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Volume 82
Issue 13
November 20, 2015
rams protect home court.. New head coach has high hopes for season Alana Edgin Managing Editor Basketball season has begun and the Rams are ready to charge through their competition and follow up their Sweet 16 NCAA finish even better than before with new Head Coach Cinco Boone. Boone was the assistant coach last year and is excited for the season. “There’s a lot more responsibility, but it’s a good thing,” Boone said. “I’m very excited and proud of the guys we have recruited here. It’s an exciting transition and we are looking forward to finally playing somebody other than ourselves.” Returning senior forward and tallest player at 6-foot-10 Omari Gudul Kinshasa, from Democratic Republic of Congo, has worked with Boone since he came here as a sophomore transfer from Ranger Junior College. “Our goal is to do better than last season,” Gudul said. “I think we have the talent together and I believe we can go far.” Due to a couple of injuries, the entire team has only been together for one of
their 22 practices, but Boone believes the team’s chemistry will be noticeable from game one. “I consider every season a journey, so as we start off the journey, we don’t talk about how we want to win ‘x’ amount of games,” Boone said. “The thing that I think is important is that they protect their home court.” Last year the Rams were 17-0 at the Junell Center and they hope to continue their streak while striving for the NCAA tournament. “We will count on Omari Gudul, a two year starter and our biggest guy in the middle,” Boone said. “We have some Division One transfers who have played at the four year college level, Tre Bennett and Steadman Allen. They’ve got a really good shot. We have some highly talented junior college transfers in Shelton Boykin and Devonte Pratt who have shown promise early.” Fans should watch out for the Rams’ new motion offensethis season as well. “I think they are really athletic and have learned our motion offense,” Boone said. “It’s not an easy concept and it’s a style of play that a lot of schools don’t do.” Photo by Summer Almaguer As for this season’s rivals, Boone said Tarleton and Midwestern State, No. 1 and Guard Napoleon Onyeje Jr. protects the ball while searching for a safe
Nursing student honored for bravery Abram Farmer stops to help drivers in car accident Alana Edgin Managing Editor
See RAMS, page 7 pass to his teammates. Onyeje is a transfer from North Lake College.
Men’s lacrosse club in the works Students wait on SGA approval for new club sport Miguel Luna Staff Writer
Senior nursing student Abram Farmer was awarded the first ever Certificate of Recognition by the Department of Nursing for bravery on Nov. 5 when he stopped on his way to class after seeing a vehicle accident. “I am proud and honored, but I never thought of what I did as something worthy of an award or special commendation,” Farmer said. “I just did what was required of me and performed the duties necessary to keep my honor and nursing pride unblemished.” This award was given to him to recognize his demonstration of one of the core nursing beliefs. “Our nursing profession is built upon the recognition of each individual’s inherent dignity and worth with nurses demonstrating caring, compassion and courage daily in the performance of their duties and responsibilities while providing care,” Department Chair and Program Director of the Department of Nursing Dr. Wrennah Gabbert said.
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ASU students who hope to start men’s lacrosse as a new club sport await its approval as it moves to the SGA Senate. Junior Dusty Ortiz brought the idea of lacrosse to sophomore Donovan Broadway. “He really liked the idea and helped me get it started,” Ortiz said. Lacrosse can be described as hockey on a field. Instead of a puck the players throw and catch a rubber ball using a stick that has a head with a net. Each team has 10 players on the field. Ortiz said he was looking for something to play and wanted to start something himself. “It’s just something different,” Broadway said. “I love learning different things.” The two students presented their request to form a new club sport to the Center for Student Involvement. “We had to create a constitution that states what we are doing, policies on who can play, when they can play and anti-hazing,” Ortiz said.
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RAM FAM GATHERS TO EXPRESS THEIR THANKS
WHAT’S INSIDE: • • • •
Above: Students, staff and faculty share what they are thankful for by using Post-it notes on Nov. 13 at an event hosted by the Communications and Marketing Department. Left: Web and Multimedia Service Analyst Carey Taylor and Technology Service Analyst Chris Steele read and take pictures of their favorite notes.
Open to page 2 to read what the public relations class has been working on all semester Check out the photos from the UCPC and Texan Hall Blackout on page 4 Find out where the Ram Tram will take you to do some holiday shopping on page 5 Flip to pages 7 and 8 for all things sports
NEWS
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Friday, November 20, 2015
Public Relations class gains life experience while giving back Class unites with Miracle Temple Church for the 3rd Annual Toy Drive Luis Montoya Staff Writer Students in Assistant Professor Leslie Rodriguez’s public relations class have spent the past two months planning a Toy Drive and Giveaway for children ages 2-8 with Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ. The toy drive will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at Belaire Elementary School in San Angelo, located at 700 Stephens St. “This will be a great opportunity for the students to learn and develop skills,” Rodriguez said. “This assignment is perfect for them to learn real-life situations for when they graduate.” The Annual Toy Drive and Giveaway was developed to help struggling families in the community during the holiday season. The event will be free and will include activities for the children like crafts, games, activity booths, a musical presentation by Manny Campos and a special appearance from Santa Claus. About 30 ASU students are involved in the event as well as close to 20 members from the Miracle Temple Church. Students had to gather donations and prepare constructions for booths and even
ensure donations for the event. The event is an assignment and students plan the event during class time and schedule arrangements to make sure everything is on track throughout the semester. Students do this by implementing Gannt Charts and other tools. Many of the students are mass media majors with a public relations specialization and are getting real life experience in their work field. Rodriguez said the event can help students determine if they want to major in public relations after working on the toy drive. Students are split into five different groups: Advertising, Toy, Food and Decoration, Marketing and Entertainment. Group leader for the marketing group is junior Zoey Hanrahan. “My main job is to get the word out about the event,” Hanrahan said. “We have scheduled news and radio appearances for me and my group. We were hired by the Miracle Temple church and we will be accompanied by representatives from the church during the course of this project.” Sophomore Megan Bailey is part of the Food and Decoration group. “For this group, we’ve contacted local businesses around town to donate food and snacks for the kids as well as various donations,” Bailey said. “The group is in charge of decorating the cafeteria for the event
to make it look really exciting for the kids.” Each student is required to bring eight toys for the event. Donations are still being accepted. If anyone wants to make a donation, contact the Marketing group’s co-leader Cameron Niblock or the pastor of the Miracle Temple Church, Johnny Allen.
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Students eager to walk the stage Admiral Eric Coyoung to speak at graduation ceremony Martina Van Burger Contributor Over 500 students will gather in the Junell Center on Saturday, Dec. 12 to receive their diplomas. Graduation day consists of a morning ceremony at 10 a.m. for majors in the Education and Human Services Departments. Succeeding is an afternoon ceremony at 2 p.m. for majors in the Arts, Sciences and Business Departments. The thought that all the hard work and sleepless nights will pay off is true for Mario Cadena and Lacy Neuwirth. Both seniors are relieved that they are graduating and can now start the next chapter of their lives. “I will miss the amazing community here at ASU and the friendly atmosphere that it has given me since I first started here,” Cadena said. Cadena said he has anxieties about the future but has hope of staying with the ministry at House of Faith, where he runs audio and visuals for services. If that does not pan out, his next plan would be to go
into TV and broadcasting. Neuwirth is an English major with a double minor in Russian and Psychology. She plans to attend graduate school at ASU to get her masters and eventually her Ph.D. in hopes of becoming an English professor. “I am very excited about graduation,” Neuwirth said. “I have put a lot of work into getting my degree and I feel that I will finally get to see the fruits of my labor. I have laughed, I have cried and I have thrown things—but finally getting to see that diploma in my hands will have all been worth it. It was a long road, and I am glad that this part of my journey is finally ending.” Admiral Eric Coyoung will be the guest speaker at the graduation ceremony. Coyoung, from Abilene, graduated from ASU with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and holds a Master of Science degree in Financial Management from the Naval Postgraduate School and a Master of Arts degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, according to the Official Website of the United States Navy.
Multicultural Center lights up their office for upcoming season
Students celebrate together at
LGBT alliance party
Photo by Josh Lopez Sophomore Madalyn Reigel playfully puts a balloon on Andrea Marie Mahome, freshman, during the Multicultural Center’s LGBT Alliance Party held in the Sky Room on Centennial Village.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: The FREE annual ASU Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. at the Memorial Grove.
Photo by Summer Almaguer Sophomore Isaiah Lozano, Multicultural Program Specialist Robert Garcia and student assistant Lizette Guerrero prepare for the holiday season by putting up a Christmas tree in the Multicultural Center office.
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Friday, November 20, 2015
School year ends, ring ceremony soon to come Ram Fam will hold two services due to increase in graduates Chris Cole Staff Writer Two ceremonies will be held Saturday, Nov. 21 at the LeGrand Alumni Center for graduating students who have purchased ASU official class rings. The second ceremony will be held due to the increase of graduating students. First, there will be one at 10 a.m. and the second will follow at 2 p.m. Alumni Services Assistant at the LeGrand Alumni Center Joshua Samsel said the number has risen to 100 participants each semester for the last few years. The ring ceremony started in 2003 and traditionally begins with a welcoming speech given by an honored
alumni or faculty member. This year’s speaker will be Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Dr. Javier Flores. President Brian J. May Ph.D. will address the graduates and applaud them on a job well done and emphasize the importance of “continuing the quest.” He will also touch on the traditional way to wear the ring until graduation day and also inform the students on the symbolism behind the official ASU ring. “It is an intimate event shared with past alumni and family members of those receiving rings,” Samsel said. “As a fellow ASU alum, I have also participated in the ring ceremony and I wear my ring with pride and respect for my school and its traditions every day.” Dustin White is graduating this semester with a
degree in Natural Resource Management and will be receiving his ring on Saturday. He said he will miss the friends he’s grown close to at ASU as they take jobs which will send them to different areas, but his experiences here have meant a great deal to him. “I think the ring symbolizes the hard work I’ve gone through and it’s easier to show off a ring than a degree,” White said. “I’m excited for the ceremony.” The esteemed mascot Dominic the Rambouillet ram is rumored to make an appearance at these ceremonies, with some suggesting that the traditions may include touching their ASU rings to Dominic’s horns for strength or to rub them in his wool for luck. Ceremonies are held every Spring and Fall and have many traditions that are not well-known.
FARMER page 1 “We wanted to recognize the demonstration of one of the key characteristics of nursing; courage,” Gabbert said. “We all try and instill in our nursing students that, as a profession, our duty and responsibilities extend into our lives 24/7.” The drivers involved in the wreck on Oct. 20 were 19-year-old Cesar Armando Castillo and 17-year-old Noah Daniel Whitaker from Central High. While Whitaker had died before Farmer was on the scene, Castillo was still alive, but unconscious. “I thought he did outstanding,” Ricky Riedy, one of Farmer’s clinical professors, said. “In a situation like that, he used everything he had at his disposal.” Farmer was surprised when what looked like the entire nursing staff came to the presentation. “What I did was a result of my training and education
and well as the influence of other medical personnel who have taught me what it means to work for the benefit of the patients,” Farmer said. Farmer also believes that firefighters, EMT’s, paramedics and the ASU Nursing faculty should be recognized for their hard work. “They are the ones I want to recognize as worthy of receiving awards,” Farmer said. “I only responded to this one.” Farmer is planning on finishing his bachelor’s degree in science and nursing and moving on to his master’s and doctorate. He has not chosen one job he loves and is currently looking into being in Trauma, Intensive Care, the Emergency Room and psychiatric care for military personnel. He also hopes to get into legal nursing and teach clinical courses. Photo by San Angelo LIVE- John Basquez First responders arrive on scene of horrendous two vehicle collision on Oct. 20 between For a first person account see Page 5 Cesar Armando Castillo and Noah Daniel Whitaker.
Multicultural Center celebrates
Native American culture Left: Arleen Herrera, freshman, creates a spirit stick at the Native American festival. Spirit sticks have a variety of uses, such as protection from evil spirits. They were also called medicine sticks and prayer sticks. These were used mostly by Southwestern tribes such as the Hopi, Pueblo and Zumi.
Photos by Josh Lopez tudents gathered in the University Center on Nov. 17 to celebrate Native American culture. There was traditional Native American food available for students, provided by Chartwells. The food was made from Native American recipes. There were stations where students could make their own spirit stick in which the Native Americans used to pass around a circle and tell stories with. Students could also make dream catchers while they listened to different presentations of various Native American groups such as Apache and Wichita.
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Top Left: Department of English and Modern Languages Professor Dr. Linda A. Kornasky reads a Native American poem during the festivities in the University Center. Bottom Left: Students gathered at the University Center to partake of various Native American inspired dishes.
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FEATURES Friday, November 20, 2015 Christmas shopping with a purpose Page 4
Make holiday gifts reflect more than your student budget Hanna Schindler Contributor Sure, it’s the thought that counts, but who wants another pair of those fuzzy socks? And who wants to be the person to add to a friend’s overflowing drawer of subpar gifts? If you’re like me, then you’re indecisive at best, which can make gift giving during the holidays difficult. In addition, mastery level procrastination, and sticking to a college student budget makes it seem impossible to give gifts that aren’t unappreciated tiny nothings. But, you too can break the curse of craptastic holiday presents, stick to your budget and win your championship belt in being Santa. Here are seven ways to ensure that your gifts make you look really good. Listen Remember the closet organizer your friend keeps mentioning she needs for her dorm room in passing but never seems to get around to buying? That’s the gift. The simplest way to buying a good gift is to buy something that someone can actually use.
Keep it as personal as you can
Buy your friend something that is totally their style. Something they would respond to with “OMG you know me so well!” It takes time to really know someone, but it’s always more meaningful to give your friend something that shows them you know who they are and what they like, instead of a $20 gift card to Outback Steakhouse (or $10 if you’re my brother). Gift giving is most fulfilling when the gift is something I know the gift receiver would probably buy themselves and will love. Don’t go big or go home The best gifts don’t have to be extravagant or even store bought! Don’t dismiss the small or homemade gifts. Those are the gifts that your friends will most
likely hold onto when they are moving apartments and are limited on space. Candles, crafts and even baked goods can be top notch. Do some harmless stalking “I try to find out what my friends like and then make them a DIY gift based off of their interests,” senior Adriana Ibarra said. If you’re struggling with coming up with your friends’ or coworkers’ likes and dislikes, use the best stalking tool, the Internet. Check out their Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest, or whatever drug of choice, and see what they have been interested in lately. This is a foolproof way to learning their likes and dislikes without playing 20 questions out of the blue. Keep it simple Keep your gift giving low-key but still fun for people you may not know so well. Don’t necessarily take a monetary leap and splurge on a gift you “think” your co-worker or new roommate would like. If the gift you are contemplating is slightly out of your price range, don’t waste your money. If you do have a weak moment and take the plunge on a gift for your acquaintance, return it. It’s better to play it safe just in case the gift turns out to be a flop. You don’t want the $20 you spent sitting in that dreaded drawer along with the fuzzy socks. Also that $20 could have been spent on something extra spectacular for your mother-in-law-to-be (a.k.a brownie points wasted). “My roommates and I do a secret Santa every year and we usually pick a name out of a hat and buy something that they would enjoy or some type of gag gift,” senior Carli Robison said. “It’s easier for us because we all get involved and save money at the same time.” Keeping it simple, cheap and still fun is important. Shop all year Don’t make your holiday gifts a last minute thought. Look out for good gifts year-round. If it’s the right gift, the right price and you have the money to buy it at that moment, then buy it and hide it in your closet. This is a way to avoid kicking yourself
when it’s the end of the semester and you are broke as a joke trying to pull together enough money to buy gifts for everyone you know. Also, don’t forget Black Friday and Cyber Monday when the procrastinators and budgeters kill two birds with one stone. Don’t buy them something you would want Not everyone is as obsessed with the HBO hit show Game of Thrones as you are. Although a Jon Snow figurine is tempting to buy in the moment, your friend will not be converted to the “winter is coming” movement through this figurine and will also probably think you are insane. Remember, gift giving isn’t about you or the life you think your friends are missing out on, so step away from the Iron Throne mini replica! This holiday season don’t get too hung up on buying the perfect gift. Gift buying/giving shouldn’t be a stressful experience, but a time that allows you to feel all of those warm, fuzzy, generous holiday feelings. So if your gift makes you feel like an outstanding gift giver then you have done well! Consider these tips when buying gifts and let them help you like they’ve helped me. Next thing you know your gift receivers will be wondering how your gifts seem to be the best every year.
UCPC and Texan Hall
blackout
Photo by Josh Lopez
Photo by Summer Almaguer Above: Blackout attendees rave on Nov. 13 at the UCPC and Texan Hall Blackout Party. Beats were provided by DJ Curran-C. Top right: Lights shoot through the crowd, lighting up Texan’s Community Room. Bottom Right: Ravers get ready to splatter each other with bright glowing paint.
Photo by Summer Almaguer
LACROSSE page 1 The two used word-of-mouth and social media to recruit players and received a positive response from guys who found the sport exciting, wanted to try a new sport, or those who had played before. If the Student Government Association approves the sport, the team would have to fund themselves for the first year. After the first year the sport will be eligible for university funding. “This is to show we will be able to support ourselves,” Broadway said. Originally the president was Ortiz, but because he is not enrolled as a full-time student, he was not allowed to hold that position or be an official founding father. He then gave the position to Broadway. Ortiz said he was upset but he was okay as long as the sport is approved and he could play.
If the SGA approves it, the club will then have elections for the rest of the positions. “We want it to be open to everyone,” Ortiz said. Many members are new to the sport with only a few having played before. Ortiz said that being a new sport brought in a lot of people. “It’s going to take practice,” Broadway said. “We’ve tried to pick up people that are quick learners and have the athletic ability to try and put forth the effort.” However the club is not excluding people who just want to play casually or to try a new sport. “It’s open to everybody,” Ortiz said. “You just have to be willing to know how to learn and put in the work.” Lacrosse is an expensive sport. This is why fundraising will be an issue the club will talk about.
They have already discussed many ideas but nothing is official until they have the SGA’s decision. The team is not co-ed because the rules on contact are different in men’s and women’s teams. “We’re really hoping someone likes the idea and makes a women’s lacrosse team,” Ortiz said. “I think it’ll be fun to have a men’s and women’s lacrosse team.” The team hopes to play in the Lonestar Alliance Conference and play against schools such as University of Tulsa, Tarleton State University and Texas Tech University. Ortiz said the team might schedule a few scrimmages in the spring and officially start the following year. However, it all depends on the SGA’s decision.
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FEATURES
Friday, November 20, 2015
Ride Ram Tram for all your shopping needs
Shuttle bus offers a free form of transportation for gift shopping Chris Cole Staff Writer
Lee Yoonji, English major, is a frequent user of the ASU Ram Tram, the free-for-students shuttle bus that makes rounds across San Angelo every weekend. “It’s really convenient to take the Tram on the weekends to go to Midnight Rodeo and some of the other bars in town,” YoonJi said, “I use it to go to H.E.B. and shop for groceries but that’s about it.” With the season shifting YoonJi now has a new reason to use the Ram Tram services: Holiday shopping. San Angelo has a variety of retail stores and many smaller mom-and-pop shops that can make for some unique shopping experiences that many who are unfamiliar with the town should take advantage of this season. No need to shop on the internet when students can find everything they need here in town and even more they didn’t know existed. Beginning in order from the first Ram Tram stop to the last before circulating the loop again, here are some great gift stores San Angelo has to offer. The first stop on the Ram Tram for great holiday shopping is the S. Johnson and Knickerbocker stop, where students can take advantage of the Shops at Stadium Park strip mall. Outdoors apparel and gear can be found at Happy Trails, while anyone looking for that authentic Texas mercantile experience can pop in to Creative Designs Western Décor.
Grigsby’s Boutique offers fashionable choices in clothing and jewelry. Papel Stationary & Gifts and Chandler Cottage is nearby for all your knitting and needlepoint needs. Check out Specialties Gifts for a variety of unique table-top games for all ages, and when you’re done stop by In Vino Veritas for their sprawling selection of fine wines. Hop back on the Ram Tram and relax with your purchases until you arrive at the Midnight Rodeo stop. Resist the urge to tap your boots and walk behind Midnight Rodeo into the Southwest Plaza Shopping Center. Here you will find Tuesday Morning, an arts and crafts store, as well as The Roost and Fancy Pants Children’s Boutique. Check the Burke’s Outlet before re-boarding the Ram Tram. De-board the tram at the Sunset Mall stop. Resist spending all your money in the mall between the Spencer’s Gifts, Claire’s, Hot Topic, Gamestop and Bath & Body Works because there are many locations within walking distance of the mall that are particularly noteworthy. Green’s Grocery is a homegrown business that carries many local spices, chili mixes and wines. Level Up Gaming Center/Tech Medics is across from the mall and specializes in gifts for the tech-savvy and intensive gamer, while just beyond that lies Hasting’s, the local entertainment megalith. Cross the street from there to the next shopping plaza and you will find abundant gift ideas within Bed Bath & Beyond, Pier One Imports, Ross’, Kirklands and Rue 21 for the latest in fashion apparel. From here one can cross the street or await the Ram Tram to arrive at the Academy/Best Buy stop. Here one will of course find Best Buy and Academy Sports, but also Michael’s, Maurices and Petsmart.
The Ram Tram will now take you across town to historic downtown San Angelo. Here at the Concho Ave. and Chadbourne stop one will find Eggemeyer’s thrift store containing a trove of unique treasures, with Concho Confetti mall directly across the street offering antiques and collectibles unique to Texas. Enjoy the sites of downtown San Angelo and browse the clothing, jewelry, and fashion stores such as J. Wilde’s Boutique, Sassy Fox, Jessie Rose Mercantile, Bonjour Boutique, Déjà Vu and Crystal Cowgirls but also stop in to The Man Store for more masculine gifts. Within walking distance from all these stores is Old Fort Concho, a local landmark fort that covers 40 acres. Every year a special event is put on at the fort called Christmas at Old Fort Concho. This year the event will be held Friday, Dec. 4 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec.5 from 9 a.m. to 7p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 6 at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is essentially a one-stop-shop for all your holiday gift needs. Local vendors and artisans come together to sell tradecrafts, foods, spices, clothing and accessories. Senior and political science major Juan Buenavitas said he loves Christmas at Old Fort Concho. “It’s just the coolest thing,” Buenavitas said. “They have tons of booths and shops. There’re these Carmelite monks from Christoval who come sell the bread and jams they make out at their monastery and all their stuff is amazing. Also, the reenactors fire the old canon every hour and it’s just too cool.” Students can stress less this season knowing that the best gifts can be found here in San Angelo, all while riding the free Ram Tram shuttlebus.
Senior puts life on line to help victims of crash Nursing student tells Ram Page first hand story of incident Abram Farmer As told to Alana Edgin Managing Editor
The passing cars flashed their headlights and I thought it was a speed trap before I rounded the bend. There were two trucks mangled on the side of the road. I was driving past San Angelo State Park on my way to the San Angelo State Supported Living Center on Oct. 20 for my clinical class. My first instinct was to look for any emergency vehicles so I wouldn’t hit anything. It was still before dawn so I couldn’t see much past the wreck. There was a woman who had stopped near the wreck and was on her phone. I think she was calling an ambulance and there were no emergency responders at the scene of the wreckage. That’s when I realized this had just happened and I knew I had to stop. I never even considered passing by like the other vehicles. I pulled onto the shoulder, accepting the fact that I might get an unsatisfactory rating in clinical today. I nearly chuckled over it, because I knew whether I got it or not, I didn’t care. I grew up overseas in Central West Africa where honor is a major component of everyone’s life. If I even considered leaving the scene it would not only dishonor myself, but everything that nurses, doctors and everyone who is a member of the healthcare believes in and stands for. When I knew people were on the scene and possibly injured, it became my responsibility as an ASU nursing student to help however I could. The car closest to me was where I went first. The cab was crushed and I couldn’t open the door. The 17 year old male victim was trapped. I checked the arteries and veins in the neck, but there was no pulse. There were no respirations and I knew this individual probably died on impact. All I could do was swallow the emotions and continue assessing the situation, checking for passengers. He was the only person in his vehicle at the time of the accident. Desperately, I tried to open the door to get him out and perform
CPR, but the door was immovable due to the crushed cab. I remember the disappointment I felt when I realized I couldn’t help. This all took under a minute and I moved to the other vehicle, even though I didn’t want to leave the deceased man. Staying aware of my surroundings, I approached the next truck and realized there was a fire under the engine. It was still small so my priority became checking the 19 year old male victim’s vital signs. His truck’s cab was also crushed and the only way to get him out was to break out the windows. Two men on their way to work, I believe they were a firefighter and a man with some type of recent military training, arrived and helped break the windows. It took a few tries, but we finally did it and began to assess the patient. There was a pulse and we tried to stabilize the neck and maintain an airway and vitals with no equipment. Things began to happen so fast it is difficult to put them in order once the engine caught fire. I have never seen a vehicle catch fire like that. I was amazed at how the entire engine was engulfed in mere seconds. The three of us began trying to free the victim from the car, but his foot was stuck under the floorboard. We managed to get his upper body out, the raging flames only a few feet away. I will never forget holding this man while some other civilians tried to cut off whatever was holding him in. I will always remember seeing flashes from movies where vehicles catch fire and explode. My fiancé’s voice echoed in my head, nagging at me for getting blown up by a truck, but I had made my choice. I could not leave this man in a burning truck. Still, I kept checking his vitals. I remember feeling frustrated because I knew this man could have internal injuries and knowing we could be hurting him by getting him out of the vehicle was the most conflicting part. Obviously leaving him inside a burning truck was not a better option, but many of my biggest frustrations and emotional distress grew from this situation. We couldn’t get him out. He remained stuck so I let
someone else hold him as I went down the line of 30 or so backed up cars, looking for fire extinguishers. There was a yellow school bus and I got some from them and a few other cars. I ran back to the fire and we began using the fire extinguishers to keep the raging fire at bay until firefighters arrived. My adrenaline was pumping while fighting the flames and checking the man’s weak vitals. His vitals were growing weaker and the fire extinguishers were running low. My worries grew as I realized we might run out of fire extinguishers before help arrived. The flames were still raging and I wondered what I would do if the whole thing went up. The victim’s pulse was no longer palpable, but I wasn’t going to give up on him. That’s when the sirens and lights flew from Grape Creek and San Angelo and I let out a sigh of relief. Firefighters arrived first and put out the fire, then came in with the Jaws of Life to free the victim. They put him in a stretcher and sent him off in an ambulance to the hospital. It was surprising. Just like that, the scene was filled with the responders and my job was over. I looked at my watch and it was 7:40 a.m. I’d been on scene for over half an hour. In my mind, it all lasted seconds. I had done all I could and returned to my car, knowing I had to get my butt to the clinical. I still had my responsibilities and duties as an ASU nursing student to complete.
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OPINIONS
Friday, November 20, 2015
Editor begins a new chapter
Sydney Wegner Editor As the fall semester comes to a close so does my position as editor. It seems like just yesterday I walked into my Ram Page office for the first time, but in three short semesters I’ve produced almost 40 issues. Over the past year and a half I have learned a lot about journalism and working with a team. The terms
“accomplishment” and “deadline” have a whole new meaning to me now. Being the editor is very challenging and time consuming but also very rewarding. I will miss my staff and Angelo State but I’m excited for what the future holds. I’ll graduate in December with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Media. My future is a little undecided at the moment, I am interested in everything from layout and design to photography. I love any chance I get to be creative and like to craft things. The Ram Page will always hold a special place in my heart because I got to start from scratch and create something new every week for the student body. This is the last issue for the semester and the next issue will publish the first week of school in January. I am passing the torch off to Hanna Schindler, who is excited for her new position. Last but not least, thank you for reading every week, it’s been a pleasure.
What is your favorite Thanksgiving holiday tradition? “My birthday is during the week of Thanksgiving, so we celebrate that whole week. We go all around Arlington and visit friends and family and eat their meals.”
Esaunja Stewart Freshman “My favorite holiday tradition is the day before Christmas because we get to open up one present and we sit around the fire and play fun Christmas music.”
Ram Page staff gives thanks Staff Editorial
As this busy semester begins to wind down and the upcoming break creeps closer, it’s time to take a breath and remember what you are thankful for. Here at the Ram Page our staff is excited for this final issue of the semester and took some time to brainstorm on what we are thankful for. We are thankful for our relative safety on campus, especially in light of the recent attacks in other countries. We are thankful for our friends and families. With the semester ending soon we are all excited to go home and and eat some home- cooked food. Another thing we are thankful for is this university and all it does. Some of our staff, being transfers from other universities, enjoyed how ASU tried to incorporate student involvement in campus life. From cultural celebrations to blackout parties, ASU brings student life on campus to a new level. And, as compared to larger universities, most of the faculty members try to learn their students’ names and care if they pass or fail. The campus has a lot of space while still having that small town feel and there is a good student to teacher ratio
so students aren’t lost in the crowd. Also, with the five day break, we are excited to recharge and go home for a little bit. Having freshly cooked, homemade food will be a wonderful way to relax before finals. We are thankful that we have the freedom to choose what we do. We have the freedom to go to college, and what college we want to go to. We can joke over the politicians with no fear of being thrown in prison for treason. Students have the freedom to travel if they want, or just go home. We are of course thankful for the chance to work for the Ram Page and are looking forward to next year, with the new staff members coming in. The hectic story searching, the hours spent editing those stories and the joy of seeing our names in print has taken up a lot of our semester and our sanity. We got to meet new people, discover things we never knew would interest us and do things we had never done before. And most of all, seeing people read our hard work and getting positive feedback makes our day brighter. Thank you readers, and have a great semester.
Kris Barnes Freshman “My favorite holiday tradition was trying to find gluten free and dairy free recipes because we have food allergies. It’s kind of what’s most memorable about the holidays.” Mackenzie Ferguson Junior
“My favorite holiday tradition is going back home to my family and going deer hunting.”
Shelby Crockett Junior “My favorite holiday tradition is Los Reyes Magos. I come from Spain where families do not give presents to the children until the night of January 5. We don’t believe in Santa Claus but we celebrate the Three Wise Kings that left presents to Jesus. ” Esteban Moreno Freshman
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Friday, November 20, 2015 SPORTS Belles basketball ready to redeem Page 7
Team scores most points in program history in regulation game Alana Edgin Managing Editor Rambelle basketball is starting the season with a new coaching staff, 11 new players, three returning players and a new attitude after being knocked out of last year’s Lone Star Conference Tournament by West Texas A&M University with a 9-18 season record. On Nov. 17, the Belles began their season with a home game against the Arlington Baptist College Patriots and managed to break a program history record when they won 108-67. The Belles scored the most points in a regulation game in program history. “What we want to do is put a good product on the floor that represents the school, the community and these young ladies’ parents,” Head Coach Kevin Baker said. “We just want to put the best product on the floor that we can.” Baker holds an impressive resume with multiple coaching awards and coaching experience at the junior high, high school and collegiate levels. He was an assistant coach for WTAMU for five years and was a head coach at University of Texas-Tyler. He also says his favorite part of coaching is watching an athlete reach a level they didn’t know they could reach before. “I was at West Texas A&M for five years and I loved it there,” Baker said. “All the sports there were good, women’s basketball in particular. They are picked to win it again and thank goodness we have a lot of other opponents than them. They should be good year to year and by the time we get our program where we want it to be, hopefully people
will be saying the same thing about us.” Despite all the new people on the court, returning sophomore guard KeAnna Kelly said the coaching staff is doing well. “I like the coaching staff this season,” Kelly said. “I feel like they all want us to succeed. Everything they do they are going to push us towards it.” Fans should expect new plays and some new starters to step up the Belles’ play. “Christina Robinson, our point guard, is doing really well,” Baker said. “KeAnna Kelly, is stepping up and starting to play well for us, especially on the defensive end.” Baker also bragged on his players Bria Mitchell, a transfer from New Mexico, Jasmine Prophet, a transfer from Tyler Junior College and returning post Diamalises Rivera. “Bria has stepped up her game for us,” Baker said. “Jasmine was an all-regional player and I think she is going to be an all-conference here. Of course, you can’t look past Diamalises, she is a solid player and kind of a fan favorite.” The new head coach is also expecting big things from Lexi Murphy and Natalie Quesnel, and for everyone on the team to do their best this season. Baker hopes the fans will get what they paid for. “I hope that the fans walk out feeling good about the team they’ve seen play,” Baker said. “I just want people to come here and see what we are doing and be excited to come to the next one.” Belle basketball is also ready to come out and start the new season. “I feel so pumped, it’s going to be a good season,” Photo by Summer Almaguer Kelly said. “The whole team is ready to play.” Junior transfer from San Jacinto Junior College They will play at home again on Nov. 21 against Nekeita Bailey lays up the ball. Bailey had three the Western New Mexico Mustangs at 2 p.m.
assists and three steals against Arlington Baptist. RAMS page 1 2 in the preseason poll above the Rams, will be the top targets. “We have been working on trying to attack these zones and our guys adjusting to what teams throw at us without panicking,” Boone said. “I think we will play an exciting brand of basketball with our athleticism and the offensive prowess that we have.” Currently, the Rams have dominated in their first three games. In the game against Adam’s State Grizzlies on Nov. 13, the team
outscored the Grizzlies with a score of 75-71. On Nov. 14, the Rams faced the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs and won 10692. Against Arlington Baptist College’s Patriots at the Rams’ first home game on Nov. 17, the Rams destroyed the Patriots with a win of 116-46. Their next game will be on Nov. 20 to defend their home court against Schreiner University’s Mountaineers at 7 p.m.
Friday 11/20 Fall Dinner Theatre: “Expecting Isabel” in Modualr Theatre in Carr Education-Fine Arts Building at 7 p.m. Men’s basketball vs. Schreiner University at 7 p.m.
Saturday 11/21 Ring Ceremony at 10 p.m. and 2 p.m. in the LeGrand Alumni and Visitors Center Women’s basketball vs. Western New Mexico University at 2 p.m. Men’s basketball vs. St. Edward’s University at 7 p.m.
Monday 11/23 UCPC: UC Christmas Tree Lighting in the UC at 5:30 p.m. Student Senate Meeting in Vista Verde Room at 7 p.m. Doube Bass Recital in Carr Education-Fine Arts BuildingEldon Black Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday 11/24 Choirs: “Celebration of Hymns & Psalms” at First United Methodist Church, at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday 11/25 - Friday 11/27 Thanksgiving Holiday Break
Photos by Summer Almaguer Top: Senior Steadman Allen, transfer from Labette Community College, executes a layup, furthering the Rams’ lead against the Patriots. Above: Sophomore Shaquan Rhodes gets past his defender. This is his first season with the Rams and he formerly played for New Mexico Military Institute.
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SPORTS
Friday, November 20, 2015
Rams unleash their talent against Greyhounds Team finishes third in Lone Star Conference Miguel Luna Staff Writer Ram football ended the season 7-4 by facing the Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds for third place in the Lone Star Conference Playoffs on Nov. 14 at Blackwater Draw, New Mexico. The Rams faced the Greyhounds three weeks prior and were blown out with a final score of 46-28. As both teams battled for third place, the Rams wanted to even the score and the Greyhounds wanted to keep their home streak alive against the Rams. The Rams managed to secure the first touchdown with running back Ryan Byrd’s five yard run. After a turnover, and a nine-play 32-yard drive, quarterback Kyle Washington scored for the Rams. The Greyhounds responded with a touchdown. The first quarter ended with the Rams leading 21-7.
Second quarter began with the Rams scoring within the first five seconds. This set the tone of the quarter, where the Rams scored three more touchdowns. The Rams finished the first half at 49-7. After a dominating first half, the Rams continued into the third quarter. They began with a 60-yard pass for a touchdown and were able to add another within the last minute of the quarter, ending at 63-7. While the Greyhounds did score two more touchdowns in the fourth quarter, they fell short due to the Rams’ high lead and defensive shutdown throughout the game. The Rams won with a score of 63-20, earning them third place in the Lone Star Conference. Statistic leaders for the game were Washington with 22 completed passes out of 39 attempted and 406 passing yards, running back Eddie Smith III with 73 rushing yards; wide receiver Anthony Pierson with 148 receiving yards; and linebacker Justin Jackson with 14 tackles. The Rams also set some season records which included most points, passing yards,
yards in a single season and per game. Wide receiver Donovan Thompson broke the university record for single season receiving yards by reaching 75 yards in this game and finished the season with 1,136 yards. Washington was named LSC Offensive Player of the Week, Suddenlink Player of the Week and hit his first career receiving touchdown on a three yard pass from sophomore quarterback Jacob Burtch. Graduating from the team are 15 seniors: quarterback Kyle Washington, wide receiver Brett Rasberry, wide receiver Talon Smith, running back Ryan Byrd, linebacker Dominique McCoy, defensive back Ryan Clappsaddle, defensive back Jamie Thomas, punter Sam Fowler, offensive lineman Jerel Walters, tight end Zane Hernandez, defensive end Matthew Gholston, defensive lineman John Siliqa, defensive end Jeremy Johnson and defensive linemen Clayton Callicut and Raymond Coen.
Belles finish season on stormy day
Lightning delay gives Hilltoppers time to win Alana Edgin Managing Editor
Rambelle soccer wrapped up their season with a 1-0 loss against the St. Edwards Hilltoppers on Nov. 15 after nearly an hour delay due to lightning. “It was a difficult game,” Head Coach Travis McCorkle said. “The lightning delay gave St. Edwards a chance to make a couple changes. I thought we came out of the break a little bit flat but we fought our way through it.” Despite the rain and cold, over 400 fans came back after the delay to cheer on the Belles. “We love those fans,” McCorkle said. “At the game against Dallas Baptist University we had about 600 fans there and they were loud.” McCorkle said the fans were chanting, “I believe that we can win tonight” and he said fans like that help build the program. Even though the season is over, the Belles pulled off some big accomplishments this season. Not only did they score multiple Lone Star Conference Player of the Week awards, four Players of the Year awards and multiple all-conference and all-American player awards, but they also won the right to be called LSC Champions.
Photos by Summer Almaguer Sophomore Tiffany Dang keeps the ball from her defender. Dang averaged 1.05 shots per game this season. “Back in 2013, my sophomore year, we shared that conference title so that’s something huge for us to build off of,” senior midfielder Selena Alvarez said. This has been their best finish in the program’s
Junior defender Lauren Perry steals the ball from her Hilltopper opponent. During 2013, Perry established herself as a player to remember, starting in 14 regular season games as a freshman.
history and the first time they hosted the NCAA Division II South Central Regional Tournament. “Ever since the spring of our freshman year we raised the bar higher,” senior goalkeeper Natalie Nielson said. “We wanted to make sure that each year it goes higher so the program gets better.” The sole goal of the game came from the Hilltoppers in the 57th minute of the game, and despite some shooting attempts from the Belles, the Hilltoppers took the win and will advance to the NCAA 16 round. “We are disappointed that we didn’t get down to round 16,” McCorkle said. “In 19 games we allowed 10 goals and that’s a pretty good goals against average. I’m really proud of our defenders.” Seniors Alvarez, Nielson, goalkeeper Shantel Wittke and forward and midfielder Sierra Anderson played their last game here. “This is an amazing group of girls and I wouldn’t want to go out with a bang with anybody else,” Anderson said. “Now that we know we can get past this round, it’s making the girls next year work even harder.” These graduating seniors are expecting next season’s team to break their records and continue the program’s excellence. Nielsen expressed her desire for next year’s team to advance to the NCAA tournament again. “I would be disappointed if they didn’t,” Nielson said. “We set these standards and we want our program to go higher. We want to come back and watch our team keep going.”
Kill streak continues with ace players Belle volleyball heads to LSC tournament for the 20th time Miguel Luna Staff Writer Nov. 13 After a home victory, the Rambelles took the road again against the Cameron University Aggies in Lawton, Oklahoma. Although the Aggies came out with a lead in the first set, a kill from middle blocker Morgan Seaton sparked a run where the Belles would lead. The Belles won the first set at 25-16 and led the second set. The Aggies tried to fight back but with two attack errors and a Belle run, the Belles continued to stay ahead. After the run, outside hitter Brianna Sotello’s kill gave the set to the Belles with 25-16. The Belles were leading with a set win of 2-0. In the third set libero Katie MacLeay sent an ace to create a Belle lead. The Aggies did not give up and both teams traded off points. Outside hitter Mallory Blauser and
Taylor Lee Steaton both had a block and Keffury with Morgan Seaton finished the set with 25-16. Statistic leaders for the game were Blauser with 18 38 assists. Sotello also earned her 18th double-double kills, Sotello with an ace, Morgan Seaton with five of year. She also leads the Belles with 429 kills on the blocks and setter Maggi Jo Keffury had 40 assists. year and second with 390 digs. The Belles finished second in the Lone Star Keffury earned her 14th double-double with 16 digs. Conference and faced No. 7 the West Texas A&M Nov. 14 The Belles finished the regular season as they Lady Buffs at the LSC Volleyball Championships on confronted the Midwestern State Mustangs at Nov. 19 at Tarleton State University in Stephenville. Keffury was named Suddenlink Athlete of the Wichita Falls. Belles took the lead in the first set with 19-4. The Week and the team is set to compete in the LSC Mustangs would fall short as the Belles would wrap tournament. the first set with 25-9. However, the Mustangs did 2100 W. Beauregard not fall back in the second set with a score of 18-16, Belles leading. As the Belles managed to increase the 325-942-1647 lead 23-19, the Mustangs’ errors allowed the Belles to take the second set at 25-19. Again, the Belles would commence another sweep in the third set. Both teams would exchange points but outside hitter Cerbi Ritchey’s final kill gave the Open 7 days Belles the set at 25-18. a week The statistic leaders for the game were Sotello with 13 kills, Mallory Blauser with an ace, Morgan and 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.