February 20, 2014 | Volume 3, Issue 19 | Fayetteville, AR
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FOMO People alway want to hangout or party, but you can do it all with Every weekend balance and time management. Time management is a huge issue for a n d T h u r s d a y, LAUREN most people on campus. Instead of watching four episodes of Gossip there comes an RANDALL Girl in between classes, start on that essay that’s due in a few days. hour when girls Alpha Delta Pi Lauren is a freshman studying Netflix is half the reason people are failing, so go ahead and cancel that trade their leggings english / journalism. subscription. Or try to stop sleeping every minute you have free. Invest and t-shirts for You may contact her at lerandal@uark.edu. in a coffee pot. Lack of sleep usually comes from goofing off all day miniskirts and crop and then doing cram sessions after dinner. Save yourself the time and tops. While some of us are slaving away in the library, the rest are making their way to sleep. It’s the little things that take up the most time. If you get what you the Frat houses. We have all have been on both sides of the spectrum, need done during the day, you can do everything you want at night. whether we want to or not, but everyone who comes to college wants to have a good time. Isn’t that the point of college? You have four years to Sacrifices are another part of balance; there are some things that we just have to give up. You may have a group of girls who want completely lose it so by to go out on Thursday, but there’s always the time you graduate Friday and Saturday. If you just really like the sound of Jell-O and There is always going to be a party to party, remember there are seven days in a shot together literally somewhere and I can guarantee, you are a week, 24 hours in day, so you’ve got a lot make you sick to your of options. Choose events that work into stomach. not missing anything. Most parties are your schedule so you can actually enjoy usually the same, the people, the location, yourself instead of worrying about the College is supposed to the unfortunate mistakes and the same awful next day. Give up that Saturday night for a be more than just one function on Thursday or, if you really must, big party and half the feeling in the morning. T-shirt Tuesday. time some of us seem to forget that. Girls are more worried about T-shirt Tuesday than they are their upcoming exams There is always going to be a party somewhere and I can guarantee, and essays. Listen, T-shirt Tuesday isn’t going anywhere. Shockingly you are not missing anything. Most parties are usually the same, the enough, it happens every Tuesday; same with Wine Wednesday or people, the location, the unfortunate mistakes and the same awful feeling in the morning. Besides, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Margarita Monday. is just a full on hen party. Have you ever noticed that every time you Everyone in college is seriously inflicted with a viral disease that is go out the ratio of boys to girls is 1:100? I’m thinking most of you don’t highly infectious and spreading across campus. It’s called FOMO, a.k.a go to the houses to talk to the girls. Girls always travel together, dance together and talk to exactly one guy, together. You probably do that fear of missing out. in your spare time anyway, you don’t really need a Frat house to do Functions, parties, ROW, sisterhood events, whatever else you can it. Most of the time rooms are so full of girls, you can’t even walk in think of, are all the temptations screaming at us to drop the books. It and you can forget about hallways. It’s fun to go out with your friends may be the most exciting party of the year and students are always and see everyone you know, but it’s not worth feeling bad when you faced with the dilemma of an A in statistics or the best night of their miss one night. Chances are those same girls are going to be there next life. It can be hard to make these decisions, especially when friends are weekend and you can try and squeeze past them then. involved. No one wants to hear all the events they missed out on, but If you or a friend are suffering from FOMO just try to remember you there is a simple cure to this disease – balance. have three days to catch up.
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MORGAN JOHNSON Pi Beta Phi
Morgan is a junior studying political science. You may contact her at mrj012@uark.edu.
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About 70,000 have gathered in central Kiev demanding the president’s resignation and the formation of a pro-Western government. The country’s security agency has warned of a “heightened risk of t e r ro r i s m ” a n d counter-terrorism units are on alert ANNIE after receiving large HUMPHREY number of bomb Zeta Tau Alpha threats at airports, Annie is a junior studying social work. You may contact her at train stations, arhumphr@email.uark.edu. pipelines and other locations across the former Soviet nation. As the uprising in Ukraine spreads to more cities throughout the country, with no end in sight, Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich recently made a deal with Russia, only to stir more anger among the people. When it comes to the list of grievances that Ukrainians have against their government, the question is not why the protests have started, but what took them so long? Throughout Ukraine’s history, they have endured one catastrophe after another, including Russian dominance during the Soviet system and a resulting famine that killed seven million Ukrainians. But when push comes to shove, they are also a population that fights back.
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government to protect the democratic rights of all Ukrainians, including the rights of peaceful protest. If we have to take additional steps, we will,” said Marie Harf, deputy press spokeswoman at the State Department. On Jan. 24, at a meeting with religious leaders, President Yanukovich promised to change his cabinet, grant amnesty to dozens of jailed activists and change the recently adopted anti-protest legislation. The protestors’ response to these concessions has been that only Yanukovich’s resignation will suffice. Hundreds of protestors in ski masks and helmets are still armed and ready to fight. Only when President Yanukovich resigns and the country drops its ties with Russia will the protestors stop.
Widespread corruption has taken over under President Yanukovich. The courts, prosecutors and police are accused of being under control of a few wealthy oligarchs in the poor country.
Now, as Ukraine is in its third month of protests, activists have been keeping pressure on President Viktor Yanukovich. On Sunday Feb. 9, the people of Ukraine held a mass rally where opposition leaders called for an end to the president’s “dictatorial” powers. Opposition speakers addressed both Yanukovich’s governing style and his decision to seek closer economic ties to Russia, rather than sign a free trade pact with the European Union. “We want the system changed in the country – we want a system in which the president serves the will of the people, a president who does not have dictatorial powers,” former economy minister Arseny Yatsenyuk told the crowd. Opposition leaders are pressing for constitutional changes that would re-balance powers – now heavily weighted towards the presidency – between the president, government and parliament.
Since mid-November, violent clashes between the protestors and government forces have resulted in the deaths of three protestors. Vitali Klitschko is the leader of the opposition and a former heavyweight champion boxer. The pro-Western side wants decreased aggression against activists, free speech rights and greater ties to the European Union. “The government is counting on the fact that it can scare the people with these murders and tortures, hoping the people will give up,” said protester Mykola Mishovskiy. “But, as you can see, it has The state security service has placed anti-terrorism units on alert in the opposite effect. We are waiting for the victory, we are waiting for what it called a “preventive step to stop possible attacks on sensitive everything to end peacefully.” installations” such as airports and power stations.
President Yanukovich and Klitschko have continued to talk throughout The United States and its European allies are pressing for Yanukovich the uprising, remaining optimistic. However, the U.S. Embassy has to change his mind. Russia has even frozen further disbursements under revoked visas for Ukrainians who were linked to the violence and the a $15 million aid package of credits and cheaper gas until it sees the Obama administration is contemplating sanctions against the Ukrainian stance of Kiev’s next government. government. “We urge, continue to urge, President Yanukovich and his
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UPCOMING SPRING FASHION
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SHANNON This trend is JONES considered to be Zeta Tau Alpha another strong spring Shannon is a junior studying apparel studies. layering piece. The You may contact her at long, streamlined coat snj004@uark.edu. has a missing collar, which makes the style clean and sophisticated. You can always take some risks and go with a fun print and embellishments or keep it simple and purchase this classy coat in a neutral or solid color to wear with just about anything. The piece works great with dressy trousers or a pencil skirt. It is always a great item to have in your closet to throw over a tank with some dark denim and heels for a night out. And it makes a great date-night outfit, too! The Shift Blouse This trend for 2014 is one of my favorites. Even though it’s a boxy silhouette, it flatters any body shape. The shift blouse is easy, but so sophisticated. This is a versatile top which could be paired with denim or even a pair of dressier pants. Have fun with extra details, like bright prints, good textures or varying necklines. Tea-Length Skirts While the midiskirt may be the ultimate transition piece, the tea-length – between midi and maxi (yes, it’s starting to get that specific) – is it for spring. This is a daring piece. For a lady who is confident and can really pull this off, pair it with a cropped top to offset the length. This will make you look taller. You can also get the look with a tea-length dress, but keep it modern and sexy. This style can turn
bad in a second and make you look frumpy if you don’t do it right. Show some skin up top to make it look more modern. Wide-Leg Trousers This is another of my personal favorites. I own a pair of wide-leg denim trousers and they are so great. They are easy to wear, so chic and trendy. They are so simple and easy, but are also a big statement piece. Look for a pair that’s leaner on the flare and higher-waisted to elongate your frame. Pretty Pastels Soft springtime shades are all over the runways for spring 2014. The best thing about the pastel trend is that you can pick your most flattering color and wear it with whatever silhouette flatters you the most. Minty-green colors to pretty lilac purple hues, and everything in between, will make your spring time season even brighter.
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ASHLEY SWINDELL Delta Delta Delta
Ashley is a sophomore studying English. You may contact her at aswindel@email.uark.edu.
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SHACKER LIFE
My favorite thing to do every Sunday morning is sit on the back porch of my lovely dorm and watch girls travel in flocks up the hill from frat central and make that long trek back to their dorms. With mascara stained cheeks, these girls are their own breed. They know what they did, and they know that we know what they did. There is no escaping the inevitable walk of shame. Depending on the level of how good the hook up was, you’ll most likely see a large amount of girls wearing the notorious shack shirts. Listen ladies, no shame. College is the time in your life to let go and make mistakes (and shack here or there.) There are 5 easy ways to spot a true shacker.
5. Below the waist. Look beneath the shack shirt. Is she wearing a skirt or a guy’s pair of shorts that obviously do not belong to her? She shacked. If she’s wearing boots, then it is pretty questionable. However, if she’s wearing or carrying heels, she shacked. There is no doubt about that. 4. Last night’s make-up. There is a clear distinction between Saturday night make-up and Sunday morning make-up. Left over lip stain and running mascara is not the look that says, “I’m completely sober and definitely not hung over, and yes, I did sleep in my own bed alone last night.”
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3. Last night’s hair. Half up, half down, half curled, half straight – there’s no way around it, you look ratchet. Understandably, half of your bobby pins fell out last nigh, and even a miracle would not be able to fix your hair. Go ahead and keep pushing it down as much as you can and get to your shower as soon as possible.
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2. Ashamed look/lack of eye contact. The girl walking with her head down avoiding eye contact is definitely the girl who is not proud of last night’s actions. If she is still wearing her function clothes, she shacked. Lady Liberty walking up Maple, hold your torch up high. Hawaiian Hula girl, rock that hula grass skirt. The more confident you are post hook up is in direct correlation with the amount of judgmental views you get. Rock your walk of shame. 1. Wearing a frat shack shirt. If it was a good hook up, chances are you earned that frat shack shirt. This shirt could be a shirt from a function, philanthropy event, a Mom or Dad’s day, but hardly ever a bid day shirt. Boys save those special shirts for their future wives or very demanding girlfriends. Do not try and steal one of those, either. These shirts are earned when you get that ring on your finger and not a moment sooner. Let me just say, do not even try and steal a bid day shirt out of a boy’s closet. Otherwise, that boy will hunt you down to ensure that his favorite piece of cotton makes it safely back into his hands.
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MUSIC FESTIVAL MANIA
Beale Street Music Festival. Memphis, Tenn. May 2 to May 4. If you thought Beale Street by itself was a party, you haven’t experienced anything yet. This festival is known for its variety and for being action-packed, with all the acts in one weekend. Stay posted for the 2014 lineup.
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Bonnaroo. Manchester, Tenn. June 12 to June 15.
Festival season is right around the corner and you are not going to want to miss what 2014 has to offer. Below is a list of the most popular festivals in North America and what you need to know about each one to be sure that you don’t miss out. South By Southwest. Austin, Texas. March 7 to March 16. This up-and-coming festival is known for discovering raw, new talent as well as pulling in a big-name lineup. Austin is the perfect festival city with its variety of venues and bars for meeting a mixed group of people and discovering new music, for what is sure to be a good time. Ultra Music Festival. Miami, Fla. to March 28 to March 30. This festival has been dubbed the most famous EDM festival in North America, and for good reason. Their 2014 lineup includes Afrojack, Armin Van Buuren, Avicii and David Guetta, just to name a few. On top of that, who doesn’t want to go to a rave in Miami? Coachella. Indio, Calif. April 11 to April 13. Coachella claims to have the best lineup every year, which is hard to argue with. Some highlights from their 2014 lineup are Muse, Arcade Fire, Skrillex as well as the first confirmed OutKast reunion appearance. The full lineup for this year is on their website.
Nothing is as hardcore as camping outside for four straight days. It is, arguably, the ultimate festival experience. The 2013 lineup featured Macklemore, Pretty Lights, The Lumineers, Paul McCartney and many more. They have yet to release their 2014 lineup, but it is sure to be impressive. Warped Tour. Throughout North America. June 14 to August 3. The tour stops in more than 40 American cities in an eight week period, so it is easy to find a convenient location close to you, and it offers a wide range of music genres from electronic to metal and pop and all variations in between. Some highlights from their lineup include The Devil Wears Prada, Mayday Parade, Anberlin, Enter Shikari. They are constantly updating the full list of acts. Lollapalooza. Chicago, Ill. August 1 to August 3. This particular festival has been known to pull in big names; In 2013, they had The Cure, Nine Inch Nails, Vampire Weekend and the Killers. It is also known for being very organized, for those of you who are serious about making a plan to see your favorite artists. TomorrowWorld. Chattahoochee Hills, Ga. September 26 to September 28 Last year was this festival’s first year as an extension of the world-famous festival, Tomorrowland, in Belgium. Its first year was a huge success due, in part, to its unique “dreamville” camping area building a community within the festival.
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