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Prop 3 allows for more loan access Shauna Banks

sbbanks@txwes.edu

In light of Texas education budget cuts, students are now making their voices heard across the state.

The Student Government Association at Texas Wesleyan approved a resolution on Oct. 18 establishing the student body’s support of Proposition 3, being voted on in local elections Nov. 8.

If passed, Proposition 3 will allow Hinson-Hazlewood College

Student Loans to fill the financial aid gaps left by state and federal budget reductions through its College Access Loan Program.

Bradden Van Noy, president of SGA, was a recipient of the loan this year, and said the loan can be very helpful for students trying to finish paying for their tuition when federal subsidized and unsubsidized loans do not cover everything.

“Because tuition is rising at such a fast pace, the college access loan

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helps them cover that gap before they graduate,” Van Noy said.

Yesenia Pozos, senior finance major, said when she applied for financial aid at Texas Wesleyan through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, she was approved for half her tuition, but not all of it, leaving a gap.

Gabriel Torres, junior business management major, said he thinks federal financial aid is not hard to get.

“Do it early. Have all the stuff in,” Torres said.

Since the CAL is independent from the FAFSA, it can be applied for at any time to potentially fill in gaps federal aid has left.

Van Noy said with the CAL program’s low 3.3 percent default rate (rate at which students do not pay back the loan), Texas does not lose any money because of the interest being paid by students who do pay the loan back, making up for those who default.

“I think doing away with this would really be a big injustice,”

Van Noy said. “People who are against the college access program and Hinson-Hazlewood scholarship program are saying that they’re trying to cut costs in the state budget.”

Garry Jones, secretary for SGA, said the Texas Wesleyan SGA was the first in Texas to approve a resolution for Proposition 3, and many other schools across the state are following suit.

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Hallow Fest paints memorable experience

Shauna Banks

sbbanks@txwes.edu

With Thanksgiving break less than a month away, students are preparing to flee the campus, try not to think about finals and devour homemade feasts.

These feasts may include things from turkey and dressing to platters of sandwiches from the nearest deli.

It is when families are preparing foods for the holidays and festivities that precautions to combat potential foodborne illnesses become most important.

At the end of September, an outbreak of listeria, a foodborne pathogen and bacterium that causes listeriosis spread over 18 states. Originating at Jensen Farms in Colorado in cantaloupes distributed throughout the United States, a recall was issued and all Jensen Farms cantaloupes were pulled from grocery store shelves.

In mild cases, listeria causes symptoms similar to other foodborne illnesses, such as salmonella.

Dr. Angela Roberts, assistant professor of biology at Wesleyan, said common symptoms of listeria include upset stomach, nausea, diarrhea and cramping.

Roberts has studied listeria since graduate school and recently worked with three Wesleyan students over the summer in research projects centering on the rare bacterium.

“I enjoyed the independent work we performed,” Rebecca Mandugano, senior biology major, said. “I made queso fresco cheese in

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Erica Estrada | Rambler Staff Rachel Horton, senior political science major, has her face painted by Elise Plaskonos, senior theatre major, at the Hallow Fest, hosted by the Social Rams and student life Thursday, Oct. 27 in the Brown-Lupton Student Center. The event included a haunted house, games, free pizza and wax hand casts. Free candy and bottled water was also distributed, and Halloween photo booth set up.

Student takes Wesleyan pride to new level Emma Fradette

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Photos by Meisa Keivani Najafabadi | Rambler Staff Kyle Fritz, senior history major and Wesleyan men’s soccer player, dons a Wesleyan flame tattoo on his left calf.

Kyle Fritz, dubbed “Dirty” by friends on campus, sports a permanent Wesleyan flame tattoo on his left calf.

“It didn’t hurt,” Fritz said. “All my tattoos mean something and they are not just there.”

Fritz, senior history major, said he loves Wesleyan and wanted to show his appreciation for the university.

“I love this school and I love my major,” Fritz said. “I figured that’s how I could give back to the school, by representing it on my body.”

Fritz has nine tattoos so far and plans on getting more.

“I got my first tattoo when I was 16 on my left arm,” Fritz said. “My lower stomach hurt the worst out of all my tats.”

Fritz said a friend from

Hawaii inked his previous eight tattoos but another friend of his completed the Wesleyan one.

Dustin Mcalpin, sophomore history major, met Fritz in an introduction to environmental science class at Wesleyan.

“His tattoos represent what they stand for and that’s pretty cool,” Mcalpin said. “The tattoos aren’t for other peoples’ understanding, but for his own perception.”

When Mcalpin saw Fritz’s Wesleyan tattoo at first, his response was not the one Fritz might have been looking for at first.

“At first I thought it was a cheesy tattoo,” Mcalpin said. “But when I found out what it meant and the kind of success rate he had at this school, I’d want to represent it too.”

Fritz said the history department staff has left a lasting impression on him.

“The staff and all the educational help they have given me is what I like most about Wesleyan,” Fritz said.

Fritz was born and raised in Fort Worth.

He attended high school at Winfree Academy in Grapevine, Texas but continued living in the Fort Worth area.

Fritz is a member of the Texas Wesleyan men’s soccer team and is a senior forward for the team. His teammate Adam Pierce, a senior defensive and midfield player, is a close friend of Fritz.

“I have known him for a while and I have never seen a tattoo of Dirty’s that did not mean something,” Pierce said. “I think the location for the Flame on the back of his leg was a good choice, and everyone can see that this school is very important to him.”

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Dancing solves everyday stress endorphins in your brain that makes you more cheerful.

There is no doubt that dancing has therapeutic benefits.

Just think about it, have you ever had a rotten day where everything seems to go wrong?

And you are so overwhelmed with stress you think you might explode. After such a day, did you not get a sudden impulse to just get up and dance? (For those of you who answered no to that question, you and I both know you are lying.)

Dancing reduces your stress. It calms you down and gives you the energy you need.

The last purpose dancing accomplishes may be the most important; dancing allows you to be free. When you are out there moving, swaying to the music, the whole world disappears. It is just you there moving with the rhythm and enjoying a moment of tranquility. You forget your whole day, your troubles, your responsibilities-everything, and you get a chance to just relax and let your hair down.

It is not uncommon knowledge that girls are more willing to dance than guys. That is a real shame because dancing is much more entertaining when both genders are participating. As the phrase goes, it takes two to tango.

Perhaps men are less accepting of dance because they think it will make them lose their manliness. I can assure you it will not.

Let’s look at some of the most famous celebrities of all time; John

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Shake your groove thing, shake your groove thing, yeah, yeah, show ‘em how we do it now. Shake your groove thing, shake your groove thing, yeah, yeah.

There is no better motto in life than that little verse right there. They are simple words yet, very meaningful. It encourages everyone to just get up and dance.

Dance is the solution to everything. Every problem can be solved, or at least forgotten, with dance.

Some people may argue that dancing is not very important. They might even say there is no need for it at all and it is just a bunch of people moving, wiggling and strutting around.

That may be so, in fact, most of the time it is, but regardless if you’re a professional dancer or just someone looking to have fun, dancing serves a purpose.

Dancing is a form of expression.

It is an outlet to relieve stress. It is a chance to be free.

It is a form of expression because it allows you to tap into your artistic side. Every turn, every twirl, every sashay makes you an artist and allows you to convey an emotion.

It is an outlet to relieve stress because the strenuous activity releases

Olivia Blanco | Rambler Staff The Texas Wesleyan Dance Team practices their moves before supporting Wesleyan Athletics teams for the rest of the semester and participate in future dance competitions.

Travolta, Patrick Swayze and The King, Elvis Presley. All of them were amazing dancers. Nobody ever questioned their masculinity; in fact, the girls came flocking to them because of their ability to dance. Trust me, everyone appreciates a good dancer.

Maybe some people are less in-

clined to engage in dance because they think they are not good at it.

Don’t worry, you’re not alone. I, myself, lack rhythm sometimes. As a solution to this dilemma, I suggest you get a hold of the Wii game Just Dance (there are three versions out currently)—it is great practice.

The steps are easy to follow and the dances are fun to do.

So remember, be free and show the world you can dance. As Mark Twain put it, “work like you need the money, love like you’ve never been hurt and dance like nobody is watching.”

Students with pets should be permitted on campus Eliana Mijangos Sports Editor

emijangos@txwes.edu

Asking for pets in residence halls seems like a reasonable request in my opinion.

Taking into consideration peoples’ allergies or possible fear of animals, my proposition would allow for a compromise of animals in residence halls.

This means certain rooms would be set aside for pets only. These rooms would be directly next to each other and on the same floor or side of the hallway.

With only a certain amount of rooms, students gain first come first served access to reserve a room for themselves and their pet.

For dogs, I would propose a 40-pound limit and of course any noise or cleanliness complaints would be dealt with the same as a resident without a pet.

Associate vice president Steven Roberts said he is completely against pets in the dorms due to health reasons and

damage possibilities in the rooms.

Taking into consideration that not all college students may know how to properly clean and care for their pet, all residents who wish to keep their pet in the Wesleyan residence halls must also pay a general pet fee for the semester.

This would include a separate down payment for any destruction of furniture or flooring and residents would be charged the same way they are now for any damages.

According to eccunion.com, a study was conducted and published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology stating that pets can often take a healthier place than friends in the life of students and often help them to deal with emotional distress.

Between finals, extra-curricular activities and trying to hold down a steady job, the college life can be stressful and a pet could be just the stress reliever we need.

According to USAtoday.com, Washington and Jefferson University started a pet trend by allowing pets to stay with their on-campus residents. Since their initiation, another 12 universities have followed in their footsteps. Wash-

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The Rambler Shauna Banks, editor-in-chief Eliana Mijangos, sports editor Rachel Peel, community editor Jordan Twine arts & entertainment editor Alejandra Garcia campus feature editor Jonathan Resendez, multimedia editor Meisa Keivani Najafabadi, photo editor Erica Estrada, cartoonist Wendy Moore, faculty adviser Dr. Kay Colley, faculty liaison Frederick Slabach, publisher

ington and Jefferson staff said several students actually chose their university over others because of their pet program.

They said it has built an emotionally productive society among their campus.

This policy initiation makes even more sense when you see other faculty and staff personnel with their pets on campus at Wesleyan.

Pets are even common in assisted living or retirement homes for use as both companionship and strength and wellness purposes. If these pets can be contained in an environment as routine and regulated as a nursing home, I think college students should be able to choose their pet status.

With the residence life director allowed to have two dogs living on campus with her, it is not asking too much to allow students the same luxury.

My proposal, however, is not to eliminate pets in the residence halls, simply contain them.

I believe allowing students to live with their pets will not only attract more students to live on campus, but will aid in a rise of academic success and focus.

Thumbs up to the Hallow Fest last Thursday. The Social Rams dialed up the wow factor for this event and we were definitely impressed.

Thumbs up to Ryan Sineft and his efforts to start a professional live action role playing team. You guys really tear it up in the mall, so we’re eager to see the action on a professional level.

Thumbs up to Dining Services for bringing hot wings back to the SUB. In the middle of football season, it’s a nice option to have, and an evne better snack in between classes.

Thumbs up to the Lady Rams volleyball team for their wins in the University of Southwestern Halloween Tournament. You really set it up for victory! Congrats on the 3-1 finish last weekend.

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Thumbs down to the students who use the library couches as their personal bedrooms. While we’re trying to get our study on a few yards away, you ruin our train of thought with your thunderous snoring.

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Thumbs down to whoever’s in charge of making sure the air conditioner system in Elizabeth Hall is functioning correctly. It’s either sweltering hot, or so cold we have to start layering just to stay in the building. We’d appreciate an even 72-75 degree compromise.

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Thumbs down to the hoard of geckos that roam Elizabeth Hall on a daily basis. Yes, you’re cute in the Geiko commercials, but not so much creeping up a wall next to resident beds.

Thumbs down to foundation shifts in O.C. Hall. We prefer our office building standing, thank you very much!

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A recent recreational improvement to Stella Russell Hall is causing a positive stir among on-campus students.

Staff in the Residence Life Department have collaborated with the DVD Now franchise to obtain a movie vending machine.

Sharon Manson, director of residence life, made contact with Anthony Bell, the DVD Now franchise owner, to provide a convenience for students to rent DVDs and Blu-rays.

“The idea started with changing the basement in Stella Hall from a weight room to a student lounge, where students could access vending machines etcetera,” Manson said.

Manson said there were a lot of changes that needed to be made in the area to accommodate vending machines and materials.

Manson also said residence life staff

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have made renovations and added wood flooring and furniture to turn Stella’s basement into a student lounge.

The suggestion to install the machine was received from resident adviser, Stephanie Darbo.

Manson said through the DVD Now franchise they will be running a trial to see how well it does in Stella and then will consider expanding to West Village based on the results.

Manson said the DVDs are $1.19 the first night and $0.99 each additional night, the new releases are $1.49 the first night and $0.99 each additional night and the blu-rays are $1.49 the first night and $1.19 each additional night.

Chance Friend, junior psychology major, has been able to take part in the convenience and its positivity on campus.

“I think it was a good idea. I can have a good time on campus without going out,” Friend said.

LaGustra Bryant, sophomore biology major, has also been able to experience

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the lab and it was fun when people would walk in to ask ‘What are you making?’”

Mandugano was one of the students who worked with Roberts, making homemade queso fresco cheese and inoculating the cheese with the bacterium to experiment with how many of the bacteria survived throughout the entire cheese making process.

Senior biology majors Truc Nguyen and Francisca Ortiz also worked with Roberts on projects centering on listeria.

“I find the most challenging part of research is knowing how you approach your question, such as knowing which tests to conduct and what should be used,” Nguyen said.

Nguyen’s research included studying a gene that is responsible for the listeria bacterium’s ability to swim.

Roberts said those who are the most susceptible to contracting listeriosis are people with suppressed immune systems, including the elderly, young children, those who have already contracted other diseases (such as HIV or cancer) and pregnant women.

“When you’re pregnant, your body suppresses your immune system so that it doesn’t reject the fetus,” Roberts said.

Roberts said although listeriosis is rare, it has a higher fatality rate than other common foodborne illnesses. She said it has a 30 percent fatality rate, and a 90 percent hospitalization rate. If caught early enough, it is treatable with common antibiotics, such as penicillin.

However, Roberts said there are some precautions everyone can take to lower chances of listeriosis infection.

“If you are a member of a high risk group, then you really need to talk to your doctor about what food you should be avoiding,” Roberts said.

She said fruits and vegetables should be rinsed under running water, and a scrub brush should be used on those that have rough or bumpy edges.

Listeria contamination is most commonly found in deli meat and soft cheeses.

Roberts said one way listeria can be killed is by reheating deli meats before eating. Since listeria can survive and multiply in refrigerator temperatures, keep-

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the convenience of the DVD Now machine.

“The DVD Now is convenient and has a good variety of movies,” Bryant said.

Manson said she hopes this positive experience with DVD Now continues.

“Overall we hope it will be a success for the students and they enjoy the convenience,” Manson said.

Photos by Erica Estrada | Rambler Staff Gerrraine Holt junior freshman undecided major takes advantage of the new DVD Now machine available in Stella Hall.

ing these foods cold does not eliminate contamination.

Roberts also said she recommends using fruits and vegetables within a few days of cutting them in order to avoid bacteria multiplication. Knives and cutting boards should be thoroughly cleaned when cutting foods.

Robyn Shelton, senior liberal studies major, also takes precautions when preparing meals.

“I always clean my counters, sink, etcetera, with a cleaning product that contains bleach to sanitize everything,” Shelton said. “I do before I prepare a meal and wash my hands thoroughly.”

Since listeria usually only shows up in high risk groups, Roberts said those not in these groups should not worry, but can still take these precautions to prevent other food-related illnesses, and what many often deem “food poisoning.”

“I have had a case of food poisoning after eating a frito pie at a rodeo — have never been able to eat frito pie again,” Shelton said. “When I came down with food poisoning, I thought I was gonna die. It was awful—one of the worst sicknesses that I have ever experienced.”

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Jones said this is not an issue primarily supported by a particular political party, but an issue simply addressing how to help students receive the money they need to attend college.

“We as the student government don’t like to take political sides, but this is something that does directly impact the student body, especially here at Texas Wesleyan,” Jones said. “We wanted to make sure students are aware of it.”

According to the Hinson-Hazlewood scholarship program’s website, hhloans.com, students interested in applying must be a Texas resident, be enrolled in a course of study leading to an associate’s degree or higher or alternative educators certifica-

tion program.

Students must be enrolled at least half time, meet the satisfactory academic progress requirements set by the institution and receive a favorable credit evaluation.

Students without good credit can apply with a cosigner with good credit standing and also meets other requirements.

Co-signers must be at least 21 years old, have a regular source of income, not be the borrower or the spouse of the borrower and be a permanent U.S. citizen.

For more information about repayment of the College Access Loan, interest charges and to apply online, students can visit the official website at www.hhloans.com.

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Stephanie Randall

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Students in the theatre department take on production all at the hands of their classmates.

The Laramie Project is the theatre department’s upcoming production set to premier 7:30 p.m. Nov.10 in the Thad Smotherman Theatre of the Law Sone Fine Arts Center.

The Laramie Project is about a theatre group’s journey to capture people’s emotions and reactions to a brutal beating and death of a University of Wyoming homosexual college student.

The production is based on a true story of the reaction and result of a hate crime motivated by homophobia which brings on laws and action because of the event.

Madalyn Russell, junior technical theatre major, said she believes the production is going to be a success and it’s a great opportunity for theatre students.

“I love how Wesleyan gives students opportunities to actually participate and be the real designer and director of a produc-

tion,” Russell said.

Russell said it not only teaches how to lead and communicate sufficiently but also how to put on a successful production.

Emily Newcomb, junior theatre major, said she is very excited to be a part of taking on this challenging story.

“I am ecstatic to be portraying this story. It’s a difficult task to portray real people,” Newcomb said.

Jeremy Jackson, senior theatre major, is directing the play. He said the play speaks to him personally and he wanted to do something he has not seen done on stage at Wesleyan.

“I wanted to pick something I could learn from as a director and the actors and designers could also learn from,” Jackson said.

The play has a cast of 16 actors who portray 63 characters. Jackson said the original production had eight actors.

“I wanted to have more people involved,” Jackson said. “I wanted to give more opportunity to more majors to be involved.”

Suzanne Fordering, se-

Erica Estrada | Rambler Staff Theatre majors (from bottom left) sophomore Spencer Baker, junior Allen Dean, sophomore Ben Tatner, senior Michael Rudd (in the chair), rehearse for upcoming play The Laramie Project. The play debuts 7:30 p.m. Nov.10 in the Thad Smotherman Theatre.

nior theatre and psychology major, said it’s a great story and she commends

Jackson for choosing the piece because of its content.

Fordering said she thinks

the production will provide great insight in our society today.

“It a mirror of society in human culture and it’s a lesson for a lot of people”.

Coldplay pushes boundaries with new LP Jordan Twine

jetwine@txwes.edu

Music Review

British rock band Coldplay released their fifth studio album titled Mylo Xyloto Oct.24.

Coldplay’s new project is a concept album that follows Mylo, the male protoganist, and Xyloto, a young girl, who live in an oppressed world and join a gang called “The Lost Boys” and end up falling in love.

The album was inspired

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by American Graffiti, the White Rose movement and incorporates euro pop, R&B, and alternative to create an experimental sound.

The rock band definitely ventured in a new direction, blending genre and taking risks with their sound.

The first half of the album is filled with the arena anthems most people associate with Coldplay. Track 3, Paradise, is one of my favorite tracks on the album.

The melody is strong and even though there are several things going on musically, it syncs together really well.

Track 7, Every teardrop is waterfall is actually the first

single of the album but lacks luster in comparison to the other tracks. I can tell the band wanted a lighter more carefree sound but it is just not compelling. I think the other sound pushed boundaries and this song resides in a box.

Another favorite of mine is actually one of the most critically assaulted jawns on the album, Princess of China featuring Rihanna. I have to say I am partial to pop music and feel Chris Martin has a great voice for the genre. The lyrics were mediocre but it is really catchy and fun to sing along with.

Rihanna complements the song very well, adding that

experimental element the band was striving for.

Another interesting track I found enchanting was Don’t let it break your heart.

The drums, the guitar and the vocals are big and it makes you feel like swaying your head. This is a record that can turn a rainy day into a party.

Mylo Xyloto is filled with instrumental transitions and has a good head banger to ballad ratio. I can tell the band had fun recording this project and hope the fans have fun with it to. The album is refreshing, energetic, and would serve as a great addition to your music library.

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Pumpkin contest brings in Halloween spirit

Olivia Blanco | Rambler Staff On Oct. 28, the Academic Success Center hosted a pumpkin carving contest. To vote for a pumpkin, voters needed to deposit any amount of change in the cup next to the pumpkin of their choice. All of the proceeds went to the Boys and Girls Club.

Olivia Blanco | Rambler Staff The winning pumpkin, decorated in faux diamonds, was submitted by staff in Freshman Advising.

Psi Chi continues to encourage students through service projects Alejandra Garcia

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Psi Chi, an academic organization at Wesleyan, offers students more than just knowledge in psychology.

Psi Chi is an international honor society in psychology, that focuses on the advancement of psychology as a science through service projects and seminars.

Psi Chi inducts new members every semester. The induction ceremony this semester is set for Nov. 11.

To be inducted into Psi Chi, students must meet certain requirements. Students must be either a psychology major or minor, have at least nine credits in psychology and be in the top 35 percent grade point average.

Dr. Jay Brown, associate professor of psychology and faculty liaison for the minor

in international studies, is the faculty adviser for Psi Chi. Even though this is Brown’s first semester as faculty adviser, he is no stranger to Psi Chi. In 1991, Brown was inducted in Psi Chi as an undergraduate student at the University of Wisconsin. Brown said the organization helped him get into graduate school and he highly recommends it to other students.

“I was glad that I could do this to help the next generation,” Brown said.

This semester, Brown is initiating one-hour seminars called “Maximizing your major,” where he and other professors will discuss the psychology material not discussed in class.

Brown describes the seminars as the knowledge of psychology beyond the classroom. Students will learn things such as the nontraditional fields to work in

with a degree in psychology.

“We’re hoping to teach these students the skills to be a psychologist,” Brown said.

Psi Chi also has many service projects they work on.

On Oct. 30, Psi Chi went to the Ronald McDonald House, an institution that provides a home for children receiving medical attention located on 1004 7th Avenue in Fort Worth, to serve lunch to the children and help clean up.

Texas Wesleyan’s Psychology Club, a different organization for psychology majors and minors on campus, also attended the Ronald McDonald lunch.

Erica Estrada | Rambler Staff Emma Dibrell, senior psychology major and presi- Emma Dibrell, senior psychology major and president of Psi Chi, helped serve lunch to the dent of Psi Chi, said she children and families of the Ronald McDonald House. served lunch to the children last semester. psychology, was the faculty member not only looks good er perspective,” Hall said.

“It was a fantastic experi- adviser for Psi Chi from 1990 on a resume, but also helps The first “Maximizing your ence,” Dibrell said. “I’m very to 2005. students gain knowledge. major” seminar is set for 1:15 excited to do it again.”

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Alumni venture out as entrepreneurs Rachel Peel

rlpeel@txwes.edu

Recent Wesleyan graduate Alicia Mullins and her husband Brad began their long-awaited journey as entrepreneurs in August when they heard about the Dallas Mavericks testing a cryosauna, a new technology to the United States. This gave the Mullins an idea.

Mullins and her husband will be opening up a new spa in Grapevine, which will hold a rare item in the spa world, a cryosauna. There is only one other business in the Fort Worth area, a chiropractor’s office in downtown Fort Worth, that holds this machine.

A cryosauna, according to the Millennium Ice website, http://lifeofmillennium. com, is a machine that lowers a person’s skin temperature initially to 32 degrees, then raises the temperature to 95 degrees for 30-45 seconds, before returning to 90.5 degrees, a human’s normal skin temperature.

Also according to the website, when a person’s skin temperature reaches 32 degrees, it stimulates the immune system and affects every organ in the body positively.

Mullins said when she and her husband heard there was a cryosauna in Plano that the Dallas Mavericks used, they decided to test it out.

“I just wanted to stand in the same machine that Dirk

has been in,” Mullins said.

Alicia received her bachelor’s of science in mass communication in radio and TV in May of 2011. Her husband, Brad received his bachelor’s degree in international business in 2008 from Wesleyan as well.

Mullins said when they wanted to go back and use the machine a second time, the owner said it was no longer going to be available. Mullins said when they received this information they decided to start their own business.

Mullins also said the cryosauna is new to the United States but has been around for 30 years in European countries.

It is the opposite of a hot sauna, instead of heating the body up, it cools the body down, and makes the body think it is in danger.

“Your body actually thinks it has to save you,” Mullins said.

“Then when you step out of the machine your body realizes that it is OK.” Mullins said this new type of therapy produces all kinds Alicia Mullins | Courtesy of endorphins, nutrients and Alicia Mullins and her husband, Brad, both graduates from Wesleyan will open their new business in November in Grapevine. enzymes in the body. Mullins Their company will be one of the few spas in the Fort Worth area who will have a unique item, known as a cryosauna.

This unialso said after she used the mague machine decreases the skin temperature to 32 degrees stimulating the body’s immune system to speed up the healing process. chine she slept better, too.

“That [sleeping better] was my favorite thing about it,” sauna helps with recovery after ence the same benefit,” Hart- entire body receives some kind The Mullins will open their Mullins said. “I slept like a rock training. man said. of benefit to it.” business, Cryo-X, in Novemthe first time I used it.”

Hartman said after a game, Hartman said the machine is Hartman said, from a pain ber in Grapevine. Each session Mullins said this type of soreness, swelling and inflam- a whole body means of reduc- management perspective, it is will cost about $75. sauna also helps decrease the mation can be kept at bay or re- ing body temperature. pretty effective.

“There’s a health aspect of healing time after a surgery or duced by spending some time “When used in controlled Alicia’s husband Brad said it, an athletic aspect of it and a an injury, allowing the body to in the cryosauna. dosages it’s not much different his personal experience while beauty aspect of it,” Brad said. heal at a faster rate.

“Similar to like an ice bath than putting an ice pack on a in the machine was positive.

“There are multiple benefits Dr. Michael Hartman, assis- or applying an ice pack to the single area of the body,” Hart“It’s like an ice bath, shrunk and it does depend on the tant professor of exercise sci- body, cryosauna allows your man said. “The idea that it’s an into three minutes and it does person on how it’s going to ence, said he agrees the new whole - body to kind of experi- entire room that is cold, your more for you,” Brad said. affect you.”

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Volleyball goes 3-1 in Halloween tournament

Emma Fradette

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The Texas Wesleyan volleyball team played in the Southwestern University Schlotzsky’s Halloween Tournament Oct. 28 and 29 in Georgetown, Texas.

The Lady Rams played first against East Texas Baptist University Friday at 11 a.m. The Lady Rams beat the Lady Tigers in three sets

with scores of 25-17, 25-18 and 25-16.

Freshman outside hitter Alex Hendee had six kills.

Sophomore middle blocker Katherine Rosenbusch had 10 kills and freshman middle blocker Meghan Finley led her team with 12 kills.

The second game was played against Trinity University at 5 p.m. The Lady Rams beat Trinity in three matches with final scores

of 25-18, 25-19 and 25-11.

Freshman middle blocker Bailey Bunting had eight kills along with sophomore middle blocker Lynsay Buell.

The Lady Rams picked back up Saturday against Austin College at 10 a.m.

With a good effort put up by the Lady Rams, they fell short in four matches with scores of 25-17, 25-19, 26-24 and 25-22.

They did not let the loss

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get them down because the Lady Rams came back strong and finished the tournament with a win against Concordia University Texas at 4 p.m. The game only went to three sets with final scores 25-20, 25-18 and 25-21.

The Lady Rams said they were very pleased with their performance this weekend.

Senior defensive specialist Marissa Rangel said overall she is pleased with the effort

from her team.

“We came back from the tournament 3-1,” Rangel said. “We played really well Friday and Saturday we came out flat but finished strong.”

Freshman defensive specialist Olga Vannaman said the team played together, and unselfishly.

“We played well together.

We were able to connect and play as a team, as one solid

unit,” Vannaman said. “We were not a bunch of individuals but a team. We fought and just had fun this weekend.”

Hendee said she believes in her team as not only a volleyball team but a family.

“We are a team and a family, so every week we subsequently get closer,” Hendee said. “Our chemistry is really strong and I think it’ll carry into our next conference game.”

Photos by Meisa Keivani Najafabadi | Rambler Staff Above: Stephanie Dominguez, sophomore setter, prepares for a dig against University of Texas at Brownsville for their Think Pink Game. The Lady Rams went 3-1 for the University of the Southwest Halloween tournament Oct. 28 and 29. Left:The Blu Cru cheers on the Lady Rams and support the breast cancer awareness cause Oct. 14 at the Sid Richarson center.

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New Ram Basketball season comes with new team Eliana Mijangos

emmijangos@txwes.edu

Ram basketball has currently won more games than anyone at any level of basketball in the state of Texas for the past three years.

Head men’s basketball coach Terry Waldrop said the Rams are a team everyone wants to schedule and everyone plays their best game against.

“I am not sure how many teams across the country can honestly say that and have a chance to achieve it [National Championship],” Waldrop said. “We have stood the test of time and simply stated, our goal is the National Title,” Waldrop said.

The Rams will start their season with 11 new recruits including senior guard Ronnie Moss who led Texas Christian University in scoring 1,000 points in his 3-year career at the Div. 1

one University and senior forward Eric Frederick, who came to Wesleyan after being Florida International University’s third leading scorer and second leading rebounder.

Waldrop said there is a tremendous amount of talent on his team but talent alone will not get the Rams a national title.

“As our new players get accustomed to our culture and accustomed not only to winning, but to why we win, I think you will see us continue to improve,” Waldrop said. “It is an evolving process and you won’t see a finished product until March.”

Stephane Mudiay, senior forward and returner, said he is excited about the season ahead of him.

“I’m expecting nothing less than big things for this upcoming season,” Mudiay said. “My personal and team goal is to win a national championship.”

Waldrop said his program has always emphasized defense and rebounding as a key to Ram basketball success.

“That [defense and rebounding] is one of the cornerstones to our success over the years,” Waldrop said. “That component cannot change if we are to have the success at the levels we want to achieve.”

Waldrop said in his system he will use his returners to teach and expects them to be leaders during practices.

Ryan Glanzer, senior guard, has been a part of Ram basketball going on four years now and said his goal for the team is to become the nation’s top defensive team.

“My goals are to win conference, conference tournament and win the national championship,” Glanzer said.

With a 45-1 record at home for the past three

years, Waldrop said he is looking forward to taking his team to the next level.

“My personal goal is for us [Assistant coaches Shingleton and Bellman] to continue to use basketball to teach some of life’s most meaningful lessons on teamwork, sacrifice, worth ethic, dedication and commitment,” Waldrop said.

The Rams will hit the court for their season opener at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Sid Richardson Center where they will face off against Sterling College.

For more information on schedules and scores visit www.ramsports.net.

Photos by Meisa Keivani Najafabadi | Rambler Staff Eric Frederick (right), senior forward, goes head to head with senior forward Stephane Mudiay (left) in a practice at the Sid Richardson Center Oct. 28.

Lady Ram basketball faces new coach to go with their new season Stephanie Randall

slrandall@ txwes.edu

As the upcoming women’s basketball season slowly approaches, interim head coach Bill Franey makes preparations toward a successful season.

The Lady Rams bring back eight returners to the 20112012 season. Franey says he has a solid group of returners that should provide leadership for his new incomers this season.

The new incomers bring height and quickness on the court, providing more

defensive and offensive rebounds, he said.

“The incoming girls bring height inside the paint making a way for guards to set up a good offense,” Franey said.

He said the returners are definitely the foundation of the team. They create a good atmosphere for the incomers that will provide great chemistry and leadership on and off the court.

The Lady Rams were second at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics National Tournament appearance in 2011 and Franey said they plan to fin-

ish with the first place title this year.

Franey said the players to look out for are dominant returners Brittany White, Krisiti Alexander, Nicole Terral, Emma Fradette, Ashley Bringol, Veronica Mergerson, Bre’Untay Reed and Octavia Mullins.

Brittany White, senior forward, said she wants to bring accountability to the team.

Being her last season, White said she wants to come out with full force and be a dominating factor of the team.

White is returning with a All-American title and a

mentality to do bigger and better things this season.

“Being that it is my last year, I want to come out stronger than last year and make it to nationals with my team,” White said.

She said she wants to bring intensity and pride to accomplish all the goals set place for this season.

The Lady Rams finished second in conference last season, but this season the Lady Rams are determined to finish first.

Nicole Terral, senior guard, said she hopes to bring power and leadership

to the upcoming season.

“This is my last go around in basketball ever,” Terral said.“I just want to bring energy and success to the team.”

Terral said she feels energy would be the best quality she can bring to the team because positive things happen when energy is involved in defense and offense.

Terral said that the team chemistry this year and teamwork will be more team oriented and will make her last year a better experience.

Terral said she knows the

incomers are going to step up and bring a lot to the team.

“From what I hear we have the advantage with height this year so we should definitely take advantage of that,” Terral said.

The returners and new comers prepare to be a strong force to reckon with this season.

“We have all the right pieces to definitely come out on top this season and a definite bid to nationals,” Terral said.

The season kicks off at 1 p.m. Nov. 5 in Okla. as they face off against OklahomaChristian University.

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