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AN OPENING WORD Executive Editor KenDrell Collins Advisor Sonny Rhodes Operations Manager Art Director Byron Buslig

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No, I’m not a Baby Boomer

By KenDrell Collins Executive Editor KDCollins@UALR.edu

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hen’s the last time you turned off your cell phone?

Before this weekend I couldn’t remember when I last powered down my handheld for a reason other than the battery dying. It seems rare for any of us to go “unplugged” for long these days.

I recently overheard a conversation between two older gentlemen, probably baby boomers, in the record store.

They loathed about how the quality and complexity of music has changed over the years. It continues to be “dumbed down” every generation, one man said. His comrade went on to mention that the decay isn’t only in music, citing news he’d heard about the recent attempts to shorten the innings in baseball. He seemed disgusted with the fact that people don’t want to sit through an entire game anymore.

USA Today Sports published an article on Oct. 1, stating, “They include some dramatic changes, like eliminating the need to actually throw four balls to intentionally walk a batter, and some obvious ones, like limiting the amount of time a pitcher can take between pitches.”

As I sifted through the veritable mountain of vinyls, I couldn’t help but think that the gentlemen were on to something. Maybe our attention spans aren’t what they used to be. We live in

a world where everyone craves speed and simplicity. In what seems like minutes we go from 3G to 4G, from iPhone 5 to iPhone 6. Even our written form of expression has been condensed to 140 characters or less. Have we been selling ourselves short by shortening everything else in our lives?

Call me old-fashioned, but I agree with the two men. I realized that I too have spent more time scrolling through the never-ending newsfeed on Facebook, absorbing only pieces of information. Like many others, I’ve found myself mesmerized by repetitive but catchy tunes like Ariana Grande’s Problem or Maroon 5’s Maps. So, I decided to pick up a few records – some Duke Ellington, a little Louis Armstrong and, of course, the legendary Marvin Gaye.

I sat down on the couch and just listened, taking in the moment, open to what history had to say. As the vinyl spun for hours underneath the needle, something happened.

I learned to appreciate the importance of living in the moment. I learned that giving something my full attention, without the distraction of a cell phone, is extremely fulfilling. Maybe the techniques works not just for listening to music but also talking with friends, doing homework or reading the paper.

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Yes, you are a role model Brian Gregory Staff Writer bjgregory@ualr.edu

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am not a role model”.

Those are the infamous words from Charles Barkley in an early 90’s Nike commercial. His message to parents was that they needed to raise their kids, athletes won’t do that for you. Mr. Barkley is right that parents do need to raise their kids, but with nearly fifteen mil-

lion children lacking a father in the home and about another five million children lacking a mother, children need someone to look up to. Many times young children will look to athletes for as their heroes or role models.

In the news recently, athletes such as Ray Rice, Greg Oden, and Hope Solo have all committed acts of domestic violence. But that has taken place among athletes over the years. Since Roger Goodell was first instated as commissioner before Ray Rice there were 50 cases of domestic violence.

Of those cases only one player was suspended and that was

Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

Since 2000, there have been over 120 cases of domestic violence that have gone unpunished.

I believe in second chances and I believe that people have a right to atone for their mistakes. But I also believe in strict punishment.

Athletes that commit crimes of domestic violence should be immediately suspended by their league or their team for a year without pay. If they are convicted in court they should be kicked out of the league and, if not convicted, the league would conduct their own investigation into whether

or not they should be reinstated.

This recent surge in domestic violence does not account for the profound impact that these athletes have on kids. Hope Solo, who is now in court awaiting a verdict, is someone who young girls look up to when they consider becoming an athlete. Ray Rice is one person who was perceived as person for kids to look up to.

He didn’t get in trouble at all until this past year.

Millions of kids have watched these athletes perform at the highest levels of competition and idolized them. Kids without the proper role models in their life

will tend to do the same behavior of their role models. If we do not punish these athletes severely, then how will we teach our young men and women that domestic violence is wrong? How will the twenty million kids without either a father or a mother know what it means to treat a man, woman or your family in general with respect?

Athletes need to be held accountable for their actions; this means strict policies on domestic violence so that our young children will know that domestic violence from anyone will not be tolerated.

Punishment without purpose is pointless Grant Fox ESPN like trying to find a strand Staff Writer tgfox@ualr.edu

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n the wake of the recent events involving multiple athletes involved in different sports at different levels, it has become clear that action must be taken. However, it appears that the wrong approach is being taken to “fix” the “huge problem” athlete misbehavior.These behaviors include rape, drug and alcohol abuse, domestic abuse, and other violent crimes just to name a few. Names like Jameis Winston, Oscar Pistorius, Ray Rice, Josh Gordon, Adrian Peterson and Aaron Hernandez have been at the forefront of the media’s attention. Consequently, awareness of athlete’s flaws has become a topic of discussion that makes finding a positive story on

of hay in a stack full of needles.

Before I explain my position on this topic, (I have no doubt it will leave me beat to a pulp like a nameless evil minion in an Expendables Movie) I need to make some things clear. I believe that under no circumstance (unless a life is truly threatened) that a man striking a woman is permissible. Under no circumstance is disobeying the laws of the United States permissible.

Under no circumstance is an athlete disobeying the rules of the organization that employs said professional athlete permissible.

With that said, let’s dive into this riveting topic.

All of the athletes I have named above and so many more have been shredded over the past months. Some, like Aaron Hernandez, seemingly deserve it.

Others, such as Adrien Peterson, well… It’s kind of up for discussion. It seems like there is a seri-

ous problem with athletes, right?

Wrong. The percentage of athletes who are finding themselves in these situations is far from the majority. Actually it’s quite the opposite. According to bleacherreport.com, seven percent of college football athletes have found themselves in legal trouble.

According to thinkprocess.org, the arrest rate for NFL players has been 2.9% on average over the last decade, whereas the average percent for males between 22 and 34 has been 10.8%. The reason for the publicity and outrage is simple. These are famous people doing bad things. Negativity is to the media what blood in the water is to sharks.

The real question is what should be done about these problems. Some say they must be punished harshly in order to prove a point and to send a message to the rest of the athlete population. Although at first glance this appears to be satisfactory, when

taking a longer look, there is ignorance to this supposed solution.

When my father would punish his children, they were always told why they were being punished. The explanation was never simply “you did something that is not acceptable.” We were told why what we did was wrong.

Making sure that someone knows why what they did was wrong is the most important part of discipline. Seeking a solution to prevent the poor behavior is second.

The third is the actual punishment, which should serve as the last wall of defense against further offenses.

An interesting case that was researched and presented by ESPN is that of Brandon Marshall. A star receiver in the NFL, Marshall had 11 reported incidents with the law over the span of two years including six incidents labeled as “domestic violence.” However, after seeking psychological treatment and

being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, Marshall has been incident free and is happily married.

Marshall’s case is not an enigma, i.e. Michael Vick. It is also not an absolute solution, i.e. Meta World Peace (Ron Artest) and OJ Simpson. Still if we simply punish to prove a point instead of reaching out in an empathetic way, what’s the point? These are athletes who play a violent sport yet we expect them to be teddy bears off the field. These are athletes who often times come from backgrounds involving domestic, alcohol, and drug abuse and yet we expect them to just disconnect from all they know because they have more money than most can imagine. Why can’t they all be perfect citizens and role models?

Maybe take a step back from all the media push to pull the lever on the guillotine, and see these men for what they really are: human.

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News

October 8, 2014 - October 21, 2014

Police Beat

Public safety’s drug take-back sets record Jayme Goad Staff Writer jmgoad@ualr.edu

Jayme Goad Student Allegedly Threatens a Non-Student at Gym On Tuesday, Sept. 30, 23-year-old student, Barrington Price allegedly threatened another individual, who was not a student, in the Donaghey Student Center with a hammer. The suspect and other individual were playing basketball in the student center when an altercation occurred. According to Department of Public Safety’s Interim-Chief Regina Wade-Carter, the student left the scene then returned with a backpack. The student then pulled out a hammer, threatened the non-student and said, “come at me now.” “It took less than two minutes to diffuse the situation,” Carter said.

Price was then taken to the ground by officers and subdued. He was not a threat to officers at that current time, according to Carter. When commanded to place his hands behind his back, Price did not immediately comply. There was no challenge between Price and officers according to Carter. Price was taken to the Pulaski County Jail and charged with second-degree terroristic threatening and resisting arrest. This case remains an open investigation.

Note Left on Vehicle; Damage Reported Approximately 6:05 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 29, officers responded to a call in Lot 13 when a woman alerted dispatch that her company car had a note on the windshield. The note read, “I’m responsible for the broken, contact me,” with a contact number.

The woman said she contacted the number and was unable to hear so the conversation continued through text messages. The driver’s rear corner panel was damaged along with the light cover. No damage estimates were available.

Bumper Damage in Lot 15 On Saturday, Sept. 27, a vehicle’s front bumper resulted in damage after the vehicle was left unattended from earlier that morning. Estimated damage was $1,500, according to the report.

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niversity of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Department of Public Safety broke a personal record during their recent National Drug Take-Back event on Saturday, Sept. 27. Public Safety maxed out at a record setting collection totaling at 105 pounds of unused and expired medications. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, medicines in the home are a “leading cause of accidental poisoning and flushed or trashed medicines can end up polluting our waters.”

The national event began in Sept. 2010, which is also when DPS decided to host the event on campus. DPS features the drug take-back event twice every year usually in May or April and then again in Sept. or Oct. Officer of over 20 years, UALR Det. Sharon Houlette, said this subject hits close to home. “I have experienced a great deal of heartache seeing the affects and dangers associated with these drugs and overdoses,” she said.

Once the drug take-back event is over, DPS weighs each medication and boxes them up and then totals the weight. At least two officers will complete this procedure and then initial each box. Public Safety then sends a fax to United States Department of Justice and the DEA including the total amount collected.

The DEA has a scheduled drop off location for each agency to

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UALR DPS collected a record amount of 105 pounds of unused and expired medications at their national Drug Take-Back event the nearest Arkansas State Police Troop. The ASP provides trucks which is where each department will turn in their medications. It is then transported by convoy by the United States Army to an incineration location.

According to the DEA, the importance of having drug takeback programs is to “protect our kids, families and environment by properly disposing of your unwanted and expired medicines.”

DPS’s previous record was 72 pounds. Houlette said when they first began participating they collected only smaller amounts around seven to 25 pounds.

“With rising suicide attempts and

possible overdoses from someone not disposing of their unused medication, it is imperative to take measures to prevent as many of these incidents as possible,” Houlette added.

With federal laws changing, new guidelines will be taking place beginning Oct. 9, which will change the laws and procedures on the take-back program.

This will include a wider range of areas that can dispose of the medications.

Public Safety has a year-round drop box located in their main office in the Big Lots parking lot that collects any unused or expired, prescription and nonprescription medications.

“With rising suicide attempts and possible overdoses from someone not disposing of their unused medication, it is imperative to take measures to prevent as many of these incidents as possible.”

-Det. Sharon Houlette

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Floods of pink fill Little Rock streets at Race for the Cure

Supporters lined both sides of the red-carpet-like “Survivor Finish Line” to give high-fives to survivors as they finish the race.

Jayme Goad Staff Writer jmgoad@ualr.edu

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ne phrase that could be heard as breast cancer survivors crossed the finish line at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, was “I did it!” On Saturday, Oct. 4, thousands gathered in downtown Little Rock, flooding the streets with pink.

Although many had different reasons for participating in the race, one thing was clear, everyone was there to support and help raise awareness for breast cancer.

The festivities started off before sunrise with a “survivor breakfast.” Survivors gathered along with family members and friends to discuss their struggles and share experiences. The most common word used during the breakfast was “hope.” Many said without hope, they may not have conquered cancer.

Nursing instructor, oncology nurse and nurse practitioner student at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Maeghan

Arnold found out she had breast cancer at age 26. Arnold had just married several months prior to her diagnosis in Aug. of 2013.

Mother of a first-grade daughter, Arnold said, “I thought it could only get better from here,” after getting married, but things changed quickly. She said that being an oncology nurse, she stresses to patients the importance of self-breast examinations.

However being the caretaker, Arnold said “I guess I thought I was immune.” She found a lump on her breast last Aug. and thought it was probably a cyst or lymph node since cysts are common in women of childbearing age she said. She informally mentioned the finding at her yearly appointment when she went to her gynecologist the following day. Not being too alarmed, the Advanced Practical Nurse ordered an ultrasound “just to be sure” which led to a mammogram and then to a biopsy. Three days after finding a lump, Arnold was diagnosed with breast cancer. “I will never forget that day,” she said. She had to withdraw from school and began chemotherapy two weeks after being diagnosed which caused her to lose all of her hair. Arnold continued to work

during her treatments. This year, she had a total of four surgeries including: a double mastectomy, an eye surgery due to a side effect of the chemotherapy, a total hysterectomy and breast reconstruction. “I was able to speak with many breast cancer patients, encourage them on their journey and inspire my students to think about the entire person when treating them,” she said. She told her students they can do anything for a season. She said, “Cancer was my season.” She is now a survivor and has been back at UAMS attending nurse practitioner school and will be graduating next December. She said now she can sit on the stool and can truly tell her patients, “I know how you feel.” She said her profession is not only a job but her calling.

She said, “Giving hope, sharing experiences and showing love to fellow man, that’s what life is really about. Sometimes it takes a life threatening illness for one’s eyes to be opened to what life is really all about.”

Around 8 a.m., participants were seen stretching and warming-up for the 5K race. With the coolest morning to hit Arkansas so far this fall, many were bundled up and huddled together.

Smiles and laughter filled the area behind the starting line as participants waited for the countdown. 3-2-1 Go! Around 9 a.m., survivors neared the “survivor finish line” which was set up several hundred feet before the actual finish line.

There was an arch of pink balloons with signs that read, “You did it,” “I kicked cancer’s butt,” and “I made it!” Not a single survivor crossed the finish line without high-fiving the assembly line made up of supporters. Sue Sutton, breast cancer survivor of four years, said she was diagnosed when her doctor ordered her a mammogram when she was six months overdue. After crossing the survivor finish line she said, “I feel on top of the world, this is the best day ever, just keep on keeping on.”

There were tears of joy and tears for ones that had lost the battle and smiles from ear to ear of achievement. They conquered breast cancer. One thing was for sure, no survivor finished alone.

Many were greeted by not only friends and family, but strangers.

Twenty-three-year-old Michelle Mays, was diagnosed when she was 22 with stage 3 breast cancer. She has completed

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the aggressive chemotherapy and will start radiation next week.

“I don’t know what I would have done without God in my life. There were different things throughout it and one of the main things is hope,” Mays said. She said even though this life has so much destruction, there is hope and victory in it already.

Survivor Gwen Haniff was diagnosed in 2007. She said Little Rock was a wonderful place to have to go through breast cancer. “The nature, the spiritual grounds that we’re on are absolutely fantastic,” Haniff said.

Eighteen family members from California flew in and participated to support her in the race. Her one piece of advice for people currently struggling with breast cancer was to “Have faith, believe and know that there is a tomorrow and there is life after breast cancer.”

According to the Susan G. Komen website, one out of every eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime which is 12 percent. With nearly 40,000 deaths expected to be caused by breast cancer this year, all survivors have one chant that remains instilled each day in their minds, “hope.”

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UALR remembers employee Paul Waits Jayme Goad Staff Writer jmgoad@ualr.edu

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nformation Technology Services Project Manager, Paul Erwin Waits, died last Thursday morning, Oct. 2, on the university campus from natural causes.

Family and friends described him with a love for Disney like no other. His initial interest in Disney began when he took a high-school band trip to Disney World in 1985. He was a regular visitor of Walt Disney World.

Waits was a black belt in Kenpo and trained many police officers throughout the years. He also loved reading science fiction and fantasy. Fall and Halloween were some of his favorite seasons to decorate. Waits, who loved the color green, had a green thumb when it came to plants, according

to husband, JT Lacy Lacy said “he didn’t have a selfish bone in his body. Always went above and beyond to help anybody who he met. He was also very sentimental, saving objects that might seem insignificant to anybody else, but held meaning for him.”

Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Officer of Information Technology Services, Nathan Nolen, said Waits really wanted to work at UALR. He previously was employed at Department of Information Services where he became a certified Project Manager Professional. He was also a former president of the State Certified Public Manager Society and a member of the PMI Central Arkansas Chapter since 2004.

He applied for every project manager position available over the course of many months Nolen said. “There was just something about Paul, that was, you know, special,” he said.

He was employed at IT Services for approximately one year and touched so many lives during his short time at the university.

Waits was very focused, driven and detail orientated, according to Nolen. “He was very skilled as a project manager and so we gave him some of the more of the difficult and larger projects,” he said.

One of Waits most cherished projects was the card-system at UALR. He ran the entire cardsystem project. Students in the dorms that swipe their cards, it was Waits who developed the new back end of that system.

In the next couple of months, IT Services will be implementing a new gate system, Waits’ recent project that he was the manager over. “He was making UALR better. Our hearts and prayers go out to the family, he was part of our family,” Nolen concluded.

Associate Director of Project Management of Information Technology Services, Beatrice Nelson said he was loved by so

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She said the thing she will miss most is his sense of humor.

“I can’t think of a day he wasn’t happy.

He had a smile on his face every day,” N e l s o n said.

She Courtesy of Thomas Funeral Service described Paul Waits, who passed on October 2, his laugh as will be missed by many. a “heartykind” that one may hear from someone sisters, five brothers and many dressed in a Santa suit, an “infec- more loved ones. tious laugh.”

Every time a student identiWaits is preceded in death by fication card is swiped, the new his mother Martha Weeks, step- gates in the parking lot rise, or mother Tina Waits, grandmother when anyone sees the word Jesse Hardy and grandfather John “Disney”, there will be a presence Edward Hardy. of Paul Waits.

He is survived by husband JT Lacy, father Paul Waits, Sr., step-mother Priscilla Waits, five

Anti-hazing workshop presented on campus Victoria Hickey Editor vxhickey@ualr.edu

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Darryl McGee, the vice chancellor for student affairs, leads a presentation on the consequences of hazing.

ow badly do you want to fit in with “the cool kids?”

What would you do to be included and known by others?

Would you risk your health, your safety or even your life to fit in?

Although it may sound like an exaggeration, numerous people have died trying to be included in certain organizations. Hazing is defined in the Arkansas Hazing Law as “Any willful act on or off the property of any school, college, university…by one student alone or acting with others which is directed against any other student and done for the purpose of intimidating the student attacked by threatening him with social or other ostracism or of submitting such student to humiliation, shame, or disgrace among his fellow students, and acts calculated to produce such results.”

Although hazing is normally associated with the initiation process of Greek organizations, it has

been discovered that 1.5 million high school students are hazed each year, according to www. insidehazing.com.

On Sept. 26, Darryl McGee, the assistant vice chancellor for student affairs at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, led a lecture on the consequences of hazing titled “Dying to Belong: The Dangers of Hazing,” as one of the Campus Safety Week activities.

During the presentation, McGee presented several facts about hazing and gave numerous examples of the types of hazing activities that have been known to happen in both fraternities and sororities all over the United States.

According to his presentation, 55 percent of college students involved in clubs, teams and organizations experience hazing.

Additionally, 40 percent of college students admit to knowing about hazing activities, but yet they do nothing and tell no one.

Numerous accounts of deaths caused by hazing were shared, such as one that happened in 2003 at the State University of New York. A man named Walter

Dean Jennings III was pledging to a fraternity and was involved in a ten day hazing ritual that included drinking numerous pitchers of water, often to the point of vomiting. His brain swelled from the abundance of water, and he died from water intoxication.

Stories like that are not uncommon, in fact according to www. hanknuwer.com. Since 1970 at least one fraternity or sorority member or pledge, has died in the United States. One of the most unfortunate facts is that numerous people know about hazing but don’t report it. If you are being hazed, committing acts categorized as hazing, or are aware of hazing activities, then it is your responsibility to report it to the proper authorities.

“The offense of hazing is a Class B misdemeanor” and “upon conviction of any student of the offense of hazing, he shall, in addition to any punishment imposed by the court, be expelled from the school, college, university, or other educational institution he is attending,” according to the Arkansas Hazing Law.

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The DSC gets a face lift Ericka Henson the UALR Police.

When asked what prompted Staff Writer the adding of a police substation efhenson@ualr.edu on campus, Dr. Patterson said, “Our former Police Chief, Chief ave you noticed the con- Smith, who went on to greener struction going on in pastures…that was one of the big Donaghey Student Center pushes that he had while he was lately? Have you wondered what here, really to increase the physiis going on? The DSC is getting cal presence of the police around a minor face-lift with the addi- campus.”

Dr. Patterson went on to tion of three new substations, which will ultimately benefit explain that having the police the students of The University of here on campus in such a close Arkansas at Little Rock. When proximity, lets everyone know talking to Dr. Brad Patterson, who they are here and if anything is the Interim Vice Provost and were to happen, then the police Dean of Students, he said, “We would already be on campus. [the staff and faculty] are excited Dr. Patterson further went on to say, “Having this idea of comabout it.”

Wondering what exactly the munity policing, just really being able to see them, talk to them, and three substations are?

“The bookstore will have a buy- get to know them and them being back area, which is the substation a part of their community and on the right when facing all three surrounding, and so if something is ever off, they recognize it more substations”, said Dr. Patterson.

One of the other substations quickly. They are there to help, will be for getting your campus assist, and support.”

How much is this addition id cards made. The third substation is the one that has caused the costing students? “I believe that most talk, it will be a station for this is a part of the facilities fee

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that went through last, to address a number of issues across campus, and I believe it is related to that fee,” said Dr. Patterson.

There was some speculation as to when the completion date

would be for the three substations, but Dr. Patterson said, “My understanding actually is that there was going to be a walk through today [09/30/2014]. It should be pretty much finished,

but I haven’t heard a final, final date, but my understanding is that there was supposed to be a walk through today, so they should be pretty close to being done with it.”

New platform to promote UALR students’ achievements Pauline Mothu she said. “It also enables us to Staff Writer pxmothu@ualr.edu

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he University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Office of Communications recently reached out to enrolled students and invited them to share their accomplishments using Merit.

Merit is a platform that universities use to publicize student accomplishments such as making it to the Chancellor’s or the Dean’s List, getting an internship or performing community service. More than five hundred universities now use Merit across the United States.

Keli Jacobi, senior writer at the UALR Office of Communications, said that Merit was officially launched at UALR in July 2013, but was highly promoted only recently after the office agreed it was a valuable resource for promoting UALR students and the institution.

“The purpose is to help UALR grant recognition to students for their hard work, academic successes, and scholarly activities,”

efficiently send a copy of student success stories to hometown newspapers, whether across the state or across the country.”

Students and faculty can give feedback regarding possible achievements, but the Office of Communications is the one coordinating which achievements to grant. However, each student may customize his or her Merit page and add activities, work experience, and photos. Students can also share their achievements and positive stories with family and friends through social media like Facebook and Twitter if they wish to. The option of sharing through social media channels can particularly be useful for international students as Merit is not yet able to distribute hometown news to foreign countries.

“There is no obligation to opt in,” Jacobi said. “But all of the student-related activities and achievements at UALR are easily organized and accessible as well as easily shared via social media channels.”

She added that Merit helps students create a powerful profes-

sional and positive online identity.

Indeed, Merit can serve as a powerful and positive tool for future employment as it showcases everything a student has achieved from the time he or she enrolls through graduation and all the great accomplishments in between.

“Achievements on meritpages. com make sure that people find the “good stuff” about students online,” Jacobi mentioned. “And they will search.”

She added that 75 percent of employers require that hiring managers conduct an online search for employees before they are hired.

Once students go to the UALR merit page, they may log in to their own page using Facebook or Twitter, and start building it.

Like any other social media platform, students can follow other students and see their academic achievements. The Merit student page is visible to the public, and students receive an email notification when someone follows them.

In addition to benefiting stu-

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dents, Merit also benefits UALR as it is a more efficient way to show the variety of accomplishments of UALR students.

“This, in turn, showcases what the university has to offer,” Jacobi mentioned The UALR Merit page was created for students’ achievements only. Achievements of university

faculty and staff are promoted through others communication channels such as e-newsletter, website, and UALR One. UALR’s merit webpage is public and can be found at http:// ualr,meritpages.com. For more information, students may contact Keli Jacobi at kcjacobi@ualr. edu or 501.569.3261.

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Campus Life

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Student organization spotlight:

Chi Alpha

Ericka Henson Lord and walking along side of

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new student organization that has popped up on campus this semester is Chi Alpha. Chi Alpha is madeup of students at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, who come from a variety of spiritual backgrounds and are passionately chasing after Christ together.

The ministry leaders of Chi Alpha at UALR are: Cody Griggs, Holly Talkington, and Michelle Cates.

All three of them are full time missionaries here on campus.

When sitting down with Michelle Cates, we wanted to know what the purpose of her, Cody, and Holly were in Chi Alpha as leaders. “We are Chi Alpha staff members, meaning we are a full time campus missionary dedicated to telling students about The

them as we partake in relationships with Him.” What exactly is Chi Alpha?

Michelle Cates said, “We reconcile students to Christ, equipping them through Spirit-filled communities of prayer, worship, fellowship, discipleship, and mission to transform the University, the marketplace, and the world.”

Can anyone be a part of Chi Alpha or do you have to meet some sort of requirement to be a part of this student organization on campus? “ANYONE AND EVERYONE can be a part of Chi Alpha. Absolutely anyone is welcome to attend a service or be a part of one of our small groups.”

Small groups are referred to as d-groups within the Chi Alpha family. D-groups are a time for students to come together in small atmospheres and be transparent with each other, while getting to know God and each other better.

D-groups are a place for students

to be themselves and not have to worry about anything, because no one is there to judge anyone and everyone loves one another.

One Chi Alpha student Maria Oats speaks about how Chi Alpha makes her feel, she said she loves coming to Chi Alpha every week, that she really hates when she has to miss Chi Alpha for personal and academic reasons. “Chi Alpha is my family away from home and I’m happy I decided to become a part of it.”

Chi Alpha isn’t just here at The University of Arkansas, Little Rock. Chi Alpha missionary groups are also stationed at The University of Central Arkansas and The University of Arkansas, Russellville. Holly, Cody, and Michelle all agree that Chi Alpha is one big family.

If you would like to get involved in Chi Alpha or are just interested in learning more, Chi Alpha holds fellowship every Thursday at 7pm in Ledbetter/Meeting Room G. If you have any questions you can contact one of the leaders: Michelle Cates (xamichellecates@ gmail.com), Holly Talkington (talkalot_2007@yahoo.com) or Cody Griggs (cody.xa@gmail.com).

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Varghese poses with freshman Kendra Montgomery who attended the show and was pleased the performance.

Staff Writer ldfluker@ualr.edu

he University Programs Council hosted comedian Paul Varghese in the Donaghey Student Center on Tuesday September 30, at 7 p.m.

Students were invited to attend the 45 minute show free of charge and that they did. Varghese shared stories about his childhood, his father, and the lifestyle differences between South India and America. Every word he said had the audience rumbling with laughter.

“He is very talented and I really enjoyed his set. My favorite story was the one he told about the sky being his “hood” because of his complexion and nationality. If the crowd had been somewhat bigger, the laughter would have been nonstop. I really feel

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Leaders of Chi Alpha, Michelle Cates, Cody Griggs, and Holly Talkington are seen here preparing for Thursday night fellowship.

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Varghesse like they missed out on a good time.” says freshman Varghese is a Dallas, Texas comedian. He has appeared on CNN and Comedy Central. He also competed on the reality show Last Comic Standing 2, on which he made it to the semi-finals.

Being able to open up for comedian Dave Chappelle at the Dallas House of Blues is also a part of Varghese’s resume.

Varghese’s website www.paulandoates.com contains links to his social media accounts. He can

be found on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

UPC made a great choice by inviting Paul Varghese to give a night of laughs and relief to those who attended. If it could be done all over, the only change would be the crowd, because his act was spectacular. UPC will be holding a movie night next week showing the film Maleficent on October 8th at 6 p.m. in the Donaghey Student Center.

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What will you be doing over fall break?

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tion to rides, competitions, and a petting zoo, new events this year include Rock-It the Robot, the Swamp Masters Gator Show, the New York Dare Devil High Dive Show, and a variety of concerts. Concession stands are sure to provide a bevy of new and alarmingly unhealthy fried items, in addition to the standard fare.

However, if you’d rather check out some not-so-hot dogs, stop by Monday evening at 6:30 for the Arkansas Ugly Dog Contest.

ctober is finally upon us and, of course, we all know what that means: yes, that’s right, fall break is right around the corner! While some people have already had activities for the extra-long weekend planned for months, perhaps you’ve been too busy with classes and work to stop and think about what you’d like to do with your free time. Some people will undoubtedly still have to work or possibly head home for the break, but for everyone 40th Annual Little Rock Farmer’s Market | October 11 who will be here in Little Rock with nothing planned, fear not!

Foodies rejoice! The Farmer’s Here’s an awesome assortment of autumn activities happening Market is back, and with it, a wonderful assortment of fresh right here in our capital city. produce, including peaches, eggplants, strawberries, watermelons, beans, peas, and much more.

Heads up though – there’s sure to Arkansas State Fair | October be a crowd, and vendors will only 10 – 19 be there from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m., so The annual Arkansas State Fair you’d best arrive early if you want returns once again to the joy of to get the best selection!

Asbury United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch | October 11 – 31 There’s all sorts of options when it comes to pumpkin patches in Arkansas, but a lot of them can be sort of questionable at best. The pumpkin patch at Asbury UMC provides a safe and family-friendly environment in which to peruse pumpkins and is open from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day for your picking pleasure.

Pinnacle Mountain State Park Pinnacle Mountain State Park offers a variety of fun, educational, and affordable activities on a daily basis, perfect for the outdoorsy type or those wanting to go on an adventure and be back by bedtime. Boat tours of Lake Maumelle are offered on Monday for $15 ($8 for kids), while a nature journaling hike

and class on the natural divisions of Arkansas are available on Tuesday for no cost. And, of course, you can always hike the mountain itself any time the park is open – bonus points for going up the hard side!

there’s all sorts of options available in Little Rock to keep one occupied over the four day weekend. What will you be doing over your Fall Break? Contact us at The Forum and let us know!

The Rev Room For those who’d rather enjoy some of the capital city’s bustling nightlife, The Rev Room in downtown Little Rock offers a couple of options. For those into the metalcore scene, the Not Your American Idols tour makes its stop in Arkansas at 8:00 p.m. on Monday.

If you’d rather dance (or learn to dance) instead, Latin Night is held on Tuesday, with dance lessons starting at around 7:30 p.m.

These are just a few suggestions of things happening over the Fall Break, and there’s all sorts of other activities going on as well. From hiking and biking trails to movie theaters, shops, and restaurants,

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Major Spotlight: Speech Communication Ericka Henson interpersonally in whatever field are Seeking and top five are Speech are just as valuable.”

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peech Communication is one of the many majors offered at The University of Arkansas, Little Rock, but what exactly does having a Speech Communication Degree means, what is the focus of the degree? To find out, we asked Dr. Kristen McIntyre who is director of SPCH 1300 and instructor of SPCH 3320: Advanced Public Speaking, said, “Our mission is to foster the co-creation of better social worlds through positive communication. What we work really hard to do in our classes is to make sure that students have the knowledge and skills to interact effectively with a diverse audience, whether that be in the workplace, at home, in personal relationships, or in the community they are equipped to communicate

they pursue.”

Most majors require some type of prerequisite before you can declare and get accepted in a particular department. For Speech Communication, “right now our requirements are that you have to have completed 12 hours with a GPA of at least a 2.0, and you had to of taken Speech 1300 with a minimum grade of a C’, and RHET 1311”, said Dr. McIntyre.

She went on to say, once students meet those prerequisites, they are then accepted into the Speech Communication department and declared as a major. There is no wait list, once you complete the requirements, you are in.

What jobs can you get with a Speech Communication Degree?

“What job can’t you get with a Speech Communication Degree?”, said Dr. McIntyre. She went on to say, “Forbes magazine just published The Top 10 Skills Employers

Comm. Skills.” She explained that she thinks that’s really interesting, because employers would rather have communication skills above expertise. To name a few of the jobs that a BA in Speech Communication can get you are: Communication Directors who work in HR, non-profits, they can become spokespersons for companies, a lot of students choose to go into communication and health.

When asked, how many hours it takes to complete a Speech Communication degree, Dr. McIntyre said, “It is a 34hr major, 34hours to complete our major.”

A lot of people have a misguided concept of what a Speech Communication Degree means; a lot of people assume you just give speeches and that’s it. Dr. McIntyre said, “A lot of people do Speech Comm. not just for the public speaking skills, but also for all the interpersonal skills, which

Rebeka Dawn Davila, a student of the Speech Communication Department spoke about her experiences within the major and the department, “I most enjoy learning about communication. I know that sounds redundant, but we really dig into the root of how and why we communicate.”

When asked if she could do it all over again would she still choose Speech Communication as her path in life would she or would she not, Rebeka Dawn Davila said, “If I had to do this all over again I would definitely choose Speech Communication as my major. It has changed my life in a multitude of beautiful ways. As I’ve said, I have grown so much as an individual

because of this department. I have been able to handle difficult relationships and situations with grace because I learned how to communicate in a positive way.”

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Students share impressions of professor Simon Hawkins Natalie Doris Staff Writer nmdoris@ualr.edu

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imon Hawkins is an anthropology professor who has recently been charged with taking over the Donaghey Scholars Program as new interim director.

Hawkins began his career with earning a doctorate in anthropology from the University of Chicago and a master’s in education from the George Washington University, but his list of prerequisite accomplishments range from graduating from clown college to serving in the Peace Corps in Tunisia before later returning there on a Fulbright scholarship with his family.

“I decided to become an anthropologist because I wanted to address the important questions, like race and gender and class,” Hawkins said.

He continues to strive to address these big questions in his lectures and through interactions with his students.

Hawkins is extremely enthusiastic about working at UALR alongside faculty and staff that he said

“are all doing an awful lot in this university.” He is equally excited about working with the Donaghey Scholars and staff, including Jessica Scott, Donaghey Scholars Program Administrator and also an anthropology professor on campus.

“The first time I taught a group of Donaghey Scholars was at Colloquium. Usually with a class, you have to start by drawing them out, encouraging discussion and building people up. The Donagheys started off leaping.”

Hawkins explains the experience of teaching Scholars is a unique one.

“Teaching the Scholars is just incredibly stimulating. They are such an exciting and diverse group of individuals, and dealing with them can be very demanding of professors who work with them… but also extremely rewarding,” he said.

Hawkins has a passion for anthropology and perhaps even deeper passion for drawing out the best in his students that is apparent in each class. Starting with vivid narratives and presentation of facts punctuated with larger-than-life gestures, Hawkins poses thought-provoking questions to his students and draws

Meet the author and racial equality Carmien Penny

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n Tuesday September 30, the UALR Institute on Race and Ethnicity hosted a free event at the Bailey Center in order to give people an opportunity to meet with Dr. Allan Ward, author and civil rights activist.

Dr. Ward also served as a professor at UALR in Speech Communication.

Ward was interviewed by Trevor Collins, who acted as host for the evening, and is an East Scholar and e-commerce major. Collins also interned at the Institute on Race and Ethnicity in the past, and is in his Junior year at UALR. The event gave the two men an opportunity to discuss Dr. Ward’s most recent book, Civil Rights Brothers: The Journey of Allan Ward and Albert Porter. The audience of the evening included chancellor, Dr. Joel E. Anderson and Ruth Shepherd of Just Communities of Arkansas. Also present was the copyeditor of the book, as well as the photographer who took the picture of Ward and Porter that graces the cover.

During the discussion between Trevor and Dr. Ward, many details

concerning the work Ward participated in were brought to light. It was as informative as it was inspiring to listen to the story of Dr. Ward and Allen Porter. Ward received his doctorate in 1960 from Ohio University.

When deciding on his next plan of action, he kept in mind that it would be impossible to teach at a white state college and continue his work in civil rights. He knew that in order to stay engaged and active in the movement, he would have to make a move. That move landed him at Lane College, a historically black institution, located in Jackson, Tennessee. It was there that Ward met Albert Porter, who was not only of his new colleagues, but a compassionate man dedicated to non violent forms of activism within the civil rights movement. The two almost instantly became the epitome of a dynamic duo. They worked alongside each other until 2013, when Mr. Porter passed away.

For the majority of people, there are general rules about what conversation topics are safe, and not so safe. Weather? Very safe. Religion?

Eh, we can deal with it. Politics?

You’re pushing it ... Sexuality, gender, class, and race issues? See ya later, alligator. For many of us, these

them into the discussion. When the students asked him questions, Hawkins’ go-to lines are “what do you think?” and “but do you agree?”

Attending one of Hawkins lectures forces students to think. The way in which he interacts with his students and surroundings turns the entire room into an interactive playground.

“No no no, I’m boring, you’re interesting,” Hawkins insists to one of his students who fumbles through an explanation, fearing providing the wrong answer. “My job is to argue against anything you say,” he said. He plays devil’s advocate with others and forces them to stretch their understanding of their argument. Like any memorable professor, Hawkins knows how to present enough information to his class to provoke thought and a deeper kind of learning that goes beyond the doors of the classroom.

Hawkins considers his energy and humor to be his most important attributes as an educator.

“I know that I have a high level of energy when I am teaching. I care very much about what I do, and I use humor to approach topics and get topics can bring discomfort and frustration, and that’s on a good day.

They can also elicit feelings of anger, and for many, apathy. For Dr. Ward however, it’s just another day. He seems more than comfortable discussing the uncomfortable. That tends to happen when you’ve been fighting in the interest of equality for over fifty years.

But for those of us who haven’t been fighting for human rights for fifty years, what can we do? Is there something we can work on in order to have meaningful and effective discussions on these hard to talk about issues? Is there a way to get past the ingrained urge to be right, and instead open ourselves up to listen?

Even for Trevor Collins, the path wasn’t easy. When asked about his journey and interest in social justice issues, he stated “For the majority of issues, I’ve always known about them, but haven’t always known how to deal with it. What should I do as a citizen? As a student? What can I say?” It can be a confusing and overwhelming topic to deal with, especially as everyone’s experiences vary, and each generation has dealt with different obstacles unique to them.

While discussing how attitudes about race have changed with time, Ward points out, “As circumstances

ualr.edu/forum people to talk about them,” he said.

“I have found that humor comes more easily to most people, but you should really ask my students. They know better.”

“One adjective that he himself would actually use would be ‘wicked smart’,” said Randall Morgan, current president of the anthropology program. “He never fails to be on topic even when he is on a tangent.”

Paula Azevedo is another student in Hawkins’ class who shared her opinion of Hawkins.

“Let’s see… Eccentric. I don’t know. He is absolutely insane, but the best kind of insane possible,” she said.

“The first word that comes to mind is eccentric,” said Hannah Dorsey, first-year Donaghey Scholar.

“Honestly, he is probably one of the smartest men I have met in my life, but somehow still totally able to relate to teenagers.”

McKenzie Baker, another first year Donaghey said, “He is really easy to talk to and he understands where students are coming from.”

All of his students in the Donaghey Program and the anthropology department agree on one thing: meeting Simon Hawkins and getting the opportunity to watch him teach is an unforgettable and thought-provoking experience.

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change, the type of need changes.

There was a time where the efforts had to be towards ending the laws of segregation, so people could meet and mingle and get to know each other. Then we get past that, and you start getting individuals who have certain habits and patterns, certain traditions, certain customs, certain attitudes ... and then you’re dealing with those individuals.” It’s nearing the end of 2014, and despite what some may think (and wish), these discussions are still necessary. To those who are tired of hearing about matters of race, Trevor responds, “People keep bringing it up because things keep happening … I think the biggest mistake our generation makes is thinking that it’s over.”

So, let’s say it’s not over. If we are going to have this dialogue, we need to make it count. Going back to our end goal of having a worthwhile conversation, what can we do? What can be done by the everyday college student? According to Dr. Ward, one way is to start working on making a genuine connection with these individuals. This is something that was imperative to his and Albert Porter’s success. “Far beyond the sit ins and demonstrations, there had to be individuals sitting down in the room together.” says Ward.

This is something that can be done

at any level. Find someone within a group that you wouldn’t normally hold a conversation with. Make a connection. That’s all it takes to start a revolution. It’s empowering to know that one doesn’t have to walk the streets holding signs, and shouting at the top of their lungs in order to make a difference. That isn’t to say there is anything wrong with that type of activism, but it’s helpful to recognize that we have options, and that one of them can be found with a small group in the comfort of a living room. Hey, if we’re going to address the uncomfortable, we might as well get comfortable.

So, fifty years later, Dr. Ward is still finding himself giving advice on how to have these conversations. Is he optimistic about the future? He answers with a smile. “I think there’s not a single destination in that there are many. Albert and I would talk about how far we’ve come with the change of laws, with the change of customs, with people being able to know each other, in the integrated schools and so on ... to see all those wonderful positive changes, and then on the other hand to see all the things that remain to be done. It’s both things happening at the same time. It’s the best of times and the worst of times .. all the time”

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Facts and fiction about breast cancer Jayme Goad Staff Writer jmgoad@ualr.edu

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reast cancer will take the lives of 40,000 men and women combined this year, according to the Susan G. Komen website. One out of every three counties in Arkansas have no fixed mammography services.

According to the Race for the Cure website, receiving mammograms in these counties are the most challenging. Early detection and treatments that have developed over the last 20 years increases the patients’ likelihood of continuing a normal life.

Did You Know?

One in eight women, about 12 percent, will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime, according to nationalbreastcancer.org. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women. It is also the most com-

French Pressed

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or many foreigners, Americans are perceived as driving huge cars instead of walking or using public transportation.

Unfortunately for them, who are often use public transportation, this turns out to be true.

The U.S. are not the best when it comes to having a good public transportation system.

Not having a car while living

monly diagnosed cancer among women. Although breast cancer is rarely seen in men, it is estimated that 2,150 men, less than 1 percent, will be diagnosed and approximately 410 will die each year, according to the website.

Since 1990, the mortality rate is down 34 percent due to improved early detection and breast cancer treatments.

Understanding Breast Cancer Cancer in general is a class of diseases characterized by abnormal cells that take over areas of healthy cells with the human, according to bodynationalbreastcancer.org. Breast cancer starts out in the cells of the breast. The groups of cancer cells begin to invade surrounding tissues and spread.

sue throughout the body which is where the cancer begins. There are times when the cell growth process changes or does not grow as planned which causes new cells to develop. When these new cells develop, sometimes the body does not need them. That is when this build-up forms a mass of tissue called a lump. The cells that break away and travel throughout the body begin to damage other organs and tissues.

Myths Contrary to popular belief, caffeine, deodorant, cell phones, microwaves and coming in contact with someone who suffers with breast cancer cannot cause the cancer, according to nationalbreastcancer.org,

Risk Factors Sixty to seventy percent of Causes for Development Cells are the fundamental people with breast cancer have building blocks that make up tis- no connection to risk factors,

in the U.S. is challenging, especially here in Little Rock where everything is spread out. Not having a car means being dependent on others for grocery shopping, school rides, going out. The list goes on and many Americans are not aware of how challenging it can be until their car has an issue and cannot run.

Being dependent for rides is frustrating, even for only a couple of days. Now imagine how difficult it would be for an international student without a car and whose country has a good public transportation system.

When I first came in the U.S., I did not have a car and had to rely on friends if I wanted to go somewhere. It was not easy because I am very independent and grew up using public transportation whenever I needed to go somewhere such as going downtown,

going to school, and work.

France, like many other countries in Europe, has a good public transportation that includes trains, buses, subways, and tramways in most of the cities.

If you ever go to France, you will notice that, unlike here in Little Rock, many French people use public transportation instead of their own car. There are many reasons for this behavior.

First, gas is very expensive in France. Driving is more costly than public transportation as one gallon of gas can cost from five to eight dollars depending on the day and city whereas one bus ticket usually costs around two or three dollars.

Then, it can often take some time to find a parking spot, especially in the center of cities.

Moreover, many parking areas in France are paid parking areas

while others with risk factors will never develop the cancer, according to nationalbreastcancer.org,.

Poor diet, lack of physical activity, being overweight or obese, alcohol consumption, radiation to chest area and combined hormone replacement therapy are a few factors, according to the site.

Cancer.gov states that genetics, mammography breast density, family history and race are risk factors for developing breast cancer.

ness, discharge and lump development under the arm. These symptoms can also be less serious signs of conditions that are not cancerous. Consult with a physician if any symptoms develop.

Treatment The main types of general treatment therapy for breast cancer patients include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy and bone-directed therapy, according to the American Cancer Society.

Symptoms Sometimes breast cancer does Consult with a physician for not come with any symptoms. In most cases, the cancer is detected more information. through a mammogram, an x-ray of the breast, which leads to additional testing. According to the American Cancer Society, any of the following unusual changes in the breast can be a symptom of breast cancer: swelling in breast, skin irritation, breast pain, red-

or in what we call a ‘Blue Zone’ area. When drivers park in a white area with the word Payant, a parking fee must be paid at the parking meters located along the street. The parking fee depends on how long the driver wants to stay, he can leave his car from fifteen minutes to two hours. Blue Zone areas are different. They are noticeable by blue line, and are free but time-limited. The blue zone areas are usually in the city centers and allow free parking for about one hour by using a disc parking issued by the city.

These are the main reasons why many French people use public transportation rather than cars. However, like cars, public transportation has its drawbacks.

For instance, they are not 24/7; where I lived in Orleans, the last bus is around 9.30pm and the last tram is around 1am. Moreover,

depending on the city, it is not always safe to use public transportation, especially at night. Finally, one of the major drawbacks French using public transportation on a daily basis is strikes. French people are known for often going on strike, and the public transportation system is no exception. When it happens, people are noticed via text, email and it is usually on the news as well.

Americans and French use different ways of transportation, each way has advantages and drawbacks and it can be somewhat difficult when an American goes to France or when a French goes to the U.S..

A bientot pour de nouvelles aventures!

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Title IX is more than sport equality on campus Pauline Mothu Editor pxmothu@ualr.edu

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or the past several weeks, UALR has been informing students, faculty, and staff about Title IX with posters, and cards. What exactly is Title IX ?

According to the Know your IX website, Title IX is a law passed in 1972 that prohibits sex discrimination in education. It states that “no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” Title IX also addresses sexual harassment, stalking, voyeurism, exhibitionism, verbal or physical sexualitybased threats or abuse, as well as intimate partner violence.

According to Paula Casey, Dean of the Graduate School and Chair of the Title IX Committee at UALR, many students are unaware of this law.

“Many think this law only applies to athletics activities but it does not. Title IX applies to all academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic, and other university programs,” she said.

“Students need to know this is a tool for taking care of a bad situation such as sexual assault.”

Dr Erin Finzer, UALR professor of Spanish and member of the Title IX Committee, agreed with Casey’s statement.

“Sex discrimination along with sexual harassment is not a new problem,” she said. “The law was passed in 1972 but I think it got more attention from the White House after the movie “Invisible War”, which is about rape in the military, came out in 2012.”

Indeed, the White House task force on sexual assaults released a new report in 2014 outlining action steps and recommendations for ensuring compliance with Title IX. These steps include a “Campus Climate Survey”, prevention and awareness programs about sexual assault, ensuring an effective response from schools, increasing trans-

parency, and improving enforcement. Moreover, the White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault launched NotAlone.gov, a website containing information about preventing and responding to sexual assault on campus. The White House also launched a campaign against sexual assault on campuses entitled “1 is 2 Many” as well as a video featuring President Obama, VicePresident Biden and male celebrities. Other resources such as the “It’s on Us” and “Know Your IX” websites offer information about Title IX and how to bring awareness and prevent sexual assault on campus.

UALR, like every American campus, is required to have a Title IX committee that prevents and brings awareness about sexual assault on campus.

“Our committee meets every Tuesday and discusses ways to talk to students about Title IX and their rights under this law,” Casey said.

The UALR Title IX Committee also partners with others departments such as the Dean

5 Things Northerners don’t understand about Southerners

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ast year my family and I made the move from Ohio to Arkansas. After a 10 hour long drive with my little brother, our dog and our cat we arrived tired and weary in the wonderful state of Arkansas. Since moving here, I have noticed quite a few cultural differences between the North and the South and even though I’ve been here going on 14 months, there are still a few things I don’t understand about the South.

The main thing I do not understand, and I’m pretty sure I never

will, is the phrase “fixin’ to”. Every day I hear people walking around campus saying things such as “I’m fixin’ to go to the gym” or “I’m fixin’ to read this book”. And for me it is like nails on a chalkboard.

In the north we use the verb fix in a completely different way, some examples include “I am fixing the car” or “I am going to fix the problem”. I really do not understand why Southerners feel the need to be “fixin’ to” do stuff, just do it!

Another thing I can not quite understand is the sweet tea addiction that Southerners have.

People drink it with breakfast, lunch and dinner, or should I say supper so you Southerners can have a proper reference? Now I do have quite the sweet tooth, and very rarely do I turn down something that consists mainly of

sugar, however, a couple months ago, I learned sweet tea is not my cup of tea. Thinking that sweet tea might be good I tried some last semester. Boy was that was the biggest mistake of my life, it is like just drinking pure sugar! I’ve decided to stick to cookies and ice cream for my sugar consumption.

Now do not even get me started on the whole “snow” thing.

What you Southerners call snow, is like dust to us Northerners.

Now I understand that in the South, there is not as much snow removal equipment, but seriously? Last semester, there was a dusting of snow on the ground, you could still see the grass and the sidewalks and yet students on campus were afraid to go outside.

Choosing instead to stay cooped up in their dorms for the few snow days we were granted. I would love to see how they would react to waking up one morn-

of Students, Campus Life, the Department of Public Safety, and Campus Life, in order to spread the word among students.

“We inform students about Title IX through events like Campus Safety Week, Suicide Prevention Week and Green Dot events,” Finzer said. “We want students to know that, at UALR, we look out for each other.” She added that the Committee also plans to do a student-based training.

The UALR Title IX Committee also informs faculty and staff through meetings and videos where they can learn about the legal information, confidentiality, and their responsibility to report a case.

“UALR employees are obligated to report a case to Annette Murdock-Tangye, Title IX Coordinator,” Casey said.

“Students are also encouraged to report it to the Title IX Coordinator or fill out the form online if they feel they are victims of sex discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and sexual misconduct,” she mentioned. Finzer added that

Title IX is based on perception and not intention.

In case of an assault under Title IX, an investigation by a investigator of the Title IX is made, and immediate measures are put in place to make sure the victim’s education does not suffer from the incident. Immediate measures include change of dormitory, schedule change etc. Counseling and other mental services are also available at UALR. If the victim decides to press charges, a criminal investigation, separate from the university investigation, is done. Moreover, an assault that has occurred off campus can be considered under Title IX if the victim and perpetrator attend the same campus.

If you or someone you know has been subjected to sexual harassment, discrimination, or misconduct, more information can be found at http://ualr.edu/ chancellor/titleix. For immediate assistance, contact 911, UALR Police at 501-569-3400 and National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-4673.

ing and seeing 5 or 6 inches of snow outside, which is a common occurrence in the North.

Another thing I do not understand about the South is the humidity! Get yourself together, weather. Just once I would like to have a nice hair day, all day. But I’ve now lived here over a year and experienced the weather for every month and it looks like the only time I will be able to have good hair days is between the middle of November until midMarch. The rest of the months, bring unbearable humidity and frizzy hair. Thank goodness for ponytails, otherwise I would look pretty crazy for a good majority of the year.

The last, and probably the most depressing thing that I will most definitely never understand about Arkansas specifically is why there is not a hockey team here anymore. I understand that it is not technically “cold enough” for hockey, but if Arizona has a hockey team, why can’t Arkansas? The even sadder part, is some Southerners do not even know what hockey is! So disappointing!

I still have a lot to learn about the ways of Southerners, and I am sure eventually I will catch on but until then, I will sit here trying to digest these culture differences.

Last but not least, I feel it my obligation to give a little shout out to my favorite teams The Pittsburgh Penguins and The Ohio State Buckeyes, because people in the South most definitely do not give them enough support.

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Energy conservation project to save nearly $2.4 million annually

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An electrical contractor and crew install the electrical distribution lines for the generation facility. Installation of electrical distribution lines

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Construction crews install the foundation for the generation facility on the old Worth James property.

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he university plans to save nearly $2.4 million each year in utility costs through the “Campus Energy Conservation Project” carried out by Facilities Management.

The $30 million project broke ground in spring 2014 and is expected to be completed in summer 2015. Once implemented, it will cut campus utility costs by about 50 percent, according to the

UALR website.

Ian Hadden is the director of energy management services.

Along with a few others, the university hired Hadden to support the project and oversee its completion.

“The primary goal is to reduce total energy expenses,” Hadden said. “The energy conservation project will achieve this in three phases: construct our own energy generation facility, expand the University District heating and cooling [method], and upgrade building control systems.”

Currently, UALR pays about 8 cents per kilowatt/hour for electricity. After the project is com-

pleted, the price is estimated to drop to closer to 5 cents per kilowatt/hour which results in a large part of the projected annual savings of nearly $2.4 million.

“But we hope the engineer’s projections on our savings are conservative and we will actually save more,” Hadden said.

The project is funded through a bond that UALR has agreed to pay back over the course of the next 18 years. Hadden’s hope that the savings estimate are “conservative” is well-founded, since the university gets to keep any extra money it saves.

Hadden mentioned the project will occur in three phases.

Phase one involves building an on-campus power plant, which is under construction at the Worth James property on Fair Park Boulevard. Phase two covers the expansion and centralization of heating and cooling systems on campus. Under the current system, many buildings are independently heated and cooled.

“The idea is to get everybody on one system, which is more efficient,” Hadden said.

Phase three concerns upgrading building control system on campus. Right now, electricity consumption readings for the university come from only three meters. Hadden said that one single meter supplies electricity to about half of the campus, but the new control system would allow meter readings about the energy consumption of each building.

“You can’t change what you can’t measure. So if we don’t have any information about how energy is being consumed, we can’t troubleshoot,” Hadden said.

The current heating system for several buildings is steampowered, which Hadden said can be a “very efficient heating source, but also a challenge.” The energy conservation project will shift these buildings from steampowered to hot water-powered systems. “[Steam systems] are maintenance-intensive and personnelintensive,” Hadden said.

“It’s also challenging, because steam likes to be turned on and left on. But in our climate, we have some days where we need some heat in the morning and

cooling in the afternoon. Steam is not an ideal operation for that type of climate. We get better efficiency if we shift to hot water system,” Hadden said.

Hadden said that staff did well enough to “fix things that are broken” on the equipment, but they found it difficult to begin preventative maintenance on the system with the frequent need for repairs.

“The folks monitoring the boilers were treading water trying to keep system operated,” Hadden said. “But with the new hot-water system, they’ll be able to start swimming, getting to shore and making progress in other areas, thus improving the overall system,” he said.

In support of the energy conservation project, the university will hire two new building optimization specialists to supplement the building automation system operator who currently oversees all of UALR’s heating and cooling needs. The additional personnel will focus on ensuring the efficiency improvements implemented are maintained over the life of the project.

While one centralized energy system is more efficient than multiple independent systems, the risk of centralization is if something malfunctions in the central plant, it can affect all of the buildings connected to it.

The tradeoff of centralization is increased efficiency and performance, Hadden said.

“Because we need fewer parts, we can purchase better-quality equipment that is designed to be more efficient. Then, as the university gets larger, we will be able to continue buying more highquality equipment,” Hadden said.

The university currently receives power from Entergy Arkansas. As per the agreement between Entergy and UALR, the energy provider can issue an Operational Interruptible Service Rider. An OIS Rider is an interruption request from Entergy that essentially says that they can shut off UALR’s power during peak hours of energy consumption.

“During summer, those peak hours are in the middle of the day.

During winter, that is from the early morning hours until around lunchtime,” Hadden said.

That window of time is where the savings will come in for UALR, when the university powers itself a little each day.

“Entergy will call us with 24 hours notice and notify us that UALR will need to disconnect the campus from Entergy, and that’s when we’ll need to power ourselves,” Hadden said.

The rider explains the need for the on-campus power plant.

The university is not yet on the rider, and it will not be until the generation plant is completed.

Hadden explained that the incentive Entergy offers UALR for disconnecting from their power is discounted utility rates.

Although the campus energy conservation project is new for UALR, its concepts are not.

Several other organizations in Little Rock currently operate under its system: Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Baptist Health, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Southwest Power Pool.

Buildings set to receive upgrades include Ross, Dickinson, Larson, Administration North, and Nursing, which all use steam.

Current construction sites are the Worth James property and behind the Nanotechnology building and ETAS.

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Evaluating the millennial: lazy or efficient?

“We are a generation of hope and tolerance, however you must act and be disciplined in order to succeed.”

-Rebekah Hall ier, and yes it frustrates me that we are addicted to our screens Staff Writer but we also understand the bentgfox@ualr.edu efits of technology and how it can be used as a tool to better our productivity.”

Mengel, who attended Emory he year 1981 saw Ronald University, ran a coffee cart Reagan inaugurated in college which she says as the 40th President helped her gain experience of the United States, the largshe uses today. “I am very est Jello-O ever made (9,246 thankful to my mother for gallons), Walter Cronkite her advice and helping me sign-off as anchorman of with start up funds, but at “CBS Evening News”, and the same time I don’t feel Andrew Loyd Webber’s that it is a bad thing that musical “Cats” premiere in I allowed her to help me London. 1981 also marked along the way. I am very the birth of a new genfortunate to have a fameration; the Millennials. ily that loves and supports Unlike the Baby Boomers me.”

(1946-1964) and Generation To Mengel’s point, the X (1965-1980) this generatwo previous generations tion had not experienced have both undergone simithe effects of a depression. lar criticism’s. According There was the excitement to today.com, Tom Wolfe of new people who could named The Baby Boomers continue the growth and during the 1970s the “Me prosperity to which the U.S. Decade” and Generation seemed ready to return.

X was called “slackers” Flash forward 33 years because they seemed to and we see some excitehave such little interest in ment, but it is mixed with working hard. There seems criticism and skepticism. to be a pattern here.

Today.com reported that the Courtesy of Sally Mengel and the Loblolly Creamery Facebook Page.

Rebekah Hall, 23, works millennials are characteras constituent advocate for Customers enjoy a good old fashioned ice cream parlor experience at Loblolly Creamery on ized as being “self-centered, a candidate in the upcomunable to take criticism, Main Street in Downtown Little Rock. ing Senatorial race and and unschooled in the art of has also been accepted working hard: “The Me Me into Baylor Law School.

Me Generation”, as Time magaNot so fast. Sally Mengel, is allowing us to get things done She says, “We are a generation zine put it.” We spend all our 27, who has co-owned Loblolly more efficiently. Yes we rely on of hope and tolerance, however time on our iPad’s, iPhone’s, and Creamery with her mother since technology to make our lives eas- you must act and be disciplined

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iMac’s. Social media has replaced social interaction and true friendship. We live off our parents and are simply sucking away all the efforts that Generation X has put towards building a better future for us.

it was founded in November of 2011, disagrees with the stigma surrounding Millennials that deems them lazy. “Yes we cut corners but it’s a product of our environment. We have grown up in a culture where technology

in order to succeed.”

Simply put, having knowledge of the world without putting it to use is not good enough to build a future for the next generation.

Hasty generalizations often times lead to spot judgments without all the facts. Lazy appears to be the wrong term to describe an entire generation. Misunderstood seems too bland. Efficient is a good term but given all the possibilities technology has provided us, are we really as efficient as we could be? The answer is not clear and opinions range across a ROY G BIV like spectrum. That’s fine.

Two things are certain. There are always exceptions to the rule, and there are always those who exceed expectations.

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ctober is National Coming Out Month, with October 9 being National Coming Out day. Little Rock’s Pride represents the dignity and self-respect of the LGBTQA community. On October 5, 2014, Little Rock’s second annual Pride Festival was held downtown at the Clinton Presidential Center.

The parade kicked off near Heifer International and looped around some of the downtown area’s major streets. The abundance of support from bystanders showed the progression of the movement, as the streets were packed. The vibrant colors of the rainbow were hard to miss marching down the crowded streets of downtown. One particular group represented was

UALR’s own The Alliance, which is the gay-straight alliance right here on campus.

With any contestable event, there will be controversy as there especially was with this particular parade. Church representatives stood to the side chanting words of repentance to those dressed in their prideful rainbow attire. Spirits were not crushed, however there was an air of discomfort among the two different groups. Although there were some churches standing up for the LBGTQA community and showing support as well. Seemingly, as the event’s title suggests, there was no lack of pride. The discouraging chants only seemed to have brought more confidence to the groups.

UALR’s The Alliance president, Zack Baker, shared that what he was most excited about in terms of pride was seeing Sharon Needles.

Needles participated on Ru Paul’s Drag Race and has been crowned “America’s Next Drag Superstar.”

The main event of pride was held

Sunday, October 5 but the events leading up to the official festival and parade consisted of various parties that not only brought the fun but in the same vein brought awareness and light to various issues within the gay community.

UALR’s Alliance brings awareness to the impeding issues that plague the gay community. A safe haven has been created for those within the LGBTQA community as well as their allies. Events such as pride brings out the comradery and values the community stands upon. It is important to take the time and consider taking a stand to support.

The parade ended with activities held on the lawn of the Clinton Presidential Center. On October 9, The Alliance will have a booth set up along with baked goods for sale. They will also be hosting other events throughout the month of October. If you are interested in participating in UALR’s Alliance group, feel free to email Baker at zdbaker@ualr.edu for more information.

s fall begins, Little Rock has been full of fun, outdoor festivals for Arkansans of all ages to enjoy. The 19th Annual Hillcrest Harvest Fest filled the streets of the historic Hillcrest neighborhood with vendors, artists, music, and food this past Saturday. Just shy of it’s 20th Birthday, Harvest Fest is presented by the Hillcrest Merchants Association, and this year a portion of the proceeds from this event went to support The Allen School and Arkansas Children’s Hospital.

The Hillcrest area is known for it’s arts, fashion, and music scene and every October Harvest Fest brings together all these aspects to showcase just what a unique neighborhood Hillcrest is. Vendors selling everything from handcrafted jewelry to

streets.

“I really love coming out to Harvest Fest every year, it really brings the Hillcrest area to life.

There’s always so many interesting vendors and great things to buy, I never leave empty-handed,” says Olivia Hippolyte, a Little Rock native.

Although the festival only covers about 5 city blocks, Harvest Fest hosted over 150 vendors this year. In past years Harvest Fest has featured many local fashion celebrities, including Season 5 Project Runway ‘s Korto Momolu who hosted the fashion show in 2012. This year Harvest Fest concluded with its traditional fashion show hosted by E. Leigh’s boutique.

Not to be outdone by the Main Street Food Festival, Harvest Fest exhibited their own supply of local food trucks, Loblolly Creamery and Loncheria Mexicana Alicia were a few found in the area.

And open doors at local restaurants such as U. S. Pizza and Leo’s Greek Castle were also an option for hungry festival-goers.

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State fair celebrates 75th anniversary Jayme Goad certs this year include: George Staff Writer jmgoad@ualr.edu

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he Arkansas State Fair is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year at the State Fairgrounds in Little Rock.

The State Fair will be coming to town Friday, Oct. 10 and will run through Sunday, Oct. 19, at the State Fairgrounds located off Roosevelt Road. The State Fair attracts over 400,000 visitors each year. The fair offers a variety of livestock competitions, free concerts, food vendors, amusement rides and more.

Uniquely being the 75th anniversary, a parade and firework show will be held in honor of the celebration. The parade will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, through downtown Little Rock. The parade will be free to the public. On closing night, Sunday, Oct. 19 at approximately 8:15 p.m., there will be a firework show above the grounds to commemorate the celebration.

Some entertainment con-

Thorogood, REO Speedwagon, Dru Hill, Travis Tritt, Jagged Edge, Color Me Badd, Mike Posner, PopEvil and more. Also for entertainment, the Show Me Swine Racers will be holding a race between pigs. According to arkansasstatefair.com, Swamp Masters Gator Show will feature this year a Swampmaster catching an eight foot, 200 pound alligator bare-handed.

The annual Professional Bull Riding competition will be on Friday, Oct. 17 through Saturday, Oct. 18, at 7:30 p.m. at the Barton Coliseum. Ticket prices range from $10-20.

On “Armband Days,” fair-goers can purchase an armband at the gate for $25. The armband gives patrons the ability to ride the rides unlimited from 11 a.m. to close on these days.

Fried lemonade?

The fair wouldn’t be the same if patrons didn’t have the special “fried food lovers’” section. Fairgoers will have over 50 food vendors to choose from. This year’s new

fried food will include fried peaches and cream, fried breakfast dog, fried lemonade, bacon-wrapped fried chili dog and more. But no worries. Traditional fairgoers will still have those famous funnel cakes available along with pizza, corn dogs, cotton candy and hamburgers.

Moo! Let’s not forget about the farm animals. Popular with the children, the petting zoo will be available for fairgoers to explore and get up close and personal with the animals. Also, many different Livestock Shows will be held throughout the fair dates.

According to the general manager of the State Fair, Ralph Shoptaw, there will be free parking and free gate admission on Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Regular daily admission for adults is $10 and $5 for children ages six to 12 and senior adults ages 60+, according to the Arkansas State Fair website.

Children under the age of six are free. Parking at the grounds will be $5 per vehicle.

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Johnny Cash art exhibit

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state of Arkansas. He helped Staff Writer Governor Rockefeller get re-electhdperkins@ualr.edu ed to clean up prison by doing a concert for him in 1958.

This exhibit will tell the story about Cash’s journey as a country singer. “It’s not about his upbringALR’s Center for Arkansas ing, it’s about what he did in real History and Culture life,” said Colin Woodard, cura(CAHC) will sponsor the tor of the Johnny Cash exhibit.

Johnny Cash art exhibit from Woodard is an archivist for the Oct. 10 to January 24, 2015 at CAHC with a Ph.D. in history. the Underground Gallery at the According to the UALR webArkansas Studies Institute. site, the CAHC received two grants The purpose of the Johnny from the Arkansas Humanities Cash art exhibit is to tell the story Council. One grant was a 1,000 of the famous Arkansas native. dollar planning grant along Johnny Cash was an Arkansan with an additional 9,200 dollar guitarist and songwriter whose grant. The Arkansas Community music consisted of rock n’ roll, Foundation also provided funds. country and gospel music. Cash The Arkansas Community

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Also included in this exhibit is a virtual exhibit, which consists of a deeper look at the content from the media gallery including a bibliography along with guidelines for teachers. It will provide visitors with a deep overview on the topics that will be covered.

There are two others who are currently working on the exhibit along with Woodard: Stanley James and Nicholas Sonoski.

According to the UALR website, Stanley James said that the related events will reveal the issues in how celebrities used their talent the state of Arkansas as well as to express these issues.

“I didn’t want to be just about the nation. James also mentioned that this will reveal to students Johnny Cash, I wanted it to tell the

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College Cla s ever worked for.

No, we are not reviewing Illustration by Zachary Tallent Taken. We are also not reviewing the countless movies that came Shashank Avvaru before or after Taken that have Staff Writer a textbook storyline founded on sxavvaru@ualr.edu redemption and revenge.

It can get old, even if someone as talented as Denzel Washington Zach Martin is playing the lead role in a highly Staff Writer stylized film with original action zrmartin@ualr.edu and a neo-noir motif.

But thanks to incredible filmmaking and direction and JUST incredible filmmaking and direction the movie keeps you enterne central character bent tained. on avenging injustice digs Imagine your life with one perup long forgotten skills he son that made a long-term imporgained from a former life that he tant goal out of making your life regrets deeply. This journey takes better with positive attitude and him down the path of danger and honest dealings. The Equalizer ultimately risks everything he has himself makes his main goal in

life to change others lives for the better. It just turns out that this man is also an extremely dangerous, well-educated, former secret agent for the CIA and will not hesitate to exact clear-cut revenge upon those that harm who he cares for.

So this man is a fully formed guardian angel for each person in his life. The Equalizer was also a TV series that ran from 1984 to 1989, which this new movie is loosely based on. Robert McCall (Denzel Washington) is an average manual labor employee at a local home improvement store, where many of his fellow employees benefit from his good heartedness and “special” skillset.

McCall is a man of habit and normality, having a strict schedule that repeats without interrup-

current Doctor, played by Oscar winner Peter Capaldi, is new to the show. He took over the show from his predecessor Matt Smith last December.

Many people made a fuss over Capaldi taking over the role.

These people were upset that a 56 year old man with grey hair and lines all over his face would take the role from a 31 year old man.

They thought that he was too old the play the mad man in a box. To these people I say shut up. In six episodes Capaldi has proven himself to be a formidable Doctor.

While this Doctor lacks the care and warmth that Smith and his predecessors possessed, Capaldi’s is alienated from humanity. He is rude and he does not understand

many customs that humans possess. He is a breath of fresh air.

Six episodes in and there has not been a bad episode yet. Episode three “Robot of Sherwood” is the closest the show has come to faltering this season.

Doctor Who’s attempt at the tale of Robin Hood is too silly and has too many logic gaps but it is still enjoyable. This season is a noticeable improvement over last season’s confusing mess. Last season produced an episode that can rival the entire 800+ episode run of the show for worst episode, “The Rings of Akhaten”, and thankfully nothing this season has fallen to Akhaten’s level of awfulness. Quite the opposite has happened. “Listen”, weak end-

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tion. This is what lands McCall pinned against an entire RussianAmerican monopoly fit with prostitution rings and massive fuel trades involving billions of dollars. All to protect the woman involved with the unfortunate pimps that seek to make an example of her by beating her into the ICU for upsetting a client. McCall strides right into the snake pit, unarmed with intentions to buy off the men to release his friend, Alina from their clutches.

Slowly but surely we see exactly what McCall is capable of when the men throw the money and his offer in his face. He analyzes the six men present and whispers a time, 16 seconds, and starts his stopwatch. After taking out every armed man with extreme ease, he looks at his watch and sighs

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with disdain, “22 seconds”.

This scene if broken down and deconstructed is one of the most repeated scenes in movies.

But with unusual camera angles and McCall’s unusual calm even a scene such as this manages to entertain. Another scene that is worth mentioning is the final 15-minutes of the movie where a bloodbath takes place in a department store. This is groundbreaking filmmaking at its finest.

There is no question that The Equalizer is entertaining. It will keep you just occupied enough to not feel let down by the movie.

But it is not successful in making you avoid the question: haven’t I seen a movie like this before?

Rating: ***/*****

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ith “The Caretaker” we have reached the halfway point for this season of Doctor Who. For those who do not know, the TV show is about a 2000+ year old time traveling alien known as The Doctor who travels the universe with companions, saving worlds along the way. The first episode aired in 1963 and since then it has been anchored by twelve different actors playing The Doctor. The

ing aside, is one of the best episodes that the show has put out in years.

Also new to the show this season is actor Samuel Anderson as Danny Pink. Pink appears to be a new companion to The Doctor, joining Jenna Coleman’s Clara Oswald. Clara has been a rather week companion, she was a big part of why last season did not work, so the addition of Pink has been a blessing to the show. Pink and The Doctor’s uneasy alliance will hopefully make for some captivating television. The tension is from the fact that Pink is a soldier and the new Doctor hates soldiers for some reason. I do not understand his hatred as he and one of his best friends, the Brigadier, are

both soldiers. Hopefully this leads to everybody’s favorite bisexual renegade time agent’s return to the show. If anybody can calm the fire in Capaldi, it is Captain Jack Harkness.

While I have enjoyed this season, it is not perfect. As far as complaints go - Clara is still a weaker companion and the enemies have been weaker than in the past.

As for grades: “Deep Breath” 4/5 stars, “Into the Dalek” 5/5 stars, “Robot of Sherwood” 3/5 stars, “Listen” 5/5 stars, “Time Heist” 5/5 stars, and “The Caretaker” 4/5 stars.

That makes for 26 out of 30, so the first half of this season gets a B rating.

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Must-Eat Locales

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’ve done a lot of eating out in Little Rock. While I don’t make light of playing favorites with food or restaurants, I’ve managed to narrow down some of my highest recommendations of places to eat and what to try.

This is where I encourage you to visit the farmers’ markets in Little Rock. Fresh, conventional produce from national chain grocers is alright, but produce grown in your home state can’t be beat. You’ve undoubtedly heard the hoopla. Locally sourced fruit and vegetables have smaller of an impact on the environment because they necessitate less logistical resources like fuel. There is also the benefit of an added bump to your local economy.

Investing in local farmers’ markets puts money in the hands of real people and families. The Hillcrest Farmers’ Market located at Pulaski Heights Methodist Church operates year round.

Its fall and winter hours are Saturdays from 8 to noon. The Farmers’ Market in Downtown Little Rock will host a Saturday market until October 25. The Argenta Farmers’ Market in North Little Rock also operates on Saturdays from 7 to noon.

If you’re like me, you never tire of a good burger. Big Orange, located at Midtowne on University Avenue and at the Promenade on Chenal, makes great burgers. Arkansas Burger Company at 1740 Cantrell Road has fantastic burgers as well. I recommend the Greek Burger;

warm, melted feta cheese and fresh lettuce, tomato and onion can’t be beat. Layla’s Gyros and Pizzeria’s Mediterranean Burger is equally great; juicy halal meat, hummus, taziki sauce, and parsley bring the Aegean Sea in the form of a burger to your plate.

My favorite locale to get my caffeine fix is Mylo Coffee Co. in Hillcrest. You can get breakfast and lunch along with your coffee. Their pastries and breads are homemade and locally sourced. Nothing is more expensive than Starbucks. In fact, at about the same price, the food and coffees genuinely taste exponentially better.

What Mylo Coffee Co. has to offer is well worth it.

Any sweet tooth can be satiated at Loblolly Creamery in the Green Corner Store on Main Street in the SOMA district in downtown Little Rock.

Frozen goodies of all kinds are homemade with locally sourced ingredients: sorbets, ice cream sandwiches, handcrafted ice creams, sundaes, coffees, and quite possibly the best of all, floats made with their ice creams and sodas.

If you and your friends are like myself and my friends, you can’t easily agree on where to eat out. Luckily, I have a solution: the River Market’s Ottenheimer Market Hall.

There are fifteen vendors housed here. The variety of cuisine presents something to please everybody. However, you may encounter another problem – too many options to choose from now. There are Thai, Japanese, Mexican, Mediterranean, and vegetarian options. Naturally, there are desserts too.

When you’re looking for a new restaurant to try, give these a shot. If you try them, let me know what you think at arcausey@ualr.edu.

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Devenaire’s Redemption in Love Grant Fox Staff Writer tgfox@ualr.edu

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n July 3, 2013, Deven Curtis aka Devenaire released his debut album, “Low Blow XO”. The local artist had a very clear message to send with his strong vocal talent. You will be hurt. You will get hit with “cheap shots” when you are in a relationship. Just don’t give up on love because it will be victorious in the end. The album did not tell one chronological story, but rather was filled with individual stories and experiences from the young artist’s life.

Devenaire, who currently resides in Maumelle, is a 21 year old Camden Fairview graduate currently enrolled in online classes at UALR. “After the music started to pick up, I decided it was best to just do online classes. It allowed me to spend more time on my music,” said Devenaire.

While he enjoys the process of creating and mastering the music and writing the lyrics, Curtis made it clear that it is more than just a hobby.

“Music is the way I express myself. Sometimes I just sit down and write whatever is on my

mind. It helps me get things off my chest. I make it into music that I hope people enjoy, but first and foremost it’s therapeutic. I’m a very passionate person. I don’t believe in doing things halfway, so if I’m not all in, then I know I’m not going to reach my goals.

My goal is to make 12 amazing records,” he says.

Devenaire also made it clear that making music is not always easy. In an exclusive he provided the UALR Forum, Curtis informed us of the backstory behind his latest project “Grey Zone”.

“Everyone experiences a grey zone. A grey zone is when the creative juices aren’t flowing. A grey zone is when you are looking for a relationship and there’s seemingly no one out there. A grey zone is when you feel like you’re existing not living. A grey zone is anytime nothing good and nothing bad is going on. It’s basically like you are in the middle between what we see as black and white and you are trying to find your way.”

“Grey Zone” is set to be released January 6. In addition to the audio, Curtis also said that Young Fresh Clothing Co. will be carrying promotional clothing items. All music videos will be shot in grey. Devenaire also said that his album debut single “I Want You” will be released either October 10 or 11.

When asked about his per-

sonal philosophy on life Curtis paused. His always smiling face became serious as he pondered the question. In a serious tone he responded, “I’m the kind of guy, if I see someone in need and I have a dollar in my pocket, I give it to them.”

He went on to say, “I respect and I love women. I’m not out to hurt anyone and I don’t think anyone else should be either. I don’t stay angry at people when they hurt me. Forgiveness is part of love, and love is victorious in the end.”

Curtis is also very aware how difficult such a demanding the career path of a musician can be. “It takes a lot of hard work. I look at my favorite artists, Drake, Chris Brown, and Usher, and I see all the hard work they have to put in. I’m willing to do what I have to do to make my dream come true.

I’m a passion driven person. I’m going to give everything I have and then some to do what I love.

What I love is music.”

After the release of “Grey Zone” Devenaire plans on visiting as many college campuses as he can, mentioning UALR, the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, Arkansas State in Jonesboro, and the University of Central Arkansas as possible destinations. Keep an eye out next semester for the budding local artist Devenaire coming to a campus near you!

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for most kills in a career

Brian Gregory she has been named the Sun Belt tion and drive that Begic and the

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n Sept. 6, Senior Edina Begic set the school record for most kills in a career at the Texas Christian University Nike Invitational Tournament.

She passed former volleyball Lady Trojan Tanja Radovic. Radovic played from 1997-2000 and had the school record with 1,710 kills.

She also was a part of three Sun Belt Conference titles. Begic recorded her 1,711 kill against the TCU Horned Frogs in the first set of the champion match at the tournament. At the tournament, the Lady Trojans swept the tournament with a 4-0 record and had three Lady Trojans named to the all-tournament team as well.

When asked about the record Begic said, “It feels great to break record that was set by a championship player and someone who had thrived under Coach Compton.”

Edina plays outside hitter and is the captain for the Lady Trojans.

Begic has done this for the past four years. Achieving this record is one of the biggest accomplishments for Begic in her decorated career as a Trojan. Over her career

Conference Freshman of the Year (2011-2012), the Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year (2012-2013), Sun Belt Offensive Player (2013-2014), and the preseason MVP of the Sun Belt this season. Begic has also been second team all-conference selection and has twice been a first team all-conference selection. Even with all those accolades, Begic said that she is a much better player now than before.

“When I first got here, I was weak both mentally and physically but through the help of my coaches I am able to be the player I am today,” Begic said.

To Begic, her attitude is much better and she is a much smarter and complete player.

Not only has Begic’s play put her into the record books here at UALR, but it has also caught the attention of those around the conference.

Begic has garnered two straight offensive player of the week awards in the Sun Belt Conference. These awards however and even the record would not happen without the work of her coaches.

“Our coaches preach practice, practice, practice and they also help us set and achieve the goals that we want,” said Edina.

Head coach Van Compton and assistant coach Todd Bourdo both help out with the necessary motiva-

other players need to be better players and a better team.

“It’s not only about strength, but you have to have the right mindset in order to get were you want to go in volleyball,” Begic said.

Edina is not only thankful to her coaches for all that she has accomplished, but also she is also very complimentary of the teammates she has.

“All of my awards and all of the records that I break are because of my wonderful teammates,” Begic said.

Players like Sonja Milanovic, Carolee Dillard, Megan Mathis, Capri Rino, and Edina Selimovic are all players Begic spoke of when talking about her team as a whole. They each have their roles whether it’s assisting, digging, or blocking that contribute to the team.

“We are a family, so whether you are one of the six that are on the court or one of the ones cheering from the sidelines we all have an important part to play within this family,” Begic said.

The Lady Trojans started the season with a 10-4 record overall and 4-0 record in conference play. After a road game against Louisiana, the Trojans will play Georgia State on Sunday, Oct. 12 and a rivalry game against Arkansas State on Tuesday, Oct. 14.

“It’s not only about strength, but you have to have the right mindset in order to get were you want to go in volleyball.”

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he men’s 7 v 7 football league is wrapping things up with the upcoming tournament to see who finishes first, but the women’s league had three teams this season that fought their way to the top.

Registration for the league started on Aug. 18 and ended on Sept. 2 at 11:30 p.m., according to the IMLeagues website. A minimum of seven players had to be signed up and the maximum number that each team could’ve had was 14.

The three teams involved with the women’s league were the Lady Go Getters, Too Classy, and CLC Beauty and the Beast Mode.

Due to a shortage of players, CLC

forfeit from the season.

Shelby Woodall and Kelsey Lunsford were two out of four remaining members of the CLC Beauty and the Beast Mode team.

The team started out with eight members.

“We got taken off the bracket because all but three of our girls dropped out last minute,” Woodall said.

The team was on their way to play a game, but team members quit the night of the game.

Woodall enjoyed the team practices they had because of the close bond they developed. Even if they weren’t schedule to play, they still met for practices to scrimmage against each other “We had practices together, like the girls that stayed in, and that was really fun,” Woodall said.

Lunsford said one practice was interesting, especially since they didn’t have a football for the practice.

“The first day we didn’t have

ball and that was fun because we were just trying to play with a baseball, so that was comical,” Lunsford said.

Even though Woodall didn’t play, she still watched her competitors and thought the Lady Go Getters were great.

“Lady Go Getters, they were awesome,” Woodall said.

Lunsford also said that the Lady Go Getters looked to be a challenging opponent.

“We could see them practicing and they seemed like they were really tough,” Lunsford said.

Lunsford thought their team would’ve been all right if everyone could’ve showed up.

Lunsford said that work schedules and school schedules became a conflict for some of the team members.

“We could’ve been decent if everyone would’ve shown up but nobody could show up,” Lunsford said.

They didn’t get to compete, but

October 8, 2014 - October 21, 2014 the league was still able to help some of the members of the team to get to know each other better through activities in practices.

“We did this one game where we would toss the football and if you don’t catch it then you have to say a random fact about yourself,” Woodall said.

Lunsford was able to get to know the other members of the team and became friends with some of her teammates.

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fter kicking off the season undefeated at 9-0, the UALR soccer team’s winning streak came to an end after losing to Appalachian State 3-0 on Friday night at the Coleman Sports and Recreation Complex.

There was also a tailgating event to celebrate the soccer team’s winning streak before the start of the game, which over 1,200 people were in attendance.

It was the biggest crowd ever in history for the UALR Soccer program.

Appalachian State came into the game with a 4-5 on a threegame losing streak after losing to Radford, 2-1, last Sunday.

This was the Trojans’ first game of the season to be held scoreless by an opponent since

the 2013 season.

The Lady Mountaineers pressured throughout the game making it hard for the Trojans to score the ball.

“I thought the result was a fair result,” said UALR Head Soccer Coach Adrian Blewitt. “They

were a much better team than us tonight all over the field.” He said how Appalachian State was more physical, quicker, and had better players in the game.

The defensive pressure from the Mountaineers began after UALR goalie Sara Cavanagh lost

“They just pressured us all over the field, they gave us no time on the ball whatsoever, we couldn’t do what we really wanted to do, and they were so much more energized about winning this game than we were.”

-Coach Adrian Blewitt

The Lady Go Getters ranked 3-2 in the season and Too Classy ranked 3-2. On Sept. 30, the two teams competed each other to see who would win the finals during the playoffs. The Lady Go Getters finished first in their league, while Too Classy finished second.

According to the IMLeagues website, the Lady Go Getters scored 13.4 points per game and they scored 7.6 points against.

“The first day we didn’t have a football and so we had a baseball and that was fun because we were just trying to play with a baseball, so that was comical.”

-Kelsey Lunsford

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the ball and went backwards toward the net. In the 28th minute of the first half, forward Ariel Galletti had a chance to score to put UALR at a tie with the Lady Mountaineers. Her shot was denied by Appalachian State’s goalie Megan Roberson.

“The way we considered the first goal was a real let down,” Blewitt said. “They just pressured us all over the field, they gave us no time on the ball whatsoever, we couldn’t do what we really wanted to do, and they were so much more energized about winning this game than we were.”

The Lady Mountaineers put themselves ahead of UALR to secure the game after a penalty kick that went into effect after a Trojan defender was inside the penalty box to deny a shot. A penalty kick from Appalachian State’s Jane Cline made the score 3-0, which put the Lady

Mountaineers in the lead to seal the game for good.

The Trojans took five shots the entire game but all were challenged by Roberson. The Trojans were led by Alyson Rohane and Maila Carboni, who both had three shots apiece for the team. Sara Cavanagh and Bre Ilkuf had two saves each for UALR. Blewitt said that the key for the next game is for the team to keep their head up, it’s a learning experience and knows that the Trojans can win some conference games.

The Trojans drop to 9-1 in the season and 0-1 in the Sun Belt Conference. Besides this game being UALR’s first loss of the season, it was also the first SBC game for the Trojans.

UALR will try to bounce back on Sunday, Sept. 28 at the Coleman Sports and Recreation Complex to face Texas State at 1 p.m.

Texas State holds a 6-3-1 overall record, including 1-0 in Sun Belt Conference play after beating Arkansas State 2-1.

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UALR beats Texas-Arlington

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enior Edina Begic finished with a game-high 27 kills to pace UALR to a 3-1 win over Texas-Arlington Friday night at the Jack Stephen Center.

She also had 11 digs to go along with her 27 kills.

The Trojans won the first two sets (25-22, 25-23), lost in the third set (26-24), but closed off the last set on a 25-16 win.

“I thought UTA did an excellent job with defense,”said Volleyball Head Coach Van Compton. “It was hard to put tips, pushes, hits down. So they kept the ball coming back over the net.”

The Trojans were down by no Photo by Brian Gregory more than five points in the first set before it went on a 7-2 run to

ualr.edu/forum tie the game at 21. Adisa Hodzic scored off of an assist from Megan Mathis to put UALR ahead by one point. With UALR in a two-point lead (24-22), Begic got a service ace and ended the first match with the Trojans winning 25-22.

The Lady Mavericks gave the Trojan volleyball team a tough challenge through all four sets but the Trojans will always find a way to tie the game and take the lead.

Coach Compton said that tonight’s crowd helped out on the Trojan’s win tonight against the Lady Mavericks. “We had a better atmosphere tonight. The cheerleaders were here, the dancers were here, had a great crowd, a great announcer, it’s more like a real atmosphere. The crowd definitely helped.”

After losing in the third set, the Trojans started out big with a 15-6 after a kill from Begic. UTA cut the margin within eight points (2416) after a kill from UTA’s Taylor Gross. UALR ended the last match

after Edina Selimovic, who had eight kills in the will, made her last kill to seal the victory.

Compton stated that the team needs to work on just staying focused for the whole match.”

When we play focused, we play a lot better and then we execute,” she said. “If we’re not focused, we were not going execute very well.”

Junior Outside Hitter Sonja Milanovic finished the game with 18 kills and 11 digs. Sophomore Setter Megan Mathis had a game-high 53 assists and Senior Defensive Specialist Capri Rino got a team-high 19 digs in the win.

Texas-Arlington was led by Qiana Canete’s 17 kills and 18 digs.

The UALR Volleyball remains undefeated in Sun Belt Conference play, which ties them for first place with Texas State, with a 5-0 record and 11-4 on the season. The team will travel to Statesboro, Georgia to take on Georgia Southern on Sun., Oct. 5 at 11 a.m.

Hash Slinging Slashers leaves PIKE Rush team with wounds from loss Maggie Rogers team did really well against their

competitors.

Editor “I think our team did pretty mjrogers1@ualr.edu good, we went out there and executed the game plan perfectly,” Smith said.

After the PIKE Rush team had a turnover on downs, the Hash n Sept. 30 at 6:30 p.m. dur- Slinging Slashers gained possesing the 7v7 men’s flag foot- sion of the ball. After a fantastic ball quarterfinals, the Hash run from the Slashers, a touchSlinging Slashers and the PIKE down was scored on their next Rush team competed each other play. Their two point conversion to see who would advance to the was good to make the score 8-0 semifinals. The game occurred on early in the game. field one at the Coleman Sports Smith credited the team for and Recreation Complex. their success during the game.

The Hash Slinging Slashers “I just got to give it up to the team has a 4-1 ranking in the team, it’s a team game,” Smith league. They’re ranked fifth over- said. all for points per game and secThe PIKE’s offense started teir ond overall for points against. The drive with a passing play, but PIKE Rush team has a 3-2 ranking it was blocked by the Slasher’s in the league. They’re ranked third defense. On their second down, overall for point per game and another incomplete pass was sixth for points against. made. The PIKE’s quarterback After a very close game, the pitched the ball to a player for a Hash Slinging Slashers won 28-20. great run on third down, but it fell Justin Smith, the captain for the short of the first down. They were Hash Slinging Slashers, said the forced to punt to the Slashers on

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fourth down.

The Hash Slinging Slashers scored when they regained possession of the ball and increased the shutout score 14-0 after their extra point attempt was blocked by the PIKE’s defense.

After a few offensive plays by the PIKE Rush team, they ended the shutout situation by putting points on the scoreboard to make the score 14-7. At the end of the half, the score remained 14-7.

PIKE Rush team’s captain Joe Eggburn said the team gave all they had against the Hash Slinging Slashers.

“I think we gave it our hardest,

we obviously could’ve done some things better, but bottom line is we played hard and we gave it a shot,” Eggburn said.

During the second half of the game, the PIKE’s had some penalties called that Eggburn said should’ve been avoided.

“I think some of those penalties we had in the third quarter, early in the fourth quarter, we could’ve minimized those that would’ve helped us a lot,” Eggburn said.

“We probably could’ve stopped one of those touchdowns they [Hash Slinging Slashers] had.”

The PIKE Rush teams almost caught up to the Hash Slinging

Slashers in the second half but were unable to take control of the game. They lost 28-20 and as a result, eliminated from the tournament.

For the semifinals portion of the tournament, the teams will compete on Oct. 6. At 6:30 p.m., the Hash Slinging Slashers will face off against the Silent Assassins and at 7:30 p.m., Pi Kappa Alpha will compete against the BK Crushers to see who will advance to the finals. The finals are also set to happen the same night at 9:00 p.m.

The games are scheduled to be held on field one at the Coleman Sports and Recreation Complex.

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n Intramurals, 11 v 11 soccer is coming up and the competitors are preparing for battle. The sign ups to join the league ended on Sept. 30. The regular season starts on Oct. 6 and lasts until Nov. 6. There are co-rec teams and men’s teams participating in the upcoming fall season.

There were some requirements that teams that are signed up had to follow. They had to have a minimum of 11 people to play, the maximum amount of players each team can have is 18.

There is a six-page rules and regulations handbook that the UALR Office of Campus Life provides online for teams to check before the season starts.

The three confirmed corec teams are Chi Alpha, CLC Kicking GrAss, and UV Bovines.

The six confirmed men’s teams are Cannon, Delta Chi, the Hash

Club, Vivien-Sara Fechner, is confident that the organization will be a tough team to beat this season. They have 18 players signed up for the team. Last soccer season, they placed second overall.

“We have a really great team and they’ve been practicing for a long time,” Fechner said.

The players are from different countries, some are staying at UALR to graduate with their bachelor’s degree while some are only staying for a semester as exchange students, so the team changes each season.

“It’s usually a different team every semester or two because people leave and graduate and new students come,” Fechner said.

Fechner said that the team has been practicing every weekend for almost a month, and because of that hard work she has no doubt the team will end up first.

Intramural Sports isn’t only to show competitive spirits, it’s also a way to connect as a student body. Fechner said it helps the members of International Club

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ly important in a lot of the South American countries and in Europe and for a lot of our Middle Eastern students, so I think for them it’s finally like a way to connect to the other students,” Fechner said.

As a club, Fechner said Intramurals also helps everyone involved bond with one another

“For the club, it’s an opportunity for all the members to come and just cheer and connect to UALR.” -Vivien-Sara Fechner Slinging Slashers, International Club, Kappa Sigma, and Pi Kappa Alpha, according to the IMLeagues website.

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learn more about American culture in a sense.

“I think it’s for them in a way to connect to the American culture because soccer is real-

and the college.

“For the club, it’s an opportunity for all the members to come and just cheer and connect to UALR,” Fechner said.

On Oct. 7, at 8:30 p.m., the International Club and Kappa Sigma will play against each other at the Coleman Sports and Recreation Complex.

Kappa Sigma has 15 players registered. Team captain Luis Cabanellas thinks the team will be “pretty good” this season.

Cabanellas admitted that their opponent is a good competitor but if his team stays focused they could beat the International Club.

“If we are on top of our game, we can probably beat them,” Cabanellas said.

At 6:30 p.m., Delta Chi and Cannon will face each other and then at 7:30 p.m., the Hash Slinging Slashers and Pi Kappa Alpha will play against each other.

For more details about the Intramural soccer schedule, go to the IMLeagues website for UALR, and click on the section that says 11 v 11 soccer. It has all of the information regarding teams and the schedules for that week.

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