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Breaking new ground

International:Students travel in 11 different countries.

By Tim LesterManaging Editor

From the mist-filled plains of Scotland south to the mountains of New Zea-land, students had the op-portunity this summer to experience the rich culture and customs along side the beauty of lands.

The Center for Interna-tional Studies took over 125

students to 11 different coun-tries in Europe, Asia, South America and the island of New Zealand.

The students took part in classes taught by an ASU professor while visiting these countries, earning six hours of credit that and allowing them to experience things outside of the classroom, Study Abroad Coordinator and Professor of French Dr. Christine Muelsch said.

“It’s definitely not just a vacation… because you are learning in a different envi-ronment,” Muelsch said. “It’s very enriching.”

A class offered in New Zealand allowed the students to interact with representa-tives of the film industry there, learning how they are trying to grow and continue to bring films and directors to the island.

Students took a tour with Hammond Pete, who received an Oscar from “The Lord of the Rings” for his work on the sound editing.

Marianne Glutz, a gradu-ate student, went to Germa-ny this summer to complete a comparative analysis of the Texas and German education systems.

Travel for credit

Construction: Library renovations to be completed by November.

By Dana ChoiStaff Writer

Ongoing construction projects in the library and recreational center will continue through the Fall se-mester as two new projects commence.

The renovations and construction taking place will help the recruitment and retention of students, Facilities Planning and Construction Director John Russell said.

The Porter Henderson Library additions, which FPC expects to complete by November, will feature a

learning commons on the first floor. “Because of the technology used today, we need-

ed to create some space for students to learn how to use various technologies,” Project Manager Clay Smith said.

The renovation will enable students to work on presentations, conduct research more efficiently, and utilize video screens.

Currently FPC is assembling the structure of the Center for Human Performance.

“For the new CHP, everything is on time,” Di-rector of University Recreation Bradley Petty said. “They just craned in the rock wall last Friday, so what they’re looking at now is finishing up the exterior with the masonry and starting on the electricity and the plumbing.”

Track: Team defeats rival in ‘neck and neck’ competition.

Dana Choi Staff Writer

To mark the year 2010, the Rambelles track and field team took first place and the program’s first national championship at the 2010 NCAA Division II Track and Field Championships in Charlotte, North Carolina May 29.

At the 2009 championships, the Rambelles were short three points in taking first place.

“Everybody thought last year was our best chance in the national championship because we had this team and we had two really strong throwers,” Coach James Reid said. “I don’t think many people were giving us a chance to do it this year.”

ASU and Lincoln University continuously matched each other

in points throughout the meet, but after the 200-meter dash, the Ram-belles were 12 points ahead.

“We were neck and neck with Lincoln, and of course I knew they had some good sprinters,” Reid said. “I knew they were going to score a lot of points down the stretch as well; we just had to be able to match them, and we did.”

The Rambelles did more than match them. With a total of 87 points, the team had 14 points over last year’s national champion, Lin-coln University.

“We all finally pulled it togeth-er and got it done, so it’s pretty ex-citing,” senior Aisha Adams said. “It was a great way to go out.”

Adams, senior Celethia Byrd, senior Chrystal Ruiz, senior Kris Crockett, senior Andria Nussey, ju-nior Sarah Hooker, junior Makayla Myers, sophomore Jayda Spencer and freshman Kimberly Williams are the nine individuals who ad-vanced to the national meet held at

Johnson C. Smith University.Reid said, the national champi-

onship was secured before the mile relay due to the Rambelles’ lead in points. Despite this, they took part in the mile relay, won and broke a school record with 3:38:88.

“I told [the team] that we don’t even have to run this race,” Reid said. “But that’s not the way we are at Angelo State—when we come to play, we play.”

The team members garnered a total of 22 All-American honors, seven of which were earned by Adams, four by Byrd, four by Ruiz, three by Nussey, two by Crockett, and the rest by Hooker and Myers.

“Everyone was definitely do-ing their part, whether they were in one event or several events,” Reid said. “It’s the team that won the national championship. We’re all national champions.”

Belles claim first national title

Aisha Adams, Long jump (3rd), high jump (5th), triple jump (4th), heptathlon (NC), 100 hurdles (6th), 400 hurdles (2nd), 4x100 relay (8th) *

Celethia Byrd, 4x100 relay (8th,), *4x400 relay (NC), *200 (3rd), 400 (NC)

Kris Crockett, 4x1 (8th),4x400 (1st) *

Sarah Hooker, 4x100 relay (8th) *

Makayla Myers,4x100 relay (8th) *

Andria Nussey 800 m (2nd), 4x100 (8th), *4x400 (NC) *

Chrystal Ruiz, Senior Long jump (6th),heptathlon (2nd),400 hurdles (4th),4x400 (NC) *

ASU Individual Awards

(NC) indicates first place national champion

* denotes a team event

Tuition: As cost of school rises, students voice their opinions.

By Leah WatersCopy Editor

Increases in tuition and fees have left some students, like junior Ashly Amos, feeling frustrated with the rising cost of higher edu-cation.

“Honestly all schools are in-creasing their tuition,” Amos said, “and I think the only reason ASU is needing to increase theirs is be-cause they are a part of the Tech system and are doing all the reno-vations.”

Students paid about $275 more

for tuition and fees this year than in 2009-2010, as well as hundreds of dollars more for those with room and board options.

Yet some students, like senior Kelly Gross, understand why she is paying more.

“It is increasing because the administration at ASU is looking to expand the school in student population, building updates, and programs,” Gross said.

President Dr. Joseph C. Rallo said that is exactly where this money is going.

“The increase in tuition and fees will go to hire and retain new and more faculty, to support our programs with lab equipment and also provide internship and simi-lar experiences for our students,” Rallo said.

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