1. I Wish my ProfessorKnew...
Kicking off
the soccer
season
Ins & outs
of Texas
Voting
Take Me out
Tonight
OCTOBER2016
2. SPIN's Track List
4 Liner Notes from the Editor
5 Meet the Staff
Opinion & Advice
6 The Three B's of Superfood
7 Allergy Season
Features
8 I Wish my Professor Knew
10 In & Outs of Voting in Texas
Sports
12 Kicking Off the Season
14 Fastfood Slowing you Down
Arts & Culture
16 What Will Your Disguise Be?
18 Take Me Out Tonight
20 Apple's Expansion
21 Beach Therapy (Poem)
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4. team has made my job a lot eas-
ier than I had anticipated. This
semester we want to reach out
to students outside of the com-
munication field who would like
to submit writing, photography,
shoutouts and advertisements to
gain outside input and involve
everyone's interests on campus.
If interested you can email me
directly to get involved.
Once again I am thrilled
to be the Editor in Chief of The
Monthly Spin and to be working
with this semester's team to create
a new and improved magazine
run by students, for students, for
Concordia University Texas.
Amber Holmgren
Amber Holgren
Editor-in-Chief
I began to get involved with the
Monthly Spin through my com-
munication classes, which is also
where I discovered my dedication
to writing. Working with previous
editors, Taylor Farrell and Tomo
Kresic pushed me to submit more
articles in previous issues. With
an immense amount of respect
for them both after handling this
great amount of work and keeping
me involved with the Spin, as a
senior I am now writing to you as
its Editor in Chief.
This semester's Monthly
Spin team has been the strongest
ever and I couldn't ask for a better
group of people; they are go-get-
ters with so many great ideas.
Whether it be through contrib-
uting creative instinct or making
last minute decisions, the support
and hard work of this semester’s
T
ouring Concordia Uni-
versity Texas exactly two
years ago, I would have
never imagined myself being part
of a studen-run magazine, but
life leads you to the unexpected.
Here I am two years later as the
editor of the Monthly Spin. Two
years ago I was new to Concordia
University Texas as a transfer
student from Minnesota, and as
a former college student athlete
in Minnesota, I had no time to
participate in other university ac-
tivities. I moved to Texas because
I wanted a change in life, and
when I visited Concordia Uni-
versity Texas as a sophomore, I
knew this is where I needed to be.
I enrolled as a communications
major and I couldn't be happier
with this program because here
I am now writing for enjoyment.
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Liner Notes
5. The Spin | 5
Monthly Spin Team
1 Amber Holmgren
Editor in Chief
2 Jerry Rafael
Layout Editor
3 Bianca Paz
Managing Editor
4 Kesia Szydlowski
Copy Editor
5 Trevor Theimer
Copy Editor
6 Caitlin Alexander
AD Sales Director
7 Philip Hohle
Falculty Advisor
Web Editor- Javier Rivera
Contributing Writers- Ashly Diebel,
Christopher Lujan, Bianca Paz, Jerry
Rafael, Jeannie Ramon, Kesia Szyd-
lowski
Photographers- Matthew Brooks,
Pete Cole, Bianca Paz, Jerry Rafael,
Kesia Szydlowski
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3 4
5 6
7
6. The Three B's of Superfoods
I
t is no surprise that Americans really enjoy food. Even more unsurprising, not all the foods we eat are
good for our bodies. Luckily, there are a few foods even a vegan can eat that stand out among the rest to
give our bodies the nutritional support it needs. These foods are called "superfoods" and, they are filled
with beneficial ingredients.
1. Berries
One of these daily superfoods are
berries. According to EatingWell.
com. "all berries are great sourc-
es of fiber" a nutrient that most
Americans don't get enough of…"
Not only do these berries help
your digestion with the amount
of fiber they contain, but specif-
ically blueberries contain "anti-
oxidants [that] protect against
cancer and reduce the side effects
of age-related conditions such as
Alzheimer's disease or dementia"
said Health.com. Before you grab
those cookies, next time consider
blueberries.
2. Beans
The more you eat, the more you…
Although beans are negatively
associated with the foul smell of
flatulence they produce, there are
countless aspects that produce
positive affects. Like berries,
beans contain a great amount of
fiber. Beans are probably one of
the best superfoods on this list
due simply to the fact that "Beans
are a good plant-based source of
iron (up to 13 mg per ¾ cup), a
mineral that transports oxygen
from your lungs to the cells in
your body," says EatingWell; spe-
cifically black beans. One "cup of
black beans packs 15 grams of pro-
tein, with none of the artery-clog-
ging saturated fat found in meat"
presents Health. If you're looking
for a protein, but would rather not
eat an animal, beans are a perfect
place to turn.
3. Broccoli
This list would not be complete
without having something green.
Health says that "one cup of this
veggie powerhouse will supply
you with your daily dose of im-
munity-boosting vitamin C and
a large percentage of folic acid."
EatWell agrees with Health, but
they also say that they consider
broccoli to be a superfood be-
cause, "it delivers a healthy dose
of sulforaphane, a type of isothio-
cyanate that is thought to thwart
cancer by helping to stimulate
the body's detoxifying enzymes."
After all, green is good.
There are just some of the top superfoods that exist today. Berries are a great source of fiber, beans are a
key ingredient for your protein needs, and broccoli can help give a boost of vitamin C. Berries, beans, and
broccoli, oh my.
-Bianca Paz
Opinion & Advice
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7. allergy season
Photograph by Jerry Rafael
Allergy Season
W
ith the abundant
rainfall, nature and
the Austin greenbelt
have benefitted greatly, result-
ing in beautiful lush foliage. It
comes to no surprise then, that it
would trigger allergy sufferers to
prepare for the upcoming cedar
season. This generally occurs in
the Central Texas area between
December and March. Cedar
Fever symptoms include: itchy
watery eyes, runny nose, sneez-
ing, coughing, and feeling lethar-
gy, among others.
In an interview with KVUE
News, Dr. Allen Lieberman who
works for Austin Family Allergy
and Asthma implores allergy suf-
ferers "…really need to start think-
ing ahead because therapies that
help them for cedar season need
to be done months before the
season." He states there are allergy
shots and drops that can be taken
to help relieve some of the symp-
toms that can cause lost days of
production. If a sufferer feels they
do not know if they are allergic to
cedar, they can go to their nearest
allergy doctor and take an allergy
test. There, they can discuss op-
tions they have and take the steps
to move forward in preventing a
horrible season of sneezing.
There are over the counter
medications such as antihista-
mines and nasal spray to help
alleviate the symptoms. These are
available in both name brands and
generic versions that will most
likely be a cheaper alternative but
are required to contain the same
active ingredients by law.
Of course it is always good
to check with your doctor before
starting a medication regimen, to
see if there would be any compli-
cations with any medicines you
are currently taking.
-Christopher Lujan
-Edited by Jerry Rafael
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Opinion & Advice
8. “I wish my professor knew
what it was like to be a student
athlete.”
“I wish my professor knew that
they are not our only class.”
“I wish my professor knew that
I skip class because I struggle
with anxiety and depression.”
“I wish my professor knew that
posting grades and Power-
Points on Blackboard help A
LOT.”
“I wish my professor knew that
I live completely on my own,
and I don’t just have to worry
about the 18 hours of school I’m
taking and work, but I also have
to make time to clean and eat.
If I didn’t I’d be living like a pig.
That’s why I skip some of my
reading, and my assignments
aren’t always the best.”
I
t was 12:04 A.M. and the paper was due at midnight. She emails her professor hoping that he could
somehow understand. She worked as a waitress until 11 today, and didn't have the time to finish it all
before work due to the multiple exams she had the previous day. Still, she feels that she could never tell
her professor all this because it would just come across as a lame excuse. The student/professor relationship
can be a complicated one.
A group of students were asked to anonymously state what they wish their professor knew.
Here are their compiled answers:
Photograph by Bianca Paz
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9. “I wish my professor knew my
schedule for when we travel for
soccer.”
“I wish my professor knew how
much effort I really put in their
class.”
“I wish my professor knew that
sometimes there is literally no
way I can do an assignment to
the best of my abilities because
of other homework/work.”
“I wish my professor knew I just
don’t do well with essays.”
“I wish my professor knew ev-
eryone asks me for answers.”
“I wish my professor knew why
I’m in college.”
Although these student might want to tell their professors these things, most of the time it never
happens. The student/professor relationship is a complicated one, and while most professors at CTX are
open with students and will consult with them about many things, there is still a barrier.
These quotes represent the unheard voices of CTX students to their professors. It's general knowl-
edge among the student population that even though you may question a professor's course, they are still
the ones who control whether you pass or fail the class. Because of this, many students refrain from sharing
these issues with their professors. Eventually, perhaps with the help of these comments, these professors
might take the voices of these students into consideration. The relationship between student and professor
is very important, and strengthening it could help both in the long run.
-Bianca Paz
Photograph by Bianca Paz
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Features
10. W
ether you want to
"Make America Great
Again" with Donald
Trump or want to be "Stronger
Together" with Hillary Clinton,
the 2016 election has been a roller
coaster of events which could fill
several articles. Instead the focus
today is to try to shed some light
on the seemingly daunting Texas
voter laws.
Texas voter laws have re-
cently come under fire from civil
rights groups due to claims that
they unjustly affect minorities
and low income individuals. The
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
ruled that the voter id law was in
violation of the Voter Rights act,
and ordered that a lower court
judge to enforce the decision.
The original law required
voters to present identification
from an approved list that range
from a driver's license to a US
Passport, and this being Texas a
concealed handgun license is also
permitted.
The lower courts chose to
amend this by allowing those vot-
ers who are not able to obtain one
of these documentation to sign a
’reasonable impediment declara-
tion’ form and present a alterna-
tive form of identification like a
utility bill or bank statement. The
voter will then be allowed to cast a
regular ballot vote, of course non
of this will matter if you don't get
registered to vote.
The First step on to voting
begins with registering to vote
in Texas this means mailing in
an old fashion paper registration
form to the voters registrars office
a minimum of 30 days before the
date of election. Texas is one of
18 states that does not have online
registrations, as a comparison
California allows both online and
same day registration. After the
registration process you should
will receive a Voter Registration
Certification in the mail within
30 days of submitting your regis-
tration.
Side note for Students
who may be attending school out-
side of the county in which you
are registered to vote. Students
must either submit an request for
an absentee ballot 11 days before
election day or they must submit a
new registration to for the coun-
ty they are currently residing in.
For those students who may have
In's and Out's of Voting in Texas
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11. moved within the same county
since the last election can just
update your address on the Secre-
tary of State’s Voter Registration
Name/Address Change website.
Your registration card will
have all the important informa-
tion in regards to voting of which
the most important being where
to go on election day which is list-
ed under your precinct number.
Using number and your county
clerk election website you can
find out where exactly your poll-
ing location is typically a school
or church near your residence.
However if you don't want to deal
with figuring out your exact poll-
ing location your best bet is voting
during the "Early Voting" period
when you can vote at any polling
location within your county of
residence.
Early Voting begins on
Monday October 24th and will
extend through November 4th.
Generally people who decide to
vote early have an easier time and
are likely to avoid the long lines
of election day. It is also a good
way for students to cast their vote
in between their busy Mid-term
schedule or avoid any conflicts
that may come up on election day.
A final note for Students
or anyone voting in this election
be sure to inform yourselves on
the issue that are important to you
and find out how the candidates
stack up. Make sure to watch the
last of the presidential debates
which will occur on October 19th,
before making the decision on
who to vote for.
The next president may
only be in office for 4 years but
the affects that their administra-
tion will last for many year after
they have left office which for
student entering the workforce
within the next few years this
election may have the most influ-
ence over their lives.
-Jerry Rafael
Sample Voter Registration
This document will not only
allow you to vote but will
give you all the information
about who you is represent-
ing you from Congress all
the way to School district.
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Features
12. Election
T
he purple and gold crowd
yells in excitement as
junior forward Fabian
Billings scores a goal for the CTX
men's soccer team. Soccer season
has begun. It is just the begin-
ning of what the men's soccer
team hopes will be a winning and
record breaking season. Last year
the team rose higher than ever be-
fore and they are working to make
winning a tradition.
"The season in going to
be very successful this year, our
chemistry has grown very well
from the first day of preseason
until this very day,"Billings said
when asked about the team this
year. "We are a very strong-heart-
ed team, with a ton of talent,"
Billing continues. "As a team, we
need to keep our heads up and
continue to push forward as one
and we will be successful."
Before the sun rose August
19, the CTX men's soccer team
was all dressed out in white, gold,
and black uniforms. Even though
their practices would start at 6
A.M., the players are ready on
the field by 5:45. The team start-
ed their season August 19 with
preseason practices. The team
spent most of their days having
two-a-day practices, learning tac-
tical strategies, and enjoying team
bonding. While many CTX stu-
dents were enjoying the sun at the
pool, these players were playing
one-on-one to test out their skill
and push themselves to the limit.
These players are learning the im-
portance of working as a team by
mixing newcomers and returning
players together while completing
training exercises. Practices are
followed by classroom time where
they talk strategy, and proceed
with more team bonding. From 6
A.M. to around 5 P.M. every day
these men were together prepar-
ing for the season to come.
"Yeah, it was hard waking
up so early during preseason. It's
alright though, the feeling we
get when we beat another team
is worth so much more." Junior
winger Alejandro Labastida said
as he wiped his face and pulled
off his cleats after a team win.
With 12 wins last fall the
team doubled their previous win
record of six wins which was
made in 2011. They are hoping
to continue the trend this year
in breaking the 12 win record.
Junior team member Labastida
said "we have a solid team this
year with only three senior team-
mates graduating last year, so all
returners know team expectations
and newcomers are adjusting
quickly to the Concordia way."
With only a loss of three senior
returning teammates to the men's
team, much strength they already
possessed stayed in the team. The
team is compiled of over 50 com-
mitted CTX men.
Lead by coach Corey Mill-
er, the team already has a 9-3-0
(nine wins, three losses, no tie)
record at the start of the season.
Their first win was on September
3rd against the Milsaps College
team winning 2-0. Players Fabian
Billings and Isaiah Combs were
the two responsible for the goals
that lead them to victory. After
the first loss of the season against
Southwestern University, the
team received a wake up call not
to rest on last year's success. With
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12 | The Spin
13. only one day of practice and good
strategic preparation, these men
were able to turn things around
to get the win for CTX against
Milsaps.
Although CTX fans aren't
the only ones looking at this team
through the lens of success, the
American Southwest Conference
predicts the team to rank 4th
in conference right behind UT
Dallas, UT Tyler, and Hardin-Si-
mons. Not only does the ASC feel
like the CTX men's soccer team is
one to keep an eye out for, but it
also spotlighted three players that
they feel will be valuable to the
team's success this year. Cen-
ter-back Eric Bigon, forward Fa-
bian Billing, and mid-fielder Marc
Kouassi were all on ASC's 2016
players to watch list. While ASC
has their predictions, and a max-
imum of three "players to watch"
for each team in the conference,
the CTX men's team certainly has
more than three players to keep
your eyes on.
The CTX men's soccer
team continues their practices
tirelessly in order to claim vic-
tories in the soccer world. Their
next conference game is sched-
uled as a home game and will be
held at St. Stephen's Episcopal
school field on October 21, 2016.
Kickoff will be at 7:30pm. After
each game, the team applauds
their crowd of supporters to thank
them for coming. They are thank-
ful for any support they receive.
Go tornados!
-Bianca Paz
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Sports
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14. W
e live in a world that
revolves around sports.
From a very early age
many children are put into sports
training programs. Some even
start as soon as they learn to walk.
Wether it is for competitive rea-
sons, social reasons, or just pure
enjoyment of the sport many of us
have probably been part of a sport
at some point in our lives. The
sports player will learn and prac-
tice the sport before competing.
In most cases, these sports players
are hoping that their hard work in
the gym or on the field will even-
tually pay off giving them the ul-
timate win. Is practice, hard work
and pure talent all it really takes?
Too often we hear of play-
ers over-exhausting themselves,
just not having enough energy to
get them through the game, and
collapsing. One of the biggest
causes of this is the lack of game
day preparation made to make
sure the body is properly fueled.
Most college athletes have the
task of balancing school, a social
life, and maybe even a job. With
all this, it would take a miracu-
lous effort to balance sleep and
a healthy eating habits. Many
athletes have been guilty of taking
the easy way out and stopping
at some fast food chain to grab a
quick meal before a game.
According to EatRight.org,
fast food is probably the worst
food you could eat, obviously be-
cause it's probably very unhealthy
in general, but also because they
"slow digestion, which is not ideal
for the athlete facing a compe-
tition. Greasy, fried foods and
fatty desserts are filling and may
leave you tired and sluggish on the
courts." It's common to see local
sports teams being handed stacks
of pizza boxes to devour right
before a game. Little do many of
them realize that this food may
have a negative effect on them,
maybe even (but hopefully not)
having an indirect cause on them
losing the game due to its bad side
effects.
Although unhealthy eating
may be the easier route, it may not
be the healthiest one. LiveStrong.
com recommends that a player's
"pregame meal should take place
about two to four hours before
an event." This will give the food
time to settle and digest correctly
so it can be turned into a power
source during the game. Not to
mention, eating food at the right
time will help keep an individual
from having to deal with an upset
stomach.
In addition to eating on
time, what your eat is just as
important, if not more import-
ant, than when. Both EatRight
and LiveStrong recommend high
amounts of carbohydrates before
a game. "Carbohydrates are di-
gested quickly and converted to
energy." LIVESTRONG writes.
EatRight recommends "whole-
grain bread, crackers, cereal and
pasta for lasting energy."
In the business of life,
many athletes may find it hard
to eat the recommended way. A
suggestion commonly made by
fitness experts is to plan ahead.
On a busy schedule (and on a bud-
get) meal preparation can be your
best friend.
-Bianca Paz
Fast Food Slowing
You Down
Sports
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16. Photograph by Bianca Paz
Photograph by Bianca Paz
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Arts & Culture
16 | The Spin
17. What
S
ummer is ending and it is fi-
nally starting to feel like fall.
The temperatures are cool-
ing (as much as it CAN cool in
Texas) and the leaves are turning
orange. Things are about to get
spooky. Halloween is coming, and
people will be dressing to impress.
Whether it's for a work
party, or a get together, Halloween
is your chance to get into charac-
ter. Costumes range from an array
of things. From the typical cat,
to Donald Trump, there is prob-
ably someone wearing that same
disguise this October 31. If you're
stuck and need any costume ideas
https://www.spirithalloween.
com/ had a vast amount
Like many of you, CTX
junior Cameron Quin said that
he has been thinking hard about
what he is going to be this year.
He says that he is still on the fence
about being a zombie or a super
hero
When coming up with a
costume there is one big thing
that might leave a college student
a little spooked: cost. This is why
for Halloween many of us are
forced to ball on a budget. If you
do not have the money to buy a
costume at a store around town,
or if you just don't feel like spend-
ing money on something that will
probably only be worn once, have
no fear.
You may know of people
who opt out of buying a costume
at the local Halloween store. In-
stead, they put their crafty pants
on and create a costume, and
sometimes they even walk into
parties with the best costume.
Thrift shops are a great
place to buy inexpensive costume
materials. If you plan ahead, you
might be able to shop on a dis-
count day and buy them for even
cheaper. That way, if you're a
murder victim splattered in blood
or planning to cut up a shirt to
be a zombie, you don't have to
ruin your favorite t-shirt. Thrift
stores typically have a large selec-
tion of clothing to pick from at
lower prices than costume stores.
Though it may be easier to find
the exact costume needed at the
specialty store, having to create
your own costume forces you to
be creative and often times that
leads to some amazing costumes.
"I might be Dorothy, and
I'll try to see if I can get my hus-
band to be a lion and my son to be
one of the munchkins." Victoria
Richter CTX student, said.
So if you're going to be a
zombie or Dorothy for Hallow-
een this year, the most important
thing is to have fun being some-
one or something else for the
night.
Whether you decide to
blow your paycheck, or go the
cheaper route, your costume is
sure to lead to a ghastly good
night.
Happy Halloween.
-Bianca Paz
Will
Your
Disguise
Be?
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Arts &Culture
19. C
alling all couples, first time date-ers, and lovers of Austin. If you are looking for a hip spot to take your girl,
or a fun night for you and your man, this is for you. With Austin topping the charts in places to live, breath,
and have fun in, it is no wonder that it makes a great dating scene as well. (Charts taken from Forbes, Huff-
ington, etc.) Austin's abundance of coffee shops make dating easy and affordable, but just in case you are looking
for something different this Friday night, check out these date ideas.
Take me out Tonight
1. Mix, Match, and March
First things first, head on down to
your local Goodwill, and get cre-
ative picking out an outfit for your
date to wear that night. Each per-
son gets 10 minutes to pick out an
entire outfit for the other person
to wear for their night out. Mix,
Match, and March downtown to
grab a meal on Congress, or flaunt
your way down 6th street. It is
sure to be an interesting ordeal.
2. Blue Starlite Drive-in
The website do512.com suggests
taking your honey to Blue Starlite,
a cozy drive-in located at 1901
E. 51st St., Downtown Austin.
The Drive- in shows the classics
(think Blazing Saddles and Willy
Wonka), and offers a small restau-
rant on the lot. However, a little
insider secret, stop at Walgreens
on your way out there and pick up
some two for a dollar candy boxes,
and water bottles.
3. Pinballz
With three Austin-Area loca-
tions, Pinballz offers a retro fun
date night. Pinballz offers pinball
machines, outdoor (paint-less)
paintballing, Bazooka Ball, and in
the month of October, the arcade
is hosting costume contests. (Lake
Creek Location) Pinballz is BYOB
(Original Austin Location) so
under 21-ers be sure to check the
calendar for those under 21 game
nights! Pinballz is a great place for
a fun second, or millionth date!
Austin offers vast places, people, and things to do on your day off, but for that special night out, it is import-
ant to think out of the box. Whether it is your first date, or a night out for a married couple, these three date
spots are perfect for an easy, fun night out.
Date Night Fun Fact: Esquire magazine online statistics show that Food Trucks account for one in five Aus-
tin dinner dates.
-Kesia Szydlowski
Photograph by Kesia Szydlowski
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Arts &Culture
20. T
he buzz surrounding
Apple's much anticipated
iPhone 7 release should
come as no surprise- as the tech
giant who's one of the world's two
most valuable companies- tends
to find itself squarely in the media
spotlight. A spotlight where many
students of all studies would like
to be a part of someday.
For you tech junkies and
business management students,
you may be surprised to learn that
Austin represents the second larg-
est corporate Apple location glob-
ally, which is certainly no small
feat. In addition to Apple's 38 acre
expansion in northwest Austin,
the tech giant has been discreetly
building a core engineering team
across town in a newly construct-
ed 215,000-square-foot building,
that holds an estimated 1,000
workers. This has supercharged
a new wave of growth for Austin
and the Central Texas tech com-
munity as a whole. In an interview
with 512tech, Apple's senior vice
president of Hardware Technol-
ogies, Johny Srouji, stated, "The
reason we came to Austin is there
is a strong pool of talent, Austin
is a key center of innovation for
companies of all sizes." Srouji's
comments regarding Apple's
investment into the Austin area
have been echoed by several
connected Austinites- including
Austin economist, Brian Kelsey,
who stated, "Austin became
known as a global software center
and a top place to launch a startup.
This reminder that Austin is a key
center of
innovation for companies of all
sizes, including one of the largest
employers and
most recognized brands on the
planet."
So, for you entrepreneurial
types, Austin may be just the place
to be. Apple's newly expanded
north Austin campus is respon-
sible for running the company's
business operations
for the entire Western Hemi-
sphere. Roger Kay, an analyst with
Endpoint
Technologies Associates Inc.,
said, "building and retaining a
world class team in
Austin is critical to Apple's con-
tinued growth." So, If you're
interested in a job that comes with
amenities such as smoothie bars,
multiple full-scale gyms, saunas,
and acupuncture services, Apple
is the place to look.
Good luck to all exiting
and graduating Business Students.
I hope
This information will help you in
your respective job hunt.
-Ashly Diebel
Edited and coauthored by: Brian
Miller, Kesia Stydlowski
Apple's
Expansion
Arts & Culture
Photograph by Jerry Rafael
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21. BEACH THERAPY
By Jeannie Ramon
I'm sitting here watching the waves of the ocean,
There's something about the waves constant mo-
tion,
That brings out in me an eternal emotion.
For this moment- life just stops- all the commotion.
I sit here and hold tiny grains in my hand
And gaze upon the miles upon miles of sand,
Although my mind continues to grow and expand,
I stare at the beauty of the God's creation, that I
can't understand.
I sit here and feel a slight little breeze,
And I feel at peace- my mind is at ease.
Smiling as I glance up at all the palm trees.
What is it about moments like these?
Is it because in these moments, I start to feel small?
Is it because I realize all life's little stresses don't
really matter at all?
Or is it the silence, that allows me to here God's love
& His call.
To Him my soul is beginning to crawl.
If this is paradise on Earth, what is it with You?
This feeling of peace can last forever? Could that
really be true?
ntil the ay ou eci e to make our nal e ut
I'll just sit on this beach, and stare in awe of all that
You do
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23. CTX Through the lens
Come support CTX Volleyball at their next
Home game on October 25!-Mathew Brooks
The bronze bell brought from Germany located
in front of Kilian Hall.
Come Support the CTX Womens Soccer at their
next Home game on October 21st
Photograph by Pete ColePhotographbyMathewBrooks
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