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Legislation 'shoots' for handguns on campus

Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The tragedy at Virginia Tech still resonates among students at ASU and a recent bill allowing the carrying of concealed handguns on college campuses in Texas has some students wondering if they would be protected if the unthinkable were to occur.

Senior Pete Parker doesn't think that allowing concealed handguns on campus would do anything to stop violence if it were to occur.

Weekly Podcast

Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Rampage now comes with a weekly podcast covering news as well as sports. Updated weekly.

SGA hopes for first victory against faculty, staff at softball game

Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The first Sunday of May will mark the 23rd annual softball game between the Student Government Association vs. ASU's faculty and staff and both sides of the rivalry are teeming with predictions of this year's outcome.

"I see that there is a 30 percent chance of rain on Sunday, so I would say there is a 70 percent chance [the] Faculty/Staff will maintain its winning streak," Associate Professor of Mathematics Dr.

Senate Briefs

Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

ASU's Student Government Association swore in new senators at its meeting Monday. After reciting the oath of office, the senators were appointed a department to represent. SGA voted three weeks ago to realign its representation from colleges to departments in order to better represent students.

Students honored with presidential and distinguished awards

Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Several ASU students will be recognized for their achievements with the Presidential and Distinguished Student Awards.

Senior Biology major Jason Strickland will receive the Presidential Award along with the five students receiving the Distinguished Student awards for their respective undergraduate colleges.

Math department calculates changes of class sequences

Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Students will see three main changes within the department: a revamping of the precalculus/calculus sequence, creation of a new minor and changing course requirements for math majors, according to Dr. Paul Swets, head of the Department of Mathematics, "In the past, we have had the following sequence: Math 1361 Precalculus I, Math 1362 Precalculus II, Math 2331 Calculus I, Math 2332 Calculus II and Math 3333 Calculus III," Swets said.

Faculty bids ASU goodbye

Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

At the end of the spring semester, many faculty members held in high esteem by colleagues and students alike will say farewell to ASU. Dr. Fritz Leifeste Dr. Leifeste, Associate Professor of Curriculum and instruction, will be retiring after 39 years of teaching, 10 at ASU.

Brooks, Rams charge into post-season

Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Lone Star Conference Hitter of the Week senior Trey Carter, ended the regular season of his collegiate career like a man on a mission.

Carter went 8-for-17 with a double, three home runs, 12 RBIs and scored another six runs, as the Rams (40-16, 31-13 LSC) completed a four game sweep on the road at Texas A&M-Kingsville (20-35, 15-29 LSC).

Rambelles to face off with ACU for title

Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Lone Star Conference tournament stage is set: the No.4-ranked Rambelles (41-8, 14-4 LSC South) will be facing bitter rival No. 12-ranked Abilene Christian (42-11, 15-3 LSC South) for the LSC crown.

The 'Belles made it through the first three rounds of the tournament, picking up wins over Cameron, Texas A&M-Kingsville and No.

Thrill seekers find new routes for self expression

Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Two guys are standing below the University Center checking the twelve-foot high concrete walls as if they were engineers surveying the building.

Their baggy jeans and t-shirts are not the usual engineer attire, but their actions of inspecting the building's facade draws the attention of passersby, puzzled by the two's behavior.

First Lady of ASU

Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

She always thought she would marry a Texan. Though she loved her adventures in Europe, Barbara Barnhart's home is in San Angelo. "I had been single a long time and they [family] always thought I'd bring home a Frenchman," Barnhart said. "I wanted an American who knew the European way of life because it's so different over there.

Cash in your summer

Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As summer draws near, students are making plans with bank accounts that fall short of affording a 2-week cruise or spending the hot weather months baking on a beach. While some students have the means to afford these luxuries, the truth is, most of us can't.

Christian concert to debut the day of graduation

Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

During the season of graduations and graduation parties, Outside the Walls, a Christian concert, will make its debut in town.

The concert will highlight a wide range of acts from gospel, rock, rap, and traditional hymns. The seven artist line-up will include, The Jeff Peters Band, High Seas Adventure, The Warriors, Holy Authority, Tre9, Ahmadd, and Peculiar Image.

Students shouldn't be allowed to carry concealed weapons on the university campus.

Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Universities have long been considered the pinnacle of expressing one's rights. Whether it is free speech, protest or religion, students passionately expressing their rights have become highly romanticized. Now the Texas legislature wishes to add one more: the right to bear arms on campus.

Going back to the corn

Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

For as long as I can remember, I've categorized pieces of my life in chapters.

There's that chapter when I was seven, and I was pretty sure I was the pink Power Ranger. There's a chapter when I was 16, got my license, a car, a speeding ticket and immediately had my car taken away.

University experiences fly by in the blink of an eye

Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

It seems like the past three years have flow by in the blink of an eye. I'm getting ready to embark on a journey to adulthood, and I really just feel like I'm playing grown-up.

While I finished college earlier than most, whether it was from being nerdy or just crazy, I found myself looking at graduation, graduate school, marriage and buying a home all before I am legally old enough to drink.

Letter to the Editor

Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Dear Editor, Having been in San Angelo only a month or so, and more or less confined to Goodfellow AFB, I greeted with excitement an announcement for Thursday's viewing and panel discussion about The Monster Among Us, a documentary film about growing anti-Semitism in Europe.

Cool Breeze

Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT