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Give Queso and other homeless pets a new home.
Wanamaker makes big plans for end of Rams’ season.
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Four plus one equals two degrees Shauna Banks
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Created at students’ request, the School of Education will soon offer a new program that allows umdergraduate Education EC-6 majors that qualify to complete their master’s degree by the end of a fifth year at Wesleyan. With this fifth year option program, while students are finishing their undergraduate degree, they
Plan supports student learning
will be able to begin graduate classes toward their master’s degrees. “I love it. I think it appeals to the students,” Bryan Michler, junior EC-6 major, said. “When I was looking at other schools, it was something they offered. It was one of the things I think was missing from the [education] program. I want to get my masters, so this is giving me the opportunity to do that.” The program is just 30 credit hours,
six hours less than the traditional master’s in education program, and will offer students three concentrations to choose from, including gifted and talented and reading. A third option for applicants is second language education and culture, where students can work toward their TESOL certificates, which would allow students to teach in places around the world. In addition, Dr. Twyla Miranda , professor of education and direc-
tor of graduate studies in education, said this program gives students an edge when it comes to applying for teaching positions. “We’ve heard from people outside the school districts that say ‘Wow, if we saw a candidate that had a master’s degree with one of these concentrations, we would raise their application to the top of the pile.’” Miranda crafted the program, and said it is intended for undergraduates to decide early on that
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they want to get a master’s degree. “Our goal is to help it be seamless if they just finish their undergrad and keep going with their grad,” Miranda said. Dr. Lisa Dryden, professor of education, said to kick off the program, there will be an informational meeting at 12:15 p.m. March 8 at Lou’s Place, where students can ask questions and pick up an application.
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Career fair offers job opportunities
Stephanie Mejia
Melissa Bates
Texas Wesleyan University is on the road toward reaffirming its accreditation for 2013. Wesleyan is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, that allows the university to award its students with baccalaureates, master’s and doctoral level degrees. Since Wesleyan’s last reaffirmation of accreditation in 2003, the SACS has adopted new principles of accreditation. Under the new set of principles, each university is expected to develop a Quality Enhancement Plan. Dr. Helena Bussell, chair of the Leadership Team, said she believes developing a QEP will show peers that Wesleyan is capable of identifying particular issues that support student learning. “I think the QEP will really help us focus on something that will have a great impact on student learning,” Bussell said. “It will help us be the best we can be.” To develop a QEP that enhances student learning, the Leadership Team, chaired by president of the university, Frederick Slabach and Bussell, established a QEP planning and topic selection steering committee to assist in the process of identifying QEP topics. Dr. Elizabeth Battles, chair of the QEP Planning and Topic Selection Steering Committee, said she believes it is necessary to gather ideas and opinions from everyone in Wesleyan’s community to identify and choose a QEP topic that will impact a significant number of students. “Every university has a different culture,” Battles said. “We have to choose a QEP that will enhance student learning at Wesleyan.” According to their websites, other
The Career Services office will host a career fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 22 in the Sid W. Richardson Center. To prepare students for the career fair, the Career Services office will hold a résumé clinic from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 7-10, the week before spring break. The Career Services office has connections with more than 750 employers, but not all of those employers will attend the career fairs. “We had over 50 employers last year,” said Sherri Mata, Career Services director. “We’re hoping to have 50 to 60 this year.” Mata said employers attending the career fair are from an array of career fields and offer a variety of positions including entry level, full-time, parttime and internships. “We really try hard to make sure we have enough companies there to where every major on campus there’s at least two or three people they can go talk to,” Mata said. Mata said the career fair becomes more popular ever year, but she believes the students who need to take advantage of the career fair the most, are not doing so. “It’s definitely popular amongst our seniors,” Mata said. “I think more of the freshman and sophomores should go, because we have some of the same recruiters there year after year.” Mata said networking is an advantage for students attending the career fair every year. “We hold the career fair so students have the opportunity to network with employers, get an idea of what types of jobs are out there and, hopefully, land a position in their field,” Mata said. College and career counselor Robyn Bone said students need to attend the ca-
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Meisa Keivani Najafabadi | Rambler Staff The Harlem Ambassadors basketball team played members of the Cowntown Kiwanis club Feb. 11 in the Sid Richardson Gym at Wesleyan. The Ambassadors, made up of male and female players, signed autographs for attendees after the game, where they also interacted with children from elementary schools in Fort Worth, who work with members of the Poly-Wesleyan Kiwanis Club.
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Passmore retires after 43 years at Texas Wesleyan Stephan Moritz
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Four years ago, Sue Passmore, Department of Education professor, lost her oldest daughter Susan Grambort to cancer and has been raising her granddaughter Lauren since. After 43 years at Texas Wesleyan, Passmore’s retirement at the end of this spring semester will provide the opportunity to focus on Lauren’s development. “She’s going into sixth grade, which is a crucial time for little girls,” Passmore said. “I’m looking into possibly home-schooling her.” Passmore grew up in Durant, Okla. before coming to Fort Worth to teach at Wesleyan in 1968. “It [Wesleyan] was pretty small. The first year I was
here, was the last year everyone used to have to go to chapel,” Passmore said. “There’ve been a lot of changes.” Since then, the psychology department has become its own entity. However, Passmore said the biggest change to the Department of Education was the addition of the master’s and doctorate programs. Passmore helped develop the Department of Education into what it is today. Over the course of her tenure, Passmore has served as a certification officer, helping revamp the curriculum when the state requirements changed at Wesleyan. “I went to Austin more times than I wanted to,” Passmore said. Passmore said her fondest memories from Wesleyan are
of the students and the family-like atmosphere. “I usually get the students coming in and going out, so it has been interesting to watch their growth,” Passmore said. “Over the years, I’ve enjoyed watching people I’ve taught being recognized for being outstanding teachers.” Her colleague Dr. R. J. Wilson, professor of education and department chair, commended her contribution to the community. “She knows probably most teachers in the Fort Worth area school districts,” Wilson said. Passmore and Wilson have a common interest outside of Wesleyan also. “She and I both have a love of gardening,” Wilson said. “There have been times when we would sneak out and go to a nursery.”
Passmore volunteers at J.L. Hill Elementary School in Arlington, working in the garden. She also won three awards from the city of Arlington for having the best landscaping. Dr. Carlos Martinez, dean of education, said Passmore has contributed much to the department and will be difficult to replace. “It’s one of those things where she’s been here a long time,” Martinez said. “She’s done every possible job for the department and without people like that, we can’t run it.” He said Passmore has been on a phase-out retirement for two years but her successor has not been found yet. “She’ll be a huge loss,” Martinez said. “Right now we’re currently looking for her replacement.” Passmore also hopes to
Stephan Moritz | Rambler Staff Dr. Sue Passmore, Department of Education professor, is set to retire at the end of this spring semester after 43 years at Texas Wesleyan University.
spend time during her retirement riding bikes with her granddaughter and travelling to visit family.
“I want to go visit my husband’s brother in the OregonWashington state area,” Passmore said.
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Drinking on campus reduces DWI risk influence more likely. Emma Fraette Drinking off Sports writer campus at univerekfradette@mail.txwes.edu sity functions is allowed if a third party licensed person distributes the alcohol, A number of students at the use of the alcohol does not Texas Wesleyan have con- violate federal or state laws, sumed alcohol before, espe- drinking cannot be the only cially those students who are focus, and the alcohol cannot of drinking age. be the main advertisement. Let’s be honest, everyone What I do not understand knows college students drink. is how students can drink off It may not be every week, campus at a university funcbut it does happen, and not tion as long as the rules above allowing students that are of are followed, but when it comes drinking age to consume on to drinking in their rooms on campus is not fair. campus, which would not reAccording to the Wesleyan quire them to drive anywhere, student handbook, drinking they are not allowed. on campus is prohibited exWhen students who are of cept in situations and in loca- legal age are filling out housing tions authorized by the univer- applications, there could be an sity president. alcohol use agreement, which It seems that by preventing states they can consume alcoon-campus drinking, the uni- hol in their living quarters as versity is forcing students to long as certain provisions are drink elsewhere which makes followed. the risk of driving under the Obviously drinking alcohol
with minors is one rule that needs to enforced, but it would be up to the university as to what other rules should be in place. A copy of that student’s driver’s license should be on file as
had left in the car, with no valuables Rachel Peel showing at all. I Staff writer opened the car rlpeel@mail.txwes.edu door and stepped out into the cold. I looked up, and there on the steps Stepping out of your com- I was faced with my fear, a fort zone can be scary and homeless woman shivering rewarding at the same time. in the cold. As I drove my car to a local I walked up the stairs, Salvation Army recently, I watching out for the ice that admit I was feeling nervous hadn’t melted all the way, I and afraid. passed the woman, and she Once I arrived it took some didn’t pay any attention to courage to follow through me as I went on my way. with my plans. I was sent to As I entered the building, I take photos for a Rambler was greeted with a warm face story we were working on, so and a smile and I knew then I didn’t really have a choice that I would be safe. whether I wanted to go or I have always wanted to not. It was a mission that make a difference in someneeded to be completed. one’s life but never really had I made sure all my be- the guts to journey past my longings where hidden un- comfort zone and take in the derneath a sweatshirt that I surroundings until that cold
day in February when I visited a homeless shelter. At the moment I came face to face with my fear, I knew in my heart that I was doing the right thing, and I could make a difference in someone else’s life. It took less than 30 minutes out of my day to do something meaningful for someone else. As a college student we say “I have too much homework, maybe another day.” “Not today I have to study for a test, maybe tomorrow.” Tomorrow turns into days, days turn into months, and months into years, and still we are too busy to donate some clothes or work in a kitchen for one night to feed one warm meal to our neighbors who are suffering. We don’t often realize that some of these people at one
well to verify their legal age. If the student breaks any rules of the contract, they should be punished. Allowing the campus to be wet, which means alcohol can be consumed on campus,
could also save the resident assistants time when doing room checks. If students are 21, the RAs would not have to search their rooms so much for alcoholic beverages because they would
be allowed to drink. Giving legal-age students the right to drink on campus could keep them safer and off the roads, not to mention it might make Wesleyan a more sociable university.
Helping shelter residents requires courage, compassion
Democracy emerges in Middle East still working to establish democracy Barry Grubbs in places like AfOpinion editor ghanistan and Iraq. bgrubbs@mail.txwes.edu That process has been an uphill struggle for more than seven years. When I compare these two What a week it’s been in the cases, I see very quickly that Middle East. Hosni Mubarak the approach taken in Tunisia was unceremoniously chased and Egypt was more successout of office after three decades ful, and less costly in terms of in power. lives lost for one reason. This historic event followed The move toward democracy close behind a similar revolu- was born in the hearts of the tion in Tunisia just weeks ago. people instead of airdropped by I have to pinch myself some- some foreign military power. times because I never believed If these countries are sucdemocracy was possible in this cessful in their quests to estabregion of the world. lish democratic systems, it will The most surprising thing is be a natural and healthy transithat the citizens of these coun- tion that serves the people who tries are calling for democracy, fought to make it real. rather than having some WestIf there is a lesson in all of ern democratic agenda forced this turmoil, I think it must be down their throats. that freedom and democracy It only took 18 days for the cannot be installed on a people young idealistic Egyptian pro- for their own good. testors to secure victory. The historic events we are I should point out that it was observing in the Middle East a victory made from peaceful will, if they succeed, bring stademonstrations, not violence. bility and improved relations The last time I checked, the between the Arab world and American government was Israel. I might not have bet five
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cents that would ever happen in my lifetime. What we should take away from these remarkable events is that peace was born out of peace. In case you haven’t been following the saga for the last few weeks, you might be interested to learn that the Egyptian military aligned itself with the Mubarak opposition through most of the campaign to oust him. This was a key to the success of the opposition’s efforts. Sure, some people lost their lives in this struggle to create a free society. Many more would have been lost in violence. The people won because they were united for their cause, they were determined to succeed, and they came forth in great numbers to be heard. I believe that other Arab countries that suffer under similar autocratic systems of government will be tempted to test the same tactics in search of social justice. I for one, applaud the brave and victorious people of Tunisia and Egypt. Hey Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Syria; it’s your turn.
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time were just like us, working and living a decent life. When I was at the shelter I met an amazing young boy, named Hunter, and he lives at the shelter with his dad, Edgar. He likes Pokémon, playing cards with his father, and had a smile that could light up a room. When I saw him I couldn’t help but brush the tears away from my eyes. He didn’t choose to have this life and yet he is still smiling and not complaining about anything. He does not have any choice. It was the street or a shelter, that’s it. Some people won’t read this, and that’s fine with me, but imagine if he was your child, or brother that had no place to go, wouldn’t you want him to have a warm blanket, warm clothes and dry shoes? I know I would.
Rachel Peel | Rambler Staff Eight-year old Hunter plays cards with his father Edgar at the Salvation Army shelter at 1355 E. Lancaster Ave. in Fort Worth.
What do you think about students’ use of alcohol on campus? “Not allowing it on campus only encourages drinking and driving.” - Suzanne Fordering, junior, Theatre, psychology “I think alcohol should be allowed on campus because it would encourage people not to go off campus. ” - Rachel Benham, sophomore, theatre “Students that live on campus have it in their dorms anyway, so it doesn’t really matter.” - Rebecca Moore, junior, English “I just think it would be better if they left it the way it is.” - Gladys Childs, professor of philosophy/religion “I’ve seen worse things done on campuses, especially in dorms.” - Daniel Martinez-Torrez, senior, Psychology/religion “I think it should be allowed because if you can handle your stuff, you can handle your stuff.” - Kody Thiebaud, senior, exercise science Member of the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association, Associated Collegiate Press, Student Press Law Center, College Media Advisers and College Newspaper Business and Advertising Managers. Opinions expressed in The Rambler are those of the individual authors only and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Texas Wesleyan community as a whole.
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Photos by Meisa Keivani Najafabadi | Rambler Staff Left: Bryant Dunn, a member of the Harlem Ambassadors basketball team, directs students from Fort Worth elementary schools in a dance sequence during halftime activities. After the game, students were able to get autographs from players, and a basketball signed by all players was given to the winner of a raffle drawing during the halfitme show. Right: Harlem Ambassadors player Nigel Hale-Dryant lands a high-flying slam dunk for two points during the second half versus the Cowtown Kiwanis Club Feb. 11 in the Sid Richardson Gym at Wesleyan.
FIFTH YEAR For students who cannot make it to this meeting, applications will be available in the graduate admissions office after March 8. There will also be an informational meeting at 4 p.m. March 8 at 130 East Renfro St. at the Texas Wesleyan Burleson campus, where the fifth year option will also be offered. Students who want to apply must apply during or as they complete 90 credit hours for
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their undergraduate degree. Two letters of recommendation from undergraduate education professors must be submitted with each application. “Undergraduate professors have to say ‘yes this is a really good quality person, that is mature, is able to handle graduate work, has the energy for it, the drive for it and the scholarship for it’ since there is a 3.0 GPA requirement,” Miranda said. Each student who applies
will be interviewed by a graduate committee made up of 2-3 school of education faculty. Miranda and Dryden said post bachelors program students and seniors with more than 90 hours are also encouraged to apply. “This is really for the folks who don’t want to quit going to school, they just want to keep going,” Miranda said. “This is for the folks who say ‘I’ve got the energy to keep going and get this master’s degree.’”
Deadline for UCD submissions extended Shauna Banks
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The deadline for presentations for University College Day has been extended to today, Feb. 16 at 11:59 p.m. Submissions should be turned in to Dr. Stacia Neeley in the Polytechnic United Methodist Church, room 237. UCD, this year with a Connecting the Community and the World theme, is set for April 5 and will include a keynote speech from Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson, Arun, partially funded by Student Government Association. “I really think this is a good opportunity for the student body,” Heath Scott, president of SGA, said. “I think of the experience this is going to mean for this university and the publicity it’s going to bring. I think having a speaker like this come to our university will do lots for the students.
“I think the exchange of ideas is what University College Day is built on,” Scott said. “The whole university community will be able to walk around and see the work of their colleagues and really marvel. I wish more people could see them. I think UCD serves an important purpose of the second half of our education.” Presentations can be done in almost any format: lecture, poster sessions, PowerPoint, Notebook, photo-essay, readings, performances (including musical and theatre). Students can present singly, collaborate, cross-discipline or cross-platform. “There’s a wonderful quote, I don’t remember who said it, but it’s something to the affect that you only find knowledge when you give it away,” Mark Hanshaw, assistant professor of religion, said. “If we learn things through our work at this institution but we don’t share them with others, that knowledge has gone to waste.”
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reer fair to learn what employers are looking for. “I think that face-to-face contact you get with the employers is an important skill to have, even if you’re a freshman or sophomore. By the time you are looking for a job you’ve already developed those skills and feel comfortable meeting one-on-one with employers,” Bone said. Career Services receives feedback from employers about the career fairs and Wesleyan students, Bone said. “Employers always say they enjoy coming to Wesleyan and recruiting from students because we might not have the numbers they see at oth-
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er campuses but we have the quality of candidates they’re looking for,” Bone said. Judy Baker, administrative assistant in the doctor of education program, said she attended last year’s career fair and believes students of all classifications should attend whether they’re seeking a job or not. “Undergraduates need to go to the career fairs because they need to see what’s out there,” Baker said. “There are companies hiring, but you may not know it because it’s not a major corporation.” Baker said she advises students not to limit themselves to one career field. “If you’re majoring in one
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universities in the SACS, such as Sam Houston State University, have chosen to implement QEPs that focus on improving specific academic skills. Sam Houston’s QEP, titled Foundations of Science: Improving Scientific Reasoning among Non-Science Majors, seeks to improve critical thinking and scientific reasoning among its non-science majors According to their website, administration at Austin College has also chosen to implement QEPs that focus on a broader topic. Austin College’s QEP, titled The GLOBE Program: Inter-
national Cultural Awareness for All Students, seeks to enhance its on campus and study abroad educational opportunities by increasing its emphasis on cultural awareness. Although Battles has seen the types of plans other universities have created and implemented, she said she knows it is important to develop a plan specific to Wesleyan. “We need a topic that is achievable and realistic,” Battles said. Once Wesleyan has come up with a list of topics of its own, the QEP Planning
thing and you’re focused on that one major and a single career field that major will take you to, but you don’t explore your options, you may end up in a job that does not fit you, your personality or your needs,” Baker said. She said the best advice she could offer students is to be inquisitive. “You have to ask questions and don’t be afraid to ask questions,” Baker said. Students wanting to attend the job fair must RSVP via the career link on the Texas Wesleyan Career Services website. Visit www.txwes.edu/careerservices by clicking on career link and logging in using the Ram mail e-mail address and password. and Topic Selection Steering Committee will evaluate them and choose one for the QEP. After the topic is chosen, a QEP Development Team will be created to develop the assessment plan, construct the budget and create the fiveyear plan. From now until March, the QEP committee will use surveys, focus groups and meetings to gather ideas from Wesleyan’s faculty, staff, students, alumni and board of trustees. “We want to make sure everyone has the opportunity to complete a survey,” Battles said. “We want everyone to be represented and have a voice.” Students with QEP topic ideas are welcome to e-mail them to QEP@txwes.edu.
Black History Month Exhibit open in SUB and SGA Chamber Hallway
Come check out the Black History Month Exhibit displayed in the SUB and SGA Chamber Hallway honoring the men, women and events that have changed the course of history for our nation and the world Pick up a quiz in the Student Life office (answers found somewhere in the Exhibit) and win a prize for answering all the question correctly!
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Angelo’s comes out finger licking good RESTAURANT REVIEW
Alyssum Power
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Being the barbecue fan that I am, I decided to check out Angelo’s Bar-B-Que at 2533 White Settlement Rd. Angelo’s has been serving big portions of beef and ribs to the Fort Worth community since 1958. It’s is not your typical restaurant; it’s rustic from the inside and out. Outside, it is decorated with wooden paneling. The first thing I saw when I walked in was a stuffed black bear that looks anything but friendly. Angelo’s walls are also full of gaming prizes, including deer, elk and bison heads. All the animals on the walls are a bit intimidating because they seem to be staring, but they give the restaurant an outdoor appearance. I decided to order Angelo’s rib plate. As I carried my tray to a table, I noticed that even
though there was a crowd, there was plenty of seating. Once I sat down, I was ready to dig in. The rib plate came with generous helpings of potato salad, beans and coleslaw. It was also accompanied by a side of barbecue sauce, a pickle and two slices of white bread. I dug into the ribs first. The ribs were crispy on the outside, but tender and juicy on the inside. They were so tender the meat was falling off the bone. The ribs were also juicy enough that I did not need the barbecue sauce. Not using the barbecue sauce allowed me to really taste the ribs’ flavor to the fullest. The ribs also have a nice spicy flavor that gives them just enough kick to wake up the taste buds but not overwhelm. After enjoying the ribs, I moved on to the potato salad, which was creamy and slightly buttery. I could taste the pieces of onion and red and green peppers in it. The beans were hardy and complimented the ribs nicely. The sliced white bread was soft and I used it to soak
up the beans. The coleslaw was fresh and I could really get a taste of the red cabbage. The pickle was a bit sour, but was the perfect finish to the meal. The rib plate is a bit pricey at $12.95, but the generous portions and great flavor make it well worth the price. Angelo’s has some of the best ribs I have eaten, but if you are looking for quality service this may not be the right restaurant for you. The further back you sit in the dining area, the less attention you will receive from the wait staff. Aside from the rib plate, Angelo’s offers a variety of other plates including sliced and chopped beef brisket, ham, sausage and salami. The beef plate also costs $12.95, but the ham, sausage and salami plates are $8.25 or less. Angelo’s also sells its signature BBQ sauce and beef, pork, rib and poultry seasonings. The restaurant is open Alyssum Power | Rambler Staff 11a.m.-10p.m. Monday Angelo’s Bar-B-Que, a Fort Worth hot spot on White Settlement Road, has been serving through Saturday and is customers generous portions of beef, ham, sausage and salami since 1958. The rib plate closed on Sundays. (above) is served with a side of potato salad, beans, coleslaw, white bread and a pickle.
Bieber Fever hits, Dylan misses GRAMMY REVIEW
Mexican restaurant offers classic favorites RESTAURANT REVIEW
Shauna Banks
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Holy Lady Gaga, Batman! Who decided it’d be a good idea to have Bob Dylan perform live at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards? Apparently someone in the group of people also decided The Suburbs deserved the top dog award, album of the year, over Eminem, Lady Antebellum, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga. I definitely call a recount grammys.com| Courtesy Photo rd on that one. The 53 Annual Grammy Awards aired Feb. 13 on CBS. The awards show feaWith this 3 1/2 hour whopper of a tured several artists, including Jayden Smith (left) and Justin Bieber (right). show on CBS Feb. 13, it was like riding a rollercoaster of entertainment—some Smith’s son Jayden entered the stage and She later appeared with R&B singer awesome highs, and some really vomit- some pretty cool dancing from Smith and Drake (yes, he’s the same kid from Deinducing lows. Bieber ensued. The two were so good, grassi) to sing “What’s My Name.� The show opened with a mutli-genera- Usher seemed to fade away into the horiThe bitter icing on the cake was a group tion, multi-genre group performance by zon in comparison. performance from Mumford and Sons Christina Aguilera, Yolanda Adams, JenOf course, no music awards show and the Avetts. Yeah, I’ve never heard of nifer Hudson, Martina McBride and Flor- would be complete without a sad country them either. ence Welch, who sang a medley of songs song to satisfy the yee-haw in all of us. Halfway through their performance, in tribute to the queen of soul, Aretha Lady Antebellum took the stage to sing Bob Dylan appeared, gracing viewers Franklin. a combination of “If You Don’t Know Me with his rendition of “Maggie’s Farm.� Jennifer seemed to steal the spotlight By Now,� a tribute to the late Teddy PenLucky for celebrities in the audience, from the others, but hey—at least Chris- dergrass, and a few versus from their own and lucky for viewers’ ears, the memtina remembered the words this time. songs “American Honey� and “Need You bers of both bands managed to surround Things got crazy (and by crazy I mean Now.� Dylan with so many instruments, that 80 completely weird) when Lady Gaga took All I know is, I needed a cup of coffee percent of the time, he wasn’t even authe stage not long after. after watching that performance. dible. In true Gaga glory, she entered the Following Lady Gaga and the Justin The other 20 percent of the time, it stage trapped inside a translucent embryo Bieber/Jayden Smith duo, Lady Antebel- was like being tied to a chair and being egg, which she burst free from, wearing lum made me feel like the roller coaster forced to listen to Aqua’s “Barbie Girl� for a pointy-shouldered, plastic body suit to had taken a sharp turn, first stop— 24 hours straight. Somewhere out there, perform “Born This Way.� snoozeville. Maggie is turning over in her grave. All the 14-year-old girls in the world Of course not all agreed, because shortly Overall, this wasn’t a bad night for fainted two performances later with after, they won song of the year for “Need the Grammys. Not one time did Kanye Bieber fever, when Justin Bieber himself You Now.� Funny how things work out. West rush the stage during an accepappeared on stage with R&B singer Usher. Worst dressed definitely goes to Rihan- tance speech to tell someone Beyonce They performed an array of songs includ- na in her ball gown with flames. She per- deserved the award they’d just received. ing “Never Say Never.� formed the hit single “Love the Way You Then again, Taylor Swift didn’t win anyHalfway through the performance, Will Lie� with Dr. Dre and Eminem. thing this year.
If you’re driving down a rural road through a tiny town in North Texas, and you see a large smoker belching out a thick gray cloud, you probably think barbeque joint. If you happen to be in Godley, you better start thinking Mexican food. Del Norte Tacos is the name of the small restaurant located at 101 E. Hwy. 171. Don’t let the smoker out front or the name fool you. This place offers a full menu of classic Mexican favorites but you will be surprised at how much taste Chef Chris Garcia can deliver to the table. All of Garcia’s dishes are made with smoked meats. There really is nothing that is created in the small kitchen other than salsas and salads. Chef Garcia labors over the custom smoker all day smoking pork, beef fajita, chicken and sausage. The art of using only smoked meats in his Mexican creations was passed down to him from his youth. His father’s family came out of Monterrey in northern Mexico, and settled in Houston. The name of the restaurant is derived from that history. Garcia worked as an executive chef in Houston before migrating to North Texas a few years ago. He mixes his great culinary skill and the magic
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of Texas outdoor cooking to create some of the tastiest tacos, tortas, enchiladas and specialty dishes in the area. The signature smoked chile relleno is one of the most popular selections at Del Norte. Garcia also offers family style Botanas as well as breakfast and a variety of hand-made appetizers. Barbacoa and menudo are served daily but the melt-inyour-mouth smoked ribs are available only on the weekends. Much of Del Norte’s traffic is a direct result of the traffic flow down Hwy 171 on which it’s located. There are not many dining choices in Godley, but the quality of Del Norte’s menu and the extra attention to detail makes Garcia’s little taco shop a real hidden treasure. Tacos are priced around $3 each and enchilada plates will run $6 to $8. The smoked meat patillos average $16 and easily feed two. Garcia also offers his delicate smoked meats by the pound and all sides are created from scratch. I hesitate to use the word gourmet when describing Del Norte, but the dishes are several cuts above anything you will find in Cowtown. Yes, most people in Fort Worth will have to travel south a few miles to enjoy the difference this Mexican restaurant delivers but it is worth the drive. I have made several trips to Godley in the last few weeks, and yes each time, I was in search of Del Norte tacos.
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If you watch The Price is Right regularly, you will notice that at the end of every episode the show’s host, Drew Carey, mentions that to “help control the pet population, have your pet spayed or neutered.” This is certainly the most effective way to cut down on the over population of pets in the country, since almost all of the animals in shelters are there as a direct result of animals’ basic instincts to reproduce. As shelters become overcrowded, almost all have adopted the requirement to have a pet fixed before going home to new owners. When a dog is unaltered, it has a natural basic instinct common to all animals: reproduce. The drive to reproduce is removed once a dog has been spayed or neutered. Without this drive, a dog’s behavior is greatly impacted. No longer will a dog escape from the backyard trying to find a mate. If a fixed dog does meet with another dog, say at a dog park, it will not have the instinct or capability to reproduce. This cuts down on the number of unwanted puppies in a local shelter, or worse, left on the side of some backcountry road.
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Having a dog spayed or neutered has benefits for the owner as well. A dog’s behavior is based on its instincts. A dog that still has a natural instinct to mate will find it very difficult to break that focus. Unaltered dogs tend to be a nuisance because they feel they need to be dominant in order to reproduce. This comes from the instinct passed on from its wolf heritage. Dominant behavior includes marking, mounting and fighting with other dogs. These behaviors can become learned habits if a dog is not fixed early. Training an altered dog becomes much easier because you have its focus. “It makes them easier to control around other dogs,” said Rachel Cope, trainer at the Canine Obedience Academy at The Grand Pet Resort and Spa in Fort Worth. “It makes a safer environment for your family and the community,” Cope said. Some people say, “I don’t want to do that to my dog,” or “I wouldn’t want someone to do that to me.” These excuses are no longer valid when it comes to not spaying or neutering a dog. Unless you are an American Kennel Club registered breeder and completely devoted to improving the standard for a particular breed, there is no reason to have a dog capable of breeding. The population of homeless pets in America proves there is no reason for backyard breeders just trying to make a quick buck at the expense of their pets. This is the third story in a series.
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Stephan Moritz | Rambler Staff Charlie, a 5-year-old pomeranian at the Humane Society of North Texas, was neutered prior to his adoption by a family in Fort Worth. Organizations such as the Humane Society and Fort Worth Animal Care and Control help to control the pet population by spaying or neutering all stray and surrendered animals before they find their local permanent homes.
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Age: 7 years Primary Breed: Chihuahua Queso came to the shelter with his brother Chips who already found a new home. He is timid towards men, but with proper socialization could overcome all of his restrictions. For more information on adopting Queso, contact: Humane Society of North Texas 1840 E. Lancaster Ave. Fort Worth, TX 817-332-4768 Or visit www.hsnt.net
Age: 8 years Primary Breed: American Eskimo Cesar has a lot of energy and is looking for lots of love. Found as a stray, his background is unknown. Cesar will require training. For more information on adopting Cesar or any of the other homeless pets, please contact: Humane Society of North Texas 1840 E. Lancaster Ave. Fort Worth, TX 817-332-4768 Or visit www.hsnt.net
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Gamma Sigma Sigma serves Wesleyan, local community Stephanie Mejia
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Since becoming a part of Greek life at Texas Wesleyan University in the `70s the Beta Theta chapter of Gamma Sigma Sigma has worked on breaking the stereotypes faced by sororities today. Gamma Sigma Sigma, a national service sorority, is based on the ideals of service, friendship and equality. Jazmin Mendoza, vice president of membership for the Beta Theta chapter, was introduced to the sorority during Ram Camp her freshman year in 2007. “I didn’t know anyone, and a member of Gamma Sig invited me to sit with them,” Mendoza said. “Before that moment I had never had an interest in joining a sorority, but they made me feel welcome.” The sorority’s focus is on helping different organizations and the Fort Worth community. Cristina Brewis, junior Spanish major, was motivated to join Gamma Sigma Sigma because of its dedication to service. “I was eager to find something to replace the community service projects of my church,” Brewis said. The Beta Theta chapter at Texas Wesleyan has participated in national and local events such as Relay for Life, Boo at the Zoo and the Fort Worth Burrito Club. For the Burrito Club event, members of Gamma Sigma Sigma prepare 80-200 bean and cheese burritos
Jazmin Mendoza | Courtesy Photo Members of Gamma Sigma Sigma Hailey Barrett, Melissa Pierce, Claudia Rojero, Cristina Brewis and Emily Straiton prepare bean and cheese burritos for the homeless shelter on Lancaster.
and deliver them to people at the homeless center on Lancaster. “I was scared the first time I participated,” Mendoza said. “But the people were nice and said ‘thank you,’ some of them even said ‘no thank you’ because they had already eaten.” Gamma Sigma Sigma is affiliated with different organizations, including March of Dimes, American Red Cross and the American Cancer Society. The Beta Theta chapter has also participated in campus events such as Expanding Your Horizons and has created the Pot Squat event. Pot Squat is one of the spring semester events the
chapter uses to raise money for the National Kidney Foundation. The event takes place in the mall area and members take turns sitting on a toilet for a period of 24 hours. Mendoza’s favorite event is Expanding Your Horizons. The event is a series of workshops hosted by Texas Wesleyan for middle school girls. “I was a translator for Hispanic students and told them about scholarships,” Mendoza said. In addition to volunteering at campus events, the chapter also hosts events to raise money for national organizations. “This year we are hoping to get other Greeks on cam-
pus involved too,” Mendoza said. Lindsay Choice, adviser and alumna of the Beta Theta chapter, believes the sorority’s dedication to service helps differentiate it from other sororities on campus. “We do have a social aspect, but our main focus is participating in service projects at Wesleyan and the surrounding community,” Choice said. Gamma Sigma Sigma also sets itself apart frm other reek organizations on campus by accepting into membership both men and women. “Even now with our small numbers I love the camaraderie,” Brewis said.
Rachel Peel | Rambler Staff Dora Roberts Dining Hall provided cupcakes and cookies for students, faculty and staff to decorate on Valentine’s Day. There was also a chocolate fountain for dipping fruit. DeAwna Wood, assistant director of alumni relations, (above) decorates a cupcake.
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Wanamaker wants next level Emma Fradette
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As the Texas Wesleyan men’s basketball team inches closer to its third consecutive conference title, senior guard Brian Wanamaker, continues to contribute to the team’s success. A part of the team for the past two years, 6-foot-3 Wanamaker is from Philadelphia, Pa. and is working to obtain a liberal studies degree at Wesleyan. Wanamaker said he expects to put off plans for the business world and pursue his basketball dreams on the professional level, whether that is in the NBA or for an overseas team. As a freshman, Wanamaker played at Lon Morris College where he led the Bearcats to a conference championship with a record of 26-2. He then transferred to Central Connecticut State University before finally making a home at Wesleyan his junior year. He is currently a starting guard for the Rams. “I think it is his toughness and talent combined that makes him one of the top guards we have had in my tenure at Wesleyan,” said head coach Terry Waldrop. “He has great leadership skills on and off the court.” In his 2009-2010 season, Wanamaker received two second team All-Red River Athletic Conference recognition as he averaged 11.6 points per game, five assists and six rebounds. He also had a recorded three doubledoubles throughout the season earning him three consecutive Red River Player of the Week titles. Presently, Wanamaker is ranked in eight different categories for National Athletic Intercollegiate Association Division I players.
Some of those include leading the nation in three-point percentage, total assists and total scoring with a current average of 17.6 points a game. “He is a young man who was an all-conference player last season, but through hard work in the off season, has developed into a much more complete player,” Waldrop said. Wanamaker said his drive to improve comes from his family and the structure in which he grew up. “They have influenced me, and I wanted to be successful to make life easier for them,” Wanamaker said. “Along with them, coach Waldrop has helped me understand how to make the game easy for myself and not to worry about things I can’t control.” The Rams are continuing to practice each day to gear up for upcoming games, and with Wanamaker’s desire to move on to the next level, his teammates said his intensity really inspires the rest of the team to compete and play at that same level. “Brian Wanamaker works hard every day in practice, and it makes me want to step up and go harder,” freshman guard Jazz Holman said. In the past few games, Wanamaker has been explosive on the offensive end. Against San Antonio’s Our Lady of the Lake University on Feb. 7, Wanamaker scored 34 points, giving the Rams a win of 91-89. Most recently, against Wiley College, Feb. 12, he finished with the game high 25 points in a 89-78 win. With the season close to ending, Wanamaker said he knows how important it is for him to perform and prepare for the future on a more competitive level. “I know he is excited about closing the regular season and making a run at something a whole lot bigger,” Waldrop said.
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Eliana Mijangos
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The Rams basketball team took on the Wiley College Wildcats Feb. 13 at the Sid Richardson Center and racked up another win 89-78. The Rams took an early 12-point lead in the first half as Jeremy Smith, senior point guard, hit a three and dropping assists to Brian Wanamaker, senior guard, and Jonathan Blake, senior guard. “We are constantly pushing to be the best, keeping in mind that every team who comes to play us will bring their best game,” Blake said. The Wildcats, however, refused to be defeated easily. They went on a 7-0 run with three minutes left in the first half, bringing the score to 4038 Rams. Wiley came out hot in the second half, hitting from
outside the arc to give them a 51-50 lead. Senior post Ty Gough wouldn’t have that in his home gym and set off a 7-0 run as he sparked up his team with a three-point play assisted by Blake. “We focus one game at a time and concentrate on what’s got us to 22-2,” Gough said. “Basically, it’s about focusing on the things that make us great and on getting better at the little things that don’t.” The Rams took a swift 10-point lead that got as far as 15 points in the second half. They finished off the Wildcats with an 11-point win and a step closer to their run for a third consecutive conference title. “We are looking for stability and consistency in our players and our team. If you combine that with a great defense and rebounding, that
puts championship rings on fingers,” Terry Waldrop, men’s head basketball coach said. Outshooting the Wildcats 49-41.4 percent for the game, Wanamaker led all players with 25 points while Blake barely fell short with 22 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Smith contributed 15 points to the win and Gough hit a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds. “The teams are very competitive in the Red River and play their best against us every night,” Waldrop said. “It is something we have dealt with for a long time and we have to be ready to play. Wiley is a good team and played well against us, but in the end we won by double figures.” The Rams’ next home game will be at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 in the Sid Richardson Center against Bacone College.
Photos by Meisa Keivani Najafabadi | Rambler Staff Above: Jonathan Blake, senior guard, looks for an assist to Ty Gough, senior post, for a three-point play that sparked a 7-0 run for the Rams. Blake finished with 22 points Feb. 12 against the Wiley Wildcats in the Sid Richardson Center. Left: Jeremy Smith, senior point guard, sets up his defender for a cross and assist to high scorer Brian Wanamaker, senior guard and high scorer of the game with 25 total points for the night.
Lady Rams take revenge Erika Farrell
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The Lady Rams were eager to host the Lady Wildcats of Wiley College who had given them a 20-point defeat in the first round of conference. This game set them on a quest to get their 20th win of the season and was a necessity to maintain their number two spot in the Red River Athletic Conference standings. The Lady Rams took an early lead sparked by a 3-pointer hit by Brittany White, junior forward. With a 20-point loss to a No. 8 seed in their minds, the Lady Rams went on a 9-0 run. Junior point guard Nicole Terral controlled the tempo of the game early scoring easily off the drive and allowing for a steady 23-point lead early in the half. The Lady Rams didn’t allow the Lady Wildcats any second chance opportunities with their outstanding 3-2 defense, which led to a total 17 Wiley turnovers in the first half. “We have been waiting for this game ever since the buzzer ended at Wiley when we played them first round of conference.” junior guard Ashley Bringol, said. “We came out wanting revenge and I feel like our defense showed that.” The Lady Wildcats weren’t just going to give up as they went on a 6-2 run right before the half to bring them within 19 points. Up by 19 points to start the second half, the Lady Rams kept it rolling as if the score was 0-0. “I feel like we are finally on the same page as a team with good chemistry and able to play a full two halves of consistancy,” junior guard Veronica Mergerson said. “We
Meisa Keivani Najafabadi | Rambler Staff Nicole Terral (left), junior point guard, looks for the outlet pass in a game verse Wiley College on Feb. 12 at the Sid Richardson Center. Eliana Mijangos (right), junior guard, breaks away after a rebound and looks to push for a quick two points.
have proved ourselves as a team as well as showing what we are capable of.” The Lady Rams quickly extended their lead as high as 23 points in the second half as they swept the Wiley Wildcats 76-49. “I thought it was a big win. The team held Wiley 16 points below their average,” assistant coach Bill Franey
said. “This was an important game in helping us prepare for the conference tournament.” The Lady Rams have a total of five games to seal the deal for second place in conference. Their next home game is set for at 2 p.m., Feb. 19 in the Sid Richardson Center where they will take on Bacone College.