Volume 81 Issue 10 October 31, 2014
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Run for your life
UREC Running Dead 5K gets a lot of screams, laughter and participants Jessica Tharp Staff Writer
The line was backed up all along the fence by the entrance to the intramural fields as participants for the Running Dead 5K waited to register for the free event put on by University Recreation. The 5K was “for recreation, and for students, faculty and staff to have fun and blow off some steam—and get a little scared,” said Laura Dokupil. Whether students came out to run in the event or to simply watch it and support a friend who was, the night was definitely an entertaining one. Zombies, who were artfully painted to look as realistic as possible, were strewn throughout the course to catch the cautious and adventurous alike as they ran on their way. Chrystal Adams, who does zombie makeup every year for Halloween, said she expected a lot of screams throughout the night. Whenever humans got tagged by a zombie while running, they were no longer human but were turned into zombies
themselves. In order to stop being a zombie and become human again, they were required to do a simple exercise, such as five squats, five jumping jacks or five knee taps. Everybody knew the zombies would be out on the course waiting to ambush them and some were more nervous than others. Jordan Martinez said he thought the zombies were motivation to run faster. The course started on the intramural fields and extended outside the fence around the surrounding area. Adams was right: there were a lot of screams, and most people were startled more than once throughout the duration of the race. “I got caught three times!” said Justin McKnight. Whether you posted a fast time or barely Photos by Marsalis Mahome survived, the Running Dead 5K seemed to Skyla Camacho, junior, gets into character as a scary zombie be an enjoyable experience. “It was so fun, I would do it all over during the Running Dead 5K. again,” said Shavaughn Brathwaite.
Leandra’s ghost lives on Murder between ex-lovers on campus happened almost 37 years ago Lela Howard Staff Writer
Above: Only the bravest students survived as they had to escape the onslaught of zombies. Left: Megan Minzell, freshman, tries to escape the zombie, Camacho, as she runs the 5K.
ASU has its own haunted house that students can visit any time of the year. In the late evening of April 27, 1978, Robert Wagner, sophomore, murdered Leandra Morales, freshman, in the Hardeman Building in room 200 after she did not reciprocate the expression of his romantic advances. Wagner strangled Morales before stabbing her in the chest with a pair of scissors three times.
ASU shows military appreciation
According to the 1978 Ram Page story, Wagner “dragged Morales’ body from the photography lab to the classroom down the hall.” Police found Morales’ body in room 200 of the Hardeman Building which was once a classroom. Now it serves as the Registrar’s office. Witnesses say the second floor has since been haunted by Leandra’s ghost seeking revenge. Assistant Professor for the
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Training squadrons perform exhibition and regulation drills at Ram Jam Cameron Niblock Staff Writer
Military personnel varying from active duty, reserves, and veterans came together with family and friends for the special Military Appreciation Ram Jam. One of the reasons that students have the freedom to go to school and pursue the career they desire is because of the men and women in uniform, Jake Jackson, sophomore, said. Jackson said that he hopes ASU’s student body creates an atmosphere of respect and honor for military member. “Hopefully they get a lot of handshakes and hugs,” Jackson said. During the Ram Jam, the 315 and 316 Training Squadrons from Goodfellow Air Force Base preformed an exhibition drill and a regulation drill. Both of these performances consisted of a flight of Air Force personnel that performed a variation of perfectly executed drill sequences that left spectators awestruck. “It’s an honor we can show our tradition and heritage,” Staff Sgt. Auster, 316 Training Squadron drill instructor, said. The drill performances established feelings of unity between the students and the military
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Photo by Summer Almaguer Representatives from the Army, Marines, Navy and Air Force do the presentation of colors before the game against Eastern New Mexico.
WHAT’S INSIDE: • • • •
Read about the spooky happenings in the Hardeman Building Keep up with the Rambelles golf team Discover Halloween parties happening on campus Find out more about the Crux Monkeys and what the club is all about
NEWS
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Submit your photos to rampage@angelo.edu to see you and your friends’ pictures featured on Insta Ram Kelcee Widdess and Tyler Tomerlin flex after participating in the Running Dead 5K.
Twirler, Allie Scott, dazzles the crowd during her performance to “Fanfare” at Ram Jam.
Matthew Cummings carves his pumpkin in honor of his school spirit.
Friday 10/31
Annual CSI Halloween Party from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Houston Harte University Center, Center for Student Involvment Soccer at Midwestern State University from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Witchita Falls, Texas Volleyball vs. West Texas A&M from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in San Angelo
Saturday 11/1
Volleyball vs. Eastern New Mexico University from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in San Angelo Football at Tarelton State University from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Stephenville, Texas
Sunday 11/2
Soccer at Southwestern Oklahoma State University from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Weatherford, Oklahoma
Monday 11/3
Pre-Registration for Spring 2015 begins for currently enrolled Seniors, Graduate and Baccalaureate Students all day Phi Kappa Phi Induction Ceremony at 7 p.m. in the Houston Harte University center
Tuesday 11/4
Caitlin Williams holds Kat Bunker’s iguana after working on a documentary for a class.
Career Development: Etiquette Dinner from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Zetner’s Daughter: 1901 Knickerbocker Rd. MC Dance Classes at 7 p.m. in the Houston Harte University Center
Wednesday 11/5
Pre-Registration for Spring 2015 begins for currently enrolled Juniors all day
Thursday 11/6
Law School Roundtable Discussion 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Rassman Building; Room 239 MC Dance Classes at 7 p.m. in the Houston Harte University Center
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NEWS
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Military from page 1 members. It’s really awesome to see all of these military personnel out here for Ram Jam, Wyatt Bersch, freshman, said. Bersch said that it’s a great opportunity to talk to these members about their careers and to learn more about their military life styles. During the time before the football game kicked-off, military members and students gathered at the LeGrand Stadium at 1st Community Credit Union Field to watch as the U.S. flag was presented
by the cadets of Recruiting Officer Training Corps detachment 847 with the help of active duty military members from all different branches of service. Approximately 60 active duty members from Goodfellow Air Force Base helped present the colors, Capt. Paul Frisinger, instructor of detachment 847, said. The Military Appreciation Ram Jam was successful in bringing students and military members together as they prepared to watch ASU’s final home game of the season.
Students discover the life of wheels
Photo by Summer Almaguer Representatives from Goodfellow Air Force Base perform a exhibition drill for the crowd at Ram Jam.
Don’t forget to set your clocks.... Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. on Nov. 2
SGA approves two organizations and discusses Christmas
Christmas program will include fake ice-skating rink, cookies and more Cameron Niblock Staff Writer
Photo by Marsalis Mahome
Members of the Angelo State Physical Training Graduate program ran a wheel-chair obstacle course to simulate life in a wheel chair.
The Student Government Association agreed to pass a new student organization on campus called Stand Up to Cancer, which will strive to raise awareness of cancer in the ASU community on Oct. 28. The student organization wants to be a service-based program where students can make a difference in society, Chris Shorrock, president of SU2C, said. Shorrock wants to host a St. Baldrick’s Foundation event on campus in support of Pediatric Cancer awareness. This event would consist of students signing up to have their head shaved in order to help raise funds for this cause. It provides students the opportunity of taking part in something bigger than them, Shorrock said. During his high school career, Shorrock participated in a St. Baldrick’s Foundation event, and his team was able to raise $24,318.00 in support of Pediatric Cancer. If a group of high school students could raise these funds imagine how much a college campus could achieve, Shorrock said. This student organization will also attempt raise awareness between other causes of cancer, like the correlation between smoking cigarettes and lung cancer, Shorrock said. In addition to SU2C, the Starlight Astronomy Club is a new student organization passed by SGA that will inspire student to become interested in the field of Astronomy, President of Starlight Astronomy Club, Kijae Park,
said. The club will focus on learning about stars and telescopes as well as bringing students together to enjoy a friendly hobby that can be done as a group, Park said. The club has plans to take field trips to places like Camp Rock and NASA. One of the clubs community service projects includes going to local elementary schools to teach young students about the field of Astronomy. The final discussion of the night involved the Christmas Program which SGA will be hosting on Dec. 1. There will be a fake ice-skating rink provided by University Center Program Council, cookies and hot chocolate from the Student Organization Office, and photo opportunities with Roscoe, Bella, and Dominic all dressed in Christmas attire providing a great environment for small children, Jarett Lujan, senate clerk, said. A memorial alter will be provided for the event by Recruiting Officer Training Corps, Det. 847 in respect to the WWII veterans that were students at ASU and who paid the ultimate sacrifice of giving their lives to defend our freedom. The event will also include a Christmas tree provide by SGA which will be at the center of the festivities illuminating the Christmas spirit for all who attend. Hopefully this event will give students something to be proud of, Lujan said, something that will make students say ‘I feel at Home here at ASU.’
FEATURES
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Leandra from page 1 Department of Security Studies and Criminal Justice, Jeff Daily, had his own personal experience. One night, around 8 p.m., Daily heard a loud female voice, “I left the building 15 minutes later, and no one was in the building and there were no cars in the lot,” Daily said. In the Fall of 2004, the Ram Page office, which used to be in the Hardeman building, relocated to the library. However, according to the Oct. 26, 2007 Ram Page, in 2003, Winston Hall, a columnist for the Ram Page at the time, encountered what could have been the ghost of Leandra. He and newspaper editor, Julie Schlabs, heard the voice of a young woman late one night. When they
opened the door, no one was to be found or seen anywhere. He also heard footsteps in the hallway on a later occasion. Around the 25th anniversary of Leandra’s murder, Editor Stacey Patterson had a spooky experience of her own, according to the Oct. 30, 2003 Ram Page. A stack of old Ram Pages had fallen onto the floor from a shelf that held other newspaper stacks as well. Along with the ghostly encounters mentioned, other incidents include people hearing faint arguments between a man and a woman and seeing an ethereal figure on the staircase. When Mrs. Audrey Wilson, now Director of Student Services, was
Senior night
a student, she would hear people “mention that when they were here late at night they would see a glimpse of a female with dark hair in a white dress.” Assistant Professor in the Department of Security Studies and Criminal Justice, Mark Pullin said he also experienced encounters with Leandra’s ghost. In October of 2011, when his department moved to the second floor of the Hardeman building, Pullin was working on a Sunday night with the company of his dachshund. Pullin said he heard a man and woman screaming in the hallway, and he claimed to be the only one in the building. Three days after that, Pullin was talking to Dr. Monica Koenigsberg
when “someone or something physically brushed my arm. It startled me, and I turned around and there was no one in the hall,” Pullin said. “I’ve come in and my computer has been completely disconnected and moved,” Pullin said. “There’s times when other professors have heard something in this office and they knew I was gone. They called me on my cell phone and asked if I was okay. It was dark and locked up and they could hear noises.” One thing is for sure, Leandra seems to like hanging around where she took some of her last breaths.
Watkin Cocker, offensive line, enters the field with his excited family while his name is announced on Oct. 25, Senior Night.
Photos by Summer Almaguer Chas Freeman, line-backer, enters the field with this mother during the announcing of the seniors.
Austin Landin, offensive line, smiles with his family as they walk onto the field.
The Department of Political Science & Philosophy is having a Law School Roundtable for ALL students who are interested in attending law school. When: Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Where: Rassman 239 For more information contact: Tony Bartl at 942-2262 What else: Pizza and drinks will be provided
CSI third annual Halloween party
Student and faculty participation is encouraged Cameron Niblock Staff Writer The Center for Student Involvement and Student Life is hosting their third annual Halloween party on Friday, Oct. 31 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The party will be complete with a candy skull theme, free appetizers and prizes for students to win. Some activities that are scheduled include a costume contest, pumpkin decorating and a gallon jug decorating contests. All staff, faculty and students are invited and encouraged to stop by for some Halloween fun. “We want students to be more aware of our department,” Amanda Levario, project leader, said. CSI wants students to come and get more involved whether that be representing their student organization, fraternity, sorority or somebody that just wants to be more active around campus, Levario said. Tevin Simmons, graphic design student, and other members of his class will be helping to get the party started by offering free candy skull face painting to the members of the CSI. Most students don’t know where the CSI building is located because of its’ obscure location and students don’t typically identify popular events like Rambunctious Weekend and Family Day with the department although the CSI hosts these events annually, Levario said. The CSI is located down the stairs and to the left of the UC entrance across from the library.
Crux Monkeys reach for the top Rock-climbing club offers a unique way to achieve goals Jessica Tharp Staff Writer Many people pass by the indoor rock climbing gym every day at the Center for Human Performance and don’t think twice about it, for the Crux Monkeys that isn’t the case. The Crux Monkeys is a rockclimbing club made up of about 20 individuals who compete in climbing competitions. “In climbing, the crux is the hardest part of a route and monkeys like to climb, which is where the club founder, Nathan Cumberland, came up with the name,” Dr. Adam G. Parker, faculty adviser of the Crux Monkeys, said. Rock-climbing is a very dynamic sport that can challenge people to overcome fears and achieve new goals. “Everybody has their own reasons for climbing, but one of the most appealing aspects is that you can never win and you are always challenged,” James Kiser said. “It is very goaloriented; if you work for a long time and finally reach your goal it can be very appealing,”
Parker, who began climbing indoors as a graduate student at Baylor, said, “It was always an activity I found interesting and fell in love with it after I started. Climbing is an exciting way to spend time with friends and family outdoors or indoors. I enjoy the challenge of trying a new route and the feeling of accomplishment when topping out.” About ten people in the group traveled to Enchanted Rock on Oct. 25 to participate in the 23rd annual Granite Gripper Climbing Competition, and they attend other rock climbing competitions at universities across the state. “The club strives to provide a safe, fun learning environment for folks interested in getting more involved with climbing,” Parker said. “I think the challenge and excitement of overcoming fears is a major draw for a lot of people.”
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OPINIONS
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Republicans strike back
Jared Goecker Contributor The stakes are high in the 2014 midterm elections for both Republicans and Democrats. For Republicans, they have a chance to retake the Senate since losing control to the Democrats following the 2006 midterm elections and the chance to pad their lead in the House. As such, a strong showing in next week’s elections is significant because it will provide the Republican Party an opportunity to redefine their public image and standing among the electorate, potentially giving the party an edge leading to the 2016 presidential elections. For Democrats, losing the Senate would not only be a political blow to the party, but a symbolic one as well. In 2008, the Democratic Party dominated the election cycle by winning the White House and increasing the party’s membership in both chambers of Congress. Not only did the sweep solidify the Democrats’ leadership role as the Majority Party in both the House and Senate, it also supported the party’s claim of a public mandate for change in domestic and foreign policy matters. Two years later, the Republicans regained control of the House after passage of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and Democrats failing to convince their constituents of the merits of the legislation. So here’s the breakdown of what to watch for with these midterms. Republicans have a solid lead in the House by 33 seats, which is projected to increase unless an “October Surprise” of epic proportions lands at their feet before Election Day on November 4th. The Senate is where the action will be this year! The Democrats currently hold a 55 seat majority in the Senate which means the Republicans need to pick up 6 seats to take control. Of the 16 Democratic Senators up for reelection, 5 represent states that lean Republican. Additionally, President Obama’s disapproval ratings range from 52-56% in 6 states where an incumbent Democrat is running to reclaim their seat. As such, many Democrats are trying to divert voters’ attention away from their fellow Democrat in the White House by focusing on the more popular issues within their state or district. However, the president has made that difficult for them after giving a speech at Northwestern University earlier this month where he boldly stated that his policies are on the ballot even though
he is not. Since Congress decided to adjourn early and place their governing duties on hold until after the election, the policy agenda has become significantly more complex. Issues weighing heavily on voters going into the midterms are fears of the spread of Ebola, the continued rise of the Islamic State (ISIS), immigration reform, and the overall sense that the country is heading in the wrong direction. According to a Gallup polling, 76% of Americans are “dissatisfied” with the direction of the county and a less than spectacular 14% of Americans approve of Congress. Approval ratings that low is never good for the party in power, aka the Democrats, but there could always be an “October Surprise” that gives Democrats a chance to showcase their leadership and sway public opinion. The New York Times puts the Democrat incumbents from Louisiana, Arkansas, Alaska, and Colorado chances of losing their seats at 71-94% (that would be 4 of the needed seats right there). Imagine, for a moment, that you’re a student struggling in a class and have failed most of the tests thus far and have more than 10 absences. Your professor says that there is a 70% chance you will fail the class which means you can pretty much count on not passing! This is the scenario facing Democrats right now. However, two races are working in the Democrats favor. First, the Georgia race has been a mess for Republicans and Democrat challenger Michelle Nunn is very competitive in a previously held Republican seat. Second, the Republican incumbent from Kansas, Pat Roberts, is having a tough race against his challenger. So if Nunn wins in Georgia and Roberts loses in Kansas, then the Republicans will need to win 2 replacement seats elsewhere in addition to the 6 they need to take control of the Senate. Either way, the control of the Senate is going to be razor edge close. Only a couple of things in life are a guarantee: taxes and your right to vote. You can’t avoid taxes (at least not legally) and I hope that no one wants to avoid voting, so please exercise your democratic rights and vote in this election! As students, faculty, staff, Texans, and Americans, there is a lot that we need Congress to address. Student loans, education policies, the immigration crisis, and how we forge forward dealing with choppy foreign policy issues like the rise of ISIS are all issues the next Congress will be handling (hopefully) so let’s send the right people there! Early voting is open all this week in downtown San Angelo at the Edd B Keyes Building, 113 W Beauregard Avenue. You can also vote on Election Day, Tuesday, November 4th at the same location.
What is your favorite Halloween memory? “My favorite memory is when I went trick-ortreating with my brother, my sister and my two nieces. One of my nieces was dressed up as Jelly Beans with a plastic sack and balloons, and her candy bag just burst open. She started crying, and her sister went over and started stealing her candy. Later on, when we were walking, all of her balloons started falling out and she started crying. It was the funniest thing ever!” Tiffany Allen Junior “My favorite Halloween memory is when I went to the Scarefest at Six Flags, and we went to different haunted houses. We got to ride some of the rides. It was really fun.”
Alexis Depalma Sophomore “I was around 6 or 7 years old, and we were trick-or-treating. We ended up going to this house and this guy had weird stuff all over his face. We were going up and got our candy, and he just like bursts out yelling! And we ran back to the car. At the end he just wanted to give us more candy, but we freaked out.”
Ulisseus Gallegos Sophomore
“My most memorable moment was probably whenever I won a Halloween costume contest, I was about 5 or 6 years old. I dressed up as donkey from Shrek.”
Ethan Drain Freshman
“The candy! One time there were firefighters that threw candy from a truck, I loved it, and I love firefighters.”
Whitney Wardlaw Junior
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SPORTS
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Rams come together as a team to defeat ENMU
Last home game of the season leaves fans satisfied Erika Walker Staff Writer
The Rams blew the Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds out of the water for their last home game on Oct. 25 after returning a fumble and a kickoff for touchdowns that led to an impressive 41-20 win. Although the Rams were indeed limited to an all time season low of 252 offensive yards, the defense was able to crank out three turnovers that restricted the Greyhounds to 110 yards in the second half. “Once the game started, Eastern New Mexico scored first so I thought the game was going to go sour from there,” Mikayla Taylor, freshman, said. “In fact, within 30 seconds Angelo State had come back to score so the audience had their heads back up and full support was behind the Rams.” Rush Seaver, linebacker, was
able to set up a career high of 23 tackles and lead three other Rams to double-digit stops during the game. “We only had nine missed tackles, which is a drastic decrease from the week before where we had over 20,” Will Wagner, head football coach, said. Wagner said his defense was able to figure out Eastern New Mexico University’s offensive game plan quickly. “We started off a little slow,” Wagner said. “They had that first drive down there and scored, so our kids made some great adjustments.” The Rams defense forced a punt and received a good field position after only a 29-yard punt at the Eastern New Mexico University’s 47-yard line. Kyle Washington, quarterback,
threw two-straight passes to Anthony Yancy, wide receiver, to put the ball at the Eastern New Mexico University’s 10-yard line. “I first just got to give it to my guys for making good blocks for me,” Yancy said. “I just took advantage of it and returned it.” Peter Marquez, kicker, added a 21-yard field goal and Washington hit Blair Smith, linebacker, for a 4-yard touchdown for the final two scores of the night. “We talked about coming together as a team and playing in all phases, offense, defense and special teams,” Wagner said. “Defense was unbelievable.” The Rams will play its finale to the regular season against Tarleton State in Stephenville, Texas at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1.
Photo by Summer Almaguer
Dakarai Pecikonis reaches for the goal line in attempt to score a touchdown. Pecikonis did not get the touchdown but brought the Rams closer to the goal line.
The winning streak continues
Rambelles defense prevents West Texas A&M from scoring Mingu Le Contributor
The Rambelles proved that their skills surpass those of West Texas A&M after beating them 3-0 on Oct. 26. Sierra Anderson rocketed two goals that broke WT. This allowed for her tenth goal of the season and ranks her No.1 on the team for goals. The Rambelles continued on their two game winning streak, leaving their record at 12-3-1 for the season and 4-3-1 in the Lone Star Conference. Even though no one scored the first half, the Belles changed the tide of the game, pushing up the WT’s defensive line. Four minutes into the first half, Haley Mandel, No. 10, crossed the ball in the box, and Cynthia Andrews, No. 25, took a shot that went slightly wide from the post. Three minutes later, Anderson rushed into the box dribbling the ball passed Brianne Brown, No. 23, but her shot ricocheted off of the post. In addition, a position shift of Andrews and Mendel in the midfielder line created a hole in WT’s midfielder line, and the midfielders became the main contributors to the Belle’s victory.
Catch up on Rambelle golf
Belles work to improve their game Erika Walker Staff Writer
Since the ASU golf team does not have tournaments on campus, it can be hard to keep up with everything the Rambelles have been up to. As of now, the team has finished their rounds of classics for the fall semester and it has not been smooth sailing. “This fall season has been both up and down,” Chandra Hall, head women’s golf coach, said. “We have seen an improvement in our team average over the course of the semester which is always good to see heading into the spring.” The Belles have experienced a roller-coaster ride, but they will pick right back up in the spring semester with the hopes of going up from where they left off. In the first classic held this semester, the Belles finished eighth out of 9 teams at the Concho River Classic, but they immediately improved at the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference No. 2 Tournament in Grand Junction, Colorado finishing third out of 17 teams overall. “The unique thing with golf is that we really don’t have an off-season like most other sports,” Hall
said. “Every tournament we play in, whether it’s fall or spring, counts towards our rankings which dictates who competes at the regional tournament in the Spring. We also have a very young team this year with only one senior, one junior, one sophomore and five freshmen.” Ashley Bartholomew, Senior, currently leads the team with a 77.5 stroke-perround average this season, including shooting a pair of 75s for her season low. Hall said that her ultimate goal for the team is to have the team average drop to 310 and finish within the top nine in the region. If they can make it to the top, they will earn the opportunity to move on and compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association regional tournament. The golf program has not been to regionals in six years and the team is ready to put an end to that. There may just be few players, but the work they are putting in goes above and beyond.
Andrews and Mendel usually play as side offenders; however, for this game, they were assigned to be midfielders. In minute 51 of the second half, Andrews made an unbelievable pass to Anderson from the half line, penetrating the defensive line of WT, and Anderson succeeded in making the first goal, beating out one defender, in a low corner of the post. “I have been working on getting the ball, turning and beating one player,” Anderson said. “I was confident in myself enough to get the goal.” Mendel also contributed to the win of the Belles, making one assist and a penalty kick. In minute 87 of the second half, WT’s defender marked against Mendel, preventing her from going forward. However, Mendel didn’t yield to the fight, beating out the defender by dribbling the ball to the right side of the box, crossing the ball in the box and allowing Anderson to make the second goal of the game. “It was so happy and it was the greatest moment ever, I just started crying,” Mendel said. Two minutes after the assist, Mendel induced
Photo by Marsalis Mahome
Caitlyn Conaway uses a swift move to create separation from an Eastern New Mexico player. a penalty kick from a holding violation of WT defender, and Elizabeth Rodriguez made the kick perfectly by faking out the goal keeper and moving opposite from the ball. The Rambelles head to Wichita Falls Friday, Oct. 31, to face Midwestern State University.