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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.”

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

NEWS

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Outstanding male students nominated First celebration for Men’s Day on Nov. 14 Erika Walker Copy Editor

Contributed by Marsalis Mahome

Senior Marsalis Mahome is a nominee for the Outstanding Men of ASU.

In honor of International Men’s Day on Nov. 14 from 6-8 p.m. the Multicultural and Student Activities Program will recognize men on campus through the Outstanding Men of ASU celebration.

Similar to the annual Wonderful Women of ASU, male students who demonstrate positive character, courage and commitment could be nominated by their peers, faculty or staff to be honored in the ceremony.

“This celebration provides a great opportunity for gender balance,” Director of Multicultural and Student Activities Programs Erika Baeza said. “This year Multicultural Affairs is acknowledging this day by personalizing it for ASU by recognizing outstanding men on our campus. We want to celebrate male students’ positive contributions to ASU and the San Angelo community.”

Outstanding Men of ASU will consist of a ceremony, dinner, highlight of each nominee’s accomplish-

ments and a certificate presentation.

There are 63 nominees.

Baeza said although there have been other events highlighting male achievement on campus, the celebration is the first in which each nominated student will be individually recognized.

Baeza said the Multicultural and Student Activities Program would like to make Outstanding Men of ASU an annual celebration, but it depends on what the students want.

“We evaluate our programs through participation, engagement and feedback from students,” Baeza said. “Our programs are studentcentered. If they consider the program successful, we can certainly do it again next year. If students provide a different vision, we will continue to recognize the male students on our campus through other innovative events.”

International Men’s Day is Nov. 19 and celebrated in 60 countries.

First recognized in 1960, objectives for International Men’s Day include a focus on men and boy’s health, improving gender relations, promoting gender equality and highlighting positive male role models.

SGA discuss holidays Labauve wants to invite UTPB to tour Rosanna Aguilera Staff Writer Kaitlin Trujillo Photo Editor The Student Government Association discussed successful events that have passed recently and upcoming events in their meeting on Monday night.

Jarett Lujan, former SGA president and current admissions counselor spoke about “Home for Holidays,” which is a program where students sign up to return to their home towns over the Christmas break and speak to their high schools about attending ASU. Lujan said when students sign up, they would receive information packets, campus pens and data cards for students to fill out and receive information about ASU.

Students who fill out the data cards will be entered to win a t-shirt.

Another upcoming event SGA has is inviting UT Permian Basin’s student government to come tour the CHP and other facilities on campus.

SGA President Peyton Labauve, said many other student governments communicate with each other by doing these kinds of visits.

“We communicate about out constitutions, structures, our organizations,” Labauve said.

Labauve said that they talk about how their organizations work dealing with how big their schools are; how many people are in the group, how often they have meetings, etc.

Labauve said that it is good that Permian Basin wants to see ASU, since they are a smaller school.

“They can look to us for advice,” Labuave said.

Vice President Alfredo Felipe said this is the first time SGA has done something like this.

The Committee for Student Affairs of SGA would like to hold another night walk.

They would also like to create a position for someone to translate the events into other languages for the international students; both topics are still being di- Photo by Kaitlin Trujillo SGA President Peyton LaBauve updates the student senate on events that are cussed.

SGA recently had a coming up. SGA works for the betterment of ASU’s campus. free 5k run available on campus and the group agreed that it was a success by having 70-80 people participate.

Friday 11/11 Tuesday 11/15 “It was phenomenal,” Labauve said.

Veterans Day Celebration Pre-Trip Meeting: Ski/Snowboard They partnered with 11 p.m.

5 - 6 p.m.

Shannon for the event UC CHP Conference Room and gave them free first Pre-trip meetings are required for aid kits.

Volunteer Opportunity all trip participants and wait-listed “It was to promote Noon - 5 p.m. participants. This meeting covers cardiovascular health Foster Field what you will need to bring and and fitness as well,” FeUnload technological waste. what you need to leave behind. It lipe said. also gives us a chance to meet you, Labauve said it was get some forms filled out and find successful and they wish UCPC Movie Night out why you are interested in the to do it again in the Suicide Squad trip. Pre-trip meetings are open to spring.

6 p.m. trip participants, or those wishing Texan Hall Theatre to attend the trip.

Events Calendar

HOWARD page 1 teammates in the late 1990s for the Green Bay Packers.

“His wife, Mrs. Robinson, cooked chitterlings for dinner and he was unsure if Favre would eat them since it’s a long-standing African-American delicacy,” Howard said. “Favre ate two plates of the dinner and later asked for a take-home plate. Robinson questioned Favre, “I did not know that you ate chitterlings and Favre responded by saying, “Remember, I am from Mississippi.”

The first new class he helped create will be offered in the Spring 2017 semester. This class is Sports Broadcasting, taught by Donald Plachno.

Saturday 11/12 During the week, Howard’s schedule is full of broadcasting meetings and classes, but he always makes time to go to every ASU sporting event.

“I want to see our

student broadcasters do well on air and in production, and being at the events shows that I strongly support their efforts and give them encouragement,” Howard said.

Double Header: ASU vs. UTSA Noon to 6 p.m.

Texas Bank Sports Complex No entry fee, just come out and support the Rams Baseball Club!

Field is located at 1825 Rio Concho Dr. San Angelo, Tx 76905 Ram Jam: Military Appreciation 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Legrand Alumni and Visitors Center Football vs. UT Permian Basin 6 - 9 p.m.

LeGrand Stadium at 1st Community Credit Union Field

Monday 11/14 Beyond Angelo Applications Due Noon Center for Student Involvement Photo by Kaitlin Trujillo

Dr. Howard watches a Rambelle volleyball game.

Howard often attends school sporting events to show his support.

Outstanding Men of ASU 6 - 7:30 p.m.

C.J. Davidson Center

ASU Jazz Ensemble Concert 7:30 p.m.

ASU Auditorium, Mayer Administration building

Wednesday 11/16 Freshman registration opens

Thursday 11/10 CONNECT! Student Showcase 2-4 p.m.

UC UCPC: Angelo Speaks 8 p.m.

Plaza Verde Clubhouse Planetarium Show: “Solar Superstorms” 7 p.m.

“Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West” 8 p.m.

Vincent Nursing-Physical Science Building

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NEWS

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Photos by Kaitlin Trujilo

Students gather to watch the 2016 presidential election results in the Plaza Verde Clubhouse. Many students such as Hillary supporter junior Zoe Gibbons (left) and the anti-Hillary student (right) shared differing political views, but came together for the viewing party.

ELECTION page 1 Martinez said he didn’t vote because he was not registered in time, and wished there was more of a push to get people to register to vote rather than actually vote, especially for college students.

“I get the movement to vote, but people can’t vote if they’re not registered,” Marti-

nez said. “Between being here at school, social media and celebrity endorsements, all you saw were signs and posts telling people to vote. I was never told I needed to register first and that there was a deadline for that.”

Martinez said he thinks a big part of the reason votes

from millennials were lacking is because they were not properly informed with how the process works.

Rowe said she voted in the presidential election because it was the first one she was eligible for, and she owed it to her ancestors who fought and lost their lives for the right to

vote.

Freshman Shannon Ibarra said although she did vote, it didn’t matter who won the presidency.

“Everyone should have been paying more attention to their local leaders since that is what will affect all of us on a daily basis,” Ibarra said. “Both

presidential candidates were corrupt in their own way. Two wrongs don’t make a right, and picking the lesser of two evils wouldn’t help the country in any way, shape or form.

I don’t blame those who chose to not vote at all.”

Trump will be sworn in as president Jan. 20, 2017.

Winter volunteer opportunity needs students Four wanted to help in Taos, New Mexico over break Rosanna Aguilera Staff Writer The first ASU winter community service project, Beyond Angelo Winter Break 2017, is currently searching for four volunteers to help the homeless of Taos, New Mexico.

It is a volunteer event ben-

efitting Habitat for Humanity.

“I think it will be an eye-opening experience and we will help the community of Taos a lot,” Community Service Programs Manager Brynna Pollack said.

Applications are now available in the Center for Student Involvement or at angelo.edu/ service.

Pollack said volunteers will build adobe-style homes during the week.

At night, they will have an opportunity to experience Taos cuisine.

In addition, the trip includes a day of sightseeing as a group.

Wednesday will be culture day for the volunteers and multiple activities will be available.

Pollack said students who are elected to attend will need to bring all of their essentials, such as clothes, toiletries, a sleeping bag and a pillow.

Habitat for Humanity Taos will provide the participants a place to stay.

Pollack said she encourages students to apply for the event

system.

Wagnon said a lot of students don’t like the downtown stops.

SGA President Peyton Labauve said students think the downtown stops take too long and give the transportation a delay.

Labauve said that just because the students voted, doesn’t mean that RamTram will add it.

The survey is meant to give suggestions.

In the survey, SGA asked general questions about the RamTram so they can see how students like it as well as what students wanted.

Labauve said if they can, they will add an extra day and said that they are looking into getting an additional bus to run.

“I think overall, people want more stops,” Labauve said.

The RamTram has flyers of the student discount program posted in the bus.

The discount program includes over 80 businesses, many of which are on Ram-

Tram’s route.

“We may have a map that includes hotspots or have our student discount programs,” Labauve said.

The students can find the discounts on angelo.edu/studentdiscounts or on angelo. edu/ramtram.

Students who are interested in the transportation can text “RAMTRAM” to 84483 to receive alerts and/or give feedback about the RamTram.

“It’s really convenient,” Labauve said.

and thinks it will benefit a great deal since 90 percent of the population in Taos cannot afford a home.

“It only takes one to make a difference,” Pollack said.

The trip lasts from Sunday, Jan. 8 to Saturday, Jan. 14.

Students who wish to apply must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.3 or higher and must be enrolled fulltime.

The trip will cost $100 for each participant to pay for accommodations, transportation, most meals and a t-shirt.

Transportation will be provided via university van, and will take the participants where needed once they are in Taos.

All applicants will be given an interview time and date when their application is turned in.

Applications are due to the CSI by Monday, Nov. 14 at 5 p.m.

SGA introduces RamTram text alerts Survey says students want more stops Rosanna Aguilera Staff Writer RamTram, the university’s weekend public transportation, is being reviewed for improvements by the Center for Student Involvement and Student Government Association.

Miah Wagnon, senate clerk for SGA, said their survey over RamTram just finished and 87 students responded.

“There were a lot of different opinions, which is good,” Wagnon said.

The main student responses wanted RamTram to extend its days and add to its stops.

One of the desired stops is the airport.

“This is because most international students don’t have rides to the airport when they wish to go home,” Wagnon said.

Wagnon said SGA is trying to expand things about the

RamTram Hours: Friday 5:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.

Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.

Photo by Josh Lopez

Students utilize RamTram more conviently thanks to the addition of text alerts, courtesy of the Student Government Association. SGA is also looking to add another bus due to growing needs.

FEATURES

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Today in history This day has been filled with tragedy, hope and roadtrips Mikera Walker Managing Editor Today is Nov. 11, 2016, Veterans Day. On this day in history many events occurred that remain important.

Mary Edwards Walker, the first female US Army surgeon, was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1865. Walker, 33 at the time, began her career after graduating from Syracuse Medical College.

She was awarded the Medal of Honor after her service as an assistant surgeon during

the Civil War. Walker is most known for her service during the Civil War. However, she is also known as an outspoken women’s rights activist.

1919 was the first year after The Great War, now known as World War I. This day, 97 years ago, Armistice Day was declared by President Woodrow Wilson.

After World War II, Congress and President Dwight D. Eisenhower replaced Armistice with Veterans to honor all American Veterans.

Eisenhower issued the first Veterans Day proclamation which said: “in order to insure proper and widespread observance of this anniversary, all

veterans, all veterans’ organizations and the entire citizenry will wish to join hands in the common purpose. Toward this end, I am designating the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs as Chairman of a Veterans Day National Committee.”

Route 66, a 2,448 mile two lane road connected Los Angeles and Chicago.

Route 66 was considered an essential pathway throughout the United States after the number of registered vehicles soared from 500,000 to almost 10 million in 10 years.

Cyrus Avery is considered the Father of Route 66 for his dedicated advocacy for the road to be built. Initially named Route 60, 62 and final-

ly 66, this iconic Route 66 was deemed obsolete in the mid80’s. Even as this iconic route becomes a distant memory, it is kept alive by references in movies such as “Cars.”

1938, the Night of Broken Glass was the event that led to the increasingly worse conditions for the German Jews.

Night of Broken Glass, known as Kristallnacht, began with the torching of synagogues and vandalization of Jewish homes, schools and businesses and ended with the death of almost 100 Jews.

Furthermore, 30,000 Jewish men were arrested and sent to Nazi concentration camps in the aftermath of the Night of Broken Glass.”\

On this day in 1974, Irmelin and George DiCaprio welcomed their only child, Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio, into the world.

DiCaprio began landing roles in the early 90’s with guest apperences on “The New Lassie,” “Roseanne” and “Parenthood.”

DiCaprio caught his big break after he was cast semi-regularly in “Growing Pains.”

His film debut “Critters 3,” in 1991 opened up the possibilities for bigger roles DiCaprio was cast in “This Boy’s Life,” followed by “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape” and “Titanic.”

PARENT page 1 tience.

“I have always said that it’s not the situation that is the problem,” Clark said. “It’s your attitude about the situation that can dramatically change the outcome.”

Senior Brooke Garrett has a 4-year-old son named Korbin.

Garrett said she has to juggle school, work and activities for her son.

Her classes are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and her son’s childcare ends at 6 p.m. She has no childcare on the weekends, so trying to find time for work is difficult.

Garrett said her expenses have changed over time as clothes, food, childcare and rent are now part of her life.

All three students said time management is their main struggle, but they all had to make adjustments once their children were born.

“You have to realize you’re not by your-

self,” Clark said. “You have another person that’s depending on you.”

Anderson said her and her children rely on child support and student loans.

“Expenses are a constant source of stress because I can’t work and do everything else,” Anderson said.

However, Anderson said it’s worth it because her children see how hard she is working at being a student and a mother.

“Overall, I’d rather be a single parent in college and suffer short term than work in a low wage job and suffer long term,” Anderson said.

Garrett said her child is her motivation.

“I consider graduating college a great accomplishment, but I do think it takes more motivation and determination to graduate as a single parent,” Garrett said.

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TATTOO page 1 for me,” Signorelli said.

Rookies and incoming freshmen are working hard to compete in state and receive the brotherhood tattoo to show off their love for rugby and their team forever.

“From winning state last year, it basically started a tradition here on campus to where as we hopefully win state next year, more players will get it,” Geoffrey Johnston, grad student,

said. “It will hopefully become a tradition to follow where hopefully 10 to 15 years from now we see more people with the tattoo.”

For those who do not know much about rugby, it is an intense, full-on contact sport like football.

However, rugby does not involve any padding or helmets but involves a ton of tackling.

Photo by Kaitlin Trujillo

Ram Rugby members show off their tattoos, which are located on various parts of their body. From left: to right Tyler Holder, Brian Signorelli, Emmett Spooner, Austin Vandiver, Beau Waskom, Anthony Kisiday, Paul Nguyen, Geoffrey Johnston and Kenny Roller.

OPINION

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The end is near

Erika Walker Copy Editor I walked the entire campus today for the first time in about a year. I’ve lived off campus since the summer before my junior year, so I don’t get to stroll around as often anymore. On my walk, tons of memories unexpectedly came to mind.

I started out at the Massies and Texan Hall. Between good and occasionally bad roommates, I learned so many life lessons between the walls of those dorms.

I then passed the Caf, only to be reminded of all my daily dinners with my Delta Zeta sisters and former roommates.

From there it was on to the CHP, where I had multiple

health kicks throughout my time here. I only wish I would have taken more advantage of the free gym membership.

Then there’s the infamous Gum Tree. I’ve been lucky enough to not need it, but with my last finals week approaching, I think my luck is running dry.

I ended my stroll at the UC, where it all started.

From the campus tour that sold me on choosing ASU to Sorority Recruitment Week, this building changed my life.

I made life-long friends and had so many doors of opportunity open up ever since then.

I’m graduating in December, and it’s so crazy to think the campus I’ve been part of for the last three years will soon be a thing of the past.

The ASU community has become my home away from home. Words can’t explain how much it will be missed.

I do however wish to come back one day.

After what I hope will be a successful career and life, it would mean the world to give back to the community that has given so much to me.

Alana Edgin Editor- in-Chief I’m big on freedom, and one of the biggest freedoms I feel causes problems is the freedom of religion.

Recently, I was speaking with a coworker who said the U.S. was a Christian nation.

She was quite annoyed by the fact that prayer and Christian teachings were only done in private schools.

One of the first amendments is freedom of religion. It does not say for only one religion, but for religion overall.

Sorry to wreck your world views everyone, but the U.S. is not a Christian nation. We never were. We have been, and

hopefully always will be, a nation that is flooded with religions.

All religions have something inherently good about them.

Christianity is meant, in my eyes, to bring the quality of love and acceptance into the world. Islam teaches that even in war, you protect the weak.

Don’t believe me? Check the Quran. “It becomes an obligation for defending religious freedom (Quran 22:39-41), for self-defense (Quran 2:190) and defending those who are oppressed: men, women and children who cry for help (Quran 4:75).” This is from the Quran’s section dealing on jihad, or war. It does not say kill the weak, or the “infidels.” Extremist groups are manipulating a religion and completely ignoring their religion’s teachings.

From Buddhism, we learn peace. We are taught that we should not set our worth in material values, but in the good that we have done.

There are millions of religions in the world. The world is full of people who want to believe in something other

than themselves.

Wouldn’t it be great if one could accept like a Christian, fight wars like the Quran says, and be as peaceful as a Buddhist? What if everyone could quit bickering about which religion is the “best,” and learn something from the troves of religion that is supposed to make America the nation of religious freedom it was meant to be?

The U.S. has always been a stew of differences, and many people need to rememer to respect those differences. Are we not all humans? If we are cut, do we not bleed the same red blood? If we are hurt, do we not cry the same tears?

Going back to the original issue my coworker had, my personal opinion is that the separation of church and state must continue.

Now, if we wanted to implement a moment of silence, I don’t mind that. It isn’t inherently religious. It is a moment of silence, which I always found quite calming when I had it. It gave me a moment to gather my thoughts.

Words: why my friends hate me now

Mikera Walker Managing Editor I am an avid reader. If it’s a book and free, I’ll read it.

Now that doesn’t mean that I know every word, but

I seldom come across a word I don’t know. However, last Tuesday it happened. Apocryphal happened.

I was writing about the Vogue fashion show for the Today in History and this random word was thrown into the mix.

Now, I’m not the type of person to stay in the dark, so I did what any curious person would do in 2016. I copied and pasted it into my Google search bar and let MerriamWebster tell me what I had been missing for 20 plus years: the definition of apocryphal.

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One of my best friends would testify to my obnoxious use of large words in high school and another would cover the testimony for college.

My thought is why use a common word when you can use a big word and stump the people around you?

I’ve since been looking up every unusual word that Google would provide and I’ve been spitting them out like that annoying commercial that follows you around even after changing radio stations.

Other various words I have discovered during my jour-

ney are: apple knocker - an ignorant or unsophisticated person, callipygian - having shapely buttocks, eucastrophe - a sudden and favorable resolution of events; a happy ending.

These words and more have found their way to me. In some small way, it brings joy to my life and reminds me of the days when I was a young girl, enjoying Literary Criticism and learning new words such as Götterdämmerung - a collapse of society.

If there is one thing you take from my writing, I hope that

you take a love for learning.

Never stop learning.

Apocryphal is something that is widely believed as true that is most likely a lie, such as the old man often shared apocryphal ghost stories with anyone who would listen.

Integrate new words into your vocabulary and stump or annoy all you know by sounding like a character on “Big Bang Theory.”

You will sound smart and feel superior to all the apple-knockers in your life.

The Adventures of Rando &Elli Presidential Race

Caroline Cline Cartoonist

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Student Spotlight

THOUGHTS AFTER THE ELECTION

Marcus Catalano

Junior “I see the negative effects that will happen.

Donald says he is going to do all this stuff, but he doesn’t have a plan. Let’s hope for the best.”

Alicia Torres Freshman “I am terrified. Trump doesn’t have a political background, and people backed him. Hillary won the votes for ages 18-25. It just shows that the older generation is still stuck in their ways, and that is really scary.”

Elizabeth Navejas

Sophomore “I feel like neither of them should have been able to run. Instead of taking a step forward, we are taking a step back.”

Robert Hamilton

Freshman “I am glad that Trump won. We don’t need a corrupt person in office.

Nobody needs Hillary in office.”

SPORTS

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Chicago Cubs break curse at World Series Baseball champions bring joy after 10 innings against Cleveland Kaitlin Trujillo Photo Editor Major league baseball ended its season with a historic win for the Chicago Cubs, ending their 108-year World Series drought.

The series was one that every little kid with a ball and glove in their backyard dreams about.

The Cubs lost game one to the Cleveland Indians, but recovered in game two.

Games three and four fell to the Indians, making the series 3-1 in favor of Cleveland.

The outlook looked grim for the Cubs.

They had to win the next three games consecutively in order to win.

Somehow, they managed to win games five and six.

Then the most beautiful, exhilarating, nerve-wrecking moment in all of baseball: World Series game seven.

Winner takes all.

The game was a roller coaster. The Cubs started off the ride with a home run, creating

a four run lead and before you knew it, the teams were tied in the bottom of the ninth.

The baseball gods were smiling down on us with the gift of extra innings. Nothing will ever compare to the thrill of extra innings.

Just one swing could determine who goes home a champion and who must turn their eyes to the next season in hope of a better outcome.

The 10th inning was a battle.

In the top of the inning, the Cubs managed to load the bases and bring in two runners making the score 8-6.

When it came time for the Indians to bat, they stepped up, fought and brought in a runner at 8-7 with two outs to go.

The Cubs needed to end the game fast.

Baseball fans everywhere watched with anticipation as the pitch flew to home, a ground ball.

The smile on Kris Bryant’s face as he threw the ball to first for the final out of the game will go down in the history books.

The curse of the Cubs has been broken.

I will never forget seeing the entire city of Chicago rejoicing for their team. Generations of families held each other in celebration.

For a moment, nothing else mattered, just the beautiful game of baseball and a group of men who dedicated their lives to playing it.

That is the beauty of the game.

Bart Giamatti said it best: “Baseball. It breaks your heart.

It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring when everything else begins again and it blossoms in summer, filling the afternoons and evenings and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone. You count on it.

Rely on it to buffer the passage

of time, to keep the memory of sunshine and high skies alive and then just when the days are all twilight, when you need it most, it stops.”

For now, the season of baseball has ended, but the thrill of the game goes on.

We’re ready for you spring 2017. Bring it on.

Volleyball victorious, extends streak to 14 Belles to host Lone Star Conference Tournament Erika Walker Copy Editor The Rambelles volleball team won the 2016 Lone Star Conference regular season Nov. 5 after sweeping the Midwestern State University Mustangs at the Junell Center Stephen Arena.

Remaining undefeated at home, the Belles extended its win streak to 14 matches.

The team improved to 27-2 overall and 17-1 in the Lone Star Conference.

Because of the win, ASU will host the Lone Star Conference Championship Tournament Nov. 17-19.

“It was a great environment to get a win in, with it being senior day and there were a lot of families and fans in the stands,” Head Coach Chuck Waddington said. “I was pleased with how we finished, and how it came together in

the end was pretty cool. It is a huge advantage for us to host the conference tournament because we have some of the best fans out there that will pack the Junell three nights in a row to try to help us win.”

The Belles took an early lead in the first set, 3-0. The Mustangs immediately made two kills after, but couldn’t hold onto the score after junior outside hitter Brianna Sotello took control with a kill, pushing the score 7-4.

After a few more back and forth shots, the score was tied, 17-17.

A kill from junior right side Abbie Lynn gave the Belles the final push to pull away with an 8-2 run.

The run then closed out the set for the Belles as the final point came from a Mustang service error.

Belles struck the first few points once again in the second set, but the Mustangs responded with a pair of kills to

close the lead gap.

Lynn made two consecutive kills to take the lead again, but back and forth scoring went on throughout the set.

Senior outside hitter Mallory Blauser finished the set with a final kill, and the Belles led 2-0 for the evening overall.

The third and final set began with a Mustang lead, but the Belles responded with an 11-0 run, racking up a dozen points.

As the score sat at 21-12, freshman outside hitter Ali Davison began a 4-0 run that led to the Belles winning the LSC regular season championship.

Blauser led the Belles both defensively and offensively with 11 kills, 14 digs and three aces.

The Belles will travel to New Mexico to play Eastern New Mexico University Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. followed by a match against Western New Mexico Nov. 12 at 6 p.m.

Photo by Josh Lopez

On the road updates: Junior outside hitter Brianna Sotello had nine kills and eight digs in the game against Midwestern State. Sotello has scored a total of 330 points this season.

Football

Soccer- Conference Tournament

28-6 W

TWU Nov. 3

vs. Western New Mexico University

Current record: 3-5 conference, 4-6 overall

Next game: Nov. 12 against UT Permian Basin at 6 p.m. at First Community Credit Union field. This is the last game of the season for the Rams.

Stat leaders overall:

Rushing: Junior runningback Josh Stevens with 204 attempts for 1,009 yards.

Passing: Freshman quarterback Carsen Cook with 66 completed out of 136 passes for 666 yards with 7 interceptions.

Recieving: Junior wide reciever Donovan Thompson with 388 yards.

Sacks: Sophomore defensive end Markus Jones with 7.5 for 49 yards.

vs. Texas Woman’s, Texas A&M Commerce

4-3 W TAMUC Nov. 4 0-1 L

Stat leaders overall: Senior midfielder/forward Demi Tsambasis with 13 goals.

Senior defender Shay Williams with four assists.

Freshman goalkeeper Sammy Cude with 59 saves.

Final record: 7-5-0 conference, 11-7-2 overall, 1-1 in the LSC conference tournament.

Next game: The Belles are done for the season after losing in the semifinals of the Lone Star Conference Tournament. They will return for the Fall 2017 season.