The Yellow Jacket

April 14, 2016 . Brownwood, TX Volume 106, Issue 10 Inside Trampled by Technology? We base our happiness on how many ‘likes’ we get on social media this Social media easily pres- Morgan Ashmore ents the image of a perfect life through our news feed. Staff Writer We see hundreds of posts edition and pictures of edited/fil- tered photos and expect to More than 65 percent of look the same way in reality. are a member of We see people getting en- a social media site. That is gaged, married, having chil- well over half our population. dren, traveling, getting new Social media has become a cars, and we start to compare way of life in our society. It is ourselves to these people. rare to come in contact with We see a post about our a person who is not on social friends out catching up over media. But is it rare to come in lunch and suddenly jealousy contact with a person and con- creeps in as we wonder, “Why verse with them face to face? did I not get invited?” Social Social media has dominat- media puts pressure on peo- ed the way we communicate YJ File Photo ple to present themselves as in the past decade, and sadly, a perfect individual. Sadly, it it dominates self-esteem, con- The use of cellphones – whether to text, email call or take pho- HPU Fest fidence, emotions, and mental tos and videos – often seems to dominate our world. health. Is it fair to let social such a powerful way? Maybe called “social media society” Media → next page Story...... 5 media dominate our lives in Photos...... 6-7 stepping away from our so for a while could be beneficial. Editor-in-Chief Column...2 Losing cellphone service for two days provides peace of mind God’s promises are true. to me that the problem could I hated the sound of the steady I held my breath as he slid Washers & Electricity...... 3 Lazhay Winn either be the screen – which beeping of it every morning. his finger across the phone Changes are coming re- Staff Writer could easily be fixed – or a I prayed for my phone a lot screen to see if it worked. garding washing machines chip in the phone that had in those two days while I sat It did not. in the dorms and electricity gone out and could not around watching others en- I tried to calm myself and in the Newbury apartments. One second. That’s all it be repaired. He agreed to joying their cellular devices. assure myself that I would took to change my mood meet with me two days lat- “God, please let it be quickly find a replacement. Model UN...... 10 from upbeat to panicked. er on Saturday morning. the screen and not the It was very sad, though. The HPU delegation brings “Why is it not working? Two days seemed like an chip,” I repeated often. My little pink phone had more awards home from It was fine a second ago!” eternity to wait to be able Saturday morning, I sent been my constant com- Germany than any univer- I kept thinking as I tried to to use my phone again. Life up one last long prayer that panion for three years. Al- sity slide open the lock screen of went on as usual, except for the damage was repairable ways glued to my right New Face...... 12 my pink iPhone 5c. It was the fact that I got a little teary- and met with Zaccardo. After hand. Now it would not be. HPU freshman outfielder not responding at all. The de- eyed every time I saw some- sharing our greetings, he got After thanking Zaccardo Cliff Lunceford is making a vice that had my whole life one smiling down at their straight to work on checking for his help and talking to strong first impression. inside it was not responding. phone or laughing at a funny my screen. He took the phone him about places to find a I borrowed my friend’s video that had been posted apart screw by little screw good deal on a new phone, I Behind the Smile...... 13 phone and quickly called my to Snapchat or Instagram. and put a screen from a dif- went on with my weekend. Behind her always-present regular phone screen repair- The fact that I had to use ferent 5c device. After more By Thursday of the next smile, Krystal Moreno has man, Anthony Zaccardo. Af- an actual alarm clock was tinkering, he turned my phone been battling cancer. not any better. I could not re- on to test it out. I sent up a ter hysterically going into Cellphones→ next page detail with him about what member the last time that I’d million more tiny prayers that had happened, he explained used one before this tragedy. my phone would work again. Continued from Page 1 P AGE 1 JUMPS APRIL 14, 2016 From Page 1: evaluate our happiness on the phones, forgetting about the because they could not pay likes and validation of others. company sitting right in front attention to them. The only Media I want to remember what of them. It is rare to see cou- time parents would stop to it felt like before social me- ples conversing face to face give their child attention is has the power to effect one’s dia, to take a picture simply over dinner without pull- when they wanted to take emotions by how many likes because it was a beautiful ing out their mobile devices. a picture to post on social are presented on a screen. moment in life and knowing Ann Smarty, community media. Social media has be- In some ways, it is human that absolutely no one would manager at Internet Market- come an addiction to most nature for people to seek the see it but me. I want to ex- ing Ninjas, states, “But not people and once we let it take validation of others, but it perience the validation of a all consequences of this tech- over our communication, is obvious that social me- moment or emotion being nology are good ones. Like we let it control our lives. dia takes it a step too far. significant to me and no one the way it has allowed us to With all of that being said, We often find ourselves else. Social media has cre- hide behind screens and lim- social media has many good taking pictures or construct- ated a sense of self-loathing ited our social interaction face aspects and is used posi- ing posts simply for the likes rather than self-confidence. to face. You get the feeling tively by many people, but of others and not for our own Social media has changed of being social without hav- it is also being abused by happiness. We feel an urge the way we communicate ing to go out and socialize.” millions of people. As a so- of emotion about something mental health because you are verbally because we simply Last summer, I worked a ciety, we can start to better and quickly take to Facebook no longer focusing on making don’t anymore. Anytime I go water park and it was unbe- our communication skills and or Instagram to post about it. yourself happy. We start to to a restaurant, I see people lievable to see the amount of happiness by stepping away This is highly detrimental to mindlessly scrolling on their parents losing their children from the screen for a while.

From Page 1: slid my lock screen open. their iPhones and Galaxies. It had actually worked. After this experience, I Cellphones I quickly put my code in on realized that I can actually my phone and sent up a long have a good time without my week, I’d gotten used to thank you to God. I posted phone always being in reach. not having a phone constantly to Snapchat that my phone We should not spend so drawing my attention from was back working, texted much time on our cellular de- everything going on around people back and laughed at vices. For at least an hour a me. Also, I had more time funny videos that I’d been day, we should put our phones to think and enjoy reading a tagged in on Instagram. aside and read a good book or good book – which I had not By the next morning, after catch up with friends or even done in years. I was not wor- getting quite a bit of messag- go for a walk to clear our heads. ried about who had posted es about drama going on be- Such a small rectangular what on Snapchat or who tween a few friends, I actually device should not have such had liked a picture on Insta- wished that my phone was a big hold on us. It seems as gram. I had a peace of mind. not working again so I could if we have willingly let these Besides not having my enjoy more peace of mind. tiny computers take over our personal choice of music to It was also nice speaking lives and they now control us. listen to while working out, with people and not continu- Now that I think back, I not being able to speak with ously looking down at my cannot believe that I reacted my family constantly and phone and getting distracted to the loss of my phone as if having a hard time keep- from what was being said. it were the loss of a real per- ing up with friends, not hav- I was forced to pay atten- son and could not be replaced. ing a phone wasn’t so bad. tion. I wish that everyone Though I will continue to en- On Friday night, I sent had figured out the impor- joy the benefits of my phone, I up one last prayer to God tance of paying attention for do not plan to let it control me. that my phone would at least a second, instead of Not anymore. having their eyes glued to start working again and YJ File Photo Most of our world is contained within our cellphones. Opinion & News P AGE 2 APRIL 14, 2016 When deciding whether to jump or not, News Briefs Campus remember God is on your side HPU is exhibiting the work of art majors, minors and oth- urgings and realizing that what In Isaiah 41:10, God Upholding us isn’t the er students who have taken lydia heinrichs they were saying was true – promises to Israel, “Do not only promise God has made. classes through the Depart- you could do it. You didn’t fear, for I am with you; do not He promises to make us ment of Art this academic Editor In Chief have anything to be afraid of. be dismayed, for I am your new (2 Corinthians 5:17), year. The exhibition is sched- We do this far beyond middle God. I will strengthen you and to allow us entry into the uled through Saturday at the When I was in middle school summer camp. Some- help you; I will uphold you “holy places” of God’s pres- Doakie Day Art Center. Gal- school, one of my favor- times in life we’re standing on with my righteous right hand.” ence (Hebrews 10:19), to lery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ite parts of the summer was the edge of “do” and “don’t He has promised to watch give us courage (2 Timo- Student artists include Travis church camp. There were awe- do,” “fear” and “don’t worry,” over us, and with that He has thy 1:7), and so much more. Adams, Sierra Bennett, Jor- some bands, great sermons, and all it takes to spring for- commanded us not to fear. His promises are true, and dan Bundick, Colby Compton, icees, and fun “rec” activities. ward is realizing a simple truth. We don’t need to be anxious He doesn’t forget them. We Lydia Conrad, Kaeli Good- More specifically, there was God is on your side. for anything, not even final shouldn’t forget them, either. gion, Don Greenwood, Ju- lake day, where everyone went All throughout the Bible, exams, or problems at work, He gave them to us in His lie Hart, Catherine Haston, down to the lake and the God makes some profound or failed relationships, or the Word so that we could trust Molly Hull, Tyler Jones, Will few participated in one of the promises about life and who future. “The peace of God, their validity and with them Locke, Jennifer Martinez, most exhilarating lake ac- He is that, if we truly be- which surpasses all under- muster up the courage to take Lawrence Martinez, Drew Mc- tivities of all time – the Blob. lieved, would change the way standing, will guard [our] the leaps of faith He calls us to Neil, Gabriel Means, Kinsey The Blob was a giant inflat- we live forever. The ques- hearts and minds in Christ make for His name everyday. Nall, Emily Peisker, Shawna ed cushion resting on the water tion is, do we believe Him? Jesus” (Philippians 4:7). Rains, Asiyel Smith, Chel- below a ledge. Someone would sea Taylor, and Scott Turner. sit on the edge of the Blob, waiting. If you could sum- What’s the Buzz? mon the courage, you would Campus stand near the edge of the Brittany Martin is the lone di- ledge above, suited up in or- Through April 16: All Students Art Exhibit, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Doakie Day Art Center. rector this year for the HPU ange life-vest glory, and jump Through April 22: National Library Week. Theatre Department’s student- on the count of “three,” land- directed one act plays. Martin ing on the Blob, which then April 19: Heritage Singers Concert, 7:30 p.m., FLLC. will direct “Over the River and propelled the sitting person April 20: Servant Leadership Chapel, 10 a.m., Mims. Through the Woods.” Show a few feet into the air before times are 7:30 p.m. Satur- they sprawled into the lake. April 23: Student-Directed One Act play, 7:30 p.m. HPU Theatre Building. day and 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Jumping in and of itself April 24: Student-Directed One Act play, 2:30 p.m., HPU Theatre Building. the HPU Theatre Building. was not an arduous task, once April 26: University Singers and HPU Concert Choir Spring Concert, 7:30 p.m., FLLC. you mustered up the courage. The hard part was standing on April 27: Academic Awards Convocation, 10 a.m., Mims. National the ledge with other campers April 28: 21st Annual American Music Spectacular, HPU Symphonic Band, 7:30 p.m., Mims. yelling encouragement and Donald Trump, in an interview with USA TODAY, floated the names of current and former Photographers rivals as potential vice presi- Faculty Adviser The 2015-2016 Andria Garza, Rachel Mahagan, dents in a Trump administra- Mike Lee Yellow Jacket Morgan Ashmore, tion, but none so far seems to Rebekah Lytle, Aimee Orozco (325) 649-8112 want to have anything to do Editor-in-Chief with the Republican presi- Lydia Heinrichs Reporters The Yellow Jacket is a student dential frontrunner. “Zero Gabi Guest, Rebekah Lytle, Andrea publication of Howard Payne Uni- chance,” Ohio Gov. John Ka- Photo Editor Balderas, Lazhay Winn, Aimee versity. It aims to cover the pulse of sich said Tuesday. “Look, I am Andria Garza Orozco, Chad student life as well as the interests running for president of the Anders, Morgan Ashmore, Rachel of faculty, staff, administration and , and that’s it.” Hughes, Vanessa Albert, Christo- Page Designers Brownwood at large. Letters to the ed- pher Freeland Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Lydia Heinrichs, itor are welcomed and may be reprint- seemed surprised to hear his olumnists Rachel Hughes, Emily Villarreal, C ed at the behest of the editorial staff. named mentioned as a VP pos- Lydia Heinrichs, Dr. Robert Alex Lemus, Aimee Orozco, Please send any feedback to yjacket@ sibility. Walker endorsed Mangrum, Daniel Harris, Jaclyn Bon- Angelica Ramirez hputx.edu with “Letter to the Editor” Sen. Ted Cruz over Trump for ner, Andy Zambrano, Adam Jones in the subject line. the recent Wisconsin primary. News APRIL 14, 2016 PAGE 3 Laundry and electricity simplified Cost to become a part of regular residence hall/apartment expenses have exactly zero clean pairs of in and pray the washing ma- ing and begging for quarters,” others who acknowledge that pants, and you can’t wear sweat chine doesn’t decide to vomit sophomore Tara Carrol said electric bills can get expensive. rebekah lytle pants to your class presentation your clothes all over the floor. of her and her roommate, who “It’s a little confusing to set tomorrow. So you stuff all of It’s a long and tedious pro- have lived in Veda Hodge Hall up on your own,” junior Dillion staff writer your clothes into your laundry cess that, honestly, wastes a for four semesters. “I’m so jeal- Hughes said about using an out- basket and go on the hunt for lot of valuable Netflix time. So ous that we didn’t get this op- side company to pay his electric Anyone who some change. Hopefully you SGA and the Office of Student portunity, but I’m glad that stu- bill. “It will definitely be more has lived even just one semester can get the job done with a cou- Life have coordinated with dents won’t have to deal with convenient for students to pay in the Howard Payne residence ple of dollars, but if you haven’t the company that contracts these struggles in the future.” their bills in advance and also halls knows the difficulties done your laundry in a month, the washing machines to the But those moving out of the for roommates to keep up with of doing laundry. Apartment it might take three or four. school. After some investigat- residence halls won’t lose out everyone else’s payments.” residents, as well, have ex- You look everywhere, even ing into the laundry services of entirely. Students living in the This change also will pressed how complicated set- beg your roommate, and even- other schools, HPU has rewrit- Newbury Apartments next se- take effect for the up- ting up electricity bills can be. tually scrounge up four wrin- ten the contract so that rather mester will get to see a cool coming fall semester. After many complaints and kled dollar bills. You take your than having to go on a scaven- improvement as well. Rather Prospects look good for frustrations, the Student Gov- dollar bills down to the coin ger hunt for quarters every few than having to pay a separate any student living on campus ernment Association and the machine … only to find a sign weeks, the cost of laundry will monthly electric bill, the cost of next semester, as washing and university have heard the cry taped to it that reads “out of be included in the total cost of electricity will also be included electricity services become of the student body, and some order.” So you walk to every living in the residence halls. in the total bill for living in the more simplified. However, changes are about to take place. other coin machine on cam- This coinless laundry sys- apartments. This is good news Student Life and SGA will be As of right now, the laundry pus and until you find a work- tem will go into effect for to some who admit that dealing listening for feedback on these drill normally goes something ing one in the Mabee Center. the upcoming fall semester. with outside companies to split changes as they begin to be like this: You realize that you Finally, you put your clothes “We were constantly search- their bills was a hassle. And implemented next semester. Sigma Beta Delta honor society inducts 12

By HPU Media Relations junior from Early. Addition- ally, Dr. Jim Finch, HPU Howard Payne’s chapter of professor of business admin- the Sigma Beta Delta Interna- istration, was inducted as tional Business Honor Soci- the chapter’s next president. ety recently inducted 12 new Snow, who graduated from members into its organization. HPU with a Bachelor of Busi- Jonathan Snow, member of ness Administration degree, HPU’s Board of Trustees and spoke to the inductees and 2006 graduate, was the key- audience about the power of note speaker for the event. self-affirmation and its ben- Inductees included Taylor efits through confidence and Armstrong, senior from Cole- professionalism. He is a pro- man; Katie Ash, junior from fessional clothier for Tom Courtesy Photo Brownwood; Hannah Ball, ju- James Company in Dallas. HPU’s chapter of the Sigma Beta Delta International Business Honor Society recently inducted 12 nior from Justin; Blake Biess- “We’re very grateful that new members. The inductees are pictured with faculty from HPU’s School of Business who serve ener, senior from Brownwood; Mr. Snow took time out of his as chapter officers. Standing, left to right, are: Dr. Trissa Cox, Mike Dillard, Ely Self, Katie Ash, Michael Hazard, junior from busy schedule to speak at our Hannah Ball, Michael Hazard, Caleb Throckmorton, Dr. Debra Powell and Dr. Jim Finch. Seated, Sweetwater; Zachary Eller, event,” said Dr. Trissa Cox, left to right, are: Taylor Armstrong, Blake Biessener, Regina Fleming, Thomas Givan and Jody senior from Temple; Regina outgoing chapter president. Loudamy. Not pictured is Zachary Eller. Fleming, senior from Brown- “His presentation was very wood; Thomas Givan, senior powerful and a good reminder Division III universities and is In addition to Cox and Dillard, assistant profes- from Early; Jody Loudamy, for all of us in attendance.” accredited by the International Finch, chapter officers in- sor of business administra- senior from Goldthwaite; Ely Sigma Beta Delta was Assembly for Collegiate Busi- clude Dr. Debra Powell, as- tion and secretary/treasurer. Self, senior from Ballinger; founded as a national orga- ness Education. HPU’s chap- sistant professor of business and Austin Throckmorton, nization in 1994 for NCAA ter received its charter in 1999. and vice president, and Mike Features P AGE 4 APRIL 14, 2016 Band, choir complete annual springtime recruiting and fellowship tours

Gabi Guest

Staff Writer

The Howard Payne Sym- phonic Band and Concert Choir recently went on sepa- rate spring recruiting trips. Getting to go on tour com- bines my two favorite things: performing and traveling. I love not only getting to share the music all these en- sembles have worked so hard on, but also getting to meet alumni and future students. The HPU Symphonic Band Courtesy Photos tour was April 3-5. The band presented concerts at First and this statement always positions by Sir John Rut- Baptist Church of Brady, Tay- shows itself to be so true ter, including movements lor’s Valley Baptist Church in as we travel and share our from his famous “Requiem.” Temple, Llano High School, music everywhere we go.” “The concert is loosely Burnet High School, and The HPU Concert Choir based on the five sections Gatesville High School. toured April 8-11. This of the Mass: Kyrie, Gloria, The band’s repertoire in- year’s tour took the choir Credo, Sanctus, and Agnus cluded “El Camino Real” to churches and schools Dei. While not taken direct- by Alfred Reed, the Gal- in Ballinger, Snyder, Lub- ly from the Mass, several lop from Alfred Reed’s First bock, Stanton, and Midland. works being performed are Suite for Band, “Angels in “We enjoyed the tour based on various movements the Architecture” by con- very much, and having had of the Mass,” Church said. temporary American com- a chance to visit with audi- There were also fea- poser Frank Ticheli, “Crown ences in schools and church- tured performances by the Him with Many Crowns” es where we sang,” said Dr. Percussion Ensemble and arranged by James Swearin- Gregory Church, director Heritage Singers who par- gen, “O Worship the King” and conductor of the Con- ticipated in both tours. arranged by the incompara- cert Choir. “These types ble Camp Kirkland, as well of choir tours accomplish a as “Jesus Loves Me” with number of goals: recruiting “It is Well” by Gene Currie. for the Department of Music “We are always excited to and the University, connect- be able to take the name of ing with alumni and friends Howard Payne University and around the state, and shar- our Lord Jesus throughout ing some wonderful music.” the state in music with our in- The program for this tour, credible students,” said Corey entitled “Lord, I Believe…, “ Ash, HPU director of bands. included works by Mary Mac- “It gives us an opportu- Donald, Thomas Tallis, Larry nity to connect with pro- Shackley, Morton Lauridsen, spective students, our own and spiritual arrangements by alumni, as well as each other. Jester Hairston, William L. I am proud that we are able Dawson, and the team of Al- to represent the university ice Parker and Robert Shaw. in this way. Music has been Additionally, the choir called the universal language, will sing a number of com- News APRIL 14, 2016 PAGE 5 Mumford & Sons’ music pleases Dallas fans

Morgan Ashmore

STAFF WRITER

Mumford & Sons, the Brit- ish band that became an instant hit around the world when they released their first “Sigh No More” in 2009, traveled to Dallas to perform at Gexa Energy Pavilion on April 4. Their folky, rustic sound and execution of unique in- struments such as the became their identity as it continued into their sec- Courtesy Photos ond album, “Babel,” which Mumford & Sons performed at Gexa Energy Pavilion in Dallas. was released in 2012. Fans anticipated when the band many bad and good times venue, there were already thou- first song Mumford said, “You to Texas and experience mine. would release new music as of my life. Their lyrics are sands of people finding their guys are already a (expletive) There is truly nothing nega- they waited three years for not laid out on the table for seats or getting a good spot of a lot better than Houston.” tive to say about the concert. their third album “Wilder people to easily understand out in the lawn. We were lucky Of course, the crowd cheered. The band played all of their Mind” to be released in 2015. like many mainstream artists. enough to have seats in the first It was really special to get old fan favorites while inte- “Wilder Mind” was a dif- To really understand the section of the venue and see to sing along with Mum- grating their new songs in ferent sound for Mumford & meaning of their lyrics, you the band up close and person- ford & Sons to their songs between. At one point, Mum- Sons as they chose to not use have to break the words apart al. Merchandise at the event in Texas because I recently ford jumped off the stage and the banjo and play more mod- and apply them to your own was very pricey, ranging from was listening to their music ran through the aisles. Ash- ern instruments like the elec- life. That’s what is so special $35 T-shirts to a $50 throw. in their homeland, England, ley and I were only about tric guitar. This was a good about Mumford & Sons – they Everyone gathered in their when I was there with Student 10 feet away from touching move because it provided a challenge you to apply their seats when it came time for Speaker Bureau. I specifically him! Mumford and his band new, fresh sound to the ears lyrics to your own situation. the concert to start, and when remember when we were trav- mates honored and serenaded of millions. The band was In their song, “Awake my the lights went down, signal- eling from Oxford to London the crowd with raw, rustic coming to Dallas to promote Soul” lead singer Marcus ing that Mumford & Sons on a double-decker bus, look- music for two hours before its new album and, of course, Mumford sings, “In these were about to walk on stage, ing out at the green hills while they played their final song. play some of their old hits. bodies we will live, in these the crowd went wild. The listening to Mumford & Sons. April 4 was truly a night Mumford & Sons has al- bodies we will die. Where you band came out and played a It was surreal to feel connected to remember for Dallas. Let’s ways been one of my favor- invest your love, you invest song from their new album to their music in their country. just hope we don’t have to ite bands. Their unique sound your life.” That is pretty deep. while sounding flawless. The It was pretty cool that I got to wait another three years for and raw lyrics have provid- When my close friend, Ash- band had played in Houston experience Mumford & Sons the British gentlemen to re- ed me with comfort during ley Moon, and I arrived at the the night before and after the home, just as they would come turn to the Lone Star State. HPU Fest plays on despite rain for second straight year Whether you dared and tast- experience a real HPU Fest Sun City set the bar high as “It made it easier to re- Aimee Orozco ed Sigma Theta Phi’s “Hottest out in the open,” junior opening acts for solo singer- late to them as we joined to- Chili” or just played it safe, Tashana Hooker said. “This headliners JJ Heller, Josh gether in a night of worship.” staff writer there’s no other place where so- festival in general is sup- Wilson, and Jason Grey. Students — along with rorities, fraternities, as well as posed to have a great out- Junior Ruth Davis men- the rest of the audience — Despite last-minute chang- multiple other organizations, doorsy feeling, unfortunately tioned how much she en- were able to interact with es due to inclement weather and the Brownwood com- we keep getting rained on.” joyed having all three artists the headliners with photos – for the second year in a munity often come together The rainout didn’t stop perform at Fest this year. “I and autographs shortly af- row – Howard Payne man- as one to celebrate this event. HPU students and the com- really appreciated how they ter the music event ended. aged to pull off yet another “It’s unfortunate to see that munity from showing up for were so open and raw with us successful HPU Fest, the an- most sophomores and fresh- booths and games. Bands about life and their relation- nual springtime music festival. man for sure have yet to such as Love and War and ship with God,” Davis said. Features P AGE 6 APRIL 14, 2016

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Photos by Andria Garza, Lydia Heinrichs, Rebekah Lytle, & Aimee Orozco Religion P AGE 8 APRIL 14, 2016 Taming our tongues in all walks of life us – which is something it we curse those who are them. I remember my Greek instead of using words of Daniel Harris I really have to work on. mad in the likeness of God.” professor telling us to lis- hate, we use words of love. One thing God has been Too often we forget that ten to a sermon with the in- Once we speak encourage- Religion Columnist teaching me lately was that we are all made in the im- tent that they will say some- ment in peoples’ lives, it be- we need to be encourag- age of God. When we speak thing positive in your life. comes true for them because The tounge is a deceitful ing one another instead of harsh words on someone, it’s Too often, being a Christian they start to believe it. This thing. Too often we speak ha- bringing each other down. like we are spitting on God’s Studies major, I’m quick to is a difficult thing to do- be tred into people’s lives rather During this political sea- image. That’s not to say that judge other people’s sermons. cause it requires all aspects than speaking love into their son, I see a lot of people say- we have to agree with every This should go for all ar- of the Fruit of the Spirit: love, lives. This goes for our po- ing harsh things about cer- word everyone says, but we eas of life as well. Yes, even joy, peace, patience, kind- litical leaders. Those of a tain candidates. In the book should be careful on how we for our political candidates. ness, goodness, faithfulness, different faith background. of James, I see James saying approach these conversations. I think the world becomes a gentleness and self-control. Those with different views something completely differ- One way to do this is look- much more beautiful place Look for the posi- from us. And even our own ent. James 3:9 says, “With ing for positive things in if we have this mindset. tives in people’s lives brothers and sisters in Christ it [our tongue] we bless the a person to where you can I think the world would rather than negatives. with differing views than Lord and Father, and with up lift them and encourage look a lot different if, Perspectives class isn’t just for Christian Studies majors Christian Movement (Per- Peter Ness, a veteran of the tives course last semester. Trinity International Universi- lydia heinrichs spectives, for short) is a course and the Brownwood “Perspectives was a lot of ty. It will also be offered at the 15-week course centered Perspectives Coordinator. work,” said HPU junior Tom “Certificate” level, which has Staff Writer around what God has and “It examines how God has Kyle, “but in the end, it was fewer requirements and does is doing in the world. It in- been at work in the world easily one of the most benefi- not count as college credit. As the semester chugs volves live speakers with since the beginning, and it cial classes I’ve ever had the And it’s open to anyone along busily and we scur- various backgrounds of helps students see how God opportunity to be a part of. in the community, so feel ry to prepare for the final ministry experience, includ- may be calling them to be a I’ve never been more encour- free to invite friends, family, stretch, many of us have al- ing missionaries and minis- part of what He is doing.” aged and motivated to really and fellow church members. ready taken a look at what try directors with incredible Perspectives is not just for live out my faith for the glory Classes begin Aug. 23 new opportunities await our stories of life in obedience students involved with the of God than I have been af- and end Nov. 29, exclud- schedules for next semester. to God’s call on their lives. School of Christian Studies. ter experiencing Perspectives. ing Thanksgiving week. Maybe you’ve joined The course also involves It’s also not simply a course “If you are a Christian For more information, con- Greek life or a sports team, discussion, prayer, scrip- on missions. As Ness puts it, who is interested in hearing tact Peter Ness at peter. added some exciting class- ture, and readings that will it is for anyone looking to about how God is working [email protected] or visit the es, or maybe you’re still challenge your faith and discover the “over-arching in our world today, Perspec- Brownwood Perspectives looking for something open your eyes to differ- story of God’s glory seen tives is the class for you.” website at https://class.per- that sparks your interest. ent Biblical, historical, cul- from Genesis to Revelation The course will be of- spectives.org/Visitor/Pub- Whether you’re still look- tural, and strategic perspec- and extending into today.” fered Tuesdays from 6-9 lic.aspx?ClassId=433085. ing or not, there’s something tives in accordance with the Several members of the p.m. as a three-hour trans- new coming to Howard four sections of the course. Brownwood community fer credit in partnership with Payne in the fall semester “It is a discipleship course and two Howard Payne that you won’t want to miss. with a strong emphasis on students participated in Perspectives on the World the Great Commission,” said the “guinea-pig” Perspec- The next Yellow Jacket newspaper on April 28 will be back to print.

Also, all editions of the Yellow Jacket for the 2015-2016 school year are available online. Features & News APRIL 14, 2016 PAGE 9 Wolverton sisters chose HPU for similar reasons, but are headed down different career paths

by HPU Media Relations “Even in eighth grade, I Everyone can make a differ- already felt Howard Payne ence here in their own ways.” Growing up, the Wolver- was my home,” said Sha- The Wolverton sisters ton sisters each had differ- ron. “One thing that I prayed each have individual per- ent thoughts of where they was that I would make godly sonalities, talents and goals, might attend college someday. friends at HPU who would but they do enjoy spending Their parents, Kelly and challenge me and love me for time together when they can Susan Wolverton, taught each who I am, and that has hap- by watching movies, eating of them to follow God’s lead- pened during my time here.” out and encouraging each ing in their lives. Even though Youngest sister Spencer, other during tough times. they share the same last name, a freshman kinesiology ma- “We watch out for each Kelsan, Sharon and Spencer jor, was a bit apprehensive other even though we may Wolverton have all made in- about coming to HPU and not see each other that much,” dividual names for themselves being in the shadows of her said Sharon. “We love each in their majors and hobbies sisters’ accomplishments. other and enjoy being close.” while following God’s lead Like them, she wanted to Kelly Wolverton, 1996 HPU to Howard Payne University. be her own person. Coming graduate and pastor of Hamp- Kelsan, the oldest sister and to HPU confirmed that she ton Road Baptist Church senior cross-cultural studies Courtesy Photo could indeed do that while at- in DeSoto, is very happy major, wasn’t always sure that tending the same university. that all three of his daugh- HPU was where she wanted Sharon, Kelsan and Spencer Wolverton (left to right) enjoy their time as students at HPU. “The good thing about HPU ters chose his alma mater. to attend college. However, is that each person has the op- “I like that they chose to after all of the positive out- college has happened at HPU, Although Kelsan may have portunity to be involved in go to HPU because I knew reach she received from HPU like finding Christian friends, originally doubted HPU was so many different things and they would excel in the faculty and staff during her se- having great professors who the place for her, Sharon, the you can really be yourself,” Christian family environ- nior year in high school, Kel- care about me and lots of oth- middle sister and junior el- said Spencer. “The three of ment that the school offers,” san felt that God was indeed er wonderful opportunities.” ementary education major, us all do different things on said Kelly. “I appreciate the leading her to the university. Kelsan will graduate in says she always knew that campus and HPU encourages faculty and staff at HPU be- “It is the best thing that the May and plans to partner she wanted to attend HPU us to use our talents in areas cause you aren’t just a num- Lord could have done in my with a non-profit organization – especially after attending such as student government, ber. At HPU, you are a person life,” said Kelsan. “Everything by traveling to Laos to teach one of the university’s sum- social clubs and mission op- who is loved like family.” I prayed about wanting in college students for a year. mer camps at a young age. portunities, just to name a few. ESS name changed to Department of Kinesiology by HPU Media Relations kinesiology as an aca- names throughout Howard degree in Sport and Wellness The department employs six demic discipline in the Payne’s history: elocution and Leadership,” said Hatcher. full-time faculty members Howard Payne’s Depart- life sciences in 2006. physical culture (1898), physi- “Those efforts were conduct- and 19 adjunct instructors. ment of Exercise and Sport “Our focus is on the multi- cal education (1923), athletics ed intentionally as a prelude to Kinesiology major Xavier Science recently announced dimensional study of physi- and physical education (1934) this name change, which bet- McFalls, senior from Ama- that it has changed its name to cal activity and its impact on and health and physical edu- ter reflects our core programs rillo, said the department has the Department of Kinesiol- health, society and quality of cation (1955). It was named focusing on physical activ- opened doors for him regard- ogy to better reflect the depart- life,” Hatcher said, “so this the Department of Exercise ity and human movement.” ing his future career options. ment’s mission and purpose. is an especially appropriate and Sport Science in 1994. The mission statement for “The kinesiology program Dr. Graham Hatcher, head designation for us and our “In the past two-and-a-half HPU’s Department of Kinesi- not only academically chal- of the department and pro- bachelor’s degrees in kine- years we have crafted our ology is “To provide a Christ- lenges me but also helps me fessor of exercise and sport siology and athletic train- mission statement, revised centered approach to the field take what I learn and apply it science, said many academ- ing as well as the Master of both undergraduate degrees, of human movement through outside the classroom,” he said. ic departments nationwide Education in Sport and Well- gained national accredita- study, practice, and service.” For more information have adopted similar name ness Leadership degree.” tion for our Athletic Training Fall 2015 enrollment in the about HPU’s Department changes since the National Hatcher mentioned the de- Education Program and intro- department was 191 majors, of Kinesiology, visit www. Research Council recognized partment has had several other duced the Master of Education minors and graduate students. hputx.edu/kinesiology. Features P AGE 10 APRIL 14, 2016 Model UN Conference an International Success Howard Payne students take home most awards from conference in Germany

Jaclyn Bonner

staff writer

Model United Nations (MUN): you may have only seen a MUN conference in those old Mary Kate and Ash- ley movies you grew up on or in Parks and Rec, but it is much more serious than what is portrayed in the early 2000s blockbuster and Netflix hit. Germany to participate in the MUN is a government ex- Munster International MUN periential learning course at Conference (MUIMUN). Howard Payne University. The 10th year anniversary While the average college MUIMUN theme was Press- student does not usually refer ing Pause: the Paradox of to himself or herself in third Pace in Politics. The con- Courtesy Photo person, raise his or her hand ference was held at Mun- HPU students who were recognized at the award ceremony were, from left: Jimmy Abbatiello, to talk, or pass notes in order ster University, which was Braxton Clark, Jaclyn Bonner, Sydney Spencer, Joel Justice and Cody Perrin. to remain quiet and respect- chartered as early as 1631. ful of others, these practices A couple hundred dif- female children, to name a few. are commonplace in MUN. ferent university students After five days of debate The primary goals of MUN from 30 different countries and eight three-hour or longer UNITED NATIONS are to develop diplomacy, were also present at the five- committee sessions, many conflict resolution, collabora- day MUIMUN conference. of the committees reached a Quick Facts: tion and negotiation skills, as HPU sent 16 students to consensus, drafted and voted well as deepen understand- participate in each of the eight on resolutions. It is such an ing of international relations committees. The committees accomplishing feeling to as- Naming: President Franklin Delano Roosevelt coined and foreign policy. This is at this conference were the sume the perspective of a the name “United Nations” in 1942. accomplished through act- Security Council (SC), Dis- nation different than one’s ing as a delegate of a coun- armament and International own and work with people Founded: After WWII ended in 1945, diplomats from try other than one’s own. Security Committee (DIS- from all around the world to 50 nations gathered in San Francisco and the UN was This semester, HPU stu- EC), Human Rights Council discuss solutions to critical officially founded as a peace initiative. dents researched the foreign (HRC), Economic and Fi- international issues. Collabo- policy of Russia, Germany, nance (ECOFIN), United Na- rating and compromising to Member states: 193 nations France, China, Syria, Leba- tions High Commissioner on write and pass a resolution non, Republic of Korea, the Refugees (UNHCR), Interna- is an extremely rewarding Main organs: General Assembly, Security Council, Philippines and Indonesia in tional Criminal Court (ICC), experience and the primary Secretariat, International Court of Justice, Economic order to roleplay as repre- UN Women, CEPAL, and goal of MUN conferences. and Social Council, and the Trusteeship Council sentatives from their country the historic committee called While awards are not the assignment in various United the Peace of Westphalia. focus of MUN, each con- Other UN bodies: The main organs of the UN act as Nations committees during a Students debated challeng- ference recognizes two or an umbrella to numerous offices, programmes, funds simulation of the UN. Those ing crisis topics and other three outstanding delegates. and specialized agencies. who served on the historic issues on the global agenda HPU won more awards than committee spent the semes- such as tackling the Europe- any other delegation, receiv- Notable documents: UN Charter, Universal Decla- ter researching the 17th cen- an refugee crisis, developing ing a total of seven awards. ration of Human Rights, Convention on the Rights of tury Swedish and Spanish a comprehensive counter- Jimmy Abbatiello was rec- a Child and the Statute of the International Court of empires and students who terrorism plan, new modes of ognized as Top Delegate in Justice were in the legal committee warfare and modern military the SC, Braxton Clark was researched international law. development, dealing with awarded Top Delegate in Official languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Over Easter break and the threats to freedom and ex- Russian and Spanish following week, HPU sent a Find out more at: http://www.un.org/en/about-un/ pression, climate finance and Model UN → Page 11 delegation of 16 students to strengthening the rights of index.html Features APRIL 14, 2016 PAGE 11 From Page 10: Model UN DISEC, Sydney Spencer received Honorable Men- tion in HRC, Cody Perrin re- ceived an Honorable Mention award in the Peace of West- phalia historical committee, Joel Justice and Jaclyn Bon- ner both received Honorable Mention in the UNHCR and Bonner was also awarded the Best Position Paper award. “My first exposure to MUN has only made me want to compete more,” said Clark, who won the DISEC Top Delegate award. “The friend- ships you make with people all around the world open up Courtesy Photo new opportunities for diver- Back row: Braxton Clark, Cody Perrin, Jimmy Abbatiello, J Bailey. sity of knowledge and opin- Front row: Joel Justice, Emily Piesker, Mike McConnell, Gavin Paul Stewart, Rachel White, Augusta Johnson, Caitlin Wood, Jaclyn ion. Playing the role of a par- Bonner, Sydney Spencer, Emma Reed, Jason Murphy and Vivian Nguyen. ticular country also forces you into a perspective you may The MUIMUN motto tomorrow.” Because of gener- ment and hard work, HPU tunity to begin doing just that. not have evaluated before.” is “Change today, shape ous sponsors, faculty involve- students were given the oppor- HP tidbits that might make you a millionaire “It is easier to keep up than Association, said: “Not more Bible while the second looked concerning “Social Func- Dr. Robert it is to catch up.” Another money for the schools, but into the advantages of unit- tions.” Beginning in 1909, Mangrum one from this era would be more schools for the money.” ing with the senior institution. HPC coeds were required to “HPC – in the heart of Texas From all of these sources, The third committee investi- obtain special permission be- university and in the hearts of Texans.” Taylor derived his motto, gated the university’s method fore they could have gentleman historian This coincided with God- “More and more on less of teaching. Nothing further callers. Social functions were bold’s efforts to make HPC and less.” Incidentally, Tay- came of the suggestion and no strictly limited to only those As we near the end of the a “state wide institution.” lor always believed it could record exists of any action be- activities set by the faculty. semester, we offer a curious Dr. L. J. Mims, presi- be applied equally to both ing taken by HPC. However, In addition, a Matricula- assortment of oddities which, dent 1922-23, said “Lay public and private life. a number of HPC students tion Pledge was required of who knows, one might need if hold, hang on and hump.” While on the subject of did continue their studies at all students at registration. a game show host asks, “Do Probably the second-most college mottos, the mot- the University of Chicago. “If admitted I pledge myself you want to be a millionaire?” famous motto in the college’s to of Daniel Baker Col- Did you know that HPU is to refrain from hazing, from Have you ever wondered history is Taylor’s “More and lege adopted in 1913 is the the third-oldest Baptist college smoking in the buildings, when the HPU motto “Where more on less and less.” He said Latin phrase, “Veritas et in Texas? Baylor University from gambling and profan- every body is somebody” it developed from a combina- humanitas,” which means was organized in 1845; Bay- ity and other conduct unbe- originated. I did, too. So I tion of sources. Governor Jim “For truth and humanity.” lor Female College was sepa- coming a college student; to went to a major source for Ferguson said Texas ought to Or how about this morsel rated in 1866. Baylor Univer- devote myself to my studies; that type of information, Dr. have less government in busi- that HPC almost merged with sity was united with Waco and to observe the rules of Thomas Taylor’s papers. ness and more business in the University of Chicago? University in 1885, furnishing the institution under penalty Taylor was Howard Payne’s government. George Mason In February 1892 HPC was largely just the name to the of automatic suspension.” president from 1929 to 1955 of Virginia, of the American invited by the University of new college at Waco. Baylor Finally, on the last page of and, before that, was an HPC revolutionary era, said: “We Chicago to become a mem- Female College (now Mary his history of HPC, Taylor student, faculty member and ought to have more religion ber of an association of junior Hardin-Baylor) was moved observed: “God has a place staff member. He attributed in business and more business colleges funneling students to Belton in 1885. HPU was in his divine plan for Howard the motto to the time period in religion.” In the 1920s R. to Chicago. The board of established in 1889 making Payne College, to help Chris- of Dr. Edgar Godbold’s ad- B. Green, superintendent of trustees appointed three com- it the third-oldest in Texas. tian men and women in busi- ministration (1923-1929.) Abilene Independent School mittees to investigate. One During Taylor’s long ad- ness, in their homes, in the Other HPC mottos would District, while president of checked into the soundness ministration, strict require- schools and in the churches include Godbold’s favorite: the Texas State Teachers of the university vis a vis the ments were maintained to lead the lost to Christ.” Sports PAGE 12 APRIL 14, 2016

Sky’s the Limit HPU Sports Update Outfielder Lunceford blossoms into starter as HPU freshman respectable record of 15-10 Record: 15-10, 7-5 in ASC overall and 7-5 in the Ameri- andria Garza can Southwest Conference. April 1: HPU 2, Sul Ross 1 “As a freshman, he comes to the staff writer April 2: HPU 11, Sul Ross 4 field everyday ready to put in the April 2: Sul Ross 15, HPU 5 work necessary to get better,” HPU April 5: HPU 7, SW Assemblies 2 assistant coach James Crow said of April 8: HPU 7, Arlington Baptist 4 Every now and then, col- Lunceford. “He’s willing to take on April 8: HPU 14, Arlington Baptist 3 lege sports teams are graced by the challenges to improve himself April 9: Arlington Baptist 8, HPU 7 freshmen with talent and poten- for the betterment of the team. He’s April 9: HPU 12, Arlington Baptist 8 tial. In the case of the Howard an ultimate team player and does April 13: Univ. of Southwest at HPU, 2 Payne baseball team this year, whatever he has to help us win. And p.m. Cliff Lunceford is that freshman. he does it with a great attitude.” April 15: HPU at LeTourneau, 7 p.m. Lunceford, who plays left field Asked about his goals for his next April 16: HPU at LeTourneau, 12 p.m. for the Yellow Jackets, has been season, Lunceford said, “I want to April 16: HPU at LeTourneau, 3 p.m. playing baseball since he was 6 Cliff Lunceford be a good role model for the up- years old. Clearly, his early love coming freshmen, to train harder, of baseball stuck since he has to have fun, work hard and enjoy get stronger and faster, and to help continued playing into college. my college experience,” he said. lead the Yellow Jackets to the a Lunceford is from the Fort His hard work paid off as Lunc- win at the conference tournament.” Record: 13-19, 10-17 in ASC Worth suburb of Saginaw, where eford earned a starting position in Success in the conference tour- he helped his team to the play- the Jackets’ outfield. Through last nament could actually happen April 1: UT Dallas 13, HPU 1 offs. During his senior year at week’s games, Lunceford has a this year. The Jackets’ 7-5 record April 1: HPU 2, UT Dallas 1 Saginaw High School, Lunceford .321 batting average, plus he ranks places them fifth in the stand- April 2: UT Dallas 3, HPU 0 was voted first-team all-district second on the team in hits with 18 ings among teams eligible to win April 8: Belhaven 9, HPU 0 and made academic all-state. and runs batted in with 16. All are this year’s ASC championship. April 8: Belhaven 13, HPU 2 Lunceford said he chose exceptional numbers for a fresh- “I think that the upperclassman April 9: HPU 1, Belhaven 0 to attend HPU “for baseball man new to the collegiate level. are good leaders,” Lunceford said. April 15: Concordia at HPU, 1 p.m. and because it seemed like a The 5-foot-10, 165-pound “They welcomed me, and over- April 15: Concordia at HPU, 3 p.m. good Christian university.” Lunceford has played in 20 all, we all get along really well. I April 16: Concordia at HPU, 11 a.m. Upon arriving at HPU, Lunc- games and started 18. He has wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.” eford was not sure if he would ac- settled in as the No. 6 or No. Lunceford’s love for baseball tually play as a freshman. “I didn’t 7 batter in the Jackets’ lineup. and his teammates is unmistak- know if was going to play or not. I He also is 5-for-5 on sto- able. It would be pretty easy to Men’s was just going to work hard. I un- len base attempts, and with guess that his friends and fam- derstood if I wasn’t going to play, only one error, has a .962 field- ily are excited to see what he Record: 1-14, 0-4 in ASC I knew that other people were go- ing percentage in left field. is going to do in his future. ing to play before me. I just wanted He had played a role in HPU’s April 1: Concordia 9, HPU 0 April 2: UMHB 9, HPU 0 Men’s finishes 7th at ASC event; Payne honored April 5: McMurry 9, HPU 0 April 8: HSU 9, HPU 0 Compiled by YJ Staff while Andrew Errico shot 226 driving in three runs. He also April 16: HPU at Sul Ross, 2 p.m. and tied for 16th. Jose Hernan- scored five runs in four games. The Howard Payne men’s golf dez shot 241, True Matthews Softball ends Belhaven streak Women’s Tennis team placed seventh at the Ameri- shot 247, and Guy Ekstrom 251. can Southwest Conference Cham- Payne honored by ASC The HPU softball team lost two Record: 5-10, 1-3 in ASC pionships this week in Kerrville. of three last weekend to Belhaven, Ben Alonso led the Yellow Jackets HPU’s Noah Payne was but the one win was noteworthy. April 1: HPU 5, Concordia 4 with a 12th-place individual finish. named American Southwest Celese Tirres improved her April 2: UMHB 6, HPU 3 In the team’s first season since Conference Hitter of the Week pitching record to 11-15 with a April 5: McMurry 8, HPU 1 2002, Howard Payne placed sev- for games March 29-April 3. 1-0 win, breaking Belhaven’s 20- April 8: HSU 9, HPU 0 enth out of eight ASC teams, beat- The freshman third baseman game win streak. Tirres pitched a April 16: HPU at Sul Ross, 2 p.m. ing College by 42 strokes. went 8-for-16 at the plate with a complete game and allowed only The Jackets shot a 932 team score. .750 slugging percentage. Payne four hits. Allison Eaton’s sacrifice Alonso shot a three-round 224 had two doubles and a triple, fly scored the game’s only run. Features APRIL 14, 2016 PAGE 13 Strong, Brave, Survivor HPU student Moreno has been all of the above while fighting cancer

of new friends and it takes changed on Jan. 2, 2014. lazhay winn my mind off of a lot,” she “This experience has af- said. “Also, something fected me in a good way,” staff writer that my doctor said to me Moreno said. “I have more has stuck with me through respect for, and it opened You could spot Krystal the whole thing: ‘This my heart to people and chil- Moreno’s radiant smile is just a nightmare wait- dren with cancer. It also from a mile away. Known ing to pass.’ And it was.” made me a happier person for her delicate personality, Moreno plans to graduate because you never know you would not believe that with a major in Criminal when things could change she went through a struggle Justice and minor in Fo- for you so I enjoy the good that God only gives to the rensic Science in the fall times and look for oppor- respectably strong. Cancer. of 2018, and will be out of tunities to try new things.” Moreno, a sophomore remission a year after that. Not only do “strong” and and Criminal Justice ma- Though this experience “brave” describe Krys- jor, was diagnosed with has been difficult, she tal Moreno, you can also Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lym- would not change what she add the word “survivor.” phoma on Jan. 2, 2014. went through after her life She began going to chemo- therapy treatments while she was still in high school. With ABVD (doxorucin, Southside Village Apartments bleomycin, vinblastine, dacarbazine) treatments $100 Discount upon move-in for HPU scheduled every two weeks, students, faculty or staff! regular lung check-ups, four different medicines, and the symptoms of the disease kicking in after four months, Moreno still managed to Krystal Moreno finish all her school work decided that if she had the takes on more opportuni- and graduate from New opportunity, she would attend ties to serve the community Braunfels High School. college despite the cancer. whenever possible. During But not without the sup- “I did have second thoughts her freshman year, she joined port of her mother and God. about attending college the New Age Disciples of This experience brought while going through treat- HPU, the Spanish Club (of her closer to God, her ments,” Moreno said. “I which, she is now the vice mother and her fam- knew it would put a finan- president), and participated ily, who all supported her. cial hold on my parents. in and softball “My mom quit her job to be I wanted to make money intramurals – even though with me through the whole to pay my medical bills she was still had to visit her process. She saw the pain off myself, but my parents doctor every three months. I was going through. If she said that was not an option. She is now also a mem- wasn’t always on my case My parents wanted me to ber of the Chi Alpha and telling me the impor- take to the opportunity.” Omega Greek organiza- tance of doing my home- Though her family wanted tion and volunteers at the work, trying to graduate, her to attend a college closer Brownwood State School. and getting me up for all of to home for medical reasons, Attending HPU has actu- my treatments – even when Moreno chose to attend How- ally helped Moreno through I didn’t want to – I don’t ard Payne University, which her cancer treatments and Call: (325)603-3359 or (325)646-1749 know where I’d be. My mom is more than a three-hour this whole experience: and my faith in God got me drive from New Braunfels. “I am definitely glad that Check out our website at: southsidevillage.net through it all,” Moreno said. Since then, she has joined I took the opportunity to 2801 4th Street, Brownwood Right after high school, several organizations and attend college. I made a lot Our office is Building 700 Moreno and her family