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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2019
VOL. 86 ISSUE 07
B.o.B gets Ram Jam jumping Homecoming Ram Jam full of music, food and fun. Sophia Gravatt, staff writer
Hip-hop artist B.o.B on Oct. 12 performed at the Homecoming Ram Jam at the LeGrand Alumni and Visitors Center. Those in attendance had the opportunity to enjoy the performance for free, along with free food, activities and giveaways. Senior Janet Becerril said she attended the event with some of her friends. “We walked around and visited a few tents that had giveaways and food,” she said. “My favorite part was dancing and singing along to songs.” Junior Raelyn Hill said she went because it was homecoming.
What’s in store! -Blue and gold party
“It was the first Ram Jam that I could go to this year,” she said. “I loved how interactive B.o.B was with the crowd. I thought he did a great job.” Junior Sreynuth Nang said she enjoyed B.o.B’s performance. “He was great because he hyped everyone up,” she said. “We should have more rappers like him.” After B.o.B performed, ASU’s Ram Band, Angelettes and cheerleaders performed and led everyone to the football game against Western New Mexico University.
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In addition to Ram Jam, ASU’s homecoming parade marched through campus for the first time in 11 years. The next Ram Jam will be on Oct. 26.
Photo by Cora Bishoppetty: B.o.B., hip-hop artist, records the moment for social media as he crowd surfs. B.o.B is known for his hits such as “Headband” and “Airplanes”.
Homecoming King and Queen 2019
Photo courtesy of the communications and marketing department: The 2019 homecoming king and queen, Andrew Burrola and Carissa Hogeda, stand with the 2018 king and queen, Justice Medina and Nadia Davilla. AFROTC detachment 847 nominated Burrola, while the Rambassadors nominated Hogeda.
Ramtastic homecoming victory Rams football wins homecoming game 31-14 Jeremiah Devereaux, staff writer The ASU Rams football team on Oct. 12 won their homecoming game against Western New Mexico University Mustangs, 31-14. With this victory, ASU increased their 4-1 record to 5-1. In the first quarter, senior Payne Sullins contributed the team’s first touchdown of the game with a 1-yard run. After the extra point from senior Connor Flanigan, the Rams took an early lead of 7-0. WNMU would then score two touchdowns, one before the end of the first quarter and another within the first minute of the second quarter. Then on a one-play drive, senior Lawson Ayo scored on a 68-yard pass from Sullins. Flanigan kicked for the conversion, which tied the game 14-14. With less than a minute left in the second quarter, Flanigan punched in a 32-yard field goal, which put ASU in the lead at 17-14. During halftime, the Ram Band performed “Respect” by Aretha Franklin and the homecoming queen and king were crowned. Late in the third quarter, a 3-yard run from freshman Kaleb King gave the Rams another touchdown, and after a kick from Flanigan, the Rams increased their lead to 24-14.
The final touchdown of the night ASU’s next home game will be against came at the end of the fourth quarter when the University of Texas Permian Basin Falsophomore Daven Manning scored on a cons on Oct. 26. 2-yard run. Flanigan’s extra point brought the score to 31-14, which ended the game in Photo by Ian Saint: Payne Sullins, senior, ASU’s favor. rushes through the gap towards the end “It feels great knowing that we were zone. The rams took a 31-14 win over Westable to bounce back from a tough loss against ern New Mexico University. Tarleton and continue to show people what the 2019 Rams are all about,” said freshman Trevor Flores.
10.18.2019
Spirits raised at Blue and Gold Party Homecoming Committee host blue and gold powder party and relay
Sophia Gravatt, staff writer Students on Oct. 10 gathered at the ASU Pavilion for the Blue and Gold Party presented by the ASU Homecoming Committee. All students were welcome to attend and received a free T-shirt, as well as blue and gold powder while supplies lasted. “They’re going to throw the powder all at once,” said Edelyn Park, Blue and Gold Party and relay chair. At 5:30 p.m., immediately after the Blue and Gold Party, the relay began. Registered student organizations and students who registered for the event were able to partici-
Photo by Cora Bishoppetty: Students initiate the Blue and Gold Party with the famous powder throw event. pate, Park said. Some of the organizations who participated were Sigma Kappa, Delta Zeta, Kappa Delta Rho and Delta Sigma Pi. Junior Hillary Johnson said she attended the Blue and Gold Party for the first time this year. “It looked like a lot of fun, so I wanted to go this year,” Johnson said. “My favorite part was being able to do it with my friends. I definitely recommend it.”
Photo by Cora Bishoppetty: Xzavia Glenn and Maya Meyreles, sophomores, are all smiles after the blue and gold powder throw.
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1. Photo by Cora Bishoppetty: African Society Association, rides along with other student organizations at the homecoming parade. 2. Photo by Cora Bishoppetty: At the Step Show Finals, Troupe Dance Group, stomp their way to first place. They danced with a special agent theme in mind. 3. Photo courtesy of the communications and marketing department: Hype men Luis Gomez and Dominic Rodriguez from the Ram Band get the homecoming pep rally lit. 4. Photo by Cora Bishoppetty: Catholic Newman Center, blast the beginning parade with a big smile and wave. 5. Photo by Ian Saint: Braxton Wilkerson shows off his school spirit at the annual bonfire during Homecoming Week. The bonfire has been a tradition since 1975.
Sidewalk Survey:
“My dream Ram Jam performance would be Luke Combs.” –Max Rivero, senior
10.18.2019 What would be your dream Ram Jam performance? by Cora Bishoppetty
“My dream Ram Jam performance would be Ozuna.” –Mariana Felipe, senior
“My dream Ram Jam performance would be Rich the Kid.” – Chris Bazan, senior
“My dream Ram Jam performance would be Luke Combs.” –Linda, senior
Unrecognized isolation
Cora Bishoppetty, photographer
As an outsider to San Angelo, Texas, I have observed several different aspects of this city. One thing I have especially noticed is the lack of religious variety. This absence of diversity seems to have an effect on the ways people act towards each other, especially when people are not of the same beliefs. This close-minded attitude and old-fashioned behavior can lead to isolation, potential conflicts and unnecessary
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internal battles. I have several friends who are not of the majority religion in this region and they have told me how isolating it can be in San Angelo. The lack of variety can be isolating because you become surrounded by the ever-lingering question of, “Why aren’t you one of us?” That question marks the first check off this unwritten, closed-minded list. It confines and restricts people from fully expressing themselves and growing spiritually as a person. You become silenced and fatigued by the constant attempts of being converted to that person’s religion. This makes a person lose faith in their strong-minded beliefs due to the closing walls of ignorance. Times are changing, and San Angelo
has to stop resisting. Resistance only leads to a steep downhill slope and climbing back up will take a century. However, this problem has a solution. For once, become the listener and learn from the opposing side and you might just find out they are not at all that different from you. Educate yourself, read and become more aware about others and their beliefs. Walk in the other person’s shoes and understand their viewpoint. You may not agree with everything they say, but you can still respect them as a human being. At the end of the day, we are all the same. Embrace the diversity, for it is beautiful. Once you do, a more unified world awaits.
In this week’s Netflix pick, Axel reviews “The Witch”
Axel Marcenaro, editor-in-chief
Horror films are always a risky watch, especially on Netflix. It seems they’re always either amazing or appalling, with nothing in between. This week, I took a risk with the 2016 horror film “The Witch”. The film follows a New England family who is banished from their town in the 1600s. During their effort to make a home in the woods of the new world, a child is stolen, and supernatural occurrences, witchcraft, possession and, most dangerously, paranoia begin to plague their farm. If you’re a fan of slow-paced horror films, “The Witch” does suspense and scares right. If you are someone who prefers in-your-
face monsters and jump scares, this movie will be an agonizingly long wait. The film is very subtle and more creepy than scary. I prefer the slow build of fear and find jump scares to be cheesy, so, for me, this movie was right on track. The entire film will keep you feeling uneasy and uncomfortable in the best way. Adding to the horror atmosphere of this film is the perfectly suited visual aesthetic it carries. “The Witch” is shrouded in a grey overcast light that feels bleak and ill-fated. Night scenes are realistically lit with only a few scattered candles to give glow to the hand-built farmhouse. Furthermore, this film’s set design and wardrobe is superb. Everything looks exactly of the era. The clothes and house furnishings even host a certain realistic layer of dirt and wear that is so often lost in period pieces. The imagery in this movie truly makes it easy to become lost in this frightening old world. I am always harder on the acting for
films set in the early American era, because it always feels so cheesy. “The Witch” goes all out with Olde English, but its actors maneuver the dated language so well it never felt corny for a second. Anya Taylor-Joy (Thomasin) and Ralph Ineson (William) gave my favorite performances, but I think it’s worth noting that the actors playing Caleb, Jonas, and Mercy were all actual kids. I rarely see movies where children do such a good job in horror roles. Overall, I found “The Witch” to be a very entertaining horror story full of eerie atmosphere. If you’re someone who really enjoys quality, slow-burn scares, then this is definitely for you. If you’re more of a slasher film or jump scare kind of a person, it may not be your cup of tea, but I say “The Witch” is still worth a watch.
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10.18.2019
Belles defeat Chaparrals, Falcons ASU Belles soccer win two games 2-1
Ashley Rodriguez, staff writer The ASU Belles soccer team on Oct. 10 and Oct. 12 earned two Lone Star Conference wins. On Oct. 10, ASU defeated the Lubbock Christian University Chaparrals with a score of 2-1 in overtime. LCU took an early lead 15 minutes into the first half of the game. However, the Belles had a comeback in the final five minutes of the second half with a goal from sophomore Kiah Benham on an assist from junior Avery McNeme, which tied the game at 1-1. Within a minute and a half of overtime, senior Trenadey Scott rebounded and hit the back net to conclude the period and give the Belles the victory. The Belles then faced the University of Texas Permian Basin Falcons on Saturday, scoring another win with a score of 2-1. In the first half, ASU scored their first goal 29 minutes into the game. The goal came from McNeme, who had assistance from sophomore Chloe Souza, and put the Belles in the lead 1-0. In the second half, the Falcons were quick to score, and tied the game 1-1. In the
Photo by Ian Saint: Ally Warren, sophomore, steals the balls from a midfielder. The Belles donned special uniforms for the annual Pink Out game.
later portion of the second half, senior Ally Warren attempted a shot to the goal, but it hit off the hands of the keeper. However, the ball would travel to McNeme, who kicked the ball over the goalie’s shoulder
and gave ASU the lead and the win. ASU’s next home game will be against Texas A&M University-Commerce on Oct. 24 at the ASU Soccer Field.
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The ASU Belles volleyball team stretch their winning streak to nine games
Ashley Rodriguez, staff writer
The ASU Belles volleyball team on Oct. 11-12 defeated two teams at home to stretch their winning streak to nine games. In Friday’s game, the Belles competed against Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds and won with a score of 3-0. In the first set, sophomore Kailyn Gilbreath had three-serve run, senior Haley Coulter had a four-serve run and senior Tulani Titley ended set one with a kill. During the second set, senior Haley Coulter served up four points and senior Meghan Parker served three times for the Belles. In addiPhoto by Cora Bishoppetty: Morgan tion, freshman Emily Hillman closed out Preston, sophomore, serves the ball to East- the second set with a service ace. To conclude, Parker served the final ball which left ern New Mexico’s team. Preston, came to ENMU with a setting error. ASU from Vicksburg, Michigan. The Belles then faced West Texas A&M University on Saturday, Oct. 12. ASU scored another win, defeating the Lady
Buffs 3-0. Sophomore Morgan Preston took the lead for the Belles during the first set. Sophomore Sophia Berg scored a kill, which continued the lead for the Belles in the second set. In the final set, senior Haley Coulter finished with a kill, which allowed the Belles claim the victory against WTAMU. The Belles’ next home game will be against Midwestern State University on Friday, Nov. 1.
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