Malibu Bound
vol. 100, no. 50
Friday, april 13, 2012
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Tennis teams cap regular season at Pepperdine
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The 2012 Students’ Association executive officers are President Rebecca Dial, senior political science and financial management major from Lexington, S.C., Vice President Dylan Benac, junior political science major from Boerne, and Treasurer Joseph Austin, junior pre-law accounting major from Houston.
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CHOICE “I think so many times I’ve been on the other side page 2 editor of the financial process, I’m excited to know the The results of the Students’ process as a whole, to meet Associations executive offi- with other student leaders cer elections are in, though and to be a part of everyonly one officer was un- thing,” Austin said. “I’ve known. Students voted always had my hand in one Joseph Austin, junior pre- part of ACU, but this will law accounting major from be the first time I’m a part Houston, to be their next of every aspect of ACU.” Along with Austin, ReSA executive treasurer. “I’m so excited. I’m becca Dial will serve as humbled that I actually president, and Dylan Benwon. I didn’t think I had ac will serve as vice presiany shot,” Austin said. “I dent. Both ran unopposed had overwhelming sup- and were previously in SA. port and I really appreciate Dial looks forward to continue serving in a different all of it.” Austin had previously role as president. “I’m ready to start going never served on SA but plans to meet soon with and start trying to impleCarson Henley, this year’s ment the ideas we’ve distreasurer, and several other cussed rather than just employees to learn the re- keep talking about them,” quirements of his position. Dial said. “I really like be-
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ing involved, so I’m excited that I’m going to be able to take on this role and serve students in an even bigger way than I’ve been able to in the past.” Benac understands and is eager to execute the demands of his office. “One of the things I’m looking forward to is being able to interact with offices on campus and organizations,” Benac said. “I’m going to get to meet so many new people and that excites me. What I want to do is take those people I meet and really work with them.” Both Benac and Dial have already begun working to implement the ideas they’ve discussed while campaigning for office. Dial, along with this year’s SA president, Con-
Dial, Benac and Austin take Students’ Association executive positions for 2012-2013 SA voting trends 2009-2012 2009 Overall 813 votes For President Gaines: 411 Burgner: 400 For Vice President Godfrey: 475 Adrian: 325 For Treasurer Cochran: 790
2010 Overall About 750 votes For President Palomares: 438 For Vice President Elk: 414 Adrian: 295 For Treasurer Shim: 447 Henley: 258
nor Best, are meeting with John Delony, assistant dean of Residence Life Education and Housing, to begin making Dial’s idea of a Res Life council a reality. She also hopes to meet with President Schubert to discuss her idea for a “Greatest Idea Challenge.”
2011 Overall About 500 votes For President Best: 437 For Vice President Hart: 208 Dial: 172 For Treasurer Henley: 312 Bracken: 136
Austin is already preparing for next year’s budget as well. Austin would like to meet with every student group over a meal before planning the budget to find out what their goals are. “I’m planning to meet with every student group over a meal before the bud-
2012 Overall 468 For President Dial: 443 For Vice President Benac: 439 For Treasurer Austin: 237 Bracken: 222
get. I’m going to have signup sheets and we’re going to get together, whether in the Bean or food court, and we’re going to talk about their goals for the semester,” Austin said. contact jones at mnj10a@acu.edu
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SHADES to put on unique ‘Sircus’ performance ago when a friend dared him to try out. Now he teaches student reporter some of the step routines. “My favorite part about SHADES step squad will SHADES is how everyone conduct their annual show can come together and creon Friday and Saturday ate one body of movement,” night in Cullen Auditorium. Howard said. The 19 members of This year’s theme, Sircus, is learn evntire the group’s take on a normal SHADES dances within 2-3 days and circus with a twist. “It’s a kind of strange from then on out, it’s just show,” said DeMarco How- about practicing. The group ard, SHADES adviser and has been meeting every day co-captain. “It’s a circus- for the past few weeks to enmeets-dead people per- sure everyone is ready for formance. We have been the show. Special guests will inchoreographing steps and dances since winter break clude No Face and E5 Krew, and into February, and since two Christian on-campus then it’s been about teach- hip hop/rap groups. Brady Robinson, senior ing and learning routines.” Howard became in- youth and family ministry volved in SHADES five years major from Powell, Ohio and
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a member of E5 Krew and SHADES, said the show will be interesting and enjoyable throughout the night. “The SHADES show should be a lot of fun from start to finish,” Robinson said. “It will be entertaining as each act portrays a different part of a Sircus.” The show should last about two hours and starts at 7:30 p.m. on both nights. Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 at the door and $4 for groups of five or more. “Come and see the greatest show in Abilene,” Howard said. “You won’t want to miss out.” contact wiser at cxw08a@acu.edu
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SHADES members practice in Cullen Auditorium Thursday.
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Emma opened Thursday night, to run through weekend
Banner is outdated and needs an overhaul
ARMA explores medieval martial arts with sword fighting and hand combat
Organization to give out cupcakes to spread antiabortion message
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9:30 a.m. ACU Women’s Tennis @ Azusa Pacific
Saturday
1 p.m. ACU Baseball @ Cameron
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10 a.m. ACU Women’s Tennis @ Cal State LA
Sunday
12:00 p.m. ACU Softball vs. ENMU
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12 p.m. ACU Women’s Tennis @ UC San Diego 1 p.m. ACU Baseball @ Cameron
7 p.m. Red Thread Gala @ Fairway Oaks Country Club
Monday
5 p.m. All club rush@ Campus Center 7:30 p.m. Percussion Ensemble Concert @ Cullen
Chapel checkup
Announcements The ACU Student-Athelete Advisory Committee will be hosting the 2nd Annual Run for Wishes on May 5 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Participants, area Make-A-Wish kids and families and volunteers will run together to help raise money for children with lifethreatening conditions. Register at bit.ly/acurunforwishes. Registration costs $15.
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SHADES Step Squad presents Sircus on Friday and Saturday in Cullen Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the Campus Center from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. Presale tickets are $5 and $7 at the door. For more information e-mail shadesstepssquad@gmail.com
The ACU Theatre presents its spring romantic comedy, Emma. The play will be preBeginning Fall 2012, the De- sented on April 12-14 and partment of Art and Design is 19-21 in Fulks Theatre. Ticknow offering a Minor in Inte- ets are $15 and can be purrior Design. For more infor- chased online at acu.edu/ mation call 325-674-2085 theatre or by calling 325ext. 2087. 674-2787.
All seniors are invited to the Senior Send-Off on April 26 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the covered porch behind the Hunter Welcome Center. RSVP at www.acu.edu/seniorsendoff and be eligible to win an iPad 2 and other door prizes.
Medical and Veterinary Entomology is now being offered Fall 2012 taught by Dr. Qiang Xu.
The HACU National Internship Program is offering internships for Fall 2012. 10 to 15 week paid internships are open to undergraduate and Spots are still available for graduate major. Apply online Nil Santana’s summer pho- at www.hacu.net/himp. tography courses. Art 29101, Introduction to Black Dr. Neal Coates will be teachand White Photography is ing a special topics class, being offered May 14-31. Art Politics of Israel, for the Fall 440-01, Digital Art Photog- 2012 semester. This class raphy is being offered July will be offered Tuesdays and 16-August 2. Thursdays at 3-4:20 p.m.
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Weekly Stats for April 03 - April 11, 2012
04/06/12 12:15 a.m. ALCOHOL INCIDENT: Officers found a non-student female asleep in a vehicle in the UP parking lot. She had been drinking and was transported to a local halfway house where she resides. 04/08/12 2:00 a.m. DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE: ACUPD assisted APD on a second call of a domestic disturbance in the 500 block of EN 16th. 04/08/12 4:22 a.m. NOISE VIOLATION: ACUPD responded to a report of loud music thumping inside an apartment in building 9. Tenant was contacted and advised to turn the music down. 04/09/12 3:06 a.m. DISTURBANCE: ACUPD and APD responded to the report of a female screaming and males fighting in the parking lot at 1300 Westheimer. All parties had been drinking; two left by cab and one was allowed to stay with an apartment tenant who had been summoned to the scene. 04/09/12 3:06 a.m. THEFT: An ACU student reported that her iPhone had been stolen while she was walking on the track at the SRWC. Police Tip of the Week: Help prevent a bicycle theft. Use quality lock, and only use designated bike racks. Remember that locking bikes to sign-posts, handrails and trees is prohibited.
911 Call 1 Administrative Activity 14 Alcohol Incident 1 Animal Call 1 Arrested Subject 2 Assist 5 Building Lock/Unlock 3 Burglary (Residence) 1 Check Building 121 Direct Traffic 1 Escort 1 Found Property 5 Hit and Run 1 Incident Report 2 Information Report 1 Investigation Follow Up 10 Loitering 1 Lost Property 1
Maintenance University Assets 1 Motorist Assist: Jump Start 3 Motorist Assist: Unlock 11 Noise Violation 3 Other 8 Parking Violation 1 Patrol Vehicle: Maintenance 2 Patrol Vehicle: Refuel 5 Public Service 1 Report Writing 4 Suspicious Activity 6 Theft 4 Welfare Check 1 Total Events: 232
Volunteer Opp0rtunities Keep Abilene Beautiful will be hosting the annual “Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-off”, a community wide spring litter clean up, on Saturday, April 14 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers will meet at the K-Mart Parking lot at 4565 South 1st St. and return there at 11:30 for a free lunch. Prizes will be given for the largest group and the most unusual trash found. Contact Nicole Eaves at 325-734-3301 or e-mail nicole.eaves@abilenetx.com. Choose Life Recycling is looking for volunteers to help with their fundraisers during the Relay for Life Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. They will have four areas set up during the relay and need volunteers to work two hour shifts during the event. The relay will be on April 20 beginning at 7 p.m. and continue until 7 a.m., April 21 at the Elmer Gray Stadium on the ACU campus. Volunteers will need to be able to do some moderate to heavy lifting. Contact Eric mallet at 325261-0430 or e-mail chooseliferecycling@gmail.com. Wesley Court needs volunteers on April 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help serve senior adults at a luncheon and to assist with clean up afterwards. The event will take place at Hillcrest Church of Christ. Contact Tonya Railsback at 325-660-8817 or e-mail trrailsback@searsmethodist.com. Abilene Youth Sports Authority needs help on April 21and 22 for their Primetime Basketball Tournament event. Volunteers will work in three hour shifts between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. each day and will be selling tickets and concessions. The tournament will be taking place at Wylie Jr. High and Craig Middle School. Contact Laurie Musgrave at 325-6922972 or e-mail lmusgrave@abileneysa.org by April 18. Child Protective Services needs volunteers for clerical work as well as volunteers who can organize a playroom. Volunteers are needed any weekday anytime between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Child Protective Services are located at 3610 Vine St. Background checks are required and are done at the center. Background checks usually are cleared in about two weeks. For more information call V. Danette Cummings at 325-691-8214. Medical Care Mission is looking for volunteers to assist medical or dental staff with patients any weekday from 8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For more information contact Dave Kraly at 325-676-3104 or email medicalmoose@ sbcglobal.net. Abilene Hope Haven Inc. needs volunteers to provide childcare while parents are in class, any evening Monday-Thursday from 6:45 - 8:15 p.m. Abilene Hope
Haven is located at 801 S. Treadaway Blvd. For more information contact Kathy Reppart at 325-677-4673 or visit www.abilenehopehaven.com/volunteer. Volunteers are needed to enjoy a free lunch with students at Bonham Elementary School on a weekly basis. This would be sometime between 10:00 a.m. and 1:15 p.m., and would involve spending lunch time with students and having a positive impact on their lives. Contact Jason Shaw at 325-639-3745 or e-mail jason.shaw@abileneisd.org. Meals on Wheels Plus needs volunteer drivers to deliver afternoon meals to seniors and adults with disabilities Monday-Friday between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Drivers must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license. Training is provided. A Chapel exemption is available if delivery time conflicts with Chapel. Contact Jessica Stewart at 325-672-5050 or email volunteer@mealsonwheelsplus.com. The Big Brothers Big Sisters program is looking for volunteers to participate in Lunch Buddies. Bigs and Littles will enjoy lunch together at the child’s school once a week. Students can earn Chapel credit for each visit. Big Brothers Big Sisters is also looking for volunteers for its Community Based program. Bigs are matched with Littles in a one-on-one relationship and spend four to six hours per month together in the community. To sign up or learn more visit www. bbbstx.org or call 325-674-3113. New Life Alliance is looking for volunteers to help with their after school program on Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. You will help with snacks, homework, crafts, games and other activities in addition to mentoring and building relationships with youth. Contact Ashley Kee at 325-672-1636 or e-mail akee@newlifehousing.com. The House That Kerry Built is looking for volunteers to assist in the day care of medically fragile children any day Monday through Friday from 8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Contact Dave Kraly at 325-676-3104 or e-mail medicalmoose@sbcglobal.net for more information. Rescue The Animals is looking for volunteers anytime between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. They need help around the adoption center with general cleaning, socialization of the animals, helping potential adopters and other tasks. Contact Mindi Qualls at 325-698-7722 or email rescuetheanimalsvolunteers@ yahoo.com. The center is located at 5933 S. 1st St. Young Life Ministries needs volunteers Mondays,
Tuesdays and weekends from 6-9 p.m. Volunteers will hang out with kids, experience leadership roles, serve others and introduce students to Christ. Young Life is located at 1917 S. 6th St. For more information contact Chuck Rodgers at 325-676-1211 or email clrodg@ wrproperties.com. The Betty Hardwick Center needs volunteers to participate in Special Olympics by helping mentally/ physically challenged people play games such as basketball, track, and/or bowling Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Center is located at 801 Cypress St. Contact Angel Seca at 325-690-5235 for more information. HERO, Hendrick Equine Rehabilitation Opportunities, is looking for volunteers to help with their spring program by assisting their clients as they ride horses for therapy. No experience with horses is necessary. Help is needed Tuesdays and Thursdays from Mar. 20 to May 3. Volunteers can help anywhere from one to six hours per week for the duration of the program. Volunteers must attend training on either Mar. 6 or 8. Contact Beth Byerly at 325-660-3465 or e-mail herocoord@netzero.com. Disability Resources, Inc. is looking for volunteers to assist developmentally disabled residence. Help is needed with activities, art projects, reading books, exercise activities, assisting with vocational training needs and other interactions Monday through Friday from 9 a.m-4 p.m. For more information contact Becky Moody at 325-6776815 or e-mail bmoody@driabilene.org. Volunteers are needed to read to Taylor Elementary School students Monday through Thursday afternoons at UCC from 3:15-4:30 p.m. Enter through the south entrance. Contact C.G. Grey 325-668-2842. Da’ Cipher 360, a program for at risk children, is looking for volunteers on Monday evenings from 5-8 p.m. at the Rose Park Activity Center, 2625 S. 7th St. Volunteers can help in a variety of ways including helping with set up, learning activities for kindergarten-3rd graders, tutoring 4th-8th graders, and assisting with clean up. Contact Alvina Scott at 847-333-7026 or e-mail ams07b@acu.edu. ACU Treadaway Kids is looking for volunteers to work with underprivileged kids Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the University Church of Christ. For more information contact Samantha Manski at 325-674-2828. For additional volunteer opportunities visit: www. acu.edu/campusoffices/slvr/vol_opps/
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Group to spread message with cupcakes samantha sutherland features editor Tables in the campus center will overflow with cupcakes next week as a group of students advocate awareness of the Save the Storks Foundation. Students will hand out 500 free cupcakes April 1819 to students in hopes of spreading a message about pro-life. The event was inspired by a larger National Pro-Life Cupcake Day that took place on Oct. 9 where hundreds of thousands of cupcakes were given away in different cities, said Rebekah Leitner, senior nutrition major from Marow, Ohio. Leitner said cupcakes are symbolic of the birthdays that aborted babies
will never have. “I know that there are people facing that on this campus because I’ve met girls on our campus who have had abortions,” Leitner said. “So this isn’t an issue that is outside of ACU.” Leitner discovered Save the Storks last November after Bob Smiley performed on campus wearing a Save the Storks shirt. Afterwards, she looked up the organization and has been hooked ever since. Save the Storks is a fairly new organization. It takes ultrasound machines and puts them in the back of a bus that is driven to abortion clinics. The Save the Storks team asks women entering the clinics if they would like a free ultrasound. An estimated three out of five
women that accept end up changing their mind about their abortion, Leitner said. “You’re essentially educating the mom so she’s fully aware of what she’s doing,” Leitner said. “It’s non-confrontational and relaxed; they’re coming on their own terms so it’s not pushy and it’s not offensive.” Save the Storks’ first bus was placed in New York City, because it is considered the abortion capital of America, Leitner said. About half of the nation’s abortions happen there. The organization’s second bus will be operating in Dallas starting this summer. “It was started by young people because they didn’t want to be just standing by
with a sign,” Leitner said. After looking around campus for other ways to get involved in pro-life activities and being unsuccessful in her search, Leitner said she decided to start something herself. She has also talked to the Chapel office about bringing in a speaker on the topic but said she thought it seemed to be too big of a step for ACU to take right now. Andrea Fetchik, senior nutrition major from Warner Robins, Georgia, said she would like to see a group of students come together on the ACU campus and potentially organize speakers to come around Justice Week. “That’s the big issue, I really don’t know of any other pro-life things
around here, which is sad because I think people are blind that it happens so much,” Fetchik said. “Even here on ACU campus there are people that have had abortions that go to school here, and I don’t think people realize how big of an issue it is, especially among Christian students.” Fetchik said abortion was a prominent issue for her because her sister had a child that died at five weeks old. Through that, she said human life has come to mean a lot because babies are not able to speak for themselves. Leitner said, “I would like people to be more aware of some of the activities they can do to raise awareness about abortion and to understand the is-
sue more and to understand ways to help. A lot of people take a hands-off approach because they don’t want to get their hands dirty, they don’t want to get into controversy.” Leitner and Fetchik are two of five girls making cupcakes, and they are looking for additional help with baking that week. Leitner said they would be giving away the cupcakes for free, but will accept donations to send to Save the Storks. “People were encouraging Steve Job’s mom to get an abortion,” Leitner said. “And he changed the world. What a difference one life can make.” contact sutherland at sns08a@acu.edu
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Students protest anti-gun laws mark smith managing editor Students at ACU are protesting laws against carrying concealed guns on university campuses. The Students for Concealed Carry on Campus national organization’s protest ended last week, but the students involved with the issue on campus decided to continue the peaceful protest through this week because it isn’t well known on campus. Chris Sisk, senior accounting major from San Antonio and member of SCCC, said members and supporters wore empty holsters last week to demonstrate their desire to see laws that prohibit handguns on campus changed. Sisk
and other campus members continued the protest into this week as well. “I’m invested in this protest because college campuses in Texas do not allow students who have obtained their CHL the right to carry on campus to protect themselves or other students,” Sisk said. “Without this right, students, staff, faculty and other individuals on campus have no ability to defend themselves against any sort of violent crime. Just because we have rules against firearms on campus and we are a Christian school doesn’t mean we are safe from the crime that perpetuates our society.” Jamie Elswood, senior criminal justice major from San Antonio, said a shooting at another campus strengthened the or-
ganization’s stance during the protest last week. “There was a shooting in California where seven students were slain,” Elswood said. “If just one student in the classroom had been carrying a concealed firearm, the day could have ended with no deaths and the assailant in custody.” Ian Merriman, junior exercise science major from Lake Dallas, said a higher number of licensed carriers of handguns would lower crime rates. “Statistics show CHL holders have a very low percentage of crime committed,” Merriman said. “Firearms are tools, not weapons.” contact smith at mds10a@acu.edu
social clubs
Clubs to begin recruiting freshmen leigh foith online managing editor Eleven social clubs will participate in the All-Club Rush Monday. The men’s clubs involved are Frater Sodalis, Galaxy, Gamma Sigma Phi, Pi Kappa, Sub-T 16 and Trojans. On the women’s side, Alpha Kai Omega, GATA, Ko Jo Kai, Sigma Theta Chi and Zeta Rho will all be in attendance. The rush will last from 5-7 p.m. in the Campus Center Mall area. The Rush gives freshmen interested in pledging the opportunity to meet and converse with the men and women of ACU social clubs in a relaxed environment. Each club will then host two rushes in the following weeks, from April 16-27. More information on these rushes can be viewed on the ACU Social Clubs calendar.
Mark Jackson, director of student organizations and programs, anticipates a high level of participation for the fall pledging season. “The freshmen are excited to get to go to rushes and meet the club members. When we had the interest meeting in the spring, there was already a buzz in the air about pledging,” Jackson said. “The spring is very relaxed environment for them to find out which club best suites them.” For students to be eligible to pledge in the fall, they must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. In addition, students must have completed two full semesters of college (at least 24 hours) and not be on academic probation. The Student Life office has been more pro-active in providing information to the freshmen about pledging opportunities, eligibility and registration
dates. The interest meeting in the early part of this semester garnered over 200 students. Hutton Brown, English and pre-med major from Midland and 2012-2013 Galaxy president, is looking forward to an evening of grilling out, playing washers and giving the freshmen an idea of what Galaxy is planning for the fall. “Over the next year I’m excited to see how Galaxy will continue to progress. We have a great group of guys that plan on making next year one to remember,” Brown said. “I couldn’t have imagined a better officer team, and I’m looking forward to working with them.” Students can view the rushing calendar and register for fall pledging at www.acu.edu/socialclubs. contact foith at lmf08a@acu.edu
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Glenn Siebert performs in the Guest Artist series in the Williams Performing Arts Center.
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ACU Venture Crew elects new president Dempsey Peterson, ACU’s Wireless Netstaff reporter work Administrator, said Cobb was nominated Alex Cobb, sophomore and elected by his fellow physics major from Flower crew members based on Mound, was elected presi- his qualities of leaderdent of the ACU Venture ship, drive, and passion Crew and Scouting on for what the ACU Venture Crew and Scouting core March 28. The Crew ACU is a values, similar to ACU’s scouting organization here Christian values. “Alex is very focused on on campus made up of Girl and Boy Scouts who focus our purpose and will lead their interest on service, the Crew ACU in the right direction,” Peterson said. nature and camping.
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Cobb said he looks forward to maintaining the Crew’s purpose as president. “I think that it is important that we are a service organization that is Christian-based, because we believe that the core values of Eagle Scouts cohere with the Christian values that ACU states in its mission statement of ‘Christian service and leadership throughout the world,’” Cobb said.
The ACU Venture Crew was originally chartered in 2007 outside of ACU. The charter was then transferred to ACU a year later. The Crew ACU has been supported since its original charter by many advisers like Peterson. “All of these students come from a common background of being an Eagle Scout, or a young woman who earns the equivalent Girl Scout Gold Award,” Peterson said. “Since scout-
ing is focused on core values that line up with ACU’s Christian values, we decided to acquire the charter here at ACU in 2008.” Fraser Mince, sophomore computer science major from Willis Point, said Cobb’s abilities have well-prepared him for the position. “He seems like a Christcentered individual who shows great promise,” Mince said, “He is highly liked and respected by the
rest of the members.” The Crew ACU is combined of 60-80 members. They have a Chapel every Wednesday in the Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building that they encourage students on campus to come to if they have an interest in scouting activities.
contact isbell at jri10a@acu.edu
residence life
Meetings detail housing lottery process have another next Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Freshstudent reporter men women will be able to live in Morris, Barret Hundreds of freshmen stu- and Sikes Halls, while risdents attended sophomore ing sophomore men must housing meetings in Hart live in Edwards or Barret auditorium on Tuesday and Hall. Smith and Adams Wednesday to learn how to Halls will remain open as register for residence halls an Honors College dorm, and Honors students will next school year. Sophomore residence be able to bring a nonhalls plan held open Honors roommate to the houses Thursday and will res halls.
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All rising sophomores must pre-register at the McGlothlin Campus Center during April 19-20 or 23-24, at the Residence Life table to receive a wristband to be used as lottery numbers to determine order of res hall selection. “If I can live with the people I want, I will be very excited for the next upcoming year,” said Wes King, freshman youth and fam-
ily ministry major from Argyle. “Hopefully I’ll get a good lottery number.” Students who do not show up to pre-register or do not have a roommate will go potluck to be paired with a roommate. Sophomores studying abroad this fall will not have to participate in the registration process. Housing registration will be on April 24 in the
Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Students must have their ACU I.D., lottery wristband and a printed schedule of their classes for next year. Rising sophomores can petition to not have to go through the lottery process by writing a letter to the Resident Directors Committee. “We added some new things that are really ex-
citing, like the intentional learning community program, that works to put together people who would not normally live together to give them a purpose to interact with the ACU community,” said Byron Martin, Barret Hall resident director. contact williams at arw11a@acu.edu
music
Underclassmen to perform in percussion ensemble david singer arts editor Two truckloads of percussion instruments will fill Fulks Theatre Monday for a percussion ensemble concert. Dr. Allen Teel and 17 percussion students will perform. The ensemble, which began in 1986, consists of students ranging from freshmen through sophomores who will play a variety
of instruments throughout the performance. The concert consists of pieces performed by duets, trios, quartets and a finale by the entire ensemble. “There is not only a variety in the number of players,” said Teel, “but also in the styles you will hear.” The ensemble will perform pieces under many different styles including flamenco, Haitian and African drumming and also steel drums. The program will also include two piec-
es arranged by students in the ensemble. Patrick Cason, sophomore music education major from Gordon, arranged a piece by Robert Kreutz for a marimba quartet and Austin Lemmons, freshman music education major from Abilene, rearranged a piece by duo Rodrigo y Gabriella for marimba quartet and cajon. “I noticed the song and I thought it would translate really well to marimba,” Lemmons said. “I men-
tioned it to Dr. Teel and he thought it would be really cool. Just listening to something you’ve written come alive and be played by other people is a really rewarding experience.” Lemmons will also be involved in a duo that plays a multi-percussion piece. During the course of the song he will play timpani, cowbell, two cymbals and also a gong. “The rhythms in this piece are just incredibly difficult,” said Lemmons,
“but after rehearsing it for so long and hearing it come together correctly it is just so cool.” Along with the variety of musical styles, Teel said the ensemble can also boast one of the most diverse audiences on campus. “I know people in their 80’s who haven’t missed a concert in 15 years,” Teel said. “We also have a good mix of college age students.” Audience members both young and old, new
and existing can hear the ensemble’s performance on Monday at 7:30 p.m. in Cullen Auditorium. Tickets are free. “The concert is great exposure to some musical styles that most people haven’t heard before,” said Teel. “But everybody leaves having heard something that really appealed to them.” contact singer at dis08a@acu.edu
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Embodying ‘Emma’ OUT NOW
Cast strives to portray the time and culture of Austen’s novel david singer arts editor
If you see any theatre majors drinking tea and walking around very upright do not be alarmed, they are simply getting into character. As part of their preparations for Emma, the upcoming theatre performance adapted from Jane Austen’s novel, the cast has been studying everything about the time period from garb and accent down to the way they walk. “We did a lot of physical work,” said Nick Palmieri, senior acting major from Amarillo. “The show is extremely iconic because of the time period and the physicalities of how everyone moves and acts is a big part of that.” Especially for period pieces, acting requires much more than simply learning the lines. Cast members watched other versions of the play, researched the time period and studied the characters to make sure they were believable as privileged 19th Century characters. “We did a lot of period studies,” said Annie Merritt, sophomore musical theatre major from Amarillo. “How you carry your body is really upright with a lifted spine and loose arms. It was a very dancelike period.” As another way to help the cast embody the characters, each member took on an animal that best represented the mindset of their character. Merritt represents the naive Emma as a cat while Palmieri’s character, Mr. Knightly, is represented by a lion. Palmieri also drew insight on his character when he realized how similar he was to his father. “Mr. Knightly has points where he likes to be fun and well humored but is also really logical,” said Palmieri. Merritt and Palmieri plays the lead roles and while the two both grew
California 37 Train The famous pop rock band delivers their second album in two years after three years off last decade. Its first single ranked 13th on Billboards Top 100 but hasn’t gotten nearly as much play as “Hey Soul Sister.”
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ABOVE: Palmieri and Merritt take stage together during Wednesday’s dress rehearsal. BOTTOM LEFT: The cast of Emma poses in front of the set. BELOW: Swearingen (bottom) directs the cast during a dress rehearsal. up in Amarillo and attended the same high school, they were not acquainted until arriving at ACU. “We kind of ran around in the same circles but just at different times,” said Merritt. While their have been many stage adaptations of Emma, this remains the most recent being published in 2010.
“It is the newest adaptation,” said Dawne Swearingen, assistant professor of theatre and director of the play. “But there is something that is sort of exciting about a piece that is freshly pressed. We have a opportunity to be on the cusp of something new.” Swearingen picked the adaptation by Michael Bloom because she felt it was more accessible to the audience and was designed more like a film. One of the most important factors in adapting a novel for the stage is how true the play stays to the original. Bloom’s version uses many direct quotes from the novel and serves as a very correct representation of Austen’s original
work. “Just through my research I have realized that people are very protective of their Jane Austen characters,” said Merritt. “You have to stay very true to the novel because their are people in the audience who have read it a thousand times.” The cast and crew of Emma has been furiously preparing to perfect the characters, the set and the costumes. “We’ve had about three and a half weeks to launch it, and that includes the technical elements,” said Swearingen. “So with a cast of 15 and 23 scenes that is an enormous amount of work coupled with the fact that the majority of the cast
are freshman and sophomores. They are still growing in their process but they are the ones who earned these roles outright.” The cast and crew will take stage to perform Emma at 7:30 p.m. this Friday and Saturday and again on April 19-21. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online or in person through the ACU box office. “I’m looking forward to the performances a lot,” said Merritt. “I’m ready for this cast to show what every single one of them can do.”
The Cabin in the Woods R - 95 min.
From the director of Lost and Cloverfield, this suspense film takes the cliched story of five friends in a remote cabin and brings a surprising new twist.
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Monsieur Lazhar PG-13 - 94 min.
The Canadian film, which received an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language film, follows an Algieran man who balances his new job as substitute teacher with the ever possible chance that he will be deported.
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On-campus database needs overhaul
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Do I need to buy them both a sandwich? Who knows .”
ally all it gave as an error message. Does this mean I Ones and zeros need to contact my advisblane singletary er? Does it mean I need to contact the adviser for the department of the class I’m registering for? Do I need to buy them both a sandwich? Who knows. second-rate For most of you, it’s reg- SunGard’s ACU is known for being a istration time. The time attempt at a college daevery semester when stu- tabase service known as registration cards at vari- technologically advanced ous tables, but it would campus, but SunGard’s dents of a certain classi- “Banner.” The interface is shoddy seem that this application student-end interface (I fication camp out in front of their computers, as if to say the least and up of technology hasn’t com- can’t speak for the faculty’s waiting for a Justin Bieber until a few years ago it pletely made this a smooth side of things) leaves a lot to be desired. It’s made all concert, to be the first into didn’t display properly in experience. For example, when I was the more confusing when myACU to register for the any other browser besides next semester’s classes. Internet Explorer. Truth registering this past week, a different username and Even if you manage to get be told, it is quite an up- most of my classes went password separate from past the login screen, reg- grade from the old method through easily, except for myACU is used to login istration is a daunting task of crowding into Moody one. The reason? “Advis- when the auto-login fails; as you have to deal with Coliseum and filling out er.” That one word is liter- a frequent occurrence.
But one does not simply change their campus database structure. Banner is integrated everywhere. Your Banner ID on your student card is referenced in the Banner system every time you swipe into Chapel, buy lunch or try to get inside of a locked building after-hours. And change might just be on the way. Late last year, SunGard announced a merger with Datatel, a similar database management company. The higher education arm of SunGard, which includes the Banner software, is going to be changing hands. Time will tell if we can see improve-
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ment because of this. But to whatever software engineer has or will have control over the future of Banner, heed my advice: Before releasing something that will become the core of thousands of colleges the world over, make sure it is usable. Test it rigorously with college students and faculty to see if they can effectively navigate your system, make improvements as needed. It may just make the difference in theirs’, and ultimately your future. contact Miller at bwm07a@acu.edu
Religious adherence should affect votes, not affiliation Many conversations on our campus, and throughout the country, are concerned with how a political candidate’s religion will affect their governing. With Mitt Romney’s inevitable nomination by the GOP as their presidential candidate close at hand, this discussion seems more poignant than in recent elections. Romney is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, usually called the Mormon Church. The 44 presidents of the United States have all appeared to adhere to some form of protestant Christianity with the exception of President Kennedy who was a Roman Catholic. While JFK was campaigning, some Americans worried about electing a president who would be under the authority of the pope. Similar concerns have been expressed about Romney’s religion and it’s similar hierarchical governance. But for most people, it seems, the concern is over Mormonism’s fundamental differences with Christianity in general. Despite what the friendly folks on bikes may tell you, there are many differences. And they’re huge. Which brings us the the question of this editorial: how should we consider a candidate’s religion during an election? Many people think of this as a deciding whether you agree with a candidate’s religion or not. The validity of a belief system is not as important
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Great experiences occur worldwide Culture shock MELANY COX
Sometimes the most profound experiences occur during travel, before you even reach your destination. I’ve had several of these experiences throughout my travels around Europe. One profound moment occurred during our f light home from Stockholm, Sweden. We had just spent five days exploring the city, so by the time we got on the plane I was exhausted. I fell asleep shortly after take off. When I woke up, everything outside was dark and clouds pressed against the windows. I couldn’t even see the wing of the plane, just a few meters from my window. I had no idea where we were or what the time was. Our plane was suddenly buffeted by rough turbulence. Being an avid watcher of the TV show Lost, I began to get a little nervous. I kept my face pressed to the window, trying to squint through the clouds. Suddenly, it occurred to me that I had absolutely no control over our situation, but our pilot did. He was the one we put our trust in as soon as we stepped on the plane. Our plane finally broke through the clouds and the city of London lay glittering below us. The experience served as a
great reminder: sometimes life gets bumpy and you have no control. The important thing to remember is to trust the Pilot and He will lead you to something beautiful. Our class trip to Italy during the last two weeks of March was, in itself, a profound experience. We spent seven days traveling together as a group before we were released for five days of free travel. We began our tour in the village of Assisi, located in the Umbrian region of Italy. St. Francis began his order and did most of his work in the area around Assisi. We spent a good deal of time in class learning about St. Francis, so it was fascinating when we were able to visit many of the places where he lived and worked. During our last day in Assisi several of us took a taxi up the mountain and hiked to the caves where St. Francis and his friends lived. While resting on some benches by a shrine we had a brief worship session, including a loud chorus of “Highways and By ways” and ending with “The Lord Bless You and Keep You.” After Assisi we traveled to Rome, a definite switch from the peaceful environment of Assisi. The crowded city provided us with narrow cob-
bled streets, fountains we could drink from, the occasional Ferrari and plenty of gelato. We visited the Vatican, tossed coins in the Trevi Fountain, climbed the Spanish Steps and ate more gelato. We toured the Coliseum on a Sunday afternoon, so we decided to have a brief devotional. It began raining when we arrived, so the nearly 40 of us huddled under a doorway while listening to stories of Christians who were killed in arenas similar to the Coliseum. It was a solemn moment, but it was necessary for us to remember. After we left Rome we spent two days in Florence, which is located in the beautiful region of Tuscany. Our visit there consisted of art museums where we say Michelangelo’s David, the Galileo museum, and a climb to the top of the Duomo, a church with a dome that provides a view of the entire city and countryside. We were allowed to travel on our own after we left Florence. I traveled with a group of friends to Venice, and later Lake Como, two of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. We splurged and rode a gondola in Venice and took a bus from Como to Switzerland for a few hours – just so we could say we did. I had another profound experience on the plane home from Italy. We took off from Milan and f lew over the Alps on our way back to London. As I sat
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as the candidates adherence to the doctrine he chose. All religions sound crazy to outsiders. In other words, don’t just think about whether a candidate’s religion is true, think about whether that candidate is faithful or unfaithful to their their religious beliefs. This is why marriage scandals tend to doom candidates, we are concerned when someone can’t keep a commitment to someone. After all, being a president means making a huge commitment to an entire country. Faithfulness matters, integrity matters, and a candidates married life can be a good indicator of such. And a candidate’s religious life can tell us the same things. Rather than worry about whether you agree with what a candidates claim to believe, see if they agree themselves. Have they switched “beliefs” to appeal to large demographics? To they give support their chosen church with their finances and time, or are they merely attending for a nice photo-op? Don’t just consider which religion a presidential hopeful is a part of, try and see if that claimed religion is in any way a part of their lives. We believe that this can say much more about a candidate’s integrity and character than the validity of the religion itself.
contacT The Optimist at there gazing out the winjmcnetwork@acu.edu dow at the snow-covered mountains, I realized I was listening to country music on my iPod. There I was f lying over one of the most beautiful and treacherous mountain 1:05 p.m. April 12 4:32 p.m. April 8 ranges in the world. The Measuring the wind mountains were so high resistance before Man at church this and almost uninhabited walking by the disgusting morning: “Gamma Sigs and blanketed in glit- brown GATA fountain and Subbers, leading tering, pure white snow. @overheardACU the way in Heaven.” And there I was listening #Truth @overheardACU to my favorite country #CoCproblems @RandyWoods587 song. That particular ex@allShayeveryday perience proved that, 2:46 p.m. Mar. 12 even though I am going PSA: GATA does not en5:41 p.m. Mar. 20 through all of these life- dorse the water pumped 8 a.m. classes can go changing experiences, into the fountain and will ____________! I still have my simple not be held responsible small-town-girl roots to for it’s icky brown color. fall back on. The things @overheardACU @overheardACU I’ve seen and done in Europe are inf luencing who @AlexaJarpe I am, but when it comes 11:22 a.m. April 12 right down to it... I’m still 9:04 p.m. April 11 There is NOTHING more me. attractive than a guy #ACU undergrads, vote who can sing...I seriously @JosephDAustin for need to get one of these SA Treasurer! Even @ chapel guys to wife me acuoptimist is doing it... up #yum @overheardACU
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LSC: Team fighting Aggies for sixth spot from page 8
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Junior Kyle Conwell drills the ball at Crutcher Scott Field. He is batting .278 on the season.
how important these four games are. “Their place is a tough place to play,” he said. “We are looking to win the series to help us get a better seed in conference.” “Every game from now on is very important,” Lambrix said. “A higher seed will lead to an easier route in the LSC tournament.” After returning home, the Wildcats play one game versus University of Texas of the Permian Basin on Tuesday. This match-up is set for 3:35 p.m. Abilene Christian’s most recent series showed two extremes of the team. The Buffaloes of West Texas A&M University shut down the ‘Cat offense in two of four games. However, 24 runs were produced by the club in the other contests. “When we play good baseball we’re better than anyone out there,” Lambrix
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When we play good baseball we’re better than anyone out there.” aaron lambrix senior pitcher acu baseball
said. “We ten run ruled the best team in conference this past weekend.” As a whole, ACU scored 25 runs and gave up 21 in the series. The team hit .319 and struck out 15 times. Chuck Duarte and Emmett Niland led the pack offensively. Duarte had six hits in 11 at bats (.545). He drove in two runs. Niland, who played for Rodge Macy because of an injury, was 4 for 9 (.444) with two RBI. Macy was hurt in a collision at the plate with an Eastern New Mexico Player. His return is still unknown. Right-handed starter Jordan Herrera pitched 7.0 innings in game two allowing two earned runs on six
hits. Unfortunately, he was out pitched and received a loss (2-6). Lambrix (3-3) bull dozed through 6.0 innings in the finale. He gave up three earned runs and punched out four. CU is batting .293 on the season but opponents are hitting at a .325 clip versus Aggie pitchers. Brad Blumer is the offensive leader. He has a .381 batting average and has scored 30 runs. Blumer is second on the team in RBI with 21. Pitching has not been Cameron’s forte this year. The team’s ERA is 5.75. James Rhodes has been the lone bright spot posting a 5-3 record and a 3.47 ERA. He threw 8.0 strong innings last Thursday in a 7-3 victory against Texas A&M University-Kingsville. contact isaacs at jei08a@acu.edu
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Darvish gets his first MLB “Double Yu” the sports jedi Austin gwin
Many Texas Rangers fans were desperately looking for answers after the first inning of Monday night’s game against the Seattle Mariners. The 60 million dollar man, Yu Darvish, had just pitched his first inning in the Major Leagues. It took 42 pitches for Darvish to get through that first inning. During those 42 pitches, the Rangers biggest offseason aquisition allowed four runs on four hits and three walks. It couldn’t have started much worse for Darvish, but it certainly got better. Manager Ron Washing-
ton stuck with the starter, and over the next 4.2 innings Darvish allowed only one more run on 68 total pitches. Of course it also helps to have some bats behind you. The Rangers hit four home runs in the game and Darvish much needed run support en route to the Rangers 11-5 win over the Mariners. It wasn’t his best start, literally or figuratively, but Darvish got the win, and it won’t be his last. Many pitchers that make the transition from Japan to the Major Leagues are highly coveted, but don’t live up to expectations.
The most recent example of such a pitcher is Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka. The Red Sox paid about 51 million dollars just for the rights to him, and then signed him to a 52 million dollar contract. In his rookie year of 2007, he won 15 regular season games and recorded a win in Game three of the World Series against the Colorado Rockies. His 2008 season was even better as he won 18 games, and finished fourth in American League Cy Young award voting. In 2009, however; injuries started to plague Matsuzaka. He went on the Disabled List multiple times in 2009, and it was revealed after the season that he had hid injuries from the Red Sox. Dice-K started 25 games in 2010, but recorded only nine wins. Last May, Matsuzaka
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Runs: Offensive outburst lifts ‘Cats from page 8 pitching staff is we can all come into different situations and put our best foot forward,” Crain said. “Part of being a softball pitcher is being versatile, and all three of our girls do that well.” Following her relief appearance, Crain started the second game and got off on the wrong foot. By the end of the third, ACU was down 3-0 due to a pair of homeruns early in the game. The Wildcats responded in the third with an RBI single by Flanary, and then made it a one run game in
the fifth thanks to a solo homerun by Lyndi Smith, her sixth of the season. A long fly out to center by Briggs sparked the ACU dugout briefly, but nothing came of it, as the ASU centerfielder caught it at the warning track. In the seventh, Crain retired the first two Rambelles in order, but a fielding error led to a walk, which led to a three run homerun by Lauren Smith, her second of the game. That roundtripper made it a 6-2 game, and ASU added another run on an RBI single later in the seventh.
ASU starter Claire Molina (18-4) started off the bottom of the seventh allowing a pinch-hit single to Sarah Martinez but proceeded to retire the next three Wildcats in order, securing the win. The Wildcats will return to the diamond Friday as they start a three-game series against Eastern New Mexico. Game one is scheduled for 7 p.m. with a doubleheader Saturday starting at noon. contact shake at bxs09a@acu.edu
was again injured, and had Tommy John surgery in June, ending his season. Despite the World Series victory and two 15 plus win seasons, Matsuzaka has not been the 103 million dollar pitcher the Red Sox had imagined. He currently is still rehabbing from the surgery, and many analysts think that the Red Sox should try to trade Dice-K while he still has a little value. All that being said, Darvish was a risk for owner Nolan Ryan and the Rangers. I have to think, though, that Ryan, being a Hall of Fame hurl-
er, knew what he was do- Monday was a good start ing in signing Darvish. A in the right direction. lot remains to be seen of the 25-year old Japanese contact GWIN at phenom, but the grit and AGG07d@acu.edu grind that he showed on
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Wildcats take racquets to California matthew sloan sports reporter This weekend, the men’s and women’s tennis team will be finishing off their regular seasons by going on a west coast swing to California to take on three different universities starting Friday afternoon. The sixteenth ranked men’s tennis team will begin the weekend by taking on Azusa Pacific University in an early morning match. Hans Hach and the rest of the talented members of the tennis squad should take care of the Cougars with-
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out much trouble and get the weekend started off with a win. The next day, ACU will descend upon Malibu for the rest of the weekend where they will take on Division One Pepperdine on Saturday afternoon before battling the University of California at San Diego in the last regular season match of the year on Sunday. The Pepperdine Waves are ranked eight in the nation, so if the ACU remains competitive against the Waves, it will be a good sign of things to come in the post season. On Sunday, the ‘Cats
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It is probably the best place in the country to finish your regular season.” michael morris freshman acu tennis
will look to improve to 7-0 on neutral courts when they take on California at San Diego to finish up their regular season, once again in Malibu. “It will be fun to finish the year in Malibu,” Michael Morris said. “It is probably the best place in the country to finish your regular season.” Meanwhile, the sixth
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ASU WTAMU “I think the trip will be TAMU-K ranked women’s tennis team will have even more fun for everyone,” Britt- ACU travelling to deal with, as ney Reed said. UIW On Sunday afternoon, Cameron they will be in three cities in three days this weekend. the ‘Cats will also finish TSU The Lady ‘Cats will up their regular season start the weekend in Azu- against the University of ENMU sa, where they will take California at San Diego softball on the Azusa Pacific Uni- Tritons in La Jolla. The last week of the versity Cougars on Friday season will be crucial for Team morning as well. From there, the wom- bot the men’s and women’s ASU en will head to Los Ange- tennis teams, who will be TSU les to play another early looking to grab onto some ACU match Saturday morning momentum as they head TWU against California State into post season play in a WTAMU little over a week. University. MSU Despite the demandUIW ing travel schedule, the Cameron team is excited to make contact sloan at TAMU-K their way to California for mes10a@acu.edu ENMU the weekend.
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Team ready for LSC win
The Wildcat softball team is ranked No. 4 in the first NCAA Division II South Central Region softball rankings released Wednesday. The top eight teams in the poll at the end of the regular season will be invited to the regional tournament. Tennis stars Nick Plum and Micah Hermsdorf were named the Lone Star Conference’s Players of the Week on Thursday. Plum contributed two points for the ‘Cats in their win over Midwestern State. Hermsdorf went 2-0 against MSU. Junior Banjo Jaiyesimi and senior Nick Jones were selected as the Lone Star Conference’s Track and Field Athletes of the Week Thursday. Jaiyesimi won the 800-meter run at the Texas State Invitational. Jones recorded career bests in the shot and discus at the David Noble Relays.
Player Profile
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Right-handed pitcher Jordan Herrera delivers a pitch against West Texas A&M this past weekend at Crutcher Scott Field. Herrera pitched 7.0 innings and allowed two earned runs over the weekend. He had six strikeouts and walked two batters. For the season, he is 2-6 with a 7.42 ERA in 11 appearances. The Wildcats travel to Lawton, Okla. and face Cameron University on Friday and Saturday. game set against rival Cameron University with a sports editor doubleheader on Friday at 1 p.m. ACU plays a second The Wildcats travel to Law- doubleheader on Saturday ton, Okla. this weekend still also starting at 1 p.m. Head coach Britt Bonlooking to win a Lone Star neau said the Aggies Conference series. The team begins a four- haven’t changed since the
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Wildcats played them earlier this season. “Cameron is still playing .500 ball,” Bonneau said. “We’re both fighting for the same sixth spot in conference standing so we have to bring the intensity. I think these games are
going to be won or lost in the bullpen.” The ‘Cats are currently 8-8 in the LSC (20-17) which is good enough for fourth place. Cameron is sitting at sixth in the conference with a record of 7-9 (19-19). The top six
teams advance to the LSC tournament. Despite playing four conference series this season, ACU has split all of them. Starting pitcher Aaron Lambrix emphasized see lsc page 7
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‘Cats split with No. 12 Rambelles bryson shake sports reporter The Abilene Christian softball team split a midweek doubleheader Tuesday with Lone Star Conference rival Angelo State, winning the first game 8-4 and losing the second 7-2. The Wildcats (26-11, 12-7) took advantage of a five-run first inning to beat the No. 12 Rambelles in game one, but dropped the nightcap, surrendering four unearned runs to Angelo State in the top of the seventh inning. “We definitely have a lineup that can bust it loose at any time,” head coach Bobby Reeves said. “From top to bottom, the girls in our lineup are solid and can hit the ball. Our offense has been a strong suite for most of the season.”
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We definitely have a lineup that can bust it loose at any time.” Bobby reeves head coach acu softball
In game one, ACU’s first four batters in the lineup reached base on singles. Sophomore Courtney Flanary’s single was the latter one, going over the Angelo State first baseman and scoring two runs. Junior Kim Briggs followed with a walk, which reloaded the bases. Senior Megan Brigance then stepped in and made it a 4-0 game with a single to center. Outfielder Lyndi Smith capped the first inning with an RBI single, then singled and scored as a part of a three run fourth
inning that gave ACU an 8-0 lead. The Rambelles, however, began to slowly cut into the Wildcat lead in the fifth inning. A three-run monster homerun off the scoreboard in left field coupled with an RBI single by Kacie Easley cut the score in half to 8-4. ACU starter Peyton Mosley (10-5) earned the win, despite surrendering four runs and 10 hits in 5.1 innings pitched. Caitlyn Crain relieved Mosley in the sixth, but came into contact with trouble in the seventh inning. ASU had two on base and one out, but Crain forced a pop out to catcher Erin Gilliland for the second out and a fly ball to end the game. “What’s great about our
Upcoming Softball plays a threegame series against LSC foe Eastern New Mexico at Crutcher Scott Field Friday at 7 p.m. The baseball team will face LSC opponent Cameron in Lawton, Okla. beginning on Friday. The four game series starts at 1 p.m. Golf will travel to the Trophy Club Country Club in Roanoke for the LSC Championship on Monday and Tuesday. The men’s and women’s tennis teams travel to Azusa, Calif. to play Azusa Pacific University on Friday. The matches begin at 9:30 a.m. (PT).
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Junior outfielder Keanna Winkfield is leading the softball team in batting average this season (.372). In 129 at-bats she has 48 hits, 12 RBI and 29 runs. Winkfield went 4 for 14 in the Wildcats last two series. She has played in all 37 of the team’s games. Winkfield is from Brenham.
Junior infielder Kimberly Briggs races home verus ASU.