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New policy implements mandatory housing Fall 2011 incoming freshmen encouraged to become more involved in campus activities Shauna Banks
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Future Rams will inch closer to the full college experience starting next fall. Beginning in the Fall 2011
semester, new incoming freshmen will be required to live on campus unless they meet specific exemption criteria. This housing policy change came after its approval in October 2010, where it was
voted on by the Student Life Trustee Committee, a subcommittee within the Board of Trustees at Texas Wesleyan. “We don’t think it’s really going to have that great of an impact, because most of
our first-time freshmen live on campus anyway,” Sharon Manson, director of residence life, said. “It’s more of a statement in a lot of ways that we think living on campus is important to the col-
lege development.” Although the idea has circulated for several years, it has never been a realistic option for the university until this academic year. After housing consultants John White and
Bambi Harris suggested mandatory housing following a visit to the campus last spring, the idea was considered once again.
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Nominations for homecoming king and queen end today. Students can vote for nominees in front of the SUB or West Library tomorrow and Friday. Winners will be announced at the half-time show during the men’s basketball game on Saturday. Tailgating begins at 1:30 p.m., the women’s game at 2 p.m. and men’s at 4 p.m. All students are encouraged to wear Texas Wesleyan blue and gold at the game.
Appeal process takes new turn
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Homecoming week revives ’94 tradition Shauna Banks
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Operation Homecoming hit the ground running this past fall, and will continue full steam ahead through this Saturday night, when the Rams take on the Jarvis Christian College bulldogs. In a collaborative effort between several departments and individuals on campus, homecoming 2011 kicked off with king and queen nominations last Wednesday.
Voting for king and queen is tomorrow and Friday at the Brown-Lupton Student Center and Eunice & James L. West Library. “We decided that we wanted to do ‘operation homecoming’ and make homecoming something that students, once they graduated and became alumni, really wanted to come back for,” Gina Phillips, director
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Students discover new opportunities Stephanie Mejia Photo illustration by Meisa Keivani Najafabadi | Rambler Staff Anyone wanting to appeal citations received on campus should visit the SGA offices on the second floor of O.C. Armstrong Hall, where appeal forms are located. Each individual has three business days to return the appeal form to request a hearing. Shauna Banks & Melissa Bates
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Citation appeals at Texas Wesleyan have taken a more
student-driven approach as fees for violations are set and enforcement increased. The appeal process for citations received for student handbook, housing contract and parking violations
has been revamped starting this spring semester. According to a message to the Wesleyan student body from Dean of Students Cary Poole, students are entitled to due process. If a student
is charged with a violation of the student handbook, they can choose between two hearing boards. The first is chaired by the dean
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Opportunities to study abroad are now within reach for Wesleyan students on a tight budget. A new scholarship sponsored by the Student Government Association will soon be available for students to apply for. Justin Mikulencak, vice president of SGA, came up with the idea for the scholarship and wrote the bill that
has set money aside for it. “There are students that want to go on trips, but don’t have the extra thousand dollars sitting around,” Mikulencak said. The scholarship will be applicable to students going on trips sponsored by Wesleyan and led by faculty. In order to be considered for the scholarship, an application must be filled out and returned to the SGA offices on the second
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Scholastic dials down discounts on items at book sale Melissa Bates
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After a 10-year business relationship, Texas Wesleyan has parted ways with the Scholastic books company. Following a decrease in profit and book donations at the Scholastic book sale held last fall, Cindy Potter, director of the Eunice & James L. West Library, decided to discontinue sales, usually held each semester. Sheri Parker, coordinator of library operations, said in the past that profits have been between $1,800 and $2,500. Scholastic has also always donated $500 worth of books for the juvenile collection.
This past fall, the sale brought in just $1,000. This reduced donations to the library to just $100 worth of books. Other factors in the decision to discontinue the sale included the reduction of sale prices by Scholastic. In semesters previous to last fall, students were able to purchase books at 50 percent off. In the fall, it was changed to a buy one, get one free sale— which required students to purchase at least two items to receive any discount at all. Parker said the sales have always been popular among education majors, who would use the discounted books to build libraries for the future
students they will teach. “With the way times are now I’m sure Scholastic is having a hard time just like everybody else, so they had to change their policies to go with the times,” she said. “Businesses have to do what they have to do to stay in business nowadays because everything is so bad.” Although the decision has been made to discontinue the sale, Parker said she and others would consider reinstating the book sales if Scholastic offered a deal that benefited the students and made everyone on all sides of the issue happy. “It was an opportunity that we took advantage of while we could and now it’s gone and
we’ll look for something else to be able to do,” she said. Scholastic Communications Manager Teryl McLane said Scholastic changed to a new profit and reward structure last year to benefit their customers nationwide. “Last year we came out with a standard profit structure across all of our book fairs called Scholastic Dollars,” she said. “Basically, what it’s helped us do is to offer consistent rewards programs for all of our customers no matter how big or small their fair was.” McLane said Scholastic The Scholastic book sale, usually held every semester has been
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SGA committee backs students
briefly exchange e-mail Eliana Mijangos regarding a vioSports editor lation or fine. emmijangos@mail.txwes.edu This would be the formal action for ticket dismissal and many students I am not satisfied with found this method to be very campus security having a ineffective. new found power and the I tend to agree. ability to more closely reguFine prices have fluctulate violations of the student ated along with the increase handbook. of security power. SGA has Student Government Asso- compared the cost of our ciation, however, has alleviat- fines with the fines charged ed some of this by establish- by other schools, and has deing a student-run committee termined that increases are for those who do receive tick- based on the average of the ets. highest and lowest rates obPreviously, a random served. group of faculty members However, my question is and on occasion, two student why this whip of regulation government members would is being beaten upon Wes-
leyan’s students who already pay an increasingly large lump sum for tuition, books and fees. As Heath Scott, SGA president, explained the new security company Wesleyan hired wanted the money raised from fines to go towards the security program which seems to me, an unnecessary and ridiculous proposal. I am grateful for Scott’s bargaining to ensure that the money made from tickets will go towards Wesleyan, but even if that works out, I still wonder why the increased prices for fines is necessary. My main concern is where my money might go. Keeping in mind that it is assumed a violator deserves the ticket, the money flowing in to the
university’s funds seems senseless. In my opinion, the funds gained from ticketing should go toward smaller organizations like Blue plus Gold Equals Green, a campus organization focused on recycling and resource conservation, or even smaller groups like the history club or chemistry society. On a more positive note, SGA’s committee for ticket dismissal will be more student oriented. It gives us a larger voice and influence in situations where we are prosecuted. This will be similar to a legislative branch in its verdicts. As ticket prices increase and security’s power fluctuates, this committee will be the savior for any misunderstood violations.
Options for campus meal plans unclear more flexible payment options for stuEmma Fradette dents who live Sports writer off campus. ekfradette@mail.txwes.edu I also believe the information given to students on the Running from class to class, Wesleyan website and cafeteheading to work or maybe ria pamphlets all give differeven participating in campus ent amounts to the meal plans athletics can leave Wesleyan making it difficult for stucommuters little time for eat- dents to get the proper details ing. needed to make a decision on Living off campus is, in most which meal is right for them. cases, cheaper for students. There are three on-campus However, Wesleyan provides meal plans in the cafeteria. very limited food options for The platinum plan provides commuting students. Even unlimited meals per week students who live on campus, with a $50 declining balance are offered options far from that can be spent at Java City, cheap, with little option. The The Grill and Convenience information provided about Store. The gold plan provides these meal plans is vague and 15 meals per week with a $100 confusing. declining balance, and the silOn-campus undergradu- ver plan provides 12 meals per ate students are required to week with a $150 declining purchase a meal plan each balance. semester. Students not living I wish I could tell you the on campus may not need to exact amount of how much use the cafeteria as much as these plans are but the answer those who do, but I believe is confusing. The Texas Westhere should be cheaper and leyan website provides two
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Wesleyan students Thomas Bosco and Frazer Ogston take advantage of their meal plans at Dora’s Cafe during dinner.
different prices for these meal plans. The residence page says the meal plans are $1,430 plus tax. If you were to click on the dining services web page however, you will see the meal plans are $1,378 plus tax. How is a potential student supposed to make a meal plan decision if the prices are different on the website? There are three meal plans for commuters but only one is displayed on the website, and the only way you can receive
Morton serves some more than others use them. The current gym has to acErika Ferrell commodate Staff writer four differerferrell@tmail.xwes.edu ent sports and other classes that require the gym. Finally the wait is over, On the othand we get to see it for our- er hand, if you were an athselves. lete and there was only one The brand new, multi- gym that every team had to million dollar Jack and Jo share, wouldn’t you like anWilla Morton Fitness Cen- other gym? ter has been open to the Even if not another gym, public just a little over two having the current one renmonths now. ovated would be a step in The fitness center in- the right direction. cludes equipment for cardio, Since Texas Wesleyan weights and a classroom for has so many indoor sports, aerobics—everything that a the gym has to be split up fitness center should have equally. and more. With scheduling usually The new facility has all depending on sheer luck, a new equipment and the team can be stuck having hours are flexible. practice from 6-8 p.m. on The center is open from 7 any given night. a.m.-10 p.m. on weekdays, Wesleyan is located in a Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. reputably dangerous part and Sundays noon to 4.p.m. of Fort Worth, so leaving Some would consider it any time after 5:45 p.m. a great addition to Texas means leaving in the dark, Wesleyan, but by focusing and putting students in all of the attention on the jeopardy. new facility; Wesleyan is In addition to getting out neglecting the existing fa- of practice late, athletes cilities and the athletes who who live on campus have
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also missed dinner because of the cafeteria schedule. Several of these college athletes do not have time for jobs on or off-campus, which means funds to eat off campus are limited, and they must rely on the meal plan the university offers. Ultimately, the fitness center could have included a few more features so that it could accommodate everyone who wants to use it, and not just those interested in aerobics. Prior to the fitness center breaking ground, Wesleyan already had a weight room and it included most of the same equipment that the new center currently has in it. After finally seeing the fitness center I think it would have been better to invest the money in the gym that we already have by expanding the building and adding more equipment for the existing weight room. Maybe investing a little on the existing gym and weight room to make things easier for the current athletes would be money well spent.
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information about them is if you go and pick up a pamphlet in the cafeteria. Students planning to come to Wesleyan should have this information available to them through the campus website, and all the information should be correct. Again the dining services website only lists one plan and the price is different than that of the pamphlet a student can pick up from the cafeteria. The pamphlet says the price for a Ram-Sample, a commut-
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ers plan, is $585.46 and consists of five all-you-can eat meals a week plus a $100 declining balance, yet the dining service website says the same plan is $540.80 plus tax. No student is getting the correct information and that needs to change. As a commuter, I believe there should be cheaper, more convenient meal plan or payment options. The best solution, in my opinion, would be a plan that allows for weekly or monthly purchases and payments rather than one lump sum each semester. Using their student ID card, students could go into the cafete-
those in the surrounding community to help us make the Rambler a publication that is representative of the entire Texas Wesleyan community. As usual, our editors cannot guarantee that every submission will be published, but we hope to make our reader’s contributions an important part of this publication. Together we can make our student newspaper a voice for all of Texas Wesleyan University. Feel free to make submissions in person at the Rambler offices located in the O.C. Hall, or by e-mail at twurambler@yahoo.com. The Rambler staff takes pride in serving Texas Wesleyan University and the surrounding community. We look forward to your ideas and any contributions you may have. Have a great semester. ria, swipe their ID, and eat as many meals as they need per week. Student meal expenses could be charged to their student account balances. With the meals being charged to students’ accounts weekly, they have more time to pay it off before the next semester starts. Eating at the cafeteria should be more affordable to students and they should be given more options. Correct information should be given to them as well. It’s is not a lot to ask for, and is something that many students would appreciate.
What is the dumbest ticket you have ever received? “ The stupidest thing I got a ticket for was no insurance- five days late.” -Dominique Arthur, freshman,excercise science
“ He gave me a ticket for being parked the wrong way on my street.” - Baron Yarborough, junior, business “ I got a ticket because I got a flat tire in a 20 minute parking zone and I couldn’t move my truck fast enough.” - John Royder, freshman, chemistry “ The cop saw me as I sped up to pass an 18-wheeler.” - Tabitha Evans, freshman, athletic training
“ The dumbest thing I ever got a ticket for has to be running the stop sign in front of my house.” - Jasmine Tuya, junior, business “ The stupidest thing I ever got a ticket for was not wearing a seat belt. Come on!” - Patricia Howard, freshman, theatre
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HOUSING “We didn’t feel like we were to a point yet with our freshmen population since most of our students come from a 40 mile radius,” Pati Alexander, vice president of enrollment and student services said. “So when the housing consultant strongly recommended it, I went back and took another look at it, and I agreed that we would adopt a housing policy as long as it was very flexible, because so many students do live at home.” According to the new policy, all incoming students with less than 30 college credit hours, who are under the age of 21 are required to live in on-campus university housing unless they are married, divorced, live with their parents or have a dependent child. Incoming freshmen for spring 2011 will not be affected by this policy, and can remain off-campus even if they do not meet the criteria specified. Incoming freshmen for the fall 2011 semester can request exemptions from this policy in hardship or other personal cases. The Depart-
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ment of Residence Life in conjunction with the Dean of Students Office will review these requests on an individual basis. Cary Poole, the dean of students, said the number of students living on campus this past fall was almost doubled compared to the previous spring, with a jump from about 70 students, to nearly 130. “We hope the requirement for freshmen to reside on campus will continue to increase the number of participants we have at our functions,” Poole said. “This should also translate in to increased numbers of members for all student organizations, clubs and Greek chapters.” Other goals with the new policy include the hope that students will be more involved in the social activities and events on campus, making the college experience more enjoyable for them. “Our main goal is for everyone to be happy to live on campus, and that we provide the services and the things that they need to be successful living on campus,” Manson said.
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or his designee, and the second is chaired by the chief justice of the Student Government Association. The board chaired by the SGA chief justice is the only option for handling parking citation appeals. “The way it worked before is we had a committee that handled all parking citations appeals,” Heath Scott, SGA president, said. “The committee was run through the maintenance department and you had various staff members but
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only two student members.” Although Wesleyan has always had an appeal process for parking tickets, it has not always been clear-cut for students. Scott said he and the citation committee within the SGA wanted to find a way to clean up the citation and appeals processes, as well as bring in more student representation. He has appointed a hearing board made up of five students, who will serve as associate justices.
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floor of the O.C. Armstrong Hall building. Within the application, students will need to explain why they need the scholarship. After all applications have been submitted, each student will have a seven- to 10-minute interview with the travel committee for SGA. Once every applicant has been interviewed, the committee will make decisions on scholarship awards. The entire SGA will then vote on whether to award the applicant. “We won’t be able to pay for everyone’s trip because we don’t have an endless amount of money,” Mikulencak said. “But if we can help with a bit, it will be easier for the individual to come up with the rest.” Mikulencak also said that if this trial run for the scholarship is successful it could become a part of
the SGA’s budget and more money will be put into it. Ashly Spencer, a senior education major who has already done her share of traveling having visited more than 25 countries, said she looks forward to taking advantage of the new scholarship. “I’m excited about traveling to new places and experiencing different cultures,” Spencer said. She will be going on a two-week trip to Turkey and Greece in May as part of an education and religion course. Without this scholarship opportunity, Spencer would have to take out loans in order to pay for the trip. “If I can get the scholarship, that’s less I have to pay,” Spencer said. Marie Boisvert, director of International Programs, said financial problems are one of the biggest barriers students bump into when
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Photo illustration by Meisa Keivani Najafabadi | Rambler Staff Beginning next fall, incoming freshmen will be required to live on campus if they have less than 30 credit hours and are under 21 years old. Exemptions from this new policy can occur if the student is over 21, married, divorced, lives with their parents, or has a dependent child. Special exceptions will be made in hardship or other personal cases, where the dean of students office and department of residence life will review them. This policy will not affect freshmen who started at Wesleyan this spring.
With the new appeals process, students who receive citations can pick up a ticket appeal form from outside SGA offices on the second floor of O.C. Armstrong Hall. The hearing board will then grant an appeal if the student has met the criteria set forth. Students have three business days from the date of the citation to pick up and submit an appeal form. Although this is the first time some of these codes and rules have been more strictly enforced, most of them are in the student handbook, with deciding whether or not to study abroad. “I think the SGA came up with a really fantastic idea,” Boisvert said. Boisvert said she believes studying abroad is beneficial in different ways because students will be exposed to different cultures first hand. “You can study textbooks all you want,” Boisvert said. “But you think more critically when you’re actually there.” Heath Scott, president of SGA, also said he believes that it is important for students to study abroad. “I feel studying abroad is such a great opportunity to experience new cultures and ideas,” Scott said. “Both are extremely important in getting a well balanced education.” The applications for the scholarship will be released in a couple of days and will be available in the SGA offices on the second floor of O.C. Armstrong Hall.
only three in the housing contract that on-campus students sign each academic year. “The hearing board will be the judicial branch of student government,” Scott said. “The students on the hearing board will be people I believe to have the qualities of honesty, reliability, professionalism and take their position seriously.” As a part of the process, students will also be allowed to bring witnesses relevant to the case itself to their appeal hearing. Pati Alexander, vice president for enrollment and stu-
dent services, said the previous process for enforcing rules was disjointed. “Sometimes the RA’s would be in charge of doing the discipline and writing the citation and sometimes it was the dean of students then our director of security gets involved so it was really not working,” Alexander said. Alexander said continued rule breaking could risk an on-campus student’s housing availability. Unpaid citations can also result in holds being put on a student’s account. Chris Windsor, assistant
dean of students, will serve as the appointed adviser for these hearings. “I get the role of advising the group but the majority of my role is I will be the one presenting the evidence, unfortunately, against the student,” Windsor said. “If it’s a parking fine, I’ll be reading the report. I won’t tell [the hearing board] anything about what they have to do.” Students can review the student handbook on the university’s website, under the student services.
The Eunice & James L. West Library used to receive $500 worth of book donations for its juvenile section each semester, until last fall, when the Scholastic book sale made less of a profit after reduced sale prices-- resulting in just a $100 donation for that semester.
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was also trying to reduce the number of different profit and reward structures they offered customers to get closer to consistency across the nation. “We wanted to make the profit and rewards we offer to schools for hosting a book fair consistent across the country and for some schools, for a very small per-
continued from page 1 centage of schools, it did result in a slightly reduced cash profit,” McLane said. “But for the vast majority of our customers, it actually increased and almost doubled their profit options.” McLane said Scholastic introduced this new program in January 2010 and all participating schools were notified of the change at that
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time—some even in the fall of 2009. However, Parker said she was not notified until Nov. 12, only three days before the sale last semester at Wesleyan. Associate professor of reading Lisa Dryden said she was shocked to hear the Scholastic sales are being discontinued.
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Blue Plus Gold Equals Green committee continues efforts to conserve Keorah Strain
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In an on-going effort to bring a recycling program to campus and reduce energy and water consumption costs, Texas Wesleyan’s Blue Plus Gold Equals Green committee is continuing to find success. “We are meeting every month and every time we meet we are making progress and we are expecting to see nothing but good things come from this project,” Deborah Cavitt, purchasing secretary said. The committee is still taking many steps to im-
prove issues that have come up on campus. Last November, Water Management Inc. came to campus for inspection to see how the university could conserve more water and identify any other potential problems. During the visit, representatives from Water Management toured and examined Stella Russell Hall, Polytechnic United Methodist, Dora Roberts Dining Hall and West Village. Concerns noted included dripping faucets and excessive amounts of water used for toilet flushing.
“There have been plenty of times where I have gone to wash my hands and turn off the faucet and it remained to leak out water,” Mikia Franklin, freshman accounting major, said. “I feel the Blue Plus Gold Equals Green organization will definitely do the school justice in saving money with trying to figure out its water concerns.” The amount of energy currently used on campus is another issue under scrutiny. Bruce Benz, professor of biology and department chair, and the committee are trying to determine
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which buildings are using the most energy and why. In order to determine the cause of excess energy consumption, the committee is studying the traffic patterns of students and faculty using the facilities. “The Dan Waggoner building, West Library and Sid Richardson complex for example, have the highest number of students and faculty that run in and out for various purposes and these buildings might just be the primary source of where all the university energy is being used,” Benz said. In attempt to improve
food services resource use, the committee is also looking at a food provisioning system. At Dora’s, plastic trays and reusable silverware and cups are currently being used and washed several times a day to reuse. The committee members believe this may be a contributing factor to the excessive water and energy consumption. They are planning to meet with company associates from Aramark, the university’s food service provider, to see if the company can provide the university with recycling con-
tainers for Dora’s. The committee has put recycling at the forefront since it is an issue that can be easily addressed. They expect to see a fullblown recycling program at Wesleyan by sometime this summer.
Campus update with SGA Fellow students, I want to welcome you back to another semester here at Texas Wesleyan. I hope you had a merry Christmas and a happy New Year’s. It is time to open the books once more. After a long and thorough presidential search, of which I was honored to serve in, we were blessed to find an honorable man with superb credentials in Mr. Fred Slabach. President Slabach and I have already spoken and rest assured he has the students’ best interests firmly in mind. I have no doubt he will take Wesleyan to new heights. I look forward to working with his administration in providing the students a truly signature experience. Also, I bet by now you have noticed a few changes around campus. If you haven’t, feel free to check out the Student Union Building and Dora’s Cafeteria. Both have undergone some much appreciated renovations. They look great; a BIG thank you to all who made it possible. We are lucky to have so many faculty and staff members who work tirelessly on our behalf. As always, if you ever need anything feel free to stop by our offices located on the second floor of O.C. Armstrong Hall down “Organization Row.” See you around! Heath A. Scott 89th President, Student Government Association
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of development and alumni relations, said. “This is our first year of building this type of event,” Spirit Day is also tomorrow, with Texas Wesleyan wrist bands being given out to students in front of the library during free period at 12:15 p.m. DeAwna Wood, assistant director of alumni relations, said students, staff and faculty are encouraged to wear blue and gold on this day, and will get to wrap the trees in the quad with blue and gold crepe paper. There may also be the opportunity for students to play a game for prizes in the mall on spirit day. This will include tossing stuffed miniature bulldogs into an empty toilet from marked distances away. The person who can dunk a bulldog from the furthest distance will receive a prize. Friday will mark a revived tradition as five individuals are inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame at
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Texas Wesleyan for the first time since 1994. The event starts at 6 p.m. at the Ridglea Country Club with a cash bar and reception, and will continue with a dinner at 7 p.m. Scott Murray from Channel 5 will emcee. There is a $35 charge to attend, and anyone wants to attend should RSVP to Micki Davis at 817-5314404 or mmdavis@txwes. edu. Saturday will begin with tailgating activities in the SUB at 1:30 p.m., and continue until 5 p.m. throughout the women’s basketball game and into the men’s. Free hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks will be provided to all who attend. Also in the SUB on Saturday will be children’s activities, face painting, temporary tattoos and an inflatable two-person basketball game. A spirit shop will be set up to purchase Wesleyan merchandise and T-shirts designed by Michael Chaney,
coordinator of student activities and volunteer programs. If weather permits, some games may be moved outside to the atrium. Before both basketball games, Chris Windsor, assistant dean of students, said 300 attending fans will receive free spirit towels. The Student Government Association and Signature Experience Leadership Team will also provide 400 t-shirts that will be given out at the game. During the half-time show at the men’s game, the Athletic Hall of Fame inductees will be announced, the dance team at Wesleyan will perform, the king and queen will be announced and the new female Ram mascot will be introduced to the university. “This has been a great year for our basketball team, so if alumni are wanting to come out, or students, you’re seeing a very special season for the team,” Darren White, communications specialist at Texas Wesleyan said.
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Cheese is a main ingredient in some of the most popular fast food meals. The cheeseburger, cheese pizza and macaroni and cheese served at McDonald’s, Sonic, Pizza Hut or Luby’s would be nothing without the addition of cheese. Yet, the cheese sandwich is a meal that is often overlooked. McKinley’s Fine Bakery and Café located in Fort Worth’s University Park Village shopping center serves up a unique version of the sandwich. A walk into this bakery and café is surprising at first because of its awkwardly green and purple interior. But there is no denying its delicious food. Although a cheese sandwich may seem like too simple of a meal, McKinley’s version of the childhood favorite will not disappoint. The café’s cheese sandwich options include the grown-up grilled cheese and the green chile pimiento cheese. The green chile pimiento cheese sandwich is served on moist wheat bread and is filled with crispy, green lettuce, fresh cheddar and monterrey jack cheeses and mild peppers. A taste of this simple sandwich will take anyone on a trip to cheese heaven. Every sandwich is accompanied with the option of potato chips or potato salad. There is even the option to add a fruit salad cup. The potato salad, which contains potato peel and pieces of hardboiled egg, is light, fluffy and
McKinley’s Fine Bakery and Café, located in Fort Worth’s University Park Village shopping center, is a popular breakfast and lunch spot that offers customers a variety of sandwiches, such as chicken, turkey and cheese. Their
has a slightly buttery taste. The fruit salad includes tart raspberries, sweet grapes and melon and juicy pineapple and watermelon. The smell of all the fresh fruits is a delicious reminder of summer. The green chile pimiento cheese sandwich, potato salad and fruit salad cup cost $11.37. This price may seem a
bit high for the wallet, but the taste palette will surely appreciate it. McKinley’s Fine Bakery and Café’s sandwich and salad options make it a popular lunch spot. As soon as a table becomes empty someone else is ready to take a seat and enjoy their meal. McKinley’s sandwiches,
Grown-Up Grilled Cheese sandwich (pictured above) is sure to leave customers with a cheesy smile. Those in the mood for dessert will be satisfied by the bakery’s assortment of made from scratch cakes, cookies and pies.
which can be ordered half sized or full, range in price from $4.50-$8.95. Sandwich options include orange honey cranberry chicken, turkey pesto and veggie. The salads are also available in half sizes or full and range from $4.25-$8.95 per plate. Salad options include pecan crusted chicken and straw-
berry spinach. Those in the mood to satisfy the sweet tooth will also be pleased with McKinley’s wide variety of brownies, cakes, cheesecakes, cookies and pies. Few will be able to resist the urge to taste the bakery’s options which include carrot and butter pecan cake, sugar and ginger-
bread cookies, coconut and lemon pie and New York style cheesecake. It does not matter which meal or baked good is chosen; McKinley’s serves up options that are both tasty and colorful. McKinley’s is open from 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.
Poly Grill serves up classic Kool-Aid smiles Erika Ferrell & Emma Fradette erferrell@mail.txwes.edu efradette@mail.txwes.edu
Visitors to The Poly Grill in Fort Worth are in for a classic Kool-Aid and fried food experience. The grill is located off Rosedale and Vaughn, across the street from the local Boys and Girls Club. Built in 1939, Poly Grill has been serving customers for seven decades, and its menu has slowly transformed just as the community it serves has. W.R. James, a customer since 1975 said, that as the community became more integrated over the years, it brought family and flavor to the Poly Grill, “Over the years, this local restaurant has overcome adversity, with racism playing a key role in its history,” Shatress Blanton, owner of Poly Grill said. During the late 1930s and
1940s Caucasians were the only ones allowed to dine in the restaurant, while African Americans had to wait for their food outside. Blanton said previous owners of the grill had to paint over signs deciphering black and white only areas. She and her family have owned and run the restaurant for the past three years. Her sister bakes the deserts, while Blanton and her husband each bring in family recipes. Some of the recipes include fried catfish, fried pork chops, chicken and dumplings and their long-time popular drink, Tropical Punch Kool-Aid. “[The grill] brings a family atmosphere where everybody knows everybody,” Ray Jones, a customer since 1979, said. “I come here to eat at least two times a day because the service is great and the prices are right.” Along with several food choices, the business offers
low prices to try and accommodate every customer’s financial situation. Blanton said she understands they are located across from a college and students are on a budget. “The grill is absolutely amazing,” Veronica Merger-
son, junior kinesiology major, said. “My favorite meal is the Brown Bag Special for $3.50, and the Kool-Aid is what makes the meal; it’s perfectly cold with extra sugar.” Even the employees enjoy the family atmosphere of the
restaurant and eat there on a regular basis. “My favorite meal is the catfish and waffles,” Ms. Cynthia, three-year employee of The Grill said. “I love this job because I love the gossip and the regular customers that come
along with it.” Ms. Cynthia said the great food and customer service keeps them coming back for more. “You can come in, kick your shoes off and enjoy yourself,” she said.
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Malone’s Pub brews beer and jukebox hits Angie Ruiz
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If you’re 21 and a college student, most likely your university has restrictions on drinking. Most campuses, however, have local strips that offer a variety of eateries and drinkeries. Wesleyan does not. The closest thing
to us is a dirty bar on Lancaster; and I wouldn’t want to be caught dead in it. My goal this semester is to indulge you in some good local fun and good drinking. Now again, if you’re 21, listen up. If not, check out. I’m sure Chuck-E-Cheese is still offering fruit punch with tokens. I want to share a little hidden jewel of mine (and Wesleyan’s): Malone’s Pub. Located right across from the Texas Wesleyan School of Law, Malone’s can be found on Calhoun
Street in Downtown Fort Worth. Don’t let the area intimidate you, because you’re bound to meet some really cool people and have a great time. If you’re a fan of Pabst Blue Ribbon in a can, Malone’s will surely quench your thirst. That’s not all they serve though; they’re quite the cultured bunch with an assortment of beers from Duvel to a Rahr & Sons Ugly Pug. They’re not stingy with their liquor and if you’re more about mixed drinks you’re welcome to order a
tall, well, tall anything for under $8. This small pub has been open for 10 years and is one of the few bars standing that still has a jukebox stocked with billboard and local hits, including music by bartender Carey Wolff. Malone’s houses the standard bar pool tables and dart boards for your entertainment. Open 365 days a year, with no cover charge, Malone’s will greet you with a Jaagermeister and leave you with a nice buzz.
Malone’s Pub, located across from the Texas Wesleyan School of Law on Calhoun Street offers an assortment of beers, from Duvel to local Fort Worth brew, Rahr & Sons Ugly Pug. It has been open for 10 years, and is one of a few local bars still standing that has a jukebox stocked with billboard and local hits, including music by bartender Carey Wolf.
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Rachel Peel | Rambler Staff The Southside Community Center in Fort Worth offers an array of financial assistance programs to citizens of Tarrant County. Citizens wanting to apply for financial assistance must prove need at the time of the meeting schedule with center administration. The center also offers low-cost programs and activities for children, with most of them free of charge. Summer camp for children 12 and under costs $150 per child, which pays for all food provided. For senior citizens, the center also has the Silver Stars program, to make sure necessities are provided to isolated seniors.
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Citizens living in south Fort Worth can sleep a little easier knowing they have access to a local resource that can potentially help them in a still struggling economy. The Fort Worth Southside Community Center on East Rosedale Street has been a growing public outreach organization since 1979. The first commission of Community Action Partners (CAPS) took place in 1980 and was later funded by the City of Fort Worth to provide several other community centers similar to the one in Southside. Fort Worth also provides
funding for financial aid programs available at these community centers for those in need within the surrounding area. “We try our best to help the people with the best of our abilities and try not to turn away these families who really need our help,” Arlon Taylor, eligibility specialist of the Southside center, said. Taylor said she feels like she and many other employees are making a difference in these families’ lives, by helping to decrease the rate of poverty in their community. Some of the financial assistance programs the Southside Center offers include utilities such as heating and cooling,
as well as rent and mortgage assistance. When available, they also offer food assistance through The Food Pantry, which is funded by the city or donated by private individuals. According to the Southside Community website, all the programs offered require those in need of financial assistance to prove eligibility to qualify. Applicants must reside in Tarrant County, be at an annual household income level of $30,000 and provide proof at their appointment. “The hardest part about working at the center is telling the clients no and that we can’t meet their needs; but we
do a very good job meeting most of our clients’ needs,” Felicia Johnson, supervisor of the Southside center said. Other programs include The Silver Stars program which is designed to cater to senior citizens of Tarrant County. Seniors over the age of 60 who meet the eligibility of the program will be treated to a basket full of basic necessities and other treats. “The Silver Stars program is a program we have for senior citizens who are isolated and or who live alone,” Lisa Mooney, human service specialist of the Southside center, said. “This program is held once a year and we give total 50 senior citizens a basket
that may consist of a blanket, socks, a couple of books, a bag of food and anything else we feel may be of use to our senior citizens.” During the Christmas season the center offers a program called Cowboy Santas, a non-profit program in practice since 1981, that provides children 12 and under in low-income families with toys during the holiday season. In addition to its main programs, the center offers others for children in Tarrant County. These programs include summer camp, fall festival shut-in, winter camp and a movie night once a month. Other than the summer camp, which costs $150 per child,
most are free of charge and designed to keep local young people on the right track. The only setback for the center has been the lack of a gym for children in the various programs to use for physical fitness activities. However, there are no current plans to have one added. “I would add a gym to the center so we could gain more kids,” Bridgett Berrones, office assistant at the Southside center, said. But even with setbacks, the center continues to serve the community in south Fort Worth and aims to help as many low-income families as possible in the months and years to come.
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Kimbell’s permanent art collection impresses Stephanie Mejia
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The Cultural District in Fort Worth is home to some of the city’s most popular locations. Museums in the Cultural District include the Amon Carter Museum, the Museum of Science and History and the Kimbell Art Museum. The Kimbell gives guests the opportunity to admire artwork from around the world through the presentation of its special and permanent collections. Malcolm Warner, Deputy Director of the Kimbell, said the museum
has always collected the best of the best when it made acquisitions of paintings and pictures. “The philosophy of the Kimbell is to buy very few things for the collection,” Warner said. “But we make each one of them something great.” The museum’s permanent collection features masterpieces of Asian, African, European, Oceanic and Precolumbian influence. Art lovers can see sculptures and paintings from a variety of cultures, including Italian, French, Chinese, Ni-
gerian, Olmec and Aztec. “The Kimbell is the type of museum you should expect to find in London, New York or Paris,” Warner said. Hilda Romo, a sophomore at Haltom High School visited the Kimbell on a field trip. Even though she was there as part of an assignment for an English class, Romo said she still found time to appreciate the museum’s works of art. Romo said she was fascinated and interested by the museum’s collection of sculptural and painted masterpieces. “I really liked how the
paintings can be interpreted in different ways and how the artists use different styles to portray their message,” Romo said. Not only is the Kimbell well-known for its small and unique art collection; it is also recognized for the architectural style of the building. “The Kimbell is an outstanding, internationally famous building,” Warner said. “Architects from around the world come to see its structure and sometimes don’t even realize there is art inside.” Warner also said before the Kimbell was opened in 1972,
Responsible dog ownership becomes easier with pratical pet care guidelines Stephan Moritz
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The difference between a dog and a good dog is a responsible dog owner. There is no such thing as a bad dog, only bad owners, and most of them are just misinformed. With the proper information and a little guidance anyone can enjoy the companionship of a happy, healthy dog. “Being a dog owner is like driving a car. You need to be educated before jumping into the driver’s seat,” Mike Nigliazzo, doctor of veterinary medicine at Hulen Hills Animal Hospital in Fort Worth, said. “Part of loving your pet is being responsible.” In a vet’s line of work patients often visit due to a lack of responsibility on the owner’s part.
Nigliazzo advises that along with the financial responsibility of owning a dog, owners possess a moral responsibility for taking care of a life, as well as a public health responsibility. He also said that it is possible for canine diseases and parasites, such as roundworms, to be transmitted to people, especially children. “Being responsible means making sure your dog is not a nuisance to other people by picking up their waste and not letting them bark all through the night,” Peggy Brown, education coordinator for the Humane Society of North Texas said. It is important to be responsible because there are more homeless pets than there are homes for them. “Being responsible would keep pets out of shelters,” Brown said.
She said about 25,000 dogs find themselves in the shelter on Lancaster Avenue every year, and advises people to remember to look at dog ownership as a lifetime commitment, not an impulse purchase. The goal of being a responsible dog owner is to have a happy, healthy, confident companion. More important than just an obedient dog that follows commands, you should want your dog to be comfortable in a variety of situations. “You love your dog, and being responsible can allow for that love to grow,” Rachel Cope, a trainer at the Canine Obedience Academy for The Grand Pet Resort and Spa in Fort Worth said. “With proper training, plenty of exercise and good nutrition, one can create a bond with a dog that
You Matter Most The Quality Enhancement Plan is designed to improve your experience as a student. To do that, we’ll need your help. The most important source of ideas is the Texas Wesleyan community. From now until March, the QEP committee will be listening to ideas from the entire community through surveys, focus groups and open meetings that will help you be heard. The QEP is part of the accreditation process that all colleges and universities in the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools must go through every ten years. Look for more information coming soon.
cannot be broken.” Responsible dog owners know why they do it. It’s because they care. “My dogs are my kids. I don’t want anything but the best for them,” Cope said. At 20 years old, Cope has devoted her life to improving the welfare of the dogs she encounters by sharing the best information with their owners. Being responsible with your best friend takes some work, but with practice it becomes natural. Thinking about getting a new dog? Next week, I’ll share with you the importance of rescuing from a shelter rather than buying from a backyard breeder or from behind the glass at a pet store. This is the first part in a series of articles.
its art collection already existed. There was a time when a lot of the paintings that are now on display in the museum were on display in corridors and offices at Texas Wesleyan University. Whether people visit the museum because they are art lovers, bored on a Friday evening or are taking a school field trip, the Kimbell is one of Fort Worth’s must see places. “If people don’t visit the Kimbell they are missing the opportunity to connect with all the great cultures of the world,” Warner said. Nancy Lenehan, a gallery
guard at the museum said artwork is important because it is a documentation of history. The Kimbell is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and Saturdays. It is also open from noon to 8 p.m. on Fridays and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. The museum occasionally offers University Evenings, in which students and faculty members are invited to tour current special exhibitions. The next University Evening is at 4 p.m. on Feb. 10 and will feature the collection Salvator Rosa: Bandits, Wilderness and Magic.
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Breed: Coonhound/ Beagle Restrictions: None Best home: House with a sturdy fence Lucky Lady is a sweet gentle soul in desperate need for a permanent home. She was found as a stray so her background is unknown, however her behavior indicates she was an outside only dog. With a little bit of basic training, Lucky Lady could fit right into almost any home where she is kept inside with plenty of bones and mind-occupying toys. Lucky Lady is heartworm negative and spayed. For more information on adopting Lucky Lady or any of the other homeless pets, please contact:
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Moore rebounds from ACL injury Erika Ferrell
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Four days into what was supposed to be Shayla Moore’s senior year, she went down with a devastating season-ending injury. One afternoon playing pickup, the opposing team forced a turnover. Moore, in route to prevent the player from scoring, landed wrong and tore her Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), a severe injury that most athletes would shed a tear over. After the injury, Moore was informed she would need surgery and be out for the upcoming season. Between surgery and rehab, the doctor estimated she would be out for nine months. “There were tons of thoughts going through my mind. I started to think about if I would ever be the player I was or if I’d lose
all my capabilities for the game,” Moore said. “Would I give up during the rehab and just quit basketball all together, or was the rehab and surgery even worth all the work just to come back for one year?” Moore said having to watch from the sidelines fired her up and impacted her speedy recovery. Rehabilitation included a machine to bend her knee, bringing back full motion of the knee and allowing her to walk without crutches. From there, Wesleyan’s athletic trainer Kyle Morgan helped Moore with band workouts and what she said were very Meisa Keivani Najafabadi | Staff Photographer painful balancing drills. “I slowly progressed from Shayla Moore, senior guard, dribbles through two defenders after grabbing a defensive board. running to full-court work- Moore led the team to a 81-49 win against St. Thomas University at the Sid Richardson Center. outs, but I was anxious to get on the floor,” Moore said. lowed Moore to return in six. wrong,” Moore said. earned a starting spot in the Instead of being out nine “I was pushing it because I Bouncing back harder than lineup. months, her hard work at re- was determined to play and ever and not taking any“This is her last year to hab and love for the game al- prove my previous coach thing for granted, Moore play in college and I know
how much it means for her to finish her career with a great year,” assistant coach Bill Franey said. Moore began playing basketball at age 5 and said she has been in love with the sport ever since. She was recruited by several Division One schools including Texas A&M, Texas Christian University and University of North Texas. Deciding to attend TCU, Moore said she could not be satisfied sitting on the bench. Moore said she decided to transfer to Texas Wesleyan her senior season in 2009 when head coach Staci Francis guaranteed playing time and a vital role on the team. “The team seems to look up to Shayla,” Francis said. “I believe her experience and knowledge of the game helps in many different aspects.”
Ferrell inspires fitness through blog Emma Fradette
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Follow Erika Ferrell, senior kinesiology major, in the steps to transforming her body and perhaps find the inspiration to change your body as well. The Rambler will followFerell’s daily workout plan as she uses the new Jack and Joe Willa Morton Fitness Center to achieve her fitness goals. This coverage will be a test of her work out plan and her own perseverance. If successful, this will show the possibility of success for many other people through the use of Wesleyan’s new fitness center.
Ferell started her workout as a part of her new-year resolution. She currently works out seven days a week for a maximum of an hour and a half each day. Her workout includes conditioning on the treadmills and stair masters as well as a variety of different forms of weight lifting that include both body weight and free weights. To finish off each workout she will do abdominal exercises. “Switching upper and lower body weights every other day helps me get stronger and leaner,” Ferell said. “It is also healthier because lifting the same weights everyday does not give your muscles
the time they need to recover.” Although her background in basketball and her own personal interest in kinesiology give Ferell a knowledgeable stride beyond the typical student, she will also consult with several personal trainers the Morton Fitness Center has available. “I am not necessarily trying to lose weight, you’d be amazed at what toning and shedding inches will do for your shape,” Ferrel said. She plans on working out with this same schedule until the end of the spring semester. Along with exercising every day, she is also watching what she eats. “Working out helps you main-
tain and build your body figure,” Ferrel said. “But if you are not eating healthy, exercising does not always work.” Ferrell said she doesn’t plan to get on a specific dietary plan or schedule, but will make the smaller adjustments like refusing fast food and sodas. “When you are in shape, the scheduled work outs allow the rest of your day to fall into place and your self confidence builds,” Ferell said. “To me, that is the most important part of exercising. If you aren’t going to do it for yourself, don’t do it at all.” Check out Ferrel’s progress on her blog at www.therambler.org.
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Nationally ranked Rams hustle for conference title Eliana Mijangos
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Ram basketball hit the road over the winter break and swept through the majority of conference. Now 6-1 in conference and 13-2 over-all, the Ram basketball team is ranked No. 7 in the nation. Starting on a low note against Houston’s University of St. Thomas, the Rams lost this non-conference game 64-72. They received an astounding 7 technical fouls to go along with their loss.
“We have to keep working and improving not only physically, but mentally and emotionally.” Terry Waldrop
Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jeremy Mayfield, senior post, didn’t let the tough calls affect him, dropping 20 points and 15 boards in 29 minutes against the Celts. He was named Red River Athletic Conference Player of the week Jan. 3 for his performance. “We let two games get away from us just because of mental mistakes. I really don’t care where we are in conference right now,” Mayfield said. “I just know we need to keep getting better so we won’t have those mental mistakes down the road when they really count.” The Rams came out strong, refusing to settle for a losing record and swept University of the Southwest 104- 83. Senior guard Brian Wanamaker came out with 23 points in the first half, giving them a solid 52-36 lead. Bryce Hill, junior guard, chased after Wanamaker, finishing with 23 points while Jonathan Blake, senior guard, barely missed a double-double, finishing with 8 points and 9 boards.
“Over the break we had two tough losses but I’m not concerned with where we stand because the team we have knows what it takes to win conference,” Wanamaker said. Once again reminding their competitors of their national rankings, the Rams killed Wiley Wildcats in a 75-51 win. Coming out on a 14-2 run, head coach Terry Waldrop noted Blake for his performance this game. Blake finished with 15 points and 14 boards while Hill added a solid 15 points. Wanamaker and senior point guard, Jeremy Smith, both finished with 14 points. In a hard fought game against the nation’s No. 1 team, Louisiana State University Shreveport, the Rams suffered a 74-68 loss. The Pilots took a quick 7-2 lead early in the game. The Rams juggled with the lead as Ty Gough, senior post, grabbed 14 boards in the first half. In the second half, Shreveport went on a 9-2 run bringing the score to 45-34. With 3:33 left in the game, the Pilots went on an 8-0 run. Three Ram turnovers flipped the momentum as Shreveport took a 69-66 lead. “I think we may have been a little content because of our success and we let a game slip away,” Smith said. “I’m not concerned though because we are still climbing the latter to becoming a great team as long as we keep working hard, which we will because we want to win.” The Rams out rebounded the Pilots 60-38, but shooting 36 percent from the field and holding 24 turnovers to Shreveport’s 10, they failed to pull out the win. Smith led with 8 assists and 16 points while Gough finished with a career-high 20 boards. Wanamaker finished with 12 points and 9 boards right behind Blake with 13 points and 9 rebounds. “I think we are improving,” Waldrop said. “At 13-2, we are just now starting to get a feel for how good we can be. We have to keep working and improving not only physically, but also mentally and emotionally. This team has a great work ethic and I believe we have great things ahead of us.”
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Wesleyan’s Lady Rams started the Christmas break off with a record the basketball program hasn’t seen since the 1970s. Overall 13-2 and 5-2 in conference, the Lady Rams are now tied with Bacone for second place in the conference after a loss they suffered from Wiley. Brittany White, junior guard, leads the team in scoring with 12.8 points a game, and has been named Red River Conference player of the week two times since the conference started. The Lady Rams started the break-off against the University of New Orleans, coming out slow. UNO took a quick 8-2 lead. Eliana Mijangos, junior guard, finished the half with two three-point shots to tie up the game. At the second half, the Lady Rams came out and took a 20-point lead. They ended up taking a 7052 win. Senior guard, Tiffany Adair, led the team with 18 points and Mijangos finished close behind with 15 points. Standing strong by their winning streak, the Lady Rams tip-toed past the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. The game consisted of a small lead early, but was tied up a total of 21 times. The Lady Rams continued to fight and went on to win the game 81-76. White led the way with 18 points while Shayla Moore, senior guard, contributed 15 points. Junior post Octavia Mullins grabbed 15 boards in the win. “I feel like we performed very well over the break,” Moore said. “I believe that was the time when we developed into a strong basketball team. Our chemistry on the court was finally connected and we dominated in almost every game we played.”
Wiley was a huge loss for the Lady Rams. Coming out flat against a team that was ranked last in Red River Athletic Conference standings, the Lady Rams went in at half time down by 20 points. Freshman post, Rachelle Franklin, tried to keep them in the game during the second half with 6 back-to-back points, but the Wildcats stayed hot. The Lady Rams fell short to the Wiley Wildcats 83-66. Franklin led all scorers with 12 points, while Mijangos finished with 11 and Mullen pulled in 10 rebounds. “Losing to Wiley, I feel, knocked us of our high horse and showed us we can be beat,” White said. “Honestly, we did not perform to our full potential over this break. We shouldn’t have lost, but it was a wake-up call.”
After a tough loss, the Lady Rams turned things around with a 68-64 win at Louisiana State University-Shreveport. The Lady Rams’ defensive intensity forced the Lady Pilots to 17 turnovers in the first half which the Lady Rams turned into 17 easy points for them. The Lady Rams were led by Moore with 15 points, White with 14 as well as Adair’s additional 11 points. “Our team has to work on consistency for both individuals and as a unit, but I feel that we do have a lot of versatility,” Francis said. “We will be focusing on strengthening and pushing each other both mentally and physically this second half of conference.” The Lady Rams’ next game will be against Jarvis College at 2 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Sid Richardson Center.
Meisa Keivani Najafabadi | Rambler Staff Kristi Alexander, junior point gaurd, attacks the floor, looking for transition points in a scrimmage against St. Thomas University at the Sid Richardson Center.