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El Dia de los

MuertosOnce again, in commemoration of El Día

de los Muertos, the Sul Ross Spanish club has created an altar (ofrenda) at the

entrance of the University Center. The club is following a tradition that has

been celebrated in Mexico and other Latin countries since pre-Columbian times. The indigenous cultures of Mexico did not fear death but rather looked at death as a passage to another existence.

The original belief behind El Día de los Muertos was that once a year, all who had passed away were allowed to leave their new life to return to earth to visit with their beloved family and friends.

In this present day, this complex festivity on Nov. 1, All Saints Day, devoted to the children (los angeli-tos), and Nov. 2, All Souls’ Day, devoted to adults, is more of a celebration to honor and fondly remember those loved ones who have passed.

Please visit the altar at the UC and see how the Spanish Club members have decorated it using objects that are distinctly symbolic. They followed the traditional ofrenda by symbolizing the elements of earth, air, water and fire. Earth is often represented by crops such as corn. Incense is often used to permeate the pres-ence of air. Water is always present to quench the thirst

of the souls that have traveled such a long dis-tance, and fire is represented by candles. Flow-ers, especially the marigold (cempoalxochitl),

are always present at the altar–their bright yellow color is often associated with death.

As a symbol for animals, especially dogs, which were believed to be the

guides and protectors of the souls, this altar has a statue of Saint Francis, the

patron saint of animals. Of course, no altar

would be complete without religious icons, especially statues of the

Virgin Mary; papel picado, an art form of intricate

tissue paper banners; and images of skulls and skeletons that actually represent life.

El Día de los Muertos is only one of the activities that the Span-

ish Club has planned for this year. Some other important activities are

Cesar Chávez Day, el 16 de septiembre, el cinco de mayo, and this December, las posadas, complete with music and food, will be depicted and celebrated.

One of the purposes of the club is to learn about the Latin cultures, their

similarities and diversities. All are very welcome to join and the ability to speak Spanish is not a re-quirement; the only prerequisite is an open mind and the desire to learn about other cultures.

See back cover for this year’s ofrenda.

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CONTENTS

Will Sul Ross join Texas Tech system?

Priority registration begins Nov. 8

Center for Big Bend Studies conference starts

Homecoming Court named

Recalling the faculty rodeo of 1974

Lady Lobos win two

Red & White World Series

Walden makes leap to offensive coordinator

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Editorial Staff

Editor-in-Chief Angela GreenroyAd Manager Jazmin GonzalezPhotographers: Peter Dindinger Thalia Aparicio Reporters: Brian LaLima Peter Dindinger Cara BoninDesigners: Kaitlyn Wood Leinora AlimboyoguenArtist Emily PattersonDistribution Dallas EscovedoContributor Steve LangAdvisor Cheryl Zinsmeyer

Editor’s Message I AM a Lobo. This proved to be a signature phrase during Sully’s

Showcase. Various students introduced themselves and finished with that statement. Honestly, upon hearing it, I thought it was just a gimmick. I don’t see that kind of pride sitting in a classroom on a day-to-day basis.

During a recent town hall meeting that questioned the fate of our school, I realized that “I am a Lobo.” Lo-bos are not only those who play sports. They may not be the students whose names are the most recognized on campus, but Lobos are the students who bear their teeth when the integrity of our institution is ques-tioned.

Are we perfect? No. Are we different? Yes. SRSU isn’t for everyone, but it is for me. And if you’re still here and planning to enroll for the spring semester, Sul Ross is for you, too. WE are Lobos. WE have the ability to put SRSU on the map by being the best we can be, which is a characteristic that is not based on money.

Angela GreenroyEditor-in-Chief

on the coverF r o n t : R a v e n T h r a s h e r b y T h a l i a A p a r i c i o . B a c k : S p a n i s h C l u b ’s D i a d e l o s M u e r t o s a l t a r. P h o t o b y L e i n o r a A l i m b o y o g u e n .

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By Angela GreenroyEditor-in-Chief

“Texas Tech has not stated they are interested in Sul Ross,” said Rod Ponton, city attorney and apparent voice of the “Friends of Sul Ross.”

They’ve not stated an interest, but this idea caused quite a stir as a meeting was called for Wednesday, Oct. 24, 6 pm at the Holland Hotel. Students did not hear of the meeting until just two hours before the meeting took place, when they received a campus-wide email with the subject line: “Texas Tech to take on Sul Ross? Find out at the town hall meeting tonight at the Holland.” Many members of the faculty didn’t see or receive the email.

SRSU President Dr. Ricardo Maestas learned of the meeting Monday, Oct. 22; Texas State University System officials flew in the following day. Many students saw the men in suits and ties as they visited the McNair-Tafoya Symposium, but they weren’t there to solely congratulate the McNair scholars (though it was nice of them to do so).

The TSUS group was here for one reason: to attend this meeting put on by the “Friends of Sul Ross.”

The idea for the meeting had been in the works at least a week beforehand. Ponton made sure all attendees were given handouts to document the argument that SRSU should align with the Texas Tech system. Included were letters from prominent Alpine citizens that had been

written to Dr. Joseph Rallo, Texas Tech Vice-Chancellor, the week before.

The campus-wide email originated from SR student, Emily Urbanosky, who shared the fact that she used to work part-time for Ponton. Urbanosky has been enrolled at Sul Ross since June and she was informed of the meeting by Ponton.

Her email implied that if Sul Ross merges with Texas Tech then we would greatly benefit: “This could mean more master programs, more

professors, more area of study, more jobs, and a great influx of enrollment. If you want to see Sul Ross thrive, then come to the meeting… and BE THE VOICE of the student body.”

One item on the “Friends of Sul Ross” agenda stated, “Student concerns by current students.” Ponton called on Urbanosky before other students spoke up. Urbanosky came to Sul Ross for an undergrad degree in psychology only to learn that the graduate degree in that field had been cut. Her sentiments included sharing the disappointment and frustration of other students in similar situations.

Dr. Jim Case, Dean of Arts and Sciences, spoke to her concerns. He explained that cutting certain programs is a decision made by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board based on how many students graduate in that discipline within a five-year period. That decision comes from the state.

Ponton apparently expected a number of faculty to attend the meeting and voice their concerns, but as he pointed out, “There is no faculty present to speak, but their concerns are about classes being cut back that are core interests areas for students.”

One faculty member was present and willing to speak. “I’m not going to tell Dr. Maestas what he wants to hear, but what he needs to hear. Faculty morale is as low as it’s been since Sul Ross was going to close down (in 1986-87). Enrollment will solve all the problems, but we have to recruit and it’s everyone’s job,” said Former Dean of Professional Studies Dr. Chet Sample.

Sherry Jackson, Sul Ross Alumni Association member, voiced the concerns of alumni, “Our greatest concern is recruitment. No one understands what’s being done about it,” she said.

Several times throughout the meeting Vice President of Enrollment Management Denise Groves addressed various concerns. “It’s a different day,” she said, “The students of 2006 are not the students of 2012. We have to reinvent ourselves. What kind of student best fits Sul Ross? It’s not the top or the bottom of the class students; it’s those in-between.”

Groves has honed in on the type of student who can thrive at Sul Ross and all recruitment efforts are aimed at getting these students plugged into the SRSU campus. She formerly worked in a similar situation at Tarleton State, which saw a 27% increase of enrollment in three years.

“The best way to look at a crooked stick is Continued on next page

“This could mean more master programs, more professors,

more area of study, more jobs, and a great influx of enrollment.

If you want to see Sul Ross thrive, then come to the

meeting… and BE THE VOICE of the student body.”

—All-student email 10/24/12    

Odds of SRSU joining Texas Tech? Not likely

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By Angela GreenroyEditor-in-Chief

Recruitment, enrollment, and retention rates are on everyone’s minds and the SRSU adminis-tration has been asking, “What can we do to en-hance the university and enroll more students?”

This is a tough question, but Denise Groves, Vice President of Enrollment Management, has been willing to tackle this issue. As a means of attracting students to the campus and as a means of persuading them to stay, SRSU is of-fering housing incentive.

Groves stresses the importance in looking to the positive for inspiration, “Sure, there are a lot of negatives, but look at the positives.”

One such positive is the fact that Sul Ross is equipped to offer students modern living facilities, ever-expanding horizons, state of the art classrooms, and top notch professors. We also have 43 classrooms with six categorized as “smart technology” rooms.

Of course, other universities offer incen-tives, but Sul Ross is like no other. Where else would you have a mountain outside your dorm window?

Alpine is removed from attractions like malls and Walmarts and living here is more expensive

Sul Ross willing to take one for the team

Housing incentive offered to students on some fronts, but Groves has come up with a plan to offer students a deal in their housing costs.

The President’s Access Initiative will begin spring 2013 and will focus primarily on reten-tion and opportunity.

In the upcoming spring term, SRSU is offer-ing a ten percent discount on housing costs for current students and new students.

Current students who re-enroll for the spring semester by Nov. 16 will receive ten percent off the cost of residential housing.

New students who are fully admitted and registered for classes by Jan. 17, 2013 will receive a Presidential Access Incentive of $1,000 to be applied toward on-campus housing costs during the spring term. New students will also receive the ten percent off residential housing costs.

Sul Ross is willing to take the housing cuts if it means more successful students. Interested students have two weeks to complete the regis-tration process.

SRSU is offering a ten-percent discount on housing costs

for the spring 2013 semester

Continued from previous pageto lay a straight stick beside it,” said Chancellor Dr. Brian McCall of the Texas State University System. He also said, “We’re hustling for our small schools and we are invested in this place. I am available any time: to talk, to meet, to learn.”

Maestas indicated he was not aware that business owners in town were sending letters to Texas Tech. “I learned of this issue Monday. I was not aware or approached about these concerns. It was very unfortunate that no one came to talk to me,” he said.

Though disappointed that the “Friends of Sul Ross” neglected to contact the Sul Ross administration, Maestas said, “We begin to address these concerns. I invited Rod Ponton to have the next meeting on campus.”

Ponton said he felt the initial meeting was a “good town hall meeting to discuss issues” and said, “I understand they [the SRSU administration] are going to work on the issues.”

When asked who the “Friends of Sul Ross” are, Ponton said, “Everyone in the Big Bend who likes Sul Ross.”

That’s an interesting statement. Several faculty members involved with the Alpine Lion’s Club had heard rumors of this group and its concerns while other faculty members like Dr. Barney Nelson were unaware.

Former President Dr. Vic Morgan is one of the members

of the Alpine Lion’s Club and was willing to share his thoughts on the matter. “The people over this did not talk to the administrators and they are not involved in higher education,” he said.

Morgan also explained that a decision of this magnitude must come from the Texas Legislature and if the legislature was interested in making this move, the SRSU administration would be aware of it. He also said, “It wouldn’t matter which system we are with. The system isn’t going to fix the issues. We wouldn’t get more, more, more. We would get less, less, less.”

As far as students being unhappy about certain degrees being unobtainable here, Morgan said, “I’m sure you can find students at Tech who can’t get the exact degree they want, too. No university is going to have it all. Tech has had cuts from the state as well.”

Although Ponton and Sample claimed that faculty morale is low, Morgan said, “I read a quote in a book once. It said faculty morale is always at an all-time low.”

Nelson was not aware of the town hall meeting until it had already occurred, but she disagreed with morale being low. She said, “I’m absolutely happy. I love Sul Ross and I always will.”

‘Friends of Sul Ross’ worried about declining enrollment

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Sul Ross State University is all about provid-ing students with the most bang for their buck.

The classes here at SRSU aren’t large com-pared to many other universities, but there are some classes that fill up quick.

If you are a senior or junior in need of a spe-cific class, you may not be able to wait for the

Priority registration starts Nov. 8 for grads, upper classmen

“For students interested in literature, history or acting, London is one of the most vibrant cities in the world,” Dona Roman, Professor of Theater, said.

Mickey Corbett, Director of Financial Aid, and Mary Gonzalez, FA specialist met with several students and Roman on Friday, Oct. 26 to discuss financial aid for the upcoming spring trip to London.

Corbett explained that financial aid eligibil-ity for this trip is based on if the class fits with degree plans (must be required class or an elective). If a student is eligible, there are several options open.

Corbett explained that it is possible to increase a budget, but each student is different and it is advised that students go to their finan-cial aid specialist as soon as they are registered for the spring semester in order to discuss all possible scenarios.

Students can also take out a hog loan for the amount of the trip and this can be repaid from student loans in the spring.

Students are encouraged to obtain an

An investment in your education

Financial aid available for spring London tripupdated, official degree plan from the depart-ment head (or have the dept. head email one to the FA office) as soon as registration for the spring semester has been completed. Also, students who have signed up for the trip need to get their payment invoice from Roman which shows how much is owed for the trip. Both of these documents are needed when visiting your FA specialist.

Corbett reminded students, “Only borrow what is necessary and no more.” All money bor-rowed must be paid back.

Roman said, “We’ve been doing this for years and a lot of students go. Financial Aid knows what they’re doing and can help you.”

Students can enroll with current pricing through November 5. After that, the pricing will be reevaluated. The last date to enroll without late fees is December 4.

Contact droman@sulross.edu or visit http://www.efcollegestudytours.com/preview-tour.aspx?pt=RO-1107762&utm_source=RecCenter&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=SharedLink for more information.

CLASS STANDING

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PRIORITY REGISTRATION SCHEDULE

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next year when the class is offered again. But, sophomores and freshman can afford to wait.

That’s the reason SRSU is implementing priority registration.

Every student’s level of priority is deter-mined by the number of hours completed at the last term.

Hours for the current semester cannot be added in until the semester is completed.

Students are advised to check Banner Self Service for any holds on their names that could prevent registering for the next term and if there are any, clear them before attempting to register.

The course schedule will be available on

Banner Self Service on Nov. 3. This will enable students and advisors to meet to discuss poten-tial schedules for the next term.

Any questions regarding this change can be directed to the Office of Records and Registra-tion by phone at (432) 837-8050 or by email at registrar@sulross.edu.

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McNair - Tafoya Symposium Oct. 24

McNair Scholars show their stuff

Sul Ross’ McNair Scholars got the chance to showcase their research at the fifth annual McNair-Tafoya Symposium Oct. 24. Above: McNair Scholar Jonathan Navarrette tells Dr. Brian McCall, Texas State University System Chancel-lor, about his poster presentation.From top left down then across: Joseph Rosco; Kimber-ly Morrow with Dr. Ricardo Maestas, SRSU President; Johnathon Cruz, mentor Dr. Amy Moreland, and Laura Karina Villaseñor; David Lattimer; Kitty Sibayan; Phyl-lis Dunham; Robert LeBlanc. Other 2012 McNair scholars not pictured are Michael Gallardo, Angela Greenroy, Earnest Jones, Miriam Nuñez, David Price Rumbelow, Daniel J. Tidwell, Raven Thrasher and Joey Van Noy.Photos by Thalia Aparicio

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By Kitty SibayanContributor

As a student here at Sul Ross, this will be my third year to attend the conference. We have the unique opportunity to have the Center for Big Bend Studies (CBBS) and the conference here on our campus. They bring history and archaeol-ogy together at one time.

The CBBS welcomes students, professors, and historians from near and far to present their papers. It’s a relaxed but sometimes hectic day and a half. Over 30 presenters will tell their sto-ries on such topics as medical records from Fort Davis, the murder of Matthew C. Butler, scalp hunting, rock art, Archaic culture in the eastern Trans-Pecos, Camp Marfa, and an update on paleoindian research. These are just a few of the many topics that are on the schedule.

The conference registration begins Friday, Nov. 9 at 1 pm, and the conference is free for all SRSU faculty, staff and students. The cost to the general public is $35 for members and $40 for non-members who register today; after Nov. 1 the prices change to $40 for members and $45 for non-members.

This year’s banquet speaker is Tumbleweed Smith. Smith currently has a weekly column in 27 newspapers including our local Davis Mountain Dispatch. He has been involved with radio since 1960, and his daily radio show, The Sound of Texas, has been on the air for 40 years. He has conducted over 10,000 interviews, and hopes to do 10,000 more.

Center for Big Bend Studies Conference

The Society of Earth Scientists called Smith “the Mark Twain of the Texas Plain.”

The banquet begins Friday at 6:30 pm, and the cost is $30 for members and $33 for non-members who register today; thereafter the prices change to $35 for members and $37 for non-members.

For reservations please call the CBBS at 432-837-8179, or email cbbs@sulross.edu.

Tumbleweed Smith, CBBS banquet speaker

Sul Ross presence in ChinaFormer Sul Ross biology professor, Steve Platt, displays the Sul Ross colors atop Hiangshan Mountain, in China. At 6114 feet, it is the tallest mountain in eastern China. Dr. Platt is currently conducting studies on reptiles in South-east Asia, and he is involved in joint research with Sul Ross faculty. Photo Courtesy David Rohr

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By Angela GreenroyEditor-in-Chief

As one of the most successful programs at Sul Ross, the SRSU Law Enforcement Academy, which had a 100-percent success rate last year, deserves more attention and respect.

Lloyd Dragoo, director, came to the university in November of 2011, to take over the law enforcement academy. The program had been placed on probation for five years because the former director was caught helping students pass their state exam.

In a few short weeks, Dragoo brought the class up to speed and every student passed their state exam on the first try.

Currently, Dragoo has seven students enrolled on campus and 11 enrolled in the Fort Stockton night class. Students on campus attend class from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The Fort Stockton class attends Monday through Thursday evenings from 6 to 10.

The state requires 618 hours for cadets to be eligible for the state exam. Dragoo requires his students to take 700 hours, covering 29 subjects.

Dragoo admits, “The program is a grind. College graduates have failed.”

Many who apply for the program cannot be admitted because of Class A and B misdemeanors.

Dragoo personalizes his program with his own standards. Students must retain an 80 percent average on

written tests and must pass his final with a minimum of 85 percent or they cannot take the state exam.

Apparently these standards give the students a mark to aim for and their state exam average shows it with a 91 percent average. “I’d venture to say it’s the highest average in the state,” Dragoo says.

Dragoo, a former high school teacher, junior college professor and police officer, says, “I approach the program from an educator’s point of view and not a police officer’s. I think my years of teaching high school helped. I really teach them how to pass the state tests.”

Unfortunately, the oil boom has hurt enrollment numbers. On the bright side, Dragoo explains the benefits of the oil boom for fall and spring students. “Now is a great time to go into law enforcement. The chances of getting hired are good.”

The cost of the program is $1900 and cadets are not eligible for financial aid because cadets are not enrolled in the university and are not required to take prerequisite courses. Dragoo feels lack of financial backing hurts the program.

In the future, Dragoo hopes the university will grant cadets 12 semester hours if they change their mind about working in law enforcement since they will have previously paid the fee for the entire course.

Spring classes begin Jan. 7 in Alpine and applications for enrollment are now being accepted.

SRSU LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY

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Law Enforcement Academy Cadet Aracely Krystal Acosta, Presidio, right, applies handcuffs to Cadet Chelsea Cadman, Alpine, while practicing handcuffing techniques during Mechanics of Arrest Training. Alpine Police K-9 Officer Hector Holguin and Sul Ross State University Police Officer Jon Brooks were the instructors. The cadets are members of the Bravo 2012 Class. Photo by Thalia Aparicio

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The Sul Ross Theatre and Music programs are currently in rehearsals for their upcoming production of the Broadway Musical XANADU, an outrageously funny stage spoof of the 1980’s movie about a painter and his muse who find love at a roller disco in Los Angeles.

With a book by Douglas Carter Beane and music and lyrics by Jeff Lynne and John Farrar, the musical opened on Broadway in 2007 and ran for over 500 performances. It earned an Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical and a Drama Desk Award for Best Book.

It was also nominated for Tony Awards for Best Musical and Best Book.

Dona W. Roman directs the Sul Ross production with musical direction by Donald Callen Freed and Lana Potts and choreography by Kyle Peebles and Dona Roman.

XANADU spins the tale of nine Greek muses led by their sister Clio (Laura Ashley Anderson). Joined by her two scheming sisters (Ashley Page and Missy Embrey) and her loyal sisters (Kaitlyn Wood, Tresa Hamner, Kayla Perkins, Jordan Diebel, Christina Esparza, and Elizabeth Kneeskern),

SRSU musical production

‘Xanadu’ begins run next Friday

The cast of Xanadu includes, bottom, from left: Kayla Perkins, Jordan Diebel, Laura Ashley Anderson, Michael Lopez, Ashley Page, Christina Esparza; middle: Karibeth Page (stage manager), Tresa Hamner, Kaitlyn Wood, Missy Embrey, Adrian Soto, Elizabeth Kneeskern; top: Michael Gallardo, Tony Castro, Calvin Landrum, Trevor Priest (assistant stage manager). Photo courtesy Dona Roman

Clio strives to help struggling mural artist Sonny Malone (Michael Lopez) realize his dream of opening a roller disco.

All of the action occurs under the watchful eye of Zeus (Tony Castro) and his right hand ‘gods’ (Mike Gallardo and Adrian Soto).

Conflict presents itself in the form of cutthroat business-man Danny Maguire (Calvin Landrum).

Join us all as we raise the roof of the Studio Theatre Friday, November 9 through Sunday, November 18 with performances Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:15 pm and Sunday afternoons at 2 pm.

Tickets are $9 for general admission and $7 for seniors and children under 12. Students with valid SRSU ID will be admitted free.

For more information or advanced ticket sales please visit www.sulross.edu/theatre, or contact the Fine Arts and Com-munication Department at Sul Ross State University by call-ing 888-722-SRSU or 432-837-8218. XANADU is a fun-filled musical for the entire family to enjoy.

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By Angela GreenroyEditor-in-Chief

“We are proud to be printing the Skyline on campus. Everyone should be proud,” said Rob Stolz, Print Produc-tion Specialist.

Gone are the days of the black and white tabloid newspaper. Sul Ross has upgraded to a news magazine format with new—and improved—digital printing with an in-plant digital press that brings us vibrant colors and glossy pages.

The “new” Skyline is typically 24-32 pages in length.

Sul Ross Publication Services Coor-dinator Lauren Mendias, referring to the Skyline, said, “There is a lot more involved with this kind of print.”

As the Sul Ross Skyline welcomed students to the 2012 fall semester, this marks the student publication’s 90th year of publication. This year is a historical year for our small campus newspaper, now a news magazine.

Skyline becomes truly home-grown publication

The Skyline used to be printed in Monahans, but with the addition of a new printer to Publication Services, Mendias and Stolz took on this new project.

Every other Tuesday, Stolz receives the order for 1,000 Skyline magazines that must be ready for distribution on Thursday morning. He needs those two days to print out the cover for the magazine, trim the cover, run the cover as an insert, and produce the finished product.

Of course, Stolz works on and com-pletes the Skyline amid other demands for his time and skills.

During the past two weeks, Stolz had orders from various other de-partments as well: homecoming candidates, the McNair-Tafoya sym-posium, Center for Big Bend Studies, off campus orders, and more. Add all these printing needs to paper jams and technical issues and there is no ques-tion why Stolz is considered a “print specialist.”

Stolz said, “Things are not always consistent in life, neither are they con-

2012 marks the Skyline’s 90th year as Sul Ross’ student publication.

sistent in here. If the printer jams, it can be like your car won’t start and you’re going to be late for work.” He uses the tools available to him to compensate for inconsistencies.

Technology has saved Stolz from the days of folding and stapling each page by hand.

“Machinery makes all the differ-ence,” Mendias added.

The Skyline office has received nu-merous compliments from the campus and community since its makeover to a magazine format.

The Skyline staff extends a sincere thank you to both Mendias and Stolz for their dedication in producing an award winning publication.

Top: Rob Stolz, Print Production Specialist, and Lau-ren Mendias, Publication Services Coordinator, look over a recent issue of the Sul Ross Skyline.Bottom: The ‘print shop,’ as it is affectionately called, is an important part of campus life, printing for most of SRSU’s departments, clubs and many students. Here, Stolz checks for print quality on a job for the Athletic Department. The new printer makes it pos-sible to now print the Skyline on campus for the first time as a news magazine. Photos by Steve Lang

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By Billy OvertonContributor

The Artwalk is back for the 19th year running and prom-ises to be bigger and better than ever.

Keri Artzt, owner of Alpine’s Kiowa Gallery and the Artwalk’s Executive Director, is leading the charge again this year, bringing with her more events and art than ever before going beyond the norm.

This year’s Artwalk is November 16 -17 and starts in the morning and runs throughout the day; although the real fun begins when the lights go out.

Artwalk was the brain child of John Davis. In 1994, Davis went to Artzt and asked for support. In response to Davis’ request for support, Artzt said, “Yea, let’s do it.”

This set off a chain reaction in the community which quickly spread. In the beginning it was called Gallery Night and was held in 1994 on the first Saturday in December.

“I think the town was ready and hungry for an event,” Artzt said as she thought about that night. Artzt recalled that weekend and said, “They didn’t get it at first, but it brought people into our shops to see what we were selling and what we were about.”

The first Gallery Night saw about 500 people. It was a chance for the town to come out and socialize.

Fun, food, music and plenty of ART!

From small beginnings come great things he eventually had to bow out. Artzt said, “I took the bull by the horns.”

Little by little more and more people came. The show fee was a mere $35 for printing and postage and with a laugh Artzt said, “We only had one ad in the newspaper because that’s all we could afford.”

The Artwalk has grown so big that now a $250 location fee is charged.

Stores and venders, along with bands and artists from all walks of life, now flock to this once a year extravaganza.

What started off as a venue to help local businesses has now grown into one of the town’s highest earning events of the year, bringing over $6.2 million to the local economy.

Each year during the Artwalk an honored artist is chosen from among 12 local artists. This year the featured artist is Teresa Elliott of Alpine. Elliott’s work is featured on the post cards and signs promoting Artwalk.

Elliott, who has also been selected to exhibit in many invitational museum shows nationwide, has won awards in Colorado, Texas and Arizona. Her work can be found in galleries in Fredericksburg, TX; Santa Fe, NM; and Jackson Hole, WY.

Elliott’s work is not just a first prize winner, but is the showcase piece for Artwalk. She gets her own free show at the location of her choosing as well as bonuses.

Artwalk has become a nonprofit organization used to help promote local and student artists here in Alpine. The decision to become a nonprofit was made so that funding for the Artwalk could be found through grants and donations.

When Artzt is not planning her next big event, she is writing grants to help raise money and also hosting sponsor parties that can raise up to $30,000.

The sponsor party includes those who believe in what Artzt is doing and want to help in any way they can, includ-ing donations.

In kind, sponsorships from some of the local hotels are contributed. This money is not raised to just help promote or pay for funding, but also to help boost the economy in the area.

Artzt seems to never tire of doing what she loves and said that even now she is writing a new grant. The Governor’s Music Grant is her latest project and one that could pay off before the Artwalk begins. The $1,500 grant is designed strictly for Texans doing live music for free which would help the event tremendously.

The money raised during Artwalk weekend doesn’t stay in house; it goes out to the high schools and colleges in the form of scholarships.

The sleepy little town of Alpine really comes alive during this time of the year, bringing with it a warm air of kin-ship. Come out and show your support for the many artists who have been working hard all year to make this event so worthwhile.

And, as always, bring your wallet.For more information, including performance and special

event schedules, visit www.artwalkalpine.com.

Artzt’s approach was not just to hand out flyers, but rather to get people on board. She and Davis were able to get local businesses involved, and then later Sul Ross State University’s student artists joined in.

The event flourished and became what is now known as Artwalk. Originally held twice a year, it eventually became an annual event to keep it special.

“We wanted to concentrate on having one big show rather than two small ones,” Artzt explained.

The date of the event also changed. With the holidays in mind, Davis and Artzt moved the Artwalk to just before Thanksgiving when people would be out shopping.

“This was a smart move because people would come and stay at our hotels and eat in our restaurants,” Artzt said. “This helped the whole town, not just us.”

Davis’ business had picked up so much during this that

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By Leinora AlimboyoguenDesigner/Reporter

Sul Ross art students Alex Costea, Aaron Brooks, Judith Loya, Charles Carter (“CP”), Mandy Mata and Leinora Alim-boyoguen traveled to the Texas Association of Schools of Art (TASA) conference Oct. 11-13.

Dr. Carol Fairlie and Avram Dumitrescu accompanied them on the trip to San Antonio.

Upon arrival, the Art Club members visited the Blue Star Contemporary Art Center where faculty and student art pre-sentations were exhibited at the University of San Antonio (UTSA) Satellite Space, an off-campus gallery.

Before attending lectures at the host hotel the next day, the group toured the San Antonio Museum of Art.

“Art exists all around us, and everyone interprets it in their own unique way,” Mata said after viewing the exhibits.

After a tour of the UTSA campus the following day, the group attended digital, photo and printmaking demon-strations. Dr. Fairlie presented a lecture on oil vs. acrylic painting and explained her teaching methods and painting techniques.

Other demos the group attended were forging, casting, ceramics and sculpture. They also visited the Southwest School of Art before enjoying dinner with live music and a show presented by a UTSA performing arts student.

It was cool getting to see what other students in the state are doing in regards to artwork.

“Some of the student’s art pieces simply boggled my mind. Perhaps I’ll be able to have my own artwork in the student exhibit next year,” Mata said.

The group learned about a large variety of art mediums, history and had the chance to talk with successful artists who have dedicated their lives to their craft.

“This was an excellent trip; wonderful guest speakers and fantastic art demos all while in the magnificent city of San Antonio,” Costea said.

Top left: Metal-pouring demo.

Middle left: “CP” Carter and Mandy Mata have fun with one of the art displays.

Bottom left: Alex Costea interacts with a display at the Southwest School of Art as Avram Dumi-trescu watches.

Right: A UTSA student demonstrates carbon printing in the photo demonstration.

Photos by Leinora Alimboyoguen

Sul Ross Art Club attends TASA Conference

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vamos

Homecoming Week EventsJersey Day; Queen and King elections continue. Homecoming Decoration contest, Residential Living and departmental offices, judging begins at 2 p.m.; Cupcake Challenge, 5:30 p.m., the Mall; Powder Puff football, 7 p.m., upperclassmen vs. underclassmen, Jackson Field; Lighting of the Bar-SR-Bar, after dark, Hancock Hill

Red Out; Queen and King elections close at noon; Decorate Jackson Field for pep rally and game, 4-6 p.m.; Pep rally, 7 p.m., Jackson Field

Parade, 10 a.m., starting on Holland Ave. at Alpine Civic Center; Football, Lobos vs. Howard Payne, 1 p.m., Jackson Field; Coronation, halftime, Jackson Field

Four-person Golf Scramble, 8:30 a.m., Alpine Country Club. Registration and breakfast begins at 7:30 p.m. Advance registration required, Oct. 30 deadline. For more information, contact Karen Brown, 837-8697 or 837-8443, or alumni@sulross.edu.

Thursday, Nov. 1

Friday, Nov. 2

Saturday, Nov. 3

Sunday, Nov. 4

Fernanda Arroyo Becca Blomquist Minna Hernandez Monica Traylor Samantha Vela

Tony Castro Ryan Hoffer Cody LeCroy Calvin Landrum Michael Lopez

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Photos by Thalia Aparicio

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LOBOS footbAll rostER1 Lee Carothers WR 6-3 195 Sr.

2 Terrance Young DB 6-1 195 So.

3 Otis Edwards RB 5-10 260 Jr.

4 A.J. Springer QB 5-11 175 Sr.

5 Alex Lovan RB 5-10 220 Sr.

6 Xavier Jefferson WR 6-1 185 So.

7 Cordrick Mobley WR 6-4 190 So.

8 Dominique Carson RB 5-5 165 Sr.

9 Dillon Wolfe DL 6-1 225 Jr.

10 Ian Smith LB 6-3 225 So.

12 Jeremy Boatright QB 6-0 225 So.

13 Zack Roberson LB 6-1 220 Fr.

14 Cody Lecroy WR 5-8 190 So.

15 John Arevalo QB 6-1 200 Fr.

16 Calvon Henderson WR 5-11 170 So.

17 Johnny Stewart DB 6-0 175 Jr.

18 Jake Krchnak DB 6-0 165 Fr.

19 Mel Haro DB 5-8 165 Fr.

20 Tim Rocha RB 5-4 170 So.

21 Jural Hickman DB 5-8 165 So.

22 Brian Thomas RB 5-4 165 So.

23 Kale Ferguson WR 5-9 165 Fr.

26 Job Mason DB 5-11 180 Fr.

28 Chase Moody DB 5-9 175 Fr.

29 Kyle Alexander DB 6-0 200 Fr.

30 Austin Dees DB 5-11 175 Fr.

32 Armel Warren RB 5-10 205 Jr.

33 Cole Barton LB 5-8 190 Fr.

34 Casey Sonier LB 5-9 200 Fr.

36 Tyrell Franks LB 5-8 190 Fr.

38 J.D. May LB 6-0 175 Fr.

40 Dakota Goodwin DB 6-1 165 Fr.

42 James Franks DL 6-5 220 Fr.

44 Dylan Kidd LB 6-4 245 Fr.

45 Robert Lee Young LB 5-11 180 Fr.

51 Christian Schwantner OL 5-10 231 Fr.

52 Alex Shetter OL 6-0 245 So.

54 Miquel Ramirez OL 6-1 260 So.

55 Rudy Gilliland OL 6-2 265 Fr.

56 Justin Soria OL 5-11 289 Fr.

62 Ray Terrazas DL 6-0 260 So.

65 Miquel Martinez OL 6-3 260 So.

66 Mario Barron OL 6-0 285 Fr.

66 John “Kiddo” Campbell DL 6-2 225 So.

68 Frankie Atkinson OL 6-0 280 Jr.

71 Jackson Yezak OL 6-6 270 So.

73 Alex Torres OL 6-3 320 Fr.

75 Joel Hernandez OL 6-2 290 Sr.

76 Corbin Bracken DL 5-10 235 Fr.

77 Devonte Wilson OL 5-11 300 Fr.

78 Christian Garcia OL 5-11 220 Fr.

79 Rafael Hernandez OL 6-3 280 So.

80 Toby Porras WR 5-11 155 So.

82 Jerome Fellows WR 6-0 195 Fr.

84 Jeff Peterson TE 6-1 200 Fr.

86 Elias Esquivel TE 5-7 220 So.

88 Christian Escobar WR 5-10 190 So.

90 Daryn Young DL 6-2 250 So.

94 Jacob Courvelle DL 6-0 240 So.

95 Johan Desouza DL 5-9 225 Fr.

97 Edward Mendez K 5-8 220 Fr.

98 Lesley LaCour DL 6-5 245 Fr.

99 Julian Johnson DL 6-2 275 Sr.

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By Billy OvertonContributor

It was 1974 and Sul Ross had rodeo fever. Coming off several championships, the school was alive with excitement and no one was more enthusiastic than Dr. Paul Weyerts, Professor of Range Animal Science.

Mac Altizer, owner and founder of Bad Company, along with Weyerts, came up with the idea of having a faculty-staff rodeo, professor vs. student.

The idea took hold and came to fruition with a little help from the Sul Ross faculty. It became a huge success.

Sul Ross Skyline, Thursday, May 9, 1974: “A Challenge has been issued by the Sul Ross Rodeo Club and reads as follows: Notice to all male faculty members: the Rodeo Club of Sul Ross hereby challenges the men of the Sul Ross faculty to a wild horse race to be held during the annual intramural-high school rodeo.”

The challenge had been issued and the professors took up the call.

The events were not the same as today and what we might think of as rodeo events, but they were just as chal-lenging.

Steer riding, goat roping and chute dogging were just some of the events held. “Chute dogging” is where a calf is put in the chute and instead of riding out to rope and tie it, you just run after it on foot.

Even though Weyerts was sponsoring the event and didn’t have to participate, he too climbed on a steer to show his cowboy side.

Dr. David Cockrum, Professor of Behavioral & Social Sciences, recounts the day he was talked into riding a steer in the rodeo. “I was talking to a couple of students, the Alan brothers, and I told them I would enter the rodeo as long as my feet didn’t leave the ground. They told me the steers were so small that both of my feet would just drag on the ground.”

Cockrum stayed true to his word and rode the steer, but it wasn’t as simple as the Alan brothers made it sound.

“They opened the chute and the steer took off full speed, then came to a dead stop and I flew straight over, face first in the dirt,” Cockrum said, “The look on my face was described as a smile, but it was actually more of a grimace that looked like a smile.”

His is just one of the many stories to come out of the rodeo that weekend in 1974. Dr. Barney Nelson, Associate Professor of English, had her fun in the arena as well.

“I did good. I took first in the goat tying even though the students spotted us 5 seconds,” Nelson said.

Back in the day ...

It was cowboys vs. teachers in ‘74 Sul Ross rodeo event

“As soon as the chute opened the calf took three steps and just fell over. Vic

took first with the best time.”—Dr. David Cockrum

“We were all sore for days, talking and sharing rodeo stories like real cowboys,” she said.

Dr Avinash Rangra, Professor of Chemistry, took his turn as well, climbing on top of a steer and riding for eight seconds of glory.

Dr. Vic Morgan, Professor of Math and former President of Sul Ross, came in first in the chute dogging event, but in the most unusual way.

Cockrum recalled what happened that day. “The calf wouldn’t calm down in the chute, so Vic decided he would go first. As soon as the chute opened the calf took three steps and just fell over. Vic took first with the best time.”

For some, the rodeo is about bulls and boots; for others it’s a sport between man and beast; but for the professors of 1974, it will always be a game of “Cowboys and Teachers.”

Thirty-eight years ago, Dr. Barney Nelson, above left, was among faculty members challenged by the Rodeo Club to participate in a faculty-student rodeo. She came

in first in goat tying. Above right, Dr. Nelson Sager wrestles a steer to the ground. Photos courtesy Dr. Barney Nelson and Dr. Nelson Sager.

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By Brian LaLimaSports Reporter

The Sul Ross Volleyball team got their first conference win Oct. 20, when they defeated Concordia University in five sets, 25-16, 18-25, 21-25, 25-23, and 15-13.

The first set was tied early at 9-9 as Sul Ross proceeded to go on a 16-7 run and take a 25-16 win.

Concordia jumped out to an early 6-0 lead in the second set, but SR went on an 11-5 run to tie the game at 11. However, Concordia outscored the Lady Lobos 14-7 to take the set, 25-18.

The second set would see the Tornados jump out to a 6-0 lead.

Sul Ross went on an 11-5 run to tie the game at 11-11. This time Concordia took a late run,

Lady Lobos capture win against ConcordiaLadies snap 15-game losing streak

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outscoring the Lady Lobos 14-7 to win 25-18 and tied the match at 1-1.

The Tornadoes rode a 16-11 run to take the third set with a 25-21 win.

Down 2-1, the Lady Lobos came out firing in the fourth set and took an early 8-2 lead. Concordia came back and made the set 21-17. SR took a 24-19 lead and held off the rally by the Tornadoes to take the set and even the match at two games apiece.

To start the fifth and final set, both teams battled to a tie at 7. Sul Ross sealed the victory with an 8-6 run ending the set, 15-13.

Erin Lynn led the offense with 15 kills, as Lauren Aldana contributed 10. Defensively, Aldana had 17 digs, Lynn with 15 and Josette Delgado with 14.

It’s a

Above, Lady Lobos celebrate their first win in 15 games. From left, Erin Lynn, Tamika Harris, Josette Delgado, Brooke Bankston, Jessica Cas-tellano and Lauren Aldana.Opposite: Dayna Whitmire and Erin Lynn keep the ball moving.Photos by Peter Dindinger

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By Brian LaLimaSports Reporter

A never-quit attitude led the Sul Ross vol-leyball team to a victory over the University of the Southwest Oct. 22. The Lady Lobos needed all five sets for the victory with scores at 22-25, 22-25, 25-17, 26-24, and 15-8.

Down two sets, the Lady Lobos battled in the third set by tying the game three different times, 5-5, 10-10 and 17-17. Sul Ross finished on fire to take a 25-17 set win.

Trailing early in the fourth set 7-1, the Lady

Comeback propels Lady Lobos over SouthwestLobos continued to fight back and eventually trailed 20-24. SR played tremendous defense and scored six straight points to steal a fourth set win, 26-24.

Other than a 5-5 early tie, it was all Lady Lobos in the fifth set as they finished the match with a 15-8 victory.

Brooke Bankston led Sul Ross with 14 kills while Lauren Aldana had 12. Josette Delgado provided 33 assists to aid to the offense.

Defensively, Tamika Harris led the Lady Lobos with 22 digs while Erin Lynn had 21.

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take Red-White Series

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By Brian LaLimaSports Reporter

The White baseball team defeated the Red team three games to one to steal bragging

rights in Sul Ross’ annual Red-White Series. Game one saw Ray Gutierrez get the victory

for the White team in an 11-4 win. Gutierrez allowed four runs on six hits while

recording six strikeouts and one walk in five innings pitched.

Offensively for the White team, Josh Vasquez was 2-4 with four RBIs.

On the Red side, Dakota Dill swung it well going 3-4 with a double and a home run.

The White team took game two by a score of 6-3 behind the arm of Anthony Trevino.

Trevino gave up one run on three hits while striking out two batters in 5 2/3 innings pitched. BJ Brown went 2-2 with two RBIs and one run scored to lead the white team offense.

Game three was a different story as the Red team played well behind freshman pitcher

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Justin Vajgert. Vajgert held off the White team offense in six

shutout innings. The Red team stayed alive in the series by winning, 4-0.

The White team clinched the series in game four by taking down the Red team 9-2.

Kit Henderson earned the win by pitch-ing beautifully in five scoreless innings. Brian LaLima went 4-4 with four RBIs for the White team in the victory.

Top performers for the Red team in the se-ries were Dill, who went 8-12 with one double, one home run, three RBIs and one run scored and Vajgert, throwing six scoreless innings on the mound in game three.

For the White team, Brown at the plate was 4-10 with one walk, 4 RBIs and four runs scored. LaLima went 6-12 with nine RBIs, two doubles, one walk and three runs scored. On the mound, Gutierrez, Trevino and Henderson each achieved a win.

White team dominates to

Left: Runner Nolan Hoskins tries to beat the ball thrown to Turner Mattson.Top: Ethan Bradley flies high for the catch as Josh Huddel-son slides to base.Near right: Erik Borrego at bat.Far right: Dakota Dill slides in as Alan Droke tries to tag him.Photos by Peter Dindinger

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By Steve LangContributor

Last year, Scotty Walden was completing his collegiate eligibility as Sul Ross State Univer-sity’s starting quarterback.

This year, he is on the sidelines, orchestrat-ing an attack that leads all NCAA Division III teams in total offense.

At 22 years of age, Walden may be the youngest offensive coordinator in the collegiate football ranks, but youth can be deceiving, ac-cording to his head coach.

“Scotty is mature well past his years of age,” said Wayne Schroeder. “He is very knowledge-able, has high energy and is intense. He is one of those guys who can push, push, push the players, but he knows when it’s time to praise and give credit.”

And credit is deserved for players and coaches alike. Through seven games, Sul Ross (3-4, 2-2 American Southwest Conference) aver-aged 544 yards (328 passing, 216 rushing) per game to lead all DIII teams. The Lobos scored

48.3 points per contest, third overall, reaching the 70-point plateau in back-to-back road wins at Mississippi College and Texas Lutheran Univer-sity.

In roughly a year and a half, Walden made a transi-tion from a backup quarter-back at Hardin-Simmons University to designing an explosive offense at Sul Ross that averages nearly seven touchdowns per contest. In between, he won the starting quarterback job for the 2011 Lobos, passing for a respect-able 1977 yards and 14 touch-downs during a 2-8 season.

“Scotty has great leader-ship skills,” Schroeder said. “For someone who trans-ferred in the summer before his senior year and was told the quarterback job is yours to lose, you’ ve got to estab-lish yourself quickly.”

Walden’s leadership continued through his senior season.

“Even though the wins didn’t reflect it, we were an improving football team...and Scotty is a big part of that,” Schroeder said. He

Walden makes the leap to offensive coordinatoradded that Walden, who graduated magna cum laude in August with a bachelor’s degree in history, was encouraged to pursue a master’s degree at Sul Ross and be a graduate assistant coach.

Beginning last spring, Walden worked with his former teammates in a coaching capacity and soon after was offered the offensive coordi-nator position.

“Going into spring ball we hadn’t defined all his duties, but it became obvious he was the real deal,” Schroeder said. “We talked to him about the offensive coordinator duties...and turned him loose to define the offensive scheme. What you see on the field is the result of that. He gets the ball in the hands of multiple play-makers and that balance has led to the success of the offense.”

After graduating from Cleburne High School, Walden enrolled at Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa, and was the starting quar-terback on the institution’s first football team. Seeking to get closer to home, he transferred to Hardin-Simmons, where he saw little action over two seasons.

“The main thing that got me to Sul Ross was an opportunity to play,” Walden said. He said that his high school coach’s father, Bill Young, played football at Sul Ross and encouraged him to investigate the campus.

“I loved the ‘at home’ atmosphere. The coaches were more down to earth,” Walden said. “I felt I could contribute and be part of the team.”

After completing his eligibility, Walden told Schroeder of his goal to coach, “and in the spring, he put me to work.” He quickly moved from quarterback/wide receivers coach to coor-dinating the passing game.

“In between, I was weighing some high school positions, but this was a really good opportunity; something felt right about it,” he said.

His instincts paid off, and Walden was soon offered the offensive coordinator position. “When I was told it would be my thing to run, I was a little shocked, but I immediately said, ‘yes.’”

In the meantime, he is pursuing his Master’s

‘The main thing that got me to Sul Ross was an opportunity to play.’

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degree in Educational Administration.Moving from teammate and friend to boss

has been the biggest transition, Walden said. He added that he worked to establish that degree of separation during spring workouts, “and they (team) have done a tremendous job in buying into that. They have responded really well and handled it very maturely.”

Senior wide receiver Lee Carothers (Austin/Travis High School), Walden’s principal target a year ago said the feeling has gone from friend-ship to respect.

“It was awkward at first, but he is turning into a good coach,” Carothers said. “He brings a lot of energy and we feed off him.”

Walden in turn praises the players and his fellow coaches for their work ethic.

“I knew we had some very explosive talent at the skill positions. We also had a solid offen-sive line, so I really felt we had a chance to do some good things,” he said.

“The success we have had is all because of them. It has been a great season for us thus far,” he said. “We have tried to establish a mentality of hard work. We try to outwork everybody in the nation, in the weight room, watching film and in practice, players and coaches, too.”

Walden said the progress of the offensive line was “the biggest development.”

“Our offensive line has come miles and miles from where they were last year. The guys have all done a tremendous job in opening holes and protecting the quarterback....They are a huge reason for why we’re doing what we’re doing.”

Schroeder commended the entire offensive coaching staff, including Christian Cruz (receiv-ers); Donald Williams and Dan Dunagan (offen-sive line); and Ken Jernigan (running backs) for their efforts. Since many of the Lobo coaches are student or graduate assistants, Schroeder also serves as a mentor.

“We want an atmosphere that’s productive…We turn them loose with responsibility and working whatever piece of the piece (they are assigned) to make it as successful as it can be,” he said.

“All these guys work extremely well togeth-er, but Scotty is definitely the guy who leads that crew,” Schroeder added. “One thing he does so well is that he sees the field…he recog-nizes defenses and makes adjustments.

“It will be fun to watch him through his career and see where that might take him.”

And Walden has no doubts of his early career choice.

“I’m having a blast. There is no doubt in my mind what I want to do with my life. I can’t see myself doing anything else.”

Opposite: As a Lobo quar-terback last year, Walden passed for 1977 yards and 14 touchdowns during a 2-8 season. Photo by Jason Hennington

Above: As offensive coordinator, Walden goes over plays on the sidelines with Cordrick Mobley, Lee Carothers, A.J. Springer and Tim Rocha. Photo by Peter Dindinger

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By Peter DindingerSports Reporter/Photographer

Sul Ross was 1-10 all-time against the Louisiana College (LC) Wildcats heading into Saturday, Oct. 20.

The nation’s number one total offense and third best scoring offense was halted to just 24 points and 365 yards, well below the 572-yard average for the season.

7-6, more from Springer later. Edward Mendez tacked on three more points

on a 20-yard field goal with 13:54 in the second quarter.

LC quarterback Bunting scored the next three touchdowns with a big 46-yard touchdown pass to D’Mario Parker, a 90-yard touchdown pass to Cortland Bell, and a 21-yarder to Bryan Sampson.

Down 27-10, Lee Carothers caught a 65-yard touchdown pass from Springer making it 27-17 with 14:26 in the third quarter.

Ryan Montague then extended the Wildcats’ lead with a huge 36-yard run; he also ran a 51-yard touchdown to close out the game.

Springer threw his third touchdown pass, this time a 14-yarder to Alex Lovan.

The Lobos were defeated 41-24 in front of approximately 375 fans.

Springer finished the day 31-43 with 304 yards and three touchdowns; his three touchdown passes broke a five-year record of 24 held by former Lobo quarterback Austin Davidson in 2007; Springer has 27 touchdown passes so far.

Carson ran for 30 yards on 15 carries while receiving for 43 yards on seven receptions with a touchdown before being sidelined due to a knee injury.

Carothers caught seven receptions for 124 yards with a touchdown.

Despite the three turnovers forced by the Wildcats, two forced fumbles and an interception, Casey Sonier and Johnny Stewart both tallied 11 tackles.

The Lobos are now 3-4 (2-2) and travel to Abilene Oct. 27 to take on the 4-3 (3-1) Hardin Simmons Cowboys at 1 pm. Hardin Simmons is coming off a 45-32 loss to Mary-Hardin Baylor.

Lobos fall to Louisiana College 41-24

Left: Lobo defensive back Job Mason tries to prevent a Wildcat receiver from scoring.

Opposite: Alex LoVan manages to stay on his feet after catching an A.J. Springer pass as QB Springer (4) and offensive lineman Miguel Martinez (65) look on.

Photos by Peter Dindinger

In the first quarter LC quarterback Jamie Bunting threw a nine-yard pass to Kyle Galyon to put the Wildcats on the board first. Point after was no good.

A.J Springer hit Dominique Carson with a 14-yard touchdown pass to put the Lobos up

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By Peter DindingerSports Reporter/Photographer

It was another record-breaking game for the Sul Ross football team as they took on the Hardin Simmons University (HSU) Cowboys at Shotwell Stadium in Abilene last Saturday.

A total of 1,714 total combined yards were accumulated by both teams to sur-pass the old all-time National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) record, re-gardless of division, set by San Jose State and Nevada back on Nov. 10, 2001, where both teams racked up 1,640 yards in the Football Bowl Subdivision.

Twenty-three NCAA, conference, and school records were either broken or tied in last weekend’s matchup.

Approximately 2,531 fans witnessed the HSU Cowboys take a commanding 28-0 lead until Alex Lovan scored on a one-yard run in the second quarter.

HSU Cowboy Quarterback Logan Turner rewrote history by throwing for 685 yards a new single-game school record as well as a new American Southwest Conference (ASC) record for single-game passing yards.

Turner threw three consecutive touchdown passes to put the Cowboys up 49-7. He went on to throw eight touchdown passes, breaking an HSU and ASC record for touchdown passes in a game.

The HSU offense compiled 914 total offensive yards, breaking McMurry University’s Division III record set last year.

A.J. Springer scored on a 24-yard touchdown run to make the score 49-14 in the third quarter.

Then with 10:07 left in the third quarter, Lovan scored once more on a one-yard run to make the score 63-21 after Turner’s two consecu-tive touchdown passes.

Springer found the end zone again on a 38-yard touchdown run making the score 63-28. He then threw two touchdown passes, a 23-yarder to Calvon Henderson and a 36-yarder to Jeff Peterson, the final two touchdowns of the game, as Hardin Simmons went on to defeat Sul Ross

Saturday, Oct. 27 in Abilene

Ouch! HSU trounces Lobos 86-42 in record-breaker86-42.

Even though the Division III all-purpose runner Dominique Carson (1,056 rushing yards, 14 TD’s) and wide receiver Codrick Mobley (9 TD’s) were sidelined due to injuries last week-end, the Lobos still managed to put up 800 total yards of offense.

A.J Springer went 32-55 for 444 yards with two touchdowns while rushing for 125 yards and two touchdowns.

Springer had 569 yards of total offense pass-ing Monte Morales’ record of 528 set in 2010.

Lee Carothers caught 12 passes for 241 yards passing Luis Uresti’s records held from 1999 to 2002 for career receptions and career receiving yards. Carothers now has 183 career receptions and 2,896 career receiving yards.

The overall game was just 10 points shy of the Division III scoring record set by Brockport and Hartwick which was 70-68 in 2008; the all-time scoring record belongs to Abilene Christian and West Texas A&M in 2008 which was a 93-68 game.

Sul Ross is 3-5 (2-3) and will host Howard Payne 1-7 (1-4) for Homecoming at 1 pm on Jackson Field.

Opposite: Lee Carothers broke a record for passes caught with 12 catches for 241 yards.

Below: Down 49-7 at the half, the Lobos came back to score 35 points in the third quarter, including 21 unanswered points in less than 4 minutes.

Photos by Peter Dindinger

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