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The Mountaineer - Fall 2009

Graphic Design Students Lobby for Expansion By Ryan Craig

One of the most important current topics among the art students at Schreiner University is the subject of the third floor in Cailloux Hall being made available for student use.

Professional Studies, Dr. David Smith, said the reason why this space is currently unable to be utilized is because "it is not a conditioned space that meets the occupancy requirements of the city.

The third floor in the KCCH is a barren, desolate and empty space. Photo by Ryan Craig

The third floor of the building was not designed for classroom activity. Within the past year and a half, there have been serious discussions to turn the third floor into a usable space for students. The art students are confused and frustrated as to why this hasn't become a reality. "I personally don't see what the problem is," senior Drew Wiginton said. I don't understand why they aren't letting us use that empty space." The Dean of the School of

It gets too hot and too cold." In order to make the space usable for students, the school would need to buy a heating, ventilating and air-conditioning unit for the third floor. Last year, the graphic design department submitted a plan to prepare the floor for student use. The president and the board of trustees approved the plan, but it will only be implemented when funding is available. Senior Holly Brown said she felt the school should make it a high

priority to have the third floor open because "the graphic design department is the fastest growing department in school. The classes are crowded and cramped." The campus leaders are minimally aware of the difficulties and limitations the art students are faced with Smith said. He added that the only way to make them aware of what the students are going through is for the students to make their voices heard. The technology in the graphic design department has evolved over the years and is continually making progress. The students have access to adequate hardware and they are running leading-edge software. Smith said that the space issue is harder to resolve than hardware and software. The university wasn't prepared for the growth of the department and the future looks bright to Smith due to the increased enrollment. He says that the third floor will be available sooner rather than later. The students recognize the attention that the department receives, but they want more. "The school is taking a greater interest in the Graphic Design program than they have in recent years, but they could definitely be doing more," senior Chandler Kuhn said.

Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nobel Peace Prize Draws Mixed Student Reaction By Alejandra Vital

In winning the Nobel Peace Prize, President Obama joined an elite group of U.S presidents. He is the 4th to win the prize, the 3rd to win it while in office and the 1st to receive it during his first year. The reaction of SU students to the announcement on Oct. 9 was mixed. Many students support him, but others think it's ridiculous. "It doesn't seem like he's had much of an effect on our country as president. I think it gives the prize less weight," said freshman Christa Sloan. The news that Obama joins other presidential Nobel laureates Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson and Jimmy Carter pleased junior Jessica Roberts. "I was actually very happy he [won]. I looked up what presidents had won in the past and felt he deserved to win it and be among the other presidents that had gotten the same honor. "I support the things he does, and I'm not a very political person. I think his message is one I can stand by," Roberts said. Sophomore Jawanza Wil-

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liams agrees. "People win the Nobel Peace Prize, not necessarily because of what they have done but what they are striving to do. Obama deserves the award because he is putting forth efforts to make significant differences in our country and the world," said Williams. Josh Shudra, also a sophomore, feels others are more deserving. "There's Greg Mortenson who is much better qualified for such an award than Obama . . . I'm tired of politics and not actual adhering to the requirement of the Nobel Peace Prize," he said. "It's destroying its integrity, and reasons for it are weak and fail to show me any real reason he deserves it." According to the official Nobel Peace Prize we site, Alfred Nobel wrote that the prize should go to the person who, "during the preceding year, [. . .] shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses."

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Cafeteria Crowding: Student Stampedes Abound

By Sarah Newberry

"I don't really mind it, Lawrence "To use as much of it as posIt's midday at Schreiner, and everything seems calm, until the said. It lets you get to know other sible, so I don't waste my money bell sounds at noon. A flood of people better because there are I'll never see again, was my goal for this year. However, the large students pour out of classrooms people at every table,. Others are having a harder time. influx of freshman students this all across campus and head to the "I am forced to buy a meal plan year and the outrageous lines out cafeteria. With the student body of Sch- that I can't even possibly use all the door makes it hard to even get reiner totaling more than 1,000 of by the end of the year," junior in to eat in the little time I have between classes. I usually end up students this semester, certain lo- Maegan Harris said. cations on campus are suffering from crowding, specifically the cafeteria. With many campus improvements and updates within the past year, the cafeteria seems to be the biggest challenge and inconvenience to many of the students and faculty. Some students, like sophomore Breanne "Bre" Lawrence, aren't Students wait anxiously outside the Gus Schreiner Diner at 5 p.m., Sept. 29, 2009. negatively affected by Photo by Jay Chapman the crowding.

just skipping it and going hungry or going back to my apartment to make lunch with groceries I've bought outside of my meal plan." Susan McCracken, general manager of Sodexo at Schreiner, shared her concern about the dining problem. "Everybody's watching, and no one knows what to do," she said. However, she did say that certain measures would probably begin next semester. "Next year, they might try and stagger classes so not everyone gets out at the same time," McCracken said. The cafeteria has just recently put tables outside on the porch area and is allowing students to bring their food outside as well. Schreiner is enduring full classrooms and a stuffy diner for the first time, but this isn't viewed solely as negative. Many feel we are fortunate to be growing as a student body and have more students interested in

Schreiner. The university hopes to reassure students that this concern isn't going unnoticed and is being dealt with as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Although the hysteria has lessened since the initial outbreak, many rumors have been floating around about the illness. Gloria Algeo, R.N. presented the facts in a conference held September 21, 2009. For healthy people, swine flu is generally mild. Those with diabetes, respiratory illness, or certain other health problems are more susceptible to all strains of the flu virus, and may face more severe symptoms. They are usually the only flu sufferers who are treated with medication. For others who test positive for H1N1, doctors recommend rest, fluids and the usual health tips. The Center for Disease Control suggests individuals with swine flu remain isolated until 24 hours after the fever is gone. However, not all swine flu cases include fever as a symptom, and therefore Algeo recommends staying sepa-

Algeo recommends anyone with flu-like symptoms call Health and Wellness before coming in so their symptoms may be evaluated for severity. H1N1 usually lasts three to four days, and seasonal flu keeps people bedridden for up to two weeks. According to Algeo, 89 of the 100 available vaccines for the last campus flu clinic were reserved early. Vaccine developers have stopped making the seasonal flu shot so that they can focus on swine flu inoculations. For another swine story, turn to page 2.

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Swine Flu Paranoia!

By Bethany Jordan

September 15-October 15 is HispanicHeritageMonth,honoring the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua on the 15th; Mexico on September 16, and Chile on September 18. Texas Heritage Living History Day this year paid tribute to Hispanic heritage with new performers and events, including added stage performancesfromGrammyaward winners and Latin Grammy nominees Joel Guzman and Sarah Fox. Volunteers and performers from Schreiner University, the surrounding region and around Texas joined us for a great event with perfect weather, great music, interesting educa-

tional programs and lots of fun. New items this year included the silent auction supporting the

Texas Heritage Music Foundation in their educational endeavors, presentations from the

Kerrville students learn about Native American culture that once was prominent in Texas. Photo by Spencer L. Key

Masons (of which legendary Jimmie Rodgers was a member) and a new menu for lunch. Visitors, students and performers alike ate enough tacos for Sodexo to sell out of food for the first time at LHD. Thesilentductionincludeditems donated from Beads and More and The Rose Petal, and was a good start to a new tradition. Look for even more interesting items for auction next year. Students enjoyed viewing auction items and photos of SU students performing and helping at Schreiner's monthly Coffeehouse and previous LHDs. A hefty number of volunteers came out to help and were the backbone of the day (and the months leading up to

the event). As they have for many years, the Kerrville Sunrise Lions Club directed traffic and attendees, with the help of a team of Wal-Mart volunteers. The Chi Phi fraternity assisted with set-up and clean-up; Greystone was there throughout the day, and the Delta Phi Epsilon sorority sold sodas as a fundraiser. The Junior League was on site, andnumeroussponsorshelpedprepare the event or defray the costs of THMF for providing the event. Amanda White and Jacob Ames performed songs at the afternoon panel, and Brett Rozek and Acalya Haile also performed as part of the Living History.

Fall 2009

(Abates...) Note: "Swine Flu" is not actually transmitted from swine-to-human contact or by eating pork products. Photo by Abigail M. Rider By Bri Hamlyn Mountaineer Editor

The nation, community, and even our own campus have been dealing with H1N1 or "swine flu" paranoia. "It's scary and it kills people, but so does the regular flu," junior Courtney Skeen said.

rated until the cough is gone. Other swine flu symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and chest discomfort. Seasonal flu symptoms are more varied and include headache, body ache, and nasal and throat problems. According to Algeo, people usually become immune once they have contracted a specific flu strain. However, yearly vaccines are necessary because the virus continually mutates. This is how swine flu developed. Multiple mutationsbetweenhuman,swine,and bird strains resulted in the current H1N1 strain. She stated that roughly 50 people have come through Health and Wellness with flu-like symptoms. Of these, five to seven have been confirmed as swine flu. Although a test specifically for the detection of H1N1 is available, medical professionals usually administer a different test, and if it comes back positive, then swine flu is assumed.

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A Visit by London Actors pg. 7

2 Features Sodexo Rolls Out Changes By Beth Ann Tucker and Joshua Ellis

As early as the first day of classes for Schreiner University, the diner is already bombarded by hungry students. As the students pour out of classes, many make a beeline for the diner. The food that is so desired is made by the employees of the Sodexo catering service. Each year Sodexo changes some or most of the menu that is given to the students. This year the changes are ones that the students can see and taste. Some of the changes are: - new recipes - new coffeemaker and coffee - cappuccino machine - two soups being made available at once - pagers going off in the Lion's Den to notify students that their food is ready - new soft-serve machine - new grab-and-go boxes - outdoor dining Around the first of October, another change was also seen.

Instead of the former salad bar, there is now an electrical one available that can more easily keep the bar at the appropriate temperature. Susie McCracken, General manager of the Sodexo branch for Schreiner University, has been working there for six years. "I love my job," McCracken said. "It's the closest thing I have to a home and family." Many students eat at the diner daily, as it is for some the only source of food on campus. When asked about the diner, Junior Brianna Rose had this to say: "As a freshman I had no other choice. I had no job or car. It was either Sodexo or nothing." In regards to the successful of the changes that Sodexo has made, this can only be measured by the students. Sodexo welcomes suggestions, comments, or complaints either by writing to the newspaper or commenting directly through Dining Services.

The Mountaineer - Fall 2009

Schreiner Travel Diaries: The Adventures of Hamlet

By Hamlet

Hello all you Schreiner cats and hogs! You may have seen me around campus where people refer to me as "Dr. Woods' Pig" or simply "A Pig," but my name is Hamlet, and I have a story to tell. Students have taken me to class, helped me pull pranks on professors, travelled with me across the state, and I've even gotten a couple passport stamps. This semester, however, I've been getting out on my own, so here are some notes from my travels thus far in the semester. Hope yours has been just as eventful. AUG 22, 2009: Spent some time welcoming students back to campus and hung out at the back entrance with some friends. It was so hot, I felt like I was bakin'. AUG 26, 2009: Classes started. What a boar. SEPT 2, 2009: Went to the coffeehouse. Played pigcussion.

SEPT 8, 2009: Visited the Aki Ju Jit Su class. They taught me the Pork Chop! SEPT 10, 2009: Attended Mountaineer Newspaper meeting. Decided I want to be a Reporker. SEPT 14, 2009: Took a mud bath in the quad. Ended up with a sty in my eye.

SEPT 15, 2009: Sunbathed by the fountain and read "The Three Little Pigs." It's a good tail. SEPT 23, 2009: Went to see

Give Blood, Save a Life, Get a Cookie (or Granola?) By Abigal M. Rider

I gave blood today. For the first time. And it was not fun. First, the anxiety build-up. "Is it going to hurt?" (Yes) "Will it take long?" (Yes, but remember, you're saving a life!) Then the questions. "Do you have an STD?" (No) "Have you participated in sexual activity with someone who may have an STD?" (No) "Are you donating blood to find out if you have HIV or AIDS?" (Holy crap, what sicko does that?!) Then, "Hey, look that way." (Oww! stop poking me you sadist!) Apparently my finger stick deems that I am worthy. They give me a snack and tell me to wait. I always thought you got the snack AFTER, but apparently it's more effective to do it before. I heard there were supposed to be cookies. But alas, here I am with a granola bar and tiny water bottle. The anxiety mounts. Why, why, why do they ask all these questions and then make you wait? The suspense is killing me. And

not fainting. I squeeze the red the camp where I counsel kids my finger hurts. They call my name, and ask if squeezy thing every few seconds with cancer, and how they're my the phlebotomist-in-training can and think, "This isn't too bad." I'm inspiration. She's distracted bestick me. (Umm...no I want the having a panic attack, and I'm cry- cause she has to check on other person who's been doing it for ing, but it doesn't actually hurt victims, but it reminds me why I 40 years!) They wrap the tub- that much. And except for my thought this was a good idea. Save ing around my arm. It hurts. The arm going numb, I feel ok. I chat a life. Help people. It's for the kids. phlebotomist looks nervous; she with one of the phlebotomists, One of the tubes moves and I keeps rubbing my feel the warm rubarm to make the ber against my hand. veins stand out. I Eww. There's blood get more panicky. in there. I start feelShe ends up using ing a little woozy. I a blood pressure tell them and ask if cuff instead of a I can be done now. tube. She tells me They stall and wait to squeeze the for me to actually squeezy thing and be done. Jerks. They still looks worried. recline my chair and Eventually she put ice on my neck swabs my arm and chest. They give with alcohol, and me a blue bandage. tells me to look Dammit, I wanted away. I grab for pink. Girls from Rainbow Connection, a summer camp for children with cancer. my book (Little However, I'm a Photo by Abigail M. Rider Women) and try little afraid to open telling her this is the first time I've my mouth because I feel nauseous. to focus on Jo and Beth. In goes the needle, out comes met the weight requirement. I tell And I might pass out. Yes, yes in the blood, and I pride myself on her about Rainbow Connection, through the nose, out through the

a flag football game. Rooted for the Fuzzy Bears. SEPT 25, 2009: Went to Cailloux Theater to catch some movies. Watched the Muppets. Ah, I have such a crush on Miss Piggy... SEPT 28, 2009: Confirmed case of swine flu on campus. Maybe we should get them some oinkment? SEPT 30, 2009: Went to a Budget workshop and learned to be a Piggy Bank. OCT 7, 2009: Went to the blood drive. Met someone named Carrie. OCT 11, 2009: Saw Toy story in 3-D. Guess who my favorite character is!

Special thanks to Abigail M. Rider for translating the preceding story from Pig Latin into English. Photo by Abigail M. Rider.

mouth. They give me Gatorade and fan me even though I am freezing and shivering. Apparently my color was bad. Apparently fanning the cold person helps. The woozy feeling passes, but they want me to sit longer. Fine. EWW, why on earth are they showing the travel channel? He's making BLOOD PUDDING! Now I really want to go. They make me get up very slowly and then tell me to sit down for at least five minutes. So I go sit. Away from all the blood. Most of the people near me are innocently waiting for their torture. They have no idea. I realize no one is looking, so I leave and drive over to sign up for the marrow registry. I'm a little apprehensive, but it's just a cheek swab. Totally harmless. By this point I feel fine despite my recent blood loss and am proud of the bright blue bandage that lets everyone know that I donated blood. And now I get a sticker? Awesome. Was it worth it? Well, if that hard won bag 'o blood goes on to save someone, totally. Will I ever do it again? If they let me take my Xanax first next time. And give me cookies. And a pink bandage.

Entertainment & Arts 7

The Mountaineer - Fall 2009

“He had a Swordfight! With Himself!”

Story and Photos by Bri Hamlyn Mountaineer Editor

Cover photo: Heather Schaffer, Zach Tysor, and Will Keaton participating in Saturday's acting workshop.

"King Lear" became much more than a 400 year old play when the Actors From the London Stage (AFTLS) came to SU October 12-18. Students, faculty, and com-

to the basic elements of script, simple props, and the talent of the actors themselves. Costuming was minimal, and actors doubled up on parts. Often an actor played two characters in the same scene. Haley Spencer, a freshman, said the performance could only be described as "epic." Although the group has no director and decisions are made collectively, the actors are not without guidance for organizing the production. According to Caroline Devlin, who played the Fool and Regan, each tour has at least two actors who have been with AFTLS before. Two of the actors provided insight into their theatre backgrounds. Both Devlin, and Rina Mahoney, who played Goneril and Cordelia, felt that their youth theatre leaders Matt Martinez (Lear) consoles Mary Lou Yruegas (Regan), inspired them to their telling her he will never disown her as he did her sisters. current careers in performance. munity members had the oppor"I wouldn't be here today tunity to see Shakespeare's work without her," Mahoney said. performed like never before. Both women also felt greatly The production was scaled down

Movie Corner Top 5 Upcoming Movies

1. "Avatar": James Cameron makes his first movie since Titanic 2. "The Road": The last Cormac MacCarthy film interpretation was a classic. 3. "Bad Lieutenant": Werner Herzog's black comedy about a cop and drugs. 4. "Sherlock Holmes": Robert Downey Jr, Jude Law, and Guy Ritchie, doesn't get any better. 5. "Invictus": Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, and Matt

By David McGuff

Damon finally take Nelson Mandela to the big screen.

Top 5 Halloween Movies

Now, I don't like horror, gore, or generally accepted horror movies very much. Here are alternatives to mindless slasher flicks--scary on a psychological level. 1. "28 Days Later" 2. "Se7en" 3. "Silence of the Lambs" 4. "Halloween" (The original) 5. "The Thing"

Letters to the Editors

inspired by their families and communities. "My mom and dad led boring lives so that mine could be exciting," Devlin said. "They knew they would have regretted it if they had stopped me from pursuing acting." During their time at Schreiner the actors visited several different classes, attended a lunch provided to them by the Honors Program and hosted a theatre workshop for anyone wanting to gain a deeper understanding of "King Lear." Produced nationwide through Shakespeare at Notre Dame, AFTLS visits between 16 and 20 universities each year on bi-annual tours. The program, now in its 33rd year, was developed by professor Homer Swander at the University of California-Santa Barbara and founded by British actor, Patrick Stewart (Star Trek!). It is "one of the oldest established Shakespeare touring companies in the world," according to their official website. The actors hail from prominent companies, including the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Royal National Theatre of Great Britain, and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. For more information visit the AFTLS website http://www. nd.edu/~aftls/. Congrats to the SU students and faculty member who performed Schoolhouse Rock Live! in Sept. Back row, left to right: Zach Salcich, Michael Kahl, Zach Tysor and Jessica Roberts. Front row, left to right: Hannah MacDonald, Katie Beth Lane, Sarah Newberry and Victor Salinas. Great show! Photo by Kirk Logan

Question? Comment? Idea for a story? Contact The Mountaineer's Editors: Spencer L. Key and Brianna Hamlyn at SpencerLKey@yahoo.com or BRHamlyn@schreiner.edu.

Kirk’s Do’s and Don’t’s: Fashion Dear Reader, My name is Kirk Logan and I am your friend. Because I'm your friend, I feel that I need to help you by giving you friendly advice because let's face it . . . you don't know how to dress. Here are some suggestions that can make you go from shabby to chic! 1) If you own Crocs or if you know someone who does, then you are committing a fashion sin. Crocs were originally invented for spas. Crocs were not meant to wear with capris and tank tops, girls. They were literally made for people wrapped in towels to get from their hot stone massage to a mud bath! Go buy a shoe that is not made from plastic. Now I know what you're thinking, my Fashionista-in-training: "They're easy, and they save time." That may be true, but who is going to want to hang out with you when you have duck feet? No one. Believe me! I, too, used to commit this sin. 2) One Fashion Don't I have not committed, however, is wearing sweatpants that have writing across the "back end." Ladies, really? There is something wrong when you see a cute girl with the adjective "juicy" written across her

butt in rainbow. Duh! It's a butt. We know it's juicy. If you need sweatpants buy some that do not have words written across the butt. There are some written vertically along the leg. (Plus, if you are on the shorter side, sweatpants with small vertical lines can make you look taller.) What I'm asking you to do, my friend, is go through your closet. Throw away any shoe that is made out of foam and anything (including shirts) that has a stupid adjective describing yourself. If you really need that word written across your body maybe you aren't that word. I'm just saying! Think about it. While you're at it, why don't you throw out that Tinker Bell shirt you've had since middle school? No one liked Tinker Bell anyway. She was a bitch. If you throw these things away, you'll be headed down the right path of Fashion. Then you can work on your fashion do's. Who knows? You might be the next Vera Wang! Just know that if you aren't ready to throw those Crocs away, Jeff Cunningham, I'll still be your friend. Until next time, my reader. Your friend, Kirk Logan

6 Campus Life

The Mountaineer - Fall 2009

Story and Photo by Kristen Downey

Campus Ministry has been a part of Schreiner University for many years. As a Presbyterianbased university, SU endorses Campus Ministry as the basis of many campus activities. Campus Ministry bases its organization on a key verse that they

call their Micah Mission. "He has told you, O Mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" Micah 6:8 Campus Ministry is a safe place where students, faculty and staff can explore and deepen their faith through study, worship, service and fellowship. Where people of all faith traditions are invited to participate at whatever level they feel comfortable. Campus Ministry has impacted many lives, including that of our own minister, the Reverend Gini Norris-Lane. "Being the campus minister at Schreiner is the most fulfilling job on earth, and I am so grateful I get to serve here," Norris-Lane said.

"Working with such a variety of students, faculty and staff has allowed me to get to know more about ... people and religious traditions, and has challenged me to articulate faith to both those who have grown up knowing God and who are just beginning their spiritual path. "On a personal level, it has been great to work in a place where my family can be a part of the ministry-Austin, (her son) has participated in CROP Walk since he was 1- and to feel like we have found our place to put deep roots and raise the boys." Over recent years, this student organization has done much to make an impact on campus and in the surrounding community. For example, in April, Campus Ministry hosted an event in the community called CSI Kerr County. Student groups and peers split up into groups and were sent out all over the county to help shut-ins, paint houses and do other helpful service projects. Although the organization does much, there is always room for improvement in order to witness to more people.

"Campus Ministry is made up of many groups-large, small, medium-sized-from a variety of traditions and viewpoints, and all groups are open to everyone no matter what, so the first thing we need to do is make sure folks know all the options they have to find a group to belong to," NorrisLane said. "Yet, I also know that there are those whose interests and needs may not be being met by our existing groups, so we try to keep asking the question, 'What are the spiritual needs of the campus? Are there those interested in justice issues and faith, in learning more about the world's religions (and how they are related to one's own tradition)'?" If you are looking for a place where you can find a loving family, Campus Ministry is the place to be. No matter your religious preference, there is something for everyone. The best part of Campus Ministry is, "laughing, eating, worshiping, praying, counseling and serving with Schreiner students, faculty and staff," said Norris-Lane.

Campus Lawn Transformed into a Battlefield By Allison Neely

It's a Sunday afternoon, a relatively peaceful day. The sun is shining, the birds are singing and the sound of foam swords hitting their targets can be heard echoing in the distance. Where and what is this activity that has sprung up on campus the last couple years? Why it's Dagor, of course! (Pronounced "dagger") Dagor is an exciting role-playing game full of fun, fantasy, and Tolkien-like names. While some students think the group sounds "nerdy" or would be "too embarrassed" to get out and fight, many find that once they try, they have a blast. "It's all about the adrenaline rushes," said Dustin Williams, or Donavon as his fellow fighters call him. "It's really good for anger management as well."

Watching them talk about their armor, weapons, and what characters they are into, an observer quickly realizes that this is just a normal thing for these guys and girls, that dressing up in garb and donning a foam cutlass is just another Sunday for them.

Though it may sound violent, getting a whack with one of these foam swords is like getting a light to medium sock to the arm (or leg as one fighter demonstrated). Dagor is a nationwide battle game focused mainly on characters from Tolkien's "Lord of the

Photo by Abigail M. Rider

Rings," but anyone can be whoever they want and fight with whatever they want. There are national requirements for the weapons and shields, but the science, mathematics, and physics make it that much more interesting. "It's really fun and something to do," Travis Disney explained as he and other fighters prepared for another battle. Regardless of the weather, they're out there fighting, and welcome anyone on campus to join in. The bigger the group, the more fun it is.

Perspectives

Schreiner Campus Ministry encourages Students to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Live a Life Less Ordinaryâ&#x20AC;?

The Mountaineer - Fall 2009

Staff Spotlight: The Humorous Dr. Hunter Story and Photo by Spencer L. Key Mountaineer Editor

By Kirk Logan

I'm a people watcher. Through my observations I can make very accurate guesses about what others will say. This issue's topic: how to ask a girl on a date. Psychology Majors: In order to ask a girl out on a date you must first analyze your specimen. If she is up to par, show her an ink blot. If she answers cheerfully, not only does she want to go out on a date, she also wants to sleep with you. Math Majors: Well, if you... uh...want to have relations with a female, just ask her what the sixteenth decimal place of pi is. If she gets it right, you're soul mates. Plus, she'll know exactly how much to tip at the restaurant. Exercise Science Majors: If you want to ask a girl out, just tell her, "Damn! Your glutes look mighty fine, girl! You know of any good running trails 'round here?" She'll be yours before the first mile is over. Religion Majors: Let's skip this one. They don't date. Communication Majors: If you want to ask a girl out on a date just ask her where the movie theater is. The words you use don't matter; it's all about the non-verbals. Theatre Majors: If you want to ask a girl out just say, "You got a boyfriend? That's fine. I'll pick you up at seven." If she does or doesn't answer, that's a yes.

Random Quotes Compiled by Spencer L. Key and Abigail M. Rider

"Tivy: Not even cool enough to be the whole deer." "I'm going to go get un-naked now..." "Everyone gets compared to Hitler at some point." "Fact: The North American black bear can lay five eggs an hour." "It's like extracting an alligator's tooth! From a crocodile!!!" "Drinking doesn't kill brain cells. It just makes them a bit woozy."

Dr. Robert Hunter, associate professor of Spanish and German, has been teaching at Schreiner University since 1998, but his ties to this school go back much further. Dr. Hunter began attending Schreiner Institute in 1958.

At 13 years old, the year before moving to Kerrville, Dr. Hunter was first-chair trumpet, captain of the basketball team, and had met his first girlfriend. "And then I went blind, and nobody knows why," Dr. Hunter said. After exhausting all options trying to reverse his almost complete loss of vision, his father told him he had three choices: sell pencils on the street, do nothing at all, or reach the highest level in a given profession. Though he didn't yet know where he would end up, he knew that he would need a good education to get there. Dr. Hunter came to Schreiner for many reasons, but most importantly for the small classes. He spent four years of high school

Dr. Hunterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fun Facts Fears: Dr. Hunter proclaims that he's "neurotic about punctuality" and has nightmares about being late to class. Favorite beverage: Diet Coke or club soda. Hobbies: Playing music, going to the gym, walking in the park and reading. He's "a voracious reader"

and two years of junior college here. Dr. Hunter says that as a teenager, he wanted what every other teenage boy wants: a car and a girl. So he thought, "The only way I can get a car and a girl is if I learn the guitar and get the girl and the car to come to me." He learned to play, started a band, and cut a record, which was often played on the campus jukebox. At 20, Dr. Hunter left Schreiner a married man to earn his Bachelors and Masters Degrees from Southwest Texas State University. The couple's three grown children are also degreed. Forty years after leaving Kerrville, Dr. Hunter returned to find that many of his old teachers were still here. He was hired to teach summer Spanish, and was told that if he got his Ph.D., he could become a full professor. He attended Texas Tech for 10 years, all the while teaching Spanish and English as a Foreign Language, and has been a professor at Schreiner for 11 years. People use "a lot of silliness, like pity, when they find out I'm blind," said Dr. Hunter, but he attributes everything he's done to his sight and does not let it get in the way of his daily life or teaching. In fact, the first time I met him, it took me quite a while to realize he was blind. I've since learned that Dr. Hunter studies four hours a night, seven days a week, in order to be prepared for his classes; he can't use

a book in class, so he memorizes the full text, plus page numbers, for each lesson. He also makes it a point to get to know each student by voice and personality. "I gotta be ahead of the game. If I'm not prepared, they'll pick up on it, he said." One of the most striking features about Dr. Hunter is his sense of humor. In his classes, he uses personal anecdotes and jokes to teach and emphasize his points. "You have to find humor in something," Dr. Hunter said. "It's probably the most important feeling we have." Dr. Hunter is a man of many talents. Apart from teaching and being in a band, he also spent 10 years as a rehabilitation counselor in the Gary Job Corps, a federal program created for the disadvantaged. He has presented papers at conferences across the world and has published several times. In December,"Hispania",aninternational journal run by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, will print his most recent work. He is also currently working with a Schreiner Task Force to create a very highlydemanded Spanish major. Dr. Hunter is fluent in Spanish, semi-fluent in German (having earned a doctoral minor in it), reads Portuguese, practices French with another professor on campus, studied Latin, took Japanese for two years, and learned some Chinese from students he taught EFL to at Texas Tech. At 8 years old, his life's plan was to play the steel guitar and learn to read a scrapbook of Chinese writing he had. At 65, he's accomplished much more than that.

and has a library with thousands of books. On Saturday mornings, you can catch him: Sleeping. Just for fun: When asked to share a crazy fact about himself, Dr. Hunter laughed and made the very true statement that any part of our interview could fall under that section. An example occurred during Dr. Hunter's high school days at Schreiner, when they used

to be awakened by the sound of bugles on a campus-wide record player. One morning, he and some friends snuck up to the first floor of Weir, stole the record, turned the volume up all the way, blasted an Elvis song, and ran. "They heard it in Center Point, and they heard it in Hunt," he chuckled. The music played on and on as everyone tried to figure out what was happening.

Academics 3 Pursuing Excellence with Dr. David Smith By Marquis Grace and Andrew Shepherd

Dr. David Smith, Dean of Professional Studies at Schreiner, has many goals for the graphic design program. Smith, who has been teaching since 1994, was just like any other child who had role models to inspire him to do great things. He said his Little League coach believed in him and gave him opportunities to do more than anyone expected him to do. "I would like to do that for my students," Smith said. Design has always been something Smith has been passionate about. Throughout his childhood,

experiences that will change their thinking and goals. Smith gave us the behind-thescenes scoop on what is new and upcoming in the graphic design program saying, "Ultimately, I would like to see a new building designed for the art program. This building will address many areas in which we are weak now. Of course we need studio space but also storage and unique places to gather and work," he said. "We are looking at creating tracks in the major, one for printbased media and one for digitalbased media. We would still have a

Dean David Smith wants to help students achieve their full potential. Photo by Andrew Shepherd

he enjoyed making things and pleasing people. To reach fulfillment as an adult, Smith dedicated himself to graphic design, a fast-paced field where many of his traits can be used and taught. Being Dean of Professional Studies was not just handed to Dr. Smith. He felt obligated and honored to fill the position to bring new opportunities to the table for the school of Professional Studies, but "reality is often dictated by the budget," Smith stated. According to Smith, it is important for graphic designers to be informed and open to new ideas, so his goal for the program is to provide his students with the

central group of classes but allow a student to specialize more." He says that the third floor dilemma of the Cailloux Hall is just one of many necessary steps in the improvement of the graphic design program. Generally, Dean Smith thinks that students don't use their full potential. They have choices to make and don't often choose to exert their very best efforts. Smith challenges students to be the best they can be and to recognize great potential, pushing them to put forth all the effort they possess. "Ultimately it all comes down to hard work," he said.

4 Sports & Fitness

The Mountaineer - Fall 2009

MFC Provides More Space for Muscle-Building By Katherine Stroup

the local area at the The Mountaineer Fitness center. Center has quickly become "I like how it is one of the most popular desopen to [some of ] tinations on campus. the community and "I'm glad it's up already and not just SU students." a long time coming, because Grace said. we really needed it," fitness Faculty, staff, and center employee Carolina alumni of Schreiner Rivas said. "The students are are also able to use definitely taking advantage of the facilities. the fact it is here." In the past, people The center has everything mainly walked the from racquetball and workcircular drive around out machines to dance and campus for exercise. martial arts classes. Junior Marquis J. Grace demonstrates proper form while using According to the Schreiner new equipment at the Mountaineer Fitness Center on Sept. 26. Now the choices for staying fit are One web site, the center's Photo by Katherine Stroup endless. purpose is to provide "fitThe center is open seven days ness facilities, recreation, offices, when the sports people would academic classes, athletic offices, come, and we would have to a week, Monday through Friday and health and wellness services." leave because it was their turn to from 7a.m. to 10p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10a.m. to 10p.m. Employee and Schreiner stu- work out," Grace said. Now there is plenty of room Information can be found on dent Marquis J. Grace recounts how exercise at Schreiner was for everyone. Grace states the the Schreiner One web site under before the fitness center was built. most popular areas are the the "Campus Life" tab, or by calling 792-7373. "[The fitness center] was very racquetball and weight rooms. He sees many people from needed . . .we were having trouble

Shaping Up and Staying Active at Schreiner By Jennifer Slaughter

Schreiner offers a wide variety of ways to stay in shape while in school. Students have options such as varsity sports, group outings, fitness classes and the MFC. Besides the six Men's sports and seven Women's sports available, there are many ways to stay active and fit at Schreiner. If you are more motivated in a group setting, Tuesday through Saturday, Schreiner offers a variety of group classes such as yoga,

spin, dance and more. Students can get involved in a game of racquetball, flag football, and frisbee golf, or camping trips and tubing. During the summer, there's also the on-campus swimming pool. Matt Goodwyn, director of the Mountaineer Fitness Center and Campus Recreation, said, "This year we have new additions like the Mountaineer Center, outdoor basketball and an increased inter-

est in racquetball. I hope it encourages students to stay active." The MFC is the place to check out the group classes, free weights, cardio equipment, handball, racquetball, spinning room and more. The best thing about the new center is that you can work out with friends, work out alone and/ or at your own pace. For more information on ways you can stay active, contact Goodwyn at 830-792-7330.

Intramural Flag Football: Bragging Rights and Cool Shirts By Andy Peterson

Schreiner football (two words that are not typically put together) reigns in the months of September, October and November. Football is a very popular sport on campus. Sure, it's not tackle football, but flag football is as hard-hitting as any Saturday Division 1 game.

director of intramural sports Eric Crenwelge. The prize for the league champions are championship T-shirts, but the biggest prize in most students' eyes are the bragging rights. "Bragging rights are the reason why flag football is anticipated every year," junior Alex Brummel

Sports & Fitness 5

The Mountaineer - Fall 2009

2010 Baseball Season Looking Hopeful for the Mountaineers By Colton Hermes

With seven starters and two starting pitchers returning to the field in 2010, the SU baseball team looks to the experience factor to carry them to the postseason (something the program hasn't accomplished in almost a decade). For a while, 2009 looked promising for the guys, who won five of their first six in conference play, and 12 of 17 overall. But struggles at the plate and shaky defense slowed the upstart team to a 14-23 record and a sixth place finish in the West Division of the American Southwest Conference. "I think we got too comfortable," junior shortstop J.P. Garcia

said. "We started out playing some weaker teams, and we did what we had to do to beat them, but I feel we didn't continue to get better as we went deeper into the season." What was good about the 2009 season, was that many freshmen gained skill and experience. Marcus Myhaver, Eric Bukowski, Korey Rose, Matt Valley, and Jesse Tijerina, all freshmen,

The team gathers around Coach Joe Castillo at a game last spring.

School Spirit Receives High Marks By Erika Ramirez

Trenton Noack knows that his life is in peril, but he's willing to take one for the team. Photo by Colton Gaitan

The seven teams in the league are some of the most diverse football teams ever put together, but they all have one thing in common; the competitive fire. From all spectrums of the student body, many participate in the fast-paced game of flag football. "Flag football is more fun and exciting than it has been in the past because of all the support from students that show up and watch the games," said student

said. Each Monday through Thursday, Sept. 14 to Nov. 9, games are played outside the CCAC building. The games are from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and all students are encouraged to attend. Whether the games are played for bragging rights or a T-shirt, every student plays to win. If you ever want to see some fast-paced action with your fellow classmates, come out to a flag football game.

Painted faces, bleachers packed. It's game time. Sound like a home game to you? Most students agree that school spirit has seen a boost in enthusiasm. "School spirit is lacking a bit, but has definitely improved over the past years since I've been here," junior Ciji Cruz said. So far this year we have had several victorious games from both soccer teams and the volleyball team. While volleyball has numerous fans that come out to support them, soccer teams would like to see improvement in their stands. "When a crowd is full of energy, it makes the team excited and pumped for the game," Cruz said. It sets the tone."

all over town just because of UT football... I don't think people realize how hard we and the cheerleaders work to make up dances, cheers and practice every week just for the athletic teams," dance team colonel Kim Hubbard said. Athletes say they would love the support of the student body. "School spirit most definitely pumps up the basketball team," senior Chris Buckley said. We thrive off of support and encouragement. With loud supportive fans backing us, our confidence level rises." "When I think of awesome school spirit that others should take in as a good example, I think of the baseball team members that support the other athletic teams

Waiting for Weights: Best Times to Visit MFC By Matt Tomasello

"[The MFC] allows peoPercentage of People Using Weight Room ple to have a more diverse at Different Times. Graphic By Matt Tomasello workout in one location," Goodwyn said. 7:30am -10:30am On the downside, all this 11:30am -2:30pm new equipment brings in a 3:30pm -6:30pm 12% many more people, so at 16% 7:30pm -10:00pm certain times the weight room becomes crowded. Students, staff, and faculty members can avoid weight 11% room congestion if they go during slow periods. 61% "The times that are best

for me [are] either early in the morning or late in the afternoon, because during the day there's too many people," student Jon Smith said. According to Goodwyn, athletic teams mostly occupy the weight room from 2 to 7 pm Other users of the MFC will have better luck for the workout of their choice between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. or 7 to 10 p.m.

Students show support and spirit after a volleyball victory. Photo by Erika Ramirez

They may be "The Fluffy Bears," but they'll rip your legs off if you're holding a football. Photo by Spencer L. Key

While spirit at other schools is represented by lots of pride around campus, most SU spirit is shown at the games. Away from the fields and courts, students tend to forget. "In Austin, people wear orange

throughout the year by painting their bodies and face with the SU school colors," Cruz said. SU athletics/spirit teams consist of volleyball, soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, golf, cross country, cheerleading, dance and tennis.

made positive contributions to the team and will compete for starting positions this season as sophomores. Along with the good sophomore core, the Mountaineers also retain three-year lettermen Eric Crenwelge, Eric Weymeyer, and Colton Hermes, and two-year lettermen J.D. Escobar, Oscar Ibieta, and Joe Andrew Pena. "Colt and Weymeyer have been solid

for us for all these years and Eric (Crenwelge) has been a force, especially in the outfield," junior first baseman Oscar Ibieta said. "I'm looking forward to what they have for all of us this year." Through poise and experience, the team appears as though it will slam through a tough American Southwest Conference and into the postseason. "I feel if we play like we're capable of playing, we will make the postseason," Coach Joe Castillo said. "No doubt in my mind. We will surprise some people this year."

Athletes Unite: SUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First Athletic Rally By Rylie Pankratz

The Student Athlete Advisory Committee, (SAAC), held the first-ever SU Rally Games for all Schreiner athletes in September. After months of planning, the SAAC, along with the help of Schreiner athletic coaches, was able to unite all Schreiner athletes for a fun-filled day of activities and games. Athletes were assembled into four different groups, which then competed in a specific event. The winning team received tickets for an upcoming raffle. The first of the games was sheet volleyball. This game required a lot of teamwork as players used a sheet to toss the volleyball over the net. The second activity was musical chairs. The third station was the sponge race. In this game, players in each team had to get together in pairs and, without using their arms, carry sponges filled with water to a pitcher. Once they got to the pitcher, they had to squeeze the water from the sponges, and the first team to fill their pitcher won. The fourth station was the water balloon station. At this station, mini-games, involving tossing water balloons, were played. The last station was the dizzy bat race station. Most of the students were amused by this station

because they enjoyed watching each other stumble back to the starting point. "The dizzy bat game was hilarious, but coming from an athlete's standpoint, it was dangerous because we do not need to be injured playing Jordan Cromeans and Michael Streeter use teamwork competing in the sponge relay. Photo by Coach Andrew Miller silly games," tenletes. At the end of the SU nis player Trey Hernandez said. Overall, most of the athletes Rally, Sodexo provided dinner and were enthusiastic during the a raffle was held. Prizes were given games and enjoyed the games and to those with a winning ticket, along with the option to "pie" a the overall idea of SU Rally. Many of the athletes were hesi- coach or fellow athlete in the face. "I think having tickets for us tant about the event, but after the whole experience they thought made the teams try harder and that it was fun and a good way want to win more, even though it to get all of the athletes together. was just for fun," Desiree Frausto "I liked how it allowed all Sch- said. Administrators, Sodexo, coachreiner sports teams to work together and get to know everyone es, assistant coaches, trainers, and from other sports," Dionel Alves the entire Athletic Department were involved in making this event said. happen. Jay Chapman agreed. The SAAC hopes that the SU "The rally was fun," he said. I had a good time," he said. "It was Rally will become an annual event definitely better than I anticipated. Coach Andrew Miller believes it's The games were fun and got ev- important for student athletes to support one another and the rally erybody in the group involved." Ashly Bouthot enjoyed being was meant to "build a great camaable to interact with other ath- raderie."