know when they are in danger or about to drown. If you see a stray animal, take it home. You don’t have to keep it, but at least take it to a shelter. Please take care of your pets. They have feelings too.
Travis Hunter
Contributor In my rapidly shrinking spare time, I’m something of a singer/songwriter. There is nothing more gratifying to me than scribbling thoughts and feelings onto a page with a rhyme scheme, hitting the recording studio and crafting something that I can proudly share with the world. Unfortunately, it’s been nearly two years since I’ve released any new music. I’ve made attempts during that time, but my efforts haven’t materialized into anything I’ve considered worthwhile. When my friends and family ask me about this hiatus, I always fall back on the same, tired excuse. I’m a perfectionist. Only recently have I realized that’s not true at all. I’ve come to terms with the fact
that perfectionism is merely insecurity with a more palatable label. Sure, part of it is the desire to make something flawless, but it’s mostly the hope that if I spend enough time on something, I can identify and eliminate any weaknesses it has so that I can shield myself from criticism. This system has not worked out well for me. While it’s admirable, no matter the creative medium, to only release the best possible work, perfection is an unattainable goal that can only hinder the artistic process. The reality of the situation is that no matter what, there will always be critics. Some people criticize work to help make it better, while others do so just to tear it down. It’s impossible to please everyone. If any of this is a bit too close to home for some of you, I hope you’ll join me in trying something new. Rather than worrying about what other people might think of your work, focus more on what you think of it. If you’re not happy with it, don’t give up on it. Press on and fine-tune it until you are. After you’ve molded your creation into something you’re proud of, don’t hide it away from the world. You’re doing yourself and everyone else a disservice by keeping your art under lock and key. Set it free.
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Friday 9/28
UCPC: Ram Family Bingo 8 p.m. Plaze Verde Clubhouse
My dream job is to teach and coach high school. I really want to do that because I think teachers have the most influence on kids and can change the future. -Mickayla Jones, freshman
Events Calendar Saturday 9/29 Family Weekend Ram Jam 10 a.m.- 10 p.m. Alumni Center
Football vs Tarleton State - Family Day 6-9 p.m. LeGrand Stadium
Wednesday 10/3 Job Fair 101 12:30 -1:30 p.m. Rassman Building Room 263
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Thursday 10/4 Engineering Lab Night 5 - 7 p.m. Hunter Strain Engineering Labs
4 FEATURE season
Ultimate Frisbee team begins new Student organization promotes sportsmanship, welcomes newcomers
Sydney Faison, staff writer
9.28.2018
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Photo by Axel Marcenaro: Louis Jones, junior, scans the field for an open teammate.
The Ultimate Frisbee is a co-ed sport and student organization on campus that is open to all students. Ultimate Frisbee is an athletic game, but those who are interested are not required to be athletic. The members encourage students to come out and have fun with hopes that newcomers will want to participate more. The organization promotes sportsmanship and prepares team members for competitions. “We all like to have fun and play the game,” junior Seth Jones, vice president of Ultimate Frisbee, said. “It’s more than a game to me; there are a lot of friends that I can count on whenever I need something.” The members said that sportsmanship and friendship were big factors that influenced the team. “The most rewarding part about being a member of the team is the
family that you get out of it,” Karlee Linde, junior, said. Linde attended her first meeting to get a cardio workout, but she ended up falling in love with the sport and the people who played it. She said that if anyone on the group needs help, they can always count on each other. The members discussed how each of them play a part in making the team work together. Jones sets up practices, delegates tasks and helps build the community within Ultimate Frisbee. Senior Tye Masters, treasurer, manages money for fundraisers, trips and other expenses. Senior Hali Johns, secretary, completes paperwork, sends out reminders and is in charge of social media. Many members said the biggest challenge is scheduling games.
There are a couple of terms that the team uses when playing frisbee. To stall someone out you stand in front of the opponent with your arms out and count to 10 then a turnover occurs. A turnover means the opposing team gets the frisbee. “Ultimate” is the word that starts the game. Whenever a player catches the disk they have to use their pivot foot and not travel. The Frisbee team practices on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday at 4 p.m. on the Intramural Fields. The next tournament is on September 30 in Denton, Texas against the University of North Texas. Upcoming fundraisers include a t-shirt sale and various food sales. For more updates on the Ultimate Frisbee organization, follow them on Instagram @ rams_ultimate.
International, American students pair up Culture Exchange helps students grow friendships, overcome loneliness
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Tag us on Instagram! @asurampage Photo by Sydney Faison: from left Suwon Gwak, Lainey Harris, Jiwon Jeun and Chaesun Eom bond over a game of Jenga at the Culture Exchange fall orientation.
Culture Exchange is student organization that helps make the transition to ASU life easier for international students. The organization was founded in 2015 with the goals of bridging the gap between international and American students at ASU, promoting the exchange of culture and ideas, providing a volunteer and community service opportunity and fostering friendships. The organization accomplishes these goals through a buddy program: each international student who joins is paired with an American student. The arrangement helps international students overcome the culture shock and loneliness involved with
attending school in a foreign country. American students benefit from the program by learning more about their buddies’ cultures and developing new friendships. Participating in the program can also earn them volunteer or community service hours. Cultural Exchange President Destiny Chapman said that there aren’t many requirements for volunteering with Culture Exchange. “We just ask that you try to meet with your buddy at least once a week if possible,” Chapman said. “That adds up to a total of 20 hours throughout the semester.” The hours count as volunteer hours for students. Events are also held at several
points in the semester. “The events are optional, but it’s a great way for you to get out and do something with your buddy and also meet the other buddies in the organization,” Chapman said. Some of the planned events include a cooking night in Carr Hall on Oct. 4, a Halloween party on Oct. 18 and an end-of-semester banquet. Freshman Alex Lozano was one of the students who attended Culture Exchange Orientation on September 20 to meet his new buddy. “It’s great that schools are blending cultures and making the world less divided,” Lozano said. Gwang Seong Cho, freshman, said he is hoping the buddy program will
help him make new friends. “I joined the buddy program because I wanted to make a friend in America,” Cho said. “I only came here one month ago, and that is not enough time to make a friend.” The duration for the buddy program is kept to one semester for new international students so that incoming international students have the opportunity to participate as well; however, students are still encouraged to hang out with previous buddies after the semester ends. Students can follow exchange_asu on Instagram for pictures and announcements from Culture Exchange or join their Facebook group “The Culture Exchange at Angelo State.”