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Volume 84, Issue 13
Final issue of 2017
Photo by Brit Raley The ASU Christmas tree shines bright as students and community members move around to admire it. The 15-foot
Christmas tree will remain on display throughout the holiday season.
Hecox takes office, Mullen as Vice President
SGA makes history with female president and vice president Rosanna Aguilera Staff Writer
The Student Government Association swore in their first ever female president and vice president duo in office in their meeting on Nov. 20 and are working towards many goals for the coming semester. New senior student body President Emily Hecox will be running SGA alongside her new vice president, junior Shayna Mullen “I am extremely excited for this opportunity,” Hecox said. “I never thought I would be student body president.” Hecox said Mullen is very driven and capable. “We are both excited to
take on these new leadership roles and the learning opportunities they will bring,” Hecox said. “Ultimately, we are here to create a better Angelo State.” Hecox said they have several projects in the workssuch as working on an Environmental Sustainability Fund that they will campaign for in the spring and vote on in April. They also have Greek Life Living Learning Communities coming online in fall of 2018. “Decreased cost of parking at a distance will take effect in the fall as well,” Hecox said. “We are also hoping to expand the filtered water options to other areas on campus as they have been suc-
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Toys for Tickets
Students pay off parking tickets through gifts Travis Hunter Staff Writer
Parking Services at ASU collected donations of toys for charity through a citation-forgiveness program throughout the month of November. As of Nov. 28, participation in the Toys for Tickets program in association with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program resulted in over $550 worth of citations waived and based on receipts, nearly $650 in toys donated by almost 20 people, said Director of OneCard and Parking
Services Sandra Rosser. “That’s a wonderful amount of toys for our area,” Rosser said. “It goes strictly to the Tom Green County area, so it’s good that we can do that sort of thing.” Staff, faculty and students with parking citations issued during the month of November less than or equal to $35 were encouraged to participate in the program by purchasing toys equivalent to or greater than their citation and donating them to Parking Services no later than 3 p.m. on Dec. 1.
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Photo by Axel Marcenaro Goodies overflow from boxes
as the Toys for Tickets campaign runs strong.
Photo by Brit Raley Emily Hecox, senior, and Shayna Mullen, junior, swear into their
new positions as president and vice president of the SGA. This is the first time the president and vice president have been females simultaneously.
Basketball back with a fury Ram basketball starts season with undefeated streak Rosanna Aguilera Staff Writer
them it’s come down to a one point game” Boone said. Boone said the only had one day to prepare for this team because he doesn’t like to jump games. He works on the game they have closest. “Our staff and players did a good job with the one-day prep time and shoot around. we had,” Boone said. “I can’t
each day, we have to be sure we are getting better defensively,” Boone said. Boone said every team presents challenges and hopes that they can continue to improve. “Everyone can see our talent and the weapons in our repertoire but we need to con-
The Rams Basketball team won its game against St. Edwards University 106-93 Saturday, Nov. 18, keeping them See RAMS page 6 undefeated. Junior guard Ja’Michael Brown had a career high of 22 points in the game followed by junior Will Adler with 21, senior redshirt Brandon Williams (19), junior Daron Mims (16) and junior Antonio Singleton (14). Williams led the team on defense with seven boards, four steals and two blocks. “I thought he really set the tone for our team tonight,” Photo by Brit Raley Brandon Conwright, redshirt freshhead coach Cinco Boone said. man, takes a shot. Conwright is from Dallas. “His enthusiasm and senior leadership really showed toTurkey trot Page 2 on our defense,” say enough about my staff and tinue to work night.” they Boone said. Boone said St. Edwards has what they put together,Christmas tree lighting Page 2 Williams said they played a very talented offensive team, players and what they did but together as heritage a team. Page 3 and the Rams were aware that it was a good win for us.”Native American Boone said they still have a “We didn’t get too low on they were a good team. “My Fair Lady” Page “We have a lot of respect long way to go,All these games ourselves when3 times got for St. Edward’s because the are helping us prepare but we tough,” Williams said. Ram FamWilliams reunion Page said 4they have last two times we have played have to learn with each game,
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Turkey trot 5K
NEWS
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Annual Turkey Trot brings Men’s Division, ASU Wom- vision, finishing her race at en’s Division, Men’s Division, 21:47. in runners of all ages for Women’s Division and the 18 “I really wasn’t expecting it,” a race around campus Eunice Tibay Staff Writer
Students and visitors ran at the Annual 5K Turkey Trot Nov. 18 hosted by the UREC, UCPC, and SGA at the Plaza Verde Pavilion. “I knew it was going to be a successful event, just getting the community and the students out here,” sophomore Alex Haag, UCPC Daytime Committee Chairperson, said. Participants of the event were categorized into five divisions for judging: ASU
& Under Division. Zac Cabrera, junior, emerged victorious in the ASU Men’s Division, placing first with a time of 14:51. “I’m on the Cross Country team so it wasn’t much,” Cabrera said. “I’m on recovery from my hip surgery so it’s just a fun run.” Luis Vielma and Jehu Reberson placed second and third respectively in this division with the times of 16:34 and 16:39. Katherine Dunlap, junior, won in the ASU Women’s Di-
Dunlap said. “I was just glad to come out and run.” Shelby Seymore followed Dunlap at 22:02 and Mykayla Costello placed third with a time of 23:31. Caleb Yee won first place in the Men’s while AnnMarie Williams and Lesli Salas also finished first in the Women’s and 18 & Under Divisions respectively. The course of the run started at the pavilion to which runners then pass by Texan Hall, Dena Drive, and all the way to the CHP before makPhoto by Axel Marcenaro Marsalis Mahome, graduate
student, is all smiles down the home stretch of the Turkey Trot. This 5k race took runners in and around the campus.
Photo by Axel Marcenaro Students, community members and dogs come together
for the annual Turkey Trot.
ing their way back to the pavilion. T-shirts were given to the runners and there was a booth where participants could get free food and drinks while they waited for the announcement of the results. The number of participants for this year’s Turkey Trot has grown UCPC Vice President Precious Emeagi said. “I think the event was pretty good,” Emeagi, senior, said. “We had a good turn out.”
Despite the strong winds that day, Physical Therapy graduate student Emily Saville said she enjoyed the event. “It was cool and a nice day for a race,” Saville said. For Kaylor Reiter, freshman, participating in the event was a new opportunity. “I’ve never really done a 5K before and I thought maybe this would give me a good chance to see what it’s really like,” Reiter said.
ASU gets lit for Christmas
Students celebrate Christmas at Memorial Oak Grove Eunice Tibay Staff Writer
Students and visitors watched the Memorial Oak Grove light up during the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Nov. 28 to welcome in the holiday season. “We really wanted to do something to kick off those holidays for ASU students,” said Heather Valle Brown, Assistant Director of Student life. With eight student organizations participating in the event, Valle Brown noted that the event’s success was a result of these organizations and departments working together. “There are multiple departments across campus and student organizations that this program wouldn’t be the same without,” Brown said. “It’s very much a campus-wide
SGA page 1 -cessful in the Massies.” Hecox said they are also looking to expanding their Ram Family Student Endowment initiative and award this scholarship in the spring at the 2018 Rammys. “While these are a few goals/ projects we have in mind, we
program.” In addition to the Christmas tree, 24 oak trees were also wrapped in lights. “I love Christmas,” Destiny Davis, freshman, said. “When the lights came on, it was just kind of like super exciting because it makes it real that Christmas is coming.” The event was filled with other activities such as photo opportunities with Santa Claus, Roscoe and Bella, bounce houses, a synthetic skating rink and free hot chocolate and cookies. The ASU Symphony Orchestra also had a free Holiday Pops concert where they played several Christmas songs. In addition, there was a booth where attendees could donate to the Ram Family Scholarship Campaign in honor of Giving Tuesday. “We decided to kick off this event this year,” senior Victoria Galvan, SGA Senator, said.
“This is the first time we had an event on Giving Tuesday, and we just ask that students donate, or faculty, staff—anyone—because anything helps, and it’s all for the students.” The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting has been an ASU tradition for seven years, and was open to both the ASU and San Angelo communities. “It’s a really great event to bring everybody together,” freshman Katelan House said. For Aly Flores, a junior, the event was a great way to bring people out and get everybody into the Christmas spirit. “I love that it’s at the end of November just before December starts,” Flores said. “That way, it kind of brings all the Ram Fam together, and lets people come in from the community, and we all just get to celebrate Christmas as a whole.”
are always looking for ways to make ASU better,” Hecox said. “If you have an idea, feel free to contact us.” The new senate also voted on new committee chairs; President Pro TemporeSophomore Brayden Woods, Student Services Committee Chair- Conner Brennan, Ram Family, Scholarship Committee Chair- Freshman Geovan-
ny Vega and Special Events Committee Chair- Freshman Haley McGregor. Hecox said she thought the meeting went well and there will be some adjustments in the coming weeks as the new leaders assume their new titles with training and such. “I am very excited and optimistic about the coming semester,” Hecox said. “We are setup to do some great things for ASU.” Former president Tristan Fielder had some thoughts about how this semester went in the position he served. “My final thoughts on being the SGA president for this semester are of gratitude to the students of Angelo State University for allowing me to serve them in this capacity and of pride for all that we’ve accomplished in just one semester,” Fielder said. This semester, SGA made scantrons free again, offered recycling options at Ram-
Photo by Brit Raley Angie Wright, vice president for
finance and administration, presents the budget for the next two years.
Photos by Marsalis Mahome
Photo by Brit Raley Javier Flores, vice president of
student affairs and enrollment management, presents Tristan Fielder with an award for his service as president of SGA. Fielder has plans to attend medical school after ASU. bunctious Week and Ram Jams, put on the first annual 9/11 memorial events with YAF and the Vet Center, installed a sign along the mall detailing ASU Running Trails designed by members of SGA and much more. “With the help of my amazing executive team we were able to rally SGA together and
get some major things done,” Fielder said. Fielder said he is looking forward to watching SGA do great things next semester under Hecox and Mullen. “We were blessed with a great leadership team this year,” Fielder said. “I hope that future sessions of SGA are equally blessed.”
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Celebrating Native American history
Students celebrate Native Navajo Fry Bread, all catered as. by Chartwells. It was served “Being Native American is American heritage with buffet style and was free for all something that is just a part MSAP Christian Hunick Staff Writer
Multicultural and Student Activities Programs got students involved in celebrating Native American Heritage Month on Nov. 21 at the University Center. “We have Native American Celebration every year, because the heritage month is in November,” MSAP Student Assistant Lizette Guerrero said. “We always like to bring awareness over different cultural events, and it happened to be this one for this month.” The event offered traditional Native American foods such as Cherokee Huckleberry Bread, Ojibway, Pueblo Indian Pork Roast, Fried Hominy, Indian Taco Meat and
TOYS page 1 Although the program was intended as a charitable way for individuals pay for their parking tickets, Rosser said people without citations were welcome to take part in it as well. “One person didn’t meet
participants. There were also crafts for students to do while they ate. “We had dreamcatchers with a little informational page about what they are for and who they are used by, and we also had mini dream catchers that could be used as keychains,” Guerrero said. Sophomore John David Perez was one of the students who showed up to celebrate Native American Culture. “I had seen it advertised around campus, and I thought it was really interesting because I’m Native American and I thought maybe I’d learn something new,” Perez said. Perez’s Native American ancestry traces back to the Kickapoo tribe, who have a reservation in Eagle Pass, Tex-
of my life. It’s something we grew up learning, and I feel like it is important for us to know where we came from,” Perez said. In addition to food and crafts, an assortment of Native American artifacts like arrowheads, spearheads, pottery, drums and animal skins were on display. Two gentlemen were standing by to answer questions from inquisitive students about the displays, or about Native American culture in general. The celebration lasted from 11:30 am-1 pm, but students could come and go at their own convenience. The next MSAP event is World AIDS Awareness Day on December 1. “It is free for students,”
the parameters, but she still made the toy donation,” she said. “Even if you don’t have a citation that you want waived, and you just wanted to donate a toy, you could drop it off here.” Freshman Liliana Perez praised the program as a great way to give back to the com-
Dinner and a show
Theatre hosts production of “My Fair Lady” Christian Hunick Staff Writer
University Theatre made their debut of “My Fair Lady” on Nov. 29 at the annual holiday dinner theatre. The musical is based on George Bernard Shaw’s play “Pygmalion,” with music and lyrics by Lerner and Loewe. The show tells the story of Cockney working class girl Eliza Dolittle, who is transformed into an elegant member of high society Edwardian London by a pompous phonetics professor named Henry Higgins. Many consider “My Fair Lady” to have one of musical theater’s greatest scores, with such songs as “Wouldn’t it Be Lovely,” “With a Little Bit of Luck,” “The Rain in Spain,” “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “On the Street Where You Live,” “Get Me to the Church on Time,” and “I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face.” “I think the play was a great choice musically because the music is complex and very
beautiful,” senior Bryce Real, who plays Alfred P. Doolittle, said. “I think it is a nice revisit to the past. It’s a different style of music that we generally don’t listen to these days.” ASU Theatre’s performance of “My Fair Lady” is under the direction of Assistant Director of University Theatre Mike Burnett, who doubles as the play’s scenic designer. The cast includes Zaynah Marsh as Eliza Doolittle, Jacob Scott as Colonel Pickering, Nicholas Dietrick as Freddy Eynsford-Hill, Bryce Real as Alfred P. Doolittle, and Corbin Stevens as Henry Higgins. Higgins said this year will be his fifth since he began doing theatre. “I knew I wanted to be an actor since I was a little kid, but it wasn’t until my junior year of high school that I finally found my way into theatre,” Higgins said. “I ended up in a role that I didn’t even mean to get, but it was the best thing that ever happened to me.” Future performances will be on Dec. 2 and Dec. 6-9 starting at 8 p.m., with dinner served at 6:45 p.m. There will
Photo by Keeli Ebben Natalie Hollway, graduate student,
checks out different artifacts on display courtesy of the MSAP event.
Guerrero said. “It’s an event to help them grow their knowledge on cultural issues and learn how to be respectful and appreciate the differences
within us.” World AIDS Awareness Day takes place in the CJ Davidson Center and will last from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
munity. “I think it’s pretty cool,” Perez said. “It’s a great opportunity for people on campus to do something nice for the kids.” This is the first year since 2014 that Parking Services has been able to run the Toys for Tickets program, but Rosser is
hopeful the program will become recurrent every year on campus. “We were moving last year at this time, so we didn’t do it,” Rosser said. “The year before, it just didn’t get started in time, but I’m really hoping this is something that we do annually because I think it’s for a re-
ally good cause. I like the idea of being able to donate to Toys for Tots, and Christmas is all about the kids, so I think this is a wonderful way of tying it all together.”
also be Saturday matinee performances at 1 p.m. on Dec. 2 and Dec. 9, with food service starting at 11:45 a.m., as well as a Sunday matinee performance at 2 p.m. on Dec. 3,
with dinner food starting at 12:45 p.m. Tickets are $20 for the general public, $15 for Arts at ASU subscribers and nonASU students, and $12.50 for
ASU students and ASU Activity Card holders. Performances take place in the ASU Modular Theatre, located in the Carr Education-Fine Arts Building by the box office.
Events Calendar Saturday
Wednesday
Official Ring Ceremony 10 a.m. CJ Davidson
Senior Send Off 6-8 p.m. LeGrand Alumni and Visitors Center
12/2
Kickball Tournament 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Intramural Fields Rams Football at Heart of Texas Bowl 4-9 p.m. Copperas Cove Texas
12/6
Thursday
12/7
Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship 3-5 p.m. Business Resource Center
Women’s Basektball vs Midwestern State 5:30-7:30 p.m. Junell Center Men’s Basketball vs Midwestern State 7:30-9:30 p.m. Junell Center
Photo by Axel Marcenaro Performers strut
their stuff after a performance of “With a Little Bit of Luck”.
Photo by Axel Marcenaro ”Eliza Doolit-
tle” is flattered by some of the local boys.
Intertube water polo
UREC hosted their annual intertube water polo tournament Mon. Nov 20.
Friday
12/8
Holiday Party All Day
Photo by Axel Marcenaro Cornered, a
Photo by Axel Marcenaro Spirits are high player aims to pass the ball as quickly as after a gained point for the Blue team. possible. Teams were required to stay in their floats, which made for hectic games in low maneuverability situations.
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Entrepreneurial alumnus uses skills from ASU to develop business Aubree Bailey Managing Editor
Preston Wimberly, a native of the Dallas area, came to ASU in 2010 to play defensive end on the football team. Wimberly participated in several different student organizations while on campus. “I enjoyed getting involved. I enjoyed seeing the different aspects of how everyone chose to do their own thing and growing up in the process.” Along with being a member of the Honors Society and Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Wimberly also had a significant presence in student government. “I ended up being the SGA president my senior year.”
Photo Contributed by Preston Wimberly
FEATURES He was instrumental in getting the enforcement time of parking lots placed on signs, getting a statue made of the infamous gum tree and displaying in the UC, in addition to several other achievements. “We got two international student seats appointed. We really got a lot of people involved; we had a lot of people in student organizations, that’s good- you want organizations involved in SGA,” Wimberly said. After graduating in 2014 with a degree in Political Science, Wimberly worked at an electrical supply company for a year and a half. Then, along with several of his friends from high school, he developed San Angelo To Go, a delivery service specifically for the city. “It began with some emails,” he explained. “We always knew we wanted to begin a business, and we had all been in the service industry before. It started with one of us dispatching orders and the other two driving orders, and we did about 5-10 orders a day.” The business has grown considerably since its founding in October of 2015. They
Tour of Lights Rebekah Wortham Contributor
The December air tickles your neck as you walk down the roadside path. A giant tunnel with rotating lights by the river is the gate to begin your journey. Your way is lit by the twinkling lights on one side of you and the low beam headlights on the other. Giant wooden signs wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. A faint sound of Christmas music remains in the air from the passing cars or the church groups on hay bales. This is how it feels
during December at the river walk in San Angelo. For 22 years the Christmas light tour along the Concho has attracted people almost every night during Decemberwhether it is by vehicle or on foot. It is only a two mile journey with a five dollar donation per car if you chose to drive. The on foot experience gives you an up close and personal experience with the lights. If you’re the rebellious type, you can cross the river and be right in front of the Eleven Pipers Piping. The colors get more vivid the closer you get,
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do up to 200 orders a day and are employing over 50 San Angelo residents- including high school and college students. “Now as the owners we focus on operations-trying to get it as fast as possible. Our job is to try to help everyone be the best they can be. We are actually creating jobs. It’s gotten to the place that we have a couple people whose entire families are living off of it. We also just opened up for breakfast.” Wimberly said. The company continues to develop and is in the process of looking for new features to include, such as grocery delivery, says Wimberly: “We’re also trying to add more features for customers. We’re talking to all the grocery stores about getting grocery delivery. I think we can do it efficiently, and it would be something that is helpful to everyone. We want to be the delivery company of the entire city in the most efficient way possible.” Wimberly believes ASU helped prepare him for his success in many ways: “ASU is the best, and it’s just going to keep getting better. I think ASU has all the tools to help you grow up and help you become mature and make you think differently. I think that’s invaluable.” The business owner urges and if you go with a friend or loved one, a beautiful memory can be made. “Christmas at the Concho is something my friends and I take part in every year. Sometimes more than once, and it fills me with Christmas spirit every year.” Said Hope Allen, senior. “Depending on the weather, we usually walk it.” Driving the tour has its own charms. The windows can be rolled down and your Christmas music can be playing in the cool night sky. Brightly colored candy canes sit in your lap and hot chocolates can chill in the cup holders just waiting to do their jobs
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Photo by Brit Raley Preston Wimberly stands by the
statue of the gum tree that he had commissioned during his time as SGA president. The statue is located in the UC. students to truly embrace all ASU has to offer: “Take advantage of small classrooms and that you still get challenged and get to go participate in hands on activities. That side of ASU helped me get my hands dirty and get involved and not be scared- fear is one of the scariest things that messes people up a lot.”
The alumnus also generously supplied readers a free San Angelo To Go delivery through the end of finals with the code “rampage2017”.
and warm you up. Your family or friends are joining you in this car, so memories can be made. Whichever path you chose for this adventure make it count. “The Christmas lights that happen in San Angelo is a delight every year. Seeing the twelve days of Christmas up in lights and all your favorite Christmas characters are fun to look at,” said Carson Seals, senior. If you chose to continue the tour past the river, it will bring you across the street from Old Fort Concho. The lights illuminate the whole field. Giant poinsettias and towering hol-
iday candles are some of the first sights that you can see. Sometimes, there is even a drive in spot next to them to watch a holiday movie. The whole experience of the San Angelo Tour of Lights can help you embrace the holiday spirit and to make memories for years to come. Whether it is going with friends and family or bringing your young to see the lights and enjoy the time with you, make the holidays count by creating new memories every year. So don’t forget to go take cruise to see the holiday cheer before leaving old San Angelo.
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Roscoe’s Gallery
“Tangoing with a Narrow-Eyed Man” by Caroline Whittaker
Writing this poem has been like dancing a tango with a man lacking manners. Smirking with pride and yellow teeth, he begins vulgarly jerking me across the floor. He treads on my toes- no apologies
yanks my arm with his sweaty hands- then he
careens me into vertigo-inducing spins. I look up- he smiles down his pointy nose. Pressed to his ill-fitting tux I smell him
he reeks of cunning insanity.
His cheek pocked with pimples and perversion presses against my rigid face, he hums
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OPINION
12.1.2017
Joys of Christmas
Kaitlin Trujillo Editor-in-Chief It is upon us. The most wonderful, magical, merry time of the year. Christmas. I adore this time of year. Everything about it brings me joy. My inner child thrives on the colors, sounds and all around feeling of the season. There is something so sweet about this holiday that rejuvenates me. I love the hustle and bustle of shopping, finding the perfect gift for a loved one, wrapping it in festive paper, tying it up in bow and placing it under the tree and waiting to see their
face as they tear open the packaging. I love the smell of cinnamon, vanilla, and pine mingling in with the scent of freshly baked goods for friends and neighbors. I love the cheesy, overplayed and outdated songs that rotate endlessly on radio. The cool, crisp air intermingling with the first sip of hot chocolate is almost unmatchable. I could go on and on, but what I love most about Christmas time is the peace I feel amongst the chaos. Christmas brings a lot of business and to-do’s, but it is also the birthplace of hope and peace. All those nights ago in that tiny manger, hope and peace was born into this world. This season, as all the craziness and anticipation builds, I encourage you take the time to orient your heart towards the true meaning of the season. It is easy to get lost in everything that this season brings, but never forget why we celebrate in the first place.
How to avoid throwing dinner rolls
Aubree Bailey Managing Editor Some of my best holiday memories involve my family. Decorating the tree with my parents, mixing up mashed potatoes with my Gammy, joking around with my uncle. Some of my… different holiday memories also come from being with family. Political discussions that make me want to hide under my great-grandmother’s patterned table cloth, missed flights, overly personal questions such as- “when are you going to get a boyfriend” and “how will you get a job with that major” being asked. I love each and every member of my family- even
Gratitude over greed
Rosanna Aguilera Staff Writer The season is upon us, Christmas time. Of course, this is my favorite time of the year. For some reason everything
is more clear to me during this season. For example, I realize how thankful I am for my family and friends. It’s that moment when we are sitting in the living room at night with the Christmas tree lights brightening up the room as we sip on our hot chocolate, smiling and laughing as we watch Hallmark Christmas movies. That’s when I am happiest; I feel very fortunate to have such a loving family. Also, our church has these beautiful decorations for this season and as I sit in the pew on a Sunday morning, I am astounded how happy everyone
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if I sometimes want to pelt them with dinner rolls. Just kidding- I wouldn’t waste perfectly good carbs. Yet surviving the holiday season without some kind stress headache seems to be a problem most of us face. So I thought I would compile a few tips for getting through what is called the best time of the year, but sometimes can be the most difficult. 1.Let people be themselves: No matter how many dinner rolls you pelt your family with, they won’t change. Realizing that each person in your family has opinions, likes, dislikes, and preferences just like you and respecting them will decrease a lot of frustration you have. 2.Keep in mind that your family members are probably just as stressed out as you are: Your aunt is worrying if everyone likes the stuffing, your great-uncle is upset his daughter couldn’t make it in for the holidays, and your grandmother has been cleaning and cooking and wrapping presents for weeks on end to ensure her house is
perfect for Christmas morning. You’re not the only one who feels stressed. 3.Don’t be afraid to set boundaries: I’m an introvert, and though my parents are amazing at ensuring I have enough time away from people, some of the more distant family members have yet to recognize how vital it is for me to have some breathing space. I’ve learned that it’s okay to say you need to go up to your room and rest a bit, even if that doesn’t please everyone. In the long run, it will put you in a better mood, which will make the day more pleasant for other members of your family. I’m not saying these are fool proof, and I’m not ensuring that your holidays won’t contain some stressful moments, but taking a step back and being mindful of your own attitude and how others might be feeling can relieve some of the discord we sometimes feel during holidays. May everyone have a restful break and refrain from throwing dinner rolls!
is singing and worshipping and how happy it makes me to see so many people who love our Savior just as much as I do. This season I feel very refreshed. I am in a new place in my life and I could not be more happy than I am in this moment as I write this. I think it’s important for everyone to feel gratitude during this time rather than greed. We have so much to be thankful for and we need to realize that before these beautiful things we have become the things we miss. I hope everyone has a blessed holiday season!
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SPORTS
Belle Basketball ready for the new season
Belles defeat St. Mary’s in home opener Rosanna Aguilera Sports Writer
The Belles basketball team won its season opener against St. Mary’s University 70-46 on Tuesday, Nov. 21. Head Coach Renae Shippy earned her first career victory. Sophomore forward De’Anira Moore led the team with 14 points, nine rebounds and four assists. Junior guard Dezirae Hampton followed Moore with a total of 13 points, senior point guard Madi Greenwood had 12 points and senior guard Marquita Daniels followed with 10. Every player for the Belles scored.
“It was an exciting game,” Shippy said. “The entire team including myself had our adrenaline running because it was our first time on the court for a real game.” Shippy said once they settled in they were able to do what they needed to do. Greenwood said they were nervous in the first quarter since it was their first home game. “Once we got settled into it and realized we need to get used to it, we started playing better and hitting our shots,” Greenwood said. Shippy said their defense was pretty good. “We forced 18 turnovers but I still feel like we could have forced more and they
Photo by Marsalis Mahome Madi Greenwood, senior
point guard, keeps possession of the ball. Greenwood hit a three-pointer on her first possession in the game against Oklahoma Christian. RAMS page 1
continue to work on our defense,” Boone said. Williams said they played together as a team. “We didn’t get too low on
ourselves when times got tough,” Williams said. Williams said they have to stay together through any hard moments. “We can come out on top as long as we do that,” Williams said.
Photo by Brit Raley Daron Mims , junior guard,
know that,” Shippy said. Shippy said they will be even better next game because they know what to fix. Greenwood also agreed that their defense did well. “Defensively, I think we rattled them a lot,” Greenwood said. Shippy said she was very proud of the team and the way they played. “As a head coach, watching players that you have been grinding with in pre-season and through scrimmages, it’s fun to finally be on the floor and watch them be able to produce what they can,” Shippy said. Shippy said she was really happy they were able to have this game at home. “A lot of that goes to our administration and them backing us to get home games here, so I appreciate that,” Shippy said. Greenwood said she was excited about winning. “It’s really exciting to get her first win and our first win as well,” Greenwood said. Shippy said she was overall proud of the players for them “meeting their goals and doing what they needed to do to get this win”. The Belles lost to Fort Lewis College 56-57 on Friday Nov. 24 and won against Oklahoma Christian on Nov. 25, 8570. The team starts their Lone Star Conference games on Nov 28 against Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Williams said the players all have their good times and they pass they ball to whoever has a “hot hand” and then pass it to another player afterwards. “We have a lot of different options and that helps us be
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Photo by Marsalis Mahome Marquita Daniels, senior
guard, goes for a layup. Daniels set a career high with 22 points.
Photo by Marsalis Mahome De’anira Moore, sophomore
forward, takes a shot. Moore set a career-high of 18 rebounds. successful,” Williams said. On Nov. 21 the Rams won 88-80 against St. Mary’s University (TX) and also beat Central Baptist College on Nov 24 68-54. The team lost its game on Nov., 24 against Lubbock Christian 65-69.
Photo by Brit Raley Brandon Williams, senior, goes for a layup. Mims had a personal season dunks the ball with passion. Williams had high of 16 points against St. Edwards. seven boards, four steals and two blocks.
The Rams have a game on Dec 7 against Midwestern State University at 7:30 p.m. in the Junell Center.
Photo by Brit Raley Antonio Singleton, junior forward, makes his way past the St. Edwards defense. Singleton is from Long Beach, CA.
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Photos by Brit Raley