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Friends needed for Global Connect
CLAUDIA YOUNG Editor-in-Chief
One issue has plagued an international program since its establishment on campus ten years ago. Lack of American students. Global Connect, a program that pairs an international student and an American student for a semester, aims to bridge the gap between cultures on campus through friendship and mentoring. Students are paired, meet up once a week for a minimum of one hour and ask questions about each other’s culture. Lindsey Ingmire, international student adviser and head of the program, said Global Connect is more of a friendship service than anything. Ingmire said that though the program benefits both partners, American students are failing to sign up. Forty-eight international and American students are paired, but 40 international students are still waiting for a partner. With other responsibilities and tasks, Ingmire said she does not get to spend much time promoting the program so that all students are aware. She said this could be the main reason for the shortage of American students. Ingmire, who graduated from Tech in 2007 with a degree in Spanish, said she knew nothing about the program while she attended. “The same old problem persisted as it does now,” Ingmire said. “Even as a language major, which you would think would be the primary target of someone wanting to meet someone
JENN TERRELL/THE ARKA TECH Global Connect, a program that pairs an international student and an American student for a semester, aims to bridge the gap between cultures on campus through friendship and mentoring. from a different culture, I didn’t have any clue.” On the International and Multicultural Student Services Office website, the Global Connect flyer reads, “Enrich your college experience by mentoring an international student.” Ingmire said that another reason American students aren’t signing up could be that “mentoring” sounds like a large time commitment; many students are intimidated by the task.
The only requirement is that partners meet up for an hour per week, though Ingmire said she does not monitor the allotted time. Thamid Shantanu, junior sociology major from Bangladesh, participated in Global Connect during his freshman year. He said that he thinks Americans are afraid of being unfamiliar with other cultures and are afraid to hurt their partners
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3-D Printer: now at Tech
OLIVIA KAYS
Contributing Writer The Millennium Falcon from Star Wars and the Eiffel Tower are just a few of the 3-D printed replicas on display by the new 3-D printer in the Ross Pendergraft Library. The printer was purchased to expose students to growing technology, according to the Office of Information Systems (OIS). “It’s one thing to read about technology, but another to experience and use it firsthand,” said Steve Milligan, associate director of OIS for networked systems and director of the technology center. Students can create their own designs using 3-D imaging software or download free designs from thingiverse.com; all designs can be submitted to
the OIS for printing. The cost for printing will be charged based on the weight, in grams, of the material used. Most small to medium designs will cost around $3, according to the OIS. “It has certainly generated a lot of interest, and we are excited to see students inspired to create their own designs,” said Milligan. Emily Geels, freshman agriculture education major from Fort Smith, said she has stopped to check out the 3-D printer three different times on her way to class. “Most students know that the technology of 3-D printers exist, but it is something they don’t usually get the chance to see,” Geels said. The future of the 3-D printers could “change the manufacturing world as we know it,” according to 3dprinting.com.
OLIVIA KAYS/THE ARKA TECH The Eiffel Tower is one of the 3-D printed replicas on display in the Ross Pendergraft Library.
News Commencement ceremony expands briefs AI OZEKI
In the ceremony, all the graduates shall wear academic regalia, and they may not put on any decorations and other items other than Tech Honors cords,
Contributing Writer
Spring break begins at 7 a.m. Monday, March 21 and ends 7 a.m. Monday, March 28.
Sports- The Golden
Suns softball team plays Southeastern in a double header from noon-3 p.m. Friday, March 25 at the Chartwells Athletic Complex. The teams will play in another double header from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, March 26. The Wonder Boys baseball team will play East Central from 7-10 p.m. Friday, March 18 at the baseball field. The teams will play again from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, March 19.
The Office of Registrar has just added a third time slot for the commencement ceremony of undergraduate students due to the number of the graduates and guests. The ceremonies are scheduled for May 7 at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the Tucker Coliseum.
The graduates will attend the ceremony that matches the department they belong to. The college of eTech and Natural and Health Science ceremony is at 10 a.m.; college of Arts and Humanities and Business is at 2 p.m.; college of Education, Engineering and Applied Sciences and all associates degrees is at 6 p.m. “I believe that it is good that Tech is taking a more organized approach to the
AMBER QUAID/THE ARKA TECH large number of students,” said Brad Potts, senior creative writing major from Charleston who is graduating this semester. “It saves both the graduates and the families’ stress of waiting and large crowds.” Potts noticed that the graduation ceremonies at Tech have become larger than his freshman year in 2012. Though the graduating class seems to be expanding
there are still rules that must be followed for attendance. According to the e-mail sent to all graduates, “participation in the commencement ceremony is required of all degree candidates, except in cases involving hardship, and those who are not be able to attend the ceremony need to petition in writing to Dr. AJ Anglin, the vice president of the Office of the Academic Affairs, that the degree be awarded in absentia.”
Tech Honors medallion, Tradition Keepers cords and pins representative of university groups, according to the e-mail sent to all the graduates. Graduates who missed the Graduation Fair, which was an event held last week by the Tech Bookstore to give students a chance to buy regalia packages including cap, gown and tassel for the ceremony, have still a chance to order them on the Bookstore’s website. Additional information regarding the spring 2016 commencement ceremony is available on the Office of the Registrar’s website.
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MAN ON THE STREET
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Trump trumped Editorial: ed·i·to·ri·al
[ed-i-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr-] noun: An article that represents the official viewpoint of a newspaper on a topic of public interest. This presidential election has been one for the books. Never before have we seen this kind of media coverage and mudslinging – or US citizens eating it up. One particular candidate got our attention a couple of weeks ago – Donald Trump. On Feb. 26, the real estate mogul, who is also running for president in this year’s election, claimed he was going to “open up our libel laws so when they write purposely negative and horrible and false articles, we can sue them and win lots of money,”: our, being the United States of America, and they being the media; Trump specifically cited the Washington Post and the New York Times. Trump really has trumped himself this time. Trump is best known for his work in real estate, finances and reality TV, of which he has over a decade of experience in. He has also flirted with the idea of being in the White House before; Trump gathered a committee to pursue the idea of him running in the 2000 election, but nothing came of it. His experience with the media is also not limited. In this election alone, reports claim Trump is on a first name basis with several reporters currently covering his campaign. Not to mention the type of press his rallies get – for every person that’s injured, another report gets written; for every goal he doesn’t explain a plan for, another broadcast is shot; don’t even start on who is endorsing him. But is Trump really oblivious to what’s going on? We think not, because whether or not you’re tweeting your frustration or reading the latest poll, all of that press is free of charge to Trump. What about that press, though, can Trump take away its power? To the dismay of some, the answer is no. First, libel laws. Libel is a published, false statement that is damaging to a person’s reputation; slander is false information that is said. Both, however, communicate false information to a third party. Libel laws specifically are not federally controlled; libel laws are hammered out according to the states. So when Trump claims journalists “have it coming,” he’s talking about something beyond his control. For argument’s sake, let’s say he gets that far. The hypothetical Trump president calls for a rewriting of the First Amendment, which is the only one constitutionally protecting our profession. There are two ways. First, Congress proposes an amendment with a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, also known as a supermajority vote; this would require about 67 out of the 100 votes in the
Senate and about 290 out of 435 votes from the House. A prime example of this kind of vote is impeaching a president, which has only happened twice in the 240 years we have been a country. Second, a constitutional convention would have to be called by two-thirds of the state legislatures, or about 33 states. None of the 27 amendments have ever been proposed by constitutional convention. The First Amendment also protects more than a United States citizen’s (not just the media) right to free speech; it protects the right to assemble, practice religion and the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances. What will happen to these rights should the first amendment get proposed? Thirdly, per journalistic standards, Trump is seen as a public figure and is not subject to the same type of privacy respects your next-door neighbor would be. For literal decades he has been in the media discussing development plans, sharing the inner workings of his companies and introducing us to his family. His right to privacy also dramatically decreased when he announced his running for president. The media hailstorm that followed is to be expected; many American people want to know who’s running for office and things like his private life and plans to build a wall become that much more interesting. As college journalists, we are being taught by knowledgeable, seasoned journalists. Ethics, writing techniques, camera shots; most of our fundamental tools are being mastered in the classroom. Arguably one of the most important things we are getting taught? Get both sides of the story. So when The Arka Tech staff sees Trump’s allegations to media giants like the Washington Post and the New York Times, it hits home. The New York Times code of ethics is built on fairness, integrity and truth. Their guidelines read, “staff members who plagiarize or who knowingly or recklessly provide false information for publication betray our fundamental pact with our readers. We do not tolerate such behavior.” If journalists don’t expect this kind of behavior from other journalists, should we really expect this kind of behavior from a wannabe president who is making a promise he can’t keep? Our answer is a resounding no. The United States media wasn’t engrained into the foundations of our government for the sole purpose of being the fourth estate, the “watch dog.” We are the people who hold people like Trump accountable for his actions. We, like him, ask the questions everyone wants to hear; why would you not pledge loyalty to your own party? How is a project like massive deportation going to work? Why president, and why now? Watching Trump’s campaign has been like watching a slow car crash we know is going to end badly. He will keep talking and people will keep responding. But we know that however the race ends, we will stick to the core values taught to us in hopes of changing the future of journalism, with or without Trump.
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Loren Colvin Freshman Psychology Paragould
"I think it’s pretty cool. I actually haven’t used it before, but I just like it. I think it’s pretty cool they changed Facebook a little by doing that.” Christopher Nam Junior Graphic Design Rogers
“I don’t really get on Facebook like that. I don’t really have like a certain feeling about it. Like, I really don’t.” Moesha Coleman Freshman Health Information Systems Little Rock
“I think it’s honestly a little bit overdo. A lot of people have been asking for a dislike button and it’s nice that they gave us more than just two options. I don’t use it a whole lot myself, I just haven’t had a reason to yet.” David Slutsky Senior Instrumental Music Education Bentonville
“They’re fun until somebody doesn’t like it, I guess.” Courtney Harris Freshman Elementary Education Palestine
“I think it’s a good idea. I think it helps people express more. You can see people’s reactions better.” Hayden Newhart Freshman Pre-nursing Charleston
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Wind Taste Food Review
Photos by Jenn Terrell
Spending a little more goes a long way for the value of the food and flavor. JENN TERRELL Managing Editor Beef & Broccoli - $5.75
They were quite appetizing. One other upside was the price of the lunch menu meals. There was a lengthy list of items all for $5.75.
I've been to Wind Taste a few times in the past. I remembered it being better than this experience.
The portions were quite large so it's a great deal if you can find something on list that is tasty.
I ordered the very modestly priced beef and broccoli lunch. The meal looked really good and the presentation was great but it really wasn't quite what I expected.
I do have to mention that my fiancé accompanied us and ordered the triple delight, a dish with jumbo shrimp, beef, chicken, and vegetables with brown sauce, and I took a bite. It was absolutely delicious!
The rice that accompanied it was warm but the beef and broccoli were both a little cold. The sauce used for the dish was also a bit too thick for my taste. My favorite part of the meal was a tiny bowl of what looked like rice crispy treats that was given to use prior to our meals.
Whatever is in the brown sauce is fabulous! This meal comes at higher price of $11 but is well worth it. I won't go to Wind Taste on a regular basis but I'd probably give it another shot and just order the triple delight.
Country star comes to Russellville RYAN HARMON Entertainment Writer
Country star Craig Morgan will be in Russellville for a performance next month.
The "Redneck Yacht Club" singer is scheduled to perform at the Russellville Center for the Arts at Russellville High School on Saturday, April 30. Morgan
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Billboard country charts 17 times. Some of his hits include "That's What I Love About Sunday,” "International Harvester,” "Bonfire,” and "Almost Home.” This will be the star's only
appearance in the area this year.
The show begins at 7 p.m. and Tech students can get $10 off tickets by using the promo code "ATU" at checkout. Tickets are available now at www.craigmorgantickets.com.
The sound of a movement
RYAN HARMON Entertainment Writer
"They's a new sound taking the world by storm.” - Unknown Hinson That sound has won Grammy's, sold out concerts and shaken the Nashville establishment in only a few years. The "New Outlaw" movement in country music consists of three of the most respected artists currently in the business - Sturgill Simpson, Jason Isbell and Chris Stapleton. All three have made records that feel and sound the way country music should. Their careers have all been going in the same direction. Many people probably don't realize there's a reason for that - the sound. And that sound is producer Dave Cobb. Cobb, in my opinion, has been responsible for the success of this new movement. Certainly, the artists are the ones that ultimately make it happen, along with good management teams and the right record labels, but the music goes nowhere without the right sound. Listen to Simpson's "Metamodern Sounds in Country Music,” or Stapleton's "Traveller.” They fit
together perfectly.
It wasn't until the release of Simpson's previously mentioned album that I found out about Cobb. Turns out, Cobb had produced Shooter Jennings's first three studio albums, the third of which, "The Wolf,” is one of my all-time favorite albums. Take a listen to that record. Songs like "Concrete Cowboys" and "Higher" have that sound! A little more digging will find that Cobb also produced two albums for Jamey Johnson that are arguably his best and most popular - "That Lonesome Song" and "The Guitar Song.” Listen to music done by these artists that hasn't been produced by Cobb. The songs are there, but the sound isn't there. Simpson recently announced that his upcoming album, "A Sailor's Guide to Earth,” was self-produced. Whether Cobb assisted in the production or not, I don't know. It'll be interesting and exciting to see where this music goes from here. It's constantly growing and that sound is consistently great!
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Tech students join the voting process RYAN HARMON Entertainment Writer It's a process most people are familiar with. Every election, you go to your polling place; wait in line; cast your vote for your favorite candidate; and eventually you find out the results. But what happens when the votes are being counted? Two Tech students, Karie Freeman and Drew Tucker, got the chance to be part of that very process during the latest Arkansas primary election. Freeman and Tucker served as vote stringers, the people that passed election results on to the Associated Press. Freeman served in Pope County and Tucker served in Van Buren county; neither had served as vote stringers before. Tucker saw this as a chance to
see how the process really worked.
"I've always thought about running for some of the local offices, so it was neat to get some exposure to the inner-workings." From those inner workings, you hear about problems with the voting machines. This election was no exception.
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by being politically incorrect. “At the end of the day, most students forget that the goal of the program is to bridge the gap between American and international students, and the best way to do that is to make a friendship,” Shantanu said. “So even if those initial interactions are awkward and slow, the rewards you gain from the program far outweigh those cons.”
Tucker said some of the ballots had not been reset after early voting, leaving some precincts worrying about delays. Freeman said one of the voting machines shut off while votes were being counted.
International students are hesitant as well, Ingmire said.
Despite the complications, Freeman said she, “would love to get to do this again."
“I’m shy; I think it’s my problem,” Alanazi said. “People here are nice, but they do not come to you to make friends; you have to go to them.”
Tucker also thought he would be a vote stringer again. "It was neat to see how people in Van Buren County react to society and how everything's going."
Thamer Alanazi, sophomore health information management major from Saudi Arabia, has been waiting for a partner since the beginning of the semester.
Because of the cultural and language barriers, Alanazi said he can be hesitant to talk to American students.
But once these barriers are overcome, the program helps both partners grow, Ingmire said. Friendships that are made in the program can become lifelong. Shantanu said that the friendship he made with his partner is one of the best connections he has made at Tech. Taylor Summerville, American student and president of International Student Organization, has had two partners in the past. She said she encourages American students to join Global Connect. “I think making friends with people who have a different way of life than you is one of the best things you can do to grow as a person,” Summerville said. For moreinformation, visit h t t p s : / / w w w. a t u . e d u / i m s s o / globalconnect.php or contact Lindsey Ingmire at lingmire@atu. edu.
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ARKATECH Bullock looks to future for the on-campus bookstore
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OLIVIA KAYS
Contributing Writer The upcoming launch of a new website, www. arkansastechstore.com, is just one of the many things that Rachel Bullock, operations manager for the Arkansas Tech bookstore, said she is excited to see as she works continually to improve the bookstore. Bullock has spent most of her life in Russellville. She started working part time at Textbook Brokers while attending college at Tech. This part-time job eventually led to Bullock managing Textbook Brokers. After managing Textbook Brokers for nearly a decade, Bullock stepped down to move to Boise, Idaho, with her husband. After spending a year in Idaho, Bullock and her husband returned to Russellville where she took a position with the Office of Advancement at Tech. Bullock was selected as manager of the bookstore in the summer of 2015. Bullock said she enjoys getting to work on the campus alongside the students, faculty and staff. “This is such a great place to go to school and to work. I’m so glad I get to be a part of it every day,” Bullock said in an email. Bullock and her staff have been working to rearrange the store to make it easier to shop in, she said. “I’m here to make sure the bookstore is a place where students not only get what they need, but also receive excellent service, competitive prices and quality products,” Bullock said in an email. Bullock said she wants to be able to provide
JENN TERRELL/THE ARKA TECH A new website, www.arkansastechstore.com, is just one of the projects that Rachel Bullock is undertaking as the operations manager for the Arkansas Tech bookstore. lower prices on books but also on the services and products that students see. There are several options for the future of the bookstore, one being a virtual bookstore; these are becoming popular and would allow for lower prices on course materials, Bullock said. A virtual bookstore would mean that they no longer support a physical bookstore. If they did not have books they could focus more on other areas of the bookstore, Bullock said, they could focus on “maybe adding services like a shipping center and a computer store.”
The bookstore staff wants the improvements they make to relate to what the students want, Bullock said. Bullock’s focus on future plans for the store does not go unnoticed by her coworkers. Patty Balcerzak, assistant operations manager, said Bullock is always looking to the future, she feels Bullock will help keep the bookstore current in the changing industry. “She is organized, has a good business sense and is a pleasure to work for,” Balcerzak said.
Morning coffee with Chief McMillian
JENN TERRELL/THE ARKA TECH Chief McMillian discusses politics, tuition and parking with students at the newly formed program: Coffee with Chief.
Free coffee, breakfast, discussion with the head of Public Safety SIERRA MURPHY & JENN TERRELL News Writer & Managing Editor
Safety officers, specifically the Chief of Public Safety, Josh McMillian.
Public Safety has been testing an outreach program with Coffee with Chief. The program is a gathering at Baz Tech where students can converse with Public
From 8:30-9:30 a.m. students can dine on cinnamon rolls, coffee and muffins, all provided by Public Safety. From questions about how to enter the police force to what officers think about this year’s
On Politics: McMillian stressed the importance of being informed He explained that he understands that it is hard to be informed but if students aren't making an effort they are only setting themselves up for failure. He suggested taking in multiple viewpoints by watching several different news sources to remedy this.
On Tuition:
presidential election, students are encouraged to come to the next Coffee with Chief, tentatively scheduled for mid-April. Public Safety officers can also be approached during their Residence Hall programs, at athletic events and whenever seen on campus.
On Parking:
Rising tuition at universities around the state and country was discussed. McMillian pointed out that while tuition is increasing everywhere Tech continues to have the lowest student fees in the state. He discussed how Tech keeps fees low and program costs low but the college can not control the cost of text books, etc.
McMillian explained that while there is adequate parking, the Tech campus is designed to be a walking campus. It is easy to manevuer on foot. For added speed between classes, he suggested getting a bicycle. He noted that there is a bike rack outside every building on campus and more than one for buildings that continue to have full bike racks.
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TOMMY MUMERT/THE ARKA TECH Gum's success has helped fuel the Golden Suns to a conference record of 13-1 and an overall record of 21-2 just before the middle of the season.
Gum leads Golden Suns to 21-2 record MATTHEW EMERY Sports Writer
The Golden Suns will look to get back in the win column this weekend when they travel to Ada, Oklahoma, to take on East Central in a four game series starting on Friday. After making the record books with the longest winning streak in Golden Suns softball history, 19 games, the Golden Suns streak was snapped on Monday by Oklahoma Baptist with a final of 3-0.
Rock, Oklahoma, went four innings, allowing only one hit while striking out eight, pushing her record to 7-0 on the season.
Gum also helped her own cause, going 1-3 behind the plate with an RBI double in the first inning. Gum leads the Golden Suns hitting in slugging percentage, doubles, walks and leads pitching in earned run average, wins and strike outs.
Success on both ends of the field is something Gum has always been passionate about.
It's also the first loss the Golden Suns have suffered since February 6, in a 2-0 affair against Missouri Southern.
However, Gum was faced with a difficult decision last year after breaking her arm for the third time. She was faced with the decision to choose between pitching or hitting, but her and her coaches were able to work on her arm and manage it so she can still do both comfortably.
The first game of the series saw a familiar face lead the Golden Suns to victory, as starting pitcher Jalissa Gum, a junior from Red
The Golden Suns currently sit behind Southeastern Oklahoma State, who are 14-0 in conference play, with an 18-6 overall record. The series this weekend could provide fruitful for the Golden Suns as East Central is 11-5 in
conference play, but holds a 14-13 overall record.
Gum said, "In our minds, we're number one." "Our positivity is what keeps everyone going. Once we lose our team family, we will lose our success."
Gum said, "I'm finally in that role I always knew I could be in."
The three run deficit was the largest deficit the Golden Suns have faced since May 8, last year, in a contest against Henderson State during the NCAA Central Region Championship.
The series last weekend against Oklahoma Baptist was cut short due to inclement weather and saw the Golden Suns split the series a game a piece, winning the first game 7-1, and dropping the finale 3-0.
the Great American Conference.
"I can't do one of the other. It has to be both. I'll feel left out."
Gum's success has helped fuel the Golden Suns to a conference record of 13-1 and an overall record of 21-2 at almost the midpoint of the season, which is good enough for second place in
"Our positivity is what keeps everyone going. Once we lose our team family, we will lose our success." -Jalissa Gum THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016
TOMMY MUMERT/THE ARKA TECH Gum leads the Golden Suns hitting in slugging percentage, doubles, walks and leads pitching in earned run average, wins and strike outs.
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Championship dream ends in overtime to Pittsburg State RICCI LOGAN Contributing Writer
fourth foul at the 7:46 mark.
The Golden Suns defeated Missouri Western 81-80 in the first round of the NCAA tournament Friday night at John Lance Arena.
The Golden Sun responded by putting the clamps down in the Gorillas and took a 53-52 lead with a basket in transition by Brooks at the 1:29 mark in the third quarter.
Fatima Adams, a senior from Bryan, Texas, had 26 points, five assist, and 7 rebounds in the game as she has now scored 103 points in her last 3 games and averaged 34.3 points per game.
Anther defensive stop led to a Tech basket when Brooks was sent to the line and made both of her free throws taking a 55-52 lead at 1:14 mark in the third quarter.
This game saw 10 lead changes and 8 ties. In the second quarter Tech had 24-21 lead but Tech was not done Bre Brooks, a senior from Tyler, Texas, would hit a 3 pointer to give tech a 10 point lead 36-26 with 3:44 to play.
The fourth quarter was played evenly by both teams as they traded buckets. The game was tied at 73-73 until the final minute of the first half the Golden Suns pulled ahead but
in a matter of seconds the Gorillas scored to tie the game 75-75. The Gorillas came out strong in overtime hitting two back to back 3-pointers to take the lead 81-75. Tech would not be able to recover as they would lose in overtime. Pitt State held an advantage in most of the states including 44-29 advantage in rebounding, a 18-16 advantage in points off turnovers, and a 20-12 advantage in second-chance points. Tech only held a 38-34 advantage in paint points. The Golden Suns finished the season 27-4 and 21-1 in the GAC.
Missouri Western would tie the game coming out of the half 42-42 with 8:53 in the third quarter. After a couple of Missouri Western runs Tech would retake the lead at the end of the third quarter (59-58). After the two teams traded baskets Adams hit a jump shot to give the Golden Suns the lead for good. Tech held big advantage 36-28 in points in the paint, a 23-9 advantage in points off turnovers, and an 18-10 advantage in second-chance points. The Golden Suns would lose a heart breaker to Pittsburg State 91-80 in overtime in the semifinals of the Central Region Championship on Saturday night. Adams was in foul trouble the whole night but was still able to score 14 points. Brooks and Anissa Pounds, a junior from Kotka, Finland lead all scorers with 16 points Pittsburg State controlled the first half of the game as they only trailed once at the beginning of the second quarter. The Gorillas would soon take a double-digit lead (38-27) with 1:21 left to play before half. At the beginning of the third quarter the Gorillas scored the first 4 baskets to take an 11 point lead with 8:28 left to play in the third. Adams would soon after exit the game with her
TRAVIS CLAYTON & ELIJAH MORENO/UNIVERSITY RELATIONS The Golden Suns finished the season 27-4 and 21-1 in the GAC.
Suns take top honors in Texas
CONTRIBUTED University Relations
Arkansas Tech University finished in a three-way tie for first place in the team standings and Tech freshman Anna Frandsen won the individual championship at the 2016 Midwestern State University Invitational in Wichita Falls, Texas, on Monday and Tuesday.
Fredensborg (T-30th, 72-87-159), Avery Struck (T-35th, 79-82-161) and Jessica Sachs (T-63rd, 89-82171) also contributed to Arkansas Tech’s share of the team title.
The Golden Suns will return to action at the University of Nebraska-Kearney Invitational March 25-26.
The Golden Suns returned team scores of 299316 for 36-hole total of 615, which matched the team totals by Dallas Baptist University and tournament host Midwestern State. A total of 18 teams competed in the event, which was contested over the 5,843-yard, par-72 Wichita Falls Country Club. Frandsen shot 69-76 for a two-day total of 1-over par 145. She finished four strokes in front of a 93-player field. It was the second career collegiate victory for the native of Denmark. Frandsen also won the 2015 Great American Conference Preview in Oklahoma City. Pia Nunbhakdi (T-16th, 79-76-155), Caroline
LIZ CHRISMAN/UNIVERSITY RELATIONS Caroline Fredensborg (T-30th, 72-87-159) contributed to Tech's share of the team title.
Wonder Boys at the bottom of standings MATTHEW EMERY Sports Writer
The Wonder Boys will return to the friendly confines of Tech Field this weekend for conference play against East Central. Frustration is rising for the Wonder Boys as they find themselves at the bottom of the standings, tied for last with the worst conference record, 4-8, and an overall record of 9-15. The home stand this weekend comes on the heels of a series against Oklahoma Baptist last
weekend, where the Wonder Boys continued to squander on the road, getting swept in the three game series, pushing their road record to 1-8.
the series.
Failure to capitalize on hits continued to plague the Wonder Boys, as they were outscored 24-11 and were outhit 35-24.
The one bright spot for the Wonder Boys was first baseman Kaleb Warden, a junior from Frisco, Texas, who went 4-12 over the weekend, with two home runs and six RBIs.
The Wonder Boys only led twice this weekend and both times only lasted for a half-inning. Early scoring didn't help the Wonder Boys cause, as they were outscored a combined 11-3 in the first two innings of each game during
Head coach Dave Dawson said, "We expect these guys to play at a high level."
25 games remain in the schedule for the Wonder Boys, certainly enough for them to right the ship. Dawson said, "They have got to get out of their own heads and play baseball."
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Women's Week 2016
TIFFINI JARVIS/THE ARKA TECH Tech's annual Women's week was March 7 through 12. There was a variety of events including Walk a Mile, Masculinity Jeopardy, a salary negoitation seminar, Open Mic Night, the Women's Leadership Conference, and more. The week even had its own hashtag: #LikeAGirlATU to help change the negative perception attached to the phrase.
JENN TERRELL/THE ARKA TECH Christina Julme screams with excitement right after her name is announced as the winner of the Women's week essay contest at the open mic night event. The topic was gender identity, and Julme was awarded $500.
JENN TERRELL/THE ARKA TECH Malik Oliver sings "A Change is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke at the open mic night event on Tuesday, March 8.
JENN TERRELL/THE ARKA TECH Suede Graham, president of the Student Activities Board, sings a few songs to show his support at the open mic night event in Baz Tech.
TIFFINI JARVIS/THE ARKA TECH Several students wear red high heels to show support in the annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event on March 7.
Lexi and Tori Morris sing "Titanium" by Rihanna while Thomas Strahan plays guitar at the open mic night event.
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