Ashley Cumpston

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Stories from Ashley Cumpston

Mr. Alpha Chi announced
Ashley Cumpston
Monday, May 3rd, 2010

The Mr. Alpha Chi pageant brought back that loving feeling to the East Texas Crisis Center on Thursday night by raising $1,143 for women and children of domestic violence.

Mark Austin Norville, a junior, portrayed Maverick from "Top Gun" and won the title of Mr. Alpha Chi along with a $150 prize.

"I really had no idea I would win, but I put my best foot forward," Norville said.

Patrick New, Marco Weidmer and Brett Mariani won the title of first runner-up competing together as Team Anchorman, with each of them portraying a different character from "Anchorman."

Sara Khalifa
SGA’s president elect Sara Khalifa
Ashley Cumpston
Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

What qualities do you possess that make you a good leader?
I believe that I am very goal-oriented. I have good communication skills, and I am able to see different perspectives in every situation.
All of these qualities have helped me in the leadership positions that I have held in the past and will help me excel in my future position as SGA president.
CAB promotes final week events, focus on student peace of mind
Ashley Cumpston
Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

The stress of final exams often leaves students looking for relief.

That’s why the Campus Activities Board is conducting Novelty Relaxation and Finals Frenzy Bingo.

Novelty Relaxation is from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. May 4 in the Sports Café.

Neon Entertainment is providing four massage chairs, four spinal massagers, two foot massagers and an oxygen bar to help University students and faculty

Sorority presents pageant, proceeds benefit crisis center
Ashley Cumpston
Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Alpha Chi Omega is bringing Hollywood stars to the University Center Ballroom from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday.

It’s part of this year’s Mr. Alpha Chi pageant, where male University students dress up as their favorite Hollywood characters to compete for a $150 prize.

“Rumor has it there will be characters like Ron Burgandy from “Anchorman,” Maverick from “Top Gun,” McSteamy from “Grey’s Anatomy” and some guys from “Jersey Shore,” president Lisa Baldridge said.

Alpha Chi Omega members are selling tickets for $3. Tickets also can be purchased the night of the show for $5.

Alpha Chi member competes, wins regional Pryor fellowship
Ashley Cumpston
Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Senior biology major Brittany Pierce is packing more than memories to take to The University of California-Davis this fall.

Pierce, a member of the Alpha Chi Honor Society, is the recipient of the 2010 Region II Pryor Fellowship for graduate study.

She received the $1,000 fellowship during Alpha Chi’s first Super-Regional Conference in Little Rock, Ark.

Bass Club preps for competition
Ashley Cumpston
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

There is something fishy at the University, and several students are hooked on the idea. It’s the Bass Club.

“It’s called a bass club because that’s what the tournaments are. But on our own, we fish for anything from catfish to crappie,” club secretary Jeremy Sowell said.

Formed last summer, the club has 12 members with open membership to students, staff and faculty.

“Normally the anglers interested in joining the club have their own equipment,” club president Kasey Calbow said.

“However, we have sponsors that help significantly with equipment and boats.”

Phelps resigns coaching position
Ashley Cumpston
Monday, November 16th, 2009

Volleyball coach Kristee Phelps announced her resignation effective Friday, after five years at the helm. Phelps is joining the staff at the University of Texas San Antonio as the faculty and staff wellness coordinator.

Phelps applied for the position “not really thinking I would get it.” On Oct. 5, UT San Antonio officials called and asked for a phone interview, which led to an in-person interview. Phelps was offered the position Oct. 30.