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Friday, Oct. 7, 2011
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ASU zooms in on natural resources
“We have a social responsibility to the next generation and beyond to be sure that resources that are not inexhaustible are supplemented by renewable resources such as wind power.” Dr. James Limbaugh
Vice President of Strategy, Planning and Policy
Photo by Pam Belcher
Sustainability: First step
in ‘moving forward’
Lisa Dees Staff Writer Despite the controversial subject, ASU committed to move forward with environmental awareness for students Monday at the town hall meeting. Vice President of Strategy, Planning and Policy Dr. James Limbaugh said he wanted to know if
the community and ASU wanted to push sustainability on campus. The 1987 United Nations report defined sustainability as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own need, Limbaugh said. This means students should realize that many natural resources are exhaustible, he said. “We have a social responsibility to the next generation and beyond to be sure that resources that are
not inexhaustible are supplemented by renewable resources such as wind power,” Limbaugh said. Graduate student Alisa Weber said educating students in sustainability should be the first step to moving forward. Director of Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management Skip Bolding said sustainability could teach students to recycle more than cardboard and plastics. “You can recycle so much more than you think,” Bolding said. Peo-
ple can recycle cell phones, televisions, clothes, and computers. One community member said ASU should raise awareness to students about water conservation, especially if the drought continues. Another community member said many Texans might find sustainability controversial if they do not like Al Gore and his stance on global warming.
See ‘Sustainability’ pg. 3
Homecoming dinner to honor alumni, faculty Serving success: Eight
honorees to be awarded
Lisa Dees Staff Writer
Photo by Pam Belcher
Junior defender Lauren Carnes dribbles between two West Texas A&M players at home, Sept. 30. The Rambelles tied with the Lady Buffs in double-overtime, 1 - 1.
‘Belles climb up the chart after tie, win Soccer: Schaffer, Harrison receive LSC recognition
Jason Helms Sports Editor The Rambelles have climbed to second place in conference after their 3 - 0 win, Oct. 2, over Eastern New Mexico. Head coach Travis McCorkle said he was glad to see the team rewarded for their offensive efforts, since goals have been hard to find for the ‘Belles. So far this season, the women have scored more than one goal in only four of their 11 matches. “I think we’ve been in a funk to score goals to win games, so this helps us build our confidence back,” McCorkle said. Junior midfielder Hanna Horeis
scored first for the ‘Belles (4-5-2, 3-2-2 LSC) in the 30th minute of the match, followed by a goal from sophomore Katelyn West, five minutes later to make it 2 - 0 before halftime. The third goal came from senior Brandie DeBacker in the 88th, which was her team-leading sixth of the season. The win also allowed freshman goalkeeper Morgan Harrison to pick up her third clean sheet of the season. In their previous match on Sept. 30, the ‘Belles battled West Texas A&M to a double-overtime, 1 - 1, draw. Both McCorkle and senior defender Megan Schaffer said the team needed to get a win from that match.
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The ASU Alumni Association will honor eight alumni, honorary alumni, and faculty and retired faculty during the annual Homecoming Dinner Oct. 14 in the Legrand Alumni and Visitors Center on 1620 University Ave. Interim Executive Director of the Alumni Association Erin Whitford said it is important to honor these individuals because they are examples of shining stars. “They’re exemplary alumni, [faculty and retired faculty] that demonstrate their successes of their time at ASU,” she
said. “These are the people that are nominated by their peers for their personal and professional successes.” Executive Assistant to the President Adelina Castro Morales said she felt surprised and honored to receive the Outstanding Staff award. “I have had the privilege to work with some very special people throughout my 30 years, and to be acknowledged by them is a wonderful feeling,” Morales said. “It is humbling to be recognized for something you enjoy doing every day.” Springer said the honorees will be honored at half-time during the Homecoming game. Before the game on Saturday, Oct. 15, the community and students can participate in the ASU Homecoming Bonfire
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Prepping for the blaze
Photo by Mark McDaniel Students from ROTC, Lambda Chi Alpha and Tau Kappa Epsilon help put the finishing touches on the bonfire. Students from many organizations have offered their time to help make sure the bonfire is ready for Homecoming weekend. The bonfire is scheduled to be lit at 9:00 p.m. on Friday pending drought conditions.
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Friday, October 7, 2011
ASU spreads science appreciation to fourth graders ASU Lisa Dees Staff Writer Science Days gave San Angelo and regional fourth graders the opportunity to experience hands-on science at the Cavness building Oct. 6. Biology Professor Dr. Bonnie Amos said fourth graders will visit seven classrooms focused on a variety of scientific topics. Students will
learn about geology, math, plants, reptiles, mammals, try a few quick experiments, and watch a magic show, she said. The next Science Days are on Oct. 11 and Oct. 13. Amos said Science Days can show young students how interesting science is and encourage their participation in future years. “Most of us are scientists because someone took the time to show us how exciting science is,” she said. “Studies have shown that kids are turned off to science in later years. If you don’t capture their attention early, their later expe-
Get involved on campus! Here’s what’s going on this week.
Events
Oct. 8 N.A.T.S. Masterclass with Thomas Jaber will be in the Eldon Black Recital Hall. He is a professor of music at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music, and Music Director for the Rice Chorale. The first session will be from 9:30 - 11 a.m. and the from 1:30 - 3 p.m. The event is free to the public. Oct. 11 and 13 El Cafecito will be from 9 a.m. to noon while supplies last in the University Center in front of Room 114. Civil War Speaker Series: “Civil War Commanders -- Grant vs. Lee” will be in the C.J. Davidson Conference Center from 7 - 8 p.m. Panelists are Dr. Kanisorn Wongsrichanalai for “Ulysses S. Grant” and Dr. Bill Taylor for “Robert E. Lee,” the moderator will be Dr. Robert Ehlers. The series is free to the public. Oct. 12 A student recital will take place in the Eldon Black Recital Hall, from 4 - 5 p.m. It is free to the public.
rience with science might not be positive.” Central High School students as well as ASU students will help with Science Days, Amos said. It is good practice for students to learn how to communicate what they know about science to others. “Someone took the time to help us learn and appreciate science,” she said. “Students may make a real difference in answering questions that fourth graders may always remember. Students can sometimes generate enthusiasm much stronger than faculty can.” Amos said after Science
Days she would get feedback from the teachers that bring their classes to make it the best experience possible in the future. She said former Chemistry Professor Dr. Nick Flynn started Science Days about 10 years ago to encourage children’s involvement in science. He did a lot of work to organize and keep it running, Amos said. “We want to continue [Science Days] because we think it’s a positive experience for everyone involved—not only for fourth graders, but also for the faculty and students,” she said.
Amos said it would not be long before those fourth graders go to college. “It’s neat because soon those fourth graders will be in our classes and will be able to tell us what they remember from Science Days,” she said. Amos said Science Days is gaining interest with San Angelo and regional elementary schools. The faculty and students are very involved and cannot fit anymore Science Days into their schedules now, she said. ASU will hold Science Days again sometime next semester, Amos said.
Sigma Kappa, Delta Zeta
team up to feed hungry Arms of Hope: Reaching
out to those in need
John Bocko Staff Writer Sigma Kappa and Delta Zeta partnered up with the Arms of Hope foundation to collect cereal and raise money for the hungry. “This is ASU’s first year involved with the Arms of Hope foundation and so far it has gone really well,” Sigma Kappa member freshman Andrea Loyd said. Sigma Kappa member freshman Amanda Duffy, president of Junior Panhellenic Council, said she hopes to continue to reach out to those in need with other issues. “This organization is something that I am very passionate about, and I will do all that I can to help improve its programs and resident life,” said Duffy, who brought the
Photo by Pam Belcher idea to the table. The Arms of Hope foundation is a non-profit organization to help children and single mothers by helping them avoid homelessness, poverty, abuse and neglect, according to armsofhope.org. “My goal is not only that, but also to just get word out of what Arms of Hope is and its service to
Oct. 7 - 9 and Oct. 13 - 15 The Arts @ ASU presents “All My Sons” by Arthur Miller in the ASU Modular Theatre at 8 p.m., with the exception of Oct. 9’s show at 2 p.m. Purchase tickets at the box office, (325) 942-2000, open weekdays 2 - 6 p.m. Art Exhibit: “First This/First That” by Nicholas Wood is still on display in the Carr EducationFine Arts Building’s art gallery, Room 193. The gallery is open on weekdays from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and is free to the public.
Photo by Pam Belcher
Girls from Delta Zeta and Sigma Kappa take part in a cereal drive to raise money. Arms of Hope provides help for disadvantaged children and single mothers.
people,” Duffy said. Loyd said the two sororities have collected many donations. “The drive was fun, for a great cause, a good way to put the sororities involved out in the public, and a good way to meet people,” Loyd said. Those volunteering in the drive are the new members of both the Sigma Kappa and the Delta Zeta sororities as well as a few of the already active members. “A few years ago they decided to start Junior Panhellenic Council run by new members to give them a chance to…start helping out and… get their voices and ideas heard,” Duffy said. Duffy said she thinks it is exciting for Sigma Kappa and Delta Zeta to work together and form a stronger bond. “Now don’t get me wrong, not everyone gets along 100%,” Duffy said, “but at the end of the day we all have one thing in common, and that is the understanding of sisterhood.” The drive started Monday at 10 a.m. and will end Friday at 2 p.m., Duffy said.
UCPC seeks student artwork Expression: Accepting
all medium for showcase John Bocko Staff Writer UCPC is aiming for expression with their Admiration and Creation art showcase coming Nov. 1. Students have until Oct. 14 to submit their artwork to UCPC for an opportunity to have their work put on display. The Admiration and Creation showcase is accepting any medium of art that students choose to submit, ranging from drawing to music and performance art. “When I was informed last spring that the art gallery in the University Center was no longer available for UCPC usage, I thought it would be a great idea to have a showcase of student art as well giving students a chance to create something all their own,” UCPC Arts chairperson Amanda Spriggs said. Senior art major Aubrey Sloan said a lot of art is displayed in the
Carr building, but not many people see it because the displays are upstairs. “Since they took away the gallery in the UC, this provides a way for the work to be seen and appreciated by others,” Sloan said. The event will incorporate learning outcomes of critical thinking, effective thinking, and creativity, Spriggs said. The critical thinking and the effective thinking will be used by viewers to form personal thoughts of what each piece means, she said, and students need creativity for their art. “As an art major I think it’s awesome to be able to put my work out on display and that it’s open to everyone, because those who have artistic abilities have a chance to have their work looked at, critiqued, and appreciated by others,” Sloan said. Since there is no longer a university center art gallery, which students and faculty have enjoyed in the past, the next step may be expanding UCPC, Spriggs said.
The artwork will be on display in the C.J. Davidson Conference Center on Nov. 1, from 7 - 9 p.m. All applications and art pieces must be submitted by 5:00 p.m., Oct. 14. “It’s good to have out work displayed, but it’s also very important for people to be able to see art and to connect with the passions of other people,” Sloan said.
Acceptable entry types include: Paintings
Collages
Drawings
Digital graphics
Sculptures Architecture Printmaking
Performance act
Ceramics
Poetry
Photography
Music
For an application and more info visit the UCPC website or contact Amanda Spriggs at aspriggs@angelo.edu.
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‘Sustainability’ should Roscoe Goes Pro increase competitiveness Homecoming Schedule Continued from Page 1
“We need to take it to a personal level,” she said. “We need to teach people to be good stewards of what [they have] been given, whether [they] believe in evolution or Divine Creation.” Sustainability will help the university stay competitive with other schools, another community member said. Limbaugh said the discussion about sustainability fit in
well with other projects on campus such as the printing conservation initiative and the Biology Department’s recycling. “I’m committed to this because students have significant challenges facing them that we didn’t have,” he said. “As educators, we have a responsibility to help students understand sustainability.” Limbaugh said he has spoken with the student body president, Hector Romo, and vice
president, Vincent Perez, about environmental awareness on campus. He said both are open to the ideas, and he will work with the student senate to move forward with sustainability. For now, ASU will inform the students and the community on anything that is decided, Limbaugh said. Eventually, the university will form committees to steer ASU as it becomes a more environmentally aware campus.
Job fair shows opportunities Photo by Pam Belcher Senior Tyler Morton vists with a representative of the San Angelo Fire Department during the job fair in the CJ Davidson Center, Oct. 5.
Oct. 9 From 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Delta Sigma Pi will be hosting the Annual Brisket Cook Off at the Le Grand Alumni & Visitors Center. At noon the Washer Tournament kicks off. Oct. 10 Nominee presentation and Reception will take place in the C.J. Davidson Conference Center at 7 p.m. Oct. 11 UCPC presents Bongo Ball Mania in the CHP from noon - 4 p.m. Oct. 12 Final homecoming king and queen elections begin. At 6:30 p.m., the annual ice cream social will take place outside the C.J. Davidson Conference Center. The Think Fast Game Show will begin at 7 p.m. in the conference center. Oct. 13 Final elections end. Step contest preliminaries will take place in the CHP at 6 p.m. Oct. 14 At 7 p.m. there will be the pep rally at the LeGrand Sports Complex, the run-through sign contest and step contest finals. At 8:45 p.m. the Torch Parade by ROTC and the pep rally to the Bonfire site. The Bonfire will start at 9 p.m.
Photo by Pam Belcher Senior Caroline Phillips talks to Community Loans of America. They provide a variety of financial solutions to those with immediate needs.
Oct. 15 The parade begins at 11 a.m. downtown at 4th and N. Chadbourne streets. 4 p.m. Ram Jam at the Le Grand Alumni & Visitors Center starts. Football game kicks off at 6 p.m. Presentation of Homecoming court, announcement of king and queen and winner of the spirit stick will be during halftime.
Annual dinner set for new location this year Continued from Page 1 Ball and Bash from 6 to 10:30 p.m., she said. Instead of hosting the dinner in the University Center like previous years, the Alumni Association decided to hold it in the Legrand Alumni and Visitors Center, Springer said. The location is convenient for the dinner and party before the bonfire. She said the ball and bash will include an auction, food vendors, children’s activities, live music and dancing. Auction items include dinner theater tickets for the holidays,
bowls made from the gum tree, and a pink volleyball jersey, Springer said. She said this event is a way to connect with the community and students. “I want everyone to see Angelo State as a part of the San Angelo community,” she said. “This event is a way of reaching out to them. I want students to know where the Alumni Association is before they graduate, so I hope they will take time to come to our building and participate in the bash.” Students can buy tickets to the Bonfire Ball and Bash for $5. Tickets are $20 for the public, and chil-
dren under 12 get in free. Office Manager of the Alumni Association Melina Springer said the nomination committee of the Alumni Association’s Board of Directors chose to honor Henry Jackson with Distinguished Alumnus, Dr. Amanda Weitz-Marshall with Distinguished Carr Scholar, Col. James P. Ross with Distinguished ROTC Alumnus, Nita Archer with Golden ex of the Year, Michael Martin with Honorary Alumnus, Pam Wescott Darby with Distinguished Faculty, Dr. Peggy Skaggs with Outstanding Retired Faculty, and Adelina Castro Morales with Outstanding Staff.
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FEATURES
Friday, October 7, 2011
Family Day brings concert,smiles,magic
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Photos by Pam Belcher 1. Instructor of Chemistry Kevin Boudreax demonstrates what would happen to a flower dipped in liquid nitrogen. 2. ‘Brewed in Texas’ performs at Ram Jam Saturday Oct. 1. 3. Some members of the Pikes pose with Roscoe.
“All My Sons” Photo by Pam Belcher
Senior Matthew Posey (Chris Keller) and freshman Sarah Phillips (Ann Deever) perform in scene from ‘All My Sons.’ Arthur Miller is a premiere American play writer, Dr. Bill Doll, professor of theatre and theatre director, said. “’All My Sons’ approaches family matters and self discovery, which happens in all of our lives. In great theatre pieces we look for universal connections and his work generally does.” ‘All My Sons’ has the challenge of what is really the American dream and what we are willing to do to achieve that dream, Doll said. The characters come across the question: “Is the good of the family more important than acting for the good of society?” Setting from Doll’s view: A son comes home to his family after World War II, his brother, a pilot, is M.I.A. and the mother
does not want to think the worse of the situation. The father has been accused of shipping out and selling heads for air plane engines that failed, causing the death of 21 pilots in the Pacific. There is the issue of guilt and innocence, Doll said. “There is a lot of complexity in the play,” he said. “We put on our promotions that there is strong emotional content because it builds to a real high point emotionally and the tension goes on for a long period of time.” Doll said pay attention to all the arguments from everyone because all the characters present good arguments for their goals and positions. Tickets can be purchased at the box office, in the Carr building, (325) 942-2000, open weekdays 2 - 6 p.m. Shows are Oct. 7-9 and Oct. 13-15 at 8 p.m., with the exception of Oct. 9’s show at 2 p.m.
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OPINIONS
Friday, October 7, 2011
Letter to the editor
Let’s talk
Artificial Intelligence
Mark McDaniel Photographer My friends, the future is finally here! ...Or at least the beginning of a new generation of technology. Since the unveiling of the iPhone 4S on Tuesday, the internet has been abuzz with praise and criticism for the device. The new phone isn’t really new at all, it is just an upgraded version of the iPhone 4 with a fast-
er processor and better camera. Nothing really special. What’s truly amazing though, is what is ‘living’ inside the phone. Apple introduced the world to Siri, an artificial intelligence program integrated into the 4S. Just think Star Wars droid. It is like having a pocket sized companion that can help you with your tasks. Using voice recognition software and the ability to ‘learn’ from your conversation, Siri can schedule your appointments, type your emails or text messages and even find nearby restaurants. All you have to do is ask. I knew it was only a matter of time before this happened. Thanks to my dad, I have been
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using voice recognition software for years to write papers on the computer. As a matter of fact, I haven’t touched the keyboard at all to write this column. But Siri is a step up from hands free writing. It is a program that will revolutionize the way we interact with machines. With the ability to learn and interact with users on a personal level, I believe this is the future of all computer use. I mean, we have spent years watching cartoons and movies about this stuff like the Jetsons, Star Wars, and The Terminator series. And we are about to be able to actually buy it. Absolutely incredible. I am very excited to
see where Apple takes this technology in the next couple years. I think that before we know it, we will be living in a world that looks more like a sci-fy movie than anything we are used to today. If you really think about it, this is the closest thing we have ever seen to a real-life R2-D2. I would also like to take a second and pay tribute to Steve Jobs, visionary and co-founder of Apple, who passed away Wednesday as I was writing this article. He was a remarkable man who pioneered the way for the personal computer. He has been dubbed as “one of the great innovators of modern capitalism” and will be truly missed. Steve Jobs, may the Force be with you.
I have no idea why breast cancer receives such a disproportionately high percentage of funding and attention. It is neither the most common form of cancer (prostate) nor the most deadly (lung). Lest this become a partisan issue, my mother, my aunt, and my grandmother have all had breast cancer. The latter died of it. Still, I like to think that in a fairer world we would all come together against something more neutral like pancreatic cancer, or, since it kills 150,000 people a year, maybe lung cancer. “But-” you point out, “they’re do-
ing it to themselves.” Well, if we want to start thinking along those lines all of a sudden, we may want to start writing “indifference” on her arm and not “love”. I guess what I’m trying to say is that no matter how much awareness raising there is for breast cancer, try to remember that another form of cancer is killing people at four times that rate and the only reason you haven’t heard about it is because it isn’t as fashionable. All figures [below] courtesy of the National Cancer Institute. Robert Thompson senior
Cancer Type Estimated New Cases Estimated Deaths Breast
230,480--2,140
39,520--450
Lung
221,130
156,940
Pancreatic
44,030
37,660
Prostate
240,890
33,720
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Survey What country are you from? What stands out most about ASU?
“France. I like the sports, because this is the first time I’ve seen anything like them.”
“China. I don’t like the dorms because they are small. I like the gym because of how big it is and all the equipment.”
“South Korea. I like the gym and being active such as swimming and racquetball.”
Apolline Byc junior
Wang Siqi freshman
Jae Yun Lee senior
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Eddy Pena junior
“Nigeria. I like the lively environment. People are always around so it’s easy to make friends.” Bankole Ogunde freshman
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“Mexico. I like the cultural diversity and the kindness of people.”
Patrick McKeown Contributor “Drag On Forever” The Cars Stoner alternative rock? That is the best way to describe Ric Ocasek and The Cars sound on this rock guitar jam. The Cars are true legends of alternative new wave pop, and came back just to show everybody how good alternative music is made. “I climbed on top of you, you said get off,” says Ocasek with his smooth robotic vocal delivery. Although the song was released in 2011, The Cars are living proof that the 80s were still the best time for music.
“Up Next” Chickenfoot
“After Midnight” Blink-182
Sammy Hagar is true to his religion and character in this heavy Montrose-sounding floor stomp. Sammy is all about having a good time and getting ready to sing with the Lord on his beach-like heaven. “When I arrive at the Pearly Gates, gonna have my swimsuit on,” says Hagar as Joe Satriani lets loose on one of his trademark solos that take us into the Heavens and beyond.
Welcome back guys, pop rock radio needed a good anthem. Although guitars slam at the beginning, they quickly glisten throughout the track with drummer Travis Barker having his way (as always) with his drum kit. The old rock trio has some of their best lyrics as they prove that growing up is seriously overrated.
“And It Stoned Me” Van Morrison This sweet sing-along tune winds back the clock to a simpler time of life. The piano hops around, the saxophone swings, and Van’s unique guitar-playing sounds like a bee sting with a drop of honey. Peaceful and calm like a morning rain, Van captures the essence of having a good time and the passion of how valuable childhood is.
What’s on YOUR mind ?
“Death Valley” Heart Dry guitars shake and chug through the desert as Ann Wilson screams “Death Valley” with raw power. Heart has been called the Led Zeppelin for girls and Death Valley would make ol’ Robert Plant nod with approval. Gritty and solid, Nancy chugs along at the end with a rocky purpose, but then again, rock was always Heart’s purpose.
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Rams winless in LSC Standings Football School
Conf.
Overall
Midwestern State West Texas A&M Abilene Christian TAMU-Kingsville Eastern N.M. Tarleton State Incarnate Word Angelo State TAMU-Commerce
3-0 3-0 2-0 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 0-2 0-2
4-0 3-1 3-1 3-2 2-3 1-4 1-4 3-2 0-4
Soccer School
Conf.
Points
Abilene Christian Angelo State Midwestern State West Texas A&M Incarnate Word Eastern N.M. TAMU-Commerce Texas Women’s
6-0-1 3-2-2 3-3-1 3-3-1 2-2-3 2-2-3 2-3-2 0-6-1
19 11 10 10 9 9 8 1
Volleyball School
Conf.
Overall
West Texas A&M Angelo State Tarleton State Abilene Christian Cameron Incarnate Word Texas Women’s TAMU-Kingsville Midwestern State TAMU-Commerce Eastern N.M.
8-1 7-1 5-2 4-3 4-4 5-5 4-4 4-6 3-5 1-7 1-8
17-2 18-2 11-8 10-9 10-6 9-8 6-11 8-6 11-6 5-10 4-13
Week at a Glance Friday, Oct. 7 SOCCER @Texas A&M-Commerce* - 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 8 VOLLEYBALL @Midwestern State* - 2 p.m.
FOOTBALL @West Texas A&M* - 6 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 9 SOCCER @Texas Women’s* - 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 11 CROSS COUNTRY Angelo State Blue and Gold Classic - Red Arroyo (San Angelo)
VOLLEYBALL Incarnate Word* - 7 p.m.
Thursday, Oct 13 VOLLEYBALL @Tarleton State* - 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 14 SOCCER Midwestern State* - 4 p.m.
*Denotes conference game
Photo by Pam Belcher Junior defensive end Austin Benson pursues Eastern New Mexico’s quarterback during the Rams’ 23-21 loss, Saturday.
Two-point loss: 13 penal-
ties set Rams back
Jason Helms Sports Editor The Rams dropped their second conference match of the season, Oct. 1, losing to Eastern New Mexico, 23 - 21. After leading 21 - 20 in the first half, the Rams (3 - 2, 0 - 2 LSC) were held scoreless by the Greyhounds for the remainder of the game. ENMU (2 - 3, 1 - 2 LSC) took the lead with a 37-yard field goal in the third quarter, which were the only points scored in the second half. The Rams had a chance to take the lead with 1:50 left to play, but Jarred Martin’s 47-yard field goal attempt was blocked by the Greyhounds. Head coach Will Wagner said the team simply made too many mistakes in the game including 13 penalties
for 129 yards. “[Penalties] were what really killed us,” Wagner said. “But, at the same time, we couldn’t sustain drives on offense, and we gave up too many big plays on defense,” Wagner said. “It’s hard to win games when you play like that.” Junior defensive back Alvin Johnson said he was not impressed with how the defense played after giving up a season-high 464 yards of offense to ENMU, 370 of which were in the air. “We can’t give up 23 points and expect our offense to cover that,” Johnson said of the defense. Offensively, the Rams finished the game with 391 yards, which marks the fourth time in five games to surpass 350. Sophomore quarterback Blake Hamblin completed 22 of his 36 attempts for 307 yards passing with a touchdown. Hamblin’s lone touchdown pass was to fellow sophomore Joey Knight
for 35 yards just after the start of the second quarter, which tied the game at 14 apiece. Knight led the Rams in receiving with 89 yards from his four catches, while junior receiver C.J. Akins and senior tight end Nate Bayless also had four receptions each for 82 yards and 53 yards, respectively. On the ground, the Rams were held under 100 yards for the second time this season, both from LSC opponents, after gaining 84 against ENMU and 57 against Abilene Christian. Both Wagner and Johnson said the team needs to put the loss behind them and turn their focus to the next game. The Rams travel to Canyon on Saturday to take on No. 20 West Texas A&M, at 6 p.m. The Buffaloes (3 - 1, 3 - 0 LSC) defeated Tarleton State, 44 - 13, Oct. 1, to make them one of only three teams in the LSC to remain unbeaten in conference play.
Volleyball returns to LSC play Two ‘Belles recognized Awarded: Wilt, Gibson take weekly LSC honors
Jason Helms Sports Editor The Rambelles jumped two spots to No. 18 in the AVCA Division II poll after going 3-1 in the Lady Blues Crossover Tournament, Friday and Saturday, in Topeka, Kan. The women (18 - 2, 7 - 1 LSC) opened the four-game tournament with a 3 - 1 win over Truman State (9 - 6) followed by a 3 - 2 win over Emporia State, who were previously ranked No. 25, nationally. After losing the first two sets against Emporia State, the ‘Belles fought their way back to take the next two and force a deciding set, which they won, 15 - 10. On the second day, the women swept Southwest Baptist, 3 - 0, before facing tournament hosts, fifth-ranked Washburn. The’ Belles won the first two sets in the Washburn match, but the Lady Blues bounced back to take the next two and the deciding set. “I think we competed at a very high level against some of the best teams in the country,” head coach Chuck Waddington said. However, Waddington said it is hard for him to be completely satisfied with the team’s trip to Kansas. “We’re never satisfied with losing, but overall, I am satisfied with how we competed over the weekend,” Waddington said. Freshman Shelby Wilt and junior Chelsea Gibson received conference player of the week honors. Wilt, who wears the libero jersey for the ‘Belles, was awarded LSC Defensive Player of the Week after she had 77 digs in the tournament, 28
of which were from the Washburn match. “It’s such a blessing,” Wilt said of the recognition. “I’m excited to see what else God has in store for our team and me.” Gibson took LSC Offensive Player of the Week honors after slamming 53 kills in the tournament and 14 blocks. Against Washburn, Gibson finished with a season-high 22 kills, which brings her level with senior Celeste Bonter for team-leading kills this season at 180. The next home game for the “Belles will be against conference foe, Incarnate Word, Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Junell Center. That match follows a trip to Wichita Falls to take on Midwestern State, Saturday, Oct. 8.
Photo by Pam Belcher Freshman Shelby Wilt practices, Wednesday, after being awarded LSC Defender of the Week.
Photo by Pam Belcher Senior defender Megan Schaffer during the ‘Belles’ match with WTAMU.
Continued from Page 1 “We came out and played hard the first 30 minutes, and then once we got the goal, we let off,” Schaffer said. Horeis scored the lone goal for the from the penalty spot in the 28th minute, although the team forced 11 saves from Lady Buff sophomore goalkeeper Yvette Bedoy. McCorkle said it was good for Horeis to step up and convert the penalty kick after she had one blocked earlier in the season. Schaffer and Harrison both received conference recognition for their performances in the last three matches. Schaffer was selected LSC Women’s Defender of the Week as she helped the ‘Belles give up only 1 goal during the three-game week. Harrison was selected LSC Women’s Goalkeeper of the Week after amassing 13 saves and two clean sheets in 310 minutes of play during the week. The ‘Belles continue conference play, Friday, with a road game against Texas A&M - Commerce, at 7 p.m. The Lions (4-5-2, 2-3-2 LSC) are coming off a 1 - 1 doubleovertime draw against Texas Women’s.