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Mendez works for courtroom

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Speaker series starts Tuesday Samantha Rodriguez srodriguez3@txwes.edu

The Marjorie Herrera Lewis Endowed Speakers Series kicks off with best-selling author David Thomas at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday in Martin Hall. Lewis, who worked for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram covering Texas Wesleyan’s basketball team, and, later, the Dallas Cowboys, said the series would focus on sports figures, including former athletes, agents and screenwriters. “I know that Charlotte Jones Anderson, who is very high ranking with the Dallas Cowboys, has shown an interest in participating,” Lewis said. “I think we’ll be able to draw some really good practitioners who will have some wonderful stories and experiences to share with Texas Wesleyan.” Thomas, this semester’s speaker, was a student of Lewis’s when she taught at the University of Texas at Arlington and Lewis thought it would be poetic to have a former student who is now a New York Times best-selling author launch the series. Thomas is the author or co-author of eight books, the latest being Foxcatcher: The True Story of My Brother’s Murder, John du Pont’s Madness, and the Quest for Olympic Gold, which he coauthored with Mark Schultz. “Marjorie is someone I have a lot of respect for,” Thomas said. “She likes to help younger people and to have someone like that who’s willing to invest a little more time in students was a big confidence booster for me.” The series is public and free. There will be one speaker each spring and fall, Lewis said.

Annual cleanup scheduled for Saturday Melanie Mondoy

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Cowtown Cleanup 2015 is right around the corner. Wesleyan students will be cleaning up the site at Vickery Boulevard and U.S. 287 at 8 a.m. on Saturday, according to Jasmine Tuya, coordinator of Student Activities and Leadership. The cleanup will give people a better impression of the site, Tuya said. Participating students should show up at the library at 8 a.m. They will receive a free T-shirt as well as a free lunch. To sign up, students should stop by the Student Project Center in the SUB.

Photo by Tyler Mendez This mock courtroom at the University of Texas at Dallas gives an idea of the courtroom SGA President Tyler Mendez wants to see on the Texas Wesleyan campus. Brianna Kessler bnkessler@txwes.edu

Student Government Association President Tyler Mendez graduates in May, and he wants to leave behind a legacy. That legacy is a space on the Texas Wesleyan campus for a mock courtroom where students can practice moot court, mediation, and similar competitions.

“This is something we need,” said Mendez, who will graduate with a political science degree with a pre-law emphasis and an English degree with a writing concentration. “For people that know how much the fire pit project meant to me--A LOT-then multiply that by ten.” The courtroom could also be used to host debate tournaments and serve as a classroom, Mendez said.

“Any student may use the space,” he said. “This would be good marketing for the school’s pre-law program. This would draw more student to the university. It would get our name out there, like another billboard.” Mendez and Stephanie Darbo, a political science major who graduated in 2012, started this

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Salih promotes global travel for students Jessica Liptak jliptak@txwes.edu

Dr. Halil Ibrahim Salih, professor of political science, has not just helped students at Texas Wesleyan, but has given them the opportunity to travel all over the world. Because of his passion to help students travel internationally and desire for students to learn, Salih, who has been teaching at Wesleyan since 1968, was given the President’s GEM Award in 2014. Salih is very involved with the Model Arab League, which helps students learn about the politics and history of the Arab world, as well as diplomacy and public speaking; he coaches Wesleyan’s MAL team. In December 2014, he was one of only five faculty from the U.S. selected as part of the 2014 Saudi Arabia Malone Fellowship delegation. “I was selected to go to United Arab Emirates and Oman in 1995 as an alumni fellow,” said Salih, who earned his doctorate degree in international studies from The American University in Washington, D. C.. “They periodically give you an opportunity to apply to go to another country. Most of the dates conflicted with my teaching in the fall and spring. And I couldn’t just leave my students for two weeks. So when they came up with the idea of professors going to Saudi Arabia it happened to be at Christmas vacation. This was ideal, so I applied.” The fellowship is designed to educate students about the Saudi Arabian government, culture, and

Dr. Halil Ibrahim Salih gives a lecture in an American Government class.

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their business practices, Salih said. This is something that Salih hopes all his students can experience, which is why he coaches Wesleyan’s MAL team, which he started. Shortly after coming to Wesleyan, Salih ap-

proached the administration about sending him and students to the Model United Nations.

Benz also said that international students have continued to pour into the school because they need to have specialized training. “These countries need people in these areas of technological development,” he said. “Many countries are providing scholarships for international students to study math and science so that when they return they can fill the technological need.”

lump us with all the other private schools, and they think we are just as expensive as they are,” Henderson said. “So we have to help educate them and that’s what part of the campaign is about.” Wesleyan is starting to see more students from Dallas County because the campaign has increased awareness in that area, he said. “We have to get [potential students] to at least look at us, and then we can communicate to them that for a private school, we really are a good deal,” he said. Jonathan Morin, 20, is pre-med sophomore getting his undergraduate degree in biology. While he mainly came to Wesleyan to play on the baseball team, he says the school has a better community than other universities. “This school is really tight-knit,” Morin said who previously attended the University of Texas at Arlington. “At large universities everything is so cut throat and everyone is uptight.” Morin said Wesleyan is attractive because of the personalization with professors and coaches, and he is glad that the university is being upgraded. “I like the tight-knit family and the fact that it is easy to come and talk to the coach,” he said. “People at Wesleyan are friendlier and you see the same people and get to know them.”

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Natural and Social Sciences drive enrollment Valerie Spears vlspears@txwes.edu

Many students are starting to see the benefits of getting a career in a field that emphasizes technology, such as science and math. As a result, Texas Wesleyan’s enrollment continues to increase semester after semester. The School of Natural and Social Sciences has steadily been at the top of the enrollment charts, and has seen a 6.1 percent increase since the last academic year. The school includes 10 departments, ranging from biology to history to computer science. According to the Institutional Research office, the school saw an enrollment of 1,257 students in the 2014-2015 school year, up from the 1,180 students in the 2013-2014 school year. Bruce Benz, a professor of biology, said the increase is due to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, or STEM, jobs increasing. “Anything that is basic science pays well,” he said. “Those student who graduate with an undergraduate degree in science are not subject to the same employment trends that other disciplines confront. So that’s why enrollments are maintained in STEM fields, because they are worth their weight in gold.”

“That’s why enrollments are maintained in STEM fields, because they are worth their weight in gold.” - Bruce Benz Dr. Allen Henderson, provost and senior vice president, said that the Smaller. Smarter. campaign and being located in the growing Dallas/ Fort Worth area has also helped enrollment. “One of the issues is that sometimes students

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College campuses should not have guns Brianna Kessler Content Producer bnkessler@txwes.edu

Just how far is the Lone Star State ready to go to promote gun rights? Trigger-friendly Texans are currently promoting several bills that could change our way of life. Last week the Texas Senate passed SB 11, which allows some people with concealed handgun licenses to carry guns on some college campuses, according to breitbart.com. The bill now goes to the House. While people should have protection for themselves, guns on college campuses will result in an increase in injuries and deaths. Wesleyan would look at any legislation after it is passed and determine how it might impact the university, according to John Veilleux, vice president for marketing & communications. “The bill in its current firm allows private universities to make their own decisions regarding guns on campus,” Veilleux wrote in an email. “We will look at any legislation that is passed at the appropriate time and determine within the letter of the law what works best for our campus.” Regardless, this is still a big deal. As Texans and students we will all be affected by this one

way or another. For example, Wesleyan students planning to transfer to public universities could be soon faced with the prospect of being on campus where people carry guns. Also, there are students who take classes at both Wesleyan and other nearby colleges, such as the University of Texas at Arlington and Tarrant County College. The way I see it, two things could happen if the bill becomes law: One: crime and violence increase on college campuses. Two: campuses become safer, which is highly unlikely. I understand the law would affirm our constitutional rights, but this is just plain dangerous. Students could improperly store guns. Or they could accidentally misfire. Also, faculty and staff are not trained on how to protect students in gunfights. And just how much is this going to cost? The Houston Chronicle reported on March 16 that implementing campus carry could cost the UT system more than $39 million over six years. That money needs to be spent on education, not firearms. College is a place to learn and grow. We’re supposed to find ourselves here. That’s why our professors encourage different points of view. But what happens when one student gets mad and takes it too far? What if they pulled out their gun and an educational debate ends up being a tragedy? Or what happens when a student gets mad about their grade? Or gets

mad at another student? Also, after learning and class time, many universities turn into places for students to socialize. Students go to frat parties and hang

out, and often drugs and alcohol are brought into the mix. And if that wasn’t a big enough problem, now we’re going to add fire arms into the mix.

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Know the difference between criticism and insults Victoria Johnson Content Producer vjohnson@txwes.edu

There comes a time in life when we need to re-evaluate where we stand as people. In life, we have to develop social skills. Even though these social skills tend to help us in the long run, it’s easy to be led astray by the negative people we choose to interact with. From middle school until the end of our lives, we learn two things: how great and terrible people can be at the same time. In the words of Eleanor Roosevelt, “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” While it is comforting to know that we have the ability to be in complete control of our emotions, the situations aren’t as cut and dried. Just because we wake up confident doesn’t mean we go to bed that way. Confidence, much like riding a bike or leaning a new language, takes practice and effort. You have to learn the difference between constructive criticism and insults. Everyone knows someone who has so little control of their personal life that they spew negativity into the world like a fountain. These not-so-rare people take pride in being toxic. Here’s a tip: No one’s perfect. But if someone is “offering” advice that doesn’t contain an ounce of advice or steps to move you forward, chances are they are insulting you. And if it’s an insult, have enough class to address it accordingly. Don’t fly off the handle or stoop down to their level. Remember: When you argue with a fool, strangers passing by won’t know who the fool is and who isn’t. Learn to cultivate your confidence and avoid

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arrogance. Having confidence is one way to ensure success and respect. However, there is a very fine line between being confident and being arrogant. If you are ever in a position where you believe that you are good, just remember that good is the enemy of great. In life, good is just that. It’s not outstanding it’s not great. What separates good from great is the ability

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to work on yourself. That being said, have confidence that you are good might land you a few opportunities. But the quickest way to sabotage future success is carrying the arrogance that you are the best. For college students particularly, there is always going to be someone better than you are. But be willing to admit you won’t stop until

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you are at your personal “great”. People will always have something to say about you and you just have to get over it. In nature, animals don’t attack unless they feel threatened. People don’t pay any mind to the people who don’t challenge them. If they’re after your throat, you’re probably doing something right.

Rams up Thumbs up to finally having the homecoming and the faculty/staff vs students basketball game. Thumbs up to finally having the Holi Festival of Colors. Thumbs up to the semester being more than halfway over. Thumbs up to warmer weather.

Rams down Thumbs down to the lousy weather for the Holi Festival of Colors. Thumbs down to the women’s basketball team having to forfeit four games. Thumbs down to so few people running for homecoming king and queen. Thumbs down to the professors that gave tests and essays after spring break.

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COURTROOM continued from page 1

project with Dr. Michelle Payne, assistant professor of political science, in 2011, Mendez said. Mendez estimates the courtroom will cost around $30,000 to $35,000. The cost includes a jury box, judge’s bench, and all necessary materials. Mendez used the mock courtroom at the University of Texas at Dallas as an example of the sort of courtroom he would like at Wesleyan. Mendez and Darbo wrote a $10,000 bill for the project that was passed by SGA in 2012. Elizabeth Ardanowski, a lawyer and adjunct professor who teaches communications law and ethics at Wesleyan, said the mock courtroom would be a great addition to the university. “It is a big deal,” she said. “It draws new attraction to the university.” Moot court is a great way for pre-law and paralegal students to learn about what to do and not do in a courtroom, she said. “It’s one thing to read about courtrooms and trials,” she said,

but it’s another to actually experience them. “Learning how to act in a courtroom on a daily basis is extremely important,” she said. “You can learn the actual mechanics and flow of a courtroom.” Any students who may find themselves going into a career area that is likely to require that they spend part of their life in a courtroom could easily benefit from a mock courtroom at Wesleyan, Ardanowski said. “Engineering students for example could end up being an expert witness in cases due to their engineering knowledge,” she said. Even nursing and forensic science students could benefit by learning how to testify in criminal cases because testifying is a part of their job, Ardanowski said. Mendez said the project should be finished by the summer or fall of 2015. “I have no intention of quitting now,” he said. “I am prepared to work with whoever I have to in order to honor my promise. I want to see it to the end.”

One of the biggest issues for the project is finding space for the courtroom, Mendez said. “It is a complex project and every year we face the same problem,” he said. “Wesleyan being the small campus it is pushes numerous organizations, departments, and people to fight for office space.” Chris Shaddix, a senior pre-law major, said Mendez has been a great SGA president and would love to see a courtroom on this campus. “Mendez has been an incredible leader and role model for our school and I am extremely excited to see what he is further able to bring to the campus with the mock courtroom,” Shaddix said. Mendez said the courtroom project is not just important for pre-law majors. “It is about the big picture, setting an example,” he said. “If you want something that will better enhance your education for your career then you have to do something about it.”

In 2014, the team won the Overall Honorable Mention Delegation Award at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations’ MAL competition. “The hope I have for my students this year is to have them achieve maximum recognition and that the national office will continue to take notice of us,” he said. “They take notice of your achievements and they reward you by picking you to go to a country.” One Wesleyan student was recently chosen by the national MAL office. Abbey Borghee, a junior political science major with pre-law emphasis, was selected to attend a fellowship in Qatar in December 2014. “It was because of his encouragement for me to join the model Arab League team that I was even in a spot to be nominated for a fellowship to Qatar,” Borghee said. “Dr. Salih wants his students to take every opportunity to explore our global society. “Dr. Salih is truly an example of what a professor should be. He challenged his students to think critically, while also going the extra mile to make sure all questions are answered. There have been countless times Dr. Salih would spend outs with me discussing class topics I wanted to better understand. He has a wealth of knowledge that students from all majors can benefit from.” Salih didn’t just impact Borghee; Tyler Mendez, a senior political science major with pre-law emphasis, has taken classes with Salih since he was a freshman and is also on the Model Arab League team. Mendez, who is also the Student Government Assocation president, describes Salih in four words, “Scary. High Expecta-

tions. Inspiring.” “He first coached me for the Model Arab league my sophomore year and I remember in front of the group, he told me that I was the weakest link,” Mendez said. “I honestly think that him saying that pushed me. I wanted to prove him wrong.” Mendez ended up receiving an award at that competition. “He has always been one of my one of my favorite professors at Wesleyan,” Mendez said. “He is very inspiring and he is the type of professor that you want. That’s passionate about what they are teaching, wanting students to participate, and wanting them to think outside of the information that he is giving you. He wants you to use your experiences, your outside knowledge, and the knowledge he is giving us and relate it to the real world.” Salih has made a big impact on Mendez and his experiences traveling. Salih was the supervisor and professor over the first trip Mendez made abroad, to China. Mendez said he had previously had his mind set on going to France. “I was in American government at the time and told him in class, ‘Dr. Salih, I’m going to France!’” Mendez said. Salih quickly replied, “No you’re not, you’re going to China with me!” “Going on that trip was the best decision I have ever made,” Mendez said. “I got to know Dr. Salih, not only on a professional level, but hearing about his personal experiences and his travels. That trip was a game changer.” “Without him, I don’t know where I’d be right now. He’s pushed me in so many different ways, it’s just crazy to think about how much influence he has on me and where I’d be without him.”

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continued from page 1 The school was very receptive and supported his ideas. “I went to St. Louis. I observed the Model United Nations, I liked it, I took notes on what I had to do prepare our students for the Model United Nations,” he said. “We won many awards at St. Louis with the Model United Nations. It was very, very popular.” The annual trip to St. Louis to participate in the MUN became very expensive and the team was unable to go during a recession, Salih said. But he still wanted his students to compete, so he looked for other options. “I had friends at different institutions in Texas that encouraged me to participate in the Model Arab League,” he said. “It was less expensive and it was local, perfect for what we needed. So I have been participating in the model for about 30 years now.” Salih carefully selects students to participate on the team. The students must be ready to put in hard work and make the university proud of their participation, Salih said. “Model Arab League is a really tremendous experience for our students to learn about the Arab world and to participate in the debates,” Salih said. “I am happy we have more students participating this year than ever before.” Wesleyan hosted MAL competitions in 2007 and 2008. “To this day they are talking about me volunteering to bring them back to the Texas Wesleyan campus,” Salih said. “Unfortunately we don’t have the room and all the resources to invite them back. Maybe in the future.” As head coach for the team, Salih said he always wants the best for his students. He sets high goals and expectations for each of them.

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Summer jobs

Restaurants

When working for a restaurant, you could be a server, cook, delivery driver, host/hostess, cashier or dishwasher. Benefits of working for a restaurant include having the choice of working a day or night shift, earning tips, and getting discounts on food. However, these jobs are fast paced, so be prepared to work hard and be dedicated. Places to apply around the area: • Texas Road House • Brewsters • Baker Street Pub • Avoca • The Live Oak Music Hall and Lounge • Joe T Garcia’s • On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina • Yucatan Taco Stand • Whataburger • In-N-Out Burger • Fuzzy’s Taco Shop • Mama Mia’s Italian Grill

Retail

Working in retail can be less stressful than working for a restaurant, but it also can be very repetitive. Retail jobs include cashier, merchandising associate, sales associate, or stockroom associate. The benefits of working in this enviroment include having store discounts, a fun work environment, and keeping up-to-date with fashion. Be prepared to watch the clock during slow times. Places to apply around the area: • ALDI • Central Market • World Market • Whole Foods Market • Walmart • J-Crew • Victoria’s Secret • Buckle • Macy’s • Best Buy • PetSmart

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Start now to find the summer job that w Valerie Spears vlspears@txwes.edu

Summer is only a few short weeks away and so is the money. Getting a summer job is essential for the majority of college students. If you’re a lowerclassman, earning some extra cash to help cover college expenses is important to help stay out of debt. If you’re an upperclassmen, getting an internship not only boosts your resume, but can make the difference between starting your career after graduation with a good job in your field or not. However, finding a summer job can be difficult. If you are looking for one or an internship, now is the time to start applying. Many places, expecting to have an increase in sales, plan ahead for summer hiring. According to Snagajob.com, employers start searching for summer staff beginning in March. The first step is to simply start looking. Many jobs are posted online, and a quick Google search will provided many links to different jobs. However, keep in mind that many students are apply-

ing for these jobs. Some jobs are still advertised in local newspapers, but one of the best ways to look for a job is to seek help. Wesleyan’s Career Services, located in the Brown Lupton Campus Center, posts many internships and jobs in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to help students. Networking is another great way to find a job or internship. According to an article on today. com, students should get the word out that they are in search of a job, by talking to their parents, teachers, advisors, doctors, parents’ friends, and so on. If you don’t already have a LinkedIn profile, you need to establish one. It is one of the best ways to connect with professionals. The next step is to create a resume, or if you already have one, get it checked by professionals. Getting it critiqued by several professionals in your field helps keep you competitive and up-todate. Career Services can also help you create and edit your resume. When you start applying, make sure you have keywords on the resume that match the job description. Some jobs might have you write a cover letter. The cover letter should never contain anything that is already on your resume. Instead, be conversational by being yourself. According to an article written on LinkedIn by Jessica Hernandez, an executive resume writer, your cover letter should stand out and be written in a way that highlights what your skills can do for the company.

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Customer Service Customer service can be a challenging but rewarding job. You could work as a housekeeper, customer service representative, life guard, tour guide, camp instructor or leader. The benefits of working in customer service include receiving discounts on activities or tickets to events.

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Places to apply: • Hilton Hotels • Holiday Inn Hotels • Billy Bob’s Texas • Fort Worth Zoo • Fort Worth Botanical Garden • Cowtown Segway Tours • Modern Art Museum • Stockyards museum • Six Flags • Hurricane Harbor • Texas Motor Speedway • AT&T Performing Arts Center • Putt-Putt Fun Centers • Main Event • Fort Worth Library • YMCA • Fort Worth Parks and Recreation

Internships

If you’re an upperclassmen, getting an internship is probably on your mind. The benefits of getting an internship include a boost on your resume, a way to get practical work experience, and possibly launching your post-graduate career. According to the Huffington Post, these are the five best websites to apply to internships: • Internships.com • Idealist.org • Experience.com • Hercampus.com • Mediabistro.com

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will benefit you the most You can do this by stating the benefits the company will gain by hiring you, but make sure that it fits the job description you are applying for. Hernandez also says to keep it short and simple, but make sure to answer the question “Why should I hire you?” Finally, you get the call for an interview. The top priority in preparing for the interview is to do research on the company. Look at their website, find any articles published by the company or that have been published about them and see if they have won any awards. When choosing clothes for the interview, pick something professional and add something personal. According to an article on the Forbes magazine website, a great way to get a conversation started is to wear something from your personal background, as long as it’s subtle. For example, if you’re a Hunger Games fan, you can wear a mockingjay pin. Additional preparation should include doing mock interviews, which are also provided by Career Services, and many professors will help you prepare as well. Knowing what kind of questions will be asked will not only help soothe your anxieties, but also allow you to come up with better answers for the actual interview. The dreaded “What is your weakness?” question should always be something you prepare for.

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Forbes says that most people answer the question with a generic answer, like “I’m a perfectionist.” The article says to help answer this question, focus more on how you overcome your weakness, instead of the actual weakness itself. For instance, you could say, “I sometimes struggle with taking too much control of group projects, but I am overcoming it by setting goals and boundaries for myself and allowing others to explore with their ideas.” When you’re in the interview, you might forget pieces of a fascinating story that you wanted to tell. To help remember the details, Forbes says to remember three key elements - what was the problem, what action did you take to fix it, and what was the result, or PAR for short. Remembering the PAR formula helps you recall the steps you took in finding a solution to a difficult problem, a question the interviewer will most likely ask you. Getting a summer job is a long process, so start now, prepare and don’t psyche yourself out. Use the free resources Career Services offers and start letting people know you are looking for a job or internship. Following these tips may just land you your next job. Good luck!

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Insurgent is neither great nor terrible Valerie Spears vlspears@txwes.edu

Overall, I would say Insurgent met my expectations. Insurgent is the second movie in the Divergent series. If you saw the first movie, Divergent, then you could probably predict what happens in this movie. The film (119 minutes, rated PG-13) was basically like The Hunger Games and The Giver. The same plot line –a utopian society with a character who sees its flaws and rebels - has been used so many times and made this movie fairly predictable. At the beginning, Tris, played by Shailene Woodley, starts to lose her identity. Because of her rebellion in Divergent, she sees herself differently and cuts her hair to symbolize her struggle against the society. In addition to having to watch the dramatic hair scene, movie-goers have to bear with repetitive parts that make the film drag. The protagonists almost get caught by the antagonists

and then barely escape over and over again. It almost makes you wish Tris would just get caught so the movie would end. Unlike similar movies noted above, the fight against the antagonists seems to be really drawn out and filled with a bunch of random violent scenes. You don’t really see Tris and her allies building up and preparing for the climax of the movie. However, the ending was pretty good. It wasn’t a surprise to me how the movie ended, but I really enjoyed the final scene. Without giving too much away, it leaves you with a cliff hanger, and if you are like me and haven’t read the books, you are glad it ends there. I have no desire to see the third movie, and I think the whole series should have just ended here. Series author Veronica Roth and director Robert Schwentke should have just left the audience questioning what happens next. Dragging us into the third installment is going to ruin the series. If they wanted make it a better series, they should have made the books and movies more detailed in the beginning instead of dragging the ending out. I think they jumped right into the problem instead of letting the anticipation build. Even with these flaws, this is still a decent movie if you like these kinds of movies. But, because of the violence and graphic scenes, I’d almost like to call it a Hunger Games for men. Theo James, Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley star in Insurgent.

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Photo by Erica Estrada Avary Vaughn (left) and Crystal Sanchez (above) perform at last year’s President’s Honors Concert.

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Texas Wesleyan is showcasing the 19th annual President’s Honors Concert this week. The tradition will continue in Martin Hall at 7:30 p.m. on March 27. The event is free to the public and doors will open at 7 p.m. Hosting the event will be Wesleyan President Frederick G. Slabach and his wife, Melany Neilson, along with Jerry and Kim Wood. “We have some truly phenomenal talent in our music department. This

is one of those opportunities that the rest of the student body would have to see!” said Slabach Forty-four prospective performers auditioned in the fall of 2014. It was an independently juried competition that didn’t include any Wesleyan music faculty, said Dr. Jerome M. Bierschenk, chairman of the Music Department. Each student that auditioned had prepared a piece and performed it in front of the judges, who selected the 13 that would appear at the concert. “We have 13 of our best students in the department, combination of

vocal and instrumental.” Bierschenk said. The vocalists include Jayme Vaughn-Linebarger, Ashley Blaine, Ashley Hilliard, Sophia Ingram, Amber McIntyre, Avary Vaughn, Alex Lopez, Julian Rodriguez and David Walter. The instrumentalists include trumpeter Max Mucino, percussionist Tyler Simpson, and saxophonists Tyler Diaz and Andrew Weliver, and pianist Emily Maples-Davis. “They perform not only at high level musically but they present themselves in a very professional

manner.” Beirschenk said. When choosing the music Bierschenk wanted the pieces to be relatable to the audience. “Our audience is a mixture of trained musicians and some who aren’t. We pick pieces that everyone would enjoy,” Beirschenk said. The pieces that will be presented will include Arthur Honegger’s Intrada for Trumpet and Piano, Le Colibriby Ernest Chausson, and Oley Speaks’ The Road to Madalay, among others. Vaugh Line-Barger, a soprano, said

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the chance to perform at the concert is an honor. “To be able to showcase my passion and the growth I have experience. All my professors at Texas Wesleyan is wonderful and I look forward to sharing the stage with my peers,” Line-Barger said. Lou’s Place will host a reception after the concert. It is also free and open to the public. For more information on the concert, you can call the Music Department at 817-531-4992.

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Basketball teams finish ‘14 -‘15 season

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Houston native Hasani Sumbry is one of three graduating seniors that basketball coach Brennan Shingleton will be looking to replace for the 2015-2016 season. Michael Acosta rmacosta@txwes.edu

The Texas Wesleyan’s men and women’s basketball teams have wrapped up their 20142015 seasons. The Lady Rams finished with a 16-16 record, including a major upset win on Jan. 10, when they beat Oklahoma Baptist University, at the time ranked No. 5 in the country, 77-59. The season ended on March 5, with a 78-64 loss to Oklahoma Baptist in the second round of the Sooner Athletic Conference tournament. It was the fourth year in a row that the Lady Rams did not advance past the second round of the SAC or the Red River Athletic Conference tournament. Still, the players have fond memories of the season. “My favorite moment had to have been against Southwestern Assemblies of God, we had just lost Stacey to injury, and Oni wasn’t playing, so we were down two of our post play-

ers and our leaders,” said senior guard Amy Easley. “But I scored the game winning layup, so that was pretty exciting for me.” Senior guard Stacey Darnley said her favorite moment was the win against Oklahoma Baptist because “I just felt like we all played together as a team.” The men’s team finished the season with a 15-15 record, and got off to the second best start in school history with a 12-0 record that had them ranked No.12 in Division I NAIA. They had exciting finishes in conference play, such as when junior guard Demarcus Richardson had the game-winning layup as time expired to beat St. Gregory’s University 83-82 on Feb. 12. Junior forward Sam Akano said that the team’s 12-0 start, the men’s best start since 1940 was one of the highlights of the season. “For me personally the 12-0 start was a highlight of the season,” Akano said. “Everybody was happy, and you could see them out there enjoying the games.”

Head coach Brennan Shingleton echoed what Akano said, but added that he was happy to see growth out of his players. “I was happy to see guys figure it out towards the end of the year,” Shingleton said. “It didn’t necessarily equate to a great record, but it did equate to progress which is what this is all about.” Senior forward Mario Monroe liked the fight that the team had this season, pointing to one game in particular as a fond memory. “We were on the road against Mid-America,” Monroe said. “We were down by 25 in the first half, and the game was pretty much over, but we came back and took the lead and while we still lost by a couple points that was a fond moment for me from this year.” Franey said he is going to miss the way his seniors really led the team this year, playing every game hard and playing hurt or sick. He loves the team’s positive attitude and said they were great kids. Franey faces a challenge replacing the eight

graduating seniors, but is pretty excited for next season. “We got some kids coming in that we think will be pretty good.” Franey said. “We also have a lot of underclassmen coming back who spent time watching this year because of all the veterans we had, so this will be their time to shine.” Men’s head coach Brennan Shingleton only loses three seniors (Hasani Sumbry, Mario Monroe, and Seandre Sadler) from this year’s team, but is pretty excited for what he has coming back and recruits that are coming in. “We have a tremendous, foundation already set and ready to build off of,” Shingleton said. “We have a frame of the house, we just have to put the doors, the windows and the lighting and these guys we have coming in, we just have to integrate them, instead of having to teach them everything.”

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Marlett posting another successful season

Photo courtesy of Texas Wesleyan Athletics Senior pitcher and designated hitter Amber Marlett was 14-6 last season with a .187 ERA and 121 strikeouts, while at the plate she posted a .330 batting average with eight home runs.

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Amber Marlett, a senior pitcher on the Texas Wesleyan softball team, is having a successful season for the Lady Rams, both on the mound and at the plate. Marlett is currently 4-4 with a 43 strikeouts in 33.1 innings. As a designated hitter, she has a .400 batting average with three home runs, 17 RBIs and a .733 slugging percentage. Marlett has been playing softball for 16 years, and after graduation from Rancho High School in Las Vegas, was offered a scholarship to play softball at a Division 1 school, Southern Utah University, before transferring to Howard Junior College, in Big Spring, where she was recruited by current Wesleyan head coach Shannon Gower. “I chose Wesleyan because they had my major, which is athletic training” Marlett said.

“There was only a handful of schools that let you do athletic training, and play a sport because of the clinical hours, but coach Gower works with my schedule to ensure I can get the hours I need to graduate.” Since transferring to Wesleyan after her sophomore season, Marlett has been a twoyear starter both on the mound and as a DH for the Lady Rams. Gower said she has a lot of good relationships with Texas junior colleges, and that’s what helped her recruit Marlett. “Every year that we are looking, we tend to reach out to the different junior colleges.” Gower said. “The pitcher prior to her (Alexis Beltran) was also from the same junior college, and I was very happy with the results.” Last year, Marlett was 14-6 with a 1.87 ERA. She threw 142.1 innings and had 121 strikeouts and six complete game shutouts. She posted a .330 batting average with eight home runs, 21 RBIs and a .631 slugging percentage.

Gower calls Marlett one of the leaders on the team, and loves her work ethic. Kelly Raines, her coach at Howard, agrees. “Amber was a really good player for us,” Raines said. “She led by example, and has improved as a player every year.” Marlett has earned plenty of awards in high school and college. She was a four-year letter at Rancho High School, earning All-Region as a freshman and sophomore and earning All-State honors her junior and senior seasons. Last year, she earned first-team honors in the Sooner Athletic Conference, and was named SAC player of the week for Feb. 17-23, 2014 after batting .636 with four HRs, 12 RBIs, and five runs. She was also named SAC pitcher of the week for April 11-13, 2014 after allowing one run on 11 hits while striking out seven in 12 innings pitched against Oklahoma Baptist University and St. Gregory’s University.

Marlett currently doesn’t have plans to play after college, as she wants to become a physician’s assistant. She is going to graduate in the fall because there are a couple of prerequisites that she still has to complete. Marlett has high hopes for both the team and for herself this year. “I would love for the team to win conference this year,” Marlett said. “We are really strong, and play in a really good conference, but we have beaten the eleventh and the eighteenth ranked teams, and we just have to keep working hard, but I think we can do it.” As a senior, Marlett says she wants to leave it all out on the field and have no regrets at the end of her college career. Her message to the freshman and returning players is simple. “Never give up, keep working hard” Marlett said. “You’re going to have your highs and lows, but you don’t get to where you want to be, by sitting there and doing nothing.”

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