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VOL. 86 ISSUE 12
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2019
“We gave it our all. We put so much into this season to change the culture into an atmosphere that expects to compete and win. This season was a great first step and huge motivational fuel for us to be even better next year.”
What’s in store! -Art exhibit Page 2
-Trauma lecture Page 2
-Fall Fest Page 2
–Keke Chism, junior
-Axel’s column Page 3
-Sidewalk Survey Page 3
-Ian’s column Page 3
-SGA president Page 4
Rams suffer loss in final game of season Lions win 17-3 Jeremiah Devereaux, staff writer The ASU Rams football team on Nov. 16 faced defeat in their last home game of the season against Texas A&M University-Commerce. Nearly 3,000 fans were in attendance at LeGrand Stadium at 1st Community Credit Union Field as the Rams competed against the Lions for a chance to progress in the NCAA playoffs. The clash began when ASU took possession of the ball. After a tough battle between the two teams, and with only nine minutes left in the first quarter, senior Connor Flanigan kicked a 42-yard field goal to give the Rams a 3-0 lead. With only 18 seconds until the end of the quarter, TAMUC scored a touchdown, taking a 7-3 lead over the Rams. In the second quarter and third quarter, ASU and TAMUC were unable to put points on the board. Each team made efforts for yardage, but both defenses made it difficult to score, thus resulting in a punt stalemate. At the start of the fourth quarter, junior Cristion Brown stopped TAMUC’s offense by causing a fumble then recovering it. This turnover gave ASU an advantage. Senior Payne Sullins and junior
Keke Chism found some momentum during this drive with a couple of passes, but ASU was unable to finish the drive and had to punt. When TAMUC took possession, ASU’s defense held them off for the majority of the drive until the Lions were able to kick a field goal that extended their lead to 10-7. With a little over two minutes left in the game, TAMUC scored one final touchdown, ending the game 17-3. Despite the loss, freshman Nathaniel Omayebu III has high hopes for the team next year. “I think our season was better than what we’ve been in the past,” Omayebu said. “We are one step closer to where we want to go. Next season, we will be even better if we work hard.” Senior Lloyd Howard III sees the loss as an opportunity to grow as a team. “We need to keep pushing, rebuild and go back to the drawing board,” Howard said. “Next season, we will do better because we have a great coaching staff, like Jeff Girsch, who had an awesome year at 8-3.”
Belles volleyball solidifies success on Senior Day Weekend
With a win over a conference rival, the Belles look to their playoff future Mbulelo Maqungo, staff writer The ASU Belles Volleyball team on Nov. 15-16 secured two vic- high against teams like this. We’ve had a rivalry with Tarleton and havtories over Tarleton State University and Dallas Baptist University to en’t beat them in three years, so with them leaving the conference now, continue their undefeated home streak. this feels like a great note to end on.” In the first game of the weekend, the Belles faced their confer- The Belles squad then faced the DBU Patriots early Saturday ence rivals TSU in a back-and-forth shootout. afternoon on Nov 16. In celebration of Senior Day, six seniors were The TSU Texans rode a momentous wave early in many of the honored for their athletic careers and commitment. sets, cutting into the Blue and Gold defense, but the Belles matched In the first set, the Belles took charge and dominated due to them time and time again thanks in part to juniors Lindsey Ledyard DBU’s attacking errors. The lunchtime game was characterized by and Bailey Drum. a high number of kills and a capitalization on the Patriots’ mistakes Ledyard provided crucial serves throughout the evening, help- thanks in part to senior Sundara Chinn and sophomore Kailyn Giling to set the Belles up for a favorable position. breath, who had 15 and 14 kills respectively. “I’m so proud of the team’s response to opposition,” head coach The Belles would go on to win the game, 3-1. Chuck Waddington said. “We excel when we play our game,” Chinn said. “Trusting in By the time the Texans tried staging a comeback in the fourth each other and sticking to what we do best is what this is all about.” set, the Belles already had complete control of the tempo to coast in for The Belles volleyball team will start preparing for playoffs with the win. the Lone Star Conference tournament on Nov. 19. “These wins mean a lot,” Drum said. “The intensity is always
Photo by Ian Saint: Sophia Berg, sophomore, spikes the ball down for the point. Berg is a middle blocker for the Belles.
11.22.2019
Building artistic bridges
International collaboration connects students globally Mbulelo Maqungo, staff writer The department of visual and performing arts on Nov. 11 partnered with Duy Tan University to present the International Art Exchange Exhibition. Throughout the week, the graphic design work and artistry of DTU students was showcased in the gallery room of the Carr Education-Fine Arts Building. The exhibition culminated in a reception featuring contribu-
tions from the Vietnamese Stu- This exhibition also gave From food and beverage brand dents Association and the depart- ASU students the opportunity to proposals to stamp designs and ment of international studies. share their design ideas, as many comic strips, the projects on dis The idea for the exhibition student projects from the graphic play gave the audience a treat and started in one of associate profes- design program were selected and the students insight on different arsor Edwin Cuenco’s classes and, sent to Da Nang City in return. tistic inspirations. with the help of students, led to an “The attendance was great, “I’m so proud of this exeight-week preparation and corre- but the chance from our Angelo hibition because it really puts our spondence with DTU. State community to experience an- students in touch with their peers “As a Vietnamese student, other cultural perspective was what at Duy Tan University.” Dr. John I was interested in the possibility this was all about,” Cuenco said. Klingemann, college of arts and of sharing new ideas through this Ralph Hall, art program humanities dean, said. “These stupartnership” VSA member coordinator, led the groups of stu- dents each have their own unique Thoa Nguyen said after the dents and faculty through the dis- approach to artistic expression and presentation. plays. I believe that in sharing our unique DTU is located in Da Nang, “First and foremost, this perspectives, we prepare students the third largest city in Viet- gallery is a teaching gallery,” Hall for the transition into the working nam. The coastal metropolis said. “We found that the exchange world.” is home to one of Vietnam’s of ideas between us and Duy Tan most important ports, creat- was an occasion we couldn’t pass ing the environment for DTU up. I’m very honored to be able to Photo by Ian Saint: International to become the largest private help celebrate the creative process- art exchange exhibit shows off pieces institution in the region. es of these students from Duy Tan from across the globe. During the reception on here.” Nov 14, the VSA had refreshments, a presentation showing how students Speaker educates ASU on healing after trauma worked at DTU and a solo Ixchel Sotelo, staff writer performance from Nguy en of the song “Di Cay.”
Let’s talk trauma
Out of the dorms, onto the bull
Fall Fest event brings students together
Ashley Rodriguez, staff writer R e g iste re d nual event and it’s student organiza- been a big hit. We tions and the Mul- want students to ticultural Center on get out, participate Nov. 12 hosted the and have fun. That’s annual Fall Festival what being a part for ASU students. of the Ram Fam is S t u d e n t s about.” who attended the F r e s h m a n event had the op- Manuel Marquez portunity to par- said he enjoyed the ticipate in games event and was glad from various RSOs, he attended. which included in- “My favorflatables and a me- ite event’s been the chanical bull. bull ride, since it’s in “It’s an op- the center of everyportunity for orga- thing and bringing nizations to say what everyone together,” they’re about and to Marquez said. “The play their games,” people and the enEspinoza said. “Fall vironment, everyFest has been an an- body is really cheer-
ful, and everyone is having a good time. I’m glad I attended this event because it got me and my friends out of the dorms and got us to do something other than being cooped up all day from the cold weather.”
Photo by Cora Bishoppetty: An audience member participates in the pre-lecture Kahoot! game, which assessed their knowledge on Trauma. Faculty and students were present in the audience.
Photo by Cora Bishoppetty: Drew Bratton and Emily Crowder, sophomores, enjoy a game of cornhole provided by Delta Zeta.
Counseling Services on Nov. 11 hosted a guest speaker who discussed trauma and various methods of treatment and management. Lori Hollingsworth, licensed professional counselor-supervisor and owner of the Colorado Street Wellness Center, gave a presentation entitled “Trauma: Is Healing Possible?” to ASU residents in Room 201 of the Houston Harte University Center. Hollingsworth began her presentation with a game of Kahoot!, an interactive learning platform, with trivia questions about trauma. She explained different definitions of traumas that can affect students and staff along with physical and emotional responses to trauma. “Trauma is more of a brain thing,” Hollingsworth said. “It’s a memory problem. It’s defragmented information in our nervous system. It’s not a psychological problem.” Hollingsworth is a certified eye movement desensitization reprocessing therapist and explained how the trauma coping technique
works. She also addressed strategies and coping mechanisms, such as regular exercise and breathing techniques, along with the importance of receiving professional help to deal with trauma. “When I was in school here 20 years ago, seeing a counselor was ‘Oh, what’s wrong with you?’” Keith Hoelscher, financial aid counselor, said. “Now it’s even okay. My counselor says that it’s become acceptable, culturally. That’s been a really good asset or benefit of some of these people going to actively seek treatment.” Hollingsworth said the body can only endure so much trauma and keeping it hidden deep inside one’s body will not make it go away until it is dealt with properly. “I thought it was interesting how she talked about the treatments she uses and how it’s proven to be effective,” said senior Anna. “It’s more based on who you are and what you find effective and the way your brain works, but it’s definitely something to consider.”
11.22.2019
Ax on ‘Flix
In this week’s Netflix pick, Axel reviews “We Have Always Lived in the Castle” Axel Marcenaro, editor-in-chief “We Have Always Lived in the Castle” is an intriguingly strange film by director Stacie Passon, based on the novel written by Shirley Jackson. It follows an odd girl named Merricat, the youngest daughter of the very wealthy, yet hated, Blackwood family. Merricat adores and is closest with her sister, a beautiful, polite young woman, who is notorious for being charged with the murder of their parents. Aside from the public shaming, their life is relatively stable, until the charming, yet suspicious cousin Charles shows up. The film does well to immediately disorient the viewer. The family’s situation is so odd and under-explained, Merricat is socially stunted and there is an awkward tension that fills the air anytime someone seemingly normal comes into frame. To top it off, a half-crazy uncle is almost constantly rambling in the background, so the viewer is left to discern what is valuable information and what is complete nonsense. This atmosphere and question of “What is going on in this crazy little world?” is impressively maintained throughout the entirety of the film as little clues are divulged. The acting and character dynamics in this film are superb. Merricat, who is possibly autistic, really ropes the audience into her very odd but fantastical world. Even as she practices some sort of
Go peacefully
harmless witchcraft and buries household things around the property, we as viewers automatically take her side when the charming cousin Charles is upset at her for burying dozens of silver pieces under a step. His reaction is a rational one in a rational world, but in the strange world of Merricat, it feels hostile. The subtle, yet intense, interaction between the two translates this emotion very well beyond the screen. The visual style of the film can leave a bit to be desired. Thrillers allow for some very creative and mysterious lighting, but this film only takes advantage of that on occasion, generally boasting vivid colors and gentle lighting. When it does do something visually striking, it feels without purpose. Specifically, a shot of Merricat’s sister outside is exposed for the background showing their “castle,” while the shade from the surrounding forest and an overhead tree shroud her in darkness. This midday silhouette effect looked great, but Merricat’s sister is established as a friend very early on, so it felt like a mismatch of character and creative direction. I think this film does well for casual viewing. It’s not as graphic as many in its genre, and it replaces shock with bringing the viewer into a simply uncomfortable and enigmatic world. It could never land a place with the best drama-thrillers, but it doesn’t disappoint as an entertaining and stimulating film. I recommend watching it on one of those late nights you want to feel some suspenseful drama, but don’t care to get lost in a complicated film requiring googled explanations of the plot twists and subtexts.
Sidewalk Survey
Ian Saint, photo editor
Death. There is a stigma surrounding this daily life event that paints it as a negative, often painful, evil thing that deprives us of our loved ones. Death is as much a part of life as breathing or birth. Death is simple, much more so than the creation of new life. Clear and concise; one last breath and one expires. In my limited time working in healthcare, I have witnessed death firsthand, rearing its head up right in front of me. Like any first in life, the first death I witnessed still stands in my memory. For the woman who was passing, it was a release of the
What is one thing you wish ASU had? burden of living, a release from the tubes, the wires and the sounds of the busy world around her. Peaceful, a loving family surrounded her as she drew her last gasp, followed by a slow exhale of air and soul. An infant began crying in the hallway, reminding all who were present that with the loss of one, new life begins elsewhere. Death is not something to be feared. Those who lie in their beds horrified or fearful of what is eminent spend their last days anxious, maybe only having a few hours of peace if they come to terms with the inevitable, if any at all. Those who go fearlessly into the dark breathe easier. Death will come for all of us. Nothing is forever, so let that make the moments we share be all the sweeter. Hug your loved ones, be bold, live a little and love a lot.
“One thing I wish ASU had is more food varieties like a Whataburger or Chicken Express.” -Kenzie Kleiber, freshman “One thing I wish ASU had is a Whataburger.” -Seth Jones, senior
“I have two cousins who can’t come here because they don’t have what they want to study. I wish there was a major for languages and dentistry, so that they can come here.” -Lorena Reyes-Benavides, sophomore
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11.22.2019
SGA president goes to Washington Student prepares for full-time position in the nation’s capital
Sophia Gravatt, staff writer SGA President Brayden Woods accepted a position in U.S. Rep. Mike Conaway’s office in Washington D.C. to serve as the new staff assistant. “I’ll help with the legislative office,” Woods said. “So, one day, I might be helping with legislative stuff or communications and press conferences, but my primary role is overseeing the interns in that office.” He said he spoke to the state Rep. Tom Craddick his freshman year. “It was a leap of faith,” Woods said. “I reached out to Kate Huddleston as well and I got an interview with Joanne Powell and I got the job.” He said he has worked with Conaway since his freshman year, interning in his San Angelo and Midland offices, as well as an in-
ternship in D.C. “They asked me to be on his campaign team, so I’ve seen a little bit of everything,” Woods said. “I pretty much started from the bottom and worked my way up to full-time staff in D.C.” Woods said as a child, he wanted to do something that would help people. “I think the biggest way you can impact someone’s life is in politics,” he said. “When I did my internship, one of the best things we did was constituent casework. It’s the role of the office and the district employee to help fight for that constituent. That’s the part that I really enjoy.” Woods said even though he is excited, he is feeling nervous, too. “I think I’ve been to D.C. five times
or so,” he said. “It was for vacation or my internship, so it’s going to be a little bit different. I’m excited to see where it’s going to go.” He said although he is not graduating from ASU until May, he is moving right after Thanksgiving break. “This is my last full week here,” Woods said. “I’ll take some of my exams on Monday and Tuesday and then that Sunday after Thanksgiving, I’ll be on a flight to D.C. I will be finishing up my classes online.” “It’s coming up really quick,” he said. “It’s exciting.” SGA Vice President Austin Habecker will become the president of the student body. Habecker has already named Dylan Sanders as his acting vice president. “My resignation wont take effect until Dec. 15,” Woods said. “I’m still filling in that role until then, when Austin Habecker will take over.”
Photo by Cora Bishoppetty: Brayden Woods, current Student Government Association president, reminisces over his time at ASU. Woods is enthusiastic to start his new phase of life in Washington D.C..
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-Bookstore Fashion Show 11:15am *Multicultural Center Lobby -Thaluhlup Hernandez Senior Recital 7:00pm *Eldon Black Recital Hall -Dinner Theatre Musical: “Fun Home” 8:00pm Daily (to Nov 23) *Carr Education-Fine Arts Building
Sunday 11/24
-Horn Studio Recital 2:00pm *Eldon Black Recital Hall -Brandon Rawson Senior Recital 4:00pm *Eldon Black Recital Hall
Tuesday 11/26
Saturday 11/23 -Experience ASU *9:00am -UCPC & URec: The Annual Turkey Trot 9:00am - 11:30am *Pavilion -ASU Women’s Basketball vs Lubbock Christian University (Texas) 2:00pm - 4:00pm *Junell Center -ASU Men’s Basketball vs Lubbock Christian University (Texas) 4:00pm - 6:00pm *Junell Center
Monday 11/25
-Floszell West Senior Recital 7:00pm *Eldon Black Recital Hall
-ASU Women’s Basketball vs Northern New Mexico College 5:30pm - 7:30pm *Junell Center -Thanksgiving Holiday Break for Students and Faculty. *University offices will remain open.
Wednesday 11/27