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The person responsible for posting unauthorized photo of students exercising in the Hper building has not been found, UA police official said. With the handle @HPERprobsUARK, this Twitter page is dedicated to taking pictures of people at the HPER without
“The video voyeurism is a serious felony, and that person will have to go to court for it, and they can even go to jail for it,” said Lt. Gary Crain, UAPD spokesman.” Lt. Gary Crain
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pictures, which were taken from the men’s locker room, by a person who found them on the Twitter page. The staff member then found the pictures on the page and contacted UAPD. “Publishing (the pictures) on Twitter, publication is not required at all for the photographer to commit intrusion or video voyeurism,” said Kath-
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Texas Barbecue Chain Expands to Arkansas Bailey Deloney Staff Writer Dickey’s Barbecue plans to continue expanding its franchise this year, having announced plans to open five new Arkansas locations in Fayetteville, Bentonville, Rogers, Searcy and Little Rock. Dickey’s Barbecue was originally founded in Dallas in 1941 and has now become the largest barbecue chain the
“Fayetteville could use more Southern places to eat.” Kadascia Dykes
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The Residents’ Interhall Congress president vetoed the resolution passed last week to allow UA faculty and staff to carry concealed weapons within university buildings. The RIC senate had the ability to override the veto, with a two-thirds majority, but the motion failed. Onnissia Harries, RIC president, officially vetoed the resolution Jan. 30, two days after the initial approval. “I did what I had to do for my organization to reconsider, but our goal is to essentially be the voice of the on-campus student, and we want to voice that as appropriately as possible,” Harries said. “I feel like senate spoke tonight, and they did what they had to do, and I’m proud of them for it.” Harries did not veto the resolution for personal reasons, she said, but because of the lack of discourse during the resolution proposal. The resolution affects the entire campus: including students, faculty and staff. Harries said it was irresponsible to pass a bill without consulting those affected. There are several other rea-
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world, offering slow-smoked meats and home-style sides, according to their January press release. “We are seeing an uptick in interest in Arkansas and are thrilled with the excitement surrounding our brand,” said Roland Dickey Jr., president and CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants Inc., in the press release. “We have very energized franchise owners in Arkansas, and we know they are going to make the Dickey’s brand grow and prosper in the state.” Some UA students expressed their excitement for this addition and the need for more variety in the restaurant selection in Fayetteville. “Fayetteville could use more Southern places to eat,” said Kadascia Dykes, freshman kinesiology major. “There is no
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Graduate Congress Discussed
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The Graduate Student Town Hall meeting took place yesterday afternoon as part of the second annual Graduate Education Week. This informal meeting
between Todd Shields, dean of Graduate School and International Education; Associate Dean Patricia Koski; Diana Cook, director of Graduate Student Activities; and several graduate students addressed many of the needs, issues and ideas of and concerning to graduate students.
“It gives us notes to take back and see what can be done to aid the graduate students,” Cook said. Topics of discussion included the graduate student congress, construction on Ozark Hall, the importance of graduate students as teachers, and several other important issues.
Graduate students have a place within ASG, about seven chairs, but they are having issues taking part in that organization. Because ASG has weekly meetings every Tuesday night and the responsibilities along with being a senator tack on quite a
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Ashley Swindell Staff Photographer UA graduate students meet with Graduate School deans at the Graduate School Town Hall meeting in the Multicultural Center, Monday, Feb. 4.
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BBQ continued from page 1 “There is no Southern or soul food here — and this is Arkansas.” Other students said they felt Fayetteville already has a good variety of dining options, but that the city could easily support a restaurant like Dickey’s Barbecue. “We already have a lot of restaurants in Fayetteville, but I think Dickey’s will do well here,” said Cassie Witton, freshman english major. One student from Texas said Dickey’s was very popular
back home and that bringing one to Fayetteville is a great idea. “It’s a good idea — Dickey’s is delicious, and Fayetteville needs to expand its horizons,” said A.J. Kirkland, junior advertising and public relations major. “Last year, we opened almost new 100 stores, and we plan to open at least 100 more locations this year,” said Jami Zimmerman, Dickey’s spokeswoman, in the press release. With stores open in Lowell
and Siloam Springs already, the company found franchise owners in the area who are excited to open up more stores in Arkansas, Zimmerman said. Jared Thompson, owner of the Lowell franchise, will also be the owner of the Fayetteville, Bentonville and Rogers locations. The exact location of the Fayetteville branch has not yet been decided, but the restaurant is expected to open in 2013.
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Senate Bill No. 15 –Proposed to change the requirements for Senators Senate Resolution No. 34 – Proposed to add use of copy machine to PrintSmart Quotas Senate Resolution No. 35 – Proposed to support Teacher and Faculty Concealed Carry Senate Resolution No. 36 – Proposed to affirm the right of self defense Senate Resolution No. 36 – Proposed to support the current UA Policy for Concealed Carry Senate Resolution No. 36 – Proposed to increase student seating near the court at Bud Walton Arena Students can make their opinion heard during the ASG meetings 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Graduate Education Building. There is a public comment section during each meeting where students can speak for two minutes before the legislation starts, said Mike Norton, ASG Chair of Senate.
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ficials said. The UA Graduate School assists graduate students in reaching their educational goals through various programs, said Todd Shields, dean of the Graduate School. This includes areas of study, teaching and research in an environment that promotes freedom of expression, intellectual inquiry, and professional integrity, he said. “We are an advocate for the
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sons Harries chose to veto the resolution, she said. The resolution included an “unclear” definition of what a university building is, Harries said. After consultation with residence hall officials, the definition would include housing, allowing faculty and staff to carry within residence halls, which affects the safety of residence assistants, housing officials and others working and residing on campus, Harries said. Harries was concerned about other schools nearby, she said. Public primary and secondary schools are gunfree zones, and weapons are not allowed within 1,000 feet
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School assists in the development of degree programs that are relevant to the needs of its students and their communities and the demands of technology, all while maintaining a high standard of excellence in graduate education, Shields said. The UA offers a broad spectrum of academic programs that lead to master’s, doctoral and professional degrees in the arts, humanities, social scienc-
of those schools; however, there are two schools, Leverett Elementary and Fayetteville High School, within this range. It would be irresponsible not to consider these schools when reviewing the bill, Harries said. Insurance costs and liability were also a concern for Harries, she said, however she is unsure of the financial state at the UA. This bill would be ultimately giving a blank check to Charlie Collins, proponent of the bill, who would have the ability to amend the bill as he pleases, Harries said. Harries said she thought the debate should not have
es and natural sciences. Furthermore, the UA offers degrees in the professional areas of agricultural, food and life sciences; architecture; business; education; engineering; human environmental sciences; and law. Through its faculty and its student body, the campus seeks to have all of its programs regionally competitive and to offer nationally competitive programs in selected areas, according to the Graduate School website. The UA Graduate School also plays a critical role in student advocacy, initiation and development of interdisciplinary graduate programs, and the support of student research to ensure that the UA emerges as a nationally competitive, student-centered research university, Shields said. To achieve their goals, the Graduate School staff carries out their work with a constant commitment to promoting graduate education at the UA, according to grad.uark.edu. The staff ’s work is also based on a firm commitment to excellence tempered by kindness and compassion. The Graduate School seeks and celebrates diversity of all
Source: FinAid kinds within both the Graduate School staff and the graduate student population. The program highly values diversity and is committed to nurturing a campus climate that respects and celebrates all individuals, according the Graduate School website. “By learning from one another, we all have an opportunity to grow in understanding of our world and our fellow humans,” Shields said. The graduate program it-
self represents a service unit with a primary commitment to building graduate education and research consistent with the best practices in the nation. As a service unit, the Graduate School strives to be accessible to all students, holding a student-centered, solution-oriented, cooperative and progressive orientation, according to the Graduate School website. “We value integrity and respect as the foundation of our
TWITTER continued from page 1 ended prematurely last week. Joe Youngblood, RIC senator and author of the bill, asked why he was not consulted because there were issues in the bill that could have been addressed in a meeting between him and the president. “It’s a manufactured attempt at establishing reasons for a purely political and a purely personal reason,” Youngblood said. The decision not to consult Youngblood was at the accord of the president, said Jordan Luttrell-Freeman, president pro-tempore in response to Youngblood’s question.
erine Shurlds, journalism instructor. In order to find out who is responsible for this anonymous account, UAPD has been going through a long, ongoing process. “The video voyeurism is a serious felony, and that person will have to go to court for it, and they can even go to jail for it,” said Lt. Gary Crain, UAPD spokesman. To receive records from Twitter, UAPD will have to get subpoena, Crain said. A subpoena can also be used to find out information from a computer. For example, if the computer is in a lab on campus, finding out who logged on during a certain time period. Arkansas law states that
taking pictures without the consent of the person in the photo is considered video voyeurism. Even though most of the pictures on the Twitter account could be considered “harmless,” the law states otherwise. Videos or pictures taken in a private area of a person who has not given consent is a Class D felony, but if taken in a public place, is a Class B misdemeanor, according to the 2010 Arkansas Code. UA officials are taking measures to make sure this type of thing does not happen again by making people aware that this does happen and to let people know who may be thinking of doing this, that it is illegal, Crain said.
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work, and we believe deeply in the value of freedom of expression,” Shields said. The UA is Arkansas’ largest research university, with over $117 million in total funded research last year. The Graduate School staff members are active researchers and scholars who consistently win prestigious national awards in the arts, sciences, humanities, technology and business, according to the Graduate School website.
CONGRESS continued from page 1 bit of extra work, busy graduate students have a hard time participating, members of the meeting said. The proposed graduate congress would have a monthly meeting involving members from every college, would be better suited to the needs of graduate students and would still be connected to ASG in that all decisions would be reported to the current president of ASG. The proposal of adding this congress will be on ASG’s agenda later this week. The entire student body is invited to vote for both the new senators and whether or not the suggested congress is approved Feb. 6-7. Graduate students teach as high as 22 percent of the courses at this university, according to UA’s website. Dean Shields said he believes that this figure is important and that graduate-level teachers are good for the UA for three reasons. “Graduate students are on the cutting edge of technology … they have a lot banking on this to go well … and grads are closer to their (students’) ages,” Shields said. Dean Shields urges all students to participate in all the events planned for graduate education week, particularly the “From Abstract to Contract Graduate Student Research and Creative Expressive Competition,” a poster competition with over 120 entrants that will take place from 1-3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 in Mullins Library.
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A Letter from RIC President Onnissia Harries RIC President
Prior to reading last week’s article, “From the Board” I had already been internally debating with myself a course of action on this contentious issue, and at 7 a.m. Wednesday morning I made the decision to veto Monday’s legislation supporting concealed and carry for faculty and staff. The legislation was officially vetoed that afternoon. I decided to veto this legislation for reasons that focus on the legislation itself and not my personal opinion because it is a controversial issue much like abortion. There is no “right” or “wrong.” There is just a series of meaningless opinions, claims and arguments without viable research between opposing sides that refuse to compromise. It gets us nowhere. As the President of Residents’ Interhall Congress (RIC), I represent the voice of the oncampus student, students that are here 24/7, students call that this institution their home. This is specific and uniquely different from the goals of the Associated Student Government (ASG), whose representatives are elected by college with a constituency that consists of a majority of commuter students. First of all, I would like to clarify that RIC is not to be compared to ASG. Ever. Both representative bodies are structurally different with different constitutions, goals, demographics, systems and constituencies. Comparing both organizations to each other is like comparing apples to oranges. With that said, I want to state that last week’s article was published with a lack of understanding about RIC’s purpose and goals. While the board has presented secret ballot in a new light, I would like to state that secret ballot is appropriate per RIC’s constitution and code, the Senate Standing Rules and Robert’s Rules of Order. In a typical senate meeting, decisions are generally called by a voice vote, but secret ballot is not foreign
to RIC. In fact, it is a rare occasion. When personalities are involved or when the security of the senators is in question, RIC senate holds the right to vote by secret ballot. To further emphasize this point, one individual expressed on a public interface how they wish they had the personal information of every senator who voted “yes” as if to harass them later. I was also informed that students were planning to protest during the meeting. As a precaution on my part, I even invited UAPD officers to sit in at this meeting to deter any violent behavior since the meeting was made public. In addition to that, media coverage from various organizations was also present during the meeting until after the first resolution failed. While sealing the chambers was heavily considered, it would look “sketch” and reflect poorly upon RIC. Do we regret voting secret ballot vote? Absolutely not. The safety of our senators comes first. Furthermore, my information and that of executive council’s is public and the amount of contact and borderline harassment we received is enough to validate my point. However, the board made a great point. The president of the senate and I are currently looking into investing in a system to publicly post the results of each vote without disclosing the names or personal information of the senators since it is a liability. In addition to that, we’ve also begun conversations about making legislation more accessible to our constituents. While we value the opinion of The Traveler, please spare us, the administration and your readers a great deal stress by doing more research prior to jumping the gun. And yes, while terrible, that pun was intended. Most Sincerely, Onnissia Harries Onnissia Harries is president of Residents’ Interhall Congress
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Why I Support Concealed Carry
Joe Youngblood RIC Senator
Why do I support concealed carry? I support concealed carry because it is a rational and logical response to the dangers of the world and the evidence overwhelmingly supports this assertion. Let me explain how. To begin, let’s discuss what permitting concealed carry on campus is and is not. Contrary to the mischaracterizations the detractors of this bill seem keen to perpetuate, campus carry does not arm thousands of immature college students. Rather, it permits the same students, faculty and staff who safely and lawfully carry throughout the rest of our society to extend that right, and all of the benefits that it entails, to our campus, where current policies disenfranchise them. Why should students, faculty and staff who have been trained and certified by state licensed instructors, are over 21, and who have received approval from the state of Arkansas to lawfully carry a concealed handgun should be denied their right to carry by a misguided policy at the University of Arkansas? Let’s not pretend like the no-guns signs at the edge of campus actually deter criminals, to say so is utterly nonsensical and even the administration and the opposition to this bill have to concede this point. So, why perpetuate a policy that disarms the licensed and law abiding and renders them and our campus vulnerable? These persons, whose
mere presence effectively acts as a deterrent everywhere else in our society, are arbitrarily stripped of their rights because they seek education or want to educate the next generation, and this is a tragedy. Why are concealed carriers suddenly too dangerous to carry the same weapon they carry safely and responsibly everywhere else in our society when they cross an arbitrary line at the edge of our campus? Concealed carry has been proven to be safe and efficacious everywhere else in our society, even the National Academy of Sciences concedes that there is no proof concealed carry causes more crime*. Why are our colleges, which are supposed to be bastions of logic and rationality, in denial about this? The only possible answer is that they choose to ignore the proof. *(For full disclosure this opinion also stated there was no conclusive proof that concealed carry diminished crime either, however a dissension that studies concluded concealed carry diminished crime was filed by committee members.) The most important thing to remember is that concealed carry on campus is no different from concealed carry everywhere else in our society. Make no mistake about it, concealed carry is safe. Studies show that concealed carriers are 300 times less likely to commit a crime with a firearm than the general population. There is nothing unique about the campus environment that makes concealed carry somehow
unsafe on campus. Campuses are not some kind of island in our society, opportunities for anger abound both on and off campus, and our colleges are no more congested than malls, supermarkets, and many other public venues where concealed carry is allowed. Campus carry is allowed on over 200 campuses in six states, which amounts to thousands of consecutive semesters of carry, and there has yet to be so much as a single injury. To put it simply, those who say campus carry is dangerous do not live in the real world. When asked why I support concealed carry, I believe the healthiest response is to turn the question around and ask, “Why not?” You see, in the United States of America, there is a crucial presumption about innocence until proven guilty that guides our society and its laws. Societies must show that there is an overwhelming reason to deny a right, but the question is too often posed in a manner that places the onus on civil rights advocates like myself to show why a right is needed. This is the wrong question. When statistics, scientific studies, and evidence overwhelmingly support a position, as educated college students, we should be able to reexamine our own flawed beliefs and misconceptions or risk being the proverbial ostrich with their head in the sand. I have to believe that students at the University of Arkansas are intelligent enough to look at the overwhelming empirical
evidence and statistical support for concealed carry and realize that, though they may be hesitant to accept it, the facts show their concerns are unwarranted. It is an uncomfortable realization, but the real safety concern here is that the status quo endangers everyone on our campus because it guarantees disarmament of the law abiding citizens who could protect themselves and those around them should the worst happen. I hate to close with a pop culture reference, but perhaps this phrasing will carry more meaning with the collegiate subculture here on campus, “‘I can’t bring my gun here and commit a crime because the sign told me I couldn’t,’ said no criminal ever.” This is why I support concealed carry, because to deny it to those who are qualified is to provide a facade of safety that comforts only the ignorant. “Gun free” zones should really be called “defense free zones,” 19 major shootings on U.S. campuses with gun bans in the past 10 years bear witness to the fact that current policies are utterly ineffective. The current feel good measure disarms law abiding citizens, and endangers everyone on campus by providing a guarantee of defenseless victims to any criminal contemplating whether or not to commit a crime at the UA. Joe Youngblood is a junior Criminal Justice and Sociology major and RIC senator.
UA Doesn’t Need Guns on Campus Autumn Lewis ASG Senator
Recent legislation introduced in the Arkansas state legislature would allow faculty and staff to carry handguns on campus and into campus buildings. After learning that the legislation had been introduced, I decided to write a resolution in the Associated Student Government senate supporting current University of Arkansas policy that prevents having guns on campus. This resolution was designed to express my personal beliefs about concealed carry on campus, along with those of countless other students, faculty members, staff, and administrators. This legislation would put the University of Arkansas in the small minority of campuses that allow conceal carry. Of the 4,314 colleges and universities in the United States, only 25 (0.6 percent) allow guns on campus. Additionally, the vast majority of states do not have laws like the one introduced in Little Rock. There are only five states that mandate conceal carry on campus. The decisions
about conceal carry weapons are left up to each campus in 23 states and there are no guns allowed on campus in twentyone states. As a student who works closely with Chancellor Gearhart, I have developed the utmost respect for him and his leadership of the University of Arkansas. He believes that the current policy banning guns from campus provides a safe learning environment for students. Last week, the presidents and chancellors of fouryear and two-year universities in the state of Arkansas voted to strongly oppose the recent legislation and similar bills. Administrators have also taken steps to promote campus security. Recently, five new police officers were added to the force. Officers were also required to attend more training about the proper response to an active shooter situation. The number of patrols both around campus and through campus buildings has been increased. These sensible and effective efforts have been taken to keep our campus safe. The University of Arkan-
sas chief of police presented a problem with allowing guns on campus when he discussed the complications that this legislation would provide to our police force if they were called to respond to an active shooter situation. He said he did not want the officers’ first concern to be trying to determine which of the individuals holding a weapon is the bad guy and which is the good guy. Allowing concealed carry guns on campus is opposed by law enforcement organizations, both nationally and at the state level. I have spoken with many faculty members regarding this legislation to understand their position on the topic. Those with whom I have spoken have been overwhelmingly against it. Professors have been charged with the task of instructing students and then evaluating their performance. Unfortunately, students sometimes receive grades that they feel do not accurately describe their knowledge of subjects and have angrily confronted professors in the past. The thought of providing the possibility that such a student could be armed
is terrifying for the professors. Growing up in Southwest Missouri, I was raised to have an appreciation for guns and the tradition of hunting. However, I recognize a clear distinction between people having a gun in the safety of their own homes to be used for sporting and the dangers that come with allowing the carrying of guns on college campuses. Conceal carry permit holders receive limited amounts of training and are often unprepared for the physical and emotional impact of taking another’s life. Allowing students, faculty and staff to carry guns on campus will not provide a safer campus environment and can lead to situations that would result in an unnecessary loss of life. I call on our legislators to respect the wishes of many faculty, staff, students and administrators and allow the University of Arkansas to remain gun free. Autumn Lewis is a junior Political Science and Economics major and a second term ASG Senator.
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Madelynne Jones Contributing Writer et ready for the most dangerous holiday of the year — Valentine’s Day. This isn’t Christmas or birthdays; this is the big leagues, when the pressure’s on for giving the appropriate token of affection. Giving the perfect gift for a boyfriend, girlfriend or “just” friend can be difficult, especially when the pink aisle in Walmart looks like an easy, albeit cheesy, escape route. Gift-giving is a combination of good timing and thoughtfulness — thoughtfulness for another person’s interests, and for your wallet. If it’s the thought and timing that counts, then think ahead and look online. Think Etsy.com. There are no lines and virtually endless aisles of lovable choices, all paired with the greatest asset of the Internet: front-door delivery. Etsy is an online marketplace for quality products handmade by artists and sold at reasonable prices. The best gifts are one (or all) of three things: pretty, practical, personal. Diamonds aren’t the only things that catch someone’s eye. There are plenty of other “pretty” things, like leather, artwork, music or designs. For the ladies, this usually means jewelry or fabrics. Jewelry can be tricky territory, so it’s safe to go with a simple, everyday piece. Simplicity with jewelry is always key, because there’s less not to like. A leaf ring from Applelatte, or an anchor necklace from Twin Pearls Jewelry, are both adjustable sizing and only $12 each on Etsy. For fabrics, only go as far as accessories like scarves, gloves or hats. Save yourself a slap in the face and don’t even venture into the clothing department. For the gents, pretty means leather — it’s classy and durable. A basic leather journal from Daniel Heywood for $25 on Etsy could do the trick. Get him something practical and refined, or replace something worn and weathered (belt, hat, guitar strap, gloves, tie, watch, backpack) with a nicer or sturdier version in corduroy, denim, khaki or canvas. SandMwatch of Etsy offers leather strap, map, minimalistic or per-
sonalized watches for only $35. The phrase “I really need to get a new one” is music to the gift giver’s ears. Practical gifts mean the giver is observant. The practical and personal are easy to blend — just get a name or quote engraved into the item. Etsy is not only a virtual warehouse of quirky gifts, but also showcases numerous stores that do personalized engravings on items. Etsy definitely has a corner on the personalized market. Hopefully, a personalized key chain, stamp, watch, notebook or phone case will reduce the amount of lost items on campus, or at least provide in-depth descriptions to give to the cashier on what your keys look like. Any rugged Arkansas man would appreciate a sensible jar of HonestAmish beard wax ($13), a classy set of vintage binoculars (18$ from The Lost Rooms), or a set of two wooden slingshots ($18 from GiftGoGreen). Any girl could use a quaint new watch, especially if she’s always “fashionably late.” SandM offers a line of vintage map watches, each $35. A pair of warm, fingerless gloves ($20 at gloveshop) can sure come in handy on winter mornings. If your special someone’s phone case has seen better days, then invest $20 in a handmade wooden iPhone case with a whimsical paper airplane etching from grandmaswoodentooth on Etsy. Have Snow White, Darth Vader or a punny apple juice box accent their Apple pride — Macbook decals are less than $10.
Give your friend a mug as hip as hipsters in a coffee shop. Nerd coffee-lovers would exterminate for a “Dalek in love” mug ($14 from Betwixxt) based off of the British TV series “Dr. Who.” Artsy friends will love a hand-painted octopus travel mug for $30 from sewZinksi or a $15 ceramic, handpainted “Home is whenever I’m with you” travel mug from Winsome Gallery. Start or add to a friend’s collection, and you’ll never have to think of another gift idea. Etsy is a great place to find handsculpted mugs, a deck of 1970s Richard Nixon playing cards for $22 from GreatOldStuff or vintage hardcover books (ladyfranslibrary $10-$30). Stocking up on humorous coffee table books couldn’t hurt either. If you find yourself without someone to give candy hearts to this Valentine’s Day, look to 9-year-old Alec Grevin’s book “How to Talk to Girls” for some advice ($10 on Amazon). Love makes a lot more sense when broken down into short, straightforward sentences and stick-figure drawings.
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Enrich Your Life and Career with Blogging Mandy McClendon Staff Writer
College students are constantly seeking ways to differentiate themselves both in school and in the workplace. In such a competitive job market, it’s hard to find a way to separate yourself from fellow classmates and other college graduates. Many business owners seem to have come to a solution: Start a blog. Blogs not only assist in defining career interests and honing writing skills, but they also show future employers that the job seeker has done his or her research on a specific topic and is knowledgeable about it. Fashion blogs, for instance, are wildly popular and have not only helped future fashion writers get hired, but have also created careers for them. “The Man Repeller,” for instance, is a fashion blog run by Leandra Medine, who now finds herself sitting on the front row of every important fashion show. Many blogging outlets are user-friendly and easily accessible to students. Blogger.com and wordpress.com serve best as more word-oriented blogs, while Tumblr is ideal for images.
Blogs can also serve as a form of self-expression for college students and teenagers alike. In fact, blogging can serve as a form of therapy for young people, according to the New York Times. “Research has long backed the therapeutic value of diary-keeping … But according to a new study, when teenagers detail their woes on a blog, the therapeutic value is even greater. Blogging, it seems, can be good for you,” wrote Pamela Paul in the article “Blogging as Therapy for Teenagers.” Cicely Shannon, a sophomore economics major, kept a daily blog while participating in UA’s Theatre in London study abroad trip this past summer. Blogging is the most honest form of writing because the writer truly gets to have a voice, Shannon said. “My travel blog was different because it was definitely a step outside of everyday mundane life,” Shannon said. “I didn’t have set things to write about, and I didn’t set up experiences like you have to do when writing a few times about your day-to-day life.” Megan Dalehite, a senior creative writing major, also keeps a blog entitled “Little Red Writing” that chronicles her love for literature and style. Dalehite keeps
“The blog is your voice, and you want it to be clear.” Cicely Shannon
Sophomore economics major and daily blogger a blog both to benefit her future career and for self-expression. “I like blogging because I can express my thoughts through writing, like a diary, but I get to share it with others that have similar interests,” Dalehite said. “Since I would like to one day get a job in which I am required to write, it does help to develop my writing.” Shannon and Dalehite both agree that in order to create an outstanding blog, the blogger must write about what they are passionate about. Dalehite believes that organization, quality photos and consistency are key to a blogger’s success, she said. “A good blog has to be the product of the blogger’s passions,” Shannon said. “If you’re not really into it, why should anyone else be? I also believe that a good blog has focus. There doesn’t have to be just one area of focus, but it has to be in the same general direc-
tion. The blog is your voice, and you want it to be clear.” Many potential bloggers have trouble finding a clear and direct voice when writing, often claiming that it is too difficult to decide what to write about. According to Shannon and Dalehite, however, one must simply focus on what they enjoy writing about. “Blog about what you really love,” Shannon said. “Whenever you’re trying new things, that’s a great time to start blogging. When you’re excited about something, you have built-in motivation to continue blogging.” Dalehite said to write about thoughts or “other things that inspire you in daily life.” Blogging is beneficial professionally and personally, especially to young people, and can cover just about any and all topics. In order to get started, one simply needs a platform, passion and consistency.
The time for spring is near. Fashion weeks are coming to a close, and new fashions are about to make their way to all of our local department stores and boutiques alike. Take a moment and ask yourself a few questions. Does my current wardrobe fit who I am? Will I redefine who I am this year? Is it time to try something completely opposite of my comfort zone? If your answers to these questions are “yes,” then I’m going to reveal this spring’s hottest new trends that will surely help you shine bright like a diamond. This spring’s runways are all about the comeback. Tons of colors, prints styles and textures are being refurbished and reintroduced in innovative ways like never seen before. The runways have been filled with stripes, stripes and more stripes. Stripes have been seen on all the top designer’s runways, from Michael Kors to Marc Jacobs. These are a great traditional departure from the more daring Rorschach print and are bringing old-school flavor back into the new millennium. This trend is great to pair with those dark, denim jeans you love. Stripes are simple, classic and can be dressed up or down with little ease. Red, green and navy are currently the most popular colors used. This big, bold and uncomplicated look can fit any style or gender, which is why it is the perfect trend for spring. Black and white will forever and always be a staple in the fashion industry, no matter how popular it is each season. This spring, the pair commonly known as “ying and yang” is moving back into the forefront of all our stores as the shades to rock our wardrobe. Although these colors are being reintroduced into fashion, they are not being used in their normal function. Black and white are being used this spring in color-blocking, ready-to-wear and weaving patterns, my personal favorite trend for the year. Because of its simplicity, weaving is probably the most of affordable of all the trends this year. Bold, rich and rugged leather pieces are must-have items this spring. The word “luxe” would be a great way to describe the way leather has been displayed for the spring. Skirts and tops with heavy construction are the most recurring pieces being displayed right now. Irish-style kilt skirts in a burgundy or wine shade are my top pick for leather this spring. Although these colors may seem dark, they can be paired with white collar shirts that you can easily dress up, dress down or even convert from work to a night out with friends. Bermuda shorts are back this spring with vengeance to show you a new side of them you’ve never seen before. Bermudas this spring are being displayed in a looser, lighter, less pedestrian form. This season, the boyfriend-style fit will be used to display the shorts in a whole new light. This fit is great for men and women because it is loose and relaxed, and compliments any body shape. Bermuda shorts are also being produced in patterns like leopard, oriental and floral prints in a variety of shades and colors to fit anyone’s style. This summer, bermuda shorts are going to be the total epitome of self-expression and individuality for the newcomer into the world of fashion. They are easy to mix and match with tops and can be worn with heels, flats or even sneakers for males. The Hindu and Indian cultures are also having a large influence on the runways with year. The heavy beading and color palate of those two cultures are being displayed by many designers like Oscar de La Renta and Marchesa. Popular items displaying this kind of craftsmanship are jumpsuits with broad shoulders, heavily embellished skirts and new renditions of the Indian sari. All of these trends, whether black and white, Bermuda shorts, or even beaded blouses or skirts, have their own special shine they can and will add to your wardrobe. The key to shining bright this year is all about finding out who you are and selecting pieces that truly define and reflect that message. So, go out there and shine bright Courtesy Photos like a diamond today.
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53 Gardner of the silver screen 54 Country bordered by Niger and Nigeria 55 Binary digit 56 WWII British gun 57 __ Grey tea 58 Awe-inspiring place where you might find the ends of 17-, 24-, 35and 48-Across? 61 “__ sow, so shall ...” 62 Sword with a bellshaped guard 63 Upper body 64 “So __ say” 65 River down under? 66 English Derby site DOWN 1 Go on and on 2 Like an American in Paris 3 Some linens 4 Howl with laughter 5 First animal shelter 6 Like super-popular YouTube clips 7 Goodnight girl of song 8 Fluffy wrap 9 Terminate 10 Broken piece 11 Title for Miss Mexico? 12 Deserted
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BASKETBALL
Razorbacks Ready to Face No. 2 Gators Andrew Hutchinson Staff Writer
Arkansas’ men’s basketball team will need to play their best basketball of the year when they face No. 2 Florida tonight, head coach Mike Anderson said. The Gators are coming off a 78-64 victory over No. 16 Ole Miss Saturday and are 8-0 in SEC play, outscoring opponents by an average of 26.5 points per game. “They are arguably the best team in the country,” Anderson said. “We get the ultimate challenge of playing them here at Bud Walton Arena.” Last season, Florida came to Fayetteville and beat the Razorbacks 98-68, led by Erving Walker, who had 31 points and five assists. “Last year’s game wasn’t a fun game,” Anderson said. “Hopefully we can perform a little better. I think we’re a better team than we were last year.” While Walker graduated after last season, the Gators still have a deep roster, with four players averaging more than 10 points per game. Senior guard Kenny Boynton leads the way with 13.4 points per game and 3.4 assists per game. Senior forward Erik Murphy, senior guard Mike Rosario and junior center Patric Young also average double figures, with 12.9, 12.1 and 11.1 points per game, respectively. “When you’re talking about their basketball team, you’re talking about their total team,” Anderson said. “We have our
TENNIS
Bulldogs Best Hogs on Road
Tamzen Tumlison Staff Writer
Emily Rhodes Photo Editor Head Coach Mike Anderson spoke about the upcoming Arkansas v. Florida men’s basketball game at a press conference, Monday, Feb. 4, at Bud Walton Arena. The Razorbacks will play Florida today at 6 p.m. hands full, but our guys are looking forward to it.” Of those four players, Anderson is most impressed with Murphy. “He can go in and post up, throw up some nice hook shots and can also step away from the basket and really shoot the ball well,” Anderson said. For Arkansas to have a chance against Florida, their “defense has to be at an all-time
high,” Anderson said. “You have to pick your poison,” Anderson said. “What are you going to cut off? We can’t let them have open shots.” “Our defense has been good sometimes, but it needs to be really good all the time against Florida,” Anderson said. Another key for the Razorbacks will be their bench play. Tonight will be their third game in six days. Thursday
they fell to Alabama 59-56 and Saturday they beat Tennessee 73-60. “With so many games in six days, I think it’s going to be important that guys come off the bench and give us great energy,” Anderson said. Despite coming off the bench to score 25 points against Tennessee, sophomore guard BJ Young is still “considered a starter,” Anderson said.
Arkansas is 4-0 at home in SEC play this season, winning by an average margin of 17.5 points per game. “(Playing Florida) is an opportunity to showcase our basketball team and showcase Bud Walton Arena,” Anderson said. “We want to come out and defend our home court.” The Razorbacks face the Gators tonight at 6 p.m. on ESPN.
BASEBALL
Even though the No. 37 Razorback women’s tennis team did not get a win Sunday, it put up a fight against No. 24 Yale while on the road in New Haven, Conn. The early-morning 4-3 loss dropped the Hogs’ season record to 4-2, and although the team as a whole faced a loss, individuals stood out to gain some wins for the team. “Hats off to Yale for a great all-around performance,” head coach Michael Hegarty said. Two of the three doubles matches showcased Arkansas’ doubles strength and earned the Hogs the doubles point. Senior Claudine Paulson and freshman Seguo Jonker played for a fifthconsecutive win, which continued their undefeated streak for the season. Freshmen Yang Pang and Brittany Huxley earned the deciding win for the doubles point with a score of 8-0. Yale began the singles matches with three straight wins. Paulson lost a hard battle with Yale’s No. 42 Eliza-
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Countdown to Diamond Hogs: Coaching Staff Andrew Hutchinson Staff Writer
When most fans go to baseball games, they rarely notice the coaches, unless they get into an argument with an umpire. However, Arkansas’ coaching staff this year will be one of their strengths, as the six coaches combine to have 18 College World Series appearances. Todd Butler During 15 seasons as an assistant coach in the SEC, associate head coach Todd Butler has been a part of five College World Series teams. Butler serves as the hitting instructor, outfield coach and
recruiting coordinator for the Razorbacks. In seven seasons at Arkansas, he has helped bring in five top-10 recruiting classes. He was instrumental in bringing in players such as highly-touted freshman pitcher Trey Killian from Mountain Home, Ark., and junior Dominic Ficociello, who was drafted in the 23rd round out of Fullerton (Calif.) Union High in 2010. As a hitting instructor, Butler developed Zack Cox, Matt Reynolds, Brett Eibner and Andy Wilkins into top five round draft picks. You can expect Ficociello to continue to improve under Butler’s instruction, after hitting .301 in SEC play last season.
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Traveler Archive Brian Walker, volunteer assistant coach, consults with Bo Bigham during at midweek game against Missouri State last spring.
COMMENTARY
NFL Trying to Leave Retired Players in a Better State
Zack Wheeler Staff Writer The dream of playing in the NFL comes true for only a handful of men who play the game of football. Money, fame and glamour all come to mind when you think about the life-
style they live. However, many fans may not know what the life after football holds for many of these men. In an article by Lamar Campbell published on CNN. com, some statistics jumped out for retired NFL players. I will go through and list them in the order he had them noted in his column. The average NFL career is only 3.52 seasons, and the average age of an NFL retired player is a mere 28 years old. Within five years of playing in the NFL, 75 percent of the players are broke, divorced or unemployed. 65 percent of the players leave with permanent injuries and at least 20 percent
are clinically depressed. The most alarming and final statistic noted was that the average life expectancy for NFL retirees is 53-59 years old. What is to be made of all these numbers? As much as it is hated to see the old, hardnosed football fade away, numbers and statistics like this make it inevitable for the NFL to take the actions they are right now to make the game safer and more appealing for future players. I personally hate to see all these players being fined sixfigure amounts for alleged illegal hits, but it must be done. Many players have continually expressed their frustration
towards current NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, mainly over the continual fines and new rules that have taken a lot of power away from defenses. But we see how short players’ lives are and the injuries that they are taking away from the game, so this must be done. Also, more time and effort needs to be focused on getting these players to understand how to manage their money correctly. Campbell stated that the NFL and NFL Player’s Association have some resources in place to help players with this problem. The life after the NFL is a huge transition that an overwhelming amount of former players struggle with.
It’s very hard for these guys to go from living an “invincible” lifestyle to dealing with the daily struggles of life. Many guys are used to spending massive amounts of money not only for themselves but their families as well. Some players may not have the right guidance in their life to help them with this task, and it should be a more conscious effort to help players out. The “old” NFL is slowly fading away. Maybe ultimately it is for the better. The NFL is still a major business that fans all over the world love to watch. Efforts to make the game safer may alter playing styles just a little, but players
hopefully will live longer and eliminate these sad clinical problems they are leaving the NFL with. The NFL is nothing without the top players lining up every Sunday to top the other team. These guys have to make a huge transition once their career ends, and we shouldn’t want to see these guys falter the way so many of them do. Change is evident in professional sports, most notably the NFL. Zack Wheeler is a writer for the Arkansas Traveler. His column appears every Tuesday. Follow the sports section on Twitter @UATravSports.
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An Upset Victory over Minnesota Advances Arkansas to 7-1.
BASKETBALL
Razorbacks Fall in Mississippi Against Bulldogs Liz Beadle Staff Writer
Kris Johnson Staff Photographer Manfred Jeske watches the ball at the Arkansas v. Minnesota tennis match at the indoor tennis courts, Sunday, Feb. 3. Arkansas defeated Minnesota 4-3 at the match.
YALE continued from page 7 beth Epstein, 6-3, 6-4, giving Paulson her first individual loss for the season. Flavia Araujo and Kimberley-Ann Surin, both freshmen, fell in the other two of Yale’s first three wins, 6-3, 6-1 and 6-1, 6-0, respectively. The Razorbacks did not give up after Yale’s streak, however, and started off their would-be comeback with Sarah McLean, a lone sophomore who earned her win over Yale’s Sarah Guzick with
a score of 6-2, 6-2. With a singles win on their plate, whether the Razorbacks won the match was determined by the final two matches: Yale’s Courtney Amos versus Ana Lorena Belmar Hernandez and No. 90 Madeleine Hamilton against Pang. Amos received her victory after a battle to the end of a third set and sealed the Sunday match for Yale. Pang triumphed over Hamilton in
another three-set match and proved the overall match to be a close one, ending it within one point of Yale. “I thought we did some really good things today on most courts,” Hegarty said. “Our doubles play was excellent and we put ourselves in position to be successful, which is encouraging. We are growing more with each match and look forward to more tough nonconference matches.”
This is not Arkansas’ first matchup with Yale, and this year’s match offered a similarity to last year’s. “We know Yale pretty well,” Hegarty said. “They were here last year and beat us 4-3 in a very competitive match, and they return bulk of that team.” The Razorbacks are once again on the road for their next meet against Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., Sunday, Feb. 10.
The Razorback women’s basketball team closed out their trip to Mississippi this weekend with a 47-44 loss at Mississippi State. The Razorbacks are now 15-7 and 3-6 in Southeastern Conference play. The Razorbacks came off a 77-66 win at Ole Miss Thursday and hoped to carry that momentum through Sunday, but fell just short of going 2-0 on the weekend. “It’s a tough loss on the road,” head coach Tom Collen said. “We were not able to take advantage of our opportunities and we let this one slip away.” This was only the second SEC win for the Bulldogs, who advanced to 10-12 Sunday afternoon. Arkansas had a chance to tie up the game at the buzzer but Quistelle Williams just missed the final shot and Mississippi State handed the Hogs their sixth SEC loss this season. The Razorbacks really needed to force turnovers to win this game, which they did; however, they accounted for 20 turnovers themselves so it didn’t do a whole lot of good. Arkansas shot just 32.1 percent on 17-for-53 from the floor. The Bulldogs shot 35 percent. The Razorbacks outrebounded State, 43-35. Williams had 16 points Sunday as well as a career-high 14 rebounds. She was crucial in the first half, where the Ra-
zorbacks struggled immensely on offense. This was Williams’ fifth double-double this season. The team only scored 14 points by halftime, eight of those coming from Williams. The 14 points is the lowest the Razorbacks have posted during a first half this season. After trailing 24-14 at halftime, the Razorbacks came back in the second half and went on a 24-11 run to tie the game at 33 with 10:33 to play in the game. For the remaining 10 minutes, neither team really had control of the game as the lead changed several times. The second effort was led by Sarah Watkins who only scored two points in the first half but finished the game with 15 points. Field goal shooting was drastically improved for the Hogs in the second half — from five of 24 in the first half to 12 of 29 in the second. However, the comeback was not enough for Arkansas to come away with a win. The game was tied at 42 with 3:27 to play but Arkansas let it slip away after that. Foul trouble also contributed to the loss, giving the Bulldogs some crucial free throws late in the game. In the end Arkansas had the look they wanted for the last shot of the game, but the shot simply didn’t fall. Next up for the Hogs is a crucial game against Kentucky in Bud Walton Arena Thursday.
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Addison Morgan Contributing Photographer Razorback baseball pitchers line up Friday, Feb. 1 at Baum Stadium. The Razorback baseball team will take on Western Illinois at the season opener Friday, Feb. 15. Dave Jorn Arkansas’ pitching staff has flourished under UA assistant coach Dave Jorn. In his 16 seasons with the Razorbacks, he has five College World Series appearances. He is entering his 11th consecutive season at Arkansas after a 14-year stint as a minor league coach with the Mets, Yankees and Diamondbacks. Jorn will be vital for Arkansas this season after having two pitchers, D.J. Baxendale and Nolan Sanburn, sign with professional teams. Despite these losses, the Razorbacks still have preseason All-American juniors Ryne Stanek and Colby Suggs. They also have Killian, junior Barrett Astin and senior Randall Fant. Astin will begin the sea-
son in the starting rotation, while Jorn develops Killian. Jorn must decide when and if Killian becomes ready for a starting role and when to move Astin back into the bullpen. He will also have to manage when to bring in Suggs, junior Brandon Moore and senior Cade Lynch out of the bullpen. Arkansas’ 2.83 ERA was the fifth lowest in the country last season and many experts predict a similar season this year. Former Players, Now Assistants Three recent former Razorbacks will also assist Van Horn this season. Clay Goodwin, the director of baseball operations, is in his sixth season as a member
of the coaching staff. He was a third baseman for Arkansas’ 2004 College World Series team and helps with hitting and the infielders. In just his third year as a coach with the Razorbacks, Brian Walker is a volunteer assistant coach who primarily helps the catchers. As a Razorback, Walker only committed five errors in 145 starts at catcher. The last two seasons he has coached James McCann, who was a second-round draft pick and a semifinalist for the Johnny Bench Award given to the top catcher in college baseball, and junior Jake Wise, who committed no errors last season. Jacob Julius is in his first season as a student assistant coach for Arkansas. In his only season with the Razorbacks, he hit .309 and five home runs before being drafted in the 33rd round. He will tutor the outfielders, including junior Jacob Morris and senior Matt Vinson, who are already excellent defensive players.