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Mardi Gras feeds the homebound Fundraiser: Games,

auction, music give support to community Megan Ellis Staff Writer

Photo by Ashley Romo

Community member Jennifer Calverley said she attended this event to support the program and to help give back to the community. This event was the first of three fundraisers that Meals for the Elderly will host this year. They will host a clay bird shooting tournament on June 4 and a Christmas open house on Dec. 11.

Meals for the Elderly hosted their first annual fundraiser Tuesday night to a theme Mardi Gras. The McNease Convention Center hosted over 30 restaurants that provided food for the event. ME held a silent auction, and had fortune telling, palm reading, Texas Hold ‘Em, Bingo, raffles, door prizes, and live music available. Volunteer Director of Meals for the Elderly LeAnn Criswell said the event is 100 percent donor-supported and the proceeds go directly toward providing meals for the homebound community. Criswell said this event raised about $45,000 and drew a crowd of at least 800 people. An estimated 200 people volunteered Photo by Pam Belcher at this event, including The Central jazz band performs as guests arrive ASU’s cheer team Tri- at Meals for the Elderly Mardi Gras party . Beta and Delta Zeta. “It’s a really fun event,” senior “Based on what we saw, this is cheerleader Jordan Young, said. the biggest turnout we have had “Being behind the scenes is a lot for Mardi Gras,” Criswell said. “We of fun and you get to meet a lot are hoping that this was the largest of people.” Mardi Gras event we have had.”

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Participants take a chance on the Wheel of Fortune at the Meals for the Elderly Mardi Gras party Tuesday night.

SOSU brought it within a run in the top team in confer- of the ninth, but relief pitcher James Conlee ence better’ Jason Helms (2-0) kept them at bay, Online Editor recording his third save of the season. In the second Ram baseball game, the Rams were swept Southeastern able to manufacture Oklahoma State University in a three- a run in both the first game series on March and fourth innings, 4 and 5 at Foster Field. which was all they “We were able to needed after junior get three quality starts Matt Rechkemmer (2out of our pitching 0) gave up only one staff, which helps a run in six innings lot,” head coach Kev- pitched. Conlee was called in Brooks said, “but upon again to hold off mostly, we simply SOSU in the top of the just played better than last inning, and delivthem.” ered save number four Junior pitcher Bryas the Rams recorded ant Rutledge (2-2) held the Savage Storm a 2-1 victory. The Rams’ offense to just one run while was on display in the striking out eight batthird game, as four ters in eight complete players had multi-hit innings of work in the games, including jufirst game of the senior centerfielder Jories. seph Leftridge, who went three for four with three runsbatted-in. T h e Rams’ pitching staff gave up only two runs to the Savage Storm after starting pitcher Rick Reyna (3-0) played more than six innings that helped the Rams win 9-2 and Photos by Ashley Romo complete the Junior Toby Semler signals the next series sweep. pitch. “We just

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Junior Matt Rechkemmer pitches in the first game Saturday against Southeastern Oklahoma. hit a nice groove as a squad and I think we have finally figured out how to win,” Rechkemmer said. “As long as we continue to gel, there’s no team in the conference that is better than us.” The wins bring the team to 11-7 overall and 8-7 in conference. “We’ve been working really hard at practice and it has been transferring over to the field,” sophomore catcher Nate Alter said. The Rams won seven of their last eight

games, something that Brooks said is due to the right players in the right spots. “We are getting better for sure,” Brooks said. “It has taken us a while to figure some things out, but overall, we are headed in the right direction.” The team travels to Abilene Christian on March 11 and 12. The Wildcats have won every series between the two since 2008, a streak that the Rams hope to end.

the construction on Plaza Verde. Senior Kailee Leabo said walking from the Rassman building to the Texan and Junell Center parking lots is a concern for her. “All of my classes are in the Rassman building and I walk from my job in the Junell Center,” Leabo said. “The area on Dena where the construction starts is very crowded with people parking on the street, traffic and those of us who walk that way to get to our classes.” A sidewalk is in the works to help this area become less congested. The sidewalk is scheduled to be completed the first week of April, Russell said.

“I am excited for the sidewalk to be completed,” Leabo said. “I will be glad to be off the street walking to and from class.” The other construction projects will continue during Spring Break, but no additional parking is planned at this time, Russell said. “I think there will be enough parking once it is all said and done,” Leabo said. “A little bit of walking is good for people. There is a lot of parking available by the Junell Center.” Russell said people who park in the north section of the Concho Hall parking lot have to move before March 12 in order for construction to begin.

Construction to close parking, intersections Projects: Traffic flow, parking affected

Megan Ellis Staff Writer Construction on Plaza Verde will intensify over Spring Break, closing some parking lots and intersections. John Russell, director of Facilities Planning and Construction, said several projects will begin Saturday, March 12, which he hopes to be finished by Monday, March 21. Contractors will remove asphalt, make water line connections, install electrical lines and make water taps, Russell said. “Every effort is being made to com-

plete the portion of the projects that affect traffic and parking prior to the start of school on March 21,” Russell said. Russell said several of these projects will affect traffic flow and parking. Contractors will have to remove and replace asphalt on the east end of the Rassman parking lot, which includes the intersection of Dena Drive and Varsity Lane. “This work will close the intersection of Dena [Drive] and Varsity [Lane], so no vehicular traffic will be permitted through this area,” Russell said. That intersection has been congested since school started in January because of

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Jeremy Evans, President, HERO Major: Communications Classification: Sophomore Music: “Right now I’m listening to Zydeco to get into the Mardi Gras spirit, but usually I listen to pop,” Evans said. Frequented Website: “Facebook – all the time on my phone,” Evans said. Hobbies: ATV, rock climbing Restaurant: “I really don’t have one,” Evans said.

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Purpose: To provide a safe haven for everyone on campus. “We are by name a gay and straight alliance, here to help everyone at ASU,” Evans said. Events: Recently held a Mardi Gras party for students Eligibility: “There are no requirements for HERO, all are welcome,” Evans said. Advice: “Go to class, it helps out,” Evans said.

Multicultural center to celebrate women’s history ers featuring pioneer women in American history. The University Police Department will present the demonstration to show women how to defend themselves, Balcorta said. “It’s needed more than we like to talk about,” Officer Lea Anne Roach said. “Everyone needs to know how to protect themselves.” Students can visit the Multicultural Center’s webpage and vote for any woman who works at ASU to participate in Wonderful Women until March 11, Balcorta said. D i l lard’s will sponsor the fashion show, Balcorta said. Fifty students will

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Second annual history month Lisa Dees Contributing Writer The Multicultural Center will commemorate the second annual Women’s History Month Celebration March 24 in the university center from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Events include a self-defense demonstration, an awards ceremony for Wonderful Women of ASU, and a fashion show, program specialist Adriana Balcorta said. The Multicultural Center will also display post-

model casual and business attire. Any student can volunteer. Senior Rex Johnson said he modeled last year and hopes to model again this year. “It was fun picking out clothes without looking at the price tag,” he said. Balcorta said it is important to celebrate women because of their impact on the world. “Women have accomplished so much,” she said. “They have been segregated for so long, but they are important and we need to recognize that.” Johnson said he thinks women’s contributions are sometimes overlooked.

“Sometimes people think that a man invented something, when really a woman did,” Johnson said. Balcorta said she hopes students will learn about some of the important women in the past and appreciate the women they know now. Women’s History Month Celebration is a popular event at ASU, Balcorta said. “People from all over campus come to this event,” she said. “It is a great way to network with other organizations.” The Multicultural Center will provide free refreshments for the celebration.

Photo Illustration by Pam Belcher

Distance borrowing offered Program: Convenient

during Spring Break

Justin Segura Contributing Writer Students can continue their academic studies at various libraries during Spring Break through the Texshare Borrowing Card Program. This program allows students to check out books from the Porter Henderson Library, and return them when they are due at a different library in the state, or vice versa. “It’s one of the most underused services offered by the ASU Library due to unawareness,” Library Executive Director Maurice Fortin said. There are nearly 700 aca-

demic, public and private libraries throughout the state that participate in the program. “Students are encouraged to stop by the ASU Library before Spring Break and register for a TexShare card,” Fortin said. Students may obtain a TexShare Card at any participating library. The card is separate and different from the ASU OneCard. The program also helps Distant Education students and is strongly promoted within Distant Education programs. Students do not have to return all borrowing materials and books to the original library. It is a case-by-case basis, depending on the lending library’s rules and regulations.

Fashion show teaches professionalism Seminar: Advice

on starting professional wardrobe Megan Ellis Staff Writer Delta Sigma Pi held the “Dress for Success” fashion show Saturday night to help students and community members understand the importance of dressing well. “A resume will get you in the door, but the interview is what will get you the job,” said Erica Adkins, vice president of

Professional Activities. Students, faculty, staff and community members attended the event Saturday evening. “I learned that what you wear to an interview is about as important as what you say,” junior Marcus Thomas said. Students modeled on the runway, along with President Joseph C. Rallo and Mrs. Barbara Rallo. “The way you dress says a lot about you,” sophomore Humberto Sanchez said. “It shows how well you will represent the company.”

The fashion show displayed smart casual, business casual, and business professional wear. The audience had an opportunity to ask questions. Delta Sigma Pi coordinated with Bron Austin Deal’s company, “The Image,” to host the informational fashion show. Nearly 80 people attended the show. “We host seminars for the professional advancement of college students,” Deal said. “We use real student models and their own clothing.” Deal said professional

wear can become expensive. In his seminar, he broke down clothing options and told the audience what one absolutely needs to have to start one’s professional wardrobe. “New hires dress terribly,” Deal said. “A company’s decision is made within the first 15 seconds of you walking in the door.” Deal said a company’s hiring committee judges a person the first time it sees him or her. A bad first impression is all it takes to lose a dream job.

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Isabel Aguilar and Jennifer Cavanaugh model for The Image’s “Dress for success” program Saturday, March 5.

Students lobby for new bill Fun Valley Family Resort Bautsch, Heather Frerich, Brittany Gaillard, Karen Hasson, Lindsey propriate treatment for Hohlt, Michelle Iorio, Agata Mirkowicz, Hayley Schuette and Assistant patients Clinical Professor of Physical TheraMark McDaniel py Lynne Hughes all traveled to the Staff Writer capital to participate in the political process. Eight Doctor of Physical TheraStudents met with staff in both py students lobbied in Austin with Rep. Drew Darby and Sen. Robert the Texas Physical Therapy Associa- Duncan’s office to express their suption for a new bill on February 22. port of House Bill 637, which would Graduate students Chrissy allow Texans direct access to their physical therapist, Hughes said. The students sat down with Rep. Darby’s aide, ASU alumnus Justin G. Till, to discuss the new law. C u r r e n t l y, physical theraASU Planetarium pists can evaluWednesday, March 23, 2011 ate Texans only showing at 4 PM, 7 PM and 11 PM after they obtain a prescription from a physician, dentist, physician assistant or nurse practitioner, Gaillard said. “Our main concern is that hosted by people these days cannot go

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directly to a physical therapist,” Gaillard said. “We think that we should be able to evaluate and treat patients without them going to a physician first.” The current system wastes patients’ money, because in order to get referred by doctor, one must pay the doctor first, then the physical therapist, Gaillard said. “[If you go to the doctor] you’re going to have to pay the co-pay, and you’re going to have to pay another time when you come to me,” Gaillard said. “So if you could go directly to me and pay at one time co-pay, you will save a lot of money.” According to the Texas Physical Therapy Association, this extra step is unnecessary, costly and time-consuming to the public and acts as a barrier to receiving health services. TPTA reported that 17 other states have passed similar legislation. Gaillard said the number of states that have passed a bill like this proves it works, but Texas is lagging behind. “We all take the same exam to get the license, so [they are saying] we’re good enough for 17 states and not for the rest,” said Bautsch. The students said they hope the bill passes to reduce the amount of time and money required to receive fair and appropriate treatment. “We’re not changing the scope of our practice, we are just changing consumer access,” Hasson said

Features

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y t r e b i l e Give m r o Spring Brea k

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Mariah Powell Features Editor

A break from class equals relaxation and fun for students everywhere. While some head home, others head out for pricey adventures. Freshman Tiffany Allen said she is going home to Midland to sleep and to hang out with friends and family. “I am going to enjoy eating my mother’s home-cooked meals for a week,” Allen said. Allen knew before March that she would be spending time at home. However, others are still doing some last-minute debating. Sophomore Jordan Green said if he does not go home for Spring Break, he will spend a maximum of $500 on a trip to Miami. Freshman Trey Casey said he is going to North Padre to camp on the beach with his friends. He said it will cost him roughly $100 for food and $100 for gas to go on this three- to four-day trip.

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March 11 - 12: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas comes to an end. At 8 p.m., in the ASU’s Modular Theatre, Carr Education-Fine Arts Building the last two performances will take place. $3 forASU students; $4 for Non-ASU students; $8 general public; Free for Arts@ASU subscribers and activity card holders.

March 14 - 18: Spring Break March 24: Choir Major Works Concert - “An American Tapestry” will be at the Cactus Hotel, from 7:30 - 9 p.m. Free to the public.

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“I am going to South Padre with my Ram family,” freshman Velt Hickmon said. “It’s about 20 of us going and everyone is pitching in on gas and housing.” Hickmon said he plans to spend roughly $400 shopping in South Padre. “I’m going to make it worth my time since it’s my first college spring break,” Hickmon said. “We are going to be safe and cautious of everything in South Padre.” Senior LeRoyal Tutt said he is going to California to look for apartments with his girlfriend during Spring Break. He said they will be going to the beach and visiting Disneyland. “I will be checking out some theatres to see what kind of job opportunities I have as a theatre major,” Tutt said. He said he went to South Padre sophomore year, but has never been to California. “The best part will be getting to explore something different from Texas,” Tutt said.

Movie Review:

“Beastly”

Starring: Vanessa Hudgens, Alex Pettyfer, Mary-Kate Olsen, Peter Krause, Lisa Gay Hamilton Director: Daniel Barnz I give “Beastly” four and a half out of five stars. The story is about a high school student named Kyle Kingson (Alex Pettyfer), whose narcissistic news anchor father (Peter Krause) has led him to believe that looks are everything. Kingson thinks popularity, money and beauty will buy him everything he wants in life, but he is forced to discover otherwise. Kingson receives a rude awakening from one of his estranged classmates, Kendra (Mary-Kate Olsen) after making fun of less attractive people and winning the school election. She casts a curse upon Kingson, who is too blinded by his own beauty to see his arrogant and ugly ways for himself. The curse completely scars Kingson’s outside appearance, allowing him to walk in the shoes of those he had previously tormented. The only solution is to find someone who loves him for who he is, inside and out. His father moved him to Brooklyn with the housekeeper and

hired a blind tutor for him out of disgust. He never returned, leaving Kingson hurt and anxious to be normal again. Kingson promises a drug addict that he will protect his daughter (Vanessa Hudgens) from death after he kills a man’s brother. Still thinking of himself, Kingson tries to get her to fall in love with him. While on this path Kingson realizes that there is a lot more to life than he thought. He gains respect for others and finds love. The film is heartwarming. “Beastly” is based on Alex Flinn’s 2007 novel of the same name. It is said to be the modern New York version of “Beauty and the Beast.” This is my first time hearing of Alex Pettyfer. I guess we can say he is new to Hollywood, because before this year he had only played in a British spy film called “Stormbreaker” in 2006. He also stars in a new movie “I Am Number Four,” which makes a part of me want to go see it. Vanessa Hudgens plays her typical sweetheart role, which drives all the romance in this film. On top of Pettyfer being new to American film, this is the director Daniel Barnz’s second film – I fell in love with it. -Mariah Powell Features Editor

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African Student Association hosted their third annual “Back to My Roots” program March 3 in the C.J. Davidson Center. The program usually takes place in January, but it was pushed back this year to March because of small delays, ASA president senior Beth Agho-Otoghile said. Its setbacks did not stop the show from entertaining its audience. “They performed really well,” sophomore Jordan Green said. “The dances were cool and the short film was funny.” Although it was a lot of work, ASA dancer freshman Raven Ross said the dances were her favorite part of their show. “It took us about two months to get the dancing together,” Ross said. “At first we would practice three times

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a day then we narrowed it down to once a day.” At the last minute, changes in position had to be made so everyone would fit on the stage, Ross said. Agho-Otoghile said the hardest part to put together was the dancing. “People will come in one day and not feel like dancing, and then other people get frustrated, or some people take longer to learn steps than others,” AghoOtoghile said. “It made it hard to work at times.” After the dances were put together, ASA members helped each other perfect it, Agho-Otoghile said. ASA members performed two dances and asked a break dance crew from school to perform as well. This year ASA decided to run their play as a comical short film instead of performing it live. The film was “From the Village to the U.S.” “The hardest part was

time,” chief film editor freshman Besspher Mannah said. “It took us exactly three days to get everything done, and the editing was tough because we had so many takes. We literally finished thirty minutes before the show started.” Agho-Otoghile said their goal was to make it funny, but true of Africa. “It was fun working with everybody on this program,” Ross said. “It was a lot of hard work, but it paid off.” The hard work was visible to the audience. “It was very entertaining,” sophomore Jeremy Henry said. “It had different events and showings than last year’s, so I thought overall it was better.” He said his favorite parts were “From the Village to the U.S.” and the fashion show. ASA members ripped the runway in traditional African clothing. Sophomore Cheyenne

Lesser said the fashion was her favorite part of the program. “I had never worn African clothes so it was a cool experience,” Lesser said. She is Native American, so joining ASA this year has brought along new experiences. Green said the opening comedian, Junkyard Dog, made him laugh hard. “He was super funny and I needed a laugh that day,” Greene said. Junkyard Dog and comedian Kasambwe Mpulamasaka was invited from Dallas, Agho-Otoghile said. ASA searched for an African comedian to come to the event and found him online. “There are great and fun things coming up for ASA this semester,” AghoOtoghile said. “Be watching for flyers because ASA is going to be doing things people wouldn’t expect ASA to do.”

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1: Raul Kabona and Maureen Odiari , African Student Association members, show off traditional African clothing. ASA held a fashion show March 3 that debuted both traditional clothing and modern day wardrobes. 2: ASA members sing in harmony. The event included musical performances, poetry reading by ASA President Beth AghoOtoghile, members Bisi Adebimpe and Taboderick Runels dancing, a short film, a fashion show and comedians. 3: A CaPoeira inspired break dancer performs for the crowd. CaPoeira is an African dance. ASA invited a team of three break dancers to dance at Back to My Roots III. 4: ASA members perform a Western African Dance. The group also performed a Congolese dance later in the evening. 5: ASA members present a different set of clothes as a part of the fashion show. The whole event was funded by the Student Organization Leadership Fund. 6: Kasambwe Mpulamasaka, comedian, tells jokes. He presented material that educated the crowd on Africa. The comedian Junkyard Dog opened for Mpulamasaka.

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Would you prefer to live offcampus if room and meal plan rates increase?

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Staff Vote: 6-2 We think students should stop floating and start walking. “Floating” describes a person who is sitting in an unmoving vehicle, waiting for a parking space to open up. We are not completely against floating, however. Sometimes people float because they actually see a person heading to his car to leave, or because around a certain time of the hour, some students get out of class and leave campus. A person who has an injury or some other condition might need a space closer to his or her destination. We are only concerned with people who sit their vehicles dead-center in the lane so no one can even try to go around, ignore the honking behind them, even though they are perfectly capable of walking. Everyone is a unique individual with his or her own special, defining qualities. That is not an excuse to stall the cars behind you

while you wait for a parking space to open up. No one student is entitled to threaten others’ schedules and agendas. It is obvious why some students resort to floating. The current availability of parking spaces is less than ideal. However, there are a number of reasons why floating should almost never be the answer. First, floating, at its worst, may prevent other vehicles from entering a lot, affecting traffic outside the lot. This works the other way: floating may prevent vehicles from leaving a lot. Some students do not have time to float or wait for the people ahead of them to park. They might have class, an appointment, or a test. Second, floating is really one of the most self-centered vehicular acts. Most people who float are probably in no hurry, which is why they can afford to park in the middle of a lane or street for up to half an hour (sometimes even

longer). Again, what about the people they are holding up? Finally, the amount of time some students take to congest parking lots is more than enough time to park someplace a little farther away and walk to their destinations. Yes, it can be a hassle— your next class is in the library and the only open parking space is on the other side of campus— but it would probably take about 15 minutes to hoof it, as opposed to not knowing at all when a space might open within the next thirty minutes. It is unlikely that people who regularly float and are quite okay with it will quit without any concrete restrictions. Here are some suggestions for the university: 1) create some kind of policy to limit the amount of time someone can float, 2) convert the mostly empty ‘D’ lots to general use lots, or 3) lower the cost of ‘D’ permits so more students will buy them.

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Letter to the editor Checking the newspaper, I have found this nonsense of the possibility to cut funding to Planned Parenthood due to “differences of opinion.” I personally highly disagree with possibility in cutting funding. Without it, I and many other women my age cannot take advantage of services that benefit our futures. I am a low income student, paying out of pocket for just about everything you can think of. Thanks to Planned Parenthood, I got accepted into the Women’s Health Program provided by Medicaid to offer me yearly pap smear visits, birth control, and emergency services. Without these services, which are offered by very few clinics in San Angelo at little to no cost to me, I would not be able to make my decisions in life about the future I and other women my age wish to hold. My entire future was planned out. I had a great career, great circle of friends, and a great life ahead of me. That all came to a shocking halt...I unfortunately became pregnant during my college life. This was a devastating blow to my aspirations to graduate from college. I had to make some swift decision, alone: was I to keep this baby or not? I decided to utilize the clinics services provided to me. I knew I could not raise a child; I knew I

had not the financial or mental capabilities to ensure the future of the child. It was a mistake that I knew had consequences, getting pregnant. I have always understood the ramifications of unprotected sex. One mistake led me to the hardest decision of my life. I found myself making the call to a friend of mine, telling him of the decision I had to make with a tear dropping from my eye in every word and I was left heartbroken at his decision to never speak to me again. Yet the pain I felt was not to last forever—I knew I had made the right decision. One day all would understand why I had to make the decision I did. It was a horrible journey from then to now, but I thank those few who supported my decision—after losing many friends and family in the ordeal—and the counseling the clinic got me in touch with, the aftercare they provided and the com-

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passion of the women who work there who understand the choices young women are faced with daily. My story produces anger, and is rather difficult to swallow for those of deep religious or opinionated roots. Although I understand your opinion and concern, put yourself in another’s shoes. What if you were faced with this decision? What if you found yourself alone, in bed, left to cry for hours because you didn’t think anyone would understand, your religious friends, your family? What if you had to give up your school, life, work, career, hours studying, money spent and time with loved ones to raise a baby you know you just can’t handle at 18, 19, 20, etc.? Tough road to take once you’re faced with the question.

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Sports

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‘Belle basketball comes to an end Basketball: Senior leads team with 18 in final game

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Basketball season came to an end for the ‘Belles after they lost to Central Okla. 76-52 in the first round of the Lone Star Conference Tournament in Bartlesville, Okla on Wednesday, March 2. “We’re disappointed in the way we played today,” Head Coach Sally Brooks said. “Other than that, there is nothing disappointing about this year.” In her last game in an Angelo State uniform, senior guard Camille Perkins led the ‘Belles with 18 points. Junior center Paige Weishuhn added 14 points and nine boards. “I never felt like we really buckled down on defense… to get back in to the game,” Brooks said. “We scored some points towards the end, but I never felt like we took control defensively.” The ‘Belles dressed seven players against the Lady Bronchos, just like they have throughout most of the season. “We played great the last two weeks of the season and I couldn’t be any more proud of them,”

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Photo by Ashley Romo (Above) Rambelles rally around the mound after a great play. (Below) Freshman Morgan Spearman slides safely into third. (Left) Freshman Mary Kate McKay winds up for the pitch.

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What to watch for:

3-11: BB at Abilene Christian 7:00 pm Track at NCAA Div. II Indoor Championships SB vs A&M- Kingsville 3:00 pm/5:00 pm (DH) 3-12: Track at NCAA Div. II Indoor Championships SB vs A&M- Kingsville 1:00 pm BB at Abilene Christian 2:00 pm BB at Abilene Christian 5:00 pm

Four advance to NCAA national indoor meet

Track: ASU in

first ever Indoor Championships Robert Hummingbird Contributing Writer The women’s indoor track team will send four individuals to the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships in Albuquerque, N.M. March 11 through 12. Seniors Andria

Nussey (800-meter) and Chrystal Ruiz (pentathlon), sophomore Kelsey Wilson (pole vault) and freshman Kati Holly (high jump) will represent Angelo State in the ‘Belles’ first national indoor meet in school history. “This is an awesome ending to my first indoor season as a freshman,” Holly said. “I am very nervous but very excited and ready to go.” Nussey and Ruiz

both have experience at the national level. At the 2010 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, both placed in the top three in their events. Ruiz placed second in the heptathlon. Nussey placed second in the 800-meter run and was a part of the first place 4X400 relay team. “I am pretty excited,” Ruiz said. “I am ready to see the outcome of all the hard work.”

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Brooks said. “I’ve been coaching a long time but I don’t know if I’ve ever been more proud of seven players on the same team than I am with these seven.” Perkins said she has no regrets and is glad she

“I couldn’t have asked for a better group of girls to end my senior year with.” -Sr. Camille Perkins made it back to the LSC Tournament in her senior season. “We made it a goal this summer and my teammates and I worked extremely hard,” Perkins said. “I couldn’t have asked for a better group of girls to end my senior year with… I know they’re going to continue to carry on the ‘Belle legacy and I wish them all the best.” Perkins is the only graduating senior. The six other ‘Belles will return next season with the new recruits. “We had a great early signing period… so we just need to keep working hard,” Brooks said.

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