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By Victoria Hickey Executive Editor editor@ualr.edu

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here’s something about celebrating a birthday that causes you to stop and reflect on life and how you’ve been living it.

Sitting here, I’m thinking about the adventures I’ve enjoyed during my 20 years, such as my month-long study abroad trip to Spain this past summer.

During my trip to Spain, I found myself in awe of the beauty of everything—the architecture, the people, the food and the language. Although there were a few comforts I missed from the United States—for example, having a place that my Wi-Fi automatically connects—I really enjoyed being able to immerse myself in a new culture. It was a great learning experience. Upon returning to the United States, I found myself appreciating even the smallest conveniences way more than before—but more than ever I had a desire to travel.

Since I’ve been back, I been thinking about where I want to go next and I’ve been hesitant for a few reasons but after some thinking I’ve decided I need to start planning my next trip.

It seems like every day I learn about a

new place or activity that I would like to experience for myself, such as skydiving or seeing the Eiffel Tower! After a little bit of reflection, I’ve decided there is no time better than the present to start living life.

This semester I have been incredibly busy with class and work and the little free time that I have been able to squeeze in is spent sleeping or catching up with the few television shows that my boyfriend and I have gotten hooked on. I’ve already decided to lighten my workload for next semester and I’m really looking forward some extra free time.

I want to experience everything.

Although thinking about how huge the world is and how much there is to discover scares me a little, I have this burning desire to see firsthand all the beautiful places I’ve only seen in pictures.

My biggest fear is that on my 100th birthday I’ll realize how little I experienced in life and I don’t want that to happen. I think it is important to live each day to its fullest and experience as much as possible.

What do you want to experience?

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When being a decent person is ‘too PC’ Renea Goddard

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he avoidance, often considered as taken to extremes, of forms of expression or action that are perceived to exclude, marginalize, or insult groups of people who are socially disadvantaged or discriminated against.”

With a quick Google search, this is the first definition that appears for the phrase “political correctness.” From politicians to comedians to writers, people have ridiculed “being PC” to no end, stereotyping it as a value exclusive to bleeding heart liberals and the entitled Millennial generation. Indeed, even the very phrase “politically correct” is considered a pejorative, to the point where nearly every official definition of the term makes sure to mention that. The common argument is that PC-ness has become “too excessive”---that it ruins rhetoric, that it ruins comedy that it ruins people’s ability to carry a conversation without worrying about what they say.

The topic of political correctness

has become a recent controversy with Donald Trump’s public tirades in his candidacy for the Republican primaries. “I don’t frankly have time for political correctness, and neither does this country,” was his response to Megan Kelly’s question about his sexist remarks on Twitter.

The implication there is that being politically correct is not only time-consuming, but also unnecessary. However, this only affords us the question “how exactly is it at all necessary for a man, who is running for president, to call women he doesn’t like ‘fat pigs’, ‘dogs’, ‘slobs’, and ‘disgusting animals’?”

And most importantly, is it really a coincidence that complaints of “political correctness” often tend to come from the most socially privileged members of society (i.e., usually white, heterosexual, cisgender men), who usually don’t face the kind of stigma that gives certain words its offensive nature? No one is denying that it takes more time and effort to be careful about what you say, but the truth is that it’s worth it. We all have a responsibility to overcome internalized prejudices and be better people to create a better society. What a shocker: this

crazy, new, liberal, millennial obsession is nothing more than basic empathy and sensitivity.

And with that, the myth of political correctness is debunked: “PC-ness” is just another term for being a decent, respectful human being and its use as a pejorative is nothing more than a flimsy excuse to avoid taking responsibility for being offensive and insensitive to marginalized people.

If you have never been on the receiving end of a casually offensive remark, it’s probably going to be impossible for you to understand not only the extreme discomfort it can cause, but also its broader implications within the context of systemic racism, sexism, homophobia, and other forms of discrimination. So yes, it may seem trivial to replace “Orientals” with “Asian Americans”, “broads” with “women”, and “queers” with “the LGBT community”, but if you’re actually a target for one of those offensive terms, then it could mean the difference between feeling human and feeling like a shallow stereotype.

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EAC open house takes tourists to a new reality Lela-Tamara Fluker News/Campus Life Editor ldfluker@ualr.edu

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n Oct. 16 and 17 at the Engineering and Information Technology (EIT) building, the Emerging Analytics Center of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock hosted their Open House. Guests were asked to pre-register for tickets to tour exhibits that showcased virtual reality, visualization, and interactive technologies. Those in attendance got to apply and experience how virtual and augmented reality was used to make the world we live that much more exciting to experience.

Tourists were able to interact with software such as Oculus Rift that put the viewer in a virtual world that felt as if you were right there in the action. The More than

400 guests viewed the exhibits over the weekend leaving the administrators and volunteers excited that their hard work was appreciated. There was an immersive CAVE, Samsung Gear VR, and an 180-degree immersion dome featured. Guests could even download an app to help make the experience more personal and put the technology in their own hands.

"A lot of people got really interested in virtual reality. I think UALR is definitely capable of providing us as students with the resources need to successfully pursue dreams in the engineering and information technology field." says freshman and computer science major Zaire Husband, who also acted as a volunteer at the event.

The tours showed many ways in which the softwares presented would be successful in the health industry, gaming, mechanics, and A member of the EAC staff explains the CAVE technology to visitors of the EAC open house. even home and business security.

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Suicide Prevention Week gets big help from many donors Brittany Wright Staff Writer bwright@ualr.edu

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ALR’s Counseling Services hosted its third annual Suicide Prevention Week (SPW) on Sept. 21 through Sept.

25 with the help of numerous oncampus and local organizations.

“We allot $1,000 from our department budget and it costs about $15,000 to do the event,” said Aresh Assadi of Counseling Services. “This event couldn’t have happened if it weren’t for campus and community partners assisting us.”

Much of this year’s money came from gift cards that were received from various organizations, including UALR Barnes and Noble, Burger King, Cantina Laredo, Community Bakery, Kroger, Oak Forest Cleaners, Pei Wei, Fresh Market, Altitude Trampoline Park, Chuy’s, American Pie Pizza, LA Fitness and Arkansas Family Dental.Campus partners that gave monetary donations include Housing, Health Services, the Dean of Students Office, the Chancellor’s Office, Sodexo and Campus Life.

Even though some groups didn’t give financially, they were able to contribute in other ways.

Organizations such as Chi Alpha, Chancellor’s Leadership Corps, UALR Peer Educators and African American Male Initiative gave their time by volunteering at different events.

Chick-fil-A, TCBY and Kona Ice catered throughout the week, Discount Trophies donated four trophies for the winners of the Gallery of Hope, American Gold and Silver Exchange provided a pair of earrings for the overall winner of the Gallery of Hope, Staples aided in advertising by printing flyers for free and the Museum of Discovery assisted by allowing their MindBall exhibit to be used during an event.

“The assistance received for SPW aligns with the vision of a more community-engaged campus as espoused by the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, Dr. Zulma Toro, and interim Vice Provost for Student Affairs, Dr. Patterson,” Assadi explained. “We feel like suicide awareness is successful because of the community and people on campus working toward a common goal.”

Assadi said roughly $12,000

had been donated for Suicide Prevention Week this semester.

Tallying up the past three years, more than $30,000 has been donated for this one-week event.

“Thirteen thousand college students die of suicide every year,” Assadi said. “It is the 10th leading cause of death in America, so what we’re hoping to do is increasing awareness and promoting health seeking behavior.”

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Vigil celebrates the memory of former UALR student employee

Shelby Shelton Staff Writer scshelton@ualr.edu

Attempted Cell Phone Theft On Oct. 15 an employee from UALR Radio reported that someone had attempted to steal her cell phone. The suspect, a black male, had come into the office asking for money and as she reached to get some for him, he attempted to grab her cell phone off of her desk.

The suspect was unable to be located.

Student’s Cell Phone Missing From Gym A student reported a missing cell phone after going to the gym on Oct. 19. He had left his phone in the locker room for about twentyfive minutes before noticing it was gone, but when he returned after going to the gym, it was no longer there.

Hit and Run in Lot 15 An officer was dispatched to investigate a property damage to a vehicle in Lot 15 on Oct.20. Damage on the driver’s side rear bumper suggested that it had been hit by another vehicle which had fled the scene. The student was given an incident number for insurance purposes.

Male Allegedly Threatens Female Student in West Hall On Oct. 21, officers received a call from a female resident of West Hall stating that a male accompanying her roommate into their room had made threatening remarks to her. She said that when he came into the room she asked him to leave, but he responded by telling her he did not like her and would “make her life hell,” and that she should be scared of him. The suspect denied saying any of this and was advised to stay out of the room from this point further.

The two students were also advised to stay away from each other.

Housing was notified of the situation and an incident report was made in case the situation escalated.

A balloon release was just one of the ways that attendees of Miller’s vigil celebrated his life.

Brittany Dean

The vigil began in the mall area near the Donaghey Student Center, Staff Writer but was moved to the dining hall bdean@ualr.edu due to rain. Attendees filled the dining area, filling most of the riends, students and fam- chairs, while others chose to stand. ily members came together Conference services manager, for a candlelight vigil on the Rosalyn Miller, no relation to the evening of Thursday, Oct. 22, to deceased, gave remarks which were celebrate the life of Christopher followed by a musical selection and “C-Mill” Miller. remarks by Darryl K. McGee, assoMiller, 28, a former University ciate dean of students. of Arkansas at Little Rock student, There was more music and then died Monday, Oct. 19, in a work- a tribute from one of Christopher related accident. During his time Miller’s best friends, Mario at UALR, he majored in health sci- Fletcher, who offered both comence and was an employee in the forting remarks and even humor Office of Conference Services. that drew a few laughs.

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He told the crowd that Miller would have loved the ceremony.

The indoor part of the ceremony concluded with a musical duet, during which white and silver balloons were passed out and people were given a marker to write a brief message.

Anyone who did not get a balloon was given a candle. Everyone was then directed outside for a balloon release. The crowd prayed and let the balloons go one by one. Lastly, everyone lit candles and stood together reflecting on the light that Christopher Miller was to them.

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The Office of the Provost would like to feature the following Bright Spots for Student Success COLLEGE OF BUSINESS DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI LUNCHEON

The College of Business honored Dr. Nancy Collins and Scott Teague, both MBA alumni, at this year’s Distinguished Alumni Luncheon. The annual event was at the Marriott Hotel with 410 guests attending. Presenting sponsor was US Bank. More than two dozen supporting sponsors contributed to this annual success.

CAREER, INTERNSHIP, AND SERVICE EXTRAVAGANZA

Jack Stephens Center was the setting for our Student Career Fair on Wednesday. More than 400 students attended to visit the 52 employers and 33 non-profit organizations.

VETERAN STUDENT SUCCESS CONFERENCE

Monday, October 19 UALR hosted the first statewide veterans conference. Several military support organizations were in attendance and helped sponsor the conference. We had 70 attendees that represented ten different colleges/universities across the state. Six state representatives were on campus throughout the day to learn about the challenges our veteran students face.

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Sustainability Day a green success for UALR committee

Sustainability committee aims to reduce UALR's carbon footprint Victoria Hickey Executive Editor vxhickey@ualr.edu

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President of Pratt Family Products, Dennis Pratt, sold healthy natural spices to students during sustainability day on Oct. 22.

Lela-Tamara Fluker (UDNA), the City of Little Rock longevity.

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s a part of a tremendous effort to make members of the campus community more aware of their carbon footprint and to promote the practice of greener living, the Sustainability Committee of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock held an on campus celebration of Sustainability Day. On Thursday, Oct. 22, the committee welcomed companies and vendors including Rock Region METRO Public Transportation services, University District Neighborhoods Association

(Waste Management), Pratt Family Salsa, and more.

Dennis Pratt of Pratt Family Salsa set up a booth selling his family recipe salsas and dry rub. Those who were interested were even able to sample the salsas. Pratt holds a booth at the Hillcrest Market here in the city at Kavanaugh & Cedar. The products are available year-round from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.

Using public transportation, having a reusable water bottle, practicing up-cycling are all just a very small selections of ways in which the community can work to become more environmentally friendly while also saving money and promoting better health and

"It's as simple as picking up a piece of trash or recycling a bottle that's improving the earth and making it better than you found it. We have to think as consumers where the products we purchase are going to end up. We have to be more picky. Everything you look at in the world has an impact on sustainability.

"My personal idea of sustainability is working to preserve the environment, while participating in more sustainable practices.

I think [the UALR community] is doing great; we have switched to the battery and solar powered transits, Sodexo has done a fantastic job switching from foam containers, and we have implemented the

use of hydration stations around the campus," said Kelsay Williams, graduate student of applied communications.

Williams attended the event as part of a research project being conducted at UALR to explore the meaning of and barriers to sustainability amongst students, staff, and other members of the campus community "To put us over the top I believe we need to continue the projects that we are currently working on and then see if we could implement a few new ones such as the use of solar energy or hydro-power to save energy and even save the campus some money," said Williams.

he UALR Sustainability Committee works constantly to improve the sustainability on campus.

One goal that they have is to reduce our carbon footprint.

A carbon footprint, defined by google.com, is "the amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels by a particular person, group, etc."

How can our carbon footprint be reduced?

According to the Sustainability Committee, "One of the biggest producers of greenhouse gasses that we use everyday is our cars. The typical automobile produces about five grams of CO emissions per mile. One way to reduce this? Carpool. Some states (sadly, not Arkansas) offer traveling incentives for those who carpool. Another way to reduce these emissions is to use public transportation. Rock Region Metro of Little Rock does demonstrations on just how practical public transportation really is.

They will show you how to put your bike on the bus, how to find the best route and how to do just about anything else you could use the bus for."

"If each person reduces their carbon footprint, we can gain ample ground on the path toward a sustainable future."

For more information on the UALR Sustainability Committee please visit ualr. edu/sustainability/ or visit their Facebook and Twitter accounts, which can be found at UALR Sustainability and @ SustainUALR respectively.

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to follow these accounts to be kept up to date with all events hosted by the committee, such as when there will be food trucks on campus.

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Ryan Davis brings great experience to Children International Rachel Wright Staff Writer rswright@ualr.edu

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he new director of the Children International University of Arkansas at Little Rock partnership, Ryan Davis, works with Children International and other organizations around Little Rock to alleviate poverty among children.

“The whole scope of what Children International does has been expanded. We are kind of in a bit of a transition right now.

Whereas the goal before was to alleviate poverty, the goal now is to have all children free from poverty,” Davis said.

Children International works with five partner schools in the Little Rock School District: Bale, Franklin, Stephens, Wakefield and Wilson schools. This serves about 3,200 students in Central Arkansas between the ages of 12 and 18-years-old. This makes them the largest children and youth service individual agency in Central

Arkansas. The goals of the program are that students graduate healthy, educated, empowered and employable. Students are wanted to exhibit healthy behaviors and make use of the health services provided. Davis feels the most important goal for the students to achieve is a sense of empowerment because no matter what direction students choose to go in life they will have a stake in the community.

The Children International sponsorship organization at UALR is the only one in the United States out of two dozen worldwide.

“The university kind of jumped at the opportunity to be a part of Children International,” said Davis, “we are unique among Children International agencies in that the students here have multiple sponsors.”

The partnership between the Children International office and UALR is vital according to Davis.

They partnered with the TRIO program at UALR to prepare students for college. They also partnered with the Intensive English Learners program to offer English Language classes to non-English speaking families.

“We have a program that we’ve

partnered with Children’s Hospital and we’ve also partnered with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation called Cooking Matters,” Davis said.

He said Arkansas has a distinction for being the state with the most food insecurities among children, but also most obese. The class gives families an opportunity to learn how to cook healthy food on a realistic budget, as well as bond around a cooking experience.

Children International are also hosting a Know Your Rights workshop and dinner on Nov. 5. The landlord/tenant clinic at the UALR Bowen School of Law will answer questions about rights as a tenant.

“More than 80% of the families we work with are renters, so this is hopefully valuable information for them.” Davis said. Attorneys from Arkansas will also be talking about record expunging, as well as a variety of legal issues for families.

Also, on Dec. 5 Children Photo courtesy of Children International International will host Winter Fest, a winter holiday celebration as well Davis was previously employed as chief academic officer at Positive as a coat distribution.

Atmosphere Reaches Kids (PARK) in Little Rock.

"We are moving away from material benefits to child and do also understand emergency of coats to children who may not youth development, which to me food assistance is something we have them is something we will is a positive development, but we should maintain. The distribution maintain,” Davis said.

A new era in UALR homecoming GUEST COLUMN

Jacob Laan SGA President jmlaan@ualr.edu

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hen I ran for the office of SGA President last year, I campaigned on a promise to help build on the identity of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, to help provide an answer to the question, “What does it mean to be a student at UALR?” When we reflect on this question as students, it’s often experiences that happen outside the classroom that come to mind; the clubs we’re involved in, the friends we’ve made, the events we’ve attended on campus, the nights we’ve spent on the intramural fields, and so on.

In the past, this question

may have proven a difficult one to answer, but it is my hope that by creating opportunities for students, faculty, staff and alumni to have meaningful experiences as members of a campus community, we will move closer to defining ourselves not by comparison to other schools or through generic adjectives that could describe any number of institutions across the country, but instead through the experiences that set us apart as the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, as Trojans.

Toward that end, the Student Government Association has joined with the Office of Campus Life, the Office of Communications, the Dean of Students, the Department of Public Safety, Little Rock Athletics, the Office of Housing, CLC, the Office of Alumni and Development, and the Office of

the Chancellor to breathe new life into an old tradition here at UALR, Homecoming.

UALR’s 2015 Home-SweetHomecoming will feature a weeklong series of events, beginning Nov. 9 and ending with the men’s basketball home-opener on Nov. 14. We’ll start the week with Maroon Monday officially proclaimed by the Chancellor, housing on campus will be decked out with Trojan decorations, and UALR Dining Services, in celebration of the Home-Sweet-Homecoming theme, will be serving comfort foods and Trojan desserts in the Diamond Café on Friday. Banners from the student organizations’ homecoming competition will be on display in the DSC all week before the much-loved cardboard boat races Friday afternoon, followed by a Homecoming Pep Rally

and Trojan Volleyball that evening.

The homecoming festivities will culminate Saturday with events from sunup to sundown, including Parent’s Day Breakfast, CLC’s 40 Anniversary, and one that I am particularly looking forward to, the Trojan Alley Tailgate. Trojan Alley, a space especially designated by the Athletics Department directly in front of the Jack Stephens Center, will be lined with tents from University departments and student organizations alike, and will have a variety of activities for the whole family to enjoy. As a special treat, we have arranged for as many as 10 different local food trucks to attend, and the Chancellor has agreed to provide meal vouchers for the first 750 students at the tailgate!

There will be many opportunities throughout the week for you to

score all kinds of Trojan gear, from Trojan shirts on Maroon Monday and Home-Sweet-Homecoming shirt giveaways at almost every event, to custom Trojan Fight Song rally towels provided by SGA to the first 500 students at Saturday’s game. You can check out all the events, the food trucks, and get more information on all the excitement planned for Home-SweetHomecoming on the UALR SGA Facebook page throughout the coming weeks.

Beginning Nov. 9, we invite you to be a part of bringing in a new era for Little Rock Athletics, for Homecoming, for what it means to be a student at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, for what it means to be a Trojan.

Jacob M. Laan President Student Government Association

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UPC movie night marked a success Lauren Lockhart-Lindsey movie. The students sat in front of

a large blow up screen with popStaff Writer corn, drinks, and other goodies lalockhartl@ualr.edu provided by UPC. Karen Wash said that she was a regular at most UPC events espen Oct. 20 at 7 p.m., cially the movie nights. She loves to University Program Council be surrounded by friends and felhosted their first ever out- low students and has a great time door movie night located on the watching movies she otherwise West Hall lawn. The film shown wouldn’t get a chance to see any was a fairly new release, Ant-Man time soon. “They always choose (PG-13). movies that almost everyone can Ant-Man is a 2015 American get in to, each month there is superhero film based on the something anyone should be able Marvel Comics characters of to enjoy,” she says. the same name: Scott Lang and UPC members seemed to have Hank Pym. Produced by Marvel enjoyed themselves as well. Many Studios and distributed by Walt said that UPC was a program they Disney Studios Motion Pictures, had been in for some time now and it is the twelfth installment of the always felt good about getting to Marvel Cinematic Universe. With involve themselves in activities the the astonishing ability to shrink in whole campus can enjoy together. scale but increase in strength, “cat The University Program Council burglar” Scott Lang must embrace is a registered student organizahis inner hero and help his mentor, tion that serves as a programming Dr. Hank Pym, plan and pull off a extension of the Office of Campus heist that will save the world.

Life. UPC provides FREE movie By 6:30 p.m. the council had nights, game shows, lectures and the outside themed movie theatre open mic. ready for action. There was a nice If you want to join or keep amount of students already head- up with more events coming up ing down to the lawn with their through UPC visit http://ualr.edu/ snacks and blankets ready for the campuslife/upc/

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Chi Omega sorority celebrates kick off of Wish Week Rachel Wright Staff Writer rswright@ualr.edu

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he University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s (UALR) Chi Omega sorority is hosting Wish Week Oct. 26-Oct. 31.

Wish Week is a fundraising week on campus for the Make-A-Wish foundation. “We do fundraising for Make-A-Wish throughout the year,” said Paula Azevedo, the philanthropy chair for Chi Omega at UALR. On Monday Oct. 25 the sorority hosted the Chi O lip sync completion from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and on Tuesday Oct. 26 held a Trickor-Treat Candy Gram sale in the Diamond Café of the Donaghey Student Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wednesday Oct. 28 the sorority is hosting a Wishing Web event from 11a.m to 3p.m. Chi Omega will accept monetary donations in the DSC for Make-A-Wish.

Thursday is Rent a Puppy from 11a.m-2p.m by the Cooper Fountain.

“We’re working alongside different shelters from the surrounding counties, and within Pulaski County, and they are going to bring adoptable and fosterable dogs to save and play with,” said Rebecca

Dedman, a member of Chi Omega.

The events are concluding on Halloween, Saturday Oct. 31 with the Chi O Kickoff Flag Football Tournament 9am-6pm at the Coleman Complex. Students do not have to be part of a sorority or fraternity to participate in the kickoff. The kickoff tournament is open to all on campus. Students can form groups not affiliated with a particular organization. .

Anyone who signs up after Oct. 25 must contact Azevedo.

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Major Spotlight Theatre arts Alexandria Barnes

Raphael describes the major as having a liberal arts basis that Staff Writer delves into physics, math, and ambarnes@ualr.edu other areas outside of theatre.

“This is a small program,” he he University of Arkansas says, “but of the people who’ve at Little Rock’s theatre pro- wanted to work (either an interngram offers a broad range of ship, graduate school, or an entryknowledge within a specific con- level job), we’ve had 100% placecentration and also outside of the ment in the last ten years.” He major. hopes to see the department grow, “I’ve known people who became but values the mentor relationlawyers, doctors, [or] engineers ships that take place in a smaller, and had an undergraduate degree “boutique” department. in theatre,” says professor and A theatre major will take coursdepartment chair Jay Raphael. es in areas such as acting, direct-

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ing, stage management, and theatre history. The department also works closely with the dance program. Courses within the two disciplines overlap, and many students double-major in theatre arts and dance. “[Theatre] is the purest form of expression for the human body,” says sophomore Corrie Green.

She chose UALR for its location and accessibility to nearby theatres and internship opportunities. She aspires to have a job as a teacher after graduation.

Only one dance class is required for the curriculum though many theatre majors still choose to minor in dance. Freshman Yannick Ibanez enjoys ballet and will be performing in UALR’s Dance Harvest in November.

He stated, “The theatre department [is] actually with the dance department. Since those two [departments] are together, it’s like a big family.”

Senior Heidee Alsdorf has benefitted greatly as a dance major by performing in the theatre department’s plays.

“As a performer, any skill set that you can add to your arsenal is going to [benefit] you,” she says.

She adds that having an “outside eye” from theatre professors really helps to give valuable perspective on your performance.

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Home sweet homecoming: SGA to rally a week of Trojan spirit Lela-Tamara Fluker News/Campus Life Editor ldfluker@ualr.edu Oct. 14 Senate Meeting of SGA As Trojan routine would have it, the Student Government Association collaborated in another senate meeting to discuss social initiatives of each of the senators and continuing to prepare for the upcoming homecoming.

During the meeting the Senate Bill 2015-008 was passed unanimously to approve the purchase of a cornhole set from the vendor, Victory Tailgate, in order to be used at events during the homecoming week and also to last for several years in order to be repeatedly used by the group in future activities.

Senator Christopher Garrett elected as Leader of the Week (14-21) for his work with his text-

book initiative and preparation of a presentation given at the senate meeting amongst senators and other members of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock faculty including Dean of Students, Brad Patterson.

There was also the mention of a feasibility and design study to take place on the UALR campus.

Patterson expressed the desire for SGA to promote student involvement in the process and explained the funding it would take to kickstart the great changes to come to the UALR campus.

Senator Noah Asher also reported on his work with the Hunger Institute and how it supplemented his on-campus initiative.

Asher, upon visiting University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, discussed funding and grant possibilities for the UALR student pantry in the works by the UALR Community Connection Center.

UALR Fall Homecoming: Nov. Cardboard Boat Races in the DSC 9-14 Aquatic Center. Teams and organizations will have the chance to As nominations for homecom- build and race boats and be judged ing queen have been decided and based on the design, theme, team announced, SGA will host home- spirit, speed, and even sinking their coming and campaign voting on boat with style. Students will be Nov. 4-5 in the Donaghey Student competing for awards including: Center Foyer. Senator elections will the Yacht Award for best design, the announced upon the closing of the Titanic Award for the best sinking polls on Thursday and homecom- style, and the Speedboat for fasting queen will be announced at est boat. halftime during the game Saturday During the remainder of the Nov. 14. day there will be a Chancellor's There will be a Banner Leadership Corps (CLC) Social, the Competition held throughout the Trojan Trek, and pep rally followed week of homecoming. Student by the Trojan volleyball game organizations and teams registered against Appalachian State. to participate in the homecoming Game day will then start with events will receive banners to dec- a bang beginning with the Trojan orate and turn in by Nov. 9. These Alley Tailgate from 10:30-2:30 p.m. will hang throughout the week in where numerous food trucks will the DSC upper concourse and be be available to service attendants. winners will be announced at half- The Trojans home opener game time on game day. against Central Baptist College will On Nov. 13, SGA will sponsor the then follow at 3 p.m. in the Jack Stephens Center.

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s chair of the Speech C o m m u n i c a t i o n Department at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, April Chatham-Carpenter hopes to bring the message that we should all learn to use positive communication.

Originally from Conway, Arkansas, Chatham-Carpenter recently returned to the state after decades in Iowa, where she served in multiple administrative positions at the University of Northern Iowa at Cedar Falls.

She felt an immediate connection with the UALR faculty, and was profoundly impressed with Speech Communication department's mission. While she felt as if she was making a positive difference with her work in Iowa, she said UALR seemed to have everything she valued in a job —

nity engagement, and a supportive faculty.

The UALR faculty members and their students were “going out and making a difference in real-world situations,” Chatham-Carpenter said.

She found herself in a bit of culture shock with the move, however. She had forgotten about good ol' Southern hospitality and the down-home hallmark of candid self-disclosure.

One thing she found particularly refreshing about UALR is the diversity in ages, ethnicities, cultures and experiences. This diversity, she said, is conducive to good communication, since everyone has unique experiences from which to build relationships. Interaction with students is of the highest value to Chatham-Carpenter.

Many changes in the works.

She would like to see the department change its name to The Department of Communication to better reflect the department's efforts, which include much more than speech. She also hopes to double the number of graduate students working in the department. To that end, the department will soon offer a number of scholarships to speech communication majors.

When she is not busy with administrative tasks and interacting with students, ChathamCarpenter enjoys spending time with her two children, which often includes trips to museums, bike rides and hiking.

Chatham-Carpenter lives by the mantra “Do no harm, leave every place you go better than you found it.”

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Our America: the Latino presence in American art Renea Goddard Staff Writer rbgoddard@ualr.edu

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n an art exhibit where you can turn from watching a choppy, edited Winchester ‘73 clip to a wall covered in vintage radical resistance posters, the sense of originality and diversity in the Our America: The Latin Presence in American Art exhibition instantly makes an impression.

A major collection of works from the Smithsonian by Latino artists since the mid-20th century, Our America is featured at the Arkansas Arts Center from Oct 16, 2015 to Jan 17, 2016.

The collection includes work from Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Dominican artists, many of whom also possess mixed, biracial, and/or bicultural identities, highlighting the diversity and intersectionality of the Latino experience.

Raphael Montañez Ortiz, a Puerto Rican artist of indigenous descent, is responsible for that eyecatching piece titled Cowboy and “Indian” Film.

Ortiz reconstructed it from the sliced-up pieces of a 16 mm filmstrip depicting the popular western film Winchester ‘73. The dissonant and fragmented projection is intended to be a literal “deconstruction” of the western film genre’s vilifying portrayals of

Native Americans.

That piece shows only one example of the powerful activism art presented. “[My favorite piece] is Larry Levan,” says exhibit visitor, Cagney Kilgroe. “It’s a photograph that deals with identity, gender and race. I really like her unique perspective as a Hispanic woman.”

In addition to activist pieces, the exhibit also presented conceptual and time-based art.

Both Night Magic (1988) and Boycott Grapes, Support the United Farm Workers Union (1973) are by the same artist: Carlos Almaraz.

But whereas one consists of a labor union poster from Almaraz’s activism in the United Farm Workers Union, the other displays a con-

ceptual abstract painting of a Los Angeles night scene influenced by his last years living with AIDS. The rest of Our America gives us a similarly multifaceted depiction of individual Latino lives, expressed through every medium.

Outside of the exhibit, a chalk board features anonymous comments from visitors. They are overwhelmingly positive with exclamations of Latino pride and solidarity are all over it: “Viva Arkansas!” is the biggest one. For an aesthetically unique experience that will educate and enrich anyone interested in Little Rock’s arts and culture scene, the Arkansas Arts Center’s Our America exhibition provides a refreshing and much-needed perspective on American art.

On Walking/Walking On: a walk through life & history Brittany Dean this play more relatable. While

there are many scenes that refer to Staff Writer different times in history that we bdean@ualr.edu may not be able to relate to,which gives the play a good balance.

In some scenes the actors discuss walking on an emotional level. n Walking/ Walking On is a Everyone has something that they divised show that everyone should have taken the time may have to walk away from. Some to see. The play made its audience people have to walk away from think more about how walking a bad relationship or other hard situations. affects everyone.

There were several scenes This was a fall production that where they referred to different was directed by Professor Larry marches and wars. These scenes Smith at the University of Arkansas Little Rock. It was held in the showed the audience how people University Theatre. Showings were walked together for a greater purpose. There is a scene where the from Oct. 7 to Oct. 10.

Walking is a physical task as well production showed the Little Rock as a mental and emotional task. Nine walking together into Central The opening scene is an entire High school to end segregation in crowd of people just walking. Some the schools.

Director , Larry Smith is givpeople are in a hurry while others ing us something different to see are in no rush. The play has nine main characters but they all play a in theatre but something everyone variety roles throughout the show. can relate to in some sort of way.

In one scene the characters are Every part of this production is discussing how walking is some- realistic and you get a piece of histhing that everyone is introduced tory within this play as well. It is to since before birth when they are well worth your time.

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in their mother’s womb. Children learn to walk at an early age; even though it is a struggle at first we get the hang of it.

The actors for this play were all able to bring their own life experiences to the stage. Some of the stories that the actors share in a monologue are from their own lives. This made the dynamic of

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Studying abroad comes with many perks Abigail Marshall Staff Writer almarshall@ualr.edu

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s my time abroad continues I have had such an amazing time getting to know my city, Barcelona.

I have explored the famous architecture of Gaudí, my favorite being the gorgeous mosaic overlook that is Parc Güell. I have fallen in love with Parc de la Ciutadella, an amazing park with fountains, duck ponds with boats for rent standing in the shadow of Barcelona’s Arc de Triomf.

However, the best part of studying abroad in Europe is the easy access to other countries. Instead of driving 5 hours from Little Rock and end up in Dallas, comparatively I am able to fly an hour and a half and end up in Paris or Rome or Madrid.

So far I have taken advantage of the cheap charter flights (Ryanair/Easyjet) and taken a weekend trip to both Paris and Rome. My next adventure is to Dublin, Ireland. And the crazy thing is each of those tickets (round trip) combined amount to less than 175 American dollars! In fact, just to blow your mind—a round trip ticket from Barcelona to Rome was in fact $40 USD! It is amazing having so many options at your fingertips. And being able to do additional travel is such an amazing accent to any study abroad experience. Not only to you get to know the city you are studying in, you also are able to come into contact with multiple cultures, languages, and histories.

Off to book a hostel in Dublin! Until next time, Adios!

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s an amateur bodybuilder, I can rightfully say the struggle is real.

Bodybuilders deal with a number of obstacles and criticism from doing what they love on a daily basis. They are often discredited for their hard work, and generally accused of using steroids to obtain muscle.

It is vital to keep in mind that there are additional ways to gain muscle besides lifting weights and taking supplements. It is a lifestyle that requires physical, emotional and mental strength to thrive.

I have trained consistently for three years, and I still feel there are areas of my physique that need to be improved. Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is quite common among body builders, but it serves as motivation to “outmuscle the mirror.”

There are several struggles faced by a body builder, but my top five are as follows:

to be bigger and stronger than you are. Studies from Hatfield, F.C., Bodybuilding a Scientific Approach, Contemporary, 1984, have shown that 1 out of every 50 bodybuilders feel small no matter how much effort they put forth to work out or how muscular they are. This is a serious psychological issue that could lead to overworking your muscles, or even serious injuries. It also is a low-self esteem diagnostic disorder where bodybuilders see themselves as unfit.

Their continual concern of others’ perceptions of how they look, makes them very insecure, and it doesn’t allow them to feel at ease and appreciate life. This is a physical and mental struggle all bodybuilders need to conquer and deal with regularly.

2. Calorie Consumption

Hunger pangs are other struggles that bodybuilders encounter as well. This is a huge obstacle to overcome for many bodybuilders when looking to decrease their calorie consumption in order to get lean. Early on, I dropped from eating 3,000 calories a day to 2,000.

1. Body Dysmorphic Disorder I constantly found myself hungry, (BDD) especially after a good workout, but I managed to eat fibrous vegThis is basically a struggle that a etables with minimal calories. I majority of bodybuilders deal with personally found arranging meals

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difficult, but over time my body became accustomed to the strict diet and I was able to achieve my goal. It is important to control your intake of calories to seek the results you want when body building. This is also a mental and physical struggle that bodybuilders need to master on a daily basis.

3. Time Management (putting enough time into the gym) Time management is a key factor for why body builders can’t stay consistent. The more you do anything the better you will become, especially with working out. Establishing and maintaining a strict schedule that revolves around exercising, and prepping meals is a struggle that bodybuilders face that most individuals may be unaware of. Their agenda can be overwhelming, especially if they are a casual participant with a fulltime job. I can relate closely to this struggle because I have a full-time job, on top of being a full-time parent, while pursuing a college degree. The problem is that fitness becomes something that body

builders want to do occasionally goals, because they motivate you and not consistently. The key secret and help you prevail over obstacles to succeeding at bodybuilding is bodybuilders face. learning to make working out a 5. Stereotypes of Bodybuilders primary action and planning it into the schedule at least three times In bodybuilding, stereotypes per week. of steroid use, and anger prob4. Mentally preparing for work- lems have been widespread. The most common stereotype is that ing out all bodybuilders use steroids or Every person struggles with fit- take some type of drug enhancer ness, whether it is putting on weight to build their muscles. I have been or losing it. Mentally preparing a victim of this stereotype, and I’ve yourself to work out is vital to keep stressed the fact that I obtained in mind when bodybuilding. The my physique from hard work and majority of individuals encounter dedication. Most amateurs don’t typical daily matters in a latent partake in the use of drugs or stemanner, with really no notion to roids. However, steroids may be the outcomes; for instance, waking taken more frequently by people up when you feel like it, or eat- who are on the professional level, ing anything that you want. Sadly, for example Mr. Olympia.

Once an individual is able to such luxuries can’t happen with bodybuilders when pursuing the overcome these struggles, their bodybuilder lifestyle. To be suc- probability of excelling in the world cessful as a bodybuilder you must of body building skyrockets. have mental strength and self-possession that begins in the gym. This is challenging, and it takes effort in the gym, humbleness, and readiness to focus on what’s important.

It’s also imperative to focus on your

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UALR literary magazine taking student submissions Rachel Wright thing as long as you are a student at in fiction, poetry, drama and art,” Staff Writer rswright@ualr.edu The Equinox, a student produced literary magazine at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, is taking submissions for the 2016 edition. Saturday Oct. 24, was the launch party for the 2015 issue at the Oxford American on South and Main Street. The magazine consists of entirely student work and accepts submissions from any UALR student. The guidelines for submission are listed on the Equinox website. The link is found on the UALR English department webpage “You don’t have to be an English major. You can be studying any-

UALR you can submit to the magazine," says Heather Hummel, faculty advisor for the Equinox, "this year the editorial staff is offering advising sessions to students who want to submit their work. If you would like someone to look at your piece before you submit it officially, you can submit it as a draft, and request a meeting with an Equinox editor."

Most literary magazines ask for First North American Rights, which means that the work has not been published by other magazines.

The equinox asks students that between the time they accept the work and the time the magazine comes out the work is not published elsewhere.

“We aim to provide a yearly selection of the best student work

Savannah Adams, the Equinox art editor, said.

“It [the webpage] has all the submission guidelines. You can submit directly online,” Hummel said.

The Equinox offers cash prizes for best work in every category.

All works must be submitted by Jan. 15, 2016 at ualr.edu/English/ equinox.

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Student spotlight: Miguel Lopez Jasmine Blunt Staff Writer jblunt@ualr.edu

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Motivation, consistency and passion are just a few things that Lopez has shown through his years as an undergrad and now as a graduate student.

tay motivated, be consistent, and put your heart and mind into all you do. These are three things Miguel Lopez believes all students should implement into their everyday lives, and things that he has used to carry him through life as a student.

Lopez graduated from University of Arkansas at Little Rock in May 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in international studies. Upon completion of his undergraduate studies, he continued his education by returning to UALR for graduate school. He is getting a master’s degree in public administration and is a graduate assistant in the program. His goals are to become a policy maker as a mayor, representative or congressman.

Lopez was born in Mexico but moved to the United States at the age of 2. He has lived in North Little Rock ever since and is a proud alumni of Sylvan Hills High and UALR. Since the start of his college career at UALR he has enjoyed every minute of his experience in the heart of the city. “I love Little

Rock,” he said. “I love the idea of going to a university that is within driving distance of the Capitol and all of these businesses.”

With the love he has for his university, Lopez used that energy toward his contribution to campus life. During the 2014 election year, he founded and was president of the UALR chapter of the Young Democrats. Lopez was approached specifically by the Young Democrats at the state level who wanted UALR to be politically active.

“I jumped at the chance to do that because I know how important it is to get politically involved if you want to fight for the issues and how important it is as an American to be civically involved,” Lopez said.

Lopez was also the 2014 president of the International Simulations Association. This organization consists of students that are majoring or minoring in international studies, who compete in the Model Arab League and Model United Nations. He said he loved being able to interact with the students and having the opportunity to lead for people who trust him.

“It was a humbling experience,” Lopez said.

Along with being active in campus life, he takes great pride in academics. Lopez describes one of his most rewarding experiences as

an undergrad was being a McNair Scholar.

“It really prepared me for graduate school and motivated me to get involved with scholarly work,” Lopez said. “The mentors provided a lot of the life lessons that I didn’t have, I probably wouldn’t be getting my masters if it were not for them.”

Lopez was also inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha (National Political Science Honor Society), and received many awards such as a SURF grant, Middle Eastern research grant, and Outstanding Presentation at the 2015 College of Social Sciences and Communication Research and Creative Works Symposium.

Motivation, consistency and passion are just a few things that Lopez has shown through his years as an undergrad and now as a graduate student. Lopez mentioned that some of his other goals include finishing the MPA program, getting a job within the city or state, and, ultimately, at the age of 40 he will run for office. He added that regardless of the position he may hold in the future he plans to advocate for those who do not have a voice and pass laws that help the poor.

“Those are the people I want to fight for,” Lopez said.

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Nintendo celebrates 30 years of Super Mario with a creative, new way to play the game

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eer is one of the oldest drinks known to man.

Specifically ale can be dated all the way back to fifth millennium BC in ancient Egypt. There is a lot of evidence of the fermentation and brewing process found in the Middle East dating back several thousand years. Ancient ingredients include wild yeasts used to ferment the alcohol in Iran around 3,500 BC. Hops were first used in 822 by an Abbot who recorded his use and referenced it as an attempt to add flavor. During the Medieval times, beer was largely brewed in home by individuals. In the 14th and 15th centuries, pubs and monasteries began brewing their own beer in order to sustain mass consumption.

Beer truly became a dominant beverage during the Industrial revolution as it was given to workers at the local pubs and taverns in order to help the tired factory workers relax after work. Malts were used before the 18th century.

The hydrometer was introduced and changed the way beer was brewed. The hydrometer allows the gravity of beer to be measured allowing for different malts and light beers and malts to be created.

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ast month, Nintendo released Super Mario Maker for the 30th anniversary of the popular platformer series.

Super Mario Maker is different from previous Super Mario games, because it puts creating the stages in your hands. There is an extensive tool kit that features course styles and elements from Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario World and New Super Mario Bros. U. You can create the courses to play among your friends or you can share them online for others to play.

Besides creating stages and playing the stages created by others, there is a 10 Mario and 100

Mario Challenge. In the 10 Mario Challenge, you are given 10 lives to complete sample courses, 68 in all, created by the makers of the game. In the 100 Mario Challenge, you are given 100 lives to complete 16 user-created courses from the online community. Both Mario Challenges are similar to the traditional way Super Mario is played.

As a self-proclaimed “Nintendo Nerd,” I was extremely excited about this game. It was one of few games that grabbed my attention from Nintendo’s lackluster E3 this summer. It captured my attention for two reasons. One, it is different from any previous Super Mario game because you get to be the stage creator. I feel like I am a fairly creative person and I love creating things so this really had me thrilled. Second reason, this game will be a highly collectible game

for the Super Mario series. Being the 30th anniversary game and the first game in the series that allows you to create the levels made it a “must-have” for any Nintendo collection.

After purchasing the game, I am very happy that I did. It is great fun to create impossible levels and watch as your friends frustratingly try to beat them. It’s also fun just to challenge yourself and flex your creative muscle.

Also released alongside Super Mario Maker were two versions of the 30th Anniversary Mario Amiibo. Amiibo is Nintendo’s toysto-life line of figurines compatible with certain Nintendo games. For most games, the character that the figurine represents appears in the game when the NFC chip is scanned on the Wii U or New 3DS. Amiibo serve different func-

tions in different games, the 30th Anniversary Mario Amiibo is one of the largest and most elaborate Amiibo out. It is a 3-D version of the 8-bit style Mario jumping out of a green pipe, written on the pipe is “Super Mario Bros. 30th.”

There are two variations of this Amiibo; the classic colors set, red and brown, or the modern colors set, red and blue. In Super Mario Maker, this Amiibo gives your character a super power-up.

Super Mario Maker is only available for Nintendo’s Wii U. You may purchase it from any entertainment, video game, or super-store.

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OO! Made you jump. I just scared you, and … you have already forgotten it. That was a jump scare and those are what is wrong with a lot of horror films. Too many directors think that a loud noise and a sudden movement are scary.

The most common criticism that has been lobbed at Guillermo del Toro’s Crimson Peak is that it is not scary enough. There are few moments that make you jump and scream but the world created in the movie is terrifying. In my mind, a good horror film is not one that momentarily makes me jump but one that haunts my mind for days or weeks even.

Take, for example, the films Dracula (1931), Frankenstein (1931) and The Shining (1980). These films do not make you jump or holler but

they continue to haunt the minds of the millions of people who have witnessed them. They are each slow burn films that take their time telling a nightmare. Crimson Peak lives up to this old school style of horror film.

That said, I have to confess to only liking the film. It is a strong, beautiful film but it does not compare well against director Guillermo del Toro’s past films. Del Toro has had two masterpieces, The Devil’s Backbone and Pan’s Labyrinth, and he has spent years saying that Crimson Peak will be more in line with those indie films instead of his studio films like Blade 2, Hellboy and Pacific Rim. The story is simple: a handsome young man (Tom Hiddleston) marries the daughter of a rich man (Mia Wasikowska) and he is not who he seems. Once married, they move to a dilapidated mansion in England to live with the man’s sister (Jessica Chastain). Shortly after that ghosts

start appearing.

The lead actors each do a fine job, Hiddleston in particular, but the ghosts are a letdown. In The Devil’s Backbone, del Toro proved that he can make a terrifying ghost. Here he just creates CGI monstrosities. They are overproduced and look like they belong in a video game. Even more frustrating is how inconsistent they look. Some look like demons from Hell and others just look like pale people. I did like the scene where a horribly disfigured naked lady emerges from a bathtub, à la The Shining, and chases a character.

So why do I like the film when I more or less hate the ghosts? The sets are wonderful, the cinematography is Oscar worthy and the acting is very good. In the four days between watching the movie and writing this review I have often involuntarily thought about the creepiness of the film. And that is what I want from a horror film, not forgettable jump scares.

’m not a very big fan of Greek food, but I decided to give Leo’s Greek Castle a chance. It’s small and quaint with colored pictures of their mascot “Leo the Lion” covering the walls, but the service is professional, the food didn’t take long, and it was fresh.

I had tasted gyro meat before, but this was the first time I had actually eaten a full gyro. A traditional gyro is a blend of beef and lamb with onions, tomatoes and sometimes feta cheese, wrapped in pita bread and served with tzatziki sauce on the side, which is usually a mix of Greek yogurt and cucumbers.

Leo’s gyro comes in the traditional style sans feta cheese, but they also offer a chicken gyro and a veggie gyro. Other restaurants may have even more variety.

However, even if you’re not a fan of Greek food, don’t count this place out just yet. They also have the usual salads, a list of gourmet burgers, and an American menu. Even the fan of Italian has something to enjoy here with mozzarella sticks, biscotti and pastitsio, which is a Greek style lasagna.

I didn’t get an appetizer, but I did get the chance to try the baklava, which is a pastry made of layers of phyllo dough filled with chopped nuts and held together with either syrup or honey.

The portions are pretty large, they’re reasonably priced, and they have diversity. Go give Leo’s Greek Castle a chance. They’re located at 2925 Kavanaugh Blvd, Little Rock, AR 72205, and the phone number is (501) 666-7414.

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You meet so many talented hen I was 12 years old I local musicians at shows. It was invited to a “show” was always awe inspiring to by a good friend of see these really talented bands mine. That night I was thrown who lived in my community into a world I had never known, or sometimes came from other I met all these new people who communities nearby to share shared the same interest in the their art with us. Sometimes bands I did, and I saw these these bands don’t last and it is bands that got my adrenaline extremely heart breaking and sometimes you meet bands pumping.

As a 12 year old kid in a retire- that leave these towns to tour ment community that was the to bigger cities. In Mountain only escape I had from stress, Home we have a local band school and any other problems who has toured Europe and in my life. Looking back on my are starting to make a name life some of my fondest memo- for themselves. They started at ries were made at shows, and local venues and met people it’s so much fun to be able to from other towns in bands and reminisce with the friends I still they’d go to those bands’ local have because of these shows. venues.

So if you think you want Some people will argue and say that they are dangerous and to go to a local show? Do it, bad, but growing up around the don’t hold yourself back. music scene you see the impact Support your local scene, you never know who might be a it brings on any community.

At local shows you meet so big star one day. I know that many new people who become even though the 870 Mountain like family to you. Most music Home music scene went on scenes are one big dysfunctional hiatus for a while, I still see and family, a lot of the same people talk to every single person I met go and so faces become very at a show. It is so amazing to be familiar. Everyone who attends able to talk about the old times, are there for the same reason sometimes almost depressing, and you make special bonds because we all miss the fun we with these people that never die. used to have.

If I could go back home and If you ever go to a local show you will notice people hopping from see our music scene thriving like it used to be, I would be group to group.

These are our only times to the happiest girl on the planget to spend quality time togeth- et. So don’t let your scene die, er as a whole group and some- because when the scene dies times these faces are the only those bands that could be people you’ve looked forward to famous will stay in a garage seeing all week. Another cool forever. I also want to take a thing about this dysfunctional minute to thank every person family is even though everyone in the 870 scene who came to shares a similar taste, you still a show and built the special get the chance to discover new bond with me that made me artists through this. If you’re want to write this article.

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hat a Time to be Alive’ is a perfect title for the two successful Hip-Hop artists Drake and Future. Released on Sept. 30, 2015, the album debuted at number 1 on the US Billboard 200. The OVO (Drake’s Crew), and Free Band Gang (Future’s group) fans celebrated it’s highly anticipated release in the album’s first week of availability. The album was expected to sell 500,000 units but unfortunately sold less than 100,000. The album was mostly produced by the up and coming trap music producer known as “Metro Boomin”, who has been an avid producer in beats for many artist in Hip-Hop today. The album consisted of other producers along with producers from Drake’s own crew like Noah “40” Shebib, and Boi 1da.

The album was recorded in Future’s home city in Atlanta, Georgia, the album consist of two worlds colliding on one project experiment with each other’s sound of music. Many fans of Drake have joked about his music making you get in your feelings about your significant other and relationships in general. While Future’s sound is hype and focused on songs for the club. Trap music is a genre of music that is on a rampage in HipHop music today, and many say that Future is the King of the genre.

The two different rappers coming together on the album was kind of skeptical to fans, but highly anticipated to hear.

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sisting of 11 tracks which Future and Drake trade verses on all the way through the album with the exception of two they performed solo. Songs like “Scholarships”,”Jumpman” and “30 for 30 Freestyle” towards the album’s closing put both of the rappers into each other’s worlds.

“Scholarships” starts off with the hook being sung by Future that has his trademark heavy bass instrumentals in the background helping him hype up the song until Drake arrives for the second verse.

The beginning of Drake’s verse has him say the hook again, but in his own style as he enters his verse with the classic drake flow.

“Jumpman”, is the 9th track on the album where Drake starts off the song with a hype appeal setting the mood for the rest of the song.

“30 for 30 Freestyle” is like the ending credits of the album as Drake and Future rap 30 bars each about the experiences they’ve had since they’ve been in the rap game.

Drake starts off with his classic flow rapping on the subject of his own conscious, which has captivated many people in the past. The song is a solo performance by Drake that is accompanied by a soft piano, and a sample that seems to repeat constantly playing backwards until the song softly fades off.

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ith fall weather finally here, it is the perfect time to get out and explore the outdoors.

AllTrails is an app that will help you discover new trails and parks wherever you are in the world.

Once you download AllTrails on your phone, it gives you the option to sign up and make a profile. This profile gives you full access to the app like being able to give reviews on the trails you have hiked, or to save your favorite places for future use.

AllTrails is a very easy and streamlined app. You can scroll up and down to view the different trails in your area. The home screen will have the trail names, a picture of the trails, how the trails are rated (easy, moderate or hard) and how far away the trail is from you. Once you click on a trail, you can read a detailed description, get directions to the trailhead, and see reviews and pictures from fel-

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eeling a bit medieval? The Castle on stagecoach has the perfect event for you.

If you have ever noticed the nice size castle on Stagecoach and wondered what it is like there well here is your chance.

The castle is hosting a costume party Saturday on Halloween.

The event starts at 7 p.m. and ends at 11 p.m. Admission is fifty five dollars. The Castle on Stagecoach is partnering with Little Rock carriage company and Central Arkansas Entertainment. Big John Miller Band will be there and there will be food and adult drinks. There will also be prizes given

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he fifth annual Arkansas Cornbread Festival will take place from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Nov. 5-7 in Downtown Little Rock. There will be live music, vendors and, of course, cornbread! The current music roster is Charlotte Taylor & Gypsy Rain, Tonya Leeks Band, and That Arkansas Weather. For more information, visit arkansascornbreadfestival.com.

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he change from UALR Trojans to Little Rock Trojans is not a unique one but it was an important one. Many other colleges and universities have made the change from having their athletic names within a state system to showcasing their metropolitan city name. Last issue athletic Director Chasse Conque was able to write an op-ed piece on why he felt the change was in important and the spirit it was done in. These are some of the responses to his article and the change to Little Rock as a whole.

Audrey Kelly, Freshman, Human Resource Management “I don’t think that it is necessary to change from the UA system.

I think it was just fine having it UALR. We are already united as a community around the Trojans.”

Bobby Farmer, Junior, Business Management “I like the change because we needed a change in the name. It is good to try something new and

different. It distinguishes us from other colleges in Arkansas.”

Robert Jones, Sophomore, Elementary Education “At first I thought the change was not good, but after hearing the reasoning behind it in terms of a rebranding of the athletic program, I agree with the change.”

Destinee Lewis, Freshman, Mass Communications “I don’t feel like they have a purpose for the change. I came here in support of the UA system both for academics and athletics. The change to Little Rock does not support the UA system.”

Sydney Holland, Freshman, Marketing “I like it because it’s creating a central community on this campus separate from Fayetteville.”

In the end, whether you like it or not, the name Little Rock is here to stay. The rebranding of our athletics hopefully will provide a sense of pride in the Trojans. It aims to increase attendance at games and donations to the university. If the Trojans bring athletic success, then hopefully people will begin to embrace the change to Little Rock more and more.

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Little Rock splits home games, sweeps annual Dig Pink game vs. Louisiana Lauren Humphrey Staff Writer lehumphrey@ualr.edu

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n Oct. 17, the Trojans lost a tough five set match against the South Alabama Jaguars. The Trojans led the match over the Jaguars after the first set 25-17. However, the Jaguars handily lead throughout the second set 25-13 to tie the match 1-1. Then, in efforts to come back the Trojans won the third set 25-13 to lead the match 2-1.

With two sets won, Little Rock kept a lead in the fourth set to 14-10, but the Jaguars pushed back and took the lead. The Trojans kept up to tie at 18-18, but the Jaguars took the lead again to win the set forcing the teams to face off in a tie-breaker set.

South Alabama took the lead early in the fifth set and the Trojans had a hard time keeping up. The Trojans tied 5-5, but the Jaguars surged ahead and won the match 15-13. Little Rock lost 2-3.

At home again on Oct. 23, the Trojans played the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the volleyball team hosted their annual Dig Pink Night. The team members raffled off a signed volleyball and jersey.

The team also dressed in pink jerseys and recognized breast cancer survivors at the beginning of the game. The Maroon Mob offered the first 150 people who arrived at the game a Dig Pink wristband.

“We try to help the team by advertising the games and promotions, being at the game to support them and trying to provide a fun atmosphere for the students to look forward to,” sophomore vice president, Jordan Thatch, said.

Starting off the first set, Louisiana took the lead, but the Trojans pushed back and kept the lead. The Trojans won the first set 25-17. The second set however, was much tighter. The Trojans took a big lead early, and the Ragin’ Cajuns rallied behind to tie at 16-16, but the Trojans pulled ahead and won the set 25-21.In the third set, the Trojans took a large lead, but this time the Ragin’

Against Southern Alabama on Oct. 17, freshman Taylor Lindberg sets the ball for another teammate to spike.

Cajuns could not keep up. Little Rock ended the match with a block

by Edina Selimovic and Veronica Marin. It was a very good defensive night for the Trojans, as they forced Louisiana into 29 attack errors and a negative hitting percentage on attacks.

Carolee Dillard became the fourth Trojan to make 400 blocks in her career. “We are really excited about the win. We lost a few and were down, but this win will encourage us throughout the rest of the season. We set a goal for the night and made it a good night with the win,” Carolee Dillard said.

The next game at home is on Oct. 31 where the Trojans face off

Georgia Southern then the team travels to Alabama twice before finishing up the season on Nov. 13 against Appalachian State.

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Dressed in pink for the annual Dig Pink night, Edina Selimovic hits the ball over the net in the second set.

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The Little Rock crowd was in full force to support the start of the men’s and women’s basketball season at Meet the Trojans.

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t is quite the time to be a Trojan.

The support of the community as well as the student body is continuous and there has been nothing but growth from the athletic program. It was announced that the University of Arkansas at Little Rock would now be known as “Little Rock Trojans,” and that would become the theme for the departments rebranding. This idea of rebranding was quickly welcomed as it seemed to offer a fresh

Over 700 fans, a record breaking number, enjoyed a night of food, music, games and excitement with the Little Rock student-athletes on October 15th at the Jack Stephens Center for Meet the Trojans. This year the event was conducted a bit differently and seemed to have been an exciting evening for everyone in attendance. The support is not just in the community but among the student athletes themselves, as all 14 teams were present at the event and participated in a lot of the excitement that went on.

Head men’s basketball coach

Chris Beard and head women’s basketball coach Joe Foley both took time to address the crowd, they spoke about their upcoming seasons and how much they were looking forward to what’s in store for the program.

Alexius Dawn and Kemy Osse teamed to win the 3-point shootout and Josh Hagins was the winner of the dunk contest. The Little Rock dance team gave a great performance, and the Trojans’ pep band played a combination of both new and traditional melodies throughout the night.

Athletic Director Chasse

Conque said that the atmosphere Thursday night was tremendous, and it clearly showed a renewed enthusiasm for Little Rock Trojan athletics.

Little Rock Men’s basketball will begin the season vs. Central Baptist on November 14th at the Jack Stephens Center. The women’s basketball team opens the year away, at Tulane on November 13th returning home to host LSU November 18.

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he NBA started last night and I am extremely excited for this season. One of the questions I have is how will LaMarcus Aldridge will mesh with the Spurs system?

Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker, Kawhi Leonard and all the other players were a juggernaut to deal with before, but with LaMarcus Aldridge they should be the favorite to win it all. But the Warriors (defending NBA champs), the Clippers (who beat them in the first round) and the Thunder (KD returns), will all have something to say about the West will be won. This is not to discount the Grizzlies or the Rockets who are great teams, but are pieces away from a championship.

In the East, the question is can the Hawks replicate their success from last seasons? Can the Cavaliers stay healthy and if so can Kevin Love, Kyrie Irving and LeBron James all mesh together? Can Derrick Rose stay healthy and can the Bulls get over the LeBron James hump?

These questions are not why I am the most excited about the NBA. The reason I am most excited is to see how the NBA will deal with the social issues during the season.

This past NBA season, stars wore “I can’t breathe” shirts.

“I can’t breathe” are believed the last words by Eric Garner a New York man who was subject to unfortunate interactions with police officers. They also got rid of Donald Sterling, the former owner of the Clippers whose racist comments rocked the league and the United States as a whole.

The league’s personality is one of social pro-activeness.

This may be to protect the league product and their bottom line. I don’t think that’s necessarily a bad thing, what would be bad is to allow it to fester and be reactive like their counterparts in the National Football League.

Whether it’s in league offices, league union offices, coaching or in the players themselves this is an organization of acceptance and one who is willing to put social issues above money.

That is something to be excited about.

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Hagins, Jackson named to preseason Sun Belt teams Lauren Lockhart-Lindsey program and the city, and I’m just 3-pointers shy of landing within Staff Writer excited to see what we can do this lalockhartl@ualr.edu year,” says Hagins.

Hagins plans to play basketball at the highest level possible and wants to use his degree to coach in osh Hagins and Jalen Jackson the future. Pressure is something were both announced Pre- that he enjoys but he feels more of Season All Sun Belt Conference an urgency to grow that he looks

by Sports Madness. Hagins earned forward to most. “I feel the need to Second Team honors while Jackson lead based on experience. I just feel was named to the Fourth Team. like it’s something I need to do for Hagins also was announced Second the team.”

Team Pre-Season All-Conference Hagins says that he is grateby the Sun-Belt Coaches Poll. ful for the pre-season nominations A Third Team All-Sun Belt selec- but that it’s just an expectation for tion last season, Josh Hagins arrived what is supposed to happen. “I still at the University of Arkansas at have to go out there and play,” he Little Rock in 2012. Hagins is a says.

Health Science Major who chose Hagins scored in double figures UALR after growing up in the area 20 times in 2014-15. His 52 steals and becoming comfortable with its last season were a career high as surroundings. Going into his final he closed the year with at least season for Little Rock, Hagins says three steals in five straight games. that he is confident in the team He enters his final season at Little and their ability to win.

Rock in the program’s career top-10 “I think we will be able to win for free throw shooting percentgames this year. With all of the new age, steals and assists. He is one of players and new coaches it has just 20 in program history to score brought a lot of excitement to the 1,000 career points and only seven

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the top 10 on the Trojans’ career made 3-pointers list.

A junior college transfer originally from West Memphis, Jalen Jackson began his basketball career in his community Boys and Girls Club at the age of eight. Jackson says that his parents had the greatest influence on him growing up but he enjoyed to watch Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan as well. Jackson first arrived on campus in July and is looking forward to getting better every day.

“I wanted to be close to family, and Coach Beard and Coach Flanigan sold me on the new look of Little Rock. I feel like we are going to do some big things. We expect to compete for the Sun Belt Conference Championship both years I am here,” says Jackson.

Jackson averaged 18.3 points while shooting 56.4 percent from the floor and 32.4 percent from 3-point range at Northwest Florida State in 2014-15. He added 4.7 rebounds, 2.9 steals and 2.7 assists per game for the Raiders,

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Josh Hagins looks to be the leader and bridge between former coach Steve Shields and new coach Chris Beard.

Jalen Jackson will be one of the new recruits that new head coach Chris Beard will lean on to build his new system for Little Rock.

who went 33-2 and won their final eight games of the season. Jackson scored in double figures in all but two of his 35 games played last season. He scored 20-plus 15 times on the year.

Both players like the new idea of rebranding the program and feel

that they are in the right position to win games. Coach Beard has brought a lot of confidence to the team of Little Rock, with both his experience and passion to win, the guys feel motivated to bring hard work, dedication, and excitement to the program.

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tarting the intramural season on Oct. 6, 11-player soccer had two divisions, men’s and corec. The season ended on Oct. 22 with Cannon in first for the men’s division and Chi Alpha in first for the co-rec.

In the men’s division, each team fought to win all season and the teams at the top of the standings had few losses because many games ended in a draw. Cannon won four games with only one draw. In second, Panther won three games with two draws. Pike in third place also won three games, but lost two.

“We’ve worked hard practicing and building up for the championship. We’ve gotten several wins and we are looking forward to the next one in the playoffs,” Francisco Zamora, Pike team member, said.

In the co-rec division, two teams of members made up of men and women fought to be at the top of the standings throughout the season. Chi Alpha stayed in first, but the Greek Grass Kickers trailed close behind. Chi Alpha and the Greek Grass Kickers both had five wins, but the Greek Grass Kickers suffered a loss placing them in second.

“Our team puts God first and foremost. We pray with the other teams win or lose and that’s what keeps this team together,” Justice Wagnon, Chi Alpha team member, said.

Playoffs for both divisions will begin on Nov. 3 and the championships will be played on Nov. 4.

Seasons for fall intramurals still to begin are basketball, racquet ball and cardboard boat regatta. More seasons will be played in the spring semester.

To sign-up for any of the teams, visit imleagues.com or download In the Co-ed game, sophomore Jeffery Davis looks up the field to pass the ball in hopes of a score for Delta Chi Omega on Oct. 20. the app.

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Here are your 2015 Homecoming candidates Autumn Rouse

Brittany Wright Staff Writer bwright@ualr.edu

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utumn Rouse took a leap from her comfort zone this year as she accepted the nomination for homecoming queen nominee.

While interning at Cisco Systems this summer in California, Rouse learned a life lesson that gave her the confidence to be a part of the homecoming experience.

“The CIO told us that you need to figure out every two years how to redefine yourself. I kept that with me coming into school this year and I said that I’m going to do things out of my comfort zone because that’s really how I’m going to learn to be great. I can never really stay in one place because I’m not going to grow.”

Rouse was born Nov. 24, 1993 in Los Angeles, but moved to Little Rock at the age of 4 to live with her grandparents, James and Nettie Rouse, after her mother died.

After attending elementary school in Little Rock, Rouse

completed her middle and high school education in Bryant. As she matured through these phases of education, Rouse already knew what career she wanted to pursue.

“When we got our first computer, I was fascinated with everything on it,” she explained. “Growing up, I used to take electronic things a part and try to make my Legos match what I’d just done. The things I used to get in trouble for helped me to get a scholarship today.”

Choosing to attend UALR seemed only right to Rouse because she’d participated in two summer programs at the university for engineering scholars through the Engineering Information Technology program.

“I met my mentor from the summer program in a barbershop one day and he told me to apply for a scholarship and it’s been history ever since,” Rouse said. “Here, I don’t feel like a number, you know?

Professors care.”

While trying to obtain a degree in Computer Systems Engineering, Rouse has been able devote her

remaining energy to things outside of the classroom. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta, the Institute of Electric and Electronic Engineers, an EIT Ambassador, CLC scholar and former ambassador, and chair of the Society of Women Engineers. In addition, Rouse has been involved with numerous intramural sports including tennis, flag football, and basketball.

After graduating, Rouse plans on packing up and moving to California, as she was offered a full time position at Cisco Systems after her summer internship.

“I wouldn’t have the opportunity that I have if I had not come here, met so many amazing people or been a part of any of these activities. UALR’s really been my new home.” After already accomplishing so much at the university, Rouse has everything that she needs to tackle this next challenge.

“Homecoming queen is supposed to embody what a UALR student is and I feel like I really represent that. I’m extremely excited and nervous.”

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Shara Robbins

Gabrielle Phifer said that Shara is dedicated to suc- works at baseball games during the

ceed in whatever project she takes Staff Writer on, which is not only evident in gcphifer@ualr.edu the CLC program but also through the athletic program. She is a three year member of the UALR Women’s hara Robbins, the Soccer team. Becoming a part of Chancellor’s Leadership the soccer team was something Corps Homecoming nomi- that she really hoped for and wantnee, is from Hot Springs, Arkansas ed to be a part of before coming to and graduated from Lakeside High college.

School. She entered into UALR in “I was getting the chance to 2013 and is a junior majoring in continue playing a sport I loved communication sciences and dis- and become part of a team which orders and minoring in sign lan- allows you to build relationships guage. that will last forever,” she said.

She chose UALR for many reaOne of her most memorable sons, but CLC was the organization moments at UALR is with the socthat really influenced her decision. cer team. She got an award this “I knew they would help me be past year for her hard work and successful and be really involved dedication to the team in the past 3 on campus,” she said. She is a years. The award was even named Junior Mentor for the CLC pro- after her, The Shara Robbins Team gram, where she mentors fresh- First Award. man as well as oversees 4 ambasTo add to her academic and sadors. athletic life, she is member of the CLC Coordinator Nick Steele UALR Diamond Dolls, where she

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season, and is also a part of a campus ministry, Young Life.

Robbins describes herself as being kind, outgoing and crafty.

She is a big fan of Harry Potter.

She enjoys playing soccer, spending time with friends, going to the movies, and listening to music.

A quote she lives by is from a verse from the New Living Translation of the Bible. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11).

This verse had been a guiding light for her throughout her life and will continue to be as she completes her undergraduate education. After receiving her bachelor’s degree in 2017, she wants to pursue a master’s degree in speech pathology in hopes of becoming a certified speech pathologist and would love to work with younger children.

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Rachel Smith

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enior mathematics major, Rachel Smith was one of five candidates selected to be a part of the first ever fall homecoming court on Oct. 16.

Smith was nominated by members of Pi Sigma, where she serves as president. Pi Sigma is UALRTeach's student organization which lets students earn a degree in mathematics of science and a teaching degree in four years.

Originally from Lockesburg Ar., Smith chose UALR because of the scholarships she was offered, such as the Dean's Academic Merit, Chancelor's Leadership Corps and Mary E Culp/ Robert Louis Smith Memorial Scholarship.

When she toured, she considered the campus to be a second home.

She chose to earn a degree in mathematics because she even-

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"As a math major I receive more training in math, therefore I understand more math concepts and am better equipped to help my future students," Smith said.

Along with teaching math, Smith hopes to get a coaching endorsement where she could coach basketball, softball, track and field. Growing up with a passion for sports, especially basketball, her junior high basketball coach inspired her to one day coach.

"I told my seventh grade basketball coach that I wanted to be a coach just like him. My dream has always been to be a coach and he has been a catalyst to achieving that," Smith said.

As a student, Smith has been on the Chancellor's and Dean's list multiple times. As Pi Sigma president, she leads meetings, explores volunteer opportunities and hosts events for the club. Smith considers her biggest accomplishments at

UALR to be the ones she has spent teaching through the UALRTeach program.

"I get to see my students grasp the concepts I'm teaching and thinking critically about it. When I see my students are learning that is mission accomplished for me," Smith said.

Outside of school, Smith enjoys fishing and farm life back in her hometown and volunteering in the community. She considers herself a tomboy and the process of being nominated for homecoming court has been out of her comfort zone because she is trading in her cowboy boots for heels.

"Luckily I have great people around me who have helped me.

Getting selected was definitely not done on my own. It was a total team effort and I couldn't have done it without them," Smith said.

"I am so excited. I'm excited to see what I am really capable of when I step out of my comfort zone and try something new," Smith said.

Torri Alexander selfless, and supportive. Parker’s

motto for life is to always be honStaff Writer est, dependable and loving. talexander@ualr.edu She says “honesty is the most important because without your ercades Parker is a junior word you have nothing, being studying nursing at the dependable, getting tasks done in University of Arkansas at a timely manner shows that you Little Rock. She is from a small are dedicated, and being loving is town in Ashdown, Arkansas, just a bonus.” a town where everybody knows

She is active in everybody.

Chancellor's Leadership Corps, In the future, Parker plans to Ladies Who Launch, University become a Pediatric Nurse and later Programs Council, and Intramural on she wishes to assist in deliver- Sports (volleyball, flag footing infants. The idea of being able ball). Also working as a Resident to help better the lives of children Assistant in East Hall, and as an and others makes her feel that she Outreach Assistant in Academic is bringing them joy and happiness Advising. through seemingly small deeds.

“Being a Trojan is being a part Although her family considers of something bigger than yourself. her to be the most mature of her UALR is a place where strangers siblings, Parker is the youngest of become family, and infinite conher three siblings. She has always nections are made here,” says been the one that they can rely on Parker. for help.

Because Parker is humble, she Parker says her sister is the has no problem accepting people most inspirational person in her for who they are, and building life. That is why her sister was the them up in times of need. She genfirst person she notified to cel- erously wants people to get conebrate her nomination. Her family nected, she says, “the more people is proud of the woman that she is you know in college, the more lastbecoming. ing relationships you gain.”

In her spare time Parker loves Parker is glad to be a part of hanging out with her friends, who Homecoming Court. She will be describe her as being outgoing, happy for whoever wins.

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Homecoming

October 28 - November 10, 2015

Alexa Treml

Amanda Wilkinson Staff Writer arwilkinson@ualr.edu

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lexa Treml is majoring in biology and music performance and will graduate next spring.

After graduation she plans to attend medical school to become a pediatric surgeon. Originally from Ohio, she moved to Arkansas at a young age and graduated from Cabot High School.

Treml is heavily involved in campus life at UALR. She is the current president of Kappa Delta sorority and also a four-year member of the LR Trojan Pep Band, where she plays the clarinet.

She’s also currently a member of the Chancellor’s Leadership Corps, Biology Club and National Society for Collegiate Scholars. She is a founding member of the Music Student Association and was a former member of the UALR Baseball Diamond Dolls.

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When she has a spare moment in between her 19-hour course load and her part-time job at Starbucks, she enjoys reading, watching movies, volunteering, and hanging out with her sorority sisters.

She is currently volunteering at 12th St. Health & Wellness Center, and in the past she has volunteered at Heifer International and Pfeiffer Camp.

She enjoys attending all athletic events and you can see her at most basketball games playing her clarinet in the band.

Her favorite color is purple and her favorite restaurants in Little Rock are Riviera Maya, Olive Garden and Sushi Cafe.

She receives support from her mom and her close friends. Her biggest motivation for everything she does is the “thought of one day becoming a successful Pediatric Surgeon.”

This is Treml’s third nomination for Homecoming Queen, she was previously nominated by the Music Student Association and her sorority.

November 4 and 5: Homecoming Queen Voting/SGA Elections, 9:00am.-6:00p.m., DSC Foyer November 9-13: Student Organization Banner Display, 8:00a.m.-9:00p.m., DSC Upper Concourse November 9: Office of Veterans Affairs Open House, 10:00a.m.-2:00p.m., SSC 118 November 9: Maroon Monday, Campus Wide (Watch out for SGA Representatives blitzing the campus with UALR T-Shirts!)

November 10: Veterans Affairs Resource Fair and Mobile Veterans Center, 10:00a.m.-2:00p.m., In front of the Donaghey Student Center November 10: Marine Corps Birthday Celebration, 10:00a.m.-2:00p.m., SSC 118 November 11: Veteran’s Day Ceremony, 10:30a.m.-11:30a.m., DSC Ledbetter Hall November 12: S.A.M. Meet and Greet, 10:00a.m.-Noon, SSC 118 November 13: Veterans Career Workshops and Fair, 10:00a.m.-2:00p.m., Location TBD (will get location ASAP) November 13: Cardboard Boat Regatta, 1:00p.m., DSC Aquatic Center November 13: Spirit March, 5:15p.m., DSC Ledbetter Hall Upper Concourse to Jack Stephens Center November 13: Pep Rally, 6:00, Jack Stephens Center Main Entrance November 13: Volleyball Game vs. Appalachian State, 6:30, Jack Stephens Center November 14: Bookstore Open, 8:30-Noon, Donaghey Student Center November 14: Homecoming Breakfast, 9:00-10:30a.m., DSC A/B/C November 14: Housing Tours, 10:30-Noon, Student Housing November 14: Trojan Alley Tailgate, 10:30a.m.-2:30p.m., Jack Stephens Center Parking Lot November 14: Basketball Game vs. Central Baptist, 3:00p.m., Jack Stephens Center (Homecoming Queen crowned and student organization awards given at halftime.)

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