Thursday, Jan. 31. 2013
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Vol. 107, No. 74
“About You, For You”
Razorbacks to Finish Regual Swim Season As the Razorbacks swimming and diving team heads into their final stretch before postseason competition, they are looking to continue the momentum they have gained this past month.
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Alex March Staff Writer
t’s a bittersweet weekend for football fans. The biggest game of the year is Sunday night, but that means it is the last meaningful football game until late August. Whether at a party or at a bar, make sure you spend Super Bowl Sunday the right way — surrounded by cold beverages, fried food and good friends. Aside from football, Fayetteville will host several excellent musical acts. This weekend is a much-needed timeout from school.
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The Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers will kick off at 5:30 p.m. CDT from New Orleans. The early kickoff catches people off guard every year. Wherever you watch the game, be in position for the start of the game and the all-important commercials. Sports bars in Fayetteville will be open and ready to serve thirsty football fans. Because so many people watch the game at bars, some will roll back regular
Hogs Back in Top 25 in Time The Razorback gymnastics team earned its first victory in an upset against No. 11 Denver and is focusing on individual improvements for their Friday meet against No. 1 Florida. Full Story, Page 7
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Sunday specials. On Dickson Street, Grub’s has the best game setup. With cheap beer and oldfashioned bar food, the bar provides a classic gameday experience. Sassy’s Red House on College Avenue is also a great gameday venue. With multiple screens and tasty barbecue, the restaurant has the right atmosphere for Super Bowl Sunday. If chicken sounds better, Foghorn’s, on College Avenue and 15th Street, has wings,
Live Music and Other Events
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ickson Street has a full schedule prior to the big game. For live music fans, this weekend is stacked. George’s has a full slate, with big shows Thursday, Friday and Saturday. On Thursday night, alt-country rockers American Aquarium and Fayetteville’s Damn Arkansan are set to play. American Aquarium has a Drive-By Truckers sound, which should appeal to a broad range of music fans. Tickets are only $5, and the two-for-one deal is the best music bargain of the weekend. On Friday night, the country group The Randy Rogers Band will be taking the stage. Tickets, at $15, are going fast. Perpetual Groove, which has become a staple of Fayetteville music, stopping in twice a year, recently announced an indefinite hiatus in April. The band has a stellar repertoire of cover songs, from Paul Simon to Fatboy Slim. This will be the band’s last show in Fayetteville, so expect PGroove to come ready to play. Tickets are $15. Like Brock Butler sings when he covers LCD Soundsystem, “this
could be the last time.” Smoke and Barrel has local jazz/funk band The 1 oz. Jig Thursday night with Stiff Necked Fools for a $5 cover. On Friday night, Damn Arkansan and Dead Leaves will play for a $3 cover. On Saturday night, Conway-based Don’t Stop Please will come to town, bringing their eclectic funk rock. Their 2012 release “Crowded Car” is available on Spotify, and includes the hilarious song “My Booty Is So Luxurious.” Don’t Stop Please is only a $5 cover. Also of note, Fayetteville band The Paper Hearts will be reuniting for a show at Rogue Saturday night. Beer fans should check out a Saturday night India Pale Ale competition at U.S. Pizza on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. Local beer club Fayetteville Lovers of Pure Suds (FLOPS) and Springdale’s Saddlebock Brewery are sponsoring the event. The men’s basketball team takes on Tennessee Saturday at 2 p.m. in Bud Walton Arena.
chicken tenders, beer and plenty of TVs. If none of the aforementioned options sound tempting, virtually any establishment that serves food or alcohol and has a TV will have on the game. The chances of finding a TV in America not tuned to the game (or the Puppy Bowl, maybe) are slim to none. Most people choose to watch the game in the comfort of their house or a friend’s party. Super Bowl parties have become a big deal, virtually a national custom. Remember that not everyone who comes over is a huge football fan. With a 5:30 p.m. kickoff, some people will get bored quickly. On the flip side, people who watch the game for the commercials and halftime show need to respect the game. Food and beer, however, can diffuse any ill will guests might have. Having other activities, like games or a football to throw around, will give bored friends something to do if the game, like a few past Super Bowls, turns into a blowout.
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Super Bowl Raises Money in Fayetteville Jaime Dunaway Staff Writer
The increased spending for Super Bowl-related products could positively affect the local and national economy, but consumers may be hit hard as the cost of hosting viewing parties rises, according to a survey from the Retail Advertising and Marketing Association. Average consumers will spend approximately $68 for Super Bowl-related products including apparel, snacks and decorations for Super Bowl parties, according to the survey. Overall consumer spending is expected to reach $12.3 billion. Thrifty college students have devised many ways to cut costs for Super Bowl parties. Instead of hosts buying all the party necessities, students divided the responsibilities. One person might be in charge of dessert, while another person might be responsible for bringing napkins and silverware. Several food items, like chips and soda, can be purchased at Club Red essentially for free with flex dollars. Some residence halls or apartment complexes may also throw parties that students can attend for free. The number of people hosting and attending Super Bowl parties is expected to rise. Of the 179 million people expected to watch the game, approximately 16 percent of them will host viewing parties, while another 25 percent will attend a party, according to the survey. “It’s like a big holiday,” said Riley Perez, junior child education major. “Everyone has an excuse to drink beer and eat food.” Restaurants and bars can also expect extra business as 10 million people are predicted to watch the game in such a venue. Many local bars are positively affected by the increased business on Super Bowl Sunday. At Hog Haus Brewing Company, beer is sold to-go on Super Bowl Sunday, and the sales are double or triple the normal amount on the day of the big game, said manager Jason Jennings. Farrell’s Lounge Bar and Grill on Dickson Street is also expecting triple the amount
of business, said manager Mike White. White said Farrell’s staff is stocking up on popular food and beer supplies and will have extra staff on hand for Sunday. “I think some people go to a bar for the convenience of not having to cook things themselves, or maybe conflicting schedules make it harder to get together,” he said. Super Bowl commercials are also an important advertising opportunity for companies who seek to raise awareness about products and increase sales. Companies will spend $4 million dollars for a 30-second slot in this year’s Super Bowl, according to Forbes; but it may be money well-spent, as a recordsetting 10 percent of the population said the commercials influence them to buy products, according to the survey. “Sometimes it’s the best part of the whole thing,” Perez said. “I’m a die-hard football fan, but the commercials are something I always watch for.” TV sales also increase around the time of the Super Bowl. An estimated 7.5 million households plan on buying new TVs for the big game, which is nearly 2 million more than last year, according to the survey. Food and furniture sales are also expected to increase as many Americans prepare for Super Bowl viewing parties. “The Super Bowl is one of the largest salty-snack events of the year for the consumer,” said Jimmy Bradshaw, sales specialist for Frito Lay.
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Valentine’s Day Dance Comes to Local Area Nuri Heo Staff Writer
Ballroom and swing dancing are coming to northwest Arkansas Feb. 16 as part of a Valentine’s Day dance presented by the Bella Vista Big Band. The event starts at 7 p.m., and tickets are $10 per person at
“It provides music appreciation for the ballroom and swing style of the big band era.” Loren Wagner
Business Manager Bella Vista Big Band Riordan Hall in Bella Vista. The overall purpose of the dance is both entertainment and education, as there is a 30-minute dance lesson as well as a dance demonstration put on by the dance instructors, said Loren Wagner, business manager and treasurer for the Bella Vista Big Band. “In addition, it provides music appreciation for the ballroom and swing style of the big band era,” Wagner said. “This is our way to help
preserve this type of danceable music.” Formed in 1989, the Bella Vista Big Band is a traditional 15-piece band. It is a nonprofit corporation with the purpose to preserve the ballroom and swing-style music played by Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Count Basie and other bands from the 1930s to the 1950s. “They have performed a variety of concerts and dances in Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma,” Wagner said. “Also, they have played two presidential inaugural balls and three Caribbean cruises.” The band is expecting many students to participate in the event. “I go to Zumba dance at least three times a week at the UA gym,” said Juhyun Park, UA student. “I think the Valentine’s Day event is a good idea. I have always wanted to learn Latin dance. It will be a good opportunity for me to learn all dif ferent kinds of
dance.” Students are excited about having fun on Valentine’s Day and learning new dances. “I always look for something fun to exercise,” said Iseulle Kim, UA student. “The Valentine’s Day dance sounds fun, and I want to participate in it. I am sure it will help me to work out while having fun.”
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Senate Brings Gun Issue Before God
Joe DelNero Opinion Editor As concealed carry legislation heats up on campus, another similar issue is in the Arkansas house and senate. The bill proposes to remove churches and places of worship as prohibited places for a licensee to carry a concealed weapon. Senate bill 71, called the Church Protection Act of 2013, was filed on Jan. 17 and passed in the senate on Jan. 28. Currently, the bill resides in a judiciary committee in the Arkansas House of Representatives, according to Arkansashouse.org. Politicians and students bicker about their feeling of security and their 2nd amendment right to bear arms, but Sen. Linda Chesterfield (Dem.) hits the nail on the head saying “… I also am very cognizant about what my bible says when it talks about the church, ‘my house shall be called a house of prayer,’” on KATV.com. Perhaps it is just my Catholic upbringing in a safe, suburban neighborhood, with my church within walking distance of my home, but if there is ever a place a gun will never belong, it is in the church. A place of worship should not be tarnished with people carrying weapons. While I sit in my pew, I want to be praying to my dear Baby Jesus rather than fretting about the person sitting next to me who may be packing heat. I cannot fathom any pastor or parishioner to be comfortable in a church
knowing a tool of violence is in the vicinity. Since 1999, there have been 638 deadly force incidents, according to carlchinn. com. That is among the 150 million church-going, adherent Americans, within over 340,000 congregations, according to the 2010 Religious Congregations and Membership survey. The chances of a shooting in a church, while outlawed, are incredibly small. So why change a law that is working? In my eyes, if someone is bringing a gun to church, they are not going to pray. Then it becomes the responsibility of the police and law enforcement officers to make decisions common citizens cannot. I can understand “we the people” have the right to bear arms and the argument that we have the right to decide where and when guns are necessary. I also understand this motion is another separation of church and state, putting more power in our hands. However, the general assembly is wrong writing “personal security is increasingly important” and claiming this act is “immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety,” according to Senate Bill 71 on Arkansashouse.org. Churches are not places we “immediately” need protection. Instead, we need strict restrictions of guns, keeping security to professionals. The introduction of weapons into places of educational and spiritual growth is entirely unnecessary. State and federal laws prohibiting weapons in churches and on campuses should remain in tact so violators can be charged simply for bringing a tool of violence to places of peace. Joe DelNero is a senior broadcast journalism major and the opinion editor of the Arkansas Traveler.
Traveler Quote of the Day
“I’m a die-hard football fan, but the commercials are something I always watch for.” Riley Perez, Junior
“Super Bowl Raises Money in Fayetteville” Page 2
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Don’t Stress About the Unknown
Katie Kortebein Staff Columnist In college, we are required to choose a major working towards our future career; but not everyone knows what they want to do at our age. I know plenty of people who are still undecided in their third year at the university. This is extremely stressful as you feel time is wasting. Yet, it is somewhat ridiculous we are even required to know what we want to do at age 18. Often, people who do think they know what they want to do as a freshman end up changing their minds before they graduate. Depending on the university, up to 70 percent of students will change their major at least once during their college ca-
reer, according to the La Verne University Career Center. I think it would be more helpful for students if we were not required to declare a major until the end of our sophomore year. We could take courses appealing to our various interests across departments. This way, students could experience the core classes of every major, and gauge their personal level of desire to learn more. These cross-department classes would simply count as electives so students would not fall behind in their freshman and sophomore year. They would also be able to see which department is the perfect fit, rather than a belated “oh no” moment halfway through their college career. As a freshman, I was not sure what I wanted to do with my life. I knew I loved animals and I loved to read. I took classes geared towards majors in pre-veterinary and English and Creative Writing, thinking I would either be a veterinarian or an author. I also worked at a veterinary clinic to get experience in the field and to see if I could work with sick animals. However, after taking a few science classes, I realized I could
not see myself successfully taking those classes for the rest of college. Likewise, I realized I loved my creative writing classes. While I did not know if I could write, I did want to follow up on those interesting classes. I changed courses, stopped taking my pre-veterinary classes and dove headfirst into creative writing. This semester, I added an English-journalism major and am looking for summer internships at publishing houses. The workshopping I did in my creative writing classes helped me realize I want to be a book editor. I would never have decided this as a freshman because I had no experience in these areas I was interested in. Through trial and error I was able to find my perfect match. Along with taking classes across majors, I think it is a good idea to take a job or internship in the field you are interested in for real life experience. I volunteered with veterinarians at the local animal shelters my freshman year. Then I started working at a veterinary clinic in my hometown over the summer. I started as a receptionist, but even that gave
me insight into the work veterinarians were doing. I worked up to veterinary technician, but then discovered I was more a creative writer than a vet. I recommend getting any job possible in the career area you are pursuing. On this note, it would also be smart to go to job fairs to see what types of jobs are out there. There may be the perfect career for you, in an area you are passionate about, that you did not even know existed. The UA Career Development center posts internships, co-ops, hosts job fairs, and even has classes helping you find your perfect match. For those of you who are still undecided, do not stress out. You still have time to decide and my advice is to follow the above tips. I was clueless to where I was going in my life. I took my love for my dogs and reading and was able to come up with a career I am genuinely excited to start. The key is stay calm; no matter what, you will figure it out.
what would they accomplish? Clinicians treating patients hear their fears, anger, sadness, fantasies and hopes, in a protected space of privacy and confidentiality, which is guaranteed by federal and state laws. Mental health professionals are legally obligated to break this confidentiality when a patient “threatens violence to self or others.” But clinicians rarely report unless the threat is immediate, clear and overt. Mental health professionals understand that, despite our intimate knowledge of the thoughts of our patients, we are not very good at predicting what people will do. Our knowledge is always incomplete, conditional, and we do not have the methods to objectively predict future behavior. Tendencies, yes; specific actions, no. To think we can read a person’s brain the way an airport scanner detects weapons is a gross misunderstanding of psychological science, and very far from the nuanced but uncertain grasp clinicians have on patients’ state of mind. What about diagnoses? If mental health professionals were required to report severe mental illness (such as paranoid schizophrenia) to state authorities, it would have an immediate chilling effect on the willingness of people to disclose sensitive information, and would discourage many
people from seeking treatment. What about depression, bipolar disorder, substance abuse or post-traumatic stress disorder, along with other types of mental illness that have some link to self-harm and impulsive action? The scope of disclosure that the government could legally compel might end up very wide, without any real gain in predictive accuracy. Diagnosis is an inexact and constantly evolving effort, and it is contentious within the profession. To use a diagnosis as the basis of reporting possible violence to the authorities would make the effort of accurate evaluation much more fraught. And what of the families and friends of the mentally ill? Should their weapons purchases be restricted as well? A little reflection shows how unworkable in practice any screening by diagnosis would be. Expansion of mental health services and outreach to troubled individuals are welcome and long overdue — a policy mental health professionals would strongly support. But these changes cannot offer a quick or complete solution. The shortage of qualified clinicians, particularly in child and adolescent therapy, will take a long time to offset. Graduate training takes years, and already the demand for qualified therapists far exceeds the supply. And these proposed so-
lutions do not take into account those individuals who never seek treatment at all — the loners, the odd and isolated ones, the marginal, who may not even respond to free and readily available services. In any case, successful therapeutic interventions cannot be forced or compelled. Most clinicians have experience with court-ordered therapy and know the difference between false and true cooperation. People benefit most when therapy is freely chosen and voluntarily undertaken. The U.S. does not have a monopoly on mental illness. Every country has citizens with severe mental illness at about the same rate we do. But in countries where no one has access to assault weapons or high-capacity ammunition magazines, the rate of murder and gun violence is a small fraction of our rate. The problem is not that some of our fellow citizens suffer from mental illness, but that powerful weapons and vast quantities of ammunition are potentially accessible to anyone — an undiagnosed and untreated schizophrenic, a murderously jealous spouse, an intoxicated depressive — far beyond our ability to screen, diagnose or treat..
Katie Kortebein is a staff writer for the Arkansas Traveler. She is a junior English and creative writing major.
Mental Health Screening of Gun Buyers Wrong Tactic
Georgann Witte MCT Campus
The horrific mass murder of children and school personnel in Newtown, Conn., prompted calls for more screening of gun buyers to identify the mentally ill and prevent or restrict purchases of weapons and ammunition. This simplistic, impractical and unfair proposal wrongly stigmatizes a large (and constantly shifting) group of citizens, without adequately addressing the underlying dangers of loosely regulated guns. Although the recent mass killings (in Aurora, Colo., Tucson, Ariz., and at Virginia Tech) were committed by young men believed to have severe mental illness, the vast majority of those with mental illness are no more likely to commit acts of violence, and are no more likely to want to inflict harm, than the general public. As the director of the National Institute of Mental Health, Thomas Insell, said, those with severe mental illness, known as SMI, are more likely to be violent, particularly during a psychotic episode with paranoid delusions, but “mental illness contributes very little to the overall rate of violence in the community. Most people with SMI are not violent, and most violent acts are not committed by people with SMI.” How would screenings of the mentally ill be done, and
Georgann Witte is a psychologist with Behavioral Health Consultants. She wrote this for The Hartford Courant.
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Memphis Meets Fayetteville Hillary Rambeau Contributing Writer
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Tony-winning musical “Memphis” is being brought to Fayetteville’s Walton Arts Center to take audiences back to the early 1950s, when segregation defined life in the South. This story is centered on a Memphis disc jockey named Huey Calhoun, one of the first white DJs to play black music in the 1950s, and an electrifying black singer named Felicia. Huey wants to change the world, and Felicia is ready for her big break. Challenged by prejudices, the two courageously break every social taboo while embarking on a musical journey of forbidden love. The story is inspired by the late Memphis disc jockey Dewey Phillips, who is also referred to as “Daddy-O Dewey.” Many music historians give Phillips credit for integrating the American radio airwaves with rhythm and blues, pop, jazz, rock ‘n’ roll and country music from 1948 to 1958. Phillips showcased musicians without discrimination and was instrumental in integrating musical tastes and promoting wider acceptance of black artists, allowing rockabilly and rock ‘n’ roll to emerge as national trends. By 1954, Phillips’ shows were popular throughout the South among both white and black audiences. “Daddy-O-Dewey” ruled the Memphis airwaves for 10 years until he was fired in 1958 for refusing to go along with the station’s new top 40 formats. Phillips died in 1968 from heart failure at the age of 42. “Memphis” is the winner of four 2012 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. It features a Tony-winning book by Joe DiPietro and a Tonywinning original score with music by Bon Jovi founding member David Bryan. Directing is Tony nominee Christopher Ashley, and choreography is by Sergio Trujillo. “David Bryan evokes the powerhouse funk of James Brown, the hot guitar riffs of Chuck Berry, the smooth harmonies of the Temptations, the silken, bouncy pop of the great girl groups of the period,” wrote Charles Isherwood of the New
York Times. “It is an epic American tale about the birth of rock and roll,” Bryan said during an interview with Durham Performing Arts Center. “I just love that we not only portray one of the first white DJs to integrate the radio, but we also dramatize an interracial love story when it was against the law in many states to have an interracial marriage. “Ultimately, it is a story about how music helped bring about social change, and how this music helped bring people together.” Walton Arts Center Public Relations Manager Bethany Bobbitt said the cast was truly dynamic, with DJ Huey easily being the most loveable and irrational, perfectly embodied by his gleeful catchphrase, “Hockadoo.” Bobbitt’s favorite scenes from the musical include a doubledutch dance sequence during Huey’s anthem, “Radio,” she said. Bobbitt is a sucker for a “swaying gospel choir,” so the songs “Make Me Stronger” and “Say a Prayer” were especially stirring, she said. Because the musical is such a musically infused cultural crossroad with music at the heart in Memphis, Tenn., Bobbitt said this show would especially translate with young adults at the UA. Darby Unruh, sophomore sports management major, is “stoked” to see the show. “I can’t wait to see ‘Memphis,’” Unruh said. “I am all about interracial dynamics.” “Flashy dance moves and catchy songs left me speechless and wanting more,” said Megan Phillips, sophomore interior design major. “I can’t wait to see the show here in Fayetteville.” “You know, I have never heard of ‘Memphis’ before it came to Fayetteville, but I have researched the cultural revolution that the plot entails, and it sounds edgy and exciting, which is right up my alley,” said Caroline Bennett, senior communications major. “Count me in opening night.” “Memphis” will have eight performances: Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m.; Thursday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 8 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
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MUSIC
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January Records Worth Spinning
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It may only be a month into 2013, but a number of great — and not-so-great — albums have already come out. Below is a list of all of the purchase-worthy music released so far this year, as well as several albums that fell short of what they were capable of.
Local Natives Hummingbird
When a band's debut is an incredibly lauded out-of-nowhere release, it's hard to follow-up on that kind of success. (Take Fleet Foxes, for example. How do you successfully follow up an album as grand as their 2008 self-titled debut? You don't.) On their second album, "Hummingbird," Local Natives pull off the seemingly impossible, releasing an album that contends with — and possibly even bests — 2010's "Gorilla Manor." On their new release, Local Natives remove many of the more gimmicky elements of their previous songs, allowing raw emotion and powerful songwriting to take center stage. "Hummingbird" is nowhere near as immediate or
catchy as the band's debut; rather, it is an album that rewards multiple listens and forges a more personal identity for the band.
Widowspeak Almanac
Equal parts Fleetwood Mac and Mazzy Star, Widowspeak create dreamy, nostalgic folk music with nods to past eras while retaining a modern sensibility. "Almanac," the duo's sophomore release, is more polished, focused and eclectic than their previous album. When asked by her label, Captured Tracks, how she would describe the album to a deaf person, Molly Hamilton responded, "'Almanac' is like moving into a big old house in the woods with sheets covering all the furniture, and then taking all the sheets off." With a description like that, one doesn't even need to listen to the music to understand what it's getting at; the songs of "Almanac" convey a breath of cool, fresh air stripping away the dust of the past.
Foxygen
We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace and Magic A brief listen to Foxygen's sophomore album and it is evident that
these guys are wearing their influences on their sleeves: Bob Dylan, Lou Reed, the Stones — any band from 1960-1980 is fair game. The references are a bit overwhelming at first, but after sifting through them, what becomes much more interesting about "We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace and Magic" is how Foxygen asserts their own musical identity amidst all the classic rock, and how they somehow create something coherent out of a mishmash of styles and ideas. Foxygen's album should please classic rock fans just as much as it should indie kids who have never even heard of The Band, and that kind of musical camaraderie is rare.
Toro Y Moi
Anything in Return "Anything in Return" is proof that Chaz Bundick, the one behind Toro Y Moi, can do anything he sets his mind to. Bundick's most recent release was a self-challenge to write a pop album, straying far from his trademark reverb-heavy chillwave and danceable indie electronic. If Bundick's idea of success was creating an equally accessible and engaging dance-pop album that effortlessly makes disco cool, then he has
certainly accomplished something. For someone like Bundick, who considers music a hobby rather than a profession, according to an interview with Pitchfork, that's nothing short of amazing.
Other January releases worth checking out: Veteran indie rock band Yo La Tengo's 13th release in 29 years, "Fade"; Amor de Dias' haunting, autumnal indie pop record "The House at Sea"; Canadian duo Tegan and Sara's plunge into insanely catchy, mainstream electro-pop, "Heartthrob"; "Yeah Right," the noisy, energetic release from lo-fi band Bleeding Rainbow (formerly Reading Rainbow); the Ruby Sun's layered and ethereal electro-pop album "Christopher"; rambunctious garage-punk band FIDLAR's unapologetically brash self-titled debut; Harlem rapper A$AP Rocky's star-studded, swag-infused rap opus "Long.Live. A$AP"; Danish one-man-band Indians' expansive yet intimate electro-folk debut "Somewhere Else"; Real Estate guitarist Matthew Mondanile's (aka Ducktails') smooth, laid-back guitar pop album "The Flower Lane."
January Album Fails:
Free Energy's cheesy, hook-filled sophomore release "Love Sign"; Ra Ra Riot's overpolished, overly electronic album "Beta Love"; and ...
Christopher Owens Lysandre
Sometimes, breaking from the band for a solo career is a cathartic exercise that gives an artist a new sense of freedom that they take full advantage of with revived creativity. Other times, it results in a nauseating proliferation of flutes and saxophones that would make even George Michael cringe. The lo-fi indie rock band Girls may have been the best thing to have come around in the last several years, which is what makes Christopher Owens' solo debut, "Lysandre," so disappointing. How Owens made an album that sounds like later-era Belle & Sebastian met up with a few easylistening dudes, a Renaissance flautist and one overly honky saxophone player, I don't know. Here's to hoping Owens got whatever was troubling him out on "Lysandre" and will return to making music as engaging as what he made with Girls.
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22 Half-__: coffee order 23 2002 Olympics host, briefly 24 “As if!” 25 How shysters practice 27 Small crown 29 Onetime Beatles bassist Sutcliffe 32 Led __: “Stairway to Heaven” group, to fans 34 One who turns a place upside down 38 Foldable sleeper 39 Blasted 40 Purple hue 41 Org. with an oftquoted journal 42 More racy, as humor 45 Tote 46 Sugary suffix 48 “Oh, __ won’t!” 49 Tunnel effect 50 Five-finger discounts, so to speak 56 Audiophile’s setup 58 Witch costume stickon 59 Wet behind the ears 61 “Spring forward” letters 62 One of four in a grand slam 63 Wildspitze, for one 64 “__ willikers!”
Sports Editor: Kristen Coppola Assistant Sports Editor: Haley Markle Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013
The Arkansas Traveler Newspaper
GYMNASTICS
Hogs Back in Top 25 in Time
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SWIMMING
Razorbacks to Finish Regual Swim Season
Eric Harris Staff Writer
Logan Webster Staff Photographer Freshman Sydnie Dillard competed at the 9.8 on the balance beam the Arkansas v. Denver gymbacks meet, Friday, Jan. 25.
Tamzen Tumlison Staff Writer The Razorback gymnastics team earned its first victory in an upset against No. 11 Denver and is focusing on individual improvements for their Friday meet against No. 1 Florida. The win boosted the Razorbacks back into the rankings at No. 22 after a week of being unranked. The Florida meet will be
the eighth time in a row that the two teams will have competed while one of the two is ranked No. 1. In the 31 times Florida and Arkansas have met, Arkansas has only topped its opponent three times. “Florida is always good,” co-head coach Rene Lyst said. “They’re a solid team, they’re coached well, they’ve got phenomenal athletes but as we know, you’ve got to compete every time you go out there.” Florida comes to Fayetteville with Southeastern Conference Gymnast of the
TRACK & FIELD
Hog Teams Head to Invitational For Weekend Meets
Eric Harris Staff Writer
After another weekend of strong performances on the track, the Hogs now look ahead to the Armory Collegiate Invitational. Both the men’s and women’s track teams had strong showings at the Razorback Team Invitational. The women finished fourth, and were able to move up to fourth in the national rankings, good enough for first in the Southeastern Conference. The top performance of the meet was Makeba Alcide’s performance in the pentathlon. Alcide was named both the SEC and National Athlete of the Week. Her score of 4,464 points was both a school record and the top score in the country so far this season. “She stole the show, and cap-
italized on the high jump,” head coach Lance Harter said. Her score was the sixth highest score in NCAA history, a feat topped only by two other athletes, Briane Theisen (200812) of Oregon and Jacquelyn Johnson (2004-08) of Arizona State. Alcide isn’t the only national leader for the Hogs; London Olympian Regina George is the leader in the 400-meter with her time of 52.26 seconds. The Hogs hold the SEC lead in three other events as well. On the men’s side, Razorback fans were treated to a dominating performance, Arkansas pulled away from the competition and racked up 124 points. Arkansas won six events over the weekend, with victories from Akheem Gauntlett in the 400, Patrick Rono in the
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Week, Kytra Hunter. Hunter posted the highest all-around score in the nation in their meet against Auburn. Hunter scored a 9.90 or better in each event she tackled. Florida freshman Bridget Sloan took the SEC Freshman of the Week award in the first week of the season, proving that her past as the 2009 World all-around champion and part of the 2008 silver medal Olympic team will continue to be improved upon. The Gators have earned one or more spots in the SEC
weekly awards in three of the four weeks of competition. The win at home over Denver showcased some experience and improvements throughout the Razorback team, which will be important in Friday’s matchup. “We were fairly solid throughout the meet until floor,” Lyst said. “We had some good vaulting. We had a much improved bar rotation. Beam was, I thought, phenomenal.” Freshman Erin Freier won
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As the Razorbacks swimming and diving team heads into their final stretch before postseason competition, they are looking to continue the momentum they have gained this past month. In January, the Hogs are 6-0 with wins over No. 14 Penn State, No. 21 Florida State and Southeastern Conference opponent South Carolina. These wins have launched the Razorbacks to a No. 18 national ranking. Arkansas has been flexing their muscle late in the season. The win over Penn State came down to the final event, but Arkansas won the other five matches by an average of over 116 points, including a 250-50 win over Missouri State. The individual performances have been just as strong, with Susanna White earning SEC Swimmer of the Week honors after four wins over Florida State, South Carolina, Davidson and Queens College. White was a part of seven different wins against South Carolina and Florida State,
UA Swimming Club: Practice Makes Perfect
including swimming a time of 54.91 in the 100 butterfly against Florida State. The next day against Davidson and Queens College, she won all four events she took part in as well as setting two pool records at Davidson. The Hogs are now looking ahead to a strong Kansas Jayhawks team to finish up the regular season schedule. The Jayhawks are 5-3 on the season, including wins over Rice, Hawaii and TCU. One of the top swimmers for the Jayhawks is freshman Haley Molden. The Topeka, Kan., native leads the team in both the 100 and 200 freestyle and has the second best time in the 500 freestyle. Sophomore Alina Vats leads the team in both of the backstroke races, while Bryce Hinde, a freshman, is the Jayhawks’ top breaststroke swimmer. The Razorbacks have had strong performances on the diving board, and against Kansas they will face a challenge in their top diver, Christy Cash. The senior from Lenexa, Kan., leads the team in all
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Kathleen Pait Contributing Photographer Elizabeth Marchese practices her swimming stroke at the Swimming Club meet, Monday, Jan. 28. The Swimming Club is open to all students and meets Monday, Wednesday and Sunday at the HPER pool.
COMMENTARY
Why I’m Not Picking a Winner for the Super Bowl
Kristen Coppola Sports Editor I feel like every year sports columnists across the nation muse about what a fabulous season the NFL has graced us
with. Each year has its unspeakable injuries, its comeback stories, its rookie phenoms. This year is no different. It started with the replacement refs, who I won’t quickly forget. Actually, I may end up telling my grand-nieces and nephews about it one day when I’m cranky and arthritic. I can hear myself now: “Back in my day, there was this atrocity called replacement refs, and that’s what happens when you refuse to compromise and make nice!” Then my favorite team had a winning season and made the playoffs, but I was disappointed
by the defense for the second year in a row. Then Sports Illustrated and ESPN Magazines decided to feature the rival quarterback on their covers, which drug me to depths of despair we needn’t speak of. Meanwhile, my stepdad’s favorite team had a good season for the first time in years, only to have his hopes dashed when Robert Griffin III annihilated his knee, resulting in the most revolting and cringe-worthy gif I’ve ever seen. Alas, I continued to watch the playoffs, yet each team I cheered for lost. So, I’m staying away from
game predictions, else I curse another friend’s team. Instead, I’m making my picks about the Harbaugh brothers. Apparently, there’s a lot of betting going around concerning the brothers and the way CBS will treat the two brothers and their parents. The following prop bets were featured on SB Nation Tuesday. Will either Jack or Jackie Harbaugh be shown on TV wearing any clothing that has either a SF or BAL logo on it during the game? The odd are 2/1 for yes, and I’m going to have to go with the crowd on
that one. How many times will Jack Harbaugh be shown on TV during the game? The line is over 1.5, and I would be a fool not to go with it. Who will be shown first during the game? It’s even on both brothers and 4/1 for a split screen shot of both, but I‘m going to go out on a limb and say that CBS will show Jim Harbaugh first. Colin Kaepernick has gotten a lot of attention, because of the earlier 49er quarterback drama, thus resulting in Jim Harbaugh getting a lot of attention because he chose Kaepernick.
Who will be mentioned more by full name during the game? Both are equal, but I think the commentators will mention John more. Why not? How many times will Harbaugh be said during the game? The over under is 20.5. I’m taking the over. There’s no way you can put two men with the same name in the same game and not have the name mentioned less than 20 times. Kristen Coppola is the sports editor for the Arkansas Traveler. Her column appears every Thursday. Follow the sports section on Twitter @UATravSports.
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TOP 25 continued from page 7 the bar event title with a 9.850 and also had an “exceptional” beam routine, Lyst said. “It was really nice to see her put all three of her events together really well,” Lyst said. “She’s been kind of coming on a little late here, toward the end of the preseason, toward these few meets, and it’s nice to see her progressing well.” Katherine Grable continued to impress during the Denver meet, scoring a 9.875 in both vault and floor and earning an all-around title. Grable dropped to ninth in the nation in all-around. “Kat’s a pro. She knows how to do her job, to get out there. She hits her routines and she’s a phenomenal athlete,” Lyst said. The team and the coaches realize they are going against the best, and that’s what they like to do to keep improving and hopefully come out on top, Lyst said. “We’ve just got to focus on our process and hit our routines and be a little cleaner and sharper than last week and keep building the momentum,” Lyst said. The Razorbacks and Gators compete in Barnhill Arena Jan. 25, at 7 p.m. “It’s always exciting to be at home,” Lyst said. “We had a great home crowd last week. The students were great. It’s a lot of fun in Barnhill when we have a big crowd.”
SEASON continued from page 7 three diving distances. Despite the competition, head coach Sean Schimmel just wants the team to focus on their own swimming. “We need to swim in our lanes and control what we can control,” Schimmel said. The Hogs have the SEC championships afterwards, but Schimmel wants to focus on the Jayhawks in preparation for the upcoming championships. “We need to focus on today,” Schimmel said. “The SEC Championships are two weeks out, so we need to be sharp.” It is important for the Razorbacks to finish the season with a win going into postseason play, but Schimmel says that what the Hogs do outside of the pool is just as important as the times they swim.
Gareth Patterson Staff Photographer Head coach Sean Schimmel speaks at the Olympic Press Conference in Barnhill Arena, Tuesday, Jan. 29.
WEEKEND continued from page 7 800, Caleb Cross in the 60-meter hurdles, Andrew Irwin in the pole vault, Tarik Batchelor in the triple jump and Kevin Lazas in the heptathlon. Like Alcide, Lazas set the top mark in the NCAA for his event, and was also named the SEC male Athlete of the Week. Batchelor and Higgs also hold the top national marks for the triple jump and long jump. Rono’s time of 1:48.98 in the 800 is also the top time in the SEC. Stanley Kebenei holds the top SEC mark in the 3,000 with a time of 8:00.74. The Hogs finished more than 44 points ahead of second-place
Florida and 54 points ahead of Nebraska, who finished third. Both teams now focus their attention on the Armory Collegiate Invitational. Just like last weekend in the Razorback Team Invitational, this week the event will be stacked with the top collegiate runners, not just in America, but in colleges around the world. “This weekend, its 200 universities, some as far across as Europe,” Harter said. “It’s always traditionally been a zoo of an experience, but its always been a great experience for our athletes.” The competition will be filled with top colleges that the
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Hogs have seen recently. For the women, all the teams in the top seven will take part in the meet. Other ranked teams like Iowa State, Texas, Dartmouth, Stanford, South Carolina and Connecticut will be competing. On the men’s side, many of the ranked SEC schools will be competing. No. 2 Florida, No. 3 Texas A&M, No. 6 LSU and No. 15 Mississippi State will all be running. Other top teams like Oregon, Texas and Oklahoma will also be gunning to unseat the Hogs from their No. 1 national rank.
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