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When you think of Ireland most of us think of potatoes. The Irish eat potatoes with almost every meal. Instead of corn, like the U.S., they use potatoes in lots of their food, there’s potato pancakes, bread, and dessert. When spending St. Patrick’s Day either at home or school, here are two simple recipes: First is potato skins, these are best made in the oven. Here are the ingredients and at the bottom of the list is a link to the full recipe. • 6 small to medium
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sized baking potatoes (total 3 pounds) • Olive Oil • Canola oil or grapeseed oil • Kosher Salt • Freshly ground pepper • 6 strips of bacon • 4 ounces grated cheddar cheese • ½ cup of sour cream • 2 green onions, thinly sliced http://simplyrecipes.com/ recipes/potato_skins
Potato Soup Here is the second recipe: Potato Soup Potato soup is very popular among the Irish. It’s also very popular among the students of Schreiner when the diner serves its Loaded Potato Soup. • 2 tablespoons of Irish butter • 2 medium sized onions • 3 large potatoes, washed & peeled • 1 cube chicken bouillon • 2 cups of milk • 1 clove garlic, crushed • 1 teaspoon dried parsley • 3 pieces of celery, chopped • 1 pinch ground black pepper & salt • 1 ½ cup of grated cheese http://www.yourirish.com/irish-potato-soup
5 Non-Expensive Things to Do During Spring Break If you don’t plan on going anywhere special this spring break then here are a few fun ideas. 1. Have a picnic. Go on a picnic with your best friends, family, or significant other. All you need to do is pack a light lunch and blanket. You can either go to the park or even your own backyard.
2. Plan a movie marathon. Whether it is Star Wars, chick flicks, or even a mixture of your favorite movies, you can borrow or watch movies you already own. Get a group of friends together or just simply have a little ‘me’ time.
3. Play video games. Have a video game you love to play over again? Or do you have a game you have yet to beat? Hang out with friends and play Call of Duty or you can play the new Dragon Age 2
4. Read a book. If games aren’t your speed, you should sit down and enjoy a good book. With books you can travel to just about any part of the world or new worlds without leaving your bed.
5. Volunteer. If you are look to do something more productive to do over spring break, you should look into volunteering. You can volunteer at your local animal shelter, library, or even volunteer at Habitat for Humanity. If those aren’t for you spend spring break giving your closet the spring cleaning experience and take clothes you don’t wear or want any more to Goodwill.
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What is the “What If Campaign”?! Better Together Interfaith Youth Core
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An Inside Look: Dr. Kathleen Hudson
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STORY BY WILL KEATON PHOTO BY BRIANNA BENZINGER
All around campus from the tree in the middle of the quad, to the bridge to Pecan Grove, signs and beads have been asking S c h re i n e r U n ive r s i t y Students since the first week of February “What If?” However it has left Schreiner students asking, what is “what if?” These questions were answered for Schreiner students at the Better Together Sit In, held Monday, Feb. 7. “What If” is the tag line for the vision of the Better To g e t h e r C a m p a i g n stands f or “what if students of all faiths and traditions acted together to change the world?” This campaign is built on the idea that students from across the nation from diverse faith backgrounds, who all have their own reason to serve their community, can work Better Together than as individuals. Senior Religion Major Andy Lemlyn punctuated this
point by drawing on an image from current events. He showed a picture of how in the recent riots in Egypt the Christian members of the protest would stand together and protect their
University students to serve 2011 service hours in Spring 2011, working to end poverty and homelessness in the Kerrville Community. Ryan Clark, a junior English
Students at the What If Campaign Information Seminar in the Lion’s Den.
fellow protesters who were Muslim so they could pray. Schreiner University Campus Ministry is sponsoring the Better Together campaign on campus, setting a goal for Schreiner
education major, is a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity who is organizing the campus’s volunteer efforts at Habitat for Humanity Kerr County stated:“Different o rga n i z a t i o n s f ro m across campus can come together making an effort
with Habitat, or any of the other service projects. Phi Delta Theta in the months of February and March has logged over 200 hours with Habitat for Humanity. One group could do this alone but it will be better if all organizations come together and work towards this common goal.” Campus Ministry and supporting organizations are sponsoring this spring, a work trip to Colorado, the annual crop walk, and other services all targeting poverty and homelessness. As Schreiner University organizations and students are working to reach these goals, it is best to be reminded by a statement of Senior Religion Student Andy Lemlyn, “all religions have built upon each other.” In the same way this campaign started by Campus Ministry will hopefully grow to where all who want to can build upon the ground work the sit in has started.
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Students curious about “What IF?” tags posted around the Schreiner campus discovered they are reminder logos for the Better Together Interfaith Youth Core. Kelsey Moore, sophomore Peer Minister, said “Yes! That is actually the logo of the campaign. Notice the “I” and the “F” are capitalized. This symbolizes “Inter-Faith.” The question is – what if people of all faiths and traditions came together to feed the hungry and house the homeless? Clearly, we would get a lot more accomplished if we work together.” The Rev. Gini Norris-Lane, campus minister, stated that the Better Together campaign is a nation-wide initiative on college campuses around the nation that asks, “What if people of all faiths and traditions worked together to promote the common good for all?” Begun by Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC.org), it seeks to encourage students to not only get involved in making a difference in their communi-
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ties, but also to share the faith or moral conviction which underlies their action so that religion can help heal the world instead of divide it. “At Schreiner, the Better Together Steering Committee chose as the university goal 2011 hours of service to combat homelessness, hunger and poverty in Spring 2011,” she said. “This will unite many service opportunities that already exist on campus – Habitat for Humanity the first Saturday of each month, CROP Hunger walk that helped to raise awareness and money on Feb. 26, and the Spring Break Work Trip to Denver, Colo., where students will work with DenUM, an organization that works with the homeless and also educates volunteers of the systemic issues around poverty and homelessness.” Moore added a personal reflection. “Better Together has opened me up to other belief systems besides my own. I grew up with my mom, a Pres-
byterian minister, so I was always confined to one church and one way of worship,” she said. “Experiencing other people’s traditions allowed me to branch out and get more in touch with my spiritual side. It has strengthened my faith enormously. I also explored why I love to serve, and this helped me solidify my career choice. I want to work for nonprofits and serve others every day I go to work.”
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As the result of the constant dedication of helping Schreiner students succeed in the work force, a unique tradition has evolved here on campus: the Etiquette Dinner. Career Services here at Schreiner held its Eleventh Annual Etiquette Dinner on Feb. 24 at the Cailloux Campus Activity Center Ballroom.
The dinner featured a fivecourse meal and a presentation from Shelly Underwoood from the Tesoro Corporation. The focus of this dinner is Moore concluded: “We to provide students, mainly would love for more people geared toward students at the to get involved! Feel free to Junior and Senior levels, with e-mail me or Reverend Gini knowledge of formal dining Norris-Lane for more details, etiquette, professional skills for KTMoore@schreiner.edu or interviewing, and making good VANorrisLane@schreiner. impressions in after-hour settings in the work environment.
edu. Also, we will have speakers coming to campus to The Etiquette Dinner has basieducate us further about the cally evolved into “a tradition issues of hunger and home- that really brings students, lessness, so we will keep you faculty, staff and employers posted on those opportuni- together to help the students ties.” develop an understanding More information can be of values as they hear it from employers as they enter the found at www.ifyc.org
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were a result of the Green Society. Marc’s favorite Green Society project so far was last year’s massive trash pick-up. Other past projects include co-sponsoring last year’s Halloween Dance and holding a booth at the Fall Festival. While upcoming events for the Green Society haven’t yet been set in stone, Marc did mention a possible “Trashion Show” in the works for March of this year. Anyone interested in Green Society future events or being a part of the Green Society
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SCHREINER’S GREEN SOCIETY
One of the clubs really being talked about on campus is the SU Green Society. Started three years ago by president Marc Estrada, the Green Society is becoming well know among SU students.“I was concerned about the lack of student involvement in green things” says Marc Estrada. Estrada has big plans for getting college students more active in eco-friendly living. You may have already noticed the recycling bins placed in the lobbies of all the dorms here at Schreiner, which
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can contact Marc Estrada by e-mail at maestrada@schreiner.edu. Marc’s final message to all Schreiner students was this: “Go down to the pavilion. Look at that green area and ask yourself “If I’m not willing to help keep it this way, then who will?”
workforce,” states the Associate Dean of Students/Director of Career Services, Cristina I.
Ask
Phoenix asks: “How can I help my boyfriend be more romantic?” Well Phoenix, there are plenty of ways you can approach this little problem, but the best is confronting him about it. If you let the issue sit too long you may end up blowing up in his face. Everyone deserves to feel special and loved. Maybe your boyfriend doesn’t know how to be romantic, or maybe he is afraid you won’t like what he may consider romantic. All you can do is talk. Communication is the key to every relationship. Shutter-Speed asks: “I have run into a pickle... I don’t know what I want to do! I have come here as an engineering major and I don’t know what to. I’m not enjoying
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Martinez. The event is kept small and hosts around 40 students each year.Two members of faculty, staff or mentors from Schreiner and the community are assigned to each table to help these students get the most from this experience. The attire for this event was professional dress. “We tell the students to come in the attire they would wear to a job interview,” says Martinez. Many students do not think about how their personal appearance leaves a first impression on employers. Attending this event can bring so many of those ideas and values to hopefully provide them with the tools they need to leave a great “first impression”.
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engineering and I’d like to do something in the art field, but my folks are sending me here to work toward a job with a good income, and art doesn’t qualify. What do I do, how do I tell my folks?” Shutter-speed, you need to do what you think is best for yourself. When you talk to your parents about your decision think of how this major will benefit you more. Make sure to do research on possible career choices so you don’t just say, “I want to be a graphics art major but I have no idea what to do.” Research advertising, this is a job for someone who is creative and you still make good money.
Please send all questions to: askalex.su@yahoo.com
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PLANTING SEEDS Story by Josh Shudra
Communications Studies at Schreiner University has a major problem. That problem is that we have two upper level classes that had 20 plus students in them. Want to know why? It seems because Schreiner won’t hire another Communication Studies professor with a PhD. They do know that Communications Studies is one of the growing fields of study among college students right? For a school that claims to have a 13 to 1 student/teacher ratio as of Fall 2010, they’re doing a terrible job helping give Communication Studies majors different viewpoints in their upper level classes. Don’t get me wrong, Dr. Mansell
is a wonderful professor but even she says we don’t need a Dr. Mansell degree. I wish the school would listen. It’s the same for Political Science. It’s quite a sad commentary on the administration, at least in my opinion, that they’re neglecting growing majors. English, history, the sciences, business, and other majors seem to have at least two professors with PhD’s teaching. We have great professors teaching lower level Communication Studies but I’m worried about the upper level classes. Don’t get me wrong on that. I mean, maybe the school can’t afford to hire another professor, I don’t know. I’m sure they have
a reason but still, there are trends. Please don’t tell me that we were that naïve to have missed these trends. So maybe someone in the administration will read this and something will happen or maybe not. Either way, an opinion is out there. They tell me to go to these once a semester Town Hall meetings (seems more than once would work better). But since they’re few and far between, there’s the paper to maybe get an opinion in or there is email or one-on-one conversation with someone. Give it a shot, even if nothing happens, at least you had the initiative and the school finally hears a voice of at least one student.
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HIST (3) ENGL 1301 – Rhetoric and Composition IDST 1101 – Freshman Studies LANG 1401 – (French, German, or Spanish) MATH 1310 – College Algebra UNIV 0101 – University Studies ----------------14 Credits
HIST (3) ENGL 1302 – Literature and Composition LANG 1402 – (French, German, or Spanish) COMM 2301 – Communication IS 2301 – Computer Concepts and Applications
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Science (4) IDST 2305 – Perspectives in Critical Thinking ENGL 2310 – Introduction to Journalism PSYC 1301 – Introduction to Psychology SOCI 1301 – Introduction to the Study of Sociology ----------------16 Credits
Fall Semester 3
PHIL/RELI (3) POLS 2301 – American Government (National & Texas) COMM 2320 – Core Concepts in Communication FINE ARTS/LIT (3) Elective (3) -----------------15 Credits
Spring Semester 3
IDST 3360 – The Creative Experience Collateral Upper Level (3) COMM 3310 – Relational Communication COMM 3340 – Nonverbal Communication EXSI 1201 – Individualized Fitness Elective (3) -----------------17 Credits
PSYC 3350 – Organizational Behavior COMM 3320 – Media and Culture COMM 3330 – Gender Roles and Communication Collateral Upper Level (3) Elective (3) -----------------15 Credits
Fall Semester 4
Spring Semester 4
IDST 4340 – Problems & Solutions in Global Society COMM 4310 – Communication and Conflict COMM 4320 – Research Methods in Communication ENGL 3303 – Technical Communication Elective (3) --------------15 Credits
COMM 4330 – Family Communication COMM 4397 – Senior Seminar in Communication Electives (6) ---------------12 Credits
TOTAL Credits – 120
BLOOD DRIVE RIOT Story by Alesha Thorpe
My roommate Adrianna and I missed January’s blood drive so we got a call asking if we would like to give blood in February. So at our scheduled time, we both walked in to the MFC . We were a little nervous because we don’t like needles, but we were told it saves three people, which is good, so we decided that we can get a little pinch to save three other people, which is amazing. So we both go in there and do all our paperwork. Adrianna didn’t even get to finish her paperwork till they took her out of the office and away to talk to her about why she can’t give blood. While she did that, I turned in my paperwork. I went into a little room with a nurse who took my vitals and pricked my finger
for blood. She went through my questions from my paperwork and then looked at me and asked “You were in a European Country between 1986-1997, longer than three months or different times that added up to three months?” I replied yes, I was in England the first nine months of my life. She looked at me and said, “Sweetheart, you can’t give blood.” Why? She went on to tell me that between those times in European countries, mad cow disease was being spread and officials there were taking every precaution with everyone who was there in those years. After they told us we couldn’t give blood we were both highly upset. Adrianna went on about how she “didn’t understand why
they just couldn’t check if I had the disease or not. Also I don’t understand that they have taken blood from people who have HIV and have given it to others which caused them to get HIV.” We just don’t understand why they don’t just test people for mad cow disease, because there are a lot of people who need blood and a lot of people who are willing to give it but can’t. So why take many opportunities away from people who want to help, when we can just test people’s blood.
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6 entertainm entertainment COFFEE HOUSE: SES Story by Trevor McCain Photo by Nick Newland
On February 2, the Lion’s Den transformed from a humdrum eatery to Schreiner University Coffeehouse, campus venue for the vocal arts. This particular event was the first this season, and set the standard high. It began with an open mic period, allowing a horde of Schreiner poets to offer their creations to their comrades. The honor of first musical performance of the season belongs to Jacob Ames, resident blues guru, who also doubled as our host for the evening. However, the first visiting group to perform was the Journey Band, specializing in jazz. It was said by a student that
night that if she was to open a club, that was exactly the sort of music she would want played. Needless to say, the crowd loved it. After a brief introduction by Dean Layton, the feature artists of the night regaled their unique talents to the crowd: SES Lawson and duet buddy, Wolfgang. The pair are hip-hop artists from Austin, Texas, singing hip-hop with a message of hard work, perseverance, and religious faith. SES Lawson’s debut album, Monster Come Alive, will be released later this month. Following the hip-hop was more open mic, poetry, and the inaugural appearance of the Sch-
reiner Mariachi band. It was a highly enjoyable evening.
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random quotes heard around campus ”I’m sorry my leg is vibrating, this poetry excites me”
this one!” “Shake your Boudicca!”
“Tree porn. Because were talking about wood.”
“AE-Thelred and S-Vein and C-Nut. Norman Rappers”
“Occupational love. . . not meaning a prostitute!” “Wouldnt say boo to a goose.” “Guess what! They have bendy straws in the to-go boxes.” “NO EYE CONTACT!” “I can’t believe it! Reading and writing actually paid off!” Ses Lawson
“Its not a bad thing if you have to break a few eggs to make an omelet.” “Life would be a sad sad thing without cereal.” “I just heard the students next to me compare Panic At The Disco to Radiohead. I’m utterly appalled.” “Red is sexuality not love, red light district.”
“Ok brain, work with me on
Five Fun Facts About Everything Irish Written by Rebecca Jones
1. The word quiz was allegedly invented in the 1830’s by a Dublin theater owner named Richard Daly, who made a bet that he could make a nonsense word known throughout the city in just 48 hours. Legend says that Daly gave his employees cards with the word “quiz” written on them, and told them to write it on walls all over the city. Some historians argue that the word was already in use at this time, but most agree that it did not acquire it’s current definition – “to question or interrogate” – until some time in the 19th century. 2. Couples in Ireland could marry legally on St. Brigid’s Day (February 1st) in Teltown, County Meath, as recently as the 1920’s by simply walking towards each other. If the marriage failed, they could “divorce’” by walking away from each other at the same spot, on St. Brigid’s day the following year. The custom was a holdover from old Irish Brehon laws, which allowed temporary marriage contracts. 3. An odd Irish birthday tradition is to lift the birthday child upside down and give his head a few gentle bumps on the floor for good luck. The number of bumps should allegedly correspond to the child’s age plus one. 4. Catherine Kelly, who died in 1785, was allegedly the smallest Irish woman ever. With a total height of just 34 inches and a weight of 8 pounds, she was known as “The Irish Fairy.”
5. It’s not the custom in Ireland to wear green ties, hats or other green clothes on St. Patrick’s Day. A sprig of shamrock in the coat lapel is the preferred display. Source: http://www.ireland-fun-facts.com/ireland-facts.html
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An Inside Look: Dr. Kathleen Hudson, Professor and Trickster Story by MaryFrancis Benning Mountaineer Co-Editor
What from your past experiences made you who you are? The support of my family, camping on the Brazos River with my family, training horses and the Fort Worth Rodeo, my children and grandchildren, the teachers I had in graduate school were a huge influence on me. Oh, and Landmark Education. Why did you want to teach? I knew when I was four that I wanted to teach. I am the oldest of five children in my family and I used to play school frequently. What is the story behind your tattoos?
I’m very visual and
drawn to symbols and color. The swirl is a reminder of the everchanging nature of life. An ongoing transformation. The Bob Dylan tattoo is the Eye of Horus. When I first heard him in the ‘60s I was moved by the power of the story and song. It spoke to me and said things that, at the time, I wanted to say. You enjoy the story of Psyche and Eros. Can you tell me why you are so drawn to it? Well, James Hillman explained by using the story, how important it was to integrate the male and female in each person. How have Archetypes affected your life? The awareness of patterns enriches my experience of being with
people. Stereotypes make it shallow, archetypes give and reveal depth. You have taken on the role of the Trickster in education. How does that affect your teaching style? Teacher as Trickster muddies the water to make people uncomfortable and open to other ideas. Trickster energy is disruptive, off balance. It creates space for learning. I’m reading Lewis Hyde “The Trickster” and let me tell you, it’s fantastic.
Myth, and many more. You have a very eclectic style. Does that have any bearing on your beliefs or way of life? Or vice versa? It’s all the same. My office, my house and the inside of my head all look the same. I bring who I am into the classroom.
Who is your favorite woman Texas musician?
Carolyn Wonderland
What book or books have most influenced your life? Women Who Run with Wolves, The Power of
Dr. Tim Summerlin: The Accidental President? By Jonathan Fletcher
Jonathan Fletcher: What is your favorite tradition at Schreiner? Dr. Tim Summerlin: The late night breakfast before final exams. That’s a fun kind of thing to be a part of, whether you’re a faculty, staff or administrator who gets to cook or serve or a student who gets to enjoy because there is kind of a festive mood there. JF: Describe for me your “typical day.” TS: I spend a fair amount of time writing. That may be an article that I’m trying to put together— I always give a report to the Board. And reading— there’s a good deal of material that I often get behind on and have to scan quickly (chuckles). Assuming that I am on campus all day, it may include participation in some kind of student event, be a fraternity event or
basketball game. I also go on visits off campus to groups— maybe downtown to speak to one of the service clubs, or to a meeting we’re having at the museum that’s getting geared up to be offering programs. It’s quite varied, which is something I enjoy. JF: How has your training as a professor informed your position as an administrator? TS: Both of those are positions that underline how important it is to be a lifelong learner. If you become a teacher and say, “I’ve been to graduate school, and now I’m ready, and I know it all,” and that’s how you approach it— bad trouble. You better be learning and relearning what you’re teaching all the time, and the same thing is true of an administrator. JF: For students who are just beginning their academic ca-
reers, e.g. the freshmen, what would you tell them to get excited about seeing in the next couple of years? TS: We’ve come to a point where I said, “I’m not comfortable doing anything more without a comprehensive plan.” We’re going to select somebody to be our landscape architect to allow us to say, “All right, we’re going to get these things done. And it’s going to be coherent— it’s not going to be one nice thing here, one nice thing there.” We’ve focused on one thing, which is the Mountaineer Center, and we’ve got a big part of that done, but there’s a piece of it, including an arena for basketball and special events that we’ve still not yet done. But there are other things, and one of those is a chapel and worship center area. Another one is a per-
forming arts facility. We’ve got designs and plans for those things. JF: Where do you see Schreiner’s relationship with Kerrville in the future? TS: There are small colleges in smaller towns all around this country, and very few of them have some of the resources we have here because it is a place where a lot of people who were very successful in their lives and accomplished a lot of remarkable things choose to retire. We’ve got to tap into that brain power, so we’ve brought people in who have retired, but are anything but worn out. They’ve come in and benefited the institution— sometimes in a purely volunteer way; sometimes in a part-time way. There is even more in this kind of relationship that can be done, and it’s a two-way thing: It’s not just,
“How can we get this community to give to us, but give back, too?” JF: How is Schreiner preparing its students for an increasingly competitive global market? TS: We are trying to be very attentive to the question of, “What are the realities of the jobs that exist out there and the professional opportunities?” The creation of our Bachelors of Science in Nursing is a good example of that. Having a curriculum for everyone that reinforces that interdisciplinary and crossdisciplinary reality is part of it, and we’ve expanded the “Critical Thinking” and the “Global Awareness” breadth requirements. If those things work as they ought, then we’re doing something important for people well beyond training them for a job.
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Box Office Hits: Movies and Release Dates By Nick Newland
New box office hits are coming to theaters with such titles as “Just Go With It”, “The Kings Speech”, “True Grit”, and many others. “Just Go With It” is a romantic comedy starring Adam Sandler as a plastic surgeon romancing a younger schoolteacher (Brooklyn Decker) and reels in his loyal assistant (Jennifer Aniston) to play the role of his soon to be ex-wife to cover up a careless lie. More lies backfire along the way which soon involves the assistant’s kids and a trip to Hawaii which will change everyones lives. “The Kings Speech” is a drama that begins after the death of George’s father
King George V (Michael Gambon) and the scandalous abdication of King Edward VIII (Guy Pearce), Bertie (Colin Firth) who has suffered from a debilitating speech impediment all his life, is suddenly crowned King George VI of England. With his country on the brink of war and in desperate need of a leader, his wife, Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter), the future Queen Mother, arranges for her husband to see an eccentric speech therapist, Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush). After a rough start, the two delve into an unorthodox course of treatment and eventually form an unbreakable bond. With the support
of Logue, his family, his government and Winston Churchill (Timothy Spall), the King will overcome his stammer and deliver a radio-address that inspires his people and unites them in battle. Based on the true story of King George VI, THE KING’S SPEECH follows the Royal Monarch’s quest to find his voice. Last on the list, “True Grit”, an action/adventure, starts by following the murder of 14-year-old farm girl Mattie Ross’ (Hailee Steinfelf) father by hired hand Tom Chaney (Josh Broline), Ross sets out to capture the killer. To aid her, she hires the toughest U.S. marshal she can
find, a man with “true grit,” Reuben J. “Rooster” Cogburn (Jeff Bridges). Mattie insists on accompanying Cogburn, whose drinking, sloth, and generally reprobate character do not arguement her faith in him. Against his wishes, she joins him in his trek into the Indian Nations in search of Chaney. They are joined by Texas Ranger LaBoeuf (Matt Damon), who wants Chaney for his own purposes. The unlikely trio find danger and surprises on the journey, and each has his or her “grit” tested. These three along with other box office hits are great for any audience. Big Movies Coming Out
March 4th - Rango - The Adjustment Bureau - Take Me Home Tonight - Happy Thank You MorePlease - I Saw the Devil March 11th - Red Riding Hood - Mars Needs Moms - Battle: Los Angeles - Jane Eyre March 25th - Sucker Punch - Diary Of A Wimpy Kid 2: Rodrick Rules April 1st - Source Code - Hop April 8th - Arthur - Hanna
SHADES UNITED: DIVERSITY IN THE SCHREINER CAMPUS CULTURE Story & Photo by Kira Chester
Without its rich mixture of religions, races, and cultures, America itself would not be the nation that it is today, and Shades United is a club that aims to capture the essence of multiculturalism by bringing together students of different backgrounds. This campus organization is for students to learn and be educated about the importance of diversity and to encourage them to accept people who are different in any shape or form, because college is all about learning new things and examining options you never thought existed. “Shades United is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting racial
harmony,” said President Angelica Ugo. In the month of February Shades United had created a Diversity Day on campus were students were able to taste different foods and drinks from different ethnic groups. What better way to explore the different ways in which food is prepared and the unique place that food holds in the world’s various cultures. The organization even came up with the idea of having students and faculty to sign a pledge for celebrating and appreciating diversity. The pledge is a promise to:
• Learns about other cultures through books, the internet, and other entertainment sources. • Be kind to all people regardless of skin color, race, culture, or religion. • Educate others about diversity. • Avoid judging others. • Keep an open mind and listen to what others have to say. It was a great turn out for Shades United to have students and faculty to join them for a day of coming together. Coming up soon for Shades United is a 3-on3 Tournament for the com-
During Diversity Day, sponsored by Shades United, students were able to taste foods and drinks from different ethnic groups.
munity. They will also have a kids shootout for the ages of 9-14 years old, a slam dunk contest for the guys who think they can dunk, and last a 3-point shootout for the young ladies. Anyone is welcome to
support this event, including friends and family. So be on the watch out for this extraordinary event happening at Schreiner University. More details and information will be available for the dates and times.
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Intramural Sports: Just Who doesn’t like a little friendly competition? People who do are our very own Schreiner students.
friends, and strengthen the bond of existing friendships.
Last semester was taken Every semester, groups up first by flag football of friends sign up to com- games played out front pete in intramural sports. of the CCAC, and then by These sports range from dodgeball played in the flag football to indoor soc- Rex Kelly Pavilion. cer. This semester has startEach game is a student- ed off with indoor soccer. played and a student-refer- Even though it is not long eed event. It is competition into the games, the teams merely for competition’s are already feeling the excitement and sake, with the wining team are looking forward to the walking away with only the playoffs. pride of the victory and the losing team the desire to improve on its next game. These games were started to help introduce new
With a few games under their belt, many look forward to future face-offs.
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“I think the first games went well. They were better than the other intramurals and we did much better than I thought we would,” said Eloy Rico, captain of the black team.
but this isn’t all about winning,” said Rico. Even though these are competitions, many play for the enjoyment and friendship they were designed for. It is as important to the players of a team to have good sportmanship than as to win a few.
Those with a stellar beginning hope to continue, and those with a less desirable start hope to improve. Games begin with both teams strong and aggressive. As the game progresses, one side will begin to tire while the other makes the final necessary goals. Still at the end of it all both teams move in to shake hands and congratulate each other on games well played.
Left: Black Team player, Alfonso Rodriguez kicks a ball up into the air.
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SHOOTER TORI BURCH AIMS HIGH Story by Shalon Bridges
Schreiner University has students that have been successful in both the academic and athletic fields. However, one particular student’s achievements are taking her overseas, where she will be representing this university. Tori Burch, a shooter on the Schreiner University’s Trap and Skeet team, has earned a spot to compete in the World Cup in Australia, where she will be competing against other shooters across the world. Starting at the young age of 12, Burch has been around this sport for nine years now, and has no intention of letting go anytime soon. “My dad is the founder and owner of Hill Country Sports Center here in Kerrville, so I grew up around
shooting,” said Burch. International trap is Burch’s specialty, and what she will be competing in when she travels to Australia. Burch explained international trap is when a target flies out fast, between 60 and 70 miles per hour, and you aim and shoot. “It is one of the hardest things to shoot for me, but it’s also my favorite,” said Burch. After many long practices and competitions, Burch finally got the chance to compete to earn a spot for the World Cup. She had been shooting international trap for almost five years when this competition finally came, yet she was nervous, knowing that only the top three women get a chance to go to Australia. “The competition was
Photo courtesy of Caitlin Weinheimer
already difficult, and the weather didn’t help much either. It was really cold and windy, so it was a little hard to focus,” said Burch. However, she overcame these obstacles and achieved her goal. Going to Australia is only the beginning, as Burch has many plans after this competition she would like to pursue. “I was so excited to get the news I was going to Australia. It’s only going to make things easier as I try to get to the next level and try to get into the Olympics,” said Burch. The last part of shooting trials for the Olympics is scheduled to be held in Kerrville, and Burch wants to be there. After being in this sport for nine years, Burch has many different things that
she favors most about her pastime. “I like the chance of getting to meet people all over the world. When Kerrville hosted the World Cup in 2005, I met people from Italy, Australia, anywhere you can think of,” said Burch. Shooting also gives you a great chance to socialize with new people and everyone is also there to support you, she said. “Of course when you compete, they’re going to do their best. But at the end of the day, they tell you how great you did and will give you their support,” said Burch. As she goes on and represents herself, Schreiner University, and the city of Kerrville in Australia, Burch has advice to young shooters who are just starting
out. “Shoot a lot, and practice, practice, practice. Have fun with it because you never know where it can take you,” she said.
Tori Burch and Coach Bill Thomas pose after a successful competition at the USA Shooting Fall 2010 Selection Match.