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Charleston White: from courtroom to role model in 180-degree turn
Dakota Baggett
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This is the first installment of the Texas Wesleyan security report, and there have been multiple reports of thefts on campus in recent weeks.. There is some basic safety information pertinent to all institutions of higher learning. Campus security reports are mandated by the The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or the Clery Act, for short, to keep a crime log of all crime reported, according to Clerycenter.org. The log also must be updated to include all crimes within 48 hours of their report and must include a log of the past 60 days. The campus crime log is free to view in the security office located in the OC Armstrong Hall Room 117, and Wesleyan Campus Security Manager Blake Bumbard has printed copies on request. Students might have noticed all the shiny new signs posted throughout the library that keep telling people to keep an eye on valuable items, and the reason is due to the recent string of thefts in the library. There have been four total thefts since Oct. 2. According to Bumbard, prior to this string of thefts in October, the library has only had three in the past three years. What security knows about the thefts is that they all have happened on the same floor of the library, and all the items stolen have been laptops and other small electronics. Security is taking measures to apprehend this criminal, and students are cautioned
Charleston White is within three semesters of completing his undergraduate degree at Texas Wesleyan University. Santiago Munoz
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From sitting in a courtroom waiting to be tried for murder to sitting in a classroom perusing his bachelor’s degree as a criminal justice major, Charleston White has done a complete 180 with his life, and is now a motivational speaker for troubled youth throughout the state of Texas. Without the presence of a positive male role model, White became involved in the streets as a teenager. His mother, who raised him as a single parent, wasn’t around because she had to work the night shift at the General Motors plant in Arlington in order to provide for his brother and him. Without the presence of a positive male role model and a mother who was working all the time, it was easy for White to follow in his brother’s footsteps and become associated with
the criminal elements of society. “Lack of supervision,” said Youlanda White, mother of Charleston White. “I didn’t have anyone to supervise them.” On Sept. 18, 1991, at the age of 14, Charleston White and three buddies ran out of a shopping mall in Arlington after stealing athletic jackets. During the process, a newlywed good Samaritan intervened and was shot and killed by White’s associate when he attempted to stop them, according to an article in the Star-Telegram written by Bob Ray Sanders. White was charged with murder and was sentenced to 12 years. While incarcerated, White joined a gang in order to fit in and be a part of something. Even though White was only 5’9” and 140 pounds, he used his mind to fight his battles; soon, he became the leader of his gang. “He had a tough personality when I met him back in 1992,” said Har-
vey Hughes, who was also serving time for murder, and joined White’s gang during their incarceration at the Texas Youth Commission detention facility in south Texas. “It was tough in there, so we had to do what we had to do to survive.” After seven years of paying his debt to society, White was released in 1998 at the age of 21. After returning home to his native Fort Worth, White returned to the streets. His association with drug dealers, pimps and killers was inevitable because that’s all he knew, said White. Also, according to White, his social skills weren’t up to par with the rest of society because he was lacking the life experiences that most teenagers have to live a conventional lifestyle. “Mentally when I got out at 21, from a mental aspect of things, my thinking, the process of my emotions was on a 14-year-old level,” White recalls. “I didn’t have the natural prog-
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ress needed for social skills. I didn’t have the experiences that a natural 14-year-old experiences. I didn’t go to high school; I didn’t graduate, so I didn’t have those experiences that you need in society to succeed.” At the age of 25, White became a father. White began working regular jobs to support his son but remained affiliated with the streets. It wasn’t until White had his second child at the age of 31 that he finally realized something had to change, and he enrolled in college. “The turning point was when I had my daughter,” White said. “I always knew the value of an education; I’ve always been very intelligent; I always did good in school. Carrying the weight of being the father to two children, I knew I had to go get a degree to make a change and do what I want to do, and that’s what I’m doing today.”
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Committees researching possible funds’ usage from summer sale of Law School to Texas A&M Rosy Perez
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With the Law School being sold in August and earning Texas Wesleyan new funding, students are seeking answere about how that money is going to be used. Everything was passed over to Texas A&M’s hands in August. This includes transferring over the staff and changing the name of the Law
School, so Texas Wesleyan is no longer in charge of the school. When it comes to the $73.2 million payout over five years from A&M, it is still under consideration about how it will be used. “The university is in the process of designating the best use for those funds at the time, and that means several committees are researching possibilities and options on
how to make the most of the money,” said Wesleyan Director of Marketing and Communications Darren White. Some of the renovations currently happening at Texas Wesleyan are the Rosedale Renaissance and a new entry way onto campus along with a bell tower. So what exactly will happen to the money is not yet determined, but it is safe to say that students might want
to attend meetings where their voices can be heard. Senior English major John A. Ortega had much to say about the renovations needed on campus. “First and foremost, they need to fund the endowment, fix the sidewalks along with making a parking garage or something,” Ortega said. The sidewalks that are going to be fixed initially are the ones located on Rosedale.
Other sidewalk repairs still are to be undetermined. “Equipment for disabled or special needs students should be provided,” he added. “I think rather than getting a clock tower, we should use the money on things needed at the moment rather than planning for something that’s just aesthetically pleasing.” So if committees are wondering what students want, there is a healthy sample.
Recent sidewalk petitions send notice to administration Erica Estrada
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On On Tuesday, Oct. 14, the Student Government Association released a petition to improve all the cracked and uneven sidewalks of Wesleyan. Some students have been signing the petition in hopes of approval from administration.
Hafidh Alghussein, junior school of business representative, has a positive attitude about repairing the sidewalks and making progress and is happy for the students’ optimistic concerns. “Right now we’re just focusing on getting the signatures of the petitions,” said Alghussein. “The main reason is to serve the students and a
lot of students ask to repair the sidewalks.” According to Alghussein, the length of the project is to be announced once the petition has been approved. Kelsi Holland, president of the Student Government Association and senior Sociology major, has major concerns and positive outlooks to make progress
on the sidewalks to prevent injuries since there have been previous injuries from Wesleyan students. Holland said how pleased she is that the majorities of the student body have the same concerns and want to make a difference. “The plan is to get the number of student body who are interested in improving
the sidewalks,” said Holland. “We have a cover sheet that explains to them what we’re trying to do and what the petition actually means. The whole point of the petition is to get signatures, basically showing evidence to administration that this is what we’re wanting to fix: the sidewalks or whatever issue it is.”
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to watch their belongings carefully. Three of the four thefts this month happened while the students were sleeping, which is an action quite a few library patrons are guilty of from time to time, especially around midterms and finals. Even worse news is that not even bathroom breaks are safe; the fourth theft happened while a student left items unattended to visit the bathroom. While some students can remember a time when they could leave their personal items on the table, go downstairs, talk to people on the first floor, and go outside to have a quick smoke before returning to find that no one had laid a finger on their things, that time may have passed. Theft also continues to be the most frequent security problem on campus, but most of the reports come from the dorm rooms and can be prevented easily by students locking their doors. Other frequently reported crimes on campus are disorderly conduct and alcohol violations, which can be prevented by handling personal matters in an adult manner.
SIDEWALK Holland continues to express highest hopes of the outcome in proving to administration that students want to fix the sidewalks. and are willing to do what it takes to make a difference within the Wesleyan campus. “It has been addressed we can’t fix everything at one time but we can at least make progress on fixing those problem areas that we’re having so
Bumbard also wanted to remind students that they should have their student ID on them at all times, and he gave some tips on how to prevent and even aid in the recovery process of stolen items. Keep all personal items on you or in sight. If you see someone suspicious then call extension 4911 (Security), report all crime even minor ones to Security and the Fort Worth Police Department, take pictures and keep a record of all your electronics’ make, model, and serial numbers. Some of those tags can be removed by thieves, so the school offers a free engraving tool that can be used to make items identifiable. Also if devices have GPS tracking features, it is wise to turn that on both on and off campus. Security has some additional tips to prevent campus crime. Remember most theft can be prevented by using common sense, keeping items on you, keeping an eye on them, and knowing serial numbers in case items are stolen. These simple steps can prevent the lifting of many valuable items and personal electronic devices.
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CHARLESTON WHITE Today, 15 years after being released from prison, White, who is now a single father, is a year and a half away from earning his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Texas Wesleyan University. Not only is he a full-time student, but White is also the founder of a non-profit organization called HYPE - an acronym for Helping Young People Excel. The goal of his organization is to reach out to those children and teenagers who are prone to becoming criminals, and explain what the consequences can be when you live life as a hardcore criminal. White, along with his three exconvict friends, have spoken to troubled youth in several
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detention facilities throughout the DFW Metroplex. The ex-convicts tell their prison stories and what lead to their incarcerations. Their goal is to reach as many young people as possible, hoping some of them realize the importance of an education and the importance of disassociating yourself from the street life. For people like White and his three friends who also came from single parent homes or low-income neighborhoods, they can really relate to the youth they’re targeting. “I do this to prevent other young people from travelling down the same path.” White said. Now that White has changed
his life, he has made all the people around him very happy—including his mother. “I’m definitely very proud of his change.” Youlanda White said. White said he would like to travel across the country speaking to troubled youth. He hopes to open several offices in Fort Worth where children and teenagers with academic needs can be tutored, mentored, and assisted with school supplies. “My goal is to go all around the country and reach out to troubled youth.” White said. “I would like to mentor and coach these kids how to re-socialize and teach them proper independent life skills.”
continued from page 1 many incidents where students are getting injured at times,” said Holland. “We want to prevent those injuries as much as possible and make sure it’s a safe campus as part of risk assessment, whether it be just be sidewalks or your general community surrounding.”
Erica Estrada | Rambler Staff Top photo: The Texas Wesleyan student body looks forward to sidewalk repairs within campus. Many sidewalks on campus are in major need of repair. As a result, the Student Government Association is having a petition to gather student signatures in hopes to raise awareness for administration. Bottom photo: All debree has been removed from recent Dillow House fire. an empty lot where the 101’ one year old home once stood.
Dia de los Muertos adds Hispanic Halloween festive flavor for Fort Worth, internationally Rosy Perez
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While some people are getting ready to go trick-or-treating, others are planning for the day after. Starting Friday, Nov. 1, through Nov. 2, many families will be getting ready to celebrate Dia de los Muertos - translated into English as “Day of the Dead”. This observance originated from the Roman Catholic and Anglican Churches’ traditional holy days - All Saints Day Nov. 1 and All Souls Day Nov. 2. Dia de los Muertos is a time when families
celebrate death by prayer, adorning alters, face painting and putting out flowers . The flowers that typically are used are marigolds. These days are celebrated all over the world. There are many images of skeletons and people visiting graves. You could say that Dia de los Muertos is celebrated heavily among Latin America, but it is observed worldwide. Some of the things that people do during Dia de los Muertos include parades and celebrations with colorful adornments. People also paint skeleton masks on their faces and dance. The cultural experience that is Dia de los
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Muertos provides is very unique, to say the least. “I’ve heard about it (Dia de los Muertos),” stated Hernandez, “and have never celebrated it but have always wanted to.” There will be special a Dia de los Muertos event in Fort Worth this year on Saturday, Nov. 2. Rose Marine Theater located at 1440 No. Main will be holding its annual observance with music, dancing, face painting and pan del muerto. “That would be very interesting to see,“ said junior Education major Angelica Ortiz. The celebration also will entail a small walk
from Marine Park to the Rose Marine Theater Plaza. “I don’t know a whole lot about Dia de los Muertos,” said undecided major Steavan Vasquez, “but I sure do want the tattoo of the muerte.” To learn more information about Dia De Los Muertos celebration at Rose Marine, please call the theater at 817-624-8333.
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Religion: another form of government? My experience Government shutdown disaster looms in ‘14 Staff Editorial
Santiago Munoz Content Producer
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Ever see those infants that hold their breath until they almost turn blue because they did not get what they wanted? In a sense, that is what Congress did with the recent partial government shutdown. This happened because the House of Representatives Republicans demanded changes to the national health care act that the Senate nor President Barack Obama were going to give. Essentially, the GOP has already tried to stop the Affordable Care Act (referred to Obamacare) over 30 five times. Even the president said that the House Republicans have shut down the federal government over an “ideological crusade” against his health law. They did not get what they wanted - a delay of the Affordable Care Act, so they held the entire country hostage. Not only were over 800,000 federal employees furloughed; but the credit of the country was hanging in the balance until the debt ceiling was raised on Oct. 16. Compromise is something one learns in elementary school when you and another kid want to play with the same toy at the same time; however, the nation’s representatives have yet to figure out the solution. If a decision had not been made by Oct. 16, the country was looking at defaulting on its loans and as possible downhill economic slide. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) made it known that mid-evening Oct. 16 an agreement had been reached in the Senate to raise the debt ceiling. However, the nerve-wracking part of
the whole ordeal was that the House of Representatives had the final say. This is scary because the House had been the main ones stopping any forward progression, but the legislation finally passed. As many people would like to blame President Obama for this gridlock, they cannot. Why? Because in 2010 Congress voted and passed the bill with a vote of 219-212, according to the office of the clerk. People must understand that the President of the United States does not create laws, yes he can have a great idea; however, it is Congress’s job to create the law and the President signs off on it. The congress is supposed to reflect and represent the people, and clearly that is not happening with a 5% approval rating. Many other people bring up the fact that the government has shut down before (most recently in 1996). However, the reasons behind those shutdowns were not because one party literally despised a piece of legislation it already voted on and approved. Has it happened before: yes, but to this gravity, no. Virtually all of America - especially those 800,000plus federal workers furloughed - were on the edge of their seats hoping that the right decision was made and that the nation would not default and the government would reopen. Now there are impending deadlines after the budget was extended only through Jan. 15, 2014, and the U.S. is authorized to continue to pay the nation’s debts up to Feb. 7, 2014. Is yet another showdown impending?
From generation to generation religious practice has always been a part of my family; our ties to religion beliefs remained strong throughout my entire life. However, after being in school for over four years, I’ve come to the realization that religion is just a mental form of government. It is used with the intent to control the masses. Religion provides people with the peace of mind to cope with life itself. Without a god configuration to fear, more people would be prone to committing more crimes, become hyperactive sinners, etc. Without the religious element present in our lives, we would most likely live in a chaotic world.
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physically, but our minds can wonder and conceive any thoughts we desire. But throughout my life I’ve become aware that religion kept me from doing many bad things. I had fear in God - but that same fear in God had also hindered certain aspects of my life. I would, at times, limit myself due to religious beliefs. Things that are morally correct may sometimes feel or be spiritually incorrect. I believe in living righteously through reason and logic. My intuitive thinking process has been replaced by analytical thinking skills, and, as a future scholar I believe that devotion to a religion and attending religious ceremonies is obsolete. Don’t allow religion to be a setback on your life endeavors. Live righteously and conquer your goals. Hate it or not, religion is a form of government created by man-made governments.
I have heard numerous complaints about people tripping and hurting themselves. I myself have caught myself tripping plenty of times while walking to class, even when I was being carefully aware with where I was stepping. The sidewalks on campus I have heard with the most complaints are the ones in between Elizabeth Hall and Stella Russell Hall where the trees are at behind Dora’s Cafe. It is mainly a dirt trail with little sidewalk pavement to walk on. As students, we cannot just walk on the road where the drivers drive. Thus, it is out of our way to walk to Wesleyan Street if students happen to be around the residence area. To add, it also gives the campus a poor appearance which is not a good look for incoming students walking around and touring the campus.
When it rains, the sidewalks in front of OC Armstrong Hall have been a problem since I first attended Wesleyan as a freshman. Regardless if we wear rain boots or not, the puddles and cracks are deep. As a result, our feet and ankles get soaked if we try to hop over the sidewalk cracks or get muddy if we walk around the sidewalk pavement. If we were to walk to the other side of campus to get to our designation, we would be soaked in the rain regardless. Therefore, overall it is a major inconvenience for students. I can only hope the sidewalk petition will catch attention to administration so there can be future changes to the sidewalks. Such changes would help protect students from getting injured and to further improve the look of Wesleyan.
made world news last year when he was burned. I wanted to see how the new one compared to the old. My teammates and I were impressed by how bright his clothing looked along with his new fresh-looking faced. The new Big Tex was unveiled on Sept. 27, so it’s a special time to go to the fair. After taking a few photos with Big Tex, we moved down into the automobile area where lots of beautiful vehicles were seen. This included a new dark green 991 Carrera Stinger that seemed to be getting most of the attention. Then I met up with a few more of my teammates who said they just been to the pig race, which was worth observing because it was pretty funny. I didn’t get time to see it but definitely will go next time I visit the fair. We started walking around the food court to try the different fried foods on offer. I got the deep fried avocado as I didn’t want anything too sweet. It was an inter-
esting complex and I would recommend it to anyone who likes avocado. My teammates went for the sweeter options of fried Oreosand fried Snickers, which we all tried and liked. Some other teammates went for chicken fried bacon, which was extra crispy, and there were many other options including fried Reese’s candy, fried Thanksgiving dinner and even fried beer. A few of the guys went on some of the rides, which were fun but appeared to be aimed at a younger audience. Toward the end we sat at benches by the entrance and listened to the live country music that was playing on the main stage while we chewed on overly large turkey legs - like something out of the Flintstones’ cartoons. Shortly after that we left but with good memories and great team bonding as we went on to win our next soccer game from all the hard work we had put in the r.est of the week. I hope to see Big Tex again.
Slippery, uneven sidewalks remain growing concern Erica Estrada Content Producer
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With upcoming construction on the Rosedale Renaissance project, many students and faculty of the Wesleyan community are looking forward to the improvements on the sidewalks on Rosedale Street. However, what students have also been looking forward to is not only the sidewalks outside of campus, but inside the campus as well.
First State Fair quite a day David Hagen dmhagen@txwes.edu
This year I visited the State Fair of Texas for the first time. As an international student from the United Kingdom, I was especially excited because I’ve heard so much about it in the four years I’ve been in the states. I play soccer for Texas Wesleyan and our coach was kind enough to let us take a team trip to the fair. We arrived at 1.30 p.m., and the first thought that struck me was how big the area of the show was. The first area we ended up in was the circle around Big Tex − who is a large wired figure dressed as a cowboy - which
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Sometimes the presence of our manformed government isn’t enough to prevent people from committing major crimes or sinning. I’ve encountered people who complain about our form of government, and how we as “the people” shouldn’t have restrictions and do as “we” please. A man named Thomas Hobbes once said: “Man basic state is one of war.” And I believe this to be true because throughout history there have been lots of wars and revolts. I do believe our natural state is that of war. I also believe that having jail-systems isn’t enough to sometimes rehabilitate a criminal’s mind. A lot of people were bad for a significant amount of time during their lives, and suddenly they became good, productive people. There’s a good chance religion played a part of it. We form governments to ensure our survival as mankind. Our government has the right to control us and put us away
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thumbs up Thumbs up to Midnight Madness and the school spirit generated for basketball on Oct. 12. Thumbs up to bringing back the ice cream bin at DORA’s after a brief lapse. Thumbs up to Wesleyan student-athletes who have received Sooner Athletic Conference individual weekly awards nine times since September.
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Thumbs down to the increase of stolen laptops, ipads, and iphones within the last few months. As college students, We work hard to maintain our technology that help us to excel in our classes! Thumbs down to people opening others’ car doors on campus with not-so-good intentions. Thumbs down to people littering campus especaly on weekends and special days at Wesleyan.
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If you want a fright this Halloween season, then Hangman’s House of Horrors in Fort Worth is the place for you. This Halloween haunt has been in place for a few years now but, the 2013 show appears among the best since Hangman’s first opened. Houses’ director, D’Ann Dagen told of several updates for the latest version. “We have redone almost 80 percent of the themed rooms in the house,” Dagen said. With the houses running on Friday’s and Saturdays Sept. 13-Nov. 2, from 7:30 p.m.-midnight and nightly Oct. 27-31 form 7:30-10 p.m., there are ample opportunities to catch the chills and thrills. Over 1,500 people have been involved this season in helping create the houses and make then as scary as possible, the current ver-
sion literally has somet groups. Many people also ma money made from the different charities, whic important to attend thi lows. The experience c at each site to complet different themes and ro locations. There are several ot events that may interes experience the haunted light. Scaredy Cat Night p.m. This is billed as “ scare.” Lights are up, a family friendly with $12 attractions. Flashlight Night - O Travel through a comp
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Bottom left: Photo designed by Claudia Ikeizumi. Haunted homes of the Wesleyan and Poly Heights neighborhood. Clockwise photos by Jessica Liptak. Students who venture into some of the “haunted” areas near campus may be in for a fright as images of Halloween past and present dot the area landscape. For “official” frightening experiences, students also can access hauntedview.com for calendars and places to go for the right and fun.
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My Halloween Memories Halloween is a time for creatures, super heroes and favorite fairy tale characters to roam the night. My first fond memory of Halloween was when I was about six years old. I was visiting my grandmother in Seattle and was excited about trick or treating there for the first time with my brother. My mom left our costumes back in Texas, so she and my dad went to the store and found us costumes on Halloween night. Of course, all the girly little girl costumes were sold out, so I was stuck being Daffy Duck from Looney Tunes. I was so mad and upset and to top it off my little brother got to be Barney. I was obsessed with Barney as a child. Even though I was six years old at the time and told everyone I was over Barney, I really wasn’t. When we went out to trick or treat, I refused to wear the Daffy Duck mask. I did not
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want to enter any costume contest - I only wanted to prance around in my black suit to collect candy from strangers. As I got older, I took more control of my costumes and made sure to purchase them weeks before Halloween. Halloween as a teenager and young adult is so much fun. Guy costumes are more quirky and girls can wear flashy costumes without being called negative names for one night. My favorite and first adult costume was Little Red Riding Hood. My boyfriend was supposed to be my big bad wolf for a party we planned to attend, but I had to be out of town for a theater competition in Arkansas. I was ecstatic for the trip but was disappointed I spent all this money on a costume that I might not get to wear. I packed my costume with me on the trip just in case a party might appear. I did not want
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to relive what happened to me as child and wind up being an adult Daffy Duck. At the theater, the host of the competition threw a Halloween party for the theater kids. I was thankful that I thought ahead and brought my costume along the trip. Not only did I have a fabulous time at the party, but I also won “Cutest Female Costume.” What I am looking forward to now and down the road is dressing up my children in embarrassing costumes. When they get older, they can laugh at their photos and be embarrassed by them, just as I was about my Daffy Duck costume. If you are going out Halloween night, please be safe. Wear reflective colors and make sure you have a buddy or buddies with you. If you are trick or treating with children, make sure you inspect the candy. Happy Halloween!
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English Practice Partners assists many international students, forms bonds Joy M. Woods
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Cultures differ from country to country, and when foreign students come to universities in the United States, they are faced with the task of assimilating as quickly as possible. The main obstacle, other than cultural customs, that these students meet is the language barrier. Since communication is a common dominator to all races and creeds, learning the English language is a necessity for foreign students to excel in their studies. The Dean of Texas Wesleyan Business Administration, Dr. Hector Quintanilla, saw
this need and created a program called English Practice Partner Program (E3P). It was designed to accomplish that – to help students strengthen their English language skills. The program pairs an international student with a domestic student, an English speaking student or faculty member. When the program first came about, School of Business Administration administrative assistant Kaylee Perry decided to help as much as possible. “I thought it would be a great program to mix and mingle,” she said, “to get to know someone and give them the opportunity to meet people they never would have the
chance to meet.” These students/faculty form a bond with their practice partners. This program is more than just pairing an international student with someone who speaks English. It also is about forming bonds. When students meet with their partners, they do not just talk about different words, they carry on conversations as if they are friends they talk about anything and everything. When the program was initiated, Virginia Dominquez, a domestic student and senior Business major involved in the program, says she has gained quite a bit from the experience.
“I have been able to learn more about their culture, reading about it in a book is one thing,” she stated, “but learning about it from an actual student is better.” This program is still somewhat new; however, it has had an impact on the international students. They feel more comfortable on campus and their participation in the class room also has increased. The EP3 is expected to add more students and international partners in coming months, and please contact the School of Business Administration at 817-531-4840 for additional information.
port you from present-day New York to 19th Century Austria in this extraordinary American play about passion, parenthood and the moments of beauty that can transform a life.” The work was written originally by Moisés Kaufman and will be directed by Theatre Department Chair and Associate Professor of the Theatre Bryan Stevenson along with senior Theatre major Patria Howard as the assistant director. The cast will include senior Theatre major Jessica Lavilla (Katherine Brandt), sophomore Theatre major Laura Hemingway (Clare Brandt), sophomore Theatre major Cameron Byerly (Mike Clark), freshman Theatre major Jasmine West (Dr. Gertrude Ladenburger), freshman Theatre major
Timothy Crabb (Ludwig Van Beethoven), freshman Theatre major Colton Mallory (Anton Schindler), and sophomore Theatre major Chris Wilmer (Anton Diabelli). The credits for the production staff include Kelsey Manuel (stage manager), freshman Theatre major; Devynn Ballinger (assistant stage manager), senior Theatre major; Bradley Gray (scenic design), sophomore Theatre major; Chris Willmer (assistant scenic design), sophomore Theatre major; Heather O’Donnell (properties design), and freshman Theatre major. Others on production are Tempie Love (assistant properties design), junior Theatre major; Jonathan Jones (lighting design), sophomore Theatre major; Matt Lonsdale (sound design), senior
Theatre major; Katie Dean (costume design), sophomore Theatre major; Kaila Saffle (assistant costume design), senior Theatre major; Jim Bob Brown (publicity designer), senior Theatre major; and pianist Dr. Bruce McDonald, assistant professor of Philosophy and Religion. The box office will open on Tuesday, Nov. 12, with purchasing hours Tuesday-Friday from 1:30-5 p.m., and one hour before curtain on performance days. For reservations, please call 817-531-4211 or visit the Dan Waggoner Annex, Room 100A. For more information, please contact the Department of Theatre at 817-5315867. “We are excited about the casting, rehearsals and production,” said play business manager Madalyn Russell.
Theatre Wesleyan second production “33 Variations” debut Nov. 14, casting set Dakota Baggett
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Theatre Wesleyan’s next production will be coming in less than a month on Nov. 14-24 with the second play of the semester “33 Variations”, a drama that focuses on the famous composer Ludwig Van Beethoven and a young girl in present-day New York. According to a news release describing the play from the Wesleyan Theater Department, the play is described as “a mother coming to terms with her daughter. A composer coming to terms with his genius. And, even though they’re separated by 200 years, these two people share an obsession that might, even just for a moment, make time stand still. Drama, memory and music combine to trans-
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Technology has taken a LEAP, coming soon to Wesleyan Austin Iba
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The LEAP Motion company (leapmotion.com) has come out with updated technology where people can draw, play, create, explore, and learn and by using only their hands. LEAP Motion Inc. has made an industry milestone as the first PC notebook that has three-dimensional motion control capabilities. By using new micro-sensor technology, it can track the in-air movements of both hands and all 10 fingers with great accuracy. It’s almost as if your hand is going through the computer screen. Classes of Dr. Carol Johnson-Gerendas at Texas Wesleyan viewed the new technology and were impressed with the innovations. Some students and faculty even have looked at downloading the new programs. “The LEAP motion team has developed incredible technology that fundamentally changes how consumers interact with digital content,” said Senior Vice President of Hewlett-Packard’s consumer PC and Services group. “We are excited to be the first to embed LEAP Motion’s technology in a PC, and our collaboration with LEAP Motion is just one example of how HP is innovating and defining the next generation computing experience.” Previously, hands always have been on the keyboard and mouse, but with the LEAP hands and fingers are free to move in front of the computer. The LEAP Motion controller can track all fingers up to 1/100th of millimeter and
is free to move in front of the computer. Users also can track hand movements over 200 frames per minute, and it appears to be more sensitive than any existing motion control technology. With its wide view, users can move their hands freely in front of the screen. You can reach out and grab objects and even move them around in 3D fashion. There are many other things you can do: browse the web, read articles, flip through photos, draw, and paint, sculpt, mold, stretch, bend 3D objects, and design with your fingertips. You even can draw two feet feet away using a pencil. “HP integrating LEAP Motion’s technology so rapidly pushes the industry forward to offer users more innovative computing options,” said Michael Buckwald, cofounder and CEO of LEAP Motion. LEAP Motion, a subsidiary of Hewlett-Packard, had its main technology invented by co-founder David Holz with Buckwald. The LEAP Motion™ Controller is a USB device, which can be purchased online for $79.99 plus tax. Company technology also includes the Airspace™ platform for applicationss. The apps work on notebok computers by HP and can be imbedded into MacIntosh and similar hardware. There are other variations of the LEAP Motion technology, and an instructional website also is located at the URL http://youtu.be/ aWlX2yxcmHo. The company pre-launched its first app in July 2013.
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Soccer’s Nikki Lockwood believes that height is no object Cynthia Marshall
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“The bigger the goalkeeper, the better” is a statement made on Dummies.com. The “Goalkeeping for Dummies” site cites that most professional soccer goalies are usually six feet or taller. This is seen as an advantage because larger people are able to cover more ground. Texas Wesleyan Lady Ram
goalkeeper Nicki Lockwood is a major exception to the rule and says differently. She is 5-foot-2’ and looks small in front of the goal but stands tall in the net area. She has been chosen as the Sooner Athletic Conference Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week two weeks in a row and is a true freshman, starting strongly in her first season of college soccer. Lockwood was chosen for the conference award initially
for her stellar performance between Sept. 23-29. “I was completely shocked and really excited,” she said. “I didn’t think that I would come in as a freshman and make that kind of impact.” It is also evident that Lockwood is working hard and defending the goal by using her height as an actual advantage. She recognizes that being tall can be an advantage, but she compensates with quickness and reflexes.
“A tall goalkeeper gives you an advantage in making some saves,” she said, “but a short person can equally have certain advantages in goalkeeping. Being short has given me an advantage because people underestimate what I can do. “Being short has pushed me to be the player I am now because I want to prove people wrong,” she said. A tall goalkeeper may be able to cover more vertical space in front of a net but, ac-
cording to the Wesleyan netminder, being short makes her “faster and more agile. “Mentally, when opponents see me, they size me up,” she said, “and don’t expect me to make big saves like I can, which I think is the greatest advantage of all.” Nicki Lockwook already has made Wesleyan a contender for the SAC in the school’s first year in the conference and is proud of her well-earned SAC Defensive
Player of the Week laurels. She may not be the typical size for a soccer goalkeeper, but what she doesn’t have in height, she makes up for in drive and talent. She also proves the Dummies.com soccer site wrong virtually every week. Lockwood next has a chance to keep the Lady Rams near the top of SAC standings when they host John Brown University Saturday at 5 p.m. at Martin Field.
Wesleyan basketball’s Parker, Jacobs ready for season to begin David Hagen
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The Rambler had a chance to catch up with key players for the men’s and women’s basketball programs, respectively, during preseason practice. Junior transfer center Krissy Parker from Waterbury, Conn., and senior guard Bruce Jacobs of Horn Lake, Miss., have been working on condition and preseason drills and are ready to begin the 2013-14 campaigns. They also enjoyed the recent Midnight Madness Oct. 12 at
Sid Richardson Center with the live music, free drinks, giveaways, three-point shooting competition, slam dunk exhibitions, and energy-filled atmosphere to boost the Texas Wesleyan players, student body and coaching staffs. Parker is enthused after the Lady Rams finished 2012-13 overall and added to the talent level with transfers. “Our goal is to win the conference championship,” she said. “We have really good transfers from last year and coach (Bill Franey) has brought in more girls. “I moved here because my sister lives in Dallas,” she said,
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Women’s Soccer (9-2-2, 3-2-1 SAC) Wesleyan 2, Okla. U. of Science and Arts 1 (Oct. 19) Wesleyan 0 2 - 2 Science & Arts 0 1 - 1 Goals - TWU: Lauren Kee (67:09), run free of gosl left; Lauren Kee (80:22), assist from Brianna Wilson; S&A: Linda Addo (82:30), assist from Ryan Vyse.
“and I contacted the school, and so me and the little girl No. 5 from my old school. (Kashay Barnes) both came to Texas Wesleyan.” Parker, who came from NCAA Division I Norfolk State, noted the competition in women’s basketball is similar. “I think we would do good,” she said. “We are a big team, so I think we would do pretty good.” Parker also has praise for Coach Franey. “He’s a really nice guy,” she noted, “and if you work hard, then you get your chance. He will be upfront with you and even took
Men’s Soccer (9-4-1) (3-3 SAC) Mid-American Christian 3, Wesleyan 1 (Oct. 16) Wesleyan 0 1 - 1 Mid-America 2 1 - 3 Goals - TWU: Ivan Kovacevic (64:53), Penalty kick. MAC - Raphael Bonelle (22:51), cluster near goal; Bonnelle (22:18), dribbled through traffic; Bonnelle (67:31), in front of goal.
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us all out to eat the other night. “I’m looking forward to the start of the season,” she said. “I’m a power center and really have been working on finishing around the basket and my overall speed.” Jacobs has similar hopes for Coach Brennen Shingleton’s men’s team, which was 20-12 overall in 2012-13 during its final season in the Red River Athletic Conference before moving to the Sooner Athletic Conference this season. “This team is special because we have a group full of leaders with eight seniors,” he said. “I think we can do pretty
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good this season and make some noise”. Jacobs is one of the Rams’ most active and vocal players on the court and sees himself as a defensive force for the squad. “I take pride in my defense,” he said. “We expect to just do what we do, and we are the new team in this conference. We are supposed to be the underdogs, so nobody knows what we have, and we don’t know what they have. I think we will do some good things. Jacobs and the large senior class hope to continue to leave a legacy with a trip to the NAIA nationals this season,
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and they are starting to work on game plans as the Nov. 2 opener gets closer. Besides the usual conditioning drills and fast-break tutorials, coaches for both teams have been seeking to mold the returning players and transfer into solid units. The challenge of SAC competition also figures into the mix after Wesleyan teams excelled for years in the Red River Athletic Conference. The Rams host Southwestern Adventist at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 2 after the Lady Rams open the year with Oklahoma Wesleyan at Sid Richardson Center with a 1 p.m. tipoff.
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A life like no other: coach Tim Bellmon awaits kidney transplant Takoia Larry
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Wesleyan Coach Tim Bellmon was living his dreams being the head men’s basketball coach at Paul Quinn University and receiving the Red River Conference Coach of the Year award. At that time, Bellmon also was married with one son. But the good life wasn’t as good as it seemed. Bellmon wasn’t feeling well. He had been sick for 2-3 months before even making a doctor’s appointment to find out what was wrong. Bellmon was diagnosed with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (kidney disease), which is the same diagnosis former NBA players Alonzo Mourning and Sean Elliot had. “My kidneys didn’t filter,” Bellmon said. “I was diagnosed August 2007, started dialysis December 2007, transplant February 2011 (failed), I had that kidney removed July 2012 and put back on dialysis for 10 hours at home every night. I have actively been seeking donors for a transplant but have had no luck so far.” Despite his diagnosis, Bellmon said he enjoys life and having the opportunity to be around family and friends while being able to coach at Texas Wesleyan. A man in his mid-40s, said he has never taken life for granted. But now he lives every day like it’s his last. “If I have a chance to walk around, there is no pain, I’m thankful for that,” Bellmon said. “I am thankful for the opportunity to see another day.” The diagnosis of FSGS not
only affected Bellmon’s family but his close friends. Wesleyan head men’s basketball coach Brennen Shingleton found out about the illness in 2009. “Coach Bellmon’s illness brings a lot of different emotions out when I stop to think about them,” Shingleton said. “One is how literally tough he is to be dealing with all these things and still manage to come to Texas Wesleyan every day, be positive, inspiring, motivating, consistent and, more importantly, supportive towards everything our players and coaches do in this program on and off the court. It absolutely humbles and mo tivates me.” His diagnosis wasn’t a secret to anyone, including Bellmon’s son. From the very beginning, Bellmon was up front about his sickness, and his son was with him enough to see Bellmon’s day-to-day battles. “He was with me 75 percent of the time and knows exactly what’s going on, and I make sure when I have a doctor’s appointment, it doesn’t affect his school,” Bellmon said. “And the doctor explains everything to him.” Wesleyan’s men’s and women’s basketball programs were supportive of Bellmon during the hard times around the 2012-13 basketball season. One way they showed their support and raised money for Bellmon was that both teams bought wrist bands inscribed with “I fight for CB Texas Wesleyan Basketball.” Seandre’ Sadler, junior Exercise Science major, is a returnee on the men’s basketball team and supported Bellmon by buying a wrist band. “The wrist band helped me to always keep coach Bellmon in mind, also reminding me to
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work hard, which contributed to the fight for coach Bellmon because that is what he would want,” Sadler said. Bellmon had no idea about the wrist bands. “I was surprised about the wrist bands because no one actually told me about them,” Bellmon said. “It was definitely appreciated.” “The money raised for the wrist bands is quite confidential but was given to coach Bellmon for Christmas,” Shingleton said. The assistant coach still hasn’t found a donor, but he’s still living the dream as he is still coaching here at Texas Wesleyan. “My mother and son along with others help me to stay strong,” Bellmon said. “I’m doing my dream with what I always wanted to do in coaching college basketball. I’m truly blessed to be able to be around people and doing what I love to do.”
Editor’s Note: If anyone is interested in being tested, you can call UT Southwestern St. Paul Hospital in Dallas at 214-645-1919 and let the hospital know you want to be tested for Timothy Bellmon. The hospital will let people know what actions are needed for further processing. Another group for national transplant donor registry is BeTheMatch.org.