Volume 81 Issue 16 February 6, 2015
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Student affairs takes a stand against violence Students decorate t-shirts to spread word of encouragement Cameron Niblock Staff Writer
Students took a stand against violence on Monday, Feb.2 by helping decorate shirts with anti-violence messages on them at the University Center. “I have had an experience with domestic violence,” freshman, Mari Rivera, said. “My message is that you are beautiful, no matter what you go through.” Rivera supported the event by decorating her own shirt. Students decorated shirts with anti-violence messages, or the names of survivors or victims of an act of violence. A common factor that takes place with in an act of domestic violence is that the victim will constantly Photos by Summer Almaguer be reminded that they are not beautiful by their Shelby Gray, sophomore, got creative in the UC lobby while decorating a shirt to stop violence. partner. This suggests the idea that the victim of the violence could never have a relationship with somebody else. “No matter what, there is always someone there for you,” Rivera said, “There is always someone Below: T-shirt decorators spread words who wants to help you.” of kindness and encouragement to their Audrey Wilson, director of Student Services, fellow peers who have gone through or with Student Affairs, had the event started to kick off ASU’s stand against violence. experienced violence. “There is hope for anyone who is in the middle of a situation,” Wilson said. These events let the ASU and San Angelo community as a whole know that Student Affairs is aware there is a problem, Wilson said. Wilson also voiced that there are resources on campus that students can use to help with different forms of violence, or any other problems they might be having. Student Affairs has many different events Above: Zoe Gibbons, sophomore, decorates a scheduled throughout the semester to support the shirt and spreads a message to her peers with anti-violence message. Starting next Monday in the clothesline project. Gibbons was also helpthe University Center, students can help decorate ing her friends decorate their t-shirts as well. signs with anti-violence messages that will be used
crime Rams continue streak Be prepared and prevent
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Campus police give tips on how to avoid burglaries on campus Erika Walker Staff Writer
Burglaries are definitely a common thing when it comes to the holiday season, especially on college campuses, but the fact of the matter is that burglaries happen at any time of the year. While burglaries are not as common on the ASU campus, they do happen and the University Police Department works hard to help patrol and prevent them from happening. “In 2014 we had 13 car burglaries and 2 residential burglaries,” UPD Chief of Police John Adams said. “This was a 12% decrease over burglaries reported in 2013.” However, UPD cannot be everywhere at once patrolling the area so it is also up to the members of the ASU campus to help prevent burglaries. It is important to always lock dorm rooms and vehicles when leaving them, even if it is just for a few minutes or seconds because that is all that it takes to have a crime happen. “We suggest hiding valuables from plain sight,” Adams said. “Most property crimes
are crimes of opportunity. Properly securing areas and hiding valuables can reduce chances of being a target.” Most of the burglaries reported on campus involve unlocked doors. “I know that you can lock your doors and not leave any valuables in the car, so I do those things,” Whitney Kelley, senior, said. It rarely happens, but Kelley said that if she ever does need to leave anything in the car it is never visible just in case there are some burglars hanging out in the area. Should a burglary happen, it is important not to panic and know the proper steps to take. “Prior to a burglary, individuals should make sure they have recorded the make, model, and serial numbers of their valuable property,” Adams said. “When you are a victim of burglary, immediately report the incident to police.” ASU police offer a free engraving called “Operation ID” where students are encouraged to engrave any valuables with a
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ASU play tight defense to defeat A&M Commerce Lions
Henry Mahome Staff Writer
The Rams defend their spot at the top and continue their winning streak in another double digit victory Wednesday, Jan. 28, against the A&M Commerce Lions, winning 79-63. This 16 point victory put an end to the Lions’ own sixgame win streak. Overall it was a great defensive effort from both squads. The Rams kept the lead the entire game, but they had to work for it. The Lions were close plenty of times with five steals, three blocks and seven forced turnovers on the defensive end. They were also at the line quite a bit, making a little over half of their free throw attempts and shooting 14 for 27. The first half was close all the way down to the 0.00 mark with the Rams up by only three. The Lions’ Landon Carnegie, No. 3, put up a spectacular 14 points in the first half of the game. It seemed as if he were going to take control of the game himself because he had almost half of his team’s points by halftime. After Coach Beard’s speech at halftime, the Rams came out to play. They were moving faster, scoring more efficiently, and showing an overall impressive defensive front. Seniors Raijon Kelly, No.11 and Marcell Holden, No.3
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Read about the ASU Basketball Band and look out for them at the next home game Learn what intramural basketball champions receive when they win Discover what Lambda Chi Alpha has in store for the semester Read about what a member of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce who graduated from ASU has to say to students
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NEWS
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Submit your photos to rampage@angelo.edu to see you and your friends’ pictures featured on Insta Ram Calli Bradshaw performs with the Angellettes during their dance routine at halftime.
Alyssa Gibson and Zoe Hanrahan, members of the Belles volleyball team, cheer on the Rams basketball team.
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Friday 2/6
SGA Filing Period (To run for President, Vice-President or a Senate seat; open until Mar.1) Baseball vs. Texas A&M International University at 3:00 p.m. in San Angelo Softball vs. Colorado School of Mines at 12:45 p.m. in San Angelo Softball vs. Texas A&M International University at 3:15 p.m. in San Angelo
Saturday 2/7
Softball vs. Texas A&M International University at 12:45 p.m. in San Angelo Baseball vs Texas A&M International University at 1:00 p.m. in San Angelo Softball vs. St. Edward’s University at 3:15 p.m. in San Angelo Baseball vs. Texas A&M International University at 4:00 p.m. in San Angelo
Sunday 2/8
Softball vs. Colorado School of Mines at 9:30 a.m. in San Angelo Softball vs. Northwestern Oklahoma State University at 4:30 p.m. in San Angelo Greek Life: Pi Kappa Alpha weekly meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Monday 2/9
UCPC Poster Sale from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the University Center Greek Life Delta Zeta weekly meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday 2/10
Greek Life Sigma Kappa weekly meeting at 7:00 p.m. Greek Life Lambda Chi Alpha weekly meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday 2/11
Black History Month Celebration from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Multicultural Center lobby Women’s basketball at Tarleton State University at 5:30 p.m. Men’s basketball at Tarleton State University at 7:30 p.m.
Kim Powell starts getting the crowd excited by doing the A-S-U cheer.
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Athletic department blood drive donates 90 units Students donate to help surrounding areas and recognize the importance Steven Salas Contributor
ASU athletes went from the athletic fields and courts to sitting in reclining chairs last Wednesday, in order to score another day of life for someone in need of blood. The Athletic Department held their annual blood drive in the Junell Center, with the assistance of United Blood Services, in hopes of receiving blood donations from athletes and other students to increase the blood availability for citizens in need. ASU ended up donating over 90 units of blood. Not only does United Blood Services host a blood drive with the Athletic Department, but also with other departments affiliated with ASU as well. This exposure helps to send out a positive message to all of the students that donations are both valued and needed. Vincent Salazar, a junior, has been donating blood since his senior year of high school, and is very happy to know that the university continues to host blood drives. “I’ve been a blood donor for years now, and Burglaries page 1
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driver’s license number should the valuable ever get lost or stolen. The items can be anything from laptops, smartphones and cameras to fishing equipment, tool boxes and musical instruments. In addition, they also offer a free online service called “Report It” where students can create their own inventory list in order to keep track of belongings and the serial numbers in order to be prepared should a situation ever occur.
as visual aids during the silent walk that will take place on campus during the month of April. On Feb. 18 both the men’s and women’s basketball teams will be wearing teal colored socks as well as the cheerleaders and band members that will be also showing teal colored accessories. The color teal represents the ribbon campaign which supports ending violence. There will also be free shirts and ribbons being held out during the game. “I like to see the
it is nice to know that I am saving someone’s life,” Salazar said. Though there are many students who make the courageous decision to donate, there are still some who refuse to donate due to the fear of needles. “A lot of my friends and peers tell me that they’re too afraid of needles. I get that, I really do. But, when you have an opportunity to potentially save a life then all fears should be put aside,” said Salazar. Unfortunately, a fear that does exist in regards to blood donations is the lack of blood type units that are available in San Angelo. United Blood Services welcomes and encourages all residents to donate blood, especially with the current shortage of blood types O Positive (+) and O Negative (-). Linda Grace, a donor recruitment supervisor for United Blood Services, recently sat down for an interview on Concho Valley Live to discuss the importance of receiving donations of blood types O Positive and O Negative in San Angelo. students come out and participate,” Wilson said, “also if they can suggest other programs.” For students who want to get involved with the anti-violence message, or have any suggestions relating to other problems that can be supported by the campus contact Wilson with the office of Student Affairs, or contact the office for the Center of Student Involvement.
“O Negative is a universal blood type,” Grace said. “We are in need of donors with O Positive and O Negative blood types.” Taylor Price, a senior, had a family experience involving a relative that required blood from a donor in order to safely recover from an accident. “My uncle was losing a lot of blood and needed much more,” Price said. “Of course, the blood that he received had been from a blood donor.” It is unfortunate that personal experiences such as this that may help a student, or any individual, come to realize how important the donation of blood is. “Witnessing all of that had encouraged me to start donating blood, because you never know when you will be the person in need of it,” said Price. For additional information or to acquire dates of scheduled blood drives at ASU, contact United Blood Services of San Angelo at (325) 2237500.
Students get involved in intramural basketball
Winners get championship t-shirts and compete in regionals against other universities Sydney Wegner Editor Kierra Matthews Contributor
The Center for Human Performance is jampacked and full of sweaty basketball players and their supportive friends as of Feb. 2 as intramural basketball starts for the spring semester. Intramurals is an exciting event to watch every year at ASU as many students strategically pick their teams and prepare for the games. “Intramurals is a way for those who may not be the most athletic to have a chance to play the sport they love,” player on both a coed and an
all men’s team, Franklin Muse, said. Muse said he has been looking forward to intramural basketball all year, and enjoys that it is all fun with no pressure of winning. Intramurals is a place for good friendly competition and many students to come out to watch their friends participate and support one another. There are always at least three games going on, so the gym can be chaotic during game times. Esmerlada Montejano, a coed and all women’s
player, said that she hasn’t played basketball in a while but after her first game is ready to get back into it and go all the way with her team. The team that wins it all will receive a championship t-shirt and have the opportunity to play in regionals with teams from other universities for the title of intramural champs. “I hope we win,” Monetjano said. “I want to have fun with my friends, and that shirt would be nice.”
Build-a-bear with UCPC Kelsey Velez, freshman, stuffs her kangaroo with stuffing at UCPC’s build-a-bear event on Feb 3. This was the sixth year UCPC has held the event and it was just in time for Valentine’s Day. Supplies for the event were provided by UCPC and each stuffed animal cost $10 to make. There were various animals for students to choose from to make their homemade stuffed animal. Photo by Summer Almaguer
Updated list of ASU faculty members that had books published in 2014: • • • • •
Associate professor in the Department of Security Studies and Criminal Justice Dr. Bruce Bechtol published “Aftermath, 1953-2012” and North Korea and regional security in the Kim Jong-un era. Dr. Anthony Celso, an associate professor in the Department of Security Studies and Criminal Justice, published “Al-Queda’s post-9/11 devolution: The failed jihadist struggle against the near and far enemy.” Assistant professor in the Criminal Justice department, Dr. William Taylor, published “The United Nations” and “Every citizen a soldier: The campaign for universal military training after World War II.” History professor Dr. Arnoldo DeLeon wrote “The History of Texas.” History Professor Dr. Kenneth Heineman published “Civil war dynasty: The Ewing family of Ohio.”
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FEATURES
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Basketball band provides energy and pumps up the crowd Band members enjoy rooting for basketball teams and playing music together Jessica Tharp Managing Editor
When attending ASU basketball games to help support the Rams and Rambelles, a section of the stands is sure to catch one’s ears. They are loud, they are proud, they are invigorating and supportive of their basketball teams: they are the ASU Basketball Band. “I love how much energy it adds to the games and I wanted to be a part of that,” Brianna Guerra, a clarinet player in the band, said. The band performs at most home basketball games but can also be found on other occasions, such as university recruiting or orientation events like “Experience ASU” and “Discover ASU.” There is no doubt, however, that most people know them for their energetic performances at the home basketball games. “I auditioned because I had seen the band play in a few of the basketball games, and they give off a fun and energetic vibe,” William Deforest, who plays the trumpet in the band, said. “Students say that they enjoy the other people that Photos by Marsalis Mahome are in the band and the types of music that we play – The Pep Band, directed by Dr. Gordon Hicken, pumps up the crowd when they perform during the
game.
Brandon Batten, Adam Hernandez and Jordan Bice play the trumpet during the Pep Band performance.
everything from classic rock to R&B,” Director of the Basketball Band, Dr. Gordon Hicken, said. “They also enjoy the energy of the basketball games and they have fun playing lots of loud music.” With its 18 members the band adds a certain lively and enthusiastic atmosphere to the games that keeps both the crowd and the players on their toes. “I really enjoy cheering on the team through either win or loss,” Deforest said. “I like that we have a different vibe than concert bands and we are a lot smaller.” Indeed, the size of the band can come in handy, as they can play at events where the Marching Ram Band would be too grand, in size as well as volume.
Participants can, however, have the best of both worlds, as Hicken says that many of the Basketball Band members are members of the Marching Ram Band as well, though there are some who are just in the Basketball Band. “The Basketball Band helps provide an exciting game day atmosphere while supporting the Rams and Belles basketball teams,” Hicken said. Most people who have attended a game where they are present can agree that this is a true statement. The band lends an air of energy and invigoration to the basketball games, keeping all who are involved in the game—from the spectators to the players—excited and ready to cheer ASU on to another win.
ASU graduate shares his wisdom with POLS 2302 class
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce member comes back to the university to encourage students to achieve their goals Kimber Collins Contributor Political Science students got a treat Jan. 30 as a recent grad spoke to their class about how success is easily achieved by graduating from Angelo State. Speaker Danny Chavez graduated in May of 2013 with a major in Political Science. Chavez currently works for the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce at the age of 23. Chavez started his speech talking about how he achieved his goal of graduating with no debt from Angelo State. He accomplished this goal by working three jobs during the time he was going to school. “It is my duty to offer the same support to others that was offered to me,” Chavez said while speaking The documentary “Miss Representation” will be shown on February 23 not February 3 as reported in the article, “Student government association takes a stand against domestic violence” on page 4 in Issue15. Also, the slam poet will be on campus on April 13, not April 14 as reported.
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to a POLS 2302 class. Many students confronted him after the class ended, telling him how much the speech had inspired them, stating that he has firsthand experience as to how success after graduation is certainty possible. Loni Byers, a student-athlete majoring in Business Management, said that Chavez changed Byers’ attitude about government. “He talked about the amount of jobs available for graduates in Texas,” Byers said. “Coming from California, I know it is very difficult to find jobs out there right out of college; it was nice hearing that success is achievable here in the Lone Star state.”
Chavez has made a name for himself in the Chamber of Commerce as an Assistant Vice President of Economic development. His job is to help bring business to the state of Texas to make the rare economic system even more prosperous. In the 20 short months since graduation he has met many recognizable people such as former Governor Rick Perry and Governor Greg Abbott. “I want to go into politics and compete at the highest level of politics in my future,” Chavez said. “But what is more important is that I stay true to myself.”
Lambda Chi has high hopes for the semester Fraternity looks for new ways to help out community Cameron Niblock Staff Writer
Lambda Chi Alpha is looking for new ways to help improve San Angelo’s community by getting involved in various events this spring semester. One of the main events that Lambda Chi hosts during the semester is their popular crawfish boil on Mar. 27 at Springfest. Students can swipe their ASU OneCards and receive crawfish for free. When the fraternity isn’t busy cooking crawfish for hungry college students, they can be found at community events, such as Angelo Serves, on Mar. 26. This event has students from many different organizations collaborating to make San Angelo shine by helping with tasks such as painting fences and setting mulch on the grounds of local parks. “Our goal is to do the best we possibly can as a fraternity in benefiting the community,” Adam Husband, vice president in charge of philanthropy for Lambda Chi, said. “We have a set minimum of 15 community service hours for each member to make sure everyone is contributing to the community.”
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Lambda Chi also places a strong emphasis on Greek Life unity by helping support many different philanthropy events hosted by different fraternities and sororities on campus. Some of the events they support include Pi Kappa Alpha’s Fireman Challenge and Delta Zeta’s Turtle Tug. One of the events formed through this collaboration will be the Teeter Totter Marathon which will have members of Lambda Chi and Kappa Delta Rho working together to keep a teeter totter in constant motion for 48 hours. For each hour achieved the proceeds will be split between Lambda Chi’s philanthropy Feeding America and KDR’s philanthropy KDR Kids. One of the fraternity’s goals this semester is to make more of a presence on campus, Geoffrey Johnston, Lambda Chi’s president, said. Lambda Chi is the oldest founded fraternity on campus, established on April 25, 1970. In addition they are the first fraternity on campus to abolish the term “pledge” and replace it with the term “associate.” New associates also have the influence to vote on decisions regarding the fraternity with the exception of ceremonial meetings which only have official members in attendance. “Brotherhood is the most important aspect of a community,” Husband said. “The fraternity guides you in becoming a better man in so many ways.” Lambda Chi has a vast amount of events planned this semester which they hope will have an impact on those not only living in San Angelo, but also across the nation.
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OPINIONS
Students: slaves to pricey textbooks
Matthew Cummings Contributor It’s the beginning of the semester, and you have all your tuition PAID IN FULL, such a great feeling. But wait, you forgot something! You have to shell out a few more hundred dollars for your textbooks! I don’t know about you, but walking into the bookstore or looking online for books is one of the worst feeling on Earth. As a broke college kid, I hate hearing “you will need this book” or “go here to get your access code”. And we have ALL had that class that we spent considerable money on books, and never used them. Surfing around on the web, and stumbled upon a survey that had some facts about this situation. Prices in the last 12 years have rose about 82-85%, which is just ridiculous. I completely understand that teachers need a medium to use to connect the information to the students, I just think that there are a few steps needed
to be taken, for the sake of our wallets. First of all, I don’t enjoy having to buy the newest edition of the textbook. With a new edition every year or two, the newest edition can cost hundreds of dollars. Teachers need to try to help students out by maybe using an older version in their class. I have had a few classes that are quite the opposite though. Teachers in these classes print off “class notes” or their own class text that is normally WAY cheaper. To these teachers, I have to say BRAVO. (Applause) Anything to save students a few dollars is in itself is an accomplishment. Ways such as putting the text online, not requiring a book, or even copying pages of the book and passing them out, could all help us people on a budget out. Us kids gotta eat! All in all, I don’t know who is to blame here. Is it the book company, for rising prices out the roof? Is it the teachers, for not using the most cost efficient way? Or is it us students, for continuing to pay these prices. There’s classes I try not to buy the book for, effective or not. In the end, I am just a little bitter because of the insane amount of money that I normally have to drop, and I’m pretty sure I can’t be alone..
What are your thoughts on the president’s twoyear Community College plan he addressed during the state of the union? “Personally I wouldn’t use it, but I have friends who would’ve loved something like that to where if they just keep their grades up they could save at least 30 thousand something dollars right there instead of going to a university. It sounds good; I don’t know that President Obama has in mind.” Kayleigh Born Junior “I think it’s a good idea to have the first two years free, because you’re so young and you don’t know what you want to pursue, like you think you want to go into being a teacher, but then two years later you’re like, ‘Dang, now I want to do business.’ So I feel like it would be helpful and it’s free.” Breanna Bell Junior
“If I had the chance I would totally utilize it. That’s a good plan!”
Chris Eddy Senior
Letter to the Editor Dear Editor,
A great thing about ASU is its University Center, which has a wonderful, positive atmosphere that welcomes students to relax, eat, hang out, and take it easy during free time. However, it has recently come to my attention that the ping pong tables have been permanently removed. Many students, including myself, played ping pong in the UC to escape from the pressures of school life, and it’s disappointing to tell my friends the tables are gone. Students lose their privilege to exercise and get active in the UC. Even though activities such as ping pong may not seem like a sport to some, it still burns more calories than sitting down. If space is an issue, then allow me to note that the stage that is put up for events and dancing classes takes up more space in the UC than the ping pong and pool tables. Some events held in the UC even make it hard for people to move around. I once talked to President Brian May through a personal phone call, and he informed me that he never ordered the
UC to permanently remove the tables, but that he asked them to decide what to do with them. Although I am disappointed in the fact that the tables are now gone, I will say that I recently I had the privilege of meeting with Ms. Jessica A. Manning, the Director of Business Services in the University Center. During our conversation, we discussed that during the past year or so, the tables haven’t been used as much, and the UC decided to do the best they could with students’ money and try creating a fellowship-like atmosphere for students to communicate with each other. The UC is going to experiment and install chairs and couches so students can sit down and talk among each other and just relax. We will see how it goes, and if students don’t seem to take advantage of the new environment we may see the ping pong tables return, but I understand why the UC has made the decision to remove them… for now. Sincerely, Steven McKeown
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“Well I think it is an amazing idea. I myself came out of a very small high school and I didn’t have any member of my family that had ever gone to college and really no one to talk to about what it was going to be like. While I was at community college I found out I could perform at a very high level and this gave me the confidence to go on and seek a bachelor’s degree at a four year school. To give folks a chance might give them the encouragement to go on and make that sacrifice. And so opening the door to more and giving the opportunity to folks who may otherwise not be able to afford it: let’s face it, there are millions of Americans who, in terms of how much money they have, going to college is out of their reach. And so I was very pleased with the president looking to expand opportunities for all Americans.”
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Rams page 1 gave outstanding defensive presences in the second half. Carnegie was held to only four points, ending the game with 18 total points. Defensive Player of the Week Demario Mayfield, No. 00, showed he is not only a threat on the defensive end but also
a force on the offensive side, leading the Rams with 16 point and 11 rebounds and making it his eighth double-double of the season. Marcell Holden and Omari Gudul were not far behind him, with 14 points and 12 points respectively, most of which
were in the paint. The Rams continue to play strong and determined to win with a 13-game winning streak on their shoulders. They play Eastern New Mexico University on Feb. 7 at 5 p.m. in Portales, New Mexico.
Left: Senior guard, Tommy Woolridge, comes off the bench and uses his great basketball IQ to lead the reserve players while the starters rest. In the season Woolridge averages five points a game. Bottom Left: Demario Mayfield, No. 00, uses all of his 6-foot-5-inch frame to power through a Texas A&M-Commerce player.
Photos by Marsalis Mahome Above: DeQuavious Wagner flashes by a Lions’ defender on his way to the basket for a layup. Left: Omari Gudul goes up for a shot, avoiding defenders. Gudul’s strength, size, and athleticism help him look effortless while gliding over Lions defenders.
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