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Muslim Woman Bullied in Library by NICK DEMOSS News Editor

An apparent case of verbal harassment in Mullins Library Oct. 8 was an isolated incident and not indicative of a larger epidemic of antiMuslim sentiment, police said. Doctoral candidate Banan Al-Daraiseh was standing at the main entrance of the library waiting for her friend when an unidentified man began harassing her, as students and staff stood in disbelief, she said. “There’s no place for you in America,” the man yelled.

“There’s no place for Sharia, go back to Sudan.” Sharia law is the sacred law of Islam. Al-Daraiseh reportedly asked the man whether she was bothering him, to which he responded, “Yes you’re bothering me – the way you’re dressing is bothering me.” AlDaraiseh and her friend were wearing hijabs – a traditional Muslim head covering. Library officials attempted to intervene in the conversation and the man eventually left after failing to find an open computer, said Alberta Bailey, director of public services for Mullins Library. Because the library is a state

institution, anyone can use the resources it offers, though non-affiliated users are supposed to check in with staff, said Allon Callahan, night circulation supervisor. The pair subsequently filed a complaint with both the library and UAPD. The man is yet to be identified and the case is still being investigated, said UAPD Lt. Matt Mills. Mills noted that the incident was “definitely not something that occurs frequently.” Al-Daraiseh also mentioned that she had never previously been approached in such a hateful way. The incident was likely fueled by

misconceptions about the nature of Islam, some of which are perpetuated by news outlets, she said. The man’s comment about Sharia Law in America may have been fueled by recent statements made by Nevada Senate nominee Sharron Angle, Al-Daraiseh said. Angle told a group of Tea Party supporters earlier this month that two U.S. cities are under Sharia law. “Misinformation of Muslims in the media can mis-

recycled water bottles, and in seven uses will have left no carbon footprint, according to the habitotes Web site. This means the Hog Wild totes will represent 250,000 plastic bottles removed from the amount of waste northwest Arkansas produces. The totes not only hold four times as much as common plastic bags—up to 25 pounds the Web site says, but they are also washable. When students from Fayetteville High School’s Green Team and the U of A Green Groups Guild distribute the totes at Reynold’s Stadium before the game, tailgaters will be trading

in plastic shopping bags for the more durable and reusable bags. “We’re of a generation in which conservation practices must be taught — we weren’t born knowing how to care for our environment,” said habitotes’ Greg Sparrow. “By involving these local student groups in this tote giveaway, we’re hoping to ensure a sustainable future for those who will come after us.” The goal of habitotes totes, according to the Web site, is to provide a way to reduce dependency on plastic bags and a way for companies to create brand awareness. When organizations sponsor totes with their custom-

ized logos, the reusable bags can be distributed for free, serving the dual purpose of increased marketing opportunities and increased recycling awareness. The Hog Wild version for this weekend is also a canvas for team spirit. If each one of the 50,000 totes to be handed out at the game were used only four times instead of a grocery sack, it would be the same as if 800,000 plastic shopping bags had been taken out of circulation. For the students who help

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Game DayTotes Promote Recycling by LIBBI STURM Staff Writer

Recycling will team up with Razorback spirit during the Arkansas—Ole Miss game this weekend when 50,000 “Hog Wild habitotes” will be distributed to fans before the game. These eco-friendly alternatives to plastic shopping bags are made by habitotes, a northwest Arkansas company that uses recycled plastic water bottles to make the totes. This week, the totes will have a Razorback printed on one side and the U of A Old Main logo on the other side. Each tote is made from five

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Camping Rules for the Ole Miss Game

Students can camp at Gate 17 beginning at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 21. !"Students must register their tents to receive permits registering up to 10 campers per tent. !"Tents must be attended at all times by at least one person. If left unattended, the tents may be removed by university personnel. !"Tents and other camping equipment must be removed by 5:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 23. !"Stadium Drive will be closed to traffic starting at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 21. !"Camping will not be permitted at any entrance to Barnhill Arena prior to entry into the Snoop Dogg concert. !"

Photo Illustration Recycling officials will hand out approximately 50,000 tote bags at the Oct. 23 football game against Ole Miss. The UA-themed totes are meant to reduce the need for plastic grocery bags.

The Age-Old Question:To Skip or Not to Skip? Website Provides Class Skipping Calculator by ALEX HETHERINGTON Staff Writer

LARRY ASH Photo Editor Sara Osuan, a sophomore from Springdale, checks email and relaxes in front of the Fulbright Peace Fountain near Old Main. Osuan ‘s Sociology class had been canceled and she was killing time Friday morning before going to lunch with friends.

The urge to stay in a warm bed on a rainy day can sometimes compromise even the most dedicated student’s will to learn. For students conflicted about whether to skip – there is help. “Wondering if you should skip class today?” The Should I Skip Class Today? Calculator (www.skipclasscalculator.com) asks. Students can enter basic information about a class, such as how many times per week they have the class, their current grade, attendance policy, and more, click submit and the question of whether or not it is worth it to skip is resolved. The Should I Skip Class Today? Calculator was developed by Jim Filbert, a 2010 telecommunications management graduate working as a web developer in Detroit, Mich. “The idea came to me one day in February 2010. I woke up one cold morning and debated whether or not I wanted to get out of bed to go to class. I ran

the risk in my head. Then I pondered. I was wondering if there might already be a tool on the interwebs which would run that risk for me. After a few minutes of searching I found nothing -so I decided it was up to me to create. I ended up skipping class that day because I was too excited about the idea,” Filbert reports on the website. “I can see how the information might be useful, but it wouldn’t really affect me because I never skip anyway. I think students should make up their own minds since they are actually taking the class,” said Sarah Griffis, an English and classical studies senior. The website is based on a point system designed to assess the necessity of class attendance. “Each question and answer are assigned a point value. When you hit submit, those values are put through a formula. Some questions have more weight than others. The value produced by the formula will fit into a range of numbers, which correspond

to the outcome. The calculator has been run through dozens of scenarios by multiple testers to ensure the most logical and accurate outcome,” according to the website. The website claims 48,363 calculations so far. “I entered both the classes I take and the classes I teach into the calculator, and I’ll give it some credit, since it said I ‘must go’ to all of them,” said Dolly Hayde, a graduate student and assistant in the anthropology department. “Still, after looking at the site a bit, my impression is that the people who are most likely to use it are probably the people who need to come to class the most,” Hayde said. The Should I Skip Class Today? Calculator website will soon have a community section and already has a Facebook page featuring student grumblings and education-related media. “Sometimes I think it [the website] is [stupid] too,” Filbert notes in the website’s frequently asked questions.

ZTA Promotes Cancer Awareness by KRISTEN COPPOLA Staff Writer

The ladies at the Zeta Tau Alpha house are raising awareness and funds as a part of their national philanthropy. The entire month of October and into November ZTA girls will be setting up booths and hosting various activities in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The awareness event has

taken place every October since 1984. Breast cancer awareness is of interest to ZTA, because the Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation is nationally sponsored by Susan G. Komen for the Cure. They are also sponsored by other organizations involved in promoting awareness. “We’re partnered with about 15 different things [including] Susan G. Komen, the NFL, Yoplait Save Lids to Save

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Lives, Betsey Johnson, Lifetime, and Self magazine,” said ZTA President Kelli Golden. The work that ZTA sisters are doing is a part of their required 10 hours per semester of service, but the girls are still very eager to participate. “[The service work] doesn’t have to be with Susan G. Komen,” Golden said. “But a lot of the girls that join Zeta join because of our philanthropy and because they’re somehow directly connected to breast cancer. It’s affected their mom, their aunt, their grandma or

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GARETH PATTERSON Staff Photographer A member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority helps sophomore Kathryn Snyder stick her pink breast cancer awareness ribbon on her shirt in front of the Arkansas Union. Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer among women in the United States.

Fulbright Core Slated to Change by JORDAIN CARNEY Asst. News Editor

Approximately 120 members of the Fulbright faculty voted to adopt the state’s 35-hour core Thursday. The motion passed 75-37 . If the faculty hadn’t voted to accept the new core, Fulbright College would have two cores, said Bill Schwab, dean of Fulbright College. One for traditional students and one for transfer students. A concern with going from the 66-hour core to a 35-hour core was cutting general requirements such as foreign language. Classes removed from the general core can be added to specific majors. The faculty decided to reconsider the changes after Schwab retires at the end of the school year. The motion to reconsider was presented by Chaim GoodmanStrauss, a professor in the Math Department. “It’s not necessarily clear if it was the best way or the only way,” he said. Some professors asked if having a new dean reexamine the changes undercut the vote. “I don’t see this as negating any of the work we’ve done so far,” said Jacob Adler, a philosophy professor. “This is the best we could do in the available, but maybe we could do better if we had more time.” The new core still has to go through a formal university approval process before it can go into effect, said Lynn Fisher, director of communications of Fulbright College. If the changes are approved, the new core will go into effect for the 2011-2012 academic year. Students will be advised based on the year they entered the university, but can request to have their catalogue year moved forward, she said.

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PROFILES FROM THE HILL

A Conversation with Communication Professor Robert Wicks by JORDAN GRUMMER Staff Writer

Robert Wicks, the director for communication and media research, has been a communication professor at the UA for a number of years, but he also spent a lot of time studying the media and their affect on political elections. Wicks was recently appointed adjunct professor of political science, and his research includes, among many other subjects, the Internet’s affect on political campaigns and Sarah Palin in the 2008 election. Q: How did you end up at the UA? A: I come from a journalism background and I did my graduate work at Mississippi State and also the University of Missouri. After finishing my doctorate, I took a job at Indiana University in the journalism department, and after a number of years, I decided I wanted to get into studying information processing-how people actually learn form messages rather than how they construct messages. This department [the UA] at that time was building in that direction, so it was a perfect fit. Q: What got you interested in politics? A: Well, when I was a journalist, I had always done a lot of political work--either as an editor or a journalist I had worked

in a number of state capitals. My undergraduate degree was from American University in the nation’s capital and I use to spend a lot of time watching congressional hearings. So, all along the way I had been interested in politics. Of course, a good way to be able to satisfy that interest is to work first as a political journalist and now to work in research on political campaigns.

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Q: What are some of the more intriguing races to you in Arkansas this year? A: Well, it’s a mid-term election, so it’s hard to say what’s going to happen. Of course, the one that everyone’s watching around the nation is the one between John Boozman and Blanche Lincoln. That’s a pretty big prize, and we saw from the challenge from Bill Halter [in the primaries] that of course Lincoln is very, very vulnerable. That’s probably, from my standpoint because it’s a Senate seat, the most significant race you can point to right now in the state. Q: Do you think Blanche Lincoln will lose her Senate seat? A: For Lincoln, the polling numbers right now aren’t good. But there are a few weeks until Election Day, and, especially in an off-year election, an awful lot can change and an awful lot

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JESSICA PALMER Staff Photographer Dr. Robert Wicks, Professor of Communcation, was ranked among the top 20 telecommunication scholars in a report presented at a national convention. Professor Wicks is the author of a book on media processing titled Understanding Audiences. He focuses his research on the workings of mass communications. can happen. Individually, those in Congress have very little control over the economy, and the economy isn’t looking good when people don’t have jobs, when people are out of work and when people are losing their homes. The easiest thing to do-maybe even from one perspective, the most logical thing to do--is throw the bums out. That’s always what’s happened before when people are dissatisfied with the way things are going. Q: How has the Internet changed the way political campaigns are run, and how has that affected voter reaction. A: This is a very interesting question. The reason I decided to go to graduate school and get a Ph.D is I wanted to find out something about how people process information. Back 30 years ago when there were only three networks and maybe a local newspaper, people would get their information from pretty

much the same places. Even with that limited number of outlets, people arrived at very, very different perceptions of what the world was all about. Their conclusions about the politics, about the candidates, about the president and about the members of Congress varied. They brought to the viewing or reading experience everything that was in their background: their environment, their parents, how they grew up and their friends. Now, that’s just with three networks, a news magazine and maybe a local paper that had AP and UPI newswire services. Think now, with the thousands upon thousands of outlets that are specializing to narrower and narrower segments. The point that concerns me is you can self-select into an information environment that’s going to tell you just what you want to hear. There may be perfectly good and valid per-

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PROFILE from page 2 spectives that you’re not hearing because you’re so comfortable in an environment that just tells you things you want to hear. Q: Why does it seem like comedy shows such as the Daily Show and the Colbert Report can do the background work that other larger media companies don’t? A: Well, that’s a good question. I don’t know if I entirely buy the premise. I think that we do have to keep in mind that Colbert and The Daily Show are comedy shows. Good material is always coming out of Washington and the news in general. So, there’s a natural fit in that you’re going to get good material to work with. Having said that, I do agree to an extent that the old Nightline, for example, when Ted Koppel ran it, was a very serious evening program that went into significant depth on important issues. We don’t have it anymore. When he retired it was replaced by basically a variety news show. The New York Times and major newspapers have had to basically follow the lead set by USA Today. Newspapers and media have changed always over the years. They’ve had to evolve to satisfy the tastes of their audiences and so forth. I don’t think we can blame the media. I think one thing we need to do is take stock of ourselves. We need to demand more. If we don’t demand good quality information, we’re not going to get it. If we just want to self select into a media environment that makes us feel comfortable, and we don’t want to hear contrasting points of view and be open to new ideas, then we’re going to get exactly what we ask for: An environment that just supports the perspectives we already have. Q: Can you talk about the differences in the 2008 election versus any others? A: Well I can, but part of it is there were so many variables that HABITOTES from page 2 with the totes initiative, there’s an opportunity for scholarships from habitotes’ Greg Sparrow who has been working with Connie Crisp, an FHS teacher. It’s an exciting event for the FHS students participating. “They’re really psyched about it,” Crisp said. “The initiative is making the world a better place and they’re thrilled to be involved. Litter and waste are very

went into the mix. First of all we had Hillary Clinton as a viable candidate, we had the first African American who gets the nomination and we have Sarah Palin who emerges on the Republican ticket. One thing we did find as far as the coverage on Palin, is in the past, when women have run for office--Elizabeth Dole is one who comes to mind a number of years ago--the candidacy was never taken very seriously. In 2008, with Palin, the amount of coverage she got was absolutely enormous. She was unknown, so you would expect that, but so much of that coverage really dealt with the personality issue and issues associated with her daughter becoming pregnant without being married and the wardrobe that was paid for…There is a case to be made that the McCain campaign did not want her speaking out on policy issues because she was so inexperienced as a national figure, but that doesn’t mean that the press couldn’t have worked harder to try and dig at that, and find out something about the way she operated. The media and the blogs both were fixated on side issues that had more to do with personality and celebrity than anything else. Q: What’s something that surprised you in your political research? A: There’ve been a lot of things. I think really the way that Palin became such a lighting rod for attention, and how much coverage was devoted to her compared to how much coverage had been given to women in the past. Q: If there was one president from that past that you could meet who would it be? A: You mean one that I haven’t met? But, I would have to say if I could meet any of them, I think the one that I would like to meet the most would be Thomas Jefferson. He did it all. He was an architect, he was a scholar, he was a thinker and he was just a person who really saw the big picture and how pieces fit together. obvious at sporting events where the trash from thousands of people accumulates in a concentrated area. The athletic department has had a higher priority on recycling at the stadium in the last two years, said Nick Brown, Director of the Office of Campus Sustainability. Recycle with the Razorbacks is another initiative coordinated by the Associated Student Government and the athletic department that is designed to increase awareness of

ZETA from page 1 someone in their family. You don’t have to say, ‘You have to do this’; they want to do it.” The sorority members will have a table set up every Thursday of October in front of the Union, where students can receive pink ribbons in honor of those diagnosed with breast cancer and cards with directions on how to perform a breast self-exam. Crowning of Champions Week, which will take place Nov. 17–19, will be the final set of events including a pink pancake dinner for $5 at the ZTA house, a faux jail and a benefit concert for the student body with all proceeds going to the Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation. “[In] Breast Cancer Behind Bars, we are going to have a fake jail set up in the Union, basically arresting people on funny charges, [including] some well known alumni and athletes, then people have to come pay their bail,” Golden said. The point of the festivities isn’t as much to raise funds, but awareness. Their desire is that students can learn from the information that is being provided and feel empowered to make a difference themselves, Golden said. “Everyone has been affected directly or indirectly by breast cancer, so I think it’s just important that the whole student body feels involved in our philanthropy and that they see us out there and feel like they can help as well,” said April Walters, ZTA philanthropy chair. UA students are beginning to notice the efforts to raise breast cancer awareness made by ZTA members. “I think it is really important because breast cancer is something that can really affect everybody. And young people like us don’t really think about it that seriously, and the fact that they are is a good thing,” said Clare Barlow, a freshman English major. sustainability needs. Instead of all the recyclable items being left in the trash, students separate much of it out. Volunteers collected a record amount of recycling at the first home football game this year, Zoe Teague, ASG sustainability director said. It’s estimated that 70 percent of the recyclable items used during tailgating before the game were collected, she said - the most ever collected by the program.

MUSLIM from page 1 construe people’s thoughts about Islam,” Al-Daraiseh said. “ I feel like some people have misconceptions of Islam because of what they see in the news.” Reports of the incident were surprising to several UA students, who said a university seemed an unlikely venue for such an intolerant display. “I’m shocked that in a center of learning and academia a person would say such racist things – especially in the 21st century,” said junior Evan Sitzes, international relations major. Junior John Cartwright would have been more surprised if the harasser had been a student or member of the UA community, he said. “The university encourages a structure of diversity, but outside the university that structure isn’t there,” he said. Biology student Meenakshi Prajapati was above all frustrated by the incident, and reiterated that the man does not represent the majority opinion in the area, she said. “What he did is just obnoxious,” Prajapati said. “There are opportunities on campus to educate yourself on Islam.” The UA offers a contingent major in Middle East Studies and an Arabic language program worth 24 credit hours. The UA is home to the King Fahd Center for Middle East and Islamic Studies, where students can apply for an $11,600 scholarship to pursue their Middle Eastern studies. The Muslimas of UARK, a group of Muslim women in the university, are hosting a lecture at 3:30 p.m. -5:00 p.m. Oct. 22 on “Qur’an, Science and Humanity.” The lecture will take place in the Multicultural Center. Saba Naseem contributed reporting to this story.

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EDITOR: Bailey Elise McBride MANAGING EDITOR: Mille Appleton

Striking a Balance With Parents Important

When I came to the University of Arkansas at the ripe age of 17, I was ready to be free—free to pick my major and my classes, who my new friends would be and where I would go when. My mother had another plan, however. She expected me to let her see my grades and account balanc- LETTER FROM THE EDITOR es, tell her who I was going out with by Bailey Elise McBride and call her every day—just like I traveler@uark.edu did in high school. Needless to say, this clash of beliefs didn’t work out too well. We argued time and time again about whether I was an adult and if I was acting responsibly., and ended up mad at each other too many times to count. Looking back on that time, I realize it was an important growing pain in my relationship with my mom that many, although not all, students go through with their own parents when they come to college. It is strange to go from talking and answering to your parents to having no one in that role in your life. Though the freedom that comes with going to college is great, it is also scary to take that first big step as an adult. Students have to realize, however, that move to college isn’t just different and new to them—it is very different for their parents. In my case, my single mom went from having an older daughter around to talk to and provide support (and rides) to a younger sibling to being solely responsible for everything. Not only did she send her baby off to college, but she had an entirely different home life because of it. At the time I didn’t really think about the changes for my mom— I was just annoyed. Now, though, I appreciate that time and the close relationship I have come to have with both my parents. Out of that conflict, we eventually found a balance—I don’t call them every day, but I call often. I don’t show them graded assignments each week, but I give them the password to my ISIS if they ever want to see how I’m doing. Striking that balance is an important part of our time in college. Activities like this weekend’s Family Weekend, sponsored by First Year Experience and Arkansas Athletics, are a great way to let parents remain engaged in our college lives—let them share a game day with you, cheer on the hogs and meet some of your friends.

Diversity: More Than Race Relations MARCUS FERREIRA STAFF CARTOONIST

FROM THE BOARD

Voting process proves both critical, confusing The Traveler editorial board has sensed a remarkable lack of enthusiasm about the Nov. 2 elections, in which citizens across the U.S., students included, will vote for senators, state representatives, governors, lieutenant governors, secretaries of state and several other political offices. Even though researching candidates and forming an opinion about who could best serve our country is a tedious process, these individuals represent you, and they will affect your future long after you graduate. If you don’t vote, you have no right to complain about how your state’s politics are handled during the next two years. Dem. Blanche Lincoln and Rep. John Boozman are facing each other for Arkansas senator. Dem. David Whitaker and Rep. Steve Womack are competing for representatives of the Arkansas’ 3rd District, Fayetteville’s district. Dem. Mike Beebe is running for reelection against Rep. Jim Keet. Several of these candidates have firm platforms which address controversial topics, such as abortion rights, state finances and job creation. Arkansans will vote on the Nov. 2 ballot whether to add to the state constitution the right to hunt, fish, trap and harvest wildlife. Voting is an involved process, particularly for students. First, if you’re voting in Arkansas, Texas or Oklahoma, you need to have registered prior to the first week of October. If you have not, you won’t be able to vote in the upcoming elections. If you’ve registered to vote in previous elections, you don’t need to register again. You can check your voter registration status at your state’s Secretary of State website. If you are not voting in Washington County, you should either make plans to travel to the county in which you’ve registered during its early voting time period, or you can vote as an absentee. To vote as an absentee, print off your state’s Application for an Absentee Ballot at www.LongDistanceVoter.com, and mail or fax it to your county clerk by Oct. 26 in Arkansas or Oct. 27 at 5 p.m. in Texas and Oklahoma. Once you have received your absentee ballot, you need to have voted and mailed it in so that it arrives at the address indicated on the ballot by 7 p.m. on Nov. 2, Election Day. Follow the election results on the Traveler website or watch your favorite news network Nov. 2 and know that your vote counted.

FROM WHERE I STAND by Billy Fleming ASG President

diversity (n.): The condition of being diverse; variety, especially the inclusion of diverse people (as people of different races or cultures) in a group or organization. What is your definition of diversity? The one above, from Merriam-Webster, is quite vague, perhaps intentionally so. Much like the term “sustainability,” the term diversity gets thrown around without much thought of its definition. Most folks, our university included, tend to view diversity through the lens of race and ethnicity. This issue is created by our State Assembly and Department of Higher Education, as they set the reporting standards for Diversity on our campus. Without getting too specific, they often fall embarrassingly short and tend to hamstring the University into meeting their standards at the expense of expanding our own. So yes, race and ethnici-

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in ASG, Student Alumni, or any of the other organizations that have been historically homogenous in their student composition. I also wonder where the facilities are that serve underrepresented groups outside the scope of ethnicity. At a place so intent on benchmarking our initiatives against our peer-institutions, where is our LGBT Support Center, modeled after the University of Georgia? Where is our Center on Religious and Spiritual Diversity, modeled after the University of Missouri? Don’t get me wrong, the University of Arkansas does a lot of things right regarding diversity. But what bothers me isn’t what our administration is doing on campus. They have goals to meet, and they are doing their part. What bothers me is that this issue doesn’t seem important to many students on our campus. I’ve yet to see anything, from an underrepresented population or not, that even begins to address the issues of inclusion on our campus. Too many students seem to be satisfied with being comfortable, with surrounding themselves with other students who think, look, or live just as they do, and with pretending that the problems pervading our campus, and really our nation, aren’t there. To me, it seems that somewhere

along the way, our generation has stopped organizing and advocating for equal rights. Maybe our generation believes things have improved to the point of acceptability and perhaps the mere existence of advocacy groups for said rights is enough, as long we don’t have to personally invest ourselves. Well yes, things are much better for us than they were for our parents, but they are still not acceptable. The more comfortable we become with the world around us, the less we are able to do to change the world around us. If we selfishly focus our vision to our own personal existence, things probably seem alright most days. But this myopic perspective only pushes the issue of institutional segregation and discrimination far enough away that we can’t address it. The more we focus on being comfortable rather than honest, the further we’ll regress. But on our campus and in this nation, our generation has a chance to change the world around us, if we’re first honest about the problems facing us. A recent address from General Colin Powell, for me at least, captures the spirit of what we should be chasing, when he said “In our diversity and our spirituality, our tolerance and our commitment to human dignity, lies our strength and our hope for a better future”.

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ty are components of diversity, but when we draw the line there, we sell ourselves short. Where’s diversity considered in terms of sexual orientation, religious or spiritual affiliation, disability, socio-economic status, or gender? This isn’t a UA-only problem. This is a state, national, and global issue as well. But let’s forget, just for a moment, the scale of this issue and examine our campus only. We have some great resources for underrepresented populations on our campus in the Multi-Cultural Center, Office of Diversity, and a variety of other departments established for that purpose. But how many people who wouldn’t be classified as underrepresented use these facilities as well? I realize these programs and departments provide a great service to some of our students, but I often wonder if we’re further institutionalizing segregation on campus by cordoning the different populations of students off from one another. I’ll admit that until this summer, I would have been hesitant to spend any of my down time in the MultiCultural Center. Though that is no longer the case, before this year I never felt welcome there, just as I’m sure there are underrepresented students who may not, for whatever reason, feel comfortable

The truth is, students push themselves too hard and aren’t as careful as they could be in their daily activities. The top three reasons for death among twenty-somethings are accidents (vehicle mishaps, falls, drowning, poisonings, & burns), homicide (extra stress, anger issues, unresolved emotional problems), and suicide (untreated depression). Accidents, the number one cause for college-age fatalities, often occur when we “multi-task.” When you “multi-task,” you’re taking your attention off of one thing and quickly putting it on another. So, if you drive and text, you take our attention off of the road while you type. In regard to homicides and suicides, which are the second and third most common reasons for deaths among twenty-somethings, keep in mind your goal is not perfection in all you do, but it’s giving your best effort. Do you respect

others? Do you ever enjoy a good laugh? If you aren’t enjoying life, or if you’re delaying gratification until you graduate or get a job, stop. You have to take some time to relax and get out of the rut we ride every day. If that doesn’t work, you must seek counseling, because once you’re gone, there’s no chance to ever fix anything. So what should college students focus on health-wise? Common problems among college students include lack of sleep, stress, insufficient exercise, improper diet, not supplementing what we eat with vitamins, and too much alcohol, caffeine, and sugar on our plates and in our glasses. With readings, homework, and exams added to band practice or social clubs, campus life is hectic. Most of you realize when you’re stretched thinly, but how can you stay healthy in a high-stress environment? A few simple steps can make a big difference in the way your body functions. You’ve all heard how support from friends and family is an important factor in social health, but it’s equally important in our mental and physical well-being. Humans are social beings for a reason. We lend an empathetic ear to a friend’s troubles. We receive help when we move from one apartment to another. There are many reasons to need the support and love of others.

No one wants to go it alone. However, family and friends are not the only means of support. The University of Arkansas Health Center offers emotional health services (counseling) to any student in need. They are professionals, and all information they receive is private. The Health Center also offers other provisions, as well: they give flu shots, treat insomnia, help with smoking cessation, eating disorders, sexual health, alcohol and drug problems, and relationship violence. The Center has a 24-hour help line at 575-5276, they take appointments at 575-4451, and their web address is www.health.uark. edu. Our tuition pays for these services. You shouldn’t be wary of using them. Whether you choose to stay healthy by conventional medicine, a more holistic means or a mix of both, you should pay attention to what your body tells you. If you are yawning, can’t keep your eyes open and want to sleep on a desk, you shouldn’t accept an offer to go to a party that night but should go home and sleep! You lower your immune functioning because you are running on empty at 100 miles per hour. If your body is running on fumes, your brain is too. In those situations, concentration and learning are minimal. If you can’t sleep, you may try relaxing earlier in the

evening and make your room more conducive to sleep. You could lower the lights, take a warm shower or bath, not finish homework at the last minute, and nix the caffeine and sugar around bedtime. You might leave on a fan or TV left on for background noise. If you like hot tea, you should try chamomile, which promotes rest. Stress is a huge concern among university students. There are numerous ways to reduce stress. You can find a few stress-busters at www.MayoClinic.com. It’s difficult, if not impossible, for humans to get every nutrient they need from food alone. Even Dr. Oz, famous cardiac surgeon and television star, suggests certain supplements. Even Oz takes daily dosages of multivitamins, calcium, magnesium, and fish oil. Ideally, though, getting vitamins from food is easier for humans to digest and use. Whether we take the holistic route or another path, students need to be diligent in staying healthy. No one is immune to accidents or a family gene gone haywire, but proactive behavior can make a difference in your performance, life and schoolwork. So, the truth about twenty-somethings is this: enjoy life and study hard. You as students are intelligent beings and the leaders of tomorrow. Take care of yourself.

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Pat Green Feels at Home in the Ozarks by HAILEY RAY Staff Writer

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Country musician Pat Green will be performing at George’s Majestic Lounge Friday Oct. 22 at 9 p.m. Green has released 11 albums since his career began in 1995, however thoughts of fame weren’t the first thing that drew him to music. In the beginning, it was for attention from girls, Green said, but then it developed into a passion. People started to notice his talent, and Green assembled a band. They would play whatever gigs they could. Soon they began to notice a large audience of college students. There was a connection, because they sang about things the students understood and were experiencing, Green said. Green quickly gained popularity in Texas by opening for country stars such as Willie Nelson and Jerry Jeff Walker. He avoided the traditional Nashville path to country stardom, choosing instead to stay in Austin and self-releasing the albums “Daydreamers,” “George’s

Bar” and “Carry On.” In 2001, he released “Three Days” through Universal and Republic Records so his music could be distributed nationally. Two years later, “Wave on Wave” was released through Universal Records, and the single of the same title became Green’s biggest hit to date, at number three on the country music charts. “ ‘Wave on Wave’ changed my life,” Green said. However, he thinks that new songs are the most fun to perform, compared to older songs they have played more than a thousand times. For 12 years, Green has been playing whatever venues Fayetteville has to offer at the time, starting at the now closed JR’s Light Bulb Club. When it comes to musical style, Green just plays whatever feels right for the individual song. Growing up as one of 10 children, he was exposed to a variety of musical genres. In a recent biography with David Wild, he claimed influences as varied as “crappy eighties music to the best of Motown” and Terence Trent D’Arby. Country music didn’t have much appeal to Green

until the summer before his freshman year at Texas Tech University when a friend introduced him to Robert Earl Keen. “I fell in love with country music and the way it can be a great way of heartland storytelling,” Green said in an interview with Wild. When Green writes, he tries to portray his own experiences and emotions, as well as those of others that he supports. “I have to have diversity,” he said. “I really don’t know if I’ll do this forever,” Green said. “It’s really whether or not I feel like I can remain relevant to people and make music that means something.” For now at least, Green is still hard at work. He has recorded two albums independently with his band in Austin that will be released in the next few months. Right now, they are “just looking around to see if anyone wants to put it out, or if we want to put it out ourselves,” Green said. The group has already self-released four albums, including the live album “Here We Go.” For ticket information, visit www.georgesmajesticlounge. com.

WAC Hosts The Color Purple Where Do You Like it? by SARAH BARROW

by WYNDHAM WYETH

WAC Contributor

From paperback to screen to stage, the success of The Color Purple in all of its many forms tells a soul-stirring story about empowerment, hope and the healing power of love. The Color Purple is the unforgettable and inspiring saga of a woman named Celie who finds the strength to triumph over hardship and discovers her unique voice in the world. Although the musical deals with difficult themes like the violence, sexism and racism in the South at the start of the 20th century, The Color Purple is, at its heart, a celebration of love’s ability to overcome adversity. Originally told by Alice Walker in her 1982 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Color Purple was adapted into a hit Hollywood film in 1985. Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey, the film adaptation was nominated for 11 Academy Awards and became an instant classic. Directed by Gary Griffin and adapted for the stage by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award® winner Marsha Norman, The Color Purple as a musical opened Dec. 1, 2005 at the Broadway Theatre. The show quickly earned the respect and praise of audiences and critics alike. Called “a soaring, epic tale” by Time Magazine, this landmark theatrical event became a Broadway phenomenon – running for two record-breaking years and earning 11 Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical. The revolutionary musical has had continued success since leaving Broadway, routinely selling out theaters across the country. The captivation with The Color Purple remains strong because of theatergoer’s connection with the main character and her ultimate coming-of-age story. Celie begins as a poor, uneducated woman who suffers unspeakable evils at the hands of her stepfather and husband and, with the help of her loyal friends, conquers all odds to become contented and self-confident

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COURTESY PHOTO – an outcome that seems impossible at the onset of the play. The notion that even the most downtrodden character can rise above and succeed is universally compelling. Audiences cannot help but be moved when witnessing Celie’s transformation from a passive female – and the object of constant brutality – to an empowered woman who stands up against the unfair treatment of herself and her friends. The poignant storyline carries The Color Purple in all formats, but the stage version offers live drama and an epic, Grammy Award®nominated score that sets it apart. Highly-acclaimed recording artist and singersongwriter Brenda Russell, who has written songs for countless music superstars from Stevie Wonder to Sting and boasts two top 10 hits of her own, collaborated with fellow songwriting stalwarts Allee Willis and Stephen Bray on The Color Purple’s score. Featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel and blues, the expressive music allows theatergoers to feel Celie’s victory over a lifetime of mistreatment and tragedy more deeply. The national touring production of The Color Purple, The Musical about Love, plays at the Walton Arts Center’s Baum Walker Hall, Tuesday, Oct. 19 though Sunday, Oct. 24 for eight performances. For tickets or more information about

this performance or others, call the Walton Arts Center Box Office at 479.443.5600 or visit waltonartscenter.org.

October Events at Walton Arts Center The Color Purple Tuesday, Oct. 19 – Sunday, Oct. 24 (8 performances) Academy of St. Martin in the Fields with Jonathan Biss, piano Friday, Oct. 29, 8 p.m. The Color Purple Tuesday, Oct. 19 – Sunday, Oct. 24 (8 performances) Academy of St. Martin in the Fields with Jonathan Biss, piano Friday, Oct. 29, 8 p.m.

November Events at Walton Arts Center UA Schola Cantorum Fall Concert Monday, Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m. Trey McIntyre Project Friday, Nov. 5, 8 p.m. Kenny Barron Trio with David Sanchez Saturday, Nov. 6, 8 p.m. UA Percussion Ensemble Concert Tuesday, Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m. Merle Haggard Wednesday, Nov. 10, 8 p.m.

A recent trend on Facebook has women everywhere proclaiming where they “like it.” “I like it on the couch,” one woman’s Facebook status said. “I like it on the floor,” another woman said. One woman claims to even like it “on the ping pong table.” However, these seemingly sexual status updates are actually referring to something much more innocent. The wave of status updates that have swept Facebook this month are actually referring to where these women like to keep their handbag/purse. The trend is part of a viral campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, occurring throughout the month of October. This is not the first time Facebook status updates have been used to spread awareness about breast cancer on a wide scale. Last year, women were using their Facebook accounts to reveal the color of their bras in support of the cause. The intention of these vague and strange status updates is to incite curiosity and get people talking while those who understand what it’s all about feel like they’re a part of something. “After finding out that it is a campaign for breast cancer awareness, I found it to be quite clever,” said Elizabeth Gandy, a nursing student. “It is obviously an attention getter and conversation starter.” With social networking becoming more and more integrated into the everyday lives of this generation, websites like Facebook have become one of the quickest venues for spreading information. “I think Facebook is how to spread the word,” said senior Irene Pritchard. “That’s how I find out about everything.” Information is delivered so quickly in today’s society that sometimes short bits

of information are more effectively digested by the public. Status updates and websites like Twitter have become particularly effective for reaching the masses. I am much more likely to read a status update than a long message from a group on Facebook, and I feel that a lot of other people are the same way, Pritchard said. Not everyone feels so strongly about this particular awareness campaign. Several people believe that the message might be lost in the joke. “I like it when actual breast cancer awareness and

The “I like it . . .” trend, much like the bra color trend before it, is primarily targeted at women. Many women, like Kelly Carpenter, an anthropology major, received a message on Facebook informing them of the campaign and encouraging them to pass along the message to their female friends. What about the men though? Men can get breast cancer. Men all over the world have lost those they care about to breast cancer – significant others, mothers, sisters, daughters. “Although breast cancer is a disease that is contracted by women, it affects men almost just as much,” said Max Meyers, a history major. “With any disease it doesn’t just affect the person who has it, but everyone in their life. I think for them to sexualize it like that is kind of oxymoronic in a way to their stated mission to raise the awareness.” Meyers agreed that the Facebook status movement is a creative way to spread awareness about a cause, but he is worried that the vague nature of it might leave too many people, uniformed and whose awareness needs raising, in the dark. “I think the mystery part of it is a little misplaced,” he said. Regardless of how directly related to breast cancer the campaign is or the fact that it might not be reaching the maximum audience, people are definitely talking about it and at least a few are taking action. Joe Covey, a graduate student in French, initially felt that the Facebook status movement only succeeded in trivializing a serious issue, but later stated that after discussing the campaign so much he was inspired to make a donation to support breast cancer research through a website called donate1dollar. com in order to effectively take part in Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

“I think the mystery part of it is a little misplaced” - MAX MEYERS education is involved,” said one women’s Facebook status. “Ladies, self-breast exams and regular mammograms if you’re older than 50, are way more important than where you keep your purse.” Others, like Gandy, were somewhat bothered by the sexual nature of the awareness effort. “This year’s campaign was not exactly something I felt compelled to put as my Facebook status,” she said. Nevertheless, Gandy still supports the movement. “When it comes to public health education and awareness, every individual counts; therefore, each conversation that leads to people talking about breast cancer is worth it.”

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Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival

Oktoberfest

Corn Maze by DESTANEE JO STUCKI Contributing Writer

Larry Ash STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER by ABBY UNRUH Staff Writer

The crisp fall breeze was the perfect counterpart to the eager crowds and anxious athletes Saturday morning at the 22nd Annual Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival. Runners for the adult open division crowded the starting line at 7:45 a.m. for the first race of the day. Yes, I know most people are most excited to watch the start of a large race, but when it comes to cross-country I prefer the brutal end. There is something extraordinary about watching the finish of a race. For some it is a glorious conclusion that simply congratulates their many efforts. For others it is a shameful finale that sums up a culmination of weak moments. But for all it is a final chance to prove themselves and because of that it is glorious to watch. Neck and neck challenges, collapses after the line, tears of joy and tears of painful struggle were all found at the Chile Pepper run this weekend. The Chile Pepper Festival has grown to be one of the largest cross-country meets in the nation and it shows. The feeling of excitement and

encouragement resonated through the hundreds of team tents that lined the outskirts of the festival. It traveled through the crowds in line for Jose’s Mexican food. And you could especially feel it in the packs of runners that warmed up along the edges of the course. The festival played host to over 8,000 spectators and runners overall this year. Nearly 650 contestants from all over the country came out for the adult open 10K. Most of the athletes were from Arkansas, but there were participants from Mississippi, Illinois, Missouri, Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado and even a runner from Baton Rouge, La., as well. While many fans and parents came to encourage their athletes, many came to just enjoy the atmosphere. The races were held on the home course for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks located off Highway 112 across from the UA agricultural farms. The trek to the course itself is something to get you in the mood for activity. It is more than half a mile through farm land and dirt roads, but how exciting it is to see all the tents when you finally get there! I spoke with one of those runners, Chenelle Delgadillo,

a high school athlete from Branson, Mo., about her race in the women’s invitational. “The Chile Pepper is always a fun race because there are just so many people,” she said. “It makes you want to do your best because so many fans are watching you.” Delgadillo is a senior at Branson High School and finished 174th overall. High school invitational and open races were held after the adult open 10K and the collegiate races and before the junior high open races. There was also a one mile fun run for adults or younger children. The collegiate races drew big crowds, as they serve as the Razorback home meets for the men’s and women’s teams. Colleges from all over the country participated and awed the spectators with their athletic ability. Among the top twenty were four of our own Arkansas Razorbacks, who led the men’s team to finish 3rd overall behind Oklahoma State University (first) and Indiana University (second). The Arkansas Lady Backs placed 12th overall. For more information about the history of the Chile Pepper Festival or to view complete results visit www. chilepepperfestival.org.

As we drove up the dusty road toward McGarrah Farms in Pea Ridge, I didn’t know what to expect. I had never been to a corn maze before, and my curiosity grew with each passing mailbox. McGarrah Farms was composed of a large pumpkin patch, an orchard, a corn maze and a hayride spread out across a few acres worth of land. The smell of manure, hay and dirt lay heavy in the air as we walked toward the maze – it was a perfect fall afternoon. A man in blue jean coveralls took our tickets, admonished us to stay on the path and sent us on our jolly way. The corn was tall and dense, and gave off a woodsy clean smell. We wandered around through circles and loops, false turns and promising disappointments. Eventually, it all started to look the same. Thankful of my companionship, I wondered if I would have faired as well had I been on my own. The corn stalks grew taller in some areas and the sunlight filtered through the leaves, creating swaying shadows on the dusty, trodden earth. Muffled voices carried through the stalks, lending an underwater feel to the whole experience. I understood how easy it would be to get lost in the maze and why they are a popular theme in horror films. After we wound our way to the end of the maze, we leisurely strolled through a pumpkin patch, full of a remarkable number of different sizes and shapes of gourds, from tiny little white pumpkins to knobby, Frankenstein-esque orange orbs. At the end of our adventure, funny pictures in the cardboard cutouts of pigs and sheep were necessary and priceless. All in attendance had a grand time, and it is a definite must for some good clean fall fun.

Tim Dennis PHOTOGRAPHER by TIM DENNIS Staff Writer

Entertainment for all ages was available at the second annual Dickson Street Oktoberfest, despite the thin crowd turnout Saturday evening. Slow traffic at the festival was possibly a result of Razorback fans staying home to watch the ArkansasAuburn game. “I can’t blame them for that. If I was a Razorbacks fan, I’d be watching the game somewhere too,” said Clayton Bollinger, a representative of Fayetteville Lovers of Pure Suds, a home-brew club casually referred to as FLOPS. Ken Gillespie, another representative of FLOPS, chalked up thin attendance to a change in the pricing scale. “Last year, they charged $10 for a punch ticket, which gets you ten samples,” Gillespie said. “This year, its $20 for all you can drink. Let’s say you’re a student at the school: twenty bucks is a fairly big commitment. That’s the way that I look at it.” College students were not the only crowd drawn to the event. An inflatable castle and jousting ring entertained bouncing children, as did a petting zoo and pig races held throughout the day. Animals were new attractions at the event this year. A booth near the Hog Haus tent offered temporary tattoos while bands played throughout

the day on the stage set up on the western edge of the parking lot. Beer connoisseurs at the festival were met with a number of options with which to whet their lips. Hog Haus was on hand with its Oktoberfest seasonal brew, as was Samuel Adams. The FLOPS tent offered 14 different home-brewed beers for patrons to sample. “The [people] that are here are the ones that enjoy trying different kinds of beer,” Gillespie said. “If it’s a person that just likes Bud Light or a certain kind of beer, they’d be better off going and buying that beer. We don’t want to shove our beer on them; we want them to be folks that like to try different kinds of beer.” At the Hog Haus tent, brewmaster Mehmet Kadiev said that he did not think the festival was competing with Dickson Street bars for patrons. “Bar people are going to be bar people. It’s a different kind of atmosphere,” Kadiev said. “If anything, from what I’ve seen on the street today, the festival has increased business for restaurants today. We’ve had brats for sale, but that’s about it as far as food at the festival.” Even though beer may be the first thing to come to the minds of many at the mention of “Oktoberfest,” beer tasting was not the sole intent of the event. “It’s just a day to hang out and have fun on Dickson, especially when the weather is this beautiful,” Kadiev said. “[Dickson Street] isn’t just about the bars, there’s other things: there’s restaurants, there’s shops. This is kinda something added to that so people can hang out and have a good time.”

UA Homecoming Events

The “Call Heard ‘Round the World” Oct. 20, 2010 Noon- 8:00 p.m. Homecoming Blood Drive HPER Oct. 21, 2010 Noon- 8:00pm Homecoming Blood Drive HPER Oct. 24, 2010 7:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m. Headliner Concert with Snoop Dog Barnhill Arena Oct. 25, 2010 8:00 a.m. Homecoming Queen Elections Administered by ASG 8:00 p.m. Pathways to Possibilities, A Career Networking Event for Students & Alumni Alumni House Oct. 26, 2010 5:00 p.m.- Finish 3-on-3 Flag Football “Pigskin Classic” Intramural Fields Oct. 27, 2010 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Talent Show Arkansas Union Oct. 28, 2010 11:00 a.m. Fall Festival Arkansas Union 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Celebration of Senior Walk Chi Omega Greek Theatre Oct. 29, 2010 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. Lawn Decorations Competition 7:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Parade Dickson Street 8:00 p.m. Pep Rally Chi Omega Greek Theatre

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LAUGH IT UP Q: Why was the archeologist depressed? A: Because his career was in ruins!

Q: What’s the difference between a fighter pilot and a green grocer?

A: One flies planes, the other sells vegetables.

GIRLS & SPORTS Justin Borus & Andrew Feinstein

WONDERMARK David Malki!

BREWSTER ROCKITT Tim Rickard

CALAMITIES OF NATURE Tony Piro

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No. 21 Arkansas 4-2, 1-2 in the SEC by JORDAN GRUMMER Staff Writer

No. 21 Arkansas will try to find a way to bounce back from a tough 65-43 loss at No. 7 Auburn when Ole Miss comes to Fayetteville Saturday. The Rebels (3-3, 1-2) are led by former Razorbacks’ coach Houston Nutt, who was quickly hired by Ole Miss after resigning from Arkansas three years ago. His lateral move to a divisional rival instantaneously intensi-

Tyler Wilson fied the yearly matchup. In the eyes of Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino, though, Nutt is just another coach and the Rebels are the next team in a long line of tough Southeastern Conference opponents. “We need to worry about us,” Petrino said. “We have to do a great job this week of being fresh physically, fresh mentally and take care of our business and get well pre-

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Ole Miss Where: Reynolds Razorback Stadium When: 11:21 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 23 3-3, 1-2 in the SEC pared to go perform on Saturday the way we can.” Entering the contest, Arkansas (4-2, 1-2 Southeastern Conference) has a question mark at quarterback, after junior Ryan Mallett suffered a concussion during the second quarter. Mallett is no longer suffering from symptoms, but the Hogs won’t panic if he is unable to play Saturday. Backup Tyler Wilson looked like a seasoned veteran against the Tigers. Wilson only had about two minutes’ notice he was going into the game against an undefeated SEC team on the road. The sophomore threw an incompletion on his first attempt, then hit 14 passes in a row to lead the Hogs to a fourth-quarter lead. The Greenwood, Ark., native completed 25-of-34 passes for 334 yards and four touchdowns, all career-highs. “I think in the backup role a lot of times when you’re on the sidelines, you get caught up in (the atmosphere), and it’s tough to come into a game because you’ve been distracted,” Wilson said. “But as far as Saturday I was pretty toned in, and I had my eye on a lot of stuff.” Wilson’s 334 yards in roughly three quarters were more than he has thrown in all of his previous game experience combined – 290 yards. His performance was impressive, even when compared to the high bar set by

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Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett was knocked out of Arkansas’ 65-43 loss at Auburn in the second quarter.

Mallett, who has thrown for 1,844 yards and 14 touchdowns. Gary Danielson, CBS’ color analyst, seemed stunned by Wilson’s performance during the national broadcast of the Auburn game. “Oh my goodness,” he mumbled after Wilson’s 24yard touchdown pass to Joe Adams late in the third quarter. “There’s not a backup in the country that can throw a ball like that.” The feeling in the huddle didn’t change much with Wilson taking the snaps, red-

BASKETBALL

Unity Key for Hoop Hogs by JIMMY CARTER Sports Editor

Arkansas senior forward Delvon Johnson’s phone buzzed with a text message last week. The text wasn’t from a usual suspect, though. It wasn’t a friend, family member or teammate. Razorbacks coach John Pelphrey sent a mass text to each member of his team, thanking the players for a rousing conditioning workout earlier in the day. “It surprised me,” Johnson said. “I had to look at it four or five times before I believed it, but it surprised me.” The text might have surprised Johnson, but senior guard Marcus Britt said it wasn’t the first text Pelphrey has sent the players recently. “This year, I’d say we’ve gotten about four or five,” Britt said. “ The workout gave Pelphrey another glimpse of the Hogs’ team-first attitude. “It was more of a team thing,” Britt said. “Usually guys are sitting around, but this year everybody is helping each other out. It’s

not a one-man thing, it was like a team. I think that’s what impressed him the most.” The three seniors, five juniors, three sophomores and three freshmen have bonded and will try to record the Razorbacks’ first winning season in three years. “We’ve had some really cool moments with our basketball team,” Pelphrey said. “I was around a conditioning workout that was unlike anything I’ve experienced since I’ve been here, with regards to our guys getting each other’s backs, encouraging and promoting team effort and togetherness. “It was really inspiring, so much so I told them all that through a text message. I just wanted to encourage them. From a chemistry standpoint and an effort standpoint, that’s encouraging for me.” The Hogs will have to replace two departed starters. Arkansas lost graduated senior center Michael Washington, one of 33

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shirt freshman center Travis Swanson said. “We had confidence in him from the get go,” Swanson said. “I had complete confidence in Tyler. You could tell he was ready. He was thrown into that situation, but he responded well.” Wilson is in his third year in Petrino’s system and took first-team snaps in the spring with Mallett recovering from a foot he broke in

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BASKETBALL

Johnson’s Summer of Improvement

by ZACH TURNER Staff Writer

JONATHON GIBBSON STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Forward Delvon Johnson averaged just 2.6 points and 2.4 rebounds per game last season, but Arkansas coach John Pelphrey said the senior will play a key role in Arkansas’ frontcourt in the 2010-11 season.

Many college students have summer jobs and some move back home for their summer vacation. Neither was the case for Arkansas center Delvon Johnson, who remained in summer school while training for his senior season harder than he had ever worked. The 6-foot-9 Chicago native redefined his body in preparation for the 2010-11 season. “He has had a phenomenal, phenomenal off-season,” Arkansas coach John Pelphrey said. “That young man has killed himself physically. At one point in time he was at 255 pounds and he looks like a totally different human being.” Johnson played at 230 pounds last season and said the added weight will aid him against opposing big men in the Southeastern Conference. “I think I can play between 245 and 250 pounds,” Johnson

said. “I added (the weight) by working hard over the summer and going hard in the weight room. Just trying to keep my body prepared for this year.” Johnson earned five starts as a junior in his first season as a Razorback, averaging 2.6 points and 2.4 rebounds in 13.3 minutes per game. He transferred to Arkansas from Indian Hills College in Ottumwa, Iowa, and backed up preseason All-SEC selection Michael Washington. Johnson saw playing time with Washington nursing back problems throughout the season, but, with Washington’s graduation, will enter this season as the Hogs’ only true center. “Since last season ended I told myself, ‘I am going to work hard since this is my last chance,’” Johnson said. “I have to give it all so I worked hard from the end of last season un-

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JONATHON GIBSON STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Junior guard Rotnei Clarke is the Hogs’ leading returning scorer, averaging 15.1 points per game last season.

OLYMPIC

Reaching the Goal by PATRICK GRINNAN Staff Writer

The Arkansas soccer team is kicking it. The Razorbacks have scored 11 goals in their last four games, including eight in the team’s last two games. Arkansas’ eight goals are the most in consecutive conference games for the team since 2000. The Razorbacks (5-8-3, 2-42 Southeastern Conference) are coming off a two-game road-trip in which Arkansas defeated Mis-

sissippi State 4-0 and two days later tied Mississippi in double overtime, 4-4. “We clearly found a way to score goals,” Arkansas coach Erin Aubry said. “We have a lot of different people scoring goals, which is really keeping the excitement going.” Senior Kelsey Allison netted two goals and had an assist against Ole Miss. Senior Laurel Pastor had two assists against Mississippi St. and a goal and assist at Ole

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COMMENTARY

Once Again, It’s Time for College Football Madness This Space for Rent

DANNY MEYER dxm010@uark.edu

On Monday, the first 2010 BCS rankings came out. I just stopped shaking my head Tuesday. Let’s start at the top. The Oklahoma Sooners are the top dogs. The 6-0 Sooners

are ranked No. 3 in the AP poll, behind AP No. 1 Oregon, who is No 2. in the BCS. Boise State, who is the AP No. 2, is No 3. in the BCS. Got that? A lot of people don’t. The BCS, which is determined from a combination of the Harris Poll, USA Today Poll and a complicated computer ranking, has a lot going on. And a lot of it isn’t right. I don’t have much of a problem with No. 1 Oklahoma. The Sooners play in a tough conference and have quality wins over Florida State and Texas. But they’re not safe by any means.

In danger of continuing a two-week trend of AP No. 1 teams, the BCS No. 1 might go down. The Sooners face-off against fellow Big-12 undefeated Missouri on Saturday. Three things might hurt the Sooners: the game is in Columbia, Mo., College Gameday will be in attendance and the Tigers are playing tough. I watched every snap of their 30-9 win over Texas A&M last week; they dominated an Aggie team that gave Arkansas fits. No. 2 Oregon is in the right place, too. They’ve beaten Arizona State, Stanford and Tennessee, but it’s the way the Ducks have won that’s been so impres-

sive. With the sixth-best offense in the country, they scored 42 on Arizona State, beat Stanford 52-31 and stomped Tennessee 48-13. It’s here I start to get dizzy. Sitting at No. 3 is Boise State. If you read last week’s column, you know how I feel about the Broncos. If you didn’t, and I’m sure there are a handful of you who didn’t, I’ll sum it up for you in two words. Extreme disdain. Their cakewalk of a schedule shouldn’t warrant a No. 3 spot in the BCS, no matter what their record. I mean my goodness -Boise State is possibly one loss away from playing in the BCS

National Championship Game. And I’m not saying they would get destroyed against Oklahoma or Oregon. Anything can happen with months to prepare for a game against a team you’ve never played against. I’m saying they don’t deserve it. Put Boise State in a top conference like the SEC or Pac-10 and see how they end up. Let them slug it out every single week instead of only once or twice a year. They certainly don’t go undefeated – in fact, they could end up at around .500. Right below Boise State is No. 4. Auburn, and under them is another BCS-buster, No. 5 TCU. I know I’m getting worked

up a little early. True, it’s only the first week of the BCS rankings, but anything can happen. And some things have a much higher percentage of possibly happening than others. My doomsday scenario: Oklahoma loses to Missouri, Oregon falls to USC and Auburn drops to Alabama. Boise State and TCU remain undefeated, both securing a spot in the national championship game. The roar of protests for a playoff system would be deafening. Danny Meyer is the assistant sports editor for The Arkansas Traveler. His column appears every Wednesday.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2010 PAGE 9 fromJOHNSON on page 8 til now and I am going to continue to work hard.â&#x20AC;? Washington was one of three seniors for the Razorbacks last season. Starting point guard Courtney Fortson declared for the NBA Draft early, leaving a leadership and seniority void. Johnson, one of Arkansasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; three seniors, let his work in the offseason do the talking. â&#x20AC;&#x153;His leadership in terms of effort, the way he has performed in the classroom, and the way he has performed conditioning wise,â&#x20AC;? Pelphrey said. After taking a full summerschool schedule, Johnson is on track to graduate in the spring. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am right there to graduate, so I know if I pass every class and do well in every class I will graduate on time,â&#x20AC;? Johnson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be big for me and my family.â&#x20AC;? Johnson will be joined in the frontcourt by sophomore Marshawn Powell and junior Michael Sanchez, while Pelphrey said junior college transfer Marvell Waithe could also see time at power forward.

from FOOTBALL on page 8 the offseason. Wilsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s preparation during game week also played an important role in his performance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I try to have that mindset every week,â&#x20AC;? Wilson said about whether he would approach the Ole Miss game with the mentality heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the starting quarterback. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Obviously, with Ryan, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve known he was going to be the starter for quite some time. I try to approach the week with a good mindset and the mindset that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to get to play in every game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thankfully, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the way I approached last week, and I got an opportunity, so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not going to change anything up this week.â&#x20AC;? Whether Wilson gets his first career start against Ole

Powell has progressed in his recovery from a broken foot he suffered while playing pickup basketball at home in Newport News, Va., in August, Pelphrey said. The 6-foot-7,

Delvon Johnson 220-pounder averaged 14.9 points and 6.7 rebounds per game last season, earning SEC All-Freshman honors. Powell is out of his walking boot, but the Hogsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; coaching staff is in no hurry to rush him back, Pelphrey said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He has been cleared for a lot of stuff,â&#x20AC;? Pelphrey said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Physical challenges such as running and a little bit of changing direction those types Miss is still uncertain depending on how Mallett progresses. Mallett was asymptomatic when he reported Sunday, Petrino said.. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He has no headaches, and he has no symptoms from the concussion which is very, very positive,â&#x20AC;? Petrino said. One aspect of the Auburn game that probably gave Petrino headaches was the performance of the defense. Auburn only attempted 15 passes but scored 65 points behind the dynamic play of quarterback Cameron Newton and the Tigersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; running game, which accounted for 330 rushing yards with six touchdowns. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Defensively, this was an unusual performance for us this year,â&#x20AC;? Petrino said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The things we had been doing very good on defense was executing the play called very well, utilizing our technique

of things. We are going to be smart here, we have time.â&#x20AC;? Powell will be full-go for the Razorbacksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Nov. 18 season-opener against Grambling State, Pelphrey said. He isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t joined on the injury list by Sanchez, though. Sanchez played just four games last season while struggling with plantar fasciitis, but the 6-foot-8, 236-pounder has shown no lingering effects of the injury this fall, Pelphrey said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sanchez has been doing very well,â&#x20AC;? Pelphrey said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have no issues there. He is as healthy as we have seen him and has played as well as we have seen him in regards to individual instruction.â&#x20AC;? Waithe will fill a variety of roles for the Hogs, Pelphrey said. The 6-foot-9 Tallahassee Community College transfer is big enough to play in the post and can also play on the perimeter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Marvell brings a tremendous effort,â&#x20AC;? Pelphrey said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He has the ability to score the basketball and shoot the ball with range. That is something we really have not had and that we need more of.â&#x20AC;? within it and playing real fast. We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do that.â&#x20AC;? Arkansas will face a tough test defensively against Ole Miss. Jeremiah Masoli, a transfer from Oregon, is the third consecutive dual-threat quarterback the Hogs will face. The Rebels rank second in the SEC in rushing, averaging 215 yards per game, and Petrino said the Razorbacksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; defense must improve if the Hogs are going to end a two-game losing streak to the Rebels. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were hesitant and werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t doing things like weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been doing all year long (against Auburn),â&#x20AC;? Petrino said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to get back this week and really understand where we made our mistakes on Saturday, and we have to get back to playing fast and physical.â&#x20AC;?

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Guard Marcus Britt is one of Arkansasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; three seniors.

from BASKETBALL on page 8 players to score more than 1,000 points in UA history. Starting point guard Courtney Fortson declared early for the NBA Draft, leaving a void in the Razorbacksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; backcourt. Iowa transfer Jeff Peterson and sophomore Julysses Nobles will compete with freshmen Rickey Scott and Mardracus Wade for playing time at point guard. Peterson, a 6-foot junior, has the edge in experience, starting 36 games in two seasons as a Hawkeye. The Springfield, Mo., native isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as vocal as Fortson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t talk that much,â&#x20AC;? Britt said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll show you before heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll go off the mouth. Jeff is more laid back, he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say too much. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s point guard was more vocal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he was going to say something no matter what.â&#x20AC;? Peterson averaged 10.6 points and 4.2 assists as a sophomore and Johnson said his game fits what the Hogs are looking for from their floor general. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the point guard we need,â&#x20AC;? Johnson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a passfirst point guard. He runs the offense, doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get frustrated and is a leader that helps his team out.â&#x20AC;? The Hogsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; newcomers havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been afraid to jump in, either,

Johnson said. Scott, Wade, junior college transfer Marvell Waithe and freshman walk-on Kikko Haydar have stepped up in offseason workouts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They surprised me,â&#x20AC;? Johnson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Usually freshmen come in, take the back seat and follow everybody. The freshmen weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got, and Marvell, are sometimes the leaders. They help and push us. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel like the whole team is like one. Not like last year, but this year weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re like one. Everybody helps each other and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no one man singled out. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why I feel good about this year.â&#x20AC;? The Razorbacks have had a quiet offseason, the opposite of last season when five players, including Fortson, were suspended for various preseason wrongdoings. Arkansas didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have its full team until Fortson rejoined the Hogs in their final nonconference game. The Razorbacks led the SEC West late in the conference season, but lost their final six contests â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the worst finish in school history. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have all the pieces,â&#x20AC;? Britt said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got guys doing the right things on and off the court. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important for us to keep doing the good things on and off the court and it will take action on the court. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a lot to prove, so if we just stay hungry and humble,

everything will take care of itself.â&#x20AC;? The Razorbacks will need all their pieces early against a nonconference schedule featuring UAB, Oklahoma, Seton Hall, Texas A&M and Texas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That understanding of team, that effort, togetherness and willingness to stand side-by-side and handle the ebb-and-flow of a basketball game or season will hopefully give us a chance to overachieve every night,â&#x20AC;? Pelphrey said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stand here and tell you thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s any one guy that stood out to me, the whole group was inspiring.â&#x20AC;? Maybe more text messages will translate to more wins.

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Senior Beth McVean is one of four players to start all 16 games this season. The Razorbacks went 1-01 last weekend and will try to carry the momentum into their home match Thursday against South Carolina.

from OLYMPIC on page 8 Miss. Senior goalkeeper Britni Williams was able to lock down a school-record 30th win against Mississippi St. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Scoring is an art form,â&#x20AC;? Aubry said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It takes a lot of time to perfect it. Throughout the season we have had players doing extra training and really refining their technique. Taylor Green got her second goal on a set piece this weekend, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been working on them everyday after practice, ten minutes a day.â&#x20AC;? The Hogs are looking to continue their recent run of success against No. 11 South Carolina in the Arkansasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; final home game of the season. The game will be senior day for 11 seniors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a big group,â&#x20AC;? Aubry said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most of that class is contributing in big ways, if not on the field, then at least off of it. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to make sure it is upbeat emotionally and that we are going to be playing and fighting for that win. There is a lot personality in that class, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creating a lot of those scoring opportunities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to make sure to honor those seniors in their last home game.â&#x20AC;? The Razorbacks will follow their last home game by heading to Gainesville, Fla., to take on No. 9 Florida The Razorbacks are 0-23-1 all-

time against ranked opponents. Cross Country Finishes Third at Chile Pepper The Arkansas menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crosscountry team took third place at the 22nd Annual Chile Pepper Festival Saturday in Fayetteville. The Razorbacks finished behind No. 7 Indiana and defending national champion Oklahoma State. The Razorbacks had seven runners finish in the top 30. Senior Dorian Ulrey led the team with an eighth-place finish, followed by senior Lane Boyer (12th place, 29:33) sophomore Eric Fernandez (18th, 30:02), senior Michael Chinchar (21st, 30:04) and junior Dey Tuach (24th, 30:13). â&#x20AC;&#x153;We feel like we still have a ways to go in terms of being in top form,â&#x20AC;? Arkansas coach Chris Bucknam said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wish we could have won our first meet, but my hat is off to Oklahoma State. They gave us a taste of what the national meet will be like if we are fortunate enough to get there.â&#x20AC;? Freshman Bryan Canteroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 29th overall finish was good enough to earn him his second Southeastern Conference Freshman Runner of the Week award this season. The Aoste, France, native was the third freshman to finish at the event. The teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next meet will be the SEC Championships on Nov. 1 at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are probably as anxious now to get back and run than weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever been,â&#x20AC;? Bucknam said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are going to keep training and keep to our plan. We are looking down the road, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re confident in our plans.â&#x20AC;? Volleyball Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Curb Losing Streak The Arkansas volleyball team dropped its fifth consecutive game Wednesday against Ole Miss 3-1. Junior Kelli Stipanovich led the way with a 10-kill, 10-dig effort that moved her into 18th place in UA career kills with 794. She leads the team with a 27 percent hitting display in conference play. Jasmine Norton moved into 1th place on the UAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all-time kills list with 796 in the same contest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always appreciated Kelli,â&#x20AC;? Arkansas coach Robert Pulliza said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a leader who leads by example. I think her best volleyball is still ahead of her. She keeps improving every day.â&#x20AC;? Sophomore Amanda Anderson came off the bench and notched 11 kills and a 40.9 percent hitting effort â&#x20AC;&#x201C; her best game of the season. The Razorbacks (9-12, 3-7 SEC) play Auburn Friday in Auburn, Ala. The contest is the beginning of the second half of conference play â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Arkansas will face every SEC team for a second time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It starts to have a lot of parody, since weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen each other before,â&#x20AC;? Pulliza said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know we can hang with these teams. Now our team knows itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting hungry and starting to turn the table a little bit.â&#x20AC;?

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ARKANSAS - OLE MISS BREAKDOWN Arkansas run offense vs. Ole Miss run defense

Ole Miss passing offense vs. Arkansas pass defense

Ole Miss run offense vs. Arkansas run defense

Arkansas’ trio of running backs had a solid performance last week against Auburn. The backs averaged 5.6 yards per carry, while amassing 136 rushing yards against a defense that came into the game only allowing 95 yards per game on the ground. The Hogs face an Ole Miss defense allowing an average of 113 yards on the ground to opponents. The Rebels are anchored by pre-season AllAmerican Jerrell Powe, who has 4.5 tackles for a loss, and leading tackler Jonathan Cornell. Arkansas sophomore Knile Davis has started to emerge as the Hogs’ best runner, gaining 82 and 91 yards against Texas A&M and Auburn, respectively. Advantage: Arkansas

Arkansas gave up an astonishing 65 points against Auburn, but the defense can’t be completely to blame. The Hogs gave up only 140 yards through the air, and only allowed a single passing touchdown. The Ole Miss offense has been struggling this season, and quarterback Jeremiah Masoli has been inconsistent – the transfer from the University of Oregon has seven touchdowns and six interceptions this season. If the Hogs can put pressure on Masoli and force him out of the pocket, the Razorbacks should be able to bottle him up.

Ole Miss has relied heavily on its rushing game throughout the season. Brandon Bolden, the team’s leading rusher, has 550 yards on the season, 228 of which came in the Black Bears win over Fresno State. Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli is the team’s second leading rusher with 302 yards. The Razorbacks’ performance against rushing quarterbacks has varied the last two weeks – Texas A&M’s Jerrod Johnson only came up with 40 yards on the ground, but Auburn’s Cameron Newton had 144 yards and three touchdowns rushing. Masoli isn’t the caliber runner Cameron Newton is, though. Look for Arkansas to try and force Masoli into making mistakes.

Arkansas passing offense vs. Ole Miss pass defense

Arkansas special teams vs. Ole Miss special teams

Regardless of Arkansas’ starting quarterback against Ole Miss, the Razorbacks have a clear edge over the Rebels. Junior Ryan Mallett suffered a concussion in the loss to Auburn and was replaced by sophomore backup Tyler Wilson late in the second quarter. Wilson threw for a career-high four touchdowns. Ole Miss’ pass defense ranks 10th in the Southeastern Conference, while the Hogs lead the league and rank second nationally in passing offense. Advantage: Arkansas

Advantage: Arkansas

Arkansas coaching staff vs.Ole Miss coaching staff The series between Ole Miss and Arkansas has some bad blood. Mississippi coach Houston Nutt left the head coaching position at Arkansas in 2007, putting an end to a 10-season stint that began with six bowl games in his first six seasons. At Ole Miss, Nutt is 3-3 midway through his third season, including losses to Jacksonville State and Vanderbilt. Arkansas head coach Bobby Petrino’s team has lost two of its last three games to top 10 opponents. There are five ranked teams in the SEC West, and this is a must-win if the Hogs want to remain in the top 25.

Arkansas struggled mightily on special teams against Auburn. The Hogs averaged just 17.9 yards per kickoff return, while the Tigers had a 99-yard return to the Arkansas 1-yard line. The Hogs rank last in the SEC in kickoff coverage net average. Sophomore Dylan Breeding had a punt blocked to set up a first-half Auburn score. Ole Miss will enter the game with the league’s best punt return unit. Led by Jesse Grandy, the Rebels average 21.4 yards per punt return including Grandy’s 51-yard touchdown return against Fresno State. Arkansas kicker Zach Hocker has missed just one field goal this season and has connected on all 24 extra point attempts, while Ole Miss kicker Bryson Rose is 7-9 on field goals with a long of just 41 yards. Advantage: Ole Miss

Advantage: Arkansas

Arkansas-Auburn Predictions Jimmy Carter Sports Editor

Arkansas doesn’t have time to look back at missed opportunities against Auburn. Ole Miss has a good defense, but struggles offensively. Regardless of the Hogs’ starting quarterback, Arkansas should record its first win against Houston Nutt.

Danny Meyer Assistant Sports Editor

Can Houston Nutt beat the Razorbacks for the third time in a row? Not at home against an embarrassed defense that has something to prove. ARKANSAS 28 OLE MISS 21

ARKANSAS 31 OLE MISS 17

Jordan Grummer Senior Staff Writer

The Hogs desperately need this one. The loser gets the honor of sole possession of last place in the SEC West, which isn’t where a lot of fans expected the Hogs to be at this point in the season. The Hogs should be ready to rain on Houston Nutt’s return to his home state. ARKANSAS 35 OLE MISS 21

Patrick Grinnan Staff Writer

Ole Miss will be facing an angry and determined Arkansas team that wants nothing more than to beat someone up. Ole Miss usually comes up with an upset every year, but expect the Hogs to take it to Ole Miss throughout the game and take out some understandable frustration. ARKANSAS 31 OLE MISS 14

Zach Turner Staff Writer

Regardless of who starts the game at quarterback, either Ryan Mallett or Tyler Wilson, the Razorbacks should get back in the win column. Look for the rushing attack to produce big numbers as Arkansas will run down the clock late in the game. ARKANSAS 31 OLE MISS 10

Bailey Elise McBride Editor

After Another heartbreaking loss last weekend, Arkansas will come out ready to show Houston Nutt exactly how great the program has become since he left. With the title of bottom of the SEC West at stake, Arkansas should be able to come out, man up, and win the game. ARKANSAS 31 OLE MISS 28

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