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TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2012

ASP: King Broke No Laws

Petrino Supporters Rally as Review Continues

by JIMMY CARTER Sports Editor

Arkansas State Police Capt. Lance King did not violate state police policies or state laws in his involvement with Arkansas football coach Bobby Petrino’s April 1 motorcycle accident, ASP officials announced Monday. Police officials cleared King of any wrongdoing in his handling of the crash three days after requiring him to write the detailed summary to address public inquiries about his involvement with the crash and people involved, including Jessica Dorrell, the 25-year-old UA employee who was Petrino’s passenger. “At no time did I fail to provide information to my supervisor or involve myself in the accident investigation,” King wrote in his summary. “I do not know Jessica Dorrell and I have never met her. Coach Petrino and I did not discuss any passenger information during transport to the hospital or otherwise.” King met the white Jeep Cherokee carrying Petrino after the crash, then took him to the hospital while Dorrell took her own vehicle. He also helped coordinate Petrino’s interview with an investigating trooper for the police report. When setting up the interview, King wrote that Petrino “asked if passenger information was required” for the police report. “I said that all we need to know is the passenger’s name and address,” King wrote. “I told him that we had been getting phone calls from people

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Fans called the Hogs at a rally in support of Bobby Petrino, Monday at 7 p.m. at The Gardens on campus. The event was organized through the “Team Save Coach Petrino” Facebook group. by JIMMY CARTER Sports Editor

Arkansas athletic director Jeff Long didn’t announce his decision about Bobby Petrino’s future Monday, but a crowd of around 180 fans rallied at The Gardens on campus in support of the embattled football coach Monday night. Supporters voiced their desire for Long to retain Petrino, who has been on indefinite paid

administrative leave since Thursday night when it was revealed he withheld information about 25-yearold football employee Jessica Dorrell’s involvement in his April 1 accident to try to hide an inappropriate relationship. Fans at the rally carried signs in support of Petrino and the crowd called the hogs a few times. Yells of “Free Bobby” were interjected throughout the rally.

The rally started at 7 p.m. and lasted about 30 minutes. The event was organized through the “Team Save Coach Petrino” Facebook group, which had more than 17,000 followers Monday night. “I just wanted the word to get out that Bobby Petrino had supporters,” said Amy Payne, creator of the Facebook group. “There was nothing good being said about him on ESPN. I

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think that they should keep coaching separate from his personal life.” ESPN cameras filmed as fans rallied for Petrino, who has been subject to a hailstorm of negative national attention for withholding information about Dorrell’s involvement in the accident to protect from “a previous inappropriate relationship from becoming public.” One fan held a sign that read, “Define Inappropriate

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EMILY RHODES OPINION EDITOR

UA students and faculty joined together Monday to celebrate the 107th anniversary of J. William Fulbright’s birth and the return of his statue at Old Main.

In This Issue:

Human Rights Advocate to Speak

Sister Helen Prejean will speak in opposition of the U.S. death penalty April 26.

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News

Too much technology, too little nature?

As the semester comes to an end, senioritis cases are on the rise.

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Sports

Flecktones to Light Up Fayetteville with Virtuoso Sound

Bela Fleck & the Flecktones will perform at the Walton Arts Center on April 12.

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Razorback Transit remains unaffected by the construction on and around campus, officials said. “The construction is mainly on campus and since the buses are on the streets, we haven’t really had many problems,” said Mike Seither, associate director of the Razorback Transit. If streets are blocked by construction, buses take al-

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Razorback Transit Unfazed by Construction by KAREN STIGAR

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[sic].” “It’s to show that any of us can make a mistake,” said Ron Anderson who held the sign. Anderson claimed to have purposefully made the spelling error. Meanwhile, Long is still working on a review he said he hoped “to have a resolution soon” for on Thursday, a resolution the

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Young Staying For Sophomore Season

ternate routes, Seither said. “There have been a few disruptions in services on the Route 56, Yellow, Pomfret Express, Gray, Red, Blue and Brown routes, but in general we have managed to cope,” Seither said. When streets are blocked off because of construction, Facilities Management officials contact the Transit department and then alternate

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Opinion

Probate Season Brings History and Pride

Arkansas guard BJ Young announced he will return for his sophomore season Monday night.

A Traveler columnist explains what a probate season is and how it affects students on UA campus.

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routes are formed, Seither said. “Overall, construction does not really affect the Razorback Transit,” Seither said. Facilities Management founded the UA transit system in 1979 with only two operating buses. “Currently we operate a fleet of 23-, 35 and 40-foot buses, plus six paratransit vans on 11 fixed routes with 17 buses in daily service from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m.,” Seither said. Razorback Transit operates during the evenings from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Transit does not operate on official UA holidays, Seither said. Razorback Transit provides free, fixed-route buses and paratransit service to all UA students, faculty,

staff and the general public during all hours of operation, according to the Transit website. “For the current fiscal year, we are predicting ridership in excess of 2 million passenger boardings,” Seither said. The number of transit users has increased greatly over the years, Seither said. This year there were 1,619,333 passengers on the transit, according to Razorback Transit Ridership data from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011. “We believe that the increase in ridership is due mostly to the increase in enrollment and has nothing to do with the fact that there is construction,” Seither said. “We have a higher usage of people on the transit but it is not a problem and is a challenge we plan to meet.”

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Sister Helen Prejean will speak in opposition to the U.S. death penalty 7 p.m. April 26 in Giffels Auditorium. “Sister Helen Prejean is a strong and influential speaker and I would encourage every student to attend her lecture,” said Darinda Sharp, director of communications for Fulbright College. Admission will be free and open to the public, according to the Fulbright website. Sister Helen Prejean’s books will also be available to buy, with cash or check only. She will also host a book signing after the lecture, according to the Fulbright website. “Sister Helen Prejean was on campus last year with the Dalai Lama and Vincent Harding. She loved Fayetteville so much she

just wanted to come back,” Sharp said. Prejean is best known for Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty in the United States, her 1993 non-fiction account of the execution of Patrick Sonnier and Robert Willie, according to Prejean.org. Dead Man Walking made the American Library Associates Notable Book List in 1994 and it was also nominated for a 1993 Pulitzer Prize according to Prejean.org. In January 1996, the book was developed into a major motion picture starring Susan Sarandon as Sister Helen and Sean Penn as a death row inmate. The movie received four Oscar nominations. Fifteen years after beginning her crusade, the Roman Catholic sister has witnessed five executions in Louisiana and today ed-

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ucates the public about the death penalty by lecturing, organizing and writing. As the founder of “Survive,” a victim’s advocacy group in New Orleans, she continues to counsel not only inmates on death row, but the families of murder victims, as well. Sister Helen has served on the board of the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty from 1985 to 1995, and served as Chairperson of the Board from 1993 to 1995. She is also a member of Amnesty International and an honorary member of Murder Victim Families for Reconciliation. She is the Honorary Chairperson of Moratorium Campaign, a group gathering signatures for a worldwide moratorium on the death penalty. Sister Helen Prejean has appeared on television and radio programs around the world, including The Today

Show, ABC World News Tonight, the BBC, and NPR’s Weekend Edition and Fresh Air. Sister Helen Prejean is now a member of the congregation of St. Joseph, according to Prejean.org. The sisters of The Congregation of St. Joseph has social and parish workers, counselors, authors, educators, pastoral ministers, chaplains, spiritual directors, administrators, bereavement specialists, nurses, environmentalists, artists, advocates for peace and justice and more, according to the Congregation of St. Joseph website. The Congregation of St. Joseph currently sponsors over 30 ministries in education, healthcare, housing, social services and spirituality as a means to express and extend their 360-yearold mission.

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HEALTH & SAFETY

Melanoma on the Rise, Studies Find by BAILEY KESTNER Staff Writer

Studies show the number of melanoma cases is rising, especially among young women. Malignant melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer that targets cells that produce melanin, the dark, protective pigment in the skin. The torso is the most common location for melanoma to develop in females between the ages of 15 and 29 years, which might be due to high-risk tanning behaviors, according to the American Melanoma Foundation. The disease can affect anyone at any age and is most commonly found in people with fair skin, light hair and eye color and those with a family history of the disease. An estimated 8,700 people will die from malignant melanoma this year. People with dark complexions can also develop melanoma, most commonly on the hands, feet, under nails and in the mouth. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer, according to the American COURTESY PHOTO Cancer Society. At least 90

Being Outdoors Soothes the Mind, Studies Find by BAILEY KESTNER Staff Writer

Too much technology, too little nature? As technology grows more encompassing with each day, there is some question as to whether people have enough interaction with nature. Richard Louv coined the term “nature-deficit disorder” in his book, “Last Child in the Woods.” Louv claims children are are constantly glued to electronics and when outside, are normally on their way to another scheduled event. The result is a loss of connection with nature. Louv explained his thoughts on the subject in a 2005 radio interview. “I do not trust technology,” he said. “Yes, video games may stimulate certain kinds of intelligence, but what about the full use of the senses? When you’re sitting in front of a screen, you’re not using all of your senses at the same time. Nowhere than in nature

do kids use their senses in such a stimulated way.” A recent study by the American Physiological Association found that 39 percent of adults said their stress had increased over the past year, while 44 percent said their stress had increased over the past five years. “Like a muscle, our brains appear to get fatigued after working for sustained periods of time, particularly if we have to concentrate intensely or deal with a repetitive task,” said University of Oregon professor Michael Posner. A University of Michigan study found that performance on memory and attention tests improved by 20 percent after study subjects took a walk through an arboretum as a break. No cognitive boost was detected when the participants walked through a busy street in town. Letting the brain relax has been proven to reduce stress. By simply sitting and not focusing on the next task of the

day, spending time in nature can help relax the brain and and rid the body of stress. Friends Ellie Turner, freshman economics major and Jenny Van Wagoner, freshman apparel studies major, said they sit out on the Greek Theater lawn almost everyday now that the weather is nice. “Sitting out on the lawn relaxing definitely takes away stress of the week,” Van Wagoner said. “It is a great escape from classes and homework. It’s not even a question anymore, we come basically at the same time every day,” she said. “I don’t usually use any technology while I am out here,” Turner said. “I’ll have my phone with me, but I like just relaxing and enjoying the nature.” If homework must be done, it is more enjoyable outside,f said sophomore Ben Faircloth. “It is definitely much better than being cooped up doing work inside,” he said.

percent of skin cancer is caused by overexposure to the sun. “I tan every now and again,” said sophomore nursing major Taylor Dickau. “I used to a lot more, but not too much now. When I do it is normally just before spring break or summer so that I won’t burn as bad when I’m outside.” A major cause of the disease is the sunburn and blistering caused by being out in the sun or under heat lamps too long. It is best to avoid being outside for long periods of time during the peak sunlight hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to the American Cancer Society. Freshmen Rachael Kreuz and Megan Frohardt said they do not tan. “I worry about the cancer aspect and don’t want my skin to be damaged,” Kreuz said. “I don’t feel like paying for a tan is worth it when it doesn’t last a long period of time anyway,” Frohardt said. “I also worry about the health of my skin.” There are many danger signs of malignant melanoma, according to the Ozark Dermatology Clinic. When examining moles and pig-

mented lesions, changes in the color, size, surface features, consistency, shape or outline, the surrounding skin and sensation can all point to the disease. Any pigmented spot on the skin that grows larger than the attached portion of the small fingernail (about a half-centimeter to one centimeter) should be evaluated by a dermatologist. Almost all skin cancers are curable if found early enough, according to the Ozark Dermatology Clinic. There are four stages in the diagnosing of melanoma, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Stage 0 is confined to the top layer of skin. Stage II is confined to the skin, but has grown thicker, it may be as thick as one millimeter. Stage III is when the melanoma has grown thicker, anywhere from one to four millimeters, and Stage IV is when the melanoma has spread to an internal organ, lymph nodes further from the original melanoma, or is found on the skin far from the original area.

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EDITOR: SABA NASEEM MANAGING EDITOR: MATTIE QUINN

TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2012

FROM THE BOARD

Fulbright Statue Celebrated By Students and Faculty The J. William Fulbright statue returned to Old Main on UA campus Monday, and students and faculty celebrated while sending a few happy birthday wishes. Monday marked not only the 107th anniversary of Fulbright’s birth, but also the well known and loved statue coming back to campus. The event, which had a large attendance of students, faculty and staff, including Chancellor David Gearhart, was one to remember. While many know the name because of our arts and sciences college here at the UA, Fulbright’s legacy is one that all UA students should know. A University of Arkansas graduate, Fulbright was later named the president of the UA in 1939, ran successfully for the U.S. House of Representatives, held a career in the Senate and created the Fulbright Scholarship Program which has awarded more than 250,000 scholarships. Students and faculty alike have missed the presence of the Fulbright statue, which was taken down during the recent construction projects on campus. Now, we can celebrate the return of the statue and honor the legacy of Fulbright through events like these and others. It’s an important part of University of Arkansas history that many students pass by every day but know a little about. The Fulbright statue has been an integral part of our campus since 2002 when it was dedicated the the UA. Monday marked a special day for all who attend the UA. Visitors celebrated the anniversary with birthday cake, lemonade and a speech from Chancellor Gearhart among others. Those who were unable to make the event can visit Old Main to see the Fulbright statue back in the original place. We are excited to see the Fulbright statue back home at Old Main, and look forward to the remaining construction projects being completed on our campus so that we can enjoy our campus and it’s history even more.

RIC Welcomes New Officials for Upcoming Year The election days ended for Residents’ Interhall Congress Thursday, and results from student votes were announced Friday at an event in front of the Peace Fountain at Old Main. Onnissia Harries was named president for the upcoming year, Conrad Witte was named vice president and Brady McLaughlin was named secretary/treasurer. After the two day voting period ended, student officials were announced and will now prepare to take their positions at the beginning of the fall semester. The Residents’ Interhall Congress serves as the governing body for the residence halls here at the UA, and works to provide opportunities and services for students living on campus. Congratulations to the students who will serve in the upcoming year, and we look forward to the changes that will come to campus in the next semester through our on-campus living.

Traveler Quote of the Day “At no time did I fail to provide information to my supervisor or involve myself in the accident investigation. I do not know Jessica Dorrell and I have never met her.” - Arkansas State Police Captain Lance King, “ASP: King Broke No Laws,” Page 1

EDITORIAL EDITOR Saba Naseem MANAGING EDITOR Mattie Quinn OPINION EDITOR Emily Rhodes The Arkansas Traveler welcomes letters to the editor from all interested readers. Letters should be at most 300 words and should include your name, student classification and major or title with the university and a day-time telephone number for verification. Letters should be sent to traveler@uark.edu.

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Probate Season Brings History and Pride Expanding Horizons

by DESHAUN ARTIS

Traveler Columnist

The month of April brings the chance to learn about the seven National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) fraternities and sororities that are present at the UA. The NPHC is the umbrella of Greek life under which nine historically black fraternities and sororities fall. Being historically black does not mean that these organizations are exclusively for black students, they were just intended to unite black students and give us a Greek Life experience. The UA Greek Life calendar has been taken over by NPHC organizations for the month of April. Last week Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. hosted “Blue and White Week”, this week Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is hosting “Delta Week Part Two”, next week Alpha Kappa Alpha

Sorority, Inc. will host “AKA Week” and the following week Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. will conclude the Greek Weeks with Alpha Week. These weeks are full of social kick-off events, educational programs, fundraisers, volunteer opportunities, parties and sometimes the revealing of new members in what is called a either a Probate Show, Coming Out Show or a Neophyte Presentation. A neophyte is a new member of the Greek organization. Members are referred to as neos until they initiate other members. Of all the events that may occur during a Greek Week, that probate show is probably the one that has left the most confusion. Some of the defining features of the NPHC organizations are that we know the history of our organization and have a deep respect for the struggle that our founders had to go through so that we could be a part of Greek Life. A probate is the official revealing of the new members of an organization. It usually involves the new members coming out in masks singing traditional fraternity or sorority songs. Members greet the other members of their organization with songs and chants and fraternities swoon the NPHC sororities with songs dedicated to

them while the sororities do the same for the fraternities. Reciting the Greek alphabet and telling the history of the organization are other occurrences during a probate. The most exciting part of whole show and the main reason most people travel hours to see them is the revealing of the new members. The new members are unmasked and introduced to the world as a member of the organization. Step sequences, chants and traditional fraternity and sorority songs usually follow this revealing. Probate shows are an important part of the culture of NPHC organizations. They combine the many elements of the organizations into one promotional event. The organizations were founded on the principles of scholarship, service, brotherhood and sisterhood and probates not only tell what these organizations are all about, but they also display the hard work and effort that members have put into making sure that their organization is knowledgeable, disciplined, precise and unified. Recently the Omicron Xi Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. had a probate that caused a lot of discontent within the NPHC community when the video ended up online. Not only

did the new members fumble on the history of their own sorority, they were also misinformed of the history of the fraternities that they greeted. Many organizations felt disrespected by the lack of knowledge of these new members. We take pride in the rich history of our organizations and would expect others to at least get information correct when trying to tribute us. I cannot say what happened with their lack of preparedness for the probate show but from first hand experience I can say that a lot of preparation goes into putting on the show. Not only are you representing yourself, you are representing your entire organization not only at your school but nationwide as well. It is true – once you are in Greek-letter organization, people tend to associate you with all other members of that organization. With so many Greek events going on this month and it being “Probate Season” in the NPHC community, you may just catch one on campus this month. DeShaun Artis is a Traveler columnist. His column appears every other Tuesday.

Comments From the Traveler Website

Re: Players: Petrino’s Toughness Reflects Team

Re: Pleasantly Profiled: Not So PostRacial

Steve Cook: After all the hard work to restore the Razor-

I realize you’re just quoting Fussell, but his assumption that his ID being run twice was racism is not logical. The cop could have fat fingered a number. When it came back as a old woman he says, “Hmm, better run that again.”

backs football fortunes BP has just torpedoed his own ship and that of hog fans everywhere. This thing will set back recruiting for years to come. If nothing else our recruiting competitors will be reminding parents and recruits of BP’s boneheaded behavior. Mr. Long has to ask himself will quality parents with quality kids really want this head coach influencing their sons? I think not and for good reason. How can Petrino discipline young men when he considers himself above what he preaches? All the talk about him being tough is bogus. How tough and strong is a married man who can’t or won’t refuse involvement with a girl young enough to be his daughter? While his marriage is between he and his wife, and I do hope they repair their relationship and keep their family intact, being the head coach at UA isn’t a personal matter. It is a matter which concerns us and reflects on this state. If Mr. Long doesn’t fire him, then Frank Broyles and the entire UA system owes Nolan Richardson a groveling apology because all he did was ask for his money. What BP has done has damaged people and that is a far greater offense.

Jeremy

His questionable character was public knowledge when he was hired. If anyone embraced him as an excellent football coach, but is now surprised by this, it is their fault. He’s a football coach and he’s great at it. No one would perfectly stand up to scrutiny. So you have to ask yourself what the point of him being here is.

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Rick:

Should Asians apologize for being Asian? Because they don’t seem to have a problem succeeding in a country dominated by “white privilege”. Its all just tired, worn out excuse-making. Take personal responsibility for your own lives and stop whining. If stereotypes exist, its because they are based in reality. Should Asians apologize for being Asian? Because they don’t seem to have a problem succeeding in a country dominated by “white privilege”. Its all just tired, worn out excuse-making. Take personal responsibility for your own lives and stop whining. If stereotypes exist, its because they are based in reality.

Re: Students Weigh In On Petrino’s Fate Lol :

Winning is more important than character....if it was Nutt he would have been fired immediately.

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by STEPHANIE EHRLER Staff Writer

There is a direct correlation between increased anticipation of summer and decreased attention spans in classes across the UA campus. However, seniors graduating in May have the elevated distraction of a future beyond the classroom. UA senior industrial engineering major Hillary Gould describes senioritis as “a decreased desire to apply oneself in classes and extracurricular activities, usually due to nearing graduation.” With graduation a little more than a month away, many seniors are just ready to get their degree, but the Huffington Post reveals that almost half of college students who graduate under the age of 25 either move back home or work a job outside of the college labor market, making the infection of senioritis have significant consequences. Many students begin college with a strong work ethic, but as that elusive diploma nears the willpower to keep focus dwindles. “This year I have been more organized but much more easily distracted. I have everything in order and ready to go, I just don't do well

with actually doing what’s on the list,” said Zac Guerin, senior mechanical engineering major. “[Senioritis] is like having the angel and the devil on your shoulders, but the devil is yelling much louder [for you] to do whatever you want.” As contagious as senioritis is, not all seniors are victims of this lack of ambition. “I wouldn’t necessarily agree that seniors do not put as much effort into school,” said Meleah Bay, senior industrial engineering major. “Last semester was my most difficult in the past four years, but I think partly seniors have figured out how much effort is necessary to get the grades they want.” As exciting as earning a degree is for students, they cannot escape the inevitable task of securing a job after graduation. But once this objective is reached, taking classes seriously is challenging. “In previous school years, I've had only classes and not tried to wrangle a job as well. My schedule has become so packed that I find I'm settling for the bare minimum (B's),” Gould said. “Before, school was very important to landing internships and getting my name out there. Now that I've accepted a job offer, I just need to graduate.”

For most college seniors, high school graduation was only four years ago, but the seniors at the UA have more momentous stresses on their minds. “I remember high school senior year as having many different small responsibilities and things going on,” Bay said. “Now I have fewer responsibilities, but those I do have are much bigger and more important.” Asher Roth’s famous “I Love College” song is the stereotype many students hold about their undergraduate career. However, when that graduation date approaches the longing of wanting to start life in the real world begins. “The feeling is the same just much more intense,” Guerin said. “I'm ready to move on just as I was in high school but the stakes are higher, as far as finding a job and moving on. But the feeling of wanting to get a move on is the same.” With summer coming closer even students who are not seniors are feeling the symptoms of senioritis. Guerin offered advice for the seniors of 2013, saying to “get things done as early as possible, especially finding a job. You should also make a schedule to keep you focused, and

just because you can doesn't mean you should drink every night.” Senioritis can be treated if students focus on their studies without burning themselves out with too many other extra curricular activities. “Don't overload your schedule. You will do better in school if you are not swamped with work from every direction,” Gould said. “Graduating on time is not everything; I wish I had just taken it easy and stayed an extra semester or two. I would have made better grades and been less stressed.” An article published by College Board revealed that senioritis causes students to not have adequate preparation for what is to come next, so while excitement of graduation should not be suppressed, apathy about the last semester of classes should be. “Keep your eye on the finish line, but make sure you do not step in a hole before crossing it, meaning that as a senior keep working hard so you do not accidentally delay your graduation,” Bay said. “I know people who have had to delay graduating because they quit trying in classes they expected to pass and then failed.”

Flecktones to Light Up Fayetteville with Virtuoso Sound by EVAN BARBER Staff Writer

In May of last year, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones released “Rocket Science,” the first album in 20 years to feature the band’s original lineup. The lineup consists of Howard Levy on piano and harmonica, Victor Wooten on bass, Roy “Futureman” Wooten on percussion, and the frontman Bela Fleck on the banjo. The original line-up of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones will perform at the Walton Arts Center’s Baum Walker Hall at 7 p.m. this Thursday, April 12. The band’s music is largely instrumental, and draws heavily on the distinguished and usually separated genres of bluegrass and jazz-fusion. The banjo is, naturally, the instrument that lends most to the band’s bluegrass flavor, but combine Fleck’s avant-garde playing style with the band’s incredibly jazzy rhythm section and it becomes difficult to categorize the sound under any single pre-existing genre. The Wootens are regarded as being two of the most innovative musicians in music today. Live, Roy “Futureman” Wooten plays what he calls a “Drumitar,” which is a SynthAxe specially modified to trigger drum samples and build loops, and Victor Wooten is considered by some to be today’s “leading bass virtuoso.” After the release of the band’s third album “UFO Tofu,” Howard Levy left the band, after saying he was tired of their extensive touring

A trend in popular music is the move toward electronic and digitally produced sound, ushered in with the rise of dubstep and the focus of pop artists on danceclub hits. In the midst of this modern music trend, Miike Snow -- a two-part Swedish/one-part American trio of musicians in the indie-pop/electronica scene -- stands tall with their sophomore album Happy To You, released March 26. Miike Snow (it’s argued whether it’s pronounced “Mike” or “Meekay,” but the band confirms it’s “Mike”) consists of Andrew Wyatt (vocals, guitar), Pontus Winnberg, and Christian Karlsson (digital mastering). The Swedish Winnberg and Karlsson are known for producing songs for Madonna and Britney Spears among other pop artists. Fellow Swede indie-pop artist Lykke Li also makes an appearance on a verse in “Black Tin Box.” It’s a stretch, but you could compare the band’s sound to the likes of MGMT or The Naked and Famous. At first listen, the album comes off as a fun, but simple electronic pop album. There are only some tracks that really stand out. After a few more listens, the interwoven melodies of the songs emerge, and with it the sound improves. The album makes for some good background music and could be a good study soundtrack, but crank up the volume and most of the songs could make good dance tracks. There is an emphasis on piano/keyboard leads in Happy, though there are fewer effects going on than in their previous work. Each song features some weeping or punchy orchestral backings, which adds to the dreaminess of the album. The piano leads are driven, and next to the steady manufactured beats they do fine work. “Devil’s Work” and “Pretenders” are nice examples of everything listed here. The music of Happy also has a serious tone to it all. The sounds are a little moody here and there, and they stay away from blissful sounding pop. Not to say there aren’t any cheery-sounding parts to the songs, they’re just titled things like “God Help This Divorce”. Overall, it’s tough to say Happy To You is a great follow up to the cohesiveness of Miike Snow’s self-titled first album. Where Miike Snow balanced pop leads and spacey tracks well, Happy To You tries for more of an art sound and lacks the catchiness the first album has. This album isn’t something worth writing off, though -- there’s enough exciting content here to warrant some serious attention.

Standout Tracks: “Devil’s Work” is the premier song on this album. With exciting piano leads, aggressive drums, bold French horns and post-chorus breakdowns, it makes the song one of the best on the album. “Paddling Out” has the energy of a great theme song and features a strong chorus. “God Help This Divorce” is the token sad song on the album with a Gorillaz-esque sound. It’s introspective and melancholy despite its hip beat, and makes for a good change of pace on the album.

Musicianship: 7.5

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and that he had no time to do anything at all outside of life with the Flecktones. The band continued as a trio, recording two more albums (“Live Art” and “Three Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”), which featured several guest musicians, until in 1998 saxophonist Jeff Coffin was invited to join the band. He performed and recorded with the Flecktones for over 10 years, until he was invited to join Dave Matthews Band. “Fleck encouraged him to accept,” the band’s online biography reads, “believing the decision would rejuvenate both DMB and the Flecktones themselves.”

In 2009, Bela Fleck again approached Levy for a tour of the United States and Europe, and after the tour, the reunited band decided to further explore its musical possibilities, sensing what Futureman calls, “an opportunity to revisit the original scene of the crime.” “Visionary and vibrant as anything in their already rich canon, Rocket Science feels more like a new beginning than simply the culmination of an early chapter,” reads one review of the Flecktones’s latest album. “There’s a special thing that happens when the four of us get together and play,” notes Levy. “We

all have the same attitude of trying to do things that we haven’t done before and coincidentally, no one else has either.” For long-time Flecktones fans, the returned touring of the original lineup is an opportunity many never thought they would have again. For tickets to the April 12 Walton Arts Center performance, students can go to waltonartscenter. org and use the promo code STUDENTDEALS to get 50 percent off regular ticket prices. Students must be ready to show their student ID at the box office when they pick up their ticket.

The trio of Miike Snow make up a great electronic-pop group, and their musical quality is heard on most every track. The album is a swirl of encasing electronic melodies, rhythms and orchestrations, and they are intricately layered into each part of the song.

Originality: 7.5 While comparable to other electronic groups, Miike Snow manages to keep things fresh. They’re a unique pop group that stays above the influence of mediocre and cliché music.

Lyricism: 6 In Happy To You, the lyrics only serve the purpose of being present in the songs —although, the lyrics aren’t entirely useless. They’re all suggestive or metaphoric to something, and worth contemplating their meaning.

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Young Returning for Sophomore Year

BASKETBALL

by JIMMY CARTER Sports Editor

BJ Young got a big hand when he was recognized for earning second-team and freshman All-Southeastern Conference honors at Arkansas’ men’s basketball banquet Monday night. He got a bigger hand when he stepped up to the program and announced he would put off the NBA and return for his sophomore season. “I just want to be first team next year,” Young said, drawing loud applause from a crowd of around 170 Arkansas fans attending the banquet in the Broyles Complex. “Hopefully make the tournament as a team. Oh, yeah. I’m coming back for another year, too.” Young announced his decision the night before the Tuesday deadline for underclassmen to pull their name out of the NBA Draft. “My gut always told me that he would come back,” Arkansas coach Mike Anderson said. “He’s had a pretty impressive first year and I think the best basketball is even in front of him … He can get in the weight room and get a little stronger, but now he’s got a feel for what it is to play at the Division 1 level.” Young announced his decision fewer than seven hours after tweeting “man in so confused.” “I was a little confused ear-

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GYMNASTICS

Gymnastics Overcomes Injuries, Struggles

Razorbacks advance to NCAAs despite rough season by HARRISON STANFILL Staff Writer

No. 10 Arkansas’ gymnastics team advanced to its fifth consecutive NCAA Championship on Saturday by finishing second to No. 3 UCLA in the NCAA South Central Regional. It wasn’t an easy road to qualifying for nationals. This season, the Razorbacks experienced highs and lows. Arkansas achieved its first No. 1 ranking in January, but lost six of its final seven regular season meets

FILE PHOTO Arkansas guard BJ Young announced he would be returning for his sophomore season Monday night at the Razorback basketball team’s awards banquet. Young led the team in scoring last season, averaging 15.3 points per game for the 18-14 Hogs.

TENNIS

BASEBALL

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Arkansas junior righthanded starter DJ Baxendale and Razorbacks pitching coach Dave Jorn worked on mechanics after Baxendale allowed 17 hits and 12 runs in back-to-back starts. The work paid off Sunday when Baxendale threw eight shutout innings in an 8-0 Hogs home win against Georgia. “We moved my arm slot up from being kind of a sidearm guy to a high threequarter,” Baxendale said. “I felt like that helped me control the fast ball. I was also staying back over the rubber, staying under control, being able to keep a consistent delivery to deliver over the plate.” Baxendale opened the series finale for Arkansas instead of his usual Friday starting position, a move made following his struggles

as the Razorbacks lost two consecutive games with him starting. He struck out seven batters and improved to 6-1 this season. “I was commanding the fast ball today,” Baxendale said. “That’s the big key for me.” The appearance was Baxendale’s career-longest outing. His previous longest was six innings Feb. 24 against Valparaiso. “He kept them off balance and just did a tremendous job,” Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn said. “It’s good to have him back.” Bosco provides fireworks Following a rain delay before Saturday’s game, Arkansas redshirt sophomore right fielder Jimmy Bosco knocked a grand slam over the recently moved-in rightfield fence to put the Hogs

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Fess living childhood dream

by ZACH LIGI Staff Writer

Growing up in Arkansas, Hall Fess was always pretty sure of where he wanted to play tennis in college. The junior from Little Rock is now in his third year living out the dream of playing for the Razorbacks. “I looked at some smaller schools,” Fess said. “I wasn’t sure if I wanted the big-time big campus and everything, but in the end I just could resist the pull to northwest Arkansas is too great.” After graduating from Little Rock Christian Academy, Fess had to wait a year

before playing in a match for the Hogs. He didn’t play as a freshman, then appeared in 13 matches as a sophomore. Overall, Fess went 9-4 record, going 2-1 in doubles play. This season, Fess has started to see more playing time and now is a major part of the team. Grouped at the No. 1 doubles spot with senior Matt Walters, the duo have combined to be a consistent pairing. Together, they have gone 12-6 at the No. 1 doubles spot and 20-7 overall. “He and Matt Walters have done a good job in

doubles,” coach Robert Cox said. “Some of the confidence has carried over to the singles court but obviously we’re taking our lumps. Hall and Matt being both Arkansans, it’s always good to have Arkansans representing the Razorbacks and we’re really proud of them. “Both of them have their hearts in the right place and they love to fight for the razorbacks and we’re real happy for that.” Walters is from Jonesboro. He crossed paths with Fess in high school.

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COMMENTARY

Baxendale’s New Start Hogs Could Be in by MARTHA SWEARINGEN

Close to Home

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LOGAN WEBSTER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Arkansas sophomore all-around gymnast Katherine Grable missed four weeks of competition due to an ankle injury, but returned for the Razorbacks in the NCAA South Central Regional Saturday and her had best score on the beam event with a 9.90.

Right-hander finds groove on Sunday

LOGAN WEBSTER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Arkansas junior Hal Fess (right), a Little Rock, Ark. native, is 20-7 overall with teammate Matt Walters in doubles competition this season and 12-6 when the tandem plays the opponents No. 1 doubles pairing.

and finished sixth at the Southeastern Conference Championship. “The crazy thing about our sport is win-loss doesn’t really matter, we’re still scoring well,” Mark Cook said. “We might have lost four meets in the last four weekends, but we have probably won about one hundred and fifty meets because we are competing against everybody else in the country.” The Razorbacks competed against five teams at the

GARETH PATTERSON STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Arkansas junior right-hander DJ Baxendale threw eight scoreless innings in his career-long outing in the Razorbacks 8-0 win Sunday against Georgia. Baxendale pitched the third game of the series rather than the series opener for the first time this season after going 0-2 in his previous two starts.

Lose-Lose Situation Extra Points

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jicarter@uark.edu Jeff Long used the word review 18 times during his Thursday press conference. That’s what the Arkansas athletic director has been in the middle of since news broke late last week that football coach Bobby Petrino withheld information about his April 1 motorcycle accident. Whatever decision Long makes at the end of his review will greatly alter the course of Razorbacks football in the future. Long can fire Petrino for withholding information about a 25-year-old female football department employee being his passenger, information Petrino kept to himself to protect a “previous inappropriate relationship” from becoming public. Petrino could also be in violation of the university’s sexual harassment policy. Long might suspend Petrino or reduce his salary, but keep him on staff. Whatever Long decides, Hog fans should brace for a potentially rough future. The program might not struggle on the field this year, though. There is enough talent on campus to contend, something evident when Arkansas was mentioned as a likely preseason top-10 team following the 2011 season. Whoever the coach is next season, he should have a

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SPORTS from BASKETBALL on page 7 lier today,” Young said. “You get a lot of outside, inside feedback on people telling you what to do. So it makes the process just a little bit more confusing and complicated … It was a pretty tough decision, but I just enjoyed school a lot and told my parents I wasn’t ready to grow up yet.”

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Young averaged a teamhigh 15.3 points and shot better than 50 percent from the field last season, leading SEC freshman in scoring and conference guards in field goal percentage. “It was a great experience,” Young said. “That’s one of the reasons I wanted to come back. I enjoyed school so much. If I hadn’t enjoyed school so much, I probably would have looked forward to going to the NBA.

I liked college basketball and I love the fan base.” The 6-foot-3, 175-pounder was projected as a late-first round or early-second round draft pick by most draft analysts if he entered this year, but was tabbed a potential lottery pick played his sophomore season and entered the 2013 draft. “I just wanted to come back and try to get to a national championship,” Young said.

in Petrino being retained. “We should be able to move past it and forgive him as Christians,” said Sarah Rodgers, UA

student. “He’s the best thing that’s happened to Razorback football. We have a potential national championship next year.”

be interviewed shortly.” Wednesday, two other state troopers interviewed Petrino for the police report. Following the interview, Petrino introduced the troopers to Dorrell. “Sergeant (Gabe) Weaver said that Coach Petrino walked them down the hallway at the Broyles Complex and intro-

duced them to the passenger, who was identified as Jessica Dorrell, who was also interviewed,” King wrote. Petrino gave no indication that he was intoxicated when King met the Jeep at a Fayetteville intersection. “He did not smell of alcoholic beverages,” King wrote.

from GYMNASTICS on page 7 regional, earning the NCAA berth for the sixth time in program history. Arkansas won after starting strong on floor and ending strong on beam. “We practiced this at SEC’s, we started on floor there too,” senior All-American Jamie Pisani said. “So we had practiced this rotation, and we knew what to expect of it. We have also practiced having the bye rotations and activities to do during those byes. “It was good for us to start on floor and we managed it well.” The Razorbacks had to overcome a slew of injuries

from BASEBALL on page 7 ahead 5-1 of Georgia in the bottom of the third inning. “That grand slam gave us a lot of momentum,” freshman infielder Joe Serrano said. “I think we played off that.” The set up for Bosco’s hit began with a double from senior shortstop Tim Carver down the left field line. Junior infielder Jacob Mahan singled to left field and Carver advanced to third. Senior third baseman Matt Reynolds walked and sent Mahan to second. Bosco’s hit sent everyone home. The grand slam helped atone for his second-inning error that led to an unearned Bulldogs run. “I felt like a little bit of

from TENNIS on page 7 Their high school success has translated to college. The duo is Arkansas’ top doubles team and is ranked No. 48 in the nation, bolstered by an April 1

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late in the season to make the NCAA Championship. In the midst of its late-season slide, Arkansas was often without three key pieces to its team. All-American Katherine Grable and Jordan Salsburg –– both all-arounders –– went down with injuries that forced them to miss significant time this season. Salsburg suffered a season-ending torn ACL. Grable sprained her ankle and missed four weeks before returning last Saturday alongside Kelci Lewis who was also out with a ankle injury sustained at Missouri. With Grable and Lewis in the lineup, the Razorbacks posted a 196.825 on Saturday, their second-highest score of the season. Gra-

ble tied for second on beam and third on bars in her first meet since early March. “It calmed down the whole group and it got us re-centered,” Cook said. “We were the team we had been in preseason, we had lost that identity a little bit the last three meets but we regained it tonight.” After experiencing the joys of being the No. 1 team and the nation and the lows of being stuck in a long losing streak, Arkansas’ players will get to compete April 2022 as one of the top 12 teams in the nation. “You know SECs are bragging rights, but this is making it to nationals,” Cook said. “This is the big one.”

stress was relieved,” Bosco said. “The bigger part of it was that my team was winning after that, and as long as I could contribute and make up (for the error). That’s what mattered to me.” The Razorbacks scored two more runs in the bottom of the sixth after a double to right center from Carver sent Anderson and sophomore catcher Jake Wise to home plate. Arkansas’ final run came from Serrano after advancing home on Wise’s single through the right side, and the Hogs won the game 8-3. Bottom of the order steps up Center fielder Derek Bleeker, left fielder Joe Serrano and designated hitter Brian Anderson became the new Nos. 6, 7 and 9 batters

for the Georgia series after the Razorbacks struck out 40 times last weekend on the road against LSU, many of which came from the bottom of the batting order. The three hitters combined for seven hits and two RBI this weekend against the Bulldogs. “Those guys, they boosted the end of the order,” Van Horn said. “It had been struggling. Anybody could see it. It was time to make a move. Putting Anderson and Serrano down there in the 7and 9-hole, it just brought a little life to the lineup.” Sophomore catcher Jake Wise, batting in the bottom half of the lineup, struck out six times against LSU, but redeemed himself with three hits and two RBIs against Georgia.

win over a Mississippi State doubles team ranked No. 10 in the nation. Fess’ growth to become a steady contributor for Cox was a leap he made after an award-filled high school career at Little Rock Christian. Fess was the tennis team captain and won the 5A State Championship in 2007. A force in high school, he played the No. 1 singles spot all four years. “Really in high school I was always growing,” Fess said. “In the state, tennis isn’t the biggest deal but winning tournaments out of the state was more the bigger deal, so it was really fun

traveling. Winning State overall and helping my high school team overall, that was always fun. “We were at a pretty small school so it was a really young team. It was a lot of fun, bringing friends on there and helping teach them the game. We ended up doing pretty well.” The tennis court wasn’t the only place Fess succeeded. He also did well in the classroom, graduating with High Honors. Tennis is in Fess’ family. His father, Greg Fess, played for Arkansas, while his mother, Judi Fess, played for the Mississippi University for Women.

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backs will be able to coast by during a few off years. They’re chasing Alabama and LSU while holding off Auburn, just in their division. Simply put, it could be a large challenge for Petrino to keep the Hogs in a position to contend in the SEC West beyond this year, if he is retained. If he is fired, where does Long go? He would likely have to promote from within like Ohio State did when it fired Jim Tressel in May 2011. Could he promote Paul Petrino? Would Paul want to stay? Wonder if Paul Haynes and Taver Johnson are regretting their decisions to head to Fayetteville instead of staying at Ohio State with Urban Meyer. Regardless of if Long promoted from within or found a new hire were he to fire Petrino, it would be difficult to replace one of the top coaches in the nation. The fact that Petrino led the program to the most wins in best back-to-back seasons in more than 40 years during the era of SEC domination exemplifies how good of a coach he is. Long has a lot to consider while reviewing and making his decision. Problem is, Arkansas might be in a lose-lose position. Jimmy Carter is the sports editor for The Arkansas Traveler. His column appears every Tuesday. Follow him on Twitter @jicartersports.

talented group of players to work with. The issue might be in the seasons following 2012, when players like Tyler Wilson, Knile Davis, Cobi Hamilton and Alonzo Highsmith are no longer on campus. They will have to be replaced. That could be a problem if Petrino is retained. Petrino showed he could build a program after inherited a bare cupboard when he took the job in December 2007. He was able to compile enough talent to lead the Razorbacks to 21 wins the last two seasons, the program’s most wins in a two-year stretch since Frank Broyles’ 1964 and 1965 teams also won 21. A third consecutive 10win season in 2012 would be the winningest three-year stretch in school history. What next? Petrino was able to recruit relatively well when he first got the job, despite facing criticism for leaving the Atlanta Falcons job with three games remaining in the 2007 season. That criticism will be magnified 50 times if he is retained. How much difficulty will he have going into recruits’ homes and pitching his program to young men and their parents? Other schools will have a lot of ammunition to negatively recruit against Arkansas, if they want. It’s not like the Razor-