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Coming Home: From Iraq to the Classroom

Smith Returns With High Expectations

by JACK SUNTRUP Staff Writer

It’s 5 a.m. Monday morning. By that time, Simon Wiley, a retired Army Sergeant, is on his way to the UA from his farm outside of Greenwood. Wiley decided to join the Air Force after graduating from Rogers High School in 1997. Two years later, he completed basic training and was deployed to Turkey. September 11 came. He joined the Army and was active duty in October 2001. Wiley became a part of the initial invasion of Iraq in 2003 as part of a field artillery unit. “We pushed through Kuwait up into Iraq. I don’t want to get into a bunch of details about what I did over there,” he said, pausing to look up from his spit cup. Wiley found himself stateside before being honorably discharged from the Army in 2005. Like many modern-day veterans, he is suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. “It’s pretty tough. It took me a long time to even be around people. As a matter of

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John L. Smith has been skydiving and mountain climbing before. His wife, Diana, reminded him of those exploits as he tried to decide whether to leave his position as head coach at Weber State, his alma mater, to return to Arkansas as head coach for one season. “My wife said this is just another one of your adventures,” Smith said. “She said, ‘Here’s

the deal. You’re going back to people that love you. You’re going back to a team that is a good football team and you have a chance to fight for a national championship.’ She said, ‘This might be the only chance you have left.’ So she said, ‘You’re going back.’” Shortly after, Smith made the decision to take the Arkansas job. The hire and his 10-month $850,000 contract were announced Monday, then Smith was introduced at a Tues-

day afternoon press conference. His decision ended a 140day stay at Weber State and returned Smith to the program where he spent the last three years as a linebackers coach and special teams coordinator, a program he will try to lead to its third consecutive 10-plus win season this fall. “Our expectations are the same,” Smith said. “Nothing’s going to slow down. In fact, we’re going to speed up. Our expectations are that we’re go-

ing to go ahead and we’re going to battle and fight for a national title. It was that way when I walked in the door three years ago and it’s going to continue to be that way.” The 63 year old started the dialogue between himself and the UA when he made a call to John Fagg, associate athletic director for compliance, inquiring about returning as the Petrino’s successor.

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fact, before I bought my farm, I had a home on the north side of Fort Smith and just the cars driving by, in my head, it’d be gunfire.” Wiley has since joined a motorcycle club that, like the military, values “brotherhood.” He took a job with the Highway Department in 2007, and after advancing as far as he could without a bachelor’s degree, he signed up with University of Arkansas Fort Smith to pursue a civil engineering degree. A miscommunication led Wiley to the UA, though he would have had to finish his degree here anyway. “Honestly, I don’t like the UA,” Wiley said. “If my kids want to go to college, I’ll probably recommend they go somewhere else.” There was an organic camaraderie with veterans at Fort Smith, Wiley said. A lack of non-traditional students and large class sizes at the university leave veterans at the UA disenchanted, he said. “I feel there’s just some-

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Greeks Raise Awareness at 4th Annual M.S. Walk

The Beat Goes On

by MANDY MCCLENDON Staff Writer

Greek members recently came together to support multiple sclerosis at Fayetteville’s 4th annual M.S. Walk Saturday at Lake Fayetteville. Several sorority members teamed up to walk in honor of loved ones. Katherine Davis, a sopho-

more member of Kappa Kappa Gamma formed a team in honor of her mother, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis several years ago. “I’ve participated in Little Rock’s M.S. Walk since I was in eighth grade. I knew my sorority would support the idea so I spoke with our philanthropy chair and our president and pitched the idea in chap-

ter. After that, it really caught on.” About 20 Kappa members walked with her in order to help her support her mother and others diagnosed with the disease, Davis said. She estimated 50 members total on her team, which is primarily made up of Greek members.

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Philip Shepherd plays with his band, Farmer and The Markets, at the Fayetteville Farmer’s market.

Party Leaders Prep For State Elections by JACK SUNTRUP Staff Writer

No one doubts northwest Arkansas’ near exponential growth since 2000—especially the state redistricting committee, which has given the region more representation than ever in Little Rock. The region has traditionally been the Republican stronghold in the state, elect-

ing representatives like John Paul Hammerschmidt, and more recently state representatives like Jon Woods and Charlie Collins. However, Tyler Clark, chair of the Washington County Democratic Committee, has seen an opening because of big speeches that have been coming to town. In the last month, Rick Perry and Rick Santorum came to

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private fundraisers for county committees. “I think Republicans are scared,” Clark said. “That’s why we’re seeing so many surrogates visit. Romney’s not exciting the base so surrogates are coming up and trying to get everyone excited about it, but it doesn’t look like it’s doing that much

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Members of Chi Omega participate in the fourth annual M.S. Walk at Lake Fayetteville Saturday morning.

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Sorority members recently organized a worship night for Greek members. The worship service, which stemmed from a chapter Bible study, takes place at the Fayetteville Prayer Room once a month. Emily Myers, a junior member of Kappa Kappa Gamma, had the initial idea for Greek worship night while helping her chapter with its weekly Bible study. “In our Bible study, we talked a lot about prayer. Studying it made me think that we should do a night of prayer, and we thought adding praise would be cool too. Since we don’t have a ton of girls that show up to our study weekly, we wanted to make it bigger and more inclusive.” Myers then turned to other

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from page 1 thing lacking,” he said. Wiley’s hopes of a traditional college lifestyle have long passed. “I always had the grand idea of going to the UA and being in a fraternity, having a good time, going to pep-rallys doing that kind of stuff,” he said. “But I don’t even receive information on when the pep-rallys are.” The Veteran Resource and Information Center aims to help veterans like Wiley adapt to the UA, said Erika Gamboa, office director and former veteran. “We do anything the student may need to succeed,” Gamboa said. “Anytime a student comes in, we see what their needs are.” The office helps deal with transitioning from other schools, applying for benefits, scholarships, advising and tutoring, Gamboa said. “With us going through the process with them, it makes them feel like they’re not alone, like they don’t have to go through the process by themselves,” she said. The office cannot address individual problems students like Wiley have with class sizes and curricula, but making the experience easier for veterans is a constant, Gamboa said. “Because of the way we treat our students, they come into our office and know they can

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members of the Greek community for assistance in getting the worship service started. She decided to turn to a friend who leads worship at New Heights Church of Fayetteville, where Myers works. “My friend is a Kappa Delta, and so I asked her if she wanted to do a worship night for our two sororities. We called to book the Fayetteville Prayer Room to find that it was booked, but the man in charge told us he had been praying for a movement within the Greek community for a long time and wanted to fit us in.” After rescheduling previous appointments, Myers booked the venue for the following week. She depended on Facebook and emails to get the word out, she said. Although the service was last minute, more than 100

sorority members attended. The second worship night, which took place three days after spring break, drew half as many. The worship event consists entirely of sorority members because they feel more comfortable in an environment with only women, Myers said. “When it’s only girls in the room, there aren’t any distractions. They feel much more comfortable. We also wanted to add another element to this worship time rather than having it end up like other campus ministries.” Jill Hollingsworth, a sophomore member of Kappa Delta, assisted Myers in getting the night started. “I think that an awesome thing about the worship night is just seeing a community within a community get together and lift up a name

greater than the one on our Tshirts.” Lawson Albey, a junior health science major and leader at Thrive campus ministry, said it’s nice to see Greeks coming together in faith. “As a non-Greek, it’s good to see those within the community break the stereotype and create something like this,” he said. Myers would like to eventually see the night become a worship night for women, rather than strictly sorority members. The main focus of the project was to get a worship night together, she said. Myers and Hollingsworth say that a consistent date for the worship night has been set yet, but agree that it is something they would like to continue next year.

ask any question,” she said. “It doesn’t matter if it is a question that has nothing to do with education, they’ll come and ask it.” Gamboa estimates that about 580 students requested service this semester, up from 450 last spring. Gamboa said new students haven’t been a problem for the office. “We’ve been seeing them even before they announced Iraq was going to be over,” she said. “It’s a continuous cycle. Our students come back from deployments at different times in their combat.” Outreach, however, has posed some challenges. Gamboa acknowledged that some students fall through the cracks. “There’s some veterans that don’t know about us, but when they meet other veterans and start talking, they learn about it.” Wiley, for one, has barely heard of the center. “I don’t even know what they do,” he said. Wiley may not have the time. He has two daughters, a job and a farm. But he doesn’t make excuses—he’ll be up at 5 a.m. next Monday, like every Monday. “I mean it’s tough, of course, because I don’t have the time available that someone that lives in the dorms and doesn’t have a job has,” he said. “It’s hard, but I’m doing the best I can considering the circumstances.”

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disease, and that she’d love to be a part of it. It isn’t an organization as big as Susan G. Komen, but it’s still a disease that can really hurt and affect people. That just goes to show that there are so many affected in a small community without us realizing it,” she said. Davis also thinks that the walk is a great way for those with family members with the disease to create an outreach and support system. “Some people don’t know how to deal with it when their family members are diagnosed. This is a great system of getting the word out, especially in northwest Arkansas, to find a cure for this,” she said. Riley Roberts, a sophomore communication major who took part in the walk, agrees that it is a great tool for building awareness in Arkansas. “Many people don’t know about this disease or how many are diagnosed with it. It’s a very serious thing, and getting out and walking one mile in the least we can do to help those who have it,” Roberts said. Although the team is primarily made up of members of Kappa Kappa Gamma, Chi Omega and Pi Beta Phi, any student may join the team or participate in the walk.

from page 1 “The team began as Kappa, Chi-O, and Pi Phi. This is because my mother has the disease, there is a senior Chi-O that has been diagnosed, and there is a Pi Phi with a sister who has been recently diagnosed. I brought the idea up to Pi Phi’s and we became interesting in combining all three of our houses.” Mary Kate Davis, a sophomore member of Pi Beta Phi, assisted in getting her sorority involved in the walk. “In chapter, one of my sisters stood up and announced that her sister had just been diagnosed with M.S. and was trying to get a donation going. I remembered hearing of a Kappa and Chi-O team for the walk, and wanted to make Pi Phi a part of it in honor of her sister, and in honor of my aunt,” she said. Davis estimated 15 members of Pi Beta Phi took part in the event. She also believes that the walk is an incredible way to spread multiple sclerosis awareness across the UA campus. “It was kind of funny, when I put out the announcement. I asked my sisters to send me an email if they’d like to join. One girl said her dad had the

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good.” Many conservatives have yet to fully embrace their perceived nominee. However, defeating President Obama may be the ultimate motivator this year: 63 percent of Romney supporters will vote that way simply to defeat the president, according to A CNN report. Then, the Chairman of the UA College Republicans has a different theory as to the recent visits. “It says a lot about the region, that it’s a strong Republican area and that more Republicans are here and growing,” said Grant Hodges. Recent showings by the ex-presidential candidates are mainly for fundraising, Hodges said. “I don’t think bringing in some local Republican to a county event is really going to get anyone excited,” he said. “Really, what they’re bringing them here for is fundraising and that just means more money coming in from the county committee.” The chair of the Washington County Republicans agreed. “This election cycle, most regions are red or pink with a few blue dots,” he said. “Nobody likes the economy, nobody likes where Obama’s

taking everything. Rural Arkansas has a long conservative history, with a growing population.” Though the region is growing, the demographics have shifted. Democrats see an opportunity to enlist Hispanic support to help sway the election. The Hispanic and Latino population in Washington County ballooned from 13,000 to 31,000 in the last decade, according to the U.S. Census. “I think if you drill down to the core of what [Republicans] believe, they for themselves are going to see who the choice is for them is,” Clark said. “More times than not, it’s going to be a Democrat because they share the same beliefs.” Clark downplayed the notion that the Democrats are aggressively pursuing Hispanics. He did use the state senate District 7 race to draw contrast between the parties, however. Diana Gonzales Worthen, a Hispanic Democrat, will run against Republican Bill Pritchard or Jon Woods, depending on the primary. Woods co-sponsored a bill last year that would prohibit in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants. “You can’t ignore a constituency. They’ve been ignored for so long and haven’t had choices, so I think they have a great choice with Di-

ana Gonzalez Worthen,” Clark said, noting her involvement in the community. Reavis does not the Democrats’ strategy. “We’ll be registering Americans rather than registering a race,” Reavis said. “We just want to make sure that every American has the right to vote. “People have died for that right,” Reavis said. “How would you dare only pick one section of society?” Taking into consideration party leaders’ unwavering confidence, with the increased importance of Northwest Arkansas, the election will be hard-fought. Expect to see even more big speeches, everyone said. “We will [have a speech], but will wait more toward August,” Reavis said. “We’ll probably look at some options over the summer,” Hodges said. “I know Mizzou brought in Ann Coulter, so I would like to see how much money it costs to bring in someone like that.” Tyler Clark would like former President Bill Clinton to make an appearance, but understands his busy schedule. “We’re always looking for that opportunity,” he said. “Post-primary, things will heat up and we will get people out to rally our base and T:10.5” get excited.”

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Arkansas Looks To Smith For Upcoming Season Our spring semester has had some ups and downs in the last few months with the termination of previous head coach Bobby Petrino. As students and Razorback fans, we were worried and upset at the prospect of the upcoming football season being without strong leadership. Tuesday marked the day that Arkansas introduced the new interim head coach for the Hogs football program. In an afternoon press conference, coach John L. Smith was reintroduced to the University of Arkansas athletics program, and will be leading the Hogs through the upcoming season as interim head coach. Previously coaching for the Hogs as a linebacker and special teams coach, Smith was also head coach at Weber State. We look forward to what Smith will bring in the upcoming year, not only to the team but also to the Razorback fans, students and our university. We stand by Long and his decision to hire Smith as interim head coach, and are excited to see where our football program will go in the upcoming season. Football is a huge part of life here at the UA. As Hogs fans and students, we spend our Saturdays at the stadium, have large attendance at all Razorback athletic events and are heavily involved in supporting our student athletes. Now is the time to support them through welcoming our new interim coach, and get excited for a big Razorback football season. With the first football game only a few months away, the time is now to start paying attention to where Smith is planning to take the team. We look forward to seeing our program grow and have hope for a successful winning season this year. We welcome Smith back to our Razorback nation, and look forward to the changes and advances he will make in our student athletics in the months to come.

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UA Student Media Recognized At ACMA Awards The Razorback and Arkansas Traveler, our yearbook and campus newspaper, won numerous awards and were recognized for their talent at the Arkansas College Media Association awards April 20. Competing against 10 Arkansas colleges and universities, UA student media won 35 awards from 51 category entries. The yearbook received first place for Yearbook of the Year, and won various other awards in design and writing. Traveler editor, Saba Naseem, won Editor of the Year, Brady Tackett won Reporter of the Year, Erik Northfell won Advertising Designer of the Year and Jimmy Carter won various sports categories, in addition to winning a Mark of Excellence national award in sports writing. Throughout our student media, we strive to create the best published work, from our newspaper and yearbook to our broadcast and radio. It is an honor to receive recognition for the great work that our staff members do. Congratulations to all of the winners from this year’s ACMA awards.

Traveler Quote of the Day “I think Republicans are scared,” Clark said. “That’s why we’re seeing so many surrogates visit.” -Tyler Clark, chair of the Washington County Democratic Committee, “Party Leaders Prep for State Elections,” page 1.

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Spring Semester is winding down and finals are quickly approaching. Tensions run high and are fueled by sugarbased energy drinks and “Club Mullins” parties. ASG had their elections and Friday Night Live threw their last Friday celebration for the year. Even though the semester is coming to a close, the International Student Organization rocked the house this weekend with their annual banquet, which hosted more than 110 performers from more than 30 countries. Chancellor Gearhart spoke about the international student body and how they are an integral part of the Razorback family, and shared his vision of making the university a more diverse place in the future. This year’s banquet shows just how

diverse our campus has become in the past several years. We are witnessing an explosion of diversity through international organizations such as Spring International, Global Campus and Holcombe Hall living and learning community. There are dozens of other RSOs that represent the plethora of nations represented on campus. This university is growing for the better and it looks like there is no slowing down with record enrollment for next fall. Programs such as Cross Cultural mentors place American students with newly arrived internationals to show them the ropes around campus and the city. The expansion of the Multicultural Center is a response to such a growth in the international student body. Events such as the International Carnival were a success in bringing local and international students together, so that they could learn about different cultures. The newly created Office of Latino Academic Advancement and Community Relations works on recruitment and retention on the ever-growing Hispanic population on campus. All this shows that the university is moving in the right direction, but despite this rapid growth we could do even more

to promote cultural diversity on campus. ASG President Tori Pohlner plans to up the ante next year by working with the Director of Academic Affairs and the ASG Treasurer to find funding for an international student scholarship. Half of the funds would go towards bringing an international student to campus while the other half would be to send a UA student abroad. President Mohammed Boudhoum and Vice President Danilo Tchoupe of the International Students Organization want to expand the scope and range of ISO to bring more American students to international events. President of Holcombe Hall Bonifacio Lopez wants Holcombe hall to coordinate more events such as their famous Geography Series, which exhibits a country and allows an international student to speak about it. He also wants more exposure on campus of the dorm, and plans to work with RIC to ensure that Holcombe is one of the best places to live on campus, whether you are from Bangladesh or Bald knob, Ark. President of the Chinese Students and Scholars Association Mengjiao Liao wants to increase the number of language partners and

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The UA athletics department hired John L. Smith as the interim head football coach Tuesday.

Holcombe Hall received the Institututional Diversity Award for promoting cultural diversity across campus.

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international student orientation mentors. Language partners allow domestic students taking foreign language classes to pair up with an international student that speaks that language, allowsing both students to practice their linguistic skills. International student orientation mentors work with incoming international students to help them move in and adjust to campus life. As UA students, we should all benefit from being more actively involved in the international scene here on campus. We can have a truly enjoyable experience meeting others that can provide networking opportunities from all over the world without leaving home. It goes without saying that a student body that is culturally and ethnically diverse leads to a greater understanding of the world outside of the classroom. In the rapidly growing, competitive world we live in, learning more languages and cultures is becoming more and more crucial to maintaining the edge we all need to be successful in our careers.

The Razorback baseball team lost 2-8 and 0-1 against Ole Miss last weekend. The nation’s fourth case of BSE, commonly known as “mad cow disease” was reported Tuesday in California. A former BP engineer was charged with intentionally destroying evidence sought after by federal authorities in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

A San Diego State University fraternity president was found dead on campus Friday. Three Secret Service personnel were forced out of the agency because of a prostitution scandal investigation.

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When Binge Drinking and Under-Eating are Combined: Drunkorexia by YANI KO Staff Writer

Grabbing dinner and drinks with friends on a Saturday night is a popular pasttime for college students. But these days, it seems that more and more people are skipping dinner and heading straight for the drinks. A condition known as “drunkorexia” is reportedly sweeping college campuses across the nation. A media-coined term, drunkorexia refers to the “bingeing or skipping [of] meals in order to either compensate for alcohol calories consumed later at night, or to get drunk faster,” according to a report by The Daily Pennsylvanian. “I’ll wake up bloated from drink-

ing too much beer the night before and say that I don’t want to eat because I’ve packed myself full the night before,” said one UA sophomore who asked not to be named. The student cited social anxiety as one of the reasons she frequently skips meals while drinking or before drinking. She also said she often wakes up “still drunk from bingeing” and continues to drink that day, never stopping to eat. When asked if this was a conscious decision she said, “It is a drunken conscious decision.” She also added that she does not think that drunkorexia is a big

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“I think ‘drunkorexia’ is an extremely dangerous and prominent problem that is often looked over even on our campus,” said a UA student who wished to remain anonymous.

There are 2,824 women at the UA who have been victims of rape or sexual violence, according to a national survey that says one in four women are sexually assaulted while in college. “I guarantee you know someone who has been a victim to sexual assault or rape,” said Mary Wyandt-Hiebert, STAR Central director at Pat Walker Health Center. “It may be your roommate, your sister, one of your friends, or your professor and you just don’t know it.” Though sexual assault is extremely common, it is unfortunately one of the most under-reported crimes — with fewer than 5 percent of sexual assaults reported, said Wyandt-Hiebert. In 1998, she created STAR Central to address sexual assault and relationship violence. STAR stands for Support, Training, Advocacy and Resources and is a central hub for advocacy against sexual violence. Various education programs are available and often are tailored to the spe-

cific needs of participants. “We don’t want to just react to sexual violence, we want to proactively address and prevent it,” Wyandt-Hiebert said. STAR Central staff offers various programs, presentations and

“Sexual assault is about power and control and often leaves the victim feeling powerless over their lives in the days, weeks, months and sometimes years to follow,” she said. STAR Central and RESPECT

“I guarantee you know someone who has been a victim to sexual assault or rape.” -Mary Wyandt-Hiebert, Director of STAR Central

campus-wide awareness campaigns. RESPECT (Rape Education Services by Peers Encouraging Conscious Thought) is a peer education internship program of STAR Central that encourages college students to consciously think about rape prevention and facilitate student-led discussions in a supportive environment. Hiebert has seen the lasting effects that sexual assault can have on a victim. She has worked with many people whose traumatic experiences resulted in self-destructive behaviors like self-medicating, alcohol abuse and bad relationships.

are addressing cultural attitudes and challenging myths that surround sexual assault. They have hosted several events in April to increase awareness and provide formats for dialogue. “We create opportunities for people to talk about these issues and encourage change — for the prevention of sexual violence,” Wyandt-Hiebert added. The Survivors’ Wall will be on display at the Pat Walker Health Center April 23 to 27. This display features first-hand experiences

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Students Can Adhere to Summertime Style With a Few Tips by ROSALYN TAYLOR Staff Writer

I’m on a roll with giving you guys the down-low on summer style, so why stop now? We’re only a few weeks away from Memorial Day, which consists of poolside barbecues and outdoor fun with family and friends. For most Arkansans, it’s the day that marks the arrival of summer. So with no time to waste, with some guidance from glamourmagazine.co.uk and instyle.com, let’s see what’s poppin’ in the fashion world. The first trend that reigns now: print patterns of all sorts. Polka dots, stripes and florals are all in right now, and these busy patterns give off a fun, flirty flair while still embracing the classic trends of summer. Wearing patterns is a sure way to get noticed. The trick to wearing patterns is to accessorize lightly. Make sure they blend well with the colors of the outfit and supplement the color scheme. For example, if a necklace is too bright and bulky, it will be distracting and take away from the pattern, which is never the goal. Romp-

ers and maxis are an easy and simple way to bring patterns into your wardrobe. They don’t require matching bottoms, so all of the focus is on accessorizing. Trend number two: neons. Yep, they’re still here! In a previous column I discussed the importance of color in wardrobes, and I definitely called it with the neons. Whether it’s a sheer orange top over a cami or a bold blue dress complete with nude pumps, neons have evolved into a respected fashion trend and have made an awesome comeback over the last year. So don’t be scared, get your ‘90s on this summer. For those still rockin’ the fedora, it’s time to think bigger. Oversized hats make the cut as trend number three. This classic accessory can complement many different styles and outfits. Sundresses, long-legged rompers, mini-skirts and tanks, you name it. Big hats keep the sun out of the way and make your summer outfits that much classier. This summer, make sure to spend time outside to have fun and look good in the sun!

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“I’d say maxi dresses, mint green and bright colors, and big prints such as Aztec prints are some in-style summer trends,” said Cali Cullum, an employee at Monroe Botique.

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Northwest Arkansas Music Awards by MIKE MAHARDY Staff Writer

Finals are fast approaching, with numerous papers and essays to add to the mix. While video games are harmless most of the year, turning on an Xbox 360 or PS3 would be downright dangerous right now. However, if the need arises to relieve some stress, and a game must be played, gamers are urged to avoid these games at all costs. The addictive nature of these time-wasters cannot be overstated and would be nothing but a hindrance to the easily distracted student aiming for a 4.0.

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THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM Skyrim was released in November 2011, so most would think it harmless to delve back into the open world created by Bethesda Game Studios. These are the gamers guaranteed to miss their finals due to extended exploration and character leveling. Skyrim is now synonymous with addiction. Caffeine and solitaire can move over, because anyone who tries the fifth installment in the Elder Scrolls series can say goodbye to any semblance of a social life for an average of one hundred hours. Playtime can increase drastically if gamers forget about sleeping and eating. Whether it be that last quest that has been asking to be completed since December, or finding that perfect weapon with which to slay the dragon leader Alduin, Skyrim is the absolute worst game that could be played at this time of the year. Avoid at all costs.

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KINGDOMS OF AMALUR: RECKONING For those fortunate enough to not have Skyrim staring at them while they study, the next game to eradicate from their life is Reckoning. Reckoning takes the proven formula of world-exploration and leveling up, and combines it with a flawless combat system that has the player aching for another fight. Experience points are expected to pile up as long as this game is not dealt with properly before finals. If students think character leveling and enticing combat are superfluous when memorizing the quadratic formula for that upcoming math test, they are strongly urged to break this disc in half. Mail it to some place that doesn’t exist, with an incorrect return address. Bury it in a sealed time capsule, with a warning note to future generations of students.

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MASS EFFECT 3 Although Mass Effect 3 doesn’t have the same addictive nature of exploration and character progression as the aforementioned games, the compelling story and pacing of this sci-fi game is sure to keep gamers glued to their flat screens when they should be looking over the composition of igneous rocks. The third installment in this stellar series takes Commander Shepard to numerous planets and solar systems in an earnest attempt to unite the civilizations of the galaxy against the looming threat of the Reapers, an alien race bent on the destruction of sentient life. As the story progresses, it is player choice that drives the plot and characterization throughout the saga. Once again, this game may not be addicting for the same reasons as other games, but it is still highly dangerous. Any sightings of this conclusion to the series should be followed by a quick snap of the game disc. If any students know of any friends within range of this game’s flawless presentation, undergo rescue attempts as soon as possible.

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CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 3 By now, everyone has likely experienced or heard horror stories about the addiction that accompanies multiplayer sessions of this game. Lack of sleep, frequent pounding of fists on any nearby hard surface, and total removal from friends and family are not out of the ordinary once the journey through the multitude of upgrades available in this game has been experienced. Improving one’s stats, earning new weapons, and mastering new game modes ensure that newcomers will stick with this game through thick and thin. Although victories are not too hard to come across, everything in between just makes the next win even more alluring. If any roommates are heard screaming about headshots or kill streaks, students are urged to kick in the door, slam the periodic table of the elements on their roommate’s desk, and throw this game out of the window, preferably in a place where no one else is in danger of finding it.

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Afrique Aya performs during the Northwest Arkansas Music Awards Sunday night. The ceremony brought recognition to outstanding local musicians.

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problem on the UA campus. Shannon Raley, a UA senior majoring in physics, said otherwise. She explained her many concerns with the condition. “Not eating to lose weight is a problem. Not eating to get drunk and not gain weight seems like a bigger problem,” Raley said. “Not only are you justifying one disorder with another, you’re increasing the immediate harm you can do to yourself,” she continued. She said that she thinks not eat-

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from victims of sexual violence and rape. The effect sexual assault had on the individual is evident in the underlying tone of each story. Though each situation is unique, many commonalities can be found, WyandtHiebert said. “Lots of people read the stories and start talking about it. They’re seeing it from a different perspective—one that’s not often shared with people,” she added. “Most people don’t have conversations about rape—especially their own personal rape.” Fourth Flag Project will display 2,824 flags April 20 to 26 representing the statistic that 1 in 4 women are sexually assaulted while in college, according to national studies. “The purpose of displaying those flags is to bring awareness to the magnitude of this problem,” Wyandt-Hiebert said. “I often refer to sexual assault as a silent epidemic. Fewer than 5 percent ever make an official report because of a fear of what others will think.” RESPECT will host the 10th annual Take Back the Night March on April 27 at 7 p.m. Participants will gather at the Arvest Plaza on the Fayetteville Square and march to the UA campus carrying signs that speak out against sexual assault. It’s important for students to get involved in these events to encourage change and educate them-

ing before drinking can further deflate your already-low blood sugar, increasing the risk of passing out at dangerous times and places. Drunkorexic behavior can lead to long-term health issues like electrolyte imbalances, brain damage and cardiac problems, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Missouri. In the same study, researchers found that 16 percent of those surveyed reported restricting calories to “save them” for consuming calories from alcohol later that night so as to prevent weight gain. Other motivations for drunkorexia include

saving money that would be spent on food to buy alcohol. The UA offers proactive programming in substance abuse prevention through the Pat Walker Health Center. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) also offers help for those suffering with alcohol or other drug dependencies. While Dickson Street is known for its several bars, it is just as well known for its many tasty restaurants. “If you’re trying to enjoy yourself, might as well have some good food and just a few good drinks,” Raley said.

selves— should they ever be that person someone who has been sexually assaulted confides in, WyandtHiebert said. “People need to have a greater understanding so they can be a part

of change,” she added. “The only way we’re going to change our cultural attitudes, values and views regarding sexual assault if for people to have an accurate understanding about it.”

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SPORTS EDITOR: JIMMY CARTER ASST. SPORTS EDITOR: ZACH TURNER FOOTBALL

BASEBALL

Hogs Earn Midweek Win by MARTHA SWEARINGEN Staff Writer

GARETH PATTERSON STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Newly-hired Arkansas coach John L. Smith speaks during his introductory press conference Tuesday afternoon, one day after being hired to replace Bobby Petrino and returning to the program where he spent the last three seasons as a linebackers coach and special teams coordinator.

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Asst. Sports Editor

Arkansas quarterback Tyler Wilson thought about John L. Smith being a potential replacement for Bobby Petrino shortly after Petrino was fired April 10. Senior linebacker Alonzo Highsmith didn’t think about Smith until a teammate stopped him on his way to a rehab session and informed him his former coach had been hired as the Razorbacks new head coach. Both players said they were happy about the hire Tuesday. “We’ve got a figurehead that’s so positive and so enjoyable to be around,” Wil-

son said. “He’s going to work us, too. Don’t that confused. He’s a worker and he’s going to get on guys and make sure we get done what we need to get done here.” Smith was introduced at a Tuesday afternoon press conference, two weeks after former coach Bobby Petrino was fired. “The whole team was real happy for him coming back,” Highsmith said. “Because once he came back we already knew coach Smith. We knew his personality.” Athletic director Jeff Long informed the team about Smith’s hire at a team meeting in the Broyles Complex late Monday afternoon. “You saw the energy and

the enthusiasm with everybody in the locker room (Monday) when we all found out,” Wilson said. “I’m excited. The rest of the team’s excited. We’re ready to get moving on.” Smith worked as linebackers coach and special teams coordinator under Petrino for the last three seasons before taking the head coaching job at Weber State, his alma mater, in early December. Every player on the current roster has played for Smith except junior college transfer Austin Flynn. Smith also recruited several signees in the 2012 recruiting class that will begin to arrive on campus in May.

“We had a good relationship,” senior receiver Cobi Hamilton said. “I always kidded around him. He brings that personality to the coaching staff and the players and makes everything that much more fun.” As head coach, Smith’s light-hearted, joking mannerisms will provide contrast to Petrino’s demanding style. “If there’s a time in which a team is mature enough to handle a change, it’s now,” Wilson said. “We’ve had that other way. The intense way for four or five years. We understand how to come to work every day and compete

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Seven Arkansas pitchers combined to allow just one hit and the No. 21 Razorbacks defeated Oral Roberts 6-1 on Tuesday evening in front of 3,184 fans at Baum Stadium. Senior shortstop Tim Carver led the Hogs to the win with two home runs. Junior designated hitter Jacob Mahan also had two hits and two RBIs. “These last few games have been fun,” Carver said. “The spirits are starting to get higher and higher, so as long as it keeps going and we keep on building off that it’s huge.” Freshman third baseman Jose Trevino was the only player to with a hit for the Golden Eagles. Carver’s first home run of the season opened the game for Arkansas in the bottom of the first inning. The last time a Razorbacks player hit a home run to lead off the game was Collin Kuhn on June 4, 2010. “I don’t really want him to hit home runs to be honest with you, but I will take them tonight,” coach Dave Van Horn said. “I’ve never seen him hit a ball that far. He’s a lot bigger and stronger than he was last year, and he’s maintained his strength. That’s one reason he’s having such a good

year.” Senior designated hitter Sam Bates walked to start the second inning, then advanced to third when senior second baseman Bo Bigham singled through the right side of the infield. Bates scored on an RBI single from junior center fielder Jacob Morris, giving the Hogs a 2-0 lead. Carver’s second home run in the fourth put Arkansas ahead 3-0. “It’s not really my job to do that,” Carver said. “I wasn’t trying to do that. I was just trying to stay through the middle of the field and get a base hit.” Senior third baseman Matt Reynolds gave the Hogs a 4-0 lead after singling to left field and advanced home on an RBI double from junior left fielder Derek Bleeker in the bottom of the sixth inning. Arkansas stretched the lead to 6-0 when Morris and sophomore catcher Jacob Wise scored on a two-run single from Mahan in the seventh. Oral Roberts scored its only run in the top of the ninth when redshirt senior first baseman Jared Schlehuber’s groundout to first base allowed junior shortstop Nate Goro to score. Redshirt junior Trent

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LOGAN WEBSTER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Arkansas left-hander Trent Daniel allowed no hits and no runs while striking out five batters in three innings pitched during the Razorbacks’ 6-1 win over Oral Roberts Tuesday at Baum Stadium.

COMMENTARY

Early NBA Playoff Guide Old Fashioned 3-Point Play

ZACH TURNER

zwturner@uark.edu The NBA has two days’ worth of games remaining before the 2012 playoffs begin. That’s a fact. The San Antonio Spurs are very old, but are playing better than any other team and earned the West’s No. 1 seed. Also a fact. Who will meet in the NBA Finals and who will win the title is still two months away from being a fact. I am not going to get

bogged down in matchups given there is still sorting out to do among seeding, but nothing wrong with a waytoo-early breakdown. As much as it kills me to say it, I highly doubt the NBA will see the defending champion Dallas Mavericks repeat. The Favorite: Chicago Bulls It all depends on the health of reigning MVP Derrick Rose, but if he plays at the level he did last season during the playoffs, this is a great pick. Sure the Bulls have the best record in the East and this wouldn’t be a shocker, but they were also the No. 1 seed in the East last season and got dominated by the Miami Heat in the conference finals. With the addition of the playoff-savvy Richard Hamilton this season, combined

with Luol Deng and Kyle Korver having arguably the best seasons of their career, the Bulls have all the pieces. Joakim Noah does what an anchor of a defense is supposed to do, while Taj Gibson and Ronnie Brwer are experienced and serviceable reserves off the bench. If the Bulls don’t bring the crown back to the Windy City for the first time since the Michael Jordan era, look for the Spurs or Celtics to be the team bringing back the hardware. These playoffs are bound to be entertaining, but the prevailing winner will be an old-school team that plays the right way. Sound like the 2011 Dallas Mavericks? Best First-Round Matchup: New York Knicks v. Miami Heat The Heat has the No. 2 seed locked down in the East

and I believe the Knicks will hold on for the No. 7 seed. Everyone but the Heat should be praying for this matchup. Carmelo has been the best player the last three weeks of the season. Dropping his second career triple-double and playing with sharpshooters JR Smith and Steve Novak has the Knicks looking unstoppable on the offensive end of the ball. Mike Woodson has taken over for departed Mike D’Antonio and the Heat are now dreading this matchup. Lebron and Carmelo in round one would be a series for the ages, but Carmelo has a better supporting cast from top to bottom. Tyson Chandler would make Chris Bosh irrelevant for the second straight playoff season and JR Smith would enjoy draining deep 3’s in Shane Battier’s grill,

If the Knicks take down the prima donnas of Miami, Lebron, Dwayne Wade and the crew might want to reverse their introductory press conference saying to, “Not six, not five, not four….but zero.” Time is ticking boys. Player To Watch For: Dallas Mavericks Forward Dirk Nowitzki Sure the 7-foot jump shooters stats have diminished this season, but never count out the greatest European born player to play in the NBA. This pick may be a bit biased, but think about it. Everyone questioned Dirk’s toughness after multiple first-round knockouts, including losing to No. 8 seed Golden State in 2008. Nowitzki responded last season during the playoffs and was not only flawless in the clutch, but more like

ruthless. He still presents the league’s biggest matchup problem –– just ask the Thunder’s Nick Collison. With a roster full of veterans and random players, Nowitzki will be the one constant during the 2012 NBA Playoffs for the league’s second-oldest team. His 21.6 points per game will probably rise to 30-plus in the playoffs, but I doubt that will surprise many. What will surprise is if the Mavs are capable of making another run. *Bonus* Rookie to Watch For: Miami Heat backup point guard Norris Cole Cole exploded in his Heat home debut, dropping 20 points, four assists and four rebounds against the Boston Celtics back in December.

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GARETH PATTERSON STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Newly-hired coach John L. Smith (left) walks into his introductory press conference as the Razorback’s football coach with Arkansas athletic director Jeff Long Tuesday afternoon in the Raymond J. Miller room on the campus of the University of Arkansas. from FOOTBALL on page 8 and grind and do all that.” Smith’s hire and reinsertion into the program allowed Petrino’s coaching staff to remain intact, a result Wilson and running

from COACH on page 1 “Until that call he had not jumped out at me, but I went through the process and continued to work with some people and talk with some people,” Long said. “We got to a certain point, I wanted to have a conversation and we talked. Things came together over the course of several days and moreso recently when I was clear where I wanted to go.” The hire came just three days after Long told ESPN reporter Jeannine Edwards there were 12 candidates Saturday during the spring game. Long said he made the decision to hire Smith on Sunday night. “She pressed me for a number,” Long said. “I said at that point I thought there were 12 people that were kind of legitimately interested. There are many more that kind of expressed interest through one source or another.” Smith’s decision to leave his alma mater in mid-April was met with some criticism from national media, while Weber State athletic director Jerry Bovee said, “the timing of this announcement is problematic” in a statement released Monday night, though Smith said Bovee sympathized with the decision. “This is one of the toughest decisions in my life that I’ve ever had to make,” Smith said. “The people at Weber State, starting with Jerry Bovee, said I understand why

from BASEBALL on page 8 Daniel started for the Hogs on the mound Tuesday, his first start in nine appearances this seasons. The lefthander struck out five while allowing no runs or hits in three innings. “I felt like I had pretty good command of three pitches,” Daniel said. “Keep them off balance for a little bit, and everything was down in the zone for the most part.”

from COMMENTARY on page 8 Since, the 6-foot-2 Cole has been up and down in a rocky first season in South Beach. With one game remaining in the regular season, the Cleveland State University product is averaging just more than six points and

back Knile Davis asked for in meetings with Long after Petrino was fired. “Maybe a less mature team might not have that kind of sway, but I think he got the reaction from everybody that hey, this wasn’t a football matter,” Wilson

said. “This was an off-thefield-matter. Had it been a football matter, it might have been a completely different deal. “We’re winning football games here and it’s for a reason. It’s because of everything that’s been installed.”

you’re doing this. The players that I was fortunate enough to meet with before I left said, ‘Hey coach, if we were you we’d do that.’ They understood. “My coaches that were there that I had brought in ... they understand the profession.” Long hiring Smith allowed Petrino’s staff to remain intact and keep the offensive and defensive systems in place, providing continuity for a team that won 21 games, had a Sugar Bowl appearance and Cotton Bowl win the last two seasons. Smith has previously worked with eight of the nine assistant coaches on staff. Associate head coach/linebackers coach Taver Johnson is the only assistant that hasn’t worked with the former Louisville and Michigan State head coach. “Really, from a coach’s standpoint, I am more concerned about the players and what they wanted, which is for our staff to stay together and to have the opportunity to have their coaches stay, to me is what was the most important thing,” running backs coach and recruiting coordinator Tim Horton said. On the field and in the meeting rooms, Smith’s upbeat, light-hearted personality could contrast with the intense coaching style displayed by Petrino the last four seasons. “If you’re not a rant and raver and a cusser and a facemask grabber, don’t do it,”

Horton said. “You’ve got to be who you are and be true to yourself. Players can read through that … There are going to be a few more laughs around the office and that’s not a bad thing.” Whether Smith will remain with the program in any capacity after the 2012 season is undetermined, regardless of on-field success in the fall, Long said. “At the end of the season we’ll have an indication of the job he’s done and we’ll be prepared for the future of our program, but it’s not a foregone conclusion that a certain number of wins will result in him being our permanent head coach,” Long said. Long said he won’t announce a new head coach until after the season, one that could begin with the Razorbacks ranked as a preseason top 10 team for the first time since 1989. “I’ll be evaluating and I’ll be talking to people,” Long said. “This really gives me extended time period to both evaluate this current staff and other coaches. So, it’s really a luxury. Many times when you’re changing coaches you’re doing it there in the November time period and you really have a short window because you are concerned about recruiting at that time, you want a coach that can finish recruiting strong. “So I think this process gives us a chance to move quickly after the end of the season if that’s our decision.”

Out of the bullpen, sophomore right-hander Nolan Sanburn relieved Daniel for two innings, striking out two and walking two, while allowing no hits or runs. Sophomore right-hander Brandon Moore and junior left-hander Tyler Wright pitched one inning each. They allowed no hits or runs,and Wright struck out all three batters he faced. Sophomore right-hander Colby Suggs started the eighth on the mound, but was relieved shortly after

by freshman lefty Michael Gunn. Both struck out one and gave up no hits or runs. “I was real impressed with Gunn coming in,” Van Horn said, “because we were trying to put him in a situation where it’s a left-handed hitter, and I wanted him to feel like he needed to get this guy. He did a great job.” Sophomore right-hander Barrett Astin closed the game for the Hogs, striking out one, walking one and allowing the Golden Eagles’ lone hit and run.

right at two assists per contest. Cole is known for his streaky shooting and array of offensive moves. He can also strike lightning in a bottle during games at times, once registering a jaw dropping near triple-double in college with 41 points, 20 rebounds and nine assists against conf e r e n c e - r i v a l

Yo u n g s t o w n State. The Heat are going to need an X-Factor to win the 2012 title and that title has Cole’s name written all over it. Zach Turner is the assistant sports editor for The Arkansas Traveler. His column appears every Wednesday. Follow him on Twitter @zwturner.

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