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Tech suffers first home loss in offense-heavy battle versus ISU By MAX HENGST Sports Editor
Redshirt freshman wide receiver Erik Ezukanma is tackled during the Homecoming football game against Iowa State on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 at Jones AT&T Stadium. The Red Raiders were defeated, 34-24, by the Cyclones in an offensive battle featuring over 950 combined yards. IKECHUKWU DIKE/The Daily Toreador
With a 34-24 loss to Iowa State in its Homecoming game, the Texas Tech football team came up short at home for the first time this season. Before playing the Cyclones, the Red Raiders posted a 3-0 record at Jones AT&T Stadium. As Tech could not find the same success in its fourth home game of the season, the Red Raiders are now 3-4 overall this season, while posting a 1-3 record against teams in the Big 12. The loss also marked head coach Matt Wells’ first at home since he has been at Tech. “Every loss to me is always disappointing,” Wells said. “We’ll go back, and we’ll regroup and we’ll set our sights on the next one and try to get back to 4-4 (overall record), and obviously we’re still fighting to get bowl eligibility, and I think those are right in our sights. Our guys know that, and we’ve got to find a way to put this thing together and play better, obviously, and give a better effort and find a way to go win on the road.” At the start of the game, Iowa State scored on its second drive of the game as quarterback Brock Purdy completed a 24-yard pass to Charlie Kolar for a touchdown, giving the Cyclones a 7-0 lead. With the Red Raiders suffering a loss, Tech has now lost both games they have played when its opponent scores first, according to Tech Athletics. Tech is also 0-3 when
trailing at half as the Cyclones led 20-7 going into the break. “I thought we were emotionally ready to play, but there was just something really on both sides of the ball that wasn’t there,” Wells said, “and we didn’t have the fast start, especially on defense, that we’d had before.” Heading into the game, Tech’s defense gave up an average of 432.8 total yards per game, according to Tech Athletics. After the first half, Iowa State’s quarterback Brock Purdy threw for 308 yards as the Cyclones recorded 345 total yards. In the second half, Iowa State recorded 215 more total yards, finishing the game with 560 yards against Tech. Despite the Red Raiders giving up more yards than their average, Tech had the only takeaway of the game with junior defensive back Damarcus Field picking off one of Purdy’s passes in the fourth quarter. Fields’ interception came after he recovered a fumble for a touchdown, but the scoop and score was overturned as the ball was ruled down. “I just went full speed and I pray for the best every time,” Fields said regarding the scoop and score that was called back. “If it was a fumble it was a fumble, but I’m going to go 110, I’m going to go score it. If it’s not, that’s fine; put the defense back on the field.”
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Homecoming King, Queen reflect on nomination process, coming year By AKHILA REDDY Copy Editor
Three years ago, Hunter Heck was standing on the sidelines of the football field during Texas Tech’s homecoming game in her cheerleading uniform, watching as her friend Casey Fleming was crowned Homecoming Queen. “I remember then I was like, ‘That’s actually so neat. That would be a really unique opportunity, but probably never going to happen for me,’” she said. Heck proved herself wrong as she and Reginald Lane were crowned Tech’s 2019 Homecoming King and Queen in front of thousands of Tech students, alumni, fans and more during Saturday’s Homecoming game. Heck, a junior Spanish major from Panhandle, represented Mortar Board, a national honor society for college seniors, and Lane, a junior agricultural economics and general business major from Bridgeport, represented Saddle Tramps, an all-male spirit organization supporting men’s athletics. Their crowning was the end to a busy week for the candidates, Sabrina Gonzalez, a junior restaurant, hotel and institutional management major from San Antonio, said. Gonzalez serves at the Royalty Chair for Student Activities Board. “I thought it was awesome to see this super intense, very hard week come to an end and have Reggie and Hunter crowned as our Homecoming King and Queen,” Gonzalez said. Although the candidates had
the bulk of their activities in the past week, the nomination process beings at the start of the semester when candidates are chosen by their organizations, Gonzalez said. Soon after, the candidates sent in résumés for a blind résumé screening. The résumés were evaluated by a panel of judges composed of various people involved at Tech, Gonzalaz said. There was one alumni member, one chamber of commerce member, one staff senate member, one Honors College member, one ROTC member, one Student Government Association member and one Residence Hall Association member. “This year we had 35 (résumés),” she said. “So, the top 10 queens and kings get chosen to continue on in the process, and those are the ones who actually are announced at S.O. (Student Organization) Sing.” The top 10 candidates then underwent a 10 to 15-minute interview with the panel of judges, who ranked the top five candidates for King and Queen, Gonzalez said. Throughout the process, the judges look at the candidates’ involvement at Tech, and how they were able to answer different questions and think on their feet. “They really get to know you in that short amount of time and depending on how you answer the questions really determines what they think about you, and if you’re the best face for Texas Tech,” Gonzalez said. The interview process is rigorous, Heck said. “In fact one of my friends, another of the top 10 nominees, noted that it was as difficult, if not more difficult, than her medical school
Reginald Lane (left) and Hunter Heck (right) are crowned Homecoming King and Queen during the Homecoming football game against Iowa State on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 at Jones AT&T Stadium. The Red Raiders were defeated, 34-24, by the Cyclones. IKECHUKWU DIKE/The Daily Toreador interview,” she said. Following the interviews, students had the opportunity to vote
for the top five candidates, Gonzalez said. The student vote and the interviews factor equally into which
candidates ultimately get named King and Queen.
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Domestic animal overpopulation poses issues for community By EMMA MCSPADDEN Staff Writer
Having a furry companion has become a staple of American life. However, not enough people exist to support the increasing number of domestic animals in the local area. Texas has a state-wide problem with overpopulation of domestic animals, Stephen Greene, director of Lubbock Animal Services, said. Many factors contribute to the overpopulation problem in Lubbock. In an environment without natural preda tors or a spay and neuter program, a family of cats can birth 100,000 more cats within two years, Greene said. “I’ve always thought it might be because Texas has always been very livestock oriented,” Greene said. “A lot of people, especially older generations, just look at dogs and cats, instead of companion animals. They’re just animals, kind of like a milk cow or a plow mule.” A lot of people in Texas also hesitate to vaccinate and spay or neuter their pets, Greene said. This type of mentality is changing overtime, Greene said. Younger people usually show more compassion and care toward local domestic animals. However, some young
people, such as college students, do not have the income to spay or neuter their pets. “ We o f f e r a l o w - c o s t spay/neuter voucher for residents who live inside the city limits of Lubbock,” Officer Deaon Bryant, a supervisor at LAS, said. “All they have to do is come in, fill out the application. It’s based on income.”
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A program designed to negate the overpopulation of domestic animals and to provide low-cost spay and neuter services is opening soon in Lubbock, Angie Skinner, a social worker at Covenant Health, a long-
time LAS volunteer and the future executive director of the program, said. “It’s based out of Wichita Falls, and they’ve been there for 12 and a half years,” Skinner said. “They just opened one in Amarillo. Both of have been very successful.” However, the program has sparked controversy among medical professionals, Skinner said. “Some of the vets are against us; they think it’s going to take away from their business, which it’s not,” Skinner said. “Some vets are six months out on spays and neuters right now. The individuals that are going to come to our clinic, a lot of them would never go to a full-service vet anyway.” Skinner also said they have received support from many other veterinarians in the surrounding areas. “We’re going to refer people to the ones that support us,” Skinner said regarding people in the area. The program is planning on opening a facility in February or March of next year, Skinner said. The LAS receives many animals each day, Bryant said. People bring in many feral cats and stray dogs from the area. LAS rarely receives true stray dogs that are completely undomesticated, Bryant said. However, the people previously taking care of them often do not
reclaim their pets. “People don’t come and get them,” Bryant said. “We have some dogs that have been here a little over six months.” Greene said LAS has housed a dog for 242 days before it was adopted. Some portions of the year are more hectic than others, Greene said. Similar to the rest of the state, the LAS facility can become overcrowded with animals. “This summer, we had about 600 animals here,” Greene said. “We had them, five, six, seven in a pen. This morning we were down to 256, I believe.” LAS has started transporting animals into the northern regions of the country where a deficit of domestic animals exists, Greene said. The animals have a better chance of being adopted. Several avenues exist for the general public to help the overpopulation of domestic animals. M i c r o c h i p p i n g o n e ’s pets can allow their owners to be identified and contacted easily, Greene said. Reinforcing the fencing around one’s property can prevent animals from running away. Overall, the best solution to the overpopulation issue is spaying and neutering one’s pets to avoid unwanted reproduction, Greene said. “At the end of the day,
the best outcome, and the thing that everyone in animal welfare is seeking, is to find an adoptive family for that pet,” Greene said
regarding solutions to the animal overpopulation , “to provide a good outcome for the animals.” @EmmaMcSpaddenDT
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week as Brexit deadline nears LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces a frenzied week of activity in Parliament, and possibly in the courts, as he tries to woo rebellious lawmakers in time to meet the Oct. 31 Brexit deadline. Johnson has vowed to avoid needing yet another extension to that deadline, even though he has formally asked — in distinctly unenthused
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tones — for a delay that is being considered by European Union leaders. EU officials haven’t yet responded to his request for more time. They are torn between a wish to finally put the Brexit issue to bed and a devout desire to avoid the economic ramification of Britain leaving without a divorce deal in place. Johnson on Sunday used surrogates to make the case
that he likely has the votes needed to gain passage for his new Brexit plan and won’t need any delay. British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab told the BBC he believes Johnson has enough support to get his deal through Parliament, but added the government would keep talking with its Northern Ireland ally, the Democratic Unionist Party, to persuade it to back the deal.
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First-generation students face FAFSA difficulties
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When starting college, a first-generation student may face a variety of obstacles. When these students are working to fund their education, they may experience culture shock when filling out the
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CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 Although parts of the selection process can be stressful, particularly the interviews, Gonzalez said she hopes the candidates enjoyed the week. “A lot of them told me today they though it was a really fun process and they really enjoyed it and had a great time,” she said. “Which was great to hear.” Heck said she enjoyed getting to attend the events required of the homecoming candidates, particularly the Parade and the TECHsan Memorial. The best part of the process, however, was the friendships made throughout the week. The stress of the process bonded all of the girls together, Heck said, especially leading up to top five. “I became such good friends with several of the other girls, especially like in the top five as we got to go through the parade and on the field,” she said. “It was super sweet, and I really will continue to value the friendships, even beyond this year.” Lane said his favorite candidate event was S.O. Sing. He has a background in dance, he said, and is taking ballet at Tech as well as choreographing the Saddle Tramps at S.O. Sing. Like Heck, Lane said the best part of the nomination process was the people he met. “Honestly it was pretty awesome meeting all the other people,” Lane said. “There were some pretty awesome people, kind of the elite kiddos at Texas
when filling out the FAFSA, Montecillo said there are ways to fix the mistake. Depending on what information was submitted, the application can easily be corrected and updated with proper documentation.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid. A first-generation student at Texas Tech is a student that has a parent or guardian who has not received a four-year bachelor’s degree, according to the Tech First Generation Transition and Mentoring Programs website. It also
affects undergraduate firstgeneration students who have never gone to a university after high school or have transferred from other universities to Tech. In addition to the students facing difficulties with the FAFSA, a parent of a firstgeneration student may have to help complete the application even if they do not know what the FAFSA is or how to complete it correctly. Ben Montecillo, director of strategic initiatives at Tech Student Financial Aid and Scholarships, said a lot of students struggle with the terms of the FAFSA and going through the application the first couple of times. “The FAFSA can be complicated, but we try to do things to simplify it for all students and provide resources for firstgeneration students that may have additional questions,” he said. Every family and college student, Montecillo said, is going to be unique. “If they’re not reading the questions correctly, it can cause wrong information to be inputted if they don’t understand it,” Montecillo said. “It is best for students to understand what is being asked before answering.” If students make a mistake
Tech, so it was really awesome to get to know them.” His fellow candidates were all outstanding, he said, making his win a surprise. The win was not his alone, but the Saddle Tramps as well, he said. “Winning this is definitely more for the Saddle Tramps,” he said. “You know, we’re trying to become more involved within student activities and also within Greek life, just kind of just people know that we’re out here. We do a lot of good stuff for the university.” Heck said she is still in disbelief over being named
Homecoming Queen. It is an incredible honor, particularly because of her love of the university. “It’s really neat to be able to represent the student body and be able to be a voice to not only display the love that we have for Texas Tech, but also further the ideals that we have because the students of Texas Tech are great,” Heck said. For those considering becoming candidates for King and Queen, the most important thing to do is get involved on campus, Lane said. “That in and of itself is a re-
ward. That’s rewarding too,” he said. “Honestly you do that, I feel like the Homecoming stuff just falls into place after that.” Students should consider becoming candidates, he said. As a proud Tech student, it is unbelievable to have the opportunity to represent the study body. “You’re representing Texas Tech’s student body and you know, I think it’s a great student body,” Lane said. “There’s 36,000 of us, and I’m one of two that get to represent them, so that’s pretty awesome.”
The FAFSA can be complicated, but we try to do things ti simplify it for all students. BEN MONTECILLO DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES “The best advice is if you and your parents can fill out the FAFSA together, maybe not necessarily in the same room but talking on the phone through it,” Montecello said. “There may be questions students can’t answer that maybe parents can. On the flip side, if parents didn’t go to college, it can be confusing for themselves.” Around 30 percent of Tech students do not fill out the FAFSA, Montecillo said. Whether it be because one thinks he or she will not receive money, or one
simply chooses not to complete an application or is seeking a private loan, he said there are a variety of reasons one does not fill out the FAFSA. Regardless of why one does not complete the FAFSA, there could be different benefits for students, firstgeneration or not. The FAFSA, according to the fastweb website, allows students to be eligible for work-study, federal grants and loans. Even though the FAFSA could be helpful for certain students, the stress a first-generation student may face when completing the FAFSA could still be a prominent factor. Edward De Leon, a junior public relations major, and first-generation student from Dallas, said his first experience with the FAFSA was stressful. “The first time I completed the FAFSA, my parents weren’t there to help me,” he said. “I had to do it by myself, and I think that was the stressful part. I didn’t know anything about tax forms and what the questions were asking for.” His parents were not able to help because they had no knowledge on what FAFSA is, De Leon said. All his parents could do was hand over the
tax papers. Since his parents did not have a Social Security Number, De Leon said he had to take an extra step and mail his parents’ signature to the federal aid office each year, which other students do not have to do. Brittany Olvera, former mentor for Tech First-Generation Transition and Mentoring Programs and senior multidisciplinary studies major from Keller, said there is a lot of stress in calling parents back and forth because it is government papers with their names. For first-generation students who are struggling, Olvera said the program offers help for students, such as connections of who to contact in case of questions, workshops where financial aid advisers answer questions and other resources. The Federal Student Aid website provides a live chat option along with an email and a phone number to contact for anyone with questions or in need of help. “Apply early, and if you’re not sure what something means, reach out to our office,” Monecillo said. “We’re happy to assist. We want as many students to complete the FAFSA and get the financial aid they’re eligible for.” @GVasquezDT
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“Zombieland: Double Tap” is a fun road-trip movie, perfect sequel
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en years have passed, but Zombieland is still the same place where zombies r o a m a n d i f y o u d o n ’t follow the rules, you are bound to become a part of the undead. With a ten year gap out of the way, fans of “Zombieland” were excited with the announcement of a coming sequel with the name taken for Columbus’ rulebook, “Double Tap.” “Zombieland: Double Tap” is directed by Ruben Fleischer and stars Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin as they return to their roles after ten years both in series and in reality. The film tells the story of Columbus and his apocalypse family as they journey from coast to coast to find one of their lost members while also continuing their efforts to survive in the zombie-filled world and the new threats that evolve within it.
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The main pro in this film and the series is the chemistry the characters have with each other and the remarks they share throughout the movie. The entire cast’s performance is so well done in how they play off each other and how they show encouragement and affection. In the first film, they were just getting along and beginning to trust one another, but in this film, they are an established family who truly cares for one another. Another pro is the absolutely amazing camerawork that is seen throughout. For example, there is a scene where Columbus and Wichita are having a very character-building conversation and the cam-
era is doing a common over-the-shoulder shot that is mostly seen in movies with character-tocharacter dialogue. It is unnoticeable in the beginning but as the scene went on, I realized the entire scene was a one-take that remained unbroken since the beginning of the scene (note: the entire scene was five minutes).
The main pro of this film and the series is the chemistry the characters have with each other and the remarks they share throughout the movie. This may not seem as important but, from a filmmaker’s eye, a scene like that would’ve taken a lot of time and coordination from both the director and the actors.
Mind you, that was only one scene whereas the remainder of the film is full of one takes, dynamic-action shots, and so much more. This film, so far, has been able to satisfy both the general audience with the narrative and the film-savvy audience with such great direction. The only con of the film is the runtime and how short it seems when the viewer is so in tune with the story at hand. The film’s runtime is about an hour and a half, but it did not feel that long at all. This film could’ve been two hours long, and t h e a u d i e n c e w o u l d n ’t have complained about the runtime. With such a short runtime and where the movie left off, one could only assume that there could be at least one more story to tell with these characters. The only problem is whether or not the studio makes a good enough profit to greenlight another movie. As of Oct. 20, this film
has brought in $32 million worldwide with only $27 million coming in domestically. This is quite similar to the previous film which brought in $25 million in its opening week.
The bad thing about a movie like this coming out ten years after its previous intallment is the overall lack of interest from a new generation. However, this can be mildly concerning to the production as a whole which had a budget of $42 million which, at the moment, puts the film at $10 million loss. There is no doubt that “Double Tap” will make back its budget, but what is concerning is whether or not it will be able to make back a decent
enough profit to spawn at least one more movie. The bad thing about a movie like this coming out ten years after its previous installment is the overall lack of interest from a new generation and the change in how comedy is taken or seen. The good thing about this film is how it does not care about the time that has passed. Sure, the plot has moved ten years as well but the film doesn’t hold back any punches when it comes to violence or comedy because their world ended in 2009. In the end, “Zombieland: Double Tap” is a fun time at the movies and a nostalgia trip for fans of the first film while also being a brand new experience for new fans of the next generation. So if you have time this week, go have a fun time with this movie while the spooky season goes on. @MGutierrezDT
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In a world filled with controversy, be the unity the world needs
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ith political turmoil, social injustice issues and differing opinions about an array of topics, it can be easy to think that our world is critically divided. It seems like every time we get on social media, there is something new whether it be an opinion or an event dividing people and pitting them against each other. Too often we read stories about high levels of racism happening all
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over the country, and we may even experience it ourselves. Often, it truly does feel like we are not as united as we should be in 2019. What is the reason for this? Could it be the era of social media is to blame for it? After all, it has never been easier for people all over the country to be in touch with each other. It is so easy to simply make a post, send a tweet or write a comment that could trigger a sense of anger or dissonance in someone and then causes a chain reaction of hate through a multitude of people. Or could the division in our country be based on the behavior of our political leader? In most cases, many people tend to blame our leader for the division happening
throughout America and throughout our people. While these two things seem like they could be relevant to what is going on between each other in our country, I do not necessarily believe these two sole reasons to be the cause of the main issue in our country right now. I believe the main issues lie within us; it is ignorance. Ignorance is in our immediate emotional reaction, our defense mechanism, our lack of knowledge or self-awareness, and the way we simply judge others. It is in our human nature to blame others for everything that is going wrong, but when is the last time we have simply looked at and brought awareness to the way we sort information and express ourselves? With so much controversy and acts of hate going on in the world, where are you standing? Are you on the side of anger and hurtful words? Or are you standing in love, in compassion and together-
ness with your neighbor regardless of political party, age, gender, race or sexuality? These are the important questions we need to ask ourselves because this is the only way that we can bring true unity to our world.
Treating one another with respect, love and compassion has made everlasting impacts. Many people want to complain about the turmoil going on in this country, and many people want to put the blame on their neighbor instead of taking the time to understand their neighbor. Many people would also rather use their anger to try and get their point across rather than using love and empathy to try to understand why someone feels a certain way.
A lot of times, the hate people hold toward each other comes from lack of understanding of the message one is trying to send. You don’t always have to agree, but you don’t need to be angry. An example of this is when people begin to get in heated arguments regarding political point of views or social injustice issues. Our defense mechanisms and immediate reactions persuade us to be hostile and cruel with one another. We hear what the other is saying, but we don’t truly hear them out. Instead, we immediately attack the other with our opinion or factual statements, and while it is okay to share our point of view, let’s do it in a manner that doesn’t degrade or scrutinize the other. Barack Obama once said; “It’s important to make sure that we’re talking with each other in a way that heals, not in a way that wounds.” Unity can begin by starting with the way we
treat one another. There doesn’t need to be so much division in the world, yet sadly there is. I wonder where our society would be if we just simply empathized with each other and if we took the time to understand each other's cultures, point of views and ways of living. As a country, we do not have to be on the same page about topics or issues, but we could be on the same page about how we interact with those who have different beliefs than we do. If we truly want to see change in the world, we can begin through love. Fighting, arguing, mocking or degrading never made an impactful change in the world. However, treating one another with respect, love and compassion has made everlasting impacts. Let us truly be the change we want to see. Anger can’t change someone’s mind, but affection can plant the seed. @AngContrerasDT
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Caught up in Trump impeachment, US diplomats fight back
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hree years of simmering frustration inside the State Department is boiling over on Capitol Hill as a parade of current and former diplomats testify to their concerns about the Trump administration's unorthodox policy toward Ukraine. Over White House objections, the diplomats are appearing before impeachment investigators looking into President Donald Trump's dealings with Ukraine and they're recounting stories of possible impropriety, misconduct and mistreatment by their superiors. To Trump and his allies, the diplomats are evidence of a "deep state" within the government that has been out to get him from the start. But to the employees of a department demoralized by the administration's repeated attempts to slash its budget and staff, cooperating with the inquiry is seen as a moment of catharsis, an opportunity to reassert the foreign policy norms they believe Trump has blown past. "It's taken a while to understand just how weird
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the policy process has become but it was inevitable," said Ronald Neumann, president of the American Academy of Diplomacy. The group wrote a letter last month calling for the administration to support career diplomats and protect them from politicization. The State Department officials parading through Capitol Hill include highranking diplomats with decades of experience serving both Republican and Democratic administrations. Among them: Kurt Volker , who resigned as the administration's special envoy to Ukraine after being named in the whistle-blower complaint that jumpstarted the impeachment inquiry. Others who have testified behind closed doors include Marie Yovanovitch , the former ambassador to Ukraine who was pushed out of the post after a concerted campaign by Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani; Michael McKinley , who resigned after 37 years in the foreign service in part over treatment of Yovanovitch; and Fiona Hill , a National
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Security Council staffer who worked closely with the former Ukrainian ambassador. Volker told investigators he did not believe there was anything improper in his dealings in Ukraine. But the others have all spoken of their unease and concern about Trump's approach to Ukraine and their testimony has largely corroborated the whistleblower's complaint, which centered on a July phone call between Trump and Ukraine's leader, as well as Giuliani's dealings in the former Soviet republic. Yovanovitch, who remains a State Department employee, said she was "incredulous" at being recalled early from her post despite having been told she did nothing wrong. She lamented that her experience is evidence that American diplomats can no longer count on support from their government if they are attacked by foreign interests. "That basic understanding no longer holds true," she said according to the text of her opening statement to lawmakers.
"Today, we see the State Department attacked and hollowed out from within." McKinley said he was "disturbed by the implication that foreign governments were being approached to procure negative information on political opponents." Trump has long cast career government officials as part of the "deep state" out to undermine him, associating the officials' service under Democratic administrations as signs of their political leanings. That's despite the fact that most longtime career officials have served under both Republicans and Democrats. Mick Mulvaney, the acting White House chief of staff, argued last week that the diplomats were disparaging Trump because they were upset that he was imposing his political priorities on their work. He singled out in particular McKinley, who entered the foreign service while Republican Ronald Reagan was in the White House and had served under presidents from both parties. "Elections have consequences and foreign
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policy is going to change from the Obama administration to the Trump administration," Mulvaney said. "And what you're seeing now, I believe, is a group of mostly career bureaucrats who are saying, 'You know what? I don't like President Trump's politics, so I'm going to participate in this witch hunt that they're undertaking on the Hill'." Former Deputy Secretary of State William Burns called Mulvaney's assertion "offensive." "For them to be dismissed unfairly and accused of acting out of some political motive I think is just wrong," said Burns, who is now president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. "They are demonstrating that they are responsible, decent public servants and that they have an obligation to tell the truth even when it isn't convenient for the administration," he said. "It gives a lie to the deep state caricature. These aren't people plotting behind anyone's back.
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Red Raiders approach postseason ranked third in Big 12 By ARIANNA FLORES Staff Writer
The No. 13 Texas Tech soccer program has three more matches until the postseason begins. The Red Raiders will play Baylor, Texas and Kansas State and will use the games as an opportunity to build their record and gain more points. The Red Raiders have posted the third-best record in the Big 12 standings and rank fourth in the conference with 85 points, according to Big 12 Sports. Tech has an overall record of 11-2-2 and posted a 3-1-2 record against teams in the Big 12, according to Tech Athletics. With one conference loss, 2-1, against Texas Christian, the Red Raiders will look to capitalize on their remaining opportunities. The Red Raiders top the Big 12 in shots with 255 in 15 games and have the second-most shots on goal with 109, according to Big 12 Sports. Junior forward Kirsten Davis holds the leading slot in three categories for the Big 12: shots with 79, shots on goal with 35 and 28 points, all in 15 games this season. Oklahoma State has the best record and the most points with 99, according to Big 12 Sports. With their only loss coming from
Tech, one tied game against TCU and four victories in the conference, the Cowboys lead the Big 12. Overall for the season, the Cowboys have a record of 11-1-3 and also have three more matches left before postseason soccer. They face Iowa State, Oklahoma and Baylor in their last three matches, according to Oklahoma State Sports. For the Cowboys, senior midfielder Jaci Jones has the most assists in the conference with nine so far this season and is averaging .600 per game, according to Big 12 Sports. Jones is also eighth and tied for the most points in the Big 12 with 21 points and averages 1.40 points per game. Texas holds the second-best record in the Big 12 standings, with a 9-6 overall record and 4-2 in conference play, according to Texas Athletics. The Longhorns’ only losses occurring against West Virginia (2-1) and Oklahoma State (2-0). Texas takes on the Red Raiders in Austin and the Longhorns have a 5-4 record at home, meanwhile, Tech holds an undefeated streak away from Lubbock with only one tie and winning four, according to Tech Athletics. In the category with the most shots in the conference, the Longhorns have players
who are ranked third and fourth, according to the Big 12 Sports. Junior midfielder Haley Berg recorded 60 shots and senior forward Cyera Hintzen with 47 shots. Berg is also tied for eighth in points with 21 and has the second most assist with seven. TCU has the fourth-best record in the Big 12 and fall right under the Red Raiders with a 3-1-1 record in conference and 9-4-1 overall, according to Big 12 Sports. The Horned Frogs have the second-most points in the conference with 93 points, six less than the leader Oklahoma State. Tech may have to play the Horned Frogs for a second time during the postseason of soccer. Head coach Tom Stone said when the two teams meet again, he does not believe he will have to tell his team anything to get them ready to win the match. “I’ll think they’ll be ready,” Stone said. “I don’t think I’ll have to motivate them for any rematch we may have.” For the Horned Frogs, freshman midfielder Gracie Brian leads the Big 12 in the most game-winning goals with five goals, according to Big 12 Sports. Brian also has nine goals this season and has re-
corded 21 points in 14 games, making her fourth and fifth in those categories. Kansas has an overall record of 11-4-1 and is 3-2-1 in the conference, according to Big 12 Sports. They lost to Baylor and Texas, two teams the Red Raiders have yet to face. Kansas is in third for the most points in the conference, with only three more points than Tech, (88 points). The Red Raiders tied the Jayhawks 0-0 for the second tie of the season, according to Tech Athletics. Senior forward Katie McClure aids the Jayhawks 29 points in 16 games, making her second in the conference, under Davis, according to Big 12 Sports. McClure is third in three categories for the Big 12, assist with seven, game-winning goals with five and in goals with 11. McClure’s teammate, sophomore goalkeeper, Sarah Peters has the most shutouts per game with seven. The Red Raiders have three more opportunities to secure a place as a top contender in the conference. The next two matches for Tech will be away from Lubbock, but the team plays their last regular season match at home against Kansas State at 7 p.m. on Oct. 31st.
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Senior defender Gabbie Puente, attempts to score during the game against Texas Christian University at Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 at the John Walker Soccer complex.
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Freshman defender Hannah Anderson, headbutts the ball to one of her teammates during the game against Texas Christian University Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 at the John Walker Soccer complex. The Horned Frogs defeated the Red Raiders, 2-1.
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Hill reaches preseason goal for career digs By JAY STRADER Staff Writer
Senior Emily Hill just accomplished what only three other Red Raiders have ever done before. Hill recorded 1,000 career digs and 1,500 career kills in Tech’s match against Baylor. Wi t h H i l l r e a c h i n g these milestones, she is the fourth Red Raider to enter the 1,000 club. Hill is also ranked second in program history for total kills, behind Tech legend Kelly Johnson, with 1,503. Getting to 1,000 digs was a personal goal of Hill’s heading into the season, and she accomplished her goal on Saturday against the Bears. “Personally, I’d like to get 1,000 digs and then just help the team in any way that I can,” Hill said at the start of the season. Hill has been at the top of all types of offensive stats throughout her career and ranks high among current players in
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CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 After the fumble, Fields’ interception occurred on the same drive. Fields said he wanted to allow the offense to cut Iowa State’s lead. Although the Red Raiders recorded the only takeaway of the game, the offense did not capitalize and score off of it. While trailing the Cyclones, Wells said he was proud of how the team fought in the second half. “On the one front, it seemed like it was about to crumble and was going to be not in the game, and then all of a sudden we had a few guys that stepped up and made plays. We had a pick and then, unfortunately, we don’t convert it into a touchdown late at Damarcus (Fields’) interception,” Wells said. “But we had
several categories. This season, Hill has maintained a spot in the top-10 in total kills among all collegiate players, according to NCAA stats. Currently, she ranks sixth in the category. She is ranked third in the nation for total attacks (997) and attacks per set (12), according to NCAA stats. Hill has also averaged 4.37 kills per set which is ranked 22nd in the nation. These rankings are nothing new to Hill or the Red Raiders as she is ranked high in career stats among active players as well. Her 1,503 kills place her in the top-15 among all active players, and her 4,300 plus attacks rank her in the top-5, according to NCAA stats. D e f e n s i v e l y, H i l l i s ranked in the top-125 of all players in total digs for her career and is in the top-15 of all outside hitters, according to NCAA stats. Hill has shown her
versatility on the offensive and defensive side all year, recording 12 doubledoubles this season. She has recorded 45 doubledouble’s in her career, 39 of them have been recorded since she’s been at Tech, according to Tech athletics stats. Hill has played in over 440 sets in her volleyball career, placing her top-10 among all players in sets throughout a career. Head coach Tony Graystone said he knows just how important Hill is to the team and how special her talent is. “ ( H i l l ’s ) t h e w h o l e thing. It’s the defensive, it’s the ball control, it’s the block, it’s the serve, it’s the out of system play. She’s our security blanket, and we need her a lot,” Graystone said. “Emily (Hill) is a rhythmic hitter. She can adjust to anything, but if you give her the ball on the right tempo in the right location, she is awfully hard to stop.”
some guys fight. The biggest thing with the game of football that I talked to our players about is the game of football when you invest at a high, high level and you practice at a high level and you’re accountable and you’re ready to roll every single week, it’ll pay you back tenfold and it’s a tremendous game and it’s awesome.” Following the loss, Fields and senior RJ Turner said they did not get discouraged when the Red Raiders trailed the Cyclones, and they continued to fight for the win. “If anybody would have gave up they shouldn’t be a Red Raider, it’s as simple as that,” Turner said. “When things are going right, it’s easy, everybody would do it. It’s football, it’s rough, you’re going to have ups and downs and controversy. You’ve just got to fight through it.”
Before the drive where Fields picked off Purdy’s fourth pass of the season, junior linebacker Riko Jeffers gave a speech to the team in hopes of firing the defense up. “His message? His message was just we felt like we lacked in passing and just getting ready for this game, and Riko (Jeffers) always brings that energy, and we feed off each other. So I’m glad he did it,” Fields said. Offensively, junior quarterback Jett Duffey set career highs but recorded the least amount of passing yards since he was named Tech’s starting quarterback. After his first two games as a starter, Duffey averaged 393 passing yards per game, according to Tech Athletics. Against Iowa State, he set career highs with 40 completions and 52 pass attempts, but only recorded 239
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Senior outside hitter Emily Hill prepares to hit the ball during the game against the University of Kansas on Oct. 16, 2019 in the United Supermarkets Arena. The Red Raiders defeated the Jayhawks, 3-2. Tech’s next game will be against Oklahoma on Saturday at 1 p.m. at home. Hill will be looking to lead the Red Raiders to the NCAA tournament in her final year as a
Red Raider. Continuing the regular season, Hill will join the rest of the team as Tech is set to
play Oklahoma at 1 p.m. on Saturday at United Supermarkets Arena.
passing yards. Duffey and Tech’s offense stuck with short passes against the Cyclones and Wells said the offense needs to do a better job at throwing the ball deep. “We weren’t effective (throwing the ball deep), we didn’t do a good job blocking on the perimeter when some of that stuff was thrown,” Wells said. “We had some shots early, protection breakdown, Jett (Duffey) didn’t see it, a couple times we had guys open. We certainly need to take more shots, we need to execute better shots, to be dead honest with you.” Although Wells said the Red Raiders need to take more shots down the field, he also said that it was not all on offensive coordinator David Yost’s play calling. “When I say take more shots, don’t read into that that
David (Yost) didn’t call enough shots,” Wells said. “There’s certainly – probably internally we’ll look at a handful that maybe you could have called a little bit more, but you also can’t put yourself in third-andeight, third-and-10, secondand-10. Any of us know what’s coming next in terms of that.” Along with deeper passes, Wells said the Red Raiders struggled with starting the game strong. “You know, the message in the locker room is a couple thing. You know, first of all, when you play a team that’s as good as (Iowa State) and the program that they’ve built and where they’re built and where they’re at, you can’t come out of the gate and spot them 20,” Wells said. “Obviously we weren’t dialed in at the beginning enough. Something just wasn’t there, to be honest with you.”
With the slow start, Turner led Tech’s offense in receiving as he recorded 76 receiving yards with 11 completions, according to Tech Athletics. Turner agreed with Wells and said the Red Raiders had a slow start. “We’ve got to start faster coming out. It’s as simple as that,” Turner said. “When the defense gets us the ball back we’ve got to capitalize because just recently here when Damarcus (Fields) got that turnover if we go down and score, it’s a three-point game, and the whole outcome can be different.” The Red Raiders are set to travel to Lawrence, Kansas on Saturday. Tech will play the Kansas Jayhawks at 6 p.m. and the game will be televised on Fox Sports 1 for fans who cannot make it to the game.
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Texas Tech sophomore running back Ta’Zhawn Henry runs the ball during the Homecoming football game against Iowa State on at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 at the Jones AT&T Stadium. The Red Raiders were defeated, 34-24, by the Cyclones. Tech’s next game will be against Kansas.