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ternational education. As an international student, I personally am thankful for the opportunity given to international students to study in the United States. This is not a grant, but a privilege.” Many Americans attended the event and experienced new cultures. “I just got out of class and walked into the Union and noticed that there is an inter-
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Abdellah Essalki, a Spring International student from Morrocco, shares his story about living in small-town America. Full Story, Page 5
Hogs Fall; Texas A&M Earns Upset of the Year
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Kris Johnson Staff Photographer Anuta Krasnova laughs with students at the International Bazaar, Monday, Nov. 12. The International Bazaar was organized as a part of the International Education Week.
Nuri Heo Staff Writer The Study Abroad Student Association will celebrate many events during International Education Week to highlight what they said are the benefits of international education. SASA hosted the first event, International Bazaar, Monday in the Union Con-
nections Lounge. All the international students wore their traditional costumes and gathered together to experience world’s culture, countries and languages. Minji Park said she is Korean but she does not usually wear traditional Korean costumes. She did wear her traditional costume for this event, though. “It was good to introduce the culture of my hometown to UA students. I appreciate
Tyson Center Opened For Learning and Child Care Travis Pence Staff Writer The Jean Tyson Child Development Study Center, which opened Nov. 2, will serve as both a learning opportunity and child-care program for students and families involved with the UA, officials said. “Our campus has long needed a better training facility and campus childcare option, and we are delighted to now have both under one roof,” said Chancellor G. David Gearhart. “This facility provides a wonderful learning environment for infants and preschoolers while providing an amazing educational opportunity for our students.” The JTCDSC will help to set higher standards for child care and child development studies. “In this facility, students, staff and faculty are working together to create cutting edge programs that will set new standards for childcare, healthy eating habits and early recognition of special needs children,” said Michael Vayda, dean of the Dale Bumpers College. The JTCDSC offers a
family-centered program that includes classrooms, indoor and outdoor play spaces and observation areas to allow university students to gain valuable insight into the behavioral and developmental patterns of children, said Mike Johnson, associate vice chancellor. The facility will serve as a teaching laboratory for the students of Bumpers College in several areas including human development and family sciences, Johnson said. The majority of students who will be using the facility are majoring in child development, Johnsons said. The center will also include speech pathology, nursing and education students, he said. “The Jean Tyson Center has the capacity to care for up to 144 children. The building’s classrooms and offices will hold 300 students and faculty,” she said. Designed with energy saving features, the center has been submitted for LEED Silver certification to signify that it meets the highest standards for environmental sustainability, Johnson said. The facility includes geo-
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that the University of Arkansas holds international week because I get to mingle with other countries and learn about diversity,” Park said. Another student agrees with Park. “I think the event is relevant to not only the international students but also American students,” said Danilo Tchoupe, who works at the international office. “It is a good event to raise awareness about the benefits of in-
Karen Stigar Staff Writer The number of small businesses in Fayetteville has increased in recent years because of resources, the economy, the business community and the university, officials said. “Walton College of Business, the Chamber of Commerce, and the UA are great resources and contribute to the increased number of small businesses coming to Fayetteville in recent years,” said Steve Clark, president and CEO of the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce. The UA was recognized as one of the top 108 elite research universities in the nation, according to the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce website. In the last two years, 570 new businesses, an estimated six businesses per week have come to Fayetteville and more than 1,000 full-time jobs have been created, Clark said. During the last two decades, small and new businesses have been responsible for creating two out of every three new jobs, and today the country’s 28 million small firms employ 60 million people, half of the private sector workforce, according to whitehouse.gov. This September, Fayetteville had an unemployment rate of 5 percent, lower than the national rate of 7.8 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
It’s been 367 days since the grand opening of Crystal Bridges, and the staff have watched it become what it is today.
Spring International Student Dreams of His Home and His Future
Fayetteville Prime Place for Small Businesses
International Professor Designs Building in Italy
Courtesy Photo UA landscape architecture faculty flew to Cervara to brainstorm on economic development of Cervara’s scenic and cultural riches (left to right: professors John Crone, Laurie Fields, Mark Boyer, Fran Beatty and Judy Brittenum).
Hunter Hawk Staff Writer UA landscape architecture professors and urban planners have helped create a multinational, interdisciplinary study center, set to open next summer, that will economically aid Cervara di Roma, a small Ital-
ian hill town. “If the goal of the University of Arkansas is to be a research institution serving Arkansas and the world, then I think we are really doing that here,” said Davide Vitali, director of the UA’s Rome Center for Architecture and the Humanities and Cervara project leader. Davide Vitali, who is a
graduate of Harvard in architectural studies, joined UA’s faculty and quickly made a name for himself in the Fay Jones School of Architecture. Under his leadership, the school initiated a summer study program in Italy in 1986 and in 1989 began offering stu-
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ITALY continued from page 1 dents the opportunity to live for Culture.� according to UA officials. left farming for jobs in nearby and study in Rome for a semesThe city was founded by “Economic changes and Rome and the city’s population ter, said Laura Terry, associate Benedictine monks more than formidable logistical chal- has dipped below 500 in recent p r o f e s s o r, who has taught 1,200 years ago and long a lenges undermine the town’s years.� first-year stuAmong the dio and landmodels offered scape paintin the architecing courses tural plan was at UA since Garvan Wood1999. land Gardens, “ T h e the school’s boprogram extanical garden in panded to Hot Springs. include stuGarvan Gardents from dens has evolved the Fulbright into a tourist College of and educational Arts and resource that has Sciences doubled its atshortly after tendance figures Professor since opening in Vitali came 2002, said Fran here, Terry Beatty, head of said in a the landscape press release. architecture de“Among othpartment. er endeav“Now the ors, Vitali is Gardens is one Courtesy Photo of the players working to establish a Conceptual drawings of the proposed interdisciplinary study center. in the tourism multinationindustry in Hot al, interdisciplinary center in mecca for poets and artists. potential for survival, Vitali Springs — and that translates Cervara di Roma, an Italian hill Cervara offers sun-washed ar- said. “Cervara has suffered a into tourist dollars that suptown on the Lazio Apennines, chitecture and stunning views long decline since World War port the city’s hotels and reswhere he serves as Counselor of the Simbruini Mountains, II as its young people have taurants,� Beatty said.
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ettechill in 2009 and it has grown because of the community,� Elliott said. Availability of retail space in northwest Arkansas has seen an increase in recent years. Approximately 70 percent of the available retail space in northwest Arkansas is split between Rogers and Fayetteville. In 2011, the region had 1.1 million square feet of available retail space and that number decreased to about 800,000 square feet by the end of the year, according to the Chamber of Commerce website. “With the growth of number of students comes the opportunity for students and
young adults to take part in what Fayetteville has to offer as a small business community and to enrich that community,� Clark said. With 4,500 incoming freshman this year, an estimated one person moves to Fayetteville every six hours, Clark said. Arkansas’ population grew by more than 240,000 since 2000. More than 45 percent of the state’s population growth occurred in Washington and Benton Counties. Washington County, the county Fayetteville is in, is the second fastest growing county in total population since 2000, according to the Chamber of Commerce website.
Chalfant nents and the partnership means a lot for the future of the company, said Chalfant, who is also the chief executive officer of Space Photonics. “There’s no other company in the world that has better expertise when it comes to optics,� Chalfant said. “The partnership for us is huge. We hope to start generating sales in the next six to nine months. We thought up some cool stuff and now it works
really well. We’ve found the perfect partner.� SCHOTT is an international technology group with more than 125 years of experience in the areas of specialty glasses, materials and advanced technologies. Its core markets are the household appliance, pharmaceuticals, electronics, optics, transportation and architecture industries. The company has 17,000 employees worldwide with sales of nearly $4 billion in 2011, said Victoria Sanville, manager and government communications of SCHOTT Defense. “It is exciting to see Space Photonics continue to grow and be successful,� said Jim Rankin, vice provost for research and economic development at the University of Arkansas in a press release. “Its success reflects well on the research and innovation capabilities and in the state of Arkansas.� Partnering with Space Photonics to produce the LaserFire technology will help protect the lives of U.S. servicemen and women around the world, said Retired U.S. Air Force Major Gen. Scott Custer, president and CEO of SCHOTT Defense. “In the field, effective communication determines the fate of a mission,� Custer said. “LaserFire will ensure the safety of troops by offering a precise, secure and dependable means of transmitting information.�
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Space Photonics Inc., a company based in Fayetteville, has partnered with SCHOTT Defense, which has been supplying the U.S. defense market with advanced technologies for more than 40 years. The UA affiliated company has announced that they have entered an exclusive licensing agreement and partnered with SCHOTT North America Inc. for the commercialization of its patented LaserFire Free Space Optical Communications Systems for military and intelligence customers. “Space Photonics Inc., which is based at the Arkansas Research and Technology Park in Fayetteville, develops, markets and sells high reliability optical communications systems for military and aerospace applications,� said Chuck Chalfant, president and CEO of Space Photonics Inc. “Some of our customers include the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and NASA and products include our patented LaserFire free space optical communications systems and space qualified radiationhard FireFiber fiber optics.� The LaserFire free space optical communications system will aid military personnel with communications Chalfant said. “The covert optical wire-
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Kris Johnson Staff Photographer UA students learn from foreign students about their countries at the International Education Fair, Monday, Nov. 12 at the Arkansas Union.
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national event going on,� Manchu-sa said. “The event seems very energetic. Everybody is excited to show their cultures. It is definitely worth it because we have opportunity to experience the world without having to leave the states.� “It was my first time to visit the United States,� said Sanga Yoon, who is from South Korea. “Before I came to the states, my only goal was to learn the U.S. culture and the language. However, It changed my mind a lot. I have learned not only the culture of U.S. but also different countries. I think it is very worthy to come to the United States to study. I have experienced so many different things and my perspectives of diversity have become wider.�
thermal-assisted heating and cooling, natural lighting and a water collection system to conserve water, Johnson said. Twenty percent of the construction materials used to build the facility were recycled and 75 percent of the construction waste is being recycled, he said. The facility was originally scheduled to open Aug. 13, Johnson said. The JTCDSC began enrollment during July of this year. The program will accept children from the ages of eight weeks to five years. The program is accredited by, and a member of, the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The NAEYC is also affiliated with the National Coalition for Campus Childcare Centers, according to children.uark.edu.
The program was partially funded by the Tyson family, who donated $2.5 million to support the project, Johnson said. The building was constructed on the north side of the UA campus on Douglas Street, which is located between Oakland Avenue and Storer Street. Previously, the campus offered an Infant Development Center and a Nursery School on opposite sides of the campus. Both facilities faced severe space limitations and the Infant Development Center, constructed for a completely different purpose in the early 1970s, was being maintained solely as a temporary facility because it could no longer meet health and safety regulations, according to children.uark. edu.
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Intersession: Taking All the Information In
A couple of years ago I took my first summer course at the UA. This was a six-week journalism course with about 12 students and the class met Monday through Friday. I was annoyed I had to take the class during the summer so that I could take upper level courses in the fall, but I had always heard professors were never able to cover as much material in the summer as compared Chad Woodard to the fall and spring semesters Editor-in-chief so I was curious to see if this myth was true. Not only was this myth true for this class, but for any summer class I have taken at the UA and at other schools. Recently, the faculty senate voted to approve an intersession program that would allow students to earn up to four credits during an eight to 10 day session. The mind is like a sponge and if water is constantly being poured on a sponge then a lot of that water goes to waste, because the sponge can’t absorb the downpour. However, if a smaller portion of water is poured on the sponge, then the sponge has the ability to absorb this water, rinse it out, and then take in more water without so much going
to waste. Classes should be designed in a way so that the mind has the ability to take in information without so much information being poured in that the bulk of information is going to waste. If students take six-hour classes for eight days then I have no doubt in my mind that a lot of this information will pass through the students’ minds like an endless downpour of water on a sponge. For instance, a study conducted by UCLA professors in August indicates that students who cram for tests perform poorly on these tests because of the trade off of a lack of sleep required to cram for a test. Granted, I am making the presumption that cramming for tests in an eight-day class would be necessary, but to me this is not outlandish considering the vast amount of information dispensed in a normal fall or spring class. In order to make these classes work a couple of presumptions come to my mind and neither is fair to the student. The first presumption is that in order to make the eight day, six hour classes work then the professor would have to condense a great deal of information, which means the student will not be presented with as much information. This devalues his or her learning experience. The second presumption would be that the information is not condensed, which is also not fair to the student because it is laughable to think that an average student would be capable of retaining an entire semester’s worth of information in an eight-
day session. So, in either of these scenarios the student’s education is devalued because the student will not be able to retain as much of the information as they would in fall or spring semester classes, yet he or she will attain the same number of credit hours as a student who had a better opportunity to learn the material in a semester class. Now, the reality is that the vast majority of students will not care about learning less information in a class and I am sure many would jump at the opportunity to take a condensed version of a class. Just because people would jump at the idea to take these classes, however, does not mean it is a good idea to offer classes that will be forced to essentially devalue the substance of a class. So, even though offering intersession classes offer an opportunity to a student to take a class he or she might need in order to move on to upper level classes or to graduate, to me, it would be impossible for a student to attain the same understanding of the information in the class as it would be if the student had taken the class in a fall or spring semester. Simply put, if a six week summer course can’t provide the same experience then how can anyone expect an eight to 10 day course to provide the same experience? Chad Woodard is the editor of the Arkansas Traveler. He is a senior journalism major.
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International Education Week
The Traveler board would like to recognize International Education Week at the UA. IEW is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education and strives to “promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States,” according to the official website. Some of us at the Traveler have studied abroad and we know what it feels like to be an international student in a completely new environment. We’ve gone to Scotland, England, Italy, France, Morocco, Jordan, India and other countries. We have had to immerse ourselves in different cultures, learn new languages and communicate with locals. The UA prides itself in being a diverse community, fostering students and graduates from all around the world. We are happy that students at the UA have once again decided to take up the initiative and sponsor an IEW. This is a great opportunity for students to learn about various countries from all over the world. Not only will they learn, they will have the opportunity to meet international students. The UA is home to 1,237 international students and 250 scholars from 115 countries, according to the Fall 2012 enrollment report. The top 5 countries represented at the UA are: China, India, Bolivia, Vietnam and Korea. We encourage students to participate in the various events going on around campus to celebrate the week. The list can be found at iss.uark.edu.
Dealing with Stress As Thanksgiving Break approaches next week, many professors have decided to schedule tests and presentations this week. This means late nights studying, cramming for tests, pounding down energy drinks, dealing with high levels of stress and not getting enough hours of sleep. We encourage students to start the their studying early on this week, instead of waiting until the night before. We’ve all been there and we know that every time, we always wish we had started those flashcards a week earlier or read the chapters over a period of time. It’s a stressful time of year, regardless of whether we procrastinate, so make sure you take some time out of your schedule and fit in naps, or perhaps take a nice walk on the Old Main lawn and enjoy the fall weather.
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Enough is Enough: Student Crowding Katherine Kortebein Staff Columnist Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, when I come out of my class in Kimpel, I end up stuck in the line of people waiting to get on to the crosswalk. Luckily, people have become used to this since the beginning of the semester, but in August, there were times when the line would be at an actual standstill, just waiting for all the people to get through. Just as there are too many people, there are also too many cars on campus. More than once, I have wanted to go to the library and could not find a single parking spot on campus. I have either had to pay to park across campus in Harmon or once, I ended up having to stalk someone walking out just so I could get to the library and start studying. Yet another issue is the fact that there are too many students and not enough space in classes. I am a junior and I am only signed up for one class at this point because
all my other necessary classes are full. I only need five more classes to finish my major and I cannot even get into them because there are too many people and not adequate space for them. I am an English major and although there are not nearly as many students on the same track, especially compared to those in science or business majors, I’m still having trouble getting into classes. I understand that it is important for a university to continue to grow, but if we keep adding more students, we need to be sure that there is enough space for all of them. At this point, I think most students would agree that our campus simply feels crowded. In 2009, the total enrollment for University of Arkansas students was less than 20,000 students. This year, the undergraduate total alone was 20,349 students, according to the “11th day report”. This is a 6.9 percent increase from last year’s record enrollment and most likely, the numbers will just keep going up. The University of Arkansas was chosen as one of the nation’s
top 10 “up and coming public universities” by U.S. News & World Report. Of course, this is something to be proud of and it means the quality of our education will continue to improve. However, it also means there will be more people who wish to come here and the administration does not seem to be doing much to make more room for these prospective students. A new dorm is being built by Brough, but that can only offer so many rooms for students and will not help if we have another growth like this year’s. Then what about parking spaces and the number of classes offered for students? There is not nearly enough parking on campus and everyone I know has had issues getting into the classes they need. These issues are much more recent and ones that we will likely be dealing with until we graduate because it seems that there are no plans to improve these problems. Katherine Kortebein is a staff columnist. She is a junior English and creative writing major.
Traveler Quote of the Day I think the event is relevant to not only the international students but also American students. Danilo Tchoupe, President of the International Students Association “Students Celebrate International Week,” Page 1
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Spring International Student Dreams of His Home and His Future Alex March Staff Writer Smiling, Abdellah Essalki talks about his home country of Morocco. He misses the weather, walking along the beach and his friends. Essalki, who lives in Fort Smith with his wife and son, also misses his family from back home. “We miss our family deeply,” Essalki said. Essalki is from the city of Agadir, a city on the eastern coast of Morocco. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of al-Quarouyine in Fes, Morocco. Essalki said al-Quarouyine is the world’s oldest university, dating back to the eighth century. Essalki left Morocco five years ago on a cultural exchange, and he ended up at the University of Mississippi. Many foreigners think of New York City and California when they think of the U.S., but Essalki didn’t want to live in a large city. He said he chose the middle of the country because he feels more at ease in small towns. “I couldn’t find myself in a city,” Essalki said. “I love the countryside. I feel safer, happier, living in a less polluted, less populated area.” So, Essalki found himself more than 4,000 miles away from home. He didn’t face the transition alone, however. His wife, and later his son, have made life in a new country less difficult for him. “At first, we suffered from culture shock, like everybody else,” Essalki said. “We measured ourselves, and we’re past that period. We adjusted.” Essalki is in Fayetteville attending the Spring International Language Center. SILC provides an intensive English language program for students before they pursue degrees at the UA. Essalki has been attending SILC for two semesters, with class every day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. He said that while it can be overwhelming at times, the experience is rewarding. According to the SILC website, courses are offered all the way from basic reading, writing and conversation to advanced topics like public speaking and GRE preparation. The SILC currently hosts students from more than 30 countries. Aside from the English skills he has acquired, Essalki said his friends in the SILC program have made him feel at home, even when he is so far away from his own country. “I feel like one of them,” Essalki said. “I will miss them, and they are an important part of my life. I have known them a short time, but they will stay forever in my heart.” Essalki is sharpening his English before he gets his Ph.D. and law degree at the UA. He hasn’t decided between political science and education. He said he is excited for January, when he begins his programs. Essalki, who speaks French, Arabic, Spanish and English, said he wants to return to Morocco and teach law. The Moroccan legal system is similar to ours, but with heavy French influences and a different judicial and administrative system, Essalki said. He currently teaches French and Arabic to high school students in Fort Smith, where he lives with his family. Essalki has taken the opportunity to travel while he lives here, and he has been to all 48 contiguous states and Canada, a feat most American students at the UA have not accomplished. The Moroccan community is not substantial, but Essalki said there is a large community of Arabic people in Fayetteville. He watched the events of the Arab Spring unfold, but he is quite proud that Morocco’s king, Mohammed VI, enacted serious reforms before anyone took to the streets. “Our government made good choices and acted responsibly to the issues,” he said. “Everybody loves the king.” His pride for Morocco is evident, and he speaks fondly of returning. He still has a few years of school ahead of him, but he is eager to be back. While he misses Morocco, Essalki loves the United States. He especially loves the idea of a cultural melting pot, where everyone can respect the differences among cultures. “I love it here,” he said. “I love it as much as I love my own country.”
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Casey Freeman Staff Writer Nestled in over a hundred acres of woods in northwest Arkansas sits Crystal Bridges, an art museum that opened last November. Visitors have come from all over America and the world to view the American art it displays. Alison Nation, the project coordinator for the museum’s communications division, has been working with Crystal Bridges since before it opened and has been able to witness all of the changes the museum has gone through. In just one year, Nation said there have been almost 600,000 visitors and over 7,500 new members. “It’s become something beyond my expectations,” Nation said. “Working here for a few years, you have an idea of what it will be like, but we didn’t really expect it to be as successful as it has been, or for people to like it as much as they do, or come from so far away to see it.” Nation said the museum is always changing. In addition to their permanent collection being moved around and rotated out, temporary exhibits change throughout the year, so there is always something new to see. Right now there are two exhibits on dis-
play. “See the Light” is based around the concept of light in art, and “Moshe Safdie: The Path to Crystal Bridges” is a showcase of four buildings designed by architect Moshe Safdie, who designed Crystal Bridges. In March, there will be a Norman Rockwell exhibition on display. Another important aspect of the museum is the nature that surrounds it. “I think it really enriches our guest experience,” Nation said of Crystal Bridges’ natural surroundings. “The woods around the museum are so beautiful, and I think they draw a more well-rounded group of guests. People will come here and go hiking and then go to the museum. Just like the exhibitions are changing, the scenery along the trails is always changing with the different seasons. There’s always some new tree or plant to discover.” Nation’s favorite part of her job is working with the staff and volunteers, who are all really passionate about what they are doing. She also loves working in an environment where she can be around what she loves. “I have a background in art,” Nation said. “I love to look at art and make art. I think it’s one of the key aspects of living. It’s definitely exciting to be able to help be a part of bringing art to everyone.” Nation’s favorite works in the museum are in the contemporary section. She also really
loves the “See the Light” exhibition and the Experience Art studio, which is a hands-on exhibit where participants can make things and play games about works in the collection. For college students who would like to be more involved with the museum, there is a new program called Crystal Bridges College Ambassadors for Art. It is a group that will meet monthly to converse about art, history and culture. There will be a different topic each month, and events for the group to be a part of. Students can go online to crystalbridges.org to apply. Crystal Bridges has extended their closing hours to 9 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday nights, making it easier for students who take classes during the day to make it out to the museum. Also, the admission into the museum is sponsored by Wal-Mart, so it is always free to see the permanent collection. Looking toward the museum’s future, Nation has high hopes for what Crystal Bridges can become for the community, and she is grateful for how much it has done already. “I hope a lot more people in northwest Arkansas make it a part of their lives and take advantage of what we have to offer,” Nation said. “I think it’s great to have something major like this to round out our region. I think we’ve hopefully helped a lot of people who haven’t been to art museums very often have that chance.”
International Education Week: International Bazaar
Aneeka Majid Staff Photographer Steve Ampadu (right) and Arnold Ankrah (middle) from Ghana show Matthew Sokoloski (left) handmade jewelry from Ghana at the Union, Monday, Nov. 12. The International Bazaar was held at the Union where students from different countries presented certain cultural aspects of their countries.
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FOOTBALL
Mental Mistakes Are a Problem for Razorbacks
Andrew Hutchinson Staff Writer
Three UA records fell Saturday, but the Razorbacks still came up short against South Carolina 38-20. UA interim head coach John L. Smith believes mental mistakes cost Arkansas the game. “We shot ourselves in the foot in the first half with penalties and hanging on to the ball,” Smith said. “It should have been a tie game at halftime.” Senior quarterback Tyler Wilson set the UA career record for completions with 539 and senior wide receiver Cobi Hamilton set the UA career record for receiving yards with 1,149 against the Gamecocks. Junior kicker Zach Hocker also broke a UA career record, passing former Razorback Steve Little with 285 points by a kicker. “Honestly, I didn’t even know I broke it until after the game,” Hocker said. “It’s cool. Steve is one of the best alltime, so it’s an honor.” Injuries and disciplinary issues have forced younger players to play significantly more. Senior linebacker Terrell Williams sat out as the first game of an indefinite suspension and junior running back Knile Davis and senior tight end Chris Gragg did not play because of in-
jury. Freshmen Otha Peters and A.J. Turner at linebacker, Mekale McKay and Keon Hatcher at wide receiver, Alex Voelzke at tight end, Nate Holmes at punt returner, and Rohan Gaines, Davyon McKinney and Will Hines in the secondary have all received a lot of playing time. “There are going to be some young mistakes that we’re going to have to live with,” Smith said. “We have to minimize those.” Williams, who is serving an indefinite suspension after being arrested for DWI, is “still working to earn his way back on to this team,” Smith said. Gragg reinjured his leg against Ole Miss after initially injuring it against Rutgers and is doubtful to play this Saturday. Davis is still recovering from a hamstring injury, but Smith hopes he can play. “(Davis) feels better and his leg is coming along,” Smith said. “He had a good weekend of treatment. I am more optimistic with him than Gragg.” Against South Carolina, Holmes suffered an above the shoulders injury and Smith is “keeping his fingers crossed that he’ll be ready for Saturday.” If Holmes cannot play, senior Kaelon Kelleybrew,
freshman D’Arthur Cowan and Hatcher will be looked to as replacements for kickoff and punt returner. Arkansas travels to Starkville, Miss., to face the Mississippi State Bulldogs. The Bulldogs come into the weekend with a 7-3 overall record and 3-3 Southeastern Conference record. After starting the season 7-0, they have lost three consecutive games to teams now ranked in the BCS Top 10. “You’d rather be facing a team that has lost three in a row than one that’s won three in a row,” Smith said. “Let’s go and make it four (consecutive losses).” Defensively, Arkansas will face junior quarterback Tyler Russell, who averages 224.9 passing yards per game and has only thrown four interceptions to 17 touchdowns. “I really like what I see out of their quarterback,” Smith said. “He does a good job and they do a good job of protecting him.” On the offensive side of the ball, the Razorbacks must worry about a defense that “approaches” the physicality of Alabama and LSU, Smith said. Even with all of the records being broken, the players remain intent on winning. “Our main focus is to win and perform when our number is called,” Hocker said.
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Cross Country to Nationals Competition
Photo Courtesy of Athletic Media Relations Senior Cameron Efurd runs in the NCAA regional at Agri Park in Fayetteville. The men’s and women’s teams both qualified for the NCAA championships. Full article on page 8.
FOOTBALL
Hogs Fall, Texas A&M Earns Upset of the Year Jessie McMullen Staff Writer
Mary McKay Staff Photographer Junior kicker Zach Hocker spoke to the press Monday about breaking the UA record for career points by a kicker. The record was previously held by Steve Little.
Week 11 of college football brought some huge surprises to the Southeastern Conference. Wins, losses, upsets and close calls all showed strengths and weaknesses of some teams that had not been shown this season. Arkansas fell to No. 8 South Carolina, 38-20. This is the first time in three seasons that South Carolina has defeated Arkansas. The Hogs held with South Carolina for the first quarter and only allowed seven points. At the half, South Carolina led 21-10 but a huge third quarter in which they outscored the Razorbacks 17-3 earned the Gamecocks the victory. South Carolina was playing its first game of the season without their star running back, Marcus Lattimore, who suffered a gruesome knee injury last week.
Quarterback Tyler Wilson led the Hogs with 272 passing yards and two touchdowns. He also had two interceptions on the day. Wide receiver Bruce Ellington led the Gamecocks with five receptions for 104 yards and one touchdown. Arkansas is 4-6 on the season while South Carolina sits at 8-2, hoping to clinch a BCS Bowl Game. The biggest upset of the season so far came from the SEC this week. No. 15 Texas A&M defeated the defending National Champions and No. 1 Alabama, 29-24. Texas A&M quarterback, Johnny “Football” Manziel had the game of his career and proved himself to be a candidate for the Heisman race. He passed for 253 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 92 yards. The Aggies came out with a 20-0 first quarter lead but Alabama went on to score 14 unanswered points in the second
quarter. The game then came down to the wire when Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron tried to lead his team to a second straight comeback, but fell short. McCarron threw for 309 yards and one touchdown. He also threw two interceptions, his first two of the season. This loss possibly destroyed Alabama’s hopes of going to the National Championship game for the second straight year. It also means the SEC is very unlikely to win a seventh consecutive national title. The Crimson Tide are 9-1 on the season and the Aggies stand at 8-2. No. 6 Florida faced a few challenges this week in a lastsecond victory over LouisianaLafayette. The Gators were trailing, 20-13, with two minutes remaining in the game. Florida tied the game just under the two minute mark. The Ragin’ Cajuns punted the ball
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COMMENTARY
Coaches Need to Plan for Teams’, Players’ Futures
Zack Wheeler Staff Writer Most Razorback fans feel like this has been a lost season for the Arkansas football team. With that being established, why is the coaching staff ruining some opportunities for the
program’s future? Tyler Wilson has given more than enough to this University and deserves a tremendous amount of respect, but there is no reason he should have been playing in the fourth quarter down by 25 points. When head coach John L. Smith was asked if backup Brandon Allen should be receiving some snaps to gain experience he simply said, “maybe.” Maybe we should have someone who is adult enough to stand up and say we are going to prepare for the future. Jeff Long has a huge decision on his hands, and right
now, the end of the season can’t come soon enough. As I said, it’s fine to have a bad season. But to not plan for the future is very unprofessional. Some young players are gaining valuable playing time at other positions, but what are we going to do next year when Wilson is no longer leading the offense onto the field? There’s no debate Wilson should start and play almost all of the game, but when the game is decided, why not give Allen some experience? Whether it is Smith, offensive coordinator Paul Petrino or player collaboration, the team must plan for the future
like they would all be here next year. It seems to be a general consensus, at least among fans, that the entire staff is out at the end of the season, but it’s their duty to coach and prepare like they are here for the long haul. Maybe I’m wrong and overreacting that a backup quarterback needs some experience, but Wilson himself received experience behind Ryan Mallett a few years ago. Quarterback is the toughest position in team sports, and any amount of experience helps. The Hogs will have to win both of their last two games to
even be bowl eligible. The final two opponents are Mississippi State on the road and the home finale against LSU. With the potential of the game getting out of reach, maybe in the final moments of the fourth quarter some backups will receive some Southeastern Conference game experience. I don’t want to take anything away from what the starters have done or given to the program. The players are still working and preparing the same each week, despite the season seeming to be lost. The coaches are the ones that should be making decisions
for the future, not the players. A new head coach should be named within the next few weeks. I hope he is left with a group of players who have confidence in moving forward and competing in the SEC once again. That, however, begins with the current staff and how they handle current situations and prepare for the future of our program. Zack Wheeler is a staff writer for The Arkansas Traveler. His column appears every Tuesday. Follow the sports section on Twitter @UATravSports.
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Razorbacks to Face Stiff Competition at NCAA National Championships Eric Harris Staff Writer
The Arkansas women’s and men’s cross country teams earned spots in the National Championship field after finishing first and second, respectively, in the South Central Regional Championships. Thirty other teams made Nationals along with the Hogs, and Arkansas may not be the favorites to win, but they will be in contention. The Men’s team goes in to Nationals ranked No. 19 in the country and are one of only two SEC teams in the race, the other being Georgia. The top ranked men’s team is the Oklahoma State Cowboys, but the Midwest Regional proved difficult for the Cowboys. They tied with No. 8 Oklahoma for first, and just edged out No. 19 Tulsa for the automatic qualifying spot by two points. Colorado is ranked No. 2 in the country and they had an even more difficult time qualifying. The Buffs finished third in their Regional behind No.
18 Northern Arizona and No. 7 Brigham Young University. The Hogs will also have to top No. 5 Texas who just beat them in the Regional Championship and other strong groups like Stanford, Iona and Wisconsin, who are all ranked in the top 10 in the nation. The women’s team comes in No. 12 in the country, but has more momentum after its Regional victory. They will face more SEC competition than the mens team, as Georgia, Florida and Vanderbilt all qualified. The women’s side of the Cross Country regionals was also filled with drama, as top-10 teams Cornell and Arizona failed to automatically qualify and had to rely on an at-large selection to get into the meet. The three favorites to win the championship will be the top-ranked Florida State Seminoles, the Iowa State Cyclones and the Oregon Ducks. All three have received first-place votes in the coaches poll and all three also secured automatic qualifying in their respective Regionals.
Photo Courtesy of Associated Press with just a few seconds left, but the punt was blocked and returned 36 yards by Jelani Jenkins for the game winning touchdown. This nonconference game was supposed to be a middle of the season break for the Gators. Louisiana-Lafayette was a 27-point underdog in the game and hadn’t beaten a ranked opponent in 16 years. The Cajuns were paid $950,000 to be Florida’s homecoming opponent. With the win, Florida moved to 9-1 on the season. The Gators were hoping for an Auburn upset over Georgia, which would help them clinch the SEC East title, but that did not happen. Georgia shutout Auburn 38-0 at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Georgia and Florida will fin11-5-12_Nsp_GoodEats.pdf ish the season tied for the SEC east, but Georgia will play in
2013 Softball Schedule
Feb 22–24
Arkansas Invitational
Mar 1–3
Woo Pig Classic
Mar 8–10
Utah Valley State
Mar 12
Stephen F. Austin
Mar 15–17
@Texas A&M*
Mar 27
UMKC
Mar 29–30
Georgia*
April 2
Mississippi Valley State
April 5–7
LSU*
April 10
Missouri State
April 19–21
Kentucky*
April 26–28
@Tennessee* C
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Auburn*
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the SEC championship game because of their victory over Florida. Quarterback Aaron Murray passed for 208 yards and three touchdowns. Freshman tailbacks Todd Gurley and Keith Marshall ran for more than 100 yards each. The Bulldogs are on a fourgame winning streak, which puts them at 9-1 on the season, fighting for a BCS Bowl Game appearance. Auburn fell to 2-8 on the season without an SEC conference win. No.7 LSU defeated No. 21 Mississippi State, 37-17, to keep the hopes of an SEC title alive for the Tigers. Quarterback Zach Mettenberger led the attack for the Tigers with 273 passing yards and two touchdowns. 1 LSU 10/25/12 moved 11:03 to 8-2AMon the season, also hoping to clinch a
BCS Bowl appearance. Mississippi State fell to 7-3. Vanderbilt came up with an exhilarating one-point win over Ole Miss, 27-26. Quarterback Jordan Rodgers hit Chris Boyd for a 26-yard touchdown with 52 seconds left to win the game. Rodgers completed 20 of 35 passes for 267 yards and two touchdowns. Jordan Matthews had nine receptions for 153 yards and a touchdown. The Commodores trailed the Rebels 23-6 in the third quarter but made a tremendous comeback to pick up the victory. Vanderbilt moved to 6-4 on the season. Ole Miss stands even at 5-5. Missouri picked up its second SEC win of the year in a four-overtime game against Tennessee, 51-48. The Tigers
were led by quarterback James Franklin who threw for 226 yards and four touchdowns, with one interception. Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray had an outstanding game with 404 passing yards and four touchdowns but came up short of the win. The Tigers stand even at 5-5 on the year and Tennessee fell to 4-6. Even after a tough loss, Alabama only fell to No. 4 in the BCS poll. The Tide are followed by five SEC teams: Georgia, Florida, LSU, Texas A&M and South Carolina. The top three teams, Kansas State, Oregon and Notre Dame, are all unbeaten, so despite six of the top ten teams being from the SEC, at least two of these teams will have to lose for an SEC team to play for the national title.