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At 8 a.m. Saturday, April 16 students have the chance to walk for suicide prevention awareness. The walk will begin at Doc Bryan. Register at http://www.afsp.org/ out-of-the-darknesswalks or in person the day of the walk.

C a m p u s Recreation- Enjoy the spring weather during a hike at Lost Valley from 9-4 p.m.

Saturday, April 16 at Tucker Coliseum. It is a two and a half hour round trip hike.

Sports- Cheer on the

Wonder Boys baseball team as they bat against Southwest Oklahoma from 1-4 p.m. at the baseball field.

The Golden Suns tennis team will serve against Henderson State from 1-4 p.m.

Sunday, April 17 at the Chartwells Athletic Complex.

M u s i c Depar tment- The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra will perform from 8-10 p.m. Saturday, April 16 in Witherspoon Auditorium.

The Symphonic Band and Concert Band will perform 2:30-4 p.m. Sunday, April 17 in Witherspoon Auditorium.

SAB- Say good-bye

to the school year by attending Summer Send-off from 6-11 p.m. Thursday, April 21 in the Witherspoon parking lots. There will be free food.

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Wellness center launches “Dear Survivor” project SIERRA MURPHY News Writer

In recognition of sexual assault awareness month, the Health and Wellness Center has launched the “Dear Survivor” project, an initiative where students can write open letters to victims of sexual assault, offering themselves as an ally to the victim.

The project is a spinoff of national initiatives that the wellness center “tailored to the Tech campus.” Letters are placed around campus with contact information to Public Safety, the wellness center, Tech’s Title XI coordinator, as well as the National Sexual Assault Hotline.

“The main purpose behind it is to let survivors on our campus know that other students support them and they’re not alone,” said Stacy Galbo, a graduate assistant of student wellness outreach. “A lot of the letters we have aren’t just from allies; they’re from other survivors.”

The National Sexual Violence Resource Center in 2015 reported that two-thirds of college students “experience sexual harassment, and less than 10 percent of these students tell a college or university employee.”

surveyed 522 Tech students about sexual assault and intimate partner violence; fifty nine of her respondents reported victimization of some kind. Forty one of the fifty nine were sexual assault victims at Tech.

The New York Times also reported in 2015 that in four years of college, “more than one-fourth of undergraduate women at a large group of leading universities said they had been sexually assaulted.” The New York Times referenced the “Report on the AAU Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Assault and Sexual Misconduct,” prepared by the Associate of American Universities.

The study reported 27.2 percent of female college seniors reported experiencing some form of unwanted sexual contact since they entered college.

Sexual assault also extends into Galbo’s personal life.

At Tech, Galbo said the 20 to 25 percent national average is reflected, but on a smaller scale.

“More than half of the women I know have been victimized in some way.”

The Tech 2015 Security Acts book outlines sexual assault as, “any sexual act which violated the criminal laws of the state of Arkansas or the laws of the United States.” This includes non-consensual intercourse, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking.

However, women aren’t the only ones subject to sexual assault.

For her graduate research, Galbo

“From what we know, it is primarily

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Test anxiety, there is a solution CHRISTINE ESPENDEZ

Contributing Writer

Many students prepare to ace their exams by studying the anticipated material. For many of those students however, when the test finally arrives they are met with test anxiety, a common form of performance anxiety, according to Anxiety and Depression Association of America.

maintaining a positive attitude, a healthy diet, getting quality sleep and also mentions relaxation techniques like “proactive mindful breathing”.

“Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to what is happening to you moment to

moment,” according to mental health literature available in the counseling services office. “To be mindful you must slow down and bring awareness to your thoughts, feelings and actions.”

There are many reasons why students face test and academic

Craig Witcher, a counseling services counselor, gave his tips on how to manage test anxiety.

“Repetition is the mother of all skills,” said Witcher.

also

stresses

Students may feel the need to keep a particular grade point average to be able to keep a scholarship, or to please their parents, and sometimes students set a level of expectations for themselves and for these reasons may feel added pressure to perform well on tests.

Talking it out with friends and professors could help, but counseling is available at Tech.

He also suggests students rehearse what they had learned that day to get into healthy study habits. Students should review their notes and recall what they had learned that day in effort to store it in their long-term memory so it’s easier to remember during test time.

Witcher

anxiety, and it cannot be eased or solved with these suggestions.

Witcher says students usually have underlying pressures and that is why they are not performing well on tests that may go beyond this general advice.

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Any student, who would like help with their test anxiety, can make an appointment to speak with a counselor. To schedule an appointment, students can call (479) 968-0329 or visit Dean Hall 126 Monday- Friday, 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.

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MAN ON THE STREET Who are you voting for?

"I guess I’m undecided because they all are no good in my opinion. To me I feel there is no affect on my life in this moment from the political race.

But I would vote for someone I haven't heard of probably."

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.

We want to say great job to the young Democrats of America and the young Republicans of America. We want to say great job to the students who have changed their voter registrations so they can vote in Pope County come November. And we want to encourage students who have yet to take advantage of the voting rights afforded to them.

We will continue to encourage those who have yet to vote, even though it’s upsetting to think that we have to tell students their voice mattes.

Our administration pounds that idea into us at welcome ceremonies and miscellaneous speeches.

The Arka Tech staff encourages students’ submissions no matter what you write. Still, students don’t speak up and take advantage of the opportunities afforded them.

Many people want to blame it on our generation.

The average Tech student is a millennial, who is often described as narcissistic, bent on selfgratification and only looking out for “number one.” They don’t have time to participate in community outreach programs and elections because those don’t do them any good now.

Besides millennials, college students in general are stigmatized. Liberal. Irresponsible. Lost. The list goes on and on and on.

No matter how you spin it, this generation of college students is fighting, and is going to fight, rounds of self doubt, disbelief in American politics and elders who feel like we don’t have a place to speak up. It’s beginning to look like we lost hope, because people lost hope in us. We started believing the myth that we’re young and here to have fun so what we do must not register on the radar with what “actually matters.” There’s no point in fighting for a battle we already lost to the rumor mill.

This editorial, Tech students, is our rally cry to utilize the voice you have to better the society you are a part of. We believe in you and the potential you hold.

It’s no secret; we think the implications of this presidential election should scare you enough into voting. But no response at all is going to perpetuate the process of apathy, leaving little hope for the next generation of Tech students that will come after you.

We are citizens in the twenty first century dismissing voting rights that weren’t afforded to half the population not even 100 years ago. For what? Why won’t you vote?

We believe in you, and we hope that you will vote.

Thoughts graduation brought KATIE FERREN

Contributing Writer

In the coming month, Arkansas Tech University’s class of 2016 will solidify their accomplishments by participating in the May graduation ceremonies.

This includes me.

We will walk down the preverbal aisle to adulthood, shake hands with Dr. Bowen, and take our diplomas with heads held high. For most, the ceremony will the last thing before many first things— the final hoorah before all of the other hoorahs.

For some that day will be a last glance; for others, it might be a, “take care, I really liked you,” and for some, it could be a heart aching “so long.”

For me, attending Arkansas Tech has been too life changing to explain in hundreds of words, yet too sweet to express in words at all.

Tech friends, faculty and classmates have influenced my future by teaching me to

believe in a kind world, and instilling in me the truth that home can be created in many places.

Now I know that home is not limited by culture barriers. This belief began with a news reporting class that led me to a conversation in Baz-Tech with a Saudi Arabian student. As a fast friendship formed, home became midnight dinners and dance parties.

She gave me Arabic lessons and, in exchange, I taught her American slang words.

She asked about my mom and worried about my sister when she was sick. She is back in Saudi Arabia now, and I'm not sure if I'll see her again. But she changed me, and I was privileged to know and be known by her.

I will carry the hope that I found in apartment B107 in the Commons. It was a home where three of the most tenderhearted and kind women that I have known lived.

That year we felt anger,

Tj Tucker Freshman Criminal Justice/ Behavioral Sciences Dardanelle

“I would vote for Ted Cruz because I don't like Hilary or Trump, and I don’t know who else to vote for besides Cruz at this point. ” Kayla Schafer Senior Parks and Recreation Waukesha, Minnesota “I would vote for Bernie Sanders.

I don't believe in racism and the hate that the others like Trump are sponsoring. And the rest of the candidates left to choose from after Trump and Bernie are all average.”

Chris Grauel Freshmen Information Technology Pine Bluff “I would vote for Bernie because he has a lot of benefits for college students and that’s what i need. It can affect me directly..”

Cade Tatman Sophomore Business Management Marketing Russellville

AMBER QUAID/THE ARKA TECH jealousy, fear and discontentment, but the friendship bound up in that apartment was real enough to combat every emotion.

Today, I look back on a year full of grace, laughter, dirty dishes and four girls who made allowances for each other, believing that peace was more important than getting our way.

So for me, May 7 isn’t just the day that I receive a diploma.

This day marks the end of something and beginning of something else. Although I’m reluctant to admit it, May 7 is the end of four years of vast change, just-likefamily friendships, and life. Four real, sadsometimes-but-happy

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-too, heartbreaking, healing, weird, interesting, refreshing, e x h a u s t i n g , monumental and incredible years of life. They’ve been my summer night, Fenway Park, grand-slam hit, favorite years.

I truly hope that graduation marks the beginning of years just as sweet. Different, I’m sure, but good nonetheless. The time that’s coming will offer new challenges and opportunities. I get to learn how to be a longdistance best friend, employee, and new friend, just as I was four years ago. And maybe four years from now I’ll look back and see a new city, job, and people that grew into something else altogether - home.

"I would vote for Bernie Sanders.

I agree with his political views. All I know is that I don't want Trump to win.

I'm still in shock that we could possibly ever have a leader who is so hateful and clearly racist.”

Kim Sax Freshman Elementary Education Russellville “I have no political preference really because either way we are going to be in a situation we shouldn't be. But anyone but Trump or Hilary would be cool.”

Logan Reed Sophomore Information Systems Pottsville

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Rest in peace, Haggard RYAN HARMON Entertainment Writer

I must admit; when I see a photo of an older musician making rounds on Facebook, I immediately think the worst. In my defense, they usually only get that kind of attention when they pass away.

Last Wednesday, I was scrolling through Facebook, as I normally do, and I kept seeing posts wishing Merle Haggard a happy seventy ninth birthday. Nothing out of the ordinary. Songs, pictures, videos and stories all made their way to my news feed.

It was around noon when I saw the post that stopped me in my tracks.

It was a picture of Haggard that had already been shared a few times that day. The caption, however, was new and sickening. It read, "Merle Haggard: 1937-2016."

This had to be a mistake! It was the man's birthday! Surely this is just another hoax.

Within about 10 minutes, it was clear this was not a hoax. "The poet of the common man" was gone.

Like most, I began thinking

about what Haggard's music meant to my life.

Usually, when one of my heroes passes away, I have some sort of story about them. With Haggard, however, I had nothing. I had never met him, which I recently accepted would likely never happen, and I had never even seen him perform.

The latter is what I kept kicking myself for! I had multiple chances to see Haggard in this area last year and I didn't go.

For a change, my memories were purely of the music since my songwriting is greatly influenced by Haggard.

Haggard's music really stood out to me when I first heard it. That recognizable voice told so many stories of a hard childhood, lost love and even prison time, all of which were true.

It seems like we're losing all the truth in music now. Perhaps we could all stand to learn more from the legends that we've lost, and those we're still lucky enough to have with us. These artists weren't

WWW.CMTEDGE.COM afraid to tell the truth, and Haggard was certainly the best.

"The wardon led a prisoner down the hallway to his doom, and I stood up to say goodbye like all the rest."

That's what happened while Haggard was in prison, so that's what he wrote.

Now, we try so hard to convince

everyone that we're authentic, we end up being a stale imitation of what someone else once was.

So to the greatest songwriter that ever lived, I say goodbye with a simple line from one of your masterpieces.

"I'll probably never see you eye to eye again. This letter's meant to be my last farewell."

Fundraising cabaret serves just desserts CLAUDIA YOUNG Editor-in-Chief

business double major from China, said.

The first dessert cabaret Music Theatre Workshop will be on April 25 at Williamson Dining Room. Seating starts at 6:45 p.m. Tickets cost $25 each and can be reserved by contacting Holly Ruth Gale, associate professor of music and an instructor of the course, at hgale@atu.edu.

"This event is more modern music.

Compared to classical, it is a better approach to the audience so I think everybody would like to see it,” Meng said.

MTW is self-funded. They pay for all recordings, equipment and materials with the proceeds from the cabaret, said Ken Futterer, associate professor and an instructor of the course.

Cass Capen-Housley, instructor and event coordinator, said that seats fill up fast because this group of performers has a following.

A cabaret consists of songs from multiple musicals from a variety of eras, Gale said. The songs are separated into different acts, the performers wear all black clothing and have no props.

Cabarets are more entertaining for guests who don’t have a background in music, Fairy Meng, senior music and

The menu consists of assorted truffles, mini cheesecakes, cookies, dessert bars and mini pies, CapenHousley said. Instead of the audience being served at tables like the annual MTW dinner cabaret, there will be a dessert buffet for guests to choose from before the performance begins.

Capen-Housley said that buffet style was chosen because it is less of a distraction than a server walking around asking guests if they needed more dessert while the performance is happening.

The staff for all events in the Williamson Dining Room is students enrolled in Capen-Housley’s guest service management class.

The class gives students a real-world view of restaurant service, including hosting, managing, trouble-shooting,

CLAUDIA YOUNG/THE ARKA TECH teamwork and serving.

This is the second cabaret MTW will have performed this month.

"If people are interested in being performers, the best thing you can do is perform as much as possible," Gale said.

The dessert cabaret was added to the calendar in August, when Gale,

Futterer and Capen-Housley were discussing the dinner cabaret that was performed in November.

“I get to meet so many people and make sure that their event is really special.” Capen-Housley said.

“I also get to see my students excel and get hands on experience that will help them throughout their college experience and college career.”

Craig Morgan band to perform

RYAN HARMON Entertainment Writer

Country star Craig Morgan will be in Russellville for a performance this month.

The "Redneck Yacht Club" singer is scheduled to perform at the Center for the Arts at Russellville High School on Saturday, April 30.

Morgan recently returned from his eighth U.S.O. tour, where he entertained American troops. After serving 10 years in the U.S. Army, Morgan said he knows the importance of the U.S.O. from both sides.

"I remember when entertainers would come

over and entertain us,” Morgan said. “It gave us a mental break. It's amazing how much it increases their attitude and makes them feel better about being away from home."

That feeling, Morgan said, applies everywhere.

"Even in a place that's not considered a hostile environment, it's still not home,” Morgan said.

“It's still not the United States of America. And having visited over 70 or so different countries, I can tell you; there's none greater than ours."

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Morgan said he and his band will be playing all of the radio hits that everyone's familiar with, as well as material from his upcoming album, to be released in June.

Tickets for the show are available now at www. craigmorgantickets.com. Tech students can get $10 off tickets by using promo code "ATU" at checkout.

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PROJECT from page 1

males perpetrating violence against females, but that’s not the only scenario,” Galbo said.

“People in the LGBT community experience this as well.”

Galbo went on to say men are also subject to sexual assault from women, and despite disbelief, a man can in fact get raped by a woman.

Sexual assault can happen in any relationship, Galbo said.

In the future, Galbo said she hopes those who come to Tech after her continue to create an atmosphere on campus comfortable enough for sexual assault victims to come forward.

Through the “Dear Survivor” project, Galbo has had what the wellness center is calling “peer

JENN TERRELL/THE ARKA TECH Carly Copeland, Miss Tech 2016, stands next to a variety of plants, including geraniums, marigolds and ferns in hanging baskets.

33rd annual Tech spring plant sale JENN TERRELL Managing Editor

The 33rd annual spring plant sale will be held Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day at the Arkansas Tech Greenhouses on Red Hill on the north side of campus. The entrance to the greenhouses is on Harrell Drive off of North Arkansas. Signs will guide customers along Highway 7.

The annual event is put on by the Department of Agriculture and the proceeds benefit the activities of the Arkansas Tech Agri Club.

“Ferns, geraniums, hanging baskets, azaleas, bedding plants, peppers, tomatoes and other vegetable transplants will be offered for sale,” Dr. Jim Collins, horticulturist and Professor of Agriculture. “All plants are student grown at the greenhouses and proceeds will be used for more greenhouse plants and supplies.”

To learn more about the spring plant sale, call (479) 968-0632 or email jcollins@atu.edu.

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health educators” aid her in the project.

“I put up some of the ‘Dear Survivor’ letters on bulletin boards around campus so that anyone who is going through the experience of dealing with sexual assault can get the words of encouragement, acknowledgement and understanding that they need and so rarely receive,” said Jalon Falconer, a senior psychology and creative writing major from Waldron. Falconer’s said his desire to help people keeps him committed to this project.

Anyone who was sexually assaulted, or thinks they were sexually assaulted, are encouraged to contact the Health and Wellness Center at 479-968-0329, Public Safety at 479-968-0222, the Title XI coordinator at 479-498-6020 and the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-4619.

ARKATECH Thirty-two Tech students selected for “Who’s Who”

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Thirty-two representatives from Arkansas Tech University have been selected for inclusion in the 2016 edition of “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.”

Each year, a select group of students is called forward to accept one of the most prestigious awards the academic community can bestow. This exclusive honor is granted by more than 2,842 schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Allison Congleton

Ashleigh Pettit

From Left: Audra Schluterman, Bethany Skaggs, Caitlin Dean, Chris Hoover, and Dillon Miller

From Left: Dylan Edgell, Elijah Moreno, Elvys Ferrufino, Emely Sierra, and Evan Gray

From Left: Hailey Robinson, Haven Brock, Hayden Carlton, Jocelyn Flores, and Julia Smith

Leslie Dunmire

From Left: Katie Huff, Kelsey Nilsen, Kyle Jones, Leslie Dunmire, and Luke Dooly

From Left: Morgan Earp, Samantha Hurlburt, Suede Graham, Taylor Loggins, and Terrionna Brockman

From Left: Toni Cody, Tulsi Patel, Tyler Emerson, Xintong Ren, and Zachary Schwartz

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MATTHEW EMERY/THE ARKA TECH The Golden Suns are currently undefeated on the road, 20-0, but are coming off a series split last weekend against Southern Arkansas.

Golden Suns make another split MATTHEW EMERY Sports Writer

The Golden Suns will cross the border to Weatherford, Oklahoma, this weekend to face Southwestern Oklahoma.

The contest this weekend will be the last away series for the Golden Suns this season before the Great American Conference Championship on April 28, which will take place in Bentonville.

The Golden Suns are currently undefeated on the road, 20-0, but are coming off a series split last weekend against Southern Arkansas.

It was the first time this season that the Golden Suns have lost twice in a single weekend.

The series consisted of doubleheaders on Friday and Saturday, with the Golden Suns losing the final games in both doubleheaders.

Friday evening saw the Golden Suns fall victim to a seventh inning rally that plated three runs for Southern Arkansas and giving them to 7-5 lead which would hold to be the final.

Kelsie Barker, a senior from Stafford, Virginia, was dealt the loss in what was her worst outing of the season.

Barker went four innings and

gave up three earned runs on four hits, the big blow being a three run home run in the seventh inning.

The matchup on Saturday evening was a lower scoring affair that the Golden Suns dropped with a final of 3-1.

and would come around to score the only Arkansas Tech run.

Edinger said, "We fought hard, it just didn't go our way.

Everything was going wrong."

As a whole, the Golden Suns were not able to get much going

Gum was also a key part of the Golden Suns second win of the weekend, throwing a two hit shutout.

The two victories for Gum pushed her seasonal record to 151, which is tied for third in the Great American Conference.

Sydnee Clark, a junior from Redfield, pitched a complete game in the losing effort, allowing only five hits and one run.

Clark said, "I'm really happy with it. It's nice to come back after a few rough games."

Clark's most stressful inning came in the fifth, where she surrendered four walks, but managed to escape the inning with only one run allowed.

"My timing was off, but my teammates had my back," said Clark.

The Golden Suns were able to bail Clark out in the fifth, but they had three errors in the game, which is uncharacteristic for the team as they rank second in the Great American Conference in fewest errors.

The three errors accounted for two unearned runs in the second and seventh inning respectively.

Alex Edinger, a sophomore from Claremore, Oklahoma, led the first inning off with a single

Despite the series split, the Golden Suns are determined to stay on the right track.

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MATTHEW EMERY/THE ARKA TECH The Golden Suns were able to bail Clark out in the fifth, but they had three errors in the game, which is uncharacteristic for the team as they rank second in the Great American Conference in fewest errors. offensively during the series.

The two wins were 2-0, and 1-0 affairs.

In the 2-0 series opening win, Jalissa Gum, a junior from Red Rock, Oklahoma, threw a one hit shutout and helped her own cause with a two RBI triple in the third.

Despite the series split, the Golden Suns are determined to stay on the right track.

Edinger said, "We're going to come out ready to win."

"A great winning streak comes off a loss."

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MATTHEW EMERY/THE ARKA TECH The Wonder Boys will return to Tech Field for the final time in the 2016 regular season as they take on Southwestern Oklahoma this weekend.

SAU takes two from Wonder Boys them their second home loss of the season on Friday, with a final of 4-2.

MATTHEW EMERY Sports Writer

This weekend the Wonder Boys will return to Tech Field for the final time in the 2016 regular season as they take on Southwestern Oklahoma.

The Wonder Boys will have their work cut out for them as Southwestern Oklahoma currently stands at third place in the Great American Conference, with a 23-12 record.

The series will be the conclusion of a back to back weekend series against top ranked conference opponents.

Last weekend, the Wonder Boys traveled to Magnolia to take on Southern Arkansas in a threegame series.

Despite being 13-1 at home, the Wonder Boys managed to overcome Southern Arkansas and hand

Zach Skelton, a senior from Amorel, led the Wonder Boys to victory in the contest, as he pitched a complete game, allowing only two runs on five hits and striking out 10.

Skelton found his groove as the game progressed and sent down the final 11 batters of the game.

Collin O’Neil, a senior from Phoenix, Arizona, came through in the eighth inning with a single that plated a run to give the Wonder Boys the 3-2 lead.

The Wonder Boys would add to that lead in the top of the ninth and sealing the game.

Unfortunately for the Wonder Boys, the big win on Friday did not translate into Saturday, as they were swept in the double header.

Game one of the doubleheader saw Southern

Arkansas score in each of the first four innings, making the score 11-0 before the Wonder Boys were able to answer back. Southern Arkansas continued to pour it on before reaching the final of 17-3.

Ethan Taylor, a senior from Arlington, Tennessee, was handed the loss, as he went 1.1 inning, giving up three runs.

Game two of the doubleheader was a much closer affair, but had the same outcome, as the Wonder Boys once again fell, 6-4.

Starting pitching was again the issue for the Wonder Boys as Trent Armstrong, a junior from Waxahachie, Texas, was handed the loss.

Armstrong went four innings, allowing four runs on seven hits.

Following the final home stand of the season, the Wonder Boys will wrap up the regular season against Northwestern Oklahoma and Harding.

Savage Storm Tops Golden Suns 6-3 RICCI LOGAN Contributing Writer

The Arkansas Tech Golden Suns were defeated by Southeastern Oklahoma 6-3 Friday in a road game in Durant, Oklahoma.

In the single competitions Macarena Sedano Acosta, 12th ranked individual in the Central Region, was able to defeat Anna Buiukian, the sixth rated player in the region in an upset.

The Golden Suns were only able to win two single matches and one double match.

Singles Competition 1. Macarena Sedano Acosta (ATU) def. Anna Buiukian (SOSU) 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 2. Alexsandra Reljic (SOSU) def. Tamara Bell (ATU) 6-1, 6-3 RICCI LOGAN/THE ARKA TECH 3. Darija Catipovic (SOSU) def. Teresa Sanchez (ATU) 7-5, The Golden Suns will return home for their final two matches. They will play Harding on Tuesday, April 12 at 4 p.m. and Henderson State Sunday, April 17 at 1 p.m.

6-7 (3), 6-4 4. Maria Martinez (SOSU) def. Annabel Rowlands (ATU) 7-6 (4), 6-2 5. Franzi Richtsfeld (SOSU) def. Camila Roca (ATU) 6-2, 6-1 6. Laura Sanchez (ATU) def.

Conchi Assiego (SOSU) 7-6 (3), 5-7, 10-8 Doubles Competition 1. Alexsandra Reljic/Darija Catipovic (SOSU) def. Tamara Bell/Macarena Sedano Acosta (ATU) 8-1 2.

Franzi

Richtsfeld/Anna

Buiukian (SOSU) def. Laura Sanchez/Camila Roca (ATU) 8-5 3. Teresa Sanchez/Annabel Rowlands (ATU) def. Maria Martinez/ Conchi Assiego (SOSU) 8-5 The Golden Suns were back in action on Sunday in Russellville to face Southwest Baptist.

Even though Tech played evenly through the double matches, they would still fall to the Bearcats 9-0.

The Golden Suns are now 9-12.

SINGLES COMPETITION

Christina Zentai (SBU) def.

Macarena Sedano Acosta (Tech) 6-1, 6-2 Lara Soares (SBU) def. Tamara Bell (Tech) 6-0, 6-4 Josie Zehnder (SBU) def. Teresa Sanchez (Tech) 6-0, 6-1 Klara Vickov (SBU) def.

Annabel Rowlands (Tech) 6-3, 6-2 Lani Tuemmers (SBU) def.

Camila Roca (Tech) 6-4, 6-0 Zorana Jovanovic (SBU) def.

Laura Sanchez (Tech) 6-2, 6-2

DOUBLES COMPETITION Zentai / Soares (SBU) def.

Acosta/Bell (Tech) 8-4 Zehnder / Tuemmers (SBU) def. L. Sanchez / Roca (Tech) 8-2 Jovanovic / Vickov (SBU) def.

Rowlands / T. Sanchez (Tech) 8-3 The Golden Suns will return home for their final two matches.

They will play Harding on Tuesday, April 12 at 4 p.m. and Henderson State Sunday, April 17 at 1 p.m.

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PAGE 8 | Campus Photos

Tech's Got Talent

Photos by Liz Chrisman Students prove to Tech that Tech's got talent. The event took place on March 30.

Above, Zach Paquet and Seth McCammen perform during Tech's Got Talent.

Above, Charles Hills sings at Tech's Got Talent. He went on to win second place.

Above, Parash Rajbhansi, left, and Sabrina Tamang, right, perform during Tech's Got Talent. Their performance won them first place and a $350 prize.

From left to right: First place, Parash Rajbhanis and Sabrina Tamang; second place, Charles Hills; third place, Zach Pacquet and Seth McCammen.

The Student Activities Board hosted the 2016 Tech's Got Talent, a talent show in which Tech students can compete and win cash prizes. Twelve acts performed in the first round; six finalists moved on to the finals and performed for a second time in early April.

From the six finalists, three were selected as the winners.

In first place was Parash Rajbhanis and Sabrian Tamang; they won $350. In second place was Charles Hills; he won $225.

In third place was Zach Pacquet and Seth McCammen; they won $100.

THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016

Casey DeAngleo showcasing her talents during her performance.