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The Mountaineer - Spring 2010
Direct Lending Comes to Schreiner
JD Kiefer and Lauren Miller
In the next academic year, beginning Fall 2010, Schreiner will participate in direct lending. Due to the current economic difficulties many third party lenders, such as Wells Fargo, are doing away with student loans or selling student loans to the U.S. Department of Education, according to Schreiner University’s Financial Aid Web site. Since many lenders are backing out of providing student loans, Schreiner will be participating in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan program. Loans will be provided directly from the federal government to the university without third party involvement. The university intends to avoid any risks to students and parents that might be associated with federal regulation changes. The main benefit of the program is its stability. A source of funding is guaranteed. Oth-
er benefits include “loan forgiveness” for students who go into public service work and an interest rate of 7.9 percent. Furthermore, students will not have to seek out third-party loans for their Stafford Loans and Parent Loan (PLUS) and Grand PLUS borrowers will no longer have to apply with a private lender. The terms and conditions of the direct loans mirror the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL). The difference is Direct loan gets its funding from the Department of Education using funds from the U.S. Treasury. The FFEL’s funds came from banks and lenders. According to Schreiner’s Financial Aid information on the Web site, students will no longer be able to borrow from their previous lenders. “All Schreiner students who need to borrow funds must do so through the Direct Loan program.”
They will also have to sign a new Master Promissory Note “because you will be borrowing from a new lender, the U.S. Department of Education.” Assistant Financial Aid Director Denise Ames said, “As soon as students get awarded they will need to get it processed, because it is a longer turn around time.” Also when students get awarded, the student themselves will have to accept all grants and loans. Financial Aid will no longer be able to accept the “free” stuff for students any more. You can find more information at the Direct Loan Servicing Online Web site, which offers personalized online services: https://www.dl.ed. gov/borrower/BorrowerWelcomePage.jsp or you can find more information on the Schreiner Home page under “Financial Aid”.
Help With the Job Search
Shannan Baird
It is no secret to college grads or soon-to-be college grads that the job market is scarce. According to a survey from National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), the 2009 Student Survey found that just 19.7 percent of 2009 graduates who applied for a job actually have one. The job market is scarce, but with the right attitude and the right resources, it is not impossible to find work. Here are some tips from JobSearch.com: • Be willing to settle for less • Leverage your network • Be flexible with your location • Limit your living expenses • Go above and beyond to distinguish yourself • Communicate better than your competitors Schreiner’s Career Services offers help to stu-
dents who will soon be seeking jobs. The Career Services office states their mission “is to educate and assist students and recent alumni by providing services involving career education, guidance, information, resources, job search and/or transition to graduate or professional school.” The professionals in the Career Services office are always there to help assist approaching grads do anything from writing a resume to assisting in applications for students who choose to attend graduate school. Cristina Martinez, Director of Career Services at SU states, “In the job market today, experience is crucial.” Martinez also says that she has noticed that this year’s approaching grads are more proactive in the career-seeking process. She sees this as a plus because “This is an employer market, not a job-seeker market.”
WHERE HAVE ALL MY CLASSMATES GONE? AN EXAMINATION OF STUDENT DEPARTURE FROM SCHREINER Allison Neely
Have you ever come back from a long break and wondered where that guy went or why that girl in your algebra class is suddenly not there? That’s definitely something that occurred to me after I got back from Christmas break. It seemed like half of my class was gone and that what was left was a barren wasteland of empty desks and open diner tables. Schreiner is a great university with great teachers, so why were so many of my peers unhappy here? I decided to ask a few of my friends and the Dean of Students, Peg Layton. “The ‘turn over’ rate at Schreiner is almost exactly at the same percentage as others schools like us,” Dean Layton said. “So while I wish they would all stay we have to realize there are a number of students who are not ready
to manage the academics here. We have information on all students that leave and very few leave to go to ‘better’ schools. A great many attend community colleges in order to get their grades up.” Student Vivian Jones stated that one of the reasons that she left was because “a lot of my friends that I knew on my floor and who I was close to would leave and go home on the weekends.” She says that she wasn’t aware that Schreiner was a “suitcase campus” and she thinks that it should be mentioned in tours for prospective students that many undergraduates from San Antonio or nearby cities tend to go home on weekends. “I was super lonely and I didn’t like it at all,” Jones said. Dean Layton says that she has found that many freshmen
return home on the weekends because they are still getting used to the campus and they miss their parents and friends. She added that “this lessens over time as they get more involved. Many upper-class students say they seldom make it home on weekends.” Others stated that the reason that they left was because Schreiner didn’t offer the classes they needed for their majors. Overall, Linda Sanderson liked Schreiner, but the education experience she was receiving was not worth the amount of money she was spending on it. She explained that she left the school because “it was just so ridiculously expensive.” Nathan Warren agrees with Sanderson. “It’s almost as if they make you pay more than is neces-
sary, regarding how long you are forced to live on campus,” Warren said. “The school is nice and all, but honestly just not really worth the money it took to stay there. It’s a little ridiculous. I honestly think the school thinks a little too highly of itself, judging by the cost.” Dean Layton states that in their statistics “academics” is the number one reason students leave. “Some leave because they are placed on academic suspension,” Layton said. “Others are on academic probation and so could remain but they or their families may feel that they need to be more successful academically in order to make the cost worthwhile. I see every exit interview and in the last five years I have probably seen only a handful that said they were
leaving because they wanted a better academic experience somewhere else. The vast majority indicated that the classroom experience was positive but for some they were just not ready to give it the focus needed.” De’Andre Vaughn, who is still a student here, feels campus improvements are needed. “They need a football team. That will solve a lot of their problems,” Vaughn said. “A bigger basketball court, more parking spots, an indoor pool, a campus expansion, and more resident halls; that way no one will be fighting over rooms and newer buildings too …and a track team. More activities in general and maybe houses for the fraternities and sororities. A whole campus makeover – modernize it; it looks old.”
Spring 2010
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HE M O U NT A I N E E R T Student Voices Are Stifled: Access to Free Speech Zone Denied
Joanne King The Mountaineer
Lunchtime on Friday the fifth of February was alive with the energy of murmuring students who had planned late into the pprevious night to start a petition. A beloved university employee, Larry Fridell, had been terminated during the week and students, enraged over what they believed to be a injustice towards Larry, sought to reinstate him as an employee.
Student Kevin Lilly, who was heading the movement, was met with resistance by university officials. A time to sign the petition was set for Friday’s lunch because the free speech zone is conveniently located right outside the busy diner. Students seemed enraged by the university’s muffling of their voices because most students think that the free speech zone is there to be used--and it is, just in moderation. Students perceived this stifling and prevention of gathering in the free speech zone as an unjust action on the administration’s part. Many students were upset to find out that, should
they feel the need to vocalize any of their issues, they could run up against a brick wall. Being stomped on by the administration, however, is not what occured. Little do most students know, the free speech zone must be reserved. “The free speech zone is available for students to utilize but they first must complete the request form and have it approved because we do monitor the number of activities that may be planned for the free speech zone at any one time” Dean Peg Layton said. It seemed unfair at the time that the petition movement was forcefully postponed,
but the university was more than willing to work with Kevin Lilly, who filled the request forms. Dean Layton said, “There is normally a 10 day waiting period, but it seemed appropriate to allow them to proceed with it immediately...I approved for Monday through Wednesday of next week.” Although some students were upset to find out that they cannot speak their minds exactly when they want, they should keep in mind how willing the administration is to work with us. It has come to attention that a majority of students are unaware of the rules
Schreiner Sidewalks: True Design or Thoughtful Fancy?
said they believed offi- fers another point of view. cials only chose the place“I would say that our sideHow do you feel about walk- ment for aesthetic purposes. walks are normally placed ing on a path to nowhere on with both function your way to an important class? and aesthetics in Many students agree that sidemind,” she said. walks on our campus serve no “Many pedestripurpose if you’re trying to get ans might prefrom point A to point B very fast. fer to cut across Junior music major Michael a grassy area on Flis states that “the sidewalks campus because are nice but you see a bunch it is the shortest of dirt trails where people distance from one don’t use them and veer off point to another, This Looped sidewalk in front of Moody and Trull the paths. It makes me think Science building doesn’t seem to lead anywhere. but if we place a that people don’t actually Photo by Andrew Shepherd sidewalk running use them unless of course diagonally through “It doesn’t seem like there the tour guides are leading the same area it would elimiwas a plan for the sidewalks bepeople through the campus.” nate its use for other accause only some of them lead Another junior music mativities such as recreation.” directly to buildings,” Flis said. jor Elizabeth Hitzfeld, says Other students said they “It seems like they put them these sidewalks are “Not near felt the only sidewalk that there for scenic reasons rather big enough!” and “not constood out as a “good sidethan actually having a thought venient when you’re going process behind where they walk” was the one from Dietfrom one building to another.” lead to,” commented Hitzfeld. ert Auditorium connecting to Both Flis and Hitzfeld Dean Peg Layton of- the Weir academic building. Andrew Shepherd Marquis Grace.
Many of the students at Schreiner University have ideas on how the sidewalks could be improved. Sidewalks along the loop around the campus are prominent responses from the students. The students said they believed if there were sidewalks around the loop, there would be less of a danger for pedestrians and it would be easier for those who choose to run the loop for exercise purposes. Students also say drainage at some points in the sidewalks is horrible and doesn’t drain, but overtakes the sidewalks so pedestrians have to walk in water to get somewhere. If some sidewalks were built up, there would be less of a hassle trying to get somewhere in the rain.
regarding the free speech zone. To remedy this problem, the regulation of the free speech zone in made clear on page eight of the Student Handbook: “University community members wishing to participate in the free speech area must petition through the Office of the Dean of Students...University community members wishing to speak must designate a beginning time and an ending time. Free speech area use will be limited if other individuals or groups wish to speak.” Our university simply regulates use of the free speech zone to prevent possible overlapping of events.
In This Issue SU museum 2 SU Profiles 3 Greek Life 4 Shooting Team 5 Tennis 5 Dance Pictures 6 bounty hunter 7 students leave 8
2 Features
Faulkner Sees Success Story and Photo by Kelsey Moore
August of 2009 ushered in the “Faulkner is a beautiful building largest freshmen class that Sch- and I think it is very appealing reiner University has ever seen, to prospective students. After a and there to greet them was while, the word spreads and prothe brand new spective students Faulkner Resicould be interdence Hall. ested in Schreiner Faulkner Hall only from viewing is the most exa small portion of pensive of all the the campus.” dorm options, With the due costing $6,700 per date for Fall 2010 school year, and housing forms many students befast approaching, lieve its high cost many of the soon is worth their stay. to be sophomores Freshman Genwould likely recevieve Monroe ommend Faulkner has enjoyed her for the incoming time living in freshman. Freshman Genevieve Monroe relaxes the new dorm. T h e in her Faulkner dorm. “I like three-story dorm living in Faulkner,” she said. contains 84 suite-style rooms. “The rooms are huge, the people This means that each room are kind, and the RAs put on fun houses two students who share a events. I feel safe, comfortable, bathroom with the two neighborand at home here.” ing students. The majority of students In addition to the spacious feel the same way. bedrooms and bathrooms, Since Schreiner is look- Faulkner also houses a large ing to bring in larger freshmen multimedia room, three central classes, this new housing com- living rooms (one per floor), and plex should be an attraction for six study rooms that are open at prospective students. all hours. All of these common Peer minister and Faulkner areas are provided with custodial resident Erika Hillard said, services.
The Mountaineer - Spring 2010
Summerlin and Students Visit ‘Great Day SA’
Sarah Newberry The Mountaineer
Lights, camera, action! Schreiner was in the spotlight on January 14th, 2010, when Dr. Summerlin, along with two students, seniors Savannah Bittner and Steven Griffith, travelled to the morning television show “Great Day S.A.” Schreiner set up a meeting with KENS-TV to discuss our university with our neighboring city of San Antonio. Dr. Summerlin was very enthusiastic to discuss his thoughts and feelings on this great opportunity. The
group began their day with a classic Kerrville breakfast. “I met Steven and Savannah here about 7:00 am, and we drove to get some breakfast at Mary’s Tacos before leaving.” After a delicious morning meal, the group headed to S.A and arrived at the studio just a few minutes behind schedule. According to Dr.Summerlin, the studio was “a beehive of activities,” with producers, technicians, and hosts rushing to prepare for the show. Though it might have looked neat and calm from our side of the television, it felt messy and hectic to those appearing on the show. Commenting on the moments just before the show Bittner said “At first I was really nervous, but I had to push those feelings away and act like I had done this all before. It was very weird not to look at the camera.” This interview with the
Recently Schreiner University was endowed with a gift from Clyde and “Dodo” Parker of Kerrville. This donation is a museum in our historic downtown Kerrville area. “Dodo” is the great-granddaughter of the school’s founder, Captain Charles Schreiner. The Parkers have also given several thousand dollars to maintain the aging building and all of its valuable contents. The museum is currently closed to the public, and Dr. John Huddleston and other volunteers are working to organize and catalog the contents of the museum. The material that will be available inside is certainly interesting even to those who are not history majors. There will be information regarding
The museum downtown Kerrvile has been donated to the University Photo by Ashley Brondo
subjects such as a history of the Hill Country, Kerrville, and the well-known Schreiner family. “I am hopeful that in the years to come that we will have student workers at the museum and many projects, internships, and senior theses
will focus on the contents of the museum. Right now, there is little for students to do, but some students have volunteered to work moving displays, etc.” Huddleston said. The University believes that if the museum operates effectively, it will be self-reliant and
NULC Selects Students for Conference
Bri Hamlyn Editor-in-Chief
Six Schreiner students have had papers or creative works selected for presentation at the National Undergraduate Literature Conference in Ogden, Utah March 31 through April 3. Heather Stevens-Schaefer, Dolores Kimball, Katie Wright, Chris Fuqua, Katie a great addition to the History Stout, and Bri Hamlyn will Department, as well as to all join fellow literature lovstudents who love history. ers at Weber State Univer “It is an opportunity sity to present papers or for not only members of Sch- Creative Works done while reiner University but the com- they have been st Schreiner. munities of Kerrville as well The conference allows unto fully understand the rich dergradute students from history that is embedded with across the nation to discuss this town. People can learn the thoughts and ideas they most about the past by seeing have about literature or things and putting the many their own writing. The stupieces together,” junior histo- dents will also have the opry major Courtney Skeen said. porutnity to hear from writThe newly acquired museers Alan Cheuse, Campbell um is located on Earl Garrett McGrath, Ana Menendez, Street, and is next to the Cailand Lawson Fusao Inada. loux Foundation’s Schreiner Funds have been proDepartment Store currently vided for students to take undergoing renovations. advantage of opportunities The museum is set to open like this. For more informaby the end of the semester, but Huddleston has said he would tion on undergraduate renot be surprised if it did not serach grants contact the a open until August or Septem- professor in the field your are interested in exploring. ber.
Parker Family Donates Museum to University Jason Lihou
San Antonio morning show is a perfect example of how Schreiner is aggressively pursuing marketing techniques to get our name out there; not only with television, but also billboards and other measures as well. Dr.Summerlin felt that this P.R event was “a meaningful and inexpensive way to get a snapshot image of Schreiner,” and one way for prospective students to see what our school can truly offer.
The Mountaineer - Spring 2010
Entertainment & Arts 7
NULC PRESENTER: KATIE WRIGHT CREATIVE CORNER: Number Ten: In the Margins
Writing is messy. Writing is doodles in the margins, Crossed out words and ideas, With arrows pointing to new ones. Right now, writing is teal. Yesterday it was sky blue. Before that, magenta. Writing needs to include at least one hand of Solitaire, Forcing your concentration after just enough Procrastination. It’s hard on the computer (pen and paper are my tools of the trade) With the black blinking cursor On antiseptic white that goes on forever (mockingly, mockingly) Writing is work. Writing is smudged ink and pencil On your paper and hand. Writing is the callous where your pen Rests on your finger (ring, middle, index, whichever works). Writing is revision, pride Fiendish bursts of creativity that come and go With their own whims and seasons And cannot be forced. Writing is a cramped hand and shoulders And looking up at the clock and wondering “Where did those three hours go?” Writing is mysterious torture, Supreme pleasure all at once. And whether it’s to make an “A” Or make a buck— Writing Is. Writing Is. Writing Is.
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Bri Hamlyn Editor-in-Chief
JESSICA JULE
Foliage There comes a time to change, a time to preserve, a time to listen, a time to talk, and a time to pray..... Now is the time to change to surrender to the realism of my shifting life and what is about to come. Now is the time to stop and brace myself for the road ahead and prepare for my new adventure that I am soon to embark. Some things I once thought sturdy, Where I laid my head, will crush and crumple under pressure. Some will calmly pass like the seasons; Like the leaves of autumn once a promising shade of immaculate colors, left only to bear nothing but dying, cold ,hard limbs where its beauty used to lay. But in the midst of all this change there will be something that remains. Something that I can rest my head upon without question, something that is safe, something that shelters me from this restless storm. Something that will rescue me, from the consuming waves of the sea that threatens to swallow me in one short breath. There will be something that feels like home, something that is cozy and comforting, something that is warming and inviting, something that anticipates my company and seeks my happiness. But until then I am peacefully floating on the waters of the sea, all is calm around me, as I patiently wait for change. Signed, -simply me-
bounty hunter’ is a decent addition to romantic comedy genre
With 2007’s P.S. I Love You, 2009’s The Ugly Truth, and his latest, The Bounty Hunter Gerard Butler is quickly becoming the new leading man in the romantic comedy genre. An admirer of his work since his first semi-major role as the title character in 2004’s film version of The Phantom of the Opera, I was surprised to learn he would be working with Jennifer Aniston in his newest film. I doubted their ability to find the type of chemistry he’d had with his previous costars,
Hillary Swank and Katherine Heigl. Fortunately, their working relationship, as well as the film overall, proved to be a decent addition to the romantic comedy genre. Since he was asked to leave the police force, Milo Boyd (Butler) has been working as a bounty hunter and has recently jumped at the chance to bring in his ex-wife Nicole (Aniston). As a reporter on the trail of a murder investigation, Nicole ignores her bail hearing to meet her informant. The plot runs as might be predicted, with Nicole attempting to
escape and Milo chasing her down until she convinces him she’s been caught up in the police murder cover-up. They work to solve the murder, while the continual question of whether or not he will take her to jail hangs over the relatinonship aspect of the plot. While overall the film isn’t particularly memorable, it does have a few elements that make it worth the cost to see it. A couple of scenes have a physically comedic tone that don’t force the joke. They just let the audience take it as they will. Also, as part of a
subplot involving Milo’s gambling debts, the couple is pursued by some bookie goons who although cliche, nevertheless bring a smile to our faces when they talk tough but act oddly friendly toward each other. Perhaps one of the smartest writing moves was the final scene. The end leaves us walking away with a good laugh and some warm and fuzzies. However, the movie does not possess some of that rich physical comedy that seems to pervade other films of the genre even when they are only
in a scene or two. Though I’m not a big fan of “R” rated comedies, I felt like even the The Ugly Truth had more success in this area. (Anyone recall the vibrating panties scene?) In all honesty though my judgment may be forever jaded when it comes to critiquing physical comedy because Betty White and Sandra Bullock took the gold in their forest dancing scene in 2009’s The Proposal. Overall, I rate this film very middle of the road. I didn’t mind spending $5 to see it, but I won’t be buying the DVD.
6 Campus Life
The Mountaineer - Spring 2010
SCHREINER STUDENTS LET LOOSE AND HUG IT OUT: DANCE FLOOR THEORY Photos by Jay Chapman Mountaineer Staff
Freshman Andy Bell demonstrates a go-getter attitude.
In late January the Student Activities Board invited speaker Tom Krieglstein of Swift Kick to talk to students about how to get others involved in campus activities. He compared the college campus to a dance floor, and explained how the different types of dance attendees mirror the types of students on campuses. Some dancers will always be willing to jump out there, have fun, and work hard to get others involved in the fun. The middle of the road dancers are willing to participate, but they won’t be the first ones on the floor. Lastly, Krieglstein pointed out the dancers who stand off to the side with that scornful“Just try to get me out there” look. Activities boards on college campuses face the same
threee general groups. He suggested that getting people to come to events involves putting on activities that catch the eys, are different, and es-
Attendees show off their potential “take notice” idea.
sentially force people to get involved. He gave SU students the potential to conduct a “Free Hugs” campaign when he had signs passed out to all those who came to his workshop.
The group had the opportunity to practice their hugging skills, which led to good photo ops, and a mishap or two as Krieglstein pointed out to the group that one of the guys was heading for a girl when she passed him for another guy. The workshop seemed to spark some ideas for the groups in attendance, and perhaps we will see a crazy event or two before the semester is out. Krieglstein is the co-founder of Swift Kick, which began in 2004. He has previously visited Schreiner to give a presentation on “The Secrets Behind Facebook and Myspace.” For more information on Swift Kick visit www.swiftkick.wikispaces. net.
Story by Bri Hamlyn Editor-in-Chief
Riley Downes and De’Andre Vaughn hug it up for the camera.
LACK OF STUDENT INVOLVMENT:
SCHREINER ACTIVITIES FAIL TO SEE THE PARTICIPATION THEY WOULD LIKE Photo and Story by Brittany Cooksey
Schreiner University offers many activities to keep students involved in the school. There are several organizations that students can join, and a large portion of them take advantage of the activities offered. However, there are many other students who don’t participate in any activities. Many groups and departments are wondering why they cannot get student participation in their events. Interviews with students reveal that those who live on campus are more likely to participate in activities than those who live off-campus. Russell Livesay, a member of the Chi Phi fraternity,
says that even though he is a member of a Schreiner organization, ever since he moved off campus he finds it more difficult to be involved with student activities. Aubrey Ely says one of the reasons she isn’t more involved is because she lives off campus and “doesn’t want to waste the gas to come back when I really don’t have a cause to return to campus.” Many people do not participate due to work. Some students are supporting themselves and need their leisure time to work in order to stay in school. Ely, who has two jobs, one on campus and the other at Lowe’s, said “it’s difficult juggling both jobs
and schoolwork already, so it would be even more difficult balancing two jobs, student
Junior Keller Cook and Senior Donnie Ragsdale study for physiology. Many students are focusing on their studies rather than their student activities.
activities and school all together.” A lot of students devote all of their time to schoolwork. Monica Ciano said she chooses not to participate in campus activities because she is taking three upperlevel classes and needs to spend time studying and staying focused on schoolwork. Some students say they are just not interested in campus life. They like to spend their time otherwise. Keller Cook said that she prefers to “be involved in activities outside of school due to their more adventurous nature.” However, students who do participate truly enjoy the activities offered.
“I love basketball; that’s what I came here for,” Jess Hagan said. Other students like the activities because it’s a way for them to get involved. Hannah Riggs likes student activities because “it’s an easy way to meet people, and it gives me something to do instead of sitting in my room all day.” Even though there are plenty of opportunities for students to get involved in activities, the choice to participate really depends on the nature of the individuals. Some prefer to keep to themselves and focus only on school while others seek ways to get involved and meet new people.
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The Mountaineer - Spring 2010
AGUILAR BROTHERS
Story and Photos by Cody Welch
Sophomore Adrian Aguilar practices
same classes,” he said. To most, having a younger brother graduating before you could create problems, but Adrian is proud of his brother and the things he has accomplished. Miguel does not feel that he is really graduating before his brother. He plans on attending graduate school and earning his doctoral degree. “I may be graduating before my brother, but I am going to continue my education, so I’ll really be in school longer than him,” Miguel said. It has never been Miguel’s favorite thing to have a brother so close in age. “I feel like Adrian is just old enough to try and micromanage me, and control everything I do,” he said. The brothers came to Schreiner in 2008; Miguel came in with 14 hours and earned an extra 14 for testing out of Spanish. Adrian did not come in with any hours, but also earned eight hours for testing out of Spanish.
Brothers Adrian and Miguel Aguilar, from San Antonio, are both students here at Schreiner University. Adrian is the older of the two, but Miguel is scheduled to graduate a year earlier. There is a 10-month difference between the Aguilar brothers. No matter how close they are in age, their personalities and areas of study are very different. Adrian is a music performance major while Miguel is a biology major. The brothers have different views on what it is like to be so close in age. “It has been comforting for me,” Adrian said. “It has been nice to have someone that is a peer, and can relate to my same problems, but to also have someone that that is more than a friend Junior Miguel Aguilar studies Organic Chemistry has been nice,”. Miguel never liked being in the same classes with his brother. “We always had classes together in high school, and worked on homework together. It’s nice to not have the
THE BUG MAN: PROFESSOR SEIFERT
Story and Photo By Kassie Stefan
After a long day of teach- extremely rare or even an even some in the 1800s that ing, professors are just like unidentified species. This are written in Latin and a few any other person, and that is because the beetle is the in German. means that they too have hob- most widespread organism There are less than 12 peobies and this one may “bug” on earth. ple in the entire world who you out. “It’s easy to identify them, study the Click beetle and Professor Wayne Seifert except for one group and they Seifert knows six of them. He teaches Anatomy, Animal Di- are the Click Beetles,” Seifert is particularly good friends versity, and assorted labs for said. with one at Texas A&M and Schreiner University’s one in Canada science department. whom he trades It should come as no specimens with. surprise that his hob Seifert startby is one of scientific ed to think about subject as well. how understudAn avid bug enthuied these beetles siast, Seifert enjoys are and decided collecting beetles in that we, “needed his spare time and a book on the has over 15,000 speciClick beetles in mens in his collection Texas.” However, at present and can col“it’s slow work lect anywhere from and there’s new 2,000 to 3,000 a year. stuff popping Seifert collected up all the time,” bugs as a child and he said as he figured that it would described that be a nice, relatively A&M has discovProfessor Seifert shows off a part of his beetle collection. inexpensive way to ered over 30 new spend his eventual respecies in Texas After finding a few of these tirement. However, collecting Click beetles, Seifert did alone. the little critters has proven to more research on them and As a side project, be rather pricy at times. discovered that there’s hard- Professor Seifert is writing a While collecting speci- ly been any studies done or book on the Click beetle that mens, he also imports beetles books written about them. will hopefully shed light on from places like Malaysia and Most books that he’s found this vast but highly unknown Canada. Sometimes they’re are from the early 1900s and species of insect.
Senior Matt Jepson Offers Advice
Story and Photo by Adolpho Castillo
Matthew Jepson is a Schreiner University student whose future prospects promise to make him a credit to the school as a successful future alumnus. Jepson, 21, was born in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. He moved to Texas in 1990 and graduated from Clark High School in San Antonio. While in high school, Jepson sustained injuries to both shoulders during a football Questions? Comment? Idea for a story? game and soon after, his physContact Editor Bri Hamlyn. BRHamlyn@schreiner.edu. ical activities were restricted. Help is always needed with stories, photos, and layout. Through this hardship he be$25 for every submission published. gan to grow towards a medically relevant educational Also, we will soon be looking for a new editor. The posi- path. tion earns you a $1500 yearly journalism grant. “I know what it’s like to be dependent on other people,” he said, adding it was ex-
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tremely hard for him to accept, but then his experience became a driving force to help others in similar situations. Now in his last semester at Schreiner, Jepson is graduating after only three years and has already been accepted to the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, College of Osteopathic Medicine. His personal dedication and satisfaction to “getting the job done and done right” has led him to become the president of the Schreiner chapter of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Jepson is a former Resident Advisor, current member of Campus Ministry, and he attends a variety of campus activities such as swing dance
classes and actively participates in the Medical Careers club. He realizes that college can be a very trying time in a person’s life and he has these words of advice for students: “Find something to get involved in. It gives you more of a sense of belonging. And don’t be afraid to ask for help.” Senior Matt Jepson considers the advice he’ll give to other students.
4 SU highlights
The Mountaineer - Spring 2010
‘Really! There’s No Goat Sacrifices!’: Greek Life at Schreiner Photo and Story by Breanne Lawrence
Sorority life isn’t about hazing, matching outfits, and “paying for friends.” In fact, sorority life at Schreiner has different things to offer. Stereotypes are hard to break, but sometimes they’re even harder to live up to. Someone might think a sorority is about being popular and getting people to like you while having to participate in things you don’t agree with. Though it may be like that on other campuses, Schreiner holds itself to a higher standard even when it comes to Greek organizations, according to Delta Phi Epsilon member Rachel Naron. “There aren’t ceremonial goat slaughters or pressure to do things you don’t agree with. Hazing is something that sororities, or any Greek seem to be accused of, but we’re dif-
ferent here,” Naron said. For cause they’re philanthropic beneficial. example, Delta Phi Epsilon and the social events they put “You make a whole new supports the Cystic Fibrosis together bring Schreiner clos- group of friends and you’d be Foundation, fundraising for er as a whole. The girls in both spending a lot of time with them with different events. sororities are held to a higher them, so they would become Alpha Sigma Alpha more than just classis a national supporter mates,” Draper said. of the Special OlymMost students state pics. They aren’t just that they wouldn’t or having fun, they’re haven’t joined a somaking a difference. rority at Schreiner At Schreiner, both because of the cost. sororities, Alpha SigThough someone ma Alpha and Delta might think that the Phi Epsilon, have cerdues you pay to be tain GPA requirements in a sorority is just before a girl can even money spent on havbe considered for ing friends, they aren’t membership. seeing the full picture. Schreiner’s student “When you have body President, Kel- Best friends Lawrence and Naron show of their Greek letters. sisters, you have a They remain close despite joining different sororities. len Ecker, a member bond, a friendship, of the Greek organia love that isn’t just standard, which they mainzation Chi Phi, says he can see tain,” Ecker said. about watching movies with both sides. Freshman Page Draper, a your sisters or organizing a “The sororities are small member of Alpha Sigma Al- dance,” Naron said. “When but they create a large impact pha, had a different input on you join a sorority here at Schon the campus. They are great why sorority life could be reiner, you have to pay your groups to get involved in bedues, but what you get out of
New Group: Shades United Latisha Hall
Shades United is a new organization that started in September of 2008. Members are trying to promote diversity and unity amongst the Schreiner student body. According the president of Shades United, junior Angelica Ugo, the group is “trying to
that is so much more. A few years of supporting something you love can’t compare to what you belong to, the relationships you share. Those last a lifetime.” Time is another factor. Kellen Ecker said that “Greek Life is time-consuming, which can become tedious when combined with schoolwork. You must be aware that what you put in is what you’ll get out.” Former president of Alpha Sigma Alpha, Rae Kinkead, states, “I joined a sorority so that I could become a lifetime member of a national organization that stood for so many things that I viewed as important and that would help me develop more as an individual. I have developed so much as a woman since I became a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha. It’s just a bonus that I have amazing sisters always there to support me and guide me in the right direction.”
THE URGE TO CREATE:
Rita Lemmens is an Award Winning Artist
unite everyone regardless of their skin tone or ethnicity.” Cintia Contreras Members believe in bringAna Laura Romero ing people together and conRita Lemmens is the adminnecting on common ground istrative assistant in the Writand interests. For more inforing Center, and works with the mation on the group contact Honors program, but she also Ugo at acugo@schreiner.edu. finds time to create professional artwork. Scenery is her typical subject, but she will take a chalYOU KNOW YOU’RE FROM SU IF. . lenge every once in a while. Water scenery is her favorite, 1. You know the meaning of the term “kualapaper” which she does a lot when she goes to the Texas coast. 2. You can walk the entire campus in less than 5 minutes When she sees what she wants, she won’t rest until 3. You have ever gotten a parking ticket she gets it on her canvas perfectly. Portraits are something 4. You say that homecoming is ‘Recall’ because there’s she doesn’t do and she has no football team only done one self-portrait. 5. You have ever had to ask ‘Which Professor She also enjoys doing flowers because it is a challenge Huddleston, Miller, or Feltz?’ to her. She made her version of Van Gogh’s painting Irises. Although landscape painting is her style, she has gone out of her comfort zone to cre-
ate other things for friends or for commission. Painting for commission isn’t something she does very often, but when
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Lemmens displays one of her paintings.
asked to do something she will gladly do it. “I don’t enjoy commissions
as much because then it’s what they want versus what I want. And what I see and what you see might be two different things. It’s a challenge. It puts me outside of my realm,” she said. After painting for many years she was convinced to enter her art in the 2008 Kerr County Fair for the first time. She won second-, third-, and fourth-place prizes. Lemmens also won first place for her knitted pumpkins. Lemmens never thought of entering a contest and to have won four prizes was exciting for her first time. “They judge when you are not there,” she explained. “So I was excited to go the next night and find out I had first-, second-, third- and fourth-place prizes.”
Sports 5
The Mountaineer - Spring 2010
Basketball Hannah Burleson and DiJohn Wright
With rough seasons behind them, the men’s and women’s basketball teams are looking to next season for much more success. The men’s team finished with a 5 -20 record and the women went 1-24 on the year. Both teams have some work to do in order to make the conference tournament, but it is something they are both willing to work for. On the women’s team, there are no graduating seniors and all girls are eligible to return for next season. In
teams look to next season for improvemetns addition to returning players, the coaching staff has done some heavy recruiting and is looking to bring in a large and talented freshman class to contribute to the success of the program. Head coach Matt Wallis was in his first year of coaching the Lady Mountaineers. The schedule for the season had already been made when he took the job and it consisted of many tough games. Although the girls always fought hard, it was still tough to pull out a win with a
Sophomore Lia Phillips sinks a free-throw. Photo by parent Emily Phillips.
tough schedule and a new system. “It was a difficult season due to a young team and numerous injuries to key players, but this season has ended and we plan on working hard in the off season to make next year better,” junior post Ayesha Safo said. The Men’s program graduates Aaron Hamilton and Chris Buckley, and another senior has one more year of basketball eligibility. “I think we had some tough breaks,” senior captain Ralph
Turner said. “We lost a lot of close games and fought hard.” This viewpoint shows that the team members are almost where they need to be; there are just a few missing pieces before the project can be completed. The coaching staff for the men have been recruiting many talented players in hopes of making Schreiner Men’s basketball stronger and more competitive in the ASC conference for next year and the future.
SHOOTING TEAM AT SCHREINER MAJOR CHANGES FOR THE TENNIS TEAMS
Josh Shudra
“Pull!” cuts the air as a little orange disk or “pigeon” is flung across the field. Suddenly a gunshot rings out and the pigeon becomes dust. Welcome to the world of the Schreiner Shoot Sports Society or S4. S4 is considered by some members on the shooting team to be the winningest team at Schreiner. In February, Tori Burch and Caitlin Barney of the competition team competed at the Bahama Mama International Skeet and Trap Competition where both took home medals. The Bahama Mama was held at the Hill Country Shooting Sports Center in Kerrville. Cameron Shuster, one of the founding members of S4, took first place in the collegiate division and second overall at the Trinity University Clay Target Championship on Nov. 7 in San Antonio. Members Arlo Swanson and James Heikkenen both wanted to find a place to belong.
“I wanted to be in a group with similar interests as myself,” Heikkenen said. Swanson added: “I like to shoot and it was something I could work towards and have fun doing.” Barney’s desire to join the team was about feeling like everything is fine. “Cause when I shoot and everything goes right, the world slows down and for that split second when the target breaks, I know everything will be okay. It gives me hope,” she said. The Shooting Society meets at 2 p.m. on Sundays at the Hill Country Shooting Sports Center. You’ll find a mix of shooters on the competition team and shooters on the recreation team. To learn more about S4 or if you are interested in joining, contact Coach Bill Thomas or President Caitlin Barney for more information. You can reach Caitlin at cebarney@schreiner.edu.
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Cody Weiss
In tennis, when a competitor plays the net, he is moving forward and being aggressive, and that’s exactly what Schreiner’s tennis program has done in the past year. Schreiner tennis has undergone major reconstruction since the 2007/2008 season, the last time Schreiner made it to the ASC tennis tournament. The 2008/2009 men’s and women’s teams had a difficult time returning to the previous season’s level of play because they had lineups with almost no returning players, a coaching change mid-year, a schedule that had nearly 65 percent of their games played away from home, a lack of reserve players, and an overall record of 2-11 for both teams at the end of the season. However, less than a year later, the tennis program looks ready to once again be on their way to compete for the ASC West Division Championship. With the addition of a new tennis facility in early 2009, following shortly thereafter with the newly built Mountaineer Fitness Center, the Schreiner tennis program is situated to grow with help from new Head Coach Gary Nadebaum. Since
last season, Coach Nadebaum and Assistant Coach Kimberly Nadebaum have been able to recruit, build, and strengthen
Tory Manchester prepares to serve. Photo By Jay Chapman
Schreiner’s tennis program by bringing in talent from various schools as well as by further developing and improving those players returning from last season. The team has also seen a new passion and attitude for the sport, with Coach Nadebaum bringing a strong work ethic as well as years of tennis experience in various levels of play. “He’s all about team. It’s
about who’s dedicated,” sophomore tennis player Lynne Collenback said. Already, this new direction and leadership appears to be generating change and growth, as the players’ development throughout the past year can be seen in their much-improved play this season. Against Schreiner’s first three opponents in 2010 -- LeTourneau University, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and Southwestern University -- the program has seen an overall significant improvement from last year, with an increase in points and match victories. Perhaps the biggest change from last year, though, is the team’s attitude about success. Second-year player Trey Hernandez said that he believes this season’s team is more focused than last year’s and that they also have enough talent to really compete in the ASC West, an attitude of winning that other players share. With the number of new additions to the Schreiner tennis program, and the growth in its talent and size, it is evident that Schreiner is on its way back to being a dominant force in the ASC West Division.