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Students find it difficult to manage all the different online course platforms for classes.
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Not 21? No Problem! UA students under 21 find other places to hang out around Fayetteville.
Construction on Old Main Road Begins
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Penny Pinch No More
Landing a part time job in Fayetteville is made easy with these tips from students and employers.
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Razorbacks Football The Razorbacks continue to work on the running game in preparation for New Mexico.
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AlcoholEdu Iniative Gives No Promises Opinion
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Traveler Columnist Joe Kieklak discusses the shortcomings in UA’s AlcoholEdu program.
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Campus Prepares for Family Weekend by BRITTANY NIMS Staff Writer
UA officials and Fayetteville businesses prepare as the university’s Family Weekend approaches, bringing in thousands of people from across the state and nation for a weekend. On Family Weekend, Sept. 16 -18, the UA administration invites parents and relatives of students to enjoy several events, including a University Recreation Family Weekend cookout, the Parent Partnership Association wine and cheese reception and a tailgate party prior to the Troy football game. As thousands of people plan to travel to Fayetteville over that weekend, the UA Police Department has begun preparing in advance. see FAMILY on page 3
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Late Tuesday afternoon, Larry Mayes, construction worker, helps begin the construction on the access road through the front lawn. The access road will run by the newly planted 9/11 memorial tree. assist with the construction of the al that keeps the soil from getting sections of the wall, he said. by MEGAN HUCKABY compacted,” he said. The stones will be stored in a lo- service road. Staff Writer Precautions are being taken to “They had to bulldoze because cation on campus until they are reConstruction crews began placed at the end of construction, we have to create a six percent protect the trees on the Old Main building a service road that could which is projected to be 2013. grade coming off the street and that lawn as well. cost up to $300,000 and will stretch Some trees, if they are small The service road will be in place will go into the lawn a ways,” Johnacross part of the Old Main Lawn to allow trucks to enter the campus son said. enough, will be transplanted to anby removing 19th century stones off Dickson Street, Alison said. The construction of the road other area, Alison said. from part of the wall that runs parOne tree, a Nuttall’s oak, is in an The road will be used mainly will cause the sidewalk along Dickallel to Dickson Street, a spokesper- for dump trucks removing materi- son to be closed to prevent further area close to the service road and son for the UA said. might be affected by the road, he als from the construction on Ozark delays, Alison said. “They took the stones apart and Vol Walker halls and will be To preserve the sidewalks, some said. and they are putting them on pal- removed when the construction is of which are part of the senior walk, Students have differing opinions lets, numbering them and storing finished, Alison said. construction crews are putting about the service road. them,” said Mike Johnson, associ“It’s a historic part of campus The entrance “may cause a few down metal plates over the sideate vice chancellor for facilities. delays” along Dickson Street, he walks that will be covered by the that they are tearing through,” said The stones are made from sand- said. Natalie Gautier, a senior food, huroad, Alison said. stone that was quarried in NorthNo damage is expected to be man nutrition and hospitality maThis cost includes measures to west Arkansas and are similar to protect trees on the Old Main lawn done to the sidewalks, but facilities jor. “Everyone comes out to Old the sandstone that makes up the and the senior walk, he said. management workers are prepared Main lawn.” foundation of Old Main, said CharOther students don’t feel that The road will be finished within to repair the sidewalks in the event lie Alison, a spokesperson for the the next two weeks and will remain that damage does occur, he said. the road is a major concern. UA. “I know it is only temporary,” The grass, however, will need to in place until the completion of Vol A wide enough section of stone Walker and Ozark Hall, Johnson be re-sodded after the road is re- said John Noonan, a junior archiwas removed so that construction said. tecture major. “Even if they did demoved, Alison said. vehicles can enter and leave cam“They will put down materi- stroy it, they would rebuild.” Bulldozers were brought in to pus without damaging the other
Sorority Recruitment Numbers Reach an All-Time High by CAITLIN MAHONEY Contributing Writer
Sorority recruitment numbers reached a record-breaking high Sunday afternoon at the Greek Theater, with 1,097 girls receiving a bid from the eight sororities, said a UA Greek life official. “The university is carefully considering which sororities to bring to campus,” said Parice Bowser, director of Greek Life. “There are no specific organizations we are looking at adding. We are interested in chapters that would fit best with our campus,” Bowser said. Some girls said they see an immediate need for more sororities. “Although I like the large pledge class, I think they need more houses,” said freshman LAUREN HUSBAND STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Ashton Prude. “Our Kappa Kappa Gamma members throw a party for freshmen recruits. The freshmen girls went through a week of touring various sororities.
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school is way too big to just have eight chapters. If our pledge class was big this year, it will just get bigger next year and every year after.” Other sorority members said they didn’t mind the influx of girls. “I absolutely love having a large pledge class,” said freshman Beth Quinlan. “It gives every house the opportunity to meet quota and expand.” Every house met quota this year, with pledge classes starting at 131 young women and upward. That has the Greek community very excited, Bowser said. “This is the first time I can remember that every house on campus has made quota,” she said. “We are so excited to have all of our new members in our Greek see RECRUITMENT on page 2
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Rapid Growth Forces XNA Expansion by MANDY McCLENDON Staff Writer
The Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, also know as XNA, will further expand its facilities in response to rapid area growth, according to the airport’s official website. XNA received a $1.5 million grant from the Airport Improvement Program that will go toward the expansion of the airport’s terminal. The expansion, which officials expect to be completed in a year-and-a-half, will allow much more room for aircraft, restaurants and passengers. The grant only covers a fraction of the $20-$25 million expansion. The bulk of the new facilities will consist of a new concourse that will be located to the east of the upper concourse. This will allow room for the airport to park six to eight additional planes for boarding. The airport has 12 parking positions for aircraft, according to the website. “This expansion will benefit the entire Third District of Arkansas with additional flights—creating a competitive atmosphere among travelers,” said Rep. Steve Womack (R.-Ark.). The airport recently completed an expansion of its ticket counter, and also plans on adding two large warehouses. The total expansion will add 51,000 square feet to the facility, according to the airport website. “We appreciate our congressional delegations’ continuing efforts on our behalf. Without this ongoing support, the citizens of Northwest Arkansas would not enjoy the improvements and expanding facilities at XNA,” said Kelly Johnson, director of the airport. The increase in ground space will allow traffic to continue to grow, Johnson said. That will impact interna-
tional students, who make up 9 percent of XNA traffic, and it may or may not affect the students that choose to fly into Dallas or Tulsa and then drive to Northwest Arkansas, Johnson said. “That is a price-point issue, and we have no control over what other airports and airlines charge. They’re also
running business for a profit,” she said. Johnson said she hopes that student groups at the university will take advantage of the new facilities, though she couldn’t say how the expansion would affect ticket prices. XNA is located in Highfill, Ark. It boasts Ameri-
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including homework and quizzes. “It’s actually a really good program [mylabsplus], but it can have glitches like anything. This summer, it went down for eight hours and we had a test the next day, but luckily we were able to go in and fix it in time,” said Tyler Fuller, college algebra instructor. “Most of the time if something doesn’t work, it’s your computer. Just switch the server, and it should be fixed,” Fuller said. While there may always be glitches in online programs, the UA works to retain reliability in Blackboard Learn. “Blackboard Learn is managed by the university’s IT Services department on a very professional level, using best practices, and meeting the highest IT standards possible within the resources available to us,” Stensaas said. The choice to consolidate many of the UA’s online services into Blackboard was made for the convenience of students. “The UA has supported a learning management system since 1998. Until last year, different versions of Blackboard were supported by the university IT Services department, by Global Campus, and by Walton School of Business. Last year all those systems
were consolidated and IT Services now manages the most current version of Blackboard Learn. This change was made so that students would have a consistent experience and could access all their online course materials in the same place,” Stensaas said. However, the choice of many professors to use websites provided with textbooks adds more sites for students to visit for their school work. “It is kind of inconvenient. I wish everything could just be on the same website, but it’s not that big of a deal,” said freshman Nikki Baynes. Some students complain that the online programs used for foreign languages and math don’t work as well on their macs. “Myfrenchplus only works in safari, and even then, it’s a little shaky,” Baynes said of using the Prentice Hall program on her Mac. Students using Blackboard Learn don’t have to worry about the software difference. “Blackboard Learn works equally well on a Windows or Mac platform,” Stensaas said. “Overall, it’s pretty useful to have an online aid. I like being able to access quizzes and practice stuff online anytime I want,” Baynes said.
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But larger pledge classes make for tougher cuts — this was the first year that girls were turned away, Bowser said. In the past, every girl who attended preference night, the final night of recruitment, was guaranteed entrance to at least one chapter. If more chapters are not brought to Arkansas, more girls will be turned away because of limited space, Bowser said. Freshman Ashton Prude worried that too many girls are missing out. “Every girl should have the opportunity to join the sorority if they want, and that will not be possible unless there are more chapters brought to campus,” she said. Samantha Kurtz, senior vice president of membership of Kappa Delta, said she has mixed feelings about the class size this year. “The large numbers will affect our sorority because it will be hard to do things all together,” Kurtz said. “We have now outgrown our chapter room, which is a really great problem to have. We are so lucky that there is such in interest in Arkansas Greek life.” The UA is known for its Greek presence — 22 percent of the student population belonged to a Greek organization last year, according to the UA Greek website. The Greek community has continued to grow over the years, and statistics from previous years of recruitment show that it will only become larger, Bowser said.
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Students Place Votes Online for ASG Elections
by MARK CAMERON Staff Writer
Elections will continue for the next two days for the 2011-2012 UA Associated Student Government senate. “We had 108 students attend senate orientation meetings, and while I don’t know how many students will officially run yet, that is the largest pool of applicants in our documented history, dating back to 2005,” said Michael Dodd, ASG president. ASG is a student-led organization that acts as an organized voice for all students and strives to effectively represent student interests, according to the ASG website. The structure and operation of ASG is identical to that of the federal government,
with an executive, judicial and legislative branch, as well as committees that represent specific interests on campus. ASG also offers a program for incoming students called “Fresh H.O.G.S.,” in which freshmen can assume a leadership position through an application process, according to the ASG website. “Currently, there are 50 open seats allocated among the various academic colleges,” said Grant Hodges, the senate chair for ASG. This year’s senate makeup is as follows: four open seats in the college of agriculture, two in the college of architecture, 14 in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, eight in the Walton College of Business, seven in the col-
lege of education, five in the college of engineering and 10 between the graduate school and law school. “It is important to note that students will only vote in their own college,” Hodges said. Voting begins Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 9 a.m. and closes Thursday, Sept. 8 at 4 p.m. Students can vote online at vote.uark.edu, and paper ballots will be available in the student activities office in the union, Room 665. Preliminary results will be announced by 10 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8, Hodges said. “Campaigning kicked off this past Friday,” Hodges said. While no formal debate has been scheduled, candidates are encouraged to cre-
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Preparations for Family Weekend are the same as preparations for any home football game weekend, said Lt. Gary Crain, head of the public information and communication at UAPD. “When you’ve got all those people coming to campus, there’s a big emphasis on safety, pedestrian safety and traffic flow,” Crain said. “Our focus first is football game traffic and pedestrian flow.” For the additional security required during large events like football games, UAPD calls in officers from around the area to help with patrolling and safety. A regular shift, Crain said, is anywhere from three to six officers. “We have roughly 180 police officers that will be working these games—all games, normally,” he said. Officers are brought in from across Washington and Benton counties, including Bentonville, Rogers, Farmington, Elkins, Greenwood and Van Buren, Crain said. On a game day, the officers patrol in and around Razorback Stadium as well as the surrounding streets, Crain said. As UAPD prepares to handle campus safety during Family Weekend, the UA Parking and Transit Department is preparing to accommodate the large numbers of people. “We’ve only got a total of 12,000-something [parking] spaces and we’ve got 70,000 people coming in,” said Andy Gilbride, education and instruction
specialist for the department. “Of course, it’s overcrowded, but it seems to work out.” Families visiting during Family Weekend only need to purchase a parking permit for that Friday. “On Saturday, there’s no parking, so we send them out to the baseball stadium or encourage them to park in someone’s yard,” he said. Likewise, transit bus routes change on game weekends, switching to Gold and Silver routes that are used to shuttle people across Fayetteville from parking spaces to the stadium. Despite the overcrowding and the traffic involved with football games, complaints have lessened throughout the years, Gilbride said. “Each year, the complaints get less because I think parking is more of a big deal everywhere. Used to, five or 10 years ago, a lot of these towns in Arkansas didn’t even have meters to park in. Now, almost anywhere you’re from, you’ve either had to buy a parking permit for high school, or you’ve paid to go shopping or something like that,” he said. Just be patient, Gilbride said. “We’re all here for the fun football weekend.” Alongside UAPD and the Parking and Transit Department, local hotels are also preparing for UA students and their relatives during Family Weekend. Preparations for Family Weekend revolve around the football game, said T.J. Angeleno, general man-
ager of the Courtyard by Marriott in Fayetteville. “It’s busy for us because it’s a home football game,” Angeleno said. “Our preparation isn’t much different than that of any other home football game.” His hotel is already booked for the Troy game weekend, but this early sell-out is likely related to the anticipated success of the football team, Angeleno said. “Usually, for Family Weekend we wouldn’t sell out as fast as we have,” he said. “The games have a little more buzz I think because of the team.” While many hotels are booked for events like football games and UA Family Weekend, not all visiting relatives choose to stay in hotels. Jill Picardi, a UA senior from Flower Mound, Texas, said her family plans to stay with her over the weekend. “They usually stay in a hotel, but this year they’re going to stay with me in my apartment,” Picardi said. Living so far away, her family doesn’t get to visit as often as they would like. Picardi said. “They try to come to about two games a year,” she said. “This is the first Family Weekend they could come to, though. Every other year it didn’t work out.” While her family plans to attend a few other events during the weekend, Picardi said her family enjoys the shared experience of the football game. “Nothing’s complete without football,” she said.
ate Facebook groups, seek endorsements from Registered Student Organizations, get permission to use supportive organizations’ listserves, write in chalk on sidewalks and greet and talk to students around campus, he said Candidates generally focus on their perspective student base, Dodd said. For example, a student running for a seat in the college of engineering should provide input on how the construction is affecting the classroom experience, Dodd said. Hodges expects parking and transit, housing,and rising tuition to be among the larger issues that candidates will build their platforms on, he said. Biographies, pictures and
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on issues that relate to them, look into key areas of campus life that students have a problem with and seek to point out injustice. The senate also has goals to connect students with more jobs and careeroriented, leadership-based resources, Dodd said.
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AlcoholEdu Initiative Gives No Promises Rocket Science
Old Main Road Construction During the summer The Traveler staff wrote articles about the initial released construction plans, the communities reaction and what we perceived a lack of planning on the UA administration’s part. At the time, officials said that a press release about the construction wasn’t released because they didn’t expect the public backlash against the initial plans. The UA administration formally started construction on the Old Main road project Tuesday. While we at The Traveler are glad to finally know the cost of the project— as much as $300,000 which includes measures to protect senior walk and trees on Old Main lawn, and that the UA’s plans include such due diligence as taking the bricks off the stone wall on Dickson Street and numbering them so they can be put back in order, we were once again frustrated by the lack of notice about the beginning of the construction. The Old Main lawn is one of the most noted parts of the UA campus, perhaps the most aside from Old Main itself. In addition, Dickson Street and its corresponding sidewalks are one of the main arteries used for the UA community. In the same vein that advanced notice is given when sidewalks will be closed, we think a notice the day before or even the morning of the start of construction is not too much to ask to give students further notice. (Though with the amount of construction taking place across campus, maybe we’ve just gotten use to having to walk around construction or find new paths to class.) Perhaps we’ll get a press release when staff get past the initial phase of clearing away the rocks and dirt, and have to start bringing in trucks to build the road.
RIC Senate Fillibuster The Resident Interhall Congress had its first filibuster at its meeting Monday night. We were excited to hear that RIC members were using a parliamentary move associated with intense debate, until RIC President Cameron Mussar said it was a move to get more time while an RIC executive clarified a question about legislation. We love the idea of an intense, but respectful debate, within RIC and hope that this isn’t the only time we’ll hear of during the coming school year. On the other extreme, RIC members, or members of legislative body, should never use filibusters as a continuous, normal part of debate. (For how frustrating things can get when this happens, we point to many of the recent debates within the U.S. Congress — health care, the debt ceiling, etc. Think about how drawn out and stalled things get, and then apply that length of time to a legislative body like RIC that only meets for a couple of hours once a week.)
by Joe Kieklak
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About halfway through this summer, it hit me that I wouldn’t be heading back to Fayetteville High School in the fall, but just down the road to Razorback Nation, the UA. What the transition lacked in distance was made up for by a huge boost in responsibility, higher expectations in quality of work and a cold snap out of senioritis. Not only did I have to challenge myself more, but had to balance that with living on my own for the first time. Enter a life that was defined by countless boxes, “dorm need” runs to Walmart, Bed, Bath, & Beyond and trips to Petsmart for fish food which, ended the second day of residence hall living— may Thomas Payne rest in peace. Not only did life change in that way, but I, and all incoming freshmen became responsible for
keeping up with ISIS, Blackbaord and our UARK emails. After an incredibly awkward orientation, another bureaucratic task was assigned to all incoming freshmen by the university’s First Year Experience team: AlcholEdu. At first I was shocked; I figured my friends were joking when they spilled news of the freshman requirement to participate in any kind of online course. To dispel the rumor, I quickly checked my UARK email account and was shocked to find that the rumors were true, all freshmen were to participate in a, “Thoughtful and educating program for adults committed to thinking about their life choices,” as per the letter sent by FYE Director Quincy Spencer. The university administration signed on to a $60,000, onemodule, four-year agreement with the program, Spencer said. The university administration partnered with the program deeming it necessary that, “educating students about alcohol is important to help them make better decisions. This is especially true of incoming first-year students who are generally more likely to come to college and experiment with things they may not have experienced in the hometown,” said John Diamond, associate vice chancellor for University Relations. One concession is made on the success of the program though: “We aren’t able to say pre-
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cisely how the program affected behavior and decision-making ,but we do know that participants have stated that it has enlightened them. And all we can do as educators is give the students the tools and information to make better decisions,” Diamond said. Diamond makes total sense here. While education is the cornerstone for success, the success depends on the approach and student responsibility. The initial letter puts so much emphasis on the importance of physical health that it sounds like it’s positing that simply by competing in the program, one will be guaranteed a successful life. There is only link to success of the program is a statement on the company’s frequently asked questions page, “Most students find the course interesting and helpful, and most recommend it for their friends,” according to the website http://college.alcoholedu. com. First of all, there is no evidence that students recommended it to their friends, even if they did, it’s a non-sequitur argument, meaning it doesn’t relate to the actual argument at hand. The program received one positive review, stating that drinking, problems related to drinking and binge drinking had all decreased 30 days after the program, according to a study by the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation.
Th Threat reat of of another another 9/11 9/11 attack attack “very “very real” real” said said Defense Defense Secretary Secretary Leon Leon Panetta Panetta in in an an AsAssociated sociated Press Press article. article.
This is great news, but vague. One major problem with the study is that there was never a follow-up examination on the same students, so there is no proof of a better life, something that the letter sent to UA students almost guarantees. Moreover, a study was published on the program that proves it to be inconsistent, noting that some years behaviors were lessened while some years the program failed, according to the College of Charleston Time Series Analysis. What needed to be mentioned about AlcoholEdu is not that the program will bring results, but that it’s up to students to guarantee the results for themselves. The money on spent on this program ($60,000) though small when compared to other costs at the UA such as construction, could have gone to better places such as other FYE programs or even a FYE scholarship, especially when most states mandate alcohol education in their high school’s heath curriculum. On a cost-benefit analysis, all the UA can prove is that the information was given to the students; there is no operational definition of success. Joe Kieklak is a columnist for The Traveler. He is a freshmen majoring in philosophy and journalism— Ad/P.R. His column regularly appears every Monday.
Quote Of The Day “I vote based on likability and trustworthiness. Someone who’s sociable, who can at least carry on a good conversation, someone who goes out and meets people all over the dorm. I don’t want to vote for someone I don’t know or have never heard of.”
-freshman Grace Colly, who lives in Yocum Hall, “ RIC Expects An Increase in Student Participation”
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Waiting on a truck, Larry Mayes, construction worker, piles stones on the side of the road to be taken off sight. Mike Johnson, associate vice chancellor for facilities, notified press that the wall would be taken apart brick-by-brick and numbered and placed precisely where they originally were.
RIC Expects an Increase in Student Participation by JANNEE SULLIVAN Contributing Writer
Resident voters went to the polls in the last week of August to elect their new RIC hall officers. Candidates spent that week campaigning for positions on hall senates within their residence halls. For most students running for RIC offices, campaigning is not an elaborate activity. “I know in Pomfret they’ve been hanging up flyers and talking to students on floors, in hall elections. Those are not too involved, except for getting to know people. They do have goals for the year and they communicate them, but they don’t complete a platform,” said Matt Seubert, a sophomore political science and economics major and a resident assistant in Pomfret hall. “I vote based on likability and trustworthiness,” said freshman Grace Colly, who lives at Yocum.
“Someone who’s sociable, who can at least carry on a good conversation, someone who goes out and meets people all over the dorm. I don’t want to vote for someone I don’t know or have never heard of.” Although some of the senate elections have yet to take place, RIC members expect an uptake in interest and participation this year, likely because of the record number of freshmen students living in the residence halls. “This year the UA saw the largest freshman class ever, and a vast majority of those freshmen are required to live on campus,” said Tyler Priest, RIC vice president. “Because freshmen now make up a higher percentage of on-campus students than in years past, we expect an increase in freshmen participation in our legislative body.” Despite the record enrollment numbers and freshman class, RIC only expects about 10 more sen-
ators than last year when all the voting is said and done in the weeks to come. “The maximum we can have this year is 62. After having spoken with the President Pro-Tempore, he estimates that if we have the same interest as last year we’re looking at roughly 40 senators actively involved with RIC. However we have had an uptick in interest from the Yocum and Humphreys hall senates. Considering that they had few, if any, representation last year we could easily close in on 50,” said Cameron Mussar, RIC president. With RIC elections drawing to a close, elected hall officials face a new challenge: meeting the needs of the residents they represent. “All RIC Decisions either spend the money of on-campus students, or in some way affect their lifestyle. For this reason, students must always be at the forefront of every senator’s
mind when acting in RIC. Senators sometimes must put personal, hall-related or committee-oriented feelings aside in order to best benefit the on-campus student,” according to the RIC website. “Well since Yocum’s airconditioning is broken, it would be nice if they could help fix that. There are a lot of students on campus, I know they can’t do anything about that, but they can work on aspects of campus that will help house them comfortably,” Colly said. “Other than that, just make Yocum and the whole UA campus a wonderful place to live.” “My biggest interaction with RIC was working with them on 9/11 programming,” Seubert said. “They partially funded the Union Mall flags [to commemorate 9/11]. I think they should just be looking for ways to inspire students, like the flags have, then I think they’ll have a great year.”
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Tips for Finding a Part-Time Job in Fayetteville by NICK BROTHERS Staff Writer
ANDREW HAGOOD STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Eather Moore, sophomore, prepares the salad table during her shift at Tiny Tim’s Pizza. Like many other working students, Heather has multiple part-time jobs which she balances with her school schedule.
With college comes many new responsibilities for all students alike: time management, keeping up with academics, building new social relationships and laundry (for most).But the most pressing of all— and it’s a big one — is money management. Students are looking to the businesses of Fayetteville for part-time jobs to cover living expenses and tuition fees and help make ends meet. In today’s society, finding a job can be very difficult, but to combat the economic challenges there are ways to increase the chances of getting hired. To increase your chances of getting a job in retail or customer service, simply do a lap at the Northwest Arkansas mall or any strip mall and stop by at all the stores at which you’d be interested working. Wear something nice and politely ask for an application or to speak with the manager about job opportunities. Eye contact and a good handshake go a long way. It’s all about giving your application a face, something memorable. A helpful tool when looking for a job is the Northwest Arkansas Job Guide, a free resource available at news stands across Fayetteville. The guide, also in website form (www.thejobguide.com), lists a wide variety of jobs, especially UA jobs, restaurant jobs, UPS positions, receptionist positions and various factory positions. Pressley Farmer, manager of the Coldstone Creameries in the area, had a few tips on applying to jobs and what an em-
ployer likes to see in applicants. “Definitely asking to see a manager, dressing nice and saying, ‘Hello, can I speak with the manager about getting a job here?’ will work well,” Farmer said. “I like to see more explosive attitudes that say, ‘Pick me!’ and someone that is willing to come in when I need them. This helps put a face to the application since we get so many applications— it’s unreal, not only paper but on the Internet as well.” Another way many students get jobs is through a friend’s recommendation. “Most places will take a current employee’s recommendation, and a lot of managers will take the easy way out, but the employees will always talk good about their friend, so it doesn’t always work," Farmer said. James Murchison, manager of the pizza shop Damgoode Pies, also had a few tips for job shopping. “In the restaurant business, things are kind of day-to-day. We’re always looking for employees, but we’re not always hiring,” Murchison said. “You know, in the restaurant business, anything can happen. People get mad and quit, people do stupid things, they mess up, they get fired, so I never tell people we aren’t hiring, but we’re always taking applications. We don’t have a very high turnover rate here, though.” Beau Farhatt, a UA sophomore, had been searching for a job since he arrived back in Fayetteville before classes started. After applying to several different places, he was able to get a job at the Dickson Street Waffle House. “I knew a person, Austin Culp, and he worked at Waffle House
[when] they were hiring, and I was able to get a job pretty fast,” Farhatt said. “I applied at a bank, and they called for an interview but I told them I had classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, and they said they were looking for someone who could work all week. For places hiring, retail is almost always hiring. Restaurants are typically hiring; a lot of banks too, but I’m not sure if they care.” Employers are all about open availability. Farhatt was actually denied an interview at Bank of America due to his class schedule. Even James Murchison, the manager of Damgoode Pies said he’s all about availability. “Availability is a big thing, especially in a college town like this because 90 percent of my employees are in school,” Murchison said. “The better your availability is, the more likely you’ll get a job. Sometimes experience isn’t everything either, sometimes it’s better so you can mold them in the, well, Damgoode way.” So, now you’ve gotten an interview. Naturally, it’s normal to be unsure of how to act or to what to say, but employers really just want someone that has a good attitude and shows they really want the job. “I want people who can just sit down and talk with. Someone I can connect with and act normal, who won’t be intimidated I’m the big boss man and be calm about it,” said Farmer. And, undeniably, positivity is essential in the job search. “I hate to use clichés, but having that go-getter attitude really shines,” Murchison said, “You got to want to work, you have to want it.”
Not 21? New Restaurant Brings Thai Spice No Problem! UA Students Under 21 Find by EDDIE GREGG Staff Writer
Other Places to Hang Out by CAITLIN MURAD Staff Writer
On Friday nights, the bars on Dickson Street are crowded with students celebrating the end of the week. But for those under 21, it can often seem like weekend options are limited to movies and frozen yogurt. Luckily, Fayetteville offers tons of options from corn mazes to concerts to change up your weekend routine. Arkansas is known for its scenic views and natural landmarks, such as that available in Devil’s Den State Park. Devil’s Den is located about 30 minutes south of campus off of I-540 (exit 53). It is a perfect place for a late night hike or to go camping with a couple of friends.
Highway 112 in Fayetteville and is one of the three drive-in movie theaters left in Arkansas. It costs $12 for each car and includes two movies with a brief intermission in the middle. “The drive in is so much fun,” said UA sophomore Erin Moody. “You can pile as many people as you want in the car and it only cost $12.” Before the movie, a good place to get a pre-movie refreshment is one of the many snow cone stands in Fayetteville. You can try Shave the Planet in the Office Depot parking lot, Tropical Sno in the Home Depot parking lot, or Frozen Tongue in Fiesta Square. One Dickson Street option for the under-21 crowd is to go to George’s Majestic Lounge for a
“There is plenty for people under the age of 21 to do in Fayetteville.” -Bo Renner, UA Sophomore The HPER offers camping gear for a day or a weekend trip for rent, from tents to canoes, and even bikes to explore the trails. “We usually go camping with a huge group of friends,” said UA sophomore Samantha Corral. “We leave before it gets dark, around 6 or 7 p.m. Then we all help set up the camp, cook hot dogs and make s’mores.” Another event unique to Northwest Arkansas is Farmland Adventures in Springdale. From Sept. 9 through Nov. 5, Farmland Adventures opens up a corn maze, a hay bale maze and a hay ride to people of all ages. It is open on Fridays from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. during the fall. Another Friday night option is the drive-in movie theater. 112 Drive-In theater is off
concert. Several concerts light up the stage every week, bringing in people ages 18 and above. On Saturday, Sept. 17, Robert Earl Keen will perform, and Blue October will be coming to George’s on Tuesday, Oct. 4. The Arkansas Music Pavilion also hosts several concerts every month at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. Band NeedToBreathe will perform Oct. 7, with special guest Ben Rector. Tickets are available through the Walton Arts Center website, www.waltonartscenter.org. “Whether it’s a ride on the city-wide biking trails or hitting up a movie at one of the few drive-ins left in America, there is plenty for people under the age of 21 to do in Fayetteville,” UA sophomore Bo Renner said.
318 S. Archibald Yell Blvd. (479) 527-6780 facebook.com/twinkitchenthai
If you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen. Fayetteville’s newest Thai restaurant, Twin Kitchen, can take the heat. There are already a handful of Thai restaurants in town, several of them very well established, so this new place is up against some tough competition. And Twin Kitchen occupies a building that has proved to be a death trap for a handful of other restaurants over the years. Regardless, I had heard Twin Kitchen, which is located next to the Pizza Hut on South School Avenue, serves up some of the best Thai food in town, so I decided to stop by and check the place out. One of the first things I noticed about Twin Kitchen was how laid back and homey it is. The decorations are simple and the atmosphere is casual and welcoming. As I sat down and started looking over the menu, the waitress came by with a small plate of spring rolls paired with a sweet and spicy dipping sauce. And no, she didn’t know I was there working on a review; each meal comes with complimentary rolls. They were fresh, flavorful and delightfully crispy. When I asked the waitress if she had any suggestions, she enthusiastically proceeded to give me the rundown on the entire menu, detailing each of Twin Kitchen’s most popular dishes and explaining what makes them so good. On her suggestion, I went with the Mr. Crab as an appetizer and the Drunken Kee Mow for my entrée. I also ordered a Thai iced tea to drink— if you’ve never tried Thai iced tea, I highly recommend it. Basically it’s a sweet, spiced iced tea with
cream that compliments the flavors and counteracts the spiciness of Thai food. The Mr. Crab appetizer featured five rolls, each about the size of a finger, made from marinated crabmeat and cream cheese wrapped in popiah sod (rice paper) and then lightly fried until crispy and served with sweet and spicy dipping sauce. The rolls are great; the rich crab and cream cheese is nicely complimented by the crispy outside the role. The sweet and spicy flavor the dipping sauce only makes them taste better. Good as the Mr. Crab was, the Drunken Kee Mow, which gets its name from its from popularity with the Thai bar hopping crowd, was the star of the meal. The dish comes with your choice of protein, flat rice noodles, fried egg, fresh Thai basil leaves, bell peppers, carrots, onions, scallions, Thai chili sauce and broccoli. On the waitress’ recommendation, I went with the chicken. Like many Thai restaurants, Twin Kitchen lets diners pick how spicy they want their food on a scale of one to five stars. I went with three, which might be a little spicy for some eaters, but it was perfect for me—just spicy enough to open the sinuses. The flavors were amazing. The freshness of the vegetaLANA HACKLER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER bles was unbeatable. The sauce Twin Kitchen is a Thai Restaurant located on Archibald Yale. Twin had just the right combina- Kitchen opened in May and is a family owned restaurant. tion of sweet and spicy. And the noodles actually had great vor and texture combination. which is based in Springdale. flavor, too, which was an addAfter finishing my meal, I When it comes to running ed bonus. The Thai basil also sat down with the twin broth- their restaurant, the brothers added a great bite to the dish. ers (fraternal not identical, employ the Golden Rule as For dessert, I tried the Tem- by the way) Jeffrey and Som- their management philosophy. pura Cheesecake — a light chay Sipomouane who own “We want things to be up to breading applied to cheese- and operate Twin Kitchen. our standards,” Jeffrey said. cake, which is then fried— The brothers try to buy their “We pay attention to everyand then drizzled with choc- ingredients locally when pos- body’s needs—that’s the way olate syrup and nuts and sible to help support the com- we would like to be treated.” served with fresh raspber- munity, they said, so they “For us, we just want you to ries. One word—delicious. buy as much produce as pos- come in and order a dish of The richness of the cheese- sible from the Fayetteville curry or Pad Thai and just enjoy cake combined with the crisp- Farmers’ Market. The broth- your time with us,” Somchay, iness of the tempura and ers also buy their chickTHAI the tartness of the raspber- en, which is never frozen, on page 7 ries created an amazing fla- from George’s Chicken, Inc.,
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RUBBER factory Title: Rubber Facotry Band: The Black Keys With its ability to consistently bring incredible track after track, Rubber Factory is arguably the best album by The Black Keys. Compared to their newest acclaimed album Brothers, Rubber Factory is as solid as solid albums go. The duo of Dan Auerbach (vocals, guitar) and Patrick Carney (drums) are blues rock at its finest, and the album explores just about every corner of the genre. “Girl Is On My Mind” is easily one of the best songs on the album with its beefy main riff and aggressive drums. The soft, old-school blues of “The Lengths” and the bold rock and memorable sound of “10 AM Automatic” make for some terrific tracks as well. If you’re craving for some of the best quality rock of the ‘00s, look no further than Rubber Factory and the whole discography of The Black Keys — nearly everything they’ve made is close to solid gold. Rubber Factory stands out with its very simple and catchy tracks, and its all together brilliance.
THAI from page 6 who goes by O.P., added. “Yeah, because we eat the same food that we serve to our customers. We just had the Drunken Kee Mow for lunch today. We cooked it ourselves and used the exact same ingredients as go into what’s on our menu,” Jeffery said. While both brothers manage Twin Kitchen, their uncle, Teng Sipomouane, a professionally trained chef who moved to the United States from Thailand only a couple of years ago, runs the kitchen. The brothers and Teng created their menu from old family recipes that originated in Thailand, so diners can expect authentic Thai food when they eat at Twin Kitchen. While Twin Kitchen faces some stiff competition from other Thai restaurants in town, they have the rest of the field beat when it comes to quality ingredients, service and preparation. Hours: Monday through Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Thursday though Sat: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Price Range: Food $3.95 - $18.95 (Drinks $1.25 - $1.95) To Go: Yes Reservations: Yes Wheelchair Access: Yes Free WiFi: No
aha shake heart Title:Aha Shake Heart Band: Kings of Leon Most know the Kings of Leon from Only By The Night’s “Use Somebody” or “Sex On Fire,” but sadly, they’re unaware of the amazing track record of albums the band has. Characterized as the southern version of the band The Strokes, their second album, Aha Shake Heartbreak, is just about as complete as a rock album can be. Literally from start to finish there is an awesomely simple and catchy somehow indie-southern rock song on each track. “The Bucket” with its driving main riff, “King of the Rodeo” and its staccato guitars and clap along chorus, and the cool walking tempo bass/guitar riff of “Taper Jean Girl” are great examples among others of what the band has to offer on the album. Vocalist Caleb Followill’s voice is definitely scratchy and sometimes weird or hard to understand, but it breaks so well musically that it will easily become something to love. Aha Shake Heartbreak is a seriously fun and well made rock album worth any rock fan’s listen.
noble BEAST Title: Noble Beast Band: Andrew Bird Andrew Bird is a master of all things music. He’s musically fluent on the violin, xylophone, guitar, vocals, and he’s a world-class whistler and song-writer. His latest album, Noble Beast, which was released in 2008, is one of his most polished and complete albums; first to Armchair Apocrypha. Andrew Bird is a very original artist, as his sound is very unique. It’s basically mellow indie-folkrock, but it isn’t easy to put a label on. There are countless endearing interwoven musical moments on the album, but some of the best tracks would have to be the varied melodies of “Anonanimal”, the energizing and upbeat “Fitz and the Dizzyspells”, the warm and soft “Souverian”, and the smartly written acoustic “Effigy”. There is so much to discuss about Andrew Bird, it’s probably better to just pick up the album and witness how great the guy really is.
xx Title: xx Band: The xx To put The xx simply, their sound would be described as chill indie rock. Their music has been described as gloom-pop due to some of the moody minor-tonality sounds of the album, but the music is wonderfully enticing. The catchy and compelling “Islands”, the sweetly chiming “VCR,” and the interesting minor-tonality riffs of “Crystallized” are some of the best tracks off the album. Most of the songs are very basic with a simple reverbed guitar riff, back and forth vocals from Romy Croft and Oliver Sim, and a captivating beat from sound pad drummer Jamie Smith. There is nothing wrong with that though, because it’s just another case of just the right amount of simplicity and talent. The album, xx, is a very original album worth a good listen from start to finish.
pickin’ up the pieces Title: Pickin’ Up the Pieces Band: Fitz and the Tantrums Released in January of this year and getting radio play with their single “MoneyGrabber”, Fitz & The Tantrums bring a positively funky modern Motown sound with their album Pickin’ Up The Pieces. One thing that’s so likable about these guys is their ability to make you want to groove to their stuff. The bass and the saxophone in the songs complement each other perfectly, the keyboard leads rock, and the soulful vocals and drum beats keep you coming back for more. The music almost sounds like it’s from the ‘60s, but at the same time, there’s a modern-pop spin on it all. The songs are seriously catchy, and they’re a lot fun to listen to. Of course, “MoneyGrabber” is an easy choice for a stand out track with its passionate and downright catchy chorus. “Don’t Gotta Work It Out” has a sweet bass/ saxophone groove and has a cool breakdown midway through, and “Winds of Change” offers up an awesome drum beat and an even better soulful outro. If you’re a fan of ‘60s Motown or you’re just looking to dig some music that’s easy to dance to or sing along with, please do yourself a favor and check these guys out. You will straight groove on this album.
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UA Student Experiences Japan Earthquake
BRITTANY WULF STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Yukiko Morikubo, a senior majoring in Journalism, hanging out at the Greek Theater. Morikubo was in Tokyo for her 24th birthday when the Japan earthquake happened on March 11th, 2011.
by KATHERINE BARNETT Staff Writer
The UA didn’t feel any movement at 2:40 p.m. on March 1; it was even a relatively calm day, but one UA student was in the heart of an earthquake. Yokiko Morikuba was in Tokyo celebrating her 24th birthday at a comedy club when she felt the ground begin to shake. “The first [earthquake], I just thought like, ‘Oh, an earthquake is coming,’ because the Japanese get used to the feel of earthquakes,” Morikuba said. Soon, though, Morikuba realized that this earthquake was much more than just a regular earthquake. “I realized it was something different from the ones that usually hit since it didn't stop
over two or three minutes,” Morikuba said. “It was shaking more and more, and some people in the theater tried to evacuate to the outside. We worried that the roof might fall down.” After a seemingly endless five minutes, Morikuba and her friends were taken outside to the closest parking lot. She tried to use her cell phone but the phone lines were out of order because of the earthquake. Morikuba was left in the parking lot more than half an hour until the unthinkable happened. About 30 minutes later, the second big earthquake hit. “I didn't know what was going on in Japan, especially in Tohoku area,” Morikuba said. “Nobody knew about it in Tokyo at that time. I was just scared and
tried to get hold of my mom by cell phone. I probably called her more than 50 times, but I couldn't get in touch with her. And then I decided to go home by walking. Fortunately, I was not far at all from my home. To me, the earthquakes were not the biggest ones in my life but they were too long to keep shaking. I didn't expect at all that many terrible things happened in Japan until watching the news on the television.” Although Morikuba emerged from the disaster unharmed, she was affected in other ways. She had been job-hunting in Japan since she had returned in December. After the earthquakes, all the companies stopped the recruiting process. In Japan, students are required to find a job before they grad-
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uate university and Morikuba could not return to the UA if she didn’t have a job offer. Her stress to do well and succeed is acknowledged across campus. “Yukiko works so hard on her classes,” said Patricia Ortega, a friend of Morikuba. “She is a very strong individual since she can't see her parents on a weekly basis. I am very sad to see her leave by the end of the semester, I wish she would stay but I know she has a great future ahead of her.” “I had no clue what should I do and what I was going to do then. I felt I was walking on a very dark path without any lights on,” Morikuba said. “Also, I watched the video when the tsunami came and killed people over and over on TV. I was depressed and didn't want
to do anything. And it made me think of what is the meaning of the life and who I am.” Her individual stress was felt country wide, as Tokyo was directly affected by the upheaval. The transportation system suffered great damage. “Tokyo has the best transportation system in the world. We have thousands of train lines, subway and buses,” Morikuba said. “But they were stopped completely due to the earthquake on that day. It was crazy. People couldn't get home or had to walk a thousand miles to go home. My cousin said that she took four hours to get home and also walked up stairs to 28 floors because elevators were stopped, too. There were a lot of ‘stranded commuters’ in Tokyo. But it started working again on that day or next day.” Morikuba’s understanding and empathy toward the victims of the earthquakes is easily apparent. “It was not only about the job things. I just worried about my country's future too,” said Morikuba. The impact of the earthquakes was known internationally. Even the UA’s Japanese Student Association began a relief program in response to the event. “The Japan Tsunami Relief program was started collaboratively by those who wanted to help the affected area in Japan; Japanese Student Association, the faculties from the Japanese Program at UA, Holcombe Hall Senate, and the
American Red Cross, and a number of student organizations and individuals worked together for this program,” said Megumi Kawaraya, a member of the Japanese Student Association who helped present the project. The program helped inform students about the situation in Japan and emphasize the need for help. “The theme of the program, ‘Think Globally, Act Locally,’ summarizes my experience in this program,” Kawaraya said. “Since I was distressed by the situation in Japan but could not do anything in the U.S., I was so thankful that I was given an opportunity to contribute some to my country at UA. It was quite amazing and touching that people from different backgrounds did something together for a suffering place in the world.” Although the earthquake was confined to a central point, students from the UA were directly affected, and in turn, they also were involved in aiding the country. The impact of natural disasters is not confined to its geographic location but recognized across borders even thousands of miles away. Morikuba is appreciative of all the help from UA students and people throughout the world, but she still worries about the future of the Japanese and how they will continue to rebuild and put their lives back together. “I am so worried that people in the world are getting to forget about us,” Morikuba said.
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Hogs Trying to Correct Run Game Woes by RUMIL BAUTISTA Staff Writer
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Junior starting running back Ronnie Wingo ran for just 43 yards on 11 carries, while Arkansas managed 102 yards, but averaged just 3.1 yards per carry against Missouri State.
Arkansas managed just 102 rushing yards against FCS opponent Missouri State in the season opener, averaging a meager 3.1 yards per carry. Junior starting running back Ronnie Wingo had 43 yards on 11 carries, averaging less than four yards per carry. Wingo became the default starter after All-Southeastern Conference junior Knile Davis suffered a season-ending broken ankle injury and junior Dennis Johnson was un-
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pressed with Wingo’s efforts. “I was hard on Ronnie coming out of the game,” McGee said. “He was cruising around waiting on something
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to happen instead of going out there, attacking the field and making something happen.” Senior De’Anthony Curtis, the Razorbacks’ No. 2 back against the Bears, had 37 yards on five carries, but McGee said he could have done a better job hitting the hole, too. “You can’t wait on things to happen,” McGee said. “You have to go and make things happen.” Wingo will likely start again with Johnson doubtful
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zwturner@uark.edu Arkansas entered the season as one of the most talked about teams in the nation. This came as no surprise. The Razorbacks returned AllSoutheastern Conference firstteam running back Knile Davis, the most experienced defense in the Bobby Petrino era and starting quarterback Tyler Wilson was expected to fill the void perfectly if not better than his predecessor Ryan Mallett. Well, the Hogs took care of business, as expected, in week one against Missouri State while looking fast, explosive and like a possible SEC West winner by season’s end. What if the Hogs would have started off under the bright lights on a national stage like rival LSU did? Then-No. 4 LSU played thenNo. 3 Oregon on the opening weekend of college football in the biggest football stadium in the country. LSU benefitted tre-
mendously by the 40-27 thumping of the Ducks, as they hopped West division rival Alabama in the recent polls, moving the Tigers to No. 2. Arkansas benefitted as well, but by people ahead of them losing. The Razorbacks went from No. 15 up one spot. Again, what if they had started the season off with an opponent ranked on their level? Arkansas has done it in the recent past and had to recover after a rout. Houston Nutt brought in No. 6 USC as part of a homeand-home series in 2006, opening the season with the Trojans. Arkansas get pounded 50-14, but then won 10 consecutive games. The Hogs rose to as high as No. 5 that season and earned a trip to Atlanta for the SEC Championship game against Florida. If not for an errant play by punt returner Reggie Fish, the Hogs would have seen themselves in their first BCS bowl game in 2006 instead of waiting four years later to make that come true with the 2010 Sugar Bowl berth. So that was Arkansas under a different regime and this is Arkansas under Bobby Petrino, one of only three coaches to take two teams to BCS bowls. While at Louisville, Petrino stuck with the tradition of playing in-state rival Kentucky to open seasons and for good
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Editor’s Note: The following is a player-by-player breakdown of Arkansas’ basketball team Saturday in Bud Walton Arena by sports editor Jimmy Carter and assistant sports editor Zach Turner. Keep in perspective the comments below are impressions after one, 90-minute session of pickup games. 21 – Devonta Abron – F, Freshman, 6-foot-8, 255 pounds CARTER: Abron was impressive in the low post on the offensive end, showcasing a variety of moves and the ability to finish with either hand. He was strong against top 2012 recruit Jarnell Stokes. He has a set shot, but displayed a nice jumper from 15 to 18 feet. He made the most electrifying play of the day when he came across the lane to finish a Kikko Haydar miss home with a vicious one-handed slam. He should start and play major minutes. TURNER: He’s a physically-gifted athlete that will play major minutes this season. Abron showed skills that made him a Parade third-team All-American in high school in 2010-2011. Abron is a lefty with an unorthodox shot, but no matter how unntractive the shot looks he found a way to make mid-range shots count. Dis-
played great athleticism on a put-back dunk that got the attention of everyone in attendance.
20 – Kikko Haydar – G, Sophomore, 5-10, 165 CARTER: He took plenty of 3-pointers and didn’t make any, but played solid otherwise. He’s a walk-on, but he looks like he belongs on the court and has a high basketball IQ. TURNER: Haydar was scrappy as ever during the scrimmage, just like he was in the spare minutes he saw in 2010-2011. He didn’t shoot particularly well during the scrimmage but played hard nonetheless. Haydar should see his role increase some this season because of low roster numbers. 00 – Rashad Madden – G, Freshman, 6-5, 175 CARTER: Madden settled for mostly outside shots, hitting one 3-pointer. He converted a physical drive off the glass, but it will be interesting to see how he responds when opposing defenders body up to him. Saturday was the second time I’d seen him in person and he again showcased his intense personality. I’ll be interested to see how he adjusts to college competition. TURNER: Madden seemed to get frustrated by more physical defenders even at 6-foot-5. Madden didn’t do much offensively and it is hard to gauge what kind of pro-
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First-year Arkansas coach Mike Anderson and the Razorbacks’ basketball team will begin the season in November, but the Hogs have started playing pickup games.
duction to expect from the top-30 recruit. 21 – Hunter Mickelson – F, Freshman, 6-10, 235 CARTER: He looks every bit of the 235 pounds he’s listed at, almost 50 pounds more than he was last year. He didn’t try to do much on offense, but defense has always been his calling card and he had two blocks in a 90-minute session that didn’t
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include many. TURNER: He didn’t play too much in the scrimmages, but had some impact on the defensive end. Has gotten much stronger and physical than he had been in high school. Mickelson did show off some athleticism with a nice tip back.
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Women’s Cross Country to Continue Training Men’s Golf to Open Season at Gopher Invitational by MONICA CHAPMAN Staff Writer
Arkansas’ women’s cross country team had a perfect weekend in the seasonopening Razorback Invitational. True freshman Jessica Jackson won the 4,000-meter race in her first collegiate event. She was named Southeastern Conference Co-Freshman of the Week for her performance. “It was really nice to see Jessica Jackson in her first race to get a collegiate victory,” coach Lane Harter said. “She is also now SEC Freshman of the Week, so we’re really pleased for her.” Other runners that finished well in the competition included freshman Dominique Scott, who came in second while seniors Jillian Rosen and Cali George finished third and fourth, respectively. The team will continue to train and make improve-
ments for the next couple of weeks for their next race on Sept. 17 against Missouri Southern, hoping that this change in weather continues. “I think now that the weather is back to normal, which is typical of our fall, is real positive and very conducive to training, ‘cause our climate and environment is ideal for training,” Harter said. Harter is using these early meets to get the newcomers adjusted to running in college and give them experience. “The big guns, the veterans we think will be our future at the SEC level and the national level; we’ll hold them out again until we open up at Toledo at the end of the month,” Harter said. Razorback Men Look Good in Early Meet The men’s cross coun-
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Freshman Jessica Jackson won the Arkansas Invitational in her first collegiate race, earning Southeastern Conference Co-Freshman of the Week honors.
The Arkansas men’s golf team will open its season at the Gopher Invitational this weekend in Wayzata, Minn., at the Spring Hill Golf Club. The Hogs return a team of veterans this season, including four starters. Sophomore Sebastian Cappelen was awarded third team honors by Golfweek last season and finished 18th at the European Team Championship this summer. Sophomore Will Pearson qualified for match play at the WE Cole Cotton States Invitational while senior Ethan Tracy won the Western Amateur and finished in the top 30 at the Players Amateur this summer. Junior Austin Cook took second place at the Arkansas State Golf Association’s Stroke Play Championship among three other top 20 finishes this summer.
BRAD McMAKIN “We’ve got our three AllAmericans back,” McMakin said, “and we’ve got a lot of depth this year through the line up, so I’m looking forward to getting some people in there in the fall and see a lot of different faces for the first couple of tournaments, and then we will go from there.” Cappelen, Cook and Tracy were the Razorbacks to earn AllAmerican honors last season.
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from MEN’S GOLF on page 10 Kolton Crawford is the only freshman to join the hogs this year. Crawford spent the summer at the U.S. Amateur and finished in the top 25 at the Texas State Open.
from CROSS COUNTRY on page 10 try team also finished first against Missouri Southern in the Arkansas Invitational taking the top place as well. Eric Fernandez led the team to victory followed by Choul Dey who came in second. “Physically the results were good; you know we’ve got a lot of work ahead of us,” coach Chris Bucknam said. “I think generally our fitness is pretty good. Now
from BASKETBALL on page 10 nice tip back. 23 – Julysses Nobles – G, Junior, 6-1, 174 CARTER: He didn’t force anything, but looked in control. He hit a 3-pointer and didn’t hesitate to shoot. Arkansas might have highly-touted freshmen, but don’t expect Nobles to be near the end of the bench. TURNER: Nobles really improved from his freshman to sophomore and I see a bit more improvement on the horizon under coach Mike Anderson’s system. Nobles is great at getting to the lane and drawing fouls. His outside shooting will see an increase this year as he seemed to have shot better in Saturday’s scrimmage. 33 – Marshawn Powell – F, Junior, 6-7, 235 CARTER: Powell looked like his recovery is on track. He didn’t overly exert himself, but seemed to move well and without noticeable signs of injury. He showcased a nice outside stroke, draining several 3-pointers and long-range jumpers. He should benefit from having another lowpost player – Abron – with the ability to create his own offense. TURNER: According to the roster, Powell has added some extra weight, which could be good. Powell seemed to move a little better than he did from last season when he had the lingering foot injury, but the 6-foot-7 junior wasn’t too much of a factor during the scrimmages. Expect Powell to see his numbers at around 15 points per game and eight rebounds per game this season. 31 – Michael Sanchez – F, Senior, 6-8, 236 CARTER: Sanchez played like Sanchez. He was aggressive offensively, resulting in good and bad plays. He hit several mid-range jumpers and gave great effort. I think he’ll provide good, physical minutes in the low post this season. TURNER: Never know
from COMMENTARY on page 10 son. However, in his last year with the Cardinals in 2006, Petrino composed a stout schedule that featured Kentucky from the SEC, Kansas State from the Big 12 and Miami (FL) of the ACC, in addition to a decent Big East conference slate. The Cardinals fared well in that season even with the loss of leading rusher and preseason Heisman hopeful Michael Bush, finishing 12-1 with an Orange Bowl victory over ACC champ Wake Forest. Now I am not calling Arkansas’ schedule weak by any means. In fact, it is among the most difficult in the nation. Teamrankings.com lists the Razorbacks as having the toughest schedule in the nation, just ahead of the two teams mentioned earlier, Oregon and LSU, respectively. The tough schedule mainly is because of three games. Road games at Alabama to
Arkansas has finished in the top three at every regular season event since McMakin became head coach six years ago. The Razorbacks finished third at the Gopher Invitational in 2010 with a three round score of 25over par. Cappelen finished second individually, scoring 4-under
par and Cook tied for 18th. “The course is real difficult,” said Coach Brad McMakin. “It should be great for us. I’m looking forward to it. I think with our experience there and our leadership with three All-Americans back, we should definitely have a chance to win.”
it’s a matter of getting into race shape.” The team did well without Anthony Lieghio and Solomon Haile, two runners that should help complete the team when they return to health. Coach Bucknam was still satisfied by some of the other Razorback performances at the meet. “I was pleased with Rick Elliot with the fact I think he stepped back on where he left off. He had an outstanding outdoor campaign where he made it to the national
championships and so I was happy with Rick and how he looked,” Bucknam said. “I was also happy with Cameron Efurd, another kind of guy that has been off the fringes for us, kind of just off the radar screen. He put in a great summer of training and looked awfully well and performed much better this year from last year.” The Razorback men will also travel with the women’s team to Joplin, Mo., Sept. 17 for the Missouri Southern Stampede.
what to expect from the fifth-year senior. On one play Sanchez might drain a 15-foot jumper with no problem, but on the next possession the 6-foot-8 forward might shoot up an air ball. Sanchez will provide depth at the post and may even be named a starter, but don’t expect much more from Sanchez than his production from last season. 3 – Rickey Scott – G, Sophomore, 6-3, 202 CARTER: Scott looked fast on the break, dribbling full speed to create plays. He didn’t always finish, but looked quick in the open court. In one stretch, he hit back-to-back 3-pointers, including a crossover, step back over Stokes. His physicality, size and athleticism should warrant minutes. TURNER: Scott looked like he hit the weights hard during the offseason. He was more muscled and was tough on the defensive end as well against Ky Madden, even frustrating him at times. Rickey will play many minutes as the sixth man, if not potentially winning a starting spot.
will be the Razorbacks’ best playmaker. He got into the lane at will and constantly led the break. He threw down several impressive dunks during the games, then had his own dunk competition between games, showcasing a myriad of highlight-reel slams. He can get up, get in the lane and made several nice passes. His outside shot wasn’t falling, but he created offense for himself and others. Expect him to start. TURNER: Young was head and shoulders above everyone on the court in terms of athleticism. He got to the hole easily and backed up his high recruiting ranking which I was a bit skeptical of. Young could still benefit from gaining some additional weight, but his athleticism will make him a huge factor this coming season.
11 – B.J. Young – G, Freshman, 6-3, 175 CARTER: B.J. Young
BONUS Recruit – Jarnell Stokes – F, Class of 2012, 6-8, 250 Scout.com: Five star, No. 17 overall Rivals.com: Five star, No. 11 overall CARTER: Stokes, Young and Abron were the three most impressive players on the court to me. Stokes controlled the glass early, pulling down anything close to him. Offensively, he showcased a soft mid-range jumper with good form and solid, strong inside moves. He finished a break with an authoritative slam with Mickelson trying to catch him from behind. A combination of Stokes, Abron, Powell and Mickelson would give the Hogs their most talented frontcourt in years. TURNER: Stokes put on quite a show. The Memphis, Tenn. native was a beast on the boards, easily leading the scrimmage in that category while showing off a pure mid-range stroke. Stokes even hit a 3-pointer with great fluidity. Would be a huge blow to Arkansas’ recruiting class if they aren’t able to sign him as the 6-foot-8, top 20 recruit seemed to enjoy his visit over the weekend.
open conference play and at LSU to end the regular season as well as the annual neutral site Southwest Classic game against Texas A&M, who will be ranked heading into the game for the first time. Petrino has voiced his thoughts about the way the SEC scheduling is set up, and I don’t blame him. It is unfair, in a way, that Arkansas and Alabama, both of whom have been atop or near the top of the conference in recent years, have to face each other to begin conference play every year. Then again, that is just how it plays out. In seasons past A&M had just been a big name and not a big threat in the Southwest Classic. The Aggies got drummed by the Razorbacks in 2009 before hanging close and having a comeback upset attempt fall short in 2010. This year the Aggies will presumably be ranked ahead of Arkansas come game time, unless the Razorbacks win the previ-
ous week at Alabama and A&M drops its game against Oklahoma State prior to the matchup. This is season may be an exception to the nonconference slate for Arkansas, with the Aggies having such huge expectations, but other nonconference games, particularly Missouri State and lowly New Mexico are always expected caliber of teams to go play SEC opponents early in the season. Just think for one moment, if LSU can pull it off in the midst of suspensions and trouble on the biggest stage against a team on their level and Georgia, who attempted to do the same, but came up short, why can’t the Razorbacks increase their national popularity by starting the season off with a bang and taking down a ranked opponent right out of the gate. Zach Turner is the assistant sports editor for The Arkansas Traveler. His column appears every Wednesday. Follow him on Twitter @zwturner.
1 – Mardracus Wade – G, Sophomore, 6-2, 175 CARTER: Wade was one of the more vocal players on the court and played aggressively, attacking the rim and playing tight defense for a pickup game. He found true freshman point guard B.J. Young on a nice alley-oop and looked like his confidence was high. TURNER: Mardracus seemed to display some leadership qualities that will be very much needed for this young squad that will probably start no seniors. Wade seemed to have polish his outside shot a bit since season’s end. I expect Wade to continue to be a key defender for the Razorbacks and with a year under his belt, his production will rise. 22 – Marvell Waithe – F, Senior, 6-9, 216 DNP – Absent
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Junior starting quarterback Tyler Wilson completed 18 of 24 passes for 260 yards and two touchdowns in his collegiate starting debut in the Hogs’ season opener against Missouri State. Offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Garrick McGee said he expects Wilson and sophomore quarterback Brandon Mitchell to make a big jump from week one to week two against New Mexico.
from FOOTBALL on page 10 for the game Saturday. “I’m going to take it into practice and run with it,” Wingo said “I’m going to work on one-on-one moves and making guys miss. I’m going to put it all together until I feel more comfortable so I can take advantage of it.” The Hogs ran the same amount of running and passing plays, but threw for 364 of their 466 yards. “It’s very important,” Curtis said of having balance. “It’s important for us to get that balance so they won’t know when we’re going to throw it and when we’re going to run it.”
First Game A Measuring Stick Arkansas’ offensive line allowed three sacks against Missouri State, but McGee said the linemen played well otherwise. “They did a pretty good job with protection,” McGee said. “We weren’t really happy about (Tyler Wilson) getting hit. In the running game, we need to do better. We need to sustain our blocks.” True freshman weakside tackle Mitch Smothers said he needs to get quicker. Smothers is the first true freshman to start the opener on the offensive line in Arkansas history. “The speed is a lot different from high school, so that was something I had to get used to,” he said.
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