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Photographed are: (front row, from left-to-right) Cindy Rice, Keri Rathbun, Tiffany Bone, Patsy A. Hughey, Ivy Pfeffer, Amanda Britt and Yvette Dillingham; (back row, left-to-right) Robert Moore, Mary Ann Spears, Marc Sherrell, Cody Chatman, Keith McGee, Juanita Mitchell and Christopher Johnson.

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A five-year endeavor into the first doctoral program at Arkansas Tech sees the fruits of its labor as the first 14-member cohort begins its journey.

The doctorate of education degree in school leadership anticipates the students will graduate in spring 2017.

“I am absolutely honored to be a part of this program at Tech,” said Tiffany Bone, visiting assistant professor at Tech and one of the Fab14.

“We have already bonded as a cohort and named ourselves the Fabulous

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14. This is such an exciting time.

Education and our professors are pushing us toward using our dissertations to address the current, relevant issues that we are passionate about. May 2017, the Fab14 will make history at the best university in the state of Arkansas—ATU.” Beginning in July 2010, Tech began the process of getting the proper accreditation for the program. The following years saw a site visit by an out-of-state review team (March 2012) and program reviews by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board (AHECB).

This all led to a decision by the AHECB on July 25, 2014, to grant Tech the authority to offer a doctor of education degree in school leadership.

The final piece of the puzzle was put in place in May 2015 when the Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, granted accreditation for Tech’s new program.

“I am very proud to be a part of the first doctoral class,” said Fab14 member Robert Moore, assistant superintendent of secondary curriculum and instruction at

“I am absolutely honored to be a part of this program at Tech” -Tiffany Bone, visiting assistant professor at Tech Rogers Public Schools. “When I was a principal earlier in my career at Augusta High School, Mr. Elmo

(see FABULOUS page 4)

News briefs The Wonder Boys kick off at 2 p.m. against Henderson State on Saturday in Arkadelphia The Golden Suns tennis team will play all day against the Southwest Baptist Bearcats on Friday in Bolivar, Missouri The Golden Suns volleyball team will play Arkansas Monticello at 5 p.m. on Friday in Tucker Coliseum Homecoming events begin with a pep rally at 9 p.m. on Monday at Thone Stadium

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Tech Idol begins at 8 p.m. on Tuesday in Tucker Coliseum

The brick-and-mortar buildings that dot campus got their start from human hands, as did their leaf-andlimb counterparts.

Play Unified will be on campus at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the Hindsman Bell Tower followed by Party at the Tower at 5 p.m.

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The Students Activities Board is holding Big Money Bingo at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, in the Doc Bryan Lecture Hall

Choice oak trees across Arkansas Tech’s campus are the result of cuttings, or small, four-to-six-inch limbs that were snipped from parent trees and planted to root and grow into their own trees.

Tech Idol finals will be at 8 p.m. Oct. 9 in Tucker Coliseum

“The trees are produced from one parent tree that was selected for

(see TREE page 4)

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Party at the Plaza will be at noon on Oct. 10 at Centennial Plaza followed by the Homecoming ceremony and football game at 2:30 p.m. at Thone Stadium.

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Who's gonna fill their shoes?

RYAN HARMON Enteretainment Editor

That question from one of George Jones' biggest hits is now hitting us right between the eyes.

"You know this ol' world is full of singers, but just a few were chosen to tear your heart out when they sang."

At the time the song was released in 1985, most of the artists mentioned in the song were still living. Some still are, but they, along with other legends who weren't mentioned in the song, won't be around forever.

This past week, country legend Kenny Rogers announced his retirement. He's one of many who are turning in their bus keys. Ronnie Milsap is currently on his farewell tour, and The Eagles' most recent tour was rumored to be its last.

Can anybody really blame them for wanting to retire? They're getting older, they have families and they've earned the right to hang it up.

I think we, the fans, have a hard time letting go because we know these are the last artists in that league.

Think about it: How many artists have you heard that honestly have the same impact?

Some newer artists like Garth Brooks will certainly be remembered down the road. But will his music be remembered the same way Elvis and Johnny Cash are remembered?

The ‘90s are where we enter a problem area. There were several artists who made great music and were great entertainers, such as Brooks, Travis Tritt and Alan Jackson.

The problem is the record companies

were still in charge of everything.

YouTube and Myspace weren't around to help get artists noticed, so those artists were still subject to the decisions of the music industry, which weren't always the wisest.

More recent artists have been championed by music legends. Merle Haggard speaks highly of Sturgill Simpson, and John Prine speaks highly of Kasey Musgraves. But is two enough?

There are artists making music comparable to the most classic songs of all time, but you won't hear them on the radio, and you won't see them on MTV or CMT, although that's not necessarily such a bad thing.

Can someone reach legendary status without becoming popular in the mainstream? I don't think so, but stranger things have happened.

We've made it harder for artists to reach that point. We buy whatever the record companies tell us is cool.

We listen to radio stations owned by record companies. We read magazines owned by record companies. We watch TV music stations owned by record companies. We go to music websites owned by record companies.

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voters appeased and keeps them in control of some artifice of power.

When John Boehner resigned from his position as House Speaker last week, he performed a huge service to both himself and the country.

Both wings of Congress are controlled by Republicans, and this would be fine, except for the lack of cooperation between them and Obama’s administration. Most members of Congress from both parties are willing to do what it takes to, at the very least, keep the government’s head above water.

Although he’ll be sacrificing his job at the end of October, trying to conciliate ultra-right wing conservatives who refuse to pass most legislation has to be one of the most hellacious gigs in Washington.

Bowing out will at least help him sleep at night.

Until Boehner made his announcement, the government was in serious jeopardy of shutting down—a debacle House conservatives would’ve welcomed with open arms and fingers pointed at anyone but themselves.

The only resolution for funding a group of Tea Partiers would agree to was the defunding of Planned Parenthood. Sketchy recordings surfaced that allegedly expose officials within the health provider’s organization discussing using fetal tissue for medical research.

Most experts agree the video isn’t real, but even if it is, the House isn’t going to get the federal government to defund Planned Parenthood.

Despite this, conservatives have demanded another investigation into the organization. There’s already three committees conducting ongoing probing.

It seems like there are legends either passing away or retiring every day.

The larger issue is, of course, a hatred of abortion. The recordings are a handy tool to spark outrage against the establishment. The vast majority of Republicans can’t get on board with anything that touches the pro-choice cause, but these same Republicans are intelligent enough to know shutting down Planned Parenthood with a Democratic administration is just not feasible.

So, who IS going to fill their shoes? As Vince Gill, one of the few who can, said, "It's my belief that they don't make those shoes anymore."

It’s a fairly large group of Tea Partiers and conservatives who push their unreasonable demands because it keeps their reactionary

If those are your main avenues for finding music, is it any wonder why you're only getting the stale products of the industry?

But right-leaning House members keep throwing stones in the boat because it’s how they make their bread. They’ve set themselves up as fighters of the establishment, and they hold true to their image at the peril of our country. This is anything but patriotism, which they fight under the guise of.

Planned Parenthood is just one of many platforms they use to threaten the government, which they openly loathe. This is what’s mind-boggling: Why would you want someone in control of government who hates the system?

Politics is slow and measured. You can’t disagree with an issue and decide to fold your arms and shut down. Our government relies on checks and balances to prevent abuse of power and nonsensical legislation, not arguments based on social issues that render nil for the people.

The only way to get any real work done is finding a middle ground.

Boehner knew this when he stepped down as Speaker. House Tea Partiers depended on their threat to oust him if he didn’t defund Planned Parenthood. He sidestepped the problem, but in doing so he kept our government functioning a little longer.

Boehner promised Congress will pass a short-term funding bill within the week to keep the government open, but bigger changes need to occur within the makeup of our Congressional members to have any longer-term effects.

Valiant Hearts: The Great War Review MATTHEW EMERY Sports Writer

Valiant Hearts: The Great War is something special. Developed by Ubisoft Montpellier, Valiant Hearts is, at its core, a puzzle game.

I'm not huge on puzzle games, mainly because I like to turn my brain off when I play games, but Valiant Hearts isn't just a puzzle game.

It's an adventure, a family story, a message and a history lesson all blended together into one endearing experience.

As the title indicates, Valiant Hearts takes place during World War I. Gameplay is split between four characters, but I'd like to focus on Emile, who is French, and his German son-in-law, Karl.

Both of these men are forced into war after Karl gets deported

from his family in France.

Gameplay alternates between serving the French army, as Emile, and the German army, as Karl. It's an interesting take on the war.

The game keeps an objective tone and doesn't favor either side.

Instead, it focuses on the men and their personal lives. The game isn't about fighting or winning, but rather about surviving to be reunited with your loved ones.

The collectibles in Valiant Hearts are my favorite of any game to date. Each level has a set amount of hidden collectibles, and it's up to the player to dig them out—that same old routine. However, the collectibles are mini-history lessons.

All the items are artifacts and relics from World War I. Collecting the item will give you a

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brief summary of what it is, or what it was used for.

For instance, I found a urine soaked handkerchief outside an abandoned trench. I learned soldiers used this to protect themselves from mustard gas when a gas mask wasn't available.

Some collectibles are real-life letters written to and from loved ones, along with pictures as well.

It's incredibly powerful and eye opening to see the hell these people went through. The entire game has a somber, somewhat futile tone to it.

War is painful for soldiers, families, civilians, anyone and everyone.

Valiant Hearts does a great job of reminding the player of this.

It isn't just a puzzle game, it's a memorial to all of those affected by the atrocities of war.

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MAN ON THE STREET

Dear younger self You’ll blame yourself when the guy who wanted to marry you breaks up with you a week later.

What is unique about your hometown?

"It's the biggest oasis in Saudi Arabia."

Ali Alabdullah Health Information Management Al-Hasa, Saudi Arabia

"I really like the historic downtown.

It's really interesting if you've never been before."

Megan Halbrooks Early Childhood Education Russellbille

CLAUDIA HALL Managing Editor

When you look in the mirror, you don’t see what I see now. Right now you feel ugly, stupid and undeserving. In hopes to hide that, you put up a wall between your insecurities and the world.

You think nobody can tell your confidence is at an all-time low.

I know you think you know your worth, and you won’t let a guy mistreat you, but you will.

You’ll stay quiet when that guy forces you to do things you didn’t want to do. You’ll stay with the guy who cheated on you when you didn’t give into his wandering hands.

"People get shot.

There's a lot of music that goes on. Everyone's an entertainer."

Misunderstandings, keeping friendships

Regie Killingsworth Marketing

see-a-doctor (for-the-faceswelling) type of thing.

Atlanta, Georgia

"It's very small."

Mica Perkins Graphic Design Wrightsville

"We have a military base. They also have a new water park there."

Chris Travis Information Technology White Hall

"Somebody from Mansfield was on Big Brother."

Ruby Monterroza Spanish Mansfield

I want you to realize this earlier than I did. You are internalizing so many issues. Broken guys will not fix your brokenness.

You’ll date that other guy The truth is, even an even though you know amazing guy won’t fix your he’s hurt your friends in brokenness. Only you can. the past. You’ll give each of them the benefit of the Take a look around doubt. You won’t stand up you. You’ve shut your for yourself. friends out hoping your boyfriends will see how I’m here to tell you these much you care. You don’t things don’t have to treat your parents with happen. You think they respect because they tell deserve the benefit of you what they think about the doubt, but they don’t. your decisions.

They don’t deserve you because they don’t see you You are denying help from are worthy of love and people who actually can respect. help you. Your friends and family know you are You are a temporary relief worthy of love and respect. to the many scars and burns They truly care about you. they are internalizing. You are not the reason why One day you will realize they did these things. It is this. You will look in the not your fault and never mirror and see something will be. I cannot stress that beautiful. Not only will enough. you think you are beautiful on the outside, but you The most important thing will see a funny, smart and to realize is those boys are quirky young woman. You temporary reliefs to your will be proud of her. scars and burns as well.

I know you don’t want This transformation won’t to admit this, but you’re happen in a day. It will take broken too. You act like years of dedication and a you’re confident, but the true change of heart. But guys you date reflect your it is possible. self-respect.

You are better than this.

KATIE FERREN Contributing Writer Webster’s Dictionary says to understand is, “To grasp the meaning of,” and/or, “To be thoroughly familiar with the character and propensities of.”

Today I realized the toll that a simple misunderstand (failure to grasp a meaning) could take on a relationship.

I am a girl who hates losing friendships. Conflict makes me feel like an 11-year-old homeschooler (which I was at one point in my life) who’s never seen anyone outside of the family disagree before.

Today, I was so close to completely changing the direction of a key friendship in my life because of two text messages that I read this morning.

After a series of unfortunate events, I ended up talking with this person about the mishap we shared. I was, quite thankfully, given the opportunity to explain everything. I wept.

And it wasn’t your normal, kind-of-sad-but-pretty cry that some people might imagine.

No. It was more of a, look-noone-in-the-eye-maybe-should-

Thankfully, my friend is kind, gracious and understanding— the kind of friend that a person hopes to have when experiencing a look-no-one-inthe-eye-maybe-should-see-adoctor (for-the-face-swelling) moment.

It was after my friend patiently listened to the whole story from my perspective that the hilarious part happened: it was all a joke.

The text written this morning was, in fact, meant to make me smile rather than cry—despite the unlucky outcome.

Upon this realization, we laughed. After laughing, we had the opportunity to laugh some more. The laughter was followed by a lack of eye contact because I was half relieved, and half embarrassed that my friend had seen me lose it in such a vicious way five minutes earlier.

Misunderstandings, I believe, occur most often when someone chooses to believe the worst in another person.

When I woke up this morning and read those texts, there was a split second that I thought it could be a joke, as it was.

If I had just taken the inoffensive and true option I wouldn’t of been weeping in a Tahoe at noon today. I could of made my morning count for more than planning

the disassembly of one of the sweetest and most lovely relationships that I have.

I tell you this because I want to urge you to see good in people.

Look for it. Chase it down.

Affirm others until they start to believe that they really are who you say they are. Brilliant.

Innovated. Strong. Hilarious.

So often I find myself merely taking my roll. I become who the people around me think that I am. I can’t help it.

Around my mom this means I am the coolest, smartest, most talented and favorite of her four children (even thought she tells us all this same thing).

With my best friends, this means that anything I have to say is important enough to listen to and take time for.

With Michael, my oldest brother, I’m a comedian, a joy, punching bag and china doll all at the same time.

Thankfully, I have been surrounded by friends and family who see my good and have the unbelievable ability to keep seeing it.

The most important part is that they don’t only see the good, ut sort through the bad to find it—and once found— they choose it.

Today, go outside, look someone in the eyes, and make them better. Just because you say they are.

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Restaurants opening soon in Russellville RYAN HARMON

Entertainment Writer Russellville will be seeing several new restaurants soon, including the longawaited Steak 'n Shake.

The fast food chain famous for steakburgers was originally set to open in June, but problems with the roof have delayed the grand opening.

The Russellville location on Parkway will be the chain's third Arkansas location.

Russellville will also see the arrival of another popular fast food chain when Zaxby's comes to town.

The restaurant will be located at 2605 E. Main St., the former location of the Wonder Bread store.

According to Stephanie Beerman, executive vice president of the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce, some ground work has been done on the restaurant, though no opening date has been set.

For those looking for a healthier option, Tropical Smoothie Cafe will be opening a Russellville location at 605 N. Arkansas Ave. According to the restaurant's website, its menu "boasts bold, flavorful food and smoothies with a healthy appeal."

Steak 'n Shake is one of several new restaurants coming to Russellville.

Fans of Italian Gardens Cafe have likely noticed that the local restaurant has been closed; however, that will all change soon.

currently going through a renovation.

They plan to open a Russellville Pasta Grill location in the downtown building.

The owners of Pasta Grill in Conway have bought the restaurant, which is

Another local restaurant, Oak Tree Bistro, will also see a change in

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(TREE from page 1 ) characteristics that made it suitable to growing well in a variety of tough conditions – poor soils, droughts, et cetera,” Tech arborist and Brookwood Tree consultant Chris Hodges said in an email. “The cutting is then placed in a cool and moist greenhouse where roots hopefully form at the base of the cutting.”

Scientifically, cloning is not the proper technical term to define the birth and growth of these particular Tech trees.

“All of these trees were purchased from a grower called Select Trees,” said Brian Lasey, facilities management director.

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(FABULOUS from page 1 ) Browning, who was an Augusta and Tech alumnus, paid the tuition for our students to attend Arkansas Tech. The students from our school always loved Tech, and I appreciated the way that Tech supported those students. When I learned that Tech

Select Trees, a tree growth and propagation company located in

was starting this program, I jumped at the opportunity to connect to this great school. I know that as I move forward with my doctoral work, that I will have that same level of support from Dr. Freeman and Dr. Scott.”

The program is designed for K-12 education professionals who currently

management, name and food. The restaurant on Parkway Drive will be reopening soon as The Grill.

For more information on restaurants opening soon, visit www. russellvillechamber.org.

Georgia, “birthed” and grew the trees until their maturation.

“The process they have produces a higher quality seedling,” Lasey said.

It was this higher quality seedling that drew Tech alumni Robert and Sandra Norman to the trees.

Robert Norman is quoted in the 2012 winter Tech Action Magazine as saying, “My interest in trees has been a long one. I love to plant a tree and track its growth.”

Aside from the scientific, Norman went on to say the visual drove him to donate the trees to Tech and its students.

“In manufacturing, I knew that people who worked in a clean environment would do better work,” he said. “I believe the

serve or wish to serve in school district leadership positions. The program will build on the curriculum of the institution’s existing educational specialist degree, which consists of 30 hours of course work beyond the master’s degree.

Although Dr. Mary Gunter, a member of the Tech faculty since 1998, was the driving force behind the creation and implementation of this first doctoral degree in the institution’s history, Dr. John A. Freeman will serve as director of the doctoral program.

He joined the faculty in January after

same thing with students. I hope that the trees give them an additional sense of pride in their university.”

According to Jayne Jones, vice president for the office of development, the Normans have donated over 800 trees to date, each individual tree totaling $1,178 to purchase, transport and plant. With the cost of care and upkeep, Lasey said the trees are estimated to be worth $2,500.

The investment of money, time and care into Tech’s landscape is one that will hopefully last well into the university’s future.

“We all want this to be a landscape that lasts and is better one hundred years from now as it is today,” Hughes said in an email.

previously working as professor and department head of the graduate studies division in the College of Health, Education and Professional Studies at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Freeman holds the faculty rank of professor of educational leadership at Tech.

In an article from The Courier, Freeman said it’s the program’s goal is to graduate every student in the first cohort.

For more information about the program, call (479) 498-6022 or send an e-mail to cll@atu.edu.

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ABOVE: Children and their family get an opportunity to pet Jerry during Family Day.

Family Day: Green and Gold style

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CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS BY: TRAVIS CLAYTON, LIZ CHRISMAN, ELIJAH MORENO /ATU UNIVERSITY RELATIONS PHOTO STAFF

ABOVE and LEFT: Families from around the nation come to support their students during the annual event on the Arkansas Tech campus. Saturday's celebration was the 91st anniversary of what began as Dad's Day. BELOW: The Tech Jazz Ensemble performs at the Family Day Jazz Brunch.

LEFT: Chase McClure, senior, and Jordan Ladyman, junior, relax before a performance.

RIGHT: Students and families pose for pictures.

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Tech's new emergency manager SIERRA MURPHY News Writer Arkansas Tech named Heath Whorton as emergency manager in early August, the newest position the university has created.

“I don’t think it was a vacant territory before I got here,” Whorton said. “I think it was a lot of different people from a lot of different places that were trying to make do with the things that an emergency manager is normally responsible for.”

Whorton refers to himself as the facilitator of people, department and organizations that play a role in preparing Tech for disasters, as well as protecting it and its people when one occurs.

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“It’s a great campus to be an emergency manager for. There’s this army of men and women that are all right there wanting to do these things. It’s just a matter of bringing it all together and making it uniform.”

-Heath Whorton

In the event of and in preparation for a disaster, he works with the Russellville community, Tech’s populace, the academic department of emergency management, the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), and local organizations. “I can’t have ownership over preparedness,” Whorton said. “I’m here to facilitate preparedness.”

Eventually, Whorton hopes to create a Student Organizations Active in Disaster, or SOAD, a Tech-focused adaptation of the national Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD).

“It will have the emergency manager for campus, chief of public safety, department head of academic emergency management and leadership of every student organization that wants to be there,” Whorton said.

The goal of SOAD will be to bridge the gap between on-campus organizations and emergency management departments.

Whorton’s most recent focus has been updating the 300 page emergency preparedness plan Tech is currently operating under.

“It’s going to be more useable and concise,” he said.

The first step in ensuring the updated plan is successful in times of crisis is testing out the revised response plan.

“I get to create a scenario that will test the plan,” Whorton said.

“I’ll be one of the only people that know what the scenario is going into testing.”

How administration acts under the plan will give him the information he needs to conduct further revisions.

“We’re trying to find weak spots in the plan.”

Aside from facilitating groups and revamping the response plan, Whorton said he hopes to establish a group at Tech that’s already taken root across the country.

“Another thing we’re doing on campus is starting a CERT team,” he said. “A CERT team is used to fill the gaps where emergency response teams can’t.”

Those gaps include setting up recovery stations, conducting missing person searches and assisting the wounded.

“We’re going to try to have a thirty man and woman CERT team.”

While all of Whorton’s plans are exciting, he said little compares to the feeling of being back home.

Whorton, who served as an intelligence analyst in the United States Marine Corps from 2007 to 2012, transferred most of his earned military credits towards an emergency management degree at Tech.

“I wanted to come back to Russellville,” he said. “I knew that I wanted to get my education done, and I looked at a lot of the programs here. I always thought I’m going to get out, look back on this and love every minute of it.”

Upon completing his undergraduate degree, Whorton went on to earn a master’s degree in emergency management.

“Then I get a blank canvas to be an emergency manager for a university that I’m an alum at,” he said. “It’s the perfect position, and it’s in my hometown, so this is the perfect fit for the things I wanted.

“It’s a great campus to be an emergency manager for. There’s this army of men and women that are all right there wanting to do these things. It’s just a matter of bringing it all together and making it uniform.”

Tech's goal is to have a 30 man and woman CERT (Community Emergency Response Team).

The goal of SOAD (Student Organizations Active in Disaster) will be to bridge the gap between on-campus organizations and emergency management departments.

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4-0, Tech keeps winning

Tech’s defense came up big again, despite allowing a total of 414 yards. Cua’ Rose, a freshman The Wonder Boys kept chugging from McGehee, had 13 tackles along during their Saturday and tallied two key interceptions. matchup against Southern Arkansas University, winning 44- Logan Genz, a senior from West 21 and improving to 4-0 for the Fork, also chipped in with 15 first time in ten years. stops.

MATTHEW EMERY Sports Writer

Arsenio Favor continued to prove himself as a dual threat quarterback, scoring four rushing touchdowns and throwing for another. This is the first time a Tech player has rushed for four touchdowns in a single game since Justin Ray in 2007.

Brayden Stringer also had his share of ball carrying, as he compiled 115 yards on 16 carries.

“It feels great,” Genz said. “It’s a big accomplishment in getting where we need to be. Everything we work for during the week is worth it when we win on Saturday.

That keeps us motivated. We’re going to make sure Arkansas The Wonder Boys walk off the field with a banner of Zemaric Holt as they celebrate another win. Cua-Rose (top photo) recorded 13 tackles in the Wonder Tech is ready to play.”

Boys 44-21 win Saturday night.

Tech heads to Arkadelphia on Saturday to take on Henderson State at 2 p.m.

Photos By: Matthew Emery

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IMSSO's

Moon cake Festival

MATTHEW EMERY Sports Writer

The Arkansas Tech International and Multicultural Student Services Office (IMSSO) held a Moon Cake Festival open to all students on Sunday night, marking a harvest festival celebrated in Chinese culture.

Xintong Ren, a senior computer science and math student from Nanjing, China, said, “We can see the moon in its fullest; that represents the family getting together.”

Several of the international students at Tech left their families overseas, but IMSSO makes them feel at home.

“I appreciate this chance the international office gave us,” Ren said. “We cannot be with our family, but we can get together with fellow students and unite.” Despite being thousands of miles away from her home, Ren still carries her patriotism with her, “I’m proud of my country—that we have this special festival, that we can share with everyone.”

Ren also chimed in on the state of international students at Arkansas Tech, “We want to be involved. We want Americans to get to know us, so we can get to know them.”

Brad Potts, a senior creative writing student from Charleston and member of the International Student Organization, has been attending the Moon Cake Festival at Tech for two years.

“Everyone should come and learn about a new culture,” he said. “Things like this aren’t found in the states. Our goal is to share our culture and bring it together as a whole while doing so.”

LOWER LEFT: Taylor Summerville, ISO president, talks to fellow ISO members.

TOP: An overview of the history and traditions of the Moon Cake Festival was presented.

ABOVE: A few finished lanterns hang from the bell tower.

RIGHT: Xintong Ren thanks everybody for coming to the festival.

Photos By: Matthew Emery

LEFT: Cao Lei gives students a few pointers.

RIGHT: A variety of Chinese dishes were served.

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