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Alert system now notifies campus of severe weather
Community honors veterans
National Weather Service: Messages reach about 8,000 students, faculty, staff
Sara Irvin Contributor The University Police Department and the Office of Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management announced Friday the addition of automated weather alerts to ASUAlert, the communication system ASU uses to send emergency notifications via voice messages, text messages and e-mail to faculty, staff and students. This enables university officials to quickly send severe-weather notifications from the National Weather Service, which is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to about 8,000 students and faculty and staff members, Police Chief James Adams said Monday. “I think it’ll be cool—for the students who actually read them,” senior Dianna Barbee said. “I never do.” Freshman Candace Collins, who lives on campus, said she reads the alerts and was more optimistic about the addition. “In case we had to evacuate because of a tornado or something, it would be better to know as soon as possible,” Collins said.
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The community honored veterans Saturday at the Veterans Day Parade downtown.
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Red Dirt Roundup brings staff, students and faculty together Music, food:
Residential halls aim to foster friendship among students Dana Choi Editor-in-Chief Kassie Mikeska Contributor Photo by Pam belcher
The SGA office gets closer to being recovered to its previous state.
CSI to return to basement offices ‘Team-builder’: Staff
members keep positive outlook on relocation Lisa Dees Staff Writer Within the next few weeks, the Center for Student Involvement staff will move from upstairs in the UC to the repaired facilities in the basement. In August, a five-inch rain flooded the CSI, forcing the
staff to a smaller area upstairs, Student Life Executive Director Nolen Mears said. Repairs began immediately after the flood, and now, the CSI is nearing completion. Mears said the CSI is waiting for furniture to arrive next week. It will take a few days to get the furniture set up, but with all other repairs finished, staff can move downstairs soon, he said.
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11/11/11 Veterans Day
Live music, a mechanical bull, and a chili cook off were some of the attractions featured Friday at the 6th annual Red Dirt Roundup. Carr Hall, Centennial Village and Housing and Residential Programs revived the event this year. It was held at the Centennial Village courtyard from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Students, faculty, staff and some community members attended the event, where the local band Bryce Jones & the Bad Decisions performed. Volunteers from Fort Concho, dressed in Fort Concho attire, brought a cannon, which fired about four times throughout the evening. “It was a bit of a surprise when the cannon would go off, but definitely cool,” junior Mason Rusk said. Student organizations,
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Sophomore Jarvis Motte tries to hang on the the mechanical bull at the Red Dirt Roundup on Friday, Nov. 4.
such as Block & Bridle and Phi Alpha Theta, and individuals participated in the chili cookoff. Stuart Lickteig, associate
director of Housing and Residential Programs, took first place. Area coordinator Travis Taylor took second.
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” John F. Kennedy
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International Education Week
Aims to broaden students’ minds, options Lisa Dees Staff Writer The Center for International Studies is hosting its annual International Education Week Nov. 13 to Nov. 18, an opportunity for students to experience different cultures and traditions worldwide. International Students Services Counselor Meghan Pace said CIS is promoting international education because domestic students should have an international experience. “Our goal is for our domestic students to experience international things, whether that is studying abroad, meeting international students, or attending events,” she said. Pace said International Education Week is a chance for students to get involved and hopefully consider studying abroad. “It’s also important for [international students] to make American friends,” she said. “They’re happier and get to experience things they wouldn’t normally.” Pace said she hopes every-
one enjoys the week and participates in many events to take advantage of international experiences.
Sunday, Nov. 13 International Education Week will begin with one of the most popular and largest events, Pace said. From 4 to 7 p.m. in the C.J. Davidson Center, the International Students Annual Banquet and Talent Show will allow international students to show off their skills. Students can go through a buffet and taste a variety of international foods while enjoying the talent show. “The banquet and talent show were created to highlight international students, their traditions, and their cuisine,” Pace said. “[International students] are super involved with the event. They get recipes, do a talent, act as a host for the night, decorate, and run the audio and visual equipment.” Tickets are free, but they must be picked up before the banquet and talent show at the CIS office, she said.
Pace said President Joseph C. Rallo will announce the winners of the study abroad photo contest during the banquet and talent show. The photos will be on display underneath the UC stairwell, she said. Students can also bring canned food or donations to the event to support the Concho Valley Food Bank, she said.
Monday, Nov. 14 Dr. Anthony Celso, associate professor of Security Studies, will present “Arab Spring: Future Prospects and Directions” from noon to 1 p.m. in UC 201 free to the public, Pace said. ASU alumni, staff, and faculty are welcome to attend the Wine and Beer Soiree at the Black Swan downtown from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., she said. They can taste wine and beers from around the world. Pace said the Food Service Center will serve Mexican food.
Tuesday, Nov. 15 The Multicultural Center
will serve coffee during their ongoing El Cafecito hours from 9 a.m. to noon in the UC Spine, Pace said. UCPC and International Studies are hosting Desserts from Around the World from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the UC Spine, she said. Students can sample 10 different desserts, including hwajeon, a sweet flour pancake from South Korea, a plum and almond tart from Russia, and rose ice cream from India. English, Modern Languages and the Russian Club will present “Environmental Degradation in Russia” from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Academic 125, Pace said. She said students can enjoy snacks and the movie, “Seven Years in Tibet,” put on by CIS, HERO (Helping Educate Regarding Orientation), and Residential Programs in the Texan Hall theater from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The Multicultural Center will host their ongoing Latin Dance from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m., Pace said. She said the Food Service Center will serve Korean food.
Wednesday, Nov. 16 The French Club will serve breakfast in the Food Service Center from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., she said. The Multicultural Center will host their annual Native American Celebration from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the UC Spine, Pace said. Students can watch dances, look at artifacts and try traditional food. The Food Service Center will serve Vietnamese food, Pace said.
Thursday, Nov. 17 Students can grab some coffee at the Multicultural Center’s El Cafecito from 9 a.m. to noon in the UC Spine, she said. CIS, Rodger’s Capital Inc., and the College of Business
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SBDC are hosting an ASU alumnus as the keynote speaker
Veterans Remembered
New weather features are safer, more efficient Continued from Page 1 The weather alerts ASUAlert previously sent out were not automated, Adams said. Before the addition of alerts directly from the National Weather System, in the event of severe weather, dispatch would call at all hours of the night, he said. “I would pull out my laptop, call Skip Bolding, who is with emergency management, [and] we would look at the weather and decide whether we should issue something,” Adams said. “So the good thing is it will automatically send out notifications without someone having to manually do it. “With tornado warning, it will automatically send out all three forms of alerts,” he said. “If it’s a severe thunder storm warning and/or flash flood warning, it will send out an email and text message [to those who have opted for text message alerts].” “Whenever there is a severe thunderstorm warning, flash flood warning or tornado warning, ASUAlert automatically sends notifications,” Adams said. Adams said communication is key to keeping the campus community safe and informed. With the new weather alerts feature, he said, campus leaders do not have to worry about manually sending notifications, helping to keep them safe and up-to-date at any given time. The first weather-related ASUAlert was sent out Tuesday at 2:34 a.m. notifying the campus of a tornado warning issued by the NWS that would expire at 3 a.m.
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The campus honored veterans Wednesday, focusing on 30 ASU alumni who have given their lives during World War II. The Veterans Vigil serves as a tribute to honor all men and women who have served, especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
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Flood doesn’t slow down CSI staff Continued from Page 1 “I’m not anticipating it to be a long process, but I can’t nail it down to a particular date,” he said. “It just depends on when the new [furniture] arrives.” Mears said the flood crisis, while unfortunate, did not hinder the CSI staff. “It didn’t slow us down,” he said. “It made things a bit inconvenient, but it’s been as good as we could have hoped for in light of the circumstances.” Lindsay Boynton, coordinator for Leadership Development, said transitioning from downstairs to a smaller space upstairs was easier than she expected. “It hasn’t been as bad as I imagined, but it has added more stress for my day because there is so much going on in such a small area,” she said. Sam Mendoza, graduate assistant for Student Programs and Activities, said he cannot complain about the temporary location upstairs. “I get to see my coworkers more,” he
said. “We’ve gotten closer, and we are communicating constantly. I will like being in my own office [again], but this isn’t too bad.” Coordinator for Student Organizations Heather Valle said she is ready to move downstairs only because she misses one-on-one time with students. “It’s nice to have your own office for one-on-one time with students, but we do our best up here,” she said. “[Working here] has been a team-builder.” Since it rained heavily about two hours, the water overloaded the draining and pump systems on campus, Mears said. The draining system might have clogged because debris and grass washed into the pumps and drains. Outside the CSI, four feet of water pressed on the door, which eventually gave way, flooding everything below three feet, he said. To prevent flooding, ASU upgraded some of the draining and pump systems, Mears said. “It’s my understanding that just the
Event helps students meet, get acquainted
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Repairs for The Center for Student Involvement progressed after the flood.
amount of rain we had overloaded [the system],” he said. “The rain came so fast
in such a short period of time that it just overwhelmed everything.”
Hypnotist thrills audience, reveals power of mind Photos by Mark McDaniel Student volunteers are guided through a hypnotic induction by comedy hypnotist Kerry Sharp Wednesday. Sharp’s high-energy show kept the audience laughing, with volunteers talking into their shoes as if they were phones, giggling uncontrollably, performing interpretive dances, and even becoming secret agents on a mission. According to his website, Sharp has entertained audiences with powers of the sub-conscious mind for 10 years.
Continued from Page 1 Student organizations, such as Block & Bridle and Phi Alpha Theta, and individuals participated in the chili cook-off. Stuart Lickteig, associate director of Housing and Residential Programs, took first place. Area coordinator Travis Taylor took second. “I entered to help get some exposure [for my organization] because it helps students get to know the different organizations on campus,” graduate student Kerry Buchanan said. Block & Bride members gave roping lessons by showing how to rope calf dummies, Blaney said. The mechanical bull, from Rocking H Entertainment located in Rockdale, Texas, was a success, Blaney said. Housing and Residential Programs funded the event, Blaney said. Each residential area is required to organize an event such as Red Dirt Roundup, Blaney said, but it is also a tradition. “It’s something you want to do to help residents to get to know each other and come together as a community,” she said. Planning for the event started early, during the summer, Blaney said. She said she and Student Hall Director Desiree Garcia had to find the mechanical bull and book a band. When the students and resident assistants arrived, they helped with the fine details, which include advertising, she said. Many students came to the event to hang out with friends and watch people take a shot at the mechanical bull, freshmen Matthew Ryans said. Other activities at the event were bandanadecorating and bean bag toss.
Schedule offers insight into world cultures Continued from Page 2 SBDC are hosting an ASU alumnus as the keynote speaker for the International Business Symposium from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the C.J. Davidson Center, Pace said. Chris Whatley, office director for the Council of State Governments, will discuss the challenges of the world economy, she said. The symposium is free to the public.
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FEATURES
‘The Zoo Story’ shines on student talent Student directed: Two students
bring 45 minutes of entertainment Mariah Powell Managing Editor Drama students will present “The Zoo Story” starting tonight, Friday, at 8 p.m. “The Zoo Story,” written by American playwright Edward Albee, takes place in Central Park, in New York. It is a one-act play with two characters, Peter and Jerry. Graduate student Kandice Harris is the director of this one-act play. The play is about dealing with issues of friendship and about how to communicate with people, she said.
“Look forward to a good 45 minutes of entertainment,” she said. Harris said the characters are complex enough that a big set was not necessary. All the play really contains is a bench. Sophomore Jacob Scott plays Peter. He said Peter is a married, uptight father who comes to a bench in the park every Sunday afternoon to get away from his family and read. Junior Tiana Sefcik plays the role of Jerry. Sefcik transferred to ASU this semester. This will be her debut production at ASU. She said Jerry is a crazy, manipulative person. He is someone Harris said to be ‘a loner.’ “The hardest part of the play was memorizing the lines,” Sefcik said. “I have a 10-minute monologue, which made memorizing my part difficult.” She said after getting it down, the monologue
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Junior T. Sefcik (Jerry) and sophomore Jacob Scott (Peter) rehearse their roles in “The Zoo Story” which will be performed at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
became her favorite part of the play. “I became familiar with it and worked it so much that it has become my favorite,” Sefcik said. She said it was an experience that she will carry with her for the rest of her life. Scott said he and Sefcik are contrasting characters in reality, as well as in the play. “She is more outgoing and I stick to a schedule, so casting this was very easy,” he said. Harris said the cast has great chemistry and hopefully a lot of people can see the show. “Show up to the production with an open mind,” Scott said. “Yes, it’s a very simple set and the costumes aren’t elaborate. It’s not a very spectacleheavy show, but it’s an interesting one-act play. There is a little bit of Jerry and Peter in everyone, and I think that will be the spectacle in itself, including the actions and dialogue,” Scott said.
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Sparking lives with Jazz
Friday, November 11, 2011
Get involved on campus! Here’s what’s going on this week.
Events
Nov. 11 - Veterans Day
Kappa Delta Pi’s Scholastic Book Fair ends today. From 8 to noon, stop by and purchase something from the fair in Room 193 of the Carr EducationFine Arts Building. National Remembrance Day Roll Call will begin at 9 a.m. to join in the nation-wide effort of honoring American servicemen and women who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan. From 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Center for Student Involvement will host a “Red, White and Blue” Spirit Friday, in the University Center spine, in honor of those currently serving and those who have served our country in the military. There will be be performances by student groups, the pep band, Angelettes, cheerleaders and more. The athletic teams and coaches will also be present and introduced. There will be a signing wall for tributes to veterans and remembrance ribbons will be available. Photo by Mark McDaniel
ASU’s Jazz Ensemble performed Tuesday at the C.J. Davidson Center for students, faculty and general public.
The Arts @ ASU presents
‘The Foreigner’
National Minute of Silence will begin at 1 p.m. A faculty recital with Dr. Eleanor Elkins will take place in the Eldon Black Recital Hall from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.
Nov. 11 and 12
The student-directed play, “The Zoo Story” will be in the Studio Theatre, CARR Room 241 A, at 8 p.m. Jazz Ensemble Concert will take place in the C.J. Davidson Conference Center at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.
Nov. 14
Security Studies Presentation: “Arab Spring Future Prospects and Directions” will be in the UC, from 12 - 1 p.m. The presentation will be given by Dr. Anthony Celso. The French Club presents an African movie titled “Father of African Cinema” at 5 p.m. in the Academic building Room A121. It is a ‘non-Hollywood view of modern African society.’ UCPC and African Student Association presents Open Mic Night, featuring The Asia Project, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public.
Nov. 15 and 17
El Cafecito will be from 9 a.m. to noon while supplies last in the University Center in front of Room 114.
Nov. 15
UCPC and International Studies brings “Desserts from Around the World,” at 11 a.m., to the UC spine. The final part of the Civil War Speaker Series: “Guerilla Warfare--Counter-Insurgency & Lessons” will be in the C.J. Davidson Conference Center from 7 - 8 p.m. Panelists are Dr. Ken Heineman for “General Thomas Ewing, Jr. and the Missouri Borderlands” and Dr. Robert Ehlers for “Aftermath: The Truisms, Continuities and Discontinuities of Irregular Warfare.” The moderator will be Col. Mike Buck. The series is free to the public. The “Fashion Fallout” business fashion show will be in the UC starting at 12:30 p.m. Door prizes, gift baskets and gift cards will be up for grabs. Admission is free and open to the public.
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Seniors Lance Turner and Brent Davidson display their progress on “The Foreigner” which opens Nov. 17.
Comedy + meal: Bringing along Southern cooking with the setting
Mariah Powell Managing Editor The Arts at ASU will began their dinner theatre “The Foreigner” on Nov. 17. Written by Larry Shue, “The Foreigner” stands as a comedy. It takes place in present day rural Georgia, at a fishing lodge. The main character is Charlie Baker of England who comes over with a friend to visit and escape the troubles of his life. Director Michael Burnett said Baker is very nervous around new people and doesn’t like to talk, so his friend tells everyone he does not speak English. “The comedy comes in him with him sitting on stage and everyone acting around him, thinking he does not understand anything when he fully comprehends everything,” Burnett said. “This way he learns everyone’s deep, dark secrets.” Senior Brent Davidson plays Charlie Baker. “This play allows a lot of vocal and physical comedy,” he said. “I can really cut loose with my character and it makes it fun.” Davidson said he loves the levels that Baker
goes to. “He has extreme panic modes and then he doesn’t care,” Davidson said. “It’s fun to have those ups and down because it’s bipolar to the max.” He said Burnett did not have them do any of the foreign parts during audtions. “There’s a fine line you have to find in between understanding and pretending like you don’t understand,” Davidson said. Auditions were held the first week of classes and the cast has been rehearsing for six weeks, Burnett said. “We have a fantastic cast,” Davidson said. “I don’t think I have performed with very many of these people in the past so it’s new relationships and everyone is really pulling their weight and doing a great job.” The dinner will consist of baked-barbeque chicken and catfish as the main entrees. It was chosen according to the theme of the play, Burnett said. “There will be good comfort foods that you will find in a lodge in Georgia,” he said. Burnett said those looking forward to attending the dinner theatre should set their reservations early. “The tickets are going a little fast,” he said. The play will be presented Nov. 17 through the 19, at 8 p.m. and Nov. 20 at 2 p.m.
International Studies, HERO & Residential Programs brings movie night to the Theater Room in Texan Hall, from 7 - 9:30 p.m.
Nov. 16
UCPC presents the Native American Celebration in the UC spine, from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. A student recital will take place in the Eldon Black Recital Hall, from 4 - 5 p.m. It is free to the public. WWII Navajo Code Talker, Mr. Samuel Tso, will be doing a presentation in the C.J. Davidson Conference Center, at 6 p.m. UCPC presents “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2” as their monthly movie series. The movie will play at 7 and 10 p.m., in the Planetarium.
Nov. 17
International Business Symposium will begin at 9:30 - 10:45 a.m., in the C.J. Davidson Conference Center. The speaker is Chris Whatley. His topic is From Global to Local: How Changes in the World Economy will Shape the Future for Communities, States and Students. “The Foreigner:” presents its first show at 8 p.m in the Carr Education/Fine Arts Building’s Modular Theatre. Tickets are $12.50 for students and activity card holders, $15 for subscribers and non-ASU students and $20 for the general public. Call 942-2000 from 2 6 p.m. on weekdays for reservations.
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Thoughts on the ACU tragedy We want to pause and recognize the Abilene Christian University bus crash victims, as well as their family and friends and the ACU community. The type of stress and anxiety that goes along with waiting for the diagnosis of a loved one who’s been hospitalized affects all other areas of life. Those families will need so much support in the weeks to come. We can only wish the best for everyone involved. While many were injured, one student, Anabel Reid, lost her life. We offer our deepest sympathies to those who grieve for her loss, and we wish for a speedy recovery of those who were seriously injured in the accident,
which took place Friday afternoon near Paint Rock. The ACU bus crash should cause us to examine our own lives. With one fatality and several other passengers in critical condition, the wreck abruptly and harshly ended “normal” life. Sometimes, as college students, we might see ourselves as invincible. It’s hard to imagine us dying. Unfortunately, we are not invincible, and tragedy does wait just around the corner sometimes. We may be here today, but gone tomorrow. That is a mind-boggling concept. How could a college student, who walks around campus, goes to class, hangs out with friends, and studies for tests, just
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SPORTS
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Rams look to finish as winners Football: Seniors prepare
for final game
Standings
Jason Helms Sports Editor
Football School
Conf.
Overall
Midwestern State Abilene Christian West Texas A&M Tarleton State TAMU-Kingsville Angelo State Incarnate Word Eastern N.M. TAMU-Commerce
8-0 6-1 5-2 4-3 3-4 2-5 2-5 1-6 1-6
9-0 7-2 6-3 5-5 5-5 5-5 2-7 2-8 1-8
Volleyball (Final Standings) School
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Overall
West Texas A&M Angelo State Abilene Christian Tarleton State Texas Women’s Cameron TAMU-Kingsville Midwestern State Incarnate Word TAMU-Commerce Eastern N.M.
19-1 17-3 14-6 13-7 11-9 9-11 7-13 7-13 6-14 6-14 1-19
30-2 28-4 20-12 19-13 13-16 15-14 15-14 15-15 12-18 11-17 6-24
The Rams (5-5, 2-5 LSC) picked up their fifth win of the season Saturday with a 34-14 victory over fellow Lone Star Conference member Incarnate Word in San Antonio. “We played well and we have to build on that going into this week’s game so we can finish on a winning note for our seniors and take that into the offseason,” head coach Will Wagner said. Senior running back Tristan Carter rushed for 118 yards to help the Rams’ offense gain 435 yards against the Cardinals (2-7, 2-5 LSC). Carter also ran for a pair of touchdowns in the game to bring his teamleading season total to nine, five more than he tallied last season. Redshirt freshman receiver Paul Mason opened the games’ scoring
Runners earn All-Region recognition
Junior Emeline Crutcher and senior Bryan Barker were awarded All-Region honors after finishing 10th and 21st, respectively, at the NCAA Division II South Central Regional Cross Country Meet in Wichita Falls on Saturday, Nov. 5. Crutcher crossed the finish line with a time of 22:15 for the women’s six-kilometer course. The ‘Belles finished in ninth place at the meet and third highest among Lone Star Conference teams. Barker completed the men’s race in 32:26 to help the Rams place 12th out of the 19 teams that competed in the 10-kilometer race. The men also came in third among LSC members at the meet. The two runners led their respective teams in all competitions this season, as Crutcher finished every race in the top-10.
Photo Illustration by Pam Belcher and Jason Helms
Junior Emeline Crutcher (left) and senior Bryan Barker (right) were awarded, Nov. 5, All-Region honors at the Wichita Falls meet.
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when senior quarterback Jake Strickler found him open for a 42-yard touchdown pass after just over two minutes of play. Mason led the Rams’ receiving efforts with three receptions for 50 yards. Strickler finished the game 9-for14 for 106 yards passing and 21 yards rushing as junior Michael Cochran also took some snaps in the game, completing 10 of 15 attempts for 107 yards. Another redshirt freshman, running back Blake Smith, also had a touchdown, which was his fourth of the season. Smith rushed for 34 yards on 13 carries to help the Rams gain 222 yards on the ground, their most in three games, and only the third time to gain over 200 yards this season. The defense also played a big part in the win as they managed to hold Incarnate Word to 233 yards on offense and forced them to punt seven times. Senior Travis McCloud and sophomore Nekechie Miller both grabbed
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themselves an interception in the game. Senior defensive lineman Godwin Ubah led the Rams in tackles with eight, three of which were for a loss of yards. “We communicated well and everybody was on the same page,” Ubah said of the defense. “When we play like that things are great.” On special teams, junior kicker Jarred Martin made field goals from 23 yards and 37 yards to improve to 10 for 15 this season. The Rams are back home Saturday, Nov. 12 for their final game of the season as they take on Tarleton State at 2 p.m. The Texans (5-5, 4-3 LSC) are coming off a four-game win streak after their 44-3 victory from a non-conference game against Millsaps last Saturday. Ubah said it should be a tough game because both teams are 5-5 this season and are looking to finish with a winning record. “I think they are going to try to run
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Week at a Glance
Friday, November 11, 2011
Seniors honored in final home match Volleyball: Finished regular
season in second place
Friday, Nov. 11 VOLLEYBALL @ LSC Tournament (Canyon, Texas)
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Texas A&M International - 5:30 p.m. (Home Opener)
MEN’S BASKETBALL @ ACU Tipoff Classic (Abilene) vs. East Central Oklahoma - 6 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 12 VOLLEYBALL @LSC Tournament (Canyon, Texas)
FOOTBALL Tarleton State* - 2 p.m. (Military Appreciation Day)
MEN’S BASKETBALL @ ACU Tipoff Classic (Abilene) vs. Truman State - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 15 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Texas - Permian Basin - 6 p.m.
MEN’S BASKETBALL Wayland Baptist - 8 p.m. *Denotes conference game
Jason Helms Sports Editor The No. 18 ‘Belles finished regular season play with a 3-0 sweep over Midwestern State, Saturday, in their final home match of the season. Sophomore Kaelen Valdez recorded her eighth double-double of the season after she had 12 kills and 20 digs in the match against the Mustangs (15-15, 7-13 LSC). Junior middle blocker Chelsea Gibson tallied 13 kills, which was her 12th time to record double-digit kills this season. The ‘Belles (28-4, 17-3 LSC) also managed to register three service aces on the Mustangs, as freshman libero Shelby Wilt, sophomore Shelby Warick and junior Alexa Williams each had one apiece. Wilt has amassed 31 aces in her first collegiate season, which is the fourth most in the Lone Star Conference. Williams’ fellow junior Alex Woolsey recorded 44 assists to bring her conference-high season total to 1328, which also has her tied for the most in the nation in Division II. The sweep was the women’s second in a row after they swept Cameron in their previous game last Thursday at the Junell Center. Williams said the two sweeps give the ‘Belles a confidence boost heading into the LSC tournament, but she said that does not mean they can take any opponent lightly. “If we don’t play to the best of
Photo by Pam Belcher
Seniors Kayla Smith (left), Debbie Ohl (center) and Celeste Bonter (right) pose for photos after they were honored at Senior Day, Saturday. The ‘Belles defeated Midwestern State 3-0 in their final home match of the season.
our ability any team in this conference can beat us, especially if we play down to their level,” Williams said. The sweep also set a school record for conference wins at 17 and improved the squad’s home record to 13-1. Seniors Celeste Bonter, Debbie Ohl and Kayla Smith were honored before the match as a part of Senior Day for the ‘Belles. Bonter recorded nine kills in the match while Smith finished with nine digs to bring her just one shy of being the ninth player in program history to reach 1,000 digs. “They have helped the team so much and will be very hard to replace,” Williams said of the three
seniors. “We definitely want three more weeks with them.” The ‘Belles finished in second place in the LSC and entered the conference tournament as the No. 2 seed to face the seventh-seeded Mustangs in the opening round for the team’s third match of the season. Conference winner West Texas A&M is hosting the tournament after only losing one match in conference play. The 13th-ranked Lady Buffs (302, 19-1 LSC) are the only conference team that the ‘Belles failed to defeat as the two teams squared off in a pair of five-set battles in LSC play. The ‘Belles have won the tournament six times (1982, 1983, 1984,
Photos by Pam Belcher
(Left) Sophomore Maddie Huth slams a kill past two Midwestern State players. (Above) Juniors Alex Woolsey (6) and Chelsea Gibson (17) attempt a block.
Lone Star Conference Volleyball Championship Tournament No. 3 Abilene Christian Nov. 10 - 12 Match 1 Nov. 10, 12 p.m. No. 3 Abilene Christian No. 4 Tarleton State Canyon, Texas
No. 4 Tarleton State
No. 6 Cameron
No. 5 Texas Women’s Match 5 Nov. 11, 5 p.m.
Match 2 Nov. 10, 2:30 p.m.
Match 6 Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m.
Championship Match Nov. 12, 7 p.m.
No. 2 ANGELO STATE
Match 3 Nov. 10, 5 p.m.
No. 2 ANGELO STATE
No. 1 West Texas A&M No. 1 West Texas A&M
No. 7 Midwestern State
Match 4 Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m.
No. 8 TAMU - Kingsville
Several ‘Belles receive recognition despite season end Soccer: Seniors Debacker,
Schaffer finish tied for most games played Jason Helms Sports Editor The ‘Belles’ season came to an end last Thursday at the Lone Star Conference Championship Tournament after a 4-3 penalty kick shootout loss to Texas A&M – Commerce. The teams ended regulation time with a 1-1 draw which forced the game into overtime where neither team could find the back of the net. Senior forward Brandie DeBacker struck first for the ‘Belles (6-9-4, 5-6-3 LSC) with her 39th minute header off an assist from sophomore Katie Squires. However, the Lions (8-9-3, 6-6-2
LSC) got the equalizer shortly after the start of the second half to and despite being outshot 16-11 by the ‘Belles, they hung on to decide the game with penalty kicks. Head coach Travis McCorkle said the match was a lot like the season, which had its ups and downs. “I was a little disappointed with how we came out in the second half, but that was probably the only negative I took from the game,” McCorkle said. The Lions went on to lose their next match against the No. 1 seed Abilene Christian (18-1-1, 13-0-1 LSC), who lost in the championship to No. 2 seed Midwestern State. Both, Abilene Christian and Midwestern State (13-5-2, 9-4-1 LSC) advanced to NCAA Division II Championship tournament, as the ACU awaits the
winner between MSU and St. Edwards. Debacker’s goal was her ninth of the season and 34th of her career, which put her in second for all-time goals scored for the program. She was also the only player from the school to be named to the all-tournament team following its conclusion. Debacker, junior Lauren Carnes and sophomore Jordan Benfield were all three selected to be second-team members of the District 6 Capital One Academic All-District women’s team. The match was the last for DeBacker and fellow senior Megan Schaffer, who each played in 79 games for the ‘Belles. The two join Christy Knaub (200508) and Amber Korb (2005-08) for most matches played with the program. Prior to the tournament, several ‘Belles were also honored at the year’s
banquet held in Abilene. Debacker was selected to first-team all-conference, as Carnes and sophomores Maggie Schaffer and Jordan Benfield were selected second-team all-conference. Junior midfielder Hanna Horeis received honorable mention while Carnes, Megan Schaffer and Debacker received all-academic awards. Despite the recognition, both Carnes and her coach said that they were somewhat disappointed by the team’s finish this season. “This season was a little frustrating to me because we had all the talent in the world, but we didn’t get as many wins as I thought we should have,” Carnes said. Carnes, who will be a senior next year, said although next season will be her last, she is looking forward to it.