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A peace march makes its way across campus on January 18 as part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations.

SAM HOISINGTON/THE ARKA TECH

Campus march celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day SAM HOISINGTON

Web Editor

The Arkansas Tech campus came together last week to honor the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Attendees gathered at the Hindsman Bell Tower on Monday morning for a moment of reflection and meditation

before beginning a peace march to the Young Ballroom, where a ceremony was hosted by the Department of Diversity and Inclusion. Dr. Marteze Hammonds, associate dean of diversity and inclusion, began the ceremony with a short introductory speech before Malik

Oliver led the attendees in a rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” AD Wallace, a health and physical education major from Wynne, then recited MLK’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech. “We recite [the speech] in memory of everything that he stood for,”

said Wallace. “We’re still fighting for change.”

After the recitation, Wallace yielded the stage to the United Voices of Praise choir, which was led by Malik Oliver, a sophomore hospitality administration major from Russellville.

Southwestern Oklahoma at 5:30 p.m. in Tucker Coliseum. After the Suns play the Wonder Boys play at 7:30 p.m.

Wellness Zone offers healthier options

The Wonder Boys and Golden Suns play Northwestern Oklahoma Saturday. The girl’s game will begin at 1 p.m. and the boy’s game at 3 p.m. in Tucker Coliseum.

A new year brings new changes for students dining at Chambers cafeteria.

News briefs

Game Day- The Golden Suns will take on

Intramural Sports- Intramural sports registration opens Monday all day on imleagues.com Doubles Billiards - Create 2-person team for men’s or women’s or co-rec team to compete at Beezer’s Pool Hall. Indoor Volleyball - Men’s, women’s and co-rec teams welcome to join. Game will be played at Hull. Doubles Racquetball - Create 2-person team for men’s or women’s or co-rec team to play at Hull. Kickball - Students may create co-rec teams. Games will be played at the baseball field. Student Activities Board- Love the Coopers will be showing at 9:30 p.m. in Doc Bryan Lecture Hall. There will be free popcorn and drinks.

when eating in the cafeteria.

ASHLEY PEARSON Staff Writer

If students have a New Year’s Resolution to eat healthier, the new wellness zone may be the place grab a bite to eat. The wellness zone features healthy options that are gluten free. The zone typically offers a main dish and two sides. Some foods that may be found at the zone include Quinoa, cauliflower, and greens. Senior Kathrine Nunez, sociology and psychology major from Rogers, is a vegan who often has to explore her options

“I feel like the cafeteria is definitely doing some progress; they now have egg free mayo on the condiment aisle which is huge in Arkansas a state known for Tyson the chicken corporation,” said Nunez. “Even though they have limited options for plant based diet individuals, they do provide some options from time to time, so some is better than none and for that. I thank Arkansas Tech Chambers, and making more options for vegans would be great.” According to Chartwells, the food service provider for

Other changes include two relocations. The smoothie station, located near the pizza, has been moved to the dessert area. During breakfast hours, all options can be found in the main breakfast line. Visit http://www. dineoncampus.com/ arkansastech/ for more information.

ATU’s debate and forensics team place in tournament

Mocking Jay Part 1 and 2 will play at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in Doc Bryan Lecture Hall. Free popcorn, drinks, and candy will be provided. Art Exhibit- A new art exhibition opens in Norman Art Gallery Wednesday. The gallery will feature Tracings: New Works on Paper by Melissa Gill. There will be a reception with the artist at 2:30 p.m. Campus Life will host Wen Intent Doesn’t Equal Impact: Healing Relationships in the Wake of Offense from 6-7 p.m. in Doc Bryan Lecture Hall. This program is designed to assist the campus and individuals in creating an environment with fewer micro-aggressions, hate bias, and other controversial issues. The event is part of On Track: Global Focus.

the university, several students request that there be more macaroni and cheese served. Chartwells listened and now the requested dish has its own station. Each day at the Twisted Mac zone, located by the pizza station, there will be a different version of macaroni and cheese.

Submitted by UNIVERSITY RELATIONS AMBER QUAID/ THE ARKA TECH

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