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Setbacks in construction induce overflow housing
Incomplete:
Freshmen get hopes up, housing price reduced Mark McDaniel Staff Writer Shortly before the scheduled opening, the Board of Regents decided to displace many incoming freshmen from the new Plaza Verde Residence Hall into the Concho and Massie residence halls until construction is completed. Associate Director of Residential Programs Stuart M. Lickteig said the building was supposed to open on Aug. 22. However, setbacks in construction made it impossible. “Obviously [some of the students] are not happy,” Lickteig said. “They were thinking they were going to move into a brand-new residence hall… However, those who have been displaced into Concho Hall are getting [to stay there] free of charge… and have been very understanding of the situation we are in.” University President Dr. Joseph Rallo and Director of ASU Housing and Residential Programs Connie Frazier sent students letters informing them of the delay and of their temporary reassignment to the Concho and Massie residence halls. Lickteig said Concho Hall was originally designated as overflow housing, but because all of the students from Plaza Verde were relocated the Concho, all of the overflow are liv-
Photo by Pam Belcher
The “Move Crew” helps overflow students move into Concho Hall Friday morning, Aug. 19. Plaza Verde, which was scheduled to complete by the beginning of the semester, is still under construction.
ing three to a room in the Massie residence halls. As soon as the first building a Plaza Verde is completed, the students assigned to that building will be able to move in as soon as possible, Lickteig said However, some students will be able to move in earlier than others, said sophomore Blaine Hopkins, a Plaza Verde
resident assistant. Rumors of the condition of Concho Hall spread fast among students, but some were pleasantly surprised once they moved in. “I kind of expected less of [Concho], but it’s a lot better than I thought it would be,” said freshman Christian Ross. “Everybody told me it was go-
ing to smell and was dirty, but it’s actually pretty clean.” Hopkins said he does not mind living in Concho Hall temporarily. “It doesn’t seem to bother most of the residents because they live here for free,” Hopkins said. Resident assistant junior Ashley Martin said many stu-
dents enjoy the community they experience living in Concho Hall. “They like being able to walk out in the halls and see people they know or easily meet [others],” said Martin.
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Police warn against vehicle burglary Precautions:
Lock doors, stay alert Drew Brown Contributor
Photos Courtesy of Shay Watson
Student Involvement Center in recovery phase after flood ‘Lake’: More than
$150,000 projected to recover basement Dana Choi Editor-in-Chief The University Center basement is in a recovery phase after a flood created more than $200,000 worth of damages about two weeks before classes started. Executive director of Student Life and Student Services Nolen Mears said he saw the glass entry doors to the Center for Student Involvement serve as a dam against the four feet of water outside on Saturday, Aug. 13. Mears said after he called the University Police, the water broke through the glass and flooded the CSI with two to three feet of water.
The major rainfall stopped shortly afterward. “ASU Facilities Maintenance did an excellent job of summoning their people to the scene to begin the pumping efforts to get the water out of the basement,” he said. Cotton Companies, Inc. provided disaster recovery service which initially cost about $71,000, early Sunday morning, Director of Student Involvement Rick Greig said. After the CSI staff determined what could be salvaged, students, faculty and staff combined efforts to salvage the Center basement. About 50 volunteers emptied all the staff offices, support staff offices, and the UCPC offices of items that were over the water line and moved them to the second floor of the UC. They moved salvageable chairs to the ground floor. Greig said he estimates repairs
and recovery of lost and damaged items will cost more than $150,000. Executive Director of Business Services Greg Pecina said he thinks the rain carried grass and leaves to the drain located on the lowered area between the library and the UC, blocking the water from draining into the sewer system. The pumps in the flooded area should absorb the water and push it toward the sewer system, Greig said. “But when you get five inches in two and a half hours, the pump can’t keep up,” he said. “It looked like a lake between here and [the library].” The water damaged five out of about 20 CPUs, various papers, and furniture that were under the water level.
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The university police department sent out a warning message Tuesday afternoon to inform students of a car burglary that happened over the weekend. The crime took place in the Concho Hall parking lot between Sunday evening and Monday morning. A female student reported the crime to police after noticing missing items in her vehicle. “The student is unsure if she left her doors unlocked,” Chief of University Police James Adams said. “The items missing included iPod accessories and a pair of glasses. The suspect is still at large, and it is not known if the suspect is a student or not.” This is the first car burglary reported this semester, Adams said.
16 car burglaries were reported during the 2010-2011 school year, he said. Police arrested two suspects and were able to connect them to several of the break-ins due to help from observant students. Police urge students to lock their doors and stay alert. “I always lock my car, so other people won’t check what’s in it,” freshman Katie Kautz said. “I don’t want my car broken into. I’m sure my parents don’t either.” Some students take precautions to try and avoid burglary. “I try to park my car as close as possible to my dorm,” sophomore Alejandra Pule said. “I think there should be more patrol cars out too.” Police will notify students on the case if more information becomes available. “We want students, particularly residential students, to be alert and if they see something suspicious contact police,” Adams said.
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IT changes name, increases communication New Technology Service Center makes things ‘easier’ Improved: Express
Lane minimizes wait time for computer lab use Lisa Dees Staff Writer
Photo by Pam Belcher
Sophomore Roy Lombrana helps students regarding technology information in person or on the phone.
Students and faculty now have access to improved technology services after Information Technology changed their name to Technology Service Center. During the past three months, the Technology Service Center has moved locations and implemented two ticketing tools that will increase communication with customers, Information Technology Director Jeane Irby said. Still located in the Math Computer Science Building, the Technology Service Center moved into a quieter office space
behind the Lab Technician area, she said. Irby said the move made way for 16 walk-up computers and printers called the Express Lane. These stations will minimize the wait time for students from 8 a.m. to mid-afternoon when computer lab use is as its peak computer lab use. “I think the Express Lane will prove convenient for making quick checks like reading e-mail or looking up a grade,” sophomore Brooke Smith said. Junior Michael O’Neal said he likes the idea of the Express Lane and will probably use the stations in the future. Along with the move, the Technology Service Center also enhanced technical support for a growing online community, Irby said. One ticketing tool is Service Now, which al-
Several college departments merge due to budget to save the university money Reorganize: To save and to reorganize for acamoney and achieve demic efficiency, Interim Provost and Vice-President for academic efficiency Academic Affairs Brian May said. He said the university Lisa Dees looked at areas of inefficiency Staff Writer and combined and merged departments to help students Several college departobtain the highest ments combined or academic excelmerged Aug. 9, 2011, lence. due to budgetary and “The state reorganization reasons cut the income so and should not affect we had to do evstudents or faculty. erything possible Dr. Paul Swets, to keep academic Interim Dean for the quality,” May said. College of Arts and Sci“This is a common ences, said English and theme around Modern Languages Texas - to increase combined, Mathematacademic quality.” ics and Computer SciClass sizes ence combined, and are slightly larger History and Political Science combined. - Interim Provost and Vice-Presi- this semester, but this move should Laurence Mus- dent for Academic Affairs Brian May not affect anyone grove, professor and greatly, students head of the Department or faculty, he said. of English and Modern Students whose departLanguages, said this change ences, Swets said. Also, the has added to the workload of College of Nursing and Physi- ments combined may have a the department’s office coor- cal Therapy merged with the different department or office dinator and to his role as de- College of Health and Human head, but the impact will remain relatively minor, Swets Services. partment head. Last spring all academic said. “We will soon be revis “Overall, I think this is ing our department by-laws leaders in the community, and committee structure to the president, and the Board going to be a good change for respond to this merger,” he of Regents decided to com- the university and students,” said, “but in the spirit of col- bine and merge departments Swets said. laboration along with equal doses of patience, goodwill, and respect, I am confident we will continue to serve our students and colleagues to the best of our abilities.” The College of Liberal and Fine Arts and the College of Sciences merged to create the College of Arts and Sci-
“The state cut the income so we had to do everything possible to keep academic quality.”
ASU Events True Blue - Today, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Art Exhibit: “Abstacts and Aquaintances” by Sukha Worob opens Today in the Art
Gallery, Room 193, Carr Education-Fine Arts Building
4th Annual West Central Wireless Golf Tournament - Today at 12 p.m. El Cafecito - ASU Multicultural Center Aug. 30 and Sep. 1, at 9 a.m.
Part-Time Job Fair - Sep. 1, 3 p.m. in
lows students and faculty to track their pending help requests. Bomgar, the second tool, is a remote assistance tool that lets the Technology Service Center see the customer’s computer screen. Service Now and Bomgar assist the customer in resolving the problem quickly and efficiently, said Patrick Dierschke, coordinator of Learning and Communication Services. These tools are a self-help method. Irby said the improved Technology Service Center will better benefit students and faculty with its live help at all times. “We needed to give support to people who called at non-traditional hours wherever they are,” she said. According to the Technology Service Center’s July monthly report,
82 percent of all requests outside of normal business hours were resolved while the customer spoke on the phone with a technician. The overall satisfaction rate for July settled at 4.25 on a scale of one to five with five ranking the highest, Irby said. “I use it myself,” Dierschke said. “It looks and feels better than the previous system.” Technology Services Manager Curt Braden said the Technology Service Center also redesigned their web page [on ASU’s website] for easier navigation. The webpage listed more tools to provide a higher level of support and communication, he said. The transition from IT to Technology Service Center was completed in a timely manner and is now fully functional, Braden said.
“Girls’ Night Out” reaches out to freshman girls Education: Staying
‘healthy, sane and safe’
Mariah Powell Managing Editor San Angelo’s Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health hosted its first “Girls’ Night Out” on Thursday in the University Center. The theme is “Being True to Yourself,” said Kelsey Samsel, administrator for the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health. The goal of “Girls’ Night Out” was to educate freshman girls about college life and staying healthy, sane and safe, Samsel said. The organization teamed up with San Angelo Community Medical Center, ASU’s Greek life, Health Clinic and Counseling Services, and Center for Student Involvement to make this event possible. Community members Elizabeth Coronado, Allie Geron and Tanya Favor were the speakers of the night. They discussed topics such as hormones, STDs, decision-making, stress and anxiety.
“It was geared toward freshmen, but any ASU female could participate,” Samsel said. Many vendors attended and local jewelry designer Gin Bartlett donated 10 peace bracelets as prizes for the young ladies, Samsel said. Events ranged from a Jeopardy game to a Zumba class and a self-defense lesson to a fashion show. Resident assistants and sorority girls took the stage as models. LoneStar 92.9’s Stephanie Stark was the show’s MC. “It’s an awesome feeling because I wasn’t involved much in high school,” freshman Chai’enne Lucas said. “I love the fact that I belong to a group and am able to cheer on my ‘[sorority] big sister’ [in the fashion show].” Lucas said it is great that the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health decided to reach out to freshmen like her, and it was a positive experience. “It was nice to be able to meet and mingle, while being educated on the rape statistics and how girls can protect themselves and become more aware,” Lucas said.
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NEWS
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Smaller budget calls for larger class sizes Renovation: Expanded classroom size makes way for more students Mark McDaniel Photographer To many students, classes may seem a little more crowded than usual this semester. University officials approved and implemented measures to create larger class sizes in order to help save money in the aftermath of the state budget cuts. Vice President of Finance and Administration Michael Reid said the measures to increase class size include renovations to classrooms to expand their size and make them more accessible to students. Junior Jacob Prince, who has class in one of the renovated rooms, said his first impression was that it is odd to have so many students in one classroom at ASU. “It’s just different,” Prince said. “There are almost 100 people in the class. It’s just a different learning experience than what we are used to at ASU.” Prince said the technology has also been updated in the rooms, with two new projector screens as well as other new items. Reid said because the university does not have as much money coming from the state, the administration had to find ways to cut costs wherever possible. “You can only increase tuition so much before it makes it impossible for a student to pay,” Reid said. “So you have
Photo by Pam Belcher
Larger classroom sizes allow for a larger number of students, which helps save the university money. This renovated classroom incorporates more technology.
to start looking at what efficiencies you can create... we are trying to find that balance which improves use of space and increases funding.” Many faculty and administration positions had to be dissolved over the summer to accommodate for the $4 mil-
lion budget cuts, Reid said. “Because of the budget situation we don’t have the resources to hire as many lecturers as we’ve done in the past,” he said. “Therefore, those courses have to be absorbed in other sections, which results in the larger class sizes.”
Reid said that a lot of the growth in the university is in the graduate program and the online courses. “Space is still a premium and still important to us, but fortunately [the brunt of the growth is in manageable areas,]” Reid said.
Campus remains gun-free Students cannot carry concealed weapons on campus for at least the next two years. Texas Senate passed the bill as an amendment to a spending bill, but Rep. Mike Villarreal made a Parliamentary objection when it came up for vote in the House. Villarreal stated that the Texas Constitution prohibited any bill from taking up two subjects so the gun legislation could not remain on the fiscal bill, Romo said. The House sent the bill back to the Senate to remove the gun amendment, but time ran out and the Legislature adjourned, he said. Student Body President
senior Hector Romo said Sen. Wentworth attempted to bring the gun legislation up for a third time, but he failed. If the gun measure is brought up in the Legislature in the future, it stands a good chance of passing, Chief James Adams said. Last semester, the SGA asked the opinion of the student body about allowing guns on campus, but few people responded, Romo said. Due to lack of knowledge on the subject, the SGA held a forum to inform students so they could give more educated input, he said. “The forum was very beneficial,” SGA Vice President and senior Vincent Perez said. “Most responses were rarely neutral. Instead, they were strongly no.”
After asking for student opinion again, the SGA found many students had wellthought-out opinions, Romo said. “The majority of ASU did not want guns on campus,” he said. However, senior Stephen Coats believes that guns on campus are a good idea if the students who obtain a license to carry are knowledgeable about gun laws and have a clean background. Adams said it is not an issue of gun rights as much as it is about the safety of students and faculty. “Inserting weapons in an already volatile situation is not a good idea and would complicate matters for law enforcement,” he said.
“Inserting weapons in an already volatile situation is not a good idea and would complicate matters for law enforcement.” Chief James Adam
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FEATURES
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President Hector Romo carry out the ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the Student Recreation Center on Friday, Aug. 19.
2 Students are pied in the face. 3 Students stay cool on the inflatable water slide. 4 Freshman Apryl Stark gets her caricature drawn. 5
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Prevention
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Letter from the editor
is Key Staff Editorial
We think it is great the university clinic is making efforts to reach out to students to educate them on their health. Many students might not make the best choices when they are on their own for the first time, whether it is deciding to skip class or staying out late every night. For some, this especially applies to health. It comes as no surprise that with complete freedom, one might start faltering in a regular exercise schedule, eating unhealthy yet convenient food, and/or drinking too much alcohol, along with a number of other harmful habits.
Someone is bound to become sick, whether it is now or throughout the years. It is good that the clinic is trying to educate students on staying healthy, especially because incoming freshmen in particular come to campus unaware of unhealthy habits that are likely to pop up during the semester. Students may become less likely to start bad habits or try something potentially dangerous after they learn about it early on. Besides the infamous “freshman 15,” the clinic is also pretty resourceful in sex education and
safety. Instead of referring students elsewhere, those at the clinic seem to understand that students are adults and will make the choices they make, because they provide condoms and information about contraceptives and STDs/STIs. It makes more sense to educate students on health issues, so they can be aware of them and have the ability to prevent illness. We urge students to take full advantage of all the educational resources on campus, which do not exist only in classrooms.
Would you pay an extra fee to provide a daycare on campus? No, there are daycares off campus. No, I don’t need a daycare. Yes, I would have a use for a daycare on campus. Yes, I would like to help others. www.asurampage.com
Dana Choi Editor-in-Chief To mark the first issue of Ram Page, I’d like to say to the freshmen and new international students, welcome to ASU, and to everyone else, welcome back! Last year came and went, and it’s already the start of classes again. It wasn’t until I finished a 15-minute run-walk to my first class (late, as is tradition) because I couldn’t find a closer parking space that it really hit me—it’s already been a year since this last happened? It’s weird for me to think I’ve been here for two years. Sometimes I think, “I’m already a junior?” while other times I think, “It’s only been two years?” Time has a tendency to fly by. I have wonderful (as well as not-so-great) memories associated with each
semester I’ve attended ASU, and when the time comes I’ll really miss this place. I say this and I’m only halfway done. I was never too psyched about attending a university in my own town. I changed my major about five times within my first semester because I didn’t know what I wanted to do five or ten years down the road. I didn’t feel like I was adapting to college fast enough (now I have a first-day-ofclass “tradition”). At the time I wasn’t appreciating the newness of everything very much, and I certainly didn’t realize I’d be remembering freshman year fondly a year or two later. When I think about how seemingly fast I’ve gotten to this point, I realize that the moment doesn’t last, like it may sometimes seem. Freshmen: enjoy yourselves now (and not necessarily in the way you might think)! What seems like an extremely dull hour in class may become a fond memory once you’re off to do bigger and better things. Get involved, take advantage of your resources, and make this university yours. Glad you’re here!
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Survey If you could give advice to your freshman self, what would it be?
“Don’t stress out and have fun.”
Ram Page Staff
2011-2012 Angelo State University
Kacie Easley, junior
“Go to class and ask questions in class.”
Chance Akin, senior
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“Work hard, study, and don’t procrastinate. Also, ask [for] advice from any student.” Alejandro Moreno, junior
“Study more, be more active and eat healthy.”
Amy McNew, senior
If I could go back to my freshman year...
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“Ask questions and be more outgoing by meeting more people.”
Megan Ellis Contributor Another summer has come and gone as I start my ninth semester here at ASU. For you kids that aren’t a big fan of math, that’s four and a half years. In all those years, I still haven’t figured out what the heck I am going to do with my life. I have been employed by a fast food restaurant, a sit-in restaurant, a coffee shop, Angelo State, architects, and now a health food store. I have majored in
pre-vet, art, mass media, marketing until I figured out I had to take accounting, and now am going to receive my Interdisciplinary Studies degree in December. For those of you who don’t know, Interdisciplinary Studies is a degree where you pick three minors rather than a major. So basically if you are clueless about what you want to do (like me), this is the degree plan for you! The question I get the most is, “What are you going to do with that?” My response: I have no clue. These days, it’s not as important what your degree is in, just so long as you have one. Right? That’s what I hope anyway. If I could go back to my freshman year I would do it in a heartbeat. Sounds crazy I
know. I hate school (always have), and am so ready to be done. But there is so much I would do differently. If I could go back, I would pick something and focus so hard on it and finish it. Then I would take some time to work with my degree and then maybe go back to graduate school once I figured out what I really wanted to do. Although I am very excited to be done and have a college degree, I feel a bit defeated. I never really got involved in academics or social activities at school until last spring, I am getting a degree that is pretty general, and I have no set plans after graduation. My advice? Do everything you possibly can while you are in college. Find student organizations to get involved in.
What’s on YOUR mind ?
Work at different places so you can figure out what you like. You may think you like something until you work in that field (trust me). This is when you will figure out who you really are. Just when you think you have it all figured out, it will change again. Sure, go to parties and have fun. Make new friends. You are in college and these are the best times of your life! But don’t lose sight of why you are really here. Education is the most important. Stay on top of your studies and remember that you don’t get a second chance. Take it from me, the Interdisciplinary Studies major with no plan, a GPA that is less than 3.0, and who regrets waiting so long to get involved.
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Rams and ‘Belles gear up for upcoming seasons Preseason:
Teams rely on veterans to help lay preseason foundations Jason Helms Sports Editor
With opening games just around the corner, the fall athletic programs have been busy this summer preparing for their upcoming seasons. The football team, under the direction of new head coach Will Wagner, has been practicing in the record-setting West Texas heat for over two weeks now. Wagner, who was named head coach last December, inherited a team that includes 18 offensive and 20 defensive lettermen returning from a 5-5 season last year. Photo by Pam Belcher The Rams begin their 2011 Sophomore Brittany Martinez passes the ball during a preseason practice campaign with a road game Wednesday, Aug. 24. against Western State on Saturday, Sept. 3 in Gunnison, Colo.
The team’s home opener is scheduled for Sept. 17 at 2 p.m. against Central Oklahoma. Rambelle volleyball has also been busy on the practice court this summer, as they began two-a-days on Aug. 15. The squad returns all of its starters from a team that finished third in conference last season with a 12-2 record (19-12 overall). “We feel really good about this season,” junior Emily Booth said. “We’ve got a lot of experience on this year and aren’t the young team we used to be.” The ‘Belles, who are ranked second in the 2011 Lone Star Conference preseason poll, begin their season at the Lady Buff Classic in Canyon, Texas, Thurs., Sept. 2 against Western State. The ‘Belles host rivals Tarleton State on Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. at Stephens Arena in the Junell Center for their first home match.
The soccer program also began its preseason practices in the mid-August heat. “It was difficult for the first few days but it seems we have gotten used to it since then, sophomore midfielder Kaitlynn Glendinning said of the heat. The LSC preseason poll has ASU projected to finish third in 2011. This season’s squad includes seven returning starters from its most successful season in program history (137-1, 9-2 LSC), which earned the school its first NCAA D-II national tournament berth. “It’s hard to gauge exactly where we are this early, but we are probably a little ahead of where we were at this point last season due to the amount of veterans we have,” head coach Travis McCorkle said. The Rambelles open their season with a trip to Austin to take on the Hilltoppers of St. Edward’s University on Sept. 2 at 4 p.m.
Photo by Pam Belcher Photo by Pam Belcher Junior Emily Booth jumps to spike the ball in the “Belles preseason scrimTwo Ram football players battle each other and the heat during preseason practice Tuesday, Aug. 23. mage against Cisco Junior College Wednesday, Aug. 24.
Women picked tenth in region, second in LSC Cross Country:
Among returners Returners have high is 2010 Allexpectations Conference performer, juJason Helms nior Emeline Sports Editor Crutcher, who also earned LSC runner of The women’s cross the week honors last country team gar- October. nered national recog“We have the talnition Wednesday af- ent and ability to be ter being ranked tenth number one in the in the south central conference if we can region. work together as a The U.S. Track & team, continue to Field and Cross Coun- work hard in practice, try Coaches Associa- and believe in our tion’s (USTFCCCA) own abilities,” Crutchpreseason poll re- er said. leased Aug. 24. placed Other returning the Rambelles just be- ‘Belle runners include low conference rivals sophomores Kelsey Abilene Christian. Merritt, Sofia Ramos, The ‘Belles have and Katy Williams, seven runners return- juniors Jessica Bouing from last year’s dreau and Kami Orsquad that finished sak, and San Angelo second at the Lone native, senior Alyssa Star Conference Priest. championship. Priest believes the
team’s expectations should be high. “As a team, I believe we are just as strong, if not stronger than last year,” Priest said. The women’s team also begins the 201112 campaign ranked second in the LSC preseason poll, only behind last year’s conference winners Midwestern State. “Midwestern is a very strong team, but if we give it everything and have no regrets we have a good chance to beat them,” Priest said. The program opens the university’s fall athletic campaign with its Sept. 1 meet at the Midwestern State Stampede in Wichita Falls.
Photo by Pam Belcher The Rambelle cross country team runs as a group during training at Lake Nasworthy in preparation for their first meet on Sept. 1.
2011 Ram Football Schedule
Date Opponent Location September 2 September 10 September 17 September 24 October 1 October 8 October 15 October 22 October 29 November 5 November 12
@Western State @Chadron State Central Oklahoma @Abilene Christian Eastern New Mexico (Family Day) @West Texas A&M Midwestern State (Homecoming) @Texas A&M-Commerce Texas A&M-Kingsville @Incarnate Word Tarleton State (Military Appreciation Day)
Gunnison, Colorado Chadron, Nebraska San Angelo, Texas Abilene, Texas San Angelo, Texas Canyon, Texas San Angelo, Texas Commerce, Texas San Angelo, Texas San Antonio, Texas San Angelo, Texas
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2 p.m. 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 2 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 2 p.m.