The Texas A&M University Central Texas Warrior Rugby Club is open to all students, faculty, and staff to get involved in the university's first club sport. While not everyone will want to play, all are welcome to participate in other areas like fundraising, public relations, and administration. The competitive aspect of the club will allow members to test their rugby skills against other universities. Everyone is encouraged to find their place within Warrior Rugby.

1. Contents
Our University ..……...………………………...….……4
Welcome to the Library…..…………………...…….…..7
Students...…………………………………..………..….8
Book Review………..……..…………………………..11
R.E.C.K.E.D. Award…………………………….…….12
Meet the Organizations……..………..….…………….13
Events & Activities……………...…………………….17
Rock the Foundation…….……….……………...…….18
Artwork………………....………………………….….20
The Texas A&M
University Central
Texas Warrior Rugby
Club is open to the
entire Warrior Na-
tion. The intent is for
students, faculty, and
staff to become en-
gaged in the Univer-
sity's first club sport.
While not everyone
will want to play, all
are welcome in the
club. The club should
be a learning experi-
ence for the members
through their in-
volvement in fund-
raising, public rela-
tions, organization,
administration, budg-
eting, and scheduling
- as well as develop-
ment of their rugby
skills. The competi-
tive arm of the club
will enjoy involve-
ment in a rugby
league, testing skills
against peer institu-
tions.
Everyone is en-
couraged to find their
place with Warrior
Rugby.
Come Play,
Cheer, or Hang
out
We are ready to
create some
Warrior Spirit!
Lookout publication is a creative
opportunity for TAMUCT students.
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The Lookout
SHARP training to be
conducted on campus.
..………………Page 2
TAMUCT is working on a third
building! The programming stages be-
gan last semester and will continue
this semester. The process will pro-
ceed through three stages including
building programming, design, and
finally, construction.
Bids have been sent out to find the
perfect architect. “We have 36 million
to spend on a roughly 70,000 square
foot third multipurpose building,” said
University President Dr. Marc
Nigliazzo. The building will be almost
as large as Founder’s Hall minus a
floor.
Some of the possible spaces include:
kinesiology space, a home for the
ROTC program, a Coffee Kiosk, a stu-
dent maker space, student club space,
archives, Center for Civic and Student
Engagement, teaching and research
labs, gathering porch, and classrooms.
Your Student Body President is a
committee member on the third build-
ing committee and has been promoting
student spaces and collective areas to
encourage unity and growth. Con-
struction of the building should be
completed in late 2018.
However, the process is still in the
early stages and changes to the pro-
gram may still occur. This is an excit-
ing time for our growing university!
Building plans on Page 4.
By Whisper Williams
President, Student Government Association
TAMUCT
IS WORKING ON A
THIRD BUILDING!
(Schedule, Page 17)

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Greetings, Campus Community: The Public Safety Depart-
ment will be offering two SHARP (Sexual Harassment and As-
sault Response and Prevention) training sessions Wednesday,
March 9th
, 2016, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 12:15 PM to
4:00 PM, in the Multi-Purpose Room. Interested campus com-
munity members are invited to attend.
SHARP classes are specially designed self-defense classes for
women (17 and up), teaching easy to learn techniques for a vari-
ety of situations. Each class is broken up into two parts: part one
is lecture-based and teaches participants how the body reacts in
high stress situations and techniques to deal with sexual harass-
ment, part two teaches participants pressure points, how to break
a variety of holds, and concludes with the opportunity to try out
the skills learned in the class, using actual force.
Participants will receive effective and realistic training to
counter sexual harassment and assault. Instructors are certified
by PPCT Management Systems, an international training organi-
zation specializing in teaching military, law enforcement, and ci-
vilians tactical and self-defense practice. SHARP was developed
by PPCT and is internationally recognized as one of the most ef-
fective foundations for self-defense training.
For more information on SHARP Training, please visit:
http://www.tamuct.edu/departments/sharp/sharp-training.php
This training sessions will be taught by TAMUCT police of-
ficer Andrew Flores and Corporal Blas Sotelo, both of whom are
PPCT-certified instructors with 21 years of combined law en-
forcement experience. Space for this training is limited.
To register for the March 9th, 2016 class, please email Officer
Andrew Flores at Andrew.AFlores21@tamuct.edu
PARKING SERVICES
Students, faculty, and staff can pick up permits from the Business Office
during regular hours (8:00am to 5:00pm from Monday to Friday). Also,
every student must fill out a new vehicle parking registration form.
Please note that TAMUCT Parking Services will be issuing warnings the
1st week of class every semester; on the 2nd week citations will be issued.
If you have any questions please contact Albert Galbreth, Parking Services
Manager, at (254) 501-5802.
Designated disabled parking spaces are for the exclusive use of vehicles
displaying county- issued disabled hangtags or disabled license plates
and a valid TAMUCT parking permit.
To report any emergency, crimes, or suspicious activity, call 911. If you
have witnessed a crime and want to report it anonymously, use our "Silent
Witness" page on the TAMUCT webpage.
SHARP TRAINING
Parking Service Manager
Hello Warriors,
Please ensure that you are securing your vehicles to help prevent
against vehicle thefts.
Remember that when parking on campus you are required to
have your TAMUCT parking permit (Hang Tag) displayed on
your vehicle. If you are parking in a Handicap space, you are re-
quired to display your handicap placard, as well as your
TAMUCT parking permit. Faculty, Staff, and Students are NOT
permitted to park in visitor parking spaces, these are for visitors
only.
We would like for you to take time and visit the TAMUCT Pub-
lic Safety F.A.Q.s link: http://www.tamuct.edu/departments/
security/extras/Campus%20Concealed%20Carry%20FAQ to fa-
miliarize yourselves with what is permissible on campus as it
pertains to “Campus Carry”. Currently ONLY law enforcement
officers and individuals specifically granted permission by the
institution may carry firearms inside university buildings, at this
time. Handgun license holders may currently carry concealed
handguns in areas located outside of university buildings.
If at any time you have any questions or concerns, please contact
Public Safety at (254) 501-5800.
By Charlie Rodriguez
Interim Chief Police
University Police Department
By Blas Sotelo
Corporal
University Police Department
By Albert Galbreth
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For those of you new to
TAMUCT, welcome to the War-
rior Nation! For those of you
who had an awesome fall se-
mester and are returning, wel-
come back! The Warriors Book
Club, the publisher of your stu-
dent newspaper, wants you to
know that we are here to make
this experience worthwhile and
are grateful to share this jour-
ney with you.
The mission of the Warriors
Book Club (WBC) is to share,
create, and publish books. We
place great emphasis on reading
and writing. Therefore, the or-
ganization will share books
with readers throughout the
campus and the community,
collaborate with organizations
and institutions that share the
same goals, and hand books to
children and anyone in need of
a great read.
Our publication, The Warri-
ors Press, a TAMUCT Student
Newspaper is an unofficial se-
mesterly newspaper for the stu-
dents of Texas A&M University
-Central Texas. We invite you
to take full advantage of this
medium, let it be your voice in
our university and the commu-
nity. And, let it be a platform
that provides relevant infor-
mation, articles, and news.
One of our biggest goal is
providing the necessary infor-
mation to empower students
and families. The programs and
opportunities offered on cam-
pus will not only put valuable
life tools in your kit, but also
provide the opportunities for
you to enjoy many events and
activities here on TAMUCT.
Please don’t hesitate to reach
out, for we may be of assis-
tance, or at least, direct you to
the proper service and or de-
partment. Moreover, if you
have any materials you would
like to share with the student
body, connect with us. We look
forward to working with you.
Lastly, contents are not nec-
essarily the official views of, or
endorsed by the University, the
Texas A&M University System,
or any of its affiliates. The ap-
pearance of any advertising in
this publication does not consti-
tute endorsements by the Uni-
versity. Again, we look forward
to working with you.
WARRIORS PRESS
Publisher’s Note
Executive Editor, English
Heather Chandler
Historian,
Sigma Tau Delta
1001 Leadership Pl.
Killeen, Texas 76549
Executive Editor, Criminal Justice
Mary Maybury
Senator At-Large
Student Government Association
1001 Leadership Pl.
Killeen, Texas 76549
Executive Editor, Political Science
Whisper Williams
President, Student Government
Association
Warrior Hall, 105
1001 Leadership Pl.
Killeen, Texas 76549
Executive Editor, ID Business
Ben Ackerbear
President, Warriors Book Club
We Share, Create, & Publish Books
Join Book Club on Org-Sync
All students are welcome to join!
Advisor,
Bridget McCafferty
Director of the University Library
Texas A&M University-Central
Texas
In Solidarity,
Warriors Book Club
Warrpress.com
info@warrpress.com
warriorspress@gmail.com
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WARRIORS PRESS
By Ryan Bayless, MFA
The College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M
University-Central Texas is proud to offer
a creative opportunity for all TAMUCT students:
The Lookout is published annually by the College of Arts and Sciences at
Texas A&M University – Central Texas and features poetry, short fiction,
creative non-fiction, photography, and visual art submitted by current stu-
dents and recent alumni of TAMUCT.
Any student currently enrolled in classes at TAMUCT (or recent graduates)
may submit their previously unpublished creative writing or black-and-
white photography/art work for possible publication in The Lookout in the
spring.
To submit your work, please follow the guidelines below and send work
directly to Mr. Ryan Bayless, Assistant Lecturer of English and Fine Arts
at: ryanbayless@tamuct.edu
Courtesy Photo, Security
Assistant Lecturer, English and Fine Arts
Editor, The Lookout: A Journal of Literature and the Arts
The diagram and images are property of Texas A&M University Central Texas
The Lookout: A Journal of Literature and the Arts
Submission Guidelines:
Poetry: 1 to 3 poems
Prose: 1 short story or creative non-fiction essay (up to 2,500 words)
Photography and Art: 1-3 works; attach as JPEG (black-and-white im-
ages preferred, but color photography and art will be considered for the
cover)
-Save your complete and polished manuscripts in Microsoft Word and
send as an attachment to ryanbayless@tamuct.edu. (Please do not paste
the text of your submission into the body of the email message.)
-Use the body of your email as a cover letter that includes: the titles
of your submitted works, contact information (email, physical address,
and phone number) as well as a brief bio that indicates your class
(Junior, Senior, etc.), your major (or degree), and a list of any previous
publications in the arts.
-Please write “LOOKOUT SUBMISSION” in the subject line of the
email.
-Submissions accepted October 1st
- March 1st
A Sneak Peak into the Future
of Texas A&M University
Central Texas
-Aerial view, left, and layout plans for the
new building with a projected completion
date of late 2018.
From Page 1.

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OFFICE OF RESEARCH ENCOURAGES STUDENT STUDIES
By Mary Maybury
Over the years, an increased focus on research has emerged in the
realm of higher education. Quality research has been recognized by academ-
ics as an important foundation for informed action in all fields of study. The
Texas A&M University- Central Texas Office of Research recognizes this
importance and provides students and staff with the support necessary to
make gainful contributions to the bodies of knowledge within their disci-
plines. The office is committed to helping those of the Warrior Nation
achieve their research goals. Anthony Martinez, a graduate assistant for the
office, said that a student interested in research is first referred to his or her
professor on the subject to explore the various options.
“A professor can sometimes work with a student on the research, or
guide the student as they work independently,” stated Martinez. “Either way,
the professor will ultimately submit the [research] packet.”
If a student is looking to conduct a study involving human subjects,
it is required that the proposed study is approved by the Institutional Review
Board before data is collected. The IRB ensures all research meets legal and
ethical requirements in addition to meeting university policy and standards.
The IRB is comprise of a minimum of 10 persons at any given time and
meets at least once a month to review packet submissions.
Representatives of the Office of Research also informed the Warriors
Press that if a student has completed research, a research proposal, or a paper
they would like to present at a conference, it is possible that they could be
eligible for a travel reimbursement. These forms must be submitted to the
Office of Student Engagement at least 10 working days prior to the trip to be
considered for approval. However, this 10 day deadline could change in the
coming months, so make sure students planning a trip contact the office dur-
ing the planning process.
“One of the problems we’re seeing is that people will travel without
prior approval and do not qualify for refunds because it was not verified,”
stated Martinez. “It is very important that the paperwork is done properly
and on time.”
More information about how the Office of Research can help you
can be found on the university website, and students or faculty wishing to
know more are encouraged to stop by.
“If a student has any questions about the research they are doing or
wants additional guidance, they are always welcome to come up and ask,”
said April Velasquez, the newest graduate assistant assigned to the office.
The office is located in Founder’s Hall, room 418.
April Velasquez works hard as the new graduate assistant in the office of
research, located in room 418 of Founder’s Hall.
U.C.A.R.E. PROVIDES STUDENTS RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
If a student would like more
experience in research but does not
want to start from scratch, UCARE
has five projects up and running and
ready for additional input from stu-
dents. University Commitment to Ap-
plied Research Excellence
(U.C.A.R.E.) is located in the
“Batcave” or room 308 of Warrior
Hall. It is open to all students looking
to advance their research skills and
ask questions. Some students come to
U.C.A.R.E. simply to find out if the
world of research is for them.
“Grad students and undergrad
help is always welcome,” said psy-
chology professor Dr. Elizabeth
Brown. “We will give students as
much as they can handle.”
Brown explained that
U.C.A.R.E. actually started in a dark,
cramped drum closet at Fairview
Middle School nine years ago in
Killeen, and it has snowballed into a
lucrative research initiative that pro-
vides students with hands-on experi-
ence in program evaluation, data col-
lection and analysis, survey develop-
ment and other research-based skills.
“It was a pet project of a cou-
ple of professors with a big idea and
no resources,” said Brown.
In 2012, U.C.A.R.E. received
its first paid project and it now has
several private, public, and govern-
ment funded projects helping to sup-
port seven graduate assistants, four
full-time professors, three adjunct
professors/contractors, and an aver-
age of 10 undergraduate students.
The projects include A.I. reports,
transportation surveys, a program
evaluation of mental health services
and more. All proposals for research
are cleared through the Institutional
Review Board before they are imple-
mented.
There are a wide variety of
subjects U.C.A.R.E. encounters, so
students from all disciplines are en-
couraged to sit in on the weekly
meetings to find out more about the
research and how they can input their
knowledge. U.C.A.R.E. meetings are
held every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in
the Batcave and include an overview
of progress and next steps.
LEFT: The Batcave, located on
the third floor of Warrior Hall is
the command center for
U.C.A.R.E. and the member’s
many projects.
RIGHT: Monika Wheeless, left,
Dr. Elizabeth Brown, Dr. Stephen
Vitucci, and Graduate Assistant
Petra Wagner discuss upcoming
assignments for the running pro-
jects.
By Mary Maybury
Senator At-Large , SGA
Senator At-Large , SGA

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WARRIORS PRESS
The new BS Biology program* has a planned start date of Fall
2016. Located in the new Warrior Hall building on campus, the
science faculty and staff have been working hard to prepare our
state-of-the-art biology and chemistry laboratories for the new sci-
ence courses offered on campus that began last fall semester.
Students interested in pursuing a career in biology will be able to
tailor their experience through one of three specialized concentra-
tions that will be offered within the degree program. The Organis-
mal Biology Concentration is for students who have an interest in
biology on an organismal level, including students interested in pre
-health (i.e. wishing to pursue careers in medicine, dentistry, veter-
inary, physical therapy, etc.). The Ecology and Conservation Biol-
ogy Concentration is for students who have an interest in studying
the roles and inter-dependence that organisms have within an eco-
logical system, as well as conserving the ecosystem. Finally, the
Biotechnology Concentration is for students who are interested in
biology on a molecular or chemical level in such areas as biochem-
istry, cellular and molecular biology.
For more information on this exciting program, please contact
Dr. Laura Weiser Erlandson (laura.erlandson@tamuct.edu).
New BS Biology Program* to begin on Texas A&M – Central Texas campus
*pending SACSCOC approval
Dr. Laura Weiser Erlandson
Associate Professor of Biology
Courtesy photo’s, Biology and Chemistry Department
Career and Professional Development
Spring 2016 fair dates are:
April 14 - Education/Non-Profit Fair
April 19 - Business and IT Fair
Did you know that you, the student, can watch our calendar to see what
employers are coming to campus and what professional development
workshops we have going on? To do this on HireWarriors:
1. Please visit our website at https://www.myinterfase.com/tamuct/
student to log in,
2. Sign in using your myct account credentials,
3. To view the calendar, click on "calendar" in the upper left hand side.

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Welcome to the
WARRIORS PRESS
Courtesy Photo, TAMUCT Library
By Cindy Ventura
President, Phi Alpha National Honor Society for Social Work,
Pi Rho Chapter
We welcome everyone to visit the TAMUCT Library any day of the week!
Mon. – Thurs. 7:30am - 9pm, Fri. – Sun. 10am - 7pm, closed on holidays
As a member of our library, you have access to:
Academic journals
Audio books
Audio cables
Audio/Digital recording devices
Books: Children’s, E-books, Guided Reading, K-12, Reference,
Young Adult
Calculators
Cameras
CDs
Chargers: PCs, phones, iPads
Children’s Area: board games, coloring books, puzzles
Color printing i
Comb binding ii
Computers: Dell and Mac
Copy machines iii
Databases: Academic, Films on Demand
DVDs
Friendly service
Group study areas
Headphones
Lamination iv
Laptops: Dell
Library Chat services (Available online 24hrs./7days)
Livescribe Echo Pen kits
Newspapers
Periodicals
Printers v
Research assistance with Reference Librarians
Study rooms
Scanners
Tablets: iPads & Nooks
Web cameras
Whiteboard
And more!
i $0.25 per sheet
ii Small: $1.75 each, Large $2.75 each
iii $0.10 per page
iv $0.50 per linear ft.
v Color Printing: $0.25 per sheet
For more information, visit us at 1001 Leadership Place, Killeen, TX 76549.
You can call us at (254) 519-5798 or email us at library@tamuct.edu.
Our webpage is: http://tamuct.libguides.com/index
If your home library is the Killeen Public Library, visit KPL to join the
WarriorConnect program.
If you have a different home library, see your home library about
joining the TexShare card program. Courtesy Photo, TAMUCT Library

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University Writing Center
In the twenty-first century we are all writers, even if reluctant
ones. Whether we are drafting resumes, papers, emails, or pro-
posals, we must master the ability to sequence words on a page.
We live in the information age, and whether we are texting an ad-
mirer, portraying fabricated personas for Facebook, or posting a
rushed response before midnight on Blackboard, communication
often comes in the written form. Writing dominates our world
and our careers. The most exciting police chase ends with paper-
work. Even some of our favorite movies are based on charming
emails constructed and sent between Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.
What? That’s just me? Anyway, writing isn’t just about regurgi-
tating information in an essay, it is essentially your identity on
paper.
In academia, we are often required to compose several papers,
to argue, prove, or explain our positions. Writing becomes our
voice on paper, preserving ideas, feelings, or knowledge. Howev-
er, sometimes there are assignments or prompts that leave us be-
wildered. If we aren’t even sure where to begin, how are we ex-
pected to reveal our brilliant selves? As with so many other areas
in life, struggle often encourages the greatest growth. We are
asked to take in insane quantities of information and organize
them into coherent paragraphs, thoughts, and ideas, all while
maintaining proper grammatical construction! I’ll let you in on a
little secret: your professor might inspire you to study these top-
ics, but the writing process is where the most learning takes
place. This can feel daunting at times, especially when we are
still struggling to make meaning of that information and we have
a deadline quickly approaching. Often writing collides with con-
fusion, and frustration builds. How do you articulate your voice
when you don’t even know what you want to say, or you can’t
think of the right way to articulate your opinion? This is where
we come in.
The University Writing Center doesn’t just check over gram-
mar. We are here to help you find your voice and to turn those
assignments into meaningful expressions that reflect you and
your best work. There is something about writing that allows the
creator to ponder over word choices, expressions, and expose in-
teresting ideas that are often overlooked in the classroom setting.
In a sense, your writing allows you to express your ideas uninter-
rupted and with a boldness the wariest person might choose to
avoid in public. Do you ever find yourself irritated with that per-
son in class that dominates the discussion and you never have a
chance to respond? Now you can. For the length of your paper
you can dominate, deconstruct, and destroy those claims that you
have been forced to quietly listen to. Like the quote from Jack
Kerouac above, writing is so much more than information on pa-
per. You engage in a discussion when you write. Don’t be a re-
luctant participant. Challenge the reader with your ideas. If you
are struggling with meaning, expression, or even if you just need
help coming up with an idea or topic, come see us in the Writing
Center. We are here to listen, to ask you questions, and to help
you find your voice. And of course, we can help with those pesky
grammar questions you might have. Writing isn’t just a skill, it is
an art. Come in and let us help you find new techniques that al-
low you to strip away the barriers that prevent your voice from
flowing.
WARRIORS PRESS
By Heather Chandler
Historian, Sigma Tau Delta
“It ain’t whatcha write, it’s the way atcha write it.”
—Jack Kerouac

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WARRIORS PRESS
As many of us enter our
junior and senior years of
university education, our
main focus is on require-
ment courses. We are so
concerned, as we should be,
about making sure we com-
plete all our requirements
for a degree, that the term
‘requirement’ sometimes
becomes synonymous with
‘stress.’
We can reduce this stress
by utilizing our ‘right’ to
choose elective courses, es-
pecially the courses that are
signified as “any” for cred-
it. Here, we get to select
courses that truly interest
us, either in or outside our
committed major and minor
degree. These elective
courses allow us to strike a
balance between ‘have to’
and ‘want to’ courses in our
learning.
Although, naturally, the
field of learning we choose,
such as business, education,
science, or engineering, is
in effect a statement of what
our main interest in higher
education is.
However, we have the op-
portunity to explore other
interests, such as film stud-
ies and poetry that make a
statement about what our
other interests in life are;
and, if these are require-
ments for your major, try an
entry level computer course
that you always wanted to
learn.
Let your elective film
studies course, for instance,
balance the class you dread,
for instance math. Electives
are the spices that make you
a well-rounded university
student; and, electives make
you an important and inter-
esting added ingredient in
this soup we call life.
In celebration of Dr. Seuss’s birthday, Sigma Tau Delta
will be hosting a week-long book drive for a community school
in need. Donation boxes will be located around campus Febru-
ary 29th – March 4th. We will also be hosting a family event
in the TAMUCT library 1st
floor on March 2nd
at 4:00 p.m.,
with cake and story time starting at 4:15, Grades K-12. Please
donate your favorite children’s story, enjoy some birthday
treats, and celebrate literacy with us!
Please contact rb009@my.tamuct.edu for more information.
And remember:
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The
more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” -Dr. Seuss
By Rebecca Braden
By Voucile Phelps Smith
English with minor in Business
Electives, the Spice in University Life
Book Drive
President, Sigma Tau Delta
Events & Activities
The recycling center in Nolanville is open for collection! They accept plastics 1-7, aluminum and tin, used cooking oil, cardboard,
paper and newspaper, and plastic shopping bags. The collection is located at 103 N Main St. Nolanville, TX 76559. Hours of collec-
tion will temporarily be from 3pm to 6pm until we open the new site in April.
Starting March 5th, we will be building a recycling center made out of recycled materials. We are in need of the following items:
bags of cement, sand, glass bottles, plastic bottles, rebar, chicken wire, metal coat hangers, wood 2x4's, wooden steaks, aluminum
cans, safety goggles, work gloves, masks, gaylord boxes, and a pallet jack. We need these materials by March 1st for the Demo and
reconstruction of the site. The donation location is the warehouse at the address listed above.
The city is currently searching for student artists to create exterior sculptures and murals around the city with a theme of recycling,
and Don't Mess with Texas. POC is myself, Kristine Tolan at ctcenactus.liquidgold@gmail.com or by phone (254) 526-1554.
By Kristine Tolan
Recycling center in Nolanville is open
President, ENACTUS Central Texas College

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WARRIORS PRESS
Photo by Max Wiener
President, Marketing Research Club
A picture is worth a thousand words
L-R: SGA Senator Annie Haun, SGA Vice President Samantha Hurst, and SGA Senator
Ben Ackerbear awaits the anticipated crowd.
Community Relations
SGA senators volunteer at the HEB Feast of
Sharing serving thousands in attendance.
Bill Henke
Email: bbhenke@me.com
254-690-1828
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Wonder Woman has been an iconic character since her incep-
tion in 1941. With a new Wonder Woman film on the horizon, a
look back at her history seems only fitting. Jill Lepore’s recent
national bestseller, The Secret History of Wonder Woman, delves
into the construction of this renowned character’s controversial
history. Piecing together thousands of documents, manuscripts,
FBI files, legal manuscripts, and more, she compellingly uncovers
the political agenda and feminist ideology fueling her creator,
William Moulton Marston. Opening this book begins a journey
back in time to the women’s suffrage movement, feminism, and
sexual consciousness. Page after page reveals the scandal, drama,
and political struggle rendered into this single superhero. The use
of comic clips and pictures intertwines the history with the comic
itself. Beyond a history of the character, Lepore’s work traces the
life of William Marston and the other critical people who came to
shape Wonder Woman’s symbolic legacy. Lepore eloquently par-
allels Wonder Woman’s secret identity to the corresponding
“secret” history of such an influential character’s history.
William Marston was far from merely a comic book creator. If
you were to describe his life with one word, it would be experi-
mental. A few such experiments included lawyer, scholar, psy-
chologist, script writer and, more notably, inventor of the systolic
blood pressure test - later a critical component of the polygraph.
Each of these experiences influenced the character of Wonder
Woman; however, his wife, Elizabeth Holloway, and research as-
sistant, Olivia Byrne, primarily inspired the character. Under-
standing the lives and experiences of Holloway and Byrne bring a
new understanding to Wonder Woman. Their experiences in the
suffrage movement, birth control movement, and political experi-
ences on the brink of World War II reveal Marston’s ideology.
Wonder Woman was an avenue to express Marston’s political and
social philosophy. Beyond this, he used his work to slight those
who had grieved him in the past. Wonder Woman’s villains are far
from random, but rather well-intentioned characters paralleling
the “villains” of his own life. Understanding the history of Won-
der Woman adds greater appreciation to the symbolism represent-
ed. Further, major areas of his own life became dominant themes
in this comic. A primary example is Wonder Woman’s famous
golden lasso of truth. Exploring Marston’s tumultuous experience
with his own lie-detector invention brings new consideration to
such a symbol.
Wonder Woman’s influence only began with William Marston,
but her relevance strongly remains. From the 1940s forward, she
has served as the beacon for numerous feminist movements. Le-
pore’s work brings this critical American symbol into a new light.
The sacrifices and hardships symbolized within this single charac-
ter have made her a cultural icon, ceasing to wane in popularity.
This easy-to-read work is both for the avid superhero fan and the
interested reader. The Secret History of Wonder Woman will not
disappoint. The evolution of twentieth century feminism along-
side the character of Wonder Woman is a fascinating journey. In-
dividual histories, pop culture, and controversy permeate this text
and you won’t be able to put it down!
Lepore. Jill. The Secret History of Wonder Woman. New York: First Vintage Books, 2015.
Book Review
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STUDENT
GOVERNMENT
ASSOCIATION
We represent the Voice of the
Student Body and serve as the
student governing body on cam-
pus. We encourage Building
Tradition to foster Warrior
Pride, and Community Service
Involvement. Become a stu-
dent leader on campus and join
us in representing our fellow
Warriors.
Bleed Blue!!! Go Warriors!!!
Whisper Williams
Student Body President
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The Recreational and Well-
ness fee was passed by a vote
from the student body! Over the
past few years, students have
asked the Student Government
Association and the Office of
Student Affairs for wellness and
fitness programs.
Therefore, this past semester,
they worked on presenting a
proposed Recreational Fee to the
students. The SGA provided stu-
dent forums to inform students
on the fee and set up tables to
promote the forums. Fox 44
News interviewed the campus
on the fee and informed the
community about our campus
growth.
On February 18th
and 19th
, a
vote went out to the student
body and at 5:00 pm, passed. A
total of 230 students voted on
the fee of which, 190 (83%) of
the students voted “yes" to im-
plement the new fee and 40
(17%) voted in opposition to the
new fee.
This new fee will be imple-
mented in Fall 2016 and be
charged to new students, stu-
dents not on the guaranteed tui-
tion plan, and students enrolled
at the main campus. The fee will
be $100.00 per long semester
and $50.00 for the summer.
Access would apply to all stu-
dents and possibly include ac-
cess to a fitness center, wellness
fairs, group fitness classes, boot
camps, intramural sports, 5ks,
and other recreational activities.
This is a huge opportunity for
growth at our university and
will provide better wellness and
fitness programs for our stu-
dents.
Associate V.P. of Student Voice, Truly Williams set to greet students at Founders Hall
RECREATIONAL,WELLNESS FEE PASSED
By Whisper Williams
President, SGA
Spring 2016 SGA
Senate Meeting Schedule
Friday, February 26, 4:00 pm
Friday, March 11, 4:00 pm
Friday, March 25, 4:00 pm
Friday, April 15. 4:00 pm
Friday, April 22, 4:00 pm
*All Meetings will be held in
Warriors Hall Multi-purpose room
Have you ever had amazing professors and
wished you could let them know how much
they were appreciated? Maybe students or
staff members worked hard to support those
around them to build an even greater Warrior
Nation? You can now honor these individuals
with the Student Government Association’s
R.E.C.K.E.D. Award.
This semester, Dr. Tammy Bracewell and
Dr. Shuqin Wei were Recognized for Excel-
lence, Creativity, Knowledge, and the En-
gagement of Diversity. The professors were
“RECKED” following approved nominations
from students, and they were presented with
the RECKED award along with an official “I
was RECKED” T-shirt.
Dr. Bracewell was surprised at a meeting by
members of the SGA, students, and fellow CJ
professors. Criminal justice graduate student,
Liza Gustave, took part in planning the sur-
prise for Dr. Bracewell.
“It was great to see an instructor who is so
deserving receive such a prestigious award,”
said Gustave. “Dr. Bracewell not only teaches
her students, but she goes above and beyond
to ensure that her students receive the support
they need to succeed in their educational
goals.”
Dr. Wei was surprised in her classroom. In-
terdisciplinary Business student Ben Acker-
bear nominated the professor on behalf of the
Marketing Research Club. He described Dr.
Wei’s dedication to the students, club, and the
university as a whole as astounding.
“Education is not only contained in a class-
room,” stated Ackerbear’s nomination essay.
“It is a combination of events and activities
that contribute to students immersing them-
selves in the classroom, on campus, and the
community. Dr. Wei provides a platform that
promotes those events and activities.”
To recommend a professor, student or staff
member for this award, the nominator must
submit a short narrative explaining why the
person deserves to be RECKED. This docu-
ment should include the nominee’s contact in-
formation and be submitted in person to the
SGA office located in room 114 of Warrior
Hall or via email to sga@ct.tamus.edu.
This document must be in Word format.
The Student Government Association presents
the award with the nominator, and a copy of
the nomination letter is given to the award re-
cipient. Self-nominations are not accepted.
Awards Honor Outstanding TAMUCT Professors
By Student Government Association
R.E.C.K.E.D.
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The purpose of the
American Marketing Associa-
tion Collegiate Chapter at Texas
A&M University-Central Texas
is to foster scientific study and
research in the field of market-
ing; to develop sound thinking
in marketing theory and more
exact knowledge and definition
of marketing principles; to im-
prove the methods and tech-
niques of marketing research;
to develop better public under-
standing and appreciation of
marketing problems; to study
and discuss legislation and judi-
cial decisions regarding mar-
keting; to improve marketing
personnel; to record progress in
marketing through the publica-
tion of outstanding papers; to
encourage and uphold sound,
honest practices, and to keep
marketing operations on a high
ethical plane; and to promote
friendly relations between stu-
dents, faculty, and business
people.
Christian Student Ministry -
Warriors for Christ is a stu-
dent organization to support
faith travels at TAMUCT. We
are especially focused on
helping students learn about
Jesus Christ.
The Club meets every
first Wednesday of every
month for Bible Study and
lunch in Warrior Hall MPR
at 12:15.
Delta Mu Delta is the Na-
tional Honor Society for busi-
ness programs accredited by
the ACBSP at the baccalaure-
ate and graduate levels. The
Greek letters stand for Dia
Mathessos Dynamis, which
signifies: through knowledge,
Power-the power to manage
creatively for social and eco-
nomic good. The Nu Sigma
chapter of Delta Mu Delta is
on the campus of Texas A&M
University-Central Texas.
An organization dedicated to
the promotion of education,
equality, and acceptance, regard-
less of sexual orientation and
gender identity, both on
TAMUCT campuses and within
the community.
The Society's basic tenant
is to "build leaders who make
a better world." Through in-
teraction and reflection mem-
bers are challenged to seek a
better understanding of them-
selves, and are provided a
framework to more confi-
dently identify and achieve
their goals, and to build
stronger relationship skills.
Although induction is task
driven, the organization fo-
cuses its emphasis upon tak-
ing advantage of the transfor-
mational power the journey
toward induction provides
and the unique experience it
generates. Additionally the
Society offers life-changing
lectures from the nation’s
leading presenters and a com-
munity where like-minded,
success-oriented individuals
come together and help one
another succeed. Finally, the
Society serves as a powerful
force of good in the greater
community by encouraging
and organizing action to bet-
ter the world participation
and community development.
Phi Alpha is a national so-
cial work honor society. It en-
compasses the importance of
high academic achievement of
students in a social work pro-
gram. The goal of Phi Alpha
is to build a bond between the
students and promote humani-
tarian ideals.
The Psychology Associa-
tion maintains the spirit of
inquisitiveness, the explora-
tion of the mind, and the in-
terests of its members while
holding true to the roots of
both the forefathers of the
Science of Psychology and
Texas A&M University –
Central Texas through group
organization and service to
each other and the communi-
ty. The Psychology Associa-
tion is also working on im-
plementing its very own
TAMUCT Psi Chi Chapter.
However, for the time being,
current Psi Chi members are
linked through Tarleton State
University.
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Reserve Officers Training
Corp (ROTC) is the world's
premier leadership develop-
ment program and is the larg-
est commissioning source for
the United States Army. Army
ROTC offers scholarships that
enable students to complete
their degree plan of choice
along with a Military Science
curriculum and commission as
a 2nd Lieutenant into the
United States Army. We invite
you join us and discover your
potential as a LEADER. Dis-
cover True Strength. Charac-
ter Forged Leadership!
The purpose of Society for
Investment Success is to bring
students of Finance, Econom-
ics, Accounting, all students of
business, and all students of
TAMUCT degree programs to
develop working relationships
and build a foundation of fi-
nancial and economic
knowledge to be shared with
all students of Texas A&M
University-Central Texas, the
surrounding community, and
the world. Financial and Eco-
nomic issues affect and will
affect students and non-
students of the world. The So-
ciety for Investment Success
is dedicated to sharing their
financial knowledge with all
students, faculty, and staff of
TAMUCT. To conquer the
hard questions of finance, in-
vestments, and retirement, the
Society for Investment Suc-
cess uses real world situations
and simulations to challenge
members in their knowledge
and understanding. Together
the members of the Society for
Investment Success collabo-
rate to solve these issues, and
present findings to TAMUCT
at large, stimulating a commu-
nity of growth, understanding,
and financial empowerment to
the University community.
The Student Association of
Social Workers is a network of
student social workers who
serve the community through
volunteerism and advocacy to
enhance the dignity and worth
of each person while promot-
ing social justice. We build
knowledge, integrity, and ex-
perience to become competent
and reputable social work pro-
fessionals. We also foster the
importance of human relations
through support and guidance
to all potential and current so-
cial work students.
The purpose of the associa-
tion is to achieve a better utili-
zation of human ability and
potential in business, industry,
and government by: providing
leadership in the field of per-
sonnel training and develop-
ment in order to assist man-
agement to develop and main-
tain a competent work force;
insuring continuity of effec-
tive organizational leadership
by assisting management to
motivate career-minded per-
sonnel to achieve individual
growth goals; promoting an
understanding of training and
development as a basic re-
sponsibility of management;
encouraging or sponsoring ap-
propriate research and pub-
lishing results in the field of
human resource management;
providing means for the dis-
semination and exchange of
knowledge, skills, and atti-
tudes about human resource
management; encouraging ed-
ucational institutions to pro-
vide programs for the prepara-
tion and growth of training
and development practitioners;
and encouraging the participa-
tion and affiliation of individ-
uals or groups concerned with
specialized area of activity or
interests within the broad field
of human resource manage-
ment.
Our organization strives to:
confer distinction for high
achievement in English lan-
guage and literature in under-
graduate, and graduate studies
Provide cultural stimulation
on college campuses and pro-
mote interest in literature and
the English language in sur-
rounding communities; Foster
all aspects of the discipline of
English, including literature,
language, and writing; Pro-
mote exemplary character and
good fellowship among its
members; Exhibit high stand-
ards of academic excellence;
and Serve society by fostering
literacy.
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The mission of the Student
Government Association is to
represent the voice of the stu-
dent body through transparen-
cy of action; encouragement of
collaboration amongst stu-
dents, faculty, and staff; and
leadership with integrity and
service. Furthermore, the SGA
protects and preserves stu-
dents’ rights, promotes student
leadership, and upholds the
image of the University. The
SGA is composed of two
branches: Executive and Leg-
islative. The Executive Branch
is composed of the Student
Body President, the Vice Pres-
ident, and the Parliamentarian.
The Legislative Branch is
composed of twenty-one vot-
ing Senators who each repre-
sent an academic field of study
at the University. The two
branches meet twice per
month during the fall and
spring semesters to address
issues facing the student body,
plan events, and consider leg-
islation concerning students'
needs and wants. The SGA's
official motto is "Vox Scholas-
ticus," which translates to "the
voice of the rhetorical schol-
ar." BLEED BLUE!
The Student United Way at
Texas A&M University-
Central Texas serves to trans-
late a powerful student initia-
tive into action by giving,
advocating, and volunteering
while promoting the skills
and passions of each member
in order to meet community
needs and create lasting rela-
tionships with local partners.
The Student United Way
will: fund raise and donate to
help address challenges fac-
ing the community; educate
members and the student
body about pressing commu-
nity issues in health, income,
and education; and serve,
and encourage peers to serve,
in meaningful ways that cre-
ate lasting change
TAMUCT ATPE is or-
ganized for the following pur-
poses: to further education as
a service and as a profession
through support of public
schools in the Killeen Inde-
pendent School district
(KISD); promotion of activi-
ties, services and training for
educators; and development
and maintenance of high
standards of professional eth-
ics among all members of the
education community.
The Texas AM Univer-
sity –Central Texas Mar-
keting Research &Club
(MRC) offers research and
consulting services to lo-
cal businesses and organi-
zations. MRC members
focus on gaining skills in
marketing research
through experiential learn-
ing while accomplishing
the philanthropic needs of
the University and its lo-
cal community. Our motto
is “Network, Connection,
and Community Impact.”
The MRC is dedicated to
enabling both undergradu-
ate and graduate students
the opportunity
to network with profes-
sionals in their degree pro-
gram. Students not only
gain first-hand knowledge
of the most current infor-
mation to assist in their
learning, but may also bet-
ter prepare themselves for
their future careers. Addi-
tionally, MRC members
have ample opportunities
to become connected to a
variety of professionals
who can offer additional
advice and potentially de-
velop a professional rela-
tionship or mentorship.
MRC members are proud
to positively impact their
local community through
the marketing research
and consulting services
provided.
The Warrior Artists Guild
exists to foster the arts and art-
ists at TAMUCT. All forms of
art and artists are welcome: lit-
erary, visual, or performing,
including (but not limited to)
painting, drawing, sculpture,
music, theater, poetry, story
writing, and fine crafts such as
pottery, glassblowing, leather
work, quilting, and fashion de-
sign. This organization will
promote the arts, encourage
students to engage in the crea-
tive process, and share appreci-
ation of the arts with its mem-
bers and the wider university
community.
The Warriors’ Accounting
Society at Texas A&M Univer-
sity – Central Texas is a student
organization who seeks to pro-
mote a better understanding of
the accounting profession and
to provide career growth
through networking opportuni-
ties with potential employers
and other students with similar
career objectives..
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Hello, Alii, Hola, Hallo,
Bonjour, Kumusta, こんにち
は (Konichiwa), 안녕하세요
(Annyeonghaseyo), 你好
(Ni'hao), здравствуйте
(zdravstvuyte), नमस ्
(Namaste), ,‫مرحبا‬and any
other way you may know how
to say it. We are The Warrior
International Student Associa-
tion (WISA) and our goal is to
promote cultural awareness
and foster international rela-
tionships within TAMUCT as
well as our local communi-
ty. WISA is a very active or-
ganization, despite being
new. WISA is planning activi-
ties to celebrate each heritage
month as well as conferences
to raise awareness on vital ge-
opolitical issues such as Hu-
man Trafficking and political
refugees. You don't have to be
an international student, just a
student with an interest in hav-
ing fun and being involved.
The Texas A&M University
Central Texas Warrior Rugby
Club is open to the entire
Warrior Nation. The intent is
for students, faculty and staff
to become engaged in the
University's first club sport.
While not everyone will want
to play, all are welcome in the
club. The club should be a
learning experience for the
members through their in-
volvement in fund-raising,
public relations, organization,
administration, budgeting, and
scheduling - as well as devel-
opment of their rugby skills.
The competitive arm of the
club will enjoy involvement
in a rugby league testing skills
against peer institutions. Eve-
ryone encouraged to find their
place with Warrior Rugby.
The Warriors Book Club’s
mission is to share, create,
and publish books. We place
great emphasis on reading
and writing. Therefore, the
organization will share books
with readers throughout the
campus and the community;
collaborate with organizations
and institutions that share the
same goals, and hand books
to anyone in need of a great
read.
“ Let books be the guiding
light in one’s dark alleys, sail
in one’s stormy seas, a blaze
in one’s furthest reaches,
and let us give the books”
The Warriors in Faith Stu-
dent Organization consists of
a diverse group of individu-
als striving to strengthen
their relationship with Jesus
Christ. All denominations
and walks of faith are wel-
come to join us in fellow-
ship; however, our group is
Catholic-Christian based.
Our group meets every other
Sunday from 6:30-8pm for a
bible study meeting and has a
variety of social and outreach
events for everyone to partic-
ipate in.
Warriors for Shelter Pets
(WFSP) specializes in giving
community service and offer-
ing assistance to local animal
shelters and rescue groups.
The organization's emphasis is
on education and raising
awareness's in the Killeen area
for better animal care as well
as promotion of adoption as
the best option for obtaining a
pet. The organization works
towards becoming part of the
solid foundation in the Central
Texas No-Kill Equation. Fur-
thermore, members work to
uphold the mission, integrity,
and prestige of the university.
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OrgSync is a collaborative software program for TAMUCT students and student organizations. This user-
friendly, informational and social networking site allows student organizations to engage their members and
other organizations through one source. OrgSync allows student organizations to consolidate all of their club
business, such as Web sites, meeting minutes, programs, events, and membership databases. All paperwork
and permits should be completed and filed through this system in order to seamlessly provide the most effi-
cient and effective management possible. OrgSync also provides dynamic ways to connect student organiza-
tions to the Office of Civic and Student Engagement resources, training materials, policies and procedures,
as well as resume and co-curricular transcript options for individual student leaders.
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Events & Activities
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Rugby Practice
Monday to Thursday, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM at
902 N 10th St (Rancier), Killeen, TX 76541
(unless announced or planned otherwise)
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Greater Killeen Young Pro-
fessionals Host Rock the Foun-
dation Casino Night to Raise
Money for Warrior Corps
Scholarships. The Greater
Killeen Young Professionals
(GKYP) held the 7th annual
Rock the Foundation Casino
Night Friday, February 5 at the
Killeen Civic and Conference
Center. Proceeds from Rock the
Foundation benefit students en-
rolled in the Warrior Corps, a
comprehensive program de-
signed for community college-
bound students that make a
commitment to pursue their col-
lege education at Central Texas
College and Texas A&M Uni-
versity Central Texas.
More than $75,000 has been
raised since 2010 through this
popular event. The event was
free to attend and attendees pur-
chased chip tickets to enjoy the
Las Vegas style casino games,
which included blackjack,
craps, roulette, Texas Hold'em
and authentic Las Vegas slot
machines with slot monitors.
This year’s event featured a
High Roller area with a mini-
mum buy-in of $1,000. At the
end of the night, chips were
traded in for raffle tickets for a
variety of prizes. Attendees also
enjoyed refreshments, a photo
wall and music provided by DJ
Yogi.
GKYP will present a check to
the TAMUCT and CTC Foun-
dation offices once all funds
have been received from this
event. The Foundation offices
for each school will distribute
these funds to qualified students
enrolled in the Warrior Corps
program. For information on
how to apply for these scholar-
ships, please contact the Foun-
dation offices.
The Greater Killeen Young
Professionals were started in
2008 to give young profession-
als access to events and pro-
grams that would allow them to
grow professionally and help
grow the community. Currently,
GKYP has monthly opportuni-
ties for networking, profession-
al development and community
service. Monthly socials are
held at various local businesses
the first Thursday of each
month at 6:30 pm. These so-
cials give the area’s young
professionals a chance to
meet, network and form last-
ing personal and profession-
al relationships in a relaxed, so-
cial setting.
Monthly business luncheons
are held at the Workforce Cen-
ter in Killeen on the third
Thursday of each month at
11:45 am. These luncheons give
the area’s young professionals
the opportunity to connect with
and learn from our communi-
ty’s current business and civic
leaders while meeting and net-
working with each other. No
RSVP required to attend these
events, which are free for
GKYP Members and just $5 for
non-members.
Community service events
are held periodically throughout
the year. GKYP has recently de-
veloped several new quarterly
programs. The Morning AMbi-
tions program allows morning
minded people to get together
for informal discussions on per-
sonal development. These
events are held at various loca-
tions on the last Friday of Janu-
ary, April, July and October.
Industry Tours are designed
to give attendees an in-depth,
behind-the-scenes look at dif-
ferent sectors of our local econ-
omy. These events are held the
last week of February, May, Au-
gust and November. Table for
Ten allows up to ten GKYP
members to have lunch with a
guest speaker and connect
through in-depth conversations
with local leaders and those in
attendance. These events are
held the last week of March,
June, September and December.
For more information about
the Greater Killeen Young Pro-
fessionals or to view upcoming
events, visit gkyp.org, Face-
book.com/gkypro, or
meetup.com/Greater-Killeen-
Young Professionals. You can
also call the Greater Killeen
Chamber of Commerce at 254-
526-9551 or email Jennifer Het-
zel, jen-
nifer@killeenchamber.com, for
more information.
By Jennifer Hetzel
Director of Strategic Communications
Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce
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Robert’s Murals is a mural wall-painting business started by
freelance graphic artist and illustrator, Robert Howell. The Gulf
War veteran’s paintings are on display throughout Central Texas,
including Scott and White Hospital, Temple; Coryell Community
Church, Gatesville; La Bella Visage, Waco; and Wal-Mart, Cop-
peras Cove. He also was commissioned to paint murals in numer-
ous homes and businesses in his native Kentucky.
Howell’s passion for the visual arts grew during his military
service when his fellow soldiers were continually requesting his
services to paint military mascots on vehicles and in company are-
as, including a large Howitzer mural in the Walker barracks day
room in Bindlach, Germany.
Howell’s considers his 40-foot military-themed mural that
greets Wal-Mart shoppers in Copperas Cove one of his favorite
works of art. “I liked taking this blank space and creating a
memory,” said Howell, adding how energizing it has been watch-
ing Wal-Mart shoppers pause at the entryway to view his artistic
creation featuring 10 life-size Calvary soldiers on horseback
charging into battle.
“The depiction is very relevant to this area since Fort Hood is
the home of the Army’s 1st
Calvary Division.”
After his military service, Howell pursued his artistic passion at
Western Kentucky University where he studied graphic design,
earning a bachelor’s degree in fine arts. In 2007, he created
“Robert’s Murals” as a means to his mission of “painting the town
with intrigue.”
Howell, who now lives in Gatesville with his daughter, said he
views life as a blank canvas and an opportunity to create a vision.
“I never just look at a blank wall,” the entrepreneuring artist
said,” I see the possibilities.”
To learn more about Howell and Robert’s Murals, go to http://
robertsmuralstx.com. You can also find Roberts Murals on Face-
book.
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About 2 or 3 years ago I
overheard a conversation that
has changed the way I look at
life. It has taken me from anx-
iety prone and perfectionism
to calm, cool and collected
even in the most stressful of
situations. Here is what I
overheard that has stayed with
me and guided me though
some rough times. It was
something like this – I don’t
need to know all the answers, I
don’t need to know how it will
look in the end or all the steps
I need to take to get there, all I
need to do is focus on the next
right action.
“All I need to do is fo-
cus on the next right
action. Just one right
step at a time”
Those words went
through me like a lightning
bolt they rang so clear and so
true. Those words rang out
freedom to my ears. I didn’t
need to know it all, have it all
together, or figure it all out be-
fore I made another
move. Those words shattered
long held beliefs that my
whole life had to be perfectly
outlined, actions steps plotted
out 5 years in advance and
spreadsheets created to stay
the course before I had any
hope of making anything good
happen in my life.
I just needed to focus on the
next one right step. This be-
came a mantra in my day-to-
day life. It started with those
moments of confusion and
frustration. I would pause and
just ask, what is the one right
action to take in this very mo-
ment. What is the one right
step that I can take right now
to get out of this mess?
Total life changer. The pres-
sure was off. The confusion,
frustration, fits of perfection-
ism, anxiety and depression
dismantled. There have been
moments when I surprise my-
self. There is more knowledge
and wisdom in this mind than I
had been giving myself credit
for all these years.
We go through this precious
life so consumed and stressed
over what we are going to do
or create in the next 5, 10, 30
years. Now, I’m not saying
throw out all your dreams,
plans or goals. Those are still
valuable and have their
place. What I am advocating
for is a little focus on the pre-
sent moment. Sometimes we
can look so far out into the fu-
ture we forget where we are
and that can be pretty
scary. Living your entire life
in the future leaves you no
time or space to live in the
moment. Living your life in
the future leaves you para-
lyzed in fear of making a
wrong move and having that
future collapse right before
you even had a chance to live
it. No wonder we can get our-
selves so stressed and over-
whelmed.
Allow this new phrase to
come into your world. Give it
a test drive next time you find
yourself faced with a situation
that has you up against a wall
with no visible way out. Just
ask yourself, what is the one
right step I can take from
here? I have a feeling you
may start seeing some doors in
those walls.
One Right Step at a Time
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I succeed.”-Michael
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Social media is a popular medium used for the general public to critique every aspect of public, personal, and profession-
al life. Social media outlets, such as Facebook, are filled with newsfeeds of individuals posting their personal opinions of mu-
sic, photos, messages, and comments. Those who seek opportunities to provide their insight on popular topics of discussion
flood social media outlets with positive and negative comments. It does not matter whether those who choose to express them-
selves in the public forum invite the opinions of others. If the individual makes a public post, it is fair game for positive or
negative commentary.
Receiving personal and professional evaluations of attitudes and behaviors is part of life. We receive critiques of our
comments or behavior from family members, friends, and associates on a daily basis as we interact with others. We receive
personal and professional evaluations of interactions, productivity, and our progress as well. With so many opportunities to
receive critiques, it is important to know that everyone has a choice as to how they respond to the criticism that is received.
Those who choose to react negatively to the evaluations of others only hurt themselves.
Adverse reactions by the individual to any form of criticism can negatively impact how they internalize the comments.
Some individuals take a pessimistic stance to any evaluation as if they do not have permission to be themselves. The negative
reception of the comments may not have been the intent of those who critiqued the individual; however, their hurt feelings
caused them to take an adverse attitude towards the evaluation. They will stop commenting or behaving in any way that re-
sembles the nature of the critiqued behavior. The individual who does this is authorizing those who purposefully intended to
provide negative criticism to have the power to influence their behavior. The person who negatively internalizes personal or
professional evaluations of their attitude or behavior may not be aware of subconsciously conforming themselves to receive
the approval of others. They may not be conscious that they are abnormally adapting to the critique they received by either
changing their behavior or holding back from vocalizing their opinions. This way of reacting to criticism can be a form of self
-sabotage as the individual no longer feels able to be themselves among those who do not agree with their opinions or behav-
ior.
One way of preventing criticism from sabotaging your attitude is to gain insight as to whether the criticism is causing you
to feel misunderstood, rejected, or unappreciated. Self-awareness of the impact of criticism can help you to understand how to
internalize the criticism received. It is important to realize that criticism is an analysis that can be constructive or degrading
based on how the individual presents the evaluation to you. Constructive criticism provides a positively expressed assessment
in a way that informs you on how you can improve in a particular area. Many individuals focus on ‘DE-constructive’ criticism
that takes a person apart in a negative fashion. Deconstructive criticism can cause you to feel misunderstood, unappreciated,
and rejected. Some people cannot accept any form of criticism, causing negative emotions that can hinder personal growth.
They will internalize the analysis in a negative fashion, helplessly saying, “I
just can’t catch a break!”.
Whether the analysis of your opinions or behavior is constructive or de-
constructive, you have a choice as to how you internalize the information that
you receive. You can utilize the information obtained as an opportunity for
personal growth. The first step in accomplishing this is to make a determina-
tion as to whether the individual and the information is meant to belittle you
and tear you down. If this is the case, you should avoid that person and dis-
card that information as it is not intended to be useful to you on your journey
towards personal growth.
The next step in avoiding self-sabotage on your journey towards personal
development is to determine how you are internalizing the information that
you have received. Ask yourself the following questions:
1. What bothers me most when people are providing me with their opin-
ions of my comments or behavior?
a. Is it the person?
b. Is it the message?
c. Is it the attitude that accompanies the message that was given?
d. Is it the place where the comment was shared?
2. Have I received similar comments from different people about the
same subject?
a. Is it valid?
b. Have I done anything about it in the past?
c. Am I doing anything about it currently?
Self-Reflection on the answers to these questions will help you to avoid
sabotaging yourself by taking on a negative attitude to any form of evaluation
that you receive.
For more information on how you can be empowered to prevent self-
sabotage through self-reflection on your journey towards academic, personal,
and professional growth, go to www.dareu2bu.com to learn how you can ob-
tain resources to assist you in your process of development.
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