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Why we have leap years Leap years are necessary to keep our calender in alignment with the Earth’s revolutions around the sun.

Since our calender has exactly 365 days in a year, we would lose almost six hours from our calender every year if we did not

2016 is24 a leap year add February 29 to every fourth year.

The number of days that our calender would be off after only 100 years without leap days!

Julius Caesar introduced leap years around 45 BCE by adding one day to the last month of the Roman Calender year, February.

Learn interesting facts about leap years and the people born on February 29.

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For a guy that wasn’t supposed to even be playing this year, Jerell Ellis is having a great season.

Ellis, 22, a senior guard from San Antonio, tore the ACL in his right leg in February 2015, during the last game of the season.

People told him he “should just sit out the whole year, shouldn’t play at all this season,” he said.

But Ellis had a different time

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Marijuana experts from across the nation are converging in Fort Worth this weekend for the Southwest Cannabis Conference & Expo.

The two-day event, which is the first of its kind in Texas, will take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Fort Worth Convention Center, according to swccexpo.com.

“Texas is at the forefront of change in this billion-dollar industry,” said Rory Mendoza, executive director of the SWCCE, in a press release. “We encourage the public to attend and learn as we bring together policy makers, national industry leaders, investors, business executives, health experts, job seekers, and entrepreneurs to be a part of the larger, very healthy national conversation.”

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tion, the event is expected to draw thousands of attendees from across the Southwest, and Joe Guillory plans to be one of them.

Guillory, a 35-year-old Fort Worth resident, believes that cannabis legalization laws in Texas are finally moving in a positive direction.

“Texas should have moved this way years ago,” Guillory said.

“There’s been so much money wasted on a fight that shouldn’t have been fought.”

The SWCCE will showcase the industry’s latest products, along with seminars and presentations by industry business leaders and experts.

These include representatives from Texas A&M Law School, Weed for Warriors, Texas NORML, ArcView Group, Women Grow, and former National Football League players from the Gridiron Cannabis Coalition, according to the website.

Guillory hopes that by attending the event he can gain more knowl-

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edge on how to get involved in the industry.

“If I decide to start something on my own, I’ll be able to,” Guillory said. “I’ll have that knowledge back-

ing me along with a whole social network of likeminded individuals.”

According to Mendoza, this is the

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Women’s forum set for Friday

The centerfielder, a transfer from an Arizona community college, is looking to make an impact with the Rams.

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undefeated record at home.

Ellis currently leads the team with 18 points per game; he’s been named the SAC’s player of the week three times, and the NAIA’s national player of the week once. While winning the award was great, he wanted more.

“As soon as I found out I won I was excited,” Ellis said. “But that excitement immediately turned to focus. I want everyone to have the feeling that we all won something.”

Head coach Brennen Shingleton

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table: he wanted to be back and playing within six months, in no small part because he was sure the Rams would have a great season.

They have, and Ellis - who stuck to his six-month plan and was back to “running, jumping and playing” in August, two months before the 2015-2016 season started - has been a huge part of the team’s success, which includes clinching the Sooner Athletic Conference regular season title on Saturday, being ranked No. 7 in the nation and maintaining an

was very proud of Ellis when he won the award.

“I’m very supportive of him and want the best for him on and off the court,” Shingleton wrote in an email.

“But this has everything to do with Jerell , his work ethic, toughness and his team.”

The road back from the torn ACL has been tough. Ellis had surgery on the knee in April, and during his recovery there were days he wanted to quit because of the pain.

“My mom and dad and brother told me it was a process, keep going to the gym, take it day by day,” Ellis said. “I kept my faith strong, prayed about it every day.”

Ellis just wanted an opportunity to play this season, and that’s what kept him motivated during his rehab.

By August, he said, “I was back to running, jumping, and now I don’t even think about it.”

Shingleton wrote that seeing Ellis walk through the gym doors in August was a big moment.

“That was ALL on him, I didn’t want to rush him, he was the one that was telling me he was ready,” Shingleton wrote. “I was planning on him be ready second semester, just shows what he is made off, how he Is wired and his willingness to fight for his goals and his team’s

Texas Wesleyan’s first Women in Leadership Forum will be held on Friday.

Dr. Meghan Wright, visiting professor of management, said the free forum, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Lou’s Place, will feature female leaders from the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area coming to campus to interact and have a lively conversation about workplace issues, leadership, and the advancement of females.

“As Texas Wesleyan University, we want to be the center in the DallasFort Worth area where people show support regarding women’s issues

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and have a forum for that,” said Dr. Trisha Anderson, associate professor of management.

Wright and Anderson came up with the idea of bringing a women’s event to Wesleyan in conjunction with International Women’s Day, which is March 8. The women at Friday’s forum have been brought to campus by the Student Government Association and the School of Business, and the event will be live-streamed to the Baker-Martin House.

“Bringing this women’s forum to Wesleyan was a desire to bring perspectives from the field to campus for our students,” Wright said.

Becky Brumley, executive director of Red Oak Foundation in Fort

Worth, will be the keynote speaker, Wright said. Also speaking will be J.R. Labbe, vice president of communications and community affairs for JPS Health Network; Karen Campbell, a Dallas commercial photographer; Jennifer Henderson, president and founder of J.O. Design; and Mia Daniels, a client service assistant for CliftonLarsonAllen.

“A few topics we are hoping to cover include: Can you have it all?

How do you succeed in male dominated fields? What are some difficult conversation women might need to have in the workplace? How can women successfully build a network? How does a woman climb the ladder? And how does a woman get

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Should Texas legalize marijuana?

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Should marijuana be legal in Texas?

It has been a blazing topic lighting up controversy and sparking up a debate, so to speak.

Many people believe that it should be. Twenty-three states have legalized marijuana in at least medicinal form, but Colorado, Oregon, Washington and Alaska are the only states to have legalized pot for both medicinal and recreational use.

So why hasn’t Texas done more than the Texas Compassionate Use Act? Texas is one of the few states that has a booming economy.

One of the main reasons people come to Texas because of economic growth, and if marijuana was legalized, the possibilities of economic growth would essentially be endless.

Colorado legalized marijuana back in 2014 and in 2015 the state made close to $1 billion in sales, according to information published on cannabist.com. The state collected more than $135 million in taxes and fees, and dedicated more than $35 million of that to school construction projects.

Let’s forget about Texas for a minute. Let’s look at the federal government. If weed was legalized in all 50 states at least for medicinal purposes, imagine the boost to our economy.

For a country that is trillions of dollars in debt, that would help tremendously.

Marijuana is proven to be medically beneficial. Cannabis, which is also known as marijuana, has been scientifically proven to help those suffering from seizures and to help with glaucoma. It can also be used to treat different types of muscle pain and spasms.

So why ban something that could potentially

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be useful to us? If a state as small as Colorado can bring in close to a billion dollars in sales, what could a state like Texas bring in if it was legalized for more than just for treatment of epilepsy? Texas is practically double the size of Colorado.

According to an article published in the International Business Times, there were more

than 700,000 marijuana-related arrests in the United States in 2014, which amounts to one every 45 seconds. The government in recent years has tried to crack down on the war on drugs by pumping money into trying to stop it, but clearly that hasn’t worked.

If we were to fully legalize marijuana, the crime rate automatically goes down and we

can focus our efforts on other issues.

Federal and state governments that constantly complain about having no money and no ways to generate money should stop whining, open their eyes and look at Colorado as a shining example for what a booming economy can look like thanks to the legalization of marijuana. Texas should be among those states.

What your dog can do for you Brianna Kessler Content Producer bnkessler@txwes.edu

Dogs truly are man’s best friend, which is why they improve every aspect of our lives.

Whether it’s going for a walk, driving down the road, sitting on the couch or going to bed, dogs always want to be right by their human’s side, every second of the day. This unique bond between man and dog delivers great rewards that are often overlooked.

Canines really do make life better for humans. In fact it is scientifically proven that dogs help humans physiologically, physically, psychologically and socially, increasing longevity and overall health.

A 2009 study by Miho Nagasawa of Azabu University in Japan found that a person’s level of oxytocin (the neurohormone that elicits feelings of happiness) increased significantly after interacting with their dogs, according to an article by the huffingtonpost.com.

Your canine friend can reduce stress, lower blood pressure and prevent you from eating things you are allergic to, according to an online article on huffingtonpost.com. They can even detect cancer and help people with autism.

According to an article at psychologytoday. com, researchers found that pet owners had lower levels of blood pressure and cholesterol than people who don’t own pets, even when both groups had the same poor life styles in-

volving smoking and high-fat diets.

Dogs help you stay active because they will always get you up and moving, encouraging you to engage in physical activity such as walking and running. Dog owners have a 24/7 personal workout buddy.

Another reason the dog and human bond is so amazing and beneficial to human life is the psychological and social benefits.

A dog is always there for you no matter what and they will never judge you. They do not care about how much money you make, what kind of car you drive or what you look like, which is a great relief from such a superficial society driven by capitalism and materialistic fascinations.

According to the psychologytoday.com article, people are often diagnosed with depression and anxiety, leaving them feeling lonely and sad. This risk increases in old age, which is why pets are great for people of all ages, particularly for the elderly.

“Research looked at 60 years of age and older, who were not living with human companions, but were living with a pet. The likelihood that the non-pet owners would end up being diagnosed as clinically depressed was four times higher than that found in the pet owning people of the same age,” according to the article. “There was also evidence that the pet owners required fewer medical services and were much more satisfied with their lives.”

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they give me something to look forward to when I come home, and it feels good to take care of something other than yourself.

Rams up Thumbs up to the men’s basketball team winning the SAC. Thumbs up to block parties.

Thumbs up to Naked, the open mic night.

Thumbs up to the 125th Anniversary Gala.

Rams down Thumbs down to sprinklers in front The Jack and Jo Willa Morton Fitness Center.

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Thumbs down to power outages.

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He played in 29 games and started 12. He hit double digits in scoring 27 times, according to ramsports. net.

Shingleton wrote that one of the biggest things he wanted Ellis to focus on in the offseason was his leadership abilities.

“I wanted him to be confident in his convictions and words,” Shingleton wrote.

Ellis says he feels himself getting stronger with each game he plays.

“Every game I feel myself getting better,” Ellis said. “I try not to just focus on one aspect I just think that

defense is really important, so every game I just try to focus on defense because the offense will take care of itself.”

Tim McGraw, Ellis’s coach at North Lake College, wrote in an email that Ellis plays the same at Wesleyan that he did at Northlake.

“He has really stepped up his game,” McGraw wrote. “I thought he would do good for TWU but he’s taken it to a much higher level.”

Ellis picked Wesleyan because “I had known about the school, they were a good school, real tough and competitive. I just connected with the team, it just felt perfect.”

Shingleton wrote during the recruiting process, he was impressed by the player’s “ability to make shots, his demeanor and also his approach to the game.

“I loved his balance and personality, he wanted to be @ TWU…. That makes all the difference to me, and also the guys loved him.”

Ellis said he thinks the team has gotten stronger as the season has worn on.

“As the conference tournament and the national tournament approaches, we want to be playing our best basketball,” Ellis said. “I really think that every game we

are becoming stronger and playing as one unit. I think that when the tournaments roll around, we will be playing our best basketball.”

Ellis is graduating in December with an exercise science degree and hopes to continue playing basketball after college, whether in the DLeague or in the NBA. “My dream has always been to play pro basketball,” Ellis said. “It’s all a journey and some people have to take different routes and longer routes to get where they want to be but I know if I just keep my faith strong I can accomplish anything.”

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by September 2017, although the DPS has announced it will issue the first licenses three months early in June 2017.

A new line of cannabis products medically compliant with the Texas Compassionate Use Act is just the beginning, according to Texas Cannabis, a North Texas-based company established by AcquiFlow.

Matthew Rodriguez, a sophomore who’s had to take time away from Texas Wesleyan to pay his outstanding balance, believes that the money generated by the legal marijuana industry could go to programs that helps students who have a desire to go to college but not

the funds.

“If marijuana was legal and taxed nationwide, America would have a piece of a billion-dollar industry, and the crime involved in buying and selling marijuana would be out of the picture,” Rodriguez said.

But despite the “green” that the legal marijuana industry could generate, some students and faculty at Texas Wesleyan still suggest that the legalization of marijuana be approached with caution.

“I feel like that by legalizing marijuana you’re opening a door that should be opened with caution,” said Victoria Johnson, senior mass communication major.

Johnson’s main concern is soci-

ety’s pressure on youth to indulge in marijuana for the wrong reasons.

“People aren’t listening to their bodies and I think that becomes an issue – when you’re not doing it for yourself or any of the benefits, but because someone else is influencing your day to day actions,” Johnson said.

Dr. Benjamin Miller, assistant professor of Biology 2, believes that while “smoking a joint or taking a bong rip” is not beneficial, marijuana should be studied to find better medications to help people with the conditions that it targets, such as pain and anxiety.

“If you vilify these drugs, it’s hindering the research that we could

be doing to figure out the beneficial substances that we could be using to ameliorate different types of pain and psychiatric conditions in human beings,” Miller said.

Instead of prohibiting marijuana, Miller suggests more research into the potentially beneficial side effects.

“Should there be a war on drugs?”

Miller asked. “It should be education, not a war.”

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to the table?” Anderson said.

Wesleyan alumni John Murphy, who is on the board for Wesleyan’s School of Business, has been a big help in organizing the forum, Wright said.

“He has played an integral role in getting us connected with female leadership and identifying some of the people in his network and that’s who we, with the development ofPhoto by strausscenter.org fice, found to come speak,” Wright

said.

SGA Treasurer Lyndsey Bessinger said the organization encourages students to come to the forum.

The hope is that from this event there will be future opportunities for women, including mentoring and a book club, Anderson said.

“The initial start of this is still developing and slowly evolving and we’re not sure how far it will go,” Anderson said. “At this point it

seems unlimited.”

The Women in Leadership Forum will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday in Lou’s Place. The event is free and open to all students, faculty and staff. Registration is via a form found at txwes.edu .

You can also send your name and email address to Cynthia Cedillo at cacedillo@txwes.edu or 817-5314840.

goals.”

Ellis is in his second season for the Rams, after playing one season at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio and playing one season at North Lake College in Irving.

Shingleton wrote that Ellis has been consistent in his two seasons for the Rams.

“He is one of the toughest guys I’ve ever been around and watching him develop into the man he is, has been a real joy,” Shingleton wrote.

Last season, Ellis averaged 18.3 points per game for the Rams, while being named team MVP and an honorable mention selection in the

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main goal of the convention and expo.

“Cannabis education is the primary purpose of this important event.

Where industry meets consumer, and consumer meets industry,” Mendoza said.

The event is directed toward business and medical professionals who wish to gain insight into the marijuana industry.

Legal discussion will be centered on the recent Texas Compassionate Use Act, which authorizes organizations to cultivate, process and dispense low-THC cannabis to prescribed patients.

The act also requires the Department of Public Safety to license at

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2016

Why we have leap years Leap years are necessary to keep our calender in alignment with the Earth’s revolutions around the sun.

Since our calender has exactly 365 days in a year, we would lose almost six hours from our calender every year if we did not add February 29 to every fourth year.

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The number of days that our calender would be off after only 100 years without leap days!

Julius Caesar introduced leap years around 45 BCE by adding one day to the last month of the Roman Calender year, February.

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World Records and Events Most children born on February 29 Mrs. Karin Henriksen (Norway) gave birth to three children on consecutive leap days; her daughter in 1960 and her sons in 1964 and 1968.

Leapling with the longest name Mr. Wolfe plus 585 Sr. (Germany) was born on February 29, 1904 and holds the recrod for the world’s longest name. He has a Christian name for every letter in the alphabet and his last

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Deadpool is a great origin story Rowan Lehr rmlehr@txwes.edu

Deadpool is a fantastic and intense movie that violently spews chunks of backstory.

The sex, violence and language in the film (108 minutes, rated R) were no joke and almost necessary for the plot to make any sense.

Deadpool, director Tim Miller’s first feature length film, according to IMDB.com. Miller is known for creating the opening sequences to The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo ( 2011) and Thor: The Dark World (2013).

Miller did a fantastic job directing this comic book adaptation film, which is a welcome change of pace for the Marvel Comics film universe, which is typically more family friendly.

The plot focuses on the snarky Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) and the massive backstory of how he becomes the gun-slinging, swordwielding and literally immortal mercenary known as Deadpool.

After the comical opening credits, the film opens with events that set up the end of the movie, as opposed to starting out with the back story.

That story shows us Wilson and a hooker named Vanessa (Morena Baccarin), who hook up and have a committed relationship, which is interrupted when Wilson is diagnosed with cancer.

The cancer is what launches the story and what gave Baccarin’s character what little character she has. Most of the movie is concerned with how Wilson becomes Deadpool and goes on a killing spree to save Vanessa and find a cure for the disfigurement that was caused by

the process that cured his cancer.

The film’s horrific violence is reminiscent of an independent grindhouse film, and was so extreme that the film was banned in China, according to hollywoodreporter.com.

Throughout the film Wilson constantly makes fun of Reynolds’ failure in the X-Men Origins Wolverine version of Deadpool that fans hated.

While Wilson/Deadpool is incredibly developed, the supporting cast of characters are mildly underdeveloped.

Two supporting heroes come from Marvel Comics’ X-Men, a CGI Colossus (voiced by Stefan Kapicic) and a female X-Man named Negasonic Teenage Warhead (Brianna Hildebrand).

During their minimal screen time these two characters showed potential and, given more screen time, the characters could have made an awesome film even better.

The bad guy, Ajax (Ed Skrein), had enhanced physical abilities and cannot feel pain, yet he seemed like more of a terrorist than supervillain, making him the perfect bad guy for this unconventional superhero movie.

Deadpool is peppered with quips and an amazing display of well-choreographed action and sex scenes, and it’s worth seeing for the quips alone. The film shines in its ability to snap like a rubber band from being a gory action movie to a dark comedy and back again.

Due to the nature of the character and type of film, the mildly weak plot is expected and therefore an issue, but this is outshined by every other aspect of the movie.

And Marvel fans have responded: Made for only $58 million, Deadpool took in $135 milPhoto courtesy of foxmovies.com lion during its opening weekend, according to Ryan Reynolds plays Deadpool in the popular new Marvel Comics film directed by Tim Miller. variety.com.

Try these taco spots close to campus

Photos by Ricardo Cortez Pancho Tacos, Taqueria y Pozoleria Tepito and Dos Amigos Taqueria are perfect for fans of inexpensive Mexican food, and all are a short distance from the Texas Wesleyan Unversity campus.

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Looking for something to spice up lunch or dinner?

Good Mexican food can be hard to find here in Fort Worth and even harder to find around Texas Wesleyan. If you’re tired of the mass-produced tortillas and refried beans that flood the market, you’ll be happy to know we’ve found a few nearby restaurants that keep it real.

I visited three Mexican restaurants within five minutes of campus: Pancho Tacos, Taqueria y Pozoleria Tepito and Dos Amigos Taqueria. The food was great, and all three have

plenty of stuff on the menu for less than $6, so if you’re a broke college student, these places can certainly help you out.

Pancho Tacos, located at 4063 E. Lancaster Ave., made my list for best eats around Wesleyan. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner all day, Pancho’s definitely has something for everyone. The place is fairly large, so it’s good for groups, and the service was excellent.

My recommendation is definitely the breakfast tacos, especially the potato and egg or carnitas. Two will set you back around $5.

Plus it’s right next to the Whataburger so it’s also perfect for that picky friend.

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Miller Ave, is a definite hole in the wall with a small interior, but it was surprisingly tasty. Fair warning though: the restaurant only serves lunch and dinner.

You won’t find any Tex-Mex here as Tepito sticks to the authentic side of border. They serve tacos, gorditas, and burritos. I got an $8 beef quesadilla with cheese. That’s a little pricey, but the tacos are a steal at a $1.50 a pop.

Pretty good eatin’.

Dos Amigos Taqueria is the closest of all the options on this list. Located at 1806 Vaughn Blvd., it’s literally straight down the street from the Canafax Clock Tower going toward Walmart.

This little red shop is only home to six or seven tables and a kitchen. It also boasts the cheapest prices on this list. The experience that I had here, however, was less than expected.

The food took forever and they still got my order wrong.

However, $6 for three enchiladas and a full portion of rice is hard to beat. Dos Amigos also has a burger plate with a side of fries for about $5 and mozzarella sticks for $3, so there is something for everyone at relatively low prices.

So there are you go: Three Mexican restaurants with decent food and prices, all very close to campus. Enjoy!

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Photo courtesy of Alex Gudac Alex Gudac transferred from Mesa Community College in Arizona to Texas Wesleyan University after being recruited by Rams assistant head coach Robert Garza over the summer.

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Alex Gudac plans to make an impact in his first season as part of Texas Wesleyan’s baseball team.

Gudac, a junior business management major and starting center fielder, said he wants to get stronger physically and mentally.

“I want to become more of a leader for the younger guys on the team,” he said.

Gudac is a transfer from Mesa Community College in Mesa, Ariz., where he played for two seasons.

The team won the NJCAA Division II National Championship his freshman season, and in his sophomore season he batted .315 and led the team with runs (48) and stolen bases (17), according to ramsports.net.

Gudac said he had several reasons for choosing Wesleyan after being recruited by assistant head coach Robert Garza last summer.

“Financially Wesleyan was a good choice for me, plus I have never been to Texas or experienced what it is like here,” Gudac said.

Gudac was a second baseman at Juan Diego

Catholic high school in Draper, Utah, where he helped win three state championships, he said.

“It wasn’t until I went to college that I started playing in the outfield, and my first position out there was left field,” Gudac said.

Growing up, Gudac played multiple sports including golf, snowboarding, and motocross, he said.

“I had to give up motocross my sophomore year of high school due to an injury,” Gudac said.

Junior shortstop Casey Moses, like Gudac, went to Mesa College and transferred to Wesleyan after two years, he said.

“Me and Alex became friends our freshman year around October because I transferred late,” Moses said.

Moses said that Gudac is the type of person who always gives 100 percent to whatever he is doing and will not stop until it is done.

“He is a very passionate person on and off the field, and his all-in mentality is very infectious for me and the team,” Moses said Moses said Gudac is an energetic person and he gives some of that energy to the team.

“The kid doesn’t shut up or stay still,” Moses said. “Even in his sleep he has energy,” Moses said.

Moses added that everyone on the team likes Gudac and that he hasn’t met anyone who doesn’t like him.

“He’s the man! He’s a lovable kid that everyone seems to want to be around,” Moses said.

Juan Diego Catholic High School head baseball coach Troy Davis has nothing but praise for Gudac.

“Alex has always been a self-motivator,” Davis said. “He was a bit undersized in high school and I really think his motivation to get to the next level came from the fact that some people didn’t think he could do it, so he set his mind to prove them wrong.”

At Juan Diego Catholic, Gudac was a very talented athlete that worked hard every day to improve his skills, Davis said.

“He led by example and competed every single day, he took his education serious because at Juan Diego Catholic, there is no other option,” Davis said.

Davis said he and Gudac still communicate, and that the two talked a lot when Gudac

played for him.

“Alex has a tremendous desire to learn and improve at all levels of his life,” Davis said. “ We often talked about the lessons baseball can teach us, and that high school baseball was merely a stepping stone for him.”

Baseball after high school is a bonus for most players, Davis said, because not everyone has the opportunity to play college ball.

“Alex learned how to play the game the right way, with passion, commitment and a desire to make himself and the players around him better,” Davis said. “He is a team player and loves to win and compete.”

As the season begins, Gudac said that he wants to bring his past winning experiences at both the high school and junior college level to the Rams. ““I hate losing more than anything,” Gudac said. ” I want to help the team come together and win a championship, and to ultimately get drafted into the MLB.” The Rams will return home on Thursday, when they take on UT Dallas at the Ballpark in Grand Prairie. First pitch is at 1 p.m. Admission is free.

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Photo courtesy of Jose Valdez Shortstop Lauren Davis heads for first base on Feb. 12 against Oklahoma Wesleyan University.

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“This is my third season playing softball at Wesleyan,” she said. “I want this season to be my most successful and productive one.”

Davis has played shortstop under head coach Shannon Gower for three years and started in 38 of last season’s 45 games. She has nothing but high praise for her head coach.

“She’s definitely changed me into a better person, and helped me break some of the negative things I do on the field,” Davis said.

Gower thinks that Davis is an amazing athlete and uses her head during games to make decisions.

“Lauren is a smart heads up player and the intensity she shows on the field if visible to the team,” Gower said.

Freshman accounting major and starting third baseman Bailey Terry said she wants to have a great season and set the bar high like Davis.

“I want to play like a senior and show that even as a Freshman I can help the team win

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The Lady Rams are focusing on building a great season behind the leadership of their seniors and impact players.

“We have 14 players returning from last year and a few of them are seniors,” said head coach Shannon Gower. “The leaders of the team have set the goals of winning as much as possible and maintaining the same intensity throughout the season.”

A number of the seniors said they want this to be their best year as a college athlete due to their disappointment in the team’s 17-28 record in 2015.

Lauren Davis, the senior starting shortstop, said she wants to end her college athletic career with no regrets.

Davis graduated from Brewer High School in Fort Worth in 2012 and then went to Western Texas College for one year before transferring to Texas Wesleyan University in the fall of

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the mound thanks to the coaching staff and couldn’t give any higher praise to Gower for helping her get her life together, she said.

“She has been amazing to me,” Windham said. “She has helped me get an education and has made me stronger mentally and physically.”

Gower said Windham is the top pitcher on the team and is the senior leader on the mound.

“When she was new here she focused too much on throwing hard and it hurt her mentally, however last season she carried the team on the mound leading the team in innings pitched, and was a great asset for the team,” Gower said.

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and achieve our goals,” said Terry, who is from Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Terry was a four-time all-district and twotime all-state athlete in high school. However, she didn’t think she would play in college.

“Once Coach Gower showed interest in me I was proud and wanted to play for her,” Terry said.

Gower said she has known about Terry since her junior year of high school and can make an impact at Wesleyan in this, her first season.“Her grandfather is from the area, and I had her come play for my select team for a couple of games and after I saw her play I knew that I was interested in her,” Gower said.

Senior psychology major and pitching ace Amanda Windham, who graduated from Hurst’s L.D. Bell High School in 2012, said she strives to improve on her 5.46 ERA in 2015.

“This season I want to focus on one thing at a time and go pitch by pitch on the mound to help the team win,” Windham said.

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