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Students Form New Year’s Reflections and Resolutions
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Safety Concerns Behind Dickson Street Closure
Free Testing Materials No Longer Provided
Tiffany Chism Contributing Writer
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As each of us begins the new year with resolutions, the UA has its own resolution — to keep students safe. It has taken nearly six months of careful deliberation; however, the city of Fayetteville has finally granted the UA a permit to limit traf-
fic on Dickson Street between the intersections of Harmon Avenue and Garland Avenue. Each weekday, pedestrians at the UA encounter cars using Dickson Street to drop off students or save time by cutting through campus. UA officials offered a potential solution for this safety hazard by creating a proposal that would limit vehicles passing through campus between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
During these hours are countless class changes when students flood the intersections of McIlroy Avenue and Garland Avenue along Dickson Street. Now, drivers will be rerouted to turn left on Harmon Avenue. This new traffic pattern has left some wondering if this new proposal will work. Will combining two areas of traffic into one, including those cars that are dropping
off students, alleviate the safety risk, or will it only condense the problem? “Safety falls back on the university,” said Chris Brown, Fayetteville city engineer. “We simply provided the permit for the traffic limitation.” When asked if UA officials felt this traffic pattern change would simply be moving the
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Kris Johnson Staff Photographer Students stand in line at the University of Arkansas Bookstore during the Midday Madness sale, Sunday, January 13. Students who shopped for textbooks and school supplies during the sale received 10 percent off their purchases.
Gym’Backs Lose at Home to Florida The Gym‘Backs fell to the Georgia Bulldogs in the season opener Friday at Barnhill Arena. Full Story, Page 7
Today’s Forecast
What Students Missed During Winter Break Kayli Farris Assistant News Editor Campus was quiet when students left for winter break, but that doesn’t mean business slowed down.
“It was cold. It was quiet. We didn’t get snow on Christmas.” Steve Voorhies
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Here are a few things students may have missed while they were away: Bus stops: - Two bus stops moved at Union Station. - Pomfret Express will share the stop with the Tan Route. - Gray Route will share the stop with the Green Route. Four restaurants closed for not paying sales tax: - Pitas Mediterranean Grill - Fez Hookah Lounge and Cafe - Wingz on Dickson - Tangiers Mediterranean Grill
A few new restaurants will open in Fayetteville: - Apple Blossom Brewing Company in the summer - Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Roads: - UA officials will have operational control of West Dickson Street on campus, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. - Construction of the College Avenue flyover bridge is set to begin in January. The bridge will be implemented to connect northbound College Avenue traffic to the Fulbright Expressway. Walton Arts Center: The expansion of the Fayetteville Walton Arts Center is slated to begin earlier than planned. Construction will likely begin in 2013, according to the preliminary expansion timeline.
“It was cold. It was quiet. We didn’t get snow on Christmas,” said Steve Voorhies, manager of media relations for University Relations. However, life on campus will pick back up now that school is in session.
Students are once again responsible for buying their own Scantrons and Blue Books, as ASG’s initiative to provide these testing materials for free has ended because of lack of funding, Associated Student Government announced. “The test pilot phase of the free testing material distribution has ended and ASG funding of this project has been exhausted,” according to the ASG website. Despite positive feedback, funding for the program that was supposed to last one year has run out, said ASG President Tori Pohlner. The program was calculated to fund testing materials for the entire school year; however, the budget that was set at $48,060 was exhausted. Between the second summer session and the first semester, $51,475 worth of testing materials was purchased by academic departments through the bookstore, Pohlner said. “In the past, according to the bookstore, students picked up $17,000 worth of scantrons in a single semester,” Pohlner said. “Obviously, with three times the normal amount picked up last semester, we had to end the program. “I’m extremely sad to see the program end. I’ve known this day would come since I took office, granted I thought it would be for next year, not the next semester.”
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Post Break: Get Back into the School Mode
Pam DeRossitte Comtributing Writer
After a long holiday break, students ventured back to campus today facing a postholiday transition. The transition from holiday living back into school mode is an abrupt change in lifestyle and comes with its particular stressors. Every
at the Health Center, said Mary Alice Serefini, director of Pat Walker Health Center. “The worst thing that can happen is students come back sleep-deprived, get behind in their studies, get stressed, develop a compromised immune system and catch the flu,” Serefini said. “De-stressing and staying balanced will help: sleep, eat three healthy meals, exercise, socialize.” Another official recom-
“However, before your classes are running at full speed, take the time to design a plan aimed at improving your overall sense of wellness.” Daniel Kissinger
Associate Professor of Counselor Education student faces their own challenges. Some students will be settling into a dorm room, some into an off-campus residence; some will be adjusting hours in their work schedule, some will be looking for work; some will be new to the campus, some older, some younger; but every student will be making the transition into student mode. UA officials advise that every student first needs to get a flu shot. Inoculations are available
mends planning for a balanced day with a personalized wellness plan. To get into work mode smoothly and stay there, design a plan ahead of time, said Daniel Kissinger, associate professor of counselor education. “The beginning of any semester can be very busy,” Kissinger said. “However, before your classes are running at full speed, take the time to design a plan aimed at improving your overall sense of wellness. In addition to organizing your class workload, create a per-
sonalized wellness plan that addresses your physical (i.e. nutrition/exercise), emotional, social/relationship, spiritual/religious and creative sides.” Kissinger also advises students to get involved on campus. “Get involved or re-connect with campus-affiliated services and programs, or community-based organizations,” Kissinger said. “By sticking to your own personal wellness plan, you will be on your way to optimizing your personal and academic successes for the semester.” UA officials advise against electronics. “Stay away from video games,” said Wendy Stouffer, director of academic scholarships. “Attend class. Drop by the Enhanced Learning Center and the Quality Writing Center.” One last time, “appreciate the gift that college is,” according to Dr. John Grohol, CEO and founder of Psych Central, in his article “Back to College: 5 Survival Tips.” “One of the things few college students appreciate when they go off to school each year is the enormous opportunity they’ve been given,” according to Grohol. “Despite the popular belief that everyone goes to college, that’s simply not true.”
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Professors Work to Bring Multiple Learning Styles to the Classroom
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Each day of the semester, UA professors juggle their presentations to accommodate the different ways that thousands of students learn. At the UA, programs both help faculty and recognize professors’ teaching abilities. It is widely accepted that not all students learn in the same way, but there is much debate among experts about the concepts of learning styles, said Marcia Imbeau, associate professor of special education curriculum and instruction. “Appropriate application of learning style would likely include teachers presenting information in a variety of ways, offering students options for taking in, exploring and demonstrating key content,” Imbeau wrote with Carol Tomlinson in “Differentiated Instruction: An Integration of Theory and Practice.” The concepts of visual, auditory and kinesthetic learning are how an individual likes to take in information — seeing, hearing or hands-on
application, Imbeau said in an interview. “Even though if it’s not my preference to sit in a lecture, for 50 minutes I can do about anything,” Imbeau said. “All of us have preferences. The fact is we all learn in all different kinds of ways. Maybe it’s not my preferred mode, but I can do it.” To make sure that students absorb information, a good professor likely uses multiple ways to present the course material, Imbeau said. Professors who are seen as the most successful at teaching students are invited to join the Teaching Academy. “The purpose of the Academy is to promote and recognize effective teaching and learning at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville,” according to the Teaching Academy constitution. Professors in the Teaching Academy have been rated highly by students and talk to one another about effective teaching methods, Imbeau said. “Teaching has always been a big deal on this campus,” Imbeau said. “People actually are a little bit, I think, chastised if you don’t get your teaching up to par.”
The Wally Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center helps to “assist the faculty with their scholarship of teaching and to act as a resource center for new teaching techniques and programs,” according to the website. The TFSC’s “sole job is to assist whomever needs assistance in designing or helping their classes get better,” Imbeau said. “There’s a built-in support system, and that’s out of the chancellor’s and provost’s office.” While professors have avenues to improve the ways they teach, students take inventory of their own learning preferences so that they may succeed in various classes. “I am auditory and very extroverted,” said UA student Colton Baker. “In general, they don’t accommodate extroversion very well.” Baker participates in study groups to “compensate,” he said. The introvert-extrovert personality spectrum also plays into the way that students learn. “Our most important institutions, our schools and our workplaces, are designed for extroverts and extroverts
need for extra stimulation,” Susan Cain said in her TED talk “The Power of Introverts” in March. Cain wrote a book about the way that personalities play into every aspect of life and learning entitled “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking.” Senior Shelby Chamness works best with “visual aids” and prints the PowerPoint presentations from each class to study, she said. “In my biology classes, we don’t have that much group work except for lab components,” Chamness said. “I don’t learn well in a group. That’s my personality, too.” Cain discounts the reliance on group work as an effective teaching method for introverts, because “deep thought comes from, in part,” individual work. In Baker’s case, however, group work can help students take in course material. “Have you noticed in your classes how some kids like to talk?” Imbeau asked. “That’s how they process. They could be both for extroverts and introverts, although I suspect there are much more extroverts that like to do that.”
DICKSON continued from page 1 problem farther down Dickson Street, Lieutenant Gary Crain, UAPD public information officer, said, “We will monitor it to see if it becomes an issue, and if it does, we will adjust accordingly.” “The whole point is safety,” said Mike Johnson, associate vice chancellor for facilities. “Drivers will have to find safe, approved areas to let off passengers.” Johnson suggested drivers to use McIlroy Avenue, Duncan Avenue, or behind Humphreys or Yocum as appropriate drop-off alternatives. There were multiple options for how to deter unauthorized traffic from entering this busy area of campus during the weekday. According to the original proposal, university officials requested posting a gate and guard post; however, the city found that this would violate legal statutes. The final decision was to post temporary signs, including one highway sign, which would inform drivers of when they are allowed access to the campus and where they will need to turn. During the first few weeks of class, UAPD will help in redirecting the traffic; however, after a while, they will then begin to issue citations to un-
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Hillside Auditorium Sets Example for Sustainability and Technology Kayli Farris Assistant News Editor Sustainability and technology are major considerations in UA construction projects — new buildings, renovations, upgrades and expansions. Updates across campus keep classrooms and buildings on pace with everchanging technology, and the latest entry is Hillside Auditorium, set to open Jan. 14. The newest building on campus will include the latest technology, IT officials said. “The technology that’s being put in the auditorium mirrors what you’re experiencing in the classrooms in Kimpel Hall, as well as Old Main, Peabody, Epley Center,” said Marie Riley, program coordinator for UA Information Technology Services. “And the beauty of that is the consistency of technology and the consistency of experience, especially for our faculty and our instructors. You don’t have to learn three or four different systems, and there’s a comfort level when you get an adoption of technology by creating an environment that people are comfortable using.” The idea is to find technology that can last for five or six years before the systems will need replacement, IT officials said. “The technology that we’re using today, I would say, it doesn’t really have an obsolete time bomb ticking on it right now,” Riley said. “Look at the way technology is used in the classroom. I think the technology that we’re currently using, I think (there’s) about five- or sixyear replacement cycle.” Technicians install modular systems in new and renovated buildings, said David Stowers, IT system analyst. Instead of replacing an entire computer system when something breaks, technicians only have to repair and replace the broken part. “We try to take longevity into account,” Stowers said. “We put in parts that can be changed out individually and upgraded — like the computer may get outdated long before a document camera … The equipment itself is a very small portion of it. That table is going to last well past most of the equipment.” There are a few new ideas that IT officials want to implement in classrooms, they said. Instructors already can
plug a tablet into an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) connection and project a lecture in the classroom, Stowers said. Technicians are trying to develop a wireless way to control presentations by using tablets. Technological devices are becoming common for students in the classroom. “BYOD” — Bring Your Own Device — is increasing in popularity on campuses, Riley said. “You know, public institutions come on board a little bit later than your private schools, where oftentimes they just provide you with an iPad,” Riley said. “But the infrastructure in these buildings, like the Hillside Auditorium, are set up with Wi-Fi. I think we’ll see more collaborative work in these classrooms using the tablets.”
said. “It’s just a classic example of how technology can provide an enriching experience for the student.” IT officials hesitate to put too much technology in classrooms, Stowers said. “A lot of instructors are technology-dependent to the point where they’d almost rather cancel a class than not have their technology that they’re used to using,” Stowers said. “So it’s even more mission critical than it used to be that if we’re going to put this in, then it has to be stable. So, sometimes, we’ll err on the side of (less complex) technology in order to be more stable.” The department receives fewer support calls than in the past because technicians developed a “crash cart” to use when an instructor has a technical problem, Riley said.
“But the infrastructure in these buildings, like the Hillside Auditorium, are set up with Wi-Fi. I think we’ll see more collaborative work in these classrooms using the tablets.” Marie Riley
Program Coordinator for UITS In addition to more students using devices in the classroom, video recording is popular among several departments, Riley said. “Camera capture is very popular right now,” Riley said. “You’re going to see us move more and more in that direction … What we’ll be doing in these classrooms is you can be totally engaged with your professor — you’re not worried about missing a word or a note or something that might be on the exam.” Faculty asked IT officials whether more students would skip class when camera capture is available, Riley said. She thinks classroom experience is valuable for students, and there will always be a certain type of student who skips class, she said. “In classroom recording, in theory, if a student misses a class and the instructor wants to provide it, they can make that session available later,” Stowers said. Instructors in the Communication Department use camera capture to record students’ speeches and then upload them to Blackboard. That allows students to view their improvement, Riley said. “It’s such a great dynamic environment that communications has created,” Riley
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It functions like a medical emergency crash cart. When a problem arises during class time, a technician can deliver the cart, with a laptop and a document camera, then plug that in instead of wasting class time troubleshooting the problem. Technicians and researchers are evaluating a remote computer lab system, Riley said. “We don’t have it now, but we do have an evaluation team who are evaluating two different products,” Riley said. “This is what you have in your labs, open access labs, you can go to any open access lab and there will be the Adobe suite waiting for you. You, as a student, can go home and to go vlab.uark. edu, and you have the whole Adobe suite available to you. You log in, there’s a Windows desktop, it’s got the Adobe, MathLab, Microsoft suites, multiplatform — if you’re on a Mac or a PC.” Students voted on the subject, Riley said, and they would pay for most of that accessibility through fees. It would reduce licensing conflicts and increase stability, so IT officials encourage other departments to explore this model. “Finding an environment that’s flexible enough to cover
the diverse needs of the campus, it has to be economical, and the replacement cycle has to be affordable,” Riley said. “And so it was a pretty cool process. It wasn’t just IT picking some technology and throwing it out there; it was very democratic.” Hillside Auditorium was built to comply with Leadership of Energy and Environmental Design Silver certification. LEED Silver certification includes categories of sustainability of site location, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, material and resources, indoor environmental quality, and innovation, according to the U.S. Green Building Council. “The vegetated roof is the most overtly sustainable aspect of this project,” according to the Jones Architecture website. The auditorium was designed with a three-tiered green roof to preserve the view of downtown Fayetteville from the Greek Theater, said Jill Anthes, UA campus planner. Benefits of a green roof range from stormwater runoff and retention, to protecting the building from harmful UV rays and the reduction of energy consumption. “The upfront cost of utilizing a green roof is realized as a long-term savings due to significantly reduced maintenance and replacement,” said Todd Shafer, design architect at Perry Dean Rogers Partners of Boston. “Furthermore, a green roof naturally insulates a building in the winter and deflects heat gain in summer, thereby reducing the operational cost of interior climate control.” Hillside Auditorium also will have clerestory windows and Solatube skylights to brighten the main lobby and reduce the need for artificial lighting, according to the Jones Architecture website. “Owing to the architectural strategy of treating the building like a series of site walls, and the program of auditoria, which do not require natural light, there is a lower percentage of glazing in the building than a typical project,” according to the Jones Architecture website. “This results in less solar gain in the summer, and less heat loss in the winter, thereby improving the energy efficiency of the building. The use of local materials such as the exterior brick rounds out the sustainable approach.”
TESTING continued from page 1 Pohlner was unsuccessful in finding another way to pay for the pricey program, she said. “Finding continuing funds has been the theme of many of my meetings with Dean Danny Pugh, Provost Sharon Gaber and Chancellor G. David Gearhart,” Pohlner said. “With such a heavy price tag, though, it is hard to find another department to pick up the tab.” The only way to continue the Scantron initiative would be to make it part of student tuition, Pohlner said. “Students used to pay for them and will again this semester, so by putting the cost into our tuition, we would simply be paying for the convenience,” Pohlner said. “There will be a question related to this in our upcoming student poll, so I hope every-
one will weigh in with their opinions on this matter.” Originally, the program was funded by remaining funds in the Razorback Readership budget, Pohlner said. The readership program is a student fee of 30 cents per credit hour and brings popular local and national newspapers to campus Monday through Friday, according to the ASG website. “We cannot repeat this because in PAB (Programs Allocations Board) spring funding, this excess money was taken into account and distributed elsewhere,” Pohlner said. “While it would be easy to look at ASG’s budget last year compared to this year’s and say that we have so much extra money that we could surely fund it, we sought that money so we could fund more RSOs.”
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New Semester, New Start
Shawnya WethingtonStaff Columnist Once again, after many miles traveled, several pit stops and even a few sniffling phone calls about flat tires or delayed flights, the Hill has returned to a bustling center of student activity. Everywhere you look, people are gathering in little clumps and chatting about Christmas presents, eccentric family members or the crazy things they did over break. Resting upon the heels of the New Year, the second semester is here in full force. Hopefully, after the latest holiday respite, you’re ready to get this next semester started. An ABC News article cited that between 40-45 percent of Americans make New Year’s Resolutions. If you’re among those who have a detailed selfimprovement list jotted down, there’s still a chance that you will fall within the 33 percent of the resolution-makers who, according to a New York Times article, have already decided to drop some aspect of their ideal “new self ”. Those particular resolutions have been cast aside, rusted and broken. It happens. Life gets in the way of good intentions all too frequently. The second semester is the best time to look at where you stand and mend all the little flaws that are chipping away at your future diploma. This is why the new semester is so hopeful; it’s bursting with the promise of a pristine, new beginning. It’s quite refreshing. There aren’t any failed quizzes floating over your head that you have to make up for. You’re not hopelessly behind on your class readings. You don’t have to beg your professors for extra credit to even have a chance of passing the class. It’s not absolutely necessary to do a snow dance so that class is canceled and you won’t fail the test that you didn’t study for. You’re free to excel. Or at least you’re free to excel to whatever extent you chose. So why not? Why choose to repeat the same mistakes that plagued you first semester? You’ll have a terrible time reaching your goals if you never push yourself forward. Even the university has
been kicking it into gear. The Hillside auditorium is the one of the newest presences gracing our campus. We’ve all seen the muddy pit, heard the grinding of machines and watched the skeleton of the structure finally take form. The finished product has neatly appeared, showing what a little bit of dedication can do. There were some setbacks along the way, but isn’t the end product lovely? So if you checked your transcript and noticed a few less-than-desirable letters, reevaluate. If you’re not pleased with the freshman (or sophomore…or grad school) 15 that has snuck up on you, reevaluate. If you find yourself too busy to do the things you love, and missing out on spending time with your friends, reevaluate. One priority shouldn’t consume your entire life – it takes balance. So, if after a little self-reflection, you’ve found your life has slipped out of line, reevaluate. Then keep what works and patch what is broken. There’s no better time than on the dawn of a new semester. No one but you can control what happens this semester. Therefore, take care to ensure that you’re guiding your life in the right direction. A few weeks ago, I was chatting with an older gentleman about one of his goals, which is breaking the world record for the 100 mile team bicycle race this summer. He said that he was inspired by his favorite quote, “You can, what you will.” When you start thinking about it, that simple phrase is pretty accurate. What you are able to do is determined purely on what you are willing to make happen. Your ability to reach your goals and dreams isn’t based upon what you happen to luck into or what somebody else gives you. It’s based upon your own will to get things accomplished. Sure, there will be little mishaps along the way – how else will you learn? Yet, don’t let your mistakes set the precedent for your future. Instead, concentrate on making your ideal life and reality align as closely as possible. It’s a new semester, meaning new classes, new friends and new memories. This new semester is buzzing with the hint new possibilities. Now, it’s up to you to turn that energy into a life that you’re proud of. So, what will you do? Shawnya Wethington is a staff columnist. She is a sophomore English and journalism major.
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Traveler Editors’ Share Their New Year’s Resolutions
Chad Woodard Editor-in-chief To become better at setting priorities and time management so that I can conquer challenges as opposed to just accepting them.
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This year, I shall strive to consume less chocolate per day, live simply and learn how to correctly pop, lock and drop it.
My resolution, no matter how cliche, is to enjoy the simple moments. Life moves too fast to worry about half the things that I do.
My resolution is to cook more and stop buying fast food. That stuff is expensive.
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This year, my resolution is to simply have more fun! When you are in college, it’s easy to get caught up with school, work and stress, but as a graduating senior, I want to make it a point to make as many memories as possible and have a great last semester.
This year, my resolution is to travel more. There is so much of this world that I have not seen or experienced, and now is the time to explore. Like Belle from Beauty and the Beast, “I want adventure in the great wide somewhere.”
This year, I vow to buy fewer To not give in to lethargy items from the scented aisle and continue to strive to at Walmart. Last year, I give consistent and good bought a candle, wax tarts, work in everything. Febreze or scented oil each time I went grocery shopping. My cabinet is full, and I don’t need more candles.
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The Arkansas Traveler editorial board would like to welcome you back to campus for a new semester. We hope you had a great, relaxing break and spent quality time with your family and friends. We sure did. Most of us traveled home, others traveled around the states and some of us stayed in town. Whether we went or stayed, we all agreed on one thing. It was a much needed break. Now the semester has started and we are ready to get back to business. It was a busy day in the newsroom yesterday, something we all missed. After a long break, it’s actually nice to get back into school mode and start working again. At least for the first couple of weeks. After that, I’m sure we will all start the Spring Break countdown. We have high hopes that this will be a great semester. Don’t let the cold weather and construction ruin your experience here. A new semester means a chance to meet new people, go on different adventures, and to learn new information. It’s a chance to build on what we’ve learned in the past and explore new ideas. We hope you have a great first week and good luck for the rest of the semester.
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RSO OF THE WEEK
Stephanie Ehrler Staff Writer “Les Miserables” captured the hearts of musical fans, “Django Unchained” took the audience back to the Civil War and Daniel Day-Lewis taught America how honest Abraham Lincoln was. Many people viewed the final version of these movies over the holidays, but the Take 1 Film Productions RSO at the UA is keen on deepening its knowledge of how these Oscarnominated films are created.
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Take 1 Film Productions was formed in 2009 to provide knowledge and experience about the filmmaking process to UA students. Through presentations for a communications class, Karen Brown and Desirae Williams discovered that they had the same career goal of becoming a film producer, said Desirae Williams, UA alumna. They both wanted experience in featurefilmmaking, and the opportunities to gain that experience at the UA were limited. So they decided that they would take matters into their own hands and start an organization that would not only give them experience, Williams said, but would involve students from all
over campus, regardless of major, by giving them an avenue to be creative and use their talents. Even if students have only watched movies before, Take 1 allows its members to become fully immersed in the production process immediately. “The main goal of Take 1 is to immerse students in the filmmaking process while giving them an avenue to gain experience in their areas of interest,” Williams said. “Our first film was called ‘Life's Picasso.’ Almost everyone that played a significant part in the making of the film had little experience, but after meetings, being willing to make mistakes, talking with professors in the journalism department and learning from independent filmmakers, we were able to create an interesting short film.” Take 1 allows members to learn about the process of filmmaking through experience instead of teaching from a book. Williams said her favorite thing about Take 1 was being given the opportunity to learn about film production by actually doing it. “I had no experience with filmmaking before Take 1, but I was able to learn so much by stepping out and putting my hands to action and making connections,” Williams said. “The legacy that I hope to leave behind is that any idea or dream can be brought to fruition if a person is willing to maximize their resources and act.” Take 1 currently has seven members, but any student can join by emailing take1@uark.edu or contacting the RSO through their Facebook page. “Whether they are interested in script writing, producing, directing, filming, editing or any part of the process, Take 1 gives everyone the opportunity to have some hands-on experience in the filmmaking process,” said Sarah Mize, senior broadcast journalism major. “It's an RSO for learning, so none of the people who are considering joining should worry about not having experience.” The organization already has a plan to create a
movie that young adults can relate to for the upcoming spring. “This semester, we have decided to produce a short comedy about two college-age friends on a road trip,” Mize said. The storyline follows one of the friends who has decided to get married against his friend’s advice. One friend kidnaps the other on a road trip as they try to work out the reasons for wanting to get married, Mize said. The RSO wants to explore the culture of Arkansas into a documentary for their project next semester. “The idea for next fall semester will possibly be a look into some of the poets and memorable places in Fayetteville,” Mize said. “We have gathered poetry from local poets and will possibly have them tell how they were inspired or what life events made their poetry come to life.” While the students of Take 1 are serious about filmmaking, they also make time to have fun and enjoy the friends they’ve made through the club. Members of the RSO have quickly become friends since the club’s inception, Mize said. “We have scheduled time away from class when we can all get together and have movie viewing parties,” Mize said. “I joined in 2009 when I was a freshman because I have always been interested in making movies and writing. I remember getting asked to help write a script the day after I joined and was amazed at how included I felt already.” The organization challenges its members to create genuine films while allowing them to pursue their hobby of creating movies that could one day be shown on the silver screen. “I joined because I loved films, but I stayed because of how much I loved the path the club was taking and because I was finally getting to work on movies like I had always dreamt I would,” Mize said. “My favorite thing about being a member is getting to do my part to take an original movie idea that the club has come up with and bring it to life.”
STUDENT PROFILE
UA Freshman on Fast Track Toward Photography Career Alex Golden Staff Writer Courtesy Photo
Students Form New Year’s Reflections and Resolutions
Alex Golden Staff Writer
A new year and a new semester is always an opportunity to reflect on the previous year, the good and the bad. And that means students get to decide what they want to do differently or the same. Rather than merely making a resolution or two that only sticks through January, students have a variety of hopes and goals for 2013. Freshman political science major Hilary Zedlitz’s plans for 2013 are simple, she said. She plans to get to know more people and have new experiences. “In 2012, I went on a road trip over Spring Break with my mother and godmother,” Zedlitz said. “We drove from Rogers, Ark., to New Haven, Conn. It was really awesome to see and drive through the countryside. We went to (New York City) and just goofed off — went shopping and exploring. It was a great experience.” In 2012, creative writing major Jeffrey Hollingsworth wrote a short story, titled “The Last Sunday,” about a guy who was oppressed by the church as a child and snaps one day. As an aspiring film critic, Hollingsworth plans to start his own movie blog in 2013. Sophomore communication disorders major Kelsey Schumacher said she wishes she had gone to class more often in 2012. “My goal for the new year is to gather my life together and slowly but surely make better choices and turn them into better habits,” Schumacher said. For freshman history major Grant Addison, 2012 meant getting to be a part of two of the largest non-Greek organizations on campus, ASG and marching band. “I was really busy because of it, but made a ton of connections and friends,
most of whom were all older than me,” he said. “I passed a few bills in senate, one of which I helped write, and was selected as the first freshman to go with Arkansas delegation to SEC Exchange which is in February, and with band I went to all the games, toughed out the not-so-great record and got to travel and show the Razorback pride.” Addison is looking forward to a calculus-free semester to kick off 2013, in addition to taking music minor classes, he said. He also wants to participate in more organizations and meet more freshmen. In 2012, freshman psychology and sociology major Kaitlyn Cummings was able to participate as a senior model representative for Mlittlephotography, an experience she said helped enhance the way she perceived herself. “I finally got to go to a Razorback game,” she said. “It was a great year. For 2013, I’m really hoping to become more active and take up hobbies like hiking, yoga and pottery. I just want to do things that are fun and enjoyable.” For freshman pre-nursing major Abby Martens, 2012 included a trip to England with her mom and aunt. “I loved seeing all of the old culture … it made me really appreciate British history,” Martens said. Coming to college in 2012 also meant taking on responsibility. “When I suddenly had a 10-page philosophy paper to do,” Martens said, “I learned I just had to quit worrying about it and just buckle down and get it done.” Martens also got her first speeding ticket. “Fayetteville will now enjoy one slower driver as a result,” she said. This year, Martens said she plans to volunteer at the Veterans Association Medical Center and be admitted to the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing.
With the rise of Facebook and apps like Instagram over the last few years, it has become easier for young, amateur photographers to share their photos for all to see and get feedback. Freshman psychology major Kimberly Hicks has already taken her work in photography several notches above that. After Hicks’ mother saw how much she enjoyed taking photos using only her point-and-shoot, she decided it was time for an upgrade, Hicks said. Her mom got her a Sony DSLR for Christmas her sophomore year of high school, and Hicks began experimenting. “I thought my stuff was great,” Hicks said. “It wasn’t.” A year and a half later, Hicks worked on the yearbook staff during her senior year, where she had the chance to get back to basics with her photos and learned to utilize different lightings, she said. “I learned how to be a fly on the wall, which, in some cases, was extremely hard,” Hicks said. There was also competition be-
Photo Courtesy of Kimberly Hicks Shelby Robinson and DJ Glover pose for a photo at their engagement shoot with local photographer, Kimberly Hicks. Hicks, a freshman psychology major, works as a professional portrait photographer in Northwest Arkansas. For the first wedding Hicks shot, she had a second shooter to take backup photos. The photographer posted 50 of her photos on Facebook two days after the wedding, and people tried to purchase her photos from him, Hicks said. “I’m glad I got screwed over on
After Hicks’ mother saw how much she enjoyed taking photos using only her point-and-shoot, she decided it was time for an upgrade tween the staff as to what photos would be used in the yearbook, which gave her motivation. “You wanted to have that dominant photo,” she said. Hicks took senior photos for fellow classmates upon request. Although she likes taking portraits and family photos, she says her favorite sessions to do are engagements and bridals. “Someone is starting their relationship,” Hicks said. “It makes me happy.” Weddings, on the other hand, are more stressful than fun, Hicks said, because there are so many things that can go wrong and there is a lot of pressure to get the right shots of an important event.
my first one,” she said. Hicks learned to always make a contract from then on. Hicks now charges a sitting fee. She said that she would sometimes be flexible with her fees when she first began charging clients, but decided, “‘If I keep doing that, I’m never going to get what I think I’m worth.’” “I want clients who put enough stock in the photos to pay that much,” she said. Hicks once took photos of a friend and was later surprised to see that her friend ordered a $280 package. “The biggest compliment anyone can give me is ordering my prints,” Hicks said. She said that someone
buying a large photo that she took and putting it in their living room for everyone to see gives her an “I took that!” feeling. The freshman has already come across a variety of challenges in her career. Unwilling people are the most frustrating, she said. While shooting family photos, for example, Hicks must find a way to handle the one kid who does not want to be there in order to get the best photos. She says she can tell when clients are self-conscious about being photographed, which reflects in the photos. Hicks said that when she has shown clients their photos, many have responded with, “Oh, wow, you make me look pretty.” To that, she says, “No, you’re already pretty. I’m just showing that.” Hicks’ grandmother had trouble due to medical malpractice, and Hicks said she wanted to be a medical malpractice lawyer for the longest time. When it came down to it, law school was not appealing to Hicks. Ideally, she says she would like to work in a psychiatric ward with adolescents and patients dealing with abnormal psychology. Hicks said she plans on continuing to do photography professionally, too, and would like to have an in-home studio and receive a steady paycheck for her work.
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Sports Editor: Kristen Coppola Assistant Sports Editor: Haley Markle Monday, Jan. 14, 2013
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GYMNASTICS
Gym‘Backs Lose At Home To Georgia Haley Markle Asst. Sports Editor
The No. 12 Razorback gymnastics team fell to the No. 11 Georgia Bulldogs by less than half of a point in the season opener in Barnhill Arena Friday night. “We are exactly where we thought we would be,” co-head coach Mark Cook said. “We knew coming into today that our freshmen were going to play a big part in the meet.” Arkansas is led by five AllAmericans, but the team also features five freshman that will be expected to make significant contributions. Senior Amy Borsellino started the Hogs off with a 9.8 on vault. The lowest score that counted toward the team score for the Hogs on vault was a 9.75 posted by junior Bailee Zumwalde. Junior Katherine Grable earned Arkansas’ highest score on vault with a 9.875. After the first rotation, the Razorbacks led the Bulldogs 49.1 to 49.025. Two Bulldogs — senior Christa Tanella and sophomore Chelsea Davis — posted scores of 9.85 on bars, but two scores below 9.8 kept Georgia behind. Georgia posted a meet-high score of 49.325 on the vault to surge ahead of the Razorbacks in the second rotation. Juniors Lindsey Cheek and Cat Hires each posted scores of 9.9 to propel Georgia to a 98.35 to 97.825 lead. Arkansas did not perform as well on bars, posting a meet-low team score of 48.725. The high-
est score for the Razorbacks was a 9.775 posted by junior Shelby Salmon, Grable and Borsellino. Borsellino opened beam competition for the Razorbacks with a shaky routine and a score of 9.650. The next Razorback on beam, freshman Erin Freier, took a fall and scored a 9.0. After Salmon provided a solid 9.75 routine when the Hogs needed it most, freshman Keara Glover provided another big boost with a 9.8. Freshman Sydnie Dillard and Grable both posted scores of 9.875 to help the Razorbacks turn what could have been a very low scoring rotation into a 48.95. “Katherine really stepped up for us tonight, and Sydnie had an excellent set of routines for us in her first meet,” Cook said. Thanks to a few missteps by the Bulldogs on floor, the Hogs were able to gain a little on the Bulldogs and trailed 147.175 to 146.775 after three rotations. In the fourth rotation, Grable scored a 9.925 on floor, but the team score for Arkansas was only a 49.0. Three scores of 9.85 or better gave the Bulldogs what they needed to not only hold, but increase their lead and get the win over the Razorbacks. Grable won the all-around competition with a score of 39.450. “It feels good to get the nerves out,” Grable said. “I feel like my events went well, but I could have been better on my bars routine.” The Razorbacks will travel Lexington, Ky., to face the Wildcats Friday at 6 p.m.
BASKETBALL
Vandy tops Hogs in Nashville
Tamzen Tumlison Staff Writer
Photo Courtesy of Athletic Media Relations Junior Shelby Salmon scored 9.775 on the uneven bars in the 196.2-195.775 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs Friday.
ALL SPORTS
The Arkansas women’s basketball team got off to an early lead against Vanderbilt Sunday in Nashville, Tenn., but struggled with the Commodores, who controlled the game and won 78-58. Arkansas unveiled their weakness to be their ability to make shots under pressure. Though seniors Quistelle Williams and Sarah Watkins shot double digits, Vanderbilt’s defense and ability to make long-distance shots clinched the game. The Razorbacks began the competition with two layups by junior forward Keira Peak to put the Hogs up 4-0 in the first two minutes of play. Arkansas’ lead didn’t last long as Vanderbilt gradually built up their score with 3-pointers by Jasmine Lister, Kady Schrann and Christina Foggie, along with multiple free throws, giving Vanderbilt a 23-15 lead with 10 minutes left in the first half. The Hogs worked to boost their score with good offensive and defensive plays after a Vanderbilt turnover. Watkins missed a jump shot, but freshman guard Melissa Wolff rebounded for a jump shot, followed by a steal and fastbreak layup by Williams.
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Razorbacks Didn’t Rest During Winter Break Eric Harris Staff Writer
Logan Webster Staff Photographer Redshirt freshman Tomas Squella competes in the 1,000 meter run against No. 3 Texas. The Razorbacks beat the Longhorns 85-78.
While the students were off for the winter break, the Razorbacks were as busy as ever making headlines in baseball, track and football. The biggest headlines came in football, most notably the hiring of assistant coaches. New head coach Bret Bielema has been very public about the desire to pay his assistant coaches more being a reason for becoming the new coach for the Hogs, and the Razorbacks delivered. The new staff makes over $3.3 million, and many have NFL experience as well as experience winning championships. Bielema hired three assistant coaches from his staff at Wisconsin: defensive coordinator Chris Ash, defensive line coach Charlie Partridge and strength coach Ben Herbert. All three have been with
Bielema for many years at Wisconsin and Partridge is a well-known recruiter especially in the south Florida area. Two other coaches with ties to the south Florida area were hired by the Hogs: wide receivers coach George McDonald and linebackers coach Randy Shannon. McDonald had been coaching at Miami and worked for the Cleveland Browns, he was also named one of the top-25 recruiters in the country by Rivals.com. Perhaps the biggest name of the new assistants is Randy Shannon. He was a former head coach of the Miami Hurricanes, and won three national titles as an assistant coach and player for the Hurricanes. Other coaches come from all over the country. Offensive coordinator Jim Chaney and offensive line coach Sam Pittman both were hired from Tennessee, while running backs coach Joel Thomas comes from Washington.
The indoor season has begun for the men’s and women’s track teams, and both have high expectations for the upcoming season. The women began the season ranked seventh in the country and won their first dual meet of the season against Oklahoma State. The men’s team starts the season at the summit of the rankings, No. 1 in the country. They started their season off with a solid win over No. 3 Texas, 85-78. Arkansas won nine events and were led by Senior Akheem Gauntlett who won the 200 meters and anchored the 4x400-meter relay. Another women’s team with high expectations this season is the Gymnastics team, which is looking to build off last season’s super six appearance. They began the season ranked No. 12 but lost their first meet of the season to Georgia.
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COMMENTARY
Spring Semester Brings New Sports for Arkansas Fans
Haley Markle Asst. Sports Editor The idea that a new semester brings a clean slate is completely cliched, but I’m using
it anyway because it is also true. A new semester brings with it something better than opportunities to do better in the classroom. It brings new sports. The fall semester is the home to the granddaddy of all collegiate sports. Other than football, only three other Razorback sports teams - soccer, volleyball and cross country - hold their true competition seasons in the fall. Many of the team’s that will try to earn a championship during the spring semester are already off to hot starts. This year’s gymnastics
team features five All-Americans. The baseball team is ranked No. 1 to open the season. The softball team returns a lot of talent from last season’s team and went 7-1 in their fall schedule. The swimming and diving team placed second out of fifteen teams at the Houston Cougar Invite and only has one loss in their seven other meets. The men’s and women’s track and field teams already have victories over Texas and Oklahoma State, respectively. This early success shows that the Razorbacks are on track to repeat or even improve upon last year’s post-
season accomplishments. Most fans remember the baseball team’s run through Omaha and the third-place finish in the College World Series. However, many other Razorbacks enjoyed postseason success last season. The women’s basketball team made it to the second round of the NCAA tournament before falling just two points short of upsetting the Texas A&M Aggies. The men’s and women’s golf teams each made NCAA regionals and finished sixth and eighth, respectively. The gymnastics team earned a Super Six appear-
ance and the softball team made it to their regional final before falling to California. The women’s track team placed third in the Southeastern Conference in both indoor and outdoor events. The men won the SEC indoor and outdoor events and placed second in indoor events and eighth in outdoor events at the NCAA Championships. As this new semester begins, the Razorbacks have continued the winning trend. This past weekend alone there were eight events and the Razorbacks pulled out wins in all but two of them. Football season is long
past over and the new coaching staff is hard at work getting the football team back to its winning ways. So let’s leave the crazy speculation about next season to the message board fanatics and support the athletes that are competing now. It seems to go without saying that Razorback fans have more than enough to be excited about in the new year. Haley Markle is the Assistant Sports Editor for the Arkansas Traveler. Her column appears every Monday. Follow the sports section on Twitter @UATravSports.
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BASKETBALL
Stifling Hog Defense Cripples Commodores
Cameron McCauley Staff Writer
The Arkansas men’s basketball team cruised to a 5633 victory over Vanderbilt Saturday, behind 31 points between two Razorback starters. The game began with a Marshawn Powell steal that lead to a breakaway dunk, one of six steals Powell managed to nab. Such was the story for the rest of the game, as constant pressure from the Arkansas defense forced 26 turnovers. Vanderbilt only managed to score one field goal in the first 17 minutes of the game as the youthful Commodores constantly struggled with the Hogs’ stingy full-court pressure. Powell outscored the entire Vanderbilt team in the first half 12-11 by shooting 6-6 from the field after having zero points against Texas A&M last week. However, the rest of the Razorbacks struggled early, shooting 4-20 in the first half. “It was good to see him show up and play like he was capable of playing. His presence on the court was huge for our team,� said head coach Mike Anderson about Powell. In the second half, it didn’t take long for fellow members of the Razorbacks to get involved. BJ Young started out the second half on a mission, scoring the Hogs’ first 12 points of the period as they further padded their already
overwhelming lead. Young finished with 14 points, three rebounds and three assists while not seeing much action late in the second half as the game was already well in hand. Vanderbilt struggled against Arkansas in nearly every aspect. The Commodores eclipsed their turnovers-pergame average with nearly nine minutes remaining in the first half. That, combined with abysmal 3-15 shooting, added up to 11 first half points, the lowest allowed in a half at Bud Walton Arena since Florida A&M in 2011. Vanderbilt shot 2-15 from beyond the arc for the game, thanks to defense on the perimeter by the Razorbacks. “That was a big emphasis for us, keeping them off the 3-point line,� Powell said. “We had a lot of defensive pressure and a lot of energy, and that is going to rattle teams,� Kikko Haydar said. Haydar once again proved his worth with a key performance for the Hogs, chipping in 19 key minutes with a 3-pointer and four rebounds, while simultaneously harassing Vanderbilt’s top scorer Kedren Johnson. Things got chippy at one point between the two as Johnson’s frustration boiled over, giving Haydar the upper hand mentally. “He may have the best basketball IQ on the team. He leaves everything out on the floor, and guys respect that,� Anderson said.
Johnson ended up leaving the game with six minutes remaining with an apparent arm injury, finishing with five turnovers and a season-low three points. Ever the perfectionist, Anderson decided to mix things up once again in the starting lineup, inserting Fred Gulley into the guard spot that is usually occupied by Mardracus Wade. This is the fifth different starting lineup Anderson has used this season, and he gave no indication that philosophy will be changing anytime soon. “I thought he did a good job of directing and does things defensively that really help our basketball team,� Anderson said about Gulley. Vanderbilt seemed like a completely different team than the one that pushed Kentucky to the final seconds on January 10 before losing 6058. Road games are not easy for younger teams especially in the hostile Southeastern Conference, something Mike Anderson knows well after a tough loss at A&M on January 9. “I was real disappointed in our play in about every way,� said Vanderbilt head coach Kevin Stallings. The Razorbacks are now 10-5 and 1-1 in the SEC, and continue their homestand against Auburn Wednesday. Vanderbilt drops to 6-8, 0-2 in the SEC. “The race is just beginning. This is the SEC,� Anderson said.
VANDY continued from page 7 One free-throw and a jump shot later, the Razorbacks landed at a score of 24 that they maintained for the next minute until Williams made a jump shot with four minutes left of first-half play. Williams fouled at the 2:21 mark and gave up two free throws to Vanderbilt’s Rayte’a Long. The Commodores rebounded off a missed 3-pointer by Peak and took the ball to the other end of the court for a layup.
By halftime, Vanderbilt created a comfortable lead for themselves with a score of 4329. The Commodores owned the second half and scored the first nine points. At 52-29, sophomore guard Calli Berna earned two freethrow shots and made one. Vanderbilt wasted no time and went for a fastbreak layup. After five minutes, Vanderbilt’s Foggie went for a jump shot but was blocked by Wil-
BREAK continued from page 7 The Hogs have one of the toughest schedules in the country this season as they face off against 11 teams that are currently in the top-25 including the top three teams, Alabama, UCLA and Florida. The men’s track team isn’t the only team starting their season ranked first in the country, the Hogs’ baseball team also is No. 1 in the Collegiate Baseball poll. The Diamond Hogs will
have one of the deepest pitching staffs in the country led by junior starter Ryne Stanek and closer Colby Suggs. Both pitchers were named preseason All-Americans by Louisville Slugger along with junior infielder Dominic Ficociello. Stanek has won 12 games as a Razorback and has racked up 127 strikeouts in just over 156 innings of work. He has also been named by many as
liams, who scored the next four points for Arkansas with jump shots, coming back with a score of 38-55. Arkansas responded to a Vanderbilt 3-pointer at four minutes left with a jump shot by Watkins and a layup from Berna, but no shots were enough to rally the Razorbacks to a comeback. The Razorbacks’ next game will be Thursday, Jan. 17, against Georgia in Bud Walton Arena.
a top-five prospect for the upcoming MLB draft this summer. The Hogs will also be very strong in the field. Ficociello and sophomore Brian Anderson look to lead the Hogs at the plate. There will be plenty of new faces at Baum Stadium this year as well. Outfielder Tyler Spoon and pitcher Tyler Wright both impressed during the Hogs’ fall practice.
Ryan Miller Staff Photographer Junior forward Marshawn Powell scored 17 of the 56 points by the Razorbacks. Arkansas held Vanderbilt to 11 points in the first half, the lowest allowed in a half at Bud Walton Arena since Florida A&M in 2001.
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