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Angelo State University’s student-run newspaper since 1936

Friday, November 11, 2016

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Volume 83, Issue 11

Students divided over Trump presidency Campus community split between fear, joy at election results Erika Walker Copy Editor The election results brought mixed emotions to many students. Donald Trump was elected president Nov. 8, beating Hillary Clinton 279-228 in the Electoral College vote.

Junior Michelle Waller said she wasn’t ashamed to admit she voted for Trump because he was the best candidate of the options. “Of course, it’s fair to say he wasn’t the ideal candidate at first and still might not be,” Waller said. “Despite the fact that he might have been taken as a joke in the beginning, I agree with his policy and what he’s pushing for more than I did with Hillary Clinton. This was the first presidential elec-

tion I was eligible to vote in, so it was important for me to express that.” Freshman Cassidy Willis said she was happy with Trump being elected because the U.S. needed a change. “I woke up this morning feeling pretty hopeful and optimistic,” Willis said. “While I know many don’t share the same idea, I just pray we can all come together. We are one nation under God after all.” Sophomore David Marti-

nez and senior Celeste Rowe said they were disappointed with the way votes turned out. “I didn’t vote,” Martinez said. “I immediately wish I did after I saw the election results since I never in a million years thought someone like Donald Trump, who is a bully for lack of a better word, would be president. We are the United States of America. Notice the word ‘united.’ He doesn’t represent unity.”

See ELECTION page 3

Rugby designs team tattoo Champions create symbol of brotherhood with permanent mark Destinee Whitehead Staff Writer Tattoos are forever, especially for the Ram Rugby players who have matching ones to show off their love for rugby. Currently over 15 of the Ram Rugby players have the customized tattoo. “It is the meaning behind the tattoo that is the most important thing about the tattoo,” Brian Signorelli, junior, said. “The tattoo stands for family. Us rugby brothers have each other’s back when it comes to everything like school, love life, family and especially rugby.”

In order to receive this tattoo, the player must compete at state. Last spring, the Ram Rugby team competed and won. They now sport their matching tattoos. “I was the first one to get the tattoo,” Signorelli said. “It was our captain’s idea. We got it because Ram Rugby is all some of us guys have and I want everyone to know that Ram Rugby is and will be a huge part of my life.” This really helps their brotherly bond, because every player needs to have each other’s back while playing. “It means that no matter where I am in my life or in the world, I will know that there are a bunch of guys with the same tattoo and it means the same thing to them as it does

See TATTOO page 4

New York native tells his plans as new chair I enjoy helping them to reach Dr. Herman Howard is implementing multiple their academic and career goals, which is why we incorplans for spring semester

Alana Edgin Editor-in-Chief The Department of Communications and Mass Media is getting a sporty update with plans from the new chair to add classes and faculty. A native of Franklinville, New York, Dr. Herman Howard stepped up to the responsibilities of the department. He is the new chair of the department and has already begun his goals which include live sports broadcasting. “Every time I see him he greets me with a big smile and a handshake asking how my day has been and how my broadcast from a previous game went,” Vincent Salazar, a senior sports broadcaster for Ram TV, said. “The addition [of live broadcasting] has been great for me. I don’t think students from bigger schools like Texas and Texas A&M could say they have that experience.” Many of his goals deal with gaining experience and helping students build connections for their future careers. “I love what I am doing and

porated the live broadcasts and the student field trips,” Howard said. “They can develop the key networking contacts that can help them for future internships and career-related opportunities.” He also has plenty of handson experience and a history with sports. At his previous job as Chair of English, Foreign Languages and Mass Communication at Benedict College in North Carolina, he was able to build connections and offer students opportunities they would not have had. “Lately, [my favorite sports team] has been the Carolina Panthers since we lived in Charlotte for 15 years and we developed strong relationships with members of the Panthers through the internship program and classroom visits by the staff, which helped our students with internships,” Howard said. His time there allowed him to discover numerous stories about pro athletes from current broadcasters like Eugene Robinson and football star Brett Favre. The two were

See HOWARD page 2

See more Rugby photos on page 4 Brian Signorelli, junior, and Austin Vindiver, senior, show their double R tattoos. The tattoos are not mandatory, but many members of the team have them to show off their loyalty. Photo by Kaitlin Trujillo

Single parent students reveal hardships Three seniors discuss juggling life with children Rosanna Aguilera Staff Writer College is difficult enough, but some students have the addition of children to their daily lives. “I am going from sun-up to sun-down between school, homework and kids,” senior Micah Anderson said. Anderson has three children: 8-year-old Corbin, six-year-old Riley and 3-year-old Noah. Anderson said her oldest child has a chromosomal disorder and her middle child has sensory processing disorder. “This means I also have to schedule time for weekly appointments with speech and occupational therapists,” Anderson said. “Not to mention doctor and specialist appointments.” Senior Matt Clark has a 3-year-old daughter named Kyleigh. Clark said his daughter was born when he got out of high school, so his expenses have included her for the the past four years. Clark said he also had to develop an open mind and pa-

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Contributed by Matt Clark

Matt Clark, senior, and his daughter Kyleigh enjoy the Circle S Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch.


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