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Friday, October 13, 2017
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Volume 84, Issue 7
Photo by Brit Raley Mitchel Doud and Sidney Timmer, freshmen, perform a love scene. “Not About Nightingales” made its first debut in 1998.
“Not About Nightingales” hits the stage ASU Theatre takes on Tennessee Williams’ lost play
Christian Hunick Staff Writer ASU Theatre will open on Oct. 13 “Not About Nightingales,” the story of a group of inmates go on a hunger strike to improve their situation. The emotionally charged drama depicts the harsh realities of life in prison during the Great Depression, while a romantic relationship forms between Eva, the prison warden’s secretary, and a convict named Jim. The play has themes of love, abuse, narcissistic sociopathy, hate, revenge and hope, said Dr. Bill Doll, ASU Theatre director. Freshman Mitchel Doud plays the convict Jim, who
works for the prison warden while waiting for parole. “I auditioned because there is nothing like being on stage,” said Doud. “Theatre is a dying art, and you have to take every chance you get to perform.” Junior Eric Valle portrays Butch, a smart talking convict who is seen as the leader of the inmates. “Butch is really charismatic, and he likes playing intimidation mind games,” said Valle. Performances will take place at 8 p.m. Oct. 13-14 and 20-21, with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. on Oct. 15. Ticket sales are available for the general public. ASU students, faculty and staff enter for free.
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Photo by Brit Raley Students perform an intense scene in Act III. “Not About Night-
ingales” is a play written by Tennessee Williams in the 1930’s, but it wasn’t discovered until the 1990’s.
Murder they solved Active shooter safety tips Plaza Verde hosts 1920’s themed mystery night Christian Hunick Staff Writer ASU’s Residential Programs hosted on Oct. 6 for the second time a 1920’s themed Murder Mystery Night in Plaza Verde Residence Hall Attendees assumed the roles of party goers at a swanky speakeasy called The Juice Joint. After the murder of mob boss Notorious Nick, guests pieced together clues they got from interacting with the other characters.
Participants used creative ways to learn more about who could be the murderer, through eavesdropping or bribing with fake money. Sophomore Zack Boehme played Cy Ramsey, an illegal gun dealer. “The gun that was used during the murder came from me, so people suspected I was the killer,” Boehme said. Southside Sal, an opposing mob boss, a hostess and an exwife all had motives to kill
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Photo by Axel Marcenaro Suspicions arise as a body is
discovered and marked off at the Plaza Verde Murder Mystery Night. Students were given characters and background information and then let loose to question their peers about possible motives.
ASU Police encourage students to stay safe and informed Kaitlin Trujillo Editor-In-Chief
The ASU police department encourages students to stay updated and follow directions in the event of an active shooter. Pay attention to ASU Alerts and follow the directives, Chief of University Police James Adams said. During an active shooter scenario, proper reaction is dependent upon the situation and a number of circumstances, but the general concept is run, hide or fight. “The best option for survival is to escape,” the ASU Police Department said. If a person does escape the area, they should notify others and call the University Police. Callers should be prepared to give details on the location, shooter, weapons and casualties. If exiting the area is not possible, the facility should implement lockdown procedures. Those in danger should
move to the nearest room that can be secured and lock doors and windows, close blinds or curtains and seek protective cover behind large furniture. During lockdown, all devices that emit light or sound should be turned off, do not answer the door or verbal inquiries, call University Police to provide information, reas-
sure others and assist the injured. After lockdown, wait for police to respond or “all clear” to be issued before exiting room. If the shooter is encountered and you cannot escape, do not make sudden move-
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NEWS
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LGBTQ+ community celebrates coming out day feel more accepted,” Nikki
Multicultural center inRoberts, freshman, said. vites students to celebrate The process of coming out all sexual orientations can be difficult for closeted Eunice Tibay Staff Writer
The Multicultural Center & Student Activities Programs celebrated National Coming Out day Oct. 10 to empower the members of the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. “I think it’s a great moment to celebrate the diversity in the LGBT community,” Lizette Guerrero, junior, said. “I think that it’s just really great that we’re able to host this LGBT event every year.” This is the fifth year the Multicultural Center has celebrated National Coming Out day in order to educate people, as well as to celebrate inclusiveness. “It will help a lot of people
members of the community. “It’s a special celebration because coming out for LGBTQ individuals is a very hard process,” Erika Baeza, Director of the Multicultural Center & Student Activities, said .“There’s a small percentage that are very fortunate because their families and friends are supportive, but there’s also those who don’t have that.” Coming out can also be celebrated by allies to show their support to the community and to show that they believe in equality and embrace diversity, Baeza said. In addition to music and food, there was a door signing booth at the event that represented the metaphor of coming out.
Photo by Axel Marcenaro Students support National Coming Out Day with free
snacks and crafts. Every table was decorated with a card that explained what each color meant to the LGBTQ+ community.
“We have a door that is symbolic of coming out,” Baeza said. “Students get to sign it or provide a positive message to the community.”
MURDER page 1 Notorious Nick. “Basically, everybody related to Nick could have been a suspect, but as you pieced things together you realized everything wasn’t as it seemed,” Boehme said. Participants were also tasked with completing secret objectives given to them before entering The Juice Joint. “One of my objectives was accusing the chief of police of murder so I could get the status of chief of police,” Boehme said.
The event encouraged students to accept themselves and others. National Coming Out Day is celebrated every year on
It was revealed that the chief of police, Chief Cameron, was the murderer. “After the death of Nick, the first one to react was the chief of police, so I was pretty suspicious,” Juan Hernandez, sophomore said. Housing Area Coordinators and Residence Hall Resident Assistants, RA’s, collaborate to create multiple programs and events throughout the academic year. “My role as area coordinator in charge of Plaza Verde and Vanderventer is to put on programs for students to enjoy
Oct. 11, the anniversary of the March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights that happened 1987.
their college experience in lots of different ways,” said Paul Hamilton, residence life area coordinator. “One of the luxuries of having mostly freshmen in your area every year is you get a new crop of students who are excited about programs you have already done before,” Hamilton said. Housing and Residential Programs will have a western-themed murder mystery later this year.
Photo by Axel Marcenaro A symbolic door stands in
the UC for all to sign and support the movement.
Photo by Axel Marcenaro Crystal Luther, junior, gossips and exchanges tips as to
who the killer may be. Students were surrounded in a 1920’s atmosphere with everything from Gatsby themed drinks in mason jars to jazz music and prohibition Photo by Axel Marcenaro
Students enjoy drinks from the Juice Joint while prying for information. Students could find the murder by picking apart alibis.
Events Calendar
Friday 10/13 Theatre: Not About Nightingales 8 p.m. ASU Auditorium Saturday 10/7 UCPC Ram Jam featuring Jesse McCartney 2:15 p.m. Legrand Alumni and Vistors Center Football vs Midwestern State University 6 p.m. Legrand Stadium
Photo by Axel Marcenaro Party guests mingle and share information on Notorious
Nick’s killer. Unlike last year’s murder mystery event, the killer was found.
Theatre: Not About Nightingales 8 p.m. ASU Auditorium Sunday 10/15 Theatre: Not About Nightingales 8 p.m. ASU Auditorium
Wednesday 10/18 Soccer vs UT Permian Basin 7 p.m. Soccer Field Thursday 10/19 Planetarium Astronomy Shows 7 & 8 p.m. ASU Planetarium
Monday 10/16 E. James Holland University Symposium on American Values 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. UC
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PLAY page 1 “Not About Nightingales” is a Tony Award nominated drama written in the 1930’s, although it remained unproduced until its 1998 world premiere at the Alley Theatre in Houston. The three-part play was inspired by a real incident in a Philadelphia prison in which several inmates died after being locked in a scalding steam room.
Photo by Brit Raley The vol-
unteer acting and production staff continue with Act I using the intricately designed set to portray a jail scene. All actors in this play are students, but community volunteers are more than welcome to join.
Photo by Brit Raley Hayden Duckworth,
freshman, shuffles cards while his character passes time in a jail cell. SAFE page 1
ments or do anything to provoke the shooter and always respond to the shooter when questioned. ASU PD says physical attack should be a last resort to preserve your life or the lives of others. “The way the officers are trained, and we’ve trained mutually with our depart-
Photo by Brit Raley Inmates in the jail
roughhouse during an empowered monologue.
ment at Texas Tech, the officers first mission is to go where the shots are being fired, find the person who’s doing the shooting, and to neutralize the shooter,” Adams said. “While that’s taking place, it’s important to let the campus know what’s going on and to give them direction on how they should respond.” Students should calmly approach police officers and
expect to be searched. Adams said ASU Alerts are the best way for students to stay informed. Students can log into their RamPort to subscribe to ASU Alerts and update their information. “Always report anything that you see that’s suspicious,” Adams said. Photos by Brit Raley
Students who serve: Nature Center
Students took a trip to the San Angelo Nature Center on Oct. 4 to clean habitats and perform other duties. Students Who Serve is a program designed for any ASU student as a way to engage in the community through service.
Photos contributed by Morgan Barker
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ASU alumnus tells the story of his achievements in the world of finance. Aubree Bailey Managing Editor After graduating from high school in Eldorado, alumnus and current 1st Community Federal Credit Union of San Angelo President, Bill Nikolauk attended ASU, choosing the university because, “It was close to Eldorado and a good college.” Although he didn’t have a set career path in the beginning, he soon developed a passion for business. “I was like most others, just went through and got my basics, then decided what to do. I wanted to be in the business world in some point; I just
FEATURES didn’t know where,” Nikolauk said. Upon obtaining a business degree concentrating on finance in 1984, Nikolauk began his career. “I started off as a collector at what is now the Texas Trust. From collector, I went to loan officer- our main office was here in town. Then GTE’s world headquarters was moving to the Dallas Fort Worth area and opening branches there. I moved up there and opened two branches and was running three within about a year. That would’ve been in 1986.” However, Nikolauk soon came back to San Angelo. “In 1987 I noticed that the credit union I’m at now had an opening for the Vice Pres-
ident and I applied and got that.” After gaining experience at First Community Credit Union San Angelo, he took on an even higher position in the organization. “I became President in 1992. As far what my job isthe overall operations of the credit union. It goes anywhere from marketing to accounting to the teller area, everywhere basically.” Nikolauk enjoys this all-encompassing occupation, saying his favorite part is, “All of it. I like to be able to do a little bit of everything.” Nikolauk said ASU contributed to his success through the professors. “I think we had some good professors that led me in the
right direction. Dr. Carlo was a good one- he was in chemistry. It was not my chosen field, but he was still good.” The alumnus also said that the diversity of classes he took aided in his career, as well. “A wide variety of classes I took while I was there, it wasn’t just pigeon-holed in one area.” Along with his successful career, Nikolauk plays a large part in the community and has a family. “I’m married and have two children- a daughter who is 21 and a son who is 18, currently a senior at Wall High School. He is looking into going to school at ASU.” Nikolauk has this piece of advice for current students: “Whenever you do get a job,
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go into the job, don’t just do your work, look for something else to do. All you have to do is do your job and a little bit more and you will excel.”
Photo by Aubree Bailey Bill Nikolauk poses with a Rams Football helmet. Nikolauk and 1st Community Federal Credit Union are avid supporters of ASU and ASU athletics.
Dancing with the rams
Students learn ballroom etiquette and skills Eunice Tibay Staff Writer
A new dance club allows inexperienced dancers to learn the art of dance in a relaxed and friendly environment “My goal is teach people, who do not know how to dance, how to dance,” Andrew Russell, club founder, said. Russell formed the Social Ballroom Dance Club in the spring of 2017 to encourage social dancing and to teach other dances like tango, twostep and foxtrot.
Social dancing’s purpose is to socialize rather than dancing to meet the expectations of an audience or academy. “I think social dancing is very important because I feel like it’s almost a lost culture–a lost thing nowadays that people just don’t know how to dance and I really want to help bring it back,” Tapainga Wells, freshman, said. Experienced dancers also have the chance to be taught skills that are more advanced and varied. “This semester and this year, we’re only going to have a performance group,” Russell said.
Photo by Axel Marcenaro Amariah Pinchback and Christopher Taylor take the complex steps slow and steady. Pinchback’s love of romantic films, and the need for a stress relief, led her to the dance club’s classes. This performance group plans on competing in the school’s talent show, hosted in the spring semester, or host a formal dance on campus. The club emphasizes the importance that everyone should try learning social dance and also allows stu-
dents to participate in a different activity. “It’s important for everyone to know social dances because it’s such a big part of our culture, especially in bigger cities,” Russell said, “So it’s good to be able to go out and socialize with people and dance and
to go out and meet new people without just partying.” The SBDC is open to all ASU students, faculty and staff regardless of dancing experience. The club meets every Friday at 6:15 p.m. in Center for Human Performance Room 202
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OPINION My fur babies Dear Texas
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Aubree Bailey Managing Editor I might only be 19, but I have two kids. They like cuddles, playing outside, and treats. My children are my dogs. Hershey is the oldest. He’s a chocolate miniature dauschund and 14 years old. He’s a little on the chubby side- probably because his favorite thing to do is sit on my lap or lay next to me on my pillow. Every morning, he comes and gets in bed for snuggles. He hates baths but loves to swim in rivers and lakes. He’s the most stubborn child, too. Sometimes on walks, he simply decides he will not continue and sits down right in the middle of the road. Mate, a blond Australian Shepherd, is five and has an incredible amount of hair. He doesn’t have a tail either, and his nickname is “Fluffy Butt.”
My family rescued him several years ago from a home where he was severely neglected. He has an awful fear of storms and isn’t keen on strangers. Yet he is the most loyal dog you will meet and will protect me at all costs. Although he is 60 pounds, he thinks it is perfectly acceptable to lay on me or sit on my lap. He loves belly rubs and having his fur brushed. When he is happy, his whole backside wiggles. He is extremely smart, as well. If you say “big hug,” he jumps up and puts his paws on your shoulders and lays his head on you. His absolute favorite thing is peanut butter- any time I open the jar he appears. I really don’t think I could live without what I call my “fur babies.” When I’m upset, they both attempt to comfort me with cuddles. Recently, I was sick, and they stayed by my side almost the entire four days. I adore having them in my life- even when they do annoying things like barking at wind or trying to get into the garbage bins. As I write this, I can’t wait to get home, where I know I will be greeted fondly by both Mate and Hershey.
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Kaitlin Trujillo Editor-in-Chief Dear Texas, I love you so very much it’s almost unhealthy. You are without a doubt, the best piece of land under the sun. You are a wonderful home, and I could not imagine living anywhere else. You are a magnificent place. However, I do have one bone to pick with you. It is October, and it is en-
tirely too hot. It’s fall, Texas, and I wish you would act like it. I just want to wear my boots and sweaters, but because you refuse to lower the temperatures, I cannot do so. I’m not asking for snow or anything, I just want it to be cool enough to wear flannel and drink hot coffee outside without sweating. This warm weather in October is completely killing my vibes. It just doesn’t feel right picking pumpkins when you are wearing shorts. I know Texas is known for crazy weather and high temperatures, but just once I wish that we could have an actual fall. I’d like for the temperatures to drop and for the leaves to change color. Autumn should be filled with sweaters, pumpkin ev-
erything, scary movies and cool temperatures, not air conditioning working overtime and mosquitoes still pestering Texans. Historically, fall and spring in Texas generally last somewhere between a few days to a week. Frankly, that is just not acceptable. Come on, Texas, you are better than this. I know you are. All I am asking for is reprieve from the heat. Just let the sun take a break from beating down on your patrons and life will be good. So in conclusion, Texas, if you could just cool it for a while, that would be great. Sincerely, A Texan who just wants to experience all four seasons this year.
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SPORTS
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Cross Country shows off at Blue and Gold Classic
Rambelles out run Tarleton, Rams place second
Rosanna Aguilera Staff Writer In Tuesday’s ASU Blue and Gold Classic Cross Country meet, the Rambelles placed first as a team and the Rams in second. The Rambelles scored 35 points to Tarleton State’s 22 and the rams were beat 40-19 by Tarleton. Senior Kelsey Warren placed first as an individual in the women’s race with a time of 22:19.82; it was her first win of the season. Head cross country and track and field coach Tom Dibbern said he was really proud of Warren. “She had a huge, huge PR (personal record) on her race and won the thing, so we’re really happy to see her on our last home meet ever competing well,” Dibbern said. Warren said she thought she ran pretty well.
“I think the rest of the girls did real good today too,” Warren said. “I’m pretty excited if our girls can compete like they did today I think we’ll do good at conference.” The Rambelles had other top finishes as well. Cheyenne Hibbitts and Bridgett Cadenhead, freshmen, finished within seconds of each other. Hibbitts at 24:11.44 and Cadenhead at 24:15.03. In 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th place was freshman Clarissa Sanchez 24:51.40, freshman Alexus Ordaz 25:00.69, sophomore Valeria Gandera 25:21.81, and sophomore Kristin Wright 25:58.90. As for the Rams, sophomore Laban Kandie placed second overall with a time of 25:47.15, and freshman Preston Brooks picked up his third top ten finish of the season running a time of 26:52.80. The other finishes from the meet consisted of junior Reese Montgomery in 11th place at
27:18.24, and two freshman Matthew Newton and Arin Kleiner came in 15th and 16th at 28:33.18 and 28:38.69 Freshman Andrew Ochello (18th), Marshall Tousant (19th) and Jakob Porter (20th) finished with times of 29:31.97, 29:55.45 and 30:49.32 Dibbern said he thought the team ran really well. “We ran to our capabilities,” Warren said. “Obviously, it’s hard to judge PR’s on a cross Photo by Axel Marcenaro Marshall Tousant, sophomore, country course, but we had a gives it his all as he runs the race. Tousant finished with a time of 29:55.45 lot of top times.” Dibbern said this meet didn’t do anything to discourage where he thought they would end up. “I can’t talk about the rest of the conference, but I know all we can take care of is ourselve and I think we’re where we need to be in relationship to where we are,” Dibbern said. The Rams and Rambelles will run in Kingsville on Saturday, Oct. 21 for their Lone Star Photo by Axel Marcenaro Bridgett Cadenhead, freshConference Championships.`
Belles sweep Mustangs
ASU defeats Midwestern State in three games Rosanna Aguilera Staff Writer
The Angelo State volleyball team earned their 11th sweep over the Midwestern State Mustangs in Friday’s annual “Dig Pink” game raising breast cancer awareness.
The sets were 25-19, 25-19, and 25-16 putting the team 12-4 overall and 4-3 in their Lone Star Conference play. The defense limited Midwestern to a .053 clip for the match and the offense had a .241 team hitting percentage led by Senior Brianna Sotello. Sotello had 14 kills and headed the defense with 16
Photo by Brit Raley Meghan Parker, sophomore setter,
sets the ball for a fellow Belle. Parker reached a season high of 33 assists.
digs. Head Coach Chuck Waddington said Sotello was a force in Friday’s game. “She took some big swings for us both in system and out of system, handled the ball pretty well, dug a lot of balls so she’s our leader for a reason,” Waddington said. “She knows how to play at a high level.” Sotello said she thinks she did okay but will always think she can do better personally. “I think the team did really great,” Sotello said. “We have some people out right now but everybody that stepped up for us is awesome.” Waddington said in the locker room between the second and third set he challenged them. “We were winning the first two sets but we weren’t playing very clean,” Waddington said. Waddington said he told the players to be cleaner on their side because they weren’t handling their side very well. He said he challenged them to be cleaner and play the way they want to do it. “It’s one thing to be up 2-0 but if you’re up 2-0 and playing well that’s better and we were not playing well,” Wad-
man, pushes through the last few moments of the race. Cadenhead finished with a time of 24:15.03. dington said. “They responded to that pretty well ‘cause I was not very happy,” Waddington said. Sotello said they had talked about eliminating their errors and not missing as many serves. “I think we missed four or five serves one set and just made kind of dumb errors and just trying to fix that on our side,” Sotello said. Waddington said in this “Dig Pink” game there was many distractions trying to make sure everything was going right on and off the court but said the players handled it well. “It’s nice to have an event that means a lot to a lot of peo-
ple,” Waddington said. Waddington said were many people at the game wearing pink and many people bought shirts and jerseys. “It means something to them too so just to get a win on top of that really kind of ices the cake for us,” Waddington said. Sotello said they always have a good crowd and she loves wearing the pink jerseys. “I’m sad it’s my last time but it’s exciting to be able to work hard for an organization that I think deserves all the recognition,” Sotello said. The team will face Western New Mexico University in Silver City, New Mexico on Friday October 13 at 6 p.m.
Photo by Brit Raley Tulani Titley, sophomore middle
blocker, strikes the ball for an early point in the first match. Titley is from Houston.
Ram Baseball hosts Fall World Series
Photo by Brit Raley Joe Scott Pace, sophomore catcher, tags Jared
Photo by Brit Raley Shane Browning, senior, pitches the ball as the
Velasco, senior, out as Velasco jumps for home. It was all smiles after runner steals second base. Browning is from Lubbock. the fun play.