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Office: 432-837-8061 Advertising: 432-837-8061 Fax: 432-837-8664 Big Canyon Television Email: [email protected] Visit us at www.sulross.edu Subway Alpine Subway Presidio Subway Fort Stockton Phone 432-837-7484 ‘Like’ Sul Ross Skyline on Facebook 1002 E. Holland Ave. 1309 US Hwy 67 2005 W. Dickinson 610 North 5th Street Follow us on Instagram@theskylineatsrsu (432) 837-2533 (432) 229-2505 (432) 336-8722 Alpine, Texas 79830 Lawrence Sullivan Ross: Confederate ‘hero’ or statesman and leader? Reporters Andrea Bode and Andrew Smith,

In the wake of Charlottesville and the Confederate statue controversy, questions have been raised as to the fate of monuments dedicated to Lawrence Sullivan Ross, our university’s namesake.

Should they be removed or edited? Would doing so be an effort to erase history?

Are they true “Confederate” monuments in the first place?

These questions bring to light a complex history of the campus, the man and the south itself.

The monuments in question are the statue of Lawrence Sullivan Ross, located between Lawrence and Ferguson halls, and a large, tombstone-shaped granite marker on the library-facing side of the Briscoe Administration Building.

Each offers a unique perspective of Ross, but some faculty and staff members expressed concern over the latter due to its inscription. The inscription lists among Ross’ major accomplishments: “As Ranger company captain in 1855 he killed the noted Chief in hand-to-hand combat and captured long lost .” Those in favor of editing the marker’s inscription argue that an act of murder should not be listed as one of Ross’ crowning achievements. They propose replacing this with a description of Ross’ contributions to the Texas A&M University System and to the State of Texas.

The marker was erected in 1963 and paid for by the Daughters of the Confederacy, a group that funds the majority of Confederate statues and memorials across the south. The inscription also “Lawrence Sullivan Ross did evolve,” said Dr. Mark Saka, SRSU above devotes a large amount of space to praising Ross’ military career, A marker honoring professor of history. “In fact, he was almost impeached during his Lawrence Sullivan Ross namely his time serving in the Confederate army as a young man. term as governor for his efforts to provide free textbooks for in front of the Briscoe This, combined with the concluding sentence, “A memorial to African American students.” Administration Building Texans who served the Confederacy,” classifies the marker as a was erected in 1963 by the Daughters of the Confederate monument. Saka went on to explain the cyclical nature and resurgence of Confederacy. Confederate memorabilia. Both the historical marker outside of the BAB and the Brewster Collision on Campus Lobo Pantry statue in front of the Brewster County courthouse were erected “From 1865 to 1948, the Confederate flag was not flown in the by the Daughters of the Confederacy on the same day in United States. It reappeared with the creation of the ‘State’s Rights November 1963, one hundred years after the Civil War and in the Party’ as a response to Truman’s Armed Forces Desegregation Act. Food, toiletries, supplies offered to students midst of the Civil Rights movement. We can generally see a spike in the reappearance of Confederate Photo Story top left monuments and symbols during times of increased non-white From left, Richard Hays, The statue of Ross on campus seems not a concern, however, for immigration and advances in civil rights.” By Nadia De Luna Brewster County Game several reasons. First, it was commissioned in 2014 with a nearly Warden; Emily Herrera; $100,000 donation made by Charlie and Arline Nichols. The removal or editing of a Confederate monument raises Isabella Hernandez, COC Collision on Campus (COC) is a new student organization that president; Amanda Herrera; an interesting point about the supposed “erasure of history” has partnered with Collision Church to help meet the needs of Sul and Jon Herrera, pastor of “I received an affordable education that supported me in what argument that has been brought up surrounding the removal of Ross students by offering a monthly free food, toiletry and supplies Collision Church. I did in life, and over the years I have realized the value of that Confederate statues and markers across southern states. There service. education and the value of Sul Ross for me,” Charlie Nichols, bottom left is a difference between erasing history and choosing not to Jeanette Gomez, Bryan SRSU class of 1959, said. “This is my way of saying ‘thank you, Sul celebrate the parts built on the oppression and control of other COC members packed bags with dorm-friendly essential items Grohman and Isabella Ross, for what you did for me.’” people. Lawrence Sullivan Ross was a Confederate soldier, but they distributed at their first Lobo Pantry Aug. 31. The next Lobo Hernandez pick out their goodie bags. he evolved with the times and should be remembered for his Pantry events are scheduled for Sept. 28, Oct. 26 and Nov. 30, from Nichols also specifically requested that the statue not have any contributions to higher education and Texas government rather 7-9 pm at the Lobo Village Community Room. Students must have Confederate or militaristic associations and instead highlight Ross’ top right than his military record. a valid SRSU ID to receive pantry items. Chinasa Okorocha, Zulia positive achievements. Although he was formerly a part of the Barrios and Anahi Uribarri Confederate army, in his later years Ross was the governor of were all smiles after picking For more information, contact Isabella Hernandez, COC president, up their Lobo Pantry bags. Texas and a champion of public education for all. [email protected].

4 SKYLINE September 15, 2017 SKYLINE Vol.. 95, NO. 1 5 Hurricane Harvey and Sul Ross students Reporter Malyssa Reed above be ruined because my storage unit is underwater, but I have kind above We have seen the news and heard of those affected by the recent Hurricane Harvey claimed 61 confirmed lives, 60 in the United businesses are completely destroyed due to Harvey. Please send photo by prayers to Houston. They are helping us stick together.” of been avoiding the problem until I need to.” photos by Elizabeth C. Perez tropical storm, Hurricane Harvey, which made landfall in Texas States and one in Guyana. By August 28, 30 to 40 people were still Elizabeth C. Perez August 25, and its impact is being felt across the country as well unaccounted for in Aransas County. It’s estimated that more than Some students, who were able to leave the area early, left knowing My own family lives in Katy, and I was terrified for their safety as here in West Texas. The hurricane devastated the gulf coast of 13,000 people were rescued by fellow Texans and rescue crews. that their families might be in danger. Junior Andrew Smith said, for the duration of the storm. I kept seeing pictures of areas that Texas and parts of Louisiana. Some coastal towns were completely “Downtown Houston is where I grew up, which is completely I drove through only two weeks before completely underwater. underwater; Texas suffered billions of dollars’ worth of damages; Residents of coastal Texas flocked to relatives’ homes and travel underwater right now. I’ve talked to a few friends who are trying While thankfully my family’s home received no damage, I was and more than 300,000 people were—many still are—displaced by locations, including Alpine, while others remained in their homes to wait it out and going to check on friends and drop off supplies. anxious and afraid for them. A former work friend lives in the the storm. All eyes were on Houston and surrounding areas that or local shelters. My mom’s side was evacuated, so they are all good. The Memorial east part of Houston in an apartment complex on one of the were evacuated and unsafe to enter until the storm cleared. Parts area isn’t too bad—my grandparents live there—so they are just upper floors. One night the water went from three feet to of Port Aransas and Rockport were leveled by wind and debris Many Sul Ross students are directly affected by the storm. While sticking it out right now.” almost covering the first floor of the complex. Luckily, they were and flooded after 40 to 52 inches of rain caused rivers, creeks, some students rushed to campus, others were stranded for days and missed the first week of classes. evacuated by boat that same day. streets and reservoirs to overflow. It is not just family members and friends who caused students to worry, however. Hurricane Harvey’s impact was larger than that of the actual Two days before Harvey made landfall, Texas Governor Greg Sophomore theatre major Michael Amerson was one of those stranded. His family stuck it out in their homes in Missouri City storm. Students with family and friends in the area constantly Abbott ordered mandatory evacuations for Brazoria, Jackson, “I came [to Alpine] about three months ago, so I missed the storm, monitored storm updates and checked in on their loved ones San Patricio, Victoria, Calhoun, Refugio and parts of Matagorda and Hiram Clark; his grandmother and aunt were evacuated to the George R. Brown Convention Center in nearby Houston. but everything is down there,” Smith said. “My bank is pretty much every few hours or whenever they could. It was hard for us all, but counties; twenty more counties were evacuated Aug. 26. Rescue underwater. I get financial aid, but since my bank in Houston is we made it through to the recovery stage, which will likely last for crews and volunteers worked around the clock to rescue those in closed I can’t deposit my check; that is holding me up on getting a months or even years. dangerous situations throughout the affected areas. “I’m really sad to see my city streets underwater,” he said. “It really hurts to hear and see how many people’s homes, cars, and house here, getting books, and everything else. My stuff also may

6 SKYLINE September 15, 2017 SKYLINE Vol.. 95, NO. 1 7 I know what you missed last summer Reporter Andrea Bode Over the summer semesters, after most had left campus, the story about love, change, and growing up, the story centers around bottom Andrea Bode stains one of theatre students were as busy as ever. With two summer shows two neighboring families. Through the course of the show, the the floor panels to be used in to put on and half of the department home for vacation, the children, Matt and Louisa, played by Westin Huffman and Sedia the extension covering the remaining theater students had their work cut out for them. On Rashid, fall in love despite a “feud” between their fathers, played orchestra pit. top of taking classes, they built sets; made costumes and props; by Jason Roman and Josh Martinez. The fathers, however, are Photos by Callie Jones ran the summer kids’ camp and social media accounts; held nightly best friends, and created the feud in order to get their children rehearsals; and somehow managed to find time to sleep. together. In an effort to end the “feud,” the fathers enlist the help of the mysterious El Gallo, played by Marcelino Vasquez, and The first show of the summer, The 39 Steps, was written by Patrick two Shakespearean actors, played by Mikal Crowder and Matt Barlow and directed by Bret Scott. Taking place in 1930’s Europe, Hymer. Matt and Louisa soon find that their “happily ever after” the play follows the adventures of Richard Hannay, who is framed isn’t all they thought it would be. The Fantasticks is the longest for murder and caught up in the world of international espionage. running musical on Broadway, and brought large crowds to every The show was written for only four actors, but all but Hannay performance this summer. play multiple roles. The show’s three female characters, Annabella, Margaret and Pamela, were played by Gabrielle Rule. The remaining Both shows were wonderful and so much fun to watch and be characters were played by Jonathan “JB” Fields and Jason Roman a part of, and this fall’s theater season is going to be another as the “clowns,” who switched costumes and played more than new and exciting one for students, theater or otherwise. SRSU twenty characters each. The 39 Steps is a fast-paced comedy that students get into shows free with their school ID. Get out and see was still hilarious after seeing it nine times (trust me). some theater! You won’t be disappointed.

The summer musical was The Fantasticks, written by Tom Jones, with music by Harvey Schmidt, and directed by Dona Roman. A

top left Jason Roman works on building the roof over the drummer’s box.

top right Brian Welch measures and cuts legs for a platform in the middle of the stage.

bottom Andylyn Heckart paints the background to be used in The Fantasticks.

8 SKYLINE September 15, 2017 SKYLINE Vol.. 95, NO. 1 9 Senior Spotlight Stephanie Elmore: student, beauty queen, firefighter, geologist Reporter Malyssa Reed

Stephanie Elmore is a senior geology student from Fort Stockton, and she leads an incredibly thrilling life.

She participates in beauty pageants, has had one of her McNair projects published, and is a volunteer firefighter in her home town.

Last year was Elmore’s first in the McNair Scholars Program, which allows students to conduct and present research projects in their desired fields. Her project was “Determining the depositional settings of a limestone unit in Big Bend Ranch State Park, Texas.” Her findings were published through the West Texas Geological Society Bulletin, and she presented her project at the National GSA Conference. She is now working on her second McNair project, “Emissions over the 1995 Alpine Earthquake.”

Her volunteer work in Fort Stockton includes a weekend gig as a volunteer firefighter, and she is also an ambassador with the local chamber of commerce.

“I’ve been involved with that [ambassador] since I was little, but now I am an official ambassador. We put together everything that happens for the community. We have the chamber banquet where we give out awards once a year; we put on the Big Bend Road Race; and we have a fashion show for the local retailers. We just put on everything that goes on in town,” she said. “It’s a lot of work, but it’s also a lot of fun.” Elmore’s been an official volunteer for the Fort Stockton VFD since December, but she has been helping since she was little.

“My Uncle Charles has been a firefighter for 26 years, so since I can remember that has been my dream job. When I was finally able to get in, it was probably the best feeling in the world,” she said.

She has helped fight many fires in the county, but she reflects on her most recent fire in Fort Stockton, saying, “It was my first structure fire and I actually got to go in with my mask and air tank. I got to knock down a door and some walls to fight the fire, so that was a lot of fun.”

Elmore has done all this while participating in a few beauty pageants since starting her education at Sul Ross. She has competed in Miss Permian Basin, Miss Fort Stockton, and Miss Big Bend. She won Miss Big Bend last year and got to compete in the Miss Texas USA Pageant.

“That was a lot of fun,” Elmore said. “It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for sure. I got to meet a lot of people and do fun photo shoots. Usually people think that you go into a pageant and you get a title or a crown, but it’s so much more than that. My biggest thing about pageants is that you get to be a role model not only for younger generations but also for the older generations. There is a lot of volunteer work that goes into it, and I really enjoy that.”

She plans to compete for the Miss Permian Basin title in 2018 and try to go to the Miss Texas USA one more time.

Elmore also has her own photography business where she does photo shoots and headshots for women and girls going into pageants.

“It was pretty neat to be able to contribute in a way instead of actually competing,” she said.

She started her business about two years ago, and some of her headshots have received most photogenic awards for her clients.

“It makes me really happy,” Elmore said. Photos courtesy Elmore plans to graduate in December and complete an internship before beginning graduate school. Stephanie Elmore

10 SKYLINE September 15, 2017 SKYLINE Vol.. 95, NO. 1 11 ‘Building the Wall’ reading Sept. 22-23

The Sul Ross State University theatre program is celebrating its 96th season this year. The season opens with a staged reading of Building the Wall, a new play written by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning author Robert Schenkkan. Directed by Dona Roman, Building the Wall is a provocative 80-minute theatrical event written in a white-hot fury.

In a time when shocking campaign rhetoric turns into real policies, Building the Wall urgently reveals the power of theater to question who we are and where we might be going. Performances are Friday, September 22 and Saturday, September 23 in Marshall Auditorium. There will be a moderated question and discussion period after each performance.

Tickets are now on sale for $5, and students get in free with their Sul Ross ID. Seating is on the stage and will be limited to 80 people. Parental discretion is advised due to mature language and situations.

Cierra Noel and Cory Hill play Gloria and Rick in the Sept. 22-23 presentation of Building the Wall. Photo courtesy Dona Roman For more information, please call 432-837-8218 or visit www.sulross.edu/theatre.

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12 SKYLINE September 15, 2017 SKYLINE Vol.. 95, NO. 1 13 New club helps veterans adjust to campus life

Co-Editor right photo by Remembering 9-11 Rainey Miller Susanna Mendez Each year on September 11, the Student If you’ve served time in the military, readjusting to civilian life Government Association lines the sidewalks of can be difficult. That’s why Zachariah Vaughn is starting a club for the campus mall with American flags in memory veterans at Sul Ross. of the first responders and those who lost their lives on that date in 2001. “I found Sul Ross whenever I was still active in the army, and I was looking for a veteran’s organization and I saw that they didn’t have one,” Vaughn explained. Sensing a need, Vaughn took matters into his own hands and created a group where veterans could find community. “The way that we train is very specific to the team or organization…so when these [veterans] come out, they don’t have that same camaraderie, they don’t have that same fellowship that they would have in the military.”

The purpose of the group is to help veterans as they pursue a higher education. Vaughn’s favorite part of being in the army was Submissions sought for The Sage literary magazine training new recruits—this sparked a passion for mentorship that he carries to this day. He hopes the organization will improve The Sage is seeking student submissions for the 2018 edition of the Sul Ross Written works may be submitted in English or Spanish. the relationship of veterans to civilians, lead community service State University literary magazine, which is published and distributed each projects, and ultimately attract more veterans to Sul Ross. spring semester. Dr. Laura Payne is the magazine’s adviser. For questions about submission requirements and other information, contact Payne, [email protected]. “I want to show that we’re strong,” Vaughn stated. “We’re Deadline for submissions in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, fine art, digital art, and incredible guys who have a lot to give back to the community.” black-and-white photography is Friday, Sept. 29.

For more information, contact Vaughn at [email protected] or 704-798-0124. McNair-Tafoya Research Symposium set for Sept. 25

Oral and poster presentations highlighting undergraduate research will be Fabiola Muñiz, “Does Pitch Matter? A Study of Gender Difference in the featured at the 10th annual McNair-Tafoya Research Symposium Monday, Sept. Attribution of Announcer Credibility,” Dr. Esther Rumsey, mentor. 25 at Sul Ross State University. Linda Padilla Cruz, “Equal Justice Under Law: Racial Differential in Sentencing,” The symposium will be held from 3-5 pm in the Espino Conference Center, Liza Ware and Dr. Lorie Rubenser, mentors. Rooms A and B, of the Morgan University Center. There is no admission charge left photo by and the public is invited. Breeann Sturges, “Effects of Morinda citrifolia (noni) Oral Supplementation on Noah Fields Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Status in Exercised Horses,” Dr. Rebecca Poster presentations include: Splan, mentor.

Vince Apodaca, “Too Much of a Good Thing? Foreign Direct Investment and Tiffany Vallejo, “The Diets of Snakes in the Trans-Pecos Region of Texas,” Dr. Economic Growth in Two Outlier Cases,” Dr. David Watson, mentor. Sean Graham, mentor.

Yelixza Avila, “Protein Corona Formation: Investigating the Effects of Cell Oral presentations begin at 3 pm, with poster presentations at 4 pm. A Culture Growth Media on Nanoparticle Size, Stability and Net Charge,” reception follows the presentations. Dr. Denise Simmons and Dr. Mohammad Omary, University of North Texas mentors. The Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program is designed to encourage first-generation, low-income students and minority undergraduates Dominic Carrillo, “The Impact of Accommodated Vehicle to Vehicle to consider careers in college teaching as well as prepare for doctoral Communication,” Dr. Kennard Laviers, mentor. study. Students who participate in the program are provided with research Passport, notary services now offered at opportunities and faculty mentors. library Joey Chavez, “A Study of the Formal Features of Japanese Manga and The Creation of a Western Manga from Eastern Traditions: Skyion of Kiah,” Dr. The annual symposium is also named in honor of the late Dr. Jesus Tafoya, Sul The Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library is now accepting passport applications Theron Francis, mentor. Ross Professor of Spanish and a long-time advocate of the program. on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. U.S. citizens planning international travel may apply for their passports Monday through Friday from 9 am until Ronald Clark, “Synthesis of Heterocyclic Scaffolds as Potential Named in honor of the astronaut who died in the 1986 space shuttle explosion, 2 pm at the library. For more information, application forms, and a wealth of Phosphoanhydride Bioisosteres,” Dr. David Leaver, mentor. the McNair Program was established at Sul Ross in October 2007. It is funded other passport and international travel information, visit travel.state.gov, the through the Department of Education’s TRIO programs. official website for passport information. Stephanie Elmore, “The 1995 Alpine Earthquake,” Dr. David Rohr, mentor. McNair students received a stipend of $2,000 and three semester credit hours The library is also offering notary services Monday through Friday from 9 am to Olivia Enriquez, “A Study of Luecobands in the Wax Factory Laccolith, Big Bend (during the first summer class session) for completed research projects. In noon and 1 to 4 pm. For information about fees and required documentation, Ranch State Park, TX.” Dr. Kevin Urbanczyk, mentor. addition to the on-campus McNair-Tafoya Symposium, students are encouraged call the library at 432-837-8123. to present their findings at state and national conferences. Miranda Gilbert, “Comparing the Number of Radio Loud Quasars with High Velocity Hß Line Widths to Total Number of Quasars,” Dr. Anirban For more information, contact Dominique Vargas, director, 432-837-8019 or Bhattacharjee, mentor. [email protected].

Katherine Mancha, “Post-Burn Analysis of Insect Diversity at the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute, Jeff Davis County, Texas,” Dr. Christopher Ritzi, mentor.

14 SKYLINE September 15, 2017 SKYLINE Vol.. 95, NO. 1 15 Volleyball team 2-6 after two Austin College tournaments

A 3-0 victory over Louisiana College wrapped up successive weekend tournaments at Austin College for the Sul Ross volleyball team.

Coach Troy Canaba’s Lady Lobos finished 1-3 at the Austin College Classic Sept. 1-2 and 1-3 at the Austin College Invitational Sept. 8-9. Sul Ross, 2-6 overall, opened American Southwest Conference play at Howard Payne Sept. 12, then host Concordia- Austin Friday (Sept. 15) at 5 p.m. and Mary Hardin-Baylor Saturday (Sept. 16) at 1 p.m. in the Pete P. Gallego Center.

The Lady Lobos lost 3-1 to Lawrence University and defeated Paul Quinn 3-0 in season-opening action at Sherman Sept. 1. The following day, they lost 3-0 to Centenary and 3-0 to host Austin College.

Pacific University defeated Sul Ross 3-0 and U-Dallas won 3-1 Sept. 8. Canaba’s team fell 3-0 to Occidental College before sweeping Louisiana College.

Stephanie Diaz has recorded a team- high 26 kills, while Jordan Scherer has 24 kills and eight blocks. Mirella Thomas has 106 set assists and Lobos open season with big win over UTPB, McKenna Thomas has 78 digs. then fall to No. 1 UMHB powerhouse

above SRSU-47, UTPB-22 Sully held a slim edge in total offense, 427-414, but intercepted drive and held a 16-0 lead with 3:54 left before intermission. above Junior wide reciver Byron Sophomore running back Sul Ross runners Jones tries to get past a four passes, forced three fumbles, recovered one, and converted Williton Grear carries UTPB football player. The Lobos were a force to reckon with as they defeated a safety. The Crusaders scored on a nine-yard pass and extra point to start the ball. compete at HSU University of Texas-Permian Basin in a season-opening 47-22 the second half. photo by photo by Invitational Susanna Mendez victory over the Falcons Sept. 2 at Ratliff Stadium. The Lobos built an early 18-0 lead starting with Lopez’s 23-yard Susanna Mendez field goal less than three minutes into the game. The Lobos found pay dirt with just over 1:30 left in the third as Joseph Parker placed 14th out of 52 After UTPB nearly erased an 18-point deficit, the Sul Ross defense Jeremy Reed scored on a nine-yard pass from fellow senior James competitors in the men’s 5k Sept. 8 at repelled a two-point, game-tying conversion attempt late in the Davis then passed 19 yards to Jeremy Reed with Lopez adding the Davis. Eli Lopez then converted the extra attempt in what would the Hardin-Simmons Invitational. third quarter. extra point. A bad snap on a UTPB punting situation resulted in a be the final scoring session of the contest. safety and Sul Ross capitalized 86 seconds later on Jones’ 36-yard Parker timed in at 16:54.

Less than two minutes later, Sarkeithian Thomas’ 38-yard fumble scoring reception from Davis. The Lobo defense breathed new life into the effort as Derrick Ricardo Flores was the only other Sul return restored a nine-point edge. Winters picked off a UMHB pass with 9:49 left in the game. A Ross runner for the men clocking in The Falcons closed within 18-10 at the half, scoring with a four- personal foul pinned the visitors back on their own 12-yardline. at 19:23 for 45th place. Jeremey Schilhab’s two-yard run built a 31-16 advantage. The yard pass and then a 25-yard field goal at the gun. Falcons closed within 31-22 on a 71-yard pass, but the Lobo The Crusaders then marched 22-yards off seven plays ending on a In the women’s 5k, Anahi Uribarri defense took command starting with a blocked extra point fourth and one situation at the UMHB 45-yardline. Jacques Wisner placed 41st at 24:54. Other Sul Ross attempt. stuffed a play up the middle and the Lobos took over on downs at runners included Hailey Frerichs UMHB-23, SRSU-7 the Crusader 45. (25.46), Karina Ramirez (28.27), Two more Sul Ross interceptions led to game-clenching scores. Janelle Galvan (28.52) and Nyria Sanchez (33:12). James Davis rushed four yards for a 37-22 lead with 10:09 left. The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor fought off a resilient second An 11-yard quarterback keeper by Davis set up first and ten at the Twenty-two seconds later, Byron Jones made a leaping catch of a half effort by Sul Ross on its way to a 23-7 ASC-opening victory Cru 34, but a holding penalty on the next play wiped out a 10-yard 31-yard pass from Davis in the right corner of the end zone. Eli over the Lobos Saturday night in Belton. pass from Davis to Edgar Hinjosa. Lopez’s conversion increased the score to 44-22. The Crusaders relied on their field goal unit for most of the Sul Ross could pull no closer than the UMHB 31 when Davis Lopez concluded the scoring with a 34-yard field goal with 1:22 opening at half with three straight field goals for a 9-0 lead. suffered a sack on the Lobos’ last offensive play of the contest. to play. UMHB scored on a 25-yard pass that capped an eight-play, 81-yard

16 SKYLINE September 15, 2017 SKYLINE Vol.. 95, NO. 1 17 No. 5 Trinity defeats Sul Ross; Lobos beat Wayland, Schreiner

Trinity-2, SRSU-0

No. 5 Trinity University (1-1-0) scored its first goal nearly eight minutes into the first half as the Tigers defeated the Lady Lobos (0-1-0) in a 2-0 season-opening decision on Labor Day in San GO LOBOS! Antonio.

Trinity delivered a pass over a Sul Ross defender which led to a Tiger goal at the 7:47 post.

Another goal was made at the 15-and-a-half minute mark for a 2-0 Tiger advantage.

Both teams were shut out in the second half as Trinity went on to claim the 2-0 win.

Senior goalkeeper Ashlie Rojas posted nine saves on the day.

SRSU-3, WBU-1

Senior midfielder Lauren Ebbs posted the fifth hat trick of her Sul Ross career leading the Lady Lobos to a 3-1 home-opening victory over Wayland Baptist University Sept. 8.

The Dublin, Ireland native secured her first goal on a header from a corner kick by Joanna Rodriguez at the 12:42 mark, first half.

Ebbs struck again at the 32nd minute with a left foot dribble off an assist by Haley Gillispie (Judson/Converse).

Wayland Baptist then scored at 34:32 off a corner kick, but it would be the final goal scored for either team in the opening period.

Ebbs then converted off a crossover pass at the 86th minute as the Lady Lobos held off a Pioneer rally for the 3-1 win.

For the game, Sul Ross polled 24 shots with 14 on goal. Wayland Baptist fired off 14 attempts with seven on goal.

SRSU-2, Schreiner-1

The Sul Ross women’s soccer team moved their season mark to 2-1-0 following a 2-1 non-conference victory over Schreiner University (1-4-0) Sept. 10.

Ebbs sported both goals for the home squad, the first coming in the 42nd minute, first half. Ebbs scored on a long right foot pass by MacKenzie Attwood for a 1-0 lead that would extend to intermission.

Ebbs struck again at the 59th minute in the second period on a 900 E. Ave. E, Alpine pusher by Britney Berumen. 432-837-3640 The Mountaineers shouldered their only goal at the 71:35 mark on an unassisted tapper.

Starting goal keeper Rojas recorded the win after posting three Lobby Open first half saves. Kelly Swenson worked the entire second period picking up six saves in the victory. IRMA & GEORGE CAMPBELL 6 am to 10:30 pm Every Day! top right bottom right ALL CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED WI-FI AVAILABLE Forward Ayssa Ozuna tries Freshman Kimberly Hubert to get past the goalie to takes control of the ball Open until 1 am score Thurs thru Sat photos by Susanna Mendez Download the McD app for Daily Specials! 18 SKYLINE September 15, 2017