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As Hindus migrate to the West, traditional practices get diluted from one generation to the next. As a result, younger generations have woven aspects of American life into the nearly 4,000-year-old eastern religion, according to a recent Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life poll. “When I was growing up, Hinduism was something that was very distant, something that was handed down to me and I didn’t necessarily relate to it,” said Padma Mana, president of the UA Hindu Student Association. “When I came to college, I just looked into it more, and I realized that a lot of Hindu philosophy already meshed with what I already believed in.” Only 32 percent of Hin-
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dus in America view religion as an important aspect of their lives. In India, 69 percent of Hindus view religion as important, according to the 2012 Pew Forum, “A Mosaic of Faiths,” a project of the Pew Research Center. “People who have grown up here aren’t as immersed in Hinduism as people are in India,” said Nirupama Raghavan, president of the Hindu Association of Northwest Arkansas. “In India, it’s not only the main religion, but it’s part of the culture. People do stuff that’s related to Hinduism as part of the normal course of life; they don’t necessarily need to be taught things because it’s just part of their culture.” In the U.S., there’s more of a need for people to be taught Hinduism, Raghavan said. “I think that’s where it becomes tricky because people in India are just used to it be-
This is the third year in a row the UA College of Engineering has seen a higher percent increase in new freshman than the rest of the university, including a rise in both female and minority enrollment, officials said. Overall, the college saw a 17.9 percent increase in enrollment since last fall, according to the 11th Day Enrollment Report. Diversity within the engineering college is also growing at a higher rate. This year, enrollment of students from ethnic minorities increased about 40 percent, according to the Office of Institutional Research. Enrollment of women has also risen. Nationally, the average number of women enrolled in four-year engi-
neering programs is about 17 percent. At the UA, overall, the enrollment for women is 19 percent and new freshmen enrollment for women is 21 percent, said Bryan Hill, assistant dean of student recruitment and international programs for the College of Engineering. That is a 33 percent increase in new female enrollment, he said. The Engineering College has seen larger class sizes and has hired more faculty as a result of the growth, but they would like to see even more faculty in order to maintain research productivity and funding, Hill said. Faculty can not be overloaded with teaching classes, because they are also needed for research projects and grants, which allow them to maintain the graduate pro-
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ing part of everyday life when they come here; they don’t always have the tools and the experience on how to teach it to their kids,” Raghavan said. Hinduism is divided into four pillars: intellectual, worship, community service and meditation. The intellectual pillar includes reading scriptures and texts; the worship pillar includes attending temple, singing and praying; the community service pillar includes volunteering and the meditation pillar includes yoga, Mana said. Yoga is the best-known practice in Western culture, Mana said. Seventy-three percent of Asian-American Hindus view yoga as spiritual practice, according to the Pew Forum. “When I wake up in the morning, the first thing I do is a small eight-minute prayer and meditate,” Mana said. “The meditation usually takes
about 20 minutes. So I brush my teeth, mediate, and I get ready for the day.” Mana finds it difficult to incorporate the intellectual pillar into her daily life, she said. “I’ve been trying to work reading more scripture into my schedule,” Mana said. “It’s kind of hard to work it in everyday though, but through HSA we’ve been doing discussions, where we read the scripture and then we discuss everything.” In Hinduism, the concept of non-violence, Ahimsa, often leads to the practice of vegetarianism, Mana said. “I went vegetarian a year and a half ago, and I didn’t realize how hard it would be to be vegetarian in America,” Mana said. “Luckily our campus is really good about that, and they provide a variety
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The former Razorback football player arrested on the charges of terroristic threatening has been released from Washington County Jail and, by a court order, he cannot return to campus, police said Monday. Bret Harris, who was released on a $20,000 bond, has returned to his hometown of Irving, Texas, UAPD spokesman Lt. Gary Crain, said. Because Harris exhibited behavior of a mentally unstable person, Crain said, he is banned from the UA and is required to wear an ankle bracelet to monitor his location. Harris was arrested Oct. 2 after using his Twitter account to threaten to kill UA head athletic trainer Matt Summers for placing him in Springwood Behavioral Health Center, police said. “Say Matt, remember I checked yo (expletive) for questioning me,” Harris tweeted. “You set me up to be placed in Springwood. I’m going to kill you.” Springwood is a behavioral health center specializing in acute psychiatric diagnoses and substance abuse, according to the website. Harris was ordered to Springwood after he exhibited strange behavior during the spring Razorback Red-White football game, officials said. He was sent to the behavioral health center for whatever issues he was having, Crain said, and at some point, medical officials determined he was fit to be released. His recent behavior showed that was not the case. Harris was acting strangely for a while, and he finally said something that got him in trouble, Crain said. It is unknown if Harris was sent to Springwood for substance abuse problems as well, Crain said. Harris is scheduled to appear Nov. 2 in the Washington County Circuit Court, according to the Washington County detainee intake report.
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tecting and treating breast cancer. With the installation of a state-of-the-art terahertz imaging system,. The unique imaging system, made possible by a $400,000 grant from the National Science Foundation, will open several doors for research and have an impact on various industries, said Matt McGowan, science and research communications officer. The Terahertz system will advance research in several areas and industries. The announcement was made in late September, ironically, right before the designated breast cancer awareness month of October. In addition to researching alternative imaging systems for breast cancer, the system will help biologists study the water content of plants and the presence of fungi in both living and dead plant material. Also, the system will help researchers at the Institute for Nanoscience and Engineering guide the fabrication of nanoscale materials and devices, said Magda El-Shenawee, professor of the College of Engineering and electrical engineer. Shenawee, who has experience working on large-scale, microwave systems to detect land mines, applied the same principles and technology to the human body, specifically searching for breast tumors. “She has spent the last several years focusing her research on developing detection systems, as well as in-
vestigating electromagnetic signals emitted by breast cancer cells,� McGowan said. The imaging system is capable of producing highquality images, up to 80 micrometers. One of the main advantages of terahertz light over visible light is that there is less scattering of waves, which allows deeper imaging into an object. This means the system can “see� through barriers such as book bags, clothing, cardboard, shoes and even walls because terahertz radiation can transmit through most non-metallic materials, according to the Institute for Nanoscience and Engineering. Research professor, Steve
Stephenson, will use the terahertz imaging system to teach his students by conducting research projects that involve determining and measuring moisture levels in plants that are exposed to different environmental conditions. They will also examine levels of fungal colonization in living plants as well as dead plant material, said officials with the Institute for Nanoscience and Engineering. “The major advantage of the system is that it allows measurements to be taken without destroying the sample material in the process,� said Steve Stephenson, research professor in biological studies at UA.
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A UA College of Education professor’s study reveals what the researcher said are benefits of singlesex classrooms. Data was collected from two elementary schools in northwest Arkansas by UA professor Sandra Stotsky and her colleagues Nick Tschepikow and George Denny. The data was from grade 5 in one school and grade 6 in the other. Part of the study was published in the May “Journal of American Association of School Administrators� and the full study will be published in December 2012 in the “Journal of School Choice.� “We conducted this study because there is a discrepancy in academic achievement between males and females. Boys are falling behind academically,� said Nick Tschepikow, former UA professor. Stotsky interviewed teachers, parents and compared Arkansas Benchmark test scores of the two schools involved. The study showed that boys improved in their literacy and girls improved in science and math,
Tschepikow said. “I think these were the results because boys tend to take control in science and math classes and without them present, girls weren’t intimidated and took control,� Tschepikow said, citing his research and his observations from 39 years of teaching. The Arkansas Benchmark Test gauges literacy of students, Stotsky said. “The (single-sex) classes have been popular with the principals, teachers and parents. During the pilot year of 2009 to 2010 in one large rural school district, a halfdozen single-sex classes operated in grades 2, 3 and 4. The number grew in 2010 to 2011 to 16, with classes added at grade 1 and grade 5. And more girls than boys and parents requested single-sex classes,� according to the epilogue of the study to be published in December. “In Siloam Springs, single-sex classes have grown because parents wanted them,� Stotsky said. The single-sex format creates opportunities that do not exist in coed classrooms. Teachers can employ strategies in the allgirls classroom and in the all-boys classroom, which do not work as well in the coed classroom, according to singlesexschools.org
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degree,� Hill said. “We have 10 different degrees and sometimes it’s hard for high school students to understand, what exactly is an engineer?� The College of Engineering offers degrees in biological, biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, industrial and mechanical engineering, as well as two computer sciences degrees, according to the Engineering College’s website. Biomedical engineering is the third fastest growing occupation, with a projected growth rate of 62 percent for the next 10 years, according to the US Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook.
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It also has one of the highest median incomes at more than $80,000 a year, according to the Department of Labor. Last year, the UA had 91 students enrolled with biomedical engineering majors, according to the Office of Institutional Research. Computer hardware engineers are also in demand; in 2010, there were about 70,000 computer hardware engineering jobs in the U.S., and the career is growing at a 9 percent rate, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. There were 42 computer science majors enrolled in the College of Engineering last year.
HINDU continued from page 1 of vegetarian options. But especially with fast food and if you’re traveling, it’s hard to be vegetarian.� In India, it’s easier to find vegetarian options because most Indians are vegetarian, Mana said. Vegetarian diets have been seen to lead to a healthier lifestyle: lower levels of obesity, a reduced risk for heart disease and lower blood pressure. Compared to non-vegetarians, vegetarians eat fewer calories from fat, fewer overall calories and intake more fiber, potassium and vitamin C, according to the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission. When building the Hindu Association of Northwest Arkansas temple in Bentonville, Ark., the group found it very hard to follow Agama Shastra, strict guidelines for building a Hindu temple, Raghavan said. “When you are building a temple, there is sometimes a
clash of what you’re allowed to do with city ordinances,� Raghavan said. “Sometimes you have to make compromises for cost or the local laws.� Another thing that is trickier in the U.S. is the availability of priests, Raghavan said. “Here in the U.S. there’s really no place for people to learn how to be priests, and so we are very fortunate to have a priest who was taught in India,� Raghavan said. “That’s not always the case for other temples; sometimes it’s a challenge for them to find a priest who knows the U.S. culture well enough to adapt the teachings to the younger folk in the community but as well as house the creditability and knowledge from more traditional education.� Language barriers also prove to be a challenge for American Hindu temples, Raghavan said. “You have a lot of people in the U.S. who might be a first
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or second year Americans who don’t know any Indian languages,� Raghavan said. Juniper Patel, a secondgeneration Indian and treasurer of the Hindu Student Association, only learned a small portion of Hinduism growing up. “I didn’t grow up very Indian. I had mostly an American background because that’s what my mom had,� Patel said. “I had to go out there and learn it for myself and my grandmother actually bought me this book, ‘The Idiot’s Guide to Hinduism’ to help me learn the basics.� Sanskrit is the language of Hindu scriptures and in the U.S. many of these scriptures are listened to in translation, instead hearing them in the natural language, Raghavan said. “In some cases, you miss things in translation, so you have to be cautious with that but our priest is very good about pausing during our rituals to tell people what he’s doing and why he’s doing it,� Raghavan said. “He tells the stories in a way that is very relatable to the people who haven’t learned about them their whole lives.� The Hindu Association of Northwest Arkansas incorporates an array of Hindu culture from various states across India under the umbrella of their temple, said Venugopala Gattu, Hindu Priest at the Hindu Association of Northwest Arkansas Temple. “In India, each temple has its own group of people, but here we have everyone come together,� Mr. Gattu said. “Even if they come from different parts of India, there is an opportunity for them to come together to share their ideas and work together.�
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Joe Kieklak Opinion Editor I always get worried that these cold days serve as teasers for what will never come, which in this case is salvation from the hot, miserable weather. Yet, it is noticeably colder in Fayetteville. This cold comes to Fayetteville as midterm season takes over campus. Below is our midterm in review. We have been in session for seven weeks, we have a record-breaking enrollment (again) and the Razorback football team just pulled a big SEC win on Auburn. Now, on to the rest of our campus. Student Government ASG President Tori Pohlner has done a swell job during her first seven weeks on campus. Though, we can see that her “Vote4Experience” platform has fallen flat on its face. It may be unfair to hold her to this, though, as she has had to focus on issues that happen on our campus as they arise. Most platforms are non-starters, anyway. Yet, Pohlner and her expedient executives do need to follow through on some key initiatives of her platform. Student access passes need the ticket exchange program Pohlner promised, it is time to move the Office of Student Activities deadline for all forms to 5 p.m. (far, far overdue) and it seems that student involvement has not taken off as she had planned. On to the Residents’ Interhall Congress slice of the pie (much smaller). I am disappointed that RIC has yet to “show up” on campus as a dominant advocate for on-campus students. These students are some of our most underrepresented. RIC has not reinvented the organization’s image just how they visioned it. Brick and Mortar Construction and expansion remain the necessary
evil of the campus. I presume that the Hillside Auditorium will be an excellent addition. I hope this will not overly promote enormous class sizes, but those classes serve as a feasibly necessary evil, too. It is hard to have a good taste in my mouth when I think about the auditorium, however, as the deadline has continuously been pushed back. The Pi Beta Phi Centennial Gate is an interesting and attractive addition to our campus and opening to the Hill. The cobblestone in front of it is a total bust, though. It was reported that the cobblestone is supposed to serve as a sidewalk and walkway from Maple Street to Old Main, which we had already. If campus planners would really like to include cobblestone into our design, we ought to turn the pedestrian crosswalk in front of the Pi Phi gate into the cobblestone. Construction, overall (aside from the power outage), is going very well. Programs It is a great time to discuss what makes our campus unique. The Distinguished Lecture Series came through big with Jane Goodall, who delivered a bold and challenging message to the campus. University Programs continues to show an organized and efficient side of the consortium to the campus, that has not changed. I rarely give praise to Friday Night Live and they are long overdue. These folks work hard throughout the week to provide a weekend alternative to the slosh parties surrounding campus. I don’t mean to condemn partying, but I am happy to know that students have an on-campus release to a week of stress around this midterm. FNL volunteers and coordinators work hard and what a fabulous job they have done. Grade A Campus Our campus is growing, growing and growing. We have hit many bumps this year that we have already overcome. Some we have not. I have not covered every single campus event, but the trend of our campus is going in the right direction. Reflecting on the midterm, we are Grade A Hogs. Joe Kieklak is the opinion editor. He is a sophomore philosophy and political science/journalismnews/editorial major.
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Ruth Bradley Staff Columnist October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is shared with National Chili Month, National Popcorn Poppin’ Month, National Sarcastics Awareness Month, and around 40 other commemorative months as listed by McGraw-Hills Professional’s website, mhprofessional.com. Although most of these months are ridiculous (neither “Poppin’” nor “Sarcastics” are even real words), some of the commemorative months, like Breast Cancer Awareness Month, are more important. But how is it that Breast Cancer Awareness Month stands out even among some of the more serious commemorative
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vert’s blog, passionatelypink. tumblr.com. Sarah makes a great point. A lot of businesses and people get involved with Breast Cancer Awareness and part of that is because so many people are affected by breast cancer each year. The many people who understand the struggle that comes along with breast cancer want to work toward relieving the struggles for current breast cancer patients and their families and prevent them for others in the future. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. An estimated 226,870 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012 according to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. With such a large number of women affected by breast cancer, the likelihood of either developing breast cancer or knowing someone with breast cancer is extremely high. “Raising awareness during October is a great way to get people involved throughout the year,” Gafvert said. “It is also a great time to make people aware of the risks of breast cancer and teach women to regularly check their breast health.”
Since there is no way to completely prevent breast cancer, women should regularly check their breast health. For more information on maintaining good breast health and regular self-exam methods visit breastcancer.org. Reducing alcohol consumption can also lower women’s risk of developing breast cancer. It is important to exercise and eat right. Finally, taking birth control may increase breast cancer risk, according to the National Cancer Institute. What it comes down to is that Breast Cancer Awareness Month does stand out among the many commemorative months taking place in October because it is frankly more important than a lot of the issues being commemorated. Breast cancer affects millions of people directly and indirectly, and it is important that both men and women be aware of both the risks related to breast cancer and ways to contribute to breast cancer research. Ruth Bradley is a staff columnist. She is a senior art and political science major.
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months? “The main reason this month is different for me is because lots of different businesses partner with groups like Susan G. Komen to have promotional events,” said Miss Northwest Arkansas, Sarah Elise Gafvert. Sarah’s pageant platform is Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention. Involvement is important because it helps raise money for breast cancer research that will hopefully lead to a more effective cure. There are a number of easy ways to get involved with Breast Cancer Awareness Month here in Fayetteville. On Oct. 12, Panera Bread Company will host a Breast Cancer Awareness day and 100 percent of proceeds will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Tuesday, About You Salon and Spa will be hosting their 10th annual Cut for a Cure event. For every treatment a donation will be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. And on Oct. 30 U.S. Pizza Co. will also be donating all proceeds to SGK. For more opportunities to get involved this month and throughout the year, visit Gaf-
Blake Mertens Staff Columnist “May all sentient beings have happiness and the causes of happiness. May all sentient beings be free from suffering and the causes of suffering.” Geshe Thupten Dorjee, the Tibetan Buddhist monk who lectures on campus, teaches meditation to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and takes students to India to study abroad, commonly recites phrases like this one. By all sentient beings, he means dogs, cats, bugs, Muslims, Christians, atheists, Buddhists, yellow people, red people, green people — absolutely anything that is conscious. He even means they should be equally happy. Geshe Dorjee embodies a larger Eastern tradition that is slowly taking hold in the West. This past weekend at UA,
he led a seminar on mental health and happiness, specifically for people that want to coach others. Around 100 people attended. The overall message of the weekend was that we must be able to fix ourselves before we can fix others. The class learned about meditation, mind training, overcoming anger and improving how we handle stress in our daily lives. One of Geshe Dorjee’s classmates from his monastery, Geshe Dakpa Topgyal, also gave some lectures. These monks have spent about 30 years studying Buddhist psychology in a tradition that goes back over a thousand years. The first night, Geshe Dorjee presented a quote from the spiritual leader of Tibet, His Holiness the Dalai Lama: “(Man)…sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices his money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived.” As students, teachers and workers, do we really live this way? Are our calendars full of
event that seem never ending where the purpose of life is solely to stress us out? We set a goal for ourselves, thinking if I just reach this goal I will be happy. Then we repeat this cycle:.Whatever our aspirations are, it does not make sense for us not to be happy in the present moment. And the Geshes told us how this to achieve this kind of happiness this weekend. It comes from the basic understanding that we all seek to be happy. Geshe Dorjee talked about people in the Western world who are physically surrounded by people, yet mentally isolated. While in the East, certain Buddhist practitioners meditate alone in caves, with a strong mental connection to the world around them. Whatever the case, it is sad that we do not take the time to enjoy our classmates around us, whether the cause is a busy schedule or a large ego. What follows from the fact that we all seek to be happy, is that we gain true happiness from cherishing others. In offering advice for training our minds, Geshe Topgyal explained, “joy and happiness in the world comes from cherishing others. The self-cherishing mind is the doorway to our downfall.”
You can Google “what really makes us happy?” and see scores of hits. I think of clichés such as “money does not buy happiness” as well. In that case, maybe we should reassess our goals. What is your motivation when you wake up in the morning? Me, me, me? Do you notice how upset you get over some of the most insignificant issues? Geshe Dorjee and Geshe Topgyal take vows when they become monks to dedicate their lives to the well being of others (once again, all other sentient beings.) I do not know if we can begin to fathom that idea in the West. They chant quotes such as the one that began this article, daily. But Geshe Dorjee speaks all the time about the smallest things making the biggest difference. Just smiling at someone could impact that person in a way you could not imagine.You can understand that what I am saying barely touches the surface on what the Geshes teach. It takes them 30 years to learn all of it. But as Geshe Dorjee says, his door is always open. Blake Mertens is a staff columnist. He is a junior biochemistry major.
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Fall Break Fashion: How to Pack Smart and Stylishly Justin Bryant Staff Writer follow him on Twitter at @Just_InStyle For many students, packing is an issue we face on a regular basis. As a travel maven, I will venture to provide you with an efficient set of tips to simplify this unavoidable obstacle. “Packing for a trip out of town is the most daunting task,” said Brianna Turner, senior psychology major. Whether you are planning a visit to another city, attending a festival or just going home for the weekend, packing and choosing clothes to wear doesn’t have to feel like a job. Packing for a trip is all about perception, and we all know the age-old saying “Perception is reality.” One of the biggest mistakes people make when preparing for a trip is not having an itinerary or even an idea of what may take place on their journey. The most important step in packing is preparation. To the best of your ability, get a clear idea of what you’re going to be doing so that you make sensible clothing choices that will fit your environment. For women, this is a huge issue, so the easiest way to solve this problem is to bring a majority of semi-casual outfits. The best bet for men is to dress up more than you usually do. Weather is also a large contributing factor in the packing process and should be regarded as such. The best way to prepare is to look at the full forecast in your expected destination from several sources to create an accurate account of what the possible weather outcomes could be. If you’re still unsure after checking the weather, then bring one or two outfits that will work in different weather conditions. A nice, dark denim jean is always the best choice if there is a chance of rain. The best way to decide how many outfits to pack for a journey is to count the number of days, add one night or mingling outfit, and lastly one extra for just-in-case situations. For a three-day weekend, five outfits will suffice if you’re prepared properly. Also, no more than three pairs of shoes should be brought, preferably two if you can do so.
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The most versatile way to prepare for a trip is to bring one item from several separate categories of dress. Ladies, a dress, skirt, blouse, T-shirt, jacket and pair of jeans are all you need to be fully prepared for a trip. To be more specific, for the weekend of fall break, a fitted skirt, nighttime dress, sheer blouse, tank or camisole, v-neck T-shirt, light jacket, dark denim jean, and a-line or daytime dress are a great set of choices. In the area of shoes, a black and brown pair of heels and one pair of flats can create a light load when packing. If you’re expecting cooler weather, swap out either pair of shoes for a nice pair of boots. Accessories can also weigh down a bag if not picked out properly. Bring two necklaces, one bracelet and one accent ring that are versatile and interchangeable with your chosen outfits and can fit whatever mood your occasion calls for.
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Guys have it so much easier in the packing department, although sometimes the real issue they have is not packing enough for the occasion. Being too casual for your trip home can be a flaw when preparing for a trip as well. For men, although the variety in pieces that you bring is not so broad, you should still bring the same number of outfits. A blazer or jacket, two button-downs, a polo shirt, two pairs of jeans, one casual pant and a v-neck T-shirt are a great versatile combination of pieces to bring on your trip. The only rule men need to remember with shoes is to make sure they can match whatever you wear. Boat shoes, sneakers and boots are the best bets in packing for any occasion. Accessory-wise, all you need are a watch and hat that will go with a majority of what you’re bringing. Although these suggestions may seem very restrictive and make you feel limited, they really aren’t. In normal instances, fashion gives us no barriers. Instead of looking at packing as torture, consider it a challenge. Self-expression can be done on a big scale or a small one; just remember that if you truly know your style, it will be seen in anything you wear.
McKenna Gallagher Staff Photographer Student Caitlin Dufour (left) exemplifies “paying it forward” by purchasing coffee for fellow student Julia Austin at the Starbucks on campus Friday Oct. 5.
Pay It Forward: A Unique Form of Charity
Sarah Villegas Staff Writer
Every day, Club Red at Brough Commons is filled with customers seeking a quick snack, an energy boost or lunch on-the-go, and every day Michelle Gandy, Chartwells employee at Club Red, sees the line spiral out the door during peak hours as restless students compulsively check the time on their phones. But just when things begin to feel rushed and routine, before Gandy can ask “Cash, credit or flex,” the second customer in line offers to pay for both his items, and those of the person in front of him. Gandy is a witness to someone “paying it forward.” Pay it Forward is a movement that encourages generosity and kindness among people to help make the world a more peaceful place to live, one good deed at a time. It works by individuals doing anywhere from one to three good deeds for someone else and asking for nothing in return.
Usually, the recipient will be instructed to “pay it forward,” and the continuation of the movement rests in the will of the recipient. “One time I had $80 stolen from me; I was really upset and crying about it,” said Madalyn Smith, sophomore apparel studies major. “Some guy heard me talking about it and saw how upset I was and handed me a $100 bill. He just said ‘pay it forward’ and walked away.” Not everyone will experience such a generous windfall, however. The Pay it Forward website lists some ideas on how to pay it forward in a simple way such as taking out a neighbor’s trash or paying for a stranger’s morning coffee. When the good deeds are small, it is easier to do it more often. Gandy sees people paying it forward to others on a regular basis, she said. “It happens almost every day,” Gandy said. “Sometimes it will be between friends and sometimes strangers, but I always see people saying ‘I’ll get it.’ It’s pretty cool.” Not all Pay it Forward recipients are directly told to “pay it forward.” Sometimes
the person will just do a good deed with no mention of pay it forward at all. “I just consider it being nice,” said UAPD detective Jerry Weiner. “I just do it because I know it’s the right thing to do and don’t expect anything in return.” April 26 is designated as the official day for pay it forward. Although people are encouraged to pay it forward year-round, the day pays special attention to doing good deeds for others and telling people about the movement. Pay it forward also has cards that can be printed off the website and handed out after doing a good deed for someone that promote the movement. For some, paying it forward is something special, something they have to think about doing beforehand. For others, like senior communications major, Max Mulherin, doing good deeds for others is part of everyday life. “I think it’s just part of being human,” Mulherin said. “I get to enrich the lives of others while enriching myself, too.”
STUDENT PROFILE
UA Student Organizes Women’s Rugby Team Caitlin Murad Staff Writer
Natalie Shuff, a sophomore international relations major, juggles her time between schoolwork, Delta Delta Delta sorority, her job and managing the first women’s rugby team at the UA. Although it can be difficult for her to balance all of her commitments, Shuff feels her passion for each activity makes it all worth it. “I have always been the kind of person who can’t pick and choose because I love so many things,” Shuff said. Shuff ’s passion for rugby is what drove her to start a women’s rugby club team on campus this year. Shuff is the oldest of nine male cousins, so she grew up playing football in the backyard with a bunch of boys. She said her dad saw something about women’s rugby on TV and convinced her to try out for her high school team, where she fell in love with the sport. “I have been playing since my freshman year of high school at Brentwood High School in Nashville, Tenn.,” Shuff said. “The high school next to ours had a very good program, and our women’s rugby program slowly developed throughout my four years of high school.”
Aneeka Majid Staff Photographer Natalie Shuff, at the Intramural Fields where her team practices rugby, Thursday, October 4. Shuff is the founder and captain of the women’s rugby team at the UA. Many of the players on Shuff ’s high school team were upperclassmen, so when they graduated, she was left with the daunting task of continuing the program. “It’s really hard to convince high school girls to play rugby,”
Shuff said, “but all of my friends who I convinced to play in high school ended up playing rugby in college.” Shuff ’s high school rugby coach encouraged her to start a rugby team at the UA. “She knew how passionate
I was about it,” Shuff said. “She would send me emails telling me about how my other teammates from high school were playing rugby in college.” Shuff began working with the UA to form a women’s rugby club team. She said the UA makes it very easy for students to start something new on campus. Although it was a lot of work, she said she was blessed with the resources and people she needed to start the team. “Compared to high school, it’s night and day,” Shuff said. “I’ve been so blessed with meeting the right people for coaches and the right girls for athletes. The girls have fallen in love with the sport.” Their coach, Susan Parrot, went to a rugby convention in Kansas City this summer and had the team join the Heart of America Rugby Football Union. The team’s first game was Saturday, Sept. 22 against Truman State at the UREC Sports Complex. “I just encourage all different types of athletes to try out rugby,” Shuff said. “It’s a sport, but it’s not the manly sport you would expect. We need all different types of athletes for the team.” To learn more about the Women’s Rugby Club, email Natalie Shuff at wrugby@uark. edu, or visit the team’s Facebook page, Arkansas Women’s Rugby.
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Tennis Team Earns Key Razorbacks Need to Fill Victories Over Weekend Void Against Kentucky Andrew Hutchinson Staff Writer
Photo Courtesy of Athletic Media Relations Junior Pete Thomason finished the Georgia Southern Tournament with a record of 2-1. The Razorbacks will compete again at the Utah Challenge which begins Thursday.
Cameron McCauley Staff Writer The Arkansas Razorbacks men’s tennis team came away with key singles and doubles victories this past weekend at the Georgia Southern Tournament. Arkansas was represented in the tournament by junior Pete Thomason, redshirt freshman Christian Lee and freshman Austin Robles. The tournament began Friday, Oct. 5, with the three players all competing in
singles play. The first day, the team came out strong as a whole, finishing 3-3 for the day in singles play, plus a victory in doubles play for the Lee-Thomason combo. Lee won his first-round singles match against Georgia Southern’s Oliver Webb 6-2, 6-1 in straight sets, but later dropped a match in Friday’s quarterfinals to Georgia State’s Victor Valente 6-0, 6-2. Robles lost his first match to Georgia Southern’s Rafael Racy in three sets, 3-6, 6-2, 6-4. The freshman rebounded to beat
South Carolina Aiken’s Julian Judge 6-0, 6-0 to close out his Friday on the court. Thomason performed well on Friday, beating South Carolina Aiken’s Alex Roberts 6-0, 6-1 but dropping his next match to Albert Codina Sala from Georgia Southern 6-3, 7-6. Thomason and Lee won their doubles match against Georgia Southern’s Alex Doherty and Daniel Rush in a 8-7 match to close out the first day of the tournament. On Saturday the three play-
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Coming off Arkansas’ first Southeastern Conference victory of the season, a 24-7 win at Auburn, UA interim head coach John L. Smith is proud of his players. “The players came out and did a great job of preparing last week,” Smith said. “Those guys deserve a tremendous pat on the back and now we have to build on that.” Injuries were again a headline, with senior linebacker, and team-leader in tackles, Alonzo Highsmith coming out of the game in the first half. Smith said he sustained a ligament injury in his foot that will require an operation and cause him to miss the rest of the season. Senior linebacker/defensive end Tank Wright had an MRI yesterday and his status for Saturday’s game is uncertain, leaving a large hole at the linebacker spot. “We’re going to have to bump some guys around to fill that void,” Smith said. “It’ll probably be a little bit of filling the void by committee.” Smith said junior Jarrett Lake and senior Matt Marshall would probably get the majority of the snaps. He also expects senior Ter-
rell Williams to take up the leadership role among the linebackers. “(Williams) has been placed in that role where he has to the leader,” Smith said. “He has to start being more vocal and get everyone lined up.” At cornerback, sophomore Tevin Mitchel will be back from having his gallbladder removed and senior Kaelon Kelleybrew will return after suffering an “injury above the shoulders” against Texas A&M. However, Smith is pleased with the performance of freshmen Will Hines and Dayvon McKinney. “The two young guys did a real good job,” Smith said. “Both of those guys were very active and did very well.” Senior tight end Chris Gragg’s status is also still uncertain, but he did run on Sunday night, “very gingerly,” Smith said. The amount of injuries suffered by the Razorbacks this season is more than Smith has had in recent memory. “You always know there’s going to be one (injury), maybe two, but we’ve had some serious ones this year,” Smith said. Against the Tigers, Arkansas’ defense forced five turnovers and picked up
eight sacks. “They played hard and battled the entire game,” Smith said. “When the offense sputtered, the defense came in and did a great job.” Sophomore defensive end, and Huntsville, Ala. native, Trey Flowers led the Razorbacks with 3.5 sacks, earning him SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week honors. “It was great to see him go home and have such a great day,” Smith said. “That was exciting.” Offensively, senior running back Dennis Johnson accounted for 91 total yards, 76 coming on the ground, and two touchdowns. Freshman Jonathan Williams added 34 rushing yards. “We have some depth there,” Smith said. “Williams has been getting better and better every week and Dennis was having a good day, so we wanted to continue with that.” This Saturday, the Kentucky Wildcats come into Fayetteville with a 1-5 overall record and 0-3 SEC record. The Wildcats are not an unfamiliar foe for Smith, as he compiled a 3-2 record against them as the head coach at Louisville from 1998-2002. “It’s natural (not to like
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SOCCER
Freshman Soccer Player Performs on High Level Eric Harris Staff Writer
The Razorback soccer team is one filled with underclassmen and only two seniors. One freshman that has made her mark this year is Lindsey Mayo. The team has been resurgent under first-year head coach Colby Hale with a record of 6-7-1, while managing a very difficult schedule, including wins over teams like Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama and Texas. Thirteen games into the season, Mayo has come off the bench to be tied with senior Allie Chandler as the team’s leading scorer with three goals. Mayo got the first goal in her college career against a team with one of the top defenses in the country, the Ole Miss Rebels. She slotted a 1-on-1 chance into the back of the net against the Rebel’s Kelly McCormick, one of the Southeastern Conference’s top goalkeepers.
Mayo then stepped up on a historic night for Arkansas Soccer. In front of the second biggest crowd in school history, the freshman from Gallatin, Tenn., scored two goals, including the eventual game winner, in the Razorbacks’ 3-2 win over then-ranked No. 18 Kentucky, the program’s first win over a ranked opponent. All three of Mayo’s goals have come against strong defensive opponents. Kentucky had only given up five goals on the season before facing the Razorbacks’ attack. Mayo’s first goal of the match came with the help from assists by Allie Tripp and Blake Pruitt. The game winner came less than 12 minutes after the first. Mayo headed in a corner kick from Tripp to give the Razorbacks a 3-1 lead over the Wildcats. The Southeastern Conference rewarded Mayo’s strong performance by naming her the SEC Offensive player of the
week for her play against Kentucky and her 65-minute performance in a 1-1 double overtime thriller with South Carolina. She also played a solid 65 minutes in the Hogs’ recent 3-1 win over Alabama. Mayo is one of only eight players that has played in all of the Razorbacks’ games this season and recently has earned her way into the mix for the starting lineup. Coach Hale has changed up the starting lineup quite a lot this season, as she is one of over 10 players to start at least six matches this season. Mayo is one of the biggest statistical leaders this season and leads the team in shot percentage. Nearly half of her shots are on target. Only Jeriann Okoro has more than 10 shots and a better ratio than Mayo’s. She has been part of a strong Arkansas attack that has scored 10 goals and has been creating a lot of goal-scoring chances in their last six SEC games.
Photo Courtesy of Athletic Media Relations Lindsey Mayo gets a header against Missouri State Aug. 22 at Razorback Field. The Razorbacks won that game 1-0.
COMMENTARY
Following the Athletes from College to the NBA Zack Wheeler Staff Writer
This time of the year is a treat for sports fanatics. It marks the beginning of football, the closure of baseball and basketball is lurk-
ing right around the corner. The thought of basketball has me wanting to delve into the NBA. Many people view the NBA as a show league and only want to focus on college basketball, but both are very entertaining to watch. Last year’s NBA finals showed us what may become a trend over the next few years — a dominant Miami Heat featuring a relaxed Lebron James. Speaking of Lebron James, the Razorback’s own B.J. Young attended the Lebron James camp in Las Vegas over the summer. Hog fans should be very excited for the talent Young and the whole team is
going to bring to Bud Walton Arena this year. The NBA is on the climb, due to a couple of factors. One factor is most of the top talent in the NCAA is only staying for the required one season before pursuing their dreams in the NBA. College is used as a stepping stool for a short time to get more exposed to the NBA, just as Coach Calipari is showing at Kentucky. Also, many teams in the NBA have a legitimate shot to win the title. Teams seem to be doing a good job at putting a quality five starters on the floor each and every night. The NBA also has its polar-
izing figure in Lebron James. James is supplemented by the likes of Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard and even a star like Derrick Rose. The NBA is able to market all of these big name players, who play in cities all across the nation, and can profit heavily off the merchandise they are able to sell from their marketable players. The NBA is doing a good job of filling arenas and getting the fans closer to the game than ever. So, for those people who despise the NBA, where did those players come from? Some came from foreign countries, yes, but most of the
players once played at the colleges we adore. We can continue to follow the talented players we loved in college as they pursue their dream job of playing basketball for a living. So, who is going to play for the NBA title this year? I feel the Eastern Conference will be a tough one to survive this year. Teams such as the Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, Brooklyn Nets (maybe) and the Indiana Pacers could all make runs in the playoffs. The Western Conference will come down to a sevengame series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Lakers. I be-
lieve that the finals will also come down to a seven-games series between the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers, with the Heat prevailing. I feel Kobe has one last run left in him, but ultimately Lebron has figured out how to be the most dominant player in the game right now. I hope fans can look further than just their favorite college team and check out the superb talent in the NBA this year. Zach Wheeler is a staff writer for The Arkansas Traveler. His column appears every Tuesday. Follow the sports section: @UATravSports.
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them) because of the number of years I spent at Louisville,” Smith said. “That was our rival.” Saturday, though, he will be focused on this year’s team, who has been struck with injuries at the quarterback position. Sophomore quarterback Maxwell Smith injured his ankle against South Carolina two weeks ago and freshman quarterback Patrick Towles injured his ankle last week against Mississippi State. Smith expects freshman Jalen Whitlow to get the start this week. “We are going to prepare for (Whitlow), but I know (Towles) played a little last week,” Smith said. “We have to prepare for whoever it is we see.” Regardless of who plays, Smith is glad to be back in Fayetteville and ready to play Kentucky. “We’re excited to be at home again and back in front of our crowd,” Smith said. “We have to go to the field and really, really prepare for this game this week.”
ers once again competed in both singles and doubles play as Robles grabbed the victory over Kennesaw State’s Matthew Johnson 6-0, 6-2 in a third place consolation match. Thomason beat Georgia Southern’s Carson Jones 4-0 before the match was retired. Lee couldn’t take Georgia Southern’s Rayane Djouad in his singles match, losing 6-2, 6-6 (4-2) before the match was retired. Thomason and Lee couldn’t close out the tournament in a winning fashion, dropping two matches to teams from Georgia Southern and Kennesaw State, and they did not advance to Sunday play. The team closed out competition on Sunday with each player performing in their specific draws. Robles was ousted by Djouad in his consolation match, 6-3, 6-1 to close out his tournament, but Thomason came away with the victory in his consolation match over Racy, 6-3, 6-3 in the white draw singles bracket. Christian Lee competed in the blue draw singles bracket,
Mary McKay Staff Photographer Interim head coach John L. Smith smiled to the press at a conference Monday. The Razorbacks beat the Auburn Tigers Saturday after a four-game losing streak.
but was defeated by Matthijs Verdam from Georgia Southern in the third-place match. Head coach Robert Cox was impressed overall with his player’s performances, as this time of the season is more about learning and competing at a high level than actually winning. The Razorbacks next compete in the Utah Challenge beginning on Thursday and lasting through the weekend.
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