05/01/17 Issue

Henderson State University - Monday, May 1, 2017 Volume 112, Issue 1

OUT WITH A BANG As the semester nears its end, Spring Fling renews campus morale.

Kaplan on campus p.4

Spring fling p.5

Nu fusion effing rocks p.7

I am emily doe p.8

Established video game screenwriter visits campus.

Spring hits campus with a ton of activities in tow.

The annual NuFusion concert brings joy and life to campus.

Student written play brings tears and truth.

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REDDIE NEWS Media: innovated Story by Jacob Glasgow, Student Reporter Photos by Emily Bell, Editor in Chief

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COVER NuFusion guitarist, sophomore, Ethan Hand, jammed out Friday night.

by Emily Bell

Lost.

If you’re a high school senior or an undecided college student, chances are that you’ve felt pretty lost at one point.

You may have absolutely no idea where your life is going. A lot of people go to college to become doctors or lawyers or engineers, jobs they know will fill a wallet quite nicely.

Planning your future around dollar signs seems to be the norm. And it makes sense.

Money, like it or not, is something we’ve got to have.

But what if it was possible to find that mythical career, the one that pays the bills and that you also happen to love? The idea can seem out of reach. A mid-life crisis ushered in by a sucky job seems inevitable.

But Henderson might have a solution: Innovative Media.

The name leaves much to the imagination.

But maybe that’s because Innovative Media (IM) spans such a broad set of fields. From flying drones to journalism, IM is a program so flexible that it could suit a lot of different people with varying interests.

At the core of IM is technology. In a world where people basically live together inside a 5-inch screen, adapting to new and evolving tech is crucial for virtually all employment opportunities. This is especially true for people looking to get a job in the media field (radio, television, newspaper, magazine, video games, etc.).

Jobs in these areas are more in tune with tech than ever before. What happens when you’re working for a TV station and they hand you a newfangled robot camera to capture footage? Or what about when the editor of your magazine asks you to create a mobile

app that allows users to scroll through the latest stories? How terrible would it be to find yourself scratching your head like an idiot?

That’s where the “innovative” part of Innovative Media comes in. The program teaches students to become pioneers of the Everest that is an ever-changing technological environment.

It’s a huge advantage, when you think about it. Simply knowing how to use certain software or gadget could put you a notch above the others in the work place.

One of the best parts of this degree is that you aren’t stuck in a classroom being lectured about the what-ifs and theoretical situations.

You aren’t just learning about what happens in the ‘real world’ because you’re already there, experiencing it for yourself.

IM often puts you with a team of other students, all working together to create a final finished product.

David Stoddard, director of the IM program, explained that this is a crucial part of the program itself.

“Innovative Media is supposed to be team-driven, not professor-oriented,” he said.

“In the end, we’re a team.”

In all that team work, you really learn to become a more dependable person. And that’s a priceless quality to have in work and life in general.

This year, IM students have been putting their brains together to work on a few big projects.

In the fall, a team began work on a promotional video for Henderson with Michael Taylor, IM advisor. To implement the principles of IM, they focused on gathering aerial footage with flying drone cameras.

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Spring Fling

Students in this year’s Motion Graphics class mocked up titles and logos for IM’s VR game.

One person might be working with Blender to create 3D eel models while another might be searching for a voice talent to do the game narration. This project incorporates everything that IM teamwork is about.

The cool thing about projects like these is that there will always be more. There will always be a next-big-thing that IM can focus on.

Ask any current IM student and of course they’ll talk up the program. But they won’t do it out of obligation.

They’ll tell you that the program is a great idea because it appeals to such a vast group of people. Artists, computer whizzes, writers, and much more in between have a place here.

Innovative Media has the potential to steer someone’s unsure life in a much happier direction.

xxxStarting from scratch, the team went member hones in on their specific set of skills through all the steps, from scripting, to cast- to contribute what they can to the project, ing, to eventually going airborne and filming. while developing new skills along the way.

Along the way, there were a million and one obstacles. But, fortunately, no one was blindsided by a rogue drone, and the video project is nearly complete.

Another team has been taking on the challenges of virtual reality by creating an educational game that allows players to dive into a coral reef. “Absorbed: Enter Porifera” teaches about the dangers of human interference in reefs around the world, and gives the player a microscopic tour of a sponge’s anatomy.

Guided by Stoddard, the VR team hopes to make an authentic experience that could actually be used in classrooms when complete. And when they say ‘authentic,’ they mean it.

Every detail, from the color of the fish to the species of seaweed, has been checked for validity by the biology department.

The team has divvied up the responsibilities through a networked business model, which basically throws the idea of a single Alonso Corral, senior, music education major, tests an original game on iM’s VR console. ‘leader’ out the window. Instead, each team

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Jews, comics and everything in-between Story and Photos by Emily Bell, Editor in Chief

The comics business quickly became a steady Recently, comics-history author and videogwork safe-haven for Jewish writers and artists. ame scriptwriter, Arie Kaplan, was invited here “So how did these creators’ personal lives and by professor of comics, Randy Duncan, and the discrimination influence their characters and Ellis college. stories?” Kaplan asks the class.

Kaplan, who has written for a wide variety Superman, created by Jerry Siegel and Joe of videogames, comics series, books, cartoons Shuster, has been debated by many fans and and TV shows, spent Friday presenting two very comics historians as having Hebrew mythology/ different topics open to all students. history similarities.

“A lot of people wonder why were there so According to Kaplan, people have equaled many Jewish comics creators back then,” Kaplan Superman to Golems, Jewish folklore, and even pitched to students during his first presentation, “The Jewish Origins of American Comic Books.”

Kaplan gave examples of three of the most popular superheroes created during the Golden Age of comics: Superman, Batman, and Captain America. All three of these remarkably famous characters were created by Jewish artists and writers.

As Kaplan further begs the question, why were there so many Jews in the comics business?

Kaplan, years ago, was able to ask a few of the remaining Golden Age comics creators, as well as a few Jewish comics creators since then.

The answer was disheartening, but simArie Kaplan dishes on game scripts and punching Hitler in the face. ple. “Because of the amount of anti-Semitism Moses, whose story seems to have the most paralfound in most workplaces back then, work lels to Superman’s origin stories. outside of creative freelance was scarce,” Kaplan “Even Superman’s Kryptonian name, Kal-El, explained. loosely translates to “voice of God” in Hebrew,” After interviewing Stan Lee, whose parents Kaplan said. He goes on to explain that Siegel and were Romanian-Jewish immigrants, Kaplan reShuster were probably not using this as a way to ceived the Marvel Comics king’s further confirreach out to other discriminated Jews. Perhaps mation. they did this because, “they needed something Lee had pointed out to Kaplan that many that sounded alien, and back then, the Hebrew families, such as his own, were immigrants, and freelance and odd jobs were usually the most fea- language sounded very alien to most non-Jewish people.” sible type of work for them to attain. Elsewhere, Siegel and Shuster were actually quite liberal they were discriminated against, and were left in their social and political beliefs, and thus used with few professional opportunities.

Superman as a way to promote the good they “It grew from there,” Kaplan said. “Jews in believed. the comics business weren’t going to turn away For instance, spousal abuse was a sadly comothers of their ethnicity and religion.”

mon and accepted issue in America, but Siegel and Shuster wanted to change that. Through Superman’s stories, they were able to present spousal abuse as the criminal activity it is. Superman became their voice for justice.

These same elements were found in Joe Simon and Jack Kirby’s Captain America as well.

During WWII, Simon and Kirby used Captain America’s stories to speak out against the atrocities committed to their families in Europe.

“It was a first,” Kaplan said about a specific issue wherein Captain America finds Hitler and punches him right in the face. “They (Simon and Kirby) got to create a powerful comic when they felt so powerless.”

For Kaplan’s second presentation held later that day, he discussed his experience with writing scripts for videogames, books, and even cartoon shows like “Codename: Kids Next Door” and “Cyberchase.”

One of the biggest challenges Kaplan faces when writing dialogue for multiple characters is having to split himself into all those characters’ mindsets.

While writing the script for Legacy Interactive’s “House M.D.” game, Kaplan often found himself pulling off his best Gregory House impression, voice and limp and all.

“I do think character is more important than structure,” Kaplan said when teaching students how their characters are what drives the story itself.

Students were impressed by Kaplan’s extensive experience. He certainly showed his love for his work. At some point, the presentation transitioned into a series of excellent stories he recalled throughout his career. From working on TV comedy sketches to figuring out how to make Dr. Strange’s origin story child-friendly, Kaplan’s stories inspired students striving for a similar writing career.

“If you care more about the characters in the story, then it’s more immersive, and that makes your story better.”

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Why so serious?

Story by Michael Keaton Beasley, Student Reporter

xxx“Every girl swears their roommate was heaven sent or there’s some spiritual meaning behind why they became roommates freshman year, when it just so happens they placed y’all in the same room because y’all both have vaginas.”

The roar of laughter spread across the lecture hall as comedian Ronnie Jordan tells one of his first of many jokes for the night. The crowd was diverse, but they all had one thing in common: laughing until they cried. The event was hosted by the student activities board during their Spring Fling week this past Thursday night.

Spring Fling “This was probably the best event that I have ever attended since I’ve been at Henderson,” Tyler Black, junior biology major, said. “I hope that they bring him back in the next school year and I’ll probably try to find another one of his shows to go to.”

“He was so funny, I could literally not stop laughing the whole time,” Jayla Lee, junior communications major, said. “My favorite part is when he mentioned the two girl roommates meeting each other for the first time because it reminded me of me and my roommate.”

“Finally, something that was enjoyable for students to come out to. I was never more proud

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to say that I went to school here than last night because Ronnie Jordan was probably the funniest comedian that I have ever went to see in person,” Raymond Sims Jr., senior business marketing major, said.

What topped the night for Jordan was when he was getting ready to end the show and cued the DJ to play the music. He then pulled a honey bun out of his pocket and began to seduce it as if it was a woman on stage.

As if performing jokes inside was not enough, Jordan continued the show in the hallway as a majority of the crowd followed him outside to take pictures.

A wild week

Story by Jacob Glasgow, Student Reporter Photos by Emily Bell, Editor in Chief

Surely you noticed as you walked to class every day last week, the Quad was busy getting a carnival makeover.

On Thursday, the party began.

As part of Spring Fling week, Quad Day showed students an evening of fun, freebies, and funnel cakes.

Set up in the grass were a few nausea inducing county-fair-type rides, from the spinning Alpine to the mechanical bull.

Let the record show that simply getting up onto the bull is an impressive feat in itself.

Tyler Shelton, a sophomore sports management major, politely declined a ride on the metal steer. “Not really looking to break my neck today,” he said.

For those with a more competitive edge, several group games were scattered around, like basketball hoops and baggo. Maybe the most interesting was the inflatable jousting arena, where you could try to exact brain damage on your friends (or complete Students fought in laser tag wars in the space maze on the first day of the spring fling celebration. strangers). have your name painted in Asian-inspired style, best part: all for free.

Most of the Quad Day crowd congregated in your face sketched on a caricature t-shirt, or have Erykah Boehler, a freshman psychology major, front of Starbucks, where artists were set up at a word of your choice bent into metal wiring. The waited in line for a solid two hours to get her booths, making art items by hand. You could

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Twisted Ice gave their time and sticky-sweet sno-cones on Quad Day.

Top: Alexis Collins, sophomore bio-chem major, shows off her backflips.

Bottom: A couple battles it out “American Gladiator” style.

name painted.

“Yeah, I was nearly late for work. But I wanted the pretty painting,” she said. “As you can see, I have my priorities set straight.”

At 7 p.m. that night, the comedian Ronnie Jordan found his way into the Garrison Ballroom to give students a few laughs as the festivities outside wrapped up. He’s apparently no beginner when it comes to college stand up. According to his website, Jordan once did 102 college shows in 112 days. That’s a lot of college humor.

All jokes aside, however, seeing the Quad all decked out for Quad Day

Several students gave it their all when racing through obstacle course.

was a refreshing change for campus.

If you missed out on this year’s Quad Day, don’t worry. Spring Fling week will roll around again the same time next year and with it will come more thrills, chills and laughs.

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NuFusion, can you dig it?

Story by Cassidy Witherspoon, Student Reporter Photos by Emily Bell, Editor in Chief and Natasha Cribbs, Graphic & Page Designer

Lights. Music. Action.

The air was hot and sticky as a crowd of about 150 waited for the show to start.

The music started just as a breeze picked up on the quad.

NuFusion was held outside for the first time in three years and the crowd was excited to not be stuck in a stuffy room.

The first set started with a bouncy little piece that got heads in the crowd nodding.

They followed with a soulful cover of Stevie Wonder’s “Isn’t she lovely.” In this piece, the audience got a tease of the light show.

Then the saxophone took charge in a jazzy piece with the xylophone adding drama in the background.

A more recent song, Adele’s “Hello,” played while a toddler screamed, but no one seemed to

notice.

Stragglers who didn’t get the 8 o’clock memo showed up as the show continued.

A favorite of Cynthia Graham’s came next. “I especially liked when Kenneth Harris sang the song from Moana,” Graham said.

It was announced that a piece by the Beatles and Led Zepplin would be coming shortly. The older people and the younger ones born in the wrong era cheered.

Next came a “One Man Band” tune that they “irished” up, and the flute solo in the piece was amazing.

They ended the first set and gave the brass instruments a break while the guitars and the

drums played a sort of intermission piece.

During intermission Aerosmith’s “Sweet Emotion,” was performed. Kenneth Harris wasn’t the only vocals on this song.

During the intermission, the people who couldn’t hang slowly left, but the show was just getting started.

The second half of the show was for the dancers in the audience.

People were hesitant at first, but eventually those who could dance - and even more who couldn’t - got up and strutted their stuff.

One older woman got up and was dancing like she was twenty again.

A group in the audience got together to dance near the stage and blue spotlights were turned to illuminate them.

Not only was the event fun for the audience, it was an opportunity for many of the students to play charts they had arranged themselves.

“It’s always cool to see students showcasing talents,” Graham said.

“I wish we had more events like this on campus.”

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Arts & Music A voice for the voiceless Story by Elizabeth Lau, Student Reporter

In modern society where rape culture and sexual assault are on the front lines, Emily Doe shares her story. The woman who was victimized in the 2015 Stanford rape case uses her voice to unravel the harsh reality of experiencing sexual assault. Brock Turner, along with his peers who stand with him and those against, all shed light on one night that changed two lives forever.

The play “I am Emily Doe” by Magee-Lee Preston is an astounding reenactment of the real-life incident in which a young woman comes face to face with her rape. We have all heard about Brock Turner and his side; who he is, and how he is a great swimmer and scholar...

But what does the world know about the girl who was sexually assaulted? Does anyone even know her name? Emily Doe is a simple pseudonym given to the victim to protect her privacy.

We don’t even know her real name.

With a seven-person cast, the play grabs your attention and holds it hostage from the moment the lights hit the set until the last line is spoken.

Although, for those who may have ever found themselves in a similar situation or been sexually assaulted, it could bring back some tough memories.

Through the eyes of Emily Doe, played by Anna Brantley, the audience sees the endless traumatic experiences of how she was physically examined for four hours, faced a trial, and woke from recurring nightmares of her attacker.

Preston excelled in her research and accuracy of the entire story and events from the Brock Turner case. She incorporated quotes from letters written by Emily Doe, Brocks father, and the actual case, and incorporated it into scenes of the play. Her six months of research accurately shined throughout her work.

After reading a Buzzfeed article about the case, Preston was drawn to the subject matter.

“It was so heartbreaking. Then when I really started looking into the subject, I realized that all the reports and articles written about case were

Promotional posters for I am Emily Doe were hung all around campus.

all about Brock and about what he was going through and it is not just his story... it’s hers. She deserved a voice and I wanted to give her one,” said Preston.

There were few dry eyes, if any, in the theatre.

The relevance of this young woman’s story and the timeliness of the issue of rape culture was brought to the spotlight.

The writer also incorporated facts and statistics about sexual assault throughout America.

It highly increased the impact and reality of the story.

Preston went through a roller coaster of emotions while writing the play itself. Anger, sadness, and even joy were felt as the play came together.

“I felt joy because I felt like I was giving a voice to the voiceless. I felt like I was reclaiming her story and not letting it be all about Brock,” said Preston.

This was a play that could be seen and appreciated on every college campus. It raises awareness and makes it known that it is OK to speak out.

It is a powerful movement that can positively impact our society.

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Preaching to the choir Story by Rachael Grabert, Student Reporter

Angelic voices rang through the halls at the First Baptist Church of Arkadelphia Saturday night. Henderson’s concert choir presented “A Celebration of Faith and Humanity,” a concert of sorts that showcased the cultural and religious differences between the most common religions: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.

As guests began to arrive, each recieved a printed prompt to define the terms “faith” and “humanity.” They were handed out at random to be filled out, submitted, and some read aloud to the audience during the show as an interactive segment.

Near the beginning of the concert, most of the choir students were sitting in the first two church pews closest to the pulpit. After the first grouping of songs, however, the students, clad in black and a deep red color, rushed on and off the stage.

Koty Mansfield and Anna Brantley, both The-

ater Majors at Henderson, assisted in the production by adding theatrical and poetic talents.

While violinist Margaret Jones played, both Mansfield and Brantley read the audiences responses that were collected prior to the show.

Some of the audiences comments that were read aloud were “Faith is believing without seeing,” “Humanity is treating others like you want to be treated,” and “Faith is the driving force in my life.”

The repertoire included some familiar songs such as “This Little Light of Mine,” “Gloria in Excelsis Deo” and some not so common pieces including “Zikr” an Islamic chant, and “Tchaka” which is Haitian Creole in origin. Some brass and percussion players from Henderson’s band participated in the performances as well.

Several students and people from the community came to the First Baptist to support

Henderson’s concert choir. Among the crowd was business management major, Emily Eudy.

“When I first heard about the concert and what it was going to be about, I was intrigued,” said Eudy. “It is very interesting that a Christian church would allow songs used in different religions to be performed there.”

Conductor, Andrew Kreckmann explained the concert as one that brings people together. He explained that choir is the art of bringing voices together to create something beautiful. He went on to say that the performance was also a way to bring people together.

The concert ended on a high note when the choir sang “We Can Mend the Sky” which proved to be a crowd favorite. Solos from Choir members Frednesha Whiting, LaTora Smith, Shanika Smith, and Kenneth Harris made for a powerful ending to the performance.

Stepbrothers 3 album: not all boats and hoes Story by Michael Keaton Beasley, Student Reporter

If you take all the racial tension that goes on in America today, such as police shootings and the black on black crimes, and how that clashes with the sad relity of poverty-stricken neighborhoods that take the lives of innocent children, welcome to Don Trip and Starlito’s Stepbrothers 3 album.

Welcome to Don Trip and Starlito’s Stepbrothers 3 Album.

Released March 15 the album took the HipHop culture for a loop by providing songs that actually draw direct parallels to the world we live in today.

With a perfect 5/5 star rating on iTunes music, it is easily understood that the two artists were not taking any prisoners this time. In short, this is as serious as it gets.

The album starts off with the song “Yeah 5x” which highlights the struggles of some African-American males in today’s society, whether it

is hard to stay out of the streets, seeing family members incarcerated, or just the daily struggle of trying to provide for one’s family.

The highest rated song on the album is “The Thirteenth Amendment Song.” The song was made to open the eyes of African-Americans in today’s by noticing the still-lingering aspects from the days of slavery. Explained in a verse, the song suggests that we can be so addicted to “whips” and “chains,” the same things that were used to restrain us during slavery.

Marcus Mullins, junior human services major, said, “Don Trip is one of my favorite artists, but I have to tip my hat off to Starlito.

In the song ‘Good Cop Bad Cop’ he spoke the truth on police brutality and the twisted ways of police officers.”

Official Album Art for Starlito and Don Trip’s Stepbrothers 3.

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Opinions Justice for “Injustice” Opinion by Dax Guilliams, Opinions Editor

Before the semester ends, series will finally be released I want to talk about a two outside of Japan. “Tekken 7” new fighting games that are has been in development for going to be released in the a long time, but it’s finally on next couple of months. its way.

These aren’t just any “Tekken” might be one of fighting games. These are the most important fighting two fighting games to make games in the history of the a nerd like me super excitgenre. It was really the first ed for doing nothing over 3D fighting game that was the summer except playing just so fun to play and so them. impressive as a game.

The first of these two to Although many fan favorbe released is “Injustice 2,” ite characters are returning, which is the sequel to the some haven’t been includDC comics fighting game ed in the game yet such as developed by the same comAnna or Lei, but that’s fine pany that makes the “Mortal because Kuma is in and he’s Kombat” games. a grizzly bear that fights I absolutely loved the first using martial arts. Any game “Injustice” game because it that includes a martial arts combined three of my loves. bear deserves to be bought It had good fighting, comic twice. book characters and Bane There are a few newcombreaking other character’s ers in “Tekken 7,” but not backs. many of them look that cool.

Since Bane is returning, I Josie, Shaheen and Kazumi will be able to immediately look pretty cool, but it is a go online once “Injustice little disappointing that the 2” comes out and be able other newcomers look so to play against others while boring. only losing most of the time.

However, Akuma from There are a lot of new “Street Fighter” is a guest Our favorite Dax edits from this semester. All created by Natasha Cribbs, Graphics & Page Designer. character that look great. character in the game and I Cheetah, Scarecrow, Captain think that’s pretty interesting. stats.

But if you’re not interested in using the gear Cold and many other DC I don’t plan on using him a system, it has already been confirmed that you characters are some of the newcomers for this lot, but it’s still pretty cool to have him in. can play matches that exclude any gear. game and their movesets are amazing.

As a big fighting game fan, having two great “Injustice 2” will be in stores May 16 and if “Injustice 2” is also introducing a new meentries being released over the summer is such you preorder it, you get Darkseid as a character chanic where you can customize characters with good news. I look forward to playing both of different gear that can alter their appearances and for free. these games for a long time.

On June 2, the next entry in the “Tekken”

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Games FOR RELEASE FEBRUARY 18, 2017

Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis

ACROSS 1 Neutral 11 Farm animals 15 Reacts to staying up, perhaps 16 “St. Matthew and the Angel” painter Guido 17 The Hugo Awards are presented at one 18 What hearts may do 19 Queen __ Revenge: Blackbeard’s ship 20 Reams 21 Mil. addresses 22 Tree in a carol 23 Some subordinates: Abbr.

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Sports

Great American golf Story by Tyler Freeman, Student Reporter

Henderson men’s golf team claimed its fourth straight Great American Conference championship on Tuesday in Hot Springs and the women’s golf team finished second.

The tournament was held at Hot Springs Country Club, Sunday April 23 – Tuesday April 25. The men played the Arlington course and the women played the Park course.

“We fought hard for this one,” Forrest Schultz, director of golf, said. “It’s awesome to know that we are doing things the right way, and we are getting good players after good players leave.”

On Sunday, the men posted a team score of 293 to trail Arkansas Tech by five strokes. The Reddies were led on day one by Tait Darby with a 72, followed by Price Murphee with a 73. Drew Greenwood and Nick Shapiro both shot 74 to round out the scoring.

On Monday, the men posted a team score of 276 to lead Arkansas Tech by 8 strokes heading into the final day. Shapiro led the Reddies on day two, tying the GAC tournament single day record of 65, 7 under par. Greenwood followed

with a 69, Murphee shot 70, and Cameron McRae shot 72 to round out day two for the Reddies.

On Tuesday, the final day of the tournament, the Reddies turn in a score of 289 to edge Arkansas Tech by four strokes. Shapiro led the Reddies on the final day with a 70, followed by Murphee with a 71, Greenwood with a 73, and McRae rounded out the scoring on the final day with a 75.

Shapiro’s three round total of 209, 7 under par, earned him medalist honors for the lowest individual score.

“It mean’s everything,” Nick Shapiro, freshmen golfer, said. “I am speechless right now. I have worked so hard to get here with all of these guys.”

With the victory, the men’s team earns an automatic bid to the NCAA Midwest/ Central Regional, to be held May 8-10 at Awarii Dunes in Axtell, Nebraska.

On the women’s side, Henderson finished runner up to Arkansas Tech, and Sarah Wright finished third overall.

On Sunday, the women posted a team score of 307 to trail Arkansas Tech by five strokes. Wright led the Reddies with

a one under 71, followed by Hanna Brauburger with a 77, Taylor Loeb shot 78, and Luisa Gartmann rounded the scoring out with an 81.

On Monday, the women posted a team score of 302 to trail Arkansas Tech by two heading into the final day.

Loeb and Gartmann led the Reddies on day two both posting 73, with Wright and Brauburger rounding the scoring out by shooting 78.

On Tuesday, the women posted a team score of 312 and fell to Arkansas Tech by four strokes. Wright, Gartmann, Brauburger, and Allison Davis all posted identical 78s.

This was the third consecutive year for the Reddies to finish as runners-up at the conference tournament.

Graphic by Natasha Cribbs

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