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VOL. 86 ISSUE 09
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2019
Jazz band plays first gig of the year
What’s in store!
Ensemble highlights the importance of jazz at ASU
-Sports update
Ashley Rodriguez, staff writer
-The Blue house
The ASU Big Band jazz ensemble on Oct. 22 performed their first concert of the year in the auditorium of the Mayer Administration Building. The ensemble played a total of eight songs, including “Binky” by Michael League, “Woodchoppers Ball” by Joe Bishop and Woody Herman, “Cute” by Neal Hefti and “Nutville” by Horace Silver. The performance also included instrumental solos from the trombone, saxophone, trumpet and rhythm sections. Junior Adrian Ortega said he enjoyed the eve-
Page 2 Page 3 he said. “It was interesting how they communicated on stage.” -Creative photo submissions Page 3 The ASU Big Band, which includes fine arts students and -Top 10 songs Page 3 Ram Band members, is directed by Trent Shuey, assistant director -Crossword & Sudoku of bands. Shuey said it took about Page 4 two months to put the event to-Sidewalk survey gether and highlighted the imPage 5 portance of the jazz program at -Russian Program ASU. Page 6 “[Jazz] is really the only American-derived art form in all of music that we have,” he said. “The reason I think it’s so important here at ASU is for the students to get that experience playing American-born music.” The next performance from the ASU Big Band jazz ensemble will be Dec. 8 at 2:30 p.m.
ning of music. “It’s just super lively,” Ortega said. “It’s always a treat to watch the ASU Jazz ensemble. Lots of colorful sounds”. Ortega said his favorite part of the concert was a drum duet toward the end of the performance. “Both had solos and passed time between each other,”
Photos by Cora Bishoppetty: Top: Luke Shinkle, saxophonist, passionately plays his improvised solo. The Big Band jazz concert took place in the ASU auditorium and was open to students, faculty and the community. Right: JD Myers, drummer, waits for his conductor’s cue before playing the last beat. The Big Band showcased a wide variety of jazz styles on Oct. 22.
SGA addresses banning e-cigarettes Student Government Association discusses e-cigarettes, among other concerns
Ixchel Sotelo, Contributor Lambert was more concerned with the conflict behind the bill itself. “We need to hold our committee members accountable, ourselves accountable, our leadership accountable,” Lambert said. “There should be no excuse for at least one committee member should be present at all functions.” By majority vote, senators sent the bill to the Rules of the Senate Committee. The SGA also addressed recognizing the 2019 Homecoming Committee and all of its supporting staff. Discussion opened and new names were added to the list. The next committee meeting will be held on Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. in the C.J. Davidson Conference Center.
The Student Government Association on Oct. 21 held a senate meeting in the C.J. Davidson Conference Center to address e-cigarettes on campus, publicity and homecoming recognitions. On Oct. 1, the Texas A&M University System announced plans to ban all forms of e-cigarettes throughout their university system due to rising health concerns. While the Texas Tech University Sytem has yet to announce a plan of their own, the SGA on Oct. 22 sent a survey via email to all ASU students and faculty to get their opinions regarding vaping on campus.
“We’re not sure if that will come down through the Texas Tech system office at this time, but we want to have data to show to the system on how that will affect students and faculty and staff because this ban would affect everyone,” Dr. Matthew Gritter, faculty adviser, said. Bill No. 91.07, authored by SGA Senator Mason Hightower, proposed an increase in SGA visibility at on-campus events by giving requirements to senators to engage with other students. While various senate members discussed the requirements of attendance to the events themselves, SGA Senator Landry
Photo by Ian Saint: The gavel comes down and the meeting is in session. Austin Habecker, SGA vice president, led the meeting.
11.1.2019
Rams wreck the Falcons
ASU football beats University of Texas Permian Basin 65-7
Jeremiah Devereaux, staff writer The ASU Rams football team on Oct. 26 defeated the University of Texas Permian Basin Falcons at LeGrand Stadium at 1st Community Credit Union Field. In the first drive of the game, senior Payne Sullins threw for 61 yards, but it wasn’t enough to bring ASU to the end zone. The drive would end when senior Connor Flanigan kicked a field goal, which gave ASU a 3-0 lead. During their second drive, ASU went to punt on fourth down, but the play resulted in a first down after UTPB roughed the kicker. Right after, Sullins threw to senior Lawson Ayo for an ASU touchdown, which brought the score to 10-0 after Flanigan’s extra point. UTPB would score their first and only touchdown before the end of the first quarter, which made the score 10-7. In the second quarter, junior Devin Washington made an interception that gave ASU’s offense excellent field position. After the interception, Sullins threw a 39-yard touchdown pass to junior Keke Chism, which brought the score to 17-7 after the extra point. UTPB began their offensive drive with a pass, but sophomore Simon Maxey made an interception and returned it for a touchdown. After the extra point, ASU led UTPB 24-7. Just before the end of the second quar-
ter, Sullins threw a 29-yard touchdown pass to freshman Austin Landry, which brought the score to 31-7 after the extra point. During halftime, the Ram Band performed the theme songs to “Game of Thrones” and “The Avengers” as part of their routine. In the third quarter, ASU scored two touchdowns including a 2-yard run from junior Kellen Pachot and a 1-yard run from sophomore Daven Manning. ASU led UTPB 44-7 heading into the fourth quarter. In the beginning of the fourth quarter, Washington scored a touchdown on a 22-yard fumble recovery, which brought the score to 51-7 after the extra point from Flanigan. The final two touchdow ns of the game would come from junior Alize Thomas on 4-yard
and 33-yard receptions from senior Charlie Rotherham. ASU would finish the game with a 65-7 victory over UTPB. In their next home game on Nov. 16, ASU will face off against Texas A&M University-Commerce. Photo by Cora Bishoppetty: Josh Quinton, junior, celebrates a successful play with his coach and teammates. Quinton, No. 28, is a linebacker from Lubbock, Texas.
Belles fall to Lions, rise against Patriots Belles lose to Lions 1-0 and beat Patriots 2-1
Ashley Rodriguez, staff writer The ASU Belles soccer team on Oct. 24 and Oct. 26 broke even with one loss and one victory. On Oct. 24, the Belles fell to Texas A&M University-Commerce with a score of 1-0. The first half of the game began slowly, with both teams trying to make shots to the goal. Senior Trenadey Scott led the offense with four shots. Before the end of the first half, TAMUC would score and take the lead with a score of 1-0. In the second half, the Belles faced a defensive battle against the Lions, but ended the game with a loss. The Belles then faced the
University of Texas at Tyler Patriots on Oct. 26, with the game ending 1-2. In the 14th minute of the first half, freshman Cassidy Hill was able to head the ball into the net, which gave the Belles the lead 1-0. Early in the second half, the Patriots quickly scored and tied the game with a score of 1-1. In the 65th minute of play, Scott passed the ball to sophomore Chloe Souza, who kicked it in the back-left corner of the goal. This gave the Belles the lead and the win with a score of 2-1. ASU’s next home game will be against St. Edward’s University on Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. at the ASU Soccer Field.
AWAY GAME UPDATES ASU women’s golf on Oct. 22 ended its fall season at the Skyhawk Women’s Invitational Meet in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Anna Wiklund tied for 15th in the tournament, shooting a 78 on day one and another 78 on day two. Joselyn Jackson tied for 22nd, Amy Howard tied for 27th, Sonja Wickemeyer tied for 30th and Taylor Tomlinson tied for 55th.
Photo by Ian Saint: Avery McNeme, junior, takes a corner kick. The Belles took a 2-1 win over University of Texas at Tyler.
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CROSS COUNTRY The men’s and women’s cross country teams on Oct. 26 competed at the Lonestar Conference Championship race in Silver City, New Mexico.
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VOLLEYBALL
Belles volleyball on Oct. 22 dropped their winning streak to Lubbock Christian University, 3-1. The Belles are now 19-2 overall and 11-1 in conference.
Bridgett Cadenhead finished first for the Belles with a time of 24:32.63. Raeana Mayo finished second for the Belles with a time of 28:18.75 and Abigail Zamzow finished third with a time of 28:18.75. Matthew Jones finished first for the Rams, setting the time of 27:24.20. Seth Blanco finished second with a time of 25:56.10. Right behind Blanco, Jacob Krupa would follow with a time of 25:57.20.
11.1.2019
The Blue House
Creative writing submission by: Ronaldo Aguillon I stood in the front lawn of the blue house, dazed by the way I got here. I have no recollection of traveling here, nor my intentions of being here. An attractive force drew me to the egg white door. I grasped the knob and jiggled it and tried to force it open. To my surprise, with little force, the door slowly creaked open. I stepped inside to scope out the room. The furniture was antique and the air was musky with the smell of rotted wood and damp carpeting. The creak, creak, creaking of a rocking chair came from around the corner of another doorway across the room. Do I dare investigate such a terrifying mansion? I walked hesitantly towards the doorway, pausing to contemplate my decision every few steps. Soon I approached the mouth of the entrance and slowly crept in. I peeked around the corner and, to my horror, I beheld an old, human-like face, as if it should have been buried a hundred years ago. The dim moonlight through a colonial-looking window lit up half the face; the other side was hidden in the shadows. “This is what you have done to me,” a voice struggled to murmur. It was barely audible from where I stood. I stepped closer, slowly tip toeing to what I presumed was my doom. “Why are you here?” I asked loudly, stepping ever so closely. The body rose a wrinkly finger and pointed to a painting. “For them,” it started. “I'm waiting for them.” Afraid of leaving the view of the body, I slowly glanced at the picture. It was of a family, brightly smiling and coexisting with each other happily. “That one’s me,” it said once again. The finger pointed at a lovely lady. She sported blonde hair and wore a lemon-yellow dress that was faded due to the age of the canvas. I studied her face. She seemed full of joy as the smile that dawned across the face, dual tipped with rosy red cheeks. The green eyes gleamed at the beholder and felt like their stare pierced into the back of the mind. What had happened her? The face that rested before me was ghoulish and droopy, losing all re-
semblance to any face, let alone one of a beautiful lady that she claimed to be in the past. The face drooped into a permanent frown, almost as if the happiness a smile brought was impossible to achieve at her present state. “Are you my Johnny?” she asked quizzically. I shook my head no, but my answer was oblivious to her. The finger dropped, and her hand slowly drifted towards me. Soon, she had gripped my arm and caressed the upper part. She stared into my eyes, and mine stared back. The green eyes had faded and looked empty, no longer piercing one's mind with a glare. “Why did you take so long to return?” she whimpered. A tear rolled down the canyons of wrinkles upon the surface of her face. “I'm sorry,” my voice trembled. I stepped back from her. I had to get out of this house. I trotted towards the main door, as she croaked once again. “Why did you leave me?” My trot turned into a sprint. The way back felt longer than the journey towards the rotted lady that had sat before me. “Why?” the voice wailed even louder, as I tripped out the door that had abruptly slammed shut after my departure. I lay in the front lawn from where I started, but when I looked up, the house had turned to ash black, the wood warped by a supposed fire that had raged once before. The grass had died, and the dirt was rough. I brought myself up to my feet, as I caught my last glimpse of the house that had lived here for years. I turned around to walk away from the once blue house with the egg white doors, which housed a once lovely lady waiting for her other half, forever lonely and deprived of life’s love and happiness.
Creative Photography Submissions
Photo by: Lorena Reyes-Benavides
Photo by: Celeste Row
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11.1.2019
Crossword
Travis Hunter, copy editor
Across 1. The 1978 horror classic 8. ____ your sources! 9. A cough does this to air 11. It’s best not to lose this 12. Repeat from memory 13. “___, ___ for a miserable woman!” 14. Authoritative decrees 15. Silver, gold, tungsten, etc. 16. The old grey one ain’t what she used to be. 20. Copy editing symbol, to remove something 21. Unscrupulous businessmen in the 19th century; robber _____ 23. Audrey Azoulay is the Director-General of this 24. Tobias Forge has taken this title three times in the band Ghost; ____ Emeritus 28. All the living organisms of a particular region; plural 29. The bathroom door after Jack Torrance was through with it 30. A site of mass hysteria in 17th-century America. 31. Covered in, clothed 32. Master of horror, co-writer/ director of 1-Across. John _______ Down 1. Co-writer/producer of 1-Across, Debra ____ 2. Radioactive Man’s catchphrase, “Up and ____!” 3. Radiation Dude’s less impressive catchphrase, “Up and ____ go.” 4. Get rid of unwanted plants, past tense 5. Stimulate, stir up 6. Long poetic composition 7. “Grasp the _____,” British idiom 8. Money-handler 10. Ironically, this is more 12. That’s them in the corner losing their religion
16. Controversial 1980 slasher film, remade in 2012 with Elijah Wood 17. A ring of color in anatomy 18. Teacher’s list of students 19. Settle in a tent 21. Australian slang for “babies” 22. Sting sends one out in “Message in a Bottle” 24. Faust made one with the Devil 25. Rod or spindle of a wheel 26. Bosc is one type 27. Combine
Sudoku Sophia Gravatt, staff writer
Answers to puzzles can be found in next week’s issue or our social media, so stay tuned!
11.1.2019
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
From the Ram Page staff! Sidewalk Survey What are you going to be or do for Halloween? If you are not doing anything, why?
“For Halloween I’m going to be ??? and ??? because I was told I look like him. So, I’m just going to go with him; make it simple and easy.” –Nolan Rogers, freshman
“We are doing a Halloween night at my church, but I’m not dressing up or anything. We are running a booth for the kids, so that’s what we are doing.” –Calista Martinez, freshman “For Halloween I’m going to be a broke student” -Alexis Rosas, senior
“Probably going to do a couple costume with my boyfriend and go to a Halloween party with my friends. Haven’t decided what we are going to be yet.” –Sreynuth Nang, junior
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11.1.2019
Misinformation, political warfare and tech Speaker at Russian Enrichment Program discusses modern topics Sophia Gravatt, staff writer A research fellow from the University of Texas on Oct. 22 presented a lecture as part of ASU’s Russian Enrichment Program. Dr. Kiril Avramov discussed various aspects of Russia’s current role in global politics in his presentation “Active Measures Renaissance: Strategies of Contemporary Russian Political Warfare.” “We cannot deny that we are seeing persistent Russian political warfare efforts and operations that directly target the US,” Avram-
ov said. Technology increases the spread of misinformation and the rise of alternative sources of information, he said. “An MIT study from last year has proven that false information on Twitter travels six times faster than factual information,” Avramov said. “I think that is a very telltale sign of what is going on.” He said all the biases that people have are being taken advantage of by bots and social engineering. The information is custom-tailored to each person’s feed. “S ometimes what you’re seeing is very different from what I’m seeing on my feed,” he said. “This is the echo chamber effect. These algorithms, based on the harvest of data of your likes, will tell more of what your political preference is.” Photo by Cora Bishoppetty: Students, faculty and members of the community intently listen to presenter Dr. Kiril Avramov.
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Friday 11/1
-Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead 11:30am - 1:00pm *Houston Harte UC -Bio-lunch Speaker: Skip Hobbie, Wildlife Videographer 12:00pm *Cavness Science Building, Room 100 -Dia de los Muertos Festival 6:00pm-8:00pm *Centennial Village -ASU Volleyball vs Midwestern State 7:00pm-9:00pm *Junell Center
Saturday 11/2
-ASU Soccer at Dallas Baptist University 12:00pm-2:00pm *Dallas, TX -ASU Volleyball vs Texas Woman’s 2:00pm-4:00pm *Junell Center -ASU Football at Adams State 2:00pm-5:00pm *Alamosa, CO
Sunday 11/3 -ASU Trumpets and Organ Concert 2:30pm *First Presbyterian Church, 32 N. Irving St.
Monday 11/4
-Microsoft Excel for Business - 2 part series 9:00am-10:30am *Business Resource Center -SGA Senate Meeting 7:00pm-8:00pm *Junell Center -ASU Men’s Basketball vs University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma **FREE ADMISSION** 7:00pm-9:00pm *Junell Center
Tuesday 11/5
-Native American Heritage Celebration 11:30am-1:00pm *UC Lobby -Sexting and Cyberbulllying 3:00pm-4:30pm *Houston Harte UC -Fraternity Recital 7:00pm *Eldon Black Recital Hall
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