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SNOW STORM HITS CAMPUS For continuing coverage, head to uatrav.com. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter @uatrav Report a power outage: Ozark Electric 1-800-521-6322. Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) 1-888-218-3919 Nicky Dzwonkiewicz Contributing Photographer Students braved the cold Wednesday morning to eat at Brough Commons. With between four and six inches of snow on top of one-quarter inch of ice, officials canceled classes.

SNOW, ICE COVER CAMPUS AND NWA REGION

SNOWBOUND STUDENTS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF DAYS OFF, CREWS WORK TO RESTORE SAFETY TO THE HILL by Nick DeMoss News Editor

The sound of snowplows scraping asphalt could be heard across campus Tuesday and Wednesday as crews worked to clear nearly five inches of snow that blanketed Northwest Arkansas early this week. Despite those efforts, the UA closed for business both days, giving students and nonessential staff their third and fourth snow days of the semester. Essential staff members, however, reported to work and kept students fed and warm. Brough Commons, Pomfret and the Northwest Quad all remained open to feed snow bound students, along with RZ’s coffee shop in the Arkansas Union and Club Red. UA students stayed mostly in their residence halls throughout the day, braving the sub-freezing temperatures only to eat, or for the most adventurous, to take advantage of the hilly campus for sledding.

Grace Gude Staff Photographer For Associated Student Government President Billy Fleming, the snow day was a mixed blessing. “It’s hard to complain about having time to sled or spend time with friends, but it does disrupt the rhythm of the

semester,” he said. Official response was effective and helpful for students, Fleming said. “I think what officials have been most concerned about is making sure everyone has enough warning that they can plan accordingly and nobody

has to come to campus when they don’t have to, so that people have ample time to get to places like Little Rock or Tulsa,” he said. UAPD and university relations officials could not be reached for comment.

Multicultural Inclusion Sought at UA

Diversity about More than Race for University Officials bySaba Naseem Staff Writer

More than 50 years ago, the University of Arkansas admitted one of the first African American students into the UA School of Law, marking its name as the “first public university since Reconstruction to admit an African American student for graduate or professional studies at an all-white Southern university,” according to the Arkansas History and Culture Encyclopedia. Silas Hunt left a legacy of possibility and inspiration for

Chi Alpha Ministry Bridges Campus Culture Gaps

colored people across the nation. Today, the UA is home to more than 20,000 students from all walks of life. While the UA is predominately Caucasian, the number of minority students has increased throughout the years, in an effort by the university to bring diversity to the campus. “As we continue increasing in our diversity, we are sending a message to the state that we support equal opportunity for the people of the state,” said Charles Robinson, vice provost

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for diversity at the UA. The total breakdown for the 2010 school year shows that of the 21,405 students enrolled, 508 are Asian, 1,128 are African American, 861 are Hispanic and “any other race”, 337 are American Indian or Alaska Native, 16,813 are Caucasian, 19 are Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 1,163 are Non-Resident Alien, 461 are two or more races, and 115 are unknown, according to enrollment records. From the year 2009, there have been increases in almost all the categories. The num-

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ber of Asians has increased by 22, African Americans by 88, American Indians or Alaskan Natives by 6, Hispanics and “any other race” by 162, and people who identify themselves as two or more races has increased by 189 people. “We are more diverse than we have been in the past, but still need to expand our numbers,” Robinson said. “I think diversity is the effort to create a multicultural campus community in which all of the in-

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Courtesy Photo Members of Chi Alpha ministries have been working international students to bridge cultural gaps. The motto for their Free Food Friday event is “No preachin’ or prayin’, just eatin’ and playin’.”

by Hailey Ray Staff Writer

The UA chapter of Chi Alpha Campus Ministries is connecting American and international students through a universal need — food. The group welcomes all university students to a “Free Food Friday” in the Chi Alpha house on the corner of Leverett Avenue and Douglas Street every Friday at 6 p.m., and as often as twice a month this event is held in conjunction with an international student organization. Chi Alpha networks with international students through student orientation, the Office of International Students and Scholars, the Spring International Language Center and by helping students with needs across campus. Staff members pick international students up from the airport, take them to Walmart, help them open bank accounts, find and furnish housing and cover many other important details as they transition to American life, said Tim Petty, who handles international

relations for Chi Alpha. Petty has even given driving lessons to international students, provided they first receive a driving permit. “I’m motivated from the heart,” Petty said, “to [help them] belong to a community that loves them in this new land.” As well as helping international students with their spoken English through conversation clubs, they help students keep in touch with their own cultures by showing them where various cultural stores are located. “Naturally, they become part of our lives,” Petty said. “They want to share their culture, and we offer our house to give them that opportunity.” The invited culture group helps prepare an authentic menu for its Free Food Friday, and is given the opportunity to share its customs and traditions

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PROFILES FROM THE HILL A Conversationwith Charles Robinson by Kristen Coppola

our strategies in expanding and enhancing our diversity and inclusion on this campus. Specifically, that means I help with trying to recruit students from diverse backgrounds. It’s important to know that diversity is not just about ethnicity. It’s about religion; it’s about sexual orientation. We try to capture students so that we can have diversity that looks more like Arkansas and our country.

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Charles F. Robinson, the vice provost for diversity, helps to ensure that the mixture of students and faculty at the UA reflects the assortment of people in Arkansas and across the nation. He doesn’t limit diversity to race, but feels it encompasses a broader spectrum including socio-economic levels, sexuality, and religious views. He spoke with Traveler Staff Writer Kristen Coppola about his duties.

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Q: What does diversity mean to you? A: When I hear diversity, it means opportunity and trying to create equal opportunity for people who may not have had those types of opportunities in the past. [It’s] a way of introducing people to educational opportunities. I think of terms like ‘leveling the playing field’ because they may have come

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Lucie Patton Staff Photographer Charles Robinson, vice provost for diversity, is seen outside of his office in the Administration Building. Robinson is responsible for organizing the university’s diversity programs and also aiding in the enrollment of underrepresented students. from socio-economically challenged backgrounds. If we can create an atmosphere on this campus that welcomes them and create programs that help to facilitate their not just being here but being successful here and they come away feeling good about the U of A, then we’ve done our job. Q: What do you think of the legacy of Silas H. Hunt? A: Silas Hunt is important because his presence on campus suggests that we were as an institution starting to confront diversity in a very important way. It wasn’t just this institution, but the entire country undergoing some changes on the diversity front and having to confront it and ask ourselves questions like “do we want to look like the rest of the state, or is it right to deny people who are qualified to be here access to the opportunity that we offer?” Silas Hunt was definitely a pioneer, and my job today is to ensure that that is his

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RIC Confident in Plans for Spring Semester !

by Kristen Coppola Staff Writer

Following recent executive changes, Residents’ Interhall Congress newly-installed President Kaleb Cox is optimistic about this semester’s busy agenda. “The core of our organization remains strong and stable,” Cox said. “This year we have been maintaining the highest levels of attendance and participation of senators during my three years with RIC.” Megan Putney, director of leadership development on the RIC executive board, is also confident that RIC’s progress will not be impeded.

PROFILE from page 1 their experience at the U of A. When we invite those students to the campus, we use students to help welcome them and tell them about the UA. I also have student ambassadors who are diversity ambassadors to help facilitate this type of outreach. I have an opportunity to interact with students regularly, and that makes my job even richer.

“The changes that took place were unexpected,” Putney said, “however I don’t think the organization will suffer at all. Our current executive team is very capable and we are adapting to the changes.” Then-RIC President William Hogan and Vice President Alex Fucci-Wilson resigned at the Jan. 24 senate meeting. Cox, who ascended to the presidency from his position of president pro-tempore, said he plans to have the new vice president and president pro-tempore appointed by early February. RIC is moving forward with big plans this semester,

Cox said. Razorback Idol, an annual spring program, is being planned and organized in conjunction with Friday Night Live. Putney is working with Associated Student Government President Billy Fleming to plan the mid-year conference between ASG and RIC for February. ASG and RIC are also working together to honor outstanding faculty at the Faculty Appreciation Banquet, to be held on March 8. Faculty members were chosen from student nominations taken from Nov. 29 until Jan. 31. The event is being organized by Putney

Fulbright Dean Hopeful Visits UA by Kristen Coppola Staff Writer

The first of the five prospective deans for the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences visited campus Jan. 24. James Coleman, who is currently the vice provost for research at Rice University, gave Q: How well do you think a presentation to faculty and the the UA is doing at promoting dean search committee as a part of diversity? his interview for the position. Each of the potential deans is A: I think we’re doing a lot better asked to answer two questions in now than we were doing when their presentations: “What is the I first came on board in 1999. role of a college of arts and sciences Not that we were doing a bad in the future?” and “How might he job, I just think that we’re more or she move the Fulbright College focused now. We definitely have of Arts and Sciences to fulfill that more resources tied to promot- role?” Coleman began by addressing diversity and encouraging ing the fact that the future is uncerand empowering students to tain and then introduced himself come to this campus. On the to the audience with a short biogfaculty/staff side, we still have raphy. our challenges, but we have “The reason that I’m here and leadership that is dedicated to the reason I am interested… is bereally trying to grow our faculty cause I am driven by the passion and staff diversity as well. for the transformational power

of public higher education,” said James Coleman during his presentation. Coleman went on to say that he greatly values research universities such as the UA and faculty members, as he is also a professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Rice University. He also elaborated on pressures facing colleges of arts and sciences and his take on them throughout the rest of his speech. The remaining dean candidates will visit campus in coming weeks. Each candidate will speak in Giffels Auditorium in Old Main on the following dates: Robin Roberts on Feb. 2, Al Boggess on Feb. 7, Polly Hofmann on Feb. 10, and Ron Jackson on Feb. 17. The Dean’s Search Committee will present the recommendation of the preferred candidate to the Provost Sharon Gaber on March 1, and then the new dean will start officially on July 1.

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EDITOR: Bailey Elise McBride MANAGING EDITOR: Mille Appleton

Don’t Let Snow Distract Too Much #Snowmaggedon. #Snowpocalypse. #NWASnow11. #Snowtorious. My personal favorite, #ohmygodwereallgoingtodie. From the two days before to the heat of the storm, the internet has been atwitter with talk of the storm and the blizzard conditions we are all by now well aware of. We stocked up at Walmart, Harps and our local liquor stores (I would love to see the economic boost the city got from liquor sales alone during this storm). We emailed teachers, had snowball fights, and shared in the joy of our classmates each time we got those RAZAlert messages on every technological device we own. I’m not going to lie, the snow days have been nice. I caught up Bailey Elise McBride on sleep, hung out with friends traveler@uark.edu and gave my house a long overdue cleaning. As a student, though, I find myself kind of wishing the storm hadn’t taken me out of class for a week. It is tough, as a senior, to will yourself to go to class as it is. It’s also important to students of all classifications to get in and establish some sort of routine. The week of of school we are in the middle of isn’t really conducive to all of that happening. I’ve had to make an effort this week to keep up with my studies, and not lose focus. So if it’s waiting to drink until Happy Hour, reading an extra chapter to make up for not being in class or getting a little ahead on your homework, I’d encourage you to do something this mini-break to keep yourself focused.

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UA Student, Victim of Inaction

FROM THE BOARD As the world turns its eyes upon Egypt, we at the Traveler are reminded of the freedoms we often take for granted as Americans. Egyptian officials called for an Internet blackout, pulling the plug on social networking websites like Facebook and Twitter in an effort to quell protests against President Hosni Mubarak. Meanwhile, cell phone service has been sporadic and flights out of the country have been hard to come by — a terrifying scene for Americans like Cory Ellis, a UA alum and graduate student at George Washington University who is studying in Egypt. Just days before the virtual shutdown, Ellis posted an entry on Jan. 25 to his blog “From the Bible Belt to the Beltway” detailing his experience in Cairo as the protests gained steam. “I’m tired and still shaken up from what happened to me today,” Ellis wrote. “I’ve gotten text messages from a few friends asking for food and water because thousands have decided to continue protesting through the night. I doubt any real change was achieved but the mood in Cairo is one of anticipation and excitement for the future.” Although he has been able to check in through telephone with Arkansas:Abroad — a local “webzine” — contact has been minimal. The situation Ellis is witnessing first-hand is unthinkable to most Americans who have never experienced a suppression of speech on this level. Since the election of President Barack Obama in 2008, people across the country have expressed disapproval of the administration’s supposed agenda to strip Americans of their rights. No matter what your political beliefs, after Egypt’s blatant disregard for the protection of its citizens’ rights, it’s difficult to argue that America is anything close to this tumultuous state. Throwing around words like “communist” and “Nazi” hardly seem appropriate when it is clear that Americans continue to live in a free nation and can access information, criticize the government and express their personal beliefs, no matter how unpopular they might be. When our first amendment rights are threatened, the reaction is quick and fierce. In last week’s issue of the Traveler, an article was published regarding the resignation of the President and Vice President of the Residents’ Interhall Congress. The president resigned because of an alcohol-related offense. An open meeting was held to discuss the resignations and the information was public. Nevertheless, an RIC official contacted our staff and insisted that the meeting was “off the record” and the article must be approved before it could be published. This demand was completely off base as we did not need the approval of university officials to run an article containing public information and we of course, published the story as planned. In this case, we adamantly defended a First Amendment right that is explicitly defined in our constitution. Unlike Egypt and many other nations, we do not simply flip the switch on news and opinion, when we don’t like what we hear.

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FROM WHERE I STAND by Billy Fleming ASG President

It’s often difficult to believe that our nation’s perspective on immigration — a perspective which has been shared in whole or in part by nearly every political party and their associated leadership over the last three centuries — is still just a belief or value, rather than a law. President John F. Kennedy once said; “Immigration is the story of American history...and over the centuries, immigrants came to America from every part of the globe and made the American dream. They created a nation that is the envy of the world.” As I listened to President Obama’s State of the Union address last week, I found it difficult to quell my cynicism as he discussed immigration. Not because I dis-

agree with his position, because I don’t. I found it difficult because his perspective has not strayed far from the vision of JFK, our founding fathers, and the vast majority of our leaders in-between. Several weeks ago, a student at the University of Arkansas — an Honors College Senior named Jonathan Chavez — became the latest victim of our broken system and our government’s inaction. While on a trip to Florida to visit family, Chavez was detained and continues to be detained by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Due to a glitch in the naturalization process, he somehow became the only member of his immediate family without citizenship in the U.S. (both parents and his younger sister are citizens now). As our legislators choose debate over action, too many promising young men and women like Chavez are languishing in an ICE prison, living in fear of ending up in such a facility, or being denied access to the American dream through higher education. The debate over immigra-

tion reform seems to only ebb and flow as a polarizing argument during election cycles, and the people truly affected by partisan gridlock are continuously left without a lifeline, an option for forging a better life, or a path to citizenship. In 2010, the United States Senate failed to allow the DREAM Act to pass a procedural motion and come to the chamber floor for a vote. In doing so, the Senate failed to provide a pathway to citizenship for nearly 2 million young adults and children who arrived here at the behest of their parents rather than their own volition. This law would simply provide citizenship to undocumented residents if they have lived in America for five years or more, complete a college degree or enlist in the military, and demonstrate a healthy respect for the values and laws of our country. As it’s currently written, the bill would leave the issue of federal aid eligibility up to each state. This is not a political issue. This is an economic development issue, an issue that tests our respect for the civil rights that have made our nation the

envy of the world, and an integral component of whether or not we will make the necessary effort to improve our educational standing relative to our competitors in India, China, and South Korea. America is still at or near the top in nearly every appreciable metric for success relative to the rest of the world. In educational attainment, however, we are 14th behind Estonia, Poland, and New Zealand. By limiting our pool of able-bodied contributors, we not only close the door to those residents’ path to citizenship, we stunt our nation’s ability to grow and adapt at the rate of our competitors. If we are going to “Win the Future” as Obama challenged Americans to do in his address to the nation, we have to be realistic about how we will deal with the 12-20 million undocumented people already residing in our country. And as long as we punish individuals like Chavez for the misdeeds of others, we will continue to lose ground on our perch atop the world around us. It’s time for the people we’ve elected to worry less about the next election and more about the issues facing their constituents.

U.S. Must Reinvest in Research by Dr. Frederick W. Spiegel Guest Writer

I am a stereotypical oldest child; I went into the family “business.” My dad was a biology professor and I ended up being one too. Before I was in grade school I was hanging out with him in the field and in the classroom, so I started learning biology early and fell in love with it. Sputnik was launched about a month after I started kindergarten, so I also benefitted from the national investment that was made in developing science education at all levels. This investment sought to raise a new generation of scientists who would compete with the Soviets and the entire world. As a young student I was provided with numerous teachers who had been supported by programs to help them become more effective science educators. A lot of them had become adept at making it possible for those of us who loved science to learn by doing. My dad and my teachers presented me with biological situations and then encouraged my curiosity to keep me involved and satisfy that thirst for knowledge. Not everyone

in my age group had a family member who was a scientist, but many of them did have teachers like mine who sparked their enthusiasm led them to careers in science. We were a tiny minority of the Baby Boomers, but I believe enough scientists came out of our generation that the national, post-Sputnik investment in science paid off pretty well. This investment was designed to encourage students from any background to join the ranks of other renowned American scientists and engage children at a young age. When grade school, junior high, and high school students are brought up through such a system, universities must then guide these students toward careers in science during their undergraduate and graduate education. This means that universities must be centers of research to aid students in their transition from student to practicing scientists. Scientists are researchers. They are generating the new knowledge and modified paradigms that cause science to progress. Research takes major financial investments and researchers have to compete for the funds to keep research going and to keep

infrastructure up to date. Research also takes time. In universities, this means that faculty members, the very people who design and lead the various research projects, must be given ample time carry out projects effectively. A consequence of this is that it limits the time that they can reasonably be expected to devote to classroom teaching. Last month the “Chronicle of Higher Education” published a scathing article in which some science educators argue that research is being done at the expense of teaching. This is a false dichotomy. Research in universities is not separate from teaching — it is part of the teaching mission of the universities. It is a different kind of teaching that is associated with research and done with a small set of students who have stuck with the system and aspire to be the next generation of practicing scientists. It is an apprenticeship system. There is no other way to educate new scientists. If you look at the honors and graduate programs at the University of Arkansas, you can see the success of this approach. The nation’s post-Sputnik investment in science education is proof that a research-based approach is the most beneficial

teaching method. Teachers at all levels took the time to help students learn science in oneon-one settings. The balance between classroom setting and apprenticeship changed as students progressed. Science progresses; we cannot regress or rely on old ideas. Thus, we need new scientists to lead the way in exploiting our new knowledge. Scientific progression can also lead to huge economic payoff. Most scientific results do not have that effect, but those that do are incredible. We cannot predict whose new discoveries will pay off, so we must invest in developing scientists with a wide range of ideas. Looking back, it is clear that the national post-Sputnik investment paid off. However, we have since become complacent and have not maintained the same focus and enthusiasm we once had. Many of the complaints about the conflict between teaching and research will disappear if we, as a nation, decide to return to a well-funded, comprehensive national investment in science education that starts in kindergarten and includes science teaching in both the classroom and in research settings. Dr. Spiegel is the Chair of the Department of Biological Sciences.

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dividuals feel included as part of the Razorback family.” The Office of Diversity does not limit itself to ethnic diversity. They work on promoting an “inclusive diversity on our campus which empowers students, staff and faculty to experience opportunities for engaging people of different races, ethnicities, religions, cultures, sexual orientations, disabilities and intellectual proclivities,” according to the mission statement. The 2010 enrollment records show that there are 11,008 males enrolled and 10,397 females enrolled. The difference of 611 is the highest since 1999, with the average falling between 300 and 400. In terms of recruitment, it is “largely ethnicity based,” Robinson said. “We don’t ask people what religion they are and we don’t differentiate between gender when it comes to admissions.” There are some areas, however, where women are underrepresented in the faculty such as in engineering or the geosciences, and so the UA aims to hire qualified female professors to fill the positions, Robinson said. Besides increasing the diversity by bringing in more people, the UA also offers courses on diverse cultures, religions, and races. There are programs such as African American Studies, Latin American Studies, and Middle Eastern Studies that offer insights into cultures and lives that differ from one’s own. “When I began as director of the African American Studies program in 2004, we had only three students. Now, the number is more than 80,” Robinson said. There is also the Multicultural Center, the “bridge between student affairs and academic affairs,” said Veronikha Salazar, associate director of the Multicultural Center. The Center hosts many

events throughout the year to bring students from all backgrounds together. “People always think this center is only for minorities,” Salazar said. “The center is actually very diverse and is open to anyone who might be feeling lonely on this huge campus,” she said. Minority students on campus feel like the university provides equal opportunities and they feel comfortable in this environment, they said. Camille Goldmon, a freshman history major and a recipient of the Silas Hunt Scholarship, comes from a predominately black high school in Pine Bluff, Ark. and sees her decision to come to the UA as something different and a transition to the real world, she said. “Back in my hometown there is a negative stigma associated with the University of Arkansas because it is mostly white,” she said. “Pine Bluff is the opposite of here and so when people heard they I was coming here they would frown and ask if I’d be comfortable here. Sure, there are times where I feel uncomfortable if I walk into a classroom full of all white people, but I think any minority student feels that way and I quickly get over it.” Goldmon plans to get involved in multicultural programs so that she can later speak with experience and possibly help recruit more students from cities such as Pine Bluff, she said. “I want to be able to tell them that the university is accepting and reaches out to all students,” she said. Increasing diversity on campus is only half the step in creating a diverse learning environment for students. Diversity and inclusions must go together, Robinson said. Those groups have to feel like they have every opportunity. As is the case in any environment, people of the same race or ethnicity tend to stick together, a

CHI ALPHA from page 1 with their fellow dinner guests. Jan. 28 was Korean night, which occurs most semesters because many Korean students only study at the UA for a single semester or year. Sharing their own culture “helps internationals grow and see their culture in a new way,” said Erin Young, a Chi Alpha staff member who graduated from Clemson University with a B.A. in modern languages. Interacting with each other benefits both international and American students in their future careers and their character, Young said. “The opportunity to learn from internationals is just a privilege and knowing that I can help them and [that] they are the best-each country is sending their best [to the university].” Although Chi Alpha is a Christian ministry, “No preaching or praying just eating and playing” is the Free Food Friday motto, Petty said. Students get a chance to learn from and about one another, try a new cuisine and play volleyball in the front self-segregation that could hurt efforts of diversification. “We will see moments of segregation, but we have an integration policy that forces all students to break out of their circles,” he said. “Students get beyond that in the classrooms because they can’t pick classrooms based on ethnicity.” In the Multicultural Center, Salazar has observed Hispanics and African Americans mingling, she said. “We see them helping each other and fighting for each other’s causes,” she said. “It’s on a small scale now, but it gives me hope for the years to come that one day, we will all go beyond seeing only differences.” The Multicultural Center devotes its time to bring programs that celebrate different heritages and bring awareness to the UA campus. They will be hosting

yard when weather permits. “I love serving the international community,” Petty said. “I believe that it has a lasting effect on the future leaders of various countries of our world.” The group’s other activities are open to all students, including their Wednesday night “Last Call” service, and small discussion groups offering honest conversation throughout the week. Chi Alpha is working on plans for several other multicultural events this semester, including an American Free Food Friday on March 11, to allow Americans students to share their national pride and traditions with international students. The Chi Alpha house will be used April 2 to facilitate an event presented by the International Culture Team highlighting many world cultures. Friends of India is partnering with Chi Alpha to host Friday Night Live on April 8. Any group interested in hosting an event or sharing their culture with Chi Alpha is encouraged to contact them at Chialpha@uark.edu, Petty said.

various events this month in honor of Black History Month. “Diversity helps us learn, grow, and think about the world in a more complicated, yet appropriate way,” Robinson said. “If higher education is a search for truth, then diversity is helping us get closer to it.”

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UA Child Development Major is Presented State of Arkansas Community Service Award by ANDREW VAN GENDEREN Staff Writer

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Paige O’Connor, recently honored with the Arkansas Community Service Award, spends more than eight hours a week working with patients in a critical care unit and children who have multiple diagnoses. After all her time working with kids, O’Connor is still motivated by “helping kids feel successful and calming their anxieties,” she says.

For the first time in the history of the award, a UA student has won the State of Arkansas Community Service Award. Paige O’Connor, senior childdevelopment major and member of Kappa Kappa Gamma, has been involved in service her entire college career, working with children and youth at a broad range of institutions, including Washington Regional Medical Center and Children’s Therapy T.E.A.M. She gets the most satisfaction from seeing children come through difficult personal situations and develop self-confidence and direction in their lives, she said. “A big part of the job is learning to make a child feel successful and loved,” O’Connor said. O’Connor began actively volunteering during her freshman year at the UA, and found her experiences highly rewarding. After progressively becoming more involved in Northwest Arkansas’ volunteer community, her efforts were recognized by John Jones, program coordinator of the Volunteer Action Center on campus. Jones named O’Connor the first recipient of the newly minted Volunteer Student of the Month Award in

October 2010. “Paige is a tremendous young lady,” Jones said. “We wanted to show people that you do not have to be 30 or 40 years old to do meaningful community service.” Jones said he created the award to recognize students for outstanding service to their community. “We’ve seen a lot of feedback on campus,” Jones said. “The award is a way to show two things. One, that students are serving in the Northwest Arkansas community. And two, for those who are unaware of available opportunities, or don’t know how to get involved, this helps them find a way to do that.” The VAC is part of the Center for Leadership and Community Engagement. The mission of the program is to “engage and inspire” students through service opportunities and awareness promotion. “To the best of my knowledge,” he continued, “I don’t know of any other campus with a program like this.” O’Connor has reaped personal and professional benefits from volunteering with the VAC. In particular, working at Washington Regional taught her some important lessons in leadership and empathy, she said. “I have learned a lot about

the stressful environments that families go through when they experience a traumatic event,” she said. O’Connor is working towards becoming a child life specialist, a job that combines aspects of nursing, psychology and counseling. The goal for such an individual is to provide unique and effective coping strategies for young patients after their traumatic medical or emotional events. “I really hope to get an internship at a children’s hospital,” O’Connor said. She mentioned specifically that she hopes to work at Arkansas Children’s hospital in Little Rock, perhaps as a first job out of college. Although this award is meaningful on a personal level to O’Connor, she also hopes it will be enough to propel her on to a career in service and in medicine. “Now that I am about to graduate, I see how much I have done that I can apply towards my field and career,” O’Connor said. “In the beginning I just did it for the sake of helping others, but hopefully that experience will help me as I look for internships and job opportunities.” For more information on how to get involved both on campus and across Northwest Arkansas, go to leadership. uark.edu.

Off-Campus Housing Website Makes Leaving Dorms Easy by CARA TURBYFILL Staff Writer

The Off-Campus Housing website presented by the U of A can help students moving off of campus to find affordable places to live. Enrollment at the UA was the highest it has been this year. On the 11 th day of classes there were 21, 406 students enrolled— up 7.8 percent from 2009,

when there were 19,849, according to Arktimes. com. The biggest increase was in the freshman class of nearly 4,000 students. Inevitably, some of those students have to go offcampus, but the struggle to find off-campus housing can be complicated for the busy student. “I love going apartment hunting,” said Marie Dai, a senior Pre-Dental

student, “but the biggest problem is balancing affordability with location. I searched for apartments by driving around, looking through newspapers, asking friends and searching on the Internet. The townhouse I have now I found through Craigslist.” The Off Campus Connec-

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Theo’s American Kitchen a Hidden, Swanky Savor by ERIN ROBERTSON

Asst. Features Editor

The very special occasion of a loved one’s birthday required a somewhat fancy environment and a new dining experience. It was the Great Sunny Day of January 2011, and so our aimless wander up and down Dickson St. in search of sustenance was not unpleasant in its uncertainty. Our only requirements were for outdoor dining and a good cocktail menu; the dining experience was paramount to the actual entrees themselves. However, once we settled on Theo’s American Kitchen, we were not to be disappointed on any front. The temperature continued to hover around 70 degrees as we first sat ourselves on Theo’s outdoor patio to order cocktails. Mixed drinks like the Moscow Mule – vodka, lime, simple syrup and ginger beer – or the Kentucky Flu – Maker’s Mark bourbon, lemon, a splash of pineapple and soda – were crowd favorites, as was the Original Ginger Peach martini. A slew of refreshing beverages was just what our crowd ordered to quench the thirst on such a warm, parching

winter day. Appetizers came next. With choices like a sixhour braised pork shoulder with hoisin sauce, Napa cabbage and pear slaw or curried shrimp with coconut cilantro cream, it was difficult to finally decide upon the sea scallops with an inventive carrot beurre blanc sauce and the spicy fried calamari with hot and crunchy poblano pepper slices and chipotle aioli. But we did. And it was grand. By this time the sun was beginning to set, and those of us who had fully embraced the sprightly weather and failed to wear enough layers were beginning to catch a chill. Our waitress was kind enough to move our party indoors. The main dining room – with white tablecloths, no less – was all booked up for the night, and thus we were resigned to tables in the bar area that, although were comfortable, embraced low lighting to the extreme. That is, it was difficult to read the menu or see one another. Yet we still managed to order a delectable array of entrées: pan seared scallops with wild mushroom risotto, wilted spinach and truffle oil; blackstrap molasses and grain mustard

marinated pork tenderloin with cornbread pudding, green beans, and a bourbon reduction; slow braised lamb shank with herbed polenta, shitake mushroom ragout, haricot vert, au jus and gremolata; and a hearty seafood-filled bouillabaisse. The meals were rich and decadent, almost too flavorpacked to finish in a single sitting. The entrees were, on average, $21 per person, not counting the appetizers and drinks. This, coupled with the terribly low lighting, was a strike against Theo’s. Furthermore, the hostess and waitress were unfavorably saucy for such a nice restaurant, and should have worn more clothing. We eschewed dessert at Theo’s in favor of birthday cake back at my place, but the offerings looked fantastic: chocolate molten cake with a caramel center and Theo’s bananas foster were two of my favorites had I the opportunity to partake. The evening was deliciously swanky, and the perfect celebration for a special birthday. I was delighted to have the opportunity to finally try out Theo’s, but will refrain from a second visit until I’ve saved up a little more paycheck.

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Gospel Music Meets Familiar Southern Sounds The Blind Boys of Alabama to Perform at the WAC Friday by MARY FIELD Staff Writer

The Blind Boys of Alabama will perform a mix of classic gospel music with familiar, popular sounds at the Walton Arts Center Friday at 8 p.m. Since 1939, the Blind Boys of Alabama have established themselves as living legends of gospel music. “The fusion of the Blind Boys” Deep South gospel with New Orleans funk, R&B and jazz creates a superweapon of rootsmusic uplift…will raise goose bumps even on the tatted-up arms of resolutely futurist hipsters,” according to Rolling Stone. Formed at the Alabama Institute for the Negro Blind in 1939, their first hit, “I Can See Everybody’s Mother but Mine,” came out in 1948. The Blind Boys had the opportunity to cross over into mainstream music in the 1950’s. However, they stayed

true to their gospel roots until 1983, when they had a role in the Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award nominated, and Obie Award-winning play “The Gospel at Colonus.” The play, which also featured Morgan Freeman during its 1983-84 seasons, allowed their sound to be recognized by new enthusiastic audiences. In the 1960s the Blind Boys joined the Civil Rights movement by performing at benefits for Martin Luther King Jr. In February of last year, President and Mrs. Obama hosted In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement where the group was featured with Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Smokey Robinson, Natalie Cole, Jennifer Hudson and others. “The Blind Boys of Alabama gave one of the night’s most fiery performances on the old spiritual ‘I’m Free at Last,’” according to USA Today.

The group has also been featured in popular television. The Blind Boys’ version of the Tom Waits song, “Way Down In The Hole”, was used as the main title theme for the popular HBO series, The Wire. Their newest album, “Duets,” comes out as they venture into their seventh decade as a group. The album includes classics from other artists’ Grammy-winning CDs, plus four brand new tracks. It also shows their interest in embracing popular music, while maintaining their roots in gospel music. The Walton Arts Center will feature the Blind Boys of Alabama on Friday at 8 p.m., with tickets starting at $26. Reserve your tickets online at www.waltonartscenter.org or call the box office at 479-4435600. For more information on The Blind Boys of Alabama or their tour visit www.blindboys.com.

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Non-linear Video Game, ‘Oblivion,’ the Height of Fantasy Play by NICK CANDIDO Staff Writer

Video games are often measured on a spectrum of linearity. A game that is very linear is one that doesn’t give the gamer much ability to shape the storyline or the surrounding environment. In other words, no matter what the gamer decides to do in a linear game, he or she will eventually be forced by an “invisible hand” to a story and environment that the designers of the game have intended. Very often, a linear video game will have physical boundaries the character cannot explore. There may be a pretty back-drop of mountains and hills in a linear game, but the gamer cannot travel to them. The back-drop of a linear game is about as real as a green-screen background is in a movie. Just as the actors can’t interact with their surroundings in a green screen, neither can a character in a linear video game. While there are some linear video games that are very exciting and have become household names, like Super Mario Brothers, or more recently the single-player in Call of Duty, non-linear games are usually most enjoyable. Non-linear games are just that: games that don’t require the player to follow a certain designated “line” or path. In a non-linear game, there are multiple potential paths that the player can choose throughout the game and each path leads to other multiple potential paths. The result is a game that is richer, more dynamic and more personalized than a linear game. I have yet to find a game that is more non-linear and interactive than the game “Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion” or “Oblivion” for short. “Oblivion” is based in a medieval setting where castles, magic and swords are com-

Courtesy Photo monplace. Of course, the game does have a “main quest” that the game is kind of centered on, but the gamer can choose to completely ignore it and it would have no impact on game play whatsoever. The world of “Oblivion” is vast, with many cities and towns to explore and within each city are people eager to hire a character for a service— whether that be to travel to an abandoned fortress to find someone’s papers documenting their hidden royal heritage, defending a family’s farm from enemies or joining the Dark Brotherhood and being hired for assassinations. The number of potential quests and objectives in this game are more than numerous. A gamer can explore the world and acquire new items such as weapons, armor, spells and potions.

As the gamer continues to climb levels, the character can be customized to special in alchemy, blade, acrobatics, etc. and even gain wealth to buy a house, with one available in every city in the game. Unlike most linear games, in non-linear games like “Oblivion” there is a symbiotic relationship between the game and the player: the environment shapes how the player’s actions and the actions shape the environment. Furthermore, everything you see in the game is travelable. This is a pretty big deal, because the world is enormous and a player is guaranteed that he or she will never explore it all. It’s not like other video games that have back-drop images that are always out of the player’s reach. When the character leaves town and sees a large mountain way off in the dis-

tance, he or she will eventually reach it. Perhaps that mountain will have a cave filled with monsters and treasure, or maybe a small religious cult worshiping a dark god on the mountain. Or maybe there exist mysterious runes that, when activated, unveil hidden secrets. The fifth installment in the “Elder Scrolls” series will be released this year: “Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.” This game promises to be even more vast and rich than “Oblivion.” The storyline of “Skyrim” succeeds the storyline of “Oblivion” chronologically, but new gamers need not worry about playing “Oblivion” first. Firsttimers to the “Elder Scrolls” series won’t have to know what happened in “Oblivion” to understand and enjoy “Skyrim.” Look for “Skyrim” to hit stores on 11-11-11.

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from HOUSING on page 6 tions website can help simplify searches like Dai’s. The website, offcampushousing. uark.edu, aims to make the experience of finding affordable housing close to campus much easier. The website requires the student to register using his or her full name, UA mail ID and password, but there is no charge for using it once registered. Susan Stiers, associate director of Off Campus Connections, shared a little of the website’s history. “We started [the website] in March of 2006,” Stiers said. “We were getting phone calls every day… or it was students walking

through the doors asking ‘Where can we live?’ We didn’t want to tell them to, you know, pick up a newspaper, or go drive around.” There are advanced search options on the site that allow the user to search for properties by type (townhouse, duplex, apartment, etc.), number of bedrooms (1, 2, 3 and 4+ are the options given), number of bathrooms, proximity to campus, date available, optimal rent and a whole slew of other options. Once a search is entered, properties matching the description come up on a new screen. Once selected, a property’s location, pet policies, rent, laundry abilities, Internet capacities and more are listed, often with pictures and always with an

option to contact the owner or manager. For those upperclassmen that have spent weeks in the past sifting through assorted real estate websites or just asking around to find housing, the website is a welcome change. “It’s easy to use, and it’s free,” Stiers said. “The site has a message board, where you can look for roommates. There is also a resources page.” The resource page includes links to various local utilities companies’ websites, information on parking and transit, as well as a sample roommate contract, an apartment comparison guide, and legal information on being a tenant in the city of Fayetteville, all of which are useful for a stu-

dent preparing to live offcampus for the first time. But many students are still unaware of the website’s existence. “I know nothing about it,” said junior Chandra Chappelle, who lives with three roommates in a duplex off of Garland. “I have a friend who told me where to live. That’s basically what happened.” “You just have to look around,” said Madalyn Watkins, also a junior, of the process of finding a place to live, and added that she too heard about her current residence from a friend. “We live in a cute white house off of Putnam.” When told that there was an off-campus housing website to help make the search easier, Watkins said “Really?”

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National Signing Day wasn’t always a holiday for Arkansas fans. The Razorbacks finished classes by signing unheard of players, while big-name commitments chose rivals. Enter Bobby Petrino. The Hogs will likely finish with a top-20 class in the nation, according to Scout.com. It will be the second time in three full years Petrino has inked a top-20 class. His predecessor, Houston Nutt, didn’t accomplish the feat in the six years he was at Arkansas and Scout.com existed. The good news is most of the recruits won’t be forced into major roles immediately. The Razorbacks return talent and experience. There weren’t many pressing needs to fill, but Petrino and his staff recruited those needs well. The Hogs have to replace graduated starting offensive tackles DeMarcus Love and Ray Dominguez. Five-star Springdale HarBer product Brey Cook enrolled at the UA in January and will go through spring practice. Arkansas also signed junior college tackle Jason Peacock. The 6-foot-5, 325-pounder has to take an online class, but should be in Fayetteville by the beginning of spring practice. Cook and Peacock will compete with Grant Freeman and Anthony Oden for the two tackle spots. The Razorbacks needed help at middle linebacker, too. Jerry Franklin has played the position most of the last two seasons, but is more effective at weak linebacker. The Hogs’ coaching staff found Tyler Gilbert. The 6-foot-3, 242-pounder has the size to play middle linebacker and will participate in spring practice. Arkansas signed five early enrollees and all will have an opportunity to use spring practice as a springboard to compete for playing time. They’ll need it. The majority of this class will probably redshirt. Much of the 2010 class redshirted and it paid dividends for linebacker Braylon Mitchell and

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Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino was happy with his program’s progress in 2010. The Razorbacks made their first BCS appearance. The Hogs lost 31-26 to Ohio State, but Arkansas recorded just its second 10-win season in 20 years. Petrino isn’t satisfied, though. “We’ve got to build on that,” Petrino said. “We’ve got to build on the fact that we know how to win games in the fourth quarter. We established the fact that we can go on the road and win big games. I think with our experience coming back that’ll really help us.” The Razorbacks lose star quarterback Ryan Mallett, but return seven starters on offense, including a plethora of skillposition talent for the Hogs’ new quarterback – Tyler Wilson, Brandon Mitchell or Jacoby Walker – to get the ball. The last two national champions – Alabama and Auburn – had a first-year starting quarterback leading their teams. The expectations won’t be lowered. “A long time ago I was taught

that if you have a goal and you can’t verbalize it, then you’ll never achieve it,” Petrino said. “So we talk about it and we want to win a national championship. That’s what our goal is. That’s what drives us. I think when you see our players and our recruits get around our players that they get that sense of confidence and feel that we’re going to get it done.” Arkansas finished the season No. 12 in the AP poll and was ranked No. 8 in ESPN analyst Mark Schlabach’s early 2011 poll. The Razorbacks will face a challenging road back to the BCS, though. The Hogs were one of five teams from the SEC West to finish the season ranked in the top 15 of the final AP poll. Auburn’s Cam Newton and Alabama’s Mark Ingram might have left early for the NFL, but the division will still be difficult. “It’s tough,” Petrino said. “It’s competitive. We all know how hard it is. That’s why I was so proud of our football team. They put a really good run together. We had a couple disappointing losses that we were able to put behind us and win six games straight going into the bowl game.” Arkansas made its leap from

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Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino and the Razorbacks aren’t satisfied with making their first BCS bowl game. They want to win a national championship.

a middle-of-the-pack SEC team in 2009 to a top-tier squad last season by improving its defense drastically. The Razorbacks ranked 89th nationally in total defense two years ago, but jumped to No. 35 in the country

this season. The Hogs will return nine starters on defense in 2011. “After our improvements last year, I expect a lot of the same from us,” defensive end Tenarius Wright said. “We have to build

on that and become an even better defense. A national championship is everyone’s goal. We

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BASKETBALL

Emergence of the Sanchize Michael Sanchez displaying newfound offensive prowess for Hogs.

by ZACH TURNER

Assistant Sports Editor

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Michael Sanchez scored a career-high 20 points in the Hogs’ 89-78 win over No. 19 Vandertbilt.

Partly overshadowed in Rotnei Clarke’s stellar game was the most complete game Michael Sanchez has played in a Razorback uniform. Sanchez made 8-of-12 from the field, scoring a career-high 20 points in Arkansas’ 89-78 upset win at No. 19 Vanderbilt – the Hogs’ first road win of the season. The 6-foot-8, 236-pound Springdale, Ark., native was also 4-of-6 from the free throw line with three rebounds and two assists in 33 minutes of action. “Those are some of the things we have seen Mike do in practice,” Arkansas coach

John Pelphrey said. “I don’t know if I have seen 20 points worth of work in practice, but we have seen him drive the basketball and finish with the right or left hand.” Sanchez has missed large amounts of time dealing with plantar fasciitis injuries the last two seasons. He missed 28 games last year as a redshirt sophomore. The injury flared up again in Arkansas’ final practice before its first game this season. A stress fracture and stress reaction in his foot forced him to miss the first 11 games. Sanchez’s impact against the Commodores went beyond the box score, too. Junior guard Rotnei Clarke scored a Southeastern Conference career-high 36 points,

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including hitting 6-of-8 from 3-point range. Sanchez’s screens helped Clarke get room to shoot and create. “He did a lot of things especially to open me up,” Clarke said. “He is always setting some tough screens, even in practice he does and that carries over into the games. We worked pretty well together and our whole team as well work well together the whole game.” Sanchez was a key contributor as a redshirt freshman in 2008-09, earning 28 starts, while averaging 5.9 points and 4.9 rebounds.

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BASEBALL

Watkins Not Satisfied with Success New-Look Razorbacks by PATRICK GRINNAN Staff Writer

The emergence of Sarah Watkins as a post player for Arkansas has played a major factor in the Razorbacks’ success this season. The 6-foot-3 sophomore from Germantown, Tenn., has had an astounding season on the court, leading Arkansas to a 16-5 record. Watkins is averaging 13.2 points per game and five rebounds per game. She has scored more than 20 points on three occasions and has recorded two double-doubles. Watkins is also shooting over 50 percent from the field and from beyond the arch, and is shooting 75 percent from the charity line. Her success is the result of hours in the gym, working on shooting, getting stronger and getting in shape. She isn’t satisfied, though. “Obviously there is always going to be something to work on, tightening screws,” Watkins said. “Shooting better, defensive rotations can always be better and you could always rebound better. Every thing we practice every day.”

Watkins’ attitude is reflective of her team. The Razorbacks are relevant in the Southeastern Conference after struggling mightily the last several seasons. “We’re still fighting for approval, we’re still fighting for some of that attention,” Watkins said. “At the same time, we’re going out there to win games and make our coaches proud.” Off the court, Watkins is soft-spoken and quiet, characteristics that translate to levelheadedness on the court. The post player has found a way to make her impact on every game and has only been held to less than 10 points in four games this season. Watkins was able to find ways to score in Arkansas’ toughest challenge of the season Sunday against then-No. 5 Tennessee, despite battling the Volunteers’ towering defenders. She was matched against 6-foot3 Glory Johnson and 6-foot-6 Kelly Cain, but was able to score a team-high 15 points. She led the Razorbacks by not solely relying on her post moves, but shooting with range. “She’s got strength inside and good range,” Arkansas coach Tom Collen. “For us to play at a high level we need her

Arkansas baseball has to replace talent lost to MLB.

by PATRICK GRINNAN Staff Writer

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Arkansas center Sarah Watkins’ improvement this season has helped the Razorbacks to their best start in years.

on the court. We aren’t as good when she goes off the floor.” Watkins said that the Razorbacks’ grit is a turnaround from last season, a season in which Arkansas finished 12-18 and only won four conference games. The Razorbacks have al-

ready won four SEC games with seven remaining. “Where last year, if we were down we would hang our heads and lose confidence in our-

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Arkansas has started baseball practice, but not a lot of people know what to expect from the Razorbacks. The Hogs had seven players and four recruits drafted in the MLB Draft. Arkansas lost 17 lettermen from last season’s squad. Stars Drew Smyly, Zack Cox, Brett Eibner and Andy Wilkins are gone. The Razorbacks have only eight upperclassmen on a roster with 12 freshmen and 12 sophomores. Much of the youth is in the Hogs’ pitching, which features only two upperclassmen. “We have more arms than we’ve had in the past but they’re young,” Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn said. “They all have good arms, they’re 88-92 mile an hour arms but they’re all 1820 years old for the most part.” Starting right fielder Collin Kuhn was drafted by Detroit in the 15th round, but elected to stay for his junior season. The Beaver Dam. Wisc., native hit .336, had 16 home runs last season and 52 RBI’s last season.

“Collin’s leadership ability is outstanding,” Van Horn said. “He earns a lot of respect in that locker room and on the field because he’s very tough.” Kuhn will bat third for the Razorbacks and Van Horn said he would be looking for Kuhn to “get on base and score, drive runs in.” Kuhn might even play third base late in games, so redshirt freshman Jacob Morris can play centerfield, Van Horn said. The loss of Cox, Eibner and Wilkins’ bats means younger players will have to step up at the plate. Arkansas will also need players to step up on the mound. Sophomore right-hander DJ Baxendale headlines the Razorbacks’ pitching rotation. The 6-foot-2 sophomore earned seven saves and played in 29 games last season, finishing the year with a 3.58 ERA. “He was a kid last year,” Van Horn said. “He has matured. He’s really the leader of our pitching staff. He’s so versatile.” Baxendale will be the Hogs’ opening day starter Feb. 18

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Wilson Taking Over Leadership Role with Confidence by ZACH TURNER

Assistant Sports Editor

A record 56 underclassmen declared for the 2011 NFL Draft in January and Arkansas was one of many schools affected. Junior transfer quarterback Ryan Mallett gave up his final season of eligibility after guiding Arkansas to its first BCS bowl and leading the offense with a schoolrecord 3,869 yards and 32 passing touchdowns. The Texarkana, Texas, native was also a vocal leader and the Razorbacks will have to replace his his

Tyler Wilson presence in the locker room and on the field. Junior-to-be Tyler Wilson has waited two years behind Mallett for the opportunity. Wilson will compete with Brandon Mitchell and Jacoby Walker, but will be considered the favorite to take the starting quarterback reigns for the Hogs entering spring practice. “He is a guy I have a lot of confidence in,” Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino said. “Tyler can really throw the football and has shown that he knows how to move a football team and get in the end zone.” Wilson garnered national attention with a gutsy performance during the Auburn game last season. He came in during the second quarter after Mallett suffered a

from CARTER on page 10 offensive guard Luke Charpentier. Both players will challenge for playing time next season. Incoming cornerbacks Kelvin

mild concussion. Wilson connected on 25-of34 passes for 332 yards and four touchdowns against the eventual national champion Tigers. The experience gained from that game and the Ole Miss contest make Wilson the most experience signal caller on campus. “I have gotten some key game experience this last season,” Wilson said. “I am definitely more prepared coming into this spring than I was last. I am a little bit more mature and I kind of know what to expect.” The Greenwood, Ark., native has attempted 109 passes in his three seasons as a Razorback, throwing seven touchdowns and seven interceptions. Wilson received a redshirt during his freshman season after missing the final nine games with mononucleosis. In addition to the loss of Mallett, tight end D.J. Williams and offensive tackle DeMarcus Love both graduated leaving major leadership shoes to fill for next seasons Razorback football squad. “I don’t think leadership is announced necessarily, but more demonstrated,” Wilson said. “I take pride in leading throwings during this winter and into the spring and I am going to do my best to make us the best offense we can be.” His teammates have noticed. “I have seen Tyler running up and down the field with the receivers and changing their routes from stops to go’s,” defensive end Tenarius Wright said. “Tyler is really taking it serious.” Wilson will still have to compete with Mitchell and Walker once spring practice begins March 15. “The quarterback position will be something that will be fun to see how it plays out,” Petrino said. “Brandon Mitchell is a young man that is really looking forward to the competition. As the year went

on last year and with all the practice I felt he got better and better throughout the season. Jacoby Walker had a very very good spring here last year coming in as a true freshman.”

Fisher and Tevin Mitchell might be too good to redshirt, though. They’re rated four-stars and have the size and speed to contribute immediately if they can learn the system. That’s the sign of a

good program. An elite program doesn’t need to rely heavily on freshmen because it has depth and talent stockpiled, but some freshmen play because the program attracts highquality athletes.

Defense Wants to Improve Again Arkansas’ offense was explosive in 2009 and 2010. The Razorbacks’ defense, however, made huge strides last season, playing a major role in the Hogs’ Sugar Bowl run. “We made a big turnaround after the season after last,” Wright said. “We had more knowledge of the game and more people out on the field that knew what was going on.” Arkansas’ defense ranked seventh in the Southeastern Conference in scoring defense, allowing 23.4 points per game. The defense, led by linebacker Jerry Franklin, who recorded 100 tackles, ranked first in the SEC in third-down defense, allowing opponents only a 33.5 percent conversion rate. The Razorbacks will return nine starters in 2011. “We have to work and really see what our personality is going to be on defense,” Petrino said. “We have a lot coming back and should be very strong up front. When you look at guys like Jake Bequette, Zach Stadther and Tenarius Wright that definitely should be one of our strengths.” There will be plenty of competition in the secondary, Petrino said. The Razorbacks have to replace graduated starting safety Rudell Crim, but return safety Tramain Thomas and the starting cornerbacks – Isaac Madison and Darius Winston – they ended the season with. “We are ready to work,” Wright said. “We’re ready to work on our fundamentals like tackling, swarm-

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ing to the ball and make plays like we made last year to build on that so we can become a better defense.” The Hogs will have a competitive spring on defense, Petrino said. “We are going to see competition and that is the thing I like most about spring football,” Petrino said. “I don’t think there is one person on our team that doesn’t understand it is up to them to determine the depth on the practice field.” Childs, Jones Likely Out for Spring, Johnson OK There are more than 40 days until the start of spring practice, but several key players are expected to miss drills or be limited, Petrino said. Senior receiver Greg Childs is still recovering from a patella tendon injury suffered during the Vanderbilt game, causing him to miss the remainder of the 2010 season. Childs, who hauled in 46 catches for 659 yards last season, is walking well and has started to run, Petrino said. Sophomore defensive tackle Byran Jones suffered an ankle injury prior to the Sugar Bowl did not play in the game and will likely miss spring practice after undergoing surgery, Petrino said. “He had surgery after the Sugar Bowl and is doing real well,” Petrino said. Running back and kick returner Dennis Johnson is expected to be in spring practice after missing the final 11 games of the season with a bowel injury suffered against Lousiana-Monroe. The kick return game struggled trying to find a replacement for Johnson, shuffling through six different returners. “I think Dennis will be full-go,” Petrino said. “He is looking real good, he is antsy and wants to get out there and get going.”

That’s where Arkansas will be entering Petrino’s fourth season. Jimmy Carter is the sports editor for The Arkansas Traveler. His column appears every other Wednesday. Follow him on Twitter @jicartersports.

from EXPECTATIONS on page 10 want to be in that seat to say we are going to the national championship. This offseason is really going to determine that, so we are going to have to work hard so we can reach that goal.” “A national championship was as believable last year as it is this year.” Arkansas has posted 10 or more wins in consecutive seasons just once in the last 45 years. Petrino would be the first coach to accomplish the feat since Ken

from WATKINS on page 10 selves, now if we go through scoring droughts we just stay in the game and keep our heads down,” Watkins said. “Basketball is a game and its fun, but winning is more fun and I think we’re really starting to play like we feel that way.” The Razorbacks’ chemistry on the court has led to chemistry off the court, too. “This team is a family,” Wat-

from BASEBALL on page 10 against Delaware State, but his versatility might see him moved to the bullpen in a weekend series, Van Horn said. Sophomore outfielder Matt Vinson and sophomore infielder

from SANCHEZ on page 10 The past two seasons have been injury-plagued, but his breakout performance against Vanderbilt might have been just what the doctor ordered. “I think it gives him more confidence now that he knows he can score,” junior guard Julysses Nobles said. “We knew what he could do because he comes to practice and works hard everyday.”

Hatfield won 10 games in 1988 and 1989. Petrino has won 10 or more games in three of his seven seasons as a collegiate coach. “Our expectations are very high,” Wilson said. “We go into every game with the expectation that we can win and it’s going to be no different this season. I think all of the guys expect that as well. We set our goals high and a national championship is among those goals. “We take it one game at a time and right now we are just concerned about the spring. We’ll worry about that when it comes.” kins said. “It’s a home away from home, and I think anybody would give anything for anybody else on this team.” Arkansas is in the middle of SEC play, but the Razorbacks have already played the majority of their road games. Arkansas will play four of its seven remaining games at Bud Walton Arena. “I don’t doubt that we can make it to the NCAA Tournament if we keep working hard,” Watkins said. Matt Reynolds will likely play in the season-opening series after rehabbing from offseason surgery, Van Horn said. Vinson tore the labrum on his left, non-throwing arm. Reynolds had surgery on his left, non-throwing thumb and rehabbed faster than expected, Van Horn said. Sanchez’s minutes have increased the past three games with frontcourt teammates Marshawn Powell and Delvon Johnson struggling with foul trouble. His production against Vanderbilt might result in more opportunities going forward. “Obviously he is a big part of what we are trying to get done,” Pelphrey said. “We talked for a couple weeks now about our team will improve because of the health of our frontcourt improving and Mike is a good example of that.”

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