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The Mountaineer - April 2011

One Pot Cooking Make a cheap, tasty, easy meal for your New Orleans flavor By William Keaton

The most common comfort foods you will find are dishes made in one pot, where the flavors have begun to play together. These dishes are not only classic and delicious but they are also very accessible for college students. You can make a from scratch dish, in only one pot so minimal clean up, and with a low level of difficulty for beginning cooks. Finally if you invest in the necessary spices, herbs, and seasonings once, the amount of money it takes for actual ingredients is minimal.

One of the easiest dishes this can be done with is Jambalaya: Seasoning: 4 whole bay leaves (fresh preferred); 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon ground file; ½ teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon thyme; 2 teaspoon dry mustard (Coleman’s preferred). Ingredients: 2 pats of butter; 8 ounces cured salt pork cubed; 4 links of country blend or aundouille sausage (cooked and sliced); 1 large red onion chopped; 4 stalks of celery chopped; 3 bell peppers chopped; 2 lbs of chicken (cooked and sliced);

1 cup of tomato sauce (canned); 3 cups chicken stock; 4 cups minute rice. In the bottom of a pot, melt two pats of butter and add the cubes of salt pork to render out the fat. In renderings add onion and cook until transparent.

5 c. peeled, sliced apples 1/2 c. sugar 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 c. water 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tbsp. butter, softened 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 2 tbsp. butter, softened 1 egg, slightly beaten

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Add one cup of water to deglaze the bottom and scrap the bottom of the pot, making sure nothing is sticking. Add bell pepper and celery and soften. Add the seasoning mix, the three cups of stock, and the tomato sauce. Bring to a boil

and add the sliced chicken and sausage. Add the minute rice and reduce the heat to a simmer and regularly to make sure it does not burn. Steam until the rice is tender.

5 Places To Go In Texas This Summer If you are looking for fun things to do this summer and don’t want to spend a lot of money, here are five places you could go this summer here in Texas. By Page Draper

1. The beach. You could go to South Padre, Port Aransas, or just spend some time in Corpus Christi. You can camp out on the beach or rent a condo. Either way you can get some sun and build sandcastles! 2. Austin. Austin is the music capital so if you love music there is plenty of live music there to satisfy your music needs. If music isn’t for you there is a Children’s Museum that has fun educational and interactive exhibits. If you are a shopper there are many unique shops and different things you can only purchase in Austin.

3. The Lake. There are several different lakes in Texas that are large or small to fit your boating needs, you can ski, wakeboard or even swim. Or if you don’t have a boat many marinas let you swim in designated areas off the docks. 4. The Zoo. Who doesn’t like going to see fuzzy animals? There are zoos in just about any major city in Texas, Austin, Dallas, Ho`uston etc. The zoo has educational fun and yummy snow cones. 5. Get a job or internship. If you plan on getting a job this summer you should try and get a job that is catered toward your major or the job field you want to go into. Here is a fun website, courtesy of Cristina Martinez of the Career services, www.internships.com. All you have to do is create an account and then upload your resume. You can search for jobs and places to apply.

Softball Team hits home base

shades united goes big with “3 on 3” Tournament Story on Page 5

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Larger than Our Campus CSI Kerr County brought people from the hill country for one purpose Antigone: Not Anti-Gone! Story on Page 6

Story By Adolpho Castillo Photo By MAGGIE RIOS

As the semester winds down it can be hard to think about anything else but our final exams and various obligations. But on March 26 a few exceptional students from our campus did just that.

based group in the Kerrville area dedicated to touching the lives of the community in positive and tangible ways. For this project they provide Schreiner with the opportunity to give back while infusing college students and community members into the lives of others. With 90 projects in total and an estimated 800 volunteers from the Kerrville area more than 150 were from our very own Schreiner campus.

It was “The biggest most impactful service project in our county” said Elizabeth Loggie, They participated in the associate director of volunteer Community Service Infusion or CSI programs at Schreiner. Kerr County at various locations Loggie said since this is an across town offering a helping annual event they always hope hand to those in need. to increase participation. She CSI Kerr County is sponsored by Continued on Page 3 The Partners in Ministry, a church

Schreiner University students work hard volunteering at CSI Kerr County

For a better cause Story on Page 4

Cheers for Charrette Story By Brena Roberts

Architectural drawings taped up and covering the walls, people milling about, tables full of drawing paper and supplies, small groups listening to designers Continued on Page 3

Inventing Your Own Schreiner Tradition Frisbee’s emergence on campus carried on by students

in the diner can look across the quad three times a week minimum and see people running up and down the quad playing ultimate Frisbee. For people in the freshman and sophomore class it must seem as regular to the Schreiner Experience as convocation or Story By William Keaton midnight breakfast. However this People who have 5 PM weekly ritual is not a time aged courses in the Weir or eating practice, it in fact started in the

fall of 2008, and has continued to grow. So the question becomes “why did ultimate Frisbee get started up here at Schreiner?” Ultimate Frisbee had been at a time part of the intramural sports rotation with flag football and water polo. However, the Continued on Page 5

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Business Is booming New Schreiner Masters program being introduced

Dr. Torti indicated that one and with my dream of becoming a corporate lawyer I am going to of the courses would combine need all the business education on eLearning with class attendance. the higher level that I can receive,” Applicants are evaluated she said. individually and the following Story By Simon Baier What will the graduate criteria are employed to evaluate Photo Courtesy Dr Mark D Woodhull students learn? The Schreiner your application: MBA website provides detailed •Cumulative grade point average Schreiner University will information about the program. in all college-level coursework introduce a new MBA program for MBA students will discover the fall semester of 2011. •MBA Major Field Exam how to achieve business goals and Dr. Charles Torti, associate simultaneously sustain integrity. •Scores on the Graduate business professor, stated, Management Admission Test (GMAT) Decision making skills will “the Schreiner MBA program •Three online recommendations will strengthen business be strengthened, expanded, competencies” of students and practiced, and tested through •Personal essay (no more competitions and than 500 words) expressing your “if you are interested in career national growth or advancement then simulation models. qualifications, experiences, and an MBA is not an option, it is Students will employ quality reasons for applying to the MBA essential.” theories, leverage source factors, program Elizabeth Calderon, a senior and integrate strategic change •Transcripts from all at Schreiner, is torn between the relative to the contemporary undergraduate and graduate studies MBA program and law school, but business environment. completed in the United States. she thinks that a combination of A full time student should •Successful completion of both disciplines would help her in enroll in three courses, which is foundation courses: Accounting, the corporate world. a total of nine–credit hours per Economics, Finance,  Marketing, and “I’m doing the MBA program semester. Full–time students can Management because I still want to further my complete the MBA Program in two The program has limited education in the business field, years. positions; due to the demand

Shades United Shoots For Victory Story & Photo By Cody Weiss

Shades United kicked off the month of April with their 2nd annual “3 on 3” basketball tournament, held at Edington Gym and the surrounding facilities from April 1-2. The group- organization on campus whose purpose is to promote cultural diversity throughout the Schreiner student body as well as unity among its members- appears to have to started the event last year as a means to get the group’s name out there as well as possibly provide an enjoyable opportunity for students and other members of the community.

Mr. Derek Brosky, Schreiner University ’s first MBA degree program applicant, turns his application over to Dr. Mark Woodhull.

openings are being filled rapidly. Two-thirds of the openings have been filled. Students can apply by contacting Sylvia Coday at 830-895-7100 and the application steps and a link to the online registration address will be forwarded to you. Further information can be found by sending an email to mba@schreiner.edu or by visiting the website (http://www.schreiner. edu/mba/index.html).

Along with expanding events, this year’s tournament featured a At the conclusion of this year’s number of sponsors, ranging from tournament, it would seem that the U.S. Army, Mary’s Tacos, San they once again succeeded in that. Saba Cap, TNJ Engraving Co., and others. Led by the efforts of president What might have been the Angelica Ugo, and members biggest improvement was the Jasmine Jones, Latisha Hall, Kira turnout for contestants in the Chester, Marcus Grace, Crystal tournament. Montoya, Rayesa Warren, and Marian Collier, Shades United After starting with only 18 began planning for this year’s teams last year, Shades United tournament last year. appeared to have nearly 28 With all that time for teams participate in this year’s planning, the group was able to tournament, with a large amount greatly improve upon lasts year’s of contestants coming from the tournament, with the addition surrounding area, as well as from of new activities, such as both places such as Dallas, Austin, and a men’s and women’s 3 point Oklahoma. shootout, as well as opportunities for participants, such as shootout contest and bounce.

including younger a youth a moon

that sentiment to both current and former Schreiner students, as well as those outside of the school. After hours of basketball Friday and Saturday, a team from Oklahoma Wesleyan University beat out the team B.Y.G. (Bring Your Game) in a close final game, winning $250 and capping off an entertaining, enjoyable, and perhaps largest non-Greek, student led event on Schreiner campus in recent history.

If any students are interested in starting their own student organization, as the members in Shades United did, visit the Student Activities Office located “Schreiner is growing and in the Lion’s Den of the Cailloux Campus Activity Center and talk getting better,” said Ugo. to Jennifer Hudson-Velazquez, In putting on this event, director of student activities and Shades United helped display Greek life, to get started.

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New Testament, New Outlook Story By Alesha Thorpe

Indeed it was funny but it made me think to myself, “do I have Jesus?”

In early April, New Ashton’s comment made me Testaments were passed out all think about the many ways people around Schreiner University. can have Jesus in their life. This seems to start a I know that people have conversation between students different religions and the way here at Schreiner and the teachers. they express their spiritual ways. Some kids believe it’s a good Like my friend Ashton, she goes thing for us to have the Bible and to church and reads the Bible, this God in our lives and others just is all good but in my case I believe think that we should show our there is a god and I go to church spirituality in our own way. when I can. Ashton Vincent and I were Neither of us preach to people walking to lunch and two of the to go to church or judge them if guys passing these little Bibles out, they don’t. as I felt they ganged up on us, but Ashton seem to be okay with it and In other cases people seem to use to it. push the situation and try to have They jump at us asking if we people think the way they do and wanted one. I replied “no thank make them feel a different way you”, but they weren’t taking no about it. for an answer.

The guy put the book in my face and said “here take it, take it” so I replied “sure”, but I definitly wasn’t happy about the way he approached me. The other man asked Ashton and she replied “Sure” and took it with pride and a big smile.

In the end no matter how you show or don’t show your spirituality is up to you and in a school environment we should never be pressured into something that is a big deal and problem causer around the world at school.

We should be free to think and show how ever we want without As we walked to lunch I looked pressure. at Ashton with a puzzled look on This is a free country and my face. expressing ourselves in the way we She says to me in a jokingly manner “Alesha you need Jesus, want it is how it should stay. you should have taken 3!” and then laughed.

A CSI Experience Story By Jake Crawley

In her diary, Anne Frank wrote “How lovely to think that no one need wait a moment. We can start now, start slowly changing the world!” On Saturday March 26th 2011, a group of caring men, women, and children learned

Why Student Input Matters Story By Jonathan Fletcher

I have to admit that I don’t envy the Schreiner administrators their positions, especially when they’re facing a room full of undergraduates armed with good, though sometimes hard, questions, as was the case in the annual SU Senate Town Hall Meeting last month. From the publicized 4.25% tuition increase next year to faculty accountability, from the availability of professional internships to the charging of condiments in the Lion’s Den, the issues brought up ran the gamut and reflected the diversity of majors, grade classification, and interests of the students in attendance. Some came to ask questions, some came to better understand a certain school policy, and some simply came to vent (and said as much). But I think that whatever the motivation of those who attended the Senate Town Hall Meeting, everybody learned something and hopefully left with the knowledge that they have administration that can, and does, listen to them. Unfortunately, it is often easy to forget at Schreiner, or any small private liberal arts college for that matter, how much the administration not

the every day person can make a difference in the world; an idea that Anne Frank wrote the truth of this message. I was privileged enough about, and that the CSI to be among those men and program reminds us of each women learning for myself, as year. Seeing so many people a participant in this year’s CSI: Kerr County community service volunteering to help complete event. I participated in CSI strangers for the sake of (Community Service Infusion) doing something good, and as a part of Schreiner’s making a difference was freshman iMpact group; a inspiring to say the least. program based on the idea that

only values our input, but in a very real sense depends on it, and this point was stressed by President Tim Summerlin, when he mentioned how seriously the student input is taken, especially in course evaluations. They are often the key factors, he observed, for the “Promotion and Tenure” boards when making tenure decisions about non-tenured faculty (and promotion decisions for tenured faculty).

used as models for future internships. Regarding the expansion of undergraduate research, she mentioned how plans are in the works for midyear Academic Showcases and pointed to the recent ventures, such as Professor Adam Feltz’ Undergraduate Research Task Force and the expansion of the Welch Foundation Research Award, as models for future undergraduate research opportunities.

When asked about the potential expansion for minors within the Foreign Language Department, Provost Charlie McCormick mentioned how the deans were meeting with representatives from the language-learning program Rosetta Stone, Inc. in order to look at some possible ways Schreiner could expand the number of upper-level courses within the already-existing minors and add some more minors in the near future.

On the issue of the 4.25% tuition increase next year, Dr. Summerlin noted that the increase reflected cuts in federal and state grants, but added that a large portion of the increase would invariably go back into financial aid. Generously, he offered to email the Tuition Equalization Plan, which provides a breakdown of how student tuition is used, to anybody so inclined.

Several of the questions brought up concerned the availability and funding of professional internships and other résumé builders, to which Student Services Vice-President Peg Layton responded by noting the success of the Community Internship Program (CIP) and the James Avery Internship, adding that they are being

Hundreds of people gathering together for the sake of a community service project is exactly what the CSI program is meant to promote, and can have a deep impact on anyone’s life, as a volunteer, or as a recipient of service. I can personally attest to seeing all sorts of people in attendance, from toddlers to the elderly; all of Kerrville’s demographics were

Regarding the Schreiner Master Plan, aka SchreT, Dr. Summerlin proudly announced that the plan is complete and will be submitted to the Board of Trustees in May. The first steps, he noted, will be implemented in the summer. Although the year is coming to an end, it is obvious that great things are just around the corner, and for those staying (like me), I am truly excited.

represented that morning in troves.

Saturday

To me, the image of all those different people is the very definition of true community service. To see those people stand up and start that day to make a difference on the world was a beautiful thing that I will cherish for a long time and hope to be exposed to again in the future.

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S l a m Po e t r y S p e a k s U p Last month, the Schreiner Student Activities Board hosted a Slam Poetry event for the campus as well as for the community to come watch the many voices and styles of five contestants.

Story and photo by Kira Chester

Poetry Slam is known to be a competition at which poets read or recite original work. These performances are judged by a selected number A packed crowd in the of judges to decide who the Lion’s Den waited to hear the ultimate Slam Poet may be. writings of these students: Poetry Slam can Precious Smith, Kira Chester, feature a broad range of voices, De’Andre Vaughn, Melissa styles, cultural traditions, and Millan and Jawanza Williams. approaches to writing and And the participants didn’t performance. leave empty-handed. They There were also guest received iTunes cards worth a p p e a ra n c e s b y J o a q u i n $10 and the second and first Zihuatanejo and Natasha place winner received a little Carrizosa, who are known for bit more. their many talents of writing

and performing their original work of poetry as well. One of their most famous acts is Super Villain; if you haven’t seen it then you need to.

Zihuatanejo is a member of the 2004 Dallas Poetry Slam Team and a Grand Slam Spoken Word Poetry Champion of Dallas. With the help of SAB, Zihuatanejo also competed at Zihuatanejo and Carrizosa The Individual World Poetry were able to return to the Slam for many years. Schreiner Campus for a second Carrizosa has shared time. her work at different venues As for SAB, this was from Texas to New York - from their second year hosting the Yellowhouse Gallery to the Slam Poetry Contest and

Antigone: A Schreiner University Theater Production Story by Trevor McCain

the Nuyorican Poets Café. Her writings have been featured in Rhapsody and Our Texas magazines, as well as other online publications.

Photos by Ashley Thomas

they hope to continue this wonderful art of poetry to the sidewalks of Schreiner University. “It was real and it throws reality in your face. It bursts the bubbles around your world that you’re living in,” said De’Andre Vaughn.

Disentangled Karli Fischer

J e s s i c a R o b e r t ’s senior project, the recent production of the modernized

Greek tragedy Antigone, was a success among those who viewed it. It was performed in

the Hansen Building in an area known as the Black box, named so because the room is entirely painted black to highlight the set and the actors. The actors in question performed admirably,

especially the dialogues between Creon, the king, and the princess, Antigone. As is normal in a tragedy, almost everyone involved dies, but only because they chose to. The drama was an allegory between a sense of duty driven by emotion and a sense of duty driven by logic. It was an entertaining evening, and is yet another of the dramatic successes at Schreiner University.

Rapunzel, Rapunzel let down your long golden locks. its length and beauty surpasses any maidens in all the land. So please fair Rapunel let down your hair!

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Schreiner Charrette Unveils Master Plan Story by Brena Roberts Photo by Tyler Laughlin

explaining ideas and concepts, an architect busy at work seated at a table right in the middle of ballroom 1— this was scene at the Jan. 27 charrette open house, where a new master plan for Schreiner University was designed right before our very eyes. The open house was the culmination of a process that started back in October when a Master Plan Steering Committee met with Terra Design Group and consultants to discuss the weaknesses, strengths, goals, and needs of Schreiner University as it continues to grow. The last master plan was done in the late 1990s. Through that plan, Schreiner saw several expansions including Trull Science Building and the Floyd and Kathleen Cailloux Campus Activity Center. Other projects included sprinkler and drip systems, the deck in front of the CCAC, tree plantings and the resurfacing of the loop. Now that over a decade has passed since the last master plan, administration is looking to have a new cohesive plan made to assure that all future improvements will not only complement the campus’s existing infrastructure, but also that they be representative of and conducive to the Schreiner atmosphere, students, faculty, and staff. An official analysis was released back in December, followed by a visit from the design group to conduct a campus survey analysis along with stakeholder interviews, Jan. 24- 27. “It’s been a long few days,” said Brian Hamilton, concept designer of the charrette, as he addressed a group of about 30 onlookers at the open house, in a guided explanation of the most recent renderings which incorporated elements from each of the different master plan alternates. Some of

the issues that were highlighted ra n ge d from the high level of use of the secondary entrance, p o o r l y defined edges along residential property A look at the Schreiner Charrette master plan unveiled! n e a r by without buffer, faculty and student to compile all the results into a parking, main campus entrance, final draft that should be ready for pedestrian walk system and review in early April before heading the strong disconnect between to be approved by the university recreational district and the core board in May. campus. “Assuming that this would be a Some of the Schreiner strong model that would be adopted, what points that were mentioned were sequencing would you see?” asked the trees throughout the campus, Carrie Arrington, assistant to the clearly defined districts, attractive Provost, at the end of the charette buildings with unified materials presentation. and architecture with human scale, Although designers said that pedestrian spaces, and attractive at this point there is no sequential natural views on and off campus. order, all the framework can be Other key points in the Terra done in stages. Design Group’s presentation were: Landscape architect and • Redesigning the main Terra Design consultant Lisa Horne entrance, which was said to need explained, “One of the things that better, grander pedestrian and we’re looking at is making these traffic access; individual projects.” • Envisioning a fluid Which project will make gathering space with a courtyard the very top of the list remains atmosphere between the dining to be seen. According to Dr. hall and activity center, Summerlin, however, “The things • Designing a better, wider that did emerge as being really sidewalk system, important were having to do with the entrance, but also walkways • Developing an outdoor and gathering places were very gallery for students outside Cailloux prominent features.” Hall, Dr. Summerlin added that we • Investigating a multi-use can look forward to a project as amphitheater. early as this summer. The final The open house, to determination of the project will which Dr. Tim Summerlin invited be decided based on priority and all faculty, staff, and students, was funding when the board meets in open to questions, comments, May. concerns and ideas. In his final thoughts, Dr. In an interview after Summerlin noted that “we’ll have the charrette, Dr. Summerlin said ideas and projects for several the design team is still working years…”

Larger Than Our Campus Continued From Page 1 Photo by Nicholas Newland

went on to say the number of volunteers was more than double that of last year’s CSI. “Everyone did a tremendous job,” said Loggie. But what exactly did our students do out there you ask? They were responsible for any number of tasks from highway clean up to home clean up. From helping organizations like K’Star, a youth based advocacy program to helping individuals keep up their homes with maintenance that they otherwise would not have been able to afford or do themselves. Tayler Hobberlin was the CSI intern for the iMpact freshmen leadership team. “Participating in CSI was a no-brainer,” she said. “Everyone on the team is very service oriented and we were happy to take on any job that was given to us.” M a g g i e R i o s , Coordinator of the SU woman’s soccer team had a simple job, to pick weeds and pick up trash and generally to clean the area that was given to her and her team. This

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unimportant work to some but as she would describe: “At first it’s hard to believe that the hands of one can contribute so much to a community; however when you bring together the hands of many the difference can be seen”. She went on to say, “CSI is much more than just community service, it’s the community coming together as one” and it is this idea that is so strong and important for us to really understand.” It has been said by many that volunteer service is more than just the act of serving. It is more than work or the pains of the physical labor. An unknown author once wrote the words “Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer.” This has been used many times in articles to highlight the importance and impact service can have on our community but really it is about more than that. The true impact is on us as human beings. It’s the change that happens within each of us when we take the time to outstretch a helping hand and truly give of ourselves, even just a little, to those in our lives.

Ben Enslow, freshman, and Matt Goodwyn, Director of the Mountaineer Fitness Center and Campus Recreation, paint houses during CSI Kerr County.

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Campus Ministry: Operation Denver back to the homeless.

Schreiner students donate time and energy to people of Denver

on vacation.

Story By Zeidy Gonzalez Photos By Brianna Benzinger

The Campus Ministry group included Gordon Findley, director of Retention and Student Success; Gini Norris-Lane, campus minister; Valerie Smith, sophomore; Katie DeBinski, sophomore; Jack Valentine, senior; Brianna Benzinger, freshman;

Spring Break is a time when most college students and teachers take a break from studies to go home to their families or go

But 13 hard-working and giving individuals here at Schreiner University took on extra work in Denver, Colo.

“I really enjoyed it and I don’t feel as if I gave up my Spring Break at all,” said junior Gloria Lopez. “If I hadn’t gone, I would’ve been home all the time probably babysitting. It was a great opportunity to travel and to help others. We met many different people as well. One guy had his PhD Gloria Lopez (left), Katie DeBinski (middle), and and he was still homeless. Beth Smith (right) taking their time to help out. It was quite a shock.” Jana DeJesus, freshman; Aerial Katie DeBinski, Ocanas, freshman; Gloria Lopez, s o p h o m o r e , s a i d ,” M y junior; Andy Lemlyn, senior; favorite part was getting Alfonso Rodriguez, senior; to know all the people Stephanie Hoskins, junior; and involved: the other students Beth Smith, senior. who went along, the They worked from 8 a.m. to 5 people from the homeless p.m. Tuesday through Friday in shelters and Non-profit soup kitchens, food banks, and organizations, and the assisting the elderly retirement homeless themselves. It was homes. a beautiful mix!” Working all day and staying A time away from home, the night in the basement of from school, from the the Bethany United Methodist ordinary, these Schreiner Church, these Schreiner Stars really excel above and students worked hard and gave beyond to give back. up a much-needed break to give

Stone Soup: The Soup of the Day Story By Erica Bell

There is a special soup being made here at Schreiner University -- “Stone Soup.” Stone Soup is an open forum for discussions that has been around for many years. The name Stone Soup comes from the fable of three soldiers who traveled from town to town encouraging people to have open discussions and make their own serving of Stone Soup. Wr i t i n g C e n t e r D i r e c t o r Krisann Muskievicz explained, “Stone Soup was an idea discussed at the 2010 meeting of the South Central Writing Centers Association. Joanne King, a Schreiner University Writing

Center tutor, attended the conference and heard a tutor from another school describing Stone Soup as a Friday afternoon activity. Joanne thought that the model might work at Schreiner and she proposed it last spring as a program to try during the 2010-2011 academic year.” King believes in Stone Soup’s potential. “The idea is that a community of people can make something fabulous if everyone participates and adds their stone to the soup,” King said. Students who would like to participate need only bring an open mind, ideas, opinions, and have a desire to converse with others.

“host” discussions on various topics. U p c o m i n g t o p i c s fo r discussion for Stone Soup are “Technology on ‘Roids: Is the exponential rate of advancement good or bad?”; “Chocolat” – both the novel and the film, and ‘90s cartoons.

As a new program to Schreiner University, Stone Soup is responsive to student feedback. It has a solid, though small, following at this time, but the program hopes to grow in the years to come. Everyone is urged to join in making a cup of Stone Soup here at Schreiner University. Professors are also encouraged to attend and

For more information about the program please feel free to contact Joanne King, student leader for Stone Soup at jnking@ schreiner.edu or by phone at 830-792-7323. You can also check out their Web page at http://www.schreiner.edu/ academics/writing/events. htm.

C o u r s e Ro t a t i o n s Cost Students Story By Patrice Sullivan

Many Schreiner University students have had issues at some point with getting all of the necessary classes needed for a specific degree plan. Due to course rotations of our small university, many of us are getting the short end of the stick when it comes to picking classes. On one hand, the university is teaching us that we have to fight for the classes we want, but on the other hand there shouldn’t be seniors forced to stick around an extra semester because the two classes they need for graduation won’t be offered until later. Course rotation is an issue throughout the nation, but smaller universities with less staff are more prone to be affected. More time slots for classes would maximize the number of students able to participate, as well as better the retention rate that Schreiner has so often failed to keep up. A Schreiner University sophomore, Christine Unger, said: “One of the reasons I am transferring is the lack of communications courses being offered next fall. I love Schreiner, but my education is first priority”. While picking classes in the Fall of 2010, many nursing students ran into a scheduling problem. According to their degree plan, they were directed to take Micro Biology and Sociology in the same semester, but these classes were only offered at the exact same time. It took several complaints for the problem to be rectified. This problem has not been isolated only to nursing degrees. Senior Liz Stewart said, “As an English Education major, I often encounter course conflicts. Usually the problems are unable to be resolved, potentially compromising my expected graduation date”. We all love Schreiner and understand that going to a small private university will limit some options, but we should all leave this campus with achievement.

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Women’s Tennis Finishes Strong As for the men’s tennis team, they too have had their ups and Both women and men’s tennis downs during the season, but did teams at Schreiner started off the not finish quite as strong as the season strong, and along the way women did. have had their ups and downs. As The senior of the men’s team, both teams ended on their senior Tory Manchester, won his final day, they had different outcomes. singles match at the Cree Tennis Story By Shalon Bridges

The women’s tennis team had a Center, yet was the only two strong finish, with an 8-1 win over points that Schreiner would earn. The Mountaineers fought tough Texas Lutheran University. battles, yet could not overcome The only senior on the the TLU Bulldogs. Alex Hammond, team, Michelle Martinez, had who was the ASC West Division a dominating win in her last player of the week, won a hardappearance at the Cree Tennis fought battle in singles to help Center. She defeated opponents Schreiner out. in both doubles and singles for the The tennis teams have had a Mountaineers. Other members of the women’s tennis team, such successful season so far, and hope as Lynne Collenback and Kelly to continue that success as they Spahn, took second in doubles for head out to Howard Payne to Schreiner to help with the win over continue in ASC play. TLU.

A Season of Joy, Sunshine, and Softball for a tournament. When asked about the Arizona trip freshman Charis Sultemeier said, “It was a good experience. Everyone on the team got some playtime, including the people who normally have the bench. The whole thing was great for team bonding.” The trip did not last the entire spring break, which gave the girls a little bit of time to visit their homes before returning with all the other students back to Schreiner University.

Story and Photo By Josh Spencer

Spring semester is well underway and for many students, it is time to relax. Now over halfway through the school year many students find some time to slack off and enjoy themselves, even with upcoming finals looming on the horizon. However, the same cannot be said for the players of Schreiner University’s softball team. Now practicing most days of the week the girls are hard at work, preparing for each and every upcoming game of the season. With a total of twenty-four games total already under the team’s belt, it has been a very busy semester for our team and their Head Coach Don Green. They have been playing almost daily since March 4th at Texas-Dallas. They’re opponents have include many schools such as Ozarks, Howard Payne, Husson, and Otterbein, to name a few.

“The season’s been going well. We’ve With the end of the had our ups and downs, but overall school year quickly approaching, we’ve played pretty well,” freshman the girls now look at what has gone Laci Schupp said. well and what can be changed for To add to the workload they the better for next year. “No team already have, the ladies have spent a in any sport is perfect, there’s considerable amount of time on the always room for improvement,” road with several games played away Sultemeier said. As the season from the school including their first ends, the girls look back at game at Texas-Dallas and two games at triumphs and disappointments but also eagerly look forward to a fresh Howard Payne. start next year. One mentionable journey the team took was their recent trip to Arizona

Inventing Your Own Schreiner Tradition Photo by Eloy Rico

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interest in it as a season long sport faded, so it was mainly played as a tournament. This tournament is where we begin our journey. Cody Weiss (junior – graphic design major) was one of the individuals along with Schreiner University alumnus Steve Griffith to participate in the 2008 tournament. Cody played because he was invited to by Griffith and this is how the seeds of Frisbee were planted on Schreiner’s quad. Cody, some upper classmen, and a large number of residents from Delaney began after the tournament to want to play Ultimate more than just once a semester. This is how ultimate pickup games began springing up. So throughout the week peoples’ phones receive the text messages asking them to play Frisbee at 5 pm.

the question becomes, why are these players out there every week? Cody Weiss explains it simply, “I just like going out there and having fun with friends, meeting new people and getting them involved in Frisbee. It’s challenging, but entertaining and enjoyable. There are times it gets too competitive and not so fun because people might take it more seriously than I would and it loses its enjoyment to me. But for the most part, we play because it’s fun and cool to go out and just play. We love playing in all types of ridiculous weather, whether super windy, raining, hot, cold, (we really want to play in snow) and have had many interesting stories come out of Frisbee, just ask anyone who’s played for a while, and I’m sure they have a story to tell.”

Weiss will tell you he has learned a lot from playing So knowing the history of Frisbee; “I’ve learned it’s not Frisbee at Schreiner University

about always winning, or always doing crazy good all the time out on the field, it’s not about us and getting what we want personally all the time,” said Weiss. “I’d much rather enjoy the company of the people around me and have them have a good time than win and be competitive all the time. It’s cliché I think, but it’s true. It’s not about winning, it’s about building and having relationships with people and getting to know them and letting them know you.” So if you are interested in playing Frisbee, or just wanting to give it a try just walk out on to the quad at 5 pm. It is an easy sport to pick up. Weiss had never played before when he played in the Campus Rec tournament; simply put, “some people come out not knowing really even how to throw a frisbee, and each week they get better and better, and eventually

Schreiner students enjoying a game of Ultimate Frisbee.

you can’t even tell that they hadn’t been playing frisbee all that long.” So if you want to be part of a tradition, how about going out there and throwing

the Frisbee around. Or maybe, find your own thing. If you wait long enough and no one will know who started it, they’ll just accept it as a tradition.