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Ram Vol. 86 Issue 18
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Feb. 28, 2020
ASU cheer team wins big at national competition ASU cheerleaders take first place in two events in Anaheim, California
Sophia Gravatt, copy editor
What’s in store! Women’s basketball Pg. 2
Men’s basketball Pg. 2
Sports update Pg. 2
Sidewalk survey Pg. 3
Crossword Champ Pg. 3
Be humble Pg. 3
ROTC VR Photo contributed by the ASU coed cheer team The ASU coed cheer team on Feb. 15 won nationals for the third year in a row. The team traveled to Anaheim, California, to compete against other colleges throughout the U.S. ASU won first place for the Band Chant Contest, first place for the Situational Sideline Contest and second place for the Fight Song Contest. For the Band Chant Contest, ASU competed against Portland State University, Greenville University, College of the Sequoias and Butte College. For the Fight Song Contest, they competed against Portland State University, College of the Sequoias, Butte College, Hawaii Pacific University and California State University Dominguez Hills. For the Situational Sideline Contest, ASU went up against California State University Dominguez Hills, Portland State University, College of the Sequoias, Butte College and Greenville University. Head Cheer Coach Kaylee King said the team practiced Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. to prepare their three routines. “It took a lot of hard work to make the routines clean and competition ready,” King said. “They pushed through several adversities and many early mornings to get ready for the big day.” She said the competition was very exciting. “There are thousands of cheerleaders everywhere, so the atmosphere is always an exciting one,” she said. “In our division, we faced five other teams for each routine, so the warm-up room is always intense.”
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King said because they only got one had many ups and downs along the way. shot for each routine, whatever they per- “To get here and be able to truly come formed was what was scored, making the together as one team and work as one to put competition very nerve-racking. out great performances made the wins so “Staying energized was a challenge sweet,” King said. “Every year we are remindas well, but they did it,” she said. “Something ed of how blessed we are to have the opportuabout the energy of the entire competition is nity.” electrifying.” Senior Heather Reatherford said she knew her team had three great routines and they did everything they could to win. “My favorite part was the bond of the team when we got to California,” Reatherford said. She said everybody clicks and is on the same page about winning but also having fun together. “I felt that all my hard work and early morning practices paid off in the end,” she said. King said she believed they had a good chance of winning. “I knew we would put out three sharp and well-executed routines,” she said. “There’s always the factor of not knowing what the other teams will bring to the table, but I was very confident in our material.” She said this seaPhoto contributed by the ASU coed cheer team son was overwhelming and
West Texas Collection presents A Day to Remember WTC and volunteers prepare a historical chronicling for the African-American community
Mbulelo Maqungo, staff writer
The West Texas Collection on Feb. 29 will conclude Black History Month by accepting donated primary and secondary historical sources relating to the African-American community of San Angelo. “We hope that students who are volunteering for this event are able to connect with community members and learn a little bit about the history of the area that they live in,” said Shannon Sturm, head of special collections and programs. “Hopefully that connection with the community and with history will cause them to be more interested in learning about the heritage of this area and of the people who were the founding members of the community in San Angelo.” Volunteers from multiple student organizations will be photocopying and photographing documents, photographs, heirlooms and letters from noon to 5 p.m. to be added to the West Texas Collection’s archives at the Bridge, formally known as the Ministerial Alliance.
Destiny Brown, event manager, said the name change was coincidental, but fitting. “Like the Living History event, I hope opportunities like this will bridge people together,” she said. “This get-together is the first of its kind. I want to encourage more conversations between students at ASU and San Angelo natives about their history.” As the Ram Page previously reported, Brown has coordinated different functions with a through line of untold stories from San Angelo’s African-American population. Donors will also answer questions to educate attendees on the personal items brought to the event. Brown is also accepting volunteers from the ASU community for processing items and conducting interviews. For more information, contact her at dbrown79@angelo.edu.
2 Sports
2.28.2020
Belles rise above Javelinas, fall to Dustdevils ASU defeats TAMUK 58-39, loses to TAMIU 86-76
Ashley Rodriguez, staff writer
ASU Belles basketball on Feb. 20 and 22 played their last two home games of the season. During Thursday’s game, the Belles competed against the Texas A&M-Kingsville Javelinas. The Belles led the first half with senior De’Anira Moore making a layup, but the Javelinas took the lead after making a three-pointer. The Belles took the lead back, with a score of 4-3. At the end of the first quarter, senior Asia Davis made a layup and senior Catara Samuel made a free-throw, bringing the score to 9-3. In the second quarter, freshman Samantha Rocha and Moore scored two layups, making the score 22-8. In the second half, the Belles continued to hold the lead with a 3-point shot, making the score 34-14. The Belles won with a final score of 58-39. During this game, De’Anira Moore hit 1000 points for the season.
“It’s a really big achievement, and I’m very proud of myself,” she said. “I hope we continue to be resilient and strong and have the motivation to keep going.” In Saturday’s game, the Belles faced the Texas A&M International University Dustdevils for their last home game of the season. Both teams took control of the scoreboard in the first half, but ended with a tie of 41-41. The third quarter started with freshman Sawyer Lloyd making a 3-pointer and taking the lead for ASU. Neither the Belles nor Dustdevils could keep the lead and stayed within a few points of each other. The Dustdevils came back in the final minute of the game and won 86-76. The Belles will face the University of Texas Permian Basin on Feb. 29 in Odessa, Texas. Photo by Ian Saint: Sawyer Lloyd, freshman, charges down the court. Lloyd averages 11.8 points per game.
ASU prevails against TAMUK
Rams beat Texas A&M University-Kingsville 80-73 Jeremiah Devereaux, staff writer
The ASU men’s basketball team on Feb. 20 defeated Texas A&M University – Kingsville, 80-73. The starting lineup for the Rams were seniors Camron Reedus, Andres Ibarguen, Marcel Pettway, Collin Turner and junior Paul Williams. Ibarguen started the game off with a layup, but TAMUK followed with a 3-pointer, making the score 3-2. The two teams continued staying close, but eventually ASU started taking a bigger lead. Turner shot a 3-pointer, giving the Rams a 6-point lead and making the score 13-7 within the first 5 minutes of the half. At the end of the first half, the score was 42-36. To start the second half, Pettway scored,
which brought the game to 44-38, but TAMUK caught up and overpassed them, bringing the score to 49-48. The game went back and forth until the last two minutes when the Rams took and kept the lead. ASU would win 80-73. Turner put up a total of 44 points, which tied for the third most points in a single game, and he was also recognized as player of the game. “I knew they were ahead of us in the conference, and the coach told us they were harsh, but we stayed focused and determined,” Turner said. “Every man on the court had to play their part in the beginning when we were down but we didn’t take our foot off the gas.”
Ram seniors bring down the Dustdevils ASU wins against TAMIU 79-69
Axel Marcenaro, editor-in-chief
Rams basketball on Feb. 22 defeated Texas A&M International University 79-69 on Senior Night. The game was close throughout the first half, as neither team exceeded the other by more than 4 points in the first quarter and 8 points in the second. The Rams took the lead, ending the first half 2834. In the third quarter, the Rams began to pull away from the Dustdevils with, at their highest, a 21-point lead. In the final quarter of the game, the Rams’ lead shrunk, and with three minutes and 22 seconds left, the score was 65-68. Two layups by senior Marcel Pettway, one layup by senior Andres Ibarguen, and a 3-pointer from senior Collin Turner reestablished a 10-point barrier that the Rams carried to the end of the second half. “We always talk about protecting the home court, and that's what we did here all year long,” Pettway said. The top scorers of the game were all seniors. Turner led the game with 22 points, but Ibarguen was right behind him with 17. Camron Reedus and Pettway both followed with 12 points. Reedus and Pettway both recorded a double-double, while Ibarguen scored his 11th double-double of the season.
SPORTS UPDATE
Tennis:
Track:
Belles tennis on Feb. 22 defeated Delta State University 6-1 and Henderson State University 5-0. The Belles are 5-1 in the season.
Baseball:
Rams baseball swept series games against Lubbock Christian University for the first time in school history on Feb. 22-23. The Rams remain undefeated with a 14-0 season.
The team’s seniors were acknowl- Photo by Cora Bishoppetty: Camron Reedus, senior, lunges past his defenders to edged at the end of the game and present- score a layup. Reedus was among the top ed with framed action four scorers of the game against Texas A&M International University. photos of themselves. The Rams are now 18-6 overall and 14-6 in conference. They have two more games until the Lonestar Conference Tournament and the NCAA Division II Regional tournament. “The rest of the season, we control our own fate,” Pettway said. “It’ll take a lot of effort and willpower, but with this team, I know we can make a deep run in both tournaments, if not win the whole thing.” Regardless of the team winning their final home game and seniors being presented their final awards, Reedus said his direction hasn’t shifted at all. “Honestly it hasn’t really set in yet, simply because the mission isn’t over,” Reedus said. “We still have a good chance at winning a championship, so I’m focused on that.”
The men’s indoor track and field team took the Lone Star Conference Title in Lubbock, Texas, on Feb. 22. The women’s indoor track and field team took second place in Lubbock, Texas, on Feb. 22.
Basketball: Collin Turner, senior, of the men’s basketball team earned his second Lone Star Conference honor as Offensive Player of the Week.
3 Opinion
2.28.2020
Sidewalk Survey: What advice would you give your younger self?
“It would probably be along the lines of, ‘Life is gonna get better. Roll with the punches.’” Nick Martinez, sophomore
“To not overthink and to trust your instincts.” Destiny Flores, sophomore
“It’s good to have standards, but not let them rule your life. It’s important to have standards, but not expect all of those to be met.”
“Know to stay on top of things. Keep a planner and don’t forget important stuff. Stay organized.” Gabriella Serrato, freshman
Adrian Campos, freshman
CROSSWORD CHAMPION OF THE MONTH
Madi Aufderheide Be humble and kind Ashley Rodriguez, staff writer Have you ever had one of those days where your ability to be kind was sorely tested? Have you ever felt you were the target of someone’s disrespect? Sadly, instances like these can happen all too frequently in one’s life. When they do, the hurt you feel can be really strong. This is especially true when you have given nothing but kindness and respect. How do you deal with these situations? It may be difficult, but having hope and keeping a positive attitude is the best way to weather these times. Being hopeful means
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won’t get hurt sometimes, but it does mean that whatever pain comes will not be the end of you. Your strength and self-confidence are your power. Use this power to live your best life, but also use it to make the lives of others better. Be kind to others and help them to see their own strength and value. Be proud of the person you are, but be humble. You can be an example for others without even trying. Encourage, don’t discourage. Positivity can be contagious. Always strive to be humble and kind. When you are, you improve your life and the lives of those around you.
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knowing that no matter how bad things get, they will always get better. No matter the situation or the person, your life will go on. Better times will come, and better people will enter your life. Don’t let your confidence in yourself and your life waver. Knowing you have value will help you to realize what someone else does or thinks has no bearing on your own worth. Hold your head high. Show your strength by ignoring the rudeness and disrespect others may show you. In my opinion, inner strength is the characteristic that defines who we are. Let the negativity of others wash over you like waves hitting a beach. No matter how hard they crash, the beach will still be there after the storm, and so will you. Being strong doesn’t mean you
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4 Feature Putting you in the pilot’s seat
2.28.2020
ROTC incorporates virtual reality flight simulator for aspiring aviators
Mbulelo Maqungo, staff writer
ASU’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 847 on Feb. 17 added a virtual reality headset to their mock aircraft system for cadets in the program. The practice setup was upgraded with an Oculus Rift S, one of the newest VR headsets from Facebook’s subsidiary company Oculus. The joystick and other peripherals are designed with flight instruments that are modeled after real aircrafts currently used by the United States Air Force and allow the user to have a more immersive experience. Originally, the Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog was designed with three television screens that provided a static view of the virtual interface called Prepar3D, but with the implementation of the headset, the user can have total seamless control of their perspective. “While we got the Oculus at the end of January, we didn’t realize how many compatibility issues we compensated for with the original three monitors,” senior James Ochello said. “It took us some time to reorganize the HOTAS to be compatible with the headset.” Ochello is one of few upperclassmen cadets in detachment 847 aspiring to be a pilot after he commissions from the ROTC program. “Sometimes we receive incoming cadets who are interested in piloting, but were ill-equipped
with tools or experienced when it comes time to be tested here or in initial flight training,” Ochello said. “So, besides its usefulness as a recruiting tool, it can also expose potential pilots to some concepts earlier than I was.” Freshman cadet Jackson Mumme said he has always had aeronautical interests and can always be found in the detachment either on the simulator or helping others use it. “I’ve loved planes, helicopters, you name it, for as long as I can remember,” Mumme said. “The HOTAS is one of my favorite devices to learn with here.” Alumni from the program were also proud to hear about the incorporation of technology in the education of future airmen, according to 2nd Lt. Elena Clark, an ASU alumna. “When I heard, I thought it was such awesome news,” Clark said. “ASU’s detachment is unique in the variety of opportunities it offers to incoming students.” Clark graduated from ASU in 2019 where only one other officer commissioned to be a pilot. “Any new way to keep cadets engaged in the program is a big step forward, so when I hear about cadets in the program using this simulator, or going to jump school to learn how to parachute out of plans,
or even attending leadership conferences, I can’t help but feel proud of where I came from,” she said. Senior Mackenzie Weaver said she didn’t see many cadets show interest in the flight simulator when she was an underclassman, but she thinks with the VR headset, more cadets will be interested.
“I really don’t have the words to say how much better this new setup is,” Ochello said. “This simulator introduces important skills that could be useful to everyone here, pilot or not.”
Photo by Cora Bishoppetty: An ROTC participant demonstrates how to use the VR set, which is accessible to all students in the program.
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Friday 2/28
-Guest Art Exhibit by Sangmi Yoo 9:00am-5:00pm M-F (to Mar 19) *Carr EFA, Gallery 193 -True Blue Friday 9:15am -TOEFL 10:00am *Testing Center Room 291 - Vincent Building -ASU Softball at Oklahoma Christian 2:00pm - 6:30pm *Oklahoma City, OK -ASU Baseball vs West Texas A&M University 6:30pm - 9:30pm *San Angelo, Foster Field
Sunday
3/1
-ASU Softball at Cameron University 1:00pm - 3:00pm *Lawton, OK -ASU Baseball vs West Texas A&M University 1:00pm - 4:00pm *San Angelo, Texas, Foster Field -JCPenney Suit-Up Event 6:00pm - 9:00pm *JCPenney, Sunset Mall
Tuesday
3/3
-ASU Women’s Basketball vs Lone Star Conference All Day *Frisco, Texas -Women’s History Month Celebration 11:30am - 1:30pm *UC Lobby -Symphonic Band Concert 7:00pm *Mayer Administration Building
Saturday 2/29
-ASU Women’s Tennis vs Northeastern State University 10:00am - 1:00pm *San Angelo, TX, ASU Tennis Courts -ASU Flute Day 10:00am - 6:00pm *Carr Education-Fine Arts Building -West Texas Collection: “A Day to Remember” 12:00pm - 5:00pm *Ministerial Alliance of San Angelo -ASU Flute Day 7:00pm Daily (to Feb 29) *Carr Education-Fine Arts Building
Monday
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-ASU Health Fair 10:00am - 2:00pm *Houston Harte UC -TSI 10:00am - 5:00pm Weekly (to Mar 2)*Vincent Building - Room 291 -Connectedness 1:00pm - 2:00pm Weekly (to Apr 20) *University Clinic -Third Annual Education Symposium 7:00pm *C.J. Davidson
Wednesday
3/4
-ASU Men’s Basketball vs Lone Star Conference All Day *Frisco, TX -ASU Women’s Basketball vs Lone Star Conference All Day *Frisco, TX -Culture Exchange: Orientation 6:00pm Weekly (to Apr 29) *Plaza Verde Clubhouse (2nd floor)