The Optimist Print Edition: 11.16.11 by ACU Optimist

Culture on Display

vol. 100, no. 24

wednesday, November 16, 2011 1 SECTION, 8 PAGES

Features page 5

Ethnos offers entertainment to students

daniel gomez chief Photographer

Vietnam Veteran Terry Coffman from Clyde, former Marine Corps helicopter door gunner and Chaplain, raises his hand to the United States Flag during a ceremonial chapel honoring those in the Armed Forces.

sing song

Clubs, classes choose their themes Mark Smith managing Editor Sing Song groups have chosen their themes and conducted their auditions for the traditional ACU musical performance set to take place Feb. 17-18, 2012. In the Nov. 7 theme selection process, each Sing Song group director randomly drew a number to determine the order in which the groups would get to pick their desired theme. Tom Craig, director of student activities, said the themes showed a wide variety of ideas. “The themes run the gamut of creativity,” Craig said. “It will be interesting to see what each group does with their individual theme and how they develop it.” Craig, who has been involved with Sing Song for five years, said the 2012 production will bring

some changes that were found necessary after last spring’s production. “We learn something every year,” he said. “We’re making several adjustments in the upstage process, like in prop placement, new safety barriers and other new guidelines.” Directors also conducted auditions for the class performances last week. Nick Tatum, junior family studies major from Lubbock and director of the junior class act, said he’s looking forward to next semester’s event. “Nothing’s better than getting people from every club and organization to participate in our class’s act,” Tatum said. “I’m excited for another opportunity this year to create an epic act while still having a blast by focusing on having the attitude we’re called to have as Christians.” Annique Dentino, freshman psychology major

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Nothing’s better than getting people from every club and organization to participate in our class’s act.” Nick Tatum junior family studies major from lubbock

from Lubbock and Freshman Krewe choreographer, said the opportunity to participate in more than just the freshman act arose from Freshman Follies. “I did a lot of dance in Follies and was asked to direct the choreography for the finale,” Dentino said. “Then Nick Tatum asked me if I’d want to do Freshman Krewe. I’m excited for the chance to do that.” The Sing Song 2012 cochairs are Amy Archer, senior nursing major from Austin; Cody Bowden, senior information systems major from Crowley; and Carly Branscum, junior

advertising and public relations major from Fort Worth. Adriana Castaneda was also selected at the end last semester but during the summer decided to not return to ACU. Bowden said having one less co-chair hasn’t been a problem for the rest of the production preparation. “Not having her changed the plan a little bit, but we were able to split up her duties among us, so it didn’t become a big deal,” he said. Bowden also said he’s looking forward to the next step of preparation. “Hosts and hostesses just received the songs they will perform, and after this week we’ll have a retreat for them,” he said. “When we get back we start practice. It’s going to be fun.” contact smith at mds10a@acu.edu

2012 Sing Song themes Galaxy Knights Director: Keith Carroll Sophomores Tarzan & Jane Director: Kelti Rippenhagen Sub T-16 Police Department Director: Sam Shelton Seniors Bobble Heads Directors: Kimmy McNiece & Erin Daugherty Gamma Sigma Phi Hercules Director: Spencer Goddeau Juniors Moses & the Plagues Director: Nick Tatum Sigma Theta Chi Fireworks Director: Meredith Morgan GATA Showgirls Director: Hannah Beth Davis

IEH Zoo Keepers Director: Rebekah Hernandez Alpha Kai Omega Paper Dolls Director: Leah Cameron Freshmen Bears Director: Andrew Tate Frater Sodalis Workout instructors Director: Gavin Lane Ko Jo Kai Lightning Bugs Director: Lauren Ash & Eden Norris Ko Jo Kai Lightning Bugs Director: Lauren Ash & Eden Norris Trojans Ghostbusters Director: Matt Bowden

campus

Vehicle burglaries more than double for fall semester A total of 16 burglaries of motor vehicles have ocmultimedia managing Editor curred between Aug. 1 and Nov. 14, 10 of which were on-campus. At this time last Despite an unusually quiet year, only six had occurred. “Students should be semester of crime, the ACU community has experienced a aware that car burglaries are swell in motor vehicle burglar- not just a growing campusies since August, said ACUPD wide problem but a citywide Chief of Police Jimmy Ellison. and statewide problem as

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well,” Ellison said. The burglaries occurred in the parking lots of Smith and Adams Halls, Morris Hall, University Park, Oliver Jackson Boulevard near the softball field and near Jacob’s Dream. Ellison said the majority of the targeted vehicles are those that visibly contain valuable items or that are un-

locked. Stolen items include iPods, iPones, laptops and navigation systems. “There are 5,000 cars parked on campus, and it is so easy for suspects to blend in,” Ellison said. “They can walk up to an unlocked car and rummage through a glove compartment in 20 seconds.”

Ellison said college campuses present a challenge because it is not uncommon for people to walk around at night. He said the vast majority of suspects are juveniles and unaffiliated with ACU. “That’s why the ACUPD relies on the campus community to report any suspicious activity,” Ellison said.

“You call it in, and we’ll check it out – what’s the harm?” Ellison said the ACU community needs to become more comfortable with reporting any activity they believe is suspicious. He said students commonly are reluctant to notify the police department because see crime page 4

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Overtime win sends ACU women’s soccer to Calif.

Is policing the internet the job of corporations?

ACU women’s soccer defeats MSU Sunday

Sponsor resignation leaves Delta Theta inactive

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Abilene Christian University

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Wednesday 11.16.11

Wednesday

11 a.m. Come to the Quiet in Moody Coliseum

Thursday

11 a.m. Interest meeting for Study Abroad: China in COBA room 301 7 p.m. Private Eyes in Fulks Theatre

11 a.m. Small Group Chapels

Friday

3 p.m. Peace Corps information session in the Campus Center Living Room

Last day to withdraw from a course 11 a.m. Praise Day in Moody Coliseum

Saturday

2 p.m. Private Eyes in Fulks Theatre 7 p.m. Private Eyes in Fulks Theatre

7 p.m. Private Eyes in Fulks Theatre

9:30 p.m. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 in Cullen Auditorium

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Around Abilene Nov. 16

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Nov. 19

12 p.m. The Center for Contemporary Arts will present a Mid-Month Movie Matinee featuring The View from the Edge, a documentary about the rise and fall of the modern art movement. Admission will be free.

7:30 p.m. The Abilene Community Theatre will show the play Christmas Belles. Tickets will cost $10 for adults, $8 for students, seniors and active military, and $5 for ages 12 and under.

2:30 p.m. The Abilene Ballet Theatre will present The Nutcracker at the Paramount Theatre. The ballet will be shown again at 8 p.m. Admission will vary.

7:30 p.m. The McMurry University Theatre department will present U.S.A. on campus. Tickets are $7.

8 p.m. The Abilene Ballet Theatre will present The Nutcracker at the Paramount Theatre. Admission will vary.

7:30 p.m. The Abilene Community Theatre will show the play Christmas Belles. Tickets will cost $10 for adults, $8 for students, seniors and active military, and $5 for ages 12 and under.

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Police Log Announcements Sign-ups for the Gingerbread HouseBuilding Competition will take place in the Campus Center through Thursday. The competition will take place Nov. 29 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. There will be an entry fee of $12 per team with up to four people per team. Proceeds will Spring-colored ACU T-shirts will be help fund a home renovation project in available in the Campus Store for $6 Abilene. The event is sponsored by the Student Chapter of the American Socithrough Friday. ety of Interior Designers. An interest meeting for Study Abroad China will take place Wednesday at 11 An information session for students intera.m. in COBA 301. Students who study ested in the Peace Corps will take place abroad in China will spend 14 days in Thursday from 3 - 4 p.m. in the Campus Hong Kong and seven days in Beijing. Center Living Room. Participants will The purpose of the program is to accel- learn how they can serve as volunteers erate global competence, integrate faith in agriculture, education, forestry or enwith business, expand cultural horizons vironment. For more information, or to and develop knowledge through experi- register, call 325-674-2473. ence of local business and culture. A fashion show benefiting The Hope An interest meeting for COBA Study Abroad Fund will take place Friday at 7:30 p.m. Summer 2012 in Honduras will take place in the Teague Special Events Center. Tickets will be sold in the Campus CenWednesday at 5 p.m. in COBA room 301. ter from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. through ThursThe ACU Theatre Department will show Private Eyes today through Saturday in Fulks Theatre. Tickets will cost $15 and can be purchased at the box office in the Williams Performing Arts Center, or online at www.acu.edu/theatre.

A Zumbathon will take place Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Tickets can be purchased in Open Mic Night, hosted by University the Campus Center. The Zumbathon will Park and BSA, will take place Friday in the feature seven instructors from around Campus Center Living Room from 8 - 10 Abilene. The Zumbathon is a fundraiser p.m. For more information, or to sign up, for the ACU Student Dietetic Association. email mls09c@acu.edu or bsa@acu.edu. Flu shots will be available in the MediHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows cal & Counseling Care Center for $15. Part 2 will be shown in Cullen Audito- The Medical & Counseling Care Center rium Friday at 9:30 p.m. Admission will is located at the northeast entrance of be free. The Campus Activities Board the Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center. will put on this event. day and are $5. The fashion show will feature several different types of Korean and Asian clothing styles. The clothes will be on sale after the fashion show.

The Manhattan Piano Trio will perform a concert Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the William Performing Arts Center Recital Hall. Admission will be free.

Students who have registered for classes for Spring 2012 can begin reserving their textbooks. There is no extra charge, and students will receive a free bag with their order. Students must orFrontier Texas! will be accepting applications der before Dec. 31. Books will be availfor the Miss Frontier Texas Scholarship able for pick up the week before spring Competition through Nov. 21. For more in- semester classes begin. For more inforformation visit www.missfrontiertexas.com. mation visit the Campus Store web site.

Volunteer Opp0rtunities Mission: Thanksgiving will take place through Thursday from 12 - 6 p.m. as a part of Season of Caring. Donations of food and household items will be accepted at the drop-off truck in the south parking lot of the Williams Performing Arts Center. To volunteer at the drop-off truck, or for more information visit www.facebook.com/seasonofcaring.

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.

Season of Caring is working with with Taylor Elementary School to help feed 75 low-income families. Donations will be accepted through Saturday. Volunteers are also needed to put meal boxes together Sunday or deliver meals Monday. Money can be donated through Facebook or at the information desk in the Campus Center. For more information or to sign up visit www.facebook.com/seasonofcaring.

Rescue The Animals is looking for volunteers anytime between 1-5 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.

Adopt-an-Angel will take place through Tuesday as a part of Season of Caring. Volunteers are needed to donate gifts to children by picking up a paper angel from the Campus Center. For more information visit www.facebook.com/seasonofcaring. Volunteers are needed for Christmas on the Streets, a part of Season of Caring. Christmas on the Streets partners with Love and Care ministries to bring toys to Abilene children. Volunteers will bring new toys to the Campus Center, help wrap toys in the President’s Dining Room or help deliver toys during Christmas on the Streets. For more information or to sign up visit www.facebook.com/seasonofcaring. The International Rescue Committee is collecting coats, hats, jackets, gloves and blankets for refugees in Abilene who came to the U.S. with few possessions and who will need warm clothing. Donations can be dropped off daily from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at 3303 N. 3rd St., Suite D. For more information contact Aly Shanks at 325-675-5673 ext. 19 or email aly.shanks@rescue.org. Oakridge Church of Christ needs volunteers to help with a children’s Bible class. The class will take place every Wednesday night until Dec. 21 from 7 - 8 p.m. Volunteers will help with singing Bible songs, sanitizing toys and playing with kids. Free dinner is included with the service. For more information contact Emerald Lemmons at 325-3701327 or email emeraldlemmons@gmail.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

ACU Treadaway Kids is looking for volunteers to work with underprivileged kids Thursday evenings from 6 7:30 p.m. at the University Church of Christ. For more information contact Samantha Manski at 325-674-2828. Meals on Wheels Plus needs volunteer drivers to deliver afternoon meals to seniors and adults with disabilities Monday-Fridays between 11 a.m. - 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 325-6725050 or email volunteer@mealsonwheelsplus.com. The National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature is looking for volunteers to work Tuesday - Saturday from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. or 1 - 3 p.m. Volunteers will greet patrons, assist with art activities, sell books and make visitors feel welcome. Help is also needed for special events like exhibit openings. The Center is located at 102 Cedar St. For more information contact Debby Lillick at 325-673-4586 or visit the NCCIL website. Breakfast on Beech Street is looking for volunteers to help set up, prepare and serve breakfast to homeless or lower-income visitors any weekday. The event begins at 5:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; 5 a.m. on Tuesday. Serving time is 6:30 - 7:15 a.m. B.O.B.S is located at First Christian Church on N. 3rd Street and Beech Street in Downtown Abilene. For more information visit the First Christian Church website. Habitat for Humanity needs volunteers to help with various construction tasks including carpentry, painting, cleaning up, installing cabinets and other tasks. Volunteers are needed any day Monday - Saturday any-

time from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Contact Steven Legget at 325-670-0489 or email sleggett@abilenehabitat.org. 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 kids 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 Salvation Army is looking for volunteers for a variety of needs including sorting items in the thrift store, helping in the kitchen and/or doing yard work. Times are flexible, and help is needed Monday-Saturday. The Salvation Army is located at 1726 Butternut St. For more information contact J.D. Alonzo at 325-677-1408 or visit www.satruck.com. 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 the Abilene Hope Haven website. The Food Bank of West Central Texas needs volunteers to help sort and stock food and other items any weekday Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Food Bank is located at 5505 N. 1st St. For more information contact Janice Serrault at 325695-6311 or abfoodbk@camalott.com. The Abilene Boys and Girls Club needs help any weekday between 3:30 - 6 p.m. helping children of all ages with games, art, gym time, reading and computer skills. Locations are 4610 N. 10th St. or 1902 Shelton St. Contact Mark Denman at 325-6721712 for more information. 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 Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has various opportunities for volunteers ranging from visiting with residents to helping with Bingo. Volunteers are needed Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 2 - 3 p.m. The Center is located at 2630 Old Anson Road. For more information contact Rita Raymond at 325-673-5101 or email cameron.grad@hotmail.com.

campus news

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university

Language departments anticipate merger curtis christian student reporter ACU’s Department of Foreign Languages will merge with the Department of English, effective May 31, 2012. Foreign languages classes will be listed under the English department once the transition is complete. The merger comes as part of the budget realignment plan the university will describe in more detail in a faculty meeting Friday.

Dr. Harland Rall, chair of the Department of Foreign Languages, said the faculty and students of the department had not been completely informed of the reasons behind the merger. “I’ve been told that it’s a cost-saving matter and it’s a part of the ACU resizing,” Rall said. “That’s all I know.” Rall said the foreign languages department will lose one professor and its administrative coordinator because of the merger. Rall said he would no lon-

ger be chair of the department but a full time professor. Not including the faculty member to be laid off, all professors will remain in a full-time teaching position. The Spanish, German and French programs will all remain intact after the transition, Rall said, but the futures of the English Second Language and International Studies programs are not yet decided. Trent Pickrell, senior Spanish teaching major

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I’ve been told it’s a costsaving matter and it’s a part of the ACU resizing. That’s all I know.”

made sure to guarantee us students that the transition wouldn’t affect the availability of the classes we need,” Pickrell said. Pickrell said the stuDr. Harland Rall dents shouldn’t feel much Chair of the department effect from the merger of of foreign languages the departments. With all of the classes still availfrom Keller, said he has been able, the only confusion assured all the classes he would be in the name of the classes. needs will still be offered. Though it is not expect“I just know that the departments are merging ed to affect the students and I don’t know what that greatly, Pickrell did say means, but Harland Rall there was a noticeable dif-

ference in the morale of the department office. Pickrell said just knowing there is going to be a change and cuts will have to be made has made it difficult to deal with the merger. More information about ACU’s foreign language programs can be found at www.acu.edu/academics/ cas/fl/index.html.

contact christian at cpc08ar@acu.edu

social clubs

Delta Theta inactive after sponsors resign julie coppedge student reporter The women’s social club Delta Theta has become inactive after their two sponsors resigned last month. On-campus sponsor Kristina Campos, assistant professor of honors studies and communication, and off-campus sponsor Michelle Perkins, ACU alumnus, resigned as advisers of Delta Theta the night pledges were scheduled for an induction ceremony. As a result, Delta Theta earned an inactive status. Delta Theta members were surprised, according to both Sherrie Frierson, senior sociology major from San Antonio and Brittany Ellis, junior family studies major from Haslet. “We were pretty blindsided ourselves. We came into club expecting the Biddies to get in,” Frierson said. “We were really excited, and then sudden-

ly, our sponsor informed us she was done.” According to Campos, she and Perkins gave the situation a lot of thought, sought guidance from past members of Delta Theta and ultimately decided to resign. Campos said it was coincidence that the resignation and initiation fell on the same night. “There were some other events that led up to [the resignation] that just made this decision necessary, and it just happened it was the same week as get-in,” Campos said. Campos had been a Delta Theta sponsor for a year and a half, according to Mark Jackson, director of student organizations and programs. Jackson said Campos spoke to him a few hours prior to resigning. “Ultimately Dr. Campos decided it was in her best interest to step down,” Jackson said. “It’s a lot for one person to do — she’s a professor here, she’s a mom, and so there’s a lot

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You can’t just go and pick up another adviser immediately and come back on campus.” mark jackson director of student organizations

that she has going on in her life, and so ultimately that was her call, and we respect that.” Campos furthered Jackson’s explanation. “[Michelle and I] just really felt like the direction of the club was not what we wanted it to be and that we were worried about a future for D.T,” Campos said. Campos said she and Perkins resigned with hopes that Delta Theta will reshape. “We felt this was really the best way to maybe give them some time to refocus on who they are and what they want to be and spend some time in deep prayer and deep thought about that,” Campos said. The inactivity has af-

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Christmas shopping begins with Open House destiny hagood staff photographer The Campus Store hosted its first Campus Store Christmas Open House Saturday to help students get ready for the holidays. The Campus Store will be closed for Thanksgiving, so the Christmas Open House provided an opportunity for faculty and staff to get early shopping done. April Ewing, inventory control and merchandising manager, came up with the idea of the open house and was in charge of the event. “It’s our way of giving our students and faculty and staff some early shopping,” Ewing said. “We just thought that we would make sure that this is a good place to start.” At this special event, the

Campus Store showcased its Vera Bradley and Bare Essentials lines. There were giveaways and a gift with purchase during the event. “The Campus Store is interested in bringing other branded products besides our Champions and Under Armor clothing, not just books and school supplies,” Ewing said. However, despite the Campus Store’s Holiday cheer, it has not yet put up Christmas decorations. “I don’t believe that we should put out Christmas decorations until after Thanksgiving,” Ewing said. “It’s a little soon to have Christmas music or decorations.” Will Morgan, senior accounting major from Longview, worked the afternoon shift of the event and expected a pretty good turnout.

“It’s kind of a wildcard Saturday,” Morgan said. “I really do expect it to be busy, with it being a preview weekend and promotion here in the store.” Vera Bradley is one of the biggest promotions at the event. “They are a girl’s best friend, and there is no particular generation they aim at,” Ewing said. “It is very versatile and just has a very strong, long-lasting appeal.” The store’s recently launched product is Bare Escentuals make-up. It was incorporated into the event as a gift with purchase of $25 or more. More information about ACU’s Campus Store can be found at www.campusstore.acu.edu/home.aspx. contact hagood at dah09a@acu.edu

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FCA: Not just for athletes melany cox page 2 editor The university’s chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes started several years ago and continues to reach out to all students – not only those involved in athletics. FCA, a national organization founded over 50 years ago, was created to help athletes strengthen their faith. The ACU’s chapter of FCA began about five years ago and has grown to between 30 and 50 active members this year. David Pillen, senior electronic media major from Sugar Land, has been a leader in FCA for the past two years. His duties include helping the other leaders prepare for the meetings, planning and organizing and occasionally leading the meetings. “The purpose of FCA really ... is more than just an-

other ministry-based thing on campus,” Pillen said. “It’s like a family here, and we’re interested in seeing relationships develop and see our campus impacted for Christ.” Pillen said meetings usually begin with a game followed by a time of worship usually consisting of two or three songs. After worship, the speaker for the evening presents his or her message, which sometimes includes a video. Then participants usually break into small groups to discuss the message. The evening finishes with a time of worship. The participants have the opportunity to fellowship with each other at the end of the meeting. Erica Porter, junior kinesiology and nutrition major from Kerrville, has been participating in FCA, since the beginning of the semester when her friends invited her to the meeting.

She said she had always heard it was great and had a wonderful time at her first meeting. Porter said she wanted to be involved in the FCA because of what it stands for and the community formed by students who are mainly athletes. “They accept everybody and anybody,” Porter said. “They have so much going on in their lives and are trying to represent our school and themselves the best way they can, and that’s through Christ.” FCA is open to all students and meets every Thursday from 9 – 10 p.m. in the Campus Center Living Room. More information about the ACU chapter of FCA is available at www. facebook.com/ACUFCA or at www.twitter.com/ ACUFCA. contact cox at mkc09b@acu.edu

fected the relationships between members. “When there is stuff on campus, you are kind of forced to be together,” Frierson said. “And a lot of these girls, I probably wouldn’t have been friends with anyway if I hadn’t pledged with them — so it hurts that they are taking that away.” Although inactive, the women of Delta Theta are remaining united. “We are trying to remain as active as possible on campus, but it’s hard because we can’t do it as Delta Theta like we normally did,” said Ellis. The two, Ellis and Frierson, have stepped up to set forth on the road to making Delta Theta active again. However, they are facing trials. “You can’t just go and pick up another advisor immediately and come back on campus,” Jackson said. “So the earliest they could come back would be January of 2012.” Ellis and Frierson have begun the search and have

a few potential candidates. Student Life requires a minimum of one oncampus advisor that has been out of college for at least five years. Qualifications of an on-campus advisor consist of being a full-time member of ACU faculty or staff. The reality of their inactive status hasn’t yet sunk in for Ellis. “We worked really hard to maintain the title of Delta Theta, and I feel like now our hard work and the biddies hard work is for nothing,” Ellis said. “So it’s hard—it’s hard to accept that, oh wow, there

is no more Delta Theta right now.” Campos said she was sad to see this happen. “I loved Delta Theta, I’ve loved Delta Theta ever since we re-chartered in ‘96, and it’s always been a very important part of my friendships,” Campos said. Delta Theta was established in 1925 by, what the club calls, the “Lucky 13.” The organization has been inactive a few times but not since it was re-chartered in 1996. contact coppedge at jac08b@acu.edu

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Undergraduate Research Council names two Researchers of the Year christianna lewis copy editor The Undergraduate Research Council celebrated the work of the more than 130 ACU students who performed undergraduate research during the last year at its first Fall Dinner on Nov. 3. Dr. Greg Powell, director of undergraduate research and professor of chemistry, said the purpose of the event was to recognize the students who have investigated various research topics as well as the faculty who mentored them. About 75 students and professors attended the dinner at the Hunter Welcome Center to learn about each other’s work and congratulate the students chosen as Researchers of the Year. The student researchers were divided into either a science, technology, engineering and mathematics category and an arts, humanities or social sciences category. Faculty mentors were asked

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to nominate students for Researcher of the Year and to choose seven finalists out of these nominations. Powell announced the winners in the two categories at the dinner and awarded them a certificate and $100. Alexandra Moran, senior social work major from Austin, earned the award for her work on the impact of mobile technology in the undergraduate social work classroom. Her research has been accepted for presentation at four national conferences. The Research Council also recognized Evan Jones, junior pre-med biochemistry major from Canyon as Researcher of the Year. Jones has participated in three research projects over

the last year, one of which he completed at UT Southwestern Medical Center this summer. There he analyzed the role of neuron development in gene activation. His work was part of research investigating treatment options for neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. It was this project that taught Jones the true meaning of research, he said. “It’s ‘re-search,’” Jones said. “You search and then search again.” Jones spent the first nine of the 10 weeks of his research project working out the kinks in his methods. He was due to present his research on the last Tuesday of the project, and the Sunday before he still had no data. Jones entered the lab at 4 a.m. the day before his presentation and ran all of the tests by 11 p.m. He went home only to spend the night whipping together a presentation of his findings, he said. “It was one of the most

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to learn about the research that is taking place all across the campus. Many attendees said they thought the dinner was worth repeating. “I didn’t know exactly what to expect from the Evan Jones dinner but was very pleased junior pre-med biochemistry major from canyon with the results,” Powell said. “We plan to make this frustrating yet fulfilling and Science Behind What We an annual event.” Powell also used the exciting things I’ve ever Preach,” will be published done,” Jones said. “It’s one in the March, 2012 edition dinner as an opportunity to of the things that helped me of the European Journal of promote and receive feedback for the spring’s Undecide that I want to pursue Science and Theology. Jones said the dinner dergraduate Research Fesresearch as a career.” The other two research was not only a chance to tival. Students and faculty projects Jones conducted share his research but also suggested opening up the were under ACU mentors. a time to learn about the festival to the other univerHe is working with Dr. Qiang studies of students from sities in Abilene, and the Xu, assistant professor of other departments as well. Undergraduate Research biology, in researching how Powell organized the seat- Council is taking the sughouse flies develop resis- ing so each table had a di- gestion into consideration, verse representation of ma- Powell said. tance against insecticides. The deadline for submitJones has also completed jors and studies. “It was great to see oth- ting abstracts for the Unresearch on the overlap of science and theology with er students interested in dergraduate Research Festihis partner Blaine Smith, research while looking at val is Feb. 3, Powell said. For junior biology major from a whole other side of it,” more information, contact uresearch@acu.edu. Keller, under the mentor- Jones said. Powell said he received ship of Dr. Daniel Brannan, professor of biology. Their positive feedback about the contact lewis at paper, “Epigenetics and opportunity the dinner afcll09a@acu.edu Pastoral Counseling: The forded students and faculty

It was one of the most frustrating yet fulfilling and exciting things I’ve ever done. It’s one of the things that help me decide that I want to pursue research as a career.”

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Deadline for gingerbread house contest approaching thing they want. All of the entries must be student reporter turned in by Nov. 22 to be eligible for judging, which Signs of the holiday season will take place Nov. 28. The are slowly emerging across top three gingerbread houscampus, even in the Bean. es will receive ribbons and The cafeteria will host its be displayed in the glass first gingerbread house case by the bakery in the building contest in an at- Bean. The rest of the houses tempt to build community. will be scattered around the The Bean’s staff came cafeteria. up with the idea of a gingerbread house contest This gives [students] a while discussing how to chance to loosen up and decorate the Bean for the adrian patenaude Staff Photographer have some fun.” holidays. All of the gingerJeff “Tain” Watts, jazz drummer and 7-time Grammy award winner, gladly demonstrates a beat to ACU music stubread houses entered in dents during a master class Monday in the Williams Performing Arts Center. the contest will become Roland Thomas decorations for this ChristACU Dining’s marketmas season. ing specialist “We were looking for something that would The Bean’s staff hope to draw people to ACU during the holidays and also make it an annual event something that would on campus during the bring a sense of involve- holidays. Roland Thomas, Both ACU students and Spring Break Campaign locations meiqi zhang ment, build community ACU dining’s marketing non-ACU students can student reporter Miami, Fla. and promote the mission specialist, said he thought participate in Spring Break Anchorage, Ala. of ACU,” said Tom Arel- the contest fit this time of Campaigns. Those who are Arms of Hope, Quinlan Salem, Ore. lano, senior food service year well. Spring Break Campaigns not ACU students should Chicago Seattle, Wash. “I think friendly compe- still are accepting applica- read over the policy and fill Dry Bones, Denver, Colo. director for ACU Dining. St. Paul, Minn. The contest is open to tition breeds a type of unity, tions from students to travel out an application. Huntington Beach, Va. Washington D.C. everyone, but so far, 42 which goes along with the to 11 locations next spring. Spring Break Campaigns ACU students have en- holiday spirit,” Thomas Organizers say students offer students a chance to homeless, children, church- help others. White said he tered. There is no entrance said. “Also this is a time who want to participate in reach out to others and learn es and food pantries as well hopes his group will befee and all of the ginger- when students’ minds are a Spring Break Campaign about their lives, said Wilson as experience the different come tightly knit. “We expect to become bread house materials will bogged down with upcom- should apply before Christ- White, junior history major locations. “Most of the campaign is close group of friends,” be supplied. ACU Dining ing finals, so this gives them mas break. Some of the from Ozona and leader of doing homeless ministry,” White said. “We expect is offering three differ- a chance to loosen up and groups leave on March 9, the Chicago campaign. ent types of gingerbread have some fun.” “The Spring Break Cam- Seal said. “We are going to to help other people and and others leave March 10. For information on how structures: the traditional “During Christmas break paigns are all about learn- work with single mothers, serve the best way we can. gingerbread house, a gin- to enter the contest, contact is when the airline tickets ing and serving,” White said. children’s homes and serve We want to help them and learn from them.” gerbread town home and a Arellano or Thomas. finalize and it becomes “You want to learn where residents there.” Even though every camgingerbread miniature vilmore difficult to add tick- ever you go and help serve paign is a little different, lage. Participates are enets or drop it,” said Jeremy and influence others.” contact bell at contact zhang at all participants get to know couraged to be creative as Campaigns will allow Seal, secretory of the Spring jjb08a@acu.edu mxz07a@acu.edu possible and to add anystudents to work with the new people and are able to Break Campaign.

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Study Abroad

Interest meeting today for Study Abroad Honduras meagan freeman student reporter The Griggs Center for Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy is offering students the chance to study social entrepreneurship in Honduras next summer. An interest meeting for this new study abroad opportunity will take place Wednesday at 5 p.m. in the Mabee Business Building,

Room 301. Dr. Jim Litton, associate professor of business and director of the Griggs Center for Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy, and Dr. Andrew Little, assistant professor of business law, will discuss the program. “This is a new opportunity to introduce students to entrepreneurship,” Litton said. During the Summer IV semester, students will travel to Honduras and work on projects with the leadership

of Mission Lazarus, a Honduras-based non-profit. ACU alumnus Jared Brown founded Mission Lazarus. Brown will discuss his organization’s holistic ministry of planting and growing churches across Honduras through educational and spiritual outreaches at the interest meeting. Little said the exact projects students will be working on have not yet been set in stone, but he

and Litton will discuss this with Brown on Wednesday. Little said the program will give students great insight into business in developing countries, whatever the opportunities will be. “This trip will open student’s eyes and inspire them to go in the direction the College of Business wants students to go,” Little said. Litton said being able to work with Mission Lazarus would make the trip even

more rewarding. “Through our contacts with Brown we have been able to create a unique opportunity to work with a great social venture,” Litton said. Litton said the Honduras study abroad trip would count toward a 3-hour credit for internship or project requirements. He said the students would have some classwork leading up to trip. The lesson would then culminate with the hands on trip.

“I think it is a great opportunity for business students to take the concepts from the classroom and put them into practice in the field,” Litton said. A tentative deadline for applications is Dec. 6. Students looking for more information can contact Little at andrew.little@acu.edu. contact freeman at mkh05a@acu.edu

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Crime: Car burglaries on the rise continued from page 1 students do not want to place judgment on these lurking individuals. In addition to reporting suspicious activity, Ellison said he advises students to park in a well-lit area, lock their vehicle and hide all valuables. Thomas Valdez, detective for the ACU Police Department, said the department has uncovered two possible suspects, both juvenile, who are believed to have been involved in four

vehicle burglaries occurring in the parking lot of Smith and Adams Hall on Oct. 30. “With these burglaries, there’s usually a connection between the suspect and a history with drug use,” Valdez said. “They need to steal to fund their addiction.” Valdez said students should record the serial numbers of all their electronics and keep an emailed copy of the numbers in case of theft. “If your car is broken into while you’re on a trip to Dallas, you can go online

and report it immediately,” Valdez said. “That way, you can help detectives in finding your electronics by accessing the numbers from anywhere.” Valdez said the ACU police department is working with the Walmart Loss Prevention department to obtain evidence from a car burglary that occurred last week. Walmart surveillance cameras captured a grainy image of two individuals who the ACUPD believes are responsible for breaking into the vehicle of an ACU

student. The student’s wallet was stolen, and the suspects were found to be using the student’s credit card at Walmart within an hour of the burglary. ACUPD is in the process of obtaining more information regarding those individuals. To report any suspicious activity, contact the ACU Police Department at 6742305 or 674-2911.

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Photos BY DANIEL GOMEZ CHIEF Photographer

Left: Miyako Nawekowa, junior foreign exchange student from Japan, dances a traditional routine in the Ethnos Culture Show. Right: Samantha Colmenero, sophomore elementary education major from Richardson, performs a traditional Filipino dance, adorned with gold finger decorations.

AROUND THE WORLD

IN ONE NIGHT Ethnos audience members preview destinations for a dream vacation samantha sutherland features editor

This weekend 170 students took the stage to represent many cultures of the world in the Ethnos Culture Show. Ethnos is an ACU tradition that has enabled students year after year to demonstrate their ethnic dance knowledge, and it provides international students with an opportunity to tie in arts from their own countries into the ACU community. This year, Ethnos’ theme was “Dream Vacation.” The hosts and hostesses took their audience through the story of a family searching for the perfect vacation destination spot. Their travel agent, played by David White, junior english major from Sweeny, showed several ‘videos’ of available destinations and inserted the different performances in accordingly. The crowd was able to get a glimpse of acts around the world. Wilson White, junior history major from Ozona, and Helga Sierra, senior business management major from Tegucigalpa, Honduras, played the parents in the production and also popped in and out of other acts throughout the night. Daniel Gutierrez, senior accounting major from Pauma Valley, Calif., and Sarah Smith, senior biology major from Wiggins, Colo., drove the plot with their roles as the spunky and stereotypical modern-day kids of the family. Many of this year’s acts combined elements of a culture’s traditional dance with a more modern style. For example, the group that represented India demonstrated a northern traditional style dance mixed with the more westernized pop culture in Southern India. Costumes were a vibrant and eclectic mix, including everything from black salsa heels, 1920’s housewives’ aprons and Southeast Asian saris. Overall, the performers created a very fun and energetic atmosphere that was maintained from the opening scene with the hosts until the finale and farewell when all of the performers entered the auditorium from the sides and gathered for a final bow on stage.

Photo BY DANIEL GOMEZ CHIEF Photographer

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Rebekah Perry, sophomore youth and family ministry major from San Antonio, and Simon Yammouni, senior business management major from Venezuela, demonstrate their salsa skills.

Photo BY DANIEL GOMEZ CHIEF Photographer

Top: Students present their choreographed Indian routine, Thursday night at rehearsal. Middle: The hosts playing a family decide which country to visit during vacation, during rehearsal Wednesday night for Ethnos. Bottom: The Chinese Ethnos dance group celebrates their culture on stage in Cullen.

opinion

wednesday 11.16.11

Editorial

PROTECT IP infringes upon rights Anyone familiar with the Internet is probably also quite aware of the many sites that offer illegal streaming or downloading of copyrighted music, movies, TV shows and other works. A large portion of the Internet is dedicated to the sharing of copyrighted files, which has affected the creative industry for years. The need for legal action is clear, but the way the government is attacking the problem is misguided. Two recent bills, the PROTECT IP Act and the

Stop Online Piracy Act, introduced in May and October, respectively, are attempting to combat the spread of copyrighted material through online vehicles. The Senate Judiciary Committee quickly passed PROTECT IP, which stands for “Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property,” but Senator Ron Wyden then put it on hold. Where this bill, and others similar to it, fail is in

their attempt to use Internet service providers, search engines, Internet advertisers and financial companies to shut down infringing websites rather than government law enforcement. These bills require Google to block search access to file sharing sites and force Suddenlink to cancel service to illegal downloaders. Policing the Internet is not the job of corporations. It is the job of our government. We don’t expect Ford

to hand out speeding tickets, so we shouldn’t expect any more of ISPs. They are not responsible for the actions of people who use their services or products. These laws stifle the market place of ideas in that they leave little room for comment, criticism, satire and fair use situations. Copyrighted materials are easily accessible on the Internet and often misused, but limiting access to them impedes the free exchange of ideas. While laws regarding

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the issue Proposed legislation would require Internet service providers to police online copyright infringements.

our take This puts copyright enforcement in the hands of the wrong people and inhibits the marketplace of ideas.

copyright on the Internet are needed, the government must refocus their bills. Instead of forcing businesses to police copyright offenders on the Internet, the government should simply focus on establish-

ing laws that can protect creative content and enforcing them federally.

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Pursue your passions, not resumé enhancers Vagabondage

samantha sutherland

It seems as if, these days, an acceptable motivation behind a plethora of activities, memberships and projects can be summarized in one word: resumé. College, alongside the pressures of the professional world, has shaped students into individuals that are accustomed to utilizing as many displays of membership and accomplishment as possible to show ‘what they are capable of’. We, as students, are forced to try to appropriately convey our entire skill set, personality, work experience and capabilities in one to three pages. Students get an early start to “over-activitizing” (yes, I made up that word for this column) in fair enough, but you high school, reigning as Your drawing is looking ing still wish it truly captured president over every club fair enough, but you still the essence of the master- we possibly could. Sadly, oh dear, christian college Ben Miller with it truly captured work in front of you. As you those high school restare at your crudely-bound sumes that we perfected the essence of the sketch book, you notice the are already worthless to masterwork in front shadow of a person stand- us. Looking back, what ing behind you. You can see was really worthwhile? of you. As you stare the silhouette of his face; a Imagination can make your excited for you because you I am a diehard believer day more interesting, and have the privilege of seeing at your crudely-bound prominent scruffy beard in doing things because out from under a dis- they are your passion or even help you perform tasks some of the greatest artsketch book, you notice sticks tinctive broken nose. better. Just this weekend I work and buildings in the because they will later be the shadow of a person “The eyes could use a useful to you or others. If was attempting to sketch a country. As you leave your statue from a picture on my home, person after person standing behind you.” little work there, lad,” says you overcommit, then you a voice that reminds your may not really be benefitlaptop. The picture on my tells you to remember every present-day self of Charl- ting anything you are a screen showed the face of amazing sight you see, and ton Heston. Michelangelo’s David, but if possible, to draft some part of or yourself. “Oh,” you reply “I guess the picture on the paper copies of the best art pieces Under the current sysI’m just drawing it a little tem, the resumé creates in front of me looked more so that you can describe quickly, sir. I’ve spent a few an essential ‘foot in the like a comic book villain. I and show them the wonders human being in the entire minutes on it.” grabbed another sheet of of world on your return. door’ to secure an inter“Is that so? Well, I was view. If it doesn’t match Jump forward a bit in course of history. And your paper and started again, but this time, with imagination. time; your errand is com- hometown certainly needs a little rushed, too, I only up to the other resumes If you ever find yourself try- pleted, and you are walk- a sketch of it. You find a had three years to carve it,” submitted, then you may ing to draft a likeness of a ing around a corner into spot to sit, find your trusty says the man, you now re- not even get a chance to Renaissance masterpiece, a public square. At the piece of red chalk, and be- alize is Michelangelo him- prove yourself in person. self. “Go ahead, spent that I recommend you imagine other end is the imposing gin sketching. However, if you inacIf you imagine all this extra few minutes on your curately convey yourself, Palazzo Vecchio (the old something like this, too. You are not a bored palace). Standing in front as you start to draw, it’s no drawing.” then the interview may It’s likely your drawing end up being pretty brutal American college student of the entrance to the pal- surprise you’ll get a better leisurely drawing in your ace is Michelangelo’s fa- likeness. Of course, mine will be improved if you anyway. Employers can room. You are living in mous sculpture of David. still wasn’t perfect, so I imagine such a situation. see the motivation behind early 16th century Italy. You The statue is seventeen kept telling myself this Or better yet, just remember what you do. If you have that you should be working little on your resumé but are from a small villa in the feet tall, perfectly life-like, imaginative tale: You’re still sitting in the for God in whatever you do, have passion, you probcentral part of the penin- and breathtaking. You sula. You have been sent to somehow know that even plaza, quietly sketching. not men. ably would have a better Florence by your family to 500 years from now this Pigeons strut about lookchance in an interview pay a creditor or some such statue will be known as ing for crumbs as a bell than someone who did a contact MIller at errand. Your family – in the single greatest work of tower dully chimes the whole bunch of nothing bwm07a@acu.edu fact, your entire villa is very art attempted by any one hour. Your drawing is lookbut wrote it all down with

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fancy wording. If you worry about being impressive, then consider how much more impressive you would be if you committed all you have to offer to one group, activity or entity. Your skills would not only truly show, but they would also have an opportunity to grow as you are challenged with new

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I am a diehard believer in doing things because they are your passion or because they will later be useful to you or others. If you overcommit, then you may not really be benefitting anything you are part of or yourself.”

tasks that arise through your participation. You will benefit so much more by being immersed in something that you are passionate about or interested in than by only half-doing ten or twenty other things. And you might actually enjoy your time taking part in it. Although it may feel like the whole world is telling you to complete the checklist of activities for your resumé, sometimes it is better for you to focus on what you know will enable you to learn and grow, even if it isn’t the norm. I challenge you to do something that you would do regardless of its appearance on your resumé. Do something of worth for the right reasons.

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If one of the chocolate milk machines in the bean is empty, I walk all the way across to the other just to get that goodness in me. #acu

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Would that this church pew were a time pew! And I could go back and get all my chapel credits before the last week of school! #ACU Chapel

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9:09 p.m. Nov. 9

So my friend been workin on a 10-14 page research paper. Is that for English class? No, it’s for her core class of course.

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Gibbs makes impact on, off playing field taylor langston sports reporter Senior tight end Ben Gibbs said his experiences on the ACU football team go much deeper than just on-field development. “As far as becoming a man, becoming a Christian man, they don’t teach you that kind of thing anywhere else,” Gibbs said. “Being here at ACU has just been such a blessing. God has opened up so many doors for me.” After an ACL tear against

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As far as becoming a man, becoming a Christian man, they don’t teach you that kind of thing anywhere else. Being here at ACU has just been such a blessing. God has opened up so many doors for me.” ben gibbs tight end ACU Football

Texas A&M- Kingsville earlier this year that forced him off the field, Ben’s position on the team quickly transitioned from leading on the field to leading strictly from the sideline. “It’s definitely tough to watch and not be out there

with my guys, but that’s when I had to lead in a different way and step into a coach’s capacity, I guess you could say,” Gibbs said. According to Head Coach Chris Thomsen, Ben’s ability as a player is only a small part of his influence on the team as a whole. “Ben is just a high character person, shows up every day ready to go to work and never complains,” Thomsen said. “The full package Ben has – the football ability, leadership, character - makes him one of the best Wildcats who has played here in my 14 years of being associated with the program.” Gibbs came to ACU with the intent of playing both football and baseball but pursued only his baseball career for three years before stepping onto the football field to shoulder the pads once more in 2009. “You could see really quick that he would be a good player, but he has really worked hard to improve and he’s now developed into a real NFL prospect,” Thomsen said. “We’ve had some great tight ends here, but he’s the best one I’ve seen. “ Though Ben couldn’t physically be on the field Saturday against Incarnate Word, he was represented by his teammates who wrote his number on their arms.

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Senior tight end Ben Gibbs runs after catching a pass from Mitchell Gale in a game at Shotwell Stadium earlier this season. Prior to his ACL injury against Texas A&M–Kingsvile, Gibbs had 26 receptions and three touchdowns on the season. “It’s awesome. It just shows how the players feel about him as a person,” Thomsen said. “He’s a great team guy and really knows how to really draw a team together.”

Gibbs’ senior year and injury doesn’t mean the end of his football career, however. He has aspirations of playing on Sundays. “It really depends on how the surgery and rehab goes,

but ultimately that’s God’s uated by NFL scouts and will,” Gibbs said. “That’s ob- plans to participate in the viously what I want, but if NFL combine and pro day. that is where He wants me, that’s where I’ll be.” contact langston at Gibbs, who will have surltl10a@acu.edu gery Monday, is being eval-

volleyball

’Cats earn tourney bid despite loss to ASU edward isaacs assistant sports editor The Wildcat volleyball team couldn’t take advantage of a first set win against No. 2 seed Angelo State University in the Lone Star Conference Post-Season Tournament semifinals on Friday, Nov. 11. ACU fought off the Rambelles 32-30 in the first set but lost the next three 25-18, 25-21, 25-17. With the win, ASU advanced to its second straight conference tournament championship match. The ‘Cats are now 21-13 on the season and 14-6 in the LSC. This defeat marks the second time in two years ACU has lost to ASU in the semifinals of the conference tournament.

The Wildcats found success early in the match and were ahead for much of the first set. The team led 9-4 then jumped out to a six point lead. The Rambelles would fight their way back on a 5-2 run which featured two kills by Chelsea Gibson. Celeste Bonter tied the game at 24-24 for ASU with a kill of her own. This was followed by an attack error on ACU’s LSC Freshman of the Year Sara Oxford, giving the Rambelles their first advantage (2524) since leading 1-0. Oxford did however redeem herself on the next play after recording her fourth kill of the set. The two squads traded off scoring on the next nine points until Aubree Vick and Rachel Riley definitively put

an end to the long game with back-to-back kills. “The first game we came out on top and pushed hard,” said head coach Kellen Mock. “I think we shocked Angelo a little bit with how hard we played right off the bat, but as the game wore on ASU adjusted.” The second game was much more sloppy for the Wildcats. ACU had a .000 hitting percentage compared to .298 in the first game. The ‘Cats fell behind narrowed the score to 15-18 but couldn’t make a full recovery. The girls tried to turn things around in the third, but ASU never allowed the Wildcats to build a substantial lead. Three straight attack errors buried any last minute hope ACU had of winning the set. Mistakes continued to rain down on the ‘Cats dur-

ing the fourth game. The team made eight mistakes in this set alone. The Rambelles’ block proved too much for ACU to determine a counter strategy. The Wildcats hit .149, and Angelo came up with 13 blocks. “Angelo did a great job of blocking in the match,” said Mock. “Sara and Neely were shut down, which has been our bread and butter.” When asked about the biggest difference in the first game and the last three,” Mock stated. “The girls serve receive suffered a bit in the last three games. Our best hitters were getting double teamed. It made the match tough.” Borger summed up the results versus Angelo with one word. “Disappointing. We didn’t play to our full po-

tential. I know we can beat them. We just kind of shut down. The first game might have sucked the energy out of us since we never clicked after it finished.” Jennie Hutt led ACU with 18 kills, 16 digs, and four blocks. Riley had 12 kills and three blocks, while Oxford finished with nine kills and two blocks. Haley Rhoads had 49 assists. The ‘Cats found out Sunday night they would be traveling to the NCAA Division II South Central Region tournament. The squad will be playing the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m as the at-large bid. “I was really excited to hear we made it,” said Borger. “It’s a huge honor. No one thought we could do it at the

beginning of the season because of the talent we lost.” Central Missouri (27-4) is the host and the No. 1 seed. The Jennies are making an NCAA-record 30th straight appearance in the NCAA national tournament. The other eight teams in the tournament are No. 2 seed Washburn University, LSC champion West Texas A&M University at No. 3, No. 4 Angelo State University, St. Edwards University at No. 5, Arkansas-Fort Smith University at No. 6, and No. 7 Arkansas Tech University. “Our goal is to have fun,” Borger said. “The tournament will be a challenge. However, I’ll enjoy playing against high quality teams.” contact isaacs at jei08a@acu.edu

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Rout: Defense shines in win Team: ACU starts strong from page 8 scores. West’s day was highlighted by a 71-yard touchdown run in the third quarter, when he broke five tackles on the way to the end zone. The Wildcat defense had their best game of the year. They held the Cardinals to only 225 yards of total offense and re-

turned two interceptions for touchdowns. Defensive back Nate Bailey intercepted Eric Massoni’s pass and went 53 yards for a score in the third quarter. Woerner had the second as he returned his interception 26 yards. Mike Wallace and LB Suggs added interceptions, giving the Wildcats

five takeaways on the day. “I hadn’t had [a pick six] since high school,” Woener said. “It was nice to get another one of those again.” The win was enough to get the Wildcats into the NCAA playoffs for the sixth year in a row. The sixth seeded ‘Cats will have to travel to Topeka, Kan. to take on the third

soccer

Win: ACU headed to Cali. from page 8 ACU took 20 shots, while MSU, the region’s fifth seed, took 18. Wildcat goalie Elliott London and Whitworth each had 11 saves, but none was bigger for London than the one she made on Emily Saville’s penalty kick in the 35th minute. “I don’t like PK’s because of all the open space the attacker has, but I’d been watching people and knew where this one was going,” London said. London read the right direction of the kick and made a diving stop to secure the Wildcats’ 1-0 lead in the first half. That lead disappeared midway through the second half when Mustang Kelsey Hill headed in Lyndsey Pritchard’s pass. “The comeback and fight out of our girls is what I liked,” Midwestern head coach Jeff Trimble said. “If you’re going to

lose, you want to do so fighting, and I felt like we went down with a fight.” From the 71st to 77th minute, Whitworth was called on to make four consecutive saves. London was the recipient after that and stopped three straight during a 10-minute span. ACU was presented with a penalty kick in the eighth minute of play after a hard foul on sophomore forward Andrea Carpenter, and Grimm lined up to take the kick. Grimm was in a similar situation Nov. 6 in the LSC Conference Tournament’s championship game, where she pushed a penalty kick and missed wide left, but she didn’t let that phase her this time. Grimm beat Whitworth to the near post giving ACU a 1-0 lead. “After that last match I’ve worked hard all week on my penalty kicks,” Grimm said.

“I kept telling myself I’d never miss another one. I went up knowing I owed it to my teammates to make this shot.” Wilson showed no hesitation about choosing Grimm to take the shot. “I think Krysta was tough enough to want to do it again,” he said. “Krysta is mentally strong and I was confident she would score.” The two teams committed 36 fouls, including three yellow cards. Despite the flaws of Sunday’s game, Wilson is optimistic about the future. “I’m excited for what lies ahead for this program,” Wilson said. “It will be a great experience, a muchdeserved one, and I can’t wait to see what lies ahead in California for our team.” contact shake at bxs09a@acu.edu

seeded Washburn Ichabods at noon on Saturday. ACU played the Ichabods as recently as last year. The Wildcats opened their 2010 campaign in Topeka with a win over the Ichabods.

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from page 8 plenty of scoring in this game from several key players. Armani Williams lead the way with 18 points, followed by Marc Little with 13. The Wildcats were shooting lights out, over 50 percent from the field and 80 percent from the charity stripe. “We had this tournament to get some support going.”

Golding said. “You have to take care of your home games, and so I’m proud of our guys for doing that.” The Wildcats will put their perfect record on the line this weekend in the UTPB Classic tournament, which starts Friday night against UTPB. contact sloan at mes10b@acu.edu

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volleyball

Women’s Soccer

briefings Volleyball’s Kalynne Allen, Neely Borger and Jennie Hutt were named to the Capital One Academic AllDistrict 6 first team on Thursday, Nov. 10. Jennie Hutt was named the LSC Academic DANIEL GOMEZ CHIEF Photographer Player of the Year and The ACU women’s soccer team dog pile after Jacey Ferrara, sophomore midfielder from Austin, scored the golden goal in overtime against Midwestern State earned a spot on the University on the ACU soccer pitch Sunday, November 13. The win sends ACU to Los Angeles to play Friday in the third round of the NCAA tournament. all-conference first team during the annual Lone It was great to see a “Over the past 10 said she was pleased with Star Conference banquet left in the first overtime period to propel the Wildteam take a step further. matches we haven’t scored the progress the team has Wednesday night, Nov. 9.

Overtime win sends ’Cats to Calif.

cats to a 2-1 victory over Midwestern State at the Wildcat Soccer Pitch. The goal marked Ferrara’s second career goal, though she has taken 21 shots this bryson shake year. This one could not sports editor have come at a better time for the team or Ferrara. “I’m speechless,” FerraThrough 20 games this season, Jacey Ferrara had ra said. “I was just so excitnot scored a goal. But that ed. I’ve been shooting all changed Sunday after- season, waiting for one to noon in the second round go in. When I hit this one, I of the NCAA Division II hit it with everything I had. The ball was right there in women’s soccer playoffs. The sophomore mid- front of me, I kicked it, and fielder scored her first goal no one was in the way.” Ferrara’s goal was initiated of the year with 30 seconds

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It’s essential that we keep raising the bar.” casey wilson head coach acu soccer

after the Mustangs’ 20th foul of the match. The foul set up Julie Coppedge’s indirect free kick from the far end of the 18-yard box. Coppedge sent the ball towards the middle of the scrum; junior Krysta Grimm redirected the ball to Ferrara, who fired it past MSU goalkeeper Mallory Whitworth.

on many of those opportunities, so it was nice to have it, but we had to earn it,” said head coach Casey Wilson. “We were here last year, and it was great to see this team take it a step further. It’s essential that we keep raising the bar.” This is the first time the five-year-old ACU soccer program has advanced to the third round of the NCAA playoffs, pushing forward after its first playoff appearance last year when it lost to St. Edwards on penalty kicks during the second round. Wilson

made from last year. “I wanted to take it a step further for the girls,” Wilson said. “Now we’re here.” Ferrara’s goal served as the catalyst for the Wildcats (19-1-1), who head to the South Central Region final in Los Angeles Friday. ACU will play Dallas Baptist (16-5-1) for the South Central Region title. The winner of that game will play the winner of the Chico State, Cal State-Los Angeles game Sunday in the national quarterfinals. see win page 7

men’s basketball

Wildcats win pair of games, begin Golding era on high note matthew sloan sports reporter The ACU men’s basketball team began the Joe Golding era last weekend by winning both of their games in the Whitten Inn tip-off classic. The Wildcats played a brand of basketball full of energy and intensity, something that could not be said in years past. “We got to show people how hard we have been working,” freshman DaJuan Cooper said. “Coach Golding preaches defense, hustle and all of those blue-collar things.

We are winning games, so it’s working.” In their first game of the season Friday night, the Wildcats won a thriller at home against Truman State. Guard Marc Little knocked down a little floater with less than two seconds left in the game, giving Coach Golding his first win as ACU’s coach. “I brought the ball up and just broke my defender down, got into the lane and made the shot.” junior Marc Little said. The Wildcats opened the game with a vicious dunk by Zach Williams, and continued their in-

tense play throughout the first half. Defensively, they were dominant and offensively they were filling up the stat sheet, taking a 4126 lead into halftime. In the second half, however, the Bulldogs came roaring back. With only eight seconds to go, Truman State launched a prayer that banked in to tie the game. Six seconds later, Little knocked down the game winner. “We had a 15-point lead, and it evaporated in the first five or six minutes of the second half.” Golding said. “We ran a play, and put the ball in

Marc’s hands and Marc did a good job of going and making a play.” Ten Wildcats scored in the game, and Kendall Durant, Antonio Bell, and Armani Williams finished in double figures. The next night, the Wildcats would not leave any doubt against East Central. The final score was 89-72, but that is an inaccurate representation of the game. “Tonight was great,” Golding said. “We were able to come out with the same intensity the whole game. We went into halftime with an 11-point lead

football

and stretched it to a 20and then a 30-point lead. That was a huge step for our program.” The Wildcats dominated in every sense of the word, and their defensive mindset was obvious from the beginning of the contest. The swarming Wildcat defense forced 24 turnovers, blocked several shots, and took three charges in the game. “The defense played great tonight.” Little said. “This tournament set the tone for the whole year.” The Wildcats enjoyed

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DANIEL GOMEZ CHIEF Photographer

Sophomore running back Charcandrick West sheds a tackle in Saturday’s 61-16 win.

Both the ACU offense and defense finished the year strong in the final regular season game as the Wildcats beat the woeful Incarnate Word Cardinals 61-16. “This season has kind of been up and down in spots, so it was good to finish the year strong,” quarterback Mitchell Gale said. “I think that was a necessary step that we needed to take as we go into to the playoffs.” Gale led the Wildcats on offense. He threw for 327 yards and two scores in three quarters of work. With the

EX- FACTOR Chicago Bears wide receiver Johnny Knox recorded one reception for 18 yards and no touchdowns versus the Lions on Sunday, Nov. 13. The Bears won 37-13. Cincinnati Bengals running back Bernard Scott had 7 rushes for 38 yards and no touchdowns Sunday, Nov. 13 against the Steelers. The Bengals lost 24-17. On the year, Scott has 65 carries for 223 yards and a lone touchdown.

Danieal Manning, Texans safety, fractured his tibia on Sunday, Oct. 23 against the Titans. He had surgery see team page 7 to repair the fracture on Monday, Oct. 24. Manning is expected to be out for four weeks.

ACU routs Cardinals in season finale Austin Gwin

Vince Jarrett, ACU associate director of athletics and former ACU golf coach, will be inducted into the Golf Coaches’ Association of America Hall of Fame. Jarrett will be honored at the GCAA Hall of Fame Reception and Awards Banquet on Monday, Dec 5.

game well in hand by the middle of the third quarter, Gale gave way to backup John David Baker, who closed out the game for the ‘Cats. “I just try to do my job, and that’s deliver the mail,” Gale said. “Whatever the numbers are, I don’t pay too much attention to that. It was a good team effort.” The ground game was the story for the Wildcats, who had 252 yards rushing in the game. Starter Daryl Richardson ran for 50 yards and a touchdown. Third down back Charcandrick West had 130 yards on only twelve carries and two

Upcoming Volleyball plays Central Missouri in Warrensburg, M.O. on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. The women’s soccer team will face Dallas Baptist on Friday, Nov. 18 in the NCAA Third Round Post-Season Tournament. The game is in Los Angeles, CA at 4:30 p.m. (CT).

Football goes up against Washburn at 1 p.m. in Topeka, KS on Saturday, Nov. 19 for the first round see rout page 7 of the NCAA playoffs.