10/24/17 issue

Henderson State University - Tuesday, October 24, 2017 Volume 113, Issue 8

Homecoming p.3

Homecoming festivities took over campus last week.

S&S Block party p.6 Slim and Shorty’s had a homecoming after party that featured Big Dam Horns.

Blade runner: 2049 p.9 Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling star in the sequel.

r e t n u h Anaya

a bad homecoming p.12 The Reddies football team lost against East Central University last Saturday.

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Reddie news RA’s: the heroes we deserve and the ones we need right now Story by Kara Amato, Student Reporter Graphic by Jacob Glasgow, Student Reporter

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When it comes to college housing, and all the joys and concerns that go with it, the resident assistant is someone you want to get to know. Whether you need help with dorm issues, maybe you’re not getting along with your roommate, or maybe you just don’t quite feel at home in your new dorm. The RA’s are there to help.

“Being an RA is not difficult, we just learn how to deal with situations to make our residents’ lives a lot better on campus. We don’t just work at a desk and submit maintenance requests. Our job goes above and beyond,” said Esteban Meza, junior aviation major, a resident assistant from Ridge.

RA’s need to make sure their residents feel at home. If they don’t, it’s the RA’s job to find a solution to their problem. If it’s an issue a RA can’t fix, then it’s still up to the RA to guide the residents to the right people who can solve the issue.

“To become a RA, you have to apply and go through a training called group processing,” Meza said. “In that training, you get put through a series of events to see if you can handle certain situations or not.

They take you through situations like planning events, dealing with emergencies, or just dealing with people that file noise complaints.”

Sometimes, your RA is like the big brother or sister you have always wanted (or left behind four states away). Even when you have relationship squabbles or a big breakup, your RA is someone that you can talk to about anything and receive helpful, friendly

support.

If you need help with anything, like getting from Point A to Point B, figuring out a homework assignment, or you just need to know about on-campus resources, the RA is who you need to talk to. Your RA can help you learn the lay of the campus or help you deal with a troublesome professor.

Many college students choose to apply for an RA position because it is a great experience that looks good on a resume. Potential employers appreciate leaders with real-world problem-solving skills, and there are few better ways to get this in college than becoming an RA. Not to mention, RA’s get paid just like any other job. So next time you have an issue, get in touch with your building’s RA. If you want to become an RA yourself, there are plenty of benefits to it. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. There’s plenty of resources out there around campus and your RA is one of them.

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October 24, 2017

Homecoming took over campus last week Summary by Pete Tubbs, Editor in Chief Photos by Emily Bell, Staff Photographer

It’s hard to believe that homecoming week senior management major, has already come and gone, but here we are.

Kayleen Bridges, senior nursThe court consisted of 23 women, but as we ing major, Dawn Coffman, all know, there can only be one queen in the senior elementary educaend. tion major, Mary Katherine The full court consisted of: Dawson, junior instrumental E’Lyse Thaxton, sophomore, innovative music education major, Kemedia major, Dominique Walker, senior, breanna Creggett, junior sophsychology major, Rebekah Smith, junior, ciology major, Anaya Hunter, special education major, Jessica Thomas, sophomore spanish major, junior sociology major, Adreinne Pierce, juAh-Lexa Criswell, junior nior accounting major, Seven Willis, senior, nursing major, and Alexis health and physical education major, KenDixson, junior psychology nedi Boykins, sophomore, nursing major, major.

Railey Nolan, senior elementary education Anaya Hunter was major, Mercedes Thompson, junior biology eventually named the The homecoming court was presented on Friday and consisted of more 23 women. major, Lauren Quillin, junior accounting official 2017 homecoming major, Tessa Yelverton, junior political science major, Emily Pierce, senior queen and was crowned at the football game the following day. It elementary education major, Rachel Lewis, sophomore sociology and politwas surely a fun filled week for all involved, and we’re all setting our ical science major, Spencer Tuggle, junior marketing major, Joyce Adame,

calendars to prepare for what next year’s homecoming has to bring.

Innovative media meets in their new hub, the Ramsauer House Story by Pete Tubbs, Editor in Chief Photos by Emily Bell, Staff Photographer

Innovative Media students joined together for a meeting in their new Ramsauer House last week to discuss the future of the organization. The relatively newly formed major/minor allows students to take part in technology in their pursuit of a communications career.

Last year, IM worked on a still ongoing commercial promoting Henderson, a business application, a virtual reality video game, and many other interesting things. Last Tuesday, David Stoddard, one of the heads of IM, spoke about the plans for the new year.

Along with continuing work on the

ongoing projects, Stoddard mentioned the possibility of forming a video game competition club and starting renovations on the IM house. Dozens of students were in attendance, which speaks well for the growing organization.

Innovative media is definitely one of the most exciting and promising new developments on campus to come along in a long while. All communications majors and minors are encouraged to look into it.

It’s also reportedly a lot of fun. I mean, who would’nt want to fly drones David Stoddard, one of the heads of Innovative Media, lays out the plans for and play on VR and get graded for it? the future of the organization.

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Doug Kramer: video didn’t kill the radio star Story by Meredith Adcock, Student Reporter Graphic Courtesy of colbertmediagroup.com

Doug Kramer, Henderson alumnus, came back to campus to speak to broadcast students about his 25 years experience in radio, and how he became successful in the field.

When he came to Henderson, Kramer didn’t know what he actually wanted to do.

He ended up taking broadcast practicum to be with his friends and fell in love with it. While his friends left to do other things, he stayed and eventually made a career out of it.

For those looking to be in radio, there is a misconception that it is on the verge of death.

Kramer believes that radio isn’t even close to its end. He believes it is evolving and will continue

to grow with the needs or preferences of young adults as they change and evolve. However, he does think that radio could do much better than it is now by catering to specific demographics.

Logically, program directors will play the music that is the most popular music at the mo-

ment, while keeping within the theme of the station. The DJs don’t have a real choice in what music gets played. If there is a choice, it is like offering a child the choice between two shirts to wear for the day. Yes, there is a choice, but the parameters have already been decided.

What the most significant piece of advice Kramer has is to keep showing up, and to accept that failure is an option.

Without failing, there’s no room to learn from mistakes. Be willing to learn, and be prepared to change. Don’t be scared to pursue what you want. If you keep coming back, eventually you’ll get where you want to be.

Domestic violence Story by Rylee Maxwell, Student Reporter Graphic by Jacob Glasgow, Graphic Designer

October is the month for Domestic Violence Awareness. The intent is to spread awareness and gain more advocates.

The awareness month evolved from the “Day of Unity.” The Day evolved into a week of activities that range from local, state, and national levels.

The reason for having this month is to mourn those who have died because of domestic violence and to celebrate those who have survived violence.

Physical Violence is estimated to occur in 4 to 6 million intimate relationships each year.

Approximately four million American women experience a serious assault by an intimate partner during a 12 month period.

The advocates strive to connect those who have had the difficulties. They want to work and help to end the violence that many people actually suffer from.

By taking a stand it will remind the nation that there are still a countless number of victims and survivors still struggling with the problem.

Their children and families are deeply impacted by the violence. We all should not stop until the United States has zero tolerance for domestic violence and until all victims and survivors can be heard.

Domestic Violence isn’t just hitting, or fighting, or and argument. It’s an abuse of power.

The person causing the violence torture and controls their victim by threats, physician violence, and intimidation. The physical violence is

usually the result of month or years of intimidation and control.

At least one woman in every three has been beaten, coerced into sex, or otherwise abused in her lifetime. Most of the time the abuser is a part of their actual family.

The most important thing that people need to do is take a stand. Make the action meant to bring the attention to Domestic Violence.

October 24, 2017

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The delph & beyond

Movie theatres in Hot Springs and Little Rock ranked by Yelp Story by Pete Tubbs, Editor in Chief Graphic Courtesy of clipart-library.com

Everyone knows that going to the movies is some of the most fun a person can have with their clothes on, but sometimes the experience can be bad. Whether there’s gum on the floor, a wierd tint on the screen, or a speaker out, sometimes a moviegoing experience can suck.

Sometimes, however, it’s perfect. Sometimes you sit down in one of those awesome reclining chairs, start chomping on some of that oh-sohealthy popcorn, and completely lose yourself in the experience.

So, if you’re looking for a good theatre recommendation for either Little Rock or Hot Springs, I’ve got you covered. Here’s the movie theatres in Hot Springs and Little Rock ranked by yelp.

Hot Springs #2- Hot Springs Mall Cinema Known by locals as the “Behind the Mall Cinema,” this one’s the lowest rated of the two theatres in Hot Springs. With an average of two stars on yelp, some of the negative comments feature complaints about things such as bad sound, too many people, sticky floors, and slow service.

According to yelp, it’s best to stay away from this cinema. #1- AMC Central City 10 Out of the two theatres in HS, this one is the people’s choice, at least on yelp. With an average of three stars, the cleanliness, visual quality of the screens, friendly staff, and comfy chairs have been cited as above average. One of the biggest criticisms, however, was the price of the food and drinks at the AMC.

Little Rock #5- B&B Chenal 9 Theatre Plus IMAX Although the B&B is temporarily closed for renovations, it’s expected to repoen soon.

The only IMAX in the area, the B&B still can’t manage to lift itself from last place. The major complaints deal with the shoddy interior, the rude staff, the uncomfortable seating, and the reportedly bad smell of the viewing halls. However, it is still the only place to see an IMAX film for hundreds of miles. #4- Regal Cinemas McCain Mall 12 & RPX With three and a half stars, the Regal Cinemas McCain Mall theatre is better reviewed than either in Hot Springs, but it is still apparently one of the worst out of Little Rock’s selection. Some praises include the food selection at the concession stands, and the picture and sound of the films. The complaints mostly deal with the staff and the wait lines for tickets. #3- Rave Cinema The newly renovated Rave sits directly in the middle when comparing the movie dens in LR. Some of the upsides to the theatre are said to be its reclining seats, quick lines, automated ticket machines, fresh food, and clean bathrooms.

Some of the negative reviews said that the staff wasn’t nice, the previews are too long, and there are apparently wild customers on occasion. #2- Riverdale 10 Cinema Moving into the top tier, the number two spot sees the Riverdale 10 Cinema. A theatre that’s known for showing small indie films as well as all of the huge blockbusters, the Riverdale has carved itself a nice niche spot in the hearts of

Arkansas movie goers. The reviews were positive about the alcohol selection, the ticket prices, the film selection, and the recliners. Some of the negative reviews, however, criticized the staff. #1- United Artists Breckenridge 12 At the number one spot, we have the four and a half star scoring UA Breckenridge. One review calls the reclining seats “life changing.” Other reviews praise the rewards cards, the seat reservations, the seats themselves, and the ticket prices.

Some of the negative reviews were a bit critical of the random power outages and the less than friendly staff.

Hence, it’s mostly up to personal preference and subjective experiences when it comes to movie theatres. However, if yelp is to be believed, the UA Breckenridge 12 is the supreme movie place in the surrounding area.

With all of the exciting film releases coming up, I’m sure you’ll visit one or more of these places soon. Each of them have their own positives and negatives, but in the end, it’s up to the movie goer to have a good time.

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Spring Fling

“Big Dam Horns” took the edge off after the crushing homecoming game on Saturday Story by Pete Tubbs, Editor in Chief Photos by Emily Bell, Staff Photographer

Shawn Womack and Jerry Joyner on the sax and the trumpet, respectively.

Slim and Shorty’s hosted a homecoming afterparty after Saturday’s game that featured the band Big Dam Horns. The band, according to their Facebook page, “deliversa horn infused, one-two punch of jazz, blues, soul, and r&b with the left and delivering the nock out blow of rock & roll

“Big Dam Horns” warms up before their show.

with the right.”

The band members consist of Lia LaFollette on vocals, Clayton Aronowitz on guitar and vocals, Cody Graves on guitar and synth, Theron Cash on Bass, Erika Pope on drums, Andy Smith on percussion, Freshawn Womack on tenor sax, Sean

LaFollette and Chris Smith on trumpet and Jesse Rich on Trombone.

The band rocked Slim & Shorty’s socks off. They can be seen next on Friday, Nov. 17 at Stickyz Rock n’ Roll Chicken Shack.

Little Rock fall performance schedule Event Schedule by Pete Tubbs, Editor in Chief

Little Rock has long since been a hub for great musical talents to come and put on great shows. In the coming months, there’s an over-abundance of show stopping acts coming to the Rock.

On Oct. 25, Judah and the Lion will rock the Clear Channel Metroplex Event center starting at 8 p.m.. The famed Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie will be bringing down the house at the Robinson Performance Hall on that same night at the same time.

Cirque du Soleil Crystal has an extended stay planned for Verizon Arena from Oct. 27 - 29 which will feature four performances. The Arkansas Black Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary Celebration Show is scheduled for Sat. Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m..

Aaron Lewis and Blackberry Smoke, whom are

currently on their Sinners and Sanctified tour will stop by Verizon on Nov. 2, and the very next day the christian sensation Casting Crowns will grace the same stage. If you have a youngin’ at home, he or she’d probably love to go see PJ Mask Live in their Time to Be a Hero performance at Robinson Performance Hall on Nov. 6.

Garrison Keillor will be at the Robinson on Nov. 6 as well, his show begins at 7:00 p.m.. If you’re looking for some down home southern music, the country superstar Chris Stapelton will bring his rugged voice and gigantic beard to Verizon Arena on Nov. 16.

The Food Network star Alton Brown will appear live at the Robinson on Nov. 18 with his Eat Your Science tour. A holiday performance of Cirque Dreams will come to the Robinson on Nov. 22 to

get you in the Christams mood. If you want a bit of drama to go with your turkey this November, Les Miserables is coming to the Robinson and will be there from Nov. 29 to Dec. 3.

Get your face rocked off with Seether when they come to the Clear Channel Metroplex on Dec. 6.

If you want to cool down a bit after Seether, head over to the Robinson on Dec. 8 and see the Ballet Arkansas performance of The Nutcracker, it will run until Dec. 14.

Two other childrens offerings come in the form of Sesame Street Live at Verizon Arena on Dec. 14 and Dinosaur Time Trek, which will run nine times on Dec. 16.

So whether you’re into rock, drama, or ballet, Little Rock’s got you covered this fall when it comes to entertainment.

October 24, 2017

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ARts & MUSIC

The Paul Brock Band Story by Rebecca Fellers, Student Reporter Photos by Emily Bell, Staff Photographer

Born in Atholone, Ireland and now a resident of Ennis, County Clare, Paul Brock is an accordion and melodeon player that performs compositions based in the music of homeland Along with pianist and composer Denis Carey and dancer, mandolin and banjo player, and vocalist, David Curley.

primary melody when soloing. Much like bluegrass music, which the band previously sampled in their album “Green Grass Blue Grass,” instrumental solos are usually variations on an already established melody, likely drawing from the chorus or verses of the song.

They collaborated with 14-time Grammy winner Ricky Skaggs, and it was hailed as “a masterpiece” by American music critic Bill Margeson.

The band has won many prestigious awards including Band of the Decade award, Instrumental Album of the Year, Irish Music Album of the Year, and many more.

Also, indicative of this style is heavy usage of doubling, usually at the octave. The band members will often find themselves playing in unison.

For example, it is not uncommon to hear the mandolin and piano playing the same melody but, based on the size of the former, it will naturally be in a higher in pitch. This creates a sense of importance, as the line is being played by a

large majority of the group.

A big shocker for most who attend is the lack of a rhythm section. Because of its roots in folk music, the Paul Brock band has no drum set player. In fact, the closest they ever come to having a percussionist is when band member David Curley puts on his dancing shoes and does traditional Irish dances along with the music, stepping and jumping in time with the music.

All other times, they work together as a group, internalizing the rhythm and relying on the other bandmates to keep the time. Often, you will see one instrument functioning as the rhythm section while the other two solo over the main melody.

Based on old traditions and wise tales, the Irishmen base their songs on them and even long-eared donkeys. Their stories will send you to your imagination and spark your interest.

The Paul Brock band has performed at Henderson three times and hopefully will for a fourth.

Manus McGuire when the band was called the “Brock McGuire Band.”

Together, they tour under the name the “Paul Brock Band” around the United States, England, Columbia, and their home, Ireland. Working as a close-knit group, they seek to transport their audiences away to the mystical green isle, painting fantastic portraits of the folks who live there.

The band came to the university on Oct. 20 this past Friday, and performed for the first time as the “Paul Brock band.” Formerly known as the “Brock McGuire Band,” Manus McGuire was not able to make the tour this year and the name was changed to the “Paul Brock band.”

They play primarily in the folk style, utilizing a number of practices that are standard in the genre. Most notable is the heavy use of the

The “Paul Brock Band” back when they were known as the “Brock McGuire Band.”

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Hope in darkness: “lux permanet” to open on Oct. 30 Press Release and Photo by Erin Hickl, senior, art education major

The art department is proud to present “lux permanet” by BSE senior Erin Hickl Johnston.

Erin Hickl Johnston came to Henderson State University as a transfer student in 2015. Her hometown is Harvey, AR. During her time at the university, she has studied under the mentorship of professors Duvall and Strause. Her show “lux permanet” is a culmination of these studies in photography. According to Erin, “‘lux permanet’ puts on display the hope that can always be found in the darkness.”

A reception for “lux permanet” will be held on Oct. 31, from 2-4 p.m., guests will be allowed to talk to Erin there as well as enjoy some refreshments. The student gallery can be found on the second floor of Henderson State University’s Huie Library.

The show will be open for viewing Oct. 30 through Nov. 7.

For more information regarding library hours, please visit library.hsu.edu or contact the Fine Art Department at (870) 230-5036.

Arts & Music schedule looking to bring lots of entertainment to campus over the next couple of weeks Event schedule by Pete Tubbs

Our university has many diverse groups ranging from the mathematically inclined to those interested in literature. One of the most influential areas of study on campus, however, is no doubt that of music.

For music lovers there is definitely a lot of things to look forward to in the coming weeks.

No matter what instrument you favor, there’s surely something coming up that you’ll enjoy.

On Oct. 26 in the Garrison Center Galloway Room there will be a quintet recital beginning at 7:30 p.m.. On Halloween night at 7:30 p.m. there will be a tuba choir and costume contest in RFA. Reynolds Fine Arts will also be host to woodwind chamber ensembles on Nov. 1 beginning at 7:30 p.m.. Another trombone concert will be performed in Hardwood on Nov. 2, and this time

they’ll be joined by the choir. This event begins at 7:30 p.m..

The much-loved NuFusion Jazz Ensemble will be appearing on campus at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 6 in Hardwood Hall. Jennifer Amox on the flute and Tsao Lim on the piano will be rocking out the following day in the same location and at the same time.

The Showband of Arkansas will bring some class to campus on Nov. 12 at 5:00 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom. On Nov. 13, Arkansas Clarinet Day will be celebrated and teachers and students from all around the state will come together to celebrate the legendary instrument.

On Nov. 15, the Brass Band will perform a concert in the Garrison Grand Ballroom.

Date Oct. 26 Oct. 31 Nov. 1 Nov. 2 Nov. 6 Nov. 6 Nov. 12 Nov. 13 Nov. 15

Location Performance Galloway Quintet Room Recital Hardwood Tuba & Choir Costume Contest Hardwood Woodwind Chamber Hardwood Trombone & Choir Hardwood Amox & Lim Hardwood NuFusion Jazz Grand Showband of Ballroom Arkansas Quad AR Clarinet Day Grand Brass Band Concert Ballroom

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OPINIONS

“Her eyes were green:” a review of “Blade Runner: 2049” Story by Zakary Gray, Student Reporter Poster Courtesy of Warner Brothers Studios

Creating a sequel to Ridley Scott’s 1982 cult sci-fi classic Blade Runner was never going to be an easy task. The original is a film that’s complex and requires multiple viewings to fully appreciate all of the nuances that were put into it.

Somehow, Denis Villeneuve has made a sequel that is just as awe inspiring and intelligent as the original. Blade Runner: 2049 is a fantastic follow up that manages to completely stand on its own.

The plot follows K (Ryan Gosling) who is a Blade Runner for the LAPD. For those who don’t know: Blade Runners are special officers that hunt down and retire replicants.

Replicants are genetically engineered humans made by the Wallace Corporation. Officer K is put on a case in which he doesn’t know whether or not his target is human or a replicant.

This movie does a rare thing in the age of

internet leaks and spoilers, in that the marketing for the film managed to not give away any plot elements. So I’m not going to spoil what happens in this film, but in the end it poses the same question as the original. What does it mean to be human?

The line is blurred between human and replicant even more so than the first film. This adds emotional weight to the characters in the film.

It also poses a new question: does it even matter if you’re human or replicant? The film explores these questions in satisfying ways, but ultimately leaves it up for the viewer to decide for themselves.

Villeneuve has managed to make something that’s rare for a big budget studio film. It’s more art film than action, but there’s plenty of spectacle to behold.

Roger Deakins’ cinematography work is simply awe inspiring. This movie is quite possibly the most beautiful film I’ve ever watched in a theater, and see it in a theater you should.

There is simply no other way to fully experience this film. From the colors to the framing, everything feels meticulously crafted to match the look of the first film while also feeling like something new and completely fresh.

The movie does a fantastic job at world building. Much like the original there are talks of off world colonies, and a great catastrophe on Earth that caused a massive power shift.

If you’re a sci-fi fan, this movie has it all: genetically engineered humans, flying cars, portable holographic girlfriends... the list goes on. It does a great job of progressing the tech of the first film without becoming too different or outlandish.

In the end, Blade Runner 2049 is a modern masterpiece. It is a film that feels like an instant classic as soon as the credits roll.

Villeneuve and his team have done the impossible. They’ve made a sequel that lives up to what many consider a science fiction masterpiece, and a sequel that actually has a reason to exist other than monetary gain for a studio.

It deepens and expands the world and characters from the first as well as adding many new, fantastic characters to that world. I cannot wait to watch this movie again, and I look forward to Villeneuve’s upcoming projects.

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OPINIONS The Foreign Snowman: Dax on a couple of recent movies Opinion by Dax Guilliams, Opinions Editor Graphic by Jacob Glasgow, Graphics Editor

A lot of movies have been released over the past couple of weeks. There are two particular movies that I wanted to review because the first one is easily one of the best movies of the year and the second is easily one of the worst.

“The Foreigner” starring Jackie Chan and Pierce Brosnan is simply amazing. This was marketed as an action movie, but that’s only half of what this movie is.

Sure, it has a lot of great action and fight scenes, but it’s also a political intrigue story that compliments the action so well.

That’s ultimately what I loved about this movie. The action and the politics both push the story forward and make for such a great movie.

One problem I have with a lot of action movies is that there’s too much action and not enough acting. It’s much more entertaining when there are action scenes that are broken up by a cohesive story and that’s exactly what “The Foreigner” gives you.

The story of the movie is that Jackie Chan plays a man whose daughter is killed in a terrorist attack and believes that Pierce Brosnan’s character knows something about it.

Also, there is not a single bad actor in this movie. Everyone is incredible, especially the leads.

Seeing Chan’s performance in this movie is so entertaining. He’s taken a lot of roles where his humor comes out, but there is nothing funny about his character in this movie. He’s strictly business and ass-kicking and it is a role that he does quite well.

Chan has also not lost any of his physical prowess. He’s still doing his own stunts and is as fit as ever.

Brosnan’s character is just as good, if not better, than Chan’s. He’s the one who’s really moving the story along, but he’s still involved with a few

action scenes, but those are mostly reserved for Chan.

“The Foreigner” was everything I wanted out of an action movie that includes politics. This will go down as one of the best movies released this year and one of Chan and Brosnan’s best performances.

While “The Foreigner” did everything right, “The Snowman” did the complete polar opposite.

“The Snowman” was the single biggest waste of an opportunity since “Birth of the Dragon.”

From all of the previews I saw of this movie, I thought it would be an intense thriller with an amazing plot and even more amazing characters.

I could not have been more wrong.

There are not thrills to be found in “The Snowman” and it’s a movie about a serial killer who cuts off women’s heads and puts them on a snowman. How did they mess that up?

While this movie is beyond messed up, Michael Fassbender still did the best he could and acted very well. I still can’t believe that his character’s name is Harry Hole, though. Don’t name a character in a thriller something like that.

Out of every movie that I’ve seen this year, “The Snowman” has the absolute worst audio.

Nothing in this movie sounds good at all and Val Kilmer was dubbed over in his performance and it’s such an awful dub.

The story is told through the eyes of these detectives and this story could not be more incompetently told. The editing is so terrible that the whole plot falls apart.

This movie is based off a book that is supposed to be great, but this movie is just a slap in the face to the person who wrote it. From what I’ve read, the director, Tomas Alfredson, shot enough scenes to cover every part of the book, but the studio forced the editors to remove a ton of scenes, most of which were very plot important.

Once again, a good director has been stabbed in the back by incompetent producers. This is just like what happened to Joel Schumacher on his “Batman” movies. Speaking of which, I would rather watch “Batman Forever” and “Batman and Robin” than “The Snowman.”

I know that sounds like a crazy statement, but that’s how completely not entertaining “The Snowman” is.

October has been pretty busy when it comes to feature films and these two movies were two of the biggest releases of the month. While “The Snowman” was terrible, at least “The Foreigner” was there to make up for it.

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SPORTS

Winning at home has never been harder: the Reddies lost 16-24 against East Central University Story by Jordan Williams, Sports Editor Photo by Emily Bell, Staff Photographer

After back-to-back trips, wins on the road, and extending their road win streak 30 wins, the Reddies returned to Arkadelphia Saturday to face off against East Central University Tigers for their homecoming game. The energy was electric as the homecoming festivities ended and the Reddies took the field.

As the band leaves the field after halftime, the Reddies prepare for the second quarter.

East Central took the first offensive possession of the game and put the first points on the board. In just eight plays, they totaled 74 yards on a completed pass for 34 yards for their first touchdown of the evening.

The Reddies took the field eager to respond to the commanding display, but they turned over the ball seven plays in to their first possession after a forced fumble that was recovered by ECU. The Tigers took the field once again and quickly scored yet again after a short pass for five yards and scoring just seven plays into the possession.

Reddies took the field with 3:04 left in the quarter hoping to respond to the back-to-back touchdowns just scored, but their hopes faded away as the clock winded down. The first quarter closed ECU 14 – HSU 0.

The Reddies continued the campaign that was cut short in the first quarter, but immediately turned over the ball after Evan Lassiter threw an interception and returned for 40 yards to start off the second quarter. ECU intercepted the possession after just four plays with a total of 49 offensive yards.

The Reddies took the field finally ready to put themselves into this game and marched up the field right into the opposing redzone. However, they came up short and had to settle for a field goal.

Again, the Tigers continued their streak of dominant possession, but were faced with a defense that was starting to show signs of life, and put together some impressive stops. They forced ECU to settle for a field goal as they had just made them. As the first half ended, the score going into halftime was ECU 24 – HSU 3.

Coming out of the half, both teams would look to score but would instead put on a defensive display that lasted the entire quarter. ECU couldn’t find the success they were having in the first and the Reddies built upon any of the success they were having earlier. The third quarter closed with the score unchanged.

The fourth quarter served as a comeback attempt for the Reddies. With the chance to take their first home win slipping away as the clock wound down, they were determined to take command of this game before it was too late. The defensive unit was wide awake and unwilling to let the ECU offense have even an ounce of success in the fourth.

They stood strong after the Reddies scored their first touchdown of the evening on a 15 play 93 yard, which forced ECU to cough up their possession and score on a touch down from Junior Jerry Rodriguez. However the Reddies saw their comeback attempts cut short as ECU took the final possession of the game and watch the clock run out in yet another home loss for Henderson.

The Good Evan Lassiter completed on 41 of 60 passes and connected with 12 different receivers for a total of 322 yards. (there would be more good news to report if anything else had actually went well) The Bad Though they only had 85 yards in the second half ECU ended the first half with a total of 252 offensive yards.