WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4 | SERVING TEXAS A&M SINCE 1893 | © 2017 STUDENT MEDIA Margot Lee Shetterly, author of “Hidden Figures: The Untold Story of Black Women Who Helped Win the Space Race,” discussed her book at the 2017 Common Ground Reading Initiative event in Rudder Theater Monday Night.
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“Hidden Figures” author gives speech on her inspiration, passion for history By Tenoch Aztecatl & Gracie Mock @tenochaztec & @g_mock2 Before it was a blockbuster movie, “Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race” was a book written by Margot Lee Shetterly that told the stories of the women who were the computers behind putting Americans in space. Shetterly was hosted by the College of Liberal Arts’ annual Common Ground Reading Initiative in Rudder Theater and spoke to a crowd of students, professors and other guests
about the unexpected success of her novel and her recently discovered value of history. The “Hidden Figures” movie was released on Dec. 26, 2016 and grossed over $231 million. It starred award-winning actresses Octavia Spencer, Taraji P. Henson and Janelle Monáe as mathematicians Dorothy Vaughan, Katherine Johnson and Mary Jackson, respectively. Shetterly said she was delighted with the film’s cinematic storytelling and historical accuracy. The author also said she found herself sitting on the edge of her seat as she watched the movie. “From the opening scenes of the movie until the end credits … I watched the movie as if I had never heard of Katherine Johnson
or Dorothy Vaughan or Mary Jackson,” Shetterly said. Shetterly spent much of her speech highlighting the hidden contributions made by black female NASA mathematicians in the early twentieth-century and analyzing one question in particular. “Why then, has it taken so long to tell their stories?” Shetterly said. “We could have turned Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and all of their colleagues into professional role models.” Aerospace engineering senior Makiah Eustices said seeing Hidden Figures was important for her because she comes from a biracial family and people of color weren’t often showed
in movies in this field she is currently studying. “We didn’t really get to see those types of movies highlighting black people in science and math, so I was already excited about space and exploration,” Eustices said. “I was excited to share that with my family and they were excited to learn more. None of us knew that there was these women doing these great things at NASA.” Before writing, Shetterly graduated from the University of Virginia in 1991 and originally intended to pursue a career in investment banking. She worked as an investment banker in New York City for approximately five years before moving to Mexico with her husband, Aran, where they founded their HIDDEN FIGURES ON PG. 2
No. 1 men’s golf claims third straight tournament victory Tremendous third round earns the Aggies an 11-stroke victory at Marquette Intercollegiate By Jack Holmes @Jack_Holmes98
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No. 1 Texas A&M has won a school-record three straight tournaments after taking first place at the Marquette Intercollegiate. The Aggies won the tournament by 11 strokes over second place UCLA.
No. 1 Texas A&M men’s golf team won its third consecutive tournament at the Marquette Intercollegiate in Hartford, Wisconsin on Tuesday. The Aggies dominated, winning with a total score of 2-over-par 866, 11 shots better than runner-up UCLA. It has been a strong start to the year for A&M as the Aggies also won their first two events of the season, the Badger Invitational and the OFCC Fighting Illini Invite. The Aggies started this weekend slower than usual, firing a 5-over-par 293 in round one, leaving them in fourth place. However, scores of 1-under-par 287 and 2-under-par 288 in the closing rounds saw A&M climb to the top of the leaderboard by tournament’s end. “These guys were amazing today,” A&M head coach J.T. Higgins said to 12thMan.com. “Erin Hills was tough - the greens were dried out, firm and fast and the wind was howling. We didn’t have our best stuff early and we got off to a rough start, but they kept it together and had a great back nine to pull away and win
again. Eight-under on the home stretch of a U.S. Open course is great golf and I could not be more proud of this effort.” Josh Gliege led the Aggies this weekend, finishing in a tie for third at 2-over-par. The sophomore shot a team-best 4-under-par 68 in the final round to jump nine spots on the leaderboard. Gliege was first in par 5 scoring this weekend at 7-under-par and was one of only eight players to record an eagle. He also recorded the third-most birdies this week with 13. Gliege has now shot par or better in eight of his last nine rounds. Junior All-American Chandler Phillips impressed again, finishing in a tie for sixth at 1-over-par. He led par 4 scoring this weekend at 3-under-par and was tied for sixth in birdies, recording 11. Also sharing the sixth spot was Andrew Paysse who showed consistency this week, carding rounds of 72, 73 and 72. The senior was fifth in par 4 scoring for the tournament at 1-under-par and was also one of the eight players to hole an eagle along with teammate Gliege. Freshman Reese Ramsey had a promising start to his tournament and came into the final round sitting in a tie for fifth at even par. However, a final round score of 84 saw him tumble 33 positions on the leaderboard where he ended his tournament in a tie for 38th. GOLF ON PG. 2
Breast cancer luncheon honors survivors Annual “Surviving and Thriving” event held at A&M to kick off national Breast Cancer Awareness Month By Ashley Nagel @ashleynagel Texas A&M University Health Science Center and the Pink Alliance, a nonprofit breast cancer awareness and support organization, held their 15th annual breast cancer awareness Surviving and Thriving Luncheon on Tuesday, kicking off national Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the Brazos Valley. Dr. Carol L. Byington, dean of the Texas A&M College of Medicine, senior vice president of the Texas A&M University Health Science Center and vice chancellor for health services of the A&M University System, said it’s important for A&M to be part of an initiative that helps raise money for cancer awareness and also empowers survivors. “Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among American women,” Byington said. “Texas A&M University Health Science Center is eager to support local breast health initiatives, further cancer awareness and serve breast cancer patients through low-cost mammograms.” A&M and the Pink Alliance joined together to help with innovative research and prevention efforts through the Surviving and Thriving Luncheon. As a 501(c)(3) organization, the Pink Alliance has worked with other local businesses in campaigning and fundraising events. Patricia Gerling, Pink Alliance member, luncheon committee member and 15-year breast cancer survivor, said each year a breast cancer survivor is invited as a special guest for the luncheon to talk about their experiences with breast cancer and
treatment. This year’s special guest speaker is Amy Robach, news anchor for ABC’s “Good Morning America,” a breast cancer survivor and advocate. “We are very excited to welcome [Robach] to Aggieland,” Gerling said. “In October of 2013, she was diagnosed with breast cancer after having her first mammogram, broadcast live in front of millions of viewers, on ‘Good Morning America.’” The event brings together breast cancer survivors from around the Brazos Valley to share their stories and be in the company of women that have similar experiences. “We have had sellout attendance the past two years with 800 plus people [coming to see the guest speakers] Joan Lunden and Kendra Scott and are nearing a capacity crowd this year,” Gerling said. “We are all passionate about breast cancer awareness.” Over the past 14 years, Surviving and Thriving, working together with Pink Alliance, has raised more than $675,000 for breast cancer awareness, health initiatives and aid for recovering breast cancer patients within the Brazos Valley. The proceeds from Surviving and Thriving have been able to support Pink Alliance’s Grant Initiative since 2015. The initiative provides financial support for women in the Brazos Valley who need mammograms, breast cancer equipment and support for women without health insurance. It also offers local breast cancer patients mammography screening events. The funds raised by the Pink Alliance through the Surviving and Thriving Luncheon and other fundraising events throughout the year go directly back to local cancer centers, St. Joseph Cancer Center and the American Cancer Society of the Brazos Valley, to provide funding for awareness and recovery for breast cancer survivors. AWARENESS ON PG. 2
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GOLF CONTINUED Rounding out the team was sophomore Brandon Smith, who jumped 17 spots on the leaderboard with a 2-over-par 74 on Monday to finish in a tie for 42nd. Smith was fourth in par 3 scoring this week at even par. “Once again it was a team effort with everyone contrib-
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HIDDEN FIGURES CONTINUED magazine, “Inside Mexico.” Shetterly said that was when she began to evaluate, in detail, the role that African Americans have played in our country’s extensive history. She said she can recall dreading the days in which African-American history was covered in her classes and the overwhelming theme of tragedy and oppression highlighted in her school’s textbooks. But more importantly, during these classes, Shetterly said she saw a lack of recognition for the historical contributions of black men and women. “The textbooks offered cursory information about the state of blacks in America,” Shetterly said. “But virtually nothing about black Americans as individuals. What I wanted to know when I was [a student] was, ‘Where were the stories of the protagonists?’” Shetterly answered this question by conducting her very own research and sharing all of her findings with the rest of the world. In writing her novel, Shetterly said she saw the contributions of these influential women not only as stories that needed to be told, but as lessons to be learned. “The secondary narrative of ‘Hidden Figures’ is all about the transformative power of education and what our society can accomplish when we give all of our citizens access to a quality education,” Shetterly said. Eustices said having this part of history represented is important because having these types of figures up front can show a diverse group of people what their paths in life can be and the different directions they can take. “Coming from a non-STEM focused, non-technical family, even though I love my childhood and everything that came with it, I didn’t have a lot of exposure to that side and if there were more women of color, more direct role models, more movies, just up front exposure to a diversity of people and actually show the spectrum that that’s in our history, you would see it more reflected in our thoughts now, our diversity now,” Eustices said. Eustices said that as far as she knows, last year she was the only female African American cadet in the aerospace engineering department. She said she recently took part in the Brooke Owens Fellowship program which brought together undergraduates women with women in the aerospace industry. “We basically had a fellowship, a cohort of women who are supportive, who are driven and had different perspectives — not just as women, but women of color, from different cultures, who are immigrants,” Eustices said. “It’s been a really great experience and now you know that these are the people that are gonna be the leaders and you can create a supportive environment for everyone by having this fellowship.” Aside from her work with the novel and film, “Hidden Figures,” Shetterly also founded “The Human Computer Project,” a virtual-museum dedicated to honoring the contributions of NASA’s women of color and their shared roles in many groundbreaking space missions. As her speech neared its end, Shetterly left her audience with a final task: To find the ‘hidden figures’ in each and everyone’s life, learn their stories and share them to inspire a new generation of far reaching Americans.
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Volleyball takes on No. 1 Florida The Aggies will travel to face top-ranked Gators hoping to continue winning ways By Hannah Underwood @hannahbunderwoo After dropping four straight games, the Texas A&M volleyball team got back in the win column last Friday with a sweep of Georgia. The Aggies (4-6, 1-2 SEC) will take on top-ranked Florida Gators on Wednesday. The team hit a season-high .379 in their rout of the Bulldogs, taking the match in three sets (2522, 25-14, 25-18). Senior outside hitter Kiara McGee led the Aggies with a match-high 13 kills and boasted a .333 hitting percentage. The Aggies face a tough challenge in Southeastern Conference opponent Florida, who is currently the only undefeated team in the nation at 11-0 after their sweep of LSU on Sunday. The Gators had a season-low nine hitting errors in the game and have held 10 of their first 11 opponents under a .185 hitting percentage. Florida’s senior outside hitters Shainah Joseph and Carli Snyder were dominant for the Gators in their last game. Joseph had five kills, no errors over 10 attacks and hit .500, marking the fifth time she
has hit over .425 on at least nine attacks this year. Snyder accounted for 19.5 of the team’s 76 total points and added 16 kills with just three errors on 33 attacks, a .394 hitting percentage, eight digs, a solo block, a block assist and two service aces. Gators’ outside hitter Paige Hammons was named SEC Freshman of the Week for her impressive stat-lines against both Tennessee and LSU, totaling 14 kills, 15 digs and three blocks across the two games. Sophomore outside hitter Hollann Hans posted double-figure kills for her fourth consecutive match with 12 against the Bulldogs. The Corpus Christi native also hit a season-best and matchhigh .435, adding 15 points and two aces. Hans earned SEC Player of the Week and Offensive Player of the Week honors for the first time in her career. Camille Conner also took home accolades following the win and was named Co-SEC Setter of the Week. Conner, who shared the honor with Kentucky’s Madison Lilley, hit .400 while also notching 35 assists, three kills, two digs and one block for the Aggies. The Texas A&M-Florida showdown will tip off at 6 p.m. from the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. The game will be broadcast on ESPNU.
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Senior running back Keith Ford scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns to help the Aggies earn a comeback win over South Carolina. Ford had 70 yards on 12 carries against the Gamecocks.
Aggies know they have to play a near perfect game to upset No. 1 Alabama By Angel Franco @angelmadison_ Days away from facing No. 1 Alabama, Texas A&M is looking to find the formula to take down one of the most dominant programs in college football. The Aggies will have their hands full with the Crimson Tide during every phase of the game on Saturday. For the Aggies, the biggest point of emphasis is making sure the run game is working in their favor. However, Alabama’s defense has held opposing offenses to an average of 73.8 yards per game, which is the second-best in the nation. A&M offensive lineman Erik McCoy said that facing the Alabama defense is always a challenge, and the O-line will have a tough task this upcoming Saturday making sure the running backs have lanes to run through and find the open field.
“We expect it every year,” McCoy said at Tuesday’s press conference. “We know that they’re going to have a good defensive front. Their linebackers are fast, their [defensive] line is fast. They’re definitely going to be the biggest test we’ve had so far this year, but we’re up to it and we look forward to having a challenge.” Senior Keith Ford is one of several dynamic running backs A&M has on its roster. Last week against South Carolina, Ford rushed for 70 yards and had two touchdowns in the Aggies’ 24-17 victory. According to McCoy, Ford can be described as an angry runner, making the offensive line’s job a lot easier. “He’s one of the most physical [running] backs I’ve ever seen,” McCoy said. “Even if there’s not a hole, he makes a hole. It’s pretty awesome when you’re an O-lineman and he does that.” In the last few seasons, A&M has started its season off strong, but after facing Alabama their production and play took a significant toll. Injuries have also become an issue for the Aggies after facing the Tide. During the off season, A&M hired new
strength and conditioning coach Mark Hocke to help the Aggies prepare and make it through the toughest part of their schedule. Hocke came to College Station after spending a few years as the strength and conditioning coach at some of the country’s most elite programs, including six years at Alabama. A&M head coach Kevin Sumlin said Hocke’s experience with top college programs the last few years was one of the major reasons why the Aggies wanted to bring him into the program. “Mark has a couple of different things that we were looking for,” Sumlin said. “Obviously being at Alabama … that was one piece. He’s been his own guy at another SEC school at Georgia. Then leaving there and being at Florida State, which obviously is an elite program too. He had a combination of things that he brought to the table with his back ground of people he trained with.” Alabama’s offense reigns supreme in the SEC when it comes to total offense. The Tide is averaging 508.6 yards a game in total offense. Sophomore quarterback Jalen Hurts rushed for 101 yards and threw for 248 yards
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with three touchdowns in Alabama’s 66-3 victory over Ole Miss this past Saturday. A&M defensive lineman Landis Durham said that Hurts’ poses a threat to the Aggies with his ability to run and throw but is confident the Aggies have a plan in place. “He’s a very athletic guy, so we’ll be looking to condense the pocket and make sure we close off some run lanes for him,” Durham said. “If we do [flush him out of the pocket] we’ll have some reinforcements.” The Aggies’ defense is second in the nation in sacks at 20. A&M is third in the nation with fumbles recovered. However, on the opposite side of the ball Alabama has yet to turn the ball over this season. Durham said the defensive corps is ready to face the high powered offense and have the potential of being the first team to cause the Tide to turn the ball over. “That will be huge,” Durham said. “We’re looking forward to changing that for them.” The Aggies will host No. 1 Alabama at Kyle Field, Saturday Oct. 7 at 6:15 p.m. and will be televised on ESPN.
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