The Profile | March 2014

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Volume 102 Issue 5

The hendrix college

PROFILE

MISS HENDRIX CAMPUS KITTY ISSUE

Miss Hendrix Contestants CK Week Schedule 9

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Evolution of Miss Hendrix

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Charity Information

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THE P RO FIL E

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NEWS

Student Muslims on campus

New club opens discussion about Islam

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A take on the good and bad in February

The Zucchini

Controversy in the NFL

CAMPUS KITTY Meet this year’s participants

Campus kitty week Schedule of events

the history of miss hendrix

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Charity information

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF JAMES OWEN

LAYOUT EDITORS Jackie oakley claire de pree

501-802-5300 OwenJG@Hendrix.edu

PHOTO EDITOR Wil Chandler

MANAGING EDITOR GRACE OXLEY

COPY EDITORS samia nawaz Roman Barnes-walker

501-350-5954 OxleyGN@Hendrix.edu

The transformation of the pageant CK gives back to Central Ark.

FEATURE

ASSOCIATE EDITOR Blair schneider

615-516-3180 SchneiderBL@Hendrix.edu

MARRIED PROFESSORS

A discussion on being married at Hendrix

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THE PROFILE STAFF

Miss Hendrix contestants

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FOLLOW: @HDXPROFILE

The month in review

Reactions surrounding player’s sexual orientation

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KEEP UP ON THE LATEST HENDRIX NEWS

OPINION Tips for spring break

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL

March madness comes to campus

Women’s lacrosse

First collegiate women’s lacrosse season

WARRIOR TENNIS

Men and Women’s teams start seasons

Culture 20

Cupcakes in conway

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New wes anderson film

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NOVEMBER CALENDAR

A review of local cupcake shops Looking at past films in anticipation Music, Sports, Art and more

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THE BIG NIGHT

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PHOTOGRAPHERS STACEY SVENDSEN ABIGAIL GARCIA-LUCAS QUINN NEAL

STAFF WRITERS JENNIFER MOULTON MARY KATHERINE BARKER BROOKE NELSON CARTER MILLIGAN JOSH HAMMONS ELLEN MARTIN CONNOR NEWTON

NEWS

The Muslim Student

Association New club opens up discussions about religion

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new club was started this year at Hendrix by freshmen Shameela Khimani and Nancy Ghaleb. The Muslim Student Association (MSA) is open to all students and encourages any interested students to join.

“We started it when we had an Asian club meeting, and we talked to Ms. Baoua, or Dean Baoua, and she said they didn’t have a Muslim association here,” Khimani said. “And in recent years they’ve only had like five or so Muslims, but now we have close to 15.”

Despite already being active on campus, the club is still not official yet.

“We haven’t been accepted officially yet, but we’ve written the constitution and everything,” Ghaleb said. “We haven’t received funding basically.”

Even though they have not received funding, the club is being aided by the Multicultural and International Student Services (MISS) office, which is helped by their advisor, Dean Kesha Baoua.

“Dean Baoua was very supportive, and she’s linked with a lot of the multicultural things on campus.” Ghaleb said. “She was in the MISS office before.”

The process of becoming a club is more than just having an idea and presenting it to the school.

“You have to have an advisor, you have to have a constitution, and you have to have a list of members that are interested in coming,” Khimani said. “And then you have to send it in to Ms. Hale.”

The MSA is developing as the year continues.

They started with around 15 members, but have since grown to over 40. They want to continue to expand and become better known.

“We meet once every two or three months,” Khimani said. “We do an event almost once every three months. The first two meetings we

had we talked about some of the things people would want.”

The two freshmen deliberately made the club to create open discussions about Islam.

“I mean it’s partly dismissing the media’s portrayal of Muslims and also immersing them in the culture of Muslims,” Ghaleb said.

In addition to meetings among Hendrix students, the MSA is also working with the Islamic Center of Little Rock, as well as other groups.

“And it’s kind of like, since we have a lot of muslims now, it’s really nice to meet other muslims and it’s nice to exchange experiences...”

-Shameela Khimani “We collaborate with UCA and UALR, because they have a larger population of Muslims,” Khimani said.

While the club focuses on discussion with all religions, it does provide a common outlet for Muslim students.

“And it’s kind of like, since we have a lot of Muslims now, it’s really nice to meet other Muslims, and it’s nice to exchange experiences,

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especially since we’re in a Christian school and kind of having a platform to discuss that,” Khimani said.

The MSA is not the only program for culture or religion. It has worked with several others, which has made the process of creating the club easier.

“Yeah, it’s been an amazing process,” Khimani said. “It hasn’t been challenging at all; it’s been really smooth so far. We met a lot of the other multicultural organizations. They’ve been really helpful getting started and giving us ideas.”

Besides ideas, the MSA has cooperated with other clubs for events.

“We did cultural candy land with the MDC, the Multicultural Diversity Committee,” Khimani said.

The club has already held several events, including the recent “Laugh in Peace” tour performance, but are looking to do even more in the future.

One event is being planned for March, which would involve guest speakers, including Dr. McDaniel and the Sheikh of the Islamic Center of Little Rock.

“We’re trying to get a panel of Muslim speakers to come and talk to us about the perceptions of Muslims and try and discuss what exactly in the Koran, and how that has been almost misused and taken out of context,” Khimani said.

The event is open to the whole school, just as the club has been open. Both Khimani and Ghaleb emphasized their desire that the MSA encourage students to talk to one another and be clear about their beliefs and values.

“We have a lot of different religions, and we have a lot of ethnicities also,” Khimani said.

“Even though there’s only like 15 Muslims we have a lot more that are non-Muslims so it’s really nice to see their perspectives and have a discussion based on that.”

THE MONTH IN REVIEW

by Connor Newton

It was a good month for...

It was a bad month for...

Michael Sam. The NFL draft prospect

Atlanta. This Feb., Atlanta, and especially

who came out this month could potentially be the first openly gay professional football player.

Sam, who played for the Missouri Tigers and was an elite defensive lineman this year, is projected to be drafted in the lower rounds of the NFL draft (2nd or 3rd). His is a story that will be interesting to follow, and can potentially change the dynamic of professional sports.

the city’s drivers, had an unfortunate outing with this thing called snow. The citizens of Atlanta must have never encountered the substance before, considering they all flocked into their cars and took to the highways. The snow (all 2 inches) figuratively stopped the city.

Denver Broncos. Turns out horses have a new predator. Last month, the Seahawks, native birds of Seattle, fought against the Broncos, a horse variant that resides in the Rocky Mountains. These two species fought it out, in New York of all places, ultimately leaving the Seahawks on top 43-8. There was apparently a leather object involved in the beating.

Gay Rights. A federal judge has overturned the ban on same-sex marriage in Virginia. This makes Virginia the first “southern” state to allow same sex marriages. At the same time, the state of Kentucky has ruled that the state must recognize same-sex marriages validated from other states, a step towards overturning that state’s ban as well.

Justin Bieber.

The pop “icon” found himself in a bit of trouble this past month after trying desperately to draw attention to himself by egging a house, following that up by driving drunk and receiving a DUI. I would like to say more, but am too busy not downloading the newest update for Microsoft Word for fear that the red-line underneath Bieber’s name might disappear: a sure sign of our world’s demise.

Artist Visiting Conway. Miranda

July and KHDX did a great job livening up the campus this past month. July, a Hollywood filmmaker and author, gave a talk about her work as well as had a few Q&A sessions with students.

KHDX brought in three bands for a show at Kings: Young Buffalo, Clem Snide, and Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin drew a large crowd, while also rocking a few minds.

The Zucchini The Zucchini’s Tips for spring break

by Brooke Nelson

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f you are anywhere between the age of 18 and 30, spring break can be a great time for making lifelong memories and crippling regrets.

How are you sure that you are doing spring break right? Well, no need to worry any longer. Here are the Zucchini’s Tips for spring break: 1. Always have a pair of nunchucks on hand.

They’re great for impressing hot girls on the beach, or for keeping away weirdos trying to impress you and your friends with nunchucks on the beach.

2. Give the local police department the night off and let the chips fall where they may.

3. Make a Spring Break playlist and force everyone in the car to listen to it in silence on the road trip.

4. Reenact anything that happens in “Spring Breakers.” After all, nothing says spring break”more than committing an armed robbery with squirt guns and hammers, spending a night in jail and James Franco.

5. In order to attract possible love interests, simply affix fun pictures of flowers and pollen to your body. They will come for you like the horny bees they are.

6. Check Facebook every three minutes to make

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sure no one is having more fun than you.

7. Remember: nautical looks are in this season.

Before leaving the condo, slather yourself with seaweed and attach a beard for a true sailorly feel.

8. Since winter is finally over, sweaters and coats make great kindling for a midnight bonfire. Burn them. Burn all of your winter clothes.

9. Planning a spring break trip can be stressful, so just don’t do it. Stay home. Lie in bed. Let yourself become totally numb to everything and anything good about living.

10. Write your thesis instead.

OPINION

CALLING AN

AUDIBLE Michael Sam will force NFL to adapt

by Carter Milligan

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ll-American defensive lineman for Missouri and the Associated Press’ SEC Defensive Player of the Year Michael Sam said that he is gay in an interview with ESPN’s “Outside the Lines” on Feb. 8. Sam publicly stated what his teammates and coaches at Mizzou knew since August.

“I am an openly, proud gay man,” Sam said.

After ESPN and the New York Times reported on Sam’s sexuality, Sports Illustrated, a magazine ironically known for its sexy women’s swimsuit edition, posted an article quoting eight NFL executives who anonymously claimed that Sam’s sexual orientation would have drastic ramifications on Sam’s future with the NFL. Hours later, Sports Illustrated’s Monday Morning Quarterback site released another article quoting four more anonymous NFL executives echoing the sentiments expressed in the first story.

“I don’t think football is ready for [an openly gay player] just yet,” said an NFL player personnel assistant. “In the coming decade or two, it’s going to be acceptable, but at this point in time it’s still a man’s-man game. To call somebody a [gay slur] is still so commonplace.

It’d chemically imbalance an NFL locker room and meeting room.”

After the anonymous statements, WFAATV sport anchor Dale Hansen issued a live statement to the player’s critics.

“You beat a woman and drag her down a flight of stairs, pulling her hair out by the roots?

You’re the fourth guy taken in the NFL draft.

You kill people while driving drunk? That guy’s

welcome,” Hansen said. “Players caught in hotel rooms with illegal drugs and prostitutes, we know they’re welcome! Players accused of rape and pay the women to go away, you lie to police, try to cover up a murder, we’re comfortable with that. You love another man? Well, now you’ve gone too far.”

11. Assume every beach is a nude beach.

12. At some point on the break, you are going to want to punch one of your friends in the face until he or she feels every sort of pain imaginable.

Do that.

13. To avoid the sun, dig a hole in the sand about six to eight feet deep to bury yourself in.

14. If you are going skiing, make sure you have plenty of apparel to keep you warm. Fifty-eight yards of lamb’s wool from the highest volcano on the northern half of New Zealand should do the trick.

On the other hand, what on God’s green earth

makes you think that frolicking in negative temperatures while everyone else is tanning at the beach makes for a fun spring break trip with the buddies?

15. If you are going skiing, don’t.

16. Make sure to hold a moment of silence for all the friends who have died on spring break trips past.

17. Lingerie is a great unique alternative to swimsuits on the beach.

18. For a fun spring break prank, stick paper umbrellas in the eyes of every passerby.

19. Remember, your friends are disgusting, snob-

“HE’S TAUGHT A LOT OF PEOPLE HERE FIRSTHAND THAT IT DOESN’T MATTER WHAT YOUR BACKGROUND IS, OR YOUR PERSONAL ORIENTATION.” -GARY PINKEL The NFL’s statements are a self-inflicted wound; they have created their own public relations nightmare. Before the mystery men of the NFL released their comments, the public reception to Sam was open, heartfelt, and positive. His college alma mater takes great pride in his courage.

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“Michael is a great example of just how important it is to be respectful of others,” Missouri football coach Gary Pinkel said. “He’s taught a lot of people here firsthand that it doesn’t matter what your background is, or your personal orientation, we’re all on the same team, and we all support each other.”

Moreover, the league has an official policy prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation.

The NFL’s Collective Bargaining Agreement provides “there will be no discrimination in any form against any player by the NFL, the Management Council, any Club or by the NFLPA because of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or activity or lack of activity on behalf of the NFLPA.” The nameless and cowardly men of the NFL clearly had no right to announce that Sam’s sexual orientation would have a negative impact on his career with the NFL. The negative attention brought upon by the NFL could have never happened if Sam had plaid his hand more wisely. He should have waited till he was drafted and under contract before coming out, solidifying him as the first openly gay NFL player and making history.

Teams can’t deny Sam’s marketing power.

With a talented and gay football player on the payroll, the NFL can tap into another uncharted demographic and increase their overall ratings, assuming they haven’t already botched their own ratings with their anonymous, stupid, and hate-fueled babel.

by pigs. They’re loud and messy, and look what Mark did to the back of your car. Who cares if you are drunk and miles from home? Just leave them.

Just leave them all. But make sure not to drive.

A note to the reader: The Zucchini is a spinoff column of The Onion, a satire news publication that is based in Chicago, Illinois. Nothing written in an article under The Zucchini column is factually true, nor are any of the names written therein true students or employees at Hendrix. The Zucchini aims to take a fun or sarcastic spin on issues on or off campus. Please do not take it seriously.

CAMPUS KITTY PRESENTS...

Miss HENDRIX photos Wil Chandler

JIZZELLE ANTOITNETTE Bonjour! My name is Jizzelle Antoitnette. Though I’m beautiful, I work two jobs in order to sustain my lavish lifestyle. During the day, I slave as a maid who’s constantly cleaning up the messes of boys so I’m not afraid to get a little dirty. All that bending over is put to use when the sun goes down, as I work as a showgirl at the famous Moulin Rouge. I don’t mean to toot my own French horn, but I am the star attraction. Being so famous does have its downside though. But to my haters, I say, “Let them eat dick.” My perfect date is one in which we never leave the chateaux. I hate having to put on clothes, so a date where I can eat a hard baguette in bed is ideal.

He’ll be saying “Oui, Oui!” and “Sacre Bleu!” until the sun comes up. And this time, he’d deal with the mess. Bon appetite! ;) My perfect man has a certain je ne sais quoi.

He doesn’t taste like escargot and he needs to know how to wine and dine. I can’t be Eiffel Towered without a few bottles of wine or champagne. I also love a man with a moustache as nothing makes me “Oh la la” more than a moustache ride. But despite what people may say, it’s a women’s world now, boys, so you better get used to it or…

Bon voyage! <3

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CAMPUS KITTY SNOOKI PULLOUTZZI My name is Snooki Pulloutzzi, the queen whore from the jersey shore. I run sleaside heights with my badass up-does and my grade-A knockers. I’m famous for being famous. My gals and I love living the party life looking for juiceheads we can smush.

Our guys wont be short of anything but big abs, big arms, and BIG… well you know what I mean. I can slurp any kind of noodle without getting sauce on my face because I was taught to put meat between my noodles. I do live by the beach, but you wont find any crabs on this Jersey whore. Watch as we fist pump, and then bump rumps to get your noodles al dente (a little hard). So sauce up you meatballs and get ready for some GTL: gym, tan, laundry. Because after our dance, your cannoli’s will be creamed.

POCAHOTASS I am Pocahotass, and I have lived in the new world all of my life. I received my name through the secret trial of my people; I can only say that it involves all of the men coming in my teepee. From the supple Appalachian Mountains to the wet and steamy lands of Florida men whisper my name. They come from many miles because I can make them see the colors of the wind. But we have recently had newcomers to our lands and now my river only bends for Blowjohn Smith. He has won me over with his unrelenting desire to learn the savage ways of my people. But now we have both come here to win Miss Hendrix. With my insatiable thirst and Blowjohn’s throbbing weapon that’s just itching to be fired we will conquer the other opponents. I always finish on top.

EVE L. QUEEN Meet the fairest diva of them all, Eve L. Queen. Sexy, sensual, scheming, seductive. Ruling with a wink and a strut, she gives this world the queen it deserves. She has seven tiny men crawling around her castle doing her bidding and a magic mirror that reminds her every day that this fierce diva is unmatched in her power and beauty. Add a willingness to sacrifice just about anything to stay on top and what’s not to desire. Eat your heart out, boys, or at least fetch the heart of that Snow White prude.

Win the Queen’s trust that way and she may just invite you into her magic castle. Don’t expect to stay for long though, because there are plenty of others waiting to see her. But if you insist, she has a plump, juicy apple waiting just for you. So make a wish and take a bite.

J-BLOW First of all, my name is J-Blow. I was born overseas, in a city called Santa Cruz, which translates to Holy Cross, and I savor the irony of its name, as I often make men take the lord’s name in vain. I am a hot, voluptuous, spicy Latina whom is fortunate enough to be very… cultured. I have experienced the most exotic, luscious, and orgasmic tastes of the world, as well as plunging head first into different passionate and erotic people.

I was very blessed to have been born with incredible vocal chords, as I have several secret talents that I cannot wait to reveal to the world. I have been to 25 different countries, and I have conserved a piece of every country deep inside of me.

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SWAULA PEEN Swaula Peen the Butter Queen was born and raised in the fine town of Savannah, Whoregia. Her life is all about love: love for food, love for butter, and especially love for men. She knows that the best way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. She’s cooked a lot of things, but she ain’t never met a sausage she didn’t like. She is happily married to the Pillsbury Hoboy and particularly enjoys all the freaky things one can do with a man made out of dough. Her motto is “You know it’s a good recipe if is starts with a stick of butter, but an even better recipe if it starts with five.” Her favorite dish to cook is glazed ham, cause it always comes with a big bone.

HILLARY RODEHER CLITTON Born in Chicago, Illinois, Hillary Rodeher Clitton was a precocious youth who attended Wellesley College in…blah, blah, blah. Doesn’t matter. All you need to know is that Hillary is one badass bitch who isn’t going down again after what happened in 2008.

She’s got an all-star squad of dancers composed of all your favorite politicians ready to impress the American public, led by her house-husband (of course) Bill. Martin O’ Malley in 2016? Psh. Julian Castro won’t be ready. Chris Christie better not even show up.

Hillary plans to use the Miss Hendrix Competition as that last step she needs to capture the hearts and minds of the American people. And let’s face facts, it won’t be hard.

Because who runs the world? Hil.

RIDE-ME From humble beginnings in Smashville, Tennessee, Ride-Me wasn’t always the type of woman who got frisky with the whiskey. Starting off as a child star, RideMe was known for partying in the USA while keeping a good girl image. But soon enough she couldn’t keep playing the prude, and Ride-Me decided it was time to make the climb to the top of the charts and to the top of men’s beds all across the heartland. She came in like a wrecking ball onto every television in America with her bootylicious twerking all over Robin’s Thick, and it’s been a hoedown throw down ever since. Some people haven’t liked Ride-Me’s new found sexuality and provocative lyrics, but she just tells the haters it’s her mouth; she can do what she wants to. But don’t be intimidated boys, deep down she’s just a southern girl that knows how to have a good time. Tonight you’re in for an experience that includes bleached eye-brows, twerking and more. So sit back and relax because Ride-Me has two letters for you that you will never forget.

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CAMPUS KITTY CAMPUS KITTY WEEK

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SCHEDULE date

Friday, March 7 Saturday, March 8 Monday, March 10 Tuesday, March 12 Wed., March 13 Thursday, March 14 Friday, March 15 Saturday, March 16

event

EVENTS

location

Chance the Rapper presented by KHDX

price

Worsham

$5

Baggo, Wiffle Ball Tournament

IT Lawn

Sleepover Tickets

SLTC

Trivia Night presented by Unity

Worsham

The Amazing Race: Awareness Edition

$5

Burrow

Bike-a-thon

Burrow

Caliente Day

Dining Hall

Karaoke Kitty

Burrow

Staples Auditoriim

After Party

Dining Hall 9

free

$3

Miss Hendrix

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free

ZAZA

Red Light Revue

free

$20, $30 for guests

photos Wil Chandler

BEHIND THE

SCENES

Hours of practice create night of spectacle

by Mary Katherine Barker

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lowers are sprouting, spring break is nearing and excitement is in the air as our campus prepares for the sassiest night of the year: Miss Hendrix.

We hastily cross off the days on our calendars, and as anticipation builds, we chatter incessantly about outfits, contestants and all the ridiculousness that makes up our favorite pageant. However, there is another sect of students out there who are just as excited as we are, but they have to prepare more than just beverages for the big night.

These are the students who have spent hours upon hours perfecting their performances, costumes and choreography. These students are – the few, the proud – the Miss Hendrix dancers.

“I don’t think people realize how much work goes into it,” sophomore Louis Jimenez, a Miss Hendrix company and contestant dancer, said.

“It’s stressful, staying up ‘til 2 in the morning because you had practice ‘til 12 and have a test the next morning you have to study for. That’s when it gets bad.”

The people who make Miss Hendrix possible have put in countless hours of work making it the best show it can be, but the work is not always glamorous.

Jiminez is a dancer for contestant Zack Hausle, as well as a company dancer, meaning he had to audition and was selected, along with 11 other men, from about 18 applicants. There are 12 female company dancers as well, who were selected from 20 to 30 applicants. Jimenez is in five dances total – four company dances, and one contestant dance – and during the week of Feb. 10, he had hour long practices two days a week, and 2-hour long practices three days a week.

“That’s not even primetime,” Jimenez said about his practice schedule. “I think next week is when we start doing everything, so it’ll go from a minimum of 8 hours of practice to 12 or more.”

Although this level of dedication may seem unusual, it follows a standard of effort expected from Miss Hendrix participants.

“On the gradient of Miss Hendrix participation, I’m on a middle to lower level,” Jimenez said. “People like Todd Richard and Eva Harpst, who are running it, are spending maybe 18 to 24-plus hours per week just working on Miss Hendrix.”

Richard, a co-director this year along with Harpst, is entirely dedicated to the cause.

“It’s definitely a lot of work, and there’s a lot of chaos trying to reign it all in and get a final product to show everybody,” Richard said. “But by the time we get to the performance, we’ve run it a million times and everyone knows where they’re supposed to be and what they’re supposed to do. It goes off as smoothly as you can expect something like that to go – something that’s entirely organized and executed by students.”

Putting on a show so highly anticipated, so expertly choreographed, and so full of energy is quite a feat for a group of college students, and it requires an immense amount of professionalism during practices. While Miss Hendrix may seem to be all fun and games, the dancers and contestants must be fully committed to ensure that the show will go off without a hitch.

“When you get that many friends in one room and tell them to be sexy and be fun, you lose focus,” Jimenez said. “That’s why you rely on choreographers and contestants who have such close relationships, so that drive and ambition can still be there and will overtake the room.”

This contestant-choreographer relationship is one of mutual respect: each wants to put in the same amount of effort, so the performance will reflect that common devotion.

“If the contestant goes in with the passion to win, and carries that energy with them the whole time, everyone will follow suit,” Jimenez said.

With the struggle to maintain focus, perfect

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the dances and keep up with school at the same time, the work can often outweigh the fun.

“I really don’t think people know that, because you always see a decent number of applicants that apply who end up not getting it, because they think it’s just fun,” Jimenez said.

Contrary to what the rest of the campus may see, Miss Hendrix dancers have to devote so much more than a few hours of practice every week, and students don’t always understand the amount of dedication that goes into producing everyone’s favorite night of the year. “Not only is everyone asked to do so much for Miss Hendrix, but they also have class, schoolwork, and other priorities. It’s a really hard job juggling it, and asking other people to juggle that,” Jimenez said.

However, as anyone can see by the sheer amount of energy that dominates the stage at each Miss Hendrix pageant, the work definitely pays off.

“For one night, you get to be a celebrity, and not many people ever know what it’s like to perform in front of a packed house,” Richard said. It’s so loud you can’t even hear the music, people are screaming at you, screaming for you, people you know, people you don’t know – it’s one hell of a rush.”

Jimenez agrees that the countless hours of practice are worth it.

“I think there’s a reason why you see everyone who did it last year doing it again this year and the next year and the next year,” Jimenez said.

“I don’t know many people who don’t go back.

It’s a lot of fun, and you get to meet a lot of great people.”

So this year, if you are an audience member at Miss Hendrix, be conscious that the amazing performance in front of you is the product of the devotion of your peers, and be appreciative of this great tradition that cannot be found anywhere else.

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THE EVOLUTION OF GLAM Miss Hendrix through the years by Mary Katherine Barker

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his year, March 15 is the single night at Hendrix when everyone can escape the reality of college classes and enter a world where glitz, glam, and glory rule: the Miss Hendrix Pageant. Eight contestants will compete for the most sought-after title on campus with the aid of song, dance and costumes, providing a night of theatricality that students have been anticipating all year.

Each contestant will let their unique personality shine under the spotlight, as audience members cheer on their favorites and revel in the energy of this unique Hendrix tradition.

Truly unlike an average beauty pageant, Miss Hendrix emerged as a parody response to the Miss UCA Pageant, which is a local preliminary to the Miss America Pageant. Todd Richard, an accounting masters student and this year’s Miss Hendrix co-director, has had his fair share of experience with the pageant, both as a dancer and as a winning contestant.

“It’s a big part of the Hendrix tradition,” Richard said. “If I remember correctly, it used to be a small part of another talent show, and it wasn’t

a big deal like it is now. They had it in one of the dorm lobbies, and it was sort of a counterculture to the Miss UCA Pageant.”

What made the pageant unique was the contestants themselves, who were all males dressed up as women.

This tradition has carried through the years, evolving into the current show, in which each male contestant dresses as his female alter-ego of choice, accompanied by groups of backup dancers performing elaborate choreographed dances.

“It’s always involved guys dressing in drag,” Richard said. “I guess in that sense it’s not really a drag show, because they aren’t actually drag queens, but rather guys dressed in drag putting on a show.”

This question of semantics has resulted in a debate concerning the relationship between Miss Hendrix, drag culture and gender identity, which has not yet been entirely resolved.

“Frankly, the conclusion was that it’s just a much bigger issue than what we can resolve as a small, student committee,” Richard said. “We

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can’t speak on the behalf of the entire student body in terms of what we see or understand drag culture to be.”

However, this debate has not caused the participants and the audience to forget what Miss Hendrix has become: not only a showcase of talent and charisma, but also a philanthropic opportunity.

“As long as we raise money for the charities, it’s a success,” Richard said. “That’s the end goal, and I don’t think anyone ever loses sight of that.”

So, what began as a small-scale parody of conventional beauty pageants has transformed into a tradition as unique as each and every Hendrix student, providing an outlet for creativity as well as an outlet for charity.

“We help a lot of people and have a lot of fun doing it,” Richard said. “We put a lot of work, time, creativity and talent into it, and it’s something that really belongs to the students.”

With no shortage of talent here, Miss Hendrix 2014 is sure to impress and set all new standards of glam.

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CHARITY

photo Wil Chandler

INFORMATION Editor’s Note: Campus Kitty is Hendrix College’s non-profit philanthropic student organization that raises money throughout the year to support local charities. Below are the charities that Campus Kitty has chosen to support this year.

Shepherd’s Hope Neighborhood Health Clinic

Conway Cradle Care

Shepherd’s Hope Neighborhood Health Clinic is a medical, dental and health education ministry serving Little Rock residents with goals of providing routine healthcare, acute dental care, vision care and counseling to uninsured residents without access to affordable healthcare. Their projects include funding for a necessary non-generic blood pressure medication that is not on the discount list, funding for their eye clinic that will provide 400 free eye exams and 400 free pairs of glasses, and funding for a computer so that they can schedule and track patients as well as digitally upload all patient medical files.

Conway Cradle Care assists teen parents who were forced to drop out of school due to lack of support for their situation and/or lack of money for childcare, trying to help teens that become pregnant or have a child complete their education by supporting their academic and emotional needs as well as the developmental needs of their children. Funding would enable the development of an Infant and Toddler Learning Center as well as purchasing books and learning materials for the children and funding necessary training for the childcare staff.

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CAMPUS KITTY The Safe Place

Make a Child Smile Make a Child Smile’s goal is to help teens and pre-teens by providing clothing, hygiene products and school supplies that enable them to retain confidence and self-esteem. Their projects include a shoe program that will provide over 200 students with new shoes, as well as two bigger programs providing around 400 kids with clean undergarments and hygiene products.

The Safe Place provides immediate safe shelter plus services for victims of domestic violence and their children, thereby saving lives, also educating both the victims and society about domestic violence and abuse, empowering the victims and their children to desire and achieve living violence-free, thus breaking the cycle of domestic violence. Funding would allow them to replace all the walls and doors in their building since the fire codes have changed and their building is no longer to code, specifically sheetrock, doors and the cost of labor for installation.

Women’s Shelter of Central Arkansas

Volunteer Council Conway Human Development Center

Women’s Shelter of Central Arkansas is a shelter for domestic violence and sexual assault victims in Faulkner County with services including emergency shelter, victim advocacy, transportation, counseling, etc. Some of their project requests include funding for a counseling and support group for victimized children and the children of victims, as well as funding to pay attorney fees in order to provide legal services to victims.

Volunteer Council - Conway Human Development Center helps meet the special, long-term needs of individuals at CHDC. The primary mission of the council is to provide resources for residents’ needs, with the goal of improving the quality of life for all residents at the center. Funding would provide furnishings to the new triplex parent house used for re-establishing struggling families, getting them back on their feet again. This would provide bedroom furniture, living room furniture, kitchen and bathroom furnishings, appliances, etc.

ArkanPaws Animal Rescue ArkanPaws Animal Rescue is a volunteer-run rescue that helps homeless animals by rescuing, vetting, fostering and rehabilitating the animals before finding them loving homes. However, the animals are becoming overcrowded and the funding from Campus Kitty would help provide better and more secure kennel space. They would also use funding for the vetting (spaying and neutering) of the animals.

Mission 5000 Mission 5000 is a ministry serving two meals each week, but also providing up to three to-go meals per adult for those who cannot attend the meals or for people who cannot afford meals for the other three weekdays. They serve about 350 meals a week and reach 250 families each month. Their project requests include funding for general kitchen appliances and pots/ pans as well as equipment that will allow them to purchase and process bulk grocery items to save money.

Soul Food Café Mission Soul Food Café Mission provides food boxes, hot meal, and health products to those in need in the Conway area. Their project requests include money for their Christmas/Holiday food boxes, a hand pallet jack for organization and optimization of freezer space and funding for new sewer and water lines.

BlackBird Academy of the Arts BlackBird Academy of the Arts works to provide quality arts education to the Central Arkansas area through classes and workshops in pre-professional dance, music, creative writing, visual arts, theatre, sewing, and filmmaking. Serving approximately 350 students and dozens of local adults in master classes, Campus Kitty funding would allow for a ceramics program, an outdoor creative garden area and a scholarship program helping 50-60 students each year.

Single Parent Scholarship Fund Single Parent Scholarship Fund’s goal is to provide financial assistance to single parents who wish to pursue further education in order to increase their earning potential. The funding from Campus Kitty would help pay for two full time scholarships.

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Married Professor

Professor Melissa Cowper-Smith and Dr. James Dow. photo Abigail Garcia-Lucas

REVELATION Faculty share interdisciplinary love

by Jennifer Moulton

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hile sitting in my statistics class during my sophomore year at Hendrix, I realized the regression analyses graph I was staring at was the same graph I had seen in my media psychology class the previous day. This wasn’t the first time these two classes had given me a sense of déjà vu that semester – some of the lecture materials and in-class examples used by these two particular professors had been identical.

And then it hit me as I noticed the glimmer of my statistics professor’s engagement ring in the disclosing light of the projector – what if they were married?

I was so excited by this idea that I went to validate my suspicions with my statistics professor after class. When I asked her if her husband also taught at Hendrix, she gave me what could

be described as a sly smile and told me she would confirm only if I guessed who her husband was. And as she laughed at my shouts of glee when I guessed correctly, I knew I had just made a real, human connection with an admired professor.

Perhaps many Hendrix students have experienced what I would like to hereby call the “married professors revelation” because there are a significant number of married couples within the Hendrix faculty. Some are part of the same department; others are on opposite ends of the academic spectrum. Some couples are surprising; others make sense instantly. Some came to Hendrix together; others found each other while working here.

Professor Melissa Cowper-Smith of the Art Department and Dr. James Dow of the Philoso-

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phy Department met while attending graduate school at City University of New York. Their paths crossed while taking a class called aesthetics, which is an interdisciplinary course devoted to the philosophy of art.

“So we both took this one class together and it was kind of the classic academic love story,” said Cowper-Smith. “He [Dow] talked a lot in class, blah blah blah, and I didn’t say anything. So I knew who he was because he was the one doing all the talking.”

“I just thought he was cute,” said CowperSmith. “And he had tape on everything he owned. His shoes were taped together and he had tape around his water bottle and his books were duct taped together. So that’s why I was attracted to him at first – he was small but confident. And duct taped.”

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Dr. Matt Moran and Dr. Jennifer Penner. photo Abigail Garcia-Lucas On the last week of their aesthetics class, Cowper-Smith invited Dow to her open studio, where she was showcasing her art from that year. Dow came, duct tape and all.

The couple transitioned from the bustle of New York to central Arkansas when Dow applied for a staff position at Hendrix specializing in philosophy of the mind. “Before that, I had never thought of Arkansas very much,” said Dow. “I had never thought that a place like Hendrix would be in Arkansas; I had never heard of Hendrix.”

“Yes, we were kind of lucky,” said CowperSmith, “We didn’t really realize how special Hendrix was. I’ve never met students that felt a responsibility to be good citizens. They think to themselves, ‘Now I’ve got to do something that’s good for other people.’ Before Hendrix, we had taught at competitive schools where people were more interested in themselves.”

Though being a part of a professor pair seems remarkably pleasant (can we say - summers off for life and month-long Christmas breaks), there are definitely challenges to being a couple involved in academia.

“Because I’m an adjunct here at Hendrix, so it’s really his job and kind of like my tag-a-long,” said Cowper-Smith.

“We call it the two-body problem,” said Dow. “There’s two people and only one of them can get a job, and it completely depends on the school’s policy. Some schools are structured to support dual-career couples, and others don’t.”

“In academia, there’s a number of couples in which one is an adjunct and one is a professor,” said Cowper-Smith. “And I think in most cases it’s the men taking the full-time position and the women doing back-up. Maybe there are kids, whatever our social structure is that makes us say, ‘Yeah, I’ll back you up on this.’”

Though finding two available positions in the same area can be a challenge for professors, it is also rewarding to always be able to share

thoughtful perspectives with your spouse.

“What we share is that we’re truth seekers,” said Cowper-Smith. “We approach that differently [through art and philosophy], but it’s often the same types of things that we’re curious about.”

Unlike Cowper-Smith and Dow who came to

“THEY’RE JUST NORMAL PEOPLE...

THEY CAN HELP YOU LEARN, BUT THEY’RE CITIZENS, THEY’RE TRAVELERS, THEY’RE MARRIED.”

-DR. JENNIFER PENNER

Hendrix together, Dr. Matt Moran of the Biology Department and Dr. Jennifer Penner of the Psychology Department met while they were both teaching here.

“We knew each other for a year or so, and started dating a couple of years after I got here in 2005,” said Penner. “We had done some things together, been on field trips and things, so we knew that we had some common interests.”

“I’m what they call a community ecologist and she’s a behavioral ecologist,” said Moran. “Both of us enjoy observing animals in the wild and outdoor activities and such, so that’s where the overlap was I think.”

Because Moran and Penner found one another at Hendrix, they were able to avoid the twobody problem. However, they did have to face

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a different sort of challenge: dating at a small, gossipy college.

“It’s hard to be a professor and date another professor on campus,” said Penner. “I think it’s the same problem that students have – it’s a small campus and everyone knows what you’re doing.”

“Once we started going out for a while, we would run into students while we were out in Little Rock or something,” said Moran. “And they would say, ‘Oooh what is this?’ And so our students found out pretty quickly, and because students like to talk, word spread around the small campus.”

Though the dating stages may have been a bit awkward at times, both Penner and Moran agree that they believe it’s beneficial for students to know that they are married.

“For my own self the more that you can make yourself seem like a human that has a real life and that has real relationships with people is important,” Penner said. “I appreciated seeing that side of my professors in school, that they’re just normal people and they happen to have a Ph D. and they can help you learn, but they’re citizens, they’re travelers, they’re married.

“We hope we can impart upon them, at least a little bit, on how to live a happy life and how to balance out work and life,” said Moran. “It’s a teachable moment in some ways - you can get too wrapped up in a career to where that’s all you think about. And I think if students see faculty in only a career light, they might think that’s all there is in life.”

Hendrix is colored and enriched by the many professor couples present on our campus. I believe that each can contextualize the other in meaningful ways, and they serve as reminders that all of our professors are real people that are trying to do more than teach you about a subject. They are trying to impart wisdom upon you, while also trying to show you that normal people have this wisdom and that someday you may have it, too.

March Madness

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he sun sent Punxsutawney Phil shuddering back into his hole as another long six weeks of winter settles itself in our bones. Also, the Wi-Fi really does seem to be working a lot faster ever since the Internet bandwidth was increased — my Netflix has been loading quite successfully as of late, and we all know this is always a problem in the college world. And finally, with a shocking turn of events, Arizona plummeted all the way to … No. 2 seed.

It’s March, and there is only one thing that comes to mind during this month: Madness.

With brackets being made already — and with the season being in mid-swing right now — it seems that the cold has got everyone’s heads spinning. With teams losing to sub-par bubble teams, standings are flopping like flies.

As if it has not been the top news story for the past 12 days, I think it is safe to stay that the biggest conference shake up is still California’s upset win over Arizona. Rocketing the Bears up to the No. 10 seed for the conference, there are still a multitude of outcomes that can take place here. Though, it looks as though even the undefeated-as-of-now Wichita State couldn’t

match the Wildcats’ record, leading the nation in number of wins over tournament and bubble teams by eight.

One thing that might make a few people ner-

JUST LIKE LAST SEASON WHEN NO. 12 SEED OREGON MADE IT ALL THE WAY TO THE ELITE EIGHT, ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN HERE. vous, though, is the number of teams in the Pac12 that will be tightroping the NCAA bubble and vying for an at-large bid. Previously featuring six — now five with Washington being on the outs — sports analysts are pinning Oregon and Arizona

St. in the last five in group, and predicting the rest of the teams outside Arizona and UCLA to have no higher than a No. 9 seed bid. This does not always mean that these iffy teams do not still have a chance. Just like last season when No. 12 seed Oregon made it all the way to the Sweet Sixteen, anything can happen here.

And on the topic of upsets and possibilities, it is only fair to bring up the Cinderella teams that are making a pretty prominent statement during their seasons. Last year, Wichita State and Florida Gulf Coast took everyone’s brackets by storm.

FGCU made their point after beating both Georgetown and San Diego and sliding into the Sweet Sixteen. Though, with their head coach gone and a lacking record, it does not seem that their miracle will go on for much longer this season. Wichita State shocked everyone with the never-expected upset over Gonzaga and Ohio St. However, Wichita State can’t really hold the ‘Cinderella’ title in this year’s competition, being currently ranked No. 2 seed with an undefeated record.

However, New York is stepping up in the tournament this year and spotlighting Stony

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Florida

With Syracuse losing their undefeated season with a loss at Boston College, Florida will certainly gain ground on the Orange for the No. 1 overall seed. Plus, Florida’s only real competition for the SEC title is Kentucky. Florida gets rewarded with the No. 1 overall seed.

Wichita State

NCAA CHAMPION

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Wichita State seems a lot like the Memphis Tigers from 2008 that were a Mario Chalmers miracle-shot away from a National Championship from the lowly Conference USA. The Shockers will put themselves in every game. They do not let other teams have extra opportunities, averaging almost 40 rebounds a game.

Midwest

Louisville

Syracuse

Louisville has no bad losses. They’ve only lost to giant-killer North Carolina, Memphis, Kentucky and Cincinnati. Add to that the decisive manner in which they are finishing off the schedule, and you have the makings of a No. 1 seed poised to defend their National Championship.

They’ve been the best team for the majority of the season. Syracuse deserves a coveted No. 1 seed. The only trouble here is that the ACC tournament is no cakewalk, and the Orangemen have not been winning in the most convincing fashion of late. But the ‘body of work’ deserves one of the top four seeds.

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SPORTS Making sense of the mania Brook as a team-to-watch. The Seawolves are currently leading the American East Conference by four games. With a spot-on inside game due to sophomore forward Jameel Warney—who reports about 15.9 points and 9.6 rebounds per game — the Seawolves average margin of victory stands at 11.3 points. Even though they had a few embarrassing losses to teams like La Salle and St. Francis, they are still putting up a fight in the standings.

For those whose hearts stay a little closer to Homedrix and the SEC our chances of going far in the competition are very low. Currently, there are only two teams with a strong chance for at-large bids (Kentucky Wildcats and Florida Gators). Although, that all is said assuming one of them wins the conference tourney — meaning we will have one team in the running and everyone else left hugging the bubble. History — with the SEC only earning three bids in the NCAA tournament last year — is repeating, as the conference seems to be keeping to our average of sending 3.8 teams per season. As of now, with about a third of the season recorded, only half of the league appears to have any remote chance of getting a bid: Florida (No. 3), Kentucky (now

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dropped to No. 18), Missouri, Ole Miss, LSU, Arkansas and Tennessee.

The bubble teams, even with a lot of playing time left, though, do not have much room to improve any of their resumes, with only two teams in the top 25 of the Ratings Percent Index and four in the top 50. And these teams have not been able to prove they can catch up with even the bottom half of the league at large.

There’s about a 2-5 team gap with any likelihood of getting in. Besides Kentucky and Florida, the Tennessee Volunteers and our very own Razorbacks are the only two that make any of the most recently posted bracket predictions.

Although, in the many bracket compilations of conjoined predictions from all over the Internet, Missouri and Tennessee have been put in, with Arkansas and LSU falling in the first five out category. However, there is still some season left, and brackets are merely a group of lucky insights into how the field is going to turn out.

Like life, though, people this year are putting a lot of time, effort and money into these educated guesses they risk so much on. Last week, ESPN released a statement that Warren Buffett — the billionaire ranking 4th on Forbes list of top

billionaires with an estimated worth around $53 billion — is offering $1 billion for a perfect bracket to this years tournament. He, along with his company Berkshire Hathaway, are offering the cash prize to anyone that correctly picks the winners of all three games. The two are partnering up with Quicken Loans — owned by a fellow billionaire Dan Gilbert — and dubbing the reward the “Quicken Loans Billion Dollar Bracket.” The ad, however, does not leave much hope for many, having odds of winning at one in 4,294,967,296. That is about the odds of me getting a 100% on my calculus homework, if you can relate to that. The contest begins Monday, March 3 and goes until the 19.

So are you in or out? The major question taking over the nation’s sports until March gets rolling is going to keep getting pricier and pricier as the madness that is college basketball takes full swing. With underdogs taking a huge bite out of the competition and Selection Sunday around the corner, it is time to check your bank account before you start rallying for those Final Four teams.

First of Its Kind New women’s lacrosse team starts season by Carter Milligan

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he Hendrix College women’s lacrosse team made its NCAA Division-III debut at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas on Feb. 7.

“It is both a very rewarding and frustrating experience,” freshman Amibeth Marks said.

“It’s an amazing feeling to know that we are paving a path for female sports in Arkansas, yet it is frustrating knowing all the obstacles we must overcome.”

The program is the first women’s collegiate lacrosse team in Arkansas and has 16 players on the roster.

“President Ellis and Athletic Director Amy Weaver were instrumental in the implementation of women’s lacrosse at Hendrix,” head women’s lacrosse coach Peri West said. “Admissions also had a huge part in getting the word out there around the start of the program as well as marketing teams that published the program and created recruiting pieces. Our Sports Information Director, Cody Usher, has also done a great job at creating and maintaining our team website, which is very important in recruiting and retention.”

Despite having a new program, the team has a

few seasoned players.

“Last year 2012-2013 I started a club program on campus that practice three times a week in the spring,” West said. “Some of the players from that club team carried over onto the team we have now and the others are recruits from all over the country.”

Winning 21 games in three seasons between 2010 and 2012, coach West started the lax program at Mount Ida College in Newton, MA. She experienced success at the Hendrix fall game beating Oklahoma Baptist University 10-5.

“I am impressed with the team’s commitment and enthusiasm,” West said. “Everyone is working to get better each day and is proud to be a part of the first women’s lacrosse team at Hendrix College. They have been working hard in the weight room with their strength and condition coach Reed Heim and on the field.”

The team lost to Southwestern 18-3 and the University of Dallas 12-9 on Feb. 12. The team topped Agnes Scott 14-7 before falling in their home opener against Berry.

“The biggest obstacle we will face as a team is learning how to combine players that are new to the sport with players that have been playing March 2014

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since a young age,” West said. “We have to work to make everyone better no matter what level they play at, and then put it all together to play as a unit.”

Marks also recognizes the teams obstacles.

“The biggest challenge I think is coming together so that we are all on the same wavelength,” Marks said. “Well established teams have a certain flow to them, and as a new program we need to figure out which flow works best for us as a whole.”

With losses to make up, players have begun to step up their game.

“For many that means extra stickwork, film review and studying the general concepts of the game,” West said. “For others it is working to change up their repertoire and habits to become a multi skilled player who is hard to scout.”

Despite the losses, West has the utmost confidence in the players ability to work as a team.

“I don’t foresee playing as a team as a huge challenge simply because the team dynamic is amazing,” West said. “Everyone is very hard working and supportive of each other on and off the field.”

RALLY TIME. Preparing to serve, junior Bob Berardi looks cross-court.

Playing with doubles partner junior Robert Sheets, Berardi lost 8-5. The Harding University Bison were ranked #39 nationally at the time of the match. photo Wil Chandler

DROP SHOT. Junior Robert Sheets returns a volley from a Harding University player. photo Wil Chandler

EYE ON THE BALL. Freshman Ian McVinney serves the ball to Harding in a doubles match. photo Wil Chandler

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ACE. Sophomore Madison Schallhorn serves to her opponent during a match aganist Harding University. Junior Hannah Smashey and Schallhorn lost 8-3 to the Division II Harding Bisons. photo Wil Chandler

GAME POINT. Freshman Pratheepa Ravikumar tosses the ball in the air to start her serving motion. photo Wil Chandler

A Hard Start Tennis teams play Division II teams

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here is a theory in sports that to be the best, you have to play the best.

If that theory is true, then the Hendrix men’s and women’s tennis teams should be looking forward to a successful season.

To start off their spring schedule, the women’s team had matches against Division II opponents Harding University and Arkansas Tech.

Although the team lost both matches, the high level of competition will prepare them for the rest of the season.

“Playing these teams takes off some of the nerves, especially for our freshmen,” senior cocaptain Saranya Prathibha said. “It is reassuring for the girls that nothing will be as challenging throughout the season as these matches.”

The theory looks to be working, as the Warriors rallied to win its last two matches to best John Browne University 5-4 on Feb. 14.

“Our goal is to play the best tennis we have ever played,” Prathibha said. “I think this will be the most competitive season that we have had in a while.”

Part of the competitive anticipation comes from the expected contributions from freshmen.

“In the last few matches [the freshmen] have really stepped up and helped the team out,” Prathibha said. “Quite a few freshmen are in the lineup and we are really benefiting from their help.”

Part of the women’s hopeful expectations is the hard work in preparation for the season.

“At off-season practice, we drilled, played practice matches and continued to improve our technique,” senior co-captain Caroline Kelley

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said. She continued by saying that the team worked on speed and weight conditioning twice a week with Clif Wynn, a personal trainer at Hendrix.

Another advantage for both the men’s and women’s team is the new indoor facilities.

“They have given us a chance to play even in bad weather so it has been nice not to have to cancel a practice all year,” junior Bob Berardi said.

“The bubble has provided us with so much more practice time than last year,” Kelley reiterated. “Not many other schools have indoor facilities so we feel more prepared than other teams.”

Not only does the new bubble provide more time on the courts for practice, but it also translates into more home games, such as the four game stretch in mid-February where the Warriors hosted four tennis matches in nine days.

“Because we have the indoor facilities, most teams prefer to travel to us,” Kelley said.

As for the men’s team, the Warriors also started out their season with a loss to the Harding Bison, who were ranked 39th nationally at the time of the match.

“They are the best team we will play all year so it is a good way for us to measure how good we are and where we need to improve,” Berardi said.

The Warriors found some areas for improvement before their next match, as they rebounded against John Brown, edging out the Golden Eagles 5-4.

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to rely on freshmen to carry a large portion of the load. Berardi and junior Robert Sheets are the only upperclassmen on the team.

“We have seven freshmen,” Berardi said.

“Karthic Garimella and Ian McVinny are both freshmen that will have to step up and play high in the line up for us this year so it will be fun to see them progress.”

Given the inexperience of the men’s team, the work the team puts in three days a week working with a trainer on strength will be especially important.

“Just to get better overall,” Berardi said when asked what the team’s goal for the year was.

“We have a tough conference and a lot of freshman so it will be a year of learning and trying to get better as a whole.”

Both the men’s and women’s tennis teams have multiple matches before the conference schedule is in full swing in late March with matches at Birmingham-Southern and Millsaps March 2930 before returning to Hendrix for two matches the following weekend.

Before that, the Warriors will host the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor on March 14 at Hendrix.

After a full conference slate, the tennis teams will travel to Murfreesboro, Tenn. to the Southern Athletic Association tournament.

Hopefully by that time, the Warriors will have made the necessary adjustments to compete with the conference’s best teams.

Caught in the Cupcake Craze

by Brooke Nelson

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ith the arrival of Bliss Cupcakes to town — a cupcake shop founded in Fayetteville — we as a generation of consumers, newly obsessed with the lure of specialty shops must ask: cupcakes … really? Strangely enough, it appears that cupcakes are all the rage in pop culture at the moment; TLC is making shows about them, decorating contests are held solely in their honor, and mom and pop

shops are springing up across the nation. Although we may never understand what makes the idea of a personal cake so alluring, I, along with a few cohorts, set out to test the most renowned cupcake shops in Conway in light of pop culture’s new addiction. We began with just one question on our sugar-coma-ready tongues: just what makes the perfect cupcake? photos Stacey Svendsen

Gigi’s Cupcakes—4.6/5.0 MY COHORTS AND I GOT A GREAT VIBE WALKING INTO GIGI’S — the walls are painted bright pink and spotted with colorful pictures of cupcakes, and the employees seemed over the moon to see us.

The nationwide chain sports an incredible variety of cupcakes — almost 50 different kinds — that they trade out according to the day of the week. The first bite of cupcake elicited mouth-watering goodness; the icing is thick and smooth and each kind of cupcake had a subtle distinction in flavor. What was disappointing, however, was the cake itself; it was dry, and its taste seemed to be overrun with the intense flavor of the icing itself. Extra points for giving us bowls to eat our cupcakes out of — no messiness required — and for the uniqueness of the cupcakes’ aesthetic appeal. Overall, not a bad pick.

Cost: Catering: Gluten free:

$3.50 yes yes

Ed’s Bakery—2.0/5.0 ED’S BAKERY IS AN OLD TOWN FAVORITE IN CONWAY, and although it is not a specialty cupcake shop like the other two, given its reputation, we had to check it out. The store itself has a cute small town feel to it, lined head to toe with cakes, cupcakes, donuts, bread and every kind of balloon you can imagine. Unfortunately, Ed’s cupcakes themselves did not measure up to our expectations. We tried a red velvet cupcake, which is hard to screw up, and yet somehow, Ed’s managed to. The cake was dry and had very little flavor, and the icing was drier (if that is even possible) than the cake and tasted intoxicatingly of over-processed sugar. Definitely not a place I will try again in the near future — I will be sticking with the specialty shops.

Cost: Catering: Gluten free:

Bliss Cupcakes—4.8/5.0 APPARENTLY WE SAVED THE BEST FOR LAST. Bliss Cupcakes is the new girl in town and boasts a very small chain of shops in the state of Arkansas, but it easily blew the other two away. Although Bliss has neither the aesthetic appeal of Gigi’s, nor the overwhelming variety of delicious flavors, it sports by far the best overall cupcake. This time we nabbed a strawberry cupcake, just to try something different.

The icing melts in your mouth with its sweetness, and the cake is moist and flavorful. The two collaborating as a dynamic duo to create a cupcake of the best design was almost a work of perfection worthy of Pinterest. I will definitely be a Bliss regular from here on out.

Cost: Catering: Gluten free:

$2.99 yes yes

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$1.50 yes no

Challenging Convention

CULTURE

Anderson’s new movie plays with perspective

by Connor Newton

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ince 1996, with his début film “Bottle Rocket,” director Wes Anderson has slowly been growing in popularity, creating stranger and greater movies as his success and fame elevate him to one of the most celebrated directors of his age.

Now, Anderson’s latest film, “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” approaches.

Following up from his last hit, “Moonrise

Kingdom” (2012), which displays a charming love story between a young boy and girl who run off into the woods together (to keep it brief), and personally stands as my favorite film, “The Grand Budapest Hotel” shows lots of promise at once again capturing Wes Anderson’s artistic vision.

A common trait in Wes Anderson movies is an interesting setting or backdrop against which the movie takes place.

In his 2004 film “The Life Aquatic: With Steve Zissou,” Anderson shot the majority of the film on an old boat, and in his 2007 follow-up “The Darjeeling Limited,” Anderson challenged himself more by shooting the film within the confines of a moving train.

But through these manipulations of space, Anderson achieves a pressure that drives his characters towards one another, even if they want to be far away.

“The Grand Budapest Hotel” appears to be another extension in this direction; the setting of a hotel will give Anderson an opportunity to exploit the relationship between guest and staff, also giving him the opportunity to cram the hotel with a plethora of stars.

One of the most exciting aspects of this film is the star studded cast. “The Grand Budapest Hotel” will feature Bill Murray (a staple of Wes Anderson films), Ralph Fiennes (a.k.a. Voldemort), Edward Norton (that guy from Fight Club that is not Brad Pitt) and some younger stars, including Saoirse Ronan and Tony Revolori, who will serve as a sidekick to Fiennes during the film. But wait, there is more! Owen Wilson, Jude Law, Willem Dafoe, Jeff Goldblum, Jason

Swartzman, Harvey Keitel, Adrien Brody and many, many more will make appearances in the film.

Anderson will also use the camera as a means of defining space. Typically, Anderson shoots in anamorphic wide-screen aspect ratio (2.39:1), which allows for him to load the edges of the screen with extra detail; however, in “Budapest Hotel” Anderson will use three different aspect ratios: 1.33 (a reduced ratio), 1.85 (a standard ratio), and 2.35 (another expanded ratio).

Anderson plans on using these aspect ratios to help tell his story. They will determine how the viewer experiences the screen and what’s contained, but also separate the three time periods of the film.

When I saw the trailer in theaters, I found the changed ratio to the 1.33 jarring at first, but I believe viewers will enjoy how the film plays with the physical space of the screen.

“Budapest Hotel” will also be the first film Anderson has written by himself, giving the viewer a clearer look into the way he approaches his work.

Anderson’s films can stand alone as an enjoyable experience, but it is upon watching multiple films of his, or maybe the same one multiple times, that you can identify some of the greater themes within his text: coping with death, growing up, finding yourself and the mysteries of love. Anderson intricately and methodically weaves these tropes into all of his films.

I encourage all readers to go see “The Grand Budapest Hotel” and appreciate Anderson’s craft, and once you have seen it, do so again.

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Conway, Little Rock & Central Arkansas

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MARCH 3 - MARCH 9 Monday, March 3rd

7:30 p.m. The Haifa Symphony Orchestra. Reynolds Performance Hall. UCA. Conway.

Tuesday, March 4th

3 p.m. Warrior Baseball. Hendrix vs. Central Baptist. Conway.

5 p.m., 7 p.m. Warrior Softball. Hendrix vs. AIB College of Business (DH). Conway.

7 p.m. Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, “Sonatas for Two.” Clinton Presidential Center. Little Rock.

9 p.m. Cody Canada & The Departed. Stickyz Rock ‘n ‘Roll Chicken Shack. Little Rock.

9 p.m. Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band.

Juanita’s. Little Rock.

9 p.m. Arkansas Times Musician Showcase Finals. The Rev Room. Little Rock.

Thursday, March 6th

Saturday, March 8th

9 p.m. The Spring Standards. Stickyz Rock ‘n ‘Roll Chicken Shack. Little Rock.

Friday, March 7th

4 p.m. Warrior Baseball. Hendrix vs. Rust. Conway.

8 p.m. Les Miserable. Arkansas Repertory Theatre. Little Rock.

12 p.m., 2 p.m. Warrior Softball. Hendrix vs.

Millsaps. Conway.

1 p.m. & 3 p.m. Warrior Baseball. Hendrix vs.

Centre (DH). Conway.

7:30 p.m. Billy Currington- We Are Tonight Tour.

Verizon Arena. Little Rock.

8 p.m. Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, “Wizard of Oz with Orchestra.” Robinson Center Music Hall.

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9 p.m. Sharon Corr. Juanita’s. Little Rock.

9 p.m. War Chief. Stickyz Rock ‘n ‘Roll Chicken Shack. Little Rock.

Sunday, March 9th

12 p.m., 2 p.m. Warrior Softball. Hendrix vs.

Millsaps (DH). Conway.

3 p.m. Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, “Wizard of Oz with Orchestra.” Robinson Center Music Hall.

Little Rock.

8 p.m. Har Mar Superstar. Stickyz Rock ‘n ‘Roll Chicken Shack. Little Rock.

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Promo photo sources: Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band: https://www.facebook.com/yomamasbigfatbootyband. Cody Canada & The Departed: https://www.facebook.com/Shancanmusic. Sharon Corr: https://www.facebook.com/SharonCorrOfficial. Randy Rogers Band: https://www.facebook.com/RandyRogersBand.

MARCH 10 - MARCH 16

MARCH 17 - MARCH 23

MARCH 24 - MARCH 30

Tuesday, March 11th

Monday, March 17th

Tuesday, March 25th

6 p.m. Warrior Baseball. Hendrix vs. Ecclesia.

Conway.

7 p.m. WWE Smackdown 2014. Verizon Arena.

Little Rock.

8:30 p.m. J Roddy Walston & The Business. The Rev Room. Little Rock.

Tuesday, March 18th

7:30 p.m. Motionless in White. The Rev Room.

Little Rock.

5 p.m., 7 p.m. Warrior Softball. Hendrix vs.

Ozarks (Ark.) (DH). Conway.

6 p.m. Warrior Baseball. Hendrix vs. Ozarks (Ark.).

Conway.

Thursday, March 13th

Thursday, March 20th

Wednesday, March 12th

4 p.m. Taste of Home Cooking School. Juanita’s.

Little Rock.

7 p.m. Warrior Women’s Lacrosse. Hendrix vs.

Defiance. Conway.

7 p.m. Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, “I.N.C.Seasons of Vivaldi & Piazolla.” Second Presbyterian Church. Little Rock.

9 p.m. Stoney Larue. The Rev Room. Little Rock.

Friday, March 14th

1:30 p.m. Warrior Women’s Tennis. Hendrix vs.

Mary Hardin-Baylor. Conway.

4:30 p.m. Warrior Men’s Tennis. Hendrix vs. Mary Hardin-Baylor. Conway.

7:30 p.m. Arkansas Chamber Singers Spring Concert. St. James United Methodist Church.

Little Rock.

8 p.m. Gabriel Iglesias. Robinson Center Music Hall. Little Rock.

9 p.m. Shonna Tucker & Eye Candy. Stickyz Rock ‘n ‘Roll Chicken Shack. Little Rock.

6:30 p.m. Around the World Thursday: Lyon, France. Forty Two at the Clinton Presidential Center. Little Rock.

7 p.m. Pentatonix. Robinson Center Music Hall.

Little Rock.

7:30 p.m. Sweet Charity. Reynolds Performance Hall. UCA. Conway.

Saturday, March 22nd

1 p.m. & 3 p.m. Warrior Baseball. Hendrix vs.

Millsaps. Conway.

3 p.m. Warrior Men’s Lacrosse. Hendrix vs. Millsaps. Conway.

Saturday, March 15th

8 a.m. Downtown Dash. Downtown Little Rock.

12 p.m., 2 p.m. Warrior Softball. Hendrix vs.

Centre (DH). Conway.

9 p.m. Corey Smith. The Rev Room. Little Rock.

Sunday, March 16th

11 a.m. Warrior Women’s Lacrosse. Hendrix vs.

Fontbonne. Conway.

12 p.m., 2 p.m. Warrior Softball. Hendrix vs.

Centre (DH). Conway.

2 p.m. 3rd Street Merchants St. Patrick’s Day Block Party. Dugan’s Pub. Little Rock.

7 p.m. The Front Bottoms. Juanita’s. Little Rock.

8: 30 p.m. King Buzzo. Stickyz Rock ‘n ‘Roll Chicken Shack. Little Rock.

9 p.m. Randy Rogers Band. The Rev Room.

Little Rock.

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12 p.m., 2 p.m. Warrior Softball. Hendrix vs.

Nebraska Wesleyan. Conway.

7 p.m. Warrior Men’s Lacrosse. Hendrix vs. Elmhurst. Conway.

Friday, March 28th

1 p.m. Warrior Men’s Lacrosse. Hendrix vs.

Oglethorpe. Conway.

6 p.m. Warrior Baseball. Hendrix vs. Trinity (Texas). Conway.

8 p.m. Cher - Dressed to Kill Tour. Verizon Arena.

Saturday, March 29th

11 a.m. Warrior Women’s Lacrosse. Hendrix vs.

Centre. Conway.

1 p.m. Warrior Baseball. Hendrix vs. Trinity (Texas). Conway.

Sunday, March 30th

12 p.m. Warrior Baseball. Hendrix vs. Trinity (Texas). Conway.

1 p.m. Warrior Men’s Lacrosse. Hendrix vs. Berry.

Conway.

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