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Dickson Street Social Club is one of the newest additions to Dickson Street social life. Full Story, Page 5
August 23 - 26 Event Schedule Buy tickets at fayettevilleroots.com
Thursday, August 23rd
Friend of the Festival Concert
Ladies Soccer Wins Wednesday Razorbacks continue defensive success Full Story, Page 7
at The Garner Farm 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Featuring: Ryan Spearman, Danny Schmidt, and Carrie Elkin the Steel Wheels
Roots at Greenhouse Grille 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Paul Sammons
Sarah Hughes Tyrannosaurus Chicken
at Kingfish Divebar Late Night Stage 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Friday, August 24th
Roots at GreenHouse Grille 6 p.m - 9 p.m. Reservations Required: Contact GHG at 479 444 8909 Featuring: Joe Mack
Excitement for Football Builds
Football season is fast approaching, players and fans prepare Full Story, Page 7
Read More Traveler Stories At UAtrav.com Today’s Forecast
Mainstages at the Walton Arts Center 2 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Tomorrow Tomorrow’s Forecast 87/69°
Starr Theatre 2:00 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. – Effron White 2:50 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Carrie Elkin 3:40 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. – Raina Rose 4:30 p.m. – 5:10 p.m. – Still On The Hill 5:20 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Milkdrive KUAF Mainstage 6:30 p.m. – 7:10 p.m. – 3 Penny Acre 7:20 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Hoots And Hellmouth 8:10 p.m. – 8:50 p.m. – The Steel Wheels 8:50 p.m. – 9:10 p.m. – Intermission 9:15 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. – David Grisman Folk Jazz Trio
George’s Majestic Late Night Stages 10 p.m.- 2 a.m.
Lounge Stage 10 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. – The Hillbenders 11:30 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Texas Two Step Lessons 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. – The Carper Family Outback Stage 10:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. – Milkdrive 11:45 p.m. – 1 a.m. – David Mayfield Parade
Roots and Branches Stage (Tyson Plaza) 3:00 p.m. – 3:35 p.m. – Shore and Cockram 3:40 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. – Matt and Gus Smith 4:25 p.m. – 5:05 p.m. – Chad Elliott 5:10 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Fork And Knife
Kingfish Divebar Late Night Stage
Fayetteville Listening Room 2:00 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. – Clark Bueling Trio 2:50 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. - David Kimbrough Jr 3:40 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. – Old 78s 4:30 p.m. – 5:10 p.m. – Ben Bedford
see a complete calender of Saturday and Sunday’s events on page 3
9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Featuring: Chooch And The Sidehill Gougers Charliehorse
Fayetteville’s Folk Scene Mason Sams Staff Writer
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5:20 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Shannon Wurst Band
In the past few years, Fayetteville has developed an attraction to both folk and bluegrass music. As folk and bluegrass acts have continued to gain international acclaim with groups such as Mumford and Sons and the Avett Brothers, Arkansas, too, has evolved in its musical tastes, tending toward more popular music. Since 2004, the Ozarks have hosted Wakarusa, an annual music and camping festival designed to attract Arkansans with an eclectic mix of musical genres. According to their website, the festival has increased from 5,000 campers to last year’s 20,000 with names such as Mumford and Sons, The Black Keys, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Ben Folds and Bassnectar. Each year, Fayetteville has gained more bluegrass and folk acts as musical groups have found a niche following in clubs such as George’s Majestic Lounge on Dickson Street. Fayetteville has become a recent stop for bands
like Old Crow Medicine Show and Yonder Mountain String Band. In fact, crowd favorite Yonder Mountain String Band (who tours here almost every year) has decided to host their own music festival on Mulberry Mountain (where Wakarusa is located) in the middle of October. This year, the festival also includes a Fayetteville favorite, Punch Brothers, featuring virtuoso Chris Thile as well as the world-class blues mandolin picker, Sam Bush. With the fall bringing in big acts like the Avett Brothers to the AMP stage and Trampled By Turtles to George’s Majestic Lounge the night before, one has to ask: What is it about folk music that attracts so
see FOLK page 2
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Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2012 The Arkansas Traveler Newspaper
New Dean for Business College Karen Stigar Staff Writer
Eli Jones became the dean of Sam Walton College of Business July 1. Jones replaced former dean Dan Worrell. “Dan Worrell decided it was time for him to return to his first love of being a professor,� said Sharon Gaber, provost and vice-chancellor of Academic Affairs. Jones now holds the Sam M. Walton Leadership Chair in Business in addition to his position as dean, according to Walton College website. “I came to the Walton College because of its established excellence and prestige and because of its potential to be
Jones an even greater leader for Arkansas, for the nation and for the global business community,� Jones said. “I also came to Fayetteville because being dean here is the perfect fit for me, and I believe I’m the perfect fit for this new era in the life of the Walton College,� Jones according to the Walton College website.
He is the former dean of the E.J. Ourso College of Business at Louisiana State University, where he had worked since 2008, according to the LSU website. “Dr. Jones has outstanding academic credentials and experience and has had professional business experience. Also, he had prior experience as a dean at an SEC school,� Gaber said. Jones was the Ourso distinguished professor of business at LSU, according to the Walton College website. “I do think Dr. Jones will be a good member and addition to Walton College. He is committed to quality education of students and wants to be strongly connected to the business community,� Gaber said. Jones earned his bach-
elor degree in journalism from Texas A&M University in 1982, his master’s degree from Texas A&M University in 1986 and his doctorate in marketing from Texas A&M University in 1997. He also spent 11 years at the University of Houston, advancing from assistant professor to full professor with tenure, according to the LSU website. Jones worked in sales and management as Nabisco, Quaker Oats and Frito-Lay prior to his academic career, according to LSU. “I’ve also written and spoken widely on selling, marketing and managing a sales force. I believe my corporate background in many different aspects of sales, marketing and management is a great fit for the Walton College,� Jones said.
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MUSIC REVIEW
Passion Pitt’s “Gossamer” Explores New Ideas Evan Barber Staff Writer
Photos By Courtney Ulrich Staff Photographer Fayetteville resident Ty Lee plays on the Fayetteville Square during the famer’s market Saturday, Aug. 11. Lee has been playing music for 13 years.
FOLK continued from page 1 many devoted listeners? Joey Calvillo, a senior music major, says bluegrass is attractive “because of the musicianship and the great harmonies.” Joey plays guitar along with other pickers, especially tunes like “Rocky Top,” “Tennessee Flat Top Box” and “Shady Grove.” Bluegrass and folk allow musicians to put their art to the test since they both feature improvisation as a foundation to the style. Players of any traditional bluegrass instrument (guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, upright bass) all have a chance to showcase their talents as well as their composition skills. “Bluegrass is all about feeling and technique. Technique comes first, then feeling,” Jonathan Bowden, a local Fayetteville banjo player, said. While improvisation is not exclusive to bluegrass music, it is an essential part of the craft. This is one of the main reasons that fans populate shows as they come through Fayetteville. It is often an expectation that bands do not play their songs exactly like they do on albums. Most bands have a few songs that are instrumental or at least have certain parts left for improv solos. Solos provide a chance for an explosive reaction from the crowd, which creates a festive and goodnatured atmosphere, even if the crowd is a little tipsy from
“Growing up with bluegrass in my family allowed me to appreciate life and its ups and downs.”
Ruth Bradley
Senior political science major drinks. There is plenty of talent and admiration surrounding the stage at any bluegrass or folk concert. Moreover, bluegrass and folk have such a raw and honest feel to them. The music allows for both jovial, upbeat tunes and tender folk ballads that reflect truthfully on the human condition. This is why people who do not play traditional bluegrass instruments admire the art of folk and bluegrass. Ruth Bradley, a senior political science major, said, “Growing up with bluegrass in my family allowed me to appreciate life and its ups and downs.” “Bluegrass is about getting through problems and accepting them. That’s why there are so many (songs) that are sad. At the same time, bluegrass also offers a chance to be merry and celebrate life,” she said. This juxtaposition is illuminated in the classic “Bury
Husband and wife duo Randy and Allyson Covey of the Famous Unknowns play at the Farmer’s Market on Saturday, August 11, 2012. The Coveys have been playing together for the last 7 years. Me Beneath the Willow,” which is a about a man who lost his girl, or “Rye Whiskey,” which is about having a party. There is delight and despair, hope and honesty, regret and redemption in the genre; this is what makes bluegrass and
folk such a joy to listen to. At its foundation, bluegrass is something special to listeners because it is personal. As Dave Johnston of Yonder Mountain String Band said, “What can be more pure than making your own music?”
It’s been three years since Passion Pit released “Manners,” a rejuvenating, optimistic, catchy and incredibly fun collection of percussive electropop. On their new release, “Gossamer,” however, the lyrics are more worn and weary. “Gossamer” swaps a lot of their debut’s arms-outstretched, “We’re alive! We’re alive!” euphoria for honest treatment of a broken and inebriated relationship and the retributive pursuits that come in the wake. Despite the switch in lyrical drive, frontman Michael Angelakos’s falsetto is still roof-scrapingly high, and the sometimes nearly sugary synthesizers (don’t let the cover’s pink palette soften the punch) are still awesomely catchy. If you Google the word “gossamer,” the first images that turn up are pictures of the giant, red, hairy monster from “Looney Tunes,” who chased Bugs Bunny around scary old castles in white tennis shoes. Flip open the dictionary and you’ll find another explication: “an extremely delicate variety of gauze, used especially for veils.” A lot of the lyrics in this album carry a marriage motif; a lot of the lines have Angelakos tearing the veil from his messy life. Here, he’s less concerned about putting on a good face, less intent on minding his manners, if you will. On “On My Way,” he sings, “I’m on my way, I’ll buy a ring / And then we’ll consecrate this messy love”; on “Constant Conversations” (maybe the catchiest song on the album), he sings, “Now you’re standing in the kitchen / And you’re pouring out my drink / Well there’s a very obvious difference / And it’s that one of us can think.” For yet another track, “Two Veils To Hide My Face,” half of the lyrics are, “Don’t answer any prayers they have, just lift our calloused hearts / With the bursting rays of August and the cold raindrops of March.” This one, with its four pairs of near-opposite images, marks new territory for the band as well, given that it’s only 30 seconds long, entirely a capella and completely self-sustaining.
It’s great to realize the band is exploring new ideas. On the other hand, some of the most iconic moments on “Manners” have been cut and copied into some of the tracks on this album; that ultra-high voice that was sampled on “Sleepyhead” is now included again on “I’ll Be Alright” and “Constant Conversations.” And though that sound certainly isn’t unique to Passion Pit, it was significant on their debut; thankfully though, after a few listens, the way they’ve used it on “Gossamer” feels different enough that it doesn’t seem like they’re ripping themselves off. Again, when Angelakos’s falsetto hits, it hits high, but another new foray for the band’s composition is the inclusion of a lot more mid-range vocals. Sometimes bordering on indecipherable for “Manners,” the vocals in “Gossamer” are usually more easily understood; this is, more so than not, a good thing. But while Angelakos does coin a few clever lines, what Passion Pit is most loved for are its hooks. And since most of what makes a good hook is melody (and maybe the harmony behind it), that the vocals are often more easily understandable isn’t necessarily a huge bonus. Sometimes the chorus will be crystal clear, but the words coming through are as uninteresting as, “I took a walk / Take a walk, take a walk, take a walk.” (Everyone loves a good walk, sure, but singing about the actual act of taking one is not particularly exciting.) It really doesn’t matter, though – because Nate Donmoyer on drums and Ayad Al Adhamy on synth are stomping up right behind him, and the people love it. It’s always been the case that the best albums aren’t the ones that bare it all on the first listen, and with each succeeding listen to “Gossamer,” some new element is uncovered. It makes sense that it would be a grower, given that work had started as early as August of 2010, according to an interview with NME. What’s certain though is that the reasons we loved the first album are reasons still to love “Gossamer”; hopefully the fun will endure as long as “Manners” did, or longer. I give the album a 4 out of 5.
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Dickson Street Social Club: Fayetteville’s New ‘Barcade’ Mason Sams Staff Writer
Unlike most bars, when you walk into the Dickson Street Social Club, you hear more than just a cacophony of voices. Yes, the beer flows just the same, and the glasses clink in celebration as all other bars, but behind that there is more to this “barcade.” Instead, you may also hear buttons mashing, joysticks frantically jostling from side to side, the sound of falling bricks as the table next to you plays Ultimate Jenga or rambunctious chatter between competitive gamers. The Dickson Street Social Club is the one of the newest editions to Fayetteville’s favorite street, and it is quickly becoming an important pit stop among Dicksonites. Located across from Arsaga’s and Chipotle and behind Hammontree’s, the bar has close proximity to Dickson Street and all of Fayetteville’s inherent charm. Nearly every weekend, the bar is jam-packed with students, alumni, out-oftowners and just about anyone else interested in reliving their
“It has a nice setup, and it is easy to socialize and have a good time even if you don’t enjoy playing games.”
Paul Eddy
Senior accounting major days in the arcade — with alcohol, of course. The bar has classic games such as “Primal Rage,” “Mortal Kombat,” “NFL Blitz,” as well as others like “Pacman.” The bar is not limited to just typical arcade games; it also has skeeball and a larger version of Jenga, called Ultimate Jenga. This version consists of the same basic premise of the original, only the blocks are much bigger, and, due to the nature of physics, they happen to fall much harder. “I really love playing Jenga there. It is so loud and keeps everyone on their toes,” said Ashleigh Sojka, a first-year business management major. “Personally, my favorite game there is ‘NFL Blitz.’ It’s a classic, and you can’t beat classics,” said Tanner Keeling, a Fay-
etteville local. Tanner usually stops there most times he is on Dickson Street. “I go there pretty often, but only when my girlfriend doesn’t come out with me. It’s more of a bar for me and some of my guy friends,” Keeling said. But this barcade is more than just an arcade. It is also an interesting place to sit around and socialize. Since so many people show up there on weekends, it is clearly going to have a form of entertainment for everyone — even those who do not play arcade games or any kind of video games. “I go there about once a month. It has a nice setup, and it is easy to socialize and have a good time even if you don’t enjoy playing games,” said Paul
Emily Rhodes Photo Editor Students enjoy drink specials, vintage arcade games and giant jenga tournaments at the newest bar, Dickson Street Social Club. Eddy, a senior accounting major. Some people have complained that there is a different environment from when the bar was open this past summer compared to now as the school year begins. “When it first opened, I liked going there because the games were open and me and my friends could take turns.
But as the school year comes closer, there seems to be more and more people, so it is hard to play your friends on the games,” Keeling said. However, this may be the only drawback of the bar. If crowds (which are difficult to avoid) are not a problem, then this should be an easy issue to get over.
If crowds are something that may bother your experience on Dickson, then it would be wise to know that the games are still all free. According to an employee, the bar doesn’t have their gaming license complete yet, so until that is fulfilled, the games will remain free. So it should be no surprise to hear that now is the time to check this bar out.
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August 23 - 26 Event Schedule Saturday, August 25Th
Ride With The Steel Wheels 7:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.
The Steel Wheels guide a bike ridethrough Fayetteville and the Ozarks leaves from Lewis and Clark (Fayetteville) at 8 a.m. free and open to skilled riders looking for a unique 15-20 mile ride. No registration necessary simply arrive in advance and have gear bike ready.
Roots at Fayetteville Farmers’ Market 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. FREE
Block Ave Stage 8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. – Farmers and the Market 9:15 a.m. – 10 a.m. - Shannon Wurst Band 10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – J Wagner 11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Raina Rose 12:15 p.m. – 1 p.m. – The Lulus 9:30am – 12:30pm Jammin Java Stage 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. – Thais And Wilson 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - Teddy Sablon
Roots at Fayetteville Public Library 10Am – 3 p.m.
Woody Guthrie’s Life and Legacy in Song hosted by Mark Biyleu (of Big Smith) and Adam Cox (of Cletus Got Shot)
Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012
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10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Roll On Columbia Woody Guthrie Documentary Film 11:30 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Feed Fayetteville Presents “Food Stamped” Documentary Film 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. “The Road Less Traveled” Highway 71 Documentary Film 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Roots at Greenhouse Grille 2 p.m.-4 p.m. happy hour Reservations Required: Contact GHG at 479 444 8909 Featuring: Dave Baer 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Reservations Required: Contact GHG at 479 444 8909 Featuring: Hogtown Hot Club
Mainstages at the Walton Arts Center Roots and Branches Stage (Tyson Plaza) 3:00 p.m. – 3:35 p.m. – David Glaser 3:40 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. – Chad Elliott 4:25 p.m. – 5:05 p.m. – Robby Hecht 5:10 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Greg Humphreys Fayetteville Listening Room 2:00 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. – Emily Kaitz 2:50 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. - John Elliott 3:40 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. – Tiffany Christopher
4:30 p.m. – 5:10 p.m. – J Wagner 5:20 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Ryan Spearman Starr Theatre 2:00 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. – The Carper Family 2:50 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Terri Hendrix & Lloyd Maines 3:40 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. – Trout Fishing In America 4:30 p.m. – 5:10 p.m. – John Fullbright 5:20 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – David Mayfield Parade KUAF Mainstage 6:30 p.m. – 7:10 p.m. – Joy Kills Sorrow 7:20 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Gregory Alan Isakov 8:10 p.m. – 8:50 p.m. – Darrell Scott 8:50 p.m. – 9:10 p.m. – Intermission 9:15 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. – John Prine
George’s Majestic Late Night Stages 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Lounge Stage 10 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. – Tiffany Christopher 11:30 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Adam Faucette & the Tall Grass 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. – Cletus Got Shot Outback Stage 10:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. – Hoots and Hellmouth 11:45 p.m. – 1 p.m. – Pokey Lafarge & the South City 3
Kingfish Divebar Late Night Stage 9 p.m. – 1a.m.
Featuring: Candy Lee And The Sweets Madspirits
Sunday, August 26th Roots Brunch at Greenhouse Grille 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
10:00 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. – Chad Elliott 10:45 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. – Shore and Cockram 11:30 p.m. – 12:10 p.m. – Robby Hecht 12:10 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. – Dave Baer 12:55 p.m. – 1:35 p.m. – David Glaser 1:40 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. – Ben Bedford
Roots at Fayetteville Public Library 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Independent musician workshop led by Terri Hendrix, Lloyd Maines, and Trout Fishing In America 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Fayetteville Sound hosted by Ozarks Unbound’s Christopher Spencer Featuring: Shannon Wurst Tiffany Christopher Adam Cox
Roots Festival Closing Party at George’s Majestic 5:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – 3 Penny Acre 7:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. – Joy Kills Sorrow 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. – Gregory Alan Isakov 9:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. – Pokey Lafarge & the South City 3
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Briefly Speaking Thursday
Razorbash
Union Mall 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Freshmen Pep Rally
D.W. Reynolds Stadium 9 p.m. (Doors open at 8 p.m.)
Friday
FNL: OlymPigs Arkansas Union 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Saturday
Monthly Community Garden Day
Maple Hill Courtyard 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Razorbash to be a Smash Staff Report
Razorbash, sponsored by Office of Student Activities, will take place today with more than 216 groups present, an official said. “The purpose of the event is to have a fun atmosphere where students can learn about student organizations, university departments and local businesses,” said Mary Coonley, director of student activities. This year, 113 registered student organizations will be participating, she said. The purpose is for students to meander and get familiar with the groups and RSO’s, Coonley said. Some non-profit community organizations will also be at the event. KXUA, the UA student-run radio station will be provide mu-
sic for the event, Coonley said. People from almost every pizza place in town, Zaxby’s and Pepsi will be giving out free food and drinks, she said. “A lot of groups give out free stuff,” she said. Razorbash has been going on since 2004. Before then, UA had a similar event that was called the Merchant’s Fair. This event is part of “Welcome Weeks” which takes place during the first two weeks of school. “The first two weeks of school are a very amazing time, and our goal is to provide opportunities to meet new people, learn about Fayetteville and the University of Arkansas campus and have a ton of fun. A variety of events are planned for you to get to know your new home at the ‘You of A,’” according to Family and New Student Programs officials
Block Party Brings Business Students Closer
Gareth Patterson Staff Photographer Students grab free pizza at the Walton Business Block Party, Wednesday Aug. 22.
Traffic Hold up for Accident Staff Report Eastbound traffic on Douglas Avenue was stopped for approximately 30 minutes after a collision at the intersection of Douglas and Leverett Avenue. The accident involved at least one UA student at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 22. No injuries have been reported, said Lt. Gary Crain, UAPD spokesperson. Student Charles Puckett, 18, was traveling West on Douglas when he failed to yield to oncoming traffic as he turned on to Leverett Avenue, resulting in a collision with Garret Archer, 20, who was traveling north on Leverett Avenue. Archer reported that he was coming up over a hill when he saw Puckett pull out, but was unable to stop his car in time, Crain said. Three UAPD officers assisted in directing traffic and clearing wreck damage as firefighters and Central EMS personnel tended to the student.
Higher UREC Non-Student Prices Staff Report People who use the equipment at university recreation may have noticed a small increase in their university recreation center fees this semester. The increase was necessary because of rising costs, an official said. This increase does not pertain to students or for lockers or group classes. Faculty, staff, alumni and family members are affected by these increases, said Jeremy Battjes, director of University Recreation. The rate increase varies by membership type, he said. “To keep up with the cost of inflation and to help cover the daily operation costs for maintaining the space, the membership rate
Crime Report at the UA
Sunday
Possession Of A Controlled Substance (Marijuana); Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia A student was arrested in Lot 71.
Monday
Theft Of Property occurred A student reported someone stole a dress from her bag while the bag was unattended in the Arkansas Union.
increase was necessary,” said Lindsay Smith, the public information coordinator for University Recreation. The new workout area, located in the union, was a major factor behind the move, Smith said. “In March, we opened the new 11,700 sq. ft. fitness center in the union,” she said. “So this rate increase will help pay for that space and the day-to-day operations in the HPER building as well as the fitness center.” Since the new fitness center’s opening, about 31,000 visits have been made to the union, Smith said. However, even if demand for university recreation had not increased, Smith said a rate increase was still necessary. “The last time the membership rate increased was in 2006,” she said.
Tuesday
Public Intoxication A student was arrested at Maple Street and Storer Avenue.
Sports Editor: Kristen Coppola Assitant Sports Editor: Haley Markle Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012
The Arkansas Traveler Newspaper
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COMMENTARY
SOCCER
Razorbacks Continue with Their Defensive Success Liz Beadle Staff Writer
The Razorback soccer team (3-0) extended their early-season winning streak Wednesday night with a 1-0 shutout victory over the Bears of Missouri State (1-2) in front of a crowd of 805 fans. The Razorbacks have started 3-0 for the first time since 2009. “We take each game at a time and don’t really worry about our record,” Allen said. “Winning every game is important,” first-year Arkansas coach Colby Hale said. “We don’t really think of it as winning three at home or winning three straight: every game presents a different challenge and we need to meet that challenge—physically, mentally.” When these two teams met last season, Missouri State came away with a 2-0 victory but the Razorbacks were determined not to let that happen again. “Hard work is what has won us these games,” Allen said. “None of our first three games have been that pretty, but hard work is what won them.”
The first half, although scoreless, was full of action. A free kick for the Razorbacks with 20 minutes left in the first half led immediately to a free kick for Missouri State, with less than a minute between the two kicks. The game remained physical and aggressive on both sides with a yellow card being distributed to Missouri State midfielder Erin Stewart with 19 minutes left in the second half. There were plenty of corner kicks throughout the game, a total of ten for the Hogs and four for the Bears. Arkansas had two corner kicks in a row with 16 minutes left in the first half. After the second kick, a header towards the goal was blocked impressively by Missouri State goalie Chelsea Voet. Arkansas kept Voet, the Bears’ veteran senior goal-keeper, plenty busy throughout the game. She had seven saves on the night. Arkansas sophomore goalie Kelly Roliard had a bold game, staying out near the 18 yard line through much of the game, stopping most Missouri State offensive attacks before they could get started. Roliard had two direct saves on the night.
VOLLEYBALL
And the Razorbacks as a whole have only allowed one goal all year—a penalty kick. “She’s playing extremely well,” Hale said of Roliard. “But it’s a team effort. Everyone understands their role defensively and I think they’re executing well.” Both teams ended the first half with only two shots on goal. The Razorbacks had a total of six shots in the first half to the Bears’ three, but none made it in the goal. The second half started out promisingly for the Hogs with the first goal of the game being scored by freshman midfielder Haley Hatcher on an assist from junior midfielder Jessie Givens with 40 minutes left in the game. This was Arkansas’ fourth goal of the season and each goal has been scored by a different Razorback. The next game of the season will be the first away game for the Razorbacks. They travel to Dallas to play Southern Methodist University at 7 p.m. this Sunday before returning home for a game against Kennesaw State at 7 p.m. on Sept. 2.
A Candid Look at the Razorbacks
Kristen Coppola Sports Editor
Ryan Miller Staff Photographer Forward Ashleigh Ellenwood dodges Missouri State defenders. The Razorbacks held off the Bears Wednesday night, winning the game 1-0.
Norton Named to All SEC Team Zack Wheeler Staff Writer
Ryan Miller Staff Photographer Senior Jasmine Norton has been named to the preseason AllSEC volleyball team for the third consecutive season.
FOOTBALL
Senior three-time All-SEC performer, Jasmine Norton, has been selected to the preseason All-Southeastern Conference Volleyball Team. The award was announced by the league office earlier this summer. The Razorback Volleyball team was also selected to finish third in the SEC Western Division. Last year, Norton became the 14th player in program history to reach the 1,000 career kills mark. She is also currently No. 6 on Arkansas’ all-time rank in kills. Along with her allconference accolades, she was selected to the AVCA All-South Region Honorable Mention Team, and received regional and national honors from COBRA Magazine. The preseason All-SEC team consists of nine players, all of which are voted on by league coaches. Six out of the nine players were named to the
All-SEC first or second Team in 2011. Norton is one of three seniors recognized, along with two fellow players also from the SEC Western Division. Norton averaged 3.63 kills per set, which she improved to 4.00 kills per set in conference play during the 2011 season. She also had 2.33 digs per set, 0.50 blocks per set and 0.22 aces per set. She was third on the team with 10 double-double performances, nine of which came against SEC opponents. Norton had 10 matches with at least 15 kills during the year and was twice named SEC Player of the Week. Under head coach Robert Pulliza, the Razorbacks received 27 points in the Western Division and are positioned behind LSU and Texas A&M, respectively. It was close at the top with all three teams separated by just seven points. Ole Miss, Auburn, Alabama and Mississippi State finished out the Western Division predictions behind Arkansas. In the Eastern division, reigning SEC
champion Tennessee is favored again. Arkansas returns 10 letterwinners from last season, including five starters and the starting libero. The Razorbacks’ list of returners includes award winner Norton, Roslandy Acosta, Christa Alvarez, Amanda Anderson, Kasey Heckelman, Marci King, Hayley Koop, Clarissa Pavey, Raymariely Santos and Janeliss Torres-Lopez. The incoming group of Freshmen Razorbacks are ranked No. 26 by PrepVolleyball.com, the highest such ranking in program history. The class is highlighted by names such as Monica Bollinger, Liz Fortado, Ana Jusino, Summer Morgan and Adrien Wohlschlaeger. Arkansas also adds depth with junior college transfers Emily Helm, Avery Lewis and Ashley Vasquez for the 2012-13 campaign. The team reported to campus to begin preparation for the upcoming season earlier this
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Excitement Builds for Hog Football Haley Markle Asst. Sports Editor
Football season is quickly approaching and excitement is building, not only for the fans, but for the players and staff as well. “I think we have an opportunity, without a doubt, to make something special happen and to be something spe-
cial this year,” head coach John L. Smith said. “Those opportunities just don’t come around all the time in life, but I think our football team, we’re trying to express that we have an opportunity to do something special this year. Let’s go do it.” All Razorback football fans are excited about the leadership provided by fifth-year senior
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Ryan Miller Staff Photographer Linebacker Tenarius Wright partcipates in preseason practice as the football team prepares to open the season on Sept. 1 against Jacksonville State.
The trailer begins with shots of practice and cuts to interim head coach John L. Smith speaking to players: “All I expect is all you got. It’s pretty damn simple from there on out.” Beginning Wednesday, Aug. 29, the CBS Sports Network will air a season-long version of “College Football Confidential” on the Arkansas Razorbacks. Not only will fans get a chance to see the Razorbacks in a new, candid light, but those who are fans of college football in general may very well find a softening in their hearts toward the Razorbacks. Even LSU fans may find small springs of love flowing from their hearts. How could I say this? Because College Football Confidential, in this season long format, will be very similar to Showtime’s “The Franchise,” minus the baseball and more offensive four letter expletives. The first season of “The Franchise” followed the San Francisco Giants after their 2010 World Championship season, giving viewers a raw in-depth look into the innerworkings of the Major League team during the second half of the regular season, when teams buckle down and try to secure a spot in the postseason. Now in its second season, viewers are watching the Miami Marlins as the team virtually implodes on screen. The Marlins are last in the National League East and 10 games behind being relevant in the race for the NL Wild Card. After watching a few episodes, I, a diehard St. Louis Cardinals fan, found myself relating to and liking Ozzie Guillén, manager of the Marlins. Before watching “The Franchise,” I had a pile of reasons why I didn’t like Guillén – he spent a chunk of his career with the Chicago White Sox, and I hate Chicago sports teams almost as much as New York City sports teams; he is profane to the point that many wives would leave the rooms if their husbands were watching the show; and he has gaffes so appalling, I’ve wondered about his mental stability. Even my hard heart grew to like Guillén, not to mention the players, for the work ethic, the community they cultivated and their love for the game. The same may happen for viewers of “College Football Confidential.” This is important not only for the Razorbacks’ branding, but also for the program’s national prominence. The prominence and success of football programs draw in recruits, and if I had to choose the most crucial step in building a national championship team, I would point to recruiting classes. “College Football Confidential” is exciting for fans to get an inside look at the team they love, but it is even more important to gain national attention and improve the team throughout the coming years.
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Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012 The Arkansas Traveler Newspaper
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SOFTBALL
Coaches Hold Camps Across the State Jessie McMullen Staff Writer
Arkansas head softball coach Mike Larabee and assistant coaches Sue Carpenter and Cory Adkins traveled across Arkansas to host softball camps for young players Aug. 10-14. “We wanted to go out and promote our softball program. We wanted to get out to some smaller communities that can’t always drive to Fayetteville for a camp,” said Larabee. The coaching staff hosted three camps in just four short days and traveled to Paragould, Mountain Home and El Dorado. The camps were held for girls currently in grades K-12. Overall, the camps gathered 165 young athletes interested in softball. “We made it extremely affordable for the campers,” said Larabee. The camp taught the players basic skills needed to excel in the game of softball as well as off the field. The
campers were also taught the traditions and values of a college softball program. “We wanted to work really hard on developing the fundamental skills of the kids. They were basic skills camps. We went over hitting and the preflight checklist to hitting, getting ready before the pitch is thrown,” Larabee said. “We talked about how to play a high level of catch and we talked about doing some base running and fielding the right way.” All three of the camps had great turnouts. The people of the communities as well as the local coaches and campers were very supportive. The staff would like to continue this camp every year. “We wanted to get people excited about Razorback softball and build a good fan base. We had a great response and all of the families said that they enjoyed it a lot. A lot of kids wanted pictures with the coaching staff,” Larabee said. “The state is excited about the future of Arkansas Razorback softball.”
NORTON continued from page 7 summer. The Razorbacks begin their season August 24-25 with the Arkansas Invitational, the team’s first of two home tournaments this year. Teams invited to the tournament UTMartin, Northwestern State and regional foe Kansas. Arkansas plays 18 home matches in Barnhill Arena this year, including seven teams visiting that advanced to last year’s
NCAA tournament. Arkansas comes into this year with high hopes, and Jasmine Norton hopes to lead the way for the Hogs. The Razorbacks are preseason third in the Western Division, and the SEC coaches have picked Tennessee to defend its SEC title. Arkansas will hope to break through and burst into the spotlight as the best in the SEC.
quarterback Tyler Wilson, but the Razorbacks are a veteran filled team and there is leadership all across the field. “It’s crucial that you have those guys, but it’s not only Tyler leading this year,” Smith said. “I’ve seen much more from all of the seniors. I see there’s more than just one leader. Knile’s doing a great job, as is Tank, as (are) all of the guys, even those that are not captain. You know, Cobi Hamilton is trying to take on a leadership role. I think they all are and I think they’re all trying to hold each other more accountable, trying to take more ownership of the program.” One of the problems that kept the Razorbacks from being a true SEC Western Division contender last year was a weaker defense. The general consensus is that problem won’t
be as glaring this year as it has in the past. “I think we’re better up front,” Smith said. “That’s the first thing that comes to my mind, so I think from that standpoint, being better up front, I think we may have to gamble less. If you gamble less, hopefully, you know, we’ll have less big plays against us, so from those standpoints, I see us being better on the defensive side of the ball.” There have also been defensive coaching changes that many fans feel have already made the team significantly better. “Haynes is a demanding guy, you know, but at the same point...I think they look at him, they know he cares about them and they do love him,” Smith said of defensive coordina-
tor and secondary coach Paul Haynes. The Razorbacks are expected to once again be one of the best offenses in the nation. However, after losing three receivers to the NFL draft, there are some question marks and young players will have to step up and contribute, but Smith feels they have the players to fill the hole left by Jarius Wright, Joe Adams and Greg Childs. “Demetrius Wilson...has to help us and he has the talent to help us. So it’s a matter of us, as coaches, bringing him along as fast as we can,” Smith said. “Some of the other wideouts are going to have to step up and a guy like (Keon) Hatcher seems physically mature enough to maybe be placed in that role...I like (D’Arthur) Cowan. I see a guy there with hand speed that
could step up and help us this year right off the bat.” Of course, a highly anticipated event on the offensive side of the ball is the return of running back Knile Davis, who is confident and ready to get the season started. “While I was hurt I was trying to stay with the offense, learning everything, but it’s pretty much the same and I’m interested to get started, get back in it with these guys,” Davis said. “I’m 100 percent, cutting full speed, strength, power is back. As far as confidence, just knowing the game, knowing your responsibilities...you’ve got to be able to play fast to play confident, just knowing what you’re doing.” The Razorbacks open the season against Jacksonville State on Sept. 1.