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ASU faces possibility of probation after ‘monitoring’
Rallo: No fear of losing accreditation from SACS
Dana Choi and Tim Lester Copy Editor and Managing Editor The university president announced Wednesday at the faculty senate meeting that if ASU is put on probation next year, it will “not survive.”
“They gave us years to fix that, and we did nothing.” Dr. Joseph Rallo, president ASU is now on nonpublic monitoring, Rallo said. Since Southern Associa-
tion of Colleges and Schools placed ASU in that phase, it had two years to get out of it. Otherwise, it will move into probation. SACS wrote up ASU in 2002 for not having learning outcomes, President Joseph C. Rallo said. “They gave us years to fix that, and we did nothing,” Rallo said. Seventeen to 22 percent of ASU departments did not do what they should
have, he said. “That’s not a place we want to be,” he said. The administration applied Wednesday to keep ASU’s accreditation. The submitted documentations were based on the Quality Enhancement Plan. “Next year, if we go on probation, this university will not survive,” said Rallo, who is on the SACS committee. “I have no fear of not being reaccredited.” see “Reaffirmation” pg. 2
Replace: Broader
ample, Honors students are required to do community service, participate in a culture-enriching and social activities. We are also encouraged to participate in citywide boards and committees. All of these experiences provide for bonding between these talented and intellectual students, and this is what creates the family that we are fighting for.”
initiative to open for more students Scott Dykowski Editor-in-Chief The university is phasing out the Honors Program to replace it with a broader research initiative. President Joseph C. Rallo said the university is phasing the Honors Program out because, since it only required two Honors classes, it is not a true Honors Program. For that reason, the program is simply an undergraduate research program, Rallo said, and he wants to open that to a broader range of students. “If you look at the actual transcript those are undergraduate research classes for most degrees; some such as chemistry have a few more courses,” Rallo said. “The curriculum and requirements are confusing as written and as practiced.” The Honors program required a minimum of 18 Honors credit hours for all majors, including upper level Honors courses, to graduate with Honors and receive the Carr Honors Scholarship. Students were to also attend at least four meetings a semester, do a community service project and write a reflection paper over that experience. The program required students to attend at least one Honors social event. “It’s indeed a good idea to extend the research initiative that the division of Academic Affairs has proposed,” Student Body President and Honors student Hector Romo said. “[However,] they fail to notice that the Honors Program is much more – and goes much further – than academia. For ex-
able just yet.” The university will charge students $1 per semester credit hour, to total $180,000. Out of this money, students interested in doing undergraduate research may obtain funding, Rallo said. The entirety of the Carr Honors Scholarship will continue to fund the current Honors students, as long as they maintain a 3.25
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Honors to phase out
Legislature denies nursing program funding Losses: $500,000
proposal, $4 million budget cut Mark McDaniel Staff Writer
Graphic by Tim Lester
Administrators plan to replace the program with a broader research initiative. “We encourage research on a department-by-department basis,” Provost of Academic Affairs Dr. Anthony Blose said. “That's always been true. We will be configuring a more cohesive plan for undergrad research as we move forward, but details are not avail-
average, commit to community service, and participate in cultureenriching programs and social activities, Rallo said. Mayor Alvin New, who made a $250,000 donation to the Honors Program in 2008, will have to decide how he wants the remaining money, $100,000, to be spent once the program is phased out. see “Some” pg. 4
The Texas Legislature struck down a proposal earlier this month that would have granted $500,000 to the ASU nursing program. State Rep. Drew Darby filed an amendment to House Bill 1, a general appropriations bill, in order to help fund the nursing program. However, the Texas House of Representatives felt differently. “Rep. Darby’s amendment to House Bill 1 would have donated $500,000 to the ASU nursing program,” legislative aide to Rep. Darby, Justin
Till, said. “But the amendment itself was pulled down at a point of order on the House floor, meaning that [ASU] will not get that money. We tried, but it didn’t work.” In a Standard Times interview, Darby said the amendment would have restored some lost funding to the program. During the next twoyear budget cycle, the nursing program will experience a $4 million budget cut. Dr. Brian J. May, dean of the College of Graduate Studies and director of External Affairs, said the nursing program was primarily funded through state stimulus programs, and although it will no longer receive state funds, the cuts will not affect the program. see “Future” pg. 4
Big brothers, sisters find fit with ‘littles’ ‘Be Big for a Day’: Day to
observe ‘bigs’ and ‘littles’ in action Megan Ellis Staff Writer Junior Resident Assistant Erika Garcia said she grew up as an at-risk youth and never had someone to look up to. She said she and others from Residential Programs put together “Be a Big for a Day” Saturday because a lot of people are afraid of the long-term commitment that comes with being a ‘Big.’ “A lot of people don’t really want to because they think it’s a really big commitment and they are afraid of long-term things, so I figured, make it a one day program where they can see what it is and just observe and kind of get a feel for it,” Garcia said. Residential Programs hosted a picnic Saturday for Big Brothers Big Sisters of
San Angelo. Big Brothers Big Sisters is an organization that matches adults with young children who may need a little more leadership in their lives, said Lisa Nichols, regional executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters. They hoped residents who were not yet involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters would show some interest after seeing the interaction between ASU students and the young children. To be a ‘Big,’ there is a one-year commitment. Generally the ‘Bigs’ spend one hour a week with their ‘Littles.’ Sophomore Emily Snider has been a ‘Big’ sister for about three months. “Hopefully within the year I can be more of a positive influence and someone else she can look up to since she only has her mom,” Snider said. Nichols said children often gain a different perspective once they visit a college campus.
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Resident Assistant Christa Crumrine has a water balloon toss with children from the commusee “New” pg. 2 nity at the Big Brother Big Sister bash on Saturday, April 9 in front of Centennial Village.
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Alicia Powell, President, Chi Alpha Major: Math with a double minor in education and Spanish Classification: Junior Frequented Website: Facebook Music: “I love all music!” Powell said. “I am especially a fan of country and Christian, though.” Hobbies: Singing, playing guitar, reading and horseback riding Restaurant: Jason’s Deli and Packsaddle
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Purpose: To provide an avenue for students to know God, share life and serve others. Events: “We recently went on a mission trip to remodel houses at an orphanage in Fairfield, Texas,” Powell said. “We are having free BBQ at the ASU lakehouse on May 9 to celebrate the end of the year.“ Eligibility: “Anyone is welcome to join our organization,” Powell said. “All you have to do is come.” Advice: “First of all, get to know God,” she said. “Second, get involved with other people, loving others and living your life with those around you. Make your life count!”
Construction projects on schedule On time: CHP, Campus
Green, Plaza Verde to complete by fall semester Megan Ellis Staff Writer Construction projects around campus are still scheduled to complete on time. Facilities Planning and Construction Director John Russell said the Center for Human Performance is scheduled open the beginning of May.
“The contractors still may be working on items that need [to be] touched up or that are not complete, but we’ll get it open,” he said. Some students are frustrated with the continuing construction. “I think it’s really bad timing to look around and see all the budget cuts and all of the new buildings coming up,” said second year graduate student Jennie Canon. “It makes me question what’s more important: my education or the university’s appearance.”
Junior Marcus Thomas said they should not get rid of parking that ASU is already short on. Others think the change will have a positive impact. “I think the final products of the construction will be a great way to recruit new students and make the campus a fun place to be,” senior Amanda Pape said. “I just wish I had more than my last semester to enjoy it.” Campus Green is also scheduled to finish in the beginning of May.
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The Center for Human Performance is scheduled to be opened early May.
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According to the SACS website, institutions provide two documents as part of the reaffirmation process: the Compliance Certification and the QEP. The Compliance Certification, which should be submitted about 15 months before reaffirmation, is a document that demonstrates the level of compliance with core requirements, comprehensive standards and federal requirements. The QEP, which should be submitted four to six weeks before an on-site review, should identify key issues, focus on learning outcomes and/or the learning environment, demonstrate a capability for QEP follow-
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up, and identify goals and a plan for achievement. The Off-Site Reaffirmation Committee will review the institution and prepare a report for the On-Site Reaffirmation Committee. After the On-Site Committee evaluates the campus, it will forward its report of the institution’s areas of compliance and noncompliance to the Commission’s Board of Trustees. The board reviews the reports and the institution’s response to the reports. The committee then forwards a recommendation to the Executive Council. The Executive Council makes a recommendation to the full Board of Trustees, which makes the final decision on reaffirmation.
Continue from Page 1 “They may have never thought that going to college could be a possibility for them, so this opens them up to a whole world that is different than their own,” she said. Snider said her ‘Little’ has already asked her about colPhoto By Ashley Romo lege life after visiting campus. Children enjoy playing dance games on the XBox Kinect at “By bringing her the Big Brother Bog Sister Bash.
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“We had some delays getting electricity and water meters in place, and as soon as they get that, they’re going to start putting in sod and planting trees,” Russell said. Russell said he hopes the plants and grass will have a good start to get settled this summer before students come back in the fall. Plaza Verde is on schedule to finish Aug 1, 2011, and should be occupied in the fall, Russell said.
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New minor program for Mexican-American studies Rising population:
Preparation for upcoming conditions in Texas Mark McDaniel Staff Writer A new interdisciplinary minor program will be available next fall for students interested in the integrated Mexican-American culture. The Department of History is offering the new Mexican-American Studies minor for the first time in the fall semester of 2011, Assistant Professor of History Dr. John Klingemann said. “[This minor] prepares students for careers serving Mexican-American constituents, for professional interaction in a multicultural environment, or more for work in settings with people of Mexican-American origin,” Klingemann said. Klingemann said the Mexican-American Studies minor was created in response to the rising
Mexican-American population at ASU, along with other factors. The program will be a full 18 credit-hour minor that includes sophomore-level and advanced courses. Students who want to minor in the program must take Mexican-American studies 2301, which is the Introduction to MexicanAmerican Studies. Students must also take 15 additional hours from courses in the Communications, History, English, Linguistics, Spanish, Sociology or Political Science departments that relate to MexicanAmerican studies. This will be a good complement to many majors offered at ASU, especially if one plans to work in Texas, Klingemann said. “If you’re working in Texas, or any of the border states, companies will be more likely to hire you because you know the history and culture of [almost half] of the current population,” Klingemann said. Klingemann said the Mexican-
American studies minor will be more relevant as students graduate from high school because almost 50 percent of high school students in Texas are Hispanic. “Really what you’re doing is preparing yourself for upcoming conditions in the state of Texas,” Klingemann said. Klingemann said the history department still cannot determine how many students want to be involved in the program. “We won’t know those numbers until we see people sign up,” Klingemann said. “Although, I do have a lot of people coming up and expressing interest in the classes.” Klingemann said the program should be very successful because Dr. Arnoldo DeLeon, history professor and one of the MexicanAmerican Studies committee members, is one of the founders of the Mexican-American studies movement across the United States and has been an integral part in getting the program running.
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Photos by Pam Belcher A small gas leak is discovered and replaced in little over a week.
Small gas leak found, fixed Systems: Passed pressure test
Megan Ellis Staff Writer Atmos Energy found a small gas leak in a pit near the Johnson Street sidewalks Friday, April 1. Work has been done to repair the leak for more than a week. “When the line was uncovered, we determined its condition to be poor and in need of replacement,” Facilities Management Operations Director Jay Halbert said. “This leak never posed a safety or heath risk.” ASU staff worked with Atmos Energy to install a new line and relocate the meter above ground, Halbert said.
This construction reduced parking in the library lot. Sophomore Haley Way says it is inconvenient that the parking was reduced because there is not much space to begin with. “It’s a pain because there is [such] selective parking especially in that lot, unlike the D lots which are empty all the time,” she said. The staff had some difficulty getting the systems to pass pressure tests and turn the gas back on, Halbert said. “We are having a difficult time finding a leak or an open valve in the system,” Halbert said. The lines passed a series of pressure tests and the gas was turned back on at around 2 p.m. on Wednesday.
Professor granted fellowship
Historian: Recognized for
contributions to West Texas history
Dana Choi Copy Editor
The West Texas Historical Association named an ASU history professor a fellow Saturday, April 2, at its annual conference in Lubbock. Dr. Shirley Eoff, Honors Program director and history professor of 30 years, said she did not know at the time because she could not attend. History Professor Dr. Arnold DeLeon told her the news the following Monday, Eoff said. “I thought he was teasing,” she said. “I accused him of playing an April Fool’s joke on me.” Eoff said she found the news hard to believe. “I’m not sure I deserve to be in the company of some of these great West Texas history scholars, but I greatly appreciate the recognition and I certainly hope to do more in the field so I become worthy,” she said. The WTHA names three fellows every year. “[The fellowship] really is a recognition of a body of work that has contributed to the field of West Texas History in some way, combined with service to the West Texas Historical Association,” Eoff said. Some fellows contributed through their scholarship in the field, but Eoff contributed in various ways. “I am not a West Texas historian,” Eoff said. “I’m actually a British historian. My recognition as a fellow was more because of the work that I’ve done with getting students involved in independent research and West Texas history topics.” Eoff said she got significantly involved in West Texas history about eight years ago. She was the WTHA president for one year and a member for about 20 years. She is currently a director of the Excellence in West Texas History Fellowship at ASU. “I believe that all historians have a responsibility to support the local and regional historical societies,” she said. “So even though I’m a British historian, I’m a
part of the historical community. In this region, I want to be supportive and be involved in the history organization.” One of Eoff’s major contributions regards polio epidemic research. “Susan Campbell, from the West Texas Collection, came to me with an idea that we needed to preserve the history of the polio epidemic,” Eoff said. “The doctors who were involved were getting elderly and we wanted to do some oral histories to collect their information while they were still alive.” Eoff headed this research project with her graduate-level 20th century U.S. history course. “[The students’] research was excellent and was presented at this West Texas Historical conference,” Eoff said. Author David Oshinsky noted this research in his Pulitzer prize-winning book. Eoff said another way she involved students in West Texas history is through independent research. Though some of her students wanted to conduct primary research, there were no courses suited for their purposes. “I worked one-on-one with varied students to [teach them] how to do research and then to present it at these local conferences,” she said. Eoff said she used local history to make her honors U.S. history 1301 class special. “For the past five or six years I’ve done a local history project in which the students research downtown San Angelo’s historic buildings, entrepreneurs [and] social development,” she said. This gives students not only enriched educational experience, but it also allows them to learn to research and evaluate primary documents and construct a logical, rational argument, Eoff
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said. The downtown San Angelo incorporation uses the students’ gathered information for their own research and to apply for grants and historic building statuses. “It’s a way to combine classroom learning with community service in a way that the students get a deeper experience,” Eoff said, “but they also give back to the community at the same time.” Eoff has worked with five graduate theses, non-graduate independent research projects, four undergraduate research projects, and six honors projects. Eoff said she has also done some Photo by Ashley Romo work with the NAACP and published Dr. Shirley Eoff is named a fellow of WTHA. works in West Texas history. She is working on an ongoing project with a search, she said. local ranching family that has ties to Eng “If it’s a local history topic – you land. can’t Google it, you can’t copy some Local history is a great way for any- thing,” Eoff said. “You have to actually one to learn more about the area and for dig it out, make your own story out of it. teachers to incorporate independent re- For me it’s great fun.”
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Symposium to cover many topics
Mariah Powell Features Editor The Second Annual Education Symposium will begin at 6 p.m. on April 19 in the C.J. Davidson Center. “You don’t have to be in education classes or know for sure if you are going into the teaching field,” Dr. Amy Williamson, advisor of the ASU Student Chapter of Texas State Teachers Association, said. “If you are slightly interested, you can attend and find out more about how things are in classrooms.” William said people should come because there are so many hot topics, including budget cuts, in education right now. “You can talk to administrators to learn more about how hiring occurs and how the budget [cut] is affecting schools right now,” Williamson said. “The topics are up to the students, but it’s an opportunity to speak with educators from different grade levels, subject areas and districts.” The discussion panel will have 16 educators including superintendants, principals, instructional specialists, inclusion teachers and educators from human resource from local schools and areas nearby. “Some of our students have limited ex-
posure to teachers other than those they are placed with to do their observations,” Williamson said. “We wanted to give them an opportunity to address a whole panel of educators they could questions before going into the field.” The symposium has no set topic about edu-
“The responses students receive will really make a difference for them as future educators. These are things the students are going to be responsible for once they have their own classrooms.”
-Dr. Amy Williamson
cation. Students will be able to pick up sample questions for the panel upon signing into the symposium, Williamson said. “Last year, we had a total range of topics,” she said. “It can be anything. There is no topic that is inappropriate if it’s education-related. This is the chance students have to ask anything they want to know.” Everyone on the panel has been teaching for at least two years, Williamson said. “You can get the perspective of a newer teacher versus someone who has been teaching for thirty years,” Williamson said. “You will get a lot of variety [of people’s respons-
es].” She said hearing advice from other people is very important to students wishing to pursue the field. “The responses students receive will really make a difference for them as future educators,” Williamson said. “These are things [the students] are going to be responsible for once they have their own classrooms.” She said changes are made to education every year, especially regarding budget and curriculum, so it would be helpful to learn about every area. Because of those changes, people who were on the panel last year may have different answers to questions from the previous symposium, William said. “Hearing other people’s view on everything will be much better than walking into the field blind,” TSTA student member senior Elsa Muro said. “You can bring a notebook or note cards to take notes on the things you hear.” She is one of the student helpers for the symposium. Each student had their own role in preparing for the event, Muro said. Her job was to make the comment box for the symposium and send the panel members and special guests their invitations, she said. “I’m sure someone will ask a question dealing with class management because it equals to less discipline issues and consistency in the classroom,” Muro said. Compared to last year, this year is more diverse because all grade levels will be covered instead of just middle and high school levels, Williamson said. She is encouraging students who attending last year to come again. “Last year we had about 75 people attend and it was our first year,” Williamson said. “We are hoping that every year the symposium will grow and that more students will attend.”
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Photo by Pam Belcher Lance Schmidt is hit by a flying pie at Greek Week Carnival April 11.
Rallo said if external funding sources gave $4 million to $6 million, he would consider creating a true Honors Program and curriculum. “[A true Honors Program] would start with a defined curriculum for all four years, an honors degree (major or minor), and a signature capstone experience to tie the pieces together,” Rallo said. “Additionally, external enriching experiences such as internships, study abroad, job shadowing, professional mentors, guest lecturers, etc.” The university provides funding for Honors in a variety of ways. “The university funds two and 1/2 staff positions, a maintenance and operation account, and an additional $20,000 in enrichment funding to support such things as class trips, cultural enrichment activities (symphony and theater tickets), receptions and awards banquets, and graduation stoles and medallions,” Honors Director Dr. Shirley Eoff said. These funds will help support the Honors professional staff and current Honors
students until they graduate. Once they have graduated, the funds will support the broader undergraduate research initiative. The program director receives relief from teaching two classes, but does not receive additional salary or incentives. Academic Affairs plans to renovate the Honors Lounge as a part of the tutoring center and the advising center for predeclared students. “The fact that we will no longer have an Honors Lounge will definitely add to the difficulties that we're now facing in trying to save the Honors Program,” Romo said. Honors housing in Texan Hall will continue to house Honors students if the current students choose to live there, Communications and Marketing Director Preston Lewis said, but the hall itself will be designated for general use once the program is completely phased out. Honors employs three staff members, an Honors officer, an Honors adviser and an Honors secretary, that the university plans to utilize as advisers for undergraduate research, Rallo said. The Honors Program did over 400 hours
Future of program ‘bright’ Continued from Page 1 “There aren’t any stimulus funds this session because they have already been expended,” May said. “But we are going to fund the nursing program because it’s important. When it comes to students, we’re going to make sure that these cuts don’t affect the basic education of our students. There will be programs that we have to change or redirect in order to try to save money, but these cuts are not aimed at students.” Junior Christa Crumrine said the funds are always needed in the nursing department. “Nursing is always changing,and there is always something new,” Crumrine said. “We need the money for new books, the information coming
out and for the simulation lab.” May said the state-allocated funds were not only used to fund the program itself, but also to boost student enrollment. “The College of Nursing and Allied Health used those funds effectively, primarily to increase enrollment in nursing, and we now have a lot more applicants in nursing than we can let in because we have to [implement enrollment caps],” May said. May said the demand for nurses in Texas is growing tremendously. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of registered nurses is expected to grow 22 percent by 2018. “I think the future of the nursing program is very bright,” May said.
“For years ASU has been supplying nurses to the West Texas medical community, all the way from here to Abilene, Midland and down to San Antonio. We are a huge medical center in San Angelo, but our graduates don’t just stay here. We’ll work to make sure we keep the nursing program funded at the highest level we can.” May said there still may be hope for some funds to be allocated to the nursing program because the Senate’s version of the bill seems to favor higher education more. “We are anticipating getting some relief, but we don’t know to what magnitude it will be,” May said. “At the end of the day it’s what comes out of the conference committee [between the two houses].”
of community service last fall, Honors Program Vice President Brenna Smith said. The program volunteered at organizations around town, including Sadie’s Rescue, Concho Valley Food Bank, HEB Feast of Sharing, Galilee Community Development board, Ft. Concho, Children’s Miracle Network, San Angelo Cultural Affairs Council, and the San Angelo Symphony. Rallo said the Quality Enhancement Plan will possibly initiate community enhancement programs soon that will help replace the Honors community service. The Honors program plans to attend the Great Plains Honors Council and the National Collegiate Honors Council this year, because dues have already been paid. Once the program formally ends, no one will represent ASU at those councils, Eoff said. The Honors Program consisted of 130 students this semester, consisting of 20 freshmen, 37 sophomores, 32 juniors and 41 seniors. The program informed nine incoming freshmen, who were accepted into the Honors Program, that the program can no longer accept them, Honors Program Officer Nancy Larson said.
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Mariah Powell Features Editor Walk with Pi Kappa Alpha, attend the drama department’s talk show or participate in Denim Day – all to raise awareness. The campus is making students aware of STI Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month this month. Formerly known as sexually transmitted disease, STI prevention takes the same precautions. Centers for Disease Control changed the name from STD to STI, sexually transmitted infections, said Kathe Conner, University Clinic Family Nurse Practitioner, clinic coordinator. “It was changed to reflect the idea that infections are treatable and most are curable,” Conner said. “Diseases indicate a process that is ongoing. It may be treatable.” Sexual transmitted infection is the broadest term because all STDs are STIs, but not all STIs are STDs, according to youraboveit.com. The site also stated that one in every four sexually active Americans has a sexual transmitted disease. Fifteen million new cases of infection occur every year, and two-thirds of all new cases occur in people under 25 years old, according to medinstitute.org. “To prevent STIs always use condoms,” Conner said. “Even if you are on birth control, we stress the use of condoms to prevent STIs.” The cost of STI testing on campus is $102.50. Conner said the clinic does not mark-up the testing price for their benefit, the lab charges that specific amount. “We don’t do as much testing here as we used to because of the price,” Conner said. “Students can go to the health department or Planned Parenthood and get tested for significantly cheaper than we can do it.” The clinic talks more about what needs to be done to avoid [getting an STI], Conner said. “We would like to promote abstinence, but because it is college, we think more realis-
Photos by Pam Belcher An exhibit by Kappa Pi International Honorary Art Fraternity called “Healing Happens When Understanding Happens” is on displays in the second-floor gallery of the library. The exhibit regards sexual assault, domestic violence and trauma and will be on display until April 30.
tically,” Conner said. “If you are going to be sexually active, you should protect yourself.” She said birth control and condoms are always the safe way to handle things. Be sure to find out more about the person before becoming active, Conner said. “One night stands are not safe,” Conner said. “Know who your partner is before getting involved with them. It’s safe to know who they have had sex with because it’s baggage that comes along with that person.” Conner said being safe protects physical and mental
The Department of Education is coming out with new guidelines in the fall for colleges and universities on how to react to the sexual assault and teach preventative measures, she said. “A new law says victims can have a rape kit done where evidence is collected without having law enforcement involved or making a police report,” Ader said. The state keeps the evidence from the rape kit for two years under a number instead of a name for confidentiality, she said. The victim can come forward within those two years or
“It is a big problem on college campuses. One in five college women experience sexual assault, or the attempt of. Yet it remains the most unreported crime.”
crime. Sometimes students will report it to the college or the counseling center, but not the police. “It’s a very difficult crime to prosecute because there is usually some ‘he said she said’ and very few victims come forward and report it to law enforcement,” Ader said. The drama department will perform their last talk show on sexual assault April 19, in Texan Community Room at 7 p.m. The talk show is about a rape survivor coming out to tell her story, freshman Ashley Luckett said. The scenario is discussed from each side of the incident, Ader said. “Students get a chance to listen and then they are given the opportunity to tell what they think happened and what should be done about it,” Ader said. Luckett said it is good to cover sexual assault because it happens every day. “It makes people think about what can really happen in certain situations,” Luckett said. The theatre department provides statistics throughout the performance to help spread awareness. “People should pay close attention because it happens every 2.5 minutes to someone somewhere,” she said. “It is an intense topic so things get intense throughout the performance,” Luckett said. “Upon coming to the performance, keep in mind that some of the details we give are gruesome.” The Rape Crisis Center is working with Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity on “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” at the San Angelo courthouse April 16. ASU will recognize Denim Day on April 28 to remember a girl in Italy who was allegedly raped by her driving instructor. There will be a table set up in the UC for students to make denim accessories out of material. “You can make an armband or ribbon to join in on Denim Day and show that you want to take a stand against sexual assault,” Ader said.
-Counselor Jerre Ader health. “A lot of the mental issues come with the physical issues,” Conner said. “When you get diagnosed with long-term illnesses, there are emotional and mental issues that comes with dealing with that.” Posters are all over campus about STIs and locations to get tested. With the talk of sex, comes the talk of sexual assault. The Zeta Phi chapter of Kappa Pi International Honorary Art Fraternity has an exhibit on display called “Healing Happens When Understanding Happens” in the second-floor gallery of the library, Counselor Jerre Ader said. The exhibit, which regards sexual assault, domestic violence and trauma, will be on display until April 30. An information booth was set up April 4 through 8 in the University Center with pamphlets to makes students aware of sexual assault problems.
the evidence will be discarded. Sexual assault nurses at Shannon Hospital can administer the rape kit, Ader said. Criminal investigator Elizabeth Rocha, a forensic sciences consultant from Goodfellow Air Force base, came April 7 for training on investigating sexual assault. “It is a big problem on college campuses,” Ader said. “One in five college women experience sexual assault, or the attempt of. Yet it remains the most unreported crime.” Statistics show that 83 percent of males respect their partners’ wishes, Ader said. “A lot of the times males feel like they are being criticized and pointed at when sexual assault awareness is covered, but we want them to help with prevention,” Ader said. “Although mostly females are the victims, there are some men that are sexually assaulted.” Ader said only about 5 percent of students report this
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Words from the Web Letter to the editor
Staff Editorial We believe that, living in a more fortunate country, people should do what they can to support Japan and its people in their time of need. “Treat others as you want to be treated” is the golden rule. If we got caught in a terrible, unexpected disaster and were living a nightmare, we would find immense solace in donations and other help from the generous. In fact, the world donated $3.4 billion to the victims of Hurricane Katrina, which caused about $81 billion in damage, according to TIME magazine. The earthquake in Haiti caused $14 billion in 2010 – the
world donated $4.6 billion. As of March 29, Japan’s damages totaled a whopping $235 billion. The world donated $704 million. Even though the cost of Japan’s damages engulfs those of other world disasters, Japan has received relatively little aid. Of course, the U.S. is facing serious economic problems of its own – but they cannot possibly compare to what people in Japan are going through. Why is the world contributing so little to Japan, compared to what it has contributed to other countries? It may be because many assume Japan, previously one of the most powerful economies, can take care of
itself. Let’s put things into perspective. According to CNN, the earthquake took more than 13,000 lives, and more than 15,000 people are still missing. While we lament rising gas prices and lower job availability, people in Japan are struggling to find food to eat, safe water to drink, and a shelter to take refuge in, as well as mourning many, many deaths and worrying for the safe returns of others. Can you give up some of your leisures for a just a little while to help people in need? We can do better than this. Let’s lend Japan a helping hand.
Would you donate money to aid in Japan’s recovery? 14%
No; I think it’s a lost cause. Yes, but I need to take care of myself first.
36%
I already have.
21%
Absolutely!
29%
Non-scientific poll from www.asurampage.com
MiRae, I'm so glad you took a step to promote help for a country that is dear to your heart. Your letter makes me incredibly thankful to have the opportunity to get a solid education from such a fantastic university, and
because I feel so blessed, I feel very driven to help in the Japan effort. Thank you, MiRae, for informing your fellow classmates on such a serious catastrophe. Great letter! Mackenzie May Holik
University may employ daycare So I am wondering if this is talking about Angelo State University? And if it is under surveys in ramport a few weeks ago there was a survey about offering day care services. I posted it and it got alot of hits so i posted another one general on facebook for anyone who has a facebook to answer. Its had a ton of hits. IF you just send out a email to A FEW RANDOM people you are doing the people like me who actually NEED this no good. If I took 100 people and lets say 30 of them were parents and i sent out only 20 emails I dont have the best shot of getting answers from people who ACTUALLY can benefit from this service! I am being forced to leave Angelo State because I can not keep up with your online classes of which i have taken almost ALL of the ones offered. I need hands on work. But you do not offer daycare services and my twins are to young for most daycares
around in san angelo, and already been turned down cause some cant take both kids at the same time. I am a single parent, and i know of 15 other single parents here that are in the same position. Because we have kids we seem to not be able to get a real education. People will complain about tuition being raised but my tuition is raised for sports. I have no one in sports...i could care less about sports yet i have to shell out money for sports and parking for other people. ALl in all i hope you do get a daycare service It will help you become a family friendly campus Bring in more students It can bring in more jobs People doing children education jobs can work there under supervision to get hands on experiences and extra credit. Please really think about it and dont just send out some random emails. Katie
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Survey Do you think ASU should allow alcohol on campus?
“No. It is pretty scary to think we could have people walking around campus with glocks and 40’s.”
Anthony Bryson, senior
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“No, because the order would be lost on campus especially in classrooms. Students might get courage from alcohol to be aggressive and reckless.” Sendy Tamayo, junior
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“No. Campus is a public place and there are minors everywhere.”
“Yes. If you are 21 you have the right to drink at bars, so you should be able to drink anywhere else if you are responsible.”
Westley Lenertz, sophomore
Amy Jackson, freshman
Brandon Rhodes, freshman
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“No I don’t. Alcohol will negatively affect students judgement. College students are crazy enough on campus.”
Scott Dykowski Editor-in-Chief As a graduating senior, I’m seeing firsthand what a limited job market means. It’s a little frightening how many positions, both related and not related to my field, that I have applied to and received little to no feedback on. Even newspapers and businesses that express a lot of interest in me eventually fall out of contact, despite
my attempts at follow-up calls or e-mails. Earlier this year, America’s unemployment rate reached 9.8 percent. TIME magazine reported that more jobs were lost in the last recession than in the previous four recessions combined. That makes me only one of a lot of people who look to an uncertain future of Ramen
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noodles and constant job searching. Since desperate times call for desperate measures, I’d say the current job market reduces me to searching on craiglist – after all, they have some promising jobs. For examples, I found a post is looking for experience bra fitter. I’m sure I’m not qualified, but would I do it for money? Check. Another post called low budget, large project – I’m certain that’s a recipe for a high salary. Would I do it for money? Check. Despite the rampant search for jobs, some employers have had a hard time finding employees. Even the Pentagon has turned to craiglist. “Helpdesk
technician at the Pentagon,” the post announced. If the Pentagon is posting on craigslist, I’m definitely qualified. Check. A better job for me might be the Sandwich Artist. Check. The hardest job on craigslist asked for someone to “Drive Around Round Rock and get paid!!” Check. Another posting told me to “Get Paid to Wave and Dance!!!!” Check. “The easiest ‘SALES JOB’ – EVER GONE FISHING WITH DYNAMITE?” Actually, yes, I have. Check. Is there any craigslist job I wouldn’t do? “Attractive, Busy Professional Seeks Very Attractive Personal Assistant.” That just crosses a line. I’m not sure if I’m considered very attractive, but I have a feeling my duties would be more than just personal assistant responsibilites. Would I do it for money? Check.
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Friday, April 15, 2011
Returners welcome recruits Soccer: ‘Belles look for-
ward to new players, season Jason Helms Online Editor The Rambelle soccer team signed 10 new student-athletes to National Letters of Intent during the offseason. The additions will join a squad that lost four players to graduation and one to transfer in the offseason after claiming the program’s first trip to the NCAA D-II National Tournament in its 16-year history last season. “The recruits are all athletes that could compete at various Division I level programs, but instead decided ASU is the right fit,” Head Coach Travis McCorkle said. McCorkle said he is not only excited about the new recruits, but also the number of returners.
“More returners means more leadership in terms of helping new recruits understand how our team functions, which includes what is expected in academics, effort in practice, and behavior on road trips, just to name a few,” McCorkle said. Among the returners is last
“We’re always ready for new players to come in and help make our team better.”
-Soph. Hanna Horeis
season’s top goal scorer, junior forward Brandie DeBacker and assist leader sophomore Hanna Horeis, who said the recruits should have no problem fitting in. “Our team this year has such
awesome chemistry as a whole,” Horeis said. “We’re always ready for new players to come in and help make our team better.” Junior defender Megan Schaffer said there will still be some work for the new student athletes. “We have created this tight bond among us returners and the freshmen will have to prove themselves,” Schaffer said. “They are now part of the team and we welcome [them], but they still have to learn to pull their own weight.” The Rambelles open the 2011 season on Friday, Sept. 2, when they travel to Austin to take on St. Edwards, who finished last season ranked sixth in the nation. Their first home game will be Sunday, Sept. 4 against UT Permian Basin, before travelling to Pueblo, Colo., on Sept. 11 to face CSUPueblo and Adams State College.
Thrower automatically qualifies Track: Men, women prepare for meet at home
Andy Atterbury Sports Co-Editor Angelo State track and field hit one NCAA Division II automatic qualifying mark and three provisional marks at the Texas Relays April 6 through 9 in Austin. “Anytime you can get some national qualifiers it’s a good meet,” Head Coach James Reid said. Sophomores Robbie Thayer and Isidro Garcia and seniors Terence Holland and Brian Ho-
lik teamed up to take third in the 4x400 with 3:12.35, the best time in the Lone Star Conference this season. Holik also qualified in the 400-meter hurdles alongside sophomore Jeffrey Jones. Senior Tyler Orlando automatically qualified with his 66.36-meter javelin throw for the No. 6-ranked Rams. ASU will host the David Noble Multi-Event Meet on April 14 and 15 for the heptathlon and decathlon athletes at the LeGrand Sports Complex. “Our kids always do well at home,” Reid said. “That’s why we’re excited to be able to compete at home. They do a good job
protecting their own turf.” The Rams and ‘Belles will run, jump, sprint and throw in the David Noble ASU Relays on Saturday, April 16. “A lot of their friends and parents will be able to be here,” Reid said. “There is just a level of comfort with being at your home stadium.” Coach Reid said he expected to see even more qualifying marks this weekend. “Usually we’ll see our better marks of the year at this event,” Reid said. “Not just because it’s at home, but because it’s the part of the year where we should start seeing better results.”
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Broken Hambone
Andy Atterbury Sports Co-Editor Texas Rangers fans, we are going to be okay. A lot of people have probably screamed from their rooftops, stomped their feet, deeply sighed and deemed the Rangers goners once it was announced outfielder Josh Hamilton would be on the disabled list for 6 to 8 weeks. Those people need to calm down and reevaluate their lives. Hamilton broke his arm while sliding in to home plate in a loss against Detroit on April 12 and won’t be able to swing a bat for almost two months, but there is no reason to panic. David Murphy will hold Josh’s place in the outfield during his stint on the DL. Murphy is no slouch; he has a great eye for the ball and can hit better than people think. He will surprise a lot of people. To fill Hambone’s vacant roster spot, infielder Chris Davis was
called up from the minor leagues. That might only be great news to me. Anyone who has ever heard me talk about the Rangers can tell you I have a soft spot in my heart for Davis. He’s a left-handed first baseman with a golden glove and an asbestos bat; what’s not to like? Davis has been tearing through Triple-A this year and leads the Pacific Coast League in homeruns, RBIs and total bases. Now it’s time to see if he can handle the Show – again. In 2009, the man known as “Crush” hit 21 home runs in 113 games before going back to the minors. Why would you move a guy with that kind of power down to the minors? Because he struck out more than I did with the ladies that year: 150 times. Now he’s back again in what will probably be a utility role between playing first and third base with maybe even a few at bats at designated hitter. The offense should be able to pick up the slack, but if the young Texas pitchers continue to throw like they have been the Rangers can survive being Hamilton-less for a couple months.
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Friday, April 15, 2011
Sports
‘Belles cure ‘One Pitch at a Time’ Standings Baseball School
Conf. Overall
Tarleton Southeastern OK Southwestern OK Cameron Incarnate Word WTAMU Abilene Christian A&M- Kingsville Angelo State Central OK Eastern NM East Central Northeastern St.
18-6 17-7 18-9 16-8 16-8 14-10
Softball School
14-10 15-12 14-13 8-19 6-18 5-22 4-23
29-7 21-13 27-12 23-11 24-12 27-13 21-16 19-16 20-18 14-22 10-24 9-27 5-28
Conf. Overall
Angelo State Incarnate Word WTAMU Abilene Christian Texas Woman’s Tarleton A&M- Kingsville Eastern NM
10-2 8-4 7-5
34-6 24-19 30-11
7-5 6-6 5-7-0
22-22 24-19 17-21-1
3-9 2-10
22-22 11-32
What to watch for:
4-15: Track vs David Noble/ ASU Relays Multi-Event All day SB at WTAMU (DH) 4:00/6:00 pm BB at Eastern NM 7:00 pm 4-16: SB at WTAMU 12:00 pm BB at Eastern NM 2:00 pm BB at Eastern NM 5:00 pm Track vs David Noble/ ASU Relays Multi-Event All day 4-18: Golf at LSC Champs. (Republic Golf Club) All day
Rambelles rally round the mound Saturday before playing their second of three games against Eastern New Mexico.
Softball: Women win series,
raise money for cancer research Andy Atterbury Sports Co-Editor The No. 10-ranked ‘Belle softball team swept Eastern New Mexico in a three-game Lone Star Conference series April 8 and 9. The ‘Belles also sold t-shirts, held a raffle and took pledge donations for every hit the team made to raise money for young adults with cancer to “Battle Cancer, One Pitch at a Time.” “Honestly it’s great,” senior second baseman Alix Dean said. “The whole point in coming out here was to raise
money and help get more funds to that organization. Anything we can do to help is good.” Dean led the offensive attack on Friday with three RBIs in a 12-1 win over the Zias (10-31) (2-10). Sophomore catcher Kacie Easley also knocked in three runs for the ‘Belles. “We had good approaches at the plate last week, and we carried it into [Friday’s] game,” Head Coach Travis Scott said. “We didn’t chase pitches, and were patient at the plate.” Freshman pitcher Mary Kate McKay took the mound in Game One on Saturday and picked up her eleventh win of the season in the 15-7 victory. Dean was a perfect 3-3 at the plate and had six more RBIs. Junior third baseman Dee-
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shanaLynn Tafiti went 2-2 and drove in three runs. “Mark Kate did a good job,” Dean said. “She was getting us ground balls and getting us strikeouts whenever we needed them. Sometimes you have to have someone help you out; that’s why we are a team.” The ‘Belles capped off the series with a 7-2 win in Game Two of the double header. Junior pitcher Jessica Newsome (6-1) struck out four Zias in six innings of work to secure the sweep. Dean added two more RBIs to give her 11 in the series. The ‘Belles roll to Canyon, TX April 15 and 16 to face No. 23-ranked West Texas A&M.
Rams vying to stay alive for LSC tournament Baseball: Men capture series 2-1 against Central Oklahoma
Jason Helms Online Editor Ram baseball (20-18, 14-13 LSC) took two of three games in its series against Central Oklahoma at Foster Field, April 8 and 9. The wins brought the team within two games of eighth place in the Lone Star Conference, which is the cut-off to qualify for the conference tournament in Abilene on May 7 through 10. A pair of sacrifice flies from juniors Ryan Morgan and Tate Allison in the bottom of the fourth was all the Rams needed to win the series opener Friday night, 2-1. The Rams were able to ride starting pitcher Bryant Rutledge (5-3) for seven full innings as the junior left-hander gave up only five hits to the Bronchos and
struck out eight. Sophomore James Conlee came on for Rutledge to close out the final two innings. The second game of the series proved to be a different story Saturday, as UCO was able to get 16 hits in the game’s seven innings to outdo the Rams 13-5. In an attempt to slow the Bronchos’ bats, the Rams went through five pitchers in the game, but Central Oklahoma added eight runs to their tally in the last two innings to seal the game. However, the Rams bounced back in the last game of the series by displaying some offense of their own. With two outs in the bottom of the eighth, a three-run homerun by Allison secured a 7-6 victory for the Rams. “The homerun was important because we were able to grab all the momentum from them get the final three outs to take the series,” Allison said. Starting pitcher Rick Reyna (3-2) helped keep the Rams close in his seven innings of work, but it was Conlee who
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got the win to improve his record to 5-2. The Rams travel to Portales, N. M. to face Eastern New Mexico (9-24, 6-18 LSC) in a three-game conference series April 15 and 16, a series in which the Rams know they need to win to stay alive in the Lone Star Conference tournament chase.
“We’ve dug ourselves into a hole and now we know that we have to play each game as an elimination game,” Allison said, “The only thing we can control is our last nine conference games and we need to win them all.”
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