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COLTON NIX/SUBMITTED Donald McCormick, graduate assistant for Student Success Services from Little Rock, helps break down a complicated math example for Talk Robinson, an international business major from Paris, Arkansas. One-on-one peer tutoring is one of the options available from the tutoring center.
Doc Bryan Tutoring Services offer options beyond tutoring HALEY FOSSITT
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Doc Bryan Tutoring Services offers tutoring on not only general courses, such as algebra, English and biology, but also offers specific help toward a certain major such as a section designed
to aid education majors as they prepare to take the Praxis exam. “I think the tutoring center is an underutilized resource that people don’t use enough,” Jade Dearmond, a biochemistry major from Warren, said. “I like tutoring because I like helping other students with stuff I used to struggle with.”
Students are tutored by their peers in the tutoring center. Blake Baker, a health and physical education major from Clinton, said his favorite part of the experience was when he could see a student’s expression change and the “light turn on” as they understood the concept
he was explaining. Baker tutored students in math course, such as algebra, calculus and remedial math. He reflected on his experience as something he “truly enjoyed.” All tutors are required to have
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Tradition Keepers keep students involved, gain cord ANDREW CARNEY
Contributing Writer
Students looking to earn an extra cord at graduation can do so by downloading the Tech Traditions app and becoming a Tradition Keeper. According to the app the Tradition Keeper program recognizes students who showcase extraordinary involvement on campus while completing their degree. Tradition Keeper activities include participating in a campus blood drive, attending athletic events, attending a career fair and much more. Students who reach Tradition Keeper status by completing 36 Tech traditions wear special green cords at commencement and earn the distinction of Tradition Keeper on their official Arkansas Tech transcript. The program started in 2014 as a way to recognize students for something else besides academics. Around 30 students per year have completed the program. “Students might find some activities they didn’t even realize that the university offered,” said Alison Taylor, assistant director of alumni relations. “One of the most exciting things is Tradition Keeper will be listed on their official transcript, giving someone the opportunity to explain how involvement impacted their education. Employers are always looking for something to set a candidate apart, this could be exactly what they are looking for.”
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has made it clear that players are required to stand for the National Anthem in an attempt to avoid players kneeling for the anthem as seen in the NFL. DirecTV has begun giving refunds to NFL Ticket subscribers because of the National Anthem protests. According to the Wall Street Journal, NFL Sunday Ticket is one of the NFL’s premier franchises, earning it $1.5 billion a year in licensing revenue. This could hurt NFL television ratings severely. Silver probably does not want this to happen to the NBA ratings, nor does it seem that he wants to lose the revenue. However, Silver won’t be able to stop NBA players from taking knee. Consequently, Silver will probably fine players who take a knee during the Nation Anthem. Instead of this, Silver should stand behind this protest. The commissioner forcing players to
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The Tech Traditions app, which was created in 2016, has increased the participation of students in campus events since the programs start. The Tech Traditions app, which was created in 2016, has increased the participation of students in campus events since the program’s start. One of those students is Sarah Hendrix, computer science major from Rogers, who has already begun her Tradition Keeper journey. “I’m so happy that Tech has something like this for students to participate in,” Hendrix said. “At first I wasn’t sure if this was
something that was worth doing, but after getting out and enjoying the stuff that Tech has available I started having so much fun and made new friends along the way.” Hendrix has already completed five activities on the Tech Traditions app and plans to continue on in becoming a Tech Tradition Keeper. The Tech Traditions app is available for students to download on iPhone and Android via the App Store and Google Play.
Rebecca Christie is the director of philanthropy and service. Think Pink Charity event times: —The “King of the Crown” Penny War will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 2-5 at the Hindsman Tower. —Think Pink Volleyball Tournament will be from 6-10 p.m. on Oct 3-4 in Hull Double Gym. —Think Pink 5K at 8 a.m. on Oct. 7 at the front of Doc Bryan.
Apocalypse Then: Talking about Atomic bombs today COLTON STRADER Cinema, 1951-1967” at 7 Contributing Writer p.m. on Oct. 9 at the Ross Pendergraft Library Room A student success pre- 300B to educate students sentation of American and on the cultural differences Japanese Atomic Cinema in film surrounding nuwill be shown to students clear weapons and their to educate them on the implications. “This precultural differences sur- sentation is to raise awarerounding nuclear arms. ness in nuclear weapons Mike Bogue, Arkansas and how they are still a Tech student success co- threat, and how recent ordinator at Tech’s Ozark talks about nuclear war are campus, will be presenting worrisome,” Bogue said. “Apocalypse Then: AmerWith recent talks surican and Japanese Atomic rounding North Korea
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and nuclear war, Bogue’s presentation covers the topic of how nuclear weapons are not talked about as much as they once were, yet every country in power has an arsenal of them. “I was always fascinated by how differently American and Japanese science fiction films portrayed nuclear war so differently from each other,” Bogue said. “It’s a combination of histori-
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cal value of the twentieth century and also how they expressed their cultures in film. “I am excited that the Student Success Center is raising the topic around nuclear arms since North Korea and Trump are talking the way they are. It is scary,” Aspen Roberts, a computer science major, said. Movies include: Godzilla (1954), The Mysterians (1957), On the
Beach (1959), The Last War (1961) and Dr. Strangelove (1964) and will be discussed to show the view from both sides of the Pacific. This is not the first presentation the center has put on. They have presented two topics before but they were much broader in terms of just science fiction films, with this presentation having a much more defined focus in nuclear arms.
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More movements, less trends As a society, never have we been so able to share our thoughts and opinions with others. From the cavalcade of social media websites and apps that allow us to freely speak our mind with little to no immediate consequence, to a president that makes a controversial decision or speech seemingly every week that provides a topic for heated discussion. Such a combination has allowed for us, as a country, to discuss and debate some important topics that had previously been quietly tucked away or ignored. It has also shed some light on topics that many may have not been privy to, an example of this being the DACA ruling and just how many citizens are impacted by the policy. Unfortunately, the excess of hot topics and
immediate access to platforms that allow us to share our viewpoints has resulted in these serious matters becoming more of a trend than a topic of debate. While we enter these social media campaigns and debates with good intentions, the underlying desire to fit in, or conform, overrules any good intentions we may have. Our longing to present ourselves on social media as current and intelligent has superseded our actual dedication and involvement in movements and causes. Topic X will dominate all the news headlines, trending topics and social media posts for a week. People will be at the throats of one another behind their keyboards or touchscreens in hopes of “winning” the debate of topic X. The fervor at
which people debate will make it clear that topic X is a very important and serious topic that you need to have a stance on. According to our timelines and newsfeeds, topic X can and will change everything; our nation, our schools, our lives. Then, the president speaks at a rally in the middle of nowhere, which causes topic Y to appear. Topic Y could be the most important thing to happen to this nation and possibly this planet. Discussion of topic Y will consume all news headlines, trending topics and social media posts. If you do not have a well thought out stance regarding topic Y, you are already behind. Meanwhile, fewer people are discussing topic X, as they have all moved to topic Y. Topic X goes to
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the abundance of topics in which we leave behind in the dust for more present matters. These issues and the people affected by these issues, are left with nothing but a week’s worth of trending hashtags to show for the worldwide attention they experienced for a short period of time. To prove an issue truly is important, that we all need to be paying attention and have a voice, is to stick with that issue for more than a week. The Civil Rights Movement was not a flavor of the week topic that people began to talk about for the sake of conversation. It was passionately debated
and worked through for years until it finally got the recognition and results that it had worked so diligently for. While it is not inherently wrong to have a voice and opinion on every social issue that comes up, you cannot forget about preceding topics you once fought for. If you truly want to see change, find an issue and dig in. Do not let your desire for instant gratification and meaning get in the way of a greater movement. Be patient and stay focused. You will be more effective by having few, deep opinions on matters than several superficial ones.
Horror movies take escapism to the next level AMBER APPLEBY
Editor-in-chief
There’s something about sitting down with some buttery popcorn, which is nonnegotiable, and watching a movie. There’s really nothing like it. All movies provide a sense of escapism for people, but horror movies take the escapism to the next level. I didn’t always enjoy horror movies. When I was younger, my mother bribed me with a piece of cake to see a horror movie (“The Grudge” if you’re interested), and I was terrified. However, in high school, I developed a taste for the finer parts of horror films. Horror has become extremely prevalent within our society with television shows like “American Horror Story” and “The Walking Dead” and movies such as “It” and “The Conjuring” breaking records. People love horror. And, believe it or not, there is actually quite a bit of psychology behind the reason that people enjoy horror. According to Dr. Glenn Sparks, who is a professor and associate head of the School of Communications at Purdue University, one of the reasons that people love horror so much is
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how they feel after the credits roll. When you watch a horror film, your blood pressure rises along with your heart rate. Psychologically, you’re aroused, and this arousal lasts for a bit after the film. Which means, any feelings you experience, positive or negative, are intensified, according to Sparks. So since most of us go to the movies with friends, family or significant others, we have a positive experience, and are more likely to continue going back to horror films. This particular process is
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called the excitation transfer process. In layman’s terms, there is something incredibly cathartic about being scared to death. You get scared, and then it’s over. Your fear is tangible and finite. And you feel an intense sense of relief when it’s over. I know I do. Every time I watch a horror film, I’m tense all the way through the climax, but when the big baddie is finally dead, I unclench and relax, and get vaguely uncomfortable with the final kiss, which is a whole different type of opinion piece.
Dr. Jeffery Goldstein, who is a professor of social and organizational psychology at the University of Utrecht, was quoted in an interview with IGN as saying, “You choose your entertainment because you want it to affect you. That’s certainly true of people who go to entertainment products like horror films that have big effects. They want those effects…[Horror films] provide a just resolution in the end. The bad guy gets it.” Goldstein seems to have hit the nail on the head. Some people, according to Sparks, are more hypersensitive and thus are more likely to be unable to handle horror films. People who are more empathic are also less likely to enjoy horror films, according to an article on Concordia University at Saint Paul’s website. The reason for this is probably due to the fact that they relate too much to the characters, and thus feel more of their pain and fear than people who have less empathy. So, next time you’re feeling stressed or zombie-like, pop some popcorn, again, seriously, nonnegotiable, grab some cool people and tune in to some horror films. After the credits, talk about the movie with your friends to keep your psychological buzz going. I promise you’ll feel much more relieved afterward.
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MAN ON THE STREET DO YOU THINK SOCIAL MEDIA HAS MADE US MORE NEGATIVE?
“I believe that social media has made the world more positive. Yes, we hear more negative opinions about events, personal views. However, without social media it would be much more difficult for anyone to voice their thoughts, positive or negative." Nick Freeman Public Relations Lamar
“Social media has helped us connect with people around the world. That has made the world a better place and not a more negative place.” Assumpta Esiaka Grad assistant, Behavioral Sciences Lagos, Nigeria
“I think it is a very negative place because social media creates drama.” Briance Ivy Business Fayetteville
“I do believe social media has made the world more negative because people are now very focused on media instead of other things." Jake Canady Broadcast Journalism Harrison
"In a sense, it has, because some people don know what they should and what they shouldn't post. I think it is more negative than when it first came out." Jocelyn Perez Marketing Salina, Texas
“I believe social media has made the world more positive because supporting others is easier now which makes the world a better place.”
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Study Tips: Find your fit AMBER QUAID
Editor-in- chief
Studying is not easy for some people. It is for these people that I am sharing my best study tips, developed through my own personal experiences, through research and through my years of tutoring others. Before you can begin to study properly, I recommend getting your days a little more organized in a planner or weekly to do chart (you will see why this is important soon). Arkansas Tech University offers different outlets to help you get organized such as the tutoring center that offers one-on-one Academic Coaching and Career Services that offers assistance getting you organized for daily life (and beyond college). Now that we have that out of the way, let’s begin.
DO NOT STUDY ALL AT ONCE
I understand that you have a busy schedule but if you want your brain to remember more information, time is key. A 2008 University of Illinois study found that the brain’s attentional resources drop after a long period of focusing on a single task, decreasing our focus and hindering performance. To begin, start with when your test is, look at your schedule the week before and allow a few days to study for shorter periods of time. Make sure you have your study material done before you begin this (such as notecards, mind mapping, etc.). For example, if you are taking an easier test on Friday, study for an hour on Monday and Wednesday with a quick 30-minute refresher on Friday before the test. If you were taking a harder test I would recommend studying at least 1 hour a night the week before the test. Do not go over 2 hours a night ever as this seems to create a negative impact and a reversal of information retention.
USE VISUAL CLUES TO HELP YOU STUDY
Visual clues such as notecards and mind mapping help you organize your thoughts in small, concise chucks to more easily recall at a later time. For example, when using notecards write an important word or date on one side, say 1939. Then on the other side keep it simple: World War II begins. That way no matter what side you choose to study from the information is short
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and connected. Use more than one notecard to connect a large amount of information by breaking it down into smaller bits. For example, when talking about the Holocaust break it down into subcategories such as: Holocaust began, define Holocaust and Holocaust ended. Simple breakdowns help the mind remember more about a complex idea than trying to lump it all together.
SAY IMPORTANT WORDS OR PHRASES OUT LOUD.
If you find yourself stuck on remembering a certain piece of information, say it out loud. By saying words out loud, we give them a certain power of memory recall that doesn’t work as well if we just say it in our head. Saying the word out loud “helps you keep the visual representation of the object in mind better,” Gary Lupyan, assistant professor of psychology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, said. Basically, we make a connection to the idea that wasn’t there before allowing us to recall it easier. For example, saying 1939 out loud will help you remember that’s when World War II began. However, if you start saying everything out loud the techniques effect will lessen with each new word or phrase so save it for the hard to remember moments.
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE
This helps you boost your confidence and your understanding of what you’re going to face. For example, practicing helps you figure out how long on average it takes you to answer a question. So if you have a timed test you already know your pace and how quickly you have to move to best answer all of the questions. This also shows you the importance of skipping a question and coming back to it later. Also, if you study for an oral presentation by practicing hard to say lines, this will help you have a clearer message during presentation time and lessen your chances for a mistake.
BREAKS ARE JUST AS IMPORTANT
When studying, it is important to take breaks. This does not mean study for 5 minutes and take a 15-minute break; in an hour session, you would get 15 minutes of actual study time in. I recommend
taking a 5-minute break every 25 minutes. When on your break do not use your phone, television, computer or any other electronic device. The brain uses enormous amounts of energy for an organ of its size “regardless of whether we are tackling integral calculus or clicking through the week’s top 10 LOLcats,” according to Scientific American. My best advice for break time is to go outside, close your eyes and let the sun offer you a break from the indoors (please use sun screen). By allowing your brain to take a break from studying and daily technology input you give it a chance to reset and get ready for the next round of studying.
LASTLY, FIND A BUDDY
Having a friend, tutor, classmate, etc. help you study makes you more likely to retain the information because they are holding you responsible for knowing it and keep a positive spin on studying (if studying this way turns negative, stop immediately). The key to an effective study-buddy relationship is finding someone with whom you work well. Having a person to help answer questions, to reassure you and to keep you moving forward is beneficial to helping you study. Often times we lack confidence in our self to believe that we know the answer when we are in fact right, by having someone else us study and give us that reassurance helps solidify that answer as truth in our minds. Also, we tend to be our own biggest critic so having someone keep you on a positive, upbeat path while studying also helps us remember information better through positive reinforcement. Issues can arise when we do not fully understand a concept or formula and having a person there to help break it down and not seem so daunting keeps the study session on track and once again positively reinforces the information for future recall. These are my top six study habits that have worked time and again for not only myself but for those I have tutored. Not all techniques work for every person, find ones that work best for you and use them as tools to succeed. Between getting your weeks organized and incorporating these study habits, college should seem a little less stressful and more useful. I wish you all the best in your upcoming tests and midterms.
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Mentalist makes students think twice SYDNEY HENJUM
Contributing Writer
One student was hypnotized, several students fell for illusions and many were amazed by the performance from mentalist Christopher Carter who put on an interactive show last week thanks to the Student Activities Board. It has been reported that “mentalist” refers to someone who not only is a skilled magician, but demonstrates extraordinary mental powers like mind reading. Carter said the best part of his job is the reactions he gets from the audience. As a mentalist, Carter strives to give people a “sense of reality turned on itself.” Carter performed a se-
ries of card tricks, illusions, mind reading and hypnosis that focused on the manipulation of free will. “We think we know how the world works, but maybe we don’t,” Carter said. Carter’s advice to college students is to follow your dreams and pursue what you are passionate about. He said that success comes to those who pay attention to their relationships and the way people react. A group of about 80 students showed up to the event in Doc Bryan, and everyone participated in some way. Hannah Lee, undeclared who is from Dover, volunteered to be hypnotized. Lee described the experience as extremely relaxing.
SYDNEY HENJUM/THE ARKA TECH As a mentalist, Carter strives to give people a “sense of reality turned on itself.” Carter’s advice to college students is to follow your dreams and pursue what you are passionate about. “My mind was blown,” Lee said. Christopher Carter has been performing professionally for college campuses for 27 years. He was always interested
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Oct. 11 will mark the 29th National Coming Out Day, a day for people in the LGBTQ+ community to come out and say who they are. It was first celebrated as an anniversary of the National March on Washington for Lesbian and
Gay Rights as a reminder that one of our most powerful tools is coming out. This year, due to fall break, SPECTRUM, the LGBT+ support and advocacy group on campus, will be celebrating on the eve of National Coming Out Day at the Hindsman Bell Tower. Students will be
telling their stories and individuals can see a timeline of the LGBTQ+ rights movement and prominent figures in our society that have come out over the years. Students will also be able to pin what they identify as on a board. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 10.
in magic and later learned about hypnosis, body language, and other mind reading skills. He does about 130 shows a year on college campuses across the na-
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this is the first time Carter has performed at Tech. Poole said that SAB wants students to feel included and accepted. Any ideas for fun events can be emailed to gpoole2@atu.edu.
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a GPA average above a 3.0 and undergo training to be eligible to tutor their peers. Doc Bryan Tutoring Services also added online tutoring to the variety of services already available free to ATU students. The online tutoring is through Blackboard Collaborate and can be done via chat or video conference. This is an option for students
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tion, and can be found on the National Association of Campus Activities. SAB president Glen Poole said that they wanted to do something new and different for students, and
who can’t make it to the tutoring center for a faceto-face session. The tutoring center also offers academic coaching, completed by graduate assistants, to help a student get organized to handle their class load and schedule. The tutoring center is in Doc Bryan room 153 and has been newly ren-
ovated. The hours for face-to-face tutoring are Sunday-Thursday from 5-9 p.m. You can stop by the center for a schedule or view it any time under Tech A-Z “Tutoring Services” and then “Tutoring Schedule.” Students can also call (479) 968-0278 or visit tutoring.atu.edu to set up an appointment.
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stand will only cause more confusion with fans. NBA players might also start to detest Silver due to his decisions. The NBA has already made headlines because of the National Anthem. President Donald Trump withdrew his offer for the Golden State Warriors, the 2017 NBA champions, to visit the White House. “Going to the White House is considered a great honor for a championship team. Stephen Curry is hesitating, therefore invitation is withdrawn!” Trump tweeted on September 23. LeBron James then quickly tweeted his feeling on the situation. James tweeted, “U bum Stephen
Curry already said he ain’t going! So therefore ain’t no invite. Going to White House was a great honor until you showed up!” James has made it clear since Trump has been elected that he is not a fan. Trump has also made it clear he is not a fan of players protesting. President Trump has bigger issues going on in America than athletes taking a knee for what they believe. The president should be giving his attention to issue like the Las Vegas shooting or the hurricane in Puerto Rico. Silver wants players to find a different way for their voices to be heard rather than kneeling for the anthem. “It
is my hope, though, that NBA players, given the platform that they have, whether it’s the regular engagement they have with the media, whether it’s social media, whether it’s other opportunities they have to work in the communities, that they have those opportunities for their voices to be heard. Then, to act on those voices,” Silver said, according to an article in Slam magazine. The 2017 NBA regular season will start on Tuesday, Oct. 17 when the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors hosting the Houston Rockets. It will be interesting to see what the players will do to make their voices heard.
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A rose by any other name would not be as sweet
RICCI LOGAN
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Cua’ Rose’s rise to stardom at Arkansas Tech University didn’t happen overnight. Rose started at McGehee, where he began playing football in the fifth grade. His mother didn’t want him to play football at first because she thought it was a dangerous game, but Rose showed a passion for the game growing up. He played multiple positions until his 10th grade year when he moved to Springdale. After he moved to Springdale, his mother told him that he broke her heart by moving away from her. “As a 15-year-old kid I felt hurt knowing I broke my mom’s heart. I didn’t know how to handle it,” Rose said. “At that point, I told myself I had to go college to be somebody so I could make her proud. It made me push myself hard to succeed for my family.” At Springdale, Rose played safety where his skills started to flourish. He finished his junior season with 100 tackles and 17 pass deflections. In his senior season, his team did not make the playoffs ,but he still managed to finish the season with 99 tackles and 15 pass deflections. After his senior season, Rose went to play at Pittsburg State University. At the time, Pittsburg State was ranked number two in the nation in Division II foot-
ball. After making it through preseason training camp, Rose left before the season started. His sister had her fifth heart surgery and doctors told her that she wouldn’t live past 21. “I wanted to be closer to my sister,” Rose said. “After she had her fifth surgery, it just pulled me closer and closer back home.” Rose then decided to attend Arkansas Tech University because it would keep him closer to his sister, who is now 24-years old. However, Rose began to question his future in football. “After high school, I had lost love for the game. I did not feel like the game of football was for me anymore. I started to ask myself was this the path that I was really supposed to take,” Rose said. Rose turned to his mother for advice about the situation. She told him not to give up and keep playing football. This talk motivated him to be committed to himself, and to his work on and off the field. As a freshman at Tech, he was named the Defensive MVP-Most Improved Player. He went on to start every game on defense, he finished the season as the team's leader in the secondary with five interceptions, and was second on the team with 76 tackles, 44 solos and 32 assists. With more success on the field, Rose had to tackle a bigger issue off the field.
“After high school I had lost love for the game. I did not feel like the game of football was for me anymore."
On December 12, 2015, while in his underclassmen years, Rose received a call while he was in the shower from his brother’s girlfriend. She told him his brother had been stabbed in the heart. “I immediately went to the hospital he was at,” Rose said. “On the way there, I was talking to God the whole way there. I just was wishing this wasn’t true. Questions were coming in my head from left to right. Losing my brother was the toughest thing I have ever been through.” He met his family at the hospital. Tears were flowing from all members, his brother was gone. He always told his brother that he “will make it one day” and to this day he still talks to him, moving forward to keep his promise. Rose uses his painful situations in life to motive himself and other people. Though he has had struggles and missteps, he still moves forward toward success, because he wants to be seen as sign of hope for others. Also having a younger brother looking up to him keeps Rose moving forward. Rose is currently in his junior year and has been named player of the week. He has worked hard to make it a season to remember. In his first two games, Rose forced four turnovers, three of which came against the Henderson State Reddies.
Rose also caught three interceptions that game. He tied a 95-year-old record for most interceptions in a game set. The Wonder Boys are currently 4-1, with six more games left. Rose is putting together a memorable season. Rose’s play style is unique. As a 5-foot, 9-inches tall safety, making him one of the smaller guys on the field, he gives 100 percent on each play. “People don’t expect me to go the extra mile. Defenders just expect me to tackle them,” Rose said. “I don’t just want to tackle them; I want to take the ball away. Every play I feel the ball is mine no matter what.” He mimics his style of play after his favorite player, Tyrann Mathieu, who is nicknamed the “Honey Badger.” Mathieu was given the nickname because of his tenacious ability to play tough football against much larger opponents and make big plays. With the Wonder Boys being rank No. 24 in the American Football Coaches Association Division II Top 25 poll, Rose needs to keep channeling his inner honey badger. “This year we have a chance to do something that has never be done. We are pushing to get a ring. We feel like we are the best in the nation,” Rose said.
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Pasta Grill leaves more to be desired Good but not great food makes the appetizers best part of meal
GABBI CALABRESE
Staff Writer
Having worked in an Italian restaurant for six years, I am somewhat of a snob when it comes to Italian food. However, I am also an avid pasta lover, so I could not wait to see what Pasta Grill had to offer. In the three years I've lived in Russellville, I'd never been there because it's a little on the pricier side, but doing the food review provided the perfect excuse to get a group of friends together and treat myself. The restaurant's interior was dimly lit with jazz music playing, which was relaxing, but the booths and tables were so close together that it felt a bit cramped. The menu has a variety of options to choose from, but I ordered a combination dinner with two classic options: lasagna and chicken alfredo. After we ordered, the waitress brought out a basket of garlic bread with cups of marinara sauce for each of us, which I loved! The bread was fresh and delicious...and bottomless! I was particularly impressed that they provided complimentary dipping sauce for the bread. In my experience, restaurants typically charge extra for that. Another positive for Pasta Grill is the serving size. I was afraid that
since I got a combination dinner, I'd get small portions of each one, but my concerns were unjustified. There was more than enough of both dishes--so much so that I ended up leaving with a to-go box! In terms of taste, I enjoyed both options well enough, but I wasn't blown away. The chicken alfredo absolutely could have benefitted from more sauce. I could barely tell there was sauce on the noodles. The chicken was delicious, though. The lasagna, on the other hand, did not really have anything wrong with it, but it also didn't stand out. I could, in all honesty, probably get a similar experience from frozen lasagna at the grocery store. For dessert, I ordered chocolate espresso cake. It was a considerable slab of cake and a fat scoop of vanilla ice cream, and it was by far my favorite part of the meal. The cake was chocolatey and rich. No matter how much I wanted to, I could not finish the entire dessert. By the time I left Pasta Grill, I was definitely satisfied, but I don't know how eager I am to return, and I don't know that I'm going to gush about how incredible the food was. I do think customers get their money's worth at Pasta Grill, but I'm definitely going to try out other Italian restaurants in town before revisiting this one.
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BRIANNA DAVIS/THE ARKA TECH Garlic bread, with complimentary marinara sauce, is "to die for."
Speedy but pricey food not worth the convenience BRIANNA DAVIS
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BRIANNA DAVIS/THE ARKA TECH The tortellini tasted kind of plain, the tomato sauce that was served on top of it made up for the lack of flavor.
Pasta Grill is an Italian restaurant located on Main Street in downtown Russellville. The atmosphere that this place has to offer is nice and all the decorations gave it an intimate look. The menu gives you a great variety of entrees ranging from classics like spaghetti to more specialized dishes like scallop capellini. The menu also offers sandwiches and wraps. When I was first sat down, I was given a basket of bread with tomato sauce to dip it in. The bread was nicely toasted with butter and garlic melted onto it. The bread tasted fresh and the sauce that it came with paired nicely with it. To start off my lunch, I ordered the fried ravioli. My appetizer was given to me in less than five minutes, and they gave me five large raviolis. The raviolis were placed on the plate decoratively and with a
cup of tomato sauce. The raviolis were filled with different kinds of cheeses and spices. They were big enough that you could either use a fork to eat them with or you could use your hands. Even though the raviolis were good, I have had better and I started to eat the bread over the raviolis. For my main entrée, I ordered tortellini with tomato sauce. Again, this dish came to me very quickly, and the arrangement of the food made it look classy. Although the tortellini tasted kind of plain, the tomato sauce that was served on top of it made up for the lack of flavor. In all, the price for my meal was just under $20, and I got some of the cheaper things on the menu so this place is kind of pricey, but I did have enough to take back with me for dinner that night. This restaurant isn’t a very casual place, but it is perfect for a date night or if you want to dress up and go out with your friends.
Film lacks King quality GABBI CALABRESE
Staff Writer
In light of my adoration for the new “It” film, I figured I’d give another one of Stephen King’s adaptations a try, so I watched the new Netflix movie “Gerald’s Game,” directed by Mike Flanagan. Unfortunately, I’m not nearly as fond of this movie as I’d hoped to be. “Gerald’s Game” is a psychological thriller about a woman named Jessie who travels to a secluded lake house with her husband Gerald in an effort to repair their marriage. Their trip abruptly takes a dark turn when Gerald dies of a heart attack and Jessie is left handcuffed to the bed. Nobody is around to hear her crying for help, and, since Gerald had this entire weekend planned, nobody is going to be suspicious when she doesn’t return for a few days. Thus, Jessie is left to figure out how to escape on her own. She retreats inside her own mind, relying on hallucinations of herself and of Gerald to guide
her to safety, meanwhile confronting horrid realities of her past. This isn’t an especially complex film. There are two prominent threads: a traumatic day in her past and the traumatic event of her present. That said, the majority of this movie was fairly uneventful. While there were some disturbing things going on, I kept waiting for it to get more exciting. There were some creepy elements woven throughout the film, but they played a very minor role, and I wish they could have been brought out more to add conflict. As it stands, even the parts of the film that are supposed to be the most thrilling were not shocking. I kept waiting for a Big Event that never quite came. The credits began to roll and all I could think was, “That’s it?” My favorite part of this film is the artful way everything ties together in the end. Jessie has several epiphanies throughout the movie, and everything connects back together by the film’s conclusion and reveals a lot about her character and her development. Alongside her, we realize how all the different horrors in her life collided and led her to being trapped on the edge of death.
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Overall, this movie had some interesting ideas presented, but I was hoping for something a bit more complicated and remarkable.
Last year, Ruth Ware came out with “The Woman in Cabin 10.” It was an instant hit. I thoroughly enjoyed “The Woman in Cabin 10,” so when Ware put out “The Lying Game” earlier this year, I figured I would pick it up, and be as impressed with this novel as I was with the last one and have a new favorite author. But, it didn’t exactly pan out like that. “The Lying Game” starts out with a woman walking her dog on the beach. When the dog unearths a human bone, I knew things were about to get good, if cliché. After the introduction, the story is told from the point of view of Isabel Wilde, who receives a group text from her best friend from high school, Kate. The text simply says, “I need you.” Though Isabel hasn’t spoken to Kate, or her other high school best friends, Fatima and Thea, in years, she begins to make her way to the coast to help Kate. You see, when Kate, Isabel, Fatima and Thea were in high school together, they always responded to the “I need you” text. They’ve all sent it at least once, and they’ve always banded together when they’ve needed each other. And besides, they all know this text can only mean one thing. After all, they all know what happened when they got kicked out of school after the death of Kate’s father, the school’s art teacher. I really did enjoy “The Lying Game.” Ruth Ware has a unique voice and a wonderful ability to tell a good mystery tale. However, the story is pretty cliché. I mean, we’ve heard it before: a dog finds a human bone on the beach, four besties share a secret from the past… it’s all fairly old hat. The “twists and turns” the novel presents are pretty predictable. At this point, most mystery novel are. I will give Ware one thing, the story may be cliché, but the ending was unbelievable. I honestly never saw it coming. Thinking back on the story, I realize now, that I probably should have seen it, but Ware put out just enough red herrings to keep me guessing. This isn’t the best novel, or the worst, for that matter, that I’ve ever read, but when Ruth Ware publishes another book, I will definitely pick it up.
Tennis team prepares for final fall tournament RICCI LOGAN
Staff Writer
In two weeks, the Golden Suns tennis team will participate in the Collin Community College Open in Plano, Texas. This event is being held at the Maureen Connolly Brinker Court on Oct. 13 and 14. The Golden Suns played in Springfield Missouri this past weekend at
the ITA Central Regional. Annabel Rowlands, from Wigan, England, and Kami Ward, from Hot Springs, advanced to the quarterfinals in a doubles match with an 8-5 victory over Nebraska-Kearney. In the semifinals, Rowlands and Ward were defeated by Oklahoma Baptists team of Kateryna Shkot and Kim Moosbacher, 8-4.
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RICCI LOGAN/THE ARKA TECH Annabel Rowlands advanced to the quarterfinals in a doubles match with an 8-5 victory over Nebraska-Kearney.
Venezuela: The Ashes of Dialogue ALFREDO ANGULO RIVAS, PHD AND H. MICHEAL TARVER, PHD
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The worsening of the crisis in Venezuela, despite its profound dramatism, would appear to indicate at first glance that the nation is dying. However, is this the case? After three five-year periods of State economic controls, the effectiveness of Venezuela’s economic war is an argument which would appear to have largely lost credibility. According to Ricardo Hausmann, a former minister of planning of Venezuela and former Chief Economist of the Inter-American Development Bank, the socialist nation has witnessed a 35% reduction in its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) since 2013 and a reduction of 40% in GDP per capita during the same period. This drastic reduction in GDP through a government pursuit of a ruinous course of action contrasts sharply against the governmental effectiveness of its ideological allies in the region. Venezuela continues to face crises in the financial, economic, and monetary sectors. First, the Venezuelan Central Bank has noted that the nation’s Reserves have dropped from 30 billion U.S. Dollars in 2011 to 9.9 billion dollars in July 2017. Second, the Center for Latin American Studies (CESLA) at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, predicts that the GDP will further contract 6.7% in 2017. Third, in its July 2017 Latin American Trends report for Venezuela, the Center noted “the maintenance of an economic policy oriented to control all markets, has resulted in a battery of distortions, exacerbating, even more, an adverse climate for the private initiative.” Furthermore, the report noted a 12% decline in investment flows, a 7% decline in industrial production, the continuity of scarcity levels, the maintenance of the nation’s hyperinflationary process, and the consequent decline of 6.5% in private consumption. Lastly, inflation is currently expected to reach about 800% in 2017, with some estimates at 2000% for 2018. Academic institutions continue to struggle to explain the Venezuelan enigma. And yet, despite every effort from the opposition and every failed economic tactic by a desperate government, the Nicolas Maduro regime remains every bit as staunch in its resolve to hold on to power as the forces that seek to overthrow it. In that regard, one might say that while the hypothesis may be correct that Venezuela has adapted to economic sanctions, the nation’s political life has not been able to adapt. Currently, foreign reaction to the Venezuelan crisis seems to be firmer and more resolute than before. The Venezuelan regime’s defiance in exerting the controversial Constituent Assembly’s sovereign jurisdiction at the expense of the duly-elected National Assembly, the expulsion of Venezuela from the Mercosur Trade Agreement, the collective agreement of the Foreign Ministers’ Summit in Lima, and the United Nations Commissioner’s Report on Human Rights all seem to have either galvanized or confirmed foreign opinion in denunciation of Venezuela’s current regime. The new set of measures taken by foreign governments reveal the newfound conviction of foreign leaders in the power of economic and diplomatic sanctions as effective means of fostering a change in the status quo in Venezuela. Included among these sanctions are efforts directly related to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. In the 31 July 2017 action – in accordance with Executive Order 13692 – the United States Department of the Treasury stated that under the current regime, “the Venezuelan government has deliberately and repeatedly abused the rights of citizens through the use of violence, repression, and criminalization of demonstrations.” This action was then strengthened by Executive Order 13808 (24 August 2017) and a Presidential Proclamation (24 September 2017) that blocks visas for Venezuelan government officials on business or tourism. Among other things, these various actions by the United States seek to freeze overseas financial assets of certain government officials, as well as those of their family members and business contacts, Beyond mere politics as such, with its instrumental, immediate, and utilitarian goals, one must wonder whether Venezuela has lacked a mutual agreement or commitment to the degree of respect required by the very nature of official government policy, the decision-making process, and the crucial roles to be played by all involved both domestically and internationally in order to be successful. In this regard, corruption seems to have worked its way into every sector of Venezuelan society. In its latest Report of
Corruption, CESLA scored Venezuela at 89/100, with any score above 81 denoting “an alarming level of corruption and poor [anti-corruption] controls.” On its Global Barometer of Corruption scale, CESLA noted that the Church, Education, and Health sectors were the least corrupt. Within this flawed context and corrupt system, one must place every individual who has been called upon to participate in the process of dialogue. The failure of this process on multiple levels and occasions has caused a dynamic which has practically translated into a massive wave of human displacement whose impact in the region will be felt for decades to come. Ultimately, the blame for the abject failure of the political dialogue in Venezuela lies, simply put, with the Nicolas Maduro regime. The reason for this assertion is amply proven by the fact that after every invitation to take a seat at the table of open dialogue, the Maduro regime has ended up with a decisive advantage, in the sense that the regime has always managed to give the appearance of a conciliatory tone in order to appease foreign pressure and yet, domestically, it has shown a total disregard for the process and a mendacious lack of commitment to fulfill a single promise made to the opposition. During the first mediated talks, there was no electoral timeline agreed upon by the two sides. During the second round, the government insisted that a recall referendum was not possible. For the third round of mediated talks – backed by the Vatican in 2016 – the opposition attempted in vain to block the calling to session of the Constituent Assembly and maintain respect for the National Assembly. In mid-September 2017, France announced a new round of talks would be held in the Dominican Republic, under the auspices of Dominican President Danilo Medina and former Spanish prime minister José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero. Those negotiations have since collapsed, with the Venezuelan opposition declaring that the Venezuelan government has failed to follow through on human rights commitments and electoral guarantees. At this point, it is simply impossible for Maduro to continue to deceive the world. However, even the loftiest of ideals and the most immaculate of principles are powerless to effect change when there are material interests at stake. China and Russia own economic and financial interests in Venezuela and thus their hopes are tied to the survival of an anti-American regime in the South American nation. To make matters even worse for Venezuela’s political future, both China and Russia’s rapacious economic leverage grows stronger the more they are able to further exploit the growing weaknesses of the increasingly politically inept government in Caracas. If a way out of the current situation in Venezuela is to be a global strategy, so too ought to be its negotiation. By most accounts, it seems as though President Maduro would be willing to make any and all necessary concessions that would allow him to remain in power. Facts also point to the reality that the Cuban leadership in Havana exercises the greatest influence in controlling Venezuela’s destiny at the moment, and the Cubans are perhaps the true tactical masterminds behind Maduro’s regime. More discouraging still is the fact that the current status quo in Venezuela is likely to remain unchanged as long as Cuba continues to enjoy the current bonanza of foreign tourism, remittances, and investments. If a desirable change does not take place, Venezuela will remain the proverbial patient under examination. Perhaps the increasing profitability of trafficking in the ‘white gold’ of alkaloidal drugs will see its criminal marketability as a sadly lucrative alternative to the fossil fuel industry. Meanwhile, the country’s mounting humanitarian crisis will continue with no end in sight, as Venezuela’s marginalized citizens will no longer be able to walk, but rather will be forced to merely drag their feet in disillusionment with the stark signs of fatalism and uncertainty on their faces as they struggle to survive on daily meals of ashes. Dr. Alfredo Angulo Rivas is currently a Professor of History within the College of Humanities at the Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana, Mexico City, Mexico. Among his previous academic positions was Dean of the College of Humanities and Education at the Universidad de Los Andes, Mérida, Venezuela. Dr. H. Micheal Tarver is a Professor of History within the College of Arts and Humanities at Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR. Among his previous academic positions was a Visiting Fulbright Scholar at the Universidad de Los Andes, Mérida, Venezuela.
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Don’t blame the refs Football is a game of inches that can come down to the last second. The most important job on the field comes down to the referees who watch and call the game. It is on their shoulders to decide how a game goes. They make the calls that matter. Referees are tasked with making decisions over events in the game that happen faster than the blink of an eye. We tend to forget that referees are also human. Like all humans, we make mistakes; It’s inevitable. Over the history of football, many games have been decided on a single call that changes the outcome of a game. When it comes down to the end of a close game, emotions are high and everyone is on edge. It is easy for teams who end up on the bad side of a call to blame the
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refs. As many teams have suffered the bad end of a bad call or missed penalty, you must remember one thing, a football game is not won on one play. Many blame a bad call as what caused the game to be lost. One play does not make the game. Each team is given ample time to decide their fate before the clock expires. So, when you think about yelling at that referee who missed a call, remember that the referees are trained professionals that are also humans and have families that watch them while they officiate the game.
Arka Tech Player of the week
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RICCI LOGAN/THE ARKA TECH Lexie Johnston spikes the ball past three defenders as they continue to set a program record for highest national rank. NOAH DELASHAW
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The Golden Suns remain undefeated at the time of writing and will look to continue that streak as they take on the East Central Tigers this Friday in Oklahoma at 6 p.m. The Golden Suns recently moved to 18-0, making this the longest
win streak to start a season for the Golden Suns. The 18th ranked Golden Suns, 18-0 and 5-0 in Great American Conference play, will take on the Tigers, 4-13 and 0-5 in GAC play. The Golden Suns remain at the top of the GAC standings while the Tigers are placed last. Last week, the Golden Suns earned two more
sweeps as they defeated the Henderson State Reddies and the Arkansas-Monticello Lady Boll Weevils. With these wins, 14 of their 18 matches have ended in a 3-0 sweep. In the win against the Reddies, the Golden Suns had 16 kills and just two errors in the first set. A 15-4 run in the second
set allowed the Golden Sun to take control. Hunter Eshnaur, from Russellville, led all players with 13 kills and a .579 attack percentage. Allie Anderson, from Bryant, followed with 11 kills. Amanda Milnick, from Tahlequah, Oklahoma, recorded a match high of 34 assists. Madison Nagel, from Rowlett, Texas, led
Conference
Overall
Arkansas Tech
5-0
18-0
Harding
4-1
15-2
Oklahoma Baptist
4-1
8-7
Northwestern Oklahoma State
3-1
12-5
Southern Nazarene
3-1
8-8
Ouachita
3-2
10-6
Southwestern Oklahoma State
3-2
6-12
Henderson State
2-3
9-9
Arkansas- Monticello
1-4
6-10
Southeastern Oklahoma State
1-4
5-12
Southern Arkansas
0-5
6-13
East Central
0-5
4-13
all players with 14 digs. The Golden Suns earned their 18th win with a 3-0 sweep over the Lady Boll Weevils. Anderson led the Suns with 11 kills,
followed by Eshnaur who had eight. Milnick led again with 37 assists, and her 12 digs, her 15th career double-double. Nagel had a match high of 17 digs.
This week in Sports 10/6/17 WVB @ East Central. 6 p.m. 10/7/17 WXC vs Ozarks Invitational. 8 a.m. WVB @ Southeastern Oklahoma. 10 a.m. FB @ Arkansas-Monticello. 3 p.m.
10/10/17 MGOLF @ Central Region Invitational. All day. WGOLF @ UCM Invitational. All day. WVB vs Central Baptist. 2 p.m. WVB vs Lyon. 6 p.m.
2017 Football Standings Southeastern Oklahoma State
Current standings 5-0
Arkansas Tech
4-1
Ouachita
4-1
Southern Arkansas
3-2
Southern Nazarene
3-2
ArkansasMonticello
2-3
Harding
2-3
Henderson State
2-3
Northwestern Oklahoma State
2-3
Southwestern Oklahoma State
2-3
East Central
1-4
Oklahoma Baptist
0-5
RICCI LOGAN/THE ARKA TECH The Wonder Boys red zone drive in the final seconds was not enough as they lost the contest.
Wonder Boys upset at home NOAH DELASHAW
Player of the week • Hometown: Tahlequah, Oklahoma • High School: Tahlequah HS • Milnick recorded her 15th career doubledouble in the Saturday win against ArkansasMonticello, recording 37 assists and 12 digs.
Sports Writer
The Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys will travel to Monticello to take on the Arkansas-Monticello Boll Weevils this Saturday, Oct. 7, at 3 p.m. The 24th ranked Wonder Boys, 4-1 in Great American Conference play, will take on the Boll Weevils, 2-3 in GAC play. The Wonder Boys move to second in the GAC tied with the Tigers. The Boll Weevils sit in a 5-way tie for 6th in the GAC. Last weekend, the Wonder Boys lost to the Tigers, their first loss on the season. The Tigers struck first with a 75-yard, 2-play
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drive, only 46 seconds into the game. The Wonder Boys answered back to make it 7-7 after Bryan Allen, from Forrest City, rushed for an 8-yard touchdown to cap off an 8-play drive. The Wonder Boys defense held the Tigers to only a field goal on the next drive to make it 7-10. The Wonder Boys then made it 14-10 after a 1-yard pass from Ty Reasnor, from Cashion, Oklahoma, caught J.V. Davis, from Benton, in the end zone. The successful extra point attempt from Eric Perez, from Green Forrest capped off the drive. In the second quarter, another long pass from the Tigers made it 14-17.
Shortly after, the Tigers would be held to a field goal, which pushed the score to 14-20. As time expired in the second quarter, Perez brought the Wonder Boys closer with a successful field goal, making the score 17-20. After halftime, a 68yard run from Braden Stringer, from Blanchard, Oklahoma, ended a 5-play drive, making it 24-20. The Wonder Boys defense held the Tigers to another field goal, making it 23-24. To start the 4th quarter, Stringer breached the end zone with a 3-yard rush to end a 9-play drive making it 31-23 with 13:57 left in the game. The Tigers fired back with 7:19
left in the game after a 34yard run to make it 31-29. The Tigers then managed to score to make it 35-31 after missing the extra point with 1:36 left in the game. The Wonder Boys drove down the field to the 25-yard line. With six seconds left on the clock, the Wonder Boys tried one last play that failed, as the ball was deflected by the Tigers as time expired. The Wonder Boys set a season high with 522 yards of offense while the Tigers had 477. Reasnor was 29-44 on passing with 236 yards a touchdown. Stringer had 89 yards rushing and two touchdowns. Allen had 87 yards rushing and one touchdown.