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A Text Could Save Your Life: Campus Alert System! Photo by Jay Chapman
Dr. Distel at creek
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Would you know what to do in case of an emergency on campus? Better yet, how would you even know there is an emergency? In November, Jay Chapman, a senior, photographed a thunderstorm th at ro l l e d through Kerrville in the early morning hours. According to Chapman, who captured images of the storm as it passed over a student residence hall, many Schreiner students were “frightened.”
While speaking with Flores, he said, “Funny you should come and interview me today because I was just looking at the stats…we do have a small percentage of students that have signed up, but not near
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2. At the bottom there are several links, find and click on “Emergency Notifications”. 3. Once on the campus emergency notification page, click on “Mountaineer Alert”. The system will then ask you
Emergent situations are never predictable, so it is important to be aware of the Emergency Preparedness s y s t e m t h a t S c h re i n e r University has in place. To get the scoop I spoke with SU Director of Safety and Security, Danny Flores, who said that there are three different alert methods for our campus. The first is the E2Campus, better known as the Mountaineer Alert System. That system has two ways of notifying students in real time. One is via e-mail and the other through a text message sent directly to your personal cell phone.
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until I became an R.A.” Other students that were asked simply were unaware the system existed. The other system to alert those on campus is the Emergency Audio System. This system will broadcast a slow whooping sound when an emergency occurs. Upon hearing this tone, everyone should stop and listen for further instruction via the live emergency audio system. Students signed up on the Mountaineer Alert System can also look to their e-mails or text messages for further details. When the situation is remedied, a pulsed tone will sound, indicating that the emergent situation is over and all university business should resume as normal.
Lightning above on the Oaks Apartments on the night of November 2.
enough to make this system as effective as it should be.” The whole process takes only a couple of minutes, but the key is, the process is voluntary and you must do it yourself. Here is how it’s done. 1. Go to the SU websitewww.schreiner.edu
to log into SchreinerOne. From there, on the right hand side of the screen, there is a link to take you into alert system registration. S o p h o m o re R e s i d e n t Assistant for Trull Residence Hall, Tyler Laughlin, said, “I was not aware of the system
For medical emergencies, accidents and other incidents, there are six call boxes located throughout the campus. If you have any questions or concerns on how to sign-up, you can stop by the security office or call (830) 896-5411 or extension 7243.
Spring 2011 Editor Eloy Rico
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ceo steven vetter visits su schreiner’s presence at the Story by Bri Hamlyn Photo by Katy Garcia
Last Fall Schreiner hosted Mr. the belief that it takes an entire Stephen Vetter, President and community to raise a child.” According to Vetter, there is CEO of Partners of the Americas, the largest volunteer or- much potential for today’s stuganization working to promote dents to improve the political economic and social develop- and social world. “I am deeply dissapointed ment (www.partners.net). Vetter’s job description however indi- with the two party system; it is cates more about the type of highly dysfunctional. People work he does than any website are just not informed about the real issues is capable of. because the “I am president government of an international nonprofit that concan’t agree nects people to on the facts. serve and change I n d i viduals lives,” he said. My must develop wife would intertheir own rupt me and say path and try ‘I’m into experiencto solve the Steven Vetter during interview. es.’” problems Vetter does indeed appear to they see. be believer of experiences. He He offers advice for college believes people “ideally have students as they prepare to both [nature and nurture] go- navigate these difficult circuming for [them].” stances. “Science says nature, but I “Babe Ruth is the king, but think we are a product of both. he’s also the strike out king. Do Don’t discount either.” not let fear be your guide, but He believes in the power of don’t be too harsh on yourself working together to create a when you fail. Always continue stronger community. He hopes to clarify your purpose. Dreams for a future where people are are important, but remember the “‘change they want to see’.” why you have the building “People need to help take blocks.” care of each other; I subsribe to
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Stoy by Caitlin Weinheimer Photo by Brittany Vargas
In the 2008 elections college students were constantly told it was their duty to show up on Election Day and vote. The result was the highest number of college voters in recent history. Did this trend carry over to the 2010 midterm election, leading students at Schreiner to participate in the polls? Overall the campus seemed to be evenly divided on the issue of whether or not to exercise their right to vote. Of those students who decided to vote, many felt like they had an obligation to do so. Victoria Burch was one of the students who went to the polls. “I voted in the election, because it is my civic duty and because it is about all the power that I have with the government,” she said. On the other hand, students who opted not to vote had two main reasons for their decision. First, many
and producing more events. At this point, John’s personal goal for RHA is growth. He wants to see as many students involved as possible. Sophomore Sovreyne Chadwick believes that though they are trying to change things around campus, RHA is not supported enough to make any serious accomplishments. When asked about how they could change this, she said: “The adults need to listen and advise as to what can and cannot be done.” RHA is the student’s voice, though unfortunately right now the students are whispering. We need more students to rise to the occasion and to take a stand in order to make a change.
students felt that they were not knowledgeable about the major issues and where the candidates stood. Therefore, some students felt it was better to abstain from voting rather than make
JD Kiefer prepares to cast his ballot.
an uneducated decision. The other main reason for the lack of Schreiner students showing up to the polls was confusion about the way absentee ballots are cast and where students can register to vote. JD Kiefer feels that the
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university should make certain voting information readily available to students. “Schreiner needs to make it easier for students that live on campus to register to vote,” he said. “Or better yet, have Schreiner bring awareness that because students live on campus, they can therefore vote in Kerrville.” Regardless of whether they voted or not many students on the campus expressed a desire to get involved in the governmental process. For some, this meant showing up, for others it meant stepping aside, and to others it meant forfeiting their right due to a lack of necessary information. Perhaps the most important thing Schreiner University and its student body can learn from its voter participation in the 2010 election is how it can improve student involvement in the presidential election of 2012.
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The Residence Hall Association was formed last year in effort to give a means to voice their opinions and concerns over their dorms. RHA is the medium by which the students communicate their needs to the senate. This year RHA has had many more people join and the presence on campus has greatly grown. However, they are always striving to increase their influence on campus, so they are eager for more people to join. President John Hernandez wants the organization to be effective. “We want residents to know RHA is here for them,” he said. He added that in effort to get more people involved on campus, RHA would be publicizing
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Sophomore Josh Azores helps retrieve a deer skeleton from the creek.
Dr. Chris Distel retrieves a fawn from the creek for biological research.
Students of all ages enjoy the campus.
Freshman Shana Martin relaxes at the fountain.
Looking out from CCAC.
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aftermath of the ‘don’t ask don’t tell’ policy decision Jonathan Fletcher Mountaineer Staff
When the federal appeals court decided in late October to stay the injunction against the United States Military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) policy, both sides of the debate reacted with a good deal of emotion: those in favor of keeping the policy in place breathing a sigh of relief and those supporting its immediate end expressing disappointment and frustration. The latter, of which I count myself a member, may actually have cause for hope for a number of reasons. Outrage is often the best (and sometimes the only) motivation for mobilization. Consider, for example, the now historic case of Stonewall, in which a police raid on a gay bar in New
York City sparked a series of violent demonstrations in the summer of 1969. One notable, lasting effect of the riots would come in the emergence of gay-rights groups in every major American city. Now that gay-rights advocacy groups, such as the Human Rights Council, have more time, they can better decide where to put their resources. Like all civil rights groups, the gay-rights community has matured, becoming smarter about how to phrase their message. A good example of this is the framing of the gay marriage debate in terms of “marriage equality” as opposed to “gay marriage” because marriage equality suggests
the freedom of an individual to marry the person of his or her choice, an idea that palatable to all people. The gay community and its supporters have several options for supporting their cause to repeal the DADT policy. For starters, enlist the support of the non-traditional segments of the gay cause, such as the pro-gay Republicans and the wealthy gay elite. As TIME Magazine reported, there are a number of wealthy gay donors who have in the past funded pro-gay candidates and even managed to affect state election outcomes, such the Virginia election in 2005. Their contributions to the gay community have largely gone unnoticed, owing to the
widespread (and I think incorrect) belief within the gay community that gay-rights should stay a grass-roots movement. If the gay community has learned anything in the last forty years, I hope it has realized that movements best succeed when they ensure that everyone on board has a role to play, i.e. their straight allies, the progay Republicans, and the wealthy gay elite. Schreiner also has several options to help further the discussion about the role of gay men and women in society, especially in the military. On this campus, we have Greystone Preparatory School, a year-long program designed to prepare its students both physically and
academically for entry into military academies. These future Greystone graduates, whom the university rightly takes tremendous pride in, will enter into careers affected by a future with (or without) DADT. Schreiner would do well to prepare them for the kinds of conversations that they will undoubtedly encounter. As a first step, I would suggest an engagement between Allied Advance, Schreiner’s LGBTQI support group and Greystone. By doing so, Schreiner can better live up to its commitment to have the discussions that matter, and ensure that everyone here has a place in them. Let us hope it will.
2010 Graduate disappointed with December Recognition Bri Hamlyn Mountaineer Editor
As an honors student, I guess it goes without saying that I had to work a little harder than most to earn my degree as part of the program. However, the honors program is not without its benefits. Now, I know what you’re thinking. “Honors students reward themselves with the joy of learning.” Don’t think I didn’t hear that singsong little voice in your collective heads. However, I am not just referring to the reward of self-discovery and enlightenment that comes with the extra work we put in. Certain tangible benefits are also a part of the process. We get together once a month for a meal, often host special guests for yet another free meal, and get to go to performances such as Cirque Dreams and Wicked. Oh and get we t-shirts that we designed ourselves be-
cause we are awesome like that. However, the one thing I looked forward to the most was the senior ring ceremony where each senior picked a professor to speak on their behalf and then present them with their ring. When I decided to graduate early, I knew I would not be a part of this specific ceremony because it occurs in March. However, I assumed I would get this experience as part of the December graduation ceremony. As I soon learned though, I was wrong. I think the change of the ceremony was a let down for many winter graduates, but especially the three of us who graduated from the honors program. We had worked hard for the privilege of having a professor talk about us and it was upsetting not to receive it. Honors director Dr. Cole Starr
kindly got us a short part of the graduation ceremony for presentation of rings, and briefly said something about each of us. As enjoyable as it was to be called the next Tarantino, it was not what I had always imagined. I didn’t get to hear kindhearted anecdotes or embarrassing stories told by a professor of my choosing like all the honors graduates before. That’s certainly no fault of Dr. Starr’s, and I greatly appreciate all that he did for us all semester, my issue is with the way the decision making was handled. Campus administration had apparently decided some time in the past that when the number of winter graduates reached 40, it would be time for a full cap and gown ceremony. When the time came though, it
was decided that we would prefer to just join everyone else in May for pomp and circumstance. Now maybe it’s just me, but I generally like to be allowed a say so in decisions that directly affect me when it’s possible, and I believe it was in this case. For the record, I would have preferred the full cap and gown in December. The ceremony we got felt like a half-hearted attempt to pacify the need for a capstone to our college years. It was nice enough, but when we walked in no announcement was made that we were coming in, the room was not quieted, and we didn’t get any music despite the readily available piano in the room. My upset has cooled in the month since, but I’m still slightly disappointed when I look back. The number of gradu-
ates in December 2010 was around 40, and more than SU had ever had for a winter graduation. That’s a lot of speeches, and even if they were kept under 2 minutes each, which isn’t likely, they would still last well over an hour. Even as a graduate, I wouldn’t want to sit through it all, so I fully admit that to have a professor talk about each one of us would have been a bit much. I’m even willing to admit that having someone talk about just the three of us would seem unfair to the other graduates, despite the fact that we worked hard for such a reward. In light of all this, I realize an effort was made to do what was thought best for everyone. I question why a stronger effort was not made to seek the opinion of the students involved.
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‘What do they really mean?’: New benches random quotes heard around campus Story by David McGuff Photo by Ashley Perez
Freudian psychology majors say, “Schreiner has some father issues, and they are phallic.” Communication majors say, “They definitely say a lot.” Art majors say, “They are modern art.” Math majors: “Don’t think they add up.” The “they” are the new benches outside the business center on campus. This collection of benches, surrounding the new pedestrian traffic circle, is generating interest around campus. If you were to watch people’s reactions as they walk by, furrowed brows abound. Students don’t seem to understand how they fit into the
overall décor of our campus. When asked about the benches, Dr. Tim Summerlin responded by saying, “If I told you, I’d have to kill
you.” He also stated that there was a story behind the benches that, “[couldn’t] be told in mixed company.” Answers that only provoke more questions than answers. The benches have a unique,
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Will Gary in evening attire.
Gage Hollingsworth in Swimwear
Use your brain when you drink water sleek, winding design, accented by a semi-circle on the end of the bench. When asked, stu- There’s something wrong with California dents couldn’t seem to figure out the purpose of the globe of concrete, which only seemed I am personally offended by the Snuggie to take up sitting space. While definitely interesting looking, the modern design does Do you already have the bra? not seem to fit our campus’ He has awesome man feet conservative, classic look. “Couldn’t the money used Hey there’s a noodle on my to build these (have) been arm used to renovate some rooms in Weir?” asked Sean Tokaz. It’s all up in my teeth like While the cost of the projwhite bread ect is unknown, and the benefits can be argued, one thing Do not violate the penguin is for sure. These benches aren’t going anywhere, Pencil, give me knowledge and we’ll have somewhere to sit and think about it all. Smell our tour guide
‘cinderfella’ Photos by Nicholas Newland
He was from California but he wanted to be from Britain so bad If I were a shark, I’d probably eat it before it was dead Let me breath in your essence I met someone with a Gene Simmons tongue once I like talking to old people That’s just a lie Betty Crocker spread I wish Scott were a real moose so he could take me up the stairs Cedric Diggory died and became a sparkly vampire
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The contestants pose with a young girl who suffers from Cystic Fibrosis. All proceeds from the event went to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, one of Delta Phi Epsilon’s national philantrhopies.
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What Every College Student Needs to Know: Tattoos and Piercings Story by Josh Smith Mountaineer Staff
College is a time of independence and free-will. While some “let loose” by consuming alcohol or other non-curricular activities, others choose body art to represent this period in their life. The greatest percentiles of individuals getting tattoos and body piercings are during college years. Most forms of body art are not properly thought out and selected and, while the world of tattoos is expanding, the infection rate is rising as well. Before you jump the gun, some things to remember before getting body art done is: Why do I want it? Do I want it to show all the time? What if my grandmother had a tattoo? Body art is optimistically portrayed in ads, on television shows, and on the internet. However, satisfaction is not guaranteed, tattoos cost more to remove than to have done, and some individuals may be allergic
to tattoo ink. Individuals with body piercings should take actions to prevent infection. That is, use the same kind of care, cleanliness, and attention that you would give to a cut or scrape that occurred by accident. Nurse Gloria Algeo says the piercings are more common for infections that tattoos. “Body art health issues are usually related to piercings as they are more susceptible to infection due to location. Tongue piercings are more likely to become infected because the mouth is routinely loaded with bacteria, as well as nose piercings because of their difficulty of keeping clean. Belly button piercings are a little easier to keep uncontaminated but can also have lots of debris build up which can lead to infection. When you think about how an infection in any of these areas can lead
to scarring, it is important for the person who plans to have a piercing to realize they are going to have to make a daily effort to keep it as clean as possible.” According to senior Bri Hamlyn, she made sure to clean all three of her piercings twice a day. “When I had my navel done, I was given a special kit for cleaning, but for my nose I used the disinfectant received when I had cartilage pierced. The important thing is to tend to the piercing daily.” The worst Algeo and the staff at the Health Center have seen are infected ears or belly buttons, which with the right treatment and medication usually improve quickly. Preventing infections must be on everyone’s to-do-list, but should be at the top of the list for individuals with tattoos and body piercings.
Getting a tattoo, ear piercing or body piercing with an unsterilized needle can lead to serious infections, including hepatitis B and C, and HIV. Before getting your body art, make sure the professional sterilizes all equipment. If a tattooist or piercer is not willing to talk about sterilization and safety, do not let him or her work on your body. Also, have the licensed employee open a new package of needles in front of you to ensure safety. When choosing which shop to get your artwork done, remember that going to a professional tattooist or piercer will help lower health risks. Hamlyn said she visited In the Flesh in Kerrville and Platinum Piercing in San Antonio twice. If you are considering getting art, be sure to talk to someone who already has had work done to get their advice and opinion. Take
your time with a decision that will more than likely be with you forever, and don’t be nervous to ask the artist for help throughout the procedure. “Anyone considering a piercing to take into account what their immediate future will consist of,” Hamlyn said. “If you’re about to do a series of job interviews, then it’s probably not the best time to pierce your eyebrow or nose. Tattoos are a more permanent form of body art, and should not be done without extensive consideration. You will most likely have this image for all of your life, and it’s therefore important to consider what you want the world to see and where you want them to see it. Tweety bird might not look so great after that C-section. If you’re not sure, then wait awhile and if you still want a tattoo or, then you’re probably ready.”
Internet Responsibility Katie DeBinski Attends Interfaith Conference Mayra Coronel
Many students at Schreiner use the campus computers to do their work. With so many papers and so many assignments, it is impossible not to use the internet. Researching for information for papers is one of the most common things students do. Besides researching scholarly sites, the Internet is also used to do fun things online. Students need to realize that the internet is not necessarily a safe and secure place. “I use the Internet for research papers and image references; I also use it to check my e-mail and my Facebook account,” junior Cinthia Contreras said. Many students realize that everything that is done online is not private. Anything you post online is not private either. When in high school, the teachers are monitoring
what you view online all the time. In college, however, the professors are more lenient and they respect your privacy because you are considered an adult. Every now and then, if a report is made saying a student violated the internet regulations, it is taken as a serious matter. When it comes to illegal images viewed by students, the faculty and police may get involved. Everything students do is easily tracable. One of the staff members says that in her whole time she’s been there, there has only been one incident where a student was viewing disturbing images. The person was told to not view them and to be a responsible adult. Every person should know what is right and wrong; it is up to the person to know what is correct to do online.
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Katie Debinski, sophomore Religion major, was able to experience something most other individuals at her school have yet to experience. She and sophomore Kelsey Moore, along with the Rev. Virginia Norris-Lane, went to Washington D.C. Oct. 24 through Oct. 26 to attend Interfaith Youth Core’s (IFYC) “Better Together” conference. It was hosted by the I.F.C.Y. staff and the president Eboo Patel, president and founder. Here’s what she had to say: Q: “For people that are unaware, what was the goal of this conference?” Katie: “The goal of this conference was to engage students in Interfaith education and dialogue that will lead to religious pluralism through shared service opportunities, and to bring these ideas and actions to their own universities.” Q: “What was your favorite
part about the conference?” Katie:“My favorite part about the conference would have to be the meeting all kinds of different people. I met Hindus, and Muslims, a Theravada Buddhist, Secular Humanists, Athe-
Katie DeBinski relaxes on the couch inside of the Campus Ministry building.
ists, and even a Sikh! Coming from a small town in Texas, I never would have thought that I would meet such different, and yet so similar, people.” Q: “What did you ultimately take away from all of this?” Katie:“I have come away with an awareness of the immense
need of stronger inter-cultural and religious collaboration. I can also say that I too desire a global religious acceptance, and hope to help foster that at Schreiner.” Q: “What recommendations would you give to someone interested in participating in something like this, whether it be the conference itself or the location?” Katie: “I would say that you should at least try to get there. If you find something interesting or are presented with an opportunity to do something you normally wouldn’t, go for it! I am a big fan of gaining a variety of experiences. I would say, if it looks good, try it, and make the most of it.” The Interfaith Youth Conference has been held annually now for three years. For more information, please visit: www.ifyc.org.
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Dr. David Mulry and Alumni Heather Stevens Shaffer Present at Conference Story by Shana Martin Photo (L) by Katy Garcia
Our SU alumni and teaching staff are reaching toward excellence. In September English professor Dr. David Mulry and former student Heather Stevens Shaffer, were selected to present original works at the prestigious International Joseph Conrad Conference. Joseph Conrad, a famous European novelist, was the author behind well heralded reads such as “Heart of Darkness” and “The Secret Agent.” The International Joseph Conrad Conference is a gathering of people interested in Joseph Conrad and his works. Every year hundreds of people submit works in hopes of being selected to read them during the con-
ference. Both Mulry’s paper titled “Turgenev’s Twin Antitypes: Conrad’s Secret Sharers and Turgenev’s Hamlet and Don Quixote” and Shaffer’s paper entitled “Make You See: The Female Agent in Conrad’s Cutting Room” were honored with selection this year. The Conference, although usually held in London, was held in Paris this year in the Polish Centre near Notre Dame. Dr. Mulry himself has been to this conference several times; More times than he can recall in fact. “I try to go every year,” says Dr. Mulry, “The atmosphere is very friendly and supportive…it’s a community of scholars.”
Alumni Heather Stevens Shaffer in Paris Photo Courtesy of Heather
Math Tutor Colin Lawson Juris rso hosts various events for all Story and Photo by Stefanie Hill
Colin Lawson, junior Math to get paid for what I was aland Accounting dual major ready doing and also build a tutors students three times a network.” He said any level week, helping them improve math or accounting was what their math skills. One student he felt most comfortable with. comments that he is a “pheAsked if he ever found nomenal tutor, excellent at himself having to refresh his what he memory when does and it came to his should retutoring mateally considrial, he coner teachfided, “Someing when times, usually he graduin between the ates.” upper and Colin, a l owe r l eve l successful such as CalcuColin after a long day of tutoring. multi-tasker, lus 1 and 2.” described “Ever since his own preferred study cli- I was young, I had a tendenmate: although he prefers to cy of messing around with be alone, he likes to listen to general numbers and trying music in the background as a to solve things such as the filler. Rubik’s cube. I guess that’s His tutoring life at Schreiner where the passion originatgrew out of his helpful nature. ed from.” He added a word “I was always asked by of support for the benefit other students for help and of all of his colleagues, saywould do it for free,” he said. ing, “Don’t ever get frustrat“I figured it might be nice ed with math and give up.”
Story by Sean Tokaz Photo by Jay Chapman
A new student group has ethics through “Wall Street” sprung up recently on cam- with a panel led by Professors pus, and they are already very Huey and Salter, which was active in the community. Juris, held November 22. Plans are Pre-Law and Civic Society is a also in the works to have Kerr student organization not only County Attorney Robert Henfor Pre-Law majors, but for any- neke as guest speaker. So far, one interested in the major so- these events have had been a cial, political and legal issues facing us all daily. The members help to raise awareness of these events through their on-campus activities. This semester Juris implemented its “Speak Truth to Power” series. Movies and guest speakers help to outline the social or political issue being presented, followed by a student/teacher panel- led The group discusses which movie to show next semester. discussion to involve the comstrong success. munity in attendance. “We have definitely had high The schedule for this semester saw the group examining is- attendance and great particisues in the Middle East through pation from staff, students, and “Oh Little Town of Bethlehem” even community members,” with a panel led by Professors group president Stephanie SaCroon and Hatchett; the issue mayoa said. “I believe Juris is of continued racism in America really establishing itself as a through American History X strong and unconventional RSO, with a panel led by Professors which makes me very proud Feltz and Mansell; and business and happy to be part of it.” These are not the only
events sponsored by Juris. They were also active in helping students acquire absentee ballots for the elections and raising voter registration and awareness among the student body. They recently participated in a public reading of the Constitution for “Constitution Day” and a mock gubernatorial debate in the dining hall so that students could get to know their “candidates.” Juris has high aspirations for the future. They hope to start a student-run journal focusing on student work in the social sciences and law. Ideally they would like to have a courtroom dedicated to running mock court and trials on campus. They are also considering bringing political groups to campus such as Young Democrats/Republicans. “We are one of the few campuses in the nation without political groups on campus, so Juris provides that without being partisan,” group member Will Keaton said. “We help to unify the campus.”
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Walk & Run Club Successful Story and photo by Cara Pilgrim
The Schreiner Walk & Run Club has been a surprisingly big hit on the campus. Many students and faculty have joined and participated in the Walk & Run club. Professor Lucrecia Flores, the club’s advisor, had originally given the idea to her jogging class for a class project, but it soon turned into more. Many students and faculty showed a great amount of interest in the club, and it soon became a Registered Student Organization. “With obesity and diabetes becoming an epidemic, it is important that young students start a healthy lifestyle that they can continue
will after graduation here at Schreiner,” Flores said.
Denise DeBacker, a sophomore, is the Walk & Run Club’s first president. “Denise is enthusiastic, organized, and committed. She was a great pick by the members. She will make a huge impact on the success of the club as the inaugural president,” Flores said. The Walk & Run Club meets Monday through Friday at 6 a.m., Monday through Thursday at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 1 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m. The club meets outside of the Mountaineer Fitness Center, and participants can run or walk however fast or slow they would
like. There is no competition; it is just a great way for the people on campus to get exercise, while talking and having fun with the group at the same time. On the first Friday of every month the club has “Fruity Friday,” where the club meets at 6 a.m., runs some laps around the campus, and then meets at Professor Flores’ house for smoothies. There is also a pasta dinner on every third Thursday of the month. Once a member has come to the club 10 times, he or she receives a club T-shirt. With many flexible times and activities, it is easy for anyone to come and join! Some events for the
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Walk & Run Club this year are a 5K walk/run in Fredericksburg, 30 miles in 30 days, a moonlight walk/run, and a mile high walk/run at Enchanted Rock. “This organization is filled with amazing and friendly people and togeth-
er I hope that we can promote a healthy lifestyle for Schreiner University that will continue past graduation,” DeBacker said. Some members of the Walk/Run club, consisting of students and faculty, have a chat while walking around the campus
men’s basketball: Photo collage women’s soccer falls just short of playoffs Photos by Katy Garcia
Story by Mason Arevalo Photo by Stephanie Viands
“We battled h a r d a few new players helped The women’s soccer season has come to an end this and that was the first time the team improve that much year and falls just short of ever beating them so we more. “Our attack improved trebeing a playoff contender were very excited,” Moon mendously, with the addiwith a record of 5-8 in con- said. ference. This season was a Many things changed this tion of the new freshmen in great improvement com- year for the soccer women, the midfield and forwards. Also with the improvement pared to last year when they held a record of 1-12 of the returners many more shots were taken which in conference. transferred to more scored The team was just two goals,” Captain Genevieve games out of playoffs needing to beat Mary-Hardin Monroe said. With only two seniors Baylor and Howard Payne. leaving this season the The team was very satisfied with the improvements they team is going to be full of returners next year. Falling have made for this year. just short of the playoffs will “They are the hardest make them even more deworking group of girls and they never give up even if termined to earn a slot in we are down,” Captain Sophomore Desiree Frausto steals the ball from an the playoffs next year. opponent during the Schreiner v. McMurry game. “Next year I believe Amanda Moon said. One of the major acwe will be even better and with even more complishments this year including experiencing 3-awas the victory over Texas days. Having many return- experience there is no reaLutheran University. This ers on the team also helped son we can’t make a playoff was the programs first year them with experience on run,” Monroe said. beating TLU in overtime 2-1. the field. The addition of