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Wednesday │October 17, 2012 │ Vol. 99, No. 9
Texas Woman’s University | Student run since 1914
Texas women honored for hard work, dedication
Athletics Hall of Fame, inductees honored
Amanda Clark and Shannon Quick Reporter and News Editor
Last Friday, The Texas Governor’s Commission for Women celebrated 28 years of recognizing outstanding women through the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame. Governor Rick Perry and Texas First Lady Anita Perry officially inducted Major General Mary Saunders (Ret.) and four other Texans into the TWHF. Chancellor and President Dr. Ann Stuart opened the event, stating: “We’re so proud to have it as a permanent exhibit. Could it be more appropriate to be at the largest university for women in Texas?” Stuart also remarked on the 85 percent growth TWU has seen over the last decade, then introduced Carol Peterson, chair of the Governor’s Commission for Women. Peterson congratulated the inductees, stating that
Shannon Quick News Editor
Photography by Jeni Berry
Women’s Hall of Fame inductee Major General Mary Saunders (Ret.) poses with Texas Governor and First Lady, Rick and Anita Perry, at last Friday’s ceremony. they “join an impressive list” of Texas ladies, then introduced Texas First Lady Anita Perry. Anita Perry extended thanks to Peterson, Stuart and all others in attendance. Quoting Margaret Thatcher, Anita Perry
stated, “If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.” Building upon Thatcher’s statement, she continued, “We women in Texas have a long story tradition of getting things
done...each of the women honored here in the hall of fame left a mark that blazed a trail, and they left Texas and America a better place to live.” Anita Perry continued,saying “they [the inductees] have in
common that beyond the borders of Texas, they have a commitment to excellence, a
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Your vote: your union Shelby Baker Sports Editor
It’s time your voice is heard: you have a choice to make today. This choice will impact future students for decades, so think very carefully. Should TWU build a new Student Union?
Students need to decide whether the current union is good enough for a growing student population, or whether TWU needs a new one. According to the Student Union’s website, student organizations and campus departments often seek alternate locations for meetings due to space issues. Also, office space has been taken over for additional storage space and items are often stored in hallways. “It is important for all students to have a voice and to make their voice heard at TWU,” Kyle Voyles, Student Union director, urged. “By passing the referendum, students will be investing in
the future of the TWU campus by creating a state of the art union facility so that we can be competitive with our facilities, by increasing services on both the Houston and Dallas campuses in their unions, and by leaving a legacy behind for future Pioneers.” According to Voyles, if the vote passes, it will move on to the Board of Regents and finally the state legislature. Provided the new union is approved by the following two bodies, the fee increase would begin in 2014. However, if the vote does not pass at the student level, it would be a two-year wait before the university could again organize a referendum for a new union. “We would continue to remain in our current facility and find a way to accommodate the increased enrollment, lines and overcrowded rooms,” Voyles explained. According to the New U webpage, desirable characteristics of a new union include storage space, bigger dining areas and a more commuter friendly environment. School spirit is also a consideration for the potential new building and will
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Long lines at meal times are only one motivation behind the proposal for a new Student Union. Students can vote through Sharepoint today until 9 p.m.
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Last Saturday the TWU Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame inducted two individuals and one team of distinction into the 2012 class. Chancellor and President Dr. Ann Stuart opened the evening’s festivities by stating she was proud of these studentathletes, and admired spirit, dedication and fight. Jami Ingram, former player and current college coach, transferred to TWU from Blinn Junior College and played softball for two seasons between 2001–2003. She served as a TWU assistant coach during the 2003–2004 season and was a graduate assistant coach in 2004–2005. Ingram has many accolades to her name at TWU, including: two-year letter winner as a catcher and a designated hitter from 2001–2003, first team All–America honors as a catcher in 2003, two-time AllRegion and All-Conference in 2003, and 2003 Diamond Sports Catcher of the Year for National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II. Ingram also shares the school record for most home runs in a season, at 14. Former TWU head coach Dianne Baker, said Ingram was the “best catcher in the country” and her “biggest disappointment in Jami is that I did not have her for four years.” Kris Ring, athletic trainer, said Ingram was the “embodiment of student athlete,… an outstanding leader, and leads by example.” Ingram tried several positions when she started playing softball; she wanted to “be involved in every play,” she states. The wife of her former coach asked if she wanted to play catcher and, as Ingram said, “the rest is history.” For Ingram, coaching is not a job. It is her passion. She states she is “honored and speechless to be receiving this award” and uses a philosophy taught to her by a former coach when she coaches today: “Show me what you can do, don’t tell me what you can’t.” Teresa Flores, former player and coach, had the option to attend other universities. After her visit to TWU she was going to head to Oklahoma State on a recruiting trip. However, coach Baker told her that TWU would honor her Hispanic heritage and traditions, and Flores chose TWU. Flores played shortstop for the Pioneers from 20002004. In this period, Flores received many accolades and credits to her name, including: four-year letter winner, fourtime All-Conference selection, two-time All-Regional selection,
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