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Marriage and family therapy adds Ph.D. program for ‘14 Erica Estrada
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Starting in fall 2014, Texas Wesleyan’s Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy program will commence. Doctoral students will gain experience mentoring master-level counselors and serving as supervisors and classroom instructors. The Ph.D. is a new program that will be in the counseling department under the School of Education. The Ph.D. in marriage & family therapy recently was approved by the Wesleyan board and is in the final works. Beth Hargrove, coordinate of graduate programs, said the program is pending SACS approval. “We’re very excited to be adding this new program thus far,” Hargrove said. “We also work with the masters in counseling students and it’s a very robust program; it’s a very active student body. So we’re really excited to have the opportunity to have some on those students stay on or potentially alumni return, of course as well as new students to Wesleyan to come into the program.” Dr. Michael Ellison, director of the Counseling Center, said they will be gradually transferring existing faculty into the masters programs into the Ph.D. program. “We’ve had it designed in 2009,” Ellison said, “and wanted to get it to the university sooner but it was only through the sale of the Law School that enabled us to do
that.” Dr. Linda Metcalf, professor of education in the graduate counseling and director of Ph.D. in marriage and family therapy program, is the counseling faculty member who lead this initiative. Metcalf said there was a need in Texas for therapists. She also explained the limited research in families and the Glick House on campus will be used for the students to choose a certain way of working with families and do research based on their sessions to lead students’ dissertations. “I designed this one to be in sync with The Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education,” said Metcalf. “There was a need for a doctoral program that would produce graduates who could go on and teach in college and also conduct research.” The program will include seminar-style sessions with guest lecturers sharing an intensive review of therapy methodologies, engaging in research and publication opportunities for students, offcampus training at facilities in the U.S. and abroad and an independent study project. “When we thought of the Ph.D. [program] we were all very excited because we know how our students turn out. They turn out to be very good therapists and they pass their test for licensure rather easily,” Metcalf said. “We’re excited about what we do and so we’re
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Wesleyan students meet with UMC Senate
The United Methodist Church has partenered with Texas Wesleyan University since 1890.
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On Tuesday, April 15, approximately 30 Texas Wesleyan students assembled, in Baker Building, with representatives of the University Senate of the United Methodist Church - Dr. Melanie Overton, Dr. Pamela Balch and Ms. Tijuana Hudson to discuss how the Wesleyan experience is improved by its affiliation with the Methodist Church, which occurs every 10 years through the UMC re-
accreditation process. SGA President, Kelsi Holland, several members ofWesleyan’s Mortar Board, and many other Rams spoke about how Wesleyan has impacted their lives and collegiate careers. “One of the major reasons why I chose Texas Wesleyan was because I came from a smaller school, so the smaller school was a big appeal to me,” said Elijah Cumpton, religious life staff and former Wesleyan student. “But, I was also pursuing a career
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Rambler page editor and acting editor-in-chief David Hagen recently interviewed Dr. Tom Smith of Wesleyan marketing and mass communication departments on his 25th year at the university and 46th year as a college professor. Dr. Smith also has some musical and performance talents that many may not realize. DH: Tell me more about your two daughters? Smith: Well, they both finished with the highest- and second-highest averages here (Wesleyan) in business with (GPA) scores of 3.95 and 3.92. They both took 12-14 years of dance, they both sing very well, they both play two or three instruments, both of For More Current News, check out TheRambler.org
their parents have Ph.D.s and are both education oriented. They both work in marketing (today), and it’s fun to talk about stuff and send them stuff (related to marketing), and I can relate to them and vice versa. I was 39 when the first one was born and 43 with the second, so they have been a big part of my life. The older daughter enrolled with Wesleyan in the year 2000 with the younger one joining three or four years later. DH: Tell me about your band and how it all started? Smith: I guess in high school I had always been a groupie type, and I worked in a record store and wrote music a lot. I never thought about playing, but most people in bands normally start playing at 13-1415 years old. I was about 18 when I met a guy who wanted to form a group, and he taught me the basics of bass. I started playing. I started playing more and more and joined another group when I graduated. We played a little but not a lot before I joined another group, and we started playing a lot. At Ole Miss (where he graduated), there’s nothing to do there, it has some great restaurants and bars, so as a consequence it has a thriving
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in ministry and I found that the religion department was really appealing. After I went through the program, I can say that it is, absolutely, an amazing department.” Although Wesleyan’s smaller, smarter charm beckoned students like Cumpton, the university had to grow on other students. After hearing the former student explain his initial attraction to Texas Wesleyan, UMC Senate representatives heard from one of Wesleyan’s international students from Palestine.
“When I first came to Wesleyan, I didn’t like the school at all,” said Hasidh “Fez” Alghussein, junior business administration major. “I wanted to transfer. “ I’m a junior now,” he said with a laugh. “One of the most important things that I’ve learned here is that everybody knows everything about everyone. We’re all like a very big family. Everybody cares about everyone, and that’s one of the main reasons that made
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you read the log for information or entertainment, the new format is better for both. Bumbard made only one slight change to the format and made the report more interesting. The daily crime log that can be requested in Bumbard’s office always detailed the date, time, type of incident, location, and disposition. Now included in the log is a summary of the incident, which gives brief details of the crime. Most of the summaries are what might be seen a the television show such as March 30 “RAs (resident assistants) alerted security alcohol was in the room. Citations issued.” There are some incidents where the summary is helpful: on March 25 “A student reported her bedroom door and frame had been damaged.” That happened in the West Village, and the case is still open. If students have information on a reported crime, they could help security close more cases. Then there are a couple of reports that just might everyone chuckle.
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The months of February and March at Texas Wesleyan had a total of 19 crimes reported in campus. Campus security manager Blake Bumbard also has changed the crime log format and makes it easier to follow and more detailed. Starting on Feb. 2 and ending Feb. 26, the month stood out as being the apparent time for students to party. Out of 10 reported crimes, half (five) of them were alcohol violations, two were substance abuse violations, two were burglaries, and one was theft. The month of March had a total of nine crimes reportCourtesy photo from Smith family ed. The two months seem to Dr. Tom Smith during his younger years with his first dummy he recontrast each other: Februceived as a gift from his parents. ary was heavy with drug and alcohol violations but fairly social scene. Lots of bands siana, Mississippi, Arkansas, light with theft. March was started forming, and The Bea- and Alabama. This was 80 just the opposite. Starting on tles helped a lot. We played percent of (my) income for March 2 ending on March 31, every week for two hours at eight years, but it was fun, and the month only saw two alcothe fraternity parties, and we I enjoyed it a lot. We recorded hol violations, one substance violation, one theft, two acts played every weekend at ju- records in Memphis. nior colleges, fraternity and DH: What style of music of vandalism, and three burglaries. sorority parties, high schools, SMITH, page 5 Depending on whether Tennessee, Kentucky, Loui-
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excited that we will turn out some really good doctors too.” Classes will vary between traditional meeting format, seminar format, practicum and dissertation hours. There was a special Ph.D. kickoff event for Thursday, April 10,
April 23, 2014
April marks Dating, Domestic Violence Awareness, Prevention Month in U.S.
and it featured Metcalf and several others associated with the new program. The gradu- Dakota Baggett campuses to be more transate program shared program dabaggett@txwes.edu parent about domestic abuse, information with local counprovide educational programs During the month of April and report and domestic vioselors, alumni and with proTexas Wesleyan Student life lence incidences. spective students. is sponsoring the “No More” Bumbard defined domestic campaign in order to educate abuse as any physical assault and prevent domestic and (hitting, biting, etc.) sexual continued from page 1 sexual violence. assault, emotional abuse, On April 8 at noon during stalking, then he went on to “Security responded to dents who report victimiza- free period Blake Bumbard, give some red flags to look a noise complaint,” it said. tion. Those include: be as- the security manager for Wes- for in these areas. Control“Marijuana was observed and sisted by campus authorities leyan, gave a presentation full ling behaviors, such as phone students were cited.” if reporting a crime to law of information about domes- checking, extreme jealousy Less than two months from enforcement; change aca- tic violence as well as preven- and dictating friends and free the end of the semester Bum- demic, living, transportation, tion methods, and victim’s time are the biggest signs that bard commented on campus or working situations to avoid rights. someone could be an abuser. Even though there was free Name calling and belittlesecurity. a hostile environment; obtain “It’s been a good semester so or enforce a no contact direc- pizza, attendance for the pre- ment can be possible red flags far,” he said. tive or restraining order; have sentation was low, probably indicating future abuse. Even He also noted that April is a clear description of their in- because it was at the same threats can be signs of domesDomestic and Dating Vio- stitution’s disciplinary process time as the SGA presidential tic abuse. lence Awareness and Pre- and know the range of possi- debate that was downstairs. Bumbard also gave his own vention Month, and recent ble sanctions; and receive con- Even though there was only a words of advice to the audinational legislation now pro- tact information about exist- handful in attendance, Bum- ence. vides more rights for students ing counseling, health, mental bard gave the facts to those “Liars will continue to lie,” who are victims. On April 8 health, victim advocacy, legal who showed. he said, “cheaters will continApril and October are Do- ue to cheat, and abusers will Bumbard gave a presentation assistance, and other services on domestic violence, notably available both on campus and mestic and Dating Abuse continue to abuse.” Bumbard Awareness and Prevention told a story about when he the Campus SaVE Act (Cam- in the community. pus Sexual Violence EliminaLook for the “No More” fly- months. Bumbard started by was an officer, he had helped tion Act). ers posted around campus to saying that Domestic violence a young lady who had partied The SaVE Act builds on get more information about has become a “national epi- too hard up to her room, but the Clery Act, which requires awareness and prevention demic - so much so that Pres- later that night her roommate campus to have a publicly events going on throughout ident Barack Obama recently left her alone for a few hours, signed the Campus Save Act during which time the drunk available log of all reported the month of April. crimes on or near their camAs always lock your doors, into law. The act requires girl was sexually assaulted. pus. hide your valuables, and reAccording to the Clery Cen- port any suspicious activity continued from page 1 ter’s website: ”SaVE requires to security. If campus secuthat incidents of domestic rity is not a PDA contact, me change my mind. Smaller more community outreach, violence, dating violence, program the number now at and smarter is actually very more parking, and in appreciation of Wesleyan faculty sexual assault, and stalking be 817-531-4911. Be sure to go true.” The UMC senate heard and staff, updated offices. The disclosed in annual campus by Bumbard’s office in O.C. crime statistic reports.” Armstrong Hall, and request a testimony from several stu- all-inclusive wishes included The act also gives written copy of the campus crime log. dents concerning their love of things such as a Star Bucks Wesleyan. But to balance the and a healthy-choice eatrights to employees or stuscales, the Senate wanted to ery adjacent to the Wesleyan see the other side of the coin. bookstore. Dr. Melanie Overton asked Aside from a few items on students to share what they their wish list, many students would change if they “could agreed that Wesleyan has wave [their] magic wands.” provided an atmosphere conStudents expressed several ducive to not only scholastic wishes, including: inclusion of growth but also non-discrimconcentrations on diplomas, inating spiritual growth.
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The anecdote was a good segue into the next part of his presentation. Bumbard gave safety and preventions tips for a fun night out on dates. Most importantly, always plan ahead, let people know where you are going to be, always travel in a group, and when in a group you must watch each other’s backs. It is important that if you arrive in a group that you leave in a group as well. Another tip is to have a group safe word, something that lets the others know it is time to leave. Above all, these plans always should be established before going out when everyone is still sober. Finally, Bumbard gave useful information regarding the rights and resources that are available for students who are victims of domestic and sexual abuse. Victims have the right to press charges with law enforcement as well as request that the school take disciplinary action against the abuser. Victims can request changes to living arrangements as well as counseling. He finished by giving some important phone numbers to have in case you or some-
one you know is a victim of abuse. First is the Rape Prevention Center in Fort Worth at 817-927-2737; the campus free counseling center at 817531-4859 and finally to report any abuse anonymously at the toll-free number 866-9435787. The presentation was just the first of four events in the “No More” campaign that will take place throughout the month of April. On April 15 in Dora’s there was be a “Valentines Anytime” program. This was a special presentation giving information and tips for healthy relationships. April 24 will be a free self defense class in the Morton Fitness Center dance room during free period starting at 12:15 p.m. And finally April 29 is the “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event. Everyone is encouraged to attend, put on some high heels and walk around the mall. All the shoes from the day will be donated to the Safe Haven Shelter, which is fights to end domestic violence. For more information, go to NoMore.org.
“We are a religious based school, but we’re not exclusive,” Cumpton said. “We don’t just want everybody to join the Methodist club and be super Christians. We have room here for people of all different backgrounds to come and to know that there’s a really good, positive interaction that goes on.” The UMC senate concluded its meeting with students to discuss the Wesleyan experience with faculty and staff. In the end, the hope of Wesleyan
representatives-faculty, staff, and students-was to continue the relationship with the UMC. In the words of Wesleyan’s commander and chief, President Frederick Slabach: “Our relationship with the Methodist Church has been an essential part of who we are for 124 years, and we are committed to the future of that tradition.” The new UMC Central Texas Conference Service Center on Rosedale Street also is being prepared for construction.
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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo not “Drinko de Mayo” Erica Estrada Content Producer
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Sadly, Cinco de Mayo has lost its historical significance on the majority of Americans. To many people nowadays (mostly 20-yearolds and college students), Mexico’s Cinco de
Mayo holiday signifies little more than an excuse to down a few ice-cold Coronas, dancing to mariachi music, and waking up the following morning with a headache. It’s sort of how St. Patrick’s Day is significant in honor of Saint Patrick. It was originally intended for people to go to Mass, honor the missionary, and have a feast. Yet people use the holiday as an excuse to get intoxicated. In a way, it seems a little disrespectful. As a result, it all comes down to commercialization.
I think we can all still have fun with family oriented festivals during the holiday than making it an excuse to get intoxicated. Anyone can do that at any time; however, what doesn’t come around very often is a celebration for a festive holiday. Let us not forget, Cinco de Mayo originated with Mexican-American communities in the American West as a way to commemorate the cause of freedom and democracy during the first years of the American Civil War, and today the date is perceived in the United States
as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. If all else fails, possibly, we can have it both ways in moderation: a respect and cultural appreciation for ethnic festivals such as Cinco de Mayo, while celebrating and enjoying cerveza. Now, perhaps some Americans may not feel as though it relates to them, although, our country is a melting pot and we should all embrace that uniqueness and diversity in our country. And it’s a lot better to celebrate responsibly than to drink and drive on the holiday.
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Cinco de Mayo nowadays tends to be celebrated by Mexican crafted brews rather than it’s true meaning.
to have a mock interview. A Austin Iba practice interContent Producer view in Career haiba@txwes.edu Services gives students experience in the interview and important criI probably speak for all tiques about how they can the graduating seniors this improve. semester when I say that we The center also provides are very excited that we are postings for jobs as well as graduating, and some of us professional development are a little sad that we are workshops, career counselalso leaving Wesleyan. ing, graduate school assisBut as we are nearing the tance, and so much more. end of the semester and I urge every student to looking forward to gradu- take advantage of the reation and to the future, sources that the Career the one thing that we also Service Center offers. All should be thinking about of us can gain some experiis: what’s next? What’s next ence and insight about inafter college? What should terviews, writings resumes Erica Estrada /Rambler Staff we do now that we are and what we should look graduating? for in a job. As we are moving out The one, best piece of adof our dorm rooms for the vice that you can get when last time and no longer going to interviews comes have to worry about sign- from Robyn Bone, director ing up for classes or buying of Career Services. and selling books from the “You need to have conbookstore or even staying fidence in you skills and up late working on finals, abilities,” she said. “It will we should think our fu- show during your intertures. We should start look- views with employers.” ing for a job or graduate Career Services in the school. We should begin Brown-Lupton Center also by asking ourselves what has a daily set of paper job should we be looking for in postings free for all stua career right out of college. dents - undergraduates Poole for their contributions This is the time when looking for part-time work to SGA. Most importantly, students - both graduating and upcoming grads - on thank you to the students of and non-graduating - can the northeast wall in the Texas Wesleyan, not only are go to the Career Services main lobby. you our purpose for existence Center, located alongside Students can connect but you hold SGA accountwith the International Of- with Career Services by able. SGA values more than fice at the Brown-Lupton setting up an appointment anything the student’s voice Campus Center, for assis- online at the Career Link as and we will forever uphold it. tance. a Student/Alumni at www. Once again, I have enjoyed The Career Services txwes.edu/careers, or by serving you all and you have Center is where students email to careerservices@txtruly been a blessing to me. can go to receive advice for wes.edu, or by phone: 817God bless you and God bless perfecting their resumes or 531-6512. Texas Wesleyan University.
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SGA president looks back on 2013-14 year of collegiate service It has been my pleasure and honor to serve the students of this great university - Texas Wesleyan. Throughout the year there have been strides and improvements made to continue the success of Wesleyan. The Student Government Association took pride in working for the students and producing results. Some of our projects included fixing the sidewalks, partnering to build the sand volleyball court, partner-
ing to renovate the workout room in Sid Richardson, the single stream recycling program, upgrading the Commuter Lounge in room 219 in the church, the Travel Abroad Scholarships, and other student concerns. The 93rd Legislature has been so awesome to work with, and I cannot imagine working with anyone else. You all were wonderful and it has been an honor to serve you. This year has definitely been a success for SGA, and I
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Rodriguez enhances math learning skills Beatriz Alvarado balvarado@txwes.edu
As you enter the office of Upward Bound and Upward Bound-Math and Science program director, Fabiola Rodriguez, better known as Faby, sits at her desk working on booklets for her upcoming parent night for the UB and UBMS programs high school students. Her goal is to enhance the learning skills of underserved math and science students. “The program, the students, which I treat like my own, keep me motivated. I do what I have to; it takes a lot of time, but I don’t mind it because I love what I do,” said Rodriguez. “The main thing of the programs are to help [the students] get into college, but in order to accomplish that, they must succeed in high school,” Natalie Thomas, the UB program coordinator, said.
“That’s why we’re here, to help them during that process.” UBMS has been on Texas Wesleyan campus for 11 years. Since spring 2013, Texas Wesleyan was approved for the UB grant. “UB and UBMS are precollege programs to help underprivileged high school students pursue post -secondary education,” Rodriguez said. This quote just tells us facts. You probably want to save quotes for opinion. The program is going through a shift this year. Along with UB being added, Rodriguez is the newly-appointed program director for the programs. “She’s [Rodriguez] taking on her new role,” Belinda Lopez, UB and UBMS administrative assistant, said. She’s coping with the changes and is handling well the shift of delegating tasks to her staff instead of undertaking it her self.”
Rodriguez said that being a program director, being a student in a master’s program and a mother of two keeps her busy, but she wouldn’t change it because it’s a rewarding job that keeps her on her toes. She learns new things from the students with every passing year. Around Rodriguez’s office are pictures. Not only pictures of her graduated students, but also of her boys and her family. She said she is greatly inspired and motivated by her two boys. “I want to teach my boys that as long as you get a higher education, you can accomplish anything,” Rodriguez said. “Having an education is key. You can do anything you want to do - just make sure you put 100 percent into it.” “My children keep me grounded,” she said. “I do everything for them. The students, my kids, and my family keep me motivated.”
Rodriguez is a person with a great heart and dedication to what she does. She says she loves it and sees herself being program director for years to come. “My future goals? My goal was to become program director, which is why I pushed myself to continue school,” Rodriguez said. “But now that I am, since it kind of worked itself in before I finished my master’s, I’m thinking, in years to come, about continuing my education and getting my PhD in women studies,” “She’s like Superwoman, a real life Superwoman,” said Sharon Hernandez, UBMS program coordinator. “It’s a heavy load to be overlooking two programs, go to school full-time, and having her two kids, but she still manages all three.”
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Outdoor camping and education class serves students Sachiko Jayaratne sujayaratne@txwes.edu
Rambler TV recently interviewed Sharron Carano, the professor of the camping and outdoor education class, and she discussed applying everything they learned in class to the outdoors by preparing the students for a cookout outside their comfort zone from class. Carano extolled the students’ capabilities towards the camping trip which involves the cookout and the reason to step outside near the Stella hall by the grill for a divulgence evening session. ‘’The cookout today was the students learning to cook by Dutch oven and gas stove,” Carano said, ‘’how to make the ingredients, what the food is going to kind of look like, that it’s not going to look great, but it’s going to taste really good’’. She also mentioned that one
of the international students will be experiencing his participation in the event camping outdoors for the first time in the United States. ‘’I think it’s a new experience for me here in the United States,” a Wesleyan student in the class said. “I’m excited to go camping because I like kayaking and geocaching.” In late April, the class would be divided into two groups and group one will unleash their intimacy by the lake mineral wells before Easter (April 20). The second group will follow their way after Easter. Both groups will be participating in this event in order to built their skills outside class and connect with one another by applying their class knowledge outdoors and working as a team. For additional information, contact txwes.edu/kinesiology.
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Insanity fitness keeps students in shape Sachiko Jayaratne sujayaratne@txwes.edu
Aaron Whaley, the supervisor of the Insanity fitness program and the director of the Morton Fitness Center, recently discussed how the Insanity routine gives great cardiovascular benefits to students and faculty/staff of all fitness levels. Several students who have taken the fitness classes also weighed in about the schedule and opportunities it afforded. April 1 was one his most important workout dates, and he acknowledged how he uses insanity as a reinforcement to kick start any day of lousiness and spoke of approaching fitness and its resolutions at Wesleyan .
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Whaley mentioned the importance of group fitness performance. As an instructor from former experience, he acknowledged the significance of motivation held in a class rather than an individual workout. “From a motivating factor,” he said, “I think group fitness is a great way to inspire and motivate people to kind of take their fitness to the next level. Group fitness, whether it’s out there doing weights or cardio I think group fitness class setting is fun as well. “When I see people in a group fitness setting,” Whaley said, “they kind of motivate each other. If one girl or guy is just going really hard, and they are pushing to the limit the next person next to them,
they will kind of feed off of that. Then it pushes them to go to the next level.” Whaley also noted that he is a massive supporter of bringing in someone to help people work out with because it brings out an accountability factor. If someone wants to work out with another person or persons, it holds them accountable. It also makes them responsible for the workout and keeps them on that schedule. Working in a group continues to bring out the positive actions of being able to motivate people and work hard as a team. One Insanity student suggested that the class brings about certain elements of how actively the levels progress. “If you have not taken a class,”
she said, “you’ll feel accomplished, you’ll get a good workout, and you’ll create a community with a group of people you work out with and highly recommend it.” Students conveyed their potential habits about Whaley’s workout program and endured the fitness class with great provocation and impulse as it drove them to the next level of being able to grasp the entire session with much excitement. “Well, it’s very motivating,” a Wesleyan staff member said, “knowing that after being gone for so long that I’m able to endure the fitness class again. It was very tough, but it was very worth it.”
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was it you played? Smith: Actually rock, (then paused), but that is a broad term - more R and B. We were playing mostly for people for dance. We believed everybody that played should sing, and everybody that sang should play, that was the type of philosophy DH: Who were your music influences at the
time? Did it include people like Buddy Holly and Elvis? Smith: Yes, it did. (In the band) I was manager, sang and played. I probably wasn’t the most talented singer in the group, and I probably wasn’t the most talented musician, but I probably had more interest and enthusiasm for it. “The Roadrunners” and “The Something and
Somethings” were the names of the bands, and if you type Google, you can still find the music somewhere. DH: Do you have plans to retire anytime soon? Smith: If I planned to retire right now, which I’m not, I would spend more time more playing music, practicing magic, reading magic
stuff and get back into some areas of ventriloquism which I used to do more of. When I was 10 (years old), I saw an ad in a magazine for a school of ventriloquism. It turns out it was just one guy running it. I couldn’t afford to go, so I got a book and dummy instead for $50 as a Christmas present.
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Smith Co. justice lacking
Stacy Dorsey sdorsey@txwes.edu
Editor’s Note: Stacy Dorsey is a junior criminal justice major at Wesleyan, and this is a summary of her University College Day presentation on inequity in criminal punishment in Smith County, Texas.
Racial disparity has plagued our justice system from the beginning of this nation until now. Although balance is the aim and equality the goal, our nation’s legal system hasn’t been able to achieve this. I’m reminded of the movie “Are We There Yet,” travelling from one point to another seems like an eternal journey for children. So the road to equality for minorities often time, feels the same way - “an eternal
journey,” but we never give up. My goal is to present at University College Day on April 9 a comprehensive analysis of sentencing patterns and racial disparities at the local level. The objective is to devise a method of analyzing meticulously individual courts disposed cases and discovering each courts unique pattern of disparities. I believe this can help us to understand where the problem exists individually first then as a whole. Using the 2009 disposed criminal cases from Smith County, Texas, 114th District Court illustrated some of these areas. This county has one of the highest incarceration rates in the state, which undoubtedly encompasses racial disparities. The county has three adult criminal district courts, and we used one of them for this analysis. We also used detailed information gathered from the court’s 2009 disposed adult criminal cases except for cases of revoca-
tion. Sixty-eight fields of data in SPSS were researched in analyzing these cases. A comparison of racial disparity in conjunction with demographics, pleas, plea bargains, priors (prior offenses), number of charges per incident, bond amounts, and type of sentencing will be presented. We contrasted arrest rates by category of crime with convictions in those categories. For the curious, there will be a snapshot of what the incarceration rate would look like if all groups had similar incarceration levels. Other information included Smith County’s yearly disparity trend of incarceration and its local arrest rates in comparison to the state and national levels. In closing, there was be a comparison of Smith County, state, and national levels of sentencing disparities. The study demonstrated how unequal justice in one Texas County can lead to years of repression.
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Popular Nuts, Sluts and Perverts series featured program at UCD
Joy Woods jmwoods@txwes.edu
For the past six years Dr. Greg Gullion, associate professor of sociology and criminal justice at Wesleyan, has presented a crime education series called “Nuts, Sluts, and Perverts” that has been featured at University College Day. “I titled it this to catch people’s attention,” Gullion said, “and seeing as though this is part six, it seems to be working.” This year the presentation focused on the first known serial killer H.H. Holmes (1861-96). The presentation included five students: Misty Wilkins, Taylor Richards, Deborah Kimbuta, Trevor Baxtor, and Krzystof Szpringiel. Holmes was one of Ameri-
ca’s first chronicled serial killer, and he falls under the nuts’ category of the series. He traveled from Chicago to Texas and other places and all along the way he was killing people - not just men, but women and children. He had no remorse, but he was smart. He had detectives from many states tracking him and it took them many years to finally prove he was guilty of any crime. He built and owned a hotel, which was just a front for an area he liked to call a “murder castle.” This Chicago hotel was equipped with trap doors, gas chambers and many other sinister things. He even tried to build one in downtown Fort Worth. Kimbuta said during the presentation she even tried to find the Fort Worth location.
“I went downtown to find the location he attempted to build this so called ‘castle,’ “ she said. “ It is pretty cool to think about because that location is currently a restaurant called the Flying Saucer (113 E. 3rd St.).” Knowing that Holmes tried to set up shop in Texas made it even more interesting for those people in the audience from the Fort Worth area. It will be interesting to see what next year’s part seven ”Nuts, Sluts and Perverts” presentation will contain. Gullion has become one of the most popular instructors on campus through his imaginative courses, and topics for the “Nuts, Sluts and Perverts” have ranged from American street gangs to vigilante groups to Jamaican posse to crime in Brazilian favelas - from the dangerous to insane.
British review on DFW’s bakeries David Hagen
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Since moving to Texas four years ago, I’ve noticed that my eating habits have changed, and the food I eat is different to what I would eat back home In the United Kingdom. In my last review of the best breakfasts in Fort Worth, I looked some of the best places to have a bite to eat in the mornings. This issue looks at area bakeries. In England every town and city has multiple bakeries; it seems there is just as many banks on a typical high street back at home than there are bakeries. In Texas people have to search for a bakery, and when they find one it serves food I wouldn’t normally associate with a bakery. For example, the bakeries in the U.K sell lots of different types of fresh bread, which was cooked on location in the back room generally. On top of this, they will have pre-made sandwiches, bagels, cakes, and even hot foods such a steak and kidney pie or a Cornish pasty’s (basically a beef pie that has potatoes, carrots, onion, rutabaga, ground beef, ground pork, pepper, and salt mixed in). I remember thinking it would be a similar setup in the states, but I was very wrong, I made the mistake of going into a Dixie House Café
and was told they don’t sell bread and only serve a variety of cakes. The boss there showed me the menu which had lots of different breakfast and lunch options, but I left in disappointment because all I wanted was a fresh loaf of bread. I just could not understand why it was called a bakery café. There also are a few bakeries around Fort Worth that sell a quality fresh selection of cakes and lots of little doughnut shops that only open in the mornings. The hours of these places confuse me also because bakeries in the Europe and even when I traveled to South America are open all day and some even in the evening. The bakeries in Fort Worth vary, so make sure you check before you go and end up being disappointed in the selections. Sometimes these cafes or doughnut shops call themselves a bakery, but it is important to remember a bakery is defined by Webster’s dictionary and other sources as “a place where bread and cakes are made or sold” and not a place where only doughnuts and mini sausage rolls are available. After doing some research and speaking to expert foodie and chef Kelly Burton, who graduated from Wesleyan last semester, we came up with
this list of unique must-visit places to eat. They are not too far away from campus in Fort Worth. • Bakeries • Corner Bakery Cafe (615 Main St., Ft. Worth) o What to get: Cinnamon roll or Swiss Oatmeal o Downtown location, close to convention center • Black Rooster Bakery (2430 Forest Park, Ft. Worth) o What to get: French toast muffin o Great selection of croissants • Esperanza’s Mexican Café and Bakery (1601 Park PI, Ft. Worth) o What to get: Chocolate croissant • Blue Bonnet (4705 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ft. Worth) o What to get: Large selection of themed cookies • Swiss Pastry Shop (3936 W. Vickery Blvd, Ft. Worth) • What to get: Black forest cake or éclairs o Has been in business for 42 years • Stir Crazy Baked Goods (106 E Daggett Ave., Ft. Worth) o What to get: Carrot cake • Busy B’s Bakery (2820 Denton Highway , Haltom City) What to get: kolaches or
Busy B’s Bakery, which is located on Camp Bowie Blvd., claims to have some of the best cinnamon rolls in Texas. David Hagen/Rambler Staff
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Ram Insider: journey to Pittsburgh reaps record 11th team title
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Razvan Cretu returns a decisive serve during Wesleyan’s recent NTTA team championship in suburban Pittsburgh.
stuck together in pursuit of a national-record, 11th consecutive team championship among 360 colleges, which have table tennis squads from the U.S. and Canada. During three-day the program the Wesleyan team utilized hard work to accomplish 2014 goals. Wesleyan’s Yahao Zhang, also a member of the U.S. national team, mentioned that from experience he was willing to continue the Ram’s tradition as national champs. “It means that I can represent the school, try to play my best and can represent the school and the program well,” he said. Zhang also stated that playing with great deal of focus brought both the squad and him to a higher level and paid off well in the eventual coed team championship.
Sachiko Jayaratne SJayaratne@txwes.edu
Editor’s Note: Chiko Jayaratne is a freshman member of the Wesleyan table tennis team, a reporter for Rambler TV and IMG and offers an insider’s view of the school’s 11th consecutive national team championship. Rambler TV also has a video report on the team crown at http:// www.youtube.com/user/thetwurambler. In early April the Wesleyan Rams table tennis team set out on its journey to suburban Pittsburgh, Pa. (Monroeville), to take part in National Collegiate Table Tennis Association Championship. As a team member I had the pleasure of going with the squad. The team put aside busy class schedules and
“I think staying focused and trying to play with more strategy and with control helped us,” he said. “This was my fourth time playing, so I really wanted to do well.” The team also believed that motivation helped the doubles and singles efforts in both the men’s and women’s categories. The women’s team just missed winning its division after being eliminated in the semifinals and did not win the women’s team event. Graduate student Shilpi Abhishek who joined the Rams during the fall 2013 semester entered with an optimistic outlook for the 2014 championship. “As a team, we did our best,” she said. “We worked very hard, we all were together, and it was nice team spirit. They were excellent
matches, nice competition, and it was really very impressive (playing in the women’s rounds).” The Rams developed their independent roles in an organized system with common goals, attitude, values, and homogeneous behavior under veteran head coach and 1988 Olympic bronze medalist Jasna Rather. The men’s group thenclinched got the school’s 11th title against Mississippi College in the finals. “As a first goal, I wanted to get the team championship,” Zhedi Bhai said, “because we made history. We gotten 10 years of championships in the nationals, and I wanted to protect this honor.”
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Wesleyan golf teams nationally ranked, headed to SAC Tourneys Jose Najar jnajar@txwes.edu
Both the Texas Wesleyan men’s and women’s golf teams have been nationally ranked and are preparing for their first trips to the Sooner Athletic Conference Championship tournaments. The men’s golf team recently moved up one spot in NAIA ratings from fifth to fourth. “We started out rough in the beginning of the season,”
head coach Bobby Cornett said. “A couple of our guys were injured in the fall, but we have some of them back, and we are now bouncing back.” The men’s squad was ranked at No. 8 at one point in the season but has played well in meets leading up to the SAC. Cornett continued to relate how the men’s team has beaten every team above them in various tournaments and has the potential to be No. 1. Wesleyan’s latest
tournament was the Sooner Athletic Conference Men’s and Women’s Championship from April 21- 22. It was hosted by Wayland Baptist at La Paloma Golf Club in Amarillo, Texas. For complete results after April 23, access TheRambler.org and the Rambler’s Facebook page. The women’s golf team has also been playing well. In the last tournament, the 18th-ranked Lady Rams finished ninth overall at the
Sonoma State Invitational at Foxtail North Golf Club in California. “I am extremely proud of how far the team has come in only one-and-a-half years,” said head coach, Kevin Millikan. “We plan on continuing to improve and put ourselves in a position to qualify for the national championships and then to be competitive once we get there.” Millikan also addressed the team’s work ethic, the desire to be competitive and a few
challenges to the young program. “Sometimes they just don’t realize how good they really are,” he said. The Lady Rams have been led by April 7-13 SAC Women’s Golfer of the Week Alexis Belton who fired a 8172—153 to tie for ninth place in the Sonoma State Invitational. The men’s squad is paced by Colby Webb and Calvin Clyde who have earned top finishes as well as Nikolaj
The Wesleyan men and women’s golf teams are going after Sooner Athletic conference and NAIA team and individual championships in upcoming days.
Brons-Piche who had a 7069--139 to place third in the Texas Intercollegiate tourney in March. Wesleyan also joined No. 1 Wayland Baptist and nationally-ranked SAC members Oklahoma City U. and Oklahoma Baptist in a first-ever Nos. 1-4 national team golf ranking by the same conference. NAIA Championships automatic bids are being awarded to the winners of each SAC tourney.
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