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Photo by Hannah Lathen Students gather outside a student and academic affairs meeting last Wednesday to protest the credit hour block rate changes. More than 30 students crowded into the second-floor hallway.

Slabach cuts through budget worries Hannah Onder

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With rumors spreading, tuition rising, and the recent change to the block rate spawning a student protest last week, students and faculty are looking for answers about Texas Wesleyan’s financial future.

After all, back in February, President Frederick Slabach announced at a town hall meeting that the university anticipates “having to cut $2.9 million from our operating budget for next year.”

“I think it scares people,” said Zahraa Saheb, former Student Government Association president.

“The biggest thing that comes out of this for the students is the desire for transparency. Because students think, ‘We’re paying a lot towards this institution, where is that money going to? What is that money funding? What caused for this deficit to

Credit Hour Block Changes for 2018-19 For all majors under 128 hours, additional credit hours over 16 cost $1,010 per hour.

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happen?’”

Slabach says people should not worry so much. Wesleyan is in a good financial position with domestic enrollment on the rise and several new or ongoing campus projects, such as April’s groundbreaking for the Nicholas and Lou Martin University Center.

The $2.9 million, he said in a recent interview, is not a deficit, but rather part of the annual process of balancing the university’s budget for the upcoming 2018-19 academic school year.

“Texas Wesleyan is completing its annual budget process for Fiscal Year 2019 (June 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019),” Slabach wrote last week in an email.

“This process began last fall as all academic and administrative units began assessing needs and making requests for increases in operating budget. At the same time, the university began calculating enrollment

projections for next academic year.”

However, there is a projected reduction in revenue, which is why there are cuts being made.

“Every fall, every unit of academic administrative takes a look at its priorities and submits requests for additional funding to try and meet those priorities,” Slabach said. “We then look at our enrollment projections for the following year and make some calculations about what kind of revenue we think we’re going to have. Then we take a look at the priorities that have come forward and sometimes we’re just not able to fund some of those additional things that people want to do. Sometimes we say, ‘You know what? It’s more important for us to do one of these new priorities then it is for some of the other things that we’re already Photo by Hannah Lathen President Frederick Slabach greets senior music major Julian Rodriguez and doing.’

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UCD encourages super students to showcase their powers of discovery Amanda Roach alroach@txwes.edu

All Texas Wesleyan students have unique superpowers, or at least Dr. Cary Adkinson thinks they do.

Adkinson, the chairman of the 2018 University College Day committee, believes the annual event, which this year will take place on April 18, offers something for everyone, whether they are one of more than 90 presenters, one of the students attending the keynote session, or even one of the students coming to have fun at Ram Jam. “Especially in a world where ignorance still breeds division and conflict,” Adkinson wrote in an email, “it is all the more important for us to embrace opportunities for shared learning and expression of diverse ideas. UCD is the one day out of the academic year that we all come together for this purpose, so that’s why we encourage everyone to come out to join the fun!”

With the theme this year of “Find Your Inner Superhero”, Adkinson believes students can hone in on their “powers” of critical thinking and research abilities for the event, and he hopes that students are excit-

ed for the opportunity to participate.

“Undergraduate research is so important because it helps our students appreciate the role of science and research in making sense out of the

Dickerson from SuperheroFaces. com. Adkinson notes that they are currently producing a documentary about the influence of superheroes on American culture and are excited

“Undergraduate research is so important because it helps our students appreciate the role of science and research in making sense out of the complex problems facing our world. It also helps students to reinvigorate or rediscover the power of wonder and curiosity that so many of us lose as we grow out of adolescence and into adulthood.”

- Dr. Cary Adkinson complex problems facing our world,” Adkinson wrote. “It also helps students to reinvigorate or rediscover the power of wonder and curiosity that so many of us lose as we grow out of adolescence and into adulthood.”

This year’s keynote presentation features Brad Faye and Kelsey

to show a trailer to Texas Wesleyan students.

“Students should be excited about their presentation because they are exemplary role models for students who want to make a positive difference in the world,” Adkinson wrote.

“They are shining examples of the power of initiative and willingness

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to sacrifice for causes that are important and meaningful. Despite the challenges and sacrifices they’ve faced, they have persevered to realize their dreams of helping others ‘find their inner superhero.’”

Dr. Eddy Lynton, a member of the 2018 UCD committee, wrote in an email that he always has fun attending “Ramtastic presentations”, and is looking forward to this year’s event.

“So much effort and coordination goes into the day that it is really exciting to see it arrive,” Lynton wrote.

“Undergraduate research is an exciting way to delve into their unique interests. It allows them to explore their interests and practice valuable skills in a safe environment.”

This year’s event will also feature a special reception for participating doctoral students, said Dr. Lisa Dryden. Dryden, a professor of graduate reading who had previously served as the chairperson of the UCD committee, says she hopes that this area of the event will have a large turnout since it is a new component.

“My favorite thing about UCD is its uniqueness to Texas Wesleyan University,” Dryden wrote. “I do not

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When the spring baseball season arrived, the Rams came in swinging.

Now, midway through the season, the action still hasn’t stopped.

Ranked No. 2 in the Sooner Athletic Conference, the Rams have a 10-2 conference record, and a 22-7 overall record.

The Rams are currently on a nine-game win streak....

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Degrees alone won’t get students jobs EDITORIAL

You got your degree. What now?

Most people want to believe that once they graduate they’ll go straight to work.

But does getting a degree really guarantee you a job?

As of February 2018, people over 25 with degrees had less unemployment than those with no college, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The number of people without a degree had double the unemployment of those with a degree.

People with degrees are more likely to get the job, but that doesn’t mean you’ll be handed a job right out of college. For the most part, contrary to what you may have learned in movies, employers aren’t lining up at your door or flooding your inbox with job offers right after you graduation. Depending on the major, students are going to have to be marketing themselves to multiple employers with resumes and work samples.

Part of that is ensuring you graduate with an employable degree. There are students that graduate with a degree that isn’t employable, due to the fast-paced, changing job market and the obscurity of the degree. That’s why it’s important for students to graduate with a useable and adaptable degree.

With the growing number of ways to earn a degree as well as such simplified methods as online classes and a five-year master’s degree plan (which Texas Wesleyan offers) the already large number of people in the job market with college degrees Cartoon by Hannah Onder is increasing. According to U.S. News and World Report, in or- Students who want a better chance at obtaining a job after they graduate shouldn’t rely solely on their degree. Employers are der to be competitive in today’s job market, almost every stu- more likely to hire applicants with a degree that have demonstated they can apply that knowledge through internships. dent needs some kind of internship to get in foot in door with future employers. with the same degree? looking at real injuries or blood. Showing employers that you’ve What good is it to actually have a degree, then, if employers The key to standing out among your peers is demonstrating had experience in the field and can handle yourself makes you are looking for more? the knowledge the degree claims you possess. Having a degree less of a risk to hire and gives them the security that you’ve had Having a degree is still important to employers since the doesn’t necessarily mean you’re smart and experienced. There some kind of experience with the work. numbers show more people with them are employed. This is are those people that manage to slip through the cracks that Therefore, it’s important for students to take all the opportubecause having completed a degree not only shows that you copy, cheat, and do the bare minimum to get through classes nities they can to demonstrate their knowledge in outside projhave the potential to have certain knowledge and skills, but also and receive a degree. ects, internships, volunteering, and whatever other ways they commitment. This is because it takes a certain amount of comThe way for people to differentiate themselves from these can apply their knowledge to make themselves stick out among mitment to be able to stick to going to classes and doing the slackers is by showing that not only do they have the knowl- the growing number of people with degrees. work long enough to earn a degree, especially with the higher edge, but they’ve applied it through internships, self-projects, Just because you can get a job with a degree doesn’t mean degrees. and volunteering. Students can sit in a journalism class all you’ll be handed one or that it’ll be one you like and feel fulfilled Even with online classes, you have to make time to log in and semester and they still won’t know how an actual newsroom doing. It’s important to show other great factors like a good perwork on things on a somewhat consistent schedule to make the works until they’ve experienced one. sonality and work ethic beyond the degree to get on the path of grade.

There’s also students that study to become a doctor, but then getting a job you love after you graduate.

How can students be more competitive compared to others the minute they step into the field they find out they can’t handle

Killing animals for clothes is unethical Hannah Lathen Content Producer hrlathen@txwes.edu San Francisco took one positive step toward saving the lives of innocent animals last month by banning the sale of fur.

The decision was made by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and will take effect Jan. 1, 2019, according to USA Today.

San Francisco is the first major city to ban fur, following West Hollywood and Berkeley, Calif.

Millions of animals are killed every year just for clothing.

There are numerous fur farms across the world that raise animals only to kill them in inhumane ways; electrocuting them through their genitals is common, according to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

Many animals, according to PETA’s website, were killed on farms where they lived in cramped conditions until they were skinned alive.

Killing an animal for fashion is wrong, but the cruelty that occur on fur farms is unethical and disgusting.

Banning the sale of fur is something I hope to see more cities and more countries doing, and some of them already are.

Norway, Croatia, Germany, Japan, Austria, Czech Republic and the United Kingdom have banned fur farms.

As an animal lover, and a person with a heart and conscience, I believe all animals need to be treated with respect and not become an accessory.

Animals are a vital part of the environment and humans could not survive without them. With different species disap-

pearing every year, citizens of this planet need to step up because the ecosystem relies on these animals.

Torturing and murdering them, so we can walk around in leather boots or wear fur coats, is despicable and no way to repay them for what they do for us. Not only that, but they serve as companions whom we love and bring into our homes. Imagine your cat or dog being born on a fur farm, waiting to die at the expense of fashion, because many are.

Two million cats and thousands of dogs are victims of China’s fur industry every year, and that is where most of the U.S.’s fur comes from, according to PETA. If you can feed and provide a loving home for your pet, why can’t you make an initiative to save a fox from being killed for its fur? You are 100 percent a hypocrite if you claim to love animals, yet you wear them, just to let you know.

Unbeknownst to some people, especially hard-headed Texans, we do not need to wear the flesh of animals to function in society. You do not need leather boots or a fur coat.The animals that died so you could wear those items had so much more to offer to the world, much more than hanging in your closet.

Texas is very far away from California in more ways than distance. Fort Worth, a city known for being Cowtown, is filled with people who love showing off their boots and cowboy gear.

It is sad to say that animals would fly before people stopped wearing them, but it is true. If only people could open their hearts and expand their minds and have compassion.

I applaud San Francisco for taking the initiative to not only stand up for the animals murdered every year, but to also serve Graphic by Hannah Lathen as an example for other cities in banning fur sales.

San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors recently banned the sale People need to stop, face the facts and take initiative in proof fur, making it the first major city to do this following West Holtecting the planet’s precious creatures. Animals are not on lywood and Berkeley, Calif. The ban will be effective in 2019. earth to be exploited.

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Rams up Thumbs up to new SGA President Alyssa Hutchinson.

Thumbs up to no classes on April 18 for University College Day. Thumbs up to being more than halfway through the semester.

Thumbs up to the baseball team’s recent 12-game winning streak.

Rams down

Thumbs down to the 16-hour block rate change.

Thumbs down to Wesleyan’s increase in tuition.

Thumbs down to April showers.

Thumbs down to finals week approaching.

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continued from page 1 doing and decide to make some cuts. It’s all just a part of a balancing act. In order to get there, if we want to include some new priorities or if we have a reduction in revenue then we have to look at other places to cut.”

Slabach wrote that the university has a reduction in revenue due to the decrease in international student enrollment.

“Although our domestic enrollment is increasing, our international enrollment is declining as some foreign governments that had financially sponsored their citizens to attend U.S. universities ended those programs and the overall number of foreign students wishing to study in the U.S. declined significantly for a variety of reasons,” Slabach wrote. “As a result, there is less revenue generated for our operating budget.”

Slabach said the $2.9 million is the amount in savings the university needs to make, and that the final decisions will be completed at the end of April.

“To achieve academic priorities, provide a modest cost of living salary pool for faculty and staff, and align the operating budget to revenue, the university will need to achieve expenditure savings of approximately $2.9 million in other parts of the budget and increase tuition for next year,” Slabach wrote.

Slabach said there will be a decrease in the adjunct budget for next year, which could lead to some professors teaching some adjunct classes.

“There is not a hiring freeze for faculty and there is not a hiring freeze for administrative staff,” Slabach said. “What we’re asking is that any time there is a vacancy is that each unit

whether it is administrative department or a faculty department, that we look and see if we might be able to restructure things in such a way that we would be able to save money. All we’re asking is that we take the time to access whether or not we might be able to restructure

housing and meal plans.

Students will also have to pay $1,010 for every additional credit hour they take after 16.

However, SGA managed to get a waiver for students whose majors require more than 128 hours to graduate, Slabach said.

“To achieve academic priorites, provide a modest cost of living salary pool for faculty and staff, and align the operating budget to revenue, the university will need to achieve expenditure savings of approximately $2.9 million in other parts of the budget and increase tuition for next year.”

- President Frederick Slabach

ate them doing that.”

SGA members Alison Baron, John Traxler, and Nicholas Davis created and promoted the block hour petition, SGA President Alyssa Hutchinson wrote in an email.

“Along with encouraging students to give letters on how they are effected by the change in block hour tuition, Administration has already responded with a waiver system for some of the majors effected by this change,” Hutchinson wrote. “We believe that this is proof that our voice can be heard, but that it is just one step closer to a compromise.”

Hutchinson wrote that she wants students to be able to voice their opposition since their voice wasn’t considered in the original decision. One of the ways SGA is helping to promote the conversation was organizing the student protest last Wednesday.

“We have held our first protest at the Board of Trustees meeting,” Hutchinson wrote. “We are working with President Slabach to hold a Forum for students to ask questions and express concerns. Also, Slabach will be attending our next General Business Meeting on April 6th.”

Slabach said he has been in communication with Dean of Students and Vice President of Student Life Dennis Hall and plans to talk with students at meeting, which is 4 p.m. Friday.

“We are dedicated to our students’ success and the financial outlook for the university is positive,” Slabach wrote. “We will continue to emphasize recruitment and retention efforts to increase enrollment and focus on small class sizes averaging around 20 students per section.”

to achieve financial efficiencies.”

Two of the changes for students next year are the rise in tuition and the decrease in block rate hours, Slabach wrote in an email sent out to the campus.

“For most private universities, including Texas Wesleyan, tuition increases tend to take place every year,” Slabach wrote. “This year’s change is different than in previous years because the Board’s decision also allows an adjustment to the number of hours included in our block tuition rate to a maximum of 16 hours (the previous block rate max was 18 hours).”

According to Slabach’s email, tuition and fees have increased to $30,300 for the 201819 academic year and $40,510 for those with

“The reason is that we are using the 128 hours is if you take 16 credit hours a semester for eight semester then you would be able to graduate in four years if your major required 128 hours or less,” Slabach said. “The vast majority of our majors do require 128 hours or less, but if you are in a major that requires more than 128 hours then it made sense that we would offer a waiver to the block cap.

“That was something I want to congratulate the students on, especially the Student Government Association. They were the ones that brought it to our attention that there was this group of students that are simply not able to graduate in four years with the kind of cap that was in place. That’s a great function for the student government to play, and I really appreci-

dearing to see how proud our faculty are of their students. The experience and confidence students gain from presenting to their peers and mentors is invaluable. Plus, it looks good on your resume.”

Adkinson said that this year’s event will feature 97 different presentations and more than 150 participating students. For those not in participation as presenters, Adkinson is confident that UCD will still be a rewarding event.

“One of the great things about UCD is that it offers something for everyone,” Adkinson wrote.“Whether it’s hearing from distinguished panelists at the keynote address, attending stu-

dent presentations on a wide variety of fascinating topics, or honing professional speaking skills by being a presenter, UCD is a great opportunity for our students, staff, and faculty to celebrate the wonderful work we’re doing at Texas Wesleyan University.

“This is truly a unique experience that is not available to undergraduates on most university campuses, so it is our hope that our students and faculty are genuinely excited for the opportunity to participate.”

For more information on University College Photo by Amanda Roach Day, go to txwes.edu.

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continued from page 1 know of other universities that have such an annual event. I think it is an excellent venue to promote student scholarship, leadership, and enhance the overall Wesleyan community. UCD brings the entire campus together for one day to celebrate the power of learning and knowledge.”

Executive academic administrator Amber Coronado wrote in an email that she believes she is “lucky” to get the opportunity to help coordinate events like UCD. “My favorite thing is being able to collaborate with the faculty members,” Coronado wrote. “As a student and staff member it’s en-

year’s event at a recent meeting.

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<<Inspiration>> Leopoldine Colom

This collection of photographs was taken by Texas Wesleyan student photographer Leopoldine Colom, a sophomore marketing major, in the fall of 2017 for Professor Terri Cummings’ Digital Photography class.

Artist Statement: Lyubov Popova (1889– 1924), a Russian female artist, inspired me to create this specific project because of her photographic creativity. She traveled in France and Italy and her artwork started as a Cubo-Futurism. Then later on she moved

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away from fine arts to design for stages and textiles.

My images are not quite like hers, but I feel like the purpose is the same. In her art, I saw a use of shapes and the expression of colors used to expand someone’s viewpoint within

art. The purpose of my images is to express the beauty of France and the beauty of art with a mixture of light and color. Since Popova’s art showed shapes and colors, I tried to get close to the buildings in order to capture those elements as well.

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New SGA president prepares for change Hannah Lathen hrlathen@txwes.edu

Sophomore Alyssa Hutchinson has made her way from being in the audience to taking the president’s seat for Texas Wesleyan’s Student Government Association.

Hutchinson, a psychology and biology major, became president when Zahraa Saheb resigned to take a job in Washington, D.C. However, Hutchinson’s journey in SGA started in September 2016 when, as a freshman, she became an associate justice.

“I started going to meetings in the spring, and they seemed very intense,” Hutchinson said. “I could tell that there was some sort of rules grounding them, but I couldn’t really tell what it was.”

Having to sit in the audience and not being able to speak up became frustrating, she said, so she decided to run for representative for the School of Natural and Social Sciences. She received the position.

“My dean didn’t know that we had a representative, so I felt like, ‘Yay! I am making a difference,’” she said.

Now at the head of the table, Hutchinson said she plans on making several changes, starting with SGA’s general business meeting time, which is 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Fridays.

“It is not really accessible to students, and I feel like that is half the point of the meeting,” she said.

Hutchinson also wants to change the way SGA gets paid.

“We are thinking we’re deciding on changing those to perks.

Things that are more tangible,” she said. “Otherwise maybe just some of the processes on how things are brought to the table and things like that because I feel like it is not the most efficient.”

One of the biggest issues Hutchinson is trying to tackle this semester is fixing the SGA constitution, something everyone on the executive board wants.

“Honestly, it could be a matter of needing to throw the whole old one out and making a whole new one,” she said. “Just knowing that other administrations, not at our SGA but other SGAs and other schools, their constitutions are not nearly as long.”

Hutchinson said she is looking forward to getting to do what she wants to do.

“Not that Zahraa was doing something wrong but just like not all the things were what we all wanted,” she said.

Hutchinson wants to change what is considered work for the SGA members.

“We want everybody to be involved, but I think her idea of being involved is every member makes an event and that is how you show that they did work,” she said. “Whereas I feel like, in situations like the 16-hour block change, there is a lot that can be done that doesn’t require every member throwing an event for their constituents.”

SGA’s past has proved to be a large obstacle, Hutchinson said.

“Not only in how we run things, because sometimes it feels like you have to keep doing it the same way it has been done,” she said, “but also, clearly things that previous administrations have done have come to bite us in the butt. Now we are having to sit here and think about our stipends and things like that.”

Saheb described Hutchinson as outspoken, intelligent and approachable and wrote in an email that she expects nothing

Photo by Hannah Lathen Student Government Association President Alyssa Hutchinson recently took office after Zahraa Saheb resigned. Hutchinson plans on changing the times of SGA’s general business meetings as well as fixing the organization’s constitution.

but great things from her as president.

“I hope SGA continues to be active and engaged on campus, and for Hutchinson to continue working towards enhancing the student body’s experience by being a strong advocate and leader,” Saheb wrote.

Saheb met Hutchinson when Hutchinson served as an associate justice.

“My favorite memories of her come from very early on in our friendship,” Saheb wrote. “I was at a debate competition at Wesleyan where I first saw her speak. I enjoyed being able to watch her passionately and intelligently debate about a wide variety of topics and be recognized as the champion of the competition.”

Vice President of Student Affairs/Dean of Students Dennis Hall wrote in an email that he feels that Hutchinson is fit for the role of president.

“She cares for her fellow students, is open to learning new

things, and has demonstrated leadership qualities throughout her time here at TXWES,” Hall wrote.

Hall wrote that he describes Hutchinson as someone who is intelligent, collected, humorous, is dedicated to her academics and committed to Wesleyan.

“Alyssa is someone who listens before speaking,” he wrote.

“She seeks to understand and assumes the best in others. Alyssa comes across as thoughtful and considerate while not worried to engage in critical thought, discussions, or disagreements.”

Hutchinson said she plans on running for president in the SGA elections later this month. She wants students to know she is not a political person; she is just someone who is for the students and wants to know what they have to say.

“I am here to just speak for them,” she said.

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Rams break 57-year-old golf record

Photo by Josh Lacy Leo Mathard takes a swing at Primm Valley on March 19. He shot a 136 in the tournament.

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In 1961, the men’s golf team set a record of 267 at the Abilene Intercollegiate.

The 2018 team broke the record March 19 with a score of 266 at Battle at the Primm, according to ramsports.net.

“I didn’t realize we broke [the record] until we got back and our head coach told us that it was a new record,” Rowan Lester said. “But it was pretty cool to break a record that has been held for such a long time.”

Lester said he didn’t feel like Primm Valley was significant because it was just another tournament, and the team tries to win them all. As of March 2, the Rams were ranked sec-

ond in the NAIA Coaches’ Poll, according to ramsports.net.

The golf team doesn’t have any scheduled practices, but everyone practices almost every day Lester said.

“I believe we have good players but we work pretty hard, some more than others,” Lester said. “But to be honest I thinks it’s a combination of [hard work and talent] then all of us just playing well on the one day, which always helps.”

The best thing about the golf team is that everyone gets along, Lester said, who also noted that the team’s two coaches, Bobby Cornett and Shaun Hensley, are amazing.

“The weather at Prime Valley was very dry, so it makes the ball fly and roll further than

Photo by Josh Lacy Rowan Lester shot a 137 to tie for eighth place at the Battle at the Primm in Nevada.

usual,” Futa Yamagishi said. “It was hard to judge how far it flies.”

Yamagishi said it didn’t seem like he was playing well until the end of the round because of how relaxed he was.

“My mentality was different,” Yamagishi said. “I was very relaxed and calm; that made me break the record.”

Golf is a very individual sport, Yamagishi said. The golf team is successful because each member is talented and works hard.

“We don’t have any particular practice, but we have to qualify for the team before the tournament,” Yamagishi said.

The best part of the golf team is the comradery and the drive for perfection the team has, Janco Maritz said.

“The golf team practices almost every day of the week,” Maritz said, “most of the time six or seven days a week because we are very dedicated to the sport.”

The team has been so successful because of the amount of hard work the players put in, Maritz said.

“What has made the team so successful is the amount of talent and hard work we have,” Maritz said. “The team has an enormous amount of both talent and hard work, which is the best combination.”

The men’s golf team will compete in the Sooner Athletic Conference’s championship April 23-24 in Oklahoma City. For more information, go to ramsports.net.

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F E AT U R E D P R E S E N TATI O N 10:45 a.m. - Noon "FIND YOUR INNER SUPERHERO" PRESENTED BY: BRAD FAYE, FOUNDER OF SUPERHERO FACES

KELSEY DICKERSON, HOST AND WRITER FOR SUPERHERO FACES

Martin Hall

Noon - 2 p.m.

RAM JAM FIRST 100 ATTENDEES WILL RECEIVE A FREE T-SHIRT

In front of Dora's

VISIT TXWES.EDU/UCD TO VIEW THE FULL PROGRAM SCHEDULE

The purpose of University College Day (UCD) is for students and faculty to share scholarship between and among the disciplines. The University, as a community, values interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship across all fields of study.

Students engage in research led by faculty members, resulting in projects developed from general course work, special topics and honors courses. Students may choose to present in a variety of formats: posters, oral presentations, panel discussions,or live performances.