Spring 2012 by The Mountaineer Newspaper

DINNER, THEATRE, LOVE

LET’S GET ZUMBA-FIED

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Schreiner Student Newspaper

Spring 2012

THE ERA OF TECHNOLOGY

ROCKIN’ WITH A LITTLE COFFEE STORY ON PAGE 6

Welcome to a New Age of Publishing A COMMON UNVEILING TEXT STORY ON PAGE 3

Story By Brittni Eckhardt Graphic By Wayne Eckhardt

Some Schreiner University students are excited to welcome in a new age of technology and rely mainly on eBooks instead of using hard cover books in class. As technology grows and expands, everyone is expected to follow suit and be up to date. “Using eBooks instead of hardback books will be economically friendly," Jayme

Warren, an account major at Schreiner University, said. "Everyone is so worried about our environment and if we use eBooks we won’t have to use any more trees for books.” When thinking about the environment, it does seem like a great idea to use eBooks instead of hard cover books due to the decreasing population in trees that the universe needs. However, what if a student doesn’t own a laptop or smart phone in order to access these eBooks? Then how is it beneficial? “I think the thought of using eBooks in a classroom is a great idea but I don’t have a

smart phone and I don’t want to carry my heavy laptop to all my classes and possibly drop it and break it,” said Ryan Herbert, an exercise science major at Schreiner University. Most students use their computers for personal reasons, not school work. Facebook, Twitter, Google, etc. have become a major part of college students’ lives. With that in mind, would students actually pay better attention to their professors with an eBook or would it become a socializing time? “I know when I bring my computer to class, I do take notes but at the same time I’m also on Facebook finding out what’s going on with everyone. It can be distracting and people have found that multitasking doesn’t work, so I guess it’s not so beneficial unless they find a way to stop us from using these sites in class,” said Zach Reichenau, a business marketing major. Most students and teachers think that using eBooks would be a better idea than using hard cover books. It’s economically friendly and using one laptop versus three or more books is easier to handle. There are a few problems that could arise from eBooks, but teachers and computer staff could put a stop to using anything but the eBooks while students are in class.

Walk to the Side Story & Photo By Shelby Smith

This spring semester, thanks to your wonderful student senate representatives, a new sidewalk has been placed bet ween Faulkner and the Cailloux C ampus Activity Center. During one of the Senate meetings the issue was brought up that f reshm en were hav in g a difficult time walking behind Flato, sometimes trekking through mud to get to where they needed to go. Well, your complaints have been heard and your elected representatives have done their job. Soon af ter the problem was brought to light, a team was hired, and a side walk was constructed.

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SCHREINER REGISTERS UP SUCCESS

New Registration Process a Success at Schreiner Story By SARAH WHITSITT

The new registration process was completed with great success. Both students and faculty agree that the overall experience went well. Darlene Bannister, SU registrar, said of the new process, “I think it went fine. From what we can tell it worked well.” Although the general process went well, there were a few minor glitches. I learned that while most students found the process easy and simple, there were some that did not get

the flow of the new process as readily as anticipated. Bannister says that she “was surprised that not all students were as comfortable with the process” as she thought would be. Some other issues she thinks might arise are if students chose the correct labs for classes, or chose a lab at all for corresponding classes. “We won’t know until next semester any issues that might arise,” Bannister says of any other issues foreseen for the process. This shift into the future was about “students taking responsibility for their life, future, and plans.

AN ACADEMIC JEWEL Story By STEPHANIE SAMAYOA

The Behavioral Philosophy Lab (BPL) is an academic jewel at Schreiner U n i v e r s i t y. N o t m a n y universities have a lab with sophisticated equipment such as computers, a biopac, video cameras, recording devices, and any additional equipment necessary to complete a particular project. The main goals of the philosophy lab, according to its director Adam Feltz, assistant professor of philosophy and interdisciplinary studies, are to “help shed light on philosophical issues…, engage students in cutting edge research in experimental p h i l o s o p h y, a n d p l a c e students into excellent graduate programs.” Students interested in individual differences in philosophically relevant intuitions, ecological decision-making philosophy, or applied ethics are encouraged to develop their research skills and explore

pertinent issues through original projects. Weekly meetings to analyze scholarly articles and formulate new ideas are held by the BPL. Members of the BPL encourage students, faculty, and other members of the S c h re i n e r co m m u n i t y to attend the “coffee and cake” socials held to celebrate BPL accomplishments. Many student members of the BPL have published their work in scholarly journals and have attended doctoral level conferences to present their research out of state. Apart form the rigorous research BPL members perform, they also enjoy having fun and thus the lab is in the process of planning an 8k run. Dr. Feltz is very proud of the development and expansion of the BPL. “Apart from continuing the groundbreaking, world-class research in individual differences in philosophical beliefs, we are working on several applied issues in medical and financial decision making,” said Feltz.

And with that comes the accountability.” This process can help students mature and learn from their mistakes. If they signed up for the wrong class this time, hopefully they will be more cautious next time. Crystal Wilson, a sophomore at Schreiner, said that she “loved it.” She woke up early and registered at 6 a.m. along with several other classmates. She said the process “went so fast, she added classes and was done. It was so easy, and simple. The how-to video on Schreiner One made it convenient to understand the process.”

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SCHREINER RECOGNIZES ORIGINAL RESEARCH The Academic Showcase was an amazing opportunity for Schreiner students to present their original research to their peers, faculty, staff, and community. This was the first time in Schreiner history a class day has been reserved for the purpose of celebrating students’ accomplishments in original research, scholarship, creative projects, internship experiences, and study abroad adventures. To participate, students submitted their abstracts late in February of this year to the selection committee to showcase a presentation, poster, or show. The entire campus was invited to attend and support the participants of the Academic Showcase on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. The drive behind this program was to encourage students

to become more research oriented. All classrooms and meeting spaces in the CCAC were reserved for the Academic Showcase to enhance the academic atmosphere. Apart from all the student presentations, the keynote speaker was Dr. Mark A. Brown from Colorado StateUniversity. He is the director of Molecular Oncology from the Department of Clinical Sciences, director of the Office for Undergraduate Research and Artistry, and faculty for Cell and Molecular Biology in the Graduate Degree Program. Whether you were a participant or just planning on attending, this was an exciting time to be a student here at Schreiner University. If you missed this event or just want to recap on how the day went then head on over to the blog: http://schreiner12as. wordpress.com/.

cake served af ter wards, and from what I heard it was pretty good, over all a nice ceremony. I thought it was great that the r i b b o n cut ting was held while the donors were on campus to b e p r e s e n t f o r i t . I t ’s probably nice for them to see the university growing and striving to be its best. After much anticipation the new area was finally completed last semester. The remodeling of that area was only one of the first steps in Schreiner’s plan to improve the school grounds. It features a small stage,

lots of places to sit around, and a brick floor in place of what used to be grass, and often mud. In my opinion it looks much better than it did before, and the new look of the area compliments the rest of the campus nicely. It’s intended to be used for group meetings, a place to gather for presentations, and a laid back spot for hanging out with friends.

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A COMMON UNVEILING Story By SHELBY SMITH Photo By NICK NEWLAND

And the final decision is… The Commons! That’s right, everyone got to vote, and the new name for the area (formerly known as the Free Speech Zone) between the Cailloux Campus Activity Center and the diner, is now going to be called The Commons. At a ceremony that spring, in honor of announcing the Commons new name. Brief words were spoken in honor of the renaming and construction by Dr. Summerlin the President of Schreiner, Mr. Will Keaton head of Student Senate, Mr. Weir Labatt who is the Vice Chairman on the Board of Trustees, and Reverend Gini Norris-Lane, who said the prayer. The ribbon was cut by Dr Summerlin and Mr. Keaton. The ceremony also included the SU Concert Band and an appearance from our mascot, Monty. There was

FEATURES

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A Writer’s Journey Doing Our Part to Help Story By ELIZABET QUINONES

It was a long trek from the classroom to amazon.com, but o n e p h o t o g r a p h e r ’s fascination with her subject finally paid off. "I don't relate but in a deeper way I do," said Rhonda Lashley Lopez on her experience interviewing woman ranchers for her new book Don't Make Me Go to Town. B e f o r e t h e completion of the book, becoming a photojournalist was not the Louisiana native's first choice. From nuclear e n g i n e e r i n g t o p s y c h o l o g y, c h o o s i n g the right major consisted of s ever al c han ges that ultimately lead to a career as a special education teacher. There was something missing, however, and it become apparent to Lopez that perhaps teaching was not what she was meant to do. Picking up her first camera at the age of 12, she became fond of the art and really loved capturing a people's emotions. Entering college, Lopez was not involved in the school newspaper or any club that would spark an interest in photojournalism. As she described in her interview with the Introduction to Journalism class, she was in her own world. Considering herself a visual person and a devotee to photography, it took a while for her to realize what her true calling was. Finally, receiving a catalog from the University of Texas and reading about photojournalism, Lopez decided it was "something

Story & Photo By KEISHA BEDWELL

I really wanted to stick with." The concept of her book, Don't Make Me Go to Town was actually a class assignment consisting of three interviews she made with ranch women in the Hill Country. It was an untouched topic, giving her an advantage when it came to publishing. Her stories of women tackling what is considered a "man's job" and taking care of not only a ranch but a family as well are all inspiring. Black and white photographs show the audience who these strong women are and their emotions behind these day-to - day tasks. Lopez mentions how she didn't want to prove anything; she only wanted to communicate by telling their stories through photographs and interviews. After 18 years of following the life of ranch women, the book needed a little push. That was provided by Rhonda's daughter, Emily, who said, "I am tired of telling people my mother's working on a book. I want to tell them my mother is an author."

On this Spring, an overcast Saturday morning, a troupe of volunteers woke up bright and early to gather beneath Schreiner University’s Robbin Lewis Pavilion. There, they donned neon green t-shirts, fueled up on a donated breakfast, and kicked o f f C S I — K e r r C o u n t y ’s annual Community Service Infusion. T hi s l ar ge - s c al e s e r v i c e event is coordinated by Partners in Ministry, an organization which works to provide opportunities for donors, volunteers, aids and mentor local children. Through CSI, Partners in Ministry aims to improve the quality of life in Kerr

County by bringing the region together to “[work] as a community for our community.” T h i s y e a r, t e a m captains led groups consisting of up to 10 members in a collective attack to complete a staggering amount of projects submittedNby m e m b e r s o f t h e A group of Schreiner students participate in CSI. community. These projec ts consisted of area worked together requests for help painting, to complete a powerful landscaping, cleaning, and amount of service projects. Schreiner University itself much more. This year’s CSI: Kerr County contributed a considerable was yet another tremendous amount of manpower to success story; more than the effort, many individuals 700 green-clad volunteers and school organizations representing the Kerrville coordinating teams.

Growing with the Gospel Story By LANE MOCZYGEMBA

The Floyd and Kathleen Cailloux Campus Activity Center Theatre is not a place where most people would expect to find a large group of college students holding a Bible study. But if you venture past the theatre door on a Wednesday night after 9 o’clock, this is exactly what you’ll find. At least 35 students attend each week with open Bibles, clear eyes, and full hearts. Even though the door may be physically closed, newcomers are welcome with open arms by the entire group each week. This Schreiner University Bible Study (SUBS) group is led by two of the school’s most well-known athletes. Chris Whitehead, a catcher and dominant force at the plate for the baseball team, is the voice of SUBS through the messages he teaches and his drive to reach out to more

students each week. His cousin, Tr avis Pflughaupt, starting center on the now playoff-bound basketball team, is SUBS’s spiritual backbone, working behind the scenes to help Chris plan a message for each week while always praying for others. These two have devoted a significant amount of time from their already demanding schedules to shape this group into what they consider a valuable experience to anyone who joins them. When asked what he hoped for this group to accomplish, Chris responded, “I want God to move in students’ lives and people’s hearts changed. That, instead of being a "luke warm" Christian that's spoke about in Revelation, that we can be the true body of Christ and be His hands and feet not only on this campus, but impacting our hometowns, families, fraternities, sororities,

teams, and this world. That we won't be ashamed of the Gospel (Romans 1:16), and that we can be the generation that actually makes a difference on the world in a God-honoring way.” This may seem like an unrealistic goal to some, and most people may be skeptical, but if that’s the case for you, maybe you should stop by one Wednesday night. A sked about the progress of this mission, Travis answered, “Definitely God is at the center of it, because we’re witnessing people’s desire to have a relationship with Jesus Christ. If this continues to be the case, then I have no doubt that His blessing will continue to be upon it [SUBS].” Despite all the distractions that college has to offer, this group, with the leadership of these two humble athletes, is achieving things that most wouldn’t believe.

CAMPUS LIFE

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MONDAY NIGHT FICTION A WOMAN’S VOICE

Story By KIMMI NICKEL Photo By HAYDEN THOMASON

Monday Night Fiction has been an establishment at Schreiner University for almost 10 years. Professors think that it’s a good program to have around. However, students say they don’t really have the time to attend. Latisha Hall, a Communication major at Schreiner, says, “I think it’s a worthwhile program, but I’ve never gone.” She says that she has a hectic schedule, and Monday Night Fiction was never first on her list. “I don’t have any time to read the books. It’s too short of a time frame for me to read a book in with everything else I have to do,” says Latisha Hall. However, she thinks the books look interesting, especially the session that just ended. Most recently, Monday Night Fiction read "The Hunger Games" as their book for the month of February. Hall expressed wanting to go to something with that book because she knows about it and owns it. Although Hall wanted to get involved in

the discussion, she still thinks Monday is “the worst day to hold it.” Silke Feltz, instructor of English and German who heads up Monday Night Fiction, says that Monday Night Fiction is something that is beneficial to the school. Professor Feltz says that she still has regulars that come to Monday Night Fiction. However, she knows that attracting students is a problem. “So far we have attracted community members. It’s like any kind of book club. Even if they don’t like the book, they feel like a member so they attend. The goal lately has been, how do we attract students,” says Professor Feltz. She does get some students, though, by offering extra credit to students in her English class who go. She has also advertised around campus with posters and digital signs in buildings like Weir. Along with this, Professor Feltz has also

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attracted some of the students in her German book club by offering translated German books as the book of the month in Monday Night Fiction whenever she gets to choose the book. To students who don’t have the time, Professor Feltz says, “I think we should take that into consideration.” She acknowledges that Monday may not be the best night to hold the program, and that if it were placed on another day more students might come. Professor Feltz hasn’t considered changing the evening altogether, though. She said adding a second discussion for students is an option that she has thought over.

Seventeen collegee d u c a t e d wo m e n f r o m Boston, who struggled to find gender equality in the work force, founded the American Association of University Women (AAUW). Since 1881, membership of this organization has grown to more than 100,000 members, 1,300 branches, and 500 college and university partners. AAUW seeks to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. Even though the organization targets women, there are no barriers on membership based on gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or class. Currently, the local AAUW chapter is planning a service trip to the Humane Society so its members can destress from finals while helping the community. The organization also offers fantastic leadership opportunities like the ability to participate at the National Convention at Maryland University. The AAUW chapter

at Schreiner University wants students, faculty, and staff to get involved by contacting faculty adviser, Judy Ferguson at JFerguson@schreiner.edu or Patricia Chastain at PIChastain@ schreiner.edu. Branch members will also gain full membership to the national organization. According to AAUW’s student presidet, Gloria Lopez, “you may start your own movement and have it supported by the AAUW community.” F o r S c h r e i n e r ’s graduating women, AAUW offers a $tart $mart Workshop on campus to teach women skills to better negotiate their first salary with benefits. The branch chapter is very helpful in providing resources for students to find a job or an internship. Every year, the local AAUW chapter awards a $2,500 scholarship to a graduating student interested in pursuing higher education. AAUW prevalent issue is advocating women's rights locally and nationally through education and networking. This great recognized student organization has the potential to spread equality and promote the advancement of women.

CALLING ALL DELANIANS! Circle K International Story By GLORIA LOPEZ

Story By KEISHA BEDWELL Photo courtesy of BOB BARTON

Delaney Hall is a landmark of Schreiner University’s campus that new faces may not recognize. The now vacant building—located near the university entrance— was constructed in 1949 and named for James J. Delaney, Schreiner’s first president. Last year’s Delaney residents were the last class to live in the hall and, having formed a close camaraderie, opted to create a registered student organization that would not only recognize and foster these close relationships, but also not allow the history of Delaney to die away. To initiate their alumni outreach program, the group is conducting a series of interviews. Judge Robert Barton—a resident of Delaney from the early 1950s and one of the university’s 2008

Delaney back in the early years.

Distinguished Alumni—and his wife were the first to sit down with me and discuss experiences in the dorm. Away from home for the first time, Barton found the small, communal dorm conducive to both study and student interaction (football and baseball, gathering in the lobby, and visiting the river were popular forms of recreation). Barton went on to graduate from UT and return to Kerrville, where he currently resides. Not only is the new

student organization conducting interviews to reach out to alumni, but it also has a letter campaign for Recall Weekend in the works and is participating in various volunteer events in Delaney’s name. Most importantly, the group is continuing to further the benefits of communal living and retaining a sense of community on campus that may not be fostered in larger residence areas. All Delaney Alumni on campus are welcome and may contact me at KLBedwell@schreiner.edu.

Our local chapter of Circle K Int. is lead by President Olivia Adames and Vice-President Briahna Logan. CKI is a volunteer service organization that works with many well known charities and nonprofit organizations such as: Humane Society, Relay for Life, March of Dimes, and Habitat for Humanity. The SU Chapter of CKI is also involved on campus with the Student Service Council (SSC) which helps the SU students find places around town to donate their time and help the community. CKI just had their monthly trash pickup with the SSC. Their

The Circle K International Logo.

following events include a day at the Humane Society and a day with Habitat for Humanity. For further information contact Olivia Adames at OVAdames@ schreiner.edu or drop by the Think Tank Mondays at 12:15pm and find out what CKI is all about.

SPORTS

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TENNIS STARTS OFF FRESH THE ZUMBA ZONE Story By LANE MOCZYGEMBA Photo By COLE FINCH

Schreiner University men and women’s tennis teams were off to a fast start this season, already having played 8 matches, all against different opposing schools, in less than a month’s time. The women (2-6) and the men’s (1-7) teams both obtained their first victories early in the season.

them forward, the men won all of their singles matches except one that was lost by a narrow margin. Later in the day the boys fell to rival TLU by a score of 1-8, their only victory coming from the doubles combination of Carrola & Timber. Earlier in the season, the Schreiner women swept SRSU in doubles and lost only one match-up in single, much like their male counterparts. Against TLU, the women’s team had a little bit tougher time, but managed a convincing victory. Led by the doubles combinations of Lynne Collenback & Becky Chiaro, and Kelley Spahn & Lindsay Fox, the SU women jumped out to an early lead that was support by singles victories from Collenback, Chiaro, Spahn, and Haley Richards.

Despite being a youthful squad, men’s tennis managed its first team victory against ASC west rival Sul Ross in non-conference play. Winning the match 6-3, the men’s team led off with big wins in doubles by the freshmen combination of Austin Carrola and Cameron Timber, and the upperclassmen combination of When asked what she Nathan West and Matt Salazar. hoped would come of this seaWith this momentum to carry son, women’s team captain Kel-

Story & Photo By BILLY BOWMAN

Schreiner Freshman, Austin Carrola, preparing to take it home!

ley Spahn responded “With a new coach and the majority of the team being new members, I believe we are very young, but are full of talent and potential. I am looking forward to this season, as I believe it will be full of competition, excitement, and success.”

BASKETBALL’S BEST SEASON

Story By LANE MOCZYGEMBA Photo By JOHN PASTRANO

After a historic year for Schreiner University men’s basketball their season came to an end earlier this semester. This season produced the most success of any men’s basketball team in school history; one that set school records for wins in a season and wins during conference play. The talent that head coach Drew Miller and his staff were able to bring in, coupled with their collective experience at the helm, were two of the major reasons for the men’s success this season. The senior leadership of Tyrie Prince and Kevin Carrell also helped to push this young squad to success, as their hard work through the years paid off when Schreiner University men’s basketball earned its first postseason visit in school history. In late February, the men’s team made their first ever post season appearance in a sin-

gle elimination game against UT Dallas. Although the Mountaineer men were riding a surge of momentum after beating Concordia 90-76 to clinch their playoff appearance, the Comets of UTD managed to put an end to the dream season. The SU men lost 80-55 in the school’s first ever postseason game, bringing an end to this year’s season, but only two from the roster will be graduating. With plenty of youth, talent, and drive to build on the historic success of this year, coach Miller and his young men will be anSchreiner student and basketball player, Travis ticipating the start of Pflughaupt, shooting for the score! the next year’s basketball season. This offseason will be new level of success for Schreiner a vital part of next season’s suc- University. cess, as the team builds toward a

her trainer encouraged her and she wanted to gain more confidence. “Zumba has given me a lot of confidence, and it has helped improve my self-esteem,” she said. Zumba is not a normal workout. There is no right step,

The New Year is full of resolutions, one big goal for many is losing weight. A Zumba workout is one way to help reach your goal. Zumba is a very high impact and intense dance workout that works every part of the body. As a sophomore here on campus, Glenda Gutierrez was skeptical of trying out this fitness c l a s s . “At first I was not a fan o f d a n c - Sophomores Amber Bernhard and Veronica Garza dancing to the beat. ing and there is no right beat, and you are I thought it was impossible to in control of how you want to show do, but now I keep coming back the moves. to dance my night away and be Celina Davila, a senior at Schreiner healthy,” she said. University, thought she was too Gutierrez started attendbusy to work out to the one-hour ing Zumba classes when it was first program. introduced on campus. “I thought it was quite “You do the moves that you want funny at first when I tried Zumba to do, there is no worry about peowhile looking in the mirror and not ple judging how you dance,” she knowing which steps to take,” she said. said. Depending on the intensi Davila first attended Van ty of the workout, a whopping 500 Klaveren’s Zumba class and fell to 1,000 calories can be burned in in love with the dancing and the just the one-hour class. whole idea of Zumba. When talking to other “ I just can’t get enough. students interested in Zumba, Zumba gives me so much energy Gutierrez tells them, “Try it out, it and I feel so happy after dancing is not just a girl’s thing. You never my way through the class,” she know what moves you will learn said. that could help on the dance floor.” Zumba was started in Co It has impacted Gutierlombia in the ‘90s by Beto Perez. rez’s life in such a way that she He brought salsa, samba, merendoes it every week. She is still exgue, mambo and martial arts tocited and pumped to put all her efgether to develop a routine that fort into the dancing. would help the cardiovascular sys Stefanie Van Klaveren is a tem and get people moving. To this Zumba instructor at the Kroc cenday, Zumba is still growing in poputer in Kerrville; she encourages larity. Since it began, Zumba has newcomers to come try it, saying, added more programs and dances “Don’t be afraid; just come in and like belly dancing, flamenco, and watch.” tango to work more parts of the Van Klaveren has been body and help use every muscle. involved with Zumba for a couple of years. She started doing it when

ENTERTAINMENT

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To London and Back

Story & Photo By Laurel Bey

British accents, Shakespeare, and flawless acting are the best combination. Schreiner University was buzzing with excitement about Actors from the London Stage. Arriving on campus January 30th and staying until February 4th, but only performing for three nights, the troupe visited classrooms, teaching students about Shakespeare, and performed in Dietert Theatre. The actors included Dan Winter, Richard Daniel Stacey, Jennifer Higham, Michael Palmer, and Katie Heath with each actor or actress playing up to four characters. Katie visited Professor Hannay’s class and set aside time to give me some great information about Shakespeare and a few secrets of her own. Laurel Bey: How long have you been acting? Katie Heath: Total? For 15 years, but professionally for 11 years. Laurel Bey: How many stops have you stopped at before coming to Schreiner University? Katie Heath: This is the second university we have visited. The university we were at before we stopped here was last Friday at Notre Dame. LB: Who are the characters you play in "Twelfth Night"? KH: I play three characters; Olivia,

Maria the maid, and a goofy guard— towards the end— in my all black dress and a baton.

LB: Have you ever messed up on stage? KH: God, yes! It is like a repeated car crash. Last week Schreiner student, Mary Hulsey, with the Actors from London Stage. I forgot my lines in Notre Dame, but as they LB: What is the best part of your say, “the show must go on!” You job? can’t let it mess you up; once KH: The best part of my job is you have messed up you can’t being able to come to classrooms do anything about it. Just keep and teach you guys new things. going. Most of the time, when we mess up, we just break out LB: What is one of the hard parts of this play? corpsing, which is laughing. KH: Well, I have to create a LB: What do you do to prepare conversation with myself and the other lads have to do that for a performance? KH: Music is what works best. I too. Plus, we put on the show by plug in my headphones and listen ourselves—no director, no stage to my music and then further manager, no make-up artist, no costume designer. It’s all us. Plus warm up my body and voice. our five big personalities and LB: What is something you do to egos make it difficult. get rid of your nerves before a It was three outstanding and performance? KH: I have really bad nerves. I flawless performances and was always have them. If I didn’t have even more impressive with only the nerves, I would stop acting five actors and actresses for all because the nerves are the best the parts. Schreiner University and the worst of acting. But it was incredibly lucky to have the seems the music is the best way actors from the London Stage perform for us. to get rid of my nerves.

Dandy-Lion Rockin' with a Little Coffee BY KARLI FISCHER

Story By SHELBY SMITH Photo Courtesy of Dr. Kathleen Hudson

Texas Music Coffeehouse series first show of 2012 started off with a full house and an amazing showcase of talented musicians, poets, and writers. The featured artist, who is a singer, song writer, and guitarist, was Ruben V, who put on a lively performance. Ruben is an aspiring musician from San Antonio; the city has awarded him the title of “best guitar player” as well as “best song writer” and

“best blues band”. Though Ruben V put on a good show, there were other great performances from students here at Schreiner. Shana Martin, who is rumored to be better than Taylor Swift, sang one of her original songs. Another notable performance was a poetry reading done by Jawanza Williams and Precious Smith in honor of Black History Month. Their dif ferent tones and emphasis in their performance brought the poem to life. Other notable performances included a poetry reading by Carol Chilian, a short story from

Laura Bower, and Mike Palomo on the guitar. Texas Music Coffeehouse is co-sponsored by the Schreiner Center for Innovative Studies and th e Te x as H er i t a ge Music Foundation. The show is put on thanks to Dr. Hudson Singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Ruben V a n d J a c o b B a m e s . performing at a recent coffeehouse. Coffee House is put on in order to allow spectators and showcases a d i f f e r e n t t h e o p p o r t u n i t y to p e r f o r m e r f r o m a experience different types specific genre each month o f p e r f o r m a n c e s . T h e (s o n g wr i ter, b lu es, jaz z, series is committed to both c o u n t r y , w o r l d m u s i c , education and entertainment alternative, rock).

OPINION

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Schreiner Goes Green Dinner, Theatre, Love Story By SHELBY SMITH Graphic By LANE TAIT

Schreiner is going Green! Thanks to a huge effort on behalf of Schreiner’s new Vice President of Administration and Finance, Mr. Bill Muse, steps have been taken to begin a new recycling program here at our university. Schreiner has hired a new recycling contractor from San Antonio called Greenstar. With their help we have been able to cut our campus waste down by 25% already! There are recycling containers located all over campus; most of you have probably already seen them in the same locations as the dumpsters.

sponsoring recycling bins. Their plan is to hopefully have a recycling container put in every dorm room by next semester. I think that this is a great idea as it will help and allow students to separate out their recycling from their trash. I would greatly appreciate it because then it would be easier to carry to the recycling bin, and also because I would have a better place to put my recycling besides in the closet till it’s ready to taken.

To celebrate the beginning of this great new program, a Schreiner Recycles launch party was thrown on April 20th, Earth Day! This party was held in the Commons and included ice cream, stickers, t-shirts, and If you read the Results of a special appearance by Phil ‘n’ Schreiner Recycling email that the Blanks. went out, then you saw the astounding amounts of paper, plastic, and aluminum that we have already saved. We recycled 6281 pounds of paper and saved 53.4 trees in the month of February alone. Way to go Schreiner community! In order to help promote the Green attitude that Schreiner has taken, Student Senate has proposed the idea of

The Schreiner Recycles logo

Story & Photo By SHELBY SMITH

Earlier this semester Schreiner University Choir put on their annual Dinner Theater. I’ve been going to their concerts for the last several years and this performance, “From Doo-Whop to the Age of Aquarius” was definitely one of their best. The show was directed by Choir Professor Michael Kahl, and the theme was popular rock songs from the 50’s and 60’s. They sang classics such as; Stop! In the Name of Love, I Heard it Through the Grape Vine, Jailhouse Rock, and I say a Little Prayer, along with many other great hits. During a few selections the crowd was invited to sing along. Some people even got up and danced! There were lots of colorful costumes, and the choir did some interesting vocals in the song Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da. Finger foods and root beer floats were served. The concert also featured great solo performances by seniors: Adrian Aguilar, Zach Slacich, Mary Parker, and

From Beach Bum to Capitol Hill Story By REBECCA JONES

surfing pictures and worked in Honolulu for “the hippie paper,” Sunbums. He first realized that he could be a good photographer when he took a picture of a sailboat and sold it to a postcard publishing company for $35.

What do you think it would feel like if you had the opportunity to cover every presidential election in America since 1980? PF Bentley, a former TIME magazine photographer, is the man who knows just what it is like to step PF graduated from the into the circus ring called politics that most people University of Hawaii in Honolulu with a B.Ed. not don’t get to venture into. knowing what he wanted PF Bentley began his to do with his life. He felt career in Hawaii taking that if photojournalism

Schreiner Choir students, Adrian Aguilar, Dana Carman, Chelsea Ensinger, and Lynne Collenback performing at Dinner Theatre.

Brad Shearhart. The audience was also given the opportunity to participate a silent auction put together by student aide Chelsea Ensinger. Thanks to their amazing effort and performance this year choir was able to raise a lot of money, and all proceeds will be used to help finance their study and performance trip to Ireland in May. While there, choir students will get

Journalism class. During a Q&A session Bentley spoke about his experiences in the field saying, “When I go out and take pictures I’m ice cold. I’m there but not there.”

didn’t work out he would have something to fall back on. For young adults in college he believes that “if you have no idea what So how exactly do you you want to do now it’s get the perfect shot of OK.” someone? PF says “I did During his visit to everything I could not to Schreiner University on get involved in the room...” Nov 10 to give an evening You have to build trust lecture to the students with them and eventually and the surrounding community, he had the “they look at you like a opportunity to visit several chair.” classrooms throughout the After building this day, including the Intro to relationship with America’s

the opportunity to visit and tour parts of the country. They also get the chance to sing and perform with local choirs from Ireland. Thank you to everyone who attended for showing your support for the choir! If you didn’t make it out this year you should definitely come next year to hear all of the wonderful talent that we have here at Schreiner.

major politicians he is able to offer insight on the differences between politics now compared to 30 years ago, saying, “Its meaner. It’s ‘party politics are king’ and the days of trying to reach across the aisle are almost done.” His closing words were some words of wisdom, “People go to DC to try to change it, but DC changes you... Try to change your world a bit, and all of us do. And you can change the world one area at a time.”

THE BACK PAGE FOOD FOR THOUGHT favo r i te i s t h e C re a my Story & Photo By STEPHANIE SAMAYOA Penne with Chicken and As the beautiful spring I always attempt to leave weather arrives in Texas ro o m fo r d e s s e r t . T h e and sitting outside becomes bearably pleasant, Rails becomes a great a l t e r n a t i v e fo r a fancy lunch or a r o m a n t i c d i n n e r. The relaxing patio creates a suave atmosphere with the welcoming sound of a fountain. chocolate brownie turtle In 1915, this restaurant tort is the best way to w a s o r i g i n a l l y a t r a i n end a meal for chocolate d e p o t . T h e s t r u c t u r e lovers. The dessert tray is s t i l l s t a n d s a n d h a s sure to satisfy any sweet been remodeled with a c rav i n g , a n d t h e g re at wine selection makes for beautiful Italian twist. The custumer service a lovely aperitif. Pair the is superb. The staff is Washington Hills Riesling friendly, knowledgeable, from Germany with the and very helpful when tender white chicken and d e c i d i n g a m o n g t h e i r asparagus. many alluring plates. My

THE REIGNS OF SISTERS

Delta Phi Epsilon is in a constant quest to add quality women who can uphold the core values of sisterhood, justice, and love in representation of the sorority. The new members have demonstrated leadership, academic success, and character in their quotidian

lives and around campus. They all represent the unicorn, a legendary c re at u re f u l l of intelligence a n d p u r i t y, which acts as the sorority’s symbol. The new members are also as unique and b e a u t i f u l a s DPhiE members Rose Queen, Patrice Sullivan, Stephanie Samayoa, Amanda Sorenson, and DPhiE’s flower, Maria Diasdado the lovely purple iris. Every Thursday, L o n g o r i a , J e n n y f e r the ladies of DPhiE sport Navarrete, Victoria Ponse, their letters and colors, royal A n n i e R e a s t , M a g g i e purpule and pure gold. R i o s , A s h l e y Ro d r i g u e z , F i f te e n n ew m e m b e rs Lucy Rodriguez, Amanda w e n t t h r o u g h t h e Sorenson, and Rachel customary introductory process Tyykila. As a Greek who t o G re e k l i fe a n d we re is about to graduate, I am initiated in March. These excited to welcome our newly initiated members are: new sisters with open arms Taylor Barnett, Dana Carman, and pass on our legacy to Hannah DeJong, Tori Gotwald, their capable hands. Yesenia Hernandez, Marissa

time with our sisters, have really fun craft parties, and strive to be women of poise and purpose. I enjoy being an Alpha Sig here at Schreiner because… I have so much fun with my sisters, and I enjoy being a part of something that encourages me to strive to do the best that I can in all aspects of my life.” I love being an Alpha Sig because it is a family that I am proud to be a part

of and a place to better myself. Being in Alpha Sigma Alpha isn’t all about having fun with friends, we do a lot of volunteer work also. I am proud to say that ASA helped the Eastern Star raise money at their Service Dog fundraiser this February! That money goes towards supporting a training program for dogs that will be used to aide people with physical limitations. This semester we also plans to help out at the Special Olympics, which will be held in Kerrville this year and we will be volunteering at Camp Rays of Hope later

Story & Photo By STEPHANIE SAMAYOA

Formal Greek recruitment was a complete success! Delta Phi Epsilon Gamma Gamma Chapter at Schreiner University decided to stay true to its roots and motto of Esse Quam Videri— “to be, rather than to seem to be”— to appeal to potential new members (PNMs). Most of the members who decided to make DPhiE their home had their Cinderella moment when they walked up the flight of stairs in the CCAC and were greeted by their new sisters.

A STRONG SISTERHOOD

Story By MARYFRANCIS BENNING

I am happy to announce that formal recruitment for spring 2012 was q u i te a s u c c e s s ! A l p h a Sigma Alpha would like to present its newest members to the Schreiner C o m m u n i t y : A u d re y Thornell, Analise Vaughn, L o g a n B r i n k l e y, P a i ge Locker, Alyssa Poore, Estrella Hernandez, Madison Scheidler, Melanie Dean, Meaghan Jarnecke, C a r o l i n e P a u l , Rehya St. Clair, and Brooke Bailey. We are so excited to have these lovely girls as our sisters and can’t wait to see all of the wonderful things that they will accomplish. For those of you who

aren’t Greek I would like to tell you a little bit about ASA. We were founded in 1901 in Farmville Virginia by 5 clever women. Our open motto is Aspire Seek Attain. An open motto is a fraternity/sorority ’s purpose or outlook that is available for anyone to read. We chose the phrase Aspire Seek Attain because those are the actions that we structure our goals around. Aspire to do something, Seek a way to make it happen, and Attain it. ASA’s jewels are the Pearl and the Ruby; our symbols include the palm tree, the phoenix, the crown, and the star, and our mascot is the ladybug. Some things our chapter likes to do are: spend

The Mountaineer - Spring 2012

i n t h e s e m e s t e r. O n l y l a st we e k o u r c h a pte r, T h e ta E p s i l o n , d e c i d e d to m a ke t h e Ke r r v i l l e Humane Society our local philanthropy. I personally was very excited about this, as it means we will get to play with the animals, give them supply donations and have fundraisers to help them out. All that being said any of you ladies who are interested in informal recruitment in the fall s h o u l d d ef i n i te l y co m e check us out, we are always excited to welcome new sisters to our chapter.

Questions or Comments About The Mountaineer? Editor-in-Chief • ELOY RICO EERico@schreiner.edu Co-editor • MARYFRANCIS BENNING MBenning@schreiner.edu