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Volume 82
Issue 10
October 30, 2015
Students get into the Halloween Spirit
Photo by Summer Almaguer Senior Kimberly Hernandez and freshman Samantha Almaguer paint pumpkins to decorate their dorm rooms. Hernandez paints a spooky vampire onto her pumpkin. She said she enjoys decorating her room for Halloween and other holidays.
Flag football team bound for regionals Intramural teams prepare for the next round of competition Chris Cole Staff Writer After several late-night games, blood, sweat and tears, eight teams were chosen to represent ASU in the National Intramural Recreational Sports Association Region IV Flag Football Tournament Nov. 20-22, hosted by Texas A&M University in College Station. Wolfpac, Trillest, Troll Tide and Alpha Dogs in the Men’s Division will travel to College Station to compete, as well as IM Legends, Trillest and Troll Tide for the co-rec division. Vixen will represent the women’s division. Wolfpac, IM Legends and Vixen
are the three-time defending regional champions in their respective divisions. Teams on campus have long histories and are composed of a variety of distinct personalities, focusing on comradery and fun. Flag football, while combining the fun of football without all the potentially bone-shattering roughness inherent in the sport, can be enjoyed by many different types of students. Female students, the small-framed, or those not in the best athletic condition are able to participate and enjoy a game of football without wearing pads every time they walk out onto the field. Vixen won both of the women’s divisions with victories over WT Impact and Victorious Secret at the championship game Oct. 18. IM Legends won both co-rec divisions with wins over Troll Tide and Dynasty. Both of the men’s divisions were won
Students run for their lives Running Dead 5K has good turn out despite rainy weather Luis Montoya Staff Writer Students ran for their lives across the intramural fields as blood-thirsty zombies chased after them on Oct. 22 at the third annual Running Dead 5K. “The event was a lot of fun,” Graduate Assistant of Outdoor Adventures at University Recreation Chelsea Dickens said. “A lot of people got infected but also a lot of them were cured.” Coordinator of the event and Manager of Fitness at the University Recreation Jody Jackson said 184 students participated this year. “It was a good turnout, even though the bad weather did affect a number of people who showed up,” Jackson said.
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As well as runners, there were 70 volunteer students who dressed up as bloody zombies and chased competitors in the run. Planning and organizing for the event started at the beginning of the semester, Jackson said. The grass had to be mowed for the course to be expanded to a 5K run. The rules of the game were simple, Jackson said. The route used for the event is the same the cross country team uses for meets and the only rule is to run and not get tagged by the blood-thirsty zombies. If tagged by a zombie, one would have to do a set of exercises, such as jumping-jacks or knee taps. There were 20 race monitors along the course to make sure everyone was doing what they were supposed to. The top three male and female runners received prizes, such as University Recreation backpacks and pedometers from the UREC, who sponsored the event.
See 5K, page 2
by Wolfpac, a team with an extensive history of excellence in flag football. Junior and exercise science major Chase Churchwell has been the quarterback for three years on Wolfpac. Wolfpac won with a score of 2625 against Trillest, making the winning point on the final play of the game. “I think the reason we were able to pull it off was all of my teammates really helped me to move the ball around,” Churchwell said. “They always make big plays when they need to.” Wolfpac also won 26-20 over the Alpha Dogs. This is the sixteenth year in a row Wolfpac has won its division. Austin Matscheck, wide receiver and defensive back for the Alpha Dogs, has played with the team for over three years.
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Contributed Photo by Karra Aguilar April Hinojos and her friend dress as zombies in tattered and bloody clothing for the Running Dead 5K.
Tune into page 2 for a new spin on music Check out page 3 for a student’s personal experience with Dia de los Muertos Turn to page 4 to discover campus olympics Catch a glimpse of horror stories told by students on page 5
ASU wishes you a Happy Halloween!
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Friday, October 30, 2015
Cultural exchange program builds new friendships Different backgrounds come together Sydney Wegner Editor
Martina Van Burger Contributor
International students make friends with American students through the new Culture Exchange, a program implemented by ASU student and current president of the program, Peyton LaBauve. “This is the first program at Angelo State to be initiated by a student,” executive director of Asian relations and professor in Criminal Justice Dr. WonJae Lee said. Culture Exchange makes an effort to match an American and international student together, which helps the students become familiar with their counterpart and culture . LaBauve stated that the idea came from the “buddy
system” in the Student Government Association but he pushed the extra mile to keep this student initiated concept alive. Senior international student Yeonjae Jung was paired with Micheala Sifuentes, a freshman volleyball player. “Our buddies were assigned kind of late, so some of the students already knew their way around,” Jung said. “But in my case, I like my buddy and enjoy hanging out with her.” The process of matching an international and American student together is a thought out development. They will analyze and match two students with the same major, same gender and similar personality traits. “The whole volleyball team has come together and joined the culture exchange program just so they can have an international friend,” LaBauve said. “Imagine if we could encourage all of the organizations to join.” Dr. Lee said that some of the main goals for
Culture Exchange program is to understand, learn and appreciate the differences among cultures. LaBauve’s goals for the program include having the campus community and multiple organizations more involved and eventually match every international student with an American buddy. Also, LaBauve is planning to shift the program towards a more service-orientated idea. With this program, the American students can receive 30 hours of community service over a three-month period. LaBauve and Lee believe this program will not only benefit the American student by giving community service hours, but also to help them understand and appreciate the differences between cultures. The program will have an event in November hosted by Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Donald R. Topliff. “Angelo State University is very isolated, and through this program the international lives can experience outside of campus,” Lee said.
5K page 1 Winners of the men’s division were Oscar Mendoza with a time of 18:46; Austin Stafford taking second with 21:17 and Robert McLane in third place with a time 21:24. The women’s division was led by Tristen Brashear, with a time of 23:40; Alora Ferrara in second with 24:47 and Gayle Randall in third with 26:14. “The purpose of the event was really just so people could come out and have a good time by exercising and running,” Jackson said. “I was happy with the results and hope we can have it next year.”
Above: The running dead hid in the bushes to surprise the humans. Contributed photos by Karra Aguilar Left: Students dressed as zombies anxiously wait for runners to pass by.
listening between the lines Tips on how to appreciate music Steven McKeown Contributor When it comes to listening to music, everyone’s taste is different. Some wait all week so they can go to Hastings and buy the album they have been waiting for. Others dig into their grandparents’ old stuff for vinyl records that are not on the radio anymore. And then, there are those who scroll along on their smartphones through online music stores, downloading the most popular songs. Likely everyone enjoys music, but have they learned to appreciate it? People can always “brush up” on music history and dive deep into the soil of what music is all about. Here is how to do so. Listen to Music on Different Formats So, music is music, right? It all just sounds the same. Before thinking all is fine with having one favorite song, try to think of how the artist meant for it to sound. Try listening to music on different formats such as CD, vinyl or even cassette. There is a different experience with each format. CDs are going to sound crisp most of the time, while vinyl records and cassette tapes are going to have more of a rough feel. Whichever format is chosen, listen as much as possible. One may find themselves hearing the song a little bit differently. See Albums as Whole Compositions Think of musical albums as whole compositions. Music is, after all, a work of art. And a work of art, no matter how large or small it is, is a complete piece. Listening to albums can be like reading books, or watching movies. Each song on an album can be seen as a chapter from a book, a scene from a movie, or even a brush stroke on a painting. Whichever way, each song on an album plays a part and together all of the tracks blend in to a big picture. Consider album art as well. An album cover contributes to the theme
of the album it represents. According to Michael Williams, a student and smalltime musician, albums “compile songs in a book of sorts.” Study the Context of the Music Sometimes it is not just the music that has meaning. Sometimes it is the inspiration behind the music, or what helped that music come to life. Do some research that will lead to discovering why and how those musicians make music the way they do. That little bit of information enhances the power of a particular song or album. Sometimes, it’s that little bit of context that allows better appreciation. Read Liner Notes and Lyrics The music is great. It’s catchy and it’s got a good beat, but what is it about? After getting an album, find out what each track is about. Read lyrics or liner notes about the artist. These are usually included in CD booklets; if not, just go online. One may learn much more about the song. The artists have something to say and they want people to know what it is. Listen for Specific Elements of Music When one listens to their favorite songs, do they listen to the voices of the singers? Do they listen for the guitar or drum solos? It’s fun to listen to the favorites and pick out one great part, but it’s even more fun to try to hear every little sound that is going on. Pick one of songs. Find out which instruments are played and then try to hear them all. There might be a violin one has never heard before, or some brass hidden behind a solo. Listen for the specific elements in music, including the harmonies and the melodies. Listen to chord progressions. Another tip that might help, as suggested by Dr. Timothy Bonenfant, is to “listen to music while you’re doing nothing else.” Apply it Whether one is listening to The Beatles or Katy Perry, there is always something extra to appreciate in music. It may be the context, instruments or lyrics. The key is to take the time to listen, and perhaps one may approach all kinds of music with a more open mind.
FEATURES
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Friday, October 30, 2015
Tradition runs deep Student celebrates Dia de los Muertos in her hometown Adriana Ibarra Contributor
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hile most people are prepping their costumes and monster makeup for Halloween, I am coordinating a trip back to my hometown of Del Rio, Texas. Every year I travel four hours to be greeted by my friends and family preparing for the Dia de Los Muertos celebration, a day to celebrate those that have passed in our lives, to remember them and to share with others how wonderful and loved they were. Some of my friends are rehearsing their dances for the celebration while others are cooking up tamales and putting the finishing touches on their Sugar Skulls to represent their passed loved ones for the altar. The sounds of Gloria Estefan and Selena QuintanillaPerez emerge from the kitchen where my mother is cooking up a storm. I can hear her chopping up onions and bell peppers for the meat while the aroma of home cooking fills the house.
of his kindness were scattered “Stories throughout my childhood and I grew up
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wanting to make him proud.
There are only a few hours left before it is time to head to the “Casa de la Cultura” so I plug in my camera battery to charge and enjoy some pan dulce, Mexican sweet bread, while I wait. On our way over there I have my grandfather’s picture tightly wrapped in my arms along with some papel picado, decorative tissue paper, to decorate his part of the altar with. I never got to know the man in the picture but I am often told that I am just like him. Stories of his kindness were scattered throughout my childhood and I grew up wanting to make him proud. I was told that my grandfather was a good man, that he gave the shoes off his feet to a homeless man and did a lot of good in the community. My mom spoke of him like he was her hero, but after I was born he passed away from cancer. A bone marrow transplant was all he needed, my mother was a match, but rather than have her go through all of that pain to extract the marrow from her, he chose to die. As we got closer to “Casa de la Cultura” I hear and see the Mariachi warming up running through their scales dressed to the nines. The place was packed. Every seat set out for the performances was taken and there were many other people standing around to catch a glimpse of the dancers and the mariachi. While my mom tried to find us a seat I went to set up my grandfather’s picture with all of the others at the ofrenda, also known as the altar. The altar was filled to the brim with pictures of people young and old. I knew some of them and a few were so young that I didn’t. Thankfully there were some spaces open so I set up my grandfather’s picture with a candle, the papel picado and some pan dulce. After saying a prayer for him I headed outside to my mother who had miraculously found a couple of seats in the front row. Vibrant colors burst through the doors after the dance instructor had said a few words. The dancers’ dresses were all the colors of the rainbow while their faces were painted like sugar skulls. Their dresses flowed with the mariachi music as they tossed up cascades of fabric with ease; even the younger girls looked dazzling. The girls moved gracefully across the dance floor, and for a moment, a tear welled up in my eye because I had been away from my home for so long. I missed this. I missed the chattering old women gossiping in Spanish, kids running around without a care, the smell of fajitas and beer on the pit. This was my home and I had been gone too long. When the girls finished dancing, the mariachi performers began to sing, their voices like sweet honey; golden and smooth. They sang about love, family and honor, one even dedicated a song to his mother who had passed earlier in the year. And with that final song many of those in the crowd proceeded to the cemeteries to share meals with their lost loved ones. We always go to see grandpa first. Each year it gets harder for my mom as my age reminds her how long it’s been since he died. I never questioned why I cried so much for a man I didn’t know. I think I cry for what could have been as I have never had a steady grandfather in my life. I cry for how I am so much like him yet I never knew him. He passed a few months after my birth but I am told he never let me go. He was always kissing
Contributed photos by Adriana Ibarra
me and exclaiming how blessed he was to have gotten to meet me. I cry for how painful it may be for my mother that I am just like her father, that I remind her of him in life but am also a grim reminder of his passing. There are good times though, like sharing these meals with our loved ones. It brings back fond memories for her and my brother. My older brother spoke of how my grandfather would take him to the arcade and other little things like teaching him to flatten dollars for the change machine. My mom chimed in about how my grandpa was a Coca-Cola driver, and that he’d always take extra Cokes home when he could. I have no memories of him or pictures with him but I like to hear about the man in the photos around the house. It makes me feel closer
to him. As the cemetery filled with people, I went to see my friend Sarah. She’s all the way up the hill, but we see each other every year when I come to visit. The walk is worth it. There are more of my friends in the cemetery as well. Some are playing guitar, lighting candles, eating and setting up the sugar skulls along the tombstones. I learned the hard way not to eat those sugar skulls. I was about 8 and thought they looked delicious, the next morning I was all kinds of sick. Getting closer to the top I looked back to see candle light softly spread across the cemetery, the sounds of laughter, sadness and the gentle reminder that all those who passed are still here. And on this night, we can be together again, if only for a short while. My friend, Racheal, was already talking with Sarah when I got there. She was talking about some stuff we all did in high school and how she was sorry she hadn’t visited in a while. The decorations along Sarah’s tombstone were beautiful this year. It took a while, but we all pitched in and finally got her a proper grave marker. Racheal and I cleaned up a little as we set out some food for her and after some crying, we focused back on the better times. There isn’t much to say about a girl who died at 16 but there are many fond memories to share. Racheal told me about her son and how big he’s gotten while I droned on about my pets who are the only babies I’ll be having for a while. Back down by my grandfather, my mother and brother are toasting and laughing again. They remember the better times and after a bit, my grandmother comes as well to celebrate the life of my grandfather. Around midnight, my mom turned on the van and started playing some uplifting music to “send the spirits back on a good note.” As dawn drew closer more people started playing kumbia music and we all danced in the cemetery, as if we were dancing with our loved ones one last time until next year. Before we leave I bid my grandfather and Sarah one final farewell until I can see them again next year and prepare myself for the journey back to San Angelo.
NEWS
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Friday, October 30, 2015
Physical Science to travel to South America Students will help provide clean water Luis Montoya Staff Writer The Physical Science Study Abroad Program plans to travel to South America in the Summer of 2016 to build a water filtration system in Medellin, Colombia. “The purpose for the program is to give students the ability to apply real life physics and learn the material hands-on,” Program Director and Assistant Professor for the Department of Physics and Geosciences Juan Blandon said. “The essence is to give students motivation through teaching younger kids and be more exposed to the cultural and intellectual diversity.” ASU will be working with the University of Antioquia in Medellin for the project. Students will
work with a variety of people, from mechanical engineers, professors, students, community leaders and teams for a good cause and supply clean water for those who don’t have access to it. The program is a great opportunity for ASU to build relations with the University of Antioquia, Blandon said. “I’m excited about going and applying science methods, instead of doing it in class,” senior Hope Long said. “It will also be an opportunity to be more exposed to the Spanish language and get to practice it too.” Participating students going on the trip to Medellin will also have to opportunity to see cultural sites and do activities in Colombia. Since ASU students are going to the University of Antioquia, Blandon said he would like to bring a student from their university here so that student can learn more about not only ASU but the culture and
Mary and Robert make a connection Competition takes place between Massie Halls Miguel Luna Staff Writer The Resident Assistants at the Robert and Mary Massie Halls have collaborated to create a new program throughout the semester, the Massie Hall Olympics. “The games are a friendly way to get Mary and Robert to interact with each other,” Massie Hall Residence Assistant Parker Tollar said. The Massie Halls are two separate facilities, so the residents socialize more with people within their own hall. They are different from other residences halls because there is not one location where all the residents can come together, Tollar said. Rachel Riggs, the Massie Hall Director, said she brought the idea to her staff of RAs. The staff liked the idea and sought to implement it. Similar to the Olympics, the competition is a series of games between the Robert and Mary residents. At each event the students are separated into their respective hall. After all the games have been played, the winner will receive a trophy to be displayed in their hall’s lobby. Two games have already been completed and two more are still set to take place before the end of the semester. For the first event there was a shaving cream wiffle ball match. The RAs wanted
to add some fun to the first game, so it was played with shaving cream filled balls. “It’s fun because shaving cream gets everywhere when you hit the ball,” Riggs said. Robert Hall took the lead with the first win. The next game that took place was a basketball tournament at Roscoe’s Den with four residents per team. “Numbers aren’t really important to me,” Riggs said. “As long as the residents who do come are having fun.” Robert took the win in the basketball game, putting them up 2-0 over Mary. However, the games are only at the midpoint. Mary still has time to make a comeback. A pool and ping-pong tournament are still set to take place. Both tournaments will be set up with real brackets. Due to rescheduling of the carnival, the pool tournament has been moved to Monday, Nov. 2 and the ping-pong tournament is set to be in early December. “As an incentive we will be giving the winner of the tournament a fancy set of pool equipment,” Tollar said. The ping-pong tournament winners will also receive a ping-pong set. “The residents are having fun with this,” Riggs said. “We just hope to see where we can take this in the next few years.” Riggs said the big trophy will serve as an advertisement to get more students involved and build hall pride. The staff hopes to hold the program every semester and grow to include more students.
FLAG page 1 “We had a great season and only lost a couple games,” Matscheck said. “My favorite thing is just being able to get out there and play and compete with friends. The teammates I have make playing flag football fun.” Graduate student Devon Wilde has played with IM Legends for three years and hopes her team will be able to raise the funds to attend the regionals in November. Wilde is a coaching sport recreation and fitness administration major. “Being close with each other on and off the field helps give us an edge as well as all of our competitiveness,” Wilde said. “I really hope we’ll be able
to attend NIRSA and represent ASU as best we can.” ASU has won 22 Regional Flag Football Championships since 2007. Universities will be sending their top teams to compete, with over 70 teams from all across the region and other states. The teams will play for the chance to attend the National Tournament hosted by the University of West Florida in Pensacola, Florida in January 2016. ASU has won five national championships in the co-rec division for the years 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
File Photo by Summer Almaguer Wolfpac member Chance Stockbridge escapes his opponent’s grasp and gains yards for his team on Aug. 22 at Rambunctious Weekend.
traditions of the United States. “We will hopefully build good relations with the University of Antioquia,” Blandon said. “I’m hoping this will have a positive impact on students.” SAP participants who apply receive a scholarship from ASU expected to be around $1,000. The Society of Physics students will offer three additional scholarships ranging from $200 to $500. The Department of Physics also offers several end-ofyear scholarships. The program is open to all majors. Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA and 30 credit hours at ASU or transfer. No physics or language prerequisites are required to apply. Students can apply online by visiting Ramport and clicking on Student Services. There is an essay required for the application explaining why an applicant wants to attend the program. A maximum of 11 participants will travel to Medellin.
Political Science hosts picnic
Photo by Summer Almaguer Senior Nathan Pierre and friends play soccer on Oct. 20 at a picnic hosted by the Philosophy and Political Science Departments.
Friday 10/30 San Antonio Sculptor continues in Carr Education-Fine Arts Building Psi Chi T-Shirt sale starting in Academic Building, Room 004 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Community Trunk or Treat Parking Lot West of Junell Center/Stephens Arena at 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Soccer vs Texas Woman’s University at 7 p.m. Choirs: Cabaret at the Cactus in Cactus Hotel, 36 E. Twohig St. at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday 10/31 Ram Jam in LeGrand Alumni and Visitors Center at 4:30 p.m. Football vs. Tarleton State at 7 p.m.
Sunday 11/1 Soccer vs. Texas A&M Commerce at 1 p.m.
Monday 11/2 Last day to drop class or withdraw
Tuesday 11/3 UCPC Movie Night: Jurassic World in campus green or Plaza Verde Clubhouse showing at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Quintet’s “Night of Brass” in Eldon Black Recital Hall, Carr Education-Fine Arts Building at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday 11/4
Volunteer: Nursing Home at 2 p.m.
Thursday 11/5 UCPC: Crossroads Live featuring: Howl2Go Dueling Pianos in Crossroads Cafe at 11:30 Chamber Strings: “Mozart Rocks the Night” at Christoval Vineyards at 7 p.m. Planetarium: Secret Lives of Stars in the Vincent Nursing-Physical Science Building at 7 p.m. Planetarium: Earthquake: Evidence of a Restless Planet in Vincent Nursing-Physical Science Building at 8 p.m.
OPINIONS
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Friday, October 30, 2015
Haunted house jitters
Sydney Wegner Editor There is something about the smell of pumpkin, the sound of candy wrappers crinkling in a child’s hands and the thrill of dressing up that makes Halloween one of my favorite holidays. Haunted houses are my favorite part and I’ve had a few interesting experiences with them over the past decade. Dallas 2005 I was in Dallas at the State Fair for the stock show. My friend Jessie and I had some tickets left after a day at the fair. The haunted house cost just the right amount of tickets that we held in our elementary-sized hands. We begged our dads to let us go and when they said yes we begged them to go too because, let’s face it—we were scared. My dad agreed and led the way into the dark, smoke-filled house. As soon as we walked in we regretted it. We were startled by a skeleton popping out at us and people grabbed our ankles as we tried to maneuver through the obstacles set out for us. “Dad?” I remember screaming as I clutched Jessie’s hand tight. He had left us and we were terrified. Jessie sat on the ground, too scared to move. Just then I heard a chainsaw and it sounded very close to us. I knew we had to keep going, “Jessie, get up,” I urged. “JEEESSSIEEE!” We heard a voice say creepily. We were instantly terrified—saying her name was a big mistake. We got up and ran as fast as we could through all of the scary dolls and spider webs that stood between us and the exit. They kept saying her name as we tried to find our way out. Finally I heard my dad calling my name, asking where I was. I told him we were too scared to go any further and to ask the people to take it easy on us. He said not to worry he would talk to them. Minutes later he called out to let me know we would be fine and to just come to the next room. We hesitantly walked toward the sound of his voice. As we creeped through the doorway we were taken aback. The entire haunted house crew was in the room staring at us. “JEEESSSIEEE” they screeched as we screamed our heads off, running straight through the crowd of doctors, clowns and dolls. As we stepped out of the house, the cool air hit our faces and our hearts returned to their normal rate. Eden 2012 Senior year of high school some friends and I went to a haunted house in Eden, Texas. It was late and the small town was quiet as we climbed out of the
truck and made our way to the house. When we walked in it was silent and men in masks started walking towards us. “Hello Sydney,” one masked man said as he stood right in my face. Chills ran down my spine as I grabbed my friend’s hand and continued through the house. Sounds of evil laughter erupted from behind a black curtain as someone grabbed my ankles, making me jump and again I heard my name whispered. I held my friends’ hands as we kept on. Finally we reached the end and the person in the mask who kept saying my name followed us out. He took off the mask and I erupted with laughter. It was one of my friends from school— turns out his family ran the haunted house every year. After laughing and wanting to punch him for scaring me so bad, we left another successfully scary haunted house. San Angelo 2013 I had on my prom dress from senior year, my grandma’s tiara she won as homecoming queen, fake eyelashes and hidden underneath my dress my favorite pair of Vans. My friends and I drove around San Angelo searching for a haunted house without a ridiculous line. We came to one in the ‘ghetto’ and after nagging to go for a few minutes, we finally got out and proceeded to the dark old house on the corner. After a few minutes, a lady waved us on. No one wanted to go first so I stepped up. The moon shined brightly on us as we crept around the side of the house with spider webs all over the paneling. We did a complete circle around the house before we could go in. The second we walked inside, a tour guide was waiting for us with a creepy smile you may have seen on the “The Purge.” She told us we had to stay behind her at all times and couldn’t pass her… seemed a bit strange but we agreed. We started through the house and immediately creatures followed us, coming from all different directions. There were dolls, zombies and other masked figures. We started to walk faster as they breathed down our necks. Our tour guide walked excriatingly slow. Everyone was stepping on my dress—trying to hold my dress up and cover my eyes at the same time was difficult. At one point my friends were screaming at me to push the guide down and run to the end but the guide wouldn’t have that. More figures started to join us. Everywhere I turned another mask was in my face, or spider web on my head. This was the longest haunted house ever. We walked in a room with an old woman rocking her demon baby to sleep and a small doll started toward us. Just when I felt like I couldn’t take the feeling of being trapped anymore the end of the house appeared. We sprinted out as fast as our costumes allowed us to. The thrill of people chasing me, the feeling of adrenaline racing through my body is what makes Halloween one of the best holidays.
What is the scariest experience you’ve ever had on Halloween? “This one time I was sleeping and I felt my hair being pulled back. Scared the hell out of me and I went to sleep with my mom. The next morning I saw my hair was chopped off. I thought there was ghost and I couldn’t sleep in my room for a month. Turns out a rat ate my hair.”
Sazza Dahal Sophomore “Probably when I was at my cousin’s house. When I heard someone walking down the hall and there was no one there.”
Lucas Diaz Freshman “Me and my friends watched the old Dracula movie together, and that movie scarred me for life. I couldn’t sleep for days.”
Rowan Upton Freshman “I was in a haunted house in San Antonio. There was a guy with a chainless chainsaw and he touched me with it. That scared the crap out of me. That’s the scariest thing that has ever happened to me.” Andreas Chavez Junior “I once saw a man driving with a baby carrier on top of his car. When we waved him down to stop, he slammed on the brakes and the baby carrier fell off. When my mom and I ran to it, we discovered it was just a doll. That was super scary though.” Sarah Droegemeir Junior
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SPORTS
Greyhounds blacklist Rams Football falls to Eastern New Mexico Alana Edgin Managing Editor In a battle of two teams coming off of a win, the Rams took on the Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds on Oct. 24 in Blackwater Draw, New Mexico. The Greyhounds had won their previous three games and the Rams were coming off of an exciting homecoming victory. Both teams wanted to add to their streaks and fans were prepared for an intense match. The game began with the Greyhounds storming the Rams’ end zone on a nine-play 81-yard drive,
capping off with a 10-yard run for the first touchdown of the game. Nearly two minutes later, wide receiver Anthony Pierson caught a 35 yard pass from fellow wide receiver Brett Rasberry to put the Rams on the board and tie the game. With less than a minute in the first, the Greyhounds rushed into the end zone again for another touchdown, ending the first quarter at 14-7, the Rams falling behind. Second quarter began with the Greyhounds nailing two touchdowns within 40 seconds of each other. The Rams were able to regain some control six minutes later to score, but the Greyhounds would not slow down and scored again, finishing the half with a lead of 31-15. After the Greyhounds’ takeover of the first half, Ram fans were thirsting for a comeback. The Greyhounds outran the Rams’ defense to gain 72
yards for another touchdown. Rams were struggling but managed to score, remaining behind at 38-22. Unfortunately, the Rams were unable to catch up. The fourth quarter began with the Greyhounds scoring off of a 71-yard run, and the Rams were able to score once more with a one-yard rush from quarterback Kyle Washington. The game ended with a score of 46-28; a loss for the Rams. Statistic leaders for this game were Washington with 27 completed passes out of 46 attempted, 352 passing yards and one touchdown, running back Ryan Byrd with 52 rushing yards; Pierson with 99 receiving yards; defensive back Ryan Clapsaddle leading the defense with 13 tackles. The Rams will finish their season at home against Tarleton State on Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. This game will honor the team’s seniors and military personnel.
seven consecutive wins in a season. No team has scored on the Belles in over a month. Texas A&M-Commerce was the last team to do so on Sept. 25 in the thirteenth minute of the game. Currently they have gone 707 minutes without being scored on. Forward and midfielder Sierra Anderson scored the first goal of the game within three minutes of regulation. The next three goals were made in the second half of the game and were scored respectively by midfielder Haley Mendel, forward Tiffany Dang and midfielder Elizabeth Rodriguez. The Belles will face off against Texas Women’s University on Friday, Oct. 30 and Texas A&MCommerce on Sunday, Nov. 1. TWU will be returning to avenge their 0-2 loss against ASU back in September. Pioneers are currently on a three game winning streak and show promise for a competitive match. “Texas Women’s is going to come back strong but we’re ready for them,” midfielder Haley Mendel said. Head Coach Travis McCorkle said he has faith that
the team will overcome TWU. “We have a mission of what we’re trying to do with our season, and we want to control our own destiny in the tournament and move forward,” McCorkle said. Though the team has a lot of confidence, they now have to work hard to beat their upcoming rival. “Texas Women’s is a very technical team,” midfielder Rodriguez said. “They do have skill, and we’re going to have to be ready to play. We can’t come out light and expect a win this weekend.” Currently, the Belles have tied one school record and broken another. The team has tied the record for season shutouts at 10, and surpassed the record win streak. After their record breaking seven consecutive wins, the Belles are now gaining a reputation for being the team to beat. “Having a target on us doesn’t bother us,” Mendel said. “We’re trying to make our target grow so that other teams know that ASU is the team to beat. That’s our plan and it’s the one we’re sticking with.”
Belles climb to No. 3 in NSCAA
Soccer looks ahead to game against TWU Chris Cole Staff Writer
Rambelle soccer continues their march towards the finals, keeping an almost flawless record of 13-11 for the season and 7-1 in the Lone Star Conference after beating Midwestern State 4-0. The Belles are now ranked No. 3 in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America’s national poll and are sixth nationally in goals-against average, second in save percentage and ninth in shutout percentage. Two other South Central Regional teams are ranked in the top 25 of the NSCAA and they include Dallas Baptist at No. 13 and St. Edward’s at No. 22, but the Belles are still in first. After scoring one goal in the first half and three in the second half against Midwestern, it was the first time in ASU soccer history the team has achieved
Friday, October 30, 2015
Belles bring heat after broken streak Comeback queens break multiple records Alana Edgin Managing Editor
Oct. 21 After Rambelle volleyball’s four game shutout streak, the team traveled to Stephenville to take on the Tarleton State Texans. The Belles were in for a fight from the very start, with the first set ending in 2523 for a Texan win. Set two started rough with the Belles behind by four points, but outside hitters Mallory Blauser and Abbie Lynn got the team back on track to win the set with a score of 28-26. Tied at 1-1, the teams came back to fight. Texans took set three with a score of 28-26 and the 2-1 set lead. File photo by Summer Almaguer In the fourth and final set, the Belles Maggi Jo Keffury sets the ball against Texas A&M University-Commerce. gained a 6-3 lead, but the Texans took the win and broke the Belles’ win streak. 2100 W. Beauregard Statistic leaders for this game were Come cheer outside hitter Brianna Sotello with 12 325-942-1647 on the football kills, Lynn with one ace, Morgan Seaton team at their last with 3 blocks and libero Katie MacLeay with 14 digs. Setter Maggi Jo Keffury home game on also had 45 assists, which made this her Saturday, Oct. 31 13th match having over 40 assists. Oct. 23 against Open 7 days Belles took San Antonio by storm a week Tarleton State! and managed to break multiple personal 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. records in the double header against Dallas Baptist University and St. Mary’s University. The DBU Patriots played the Belles first and managed to fight hard, causing the teams to tie sets. While the Belles won sets one and two with scores of 25-23 and 25-18, the Patriots turned the tables and took the next two sets at 25-14 and 25-23. This forced a fifth set for the tie breaker. This set ended in a close Belle win with a score of 15-12, and a match win of 3-2. Statistic leaders for this game were: Sotello with 21 kills, one ace and five blocks and Keffury with 60 assists, putting her over the 1,000 mark for the season. Keffury and MacLeay both saved 22 digs. After a short 45 minute break, the Belles returned to take on St. Mary’s Rattlers. Alyssa Orr, junior, started off the set with a kill, helping the team roll in more points. The Rattlers tied the set at 18-18, then ended up turning the odds in their favor to take set one at 2522.
While the Rattlers’ started set two with a point of their own, the Belles took off with the lead and won this set at 25-14. Both teams went back and forth with the lead in set three, but the Belles would ultimately take the third set at 2523. The Rattlers refused to lose and won set four at 27-25. Another tie-breaker was forced and the Belles hit a high kill count to win this set at 15-10, and the game with 3-2. Orr led the statistics with 25 kills in this game alone. Other statistical leaders in the St. Mary’s game were Sotello with one ace, Seaton with five blocks, Keffury with 64 assists and MacLeay with 29 digs. Seven of the Belles created new season and career highs for themselves in this intense double header. Seaton was killing it with a career high of 26 kills against the Patriots and five blocks against the Rattlers. Orr reached a career high of 23 kills against the Rattlers. Sotello recorded her 14th double-double of the season by having double digit kills and digs in both games. Lynn hit her fourth consecutive match with double digit kills. Keffury reached a career high of 64 assists against the Rattlers and a season high of 22 digs against the Patriots. Defensive specialists Ciarra Sheppard and Mallory Davidson both reached season highs as well. Sheppard gained 18 digs against the Rattlers while Davidson hit 13 digs against the Patriots. Oct. 27 Belles got back to sweeping the competition away when they played UTPermian Basin Falcons in Odessa. This match went well with the Belles taking the three sets at 25-20, 25-20 and 25-12. Statistic leaders for this game were Lynn with 13 kills, Orr with two blocks, Seaton with one ace, Keffury with 42 assists and Sotello with 10 digs. After this successful sweep the team’s record increased to 22-5 for the season and 8-2 in the Lone Star Conference. Keffury is currently leading the LSC in assists with 1,134 and is also first in the nation for the most assists. MacLeay is also leading the LSC in digs with 526. The Belles are currently hitting the road to play West Texas A&M, Eastern New Mexico and Texas Women’s University before returning home for their last home game against Texas A&M-Kingsville on Nov. 6 at 7 p.m.