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Volume 117, Number 7
Men’s soccer Holiday tradition carries on
coach resigns
By Alissa Sheppard
Staff reporter
western and passion to build the
soccer team are his biggest contributions. He worked hard over
Ruben Sanchez, head men’s the last four years,” said Denly.
soccer coach, resigned WednesDenly said he hopes to start
day, after four years at the reigns the hiring process as soon as
of the men’s soccer program. “It possible, hopefully the first part
was a decision between my fian- of next week. “This is somecée and myself,” said Sanchez. thing we want to do and move
He said he is ready to start his on with as soon as we can but
family. Sanchez made the choice we want to find the best candito leave now because it was per- date for the position,” said Denfect timing. “I
ly, who has high
did not want to
priorities for this
leave the guys
position.
high and dry.
“Whoever comes
I want somein next is going to
one to be able
have a very talented
to come in in
team next year,”
enough time so
said Scott Rethorst,
they can move
senior midfielder.
forward,” said
Rethorst is the only
Sanchez.
senior on this year’s
Sanchez
Keeping the
squad and has been
program running smoothly and a player under Sanchez since his
keeping the guys going is what first year as head coach.
Joseph Yeisly, interim head
“We went through a lot in the
men’s soccer coach said. “We past four years,” said Rethorst.
had a great group of guys this “He was always encouraging
year and my main objective is to guys to use their heads. He cared
keep this special group of guys about the program.”
going so whoever takes over this
Sanchez does not know what
program will have a great start,” the future holds for him. “I am
said Yeisly.
leaving my options open, but if
“I think that with the recruit- somebody gives me the opporing class that was brought in this tunity that I had at SC, I would
last year, we have an upgrade certainly take up on it,” said
in talent, we have improved Sanchez.
our competitiveness and overall
Leaving behind these words
growth,” said Dave Denly, direc- “keep on building,” Sanchez
tor of athletics. The new coach wants the team to stay strong
has got a situation where he will and keep moving forward.
get a lot of talent due to the work
Alissa Sheppard is a senior
Sanchez has put in this past year. majoring in communication, you
“I think Ruben’s genuine excite- may contact her at alissa.shepment for soccer, love for South- [email protected].
Clinton Dick/Collegian photographer
Top: Kevin Mnich, theatre performance senior, points towards the stars and heavens as Lisa Prater, theatre performance sophomore, looks on in awe during Sunday
evening’s performance of Eagerheart put on by the Southwestern College theatre department at Grace United Methodist Church. Mnich played the role of an old and wise
sheppard, while Prater was a young sheppard.
Right: Andy Stanfield, history junior, Chris Cole, physical
education senior, Cindy Ward, residence director of Shriwise Hall, Miranda Gibfried, marine biology sophomore,
and Stephanie Wheeler, theatre performance sophomore,
act out the final scene of Eagerheart. This year marked the
79th annual performance of the Christmas play written by
Alice Mary Buckton. There will be a performance tomorrow
at 11 a.m. at chapel in Messenger Hall and another at 6:30
p.m. in Richardson Performing Arts Center.
Veteran employee enjoys being
helpful at Moundbuilder Market
By Katie Vorderstrasse
Staff reporter
She has a smile that brightens
everyone’s day. Diane Cable,
retail associate, has worked on
campus for the past 15 years.
Her latest job is in the Moundbuilder Market which is located
across from Pounds Lounge.
Cable said, “I enjoy the students
and staff and most of all, being
helpful.”
Cable started working on this
campus as a night cook. She was
then promoted to manager of
Java Jinx for 10 years. She then
worked the salad bar and sandwich area for two years. After
that Cable was the cashier in
the cafeteria for one and a half
years.
Two years ago the idea of having a Moundbuilder Market was
brought up. Originally the space
was a book and mail room. She
has been working in the Market
for one year and two months.
As the store continues to
grow, it’s important that Sodexo
choose reliable staff. “Diane is
a very hard worker that is very
friendly to all customers,” said
Jason VenJohn. VenJohn is the
manager of the clothing side in
Erica Dunigan/Collegian photographer
Jasmine Jackson, music education, senior, performs the Hallelujah Chorus from “Messiah.” Jackson’s first passion was
the market.
The top selling items are tshirts and when cold, hoodies.
Cable makes sure the shelves
are stocked, clothes are neat and
sells the items. Cable said, “I try
and make the students feel at
home.”
Cable impacts the everyday
student. “Every time I visit she
is so happy and simply makes
my day,” said Hannah Schrag,
biology freshman. On average
,Cable helps 100 students per
day. She normally works Monday
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through Friday 9 a.m. until 2
p.m. You will occasionally see
her upstairs working in the cafeteria. During the summer she
gets a break as the Market is not
open.
When Cable is not working
she enjoys spending time with
her family and cooking. Cable
said, “My husband Frank and
I have four kids and two stepchildren.”
Her favorite type of food to
cook is Mexican food. Cable
said, “Cooking is relaxing to
See Market, page 4—
THE WEATHER
Wednesday: High: 42°
Sunny
Thursday: High: 45°
Partly Cloudy
Friday: High 40°
AM Clouds/PM Sun
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Music senior finds new passion
By Alissa Sheppard
Staff reporter
Behind her soulful smile there
have been many ups and downs.
After tearing her ACL in late
2010 and undergoing eight surgeries, Jasmine Jackson, music
education senior, is still unable
to do what she truly loves, play
basketball.
Bringing tons of energy and
her tremendous defense, Jackson
is no doubt an amazing player.
“We miss her,” said Dave Denly,
head women’s basketball coach.
He admits that there is a void
since Jackson has been gone.
Heaven on Earth is what Jasmine Jackson said basketball
is to her. “I gave basketball my
all,” said Jackson. She feels like
it was taken away from her for a
reason. “That is not always how
I looked at it, I thought I was being punished.”
Jackson said she was neglecting her music, but it is now her
first priority because basketball
is no longer an option.
“I don’t want to go back to
being depressed,” said Jackson.
Knowing that she is not out on
the court is what hurts her the
most. “I have filled the void in
my life from basketball with my
music,” said Jackson, who uses
her music to stay busy. “Most of
my days are in the choir hall. If
I’m not there, I am in my room
listening to and studying music,”
said Jackson.
Growing musically is something Jackson admits she has
done. “When I was playing
basketball, all I listened to was
R&B, but now I have expanded
my horizons and became more
versatile.” Jackson listens to a
wide variety of music, from jazz
to opera, she tries it all. “I give
more to music so I can learn
See Jackson, page 4—
Richard Gould/Collegian photographer
Jasmine Jackson, music education senior, performs the Hallelujah Chorus from “Messiah.” Jackson’s first passion was
basketball until an ACL injury turned her passion to music.