Volume 115 | Issue 43 | Thursday, May 1, 2014
THE ROUND UP
History behind the holiday and ways to celebrate.
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FRIDAY The Misanthrope NMSU Center for the Arts will host a performance of “The Misanthrope.” The play tells the story of Alceste who declares he will only tell the truth no matter the consequences. Student admission is $10 and regular admission is $17. When: 7:30 p.m. Where: NMSU Center for the Arts
SATURDAY Volley Bash on the Grass Aggie Volleyball hosts Volley Bash on the Grass. Proceeds go to SideOut Club and to United Cerebral Palsy. Registration is $20 per player and $15 for students. There is an additional $5 charge for all registration after April 30. Check in at 7 a.m. and players begin at 8 a.m. Register at www.NMStatesports.com. When: 7 a.m. Where: NMSU Activity Center Fields
SUNDAY Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra with Janet Sung Guest violinist, Janet Sung will accompany the Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra at their last performance of the season. When: 3 p.m. Where: Atkinson Music Recital Hall
Volume 115 | Issue 43 | May 1, 2014
Administration Executive Director Alexandra Von Wolff
Director of Finance Michelle Tejeda
Administrative Assistants Tatiana Miyazaki William Peck
Editorial Managing Editor Jesca Cervantes
News Editor
Bethany Blundell
Sports Editor Lewis Harry
Culture Editor
Shaless Robinson Anthony Albidrez Kyla Hollister David De Alejandro S.O Nicli Maria Harris Brynn Herndon
Ty Stevers Robin Howzell Christina Solis Skyler Wilson Jarrett Trantham Nicole Sullivan
Design Design Specialists Ana Ayon Fernanda Teixeira
Graphic Designers Heather Miller
Web Editor Nate Turner
Photographers
Kyle Chancellor Jenny Marin
Letter to the editor: Imagine calling 911 and waiting over an hour for an ambulance to arrive because your home has no legal address. Imagine having to watch your house burn to the ground because the nearest staffed fire station is over 30 miles away. You may be thinking that these circumstances could never occur here in the U.S, that these are third-world problems, and we, the United States of America, would never allow these sorts of things to happen on our proud soil. But the awful truth of the matter is that these are regular occurrences in Colonia’s here in New Mexico - communities within 150 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border that lack crucial infrastructure such as electricity, sewage systems, and access to safe drinking water. According to the New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty there are currently 141 federally recognized Colonia’s, housing over 135,000 New Mexicans; most of which living in extreme poverty, and all having limited, if any, access to Fire and Emergency Medical Services. This grim reality may be hard to fathom, it was for me, that is until I witnessed it first hand while serving as a paramedic in Deming. I remember thinking to myself, while responding with lights and sirens to Columbus for a cardiac arrest that, “If we could only get there faster this person might have a chance.” But we couldn’t get there any faster. Something has to change; we, as citizens of New Mexico, must demand it.
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In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is observed with political speeches and battle reenactments.
NEWS
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5K Fun Run to provide support for speech and hearing clinic by David De Alejandro Staff Writer On Saturday the New Mexico State University chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association will hold its first “Be a Giver” 5K Fun Run on the university campus. The 5K Fun Run will support Edgar R. Garrett Speech and Hearing Center at NMSU during the upcoming school year. The clinic assists children and adults with speech and language services, including therapy for articulation problems, traumatic brain injuries and autism. They offer free or low-cost services to people in the community, which are performed by graduate student clinicians.
Although running 5,000 meters may seem daunting, it is a distance that is roughly equal to 3.1 miles. Many runners go over 26 miles during the course of a marathon. People in the Las Cruces area are encouraged to to take this opportunity to participate in this day of fitness and fun, and to lend their support to NSSLHA and the Edgar R. Garrett Speech and Hearing Center. “We’re trying to give back to another organization that provides services that are geared toward our major,” said Taylor Garrison, president of NSSLHA. “It’s a really easy way to give back.” NSSLHA is a campus organization that consists of NMSU students who are enrolled in the Communication Disorders program at NMSU. It is a tight-knit group united by a common area of study among
members. NSSLHA participates in several community service projects throughout the year, including clean-ups and involvement with people in need. One of the ongoing community service efforts that the group is involved in is Cards for Raul. Raul Madrid is a member of the local community who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and quadriplegia, which has left him unable to talk. NSSLHA sells cards that he paints with his feet, and 100 percent of the profit goes to him as a form of income. The association also visits the Cotton-
bloom Assisted Living Community, where they interact with residents regularly. Registration for the 5K Fun Run will begin at 7 a.m. in front of the Speech Building, and the run itself will begin at 8 a.m. The run will begin and end at the Speech Building and will cover the NMSU campus. Registration costs $20 or $15 with a donation in the form of books and other supplies for the clinic. For more information about NSSHLA, the 5K Fun Run or any of its other projects, visit their website or contact presidentnsslha@gmail.com.
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Aggie Memorial Stadium WIN a Kindle Fire! says goodbye to natural grass by Cristina Solis Staff Writer New Mexico State University football players may be playing on artificial turf this August, but the decision seems controversial to many in the community. Although NMSU still needs final approval from the New Mexico Board of Finance and The New Mexico Higher Education Department, the Board of Regents approved a $1.3 million switch from grass to artificial turf in March and some people were not pleased about it. “I was disappointed to put it mildly,” said Bernhard Leinauer, Ph.D., associate professor at NMSU. “I was almost angry.” Leinauer saw a problem with breaking a 120-year tradition of having natural grass in an agricultural school as well as the cost of installing artificial turf. He said when breaking down the numbers, it will actually cost more over time. He said grass maintenance costs about $60,000-$70,000 per year and turf maintenance would run around $20,000-$30,000 per year, but it only lasts up to 10 years. After doing the math, he estimates $142,000 would be spent per year on the field which is significantly more than the $60,000 it costs for grass maintenance. “Clearly athletics rules,” Leinauser said. “What the coach wants the coach gets. I think bottom line, $1.3 million is not warranted on an institution like NMSU who hasn’t had a winning season in 13-14 years.
If I were to run an academic program with such an accomplishment rate, I would have been fired a long time ago.” The total cost of the project is estimated to be $1.37 million. According to USA Today, businessman Stan Fulton donated $1 million toward the project, NMSU student leaders agreed to contribute $250,000 in student activity fees and university funds will cover the rest. On the other side of the fence, many argue that this is exactly what the school needs. NMSU football coach Doug Martin said this is a “game changer” that will improve player development, help with player recruitment and increase community accessibility to the stadium. “The turf will give us a surface that we can train on year-round and especially during the off-season, where we don’t have to worry about tearing up the grass inside the stadium,” Martin said. He said the new grass will impress high school recruits being that most “already play on this type of surface.” “The turf will allow us to up our involvement with the community in the form of more camps.” Aggie Memorial Stadium restricted access to the field for years in order to preserve the natural grass and prevent damage. With artificial turf, this would not be a problem and would allow for additional high school games, cheerleading camps and as a venue for NMSU Greek, intramural and ROTC activities.
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Mesilla celebrates holiday this weekend By Anthony Albidrez Staff Writer
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n 1862, a small Puebla army battled the debt colleting French and celebrated the day in the state of Puebla known as El Día de la Batalla de Puebla, the Battle of Puebla. The holiday is massive in Puebla but is widely celebrated in the United States, primarily in Hispanic regions of the country that celebrate Mexican heritage and culture. In Puebla, there is a fair that lasts for five days and a massive parade. “The people who participate in the parade are the Mexican army, students from different levels especially secondary’s (ju-
nior highs) preparatory (high schools) and universities,” said Libertad Aranza, Puebla native and New Mexico State University graduate student. According to history.com, the French sent 6,000 soldiers to collect seize the Puebla because the country had defaulted on their debts to Europe. Puebla prepared a small 2,000 men army, who were not well equipped for a battle. However, they successfully defeated the French in that battle “The French army wanted to conquer Mexico, but we didn’t let them,” Aranza said. Aranza said classes are cancelled for the day in Puebla, and there are ceremonies dedicated to those who were apart of the battle.
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Margarita Recipe Ingredients 1 1/2 cups green juice, *homemade or **store-bought (see note/recipe below) 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 3/4 cup tequila 1/2 cup orange-flavored liqueur, such as Cointreau or Triple Sec ice cubes (optional: simply syrup to sweeten, if needed) Method Stir all ingredients together until blended. If you feel the margarita needs sweetening, add simple syrup to taste. Serve over ice in sugar- or salt-rimmed glasses, garnished with lime wedges or slices if desired. *Just about any homemade green juice will work for this recipe. I made mine in a juicer with three oranges, two green apples, 2 inches fresh ginger, two limes and six handfuls of fresh spinach. You can also puree the fruit in a blender or food processor and strain it through a cheesecloth or fine-mesh strainer if you do not have a juicer. Recipe from gimmesomeoven.com.
According to history.com, the Battle of Puebla was not a major win in the war against the French, but the successful turnout at Puebla represented a symbolic victory for the Mexican government that sparked a resistance movement. France withdrew six years later after United States intervention after the Civil War. Old Mesilla celebrates In 1862, Mesilla was still apart of Mexico, so the village still celebrates the day every year. “Mesilla was a part of Mexico during this time, so it is definitely honoring history,” said Irene Para, special event coordinator for Old Mesilla events. The event has been in the works for four or five
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months, she said. Old Mesilla will host their annual Cinco de Mayo fiesta on Saturday and Sunday in the plaza at 2355 Calle de Guadalupe. The fiesta will begin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the old band stand built in 1976. The gazebo has been restored because of the ware of time and termites, but the town has kept the gazebo in its original appearance and even went to a light color that was its original 1976 color. There will be live performances, games, vendors and celebration. The fiesta will be free to the public. For more information visit mesillanm. gov.
Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s independence day from Spain, which occurred in 1810 and is celebrated on Sept. 16.
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Cinco de Mayo celebrates a Mexican victory over the French military.
OPINION/SPORTS
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Golfing Essentials by Jarrett Trantham Staff Writer
The game of golf has gone through a major evolution since it was developed in Scotland in the 1600s, and some very important changes were brought about rather recently by the development of broadcast television. Broadcast television is very important in spreading public interest to the game of golf. In the beginning, people who had never heard of golf or even seen a golf course were able to gain exposure and become interested the game. I was first introduced to golf at a very young age, and I feel very fortunate that it was on an actual golf course. However, my interest in the game never really peaked until high school when I started to watch golf on television. Television allows the home viewer to see professional golfers in action and gain a sense of how fun and competitive the game can be.
As a golfer, it is exciting to watch the professionals play on television because it is a learning experience. The rules of golf are very important and viewers at home can see how they apply to situations on the golf course. Television has also changed the ways in which we see the game. Inventions like slow-motion and shottracing cameras have given home viewers the best seat in the house and broadcasters can break down a professional’s swing frame-by-frame to use it as a teaching opportunity. The game of golf still continues to evolve and television will always be there to help. For example, the latest and greatest golf equipment is advertised in commercials and every year, the Master’s champion is invited to be on daytime and late night talk shows. Also, tournaments like the Masters can be watched online from anywhere in the world that has an Internet connection.
MEET THE PLAYER Kristoffer Koerper
by Skyler Wilson Staff Writer It has been a long road for the powerful first baseman of the Aggie baseball team Kristoffer Koerper. The senior for the Aggies is originally from Kansas City, Mo. The 240-pound slugger moved to Las Cruces where he attended Oñate High School along with his younger brother Joseph who is also a member of the Aggie baseball team. Koerper started playing the game he loves at the age of 5. As Koerper matured as a player and a man, he branched out and participated in a variety of different sports like football, basketball, swimming and even snowboarding. All of these sports are now hobbies as Koerper looks to focus on winning games for the Aggie baseball team. Once Koerper began attending Oñate in 2007, he played two years of baseball where he won numerous awards. These included a spot on the North-South All-Star team and an all-state first baseman selection. After finishing his high school career, Koerper took it upon himself to travel with his church on a mission trip for two years. He took a break from baseball but returned after his mission was completed. Coming up as baseball player, Koerper always had a support system from his caring parents. “My parents always told me to do what I
wanted to do, so they were supportive because I wanted to play baseball,” Koerper said. As Koerper began his college career in baseball it was not with the Aggies at first. He started out down south at El Paso Community College, where he played two seasons as an academic All-American. He also broke the record for home runs in a single season for EPCC with 13. Koerper continued his baseball journey at Delta State University located in Mississippi but only for one season. Koerper finished his season hitting a booming .349 batting average. “It’s interesting going to different programs and the one thing you learn is constant hard work and effort,” Koerper said. Now Koerper is an Aggie and is making heads turn with his spectacular play on the field. Koerper is No. 2 on the team for batting average with a .310 and also is tied for the most home runs on the team with three. While Koerper makes a lot of noise with his bat, his fielding is not something to underestimate with a fielding percentage of .984. As Koerper makes a lot of people happy while on the field, but he does so just as much with his hobbies off the field. Koerper spends his down time as a singer-song writer and personal trainer. Koerper looks to lead his team as a senior to the WAC championship and even a trip to Omaha for the College World Series.
The world’s largest Cinco de Mayo celebration takes place in Los Angeles.
Aggies, Wolverines face off by Ty Stevers Staff Writer The New Mexico State Aggies and the Utah Valley Wolverines will face off in a threegame series this coming weekend at Presley Askew Field. The Aggies (17-21, 8-6 WAC) are currently No. 5 in the WAC. The Wolverines (19-22, 11-7 WAC) are sitting at No. 3 in the WAC. The Wolverines are currently on a fourgame winning streak. Both teams have struggled with pitching this season. However, the Wolverines are pitching better than NMSU. UVU has a team ERA of 5.02, while the Aggies have a team ERA of 5.32. Christopher Bradley (3-5) leads all Aggie Starters, with five or more starts, with an ERA of 4.55, while the Wolverines are led by Danny Beddes’ (3-3) 3.41 ERA. The Aggies have an edge over the Wolverines offensively. NMSU is batting a combined .271, while UVU is hitting a combined .244 on the season. Sean Moysh leads the Wolverines with a .289 batting average and is tied for second
in RBIs with 22. Derek Umphres leads the Aggies in batting average, hitting .350. He has three home runs on the year. Despite struggling early in the season, the Aggies pitching staff has stepped up as conference play goes on. The Aggies’ bullpen has also improved significantly. Riley Barr anchors the bullpen with a 2.34 ERA in 42 1/3 innings for the Aggies. Closer Trey Gonzales has six saves on the season. The Aggies have seen more offensive production than the Wolverines, pushing across 226 runs so far this season compared to just 190 for Utah Valley. The Aggies seem to be coming around at the right time in the season with a conference tournament berth on the line. The Aggies have stepped up both offensively and defensively. The Wolverines will have to find a way to manufacture runs if they want to keep up with NMSU. They need to be able to take advantage of the pitching if the Aggies do not bring their best. The teams face off at 6:05 p.m. Friday and Saturday night and 1:05 p.m. Sunday. All three games will be held at Presley Askew Field. Thursday, May 1, 2014
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