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Vol. 98 • No. 11

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New Texas governor after 14 years: Davis, Abbott face off in gubernatorial election

Campus John Ortega jaortega@txwes.edu

In response to student concerns, Texas Wesleyan University has doubled the number of security personnel on campus.

Wesleyan has also added an offduty Fort Worth police officer to monitor the residence hall areas of campus.

The increased security shifts are between the hours of 11 p.m. - 7 a.m and 10 p.m. - 6 a.m. depending on the day The maintenance staff will also install an alarm on the west entrance of Stella Hall.

OmniAmerica teams with Wesleyan to add a new ATM in West Abigail Ross alross@txwes.edu

Library In an effort to better serve students of Texas Wesleyan University and support Fort Worth’s local businesses, the Wesleyan Retention Committee has arranged for an OmniAmerican Bank ATM to be placed in the West Library.

Wesleyan and OmniAmerican Bank, a community bank in Fort Worth, have collaborated before in order to inform students and provide workshops at Texas Wesleyan’s Financial Literacy Month.

The new ATM can be used to make cash withdrawals in intervals of $20.00. For those who bank with OmniAmerican, no fees are charged when making a withdrawal with an OmniAmerican debit card. Non OmniAmerican card users pay a $3.00 fee per withdrawal transaction.

Sub extends hours by an additional 30 minutes Paula Justice prjustice@txwes.edu

In an effort to meet the demands of students, Wesleyan administration and Aramark have worked together to extend business hours of the Sub. The new hours are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Student with special needs or those who have questions or concerns are advised to speak with Dennis Hall, dean of student, at dhall@txwes.edu.

Stellaween is coming soon!

Greg Abbott

More security on campus for fall semester

Wendy Davis

AROUND

Wendy Davis

•Born: May 16, 1963 (51) •Texas lawyer and Democratic politician • Senate, District 10 •Nine years on Fort Worth City Council •Best known for: May 24, 2011 filibuster to block $4 billion cut in education funding; June 25, 2013 filibuster to block abortion restrictions in Texas.

Issues: Education funding and reduction of standardized testing, building a stronger economy, veteran support, women’s rights, public safety, immigration reform and border security

“I’m fighting to fund our schools and give our children the opportunities they need to succeed. To make sure everyone gets paid what they deserve after a hard day’s work — and that women get equal pay for equal work. I’m fighting to protect our right to make our voices heard at the ballot box.”

Paula Justice prjustice@txwes.edu

On Nov. 4, Texans will cast their votes in the gubernatorial election of 2014. And the look of Texas politics could change for the first time in over a decade.

While Sen. Wendy Davis (D) and Attorney General Greg Abbott (R) are leading

-Wendy Davis via wendydavistexas.com

the polls thus far, Libertarian Party candidate Kathie Glass and Green Party candidate Brandon Parmer are also in the ballot.

Texas has been a Republican state since 1995 with the election of Gov. Rick Perry who was preceded by then Gov. George W. Bush. Prior to Bush, Ann Richards (D) held the governor’s office.

Greg Abbott •Born: Nov. 13, 1957 (56)

•Texas Lawyer and Republican politician •50th Texas Attorney General •Texas Supreme Court Justice •Best known for: Collecting $31 billion in child support since taking office and being a state district judge in Harris County, which has the highest number of death row executions.

Issues: End ObamaCare and human trafficking; protect 2nd and 10th Amendments, traditional values, strong voter ID laws and Texas’ environmental protection; increased governmental transparency and Texas consumer safety “The Constitution is the cornerstone of our government, and “We the People” are the foundation of our democracy. My plan will protect Texans’ private information, strengthen our gun rights, renew the fight against ObamaCare....”

-Greg Abbott via townhall254.gregabbott.com

But with elections less than two weeks away, polls such as Rasmussen Reports are predicting a continuation of the current party.

Dr. Michelle Payne, associate professor of political science at Texas Wesleyan, entered the talk on the 2014 election. A win for Abbott would continue a 19-year tradition, while Davis win-

ning would change the face of Texas politics.

“If Davis wins, the Democrats likely will tip the scales towards a purple hue,” Payne said. “Politics in Texas will be different. They have been the same for a very long time under states’ right activist Gov. Perry, and he, and his party, will be absent, which can result in a tremendous

shift across the face of Texas politics.

“On the other hand, if Abbott wins, experts claim nothing much will change, and it will be business as usual,” she said.

Davis’ campaign has focused on women and children rights. And Payne be-

 GOVERNOR, page 3

Alumni honored Flu season dwarfed with awards dinner by U.S. Ebola scare Ryan Grounds

prjustice@txwes.edu

The Texas Wesleyan Alumni Medal Dinner was held Friday at the Ridglea Country Club ballroom.

Alumni from four decades gathered with their friends and families to honor former classmates.

The event featured musical entertainment, a silent auction and a three-course dinner.

“This is an annual event that recognizes Alumni and even faculty and staff members,” said DeAwna Wood , assistant director of alumni relations.

The medal for the Alumni of the Year was presented to Jerry Wood, class of ‘69.

“This is a great honor, and I am humbled by this award,” Wood said.

“I can’t tell you what it means to me, because I love Texas Wesleyan.

Wood was elected to the University Board of Trustees in 2013 and is past president of the Rams Club.

He is the current tournament chair for the O.D. Bounds Invitational

 AWARDS, page 3

or healthcare professionals who have traveled to Ebola infested countries.

However, flu season has begun.

Health professionals, including The CDC reports that seasonal flu the Center of Disease Control and begins to spread as early as October Prevention and the Texas Depart- through May. ment of State Health Services, are Adults infected with the virus are concerned that people are focusing less likely to show symptoms or to on Ebola, but neglecting a more im- experience mild symptoms while minent virus: the infants, children flu.

CDC health tips for flu season and teenagers are The CDC reat higher risk, acports that from 1) Avoid close contact. cording to the August to Oct. 17, 2) Stay home if you are sick.

CDC’s website.

825 people in 46 3) Cover your mouth and And although states and the Dis- nose. adults may not trict of Columbia 4) Clean your hands often. display symptoms, were infected with 5) Avoid touching your eyes, they may still be Enterovirus D68, nose or mouth. contagious and the most common may spread the viflu strain this year. rus.

Meanwhile, the New York Times At this time, the CDC reports that has compiled data from the CDC, there is “no specific treatment” for the World Health Organization, EV-D68.

Doctors Without Borders and other But persons who exhibit sympofficial agencies to report the num- toms are advised to visit their healthber of Ebola patients on US soil. care professional as soon as sympThe report shows there have been toms emerge. less than 10 confirmed cases of Ebola The DSHS reports that symptoms in the US this year. And a majority of those cases have been missionaries  FLU, page 3 Paula Justice

rrgrounds@txwes.edu

Photo by Ryan Grounds

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News

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GOVERNOR continued from page 1 lieves those issues may benefit Davis at the polls.

“If you look the Republicans don’t have much of a platform,” Payne said. “Davis had education and women’s rights. Abbott is looking for Hispanic sympathy, while Davis is working for teachers and women voters, and is doing pretty good with it.”

Likewise, Payne said Abbott’s push for voter ID laws could hinder votes for both parties.

“That may cause problems for both candidates,” she said. “In the last election the ID requirement was given some exceptions at the local level -- I am not sure if those will extend to this election. It should be unconstitutional, anyhow!”

Vying for Davis’ soon-to-be-former senate seat, Libby Willis (D) is charged with trying to keep the seat Democrat.

“SD10 [Senate District] is a hot race with millions of big PAC [political action committee] money being contributed,” Payne said. “It is one of the key races for Texas as well. Third parties are likely to cause Dan Patrick [nominee for lieutenant governor] some issues, but that is another story.”

Dr. Trevor Morris, professor of political science at Wesleyan, doesn’t see Texas’ red state status changing, at least not during this election.

AWARDS continued from page 1 Fund Raiser, said Anne Street, class of ’78, who served as event host.

U.S. Congressman Marc Veasey Representing the 33rd District of Texas, class of ’95 was presented with the Distinguished Alumni Award.

He thanked his wife and family and spoke of being a busy congressman.

“I want to thank my wife, because she has been so supportive to me since I was elected to the state legislature and now being a U.S. Congressman who is coming back and forth to Washington DC,” Veasey said.

He also recognized his aunt is also went to Texas Wesleyan.

Dinko Kranjac, class of ’07, was recognized with the

“The demographics of the state are changing,” he said. “But Texas will remain a red state in the near future. Republicans have stronger support among older, white and rural populations, and Democrats from younger, minority and urban populations. The former is shrinking while the latter is growing, so the trend points to Texas becoming purple in the future, but that’s probably two or three or more elections cycles from happening.”

Consequently, Morris’ prediction is a win for Abbott, which will maintain the Republican status of the governor’s seat.

“This is probably not a very significant election in terms of result,” he said. “Republicans have held the Governor mansion and the legislature for two decades, and this is highly unlikely to change in this election. Greg Abbott [is] well-funded, won state-wide office before, and there has not been any dramatic change in the electorate or issues.”

Although Davis has caught the media’s attention with her 11-hour standoff: a filibuster for women’s rights and wheelchair ad, Morris doesn’t believe the attention will be enough to sway voters.

“There might be a greater turnout, but it will contribute to both candidates,” Morris said. “Factors like the Voter ID law will hurt Davis though her finances and get-out-the-vote efforts might offset that. If the margin of victory is less than 10 points (it was 13 points in 2010) that would indicate the state is slowly becoming more competi-

Young Alumni Achievement Award.

“Texas Wesleyan University faculty, students, and staff have been supportive to me, and I will be forever grateful,” Kranjac said .

Kranjac was a member of the table tennis team for Wesleyan.

He earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Wesleyan and has been selected by Dr. Eric Kandel, a Nobel Prize winner, for a post-doctoral fellowship.

He is researching the impact of genetic and environmental factors on post-traumatic stress disorder.

“The Wesleyan Flame Award goes to a faculty or staff member that shows the Wesleyan way and is an advocate for Wesleyan,” Wood said.

Dr. Twyla Miranda received

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tive.”

But then there’s the question of the voter identification laws: whether the laws will make it more difficult for minority voters to go to the polls.

“As it stands the Vote ID law will depress voter turnout,” Morris said. “Some estimates are that over half a million potential voters won’t be voting because of the new requirements, and they are mainly [Hispanic, black and youth voters]. Less than 500 voters without ID have gotten the free voter ID.” And according to an Oct. 18 article by the Associate Press in Washington, the actual number of otherwise eligible voters number in the thousands.

“The law was struck down by a federal judge [two weeks ago], but a federal appeals court had put that ruling on hold,” the article noted. “The judge found that roughly 600,000 voters, many of them black or Latino, could be turned away at the polls because they lack acceptable identification.”

But Texas has surpassed its previous record number of registered voters. Nandita Berry, Texas secretary of state, announced on Oct. 16 that registered voters number over 14 million.

Although the current polls show Abbott with a double-digit lead, Payne offers a brief bit of advice.

“Watch, but never completely trust, the polls!” she said.

Photo by Ryan Grounds

FLU continued from page 1 include “fever, cough, sore throat, headache, tiredness, runny or stuffy nose, and muscle or body aches.

Also, the DSHS advises the public to get immunized right away as a preventative measure. Individuals who don’t have a primary care physician are advised to visit local health clinics.

In addition to immunizations, both the CDC and DSHS advise practicing good health habits, such as disinfecting surfaces at home, school and work, getting adequate sleep, exercising, reducing stress and staying hydrated.

The Texas Wesleyan nurse, located in West Village, could not be reached for comments on what students should do in the event of illness.

But students seeking minor medical assistance should see residence hall staff, according the to student handbook.

In addition, the handbook advises students with medical emergencies to call 911 for assistance.

the Flame Award. Miranda teaches leadership, philosophy, literacy and language education at Wesleyan and directs the Master in Education program. She has also published several children’s books.

Vickie Stevens, class of ’80, was given the Wesleyan Service Award.

Stevens and her husband, Michael, founded Farm & Ranch Healthcare, Inc. The company provides health and life insurance options to Americans, Street said .

Jimmy DuBose received the Honorary Alumni Award.

He served on the Texas Wesleyan Board of Trustees from 1993 to 2000.

“He is a friend to the university who has served on the board of trustees, and so he received this award,” Wood

said.

Lastly, Gary Frankenfield class of ’71 received the O.D. Bounds Award.

Bell Helicopter, The Burge Family, the Bank of Texas and The Texas Wesleyan University Alumni Association sponsored the dinner.

“For the first time, the alumni medal dinner was sponsored by outside companies,” said Gina Philips, director of development and alumni relations.

“All the money that we raise from the dinner, above the cost of the evening will fund the legacy scholarship,” Philips said.

The legacy scholarship is for students who have a relative who has graduated from Texas Wesleyan, she said.

“We award at least three scholarships with fifteen-hundred dollars each.”

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October 20 - 26 Do you know the muffin man???

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Tail Gate! Make it a date!

Don`t be late!

October 28 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

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Opinion Letter to the Editor: Is Texas Wesleyan University ethically and morally honest?

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Tuesday, Oct. 7, a forum information from his Face- Dennis Hall is nothing more Hall and Alexander fired was held for students to voice book timeline. Does a Dean than Alexander's puppet. two highly qualified inditheir opinions and concerns of Students normally go She appears to be using viduals for reasons which are about events at Texas Wesleyan University.

One of the students asked a question about the hiring of the new Assistant Dean of Students/Housing Director, Jon Bartlett (see picture "Dennis-Hall"), who will begin working at the university on Oct. 16.

This picture indicated that the individual primarily responsible for hiring personnel to work in Student Life, Dennis Hall, Interim Dean of Students, hired his best friend, and no one else was interviewed for the position.

This is morally and ethically wrong, and possibly illegal.

Pati Alexander, the Vice President of Student Affairs, indicated to the student body that 12 applications had been received for the position of Assistant Dean of Students/Housing Director, but no one else was interviewed.

When the student held up their cell phone with a screen shot of Dennis Hall with Jon Bartlett along with the caption "Best Friends", and wanted to know why no other applicants were interviewed for the position, Alexander abruptly shut down Pictured left to right: Dennis Hall and Jon The screenshot shows Hall’s work history has shown on his Facebook profile.

the discussion and said that Barlett.

Photo courtesy of students Photo courtesy of students no one was allowed to dis- cuss the matter further.

Interesting fact - immedi- back and cover their tracks him to get rid of valuable suspect at best. ately after the forum, Dennis to hide from others? employees in order to furNow, with the hiring of Hall deleted all pictures and It is beginning to look like ther her own agenda.

Jon Bartlett, it appears that

5 steps to kill procratination Paula Justice prjustice@txwes.edu

Hall has a puppet of his own.

Hall was chosen for the position of Assistant Dean of Students in much the same way as Bartlett.

Alexander force-hired Hall even after a majority of the selection committee disagreed with the decision and wanted to interview additional applicants.

Hall's capabilities are questionable, as is his promotion to Dean of Students after only two months at Texas Wesleyan.

Hall also has a questionable work history compared to his resume.

His employment history has a two and a half year gap between his last position at North Texas University and Texas Wesleyan.

Did he quit?

Was he fired?

There should be great concern from the students, parents, faculty, staff and administrators of Texas Wesleyan University regarding the moral and ethical decisions being made due to the fact that lives are affected.

It appears that Pati Alexander is behind each of these scandals.

Does Texas Wesleyan University have a Vice President of Student Affairs or a tyrant in the making?

Sincerely,

Abigail Ross

alross@txwes.edu

There are around 1,700 students enrolled at Texas Wesleyan University, and approximately 450 of those students live on campus, according to Trent Sandles, campus visitor coordinator.

Students who live on campus and are without transportation have to use whatever options are at their disposal.

Students have to be re-

When stopping by downtown Fort Worth without bus fare, or if you just want to avoid parking fees, Molly the Trolley is a free trolley service that travels around downtown Fort Worth every weekend from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m..

The Molly Hop runs on a route that extends off Molly the Trolley from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. every 15 min.

“We run so frequently really to avoid having a lot of people on board at the same time.” said Martinez.

To visit Dallas, Trinity Railroad Express, the first commuter rail line in the Southwestern United States, has routes throughout Tarrant and Dallas counties.

TRE also connects with TheT and Dallas Area Rapid Transit.

The-T is also introducing a new rail that will connect with TRE called the TexRail.

“TexRail, that The-T is building, has been in the works for a number of years.

It will run from downtown Fort Worth northeast across Tarrant County.” said Joan Hunter, manager of communication for The-T. Sheri Parker, coordinator of library services, and Kayla Middleton, and secondary education major said that in the spring semester of 2014, 132 students were living on campus without a vehicle.

Texas Wesleyan has adopted a solution to this. They call it Ram Route.

Ram Route is a service offered to Wesleyan students that allows them to travel around Fort Worth for free.

Ram Route can be accessed through the West Village clubhouse on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to midnight.

Hunter Marks, freshman and mass communications major, took Ram Route for a spin this semester to take a trip to Walmart.

“It was full of people. It took about 30 minutes to get there since it made frequent stops to where everyone needed to go,” said Marks.

Regardless of whether you live off campus or on campus, have a vehicle or are without a vehicle, the Metroplex offers multiple transportation options. For schedules and prices for The-T, DART, and TRE visit www.trinityrailwayexpress.org

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1) Consider the task at hand: Take a few minutes to think about whatever it is you need to do. Then, try to break the project up into smaller parts. Once you’ve done so, pull out the planner and schedule times to tackle each part. If the project is one that cannot be broken into smaller parts, it can still be scheduled. Schedule it. Be sure to give yourself a realistic amount of time for the project.

2) No excuses: When the time comes, make no excuses. Knock out the task and be done with it. If time runs out, access what is left of the project and schedule it again. If the project requires additional time than originally planned, schedule it for the near future. As time passes, the harder it will become to finish the task.

3) Schedule “Production” time: Each day, set aside at least an hour to accomplish goals. Whether the goal is to finish leftover homework, a much needed pedicure, or manscaping, this is the time to do it. Production day takes a bit of discipline and should be planned ahead. But for the sake of sanity, sometimes the most productive thing to do is nothing. Remember, proper rest is not procrastination and can lead to more productivity.

4) Eliminate distractions: This Concerned Texas Wesley- seems to be the point where most an University Students people struggle. Put it away. All of it.

Turn down the ringers and notifications, the TV and radio. Send the eye candy away for a while, and focus on now so there’s less stress later.

Transportation options for students sourceful when finding ways to get around whether it be riding with a friend, calling a cab, or riding the bus.

The-T, Fort Worth’s metro bus service, has routes throughout Fort Worth which run from 4:19 a.m. to 12:08 a.m.. Bus schedules vary according to routes.

The-T previously had a bus stop in front of the TWU campus. But due to construction on Rosedale street, they no longer have the stop at that location.

Erica Martinez, a customer service representative for The-T, guarantees the return of the stop, but does not know when.

“It’s been in construction for a while” said Martinez “We won’t know until the city of Fort Worth lets us know when they’re done.”

Procrastination stalks every college student at one point or another.

Whether it originates from feeling overwhelmed, perfectionism, being lazy, or simply not wanting to do the task at hand, there are ways to overcome procrastination.

5) Treat yourself: Again, this one requires a little discipline, but it’s do-able. Set aside a treat. Be sure the treat matches the task. No red bottoms or weekend road trip from writing a sentence or washing one side of the car. But the treat should be something enjoyable and just resistible enough that it can wait until the goal is met.

Dr. John Hall, professor of psychology at Wesleyan suggests that procrastination can be a warning sign telling students what they are really passionate about.

“Not in all cases, but in a lot of cases, people who procrastinate need to ask themselves a serious question, ‘Why am I doing this?’ if it’s about school,” he said. “Because you’re going to school, you’re paying large sums of money and you don’t want to do this. Obviously, you don’t want to do it. So why are you doing it? Spend your time and money doing something else.”

But for those who have set goals and occasionally have trouble getting started, refer to step 1 – 5.

Rams up Thumbs up to the recognizable Smaller, Smarter campaign.

Thumbs up to midterms being over and behind us.

Thumbs up to haunted houses opening soon.

Thumbs up to upcoming Halloween events on campus.

Rams down Thumbs down to no sidewalks on the south end of campus due to clock tower construction.

Thumbs down to your roommate eating all of your Halloween candy.

Thumbs down to student forums that do not really inform students.

Thumbs down to the Sub not having pizza for lunch.

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Students speak out about continued campus John Ortega jaortega@txwes.edu

Last fall, President Fred G. Slabach announced several changes to the Texas Wesleyan campus. Some of the improvements are still in progress, some have been delayed, and some are taking longer than expected.

The highlights of the campus improvements were the Rosedale Renaissance: the Clock Tower, United Methodist Church Central Texas Conference Service Center, renovation of the Polytechnic Firehouse, which will house the Art Program.

Also on the agenda, though not a part of the Renaissance, is a renovation to Dora’s Cafe. The projected costs with these improvements are $8.4 million.

With so much money being put into the school, several students have expressed concerns with the priorities of the administration.

People around the campus might notice new flowers, an iron fence and a few new bathroom dispensaries. They would also notice the hole in Dora’s that used to be the floor, no clock tower where a clock tower should be, and a parking situation that has yet to meet the needs of student and faculty parking.

Completed landscaping projects around campus show a better campus. _Photo by John Ortega “I think they [campus beautification improvements] are necessary of improving the look of the campus.

With this unforeseen delay, Dora’s and will benefit us in the long run, “I’m excited,” said Jeremy Hunt, reopening has been delayed until but I’d rather see parking taken care resident assistant at O.C. Hall and seJanuary 2015, which is on time acof before flowers,” senior English nior Mass Communications major. cording to the revised schedule submajor Dalyn Ikens said. “I think “All the beautification going around mitted after the deficiencies were that our money could be going other campus [are going] to enhance it to identified. places than where it is right now.” make it look more like a powerful Even though Hunt supports the Even though she questions the university. I would really like to see overall project, he would like to see project, Ikens does consider the ren- the turn out [of Dora’s] because the more of a focus on housing. ovations necessary. campaign looks amazing.”

Stella House was built in 1967 and “I do think we need to update our Dora’s Café has been delayed due students say it needs serious repairs campus because we have been be- to structural deficiencies. Constructo the roof. A visual inspection rehind, for a while, compared to other tion began at the end of the 2014 vealed bowed spots in the roof, aluniversities in our area,” she said. spring semester and were scheduled though, Franks said the roof is struc“And the neighborhood that our to be finished by the start of this seturally sound. campus is in is somewhat of an eye- mester.

“The roofing system on top of sore, so if we make the campus look “We were able to identify what that [the decking] is beyond repair,” nicer maybe people want to come caused those [structural deficien- Signage across the Wesleyan campus displays illustrations of coming Franks said. “It needs to be replaced. and spend their money here. But I cies] and we went in,” Brian Franks, campus improvements.

Photo by John Ortega It should have been replaced…we’ll don’t think a bunch of construction executive director of facilities and just say that it needs to be replaced.” and flowers is going to do that. I operations said. “It was a fairly inva- the first week of October. With the process. “Once the structural and Franks expressed difficulties in think we need to do more than that.” sive type of renovation, but we had demo completed, construction can geotechnical engineers verify that roof maintenance due to the ongoOther students offer more sup- to tear up the slab and replace the begin on replacing the soil under- the materials going back into the ing problems. port for the beautification projects soil underneath the slab.” neath the slab. building meet their specifications “It’s a tremendous effort on our around campus. Several students Franks said the demolition to the Franks also said that the concrete then the concrete contractor is re- maintenance to keep replacing those agree with Ikens about the necessity structure of Dora’s was completed contactors have already begun the leased to start installing them.” tiles,” he said. “The roof has failed.

Wesleyan recognized for supporting military students Abigail Ross alross@txwes.edu

Texas Wesleyan University supports US military forces by assisting active duty and veteran soilders pursue higher education.

Photo illustation by Rambler staff

Texas Wesleyan University, named a military friendly school since 2011, recognizes the efforts of active duty military and veterans by supporting their academic strides.

Wesleyan is one of 17 schools in Texas that offers a ROTC program, a veterans club, and also participates in the yellow ribbon program.

The Yellow Ribbon Program provides institutional funding and VA benefits to help cover all or some of tuition and fees.

Texas Wesleyan and Texas Christian University cooperate to allow students to take classes on the Wesleyan campus while taking ROTC classes and training on TCU’s campus.

Giovanni Monsanto, a graduate of Texas Wesleyan’s ROTC program, has put his psychology degree and ROTC training to use.

Monsanto came to Texas Wesleyan from South Bronx, New York in the fall of 2009 to participate in Wesleyan’s ROTC program.

“I don’t think Wesleyan really knows what to do with military people,”Monsanto said. “The people that they have in administrative positions are not military people, but they do have an open mind when it comes to helping military people.”

Since 2009, Wesleyan has made an effort to better assist military personnel. Kededra Williams, graduate financial aid counselor, is a part of Wesleyan’s Gold Zone program that start in the fall of 2013.

“The Gold Zone Program is a

resource and service for veterans,” Williams said. “In each area: financial aid, the academic success center, disability office, Glick House and Career Services, there is a staff or faculty that is a veteran or associated with veterans to assist them.

Kinda like someone who knows what they’ve gone through.”

According to G.I. jobs, a site made to assist military personnel find the right school, Texas Wesleyan has above average ratings for on-campus military support, credit acceptance, and flexibility.

All of the accommodations, services, and resources that Wesleyan has made available to veterans and other military affiliated students is what has earned Wesleyan its military friendly status in 2014.

Wesleyan has been honored for its service and support to military students since 2011.

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improvements on Texas Wesleyan’s campus

The future entryway design adds curb appeal to Wesleyan.

Photo by John Ortega

Because it’s failed we are not able to perform repairs to the deck. We have put together a price to replace the roof material and also to replace the ceiling material.”

The roof repair project was proposed, along with several other projects, to an executive committee for approval on Oct. 16. According to Franks, the top two projects on that list deal with elevator repairs and replacing Stella’s roof.

“Once the executive committee gives their approval we will be able to move forward the very next day.”

Franks said.

Franks does not foresee the roof repairs impacting the use of the building. If approved, the repairs will likely begin during the winter months when students are out for winter break.

Students also expressed a variety of concerns with the lack of attention on maintenance issues regarding the residence halls, Stella and West Village.

“I was concerned about the mold growing in Stella, especially in the showers,” Heather O’Donnell, junior Theatre major said. “[And] Why there hasn’t even been an attempt to replace the shower curtains or clean the area on a more regular basis?

“I’m not too fond of the fact that we are spending more money on landscaping and making a clock tower and renovating stuff that doesn’t need it when our residence halls are in poor condition, and there are simple maintenance issues that we don’t address.”

According to an email sent out by Dean of Students Dennis Hall, the university has replaced the molded shower curtains and are developing a plan and timeline for renovating all bathrooms in Stella.

Other students expressed concerns about safety and health during the Oct. 7 student forum. Many felt that their concerns were ignored or quickly glazed over.

“I ask a question about mold and asbestos abatement and these weren’t even answered or acknowledged.” said senior liberal arts major Jeff Cunningham. “I feel like we’re spending a lot of money on exterior landscapes.

Basically what we are doing is putting lipstick on a pig and ignoring student safety. And it’s something we can’t afford to do.

“Has anybody ever done air duct analysis? Has anyone ever tested this mold? Is the underlining reason that Stella is not being repaired that they don’t want to get into asbestos ridden walls. I don’ think the flowers help

Parking lot C closed down due to construction.

Photo by Paula Jusitce

student safety. I don’t feel like we should be spending $75,000 on flowers when we still have questionable issues to answer about student safety.”

Franks said that student safety, specifically as it pertains to asbestos, is a priority.

“The building was built during the time period that asbestos materials were being used,” Franks said. “We make sure that we follow all state requirements of the testing, handling and removal of those materials. There are no friable materials in [Stella] that any of the building occupants can come into contact with.”

Other students are not on board with the improvement projects. Some agree that basic maintenance issues are not resolved quick enough.

“As an RA in Stella I find the whole situation strange.” said junior mass communications major Victoria Johnson. “You know that there is mold growing, you know that the water is burning students, there are so many things wrong with the building. But instead you choose to put the money toward something else.”

Johnson also expressed concerns with how the university money is spent.

“If we are going to talk about where we are going as a university, I want to know where exactly my money is going,” she said. “They would rather spend money on a new clock tower and flowers then actually updating and making sure the dorms are livable.”

Johnson’s problems include a maintenance request system that, in her opinion, does not work properly.

“We would fill out requests and they would not get fixed,” Johnson said. “Maintenance claimed that they didn’t get any orders from RAs.” Franks agrees that the request system needs improvement.

“The RAs are trained on how to enter the work orders properly,” Franks said. “We’ve asked that the students contact the RA. And the RA submit the work order into facilities. We also follow up with the RA to check on the customer relation aspect.

“The point of contact for the student should be the RA. We’re working in collaboration with IT to improve our work order system and how we manage that. It’s not perfect right now, but it’s miles beyond what it was a year ago.”

For now, concerned students will have to wait.

The sign announcing a new and improved Dora’s Cafe’.

Photo by John Ortega

Construction crews continue work on the future clock tower’s site.

Photo by John Ortega

Sidewalk repairs around campus aim to reduce tripping hazards.

Workers repair structural deficiencies in Dora’s Photo by Paula Justice

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A true champion needs support!

Lady Rams host OK Wesleyan Nov. 1 – 4:00 p.m.

Rams host Paul Quinn Nov. 3 – 7:30 p.m.

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Photo by Paula Justice

The Rosedale Renaissance coming to Wesleyan.

Photo by John Ortega

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Dracula Untold: The review Ryan Grounds rrgrounds@txwes.edu

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Greater Fort Worth Community Band October 26 at 3:00 p.m.

The Modern Faculty and Student Performers

November 1 at 2:00 p.m.

Wesleyan at The FW Museum of Modern Art 3200 Darnell St

I thought this movie action-packed exciting and intense. Luke Evans plays the role of Vlad the Impaler, the Prince of Transylvania.

This PG-13 rating was fitting for the small amounts of gore and intense sex scenes that build over the 1 hour and 32 minutes, said rottentomatoes.com Vlad become a monster feared by men, to protect his people from the Turks.

Dracula, the son of the Devil was born.

Dracula is the hero in this story. He is portrayed as a good man who is trying to protect the male children in his village from a serving as slaves in the turkish army. By the end I was rooting for the

vampires.

This movie is all about action and battles. Dracula has several large battle scenes in which he lays waste countless turkish soldiers. Dracula uses his newly founded powers to devastate many enemies at once.

This film is totally different from the 1992 film, Bram Stoker’s Dracula. The original Dracula was a novel that was written by Bram Stoker in 1897.

Dracula is young and shown as a warrior hero. Stoker’s Dracula, played by Gary Oldman was older and wiser.

Another difference in Dracula was that the ’92 Dracula was said to have been the original Dracula. In the new film, Dracula is made by Charles Dance who plays the Master Vampire.

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He lives in a mountain and looks like Nosferatu according to rottentomatoes.

The Master Vampire has old white skin, long sharp crooked fingernails and jagged teeth. I thought that he was a very interesting character.

The ratings and reviews have not been very good from other sources. I enjoyed this film a lot.

It paces much like the Marvel movies.

It has wild computer-generated battle scenes mixed with steamy PG-13 love scenes and strong emotional scenes all with in the first thirty minutes.

I would recommend this movie for adrenaline junkies and fans of the Marvel movies or the hobbit movies.

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Texas Wesleyan University Rams fall line up Cross Country 10.25.2014

NAIA Mid-States Classic (Women’s)

Winfield, KS

TBD

10.25.2014

NAIA Great Lakes Challenge (Men’s)

Grand Rapids, MI

TBD

Siloam Springs, AR

7:30PM

Martin Field

7:00PM

Southwestern Assemblies of God

Women’s Soccer

Waxahachie, TX

3:00PM

10.25.2014

Wayland Baptist University

Martin Field

5:00PM

10.28.2014

Oklahoma City University

Martin Field

5:00PM

11.01.2014

Golf

Southwestern Assemblies of God

Waxahachie, TX

1:00PM

10.27-28.

Classic at the Tribute

The Colony, TX

TBD

Men’s Soccer 10.25.2014

John Brown University

10.28.2014

Oklahoma City University

11.01.2014

Volleyball 10.23.2014

Southwestern Assemblies of God

Waxahachie, TX

7:00PM

10.28.2014

Oklahoma Baptist University

Sid Richardson Center

6:00PM

11.01.2014

Southwestern Christian University

Sid Richardson Center

1:00PM

7:30PM

Men’s Basketball 11.01.2014

Texas College

Tyler, TX

11.03.2014

Paul Quinn College

Sid Richardson Center

7:30PM

Women’s Basketball 11.01.2014

Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Sid Richardson Center

11.05.2014

Wiley College

Sid Richardson Center

Lockwood earns honor John Ortega jaortega@txwes.edu

Arlington native and sophomore goalie Nikki Lockwood was named defensive player of the week for Oct. 6-12.

Recording her 10 career shutout and her third of the season, Lockwood helped the Lady Rams to improve to 7-4 overall and 3-2 in Sooner Athletic Conference play.

Most recently Lockwood blanked Southwest Christian with no goals allowed and three saves. She dropped her season GAAvg to .99 after the win.

Lockwood has only 9 goals allowed against 32 saves this season. As of Oct. 14 she is ranked ninth in total saves, fifth in goals against average, and seventh in saves per game.

The Lady Rams have dropped two straight games to SAC opponents, Mid-America Christian University 0-2, and University of Science and Arts 1-2.

They look to rebound against Wayland Baptist University Oct. 21. The Rams will finish up the season against John Brown University on Oct. 25, Oklahoma City University on Oct. 28, and Southwestern Assemblies of God on Nov. 1.

Rams defeat No. 13 Drovers John Ortega

jaortega@txwes.edu

Texas Wesleyan University Rams men’s soccer defeated No. 13 ranked University of Science and Arts 2-1 to improve to 5-5-2 overall and 3-2-0 in Sonner Athletic Conference play.

The Rams were able to overcome a 23-7 shot disadvantage to snap a nine-game Drovers’ winning streak and give them their first SAC loss.

Cody Marlow of the Rams scored the game winning shot at the 81 minute mark. This is Marlow’s second game winning shot of the season.

The Rams continue SAC play Oct. 21 hosting Wayland Baptist University, Oct. 25 against John Brown University, Oct. 28 hosting Oklahoma City University, and against Southwestern Assemblies of God Nov. 1.

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Wild wild World Series comes to Kansas City

John Ortega

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Wild wild World Series comes to Kansas City For the first time since MLB expanded the playoff structure in 2012, we will have not one, but two single-elimination wild card teams.

Both the San Francisco Giants and the Kansas City Royals, yes the Royals, both barely squeezed into the postseason.

Wait a second there Johnny.

Did you say the Royals are in the World Series?

Yes! For the first time in 29 years the Kansas City Royals are in the World Series.

1985 was the last time the Royals played in a championship match.

The I-70 Showdown Series, as it was called, was against the St. Louis Cardinals.

I doubt that more than 15 percent of the student population remembers 1985.

Most of you wouldn’t see the

light of day for another 10 years.

But here we are!

These are exciting times for all baseball fans.

And let’s not ignore the fact that this is the third World Series appearance in five years for the Giants. San Francisco has established a dynasty.

Even though we all remember what the Giants did to our Texas Rangers back in the 2010 World Series, we cannot overlook this club’s achievements.

But…the Kansas City Royals. I still can’t wrap my brain around this.

The Royals posted nine consecutive losing records from 200420012.

And two years later they are in the World Series.

Talk about a turnaround.

This is a team that saw one of the league’s top pitchers, Zack Greinke, leave for sandy beaches and sunny skies in free agency.

Even more amazing, the Royals had to beat the Oakland Athletics 9-8 in the American League wild card game, sweep the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and then sweep the Baltimore Orioles.

Don’t forget that the Royals are the wild card team, meaning that they were the visiting team in each one of these series.

Add in the fact that the Royals had three extra-inning wins in the LAA series, and you can see how exciting this team is.

As a Texas Rangers fan I don’t have a dog in this race.

But I would love to see the Royals win it all this year.

Go Royals!

Lady Rams strive for success this season in Sooner Athletic Conference John Ortega jaortega@txwes.edu

With the roster full setting a starting lineup has been difficult for Franey. Even though he has not set his starting five, Franey has kept a close watch on the players most likely to make the starting five.

to watch include Darnley who he considers a great scorer and an incredibly hard worker.

Defensively Franey looks at Nolisa as his player to watch. “If there’s a record to be broken it’s blocked shots

With many Texas Wesleyan University teams getting a cupboard cleaning this season, the Lady Rams’ basketball team has avoided similar roster woes.

The Lady Rams have actually improved on an injury-plagued season causing a some-what depth-challenged bench. Even with the additions, the team still has concerns.

“We won’t be as big as last year.

Because of injuries and eligibility issues we kind of had a short bench.” said head coach Bill Franey. “Most of those kids are back. We’ve added Caitlin Boal, Carneisha Sims who was a starter a year ago, Stacey Darnley who transferred in and an all American at Our Lady of the Lake [University], Cheyenne Swoopes who led the nation in 7.6 assists per The Lady Rams take the court for an afternoon practice. game at Franks Phillips College, Photo by Hemonto Mondal Kashyla Fields, who was also All Conference in Red River [Confer“[Starting five candidates are] by Ony.” ence] last year. We’ve added a bunch Moody who’s all conference, Ony If the Lady Rams want to make the of nice pieces and haven’t lost much.” [guard Onyesonam Nolisa], had she National Association of Intercolleplayed all season probably been all giate Athletics tournament they have conference, Krissy Parker [center] a difficult road ahead. With some started as did Boal. We have basically of the toughest teams in the nation, four starters back. Add in Katelynn Oklahoma City University is the Threats, who’s a nice post looking re- reigning NAIA champion; the Lady ally good, Darnley, who was an All Rams will have to play tough basketAmerican at lady of the lake and led ball all season. the nation in 3 pointers per game “This conference is killer,” said made at 3.5 I think, Swoopes who’s Franey. “Last year two of the four a juco point guard, Sims is back teams in the final four; John Brown now after a year injury and Kashyla and Oklahoma City are in our conFields who might be our best outside ference. We know if we do well in shooter.” the Sooner conference we’ll do well Franey wasn’t shy about expressing in nationals. In the sooner conferhis concerns about his team. “We’re ence there are a lot of tough opponot very big.” said Franey. “There are nents.” a lot of teams in the conference that With tough competition Franey have big kids, so we’re going to have expects his team to perform. He is to work hard to rebound with them, aiming for a top two or three finbut we’re hoping that on the other ish and a tournament bid where he end they will have difficulty with our hopes his team can win a few games. quickness.”

Lady Rams’ basketball tips off the Franey believes that the Lady 2014 season Saturday Nov. 1 against Rams have more than enough talent Oklahoma Wesleyan University at Nolisa guards Boalduring practice. to compete in the Sooner Athletic the Sid Richardson Center.

Photo by Hemonto Mondal Conference this season. His players

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