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For a town with such an accomplished music scene, Fayetteville had lacked a bigtime music festival. Founded in 2009, the Fayetteville Roots Festival celebrates the city’s unique musical position between the Ozarks and the plains. The lineup features roots music, a wideopen genre that encompasses musical styles rooted in Americana. Roots can have a little blues, bluegrass or even jazz – an eclectic mix, like

Fayetteville itself. This year, two living legends are set to headline: singer-songwriter John Prine and mandolin master David Grisman and his Folk/Jazz Trio.

John Prine has written classic songs like “Angel from Montgomery” and has influenced artists from Bob Dylan to My Morning Jacket. In his autobiography, Johnny Cash said he put on John Prine records at his farm if he needed songwriting inspiration. When music gods like Cash and Dylan look to him to help with their own work, his influence can in no way be denied. An al-

UAPD Makes Changes

Caitlin Mahoney Contributing Writer

The UA police department has made several changes and improvements this school year said Lt. Gary Crain, UAPD spokesperson.

UAPD is beginning to use a program called Smart-911 that allows someone to create a safety profile online with any information they choose. If a person makes a call to 911, the profile is displayed automatically to the emergency respondent, Crain said. Profiles can be made at www.smart911. com.

“A user might also include information about allergies, disabilities, special needs or anything that they feel would be useful to emergency responders if a 911 call is made,” Crain said.

In addition to this program, UAPD will soon be able to receive text messages on a separate system.

“If a person sees something suspicious, needs an escort from Razorback Patrol or anything that may not rise to the level of a 911 call, they will still be able to send a text message and receive a prompt response.”

Junior Ivie Belle Bartlett said the UA was in need of a program like this.

“There have been times that

I have been in an uncomfortable situation or seen suspicious activity around campus, but I was not able to tell if the activity warranted a 911 call,” Bartlett said. “With this new program, I will feel much more comfortable reporting unusual behavior without having to worry if I am overreacting.”

The UAPD anticipates a smooth year even with increased enrollment. UAPD is glad to be of service whenever the opportunity rises, he said.

“Over the next few years it is likely that the number of officers will increase,” Crain said.

“Four UAPD officers recently completed training for bicycle patrol, so we are excited about their availability to enhance that method of patrolling the campus.”

Bicycle patrol now consists of five officer, and the number will continue to increase throughout the semester when additional officers are trained, Crain said.

UAPD will also continue to assist the Fayetteville Police Department on football game days.

“We have over 150 police officers assigned to designated areas to control traffic and pedestrian flow,” Crain said.

“We want to ensure that everyone who wants to see the kickoff is able to get to the stadium and not be caught in traffic.”

bum of Prine covers, “Broken Hearts and Dirty Windows,” features contributions from The Avett Brothers, Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, and Old Crow Medicine Show, among others.

David Grisman was a member of Old and in the Way, a Jerry Garcia side project. Grisman also appeared on the Grateful Dead’s “American Beauty.” The same man whose mandolin appears on the Dead’s “Ripple” will be filling Fayetteville’s own Walton Arts Center with his folk melodies.

With such big names, co-producer Brian Hembree

hopes that more people will show up and discover some up-and-coming talent. Hembree said it’s all about “getting people’s attention” and “matching those big names with newer artists.”

Many acts have toured with some of the notable names in music. Pokey LaFarge, who appeared on Jack White’s “Blunderbuss,” has signed on to White’s Third Man Records. South Africa’s Gregory Alan Isakov has toured with acts like Ani DiFranco and Fiona Apple.

David Mayfield recently opened for the Avett Brothers on tour.

On-campus housing presents health hazards as UA students move into their dormitories.

Dorms are prone to the spreading of illnesses and bugs and fungi that cause illness due to the close living quarters of students, officials said.

Some common problems seen in dormitories are Athlete’s Foot, bed bugs and the spreading of the cold and other more serious bacterial illnesses, according to Health Magazine.

Athlete’s Foot is an infection of the skin and feet caused by different types of fungi, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Athlete’s Foot most often affects the skin between the toes of the foot with redness and irritation, causing a scale-like texture.

College students are advised to wear flip-flops when showering in communal bathrooms as to prevent coming into contact with fungi lurking in the shower, according to Health Magazine.

“I’ve lived in the dorms here on campus for three years and have never experienced a problem with Athlete’s Foot,” said Jason Forte, junior music major. “I always wear some type of shoes when I shower to prevent coming into contact with any bacteria or fungi.”

“Living in Maple Hill my freshman year, my roommates and I were responsible for keeping our personal bathroom clean,” said Christina Bracke, senior speech therapy major. “We always made sure to keep the shower sanitary and not leave puddles of water sitting in the bathroom.”

Bed bugs are another

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Students Endure Heat Bailey Kestner Staff Writer

Students participating in before-school activities like Lead Hogs and sorority recruitment were greeted with parching hot weather in the weeks before school.

According to the National Weather Service, Arkansas’ high temperature this August was three degrees higher than normal.

The average temperature in July was nearly eight degrees higher than normal.

The Razorback Marching Band-with about 350 members-endured daily five-hour practices as the heat radiated off the concrete lot 56.

“The heat was bad at some times while practicing, but not unbearable,” said Maddie Kerns, a member of the UA Color Guard.

“I just make sure to drink a lot of water during our breaks. Supporters of the band provided Gatorade and popsicles for us, which really helped.”

Sorority recruitment participants walked the campus and did activities on the front lawns of the sorority houses throughout the week.

Emily Rhodes Photo Editor ASG members passed out bottles of water during their annual welcome week cook out to help hydrate students.

For Another Story about Heat, See Agriculture on Page 2 “The first couple of days were pretty nice, but it got more hot and humid as the week went on,” said Laura Jones, freshman communication disorders major.

“It was really hot outside as we waited to enter the sorority houses, but each house had a water station,

so it wasn’t so bad.”

Though the dog days of summer have subsided in recent weeks, Gina Maddox, spokesperson for Washington County Regional Medical Center said the hospital has seen some cases of heat stroke and exhaustion this summer.

A construction worker on the UA campus died last June due to a heat stroke.

The 39-year-old man became overheated and developed an internal body

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Unusually high temperatures and drought conditions this summer have had a negative impact on Arkansas agriculture this year, officials said.

The drought not only lowered yields, but the quality of the crops harvested.

“Lack of rainfall also affects livestock and poultry producers. Likewise, farm expenses increase. For example, the cost of pumping irrigation water increases and the cost and the amount of hay purchased increases. These affect farmers’ incomes very negatively,” said Bruce Ahrendsen, professor of agricultural economics and agribusiness.

As of July 31, 81 percent of Arkansas was in extreme drought, and 44.5 percent of the state was under exceptional drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

“Considering the period from January through July, this is the warmest year on record for that period,” said Mike Vayda, dean of Dale Bumpers college of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences.

Pasture and range conditions were under poor to very

poor conditions throughout the pre-harvest season, according to Cornell.

“Arkansas farmers were fortunate this year because of the unusually mild winter.

Most Arkansas farmers planted their crops two to three weeks earlier than usual,” Vayda said.

Early seeding can lead to many problems: poor growth, increased damage from birds and increased damage from seedling diseases. The optimum planting date for the Arkansas region is midMarch to late-May, according to pestdata.ncsu.edu.

“Planting this early was risky because many years there are frosts into April,” Vayda said. “However, this year there were no damaging frosts and the crops matured early and beat the heat for the most part. Some Arkansas farmers have already started harvesting rice and corn.”

Arkansas is the leading producer of rice in the United States, providing about 46 percent of the country’s supply, according to netstate. com.

“Rice had the greatest cash recipients at $1.231 billion in 2010, the most recent year available, and broilers had $2.862 billion,” Ahrendsen said.

Broilers, a type of chicken

raised specifically for meat production, account for about 41 percent of Arkansas’ livestock production, according to netstate.com.

“Many livestock producers have already done so or may decide to sell breeding livestock, which will negatively impact future production,” Ahrendsen said.

Sixty-six percent of the nation’s hay acreage is in an area experiencing drought, while approximately 73 percent of the nation’s cattle acreage is in an area experiencing drought, according to U.S. Drought Monitor.

“Arkansas is fortunate that approximately 85 percent of Arkansas soybean and corn acreage are irrigated,” Vayda said. “The acreage which is not irrigated will likely experience crop loss. The drought is a major problem for corn production in the Midwest areas which are not irrigated.”

Farmers can reduce the burden of crop loss during this years drought by irrigation systems and also crop insurance, Ahrendsen said.

The insurance claims arising from this years drought have begun to receive national attention. Reuters reports that covered losses may exceed the 2011 record of $10.7 billion, according to bankslawfirm.us.

HEAT continued from page 1 temperature of 109 degrees, according to the ABC 40/29 News website. He showed signs of disorientation and headache before being taken to the hospital, both common symptoms of heat stroke.

Long amounts of time in the heat can have side effects, including dehydration, sunburn and in extreme conditions, heat stroke and heat exhaustion.

Maddox said simple steps like drinking water before

physical activity can prevent illness.

“Drink plenty of fluids and pre-hydrate,” she said. “Drinking throughout and after activity is important, but pre-hydrating is the best advice.”

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common problem found in on-campus housing at universities, according to Health Magazine.

While bed bugs are not known to carry disease, their bites can irritate the skin and sometimes even cause serious allergic reactions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“Bed bug bites can look like bites from other insects, rashes or even hives. Some people do not react to bed bug bites at all,” according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

A bed bug infestation can be prevented by continually inspecting your bed. Bites can be prevented by fully covering your body in clothing when you sleep, according to the Mayo Clinic website.

A more widely known illness that is very easy to catch while living in a student dormitory is the common cold.

The common cold is one of the most frequent causes of absenteeism in work and school, with up to 22 million days of school lost each year in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Over 200 different viruses can cause various cold symptoms.

Washing your hands frequently, keeping the space you live in sanitized and keeping out of close contact with other people who have a cold can help prevent students living on campus from catching a common cold.

Two more serious illnesses besides the common cold are meningitis and mononucleosis.

Meningitis is a sometimes fatal illness in which the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord become swollen and inflamed, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

“Sharing tiny dorm rooms is a surefire way to spread the germs that cause bacterial meningitis, a serious and potentially fatal infection that affects the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord,” according to Health Magazine.

Meningitis can be prevented through completing the recommended vaccine schedule for the illness.

Another problem in dorms is “the kissing disease” which is also called Mononucleosis.

Mononucleosis usually has an incubation period of four to eight weeks. The illness is normally not very serious but takes a long time to recover from with strong effects such as fatigue and body aches, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Both illnesses are easily transmitted between people through the sharing of saliva, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This exchange of saliva can be found most commonly in kissing and the sharing of drinks.

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E-Books Not In Demand at UA

Jannee Sullivan Senior Staff Writer

The UA Bookstore provides students with the option to purchase their textbooks in digital form, a trend that has been slow to catch on, both at the UA and nationally, an official said.

While e-book sales have overtaken the sales of hardcover books for the first time ever, according to a report done by the Association of American Publishers in June, the growing trend of digitalizing texts does not yet extend to textbooks.

This is the fourth year the UA Bookstore has offered digital textbooks, said Ali Sadeghi, director of operations at the UA Bookstore.

Books that have digital copies available have red tags, students can then ask the cashier for the passcode to purchase the book digitally, Sade-

ghi said.

“We have not seen high demand yet here,” Sadeghi said.

About 74 percent of students surveyed by the National Association of College Stores said they would prefer the

“I like having the physical book in front of me instead of the screen.”

Emerson Taylor

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printed textbook to the electronic version.

“I would consider buying the e-textbook if the class didn’t use the book very often,” said sophomore German major, Emerson Taylor. “I like having the physical book in

front of me when I’m studying instead of a screen.”

“Around 14 percent said their primary reason for not preferring digital is that you lose access to content after the end of the semester. Some other reasons include: no buyback option (7 percent), no digital or electronic textbooks available for the classes they are taking (5 percent) and the professor uses the print copy (5 percent),” according to the NACS survey.

As of last week, some schools are even requiring students to buy digital copies of textbooks for certain courses, arguing that e-textbooks are more efficient and more convenient for students and trying to get the digital textbooks to catch on, according to a recent USA Today article.

Why Students don’t use E-books Professor uses print No e-book available No buyback option Lose access at the end of the semester Just prefer print

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Former UA Instructor Wins Career Award

Alex Golden Contributing Writer

Former civil engineering assistant professor Dr. Brady Cox was awarded a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.

Cox accepted a position as an assistant professor at the University of Texas this fall, a move he said was tough but necessary for his career.

The National Science Foundation awards PECASEs to members of the Faculty Early Career Development Program who show exceptional potential early in their careers. The Presidential Award is the highest honor bestowed by the United States Government on scientists and engineers beginning their independent careers According to the NSF. Cox received the award as a result of his work with non-intrusive subsurface imaging using seismic surface wave methods, which are used to determine the layering and dynamic properties of foundation soils under a building site. Cox hopes that his research will contribute to the prevention of earthquake damage and the building structures that are able to withstand earthquakes.

Because earthquakes can not be simulated in a lab, researchers must travel to the tragic scenes that are the aftermath of natural disasters, Cox said. He has traveled to several earthquake-stricken places for research purposes, including Haiti, New Zealand, Peru, Japan, Turkey

Former civil engineering professor awarded Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers and Hawaii.

Cox has collaborated with people from France, Italy and New Zealand in order to try to develop testing methods and create standards for them, which is expected to result in more accurate data.

He is a member of Geotechnical Extreme Events Reconnaissance, an international organization that partners with the National Science Foundation to conduct reconnaissance efforts of extreme events such as earthquakes, tsunamis and landslides.

This year’s 96 recipients of the PECASE were honored on July 31 at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. Afterward, they met Presi-

Cox dent Barack Obama at the White House. The president gave a speech, after which he talked with and shook each recipient’s hand, Cox said.

“It was a great experience,” he said.

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We Are a Work in Progress Ruth Bradley Contributing Columnist

It is clear to almost every student on campus this week that construction is going to pose a problem for students trying to get to and from classes this fall.

Every corner you turn, it seems there is a new construction project underway. Entering my senior year, I am still struggling to navigate my way around what should be a familiar campus.

Last year there were 23,199 students enrolled at UA. There are approximately 4,600 new freshmen and an estimated 24,700 students total enrolled for this semester, Vice Provost Suzanne McCray said in an interview with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

In order to support such a high influx of new students, the UA has to invest in infrastructure. And in case you lost count, there are currently 14 sites under construction or renovation on campus.

We all have complaints about construction, but ultimately any inconveniences will lead to nicer facilities, support for a higher capacity and a better overall experience for university students.

Under the circumstances, the university has done an excellent job dealing with the construction. The UA has fostered a litany of programs to assist students in navigating through “construction cluster.”

For instance, Help-a-Hog is designed to help students find buildings and classrooms during the first few days of class.

This year, there are 10 Helpa-Hog stations set up around campus run by student, faculty and staff volunteers.

I stopped by a Help-a-Hog station between Mullins and the Union to get a better idea of what the program does. The volunteers were friendly and seemed more than happy to help out.

Volunteers explained that they serve as guides around campus and also provide maps of campus construction areas so students can find their own alternate paths around construction zones. Campus construction area maps were also made available to students through UA email accounts.

Moreover, students also have access to past, current and

future construction plans at planning.uark.edu.

The website lists all of the construction projects that are currently underway.

Many projects such as Vol Walker Hall and Hillside Auditorium have webcams that allow students to see the progress on each of these projects.

The webcams capture an image of the construction every 15 minutes. Students can mark progress by looking at old photographs, too. We have come a long way this construction season.

The UA has done an excellent job informing students not only of the construction but also of specifics on project status. For instance, the Pi Kappa Alpha renovation even includes a project animation, a feature the You of A should consider including for all construction projects. The animation, similar to something out of “The Sims,” gives a virtual tour of both the exterior and interior of the future house.

Providing similar animations for on-campus renovations would allow students to get a better idea of the benefits of the campus projects, soothing concerns and making inconveniences seem more worthwhile.

Overall, the improvements are a good thing for both students and the entire state.

A better campus that supports more students means a better education for more Arkansans, of which, only 19 percent have a college degree, according to the 2011 Arkansas Poll conducted by the UA political science department.

If in the next few days you find yourself, like me, lost and frustrated on campus, disoriented by the numerous construction sites, grab a Helpa-Hog volunteer and keep in mind that the improvements are for us and that they will surely be worth it in the long run.

There is no hiding that this transition is a little uncomfortable, but that is the beauty of campus constuction (if there is one): we are in this mess together.

There is a light at the end of this tunnel, as Razorbacks students and staff, we will make it through.

Ruth Bradley is a contributing columnist. She is a senior art and political science major.

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Tori Pohlner ASG President It is an exciting time to be a Razorback! For those who are new to campus, we have so many new aspects of campus that I cannot wait for you to discover. For those who are returning, there are a few changes you will notice as you settle back in.

First, UA made the switch from Coke to Pepsi as of July 1. You will still see Dr. Pepper around, and Coke products will be sold in Club Red locations, but look for Mountain Dew, Aquafina and Gatorade in your vending machines now.

Humphreys Hall may shed its old “Hump Dump” nickname now that Housing has installed air-conditioning units throughout the building.

In education, ASG is proud to bring you Scantrons throughout the year. Do not worry about picking up packages at the bookstore,

because when you are handed a test on exam days, you will be handed a Scantron or blue book with it. No more last-minute dashes to Club Red to grab a form five minutes before your tests!

UA has a great new mobile website: m.uark.edu.

Functioning like an app, you will find the university directory, maps, athletic news, an events calendar, courses, news and a link to the University Libraries mobile website.

If you drive down Garland Avenue, you will notice the new Lewis and Clark on campus in the Garland Center. First Security Bank has also moved out of the Union and onto Garland Avenue.

While you are driving, make sure you come to a complete stop at the new four-way stop at Maple Street and Razorback Road.

Those traveling westbound (toward the Alumni house) will no longer have the rightof-way. Also, please pay close attention to traffic cones.

We are still under construction all across campus, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. The Pi Beta Phi Centennial Gate is nearing completion, and Hillside Auditorium is scheduled to be finished in September.

It will be a year or so before the Class of 2016 learns just what Brough Corner

is. Due to groundwork that needs to be laid, this campus favorite is a temporary casualty to necessary construction. But we look forward to Founders Hall and all the great additions it will bring to campus.

The Office of Greek Life has a state-of-the-art new facility just off of Stadium Drive. Walton Hall has been converted from just another dorm to office space for Greek Life staff, meeting rooms for fraternities and sororities, and spaces for the latest houses on campus to nurture their brand-new chapters.

The new facility will also offer housing for smaller chapters on campus and the four new Panhellenic and IFC chapters. It is sure to unfold into a flourishing, bustling epicenter for Greeks.

We have a big football season fast approaching. Two of the biggest games of the SEC season will be Alabama and LSU. For the first time in 20 years, they will both be in Fayetteville. There is a new, HD jumbotron installed in the Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium for your viewing pleasure.

Because camping got so crazy last year, though, we will only have camping available for the Alabama game.

We have special plans for the LSU game, so be on the

lookout for that information later on.

If you have not gotten your Razorback Student Access Pass yet, log in to your ISIS account and be sure to get one before they are gone!

You will notice they are a little more expensive this year, but with the extra money, you will get more special goodies when you walk in the stadium, and we will have an additional Rollin’ with the Razorbacks trip this year. So join us next semester as we “roll” to the 2013 SEC Basketball Tournament.

One last word about football: This year we will have friend passes available for $10 when you walk up to the student gate (Gate 17). There are limited quantities, and you will want to come early to make sure you get them.

They may not be available for every game, but watch your inboxes for updates from athletics.

I am excited for the year to come and for the opportunity to serve each and every one of you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with questions, comments and concerns throughout the year! Email me anytime at asgpres@uark.edu. Good luck with classes, and I will talk to you all soon!

Tori Pohlner is the 2012-2013 ASG President.

The Hill: Hardhats Required

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His eyes were wide open as he stopped in front of the newly resurrected construction fence blocking off the main entrance to the first floor of Kimpel Hall.

He looked around, unsure of what to do, but after a moments of hesitation he decided to squeeze through the onefoot-space between the fence and a wall.

Once he made it through the fence he tried to open one of the two main doors, but the door was locked.

He then tried the other door which was also locked.

After he realized both doors would not open he quickly looked at his schedule wondering if he had enough time to make his class.

See, an entrance to the first floor of Kimpel is already difficult to figure out for a freshman considering there are only two main entrances to the first floor and they are only on one side of the building.

This means that a student must walk around the build-

ing in its entirety to enter the first floor. Of course, that is unless the student enters the second floor and then takes the elevator down to the first floor.

Usually it is merely difficult for a freshmen to figure this out within a week, but considering our school is undergoing a massive phase of reconstruction this task has now become nearly impossible.

Yes, UA officials have attempted to alleviate some of this confusion with Help-aHog stations that are intended to help students travel from class to class avoiding the construction.

Considering that we do have such as large number of students on campus now, however, freshmen and upperclassmen will become confused as a result of the large number of construction projects.

Help-a-Hog is a good start, but with 10 volunteer tables pitted against 14 construction projects ... the construction is winning.

So, after I saw this student look at his schedule I felt compelled to give him a hand.

“Hey,” I said.

He looked up.

“Hey,” he said.

“You trying to get into the first floor of Kimpel?” I asked.

“Yeah,” he said. “I have class in just a few minutes.”

I smiled.

“Follow me,” I said.

I proceeded to take him to the main entrance of Kimpel and down a nearby staircase.

I continued to lead him to the lecture hall where his first class would take place.

I probably did not make it into his “first day of school” story, but the construction sure did.

We have devoted a lot of coverage to construction in our first two issues of the Traveler and we will continue to do so.

Construction is the news of our campus.

It is the way we live now.

Construction dominates our transit and even our discourse on the Hill.

Bus stops and crosswalks seem to find new homes daily.

Even our parking lots have been subject to change.

For what?

A brighter future for stu-

dents.

Not far from the construction conversation lays the promise made to us by our adminstrators.

A more beautiful campus.

We have a strong belief that our administrators will follow through with that promise.

We have well-marked progress on the Hill, right now.

When most students flocked home for the summer, those of us who stayed behind were able to see the campus change at rates that we have not seen in the recent past.

Yes, those who took summer classes deserve a pat on the back, but our construction and design team deserves a badge of honor.

We look forward to the inconvenient pedestrian detours and closed entrances because we look forward to a better campus.

We hope every student will keep chins up throughout this long process, because there are brighter days on the horizon for students and our flagship university.

Plus, parking was not really much to miss anyway.

“Making Your Journey Worthwhile” Companion Editor: Nick Brothers Assitant Companion Editor: Shelby Gill Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012

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Banleigh Johnson Staff Writer August brings a lot of new things to Fayetteville. A new semester, new classes, new friends and a new wardrobe that looks exactly like everyone else’s. With thousands of students walking around campus each day it’s hard to stand out, and wearing the “typical” style doesn’t help. Although learning is the main purpose of college, it is also for making lifelong friends and even relationships. First impressions can make or break them, so making minor changes to your look can turn heads — even in a sea of people.

Girls, we all know that comfort is important when going to a school with hills up every corner (my first day started with me looking fierce in wedges and ended with a blister party on my feet), but there are definitely more ways to do this than oversized T-shirts and Nike shorts.

Forever 21, Francesca’s and Dillard’s have recently picked up new styles that pair cute with comfort. Loosely shaped dresses and rompers are in when it comes to dressing up for school. Not only are they cute and colorful, but they also have a looser fit so they won’t be hugging every inch of your body as you strut your stuff up those hills.

Wide legged shorts are a good way to get the fit of athletic shorts but look like you put more effort into your outfit.

Sheer tops are here to stay in fall 2012, according to fashionsnoops. com. These thin colorful threads come in crop tops, tanks and butterfly sleeves and fit so loosely you hardly even know they’re on.

Realistically, I know that every girl has those days where only an oversized T-shirt will do, but I have one word for girls like this: accessories. Accessories will transform your outfit and make you look unique without breaking your comfort zone or your bank account.

Head wraps, bracelets, rings and watches can add color, style and a tone to your outfit. Dress up your Nike shorts and sweatshirt by adding sandals instead of chacos and throwing on an arm full of bracelets or go for a polished look by adding pearls on your ears, neck and wrist. Bows, flowers and wraps can make your simple ponytail go from “I just woke up” to, “Yeah I’m cute, I know.”

Guys, girls love when you dress up. We can’t get enough of your bowties, colorful pants and henleys.

So why wouldn’t you want to make us want you on a daily basis? The average Nike shorts and spirit Tshirts just don’t cut it anymore.

Now I know that men’s fashion has always been limited and that’s where color and patterns come in. Button-downs paired with a funky bow tie can add style and uniqueness to a classic outfit. Patterns such as hogs, American flags and “Southern” icons are seen all over the Vineyard Vines catalog and can be found at just about any department store.

Burnouts and baseball style T-shirts should replace plain shirts and color should be added to everything including hoodies, sweaters and pants.

Even your backpack can be trendy with color splashes or chevron prints. You don’t need a reason to dress up anymore so take advantage of being a risky guy and pull off all kinds of crazy looks.

I can’t expect to tell you to dress up and look trendy for class without hinting on places to get these hot pieces. Girls, head to Dickson Street and downtown. Stores such as Monroe, Maude and Riffraff offer up unique yet trendy clothes and accessories for the girly girls in Fayetteville. The Mustache and Something Urban are good for the vintage-retro look as well as game day garb.

Boys will want to head down to Walker Brothers. This store is packed with different styles, patterns and colors and carries brands like Brooks Brothers, Vineyard Vines and Southern Tide.

Everything from hog print pants to pastel bowties will have you looking in style, but different than the rest. For a classic style, guys can visit Gap in the mall, for essential pieces at a friendly price (and the sales are great). Edgier looks can also be easily found at the Mustache store, or Brit & Turks.

So remember girls, looser fitting styles like rompers and dresses can keep you comfy and cute, while your accessories can add your unique style to a “typical” look.

For guys, standing out is all about adding color, prints and patterns to classics like slacks, T-shirts and polo’s. Fashion is supposed to be about having fun and being you. Be inspired by your fellow students instead of just copying their look. Imitation might be the sincerest form of flattery, but adapting and honing in on your own style can be an invigorating start to a new year.

Courtney Ulrich Staff Photographer Jeanne Vockroth works on her newest art series inside her home on Thursday, August 16, 2012. Vockroth started this series this summer while studying at Penland School of Craft in North Carolina.

Painting a Hurricane: Jeanne Vockroth Caitlin Murad Staff Writer

Think back to your 15th birthday. How did it begin?

Was your favorite breakfast on the table? Were presents waiting for you when you woke up?

Jeanne Vockroth remembers her 15th birthday quite differently. There was no breakfast on the table and no presents when she woke up, but it was a birthday that she would never forget.

On that day, August 29, 2005, Vockroth’s world was shattered as Hurricane Katrina hit her hometown of New Orleans and destroyed the world she grew up in.

“I had lived in the same house and the same neighborhood since I was two,” Vockroth said. “I went to an arts magnet high school.”

Four days after Katrina, Vockroth and her family relocated to Fayetteville to stay with one of her mother’s childhood friends. The Vockroth family ended up staying in Fayetteville and having to adjust to an environment far from New Orleans.

“I felt that I had lost all of my opportunities from New Orleans,” Vockroth said.

“When I first moved, I felt very lost. I had an identity crisis. I just was not sure how to continue my work as an artist.”

Although Fayetteville High School was very different from the arts magnet school Vockroth transferred from, she found solace in the school’s art program.

John Rimmers, one of the art teachers, served as a mentor for Vockroth as she struggled to continue her work as an artist. “(John Rimmers) encouraged me to pursue storytelling in my work,” Vockroth said.

Vockroth continues her art education at the university studying studio art with an emphasis in sculpture.

She considers herself a multimedia artist. She creates sculpture using fibers and ceramics, two-dimensional art and narratives.

The majority of the art that Vockroth creates is influenced by her 15th birthday when her world was changed by Hurricane Katrina.

“A lot of my work is inspired by New Orleans,” Vockroth said. “The feeling of displacement, leaving your home and what it means to search for home.”

A collection of Vockroth’s artwork hangs in the Arsaga’s on Dickson Street. She named this collection “Nostalgia” because it represents her yearn for home after her displacement due to Katrina.

Her works are two-dimensional artworks, combinations of collages and drawings. Vockroth uses images from her childhood and from domestic life to preserve the past.

“I hope that people gain a sense of longing and sense of belonging and place,” Vockroth said. “I want them to feel a sense of mystery from the landscapes I created.”

Vockroth’s artwork has also been displayed in Florence during her year-long study abroad program and in several student shows, such as the Sugar Gallery in Bentonville and the Fine Arts Center Gallery on campus.

Although Vockroth’s career as an artist is taking off in northwest Arkansas, the senior still longs to go back to her home in New Orleans.

“I feel like I need to live in New Orleans as an adult,” Vockroth said. “I need to kind of resolve the feeling that I have that it is my home and I was taken from it.”

Patients Find Harmony in Musical Therapy

Casey Freeman Staff Writer

Music therapy is a growing profession that uses music to help treat people who are suffering from an illness, handicap or disability. Music therapists work alongside other healthcare professionals to improve the physical and emotional health of their clients.

This type of therapy is generally used with people who have mental health needs, developmental and learning disabilities, Alzheimer’s disease, brain injuries, physical disabilities or chronic pain, according to the American Music Therapy Association.

The therapist will use their musical responses to test how the client functions and communicates, when a client comes to a music therapist.

After that, the therapist will be

able to set up a treatment plan that they feel will help improve the emotional or physical health of the client.

“Music can be used to stimulate the mind and give motivation to people, or be a distraction from pain. It’s rehabilitative for people. It moves them toward something,” said Dale Misenhelter, music professor at the University of Arkansas.

Carrie Jenkins is a music therapist who opened a therapy center in Northwest Arkansas this month called Cardinal Care Center. She has worked with numerous people suffering from educational and social needs, different kinds of disabilities and mental retardation.

During the past couple of years, Jenkins had been working with a young boy with autism. When Jenkins first met him, he refused to talk to her

or anyone else in the clinic.

“After a few sessions, he began singing a simple ‘Hello Song’ with me at the beginning of the session. As time progressed, he began to answer questions I would ask during a conversation song and eventually asked me questions himself,” Jenkins said.

She also shared a story of a young woman who had multiple developmental disabilities.

“Over the past couple of years, I worked with a young adult with multiple disabilities due to hydrocephaly as an infant and other developmental delays. When I first started working with her, she would barely use her right hand to do anything, did not have a very long attention span and was very nonverbal,” she said.

For this patient, Jenkins underwent multiple treatments. For instance, she had the young woman play vari-

ous hand-held rhythm instruments using both hands to increase the use of her right one.

They also sang songs together, which encouraged the young woman to begin making vocalizations and learn new syllable sounds. Lastly, Jenkins taught her to use a four-button switch to communicate different music choices.

In both of these cases, Jenkins was able to use music to improve the social and physical health of her clients.

Several different types of hospitals, rehabilitative facilities, nursing homes and schools employ music therapists to try and help improve the health of their patients as well.

One problem for many hospitals and patients is that insurance companies will rarely help cover the costs of music therapy. Only about 20 percent of music therapists receive third-party reimbursement for

their services, according to the AMTA. “(Music therapy) is very real, but insurance companies often say it isn’t credible, which makes it hard for hospitals to be able to have it for their patients,” Misenhelter said.

The process of becoming a music therapist is difficult as well. Anyone who wants to be a music therapist has to earn a bachelor’s degree or higher in music therapy from an AMTA-approved program.

Students must learn counseling, therapy and musical techniques, and they must complete a six-month internship.

Proficiency in piano, guitar and voice is necessary as well.

In order to become a qualified practitioner, the completion of the board certificate exam is also required.

As trying as it is, Jenkins believes it is worth it.

“Seeing your clients grow

and enjoy being a part of music therapy sessions, as well as parents telling you how pleased they are with the services and amazed that their child opens up so much during sessions, will melt your heart and give you the drive to push through all the rough patches,” Jenkins said.

The kind of student that should consider music therapy “would have to be very otherperson-centered, care deeply about people and be very strong,” Misenhelter said.

“What they’re going to have to work with on a daily basis can be very trying, and there’s not much positive reinforcement. You have to really invest yourself. There may be gratitude, but you will not very often be applauded the way you would be for performing. The student who wants to do this is a soulful, wonderful human being,” Misenhelter said.

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COMMENTARY

Football is in the Air

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VOLLEYBALL

ARKANSAS COMES INTO THIS SEASON WITH HIGH HOPES

Zach Wheeler Staff Writer For the tenure under former head coach Bobby Petrino, it seemed the Hogs philosophy was to air it out and score more points than the other team to win. I get the sense with new interim head coach John L. Smith that the Hogs are a little more concerned with a strong defensive presence. This is encouraging news that follows the trend that defense wins championships, not just a potent offense.

Don’t get me wrong though, I know it still will take every bit of our potent offense to reach the ultimate goal the players have continually expressed — National Championship. The offense will be led by senior quarterback Tyler Wilson, senior running back Knile Davis, senior tight end Chris Gragg and explosive wide receiver Cobi Hamilton. Wilson and Davis are among the group of Heisman hopefuls this year.

With a more experienced offensive line, they should also be more consistent in giving Wilson time to orchestrate a potent offense.

The defense will be the key for the Razorbacks this year.

The “defense isn’t really afraid to hit the offense anymore, unlike in the past,” said cornerback Ross Rasner. This could be attributed to the hiring of new Defensive Coordinator Paul Haynes. He brings a mindset of catering to what his players do best, not overloading them with crazy schemes and trying to do too much. Sounds like a good philosophy, right? Only time can tell if the defense will hold their own this year.

I personally think the Hogs have a special year ahead of them. Get Alabama and LSU at home, check. Have good senior leadership, check. Get the whole team on board with a

purpose and a common goal, check. I think all these factors will lead to a very dangerous football team that nobody will enjoy playing against.

Razorback nation is also very excited and has the team’s back, shown by the estimated 15,000 fans who showed up to the Fan Day scrimmage. Really, a scrimmage? It just goes to show that Hog fans truly are excited, and they have gone all in for this year’s campaign. It is very encouraging to know the fans have stuck with the program, despite the fallout earlier this spring.

But what will be considered truly a good season for this team? Will it be championship or bust? Will fans be disappointed if we have another 10win season, which, by the way, would be a greater three year run for wins than both LSU and Alabama. Sure, the Hogs may not have a Southeastern Conference championship title, SEC Western Division title or even a National Title, but three ten-plus win seasons in a row is nothing to take lightly. The culture around Razorback football is changing and will only continue to grow even beyond this year.

Fans also should be encouraged with our Athletic Director, Jeff Long. He is the head man who is guiding the whole Athletic Department in the right direction. He has pushed for new and improved facilities all over campus, which only helps grow the athletic department and the future athletes who will use them. I trust he will also make the right decision with the next head coach of the football team. Whether he decides to stick with the current interim coach or bring a whole new staff, it will be a well-thoughtout and educated decision.

Excitement is building around campus and throughout the state, and everyone is anticipating a successful year on the Hill. The program has taken major strides over the past few years, and now this team is poised to step into the national spotlight and make a name for themselves.

Zach Wheeler is a staff writer for The Arkansas Traveler. His column appears every Tuesday.

Follow the sports section on Twitter @UATravSports.

Logan Webster Staff Photographer Roslandy Acosta gets a dig during the Red-White game. The volleyball team is gearing up for the Arkansas Invitational starting Aug. 24.

Razorbacks Prepare for Season Opening Tournament Liz Beadle Staff Writer

The Razorback volleyball team’s first competitors of the 2012 season will be the three teams they have invited to the Arkansas Invitational Tournament. Kansas, Northwestern State, and Tennessee-Martin will compete with the Razorbacks in Barnhill Arena this Friday and Saturday.

The team has been practicing since training camp started on Aug. 8, and they are prepared to have a very successful season.

“This is time where you show up with great energy, you start getting organized and you figure out where all the pieces are going to fit,” Robert Pulliza, head coach of the Razorbacks, said of the first few weeks of practice.

The Razorbacks ended their last season without an invitation to the NCAA tournament and will face tough competition this year as well.

“We felt we had a really good team last year. Unfortunately we were on the bubble looking out,” Pulliza said.

The team is scheduled to play eight teams that advanced to the NCAA tournament last

“Our team expectation is to win the SEC. I’m confident that we’re going to be able to do that with our training.”

Amanda Anderson

Senior vollyball player

season. The Razorbacks have been picked to finish third in the Southeastern ConferenceWest for this upcoming season.

“We have a very challenging schedule,” Pulliza said.

“From week one, we will be playing NCAA-caliber teams and it is very important that we show up to play from the get-go.”

Although the challenging schedule ahead of the Razorbacks will be a test, the players and coaches are confident in their ability to take the volleyball program to the next level this season.

“Our team expectation is to win the SEC. I’m confident that we’re going to be able to do that with our training,” said senior Amanda Anderson. “We also want to advance in the tournament, not just make it.”

“We’re talking about big things, looking forward everyday,” Pulliza added.

This past Saturday, the Razorbacks hosted a Red-White match for Arkansas fans to get a glimpse of what is in store for the 2012 campaign. 350 fans turned out to watch the White team defeat the Red team in three straight sets.

After the Arkansas Invitational tournament this coming weekend, the Razorbacks’ next test will be the Michigan Challenge Tournament in Ann Arbor. After that, the team will be back in Barnhill Arena on Sept. 7-8 for the Razorback Invitational where they will face Louisiana-Monroe, Houston Baptist and Texas-El Paso.

After these three tournaments of non-conference play, the Razorbacks open up SEC play against Florida on Sept.

14 in Fayetteville.

The Razorbacks return six seniors and six juniors to the team this year, making it one of the most experienced teams in recent Razorback

volleyball history.

“This is the first time we feel we have a true veteran group that understands what they need to do and what needs to happen for them to be successful,” Pulliza said. “They get to make that choice of how good they want to be. It’s all up to that senior class to drive us.”

Earlier this month, senior outside hitter Jasmine Norton was named to COBRA Magazine’s All-Preseason Third Team and was also named to the preseason All-SEC team for the third time. Norton is one of six seniors on the team, along with Roslandy Acosta, Amanda Anderson, Kasey Heckelman, Marci King and Janeliss Torres-Lopez.

Five freshmen players will be starting their careers as Razorbacks this year, as well as three athletes who have transferred from other schools.

“They impress us with their physicality from time to time but they really need those veterans to guide them,” Pulliza said.

Fifth-year coach Pulliza is adamant that the best is yet to come for Razorback volleyball.

“We’re a very exciting, physical, hard-working team.

That’s the culture we’ve created here,” he said.

FOOTBALL

TV Series to Feature Hogs Haley Markle Asst. Sports Editor The Razorback football program will be the focus of a season-long series of “College Football Confidential” during the 2012 season. The series, which will consist of seven shows, debuts on Wednesday, Aug. 29, at 6 p.m. on the CBS Sports Network.

The turmoil the team has gone through during the offseason along with the high hopes and talent level on the team make the Razorbacks one of the most intriguing

teams for the upcoming season.

“Arkansas football is one of the most fascinating stories of the 2012 season,” said Dan Weinberg, senior vice president of programming at the CBS Sports Network. “The Razorbacks are a national championship contender with two legitimate Heisman Trophy candidates and a perfect fit for a season-long version of ‘College Football Confidential.’”

Viewers are promised interviews with various members of the football program, including Athletic Director Jeff Long, head coach John L.

Smith and players Knile Davis and Tyler Wilson.

“The access we’ve been granted and the storylines that have emerged provide plenty of compelling content, which allowed us to expand the ‘College Football Confidential’ franchise to CBSSports.com for the first time,” Weinberg said.

Online content includes interviews, behind-the-scenes videos and live chats as well as links to social media, team news and statistics. Some of this additional content became available online on Monday.

Ryan Miller Staff Photographer Running back Jonathan Williams catches a pass in pre-season practice. CBS Sports Network will follow the Razorbacks this season as they vie for a national title.

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