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EELING a bit anxious or overwhelmed? Well, don’t worry. The Arkansas Traveler staff compiled content specifically to help freshmen and parents understand what to expect for the upcoming school year. If you are an incoming freshman you might be wondering if orientation is an accurate representation of college life. Well, not really. Granted, the UA is a large, continuously growing campus with more than 23,000
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students. Yet, we promise you that organizations will not be throwing free shirts and candy bars in your face all year. You won’t be required to sit in an auditorium for endless hours listening to the droning voice of a speaker, pretending to un-
derstand the gibberish on the Powerpoint slides. You won’t have to, that is, unless you are an engineering major. So, don’t be intimidated by orientation and make sure that you take advantage of the fact that a large number of organizations have made themselves available to you at this event. This is your time to discover what you want to do for the next four years. Don’t be afraid to join an organization, especially the Arkansas Traveler, the student-run, independent UA student newspaper. _________________________
and, “Will he or she remember to brush his or her teeth?” This is a time for your child to gain independence and experience a world where his or her decisions do have repercussions. Whether that means catching a cold and stocking up on NyQuil, locating the campus Subway for dinner or the Walmart on Campus for groceries or the unfortunate experience of having bad breath, the decision is up to your college-age child. Now, that of course does not mean abandon your child, but remember to give them room to gain their independence. Now, if you are the parents Be there for him or her, but of a soon-to-be UA freshman, try your best not to hover over you most likely have more them, regardless of how diffipractical concerns like, “What cult that might be. will happen if my child is _________________________ sick?” or, “Where will my son or daughter eat every day?” Heed this pertinent in-
formation, future UA students: remember to occasionally contact your parents and remind them that you love them. For you empty-nested parents, go out and spend time with nearby family and friends when you miss your student. But remember, it takes courage to move away from home. In the end, your child is making a better life and future for his or herself by attending the UA. The Arkansas Traveler has been the independent studentrun newspaper at the University of Arkansas for 107 years. The Traveler is a daily paper published Monday through Thursday and can be found in various locations throughout the campus as well as on the web at uatrav.com. The Traveler office is located in Kimpel Hall room 119.
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Dorm Life Dynamics by MASON SAMS Contributing Writer
Dorm life can be a bit daunting the first couple of weeks, especially if you don’t know what to expect. Life in the residence halls can either make or break your experience here at the UA, so it’s up to you to make the most of it. The first thing you should know is what to expect at your new home. Each residence hall is unique in its own way with different room sizes, proximity to campus dining, and the dreaded community bathrooms. The truth is that all of the dorms are fun and exciting places to be if you know where to look. I lived in Pomfret my freshmen year and had trouble acclimating myself from being away from home the first couple weeks, but I soon found many friends I am happy to say I have kept in contact with over the past few years. The best way to meet people in the dorms (and anywhere else for that matter) is to keep your door propped open and to get to know your neighbors. If you are into pingpong, then you are in luck—Pomfret has various tables to host your gaming needs. It also has a piano room where my friends and I frequently met to hang out and jam together. One of the benefits to living on campus is that each residence hall hosts a variety of social events to encourage you and your neighbors to get to know each other on a deeper level. Pomfret hosts an annual dance party called “the Pomfret Luau” and it is always packed with students. Other residence halls often host “speed dating” events between floors for you to get to know others you may not get to know otherwise. It is important for you to get to know your neighbors because these are the people you are living close to for the rest of the year. If you have community bathrooms or laundry rooms, you will be seeing every one of your neighbors. Furthermore, try to be courteous to others in the laundry room or bathroom because they can see who goes in and who goes out. Your RAs are extremely valuable assets—they have taken some of the courses you are enrolled in, they are familiar with the in’s and out’s of campus and they genuinely care about your well-being. That being said, try and make an effort to participate in their floor community events. There is nothing to lose by participating and you will become well-acquainted with your floor community and your RAs will like you more (and that goes a long way—trust me). The most important relationship you should have on your floor is with your roommate. Even if you went to highschool with them, this is the person you will be sharing a room with for the rest of the semester. Be sure to establish ground rules on the very first day (ex. study hours, sleeping schedules, outside visitors). If it’s your first time meeting your roommate in person, then go out and get coffee, see a movie, take a practice walk around campus to find your classes together or go check out a local Fayetteville restaurant. There is nothing worse about residence halls than being stuck in a room with someone you don’t know well, so make it a point to first get to know your roommate before going out with your other friends. Some halls offer a unique community. For instance, Holcombe houses students from all over the world. I get to meet a wide variety of people and cultures there and it’s a great spot on campus,” said sophomore Zac Lane. Each residence hall contains see DORMS on page 8
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large amount of the new students at UA will get the opportunity to discover a new city, along with making new friends, adjusting to a new school and living away from home for the first time during their freshmen year. Luckily, Fayetteville is full of interesting places to go to and has many events throughout the year to attend. Exploring the city surrounding the university can open up students to more than just the sports games and parties that populate Fayetteville weekends. Just a short walk down the hill from campus, Dickson Street is one of the most exciting areas in Fayetteville. Home of many locally owned restaurants, unique fashion boutiques and nightlife, Dickson Street has become home to many students’ weekend activities. Independent bookshops Nightbird Books and the Dickson Street Bookstore provide literary types with a place to get new, used and outof-print books. Nightbird Books has many book clubs that meet every week and hosts authors to give talks on their books. Students can find information about these events on Nightbird’s website, www.nightbirdbooks.com or in the store. Nightbird is also home to BHK, where you can grab a cup of tea and a snack to enjoy while browsing the selection of books. With towering stacks and a huge abundance and variety of books, Dickson Street Book-
Fayettevilleisms store’s maze-like atmosphere is a bookstore unlike any other in town. “One place I really like on Dickson in Common Grounds. It’s a lot different than any other coffee shop I’ve been to. They have a huge menu and you can pretty much get whatever kind of drink you want,” said Caitlin McAfee, sophomore communications disorders major. Common Grounds is also a music and art venue, with local artists displayed on the walls and
live music Sunday nights. Five pages of the Common Grounds menu covers coffee drinks and other non-coffee refreshments like smoothies and milkshakes. Along with drinks, Common Grounds also serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts. For the theater and art lover, Dickson Street is also home to the Walton Arts Center. This performing arts center offers discounts for tickets, giving students the opportunity to see concerts, dance troops, plays
and musicals. The Walton Arts Center also holds concerts at the Arkansas Music Pavilion at the Washington County Fairgrounds in late spring and summer. Another thing that Walton Arts Center offers is art classes. These art classes range from mosaics to oil paintings to pottery for all ages. Another uniquely “Fayettesee FAYETTEVILLEISMS on page 8
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Michael Crane sets up flowers at his stand at the Fayetteville Farmer’s Market Saturday, May 5. The Farmer’s Market takes place every Saturday on the Fayetteville Square.
Finding Campus Coffee Hotspots by ALEX MARCH Contributing Writer
Waking up for a 7:30 class is never fun, and staying awake through it all can be a daunting challenge. As if by some miracle, campus is full of places to grab a cup of coffee before that class at an ungodly hour. Stop by any of these locations for your morning caffeine fix.
the difference. Since Arsaga’s is locally owned, Struzik said they can control everything, down to the temperature of the steamed milk. When asked for a drink recommendation, Struzik said, “Definitely an iced Americano, room for cream, Irish cream syrup, and add half and half.” The law library commons, with big windows looking out over the union mall, makes for a relaxing place to sit in between classes and sip on a handcrafted concoction.
Einstein Brothers Bagels
Arsaga’s
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Alana Gilmore, sophomore, enjoys coffee from the Starbucks on campus while working on class projects and homework.
Inside Law Library, Second Floor Lefler Law Building 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., M-Th, 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., F Arsaga’s is a Fayetteville institution, serving up fresh, locally roasted coffee and espresso drinks. Lauren Struzik, sophomore English literature and European studies major and Arsaga’s employee, said the small batches of espresso make
2nd Floor, Willard J. Walker Hall 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Weekdays Einstein Brothers may be known for their fantastic bagels and sandwiches, but the coffee is up to the same high standards. Einstein offers hot and cold espresso drinks, as well as several roasts of coffee. Einstein Brothers has the best coffee deal on campus. If you buy a refillable Einstein Brothers travel mug, you can refill with brewed coffee on the cheap, and as many times as you like. At over $2.00 for a large cup of coffee at most coffee shops, the savings can stack up over the year.
Peet’s Coffee and Teas
Inside University Bookstore, Garland Center 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Weekdays Weekday Just across the street from Futrall, Maple Hill, Reid and the Quads, Peet’s Coffee and Teas is perfect for a quick stop before class. Peet’s brews all the classic see COFFEE on page 7
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How to Enjoy College Without Bon UAppétit: Profiles on the Best Breaking the Bank Fayetteville Eats by CAITLIN MURAD Staff Writer
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Fayetteville is a college town. We think loud student parties, weekends in the wilderness and Razorback central. And we’re right. Fayetteville is an outdoorsy, relaxed and student-centered type of place and with that comes a diverse range of good eats. From authentic Mexican to down-home cookin’, this town offers a little of everything. In northwest Arkansas, we have access to almost any type of cuisine. From fast food to Thai food, Italian to Indian, Barbecue to Cajun, the possibilities are endless in finding an interesting meal. With such a wide array of restaurants in the area, it’s tricky to find the best of the best when it comes to eating out. Check out these suggestions of some of the best restaurants in Fayetteville.
Sassy’s Red House
Price $$ ($10-$15) Location: 708 N. College Southern-style barbecue seems to be on every corner, but Sassy’s Red House is one of the best places to chow down on ribs, brisket and pulled pork in Fayetteville. Offering appetizers such as homemade salsa ($2.99), BBQ nachos ($10.99) and fried pickles ($5.99), Sassy’s gets the vote for being a great place to grab drinks and snacks while watching the big game on one of their many flat screen TVs, or somewhere to take a date on a Friday night. The dinner options are endless with a selection of ribs, catfish and chicken. Offering BBQ baked potatoes ($6.00), the Sassy deluxe sandwich ($8.99) and a traditional pulled pork platter ($8.99), dinners are packed with flavor and easy on the wallet. Check out the student coupon books, as Sassy’s offers a great discount to UA students. A great place to eat with friends on the weekend, catch a Razorback game or take the parents, Sassy’s offers a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, great food and drink specials, and wins our vote as a good eat in town.
Hammontree’s
Price $$ ($10-$15) Location: 263 N. West Ave There aren’t many places that offer childhood favorites such as grilled cheese and tomato soup as the main see RESTAURANTS on page 5
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As a college student money can be tight. It is hard balancing between gas, books and outings with friends. You do not want your college experience to be limited because of your budget, but here are some tips on how to enjoy college without breaking the bank. Bank of America offers tips for students who are budgeting their money for the first time. “Typically, [as a college student] you receive money in large chunks… and then you need to make it last for several months,” Bank of America explained in their tips for a ‘College Student Budget.’ “ If you’re managing your money for the first time, it can be tempting to spend big early on, then struggle to pay the bills later. Budgeting for college students is essential to avoid that end-of-semester crunch.” Food is one of the main things that college students spend their money on every month. It is easy to fall in the trap of spending money on food whenever your friends want to go out to eat, you want a late night snack or when you get bored of the dining hall food. As a freshman you have a meal plan, so there is really no need to eat out. Try limiting yourself to eating out only once or twice a week. You can also get snacks at the grocery store for your late night cravings. This will save you money and make it easier to resist ordering that
late night pizza. Coupons are a college student’s best friend and key to saving money. A couple dollars here and there really adds up. The book store gives out a coupon book every semester that can be used at stores, nail salons and restaurants all around campus and Fayetteville. Books are another very pricey commodity in college. Sometimes a semester’s worth of books can cost over $600! A great way to spit this price in half is sharing a book with a friend who is in your class. You can split the price of the book and have a study partner for the rest of the semester. It is also a good idea to wait until after the first day of classes to purchase your books. Some teachers will tell you that you do not need the book for that particular course or that there is a cheaper online version you can purchase. You can purchase and resell your books on Amazon.com. You can search for your textbook by title, author or ISBN number and compare the prices of the new and used books being sold. Chegg.com is another website that you can order your textbooks from. Chegg also gives students the option to rent their textbooks at a lower price and then return them back to the company at the end of the semester. Tickets to razorback games can also be expensive if you buy
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them individually. Once football, basketball and baseball season begin, you never want to have to miss out on a Razorback home game. Buying the all-access pass on ISIS for $60 will allow you to go to every Razorback home game as long as you have your student ID with you. This will save you money later on if you do decide to go to every home game through the year. Away games are not included in the price of the all-access pass, but if you decide to go to an away game the ticket prices are very reasonable for students. What can often not be very reasonable is the price of gas to get to the away game. Try to carpool with a group of friends to away games and split the price of gas. In addition to football games, themed parties and functions through Greek Life and campus see MONEY on page 5
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EDITOR: CHAD WOODARD MANAGING EDITOR: BRITTANY NIMS
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Construction: A Necessary Evil Welcome to The Hill, future UA students, The Hill of growing expansion, new renovations and never-ending construction. Despite the massive chunks of Earth missing across our beautiful campus, it is all in good humor. We swear. The UA is continually growing, with more than 23,000 students and counting. With your incoming class of more than 4,500 students, the future of the UA is only growing brighter. In order to continue providing higher education for students across the state and nation, the UA must make room, first and foremost. Underneath the multicolored layers of dirt and dust, between the ‘Caution: Do Not Enter’ signs and looking beyond the cranes, bulldozers and backhoes, a beautiful, lively and thriving campus is waiting to explode. Bear with us, incoming students. After all, without the construction, there would be no room for new students like you; without you, there would be no need for the construction and growth.
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A few weeks ago I had a nightmare. In this nightmare I was in the body of Robin Williams as Peter Pan in one of my favorite films Hook. At first I was flying high above green mountain tops, looking out into the horizon and before my eyes were my fellow UA students as the lost boys. As I continued to fly through the clouds I noticed a ship where I could see student loan creditors dressed as Captain Hook and his many pirates. As I continued to fly through the air I saw an endless line of freshmen entering Neverland through a gate. Before they passed through the gate each one of them was forced to empty all of the money out of their pockets onto a mountainous pile that reached the sky. Then, from the distance, I could hear the sound of a ringing clock. Then another and another ringing clock until I was surrounded by the sound. “The crocodile will be after Captain Hook any second,” I thought. But the crocodile never came. Instead the sound of the clocks continued to become louder and eventually the clock sitting at the top of the pile of money
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sounded off causing the pile to explode and cover everyone and everything in Neverland. I woke up. Later that day I picked up a copy of the Sunday Edition of the New York Times and the story on the cover page was about a recent college graduate, Kelsey Griffith, who had $120,000 of debt after graduating from Ohio Northern University. Her monthly payment was about $900. At that rate she will pay off her college debt in about 133 months or 11 years, but in order to make those payments she will have to move back in with her parents. Her story is one of several stories in this New York Times series about “A Generation Hobbled by College Debt. Granted, this is a very sad story, but one thing that should be noted is the fact that Griffith’s debt is not exactly representative of the average student debt after graduation at her university. Ohio Northern University’s tuition and fees in 2007 was $28,260 and
the average student debt after graduation was $39,349. Yes, $39,349 is still a lot of money, but it is substantially less than Griffith’s $120,000 debt after graduation. So, keep in mind that the article points out some of the more extreme cases as opposed to average cases. Nevertheless, the problem of student debt has been building for quite some time and this past year student loan debt surpassed credit card debt as well as passing the $1 trillion mark, according to finaid.org. So, my nightmare is on its way to becoming a reality, right? Well, not exactly for UA students. For the 2012-2013 school year, tuition and fees for an instate, undergraduate student taking 15 hours averages $7,554. The average is $17,002 for an out-of-state student, according UA Office of Institutional Research. Additionally, the average UA student is in $21,000 of student loan debt when they graduate from their undergraduate program, said UA Director of Financial Aid Kattie Wing in a recent Traveler interview.
So, graduating with debt can be a problem, but attending the UA means students on average will have less student loan debt after graduation. Despite the recent 5.3 percent increase in tuition and fees for in-state students for the 2012-2013 school year, UA tuition and fees for in-state students is the fifth cheapest out of the 14 Southeastern Conference schools, according to College Board. Now, it is still possible for a UA student to accumulate $120,000 in debt, but certainly less likely than many schools. This is why it is important for freshmen, and all college students, to evaluate how much his or her college experience will cost so that he or she will not be forced to make very high monthly payments or move back in with mom and dad like the student in the Times series. After researching for this column I can say that my nightmare does not seem as likely to happen at the UA, yet, that does not mean it is impossible for UA students to accumulate a large amount of debt.
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Sorry, freshmen. If you’re reading this, you’re most likely suffering through orientation. As fun as UA faculty and staff attempt to make it, orientation doesn’t often sit well with the students involved. Now, we shouldn’t forget how much work UA puts into making orientation great. Our student orientation is top notch, but no matter what, it struggles to be anything better than what one would expect from any orientation—confusing, exhausting and pretty scary. Trying to remember my student orientation, I recall lots of information being thrown out at once. I remember some pretty bad icebreakers. I can’t forget having to wipe sweat off my face so my student ID picture didn’t look as if I had ran the Boston Marathon just minutes before (the problem of being a big guy and Fayetteville being an oven during the summer). Yet, there is one thing I distinctly remember and it’s that my parents were not present. The UA orientation website suggests and encourages bringing parents to orientation. Not only are parents welcomed and hoped to attend orientation, but parents, “Can make a tremendous difference in your
[student] success at the University of Arkansas,” according to the UA orientation website. Well, I can get behind that statement, but possibly not in the way the website would argue. Parents have the potential to positively impact their student’s time on campus, but there is a certain point that watching out for one’s student turns into turns a parent into one who is far too involved in their child’s life. Enter: the “helicopter parent.” The first use of the phrase to is pinned to 1989, according to Merriam Webster. I think we can all agree, however, that etymologically, helicopter parents, which used to be a facetious jeer, have gotten worse since then. The phrase or the thought of a pair of “big brother” parents can send chills up the average kids’ spine, for good reason too. College is historically supposed to be a child’s first time to take total control over their lives’, with minimal parental guidance. Often, however, helicopter parenting causes the opposite. Students suffer emotionally and are typically frustrated with their parents because college-age children feel like they are miscued, according to a Current Directions in Physiological Science report. The lack of control over their own lives is detrimental to students, according to the report. Moreover, affected students do not usually have as many developed life skills, such as effective communication, according to a report by Jillian Kenzie, Indiana University Center for Post-Secondary Research assistant director. Students cannot usually cope with “conflict resolution and experience difficulty with sharing and self-reliance,” Kenzie said. Another outcome of this rigid, authoritarian parents style tends
to be poor grades according to a report by Ruth K. Chao. This is ironic, as good grades and a strong “moral fiber” are often the goal of “chopper” parents. The aforementioned variables —a dismal emotional life, lacking self-efficacy and poor academics—do not result in the golden child, but produce a suffocated student, according to a study by Jean Twenge at San Diego State University. These suffocated students, “will turn into quitters, unaccustomed to failure and having to do things on their own,” Twenge said. These effects do not limit themselves solely to academic performance, but also carry into the workplace, Twenge said. Instead of helicopter parents haunting their children, these reports indicate that helicopter parents’ numberone enemy are themselves. Yet, while doing more research I found some hope for parents who are afraid their practices are far from empowering, but instead devouring their young. NeilHowestudiesgenerational trends for LifeCourse Associates, a company that conducts research on social science and history to produce patterns and national trends for generations. “You don’t want to block the energy of the parent,” Howe said. “It’s like jujitsu. You just want to channel it in a certain direction.” Those who try to ward off helicopter parents usually turn these parents into full-force beasts, true “mama bears,” making one their worst enemy, Howe said. Some universities have tried to make these often-energetic parents their allies by establishing an Office of Parent Relations (OPR), said Howe. The University of ColoradoBoulder has an OPR, which
sports a mission statement that, “The OPR is a clearing house for parents and our number one priority is responding to parent questions quickly and accurately,” according to its website. While UA doesn’t boast an OPR, Student Affairs has taken a stance that it is committed to, “finding ways to engage all parents so that responsibility stays with the student,” according to its 2006-2007 annual report. This seems like the proper method. An OPR is perpetuates the authoritarian parenting style, from which, it is supposed to be liberating students. The UA helps its students by putting responsibility on their shoulders. There are no permission slips to study abroad, there are no “notes home” when a student is failing and there is certainly no university-harbored helicopter parenting. Yet, the only way this can remain successful is a strong relationship between parents and students. These reports conclude that having to call home every night may cause damage, but a call home every once in a while isn’t a bad thing. The up-front relationship is the strong one. Freshmen should look forward to being freshmen, not chronicling their experiences for parental approval. Those who have spent time on the campus would agree, that UA is unique because it is “run” by smart, charismatic students. We can continue this, only by continuing to clip the wings of our helicopter parents. Let’s not hold back, it’s time to grow up. Joe Kieklak is a philosophy and journalism/political science major and the Traveler opinion editor. His column appears every Monday.
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Exploring NWA: Getting Out Of Fayetteville by ALEX MARCH Contributing Writer
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2011 graduate Meredith Massey lays a necklace on a mannequin at Maude Boutique in Fayetteville. Massey graduated with a general business degree and is now the inventory manager at Maude.
Shopping in a College Town 101 by GEORGIA CARTER Contributing Writer
Starting a new school, in a new town, calls for a new look. Students need clothes for casual affairs, but also need to be able to look well put-together if the occasion calls for it. Students might go to the mall and shop at all the stores they had in their hometown, or one could branch out and discover all of the unique shopping establishments Fayetteville has to offer. One of the most popular Fayetteville shops is Riffraff, which deems itself a “Lifestyle Boutique” and is located in the historic Fayetteville square. Riffraff has items ranging from glamorous party dresses to oversize tanks emblazoned with Arkansas themed graphics. Walking into the newly expanded store, one sees every color imaginable on the racks, tables and walls. The store sells furniture pieces, shoes, bath products, jewelry, art, gifts and infant clothing, along with women’s clothing. From their highly stylized window decorations to their displays of local art, Riffraff is an incredibly distinctive Fayetteville boutique. The Mustache is also located on the Fayetteville square. Like Riffraff, The Mustache has a variety of tanks and t-shirts promoting Fayetteville and Arkansas. They also sell women’s and men’s clothing, along with T-shirts and tanks, much of which is vintage inspired, evoking the 1950’s and 1960’s. “Our most popular items continue to be our mustache themed t-shirts, tank tops and novelty gifts. Many people are surprised when they come in for the first time with how many items we have including clothes and shirts for both men and women,” said Mustache owner Brian Bailey. Many of the novelty gifts include BandAids that look like bacon, cool coffee table books, mugs with witty sayings on them and of course, fake mustaches. The Mustache also has a children’s section with clothing, toys, and books for Fayetteville’s hippest babies. Colorful sunglasses, distinctive shoes and funky bags make up much of the accessory stock. Home décor, like shower curtains, wall art, and cardboard cut outs that look like mounted animal heads, is another section of the Mustache’s inventory. The Mustache runs specials very frequently. Specials have ranged from “Best Friend Day” to “Woo Pig Sooie Day”, offering shoppers 10 percent off their purchase if they mention the day’s theme at checkout. With great sales, unique merchandise for the home, and clothes for babies, men, and women, the Mustache is the place to get original items in Fayetteville. Many students use the Mustache for gifts and everyday clothing. Located at 704 N. College Ave., Maude
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from page 3 organizations can also be a little pricey if you go out and buy a new outfit for each event. For most of these events, the crazier your outfit is and the more you comply with the theme the better. You can find outfits at thrift stores or vintage stores such as Cheap Thrills, Potter’s House or Good Will. Forever 21 also have fairly inexpensive dresses and accessories that you can dress up for a function theme. Outings with friends can also be expensive, as dinner and a movie out can cost about $30. Luckily there are plently of things to do in Fayetteville that are free. Devil’s Den National Park is a great place to go hiking and camping. It is located about 20 miles south of campus and is open to the public every day from sunrise to sunset. You can also go camping overnight at Devils Den. You can rent tents, sleeping bags and any other gear you might need
Boutique is another store that caters to Fayetteville women wanting to stay on trend. Party dresses line the racks at Maude, in various styles, colors, and fabrics. “A lot of our customers are girls in sororities looking to buy dresses for formals and functions,” said Meredith Massey, the Maude inventory manager. Maude also stocks clothes for more casual affairs. Brightly colored denim, tunics, dressy shorts and other fun, trendy clothing also populate the shop. Maude stocks only a few of each item so that their shoppers do not run into the problem of buying a new look, only to find out that many other people also own the same clothes. They also suit every budget, with a big price range on their clothing and accessories. Being located on the square, both the Mustache and Riffraff have many opportunities to take part in community events. Both stores are open during the Farmer’s Market Saturday mornings. They also took part in last year’s Block Street Block Party, with face painting and tutu making at Riffraff and fun photo shoots at the Mustache. Riffraff has had many in-store events, like the recent birthday party celebrating its third year. Along with Riffraff, Maude has also taken part in northwest Arkansas Fashion Week, a week long event held by local stores and designers. Fashion Week gives these stores an opportunity to raise money for charity, show off their new merchandise on the runway, publicize their businesses and also have a lot of fun. Maude has also put on fashion shows benefitting the Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock. These events help reach new customers that may have not discovered the boutiques on the square. They also help these shops cultivate their roles in the Fayetteville community. All of these stores maintain Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts, keeping their customers up to date. These accounts put up pictures of new merchandise, allow for people to reserve items they like, provide a way for out of Fayetteville shoppers to order pieces, and inform followers about new sales and specials. Keeping an active presence on social networks helps the stores connect with students and Fayetteville-ians. Shopping is a necessity in life, but where you choose to shop is all up to you. The next time you need a new t-shirt, a partyready outfit or a gift for a friend, stop by the Mustache, Maude, Riffraff or one of the other locally owned boutiques. The items you buy at these stores are far more unique than the clothes you would purchase at a mall or big-time franchise. The success of these stores also guarantees that Fayetteville will remain “funky”, or at least a little more distinctive than every other small town. from the Outdoor Center at the HPER recreation center. As long as you have a valid student I.D. you can rent equipment from the first floor of the HPER building in room 102 by filling out an equipment request form. The HPER also offers a rock climbing wall that students can enjoy for free in the recreation building. Bank of America’s tips for college suggests to students: “Write down your expenses for the first few weeks and compare it to your college student budget. Are you eating out more than you planned? Did you have to buy new textbooks instead of used? If so, adjust your budget.” No matter how much money you spend or save, it is always important to keep track of your money. Whether it is checking your bank account statement online every week, saving your receipts, or writing down everything you buy that week. Keeping a close watch on your budget is key to making it through college without breaking the bank.
Fayetteville is, without question, a fantastic place to be. After a few months stuck in one place, however, even the biggest Fayetteville fan can start jonesing for a trip outside the city limits. Luckily, northwest Arkansas and the Ozark Mountains surprise with a wealth of activities, from art museums to abandoned theme parks. Even better, all of these destinations are less than two hours away—perfect for weekend downtime or a road trip.
Bentonville: 30 Minutes
For northwest Arkansas, the conversation has to start with Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. The museum is an absolutely indescribable experience. The works “celebrate the American spirit” by “uniting the power of art with the beauty of landscape,” according to the museum’s website, crystalbridges.org. Original portraits of George Washington you’d recognize from textbooks hang on one end of the museum while massive contemporary works occupy the other. The building itself sits in a hollow with Crystal Creek flowing through the site. Outside, a sculpture park weaves in with the trees and rocks. Just a few blocks away from Crystal Bridges, the Bentonville Square offers exciting restaurants and galleries. Restaurants like Table Mesa Bistro and the Press Room serve up inventive food in a hip atmosphere. If it weren’t for the statue dedicated to confederate soldiers, you’d almost forget you were in Arkansas. Bentonville also has a well-developed trail system. Particularly, Bentonville is known for Slaughter pen, a system of mountain biking trails north of Crystal Bridges. Slaughter pen is an adventure destination, with over 16 miles of trails. The trails run from the square to Crystal Bridges to Slaughter pen, and throughout downtown Bentonville.
Eureka Springs: 1 hour, 15 minutes
If Bentonville is urban and sophisticated, Eureka Springs might be the opposite. Located 45 minutes east on Highway 412 and then north on Highway 23, Eureka Springs is a funky mountain town populated by old hippies. The downtown area is filled with quirky shops and restaurants. A magic shop, knife store and a store selling nothing but socks are representative of Eureka’s laid-back vibe. The Crescent Hotel, one of the older hotels in an already old town, is supposedly haunted. If you’re the intrepid type, you can sign up for a ghost tour. The hotel is haunted by a cast of otherworldly characters. According to americasmosthauntedhotel.com, the spirits include “Michael, a mason who fell to his death building the hotel; Theodora, the wife of a doctor who died of cancer in the hotel; and even Morris the cat.”
Jasper: 2 hours
Jasper, Arkansas is a bit of a drive, but worth every second of the scenic winding mountain roads. Two hours away from Fayetteville, Jasper sits at the heart of the Buffalo River area. The tiny town, less than 500 residents, makes a terrific base for float trips, hiking and backpacking. Even if you’re no Bear Grylls, Jasper is worth a visit in its own right. The mountains around Jasper are an outdoor mecca—floating, hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding, fishing and more. Massive waterfalls, like Hemmed-in-Hollow, natural bridges and the famous Hawksbill Crag are easy trips from Jasper. Dogpatch USA, a hillbilly theme park, sits abandoned on Highway 7 north of Jasper. While trespassing is frowned upon, the vacant buildings are a photography opportunity waiting to happen. Dogpatch was also the home of Arkansas’ only ski resort, consisting of a single slope and a ropetow lift made out of a pick-up truck.
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Up Hill Both Ways: the UA Guide to Combatting the Freshman 15 by STEPHANIE EHRLER Staff Writer
As the child looks down at their plate filled with luke-warm vegetables they groan as they realize that they must be eaten before having dessert. This common adolescent memory of being forced to eat those green vegetables is no longer an issue in college life. The independence of being able to eat a plate filled with pizza and fries without limitations can be exciting, but the freedom to choose unhealthy food can be negative. Research has found that about 10 percent of college freshman gain the dreaded 15 pounds in their first semester, according to a study found on the CBS news website. The study
also shows that 25 percent of students actually lost weight instead, revealing that the fearful “freshman 15” is preventable. While all of those mopeds zooming around campus may seem like the perfect way to get to those classes across campus, taking the effort to walk is a simple way to hinder weight gain. “To avoid the ‘freshman 15’, I would recommend walking everywhere,” said Brett Adamie, freshman chemical engineering major. “Save the bus for emergencies or trips all the way across campus.” Walking to class may mean getting up a few extra minutes for time sake, but riding a bike can cut the travel to class time in half and allow exercise simultaneously. The extra pounds are mainly consequences of the new freedom that freshman experience as they break away from home. “I’d say the freshman 15 is all about the freedom,” Adamie said. “When I first got here, I ate ice cream every day just because I could.” The new atmosphere of college can affect normal health habits factoring into the causes of the “freshman 15”. see FRESHMAN 15 on page 7
ANEEKA MAJID STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Imran Anwar, freshman, worked out at the Axum Fitness Center at the HPER Friday, May 4. Anwar works on his abs at the campus fitness center.
RESTAURANTS from page 3
event. Hammontree’s, however, prides itself on offering the most outrageous grilled cheese dinners to students around town. Located in the heart of dining and entertainment in Fayetteville, Hammontree’s sits at Dickson Street and West Avenue, and offers a great mix of grilled sandwiches, soups and hot dogs. Offering a relaxed and laid back feel, guests can sit inside and enjoy the cozy brick interior, or relax in the sunshine on the patio. Try their tasty grilled cheese sandwiches such as “Brie’s Company” ($6.75), the “Caprese Melt” ($6.50) or the “Cheebacca” ($6.95), or chow down on homemade soups such as spinach gorgonzola or tomato and fresh basil ($2.95), an “Aloha Dog” ($6.25) or their famous blueberry grilled cheese ($3.75) dessert. Whatever you decide on, Hammontree’s is a great place to enjoy an eclectic meal, a little Fayetteville flavor and a lot of friendly faces.
Burrito Loco (formerly Columbiamex)
Price $ ($0-$10) Location: 2155 W. 6th Street If there is one place UA students flock to for an incredibly cheap yet delicious lunch, it’s Burrito Loco. Discovered by all UA students during their time here in Fayetteville, Burrito Loco is a hidden grocery store in a strip mall in town that offers $1 tacos and some great finds. There is nothing fancy about the restaurant—calling cards, imported beer and spices sit on the shelves. Though in the back of the building, a small walk-up kitchen is surrounded by tables and booths, most likely with UA students filling them. Offering tacos stuffed with carnitas, carne asada, chicken or beef, or more adventurous flavors like tongue and intestine, the $1.25 tacos are hard to beat. With a fresh-vegetable station to garnish your entrée with, guests
can add cheese, grilled peppers and onions, cilantro and salsa to the already delicious meals. The restaurant also offers other entrees like burritos, tamales and other authentic favorites at an extremely reasonable price. Remember to tell the cashier when you visit for the first time, as the friendly family offers a free Mexican pastry to first time guests. Now, that is hard to beat.
Hugo’s
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Price $ ($0-$10) Location: 25 ½ N. Block Ave Chances are if you have visited the Fayetteville Square, you have walked directly past Hugo’s without ever realizing it. Located on Block Avenue in Fayetteville, the restaurant is tucked away in a basement and is a true hidden gem. Since 1977, Hugo’s has been offering American favorites like burgers and fries, as well as a full bar and some great daily specials. With an eclectic and fun atmosphere, friendly staff and a great menu, Hugo’s is a great place to pig out with friends. Try the mushroom crepes ($5.50) or Quiche Lorraine ($4.95) for a fresh alternative, or go all out and try the great sandwiches and burgers such as the jalapeno cheese burger ($6.95) and the hot pastrami and cheese ($6.25). Skip the fast food and head downstairs to snack on some great American eats at a studentfriendly price. These are just a few of the hundreds of great restaurants in northwest Arkansas. Check out the semester student coupon books for other great Fayetteville eateries, and get ready to immerse yourself into a diverse mix of tastes in town. Fayetteville offers just about anything, and it’s up to us to find and share them. Offering fresh, local ingredients in fun and friendly atmospheres, students can try the many dishes that are offered right outside of campus. Enjoy what Fayetteville has to offer, and try somewhere new today.
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from page 2 espresso drinks, from lattes to americanos. If you need an extra boost in the morning, a macchiato, an espresso shot with a bit of milk foam, is a refreshing slap in the face. They also carry a large selection of teas, iced and hot. Peet’s provides a selection of pastries, scones and sandwiches. The location inside the Garland Center makes for a great
FRESHMAN 15 from page 6
“The Freshman 15 sometimes results from coping with stress by eating more times a day—like ordering out for pizza in the evening. Sometimes students make choices just because the food is available rather than thinking about eating a balanced diet and keeping quantities at a reasonable level,” said Mary Alice Serafini, director of Pat Walker Health Center. “Other factors include sleep deprivation, not adjusting to a schedule that includes three meals a day, and not including exercise as a way to keep balanced.” UA students can prevent the “freshman 15” in fun ways too. The HPER and new union recreation center offer a gym and group exercise classes so keeping in shape can be more of a hobby instead of a task. “The HPER is always open, and the indoor track there is great,” Adamie said. “You can just run a few laps to blow off steam. The group work out classes are nice too. No one there judges you if you can’t do everything or if you sit a few exercises out (or even if
ORIENTATION 2012 place to sit and sip your coffee and look over your notes or read the paper.
Starbucks
Ground Floor, Brough Commons 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Weekdays Starbucks is a perennial coffee favorite, but junior anthropology major Kaity Dye says the convenient location in the middle of campus makes the difference. “The apple cider you fall). I go to two classes a week, and I love it.” The obvious factor of diet is something that every student can control. Brough and the NW Quads dining halls offer healthy choices every day including a salad bar and fresh fruits and vegetables. “Just like any time in their lives, eating a balanced diet three times a day and sticking to healthy snacks can make a big difference,” Serafini said. “Not choosing fast foods on or off campus will make a big difference as well.” Sometimes just being around the temptation of unhealthy choices can strongly influence the prospect of participating in them. “I try to avoid hanging out in the dining halls for too long,” Adamie said. “It’s far too easy to go back for seconds or thirds that you don’t really need.” Students can even become involved in choosing the entrees that the dinning halls prepare by going to UA dinning website at www.dineoncampus. com/razorbacks, and becoming a part of the Food Committee. Students can also email Lisa at Brough—
is my fave,” Dye said. “I’m not a big coffee person, and it’s nice to have something hot on a cold morning.” Because of its accessible location, Starbucks can get crowded—especially when they roll out their popular seasonal drinks, like the Pumpkin Spice Latte. Even then, Dye said that the baristas work hard to make drinks and get people out the door.
RZ’s Coffee Shop lisahuff@uark.edu , Mike at the NW Quad—mdangelo@uark.edu, or Rachel at Pomfret—rjharrel@uark. edu and make suggestions at their favorite dinning hall. There is no doubt that razorback athletes are in top shape, but UA students do not have to be NCAA athletes to play sports, there are over 30 intramural sports offered allowing fitness, fun and teamwork in one activity. Students can register by going to uark.athleague.com. The stories of “freshman 15” should not cause worry, but awareness that college is a place for new beginnings and liberties, nevertheless staying healthy should always be considered. “Make good choicescheck out the information available from Chartwells about a healthy diet. Quite frankly, making sure that a person eats three meals a day is more of a concern for many students who will go without eating for hours and then splurge,” Serafini said. “Keeping the balance, setting up and sticking to a lifestyle that includes exercise and stress management will help a lot.”
Arkansas Union 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. Weekdays RZ’s brews organic, fairtrade cerftified Pura Vida brand coffees, espresso drinks and has a huge case
full of bagels, cookies and sandwiches. RZ’s also hosts the Univeristy Programs Coffeehouse series, which includes student poetry slams and acoustic music performances. What makes
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RZ’s popular, though, is its late hours and proximity to the library. “It’s a great place to go get a drink before heading into the library for a few hours,” said junior geography major Ethan Hunter.
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Q: How did Hitler tie his shoesies? A: In little Nazis. Rene Descartes walks into a bar and orders a drink. He sits quietly and after a time, he finishes it. The bartender comes up and says,
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1 River movement 5 You can count on them 10 Braff of “Scrubs” 14 Cleanse 15 Does a scrapbooking task 16 Away from the wind 17 Tension-easing activity 19 Breathing organ 20 In accordance with 21 Road trip respite 22 Triangular architectural feature 23 Music to a collector’s ears 28 Pursue quietly 30 IRS business designation 31 Partner of ciencias 32 Perfect 36 Warsaw __ 37 Drink suggested by the starts of 17-, 23-, 47- and 58-Across 39 Ancient gathering place 41 Fried, filled tortilla 43 All-out 44 Be gaga over 46 Keystone State team, familiarly 47 New Orleans tourist spot 52 Patron saint of girls 53 Campaigned 54 www address 57 Men’s clothing cut 58 Starlet’s benefactor, perhaps 62 Alien-seeking org. 63 Circle 64 Thunder sound 65 African antelope 66 Mixer that completes 37-Across 67 Start of North Carolina’s motto
1 Turn on a griddle 2 Doily material 3 Outclass 4 “Charlotte’s __” 5 Cut taker 6 White-wine cooking liquids 7 Diving bird 8 Hook shape 9 Leb. neighbor 10 Big name in restaurant surveys 11 Out 12 Yo-Yo Ma’s instrument 13 Abductee of Paris 18 Skating venues 22 George who famously asked Knute Rockne to “win just one” for him 24 Ellington’s “__ Song Go Out of My Heart” 25 Eyepieces 26 Thing to pass in class 27 Word with gum or rain 28 Gullible sort 29 Gillette’s __ II 33 “Tender __ Night” 34 Rebellious dispositions 35 Wassailer’s song 37 Olympic sport in which belts are worn 38 Second word of many fairy tales 40 They’re rolled in Spain 42 Chocolate critters 43 Turn over 45 Company with a spokesbaby 47 __ profundo: low voice 48 Obvious flirt 49 Kwanzaa principle 50 Alternate song recording 51 Less grilled, say 55 Nutritional figs. 56 Singer Lovett 58 Hem, say 59 Sch. founded by Jefferson 60 Heater 61 King Kong, e.g.
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Housing Officials Prepare for Freshmen by BAILEY KESTNER Staff Writer
UA housing officials are having to think ahead for how students will be housed with the large number of students on campus next year, an official said. “We have around 4,500 new freshman and a total of 24,500 students coming in the fall,” said Suzanne McCray, vice provost for Enrollment. Extra rooms might be used if there are more students than rooms.
“In the past, we have used Humphries and Yocum study lounges as overflow rooms,” said Florence Johnson, executive director of University Housing. “The rooms are equipped for the technological needs of students and there is furniture already set aside to make the rooms livable.” The study lounges in Humphries and Yocum will be used as overflow rooms again in the fall if needed,
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UA Officials Welcome Incoming Freshmen Class
see HOUSING on page 12
Upperclassmen’s Tips for Incoming Freshmen by Karen Stigar Staff Writer
Adapting to college life is a struggle for many incoming freshmen, students said. “I should have studied more, really. I had so much time to, but after class and after work, all I really wanted to do was nothing, which was a bad idea. You’ve really got to keep your feet moving,” said freshman Mia Schick. UA does not have many students dropout after their freshman year. The retention rate at the UA is 85 percent, said Suzanne McCray, vice provost for Enrollment. “The college life is different than I thought it
would be. It is a lot better. My biggest regret freshman year is probably not exploring all the opportunities to get involved on campus the university offers,” said freshman Lisa Beasley. As many as one in three first-year students don’t make it back for sophomore year. The factors such as, family problems to loneliness to academic struggles to a lack of money, determine a university or colleges freshman retention rate, according to colleges.usnews. rankingsandreviews.com. “The UA has a pretty good see TIPS on page 12
COURTNEY ULRICH STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Seiboldt sits outside Starbucks on campus. She will be entering the UA as a freshman in the fall and is looking forward to making many new friends. by CAITLIN MAHONEY Contributing Writer
UA officials are preparing for another large freshman class to join campus this fall, an official said. UA officials will welcome nearly 4,500 incoming freshmen to campus in August, approximately the
Best Places to Buy Textbooks by MIRANDA CAMPBELL Contributing Writer
Current students and bookstore officials encourage freshmen to consider their options when purchasing textbooks this fall. Ranging from Chegg.com to ebooks, the University Bookstore to the Campus Bookstore on Dickson, freshmen will have many options as they search for the most cost effective and convenient ways to obtain their books. For students wanting to buy textbooks in person and not worry about shipping, options include the University Bookstore and the Campus Bookstore on Dickson. “We have the largest selection of used books in the area, which saves 25 to 30 percent over buying a new textbook,” said Tara Hoffman, manager at the Campus Bookstore on Dickson. “Students can print off their schedule when they arrive and we do the rest of the work, saving them the time and hassle of pulling their own textbooks from all over the store.” The University Bookstore also offers a similar program, allowing students to reserve their books and pick them up when they arrive on campus, said Ali SadeghiJourabchi, manager at the
University Bookstore. “We encourage freshmen to reserve their books,” Sadeghi-Jourabchi said. “As they arrive at the university, those books are waiting for them and if they have dropped or added any classes we address that then.” Because the University Bookstore is the official UA bookstore, they are required to provide any textbook or course materials required by university classes. “We cannot tell students that we don’t have that book,” SadeghiJourabchi said. “Our textbooks are 7 percent cheaper than the national average and that’s by choice. Our goal is to save our students time and money.” Many current students suggest online textbook outlets like Chegg. com, Halfprice.com and Amazon.com as an alternative to bookstores in Fay-
etteville. “I use Amazon.com because I can get my textbooks see TEXTBOOKS on page 11
same size as last year’s class, said Suzanne McCray, vice provost of Enrollment. The demographics of the class will not be known until a later date, as numbers are still being sorted out, McCray said. The UA will adjust to increased enrollment by holding classes in non-tradition-
al places, at least until the completion of the Hillside Auditorium in September, said Mike Johnson, director of Facilities Management. “The provost is planning with college deans to make all necessary classes available,” McCray said. “The Hillside Auditorium will open in the fall.”
School officials are also planning growth carefully in the upper division classes as the larger freshman classes from the last two years move through, McCray said. With the addition of
see FRESHMEN on page 12
UAPD Seeks to Increase Number of Officers by BAILEY KESTNER Staff Writer
someone steps out of line, we deal with it immediately,” said UAPD Cpl. Sid Ramirez. The department always has at least three officers on patrol at a time. With six new officers on staff this year, that is much easier to manage, Crain said. The UA had 21,405 stu-
The UA Police Department is trying to reach a ratio of 1.5 officers for every 1,000 students, officials said. This puts UAPD on the smaller side, as compared to campus police departments around the country, statistics show. The difference between most departments and UAPD is that UAPD is an accredited police force, similar to Fayetteville Police Department. This gives them more power and responsiby BAILEY KESTNER bility. They are currently Staff Writer being audited for re-accreditation, Lt. Gary Crain said. The UA Police De“We’re not really worried partment will increase about it. We have an out- the number of patrol ofstanding department and ficers on duty during everyone does their job. If
dents enrolled for the 20102011 academic year, according to the Office of Institutional Research. That same year, there were 30 UAPD officers, UAPD Lt. Matt Mills said. That is a ratio of see OFFICERS on page 11
Traffic and Parking Violations Among Top Fines the first week of fall semester to help new students navigate their way through campus withsee VIOLATIONS on page 11
Construction Continues into Upcoming Year by KAYLI FARRIS Contributing Writer
Students will likely look at campus from a different perspective than years past as construction continues, officials said. “Everything we’re doing, if we’re not doing it to improve on our ability
to carry out the academic mission, and I include athletics as part of the academic experience, then we shouldn’t be doing it,” said Mike Johnson, associate vice chancellor of Facilities Management. The Campus Walk renovation, which extends from the Pi Beta Phi
Centennial Gate on Maple Street to Dickson Street, will include new lights, trees and grass, and is scheduled to be completed by the end of June, Johnson said. The Hillside Auditorium will include two lecture halls and will seat 750 total. Itv will be the first building on campus with a completely
New Interactive Campus Maps by MANDY MCCLENDON Senior Staff Writer
ASG and UA officials have created a new, more interactive version of a campus map, an official said. The digital map can be found at campusmaps. uark.edu and is integrated with Google maps. The goal of the new map is to help students
and visitors who access information on mobile devices such as cell phones, tablets, etc. The new map will be “much more convenient and useful” for those using mobile devices, said Chris Nixon, director of digital design and development in the Office of University Relations,. “We tried to make
everything on campus searchable and shareable so finding buildings or specific locations will be as easy as possible,” Nixon said. Features for the new map include bus routes and parking lots listed by color, a system that identifies the best walking see MAPS on page 12
NIKI MANGAN STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Construction on Hillside Auditorium on campus continues throughout summer 2012. It is expected to be completed mid-to-late September.
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Choosing a Major Means Choosing a Future by JANNEE SULLIVAN Senior Staff Writer
Choosing a major could be the most important decision a student makes in college—especially if they expect to get a job in their chosen field after graduation. While the UA has more than 100 majors to choose from, according the the UA admissions website, some majors tend to attract more students. Kinestheology has the most students, with more than 800 students enrolled with it as their primary major in 2011, according to the Office of Institutional Research. “Career opportunities [for a kinestheology major] may include teaching physical education, coaching, analyzing and prescribing fitness programs, athletic training or preparation for professional programs in allied health,” according to the UA College of Education and Health Professions website. The job market for people with degrees in education and health professions has remained relatively stable, with lower unemployment rates across the nation, according to the Georgetown University report Not All College Degrees Are Created Equal. Majors with the highest unemployment rates nationally include architecture, with a national unemployment rate of nearly 14 percent, the arts
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with more than 11 percent unemployment and social science, with nearly 9 percent. While kinestheology was the major that attracted the most students in 2011, even more students, about 900, remained undeclared in fall of last year, according to the Office of Institutional Research. Some students are nervous about making the decision about what to major in, so they wait. “I feel like it’s kind of a big decision,” said undeclared freshman Kelly Williams,
“I just don’t want to choose one and change it a bunch of times.” Another popular major, catering to a career with stable rates of unemployment, is childhood education, with 572 students enrolled last year, according to the Office of Institutional Research. Freshman Nikki Baynes is more interested in the prospects of getting a job as a teacher, because teachers are always needed, she said. “I switched majors from pre-dental hygiene to childhood education,”
Baynes said. For some, choosing a major that is closely tied to a specific career path seems risky. “It can be worrisome to choose major that you can only do one thing with,” Williams said, “because what if in a few years that job isn’t needed anymore?” For those who want to stay in northwest Arkansas, the biggest employers are Tyson, J.B. Hunt, Walmart, the UA and the public school systems, according to the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce website.
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SUPD Chief Ken Kennedy. This is a ratio of 1.6 officers for every 1,000 students. Louisiana State University, in Baton Rouge, had 29,451 students enrolled for the 2010-2011 academic year, according to the Louisiana State University College Portrait. The LSU Police Department had 70 officers on staff, said LSUPD Captain Cory Lalonde, public information officer. This is a ratio of 2.4 officers for every 1,000 students. The University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, had 25,007 students enrolled for the 2010-2011 academic year, according to the website. The Penn Police Department had 116 officers on staff, accord-
1.4 officers for every 1,000 students. “This move will help us direct more attention to university preparedness for responding, and recovering from major critical incidents,” Mills said. “This helps provide more coverage for our university as public safety is our number one concern.” Missouri Southern State University, in Joplin, had 5,702 students enrolled for the 2009-2010 academic year, according to the Department of Higher Education. The MSSU Police Department staff consisted of nine officers, said MS-
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out getting citations for traffic and parking violations, officials said. In the past, the UAPD noticed freshman students did not know where a particular building on campus was located, causing them to stop in the middle of the road, leading to traffic violations, Lt. Matt Mills of UAPD said. “We make sure the freshmen know about Operation Saturation, which floods the day shift with more officers than normal,” Mills said. “We’re out there to try to help those folks, and make sure they understand where they’re going, what they’re doing and how to do it without going the wrong way or causing traffic problems.” During student orientation, UAPD writes more tickets for speeding, because many people have not been on campus before, and don’t realize the speed limits in different areas, Mills said. Since January, UAPD has written numerous tickets for driving the wrong way on a one-way street, seat belt violations and lack of helmet or eye
protection while driving a scooter, Mills added. “A lot of people don’t realize if you’re under the age of 21, whether you’re on a scooter or a motorcycle, you have to wear your helmet,” Mills said. “And no matter what age you are, you have to wear eye protection.” To avoid receiving a citation, it is important to pay attention to the road signs and to leave early enough to arrive on time, Mills said. Parking violations are also common on campus. Parking and Transit patrol regularly write tickets for people parking in an unauthorized lot and parking meter violations, said Andy Gilbride, spokesperson for Parking and Transit. “People park in the most convenient spaces. Even when they have a garage permit, they will still park in a resident reserved lot,” Gilbride said. Students do not get tickets for riding Razorback Transit or using a bike, Gilbride said. “Biking would be a great way to avoid getting a ticket,” he said.
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cheaper there and they have free shipping,” said Mary Meigs, sophomore. “I also try to talk to students who have already taken the class and I usually wait until the first day of classes to order.” Other students also suggest waiting until classes start to buy their textbooks. “Wait for two to three weeks into classes to see if you actually need the textbooks for homework assignments or something specific,” said Leslie Nola, junior. “If not, don’t waste your money.” Another alternative to conventional textbooks are e-books, which can be purchased and downloaded via many vendors, including
Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, iTunes and even the University Bookstore. Although the majority of students still use print books, some students prefer e-books, which can be read on laptops, tablets, e-readers and phones. “It’s less time consuming to buy e-books rather than go out to a bookstore,” said Joyce Noftsger, freshmen. “It’s cheaper and I can read them on my Kindle which weighs less than carrying around books.” “I’m in favor of e-books but not every textbook is available in digital format,” Sadeghi-Jourabchi said. “It is still a developing industry and the digital format has some limitations that are not available to every student.”
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ing to the UPPD website. This is a ratio of 4.6 officers for every 1,000 students. The University of Southern California, in Los Angeles, had 36,896 students enrolled for the 2010-2011 academic year, according to the USC website. The USC Police Department had 241 members on staff, according to the USCPD website. This is a ratio of 6.5 officers for every 1,000 students. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, in Little Rock, had 647 students enrolled for the 2010-2011 academic year, according to the UAMS website. The UAMS Police Department had 34 officers, according to the UAMSPD website. This is a ratio of 5.3 offi-
cers for every 100 students. As the populations of those towns are proportionally larger, the larger police forces make sense. With a smaller town, the UA doesn’t have as many outside forces acting on it, Crain said, meaning UAPD doesn’t need that high of a ratio. “As more students enroll at the University of Arkansas, I feel like UAPD must grow to match it, proportionally,” said Alec Bacquet, UA student living on campus. Bacquet is not the only student who feels this way. “I want to know that, if I call UAPD, they will respond quickly and effectively,” said Erin Dougherty, UA student.
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from page 10 new campus buildings, Wil Cheatham, an incoming freshman, is ready to experience what the UA has to offer, he said. “I am looking forward to the academic opportunities that will be available to me,” he said. I am hoping to gain a degree in Spanish and business.” However, there are some parts of the freshman experience Cheatham thinks he may not enjoy. “I am not looking forward to the mind-straining, long nights ahead of me,” said Cheatham. “I am not used to doing a ton of homework, so it will definitely be a large change.” Although Cheatham is primarily focused on his studies, he said he is also excited to participate in extracurricular activities. “I am hoping to participate in Greek life,” Cheatham said, “I am also ready to experience a Razorback football game as a student. I have been to multiple games in the past, but I think attending as an actual Razorback student will be a completely different and exciting experience.” While many students are skeptical about dorm life, Cheatham said he is ready to embrace it. “I am living in a two-person suite in the Northwest Quad,” Cheatham said, “I think I will really enjoy the open community style of dorm life and making new friends.” UA offers a variety of living styles, with 13 different residence halls available to freshmen, according to the UA housing website. Jessica Seiboldt, an incoming freshman from Bentonville, said she will be living in Maple Hill West. “I am most excited for
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retention rate but we are trying to get it into the 90 percents. We are doing a variety of things, looking from a data point of view,” McCray said. The UA has a data specialist that is working to improve the retention rate of freshman, McCray said. The Financial Aid Office and the Academic Scholarship Office plan to join forces to conduct financial management workshops each September. Students will be advised about financial planning and about campus employment and scholarship opportunities, according to the UA provost website. We will proactively work with the Faculty Senate and Associated Student Government to encourage attendance as a mechanism for enhancing retention and graduation. Universities are using electronic means to take attendance. The use of clickers and card swipes are becoming more prevalent. Taking attendance is clearly critical in retention and is important to increasing graduation rates, according to the UA Provost website “The number one thing
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Cheatham spends time on Old Main Lawn. He will be attending the UA in the fall and is most excited about the campus’ Greek life.
not having to share a bathroom with an entire floor. I will enjoy having to share a bathroom with only a couple other girls,” Seiboldt said. Though Seiboldt will not be far from home, living without her family will be a big adjustment, she said. “I think I will miss my family the most. Eating cafeteria food and not my mother’s cooking will be a huge change for me as well,” Sei-
boldt said. UA has three dining halls available for freshmen to eat in, as well as multiple oncampus restaurants, including Chick-fil-a, Burger King, Papa Johns and others. Most students experience homesickness occasionally, but making new friends will help to fill the void, Seiboldt said. “I know that I will be able to gain many new great
friendships during my time in college that will last past my four years of college,” Seiboldt said. Cheatham hopes some life-long friendships will develop during his time at Arkansas. “One thing I hope to gain from my college career is a lot of friends that I will be close with throughout my entire life,” said Cheatham.
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that decreases the retention rate is that students don’t go to class as well as not doing their assignments,” McCray said. “Students should just go to class. You will be lost if you don’t go to class regularly. Big mistake on my part this semester and I will not be making it again,” Schick said. “I would tell incoming freshman several things. One being that it will be a major adjustment from what you are used to. Another would be to manage your time wisely. Also, take risks, be open to all kinds of people, get involved, and do things that are way outside your comfort zone and enjoy college,” Beasley said. Professors are also a valuable resource for freshmen who are adjusting to the UA, Shick said. “Get to know your professors they will help you and get to know at least someone in each of your classes so you have each others backs when you miss class, because its going to happen,” Schick said. “The biggest concern for anyone at UA is to increase the retention rate and the number of students graduating each year,” McCray said.
ed by fall 2013 to help house the expected number of students on campus. “Hotz Hall will hold 416 beds,” Johnson said. “The second dorm we are building is Founders Hall, on McIlroy Avenue. It will hold 214 beds, 250 dining seats and additional retail food vendors,” she said. The number of returning students for fall 2012 is similar to the number of returning students from fall 2011, Johnson said. “With the two new living facilities being built in the next year, we expect to see an increase in the number of upperclassmen able to live on campus in the future.”
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routes between two locations on campus, lists of bicycle racks, motorcycle parking and computer labs, information about each building on the map and much more. This map only starts the process of adding new features, design development officials said. Future features may include a Senior Walk look-up, real-time tracking of buses and handicap accessible routes. Lauren Waldrip, outgoing vice president of ASG, thinks the new map will benefit students—especially students that are new to campus, she said. “I think the new interactive campus map will benefit our students,” she said. “An application is something virtually all students can conveniently access in just seconds. University Relations has
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green roof with vegetation and gardens growing on top of the building, Johnson said. Large lecture classes will temporarily be relocated to the Union Ballroom and Giffels Auditorium until the completion of the Hillside Auditorium, which should be finished by mid-to-late September, Johnson added. The Jean Tyson Child Development Center will merge the infant and child development departments into one building, with a capacity of 144. This teaching facility is scheduled to be completed around Aug. 1, Johnson said. Renovations on Pomfret, Yocum, Futrall, Reid and Humphreys halls, will take place over the summer and conclude in time for move-
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done an excellent job developing this tool that students will use on a day to day basis.” Kate Ross, a freshman Spanish major, said the new interactive map is an excellent tool to have upon entering college at UA. “When I came here last fall, I had an idea of where
things were but it takes a while to get a full grasp of campus. With a map that you can access anywhere from your phone you’ll never get lost. And you won’t miss the bus anymore,” she said. The web page for the new map may be found at campusmaps.uark.edu.
in, he said. “A lot of it may not be out there for people to see, but it’s accessibility, it’s safety, it’s trying to make the academic experience a little more pleasant, keep people alert, keep people awake, keep people comfortable,” Johnson said. The football practice field, south of the indoor football facility, will be complete in August. Below the artificial field, there will be approximately 220 parking spaces that will help with usage of the UREC center, tailgating and scholarship parking, Johnson said. The facilities management department plans to have the class of 2010 and 2011 names on senior walk and completed by early June, Johnson said. Senior walks for classes of 2012, 2013 and 2014 will start on Dickson Street
and extend on the east side of McIlroy Avenue all the way down and around on Fairview. This summer, workers will start construction on a new dorm across from Kimpel Hall. The dorm will consist of housing support, additional dining capacity for Brough, 214 beds and retail shopping on the bottom floor, Johnson said. They hope to have the dorm ready by August 2013, Johnson added. “It’ll get a little better next year, but we’ll be doing other things, so there’s still a lot of activity as we grow,” Johnson said. In the next year, construction will continue on Vol Walker Hall, Ozark Hall, Football Center, additional athletics projects and renovations, Johnson said.
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SPORTS EDITOR: KRISTEN COPPOLA ASST. FEATURES EDITOR: MIKE MAHARDY
Rising Stars of Razorback Athletics
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Looking Ahead: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly by KRISTEN COPPOLA Sports Editor
Next year will offer highs and lows as each season does, and though I can’t predict them all, I’m not Jeff Long, I’m going to speculate a little about the upcoming year in Razorback athletics. Allow me to begin with the good. After winning the triple crown, which is first place in cross country, indoor track and field, and outdoor track and field, men’s track and field and cross country can continue to ride the wave of dominance. With rising stars like Cameron Efurd who compete in both track and field and cross country, Coach Chris Buckman can cultivate runners who are triple threats. Women’s track and field and cross country is also gearing up for another ter-
rific season. Incoming freshman Kaitlin Flattmann and Jessica Jackson ran with Team USA in Scotland and helped the junior women’s team to take silver. Flattmann and Jackson will compete with both cross country and track and field and should make a significant impact, as they are already competing on an international level. The Gymbacks were ranked first in the nation in January and made it to the Super Six to end their season. Coaches Mark and Rene Cook can use last season’s success to gather strong, young gymnasts to replace graduating seniors like Jaime Pisani. Women’s basketball made it to the NCAA tournament last year, but lost in the second round to defending national champions, Texas A&M. Freshman Calli Berna
logged some of the best scoring percentages on the team, and that should improve on in her second season with the Razorbacks next year. Men’s basketball had a difficult season last year. They had a losing record in the SEC and were not invited to the National Invitational Tournament. At the end of the school year two players, Julysses Nobles and Devonta Abron, were granted release because they no longer wanted to play Razorback basketball. However, I believe that next season will show some of the fruit of Coach Mike Anderson’s labor. BJ Young and Hunter Mickelson are returning, and Anderson will have his very own recruiting class to work with. I’m optimistic. For the bad: softball, baseball, and soccer. Softball had an awfully long losing streak this season. Losing
seasons have become a trend, and I see no reason for this to change, unless something finally clicks for the team. Baseball was ranked no. 4 at the beginning of the season and has done nothing but drop. Coach Dave Van Horn will have to call better shots and defend the team more ardently. There are instances when games were lost because Van Horn did not attempt to consult with the umpire over questionable calls. This can’t continue. The soccer team lost 14 of their 18 games in regular season play and did not make the NCAA Tournament. They’ve made it a goal to go qualify for the tournament this year, and I hope they succeed in that; however the future looks bleak. Now as terrible as this is, because no one likes to end on this, I’m going to close with the ugly: Razorback
football. After losing a coach because of his unprofessional and inappropriate behavior, people tried to look on the bright side. “We still have all of our talent and incoming freshman,” they said. Then recruits started to drop like flies, and one of our best up-and-coming receivers, Marquel Wade, and two other players were arrested and suspended indefinitely after stealing from their neighbors in the Northwest Quads. Yes, we still have talent, but our team is hurting. This isn’t going to be the national championship year that so many fans were hoping it would be. As a realist, I’m predicting an 8 or 9 win season. That isn’t the apocalyptic number than some analysts have been throwing around, but it’s not the winning we’ve grown accustomed to over the last few years.
Alabama is still going to be a strong team, despite losing Trent Richardson and Dont’a Hightower to the NFL draft and LSU is going to be even stronger than they were last year with Tyrann Mathieu returning with a fire in his belly after being humiliated at the national championship. Those are two nearly guaranteed losses. Add those to the tough SEC play and we have a difficult season ahead. Swimming and Diving, men’s and women’s golf, and men’s and women’s tennis are all in a separate category. They rely heavily on individual performances. Each team has all stars who may have very exciting upcoming seasons. It will be a treat for fans to follow the outstanding athletes in these sports next year.
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Standing Tall, Standing Out by KRISTEN COPPOLA Sports Editor
Hunter Mickelson doesn’t look out of place when running on the basketball court with other players, but his 6’ 10” stature is almost overwhelming in person, as his head nearly grazes tops of the door frames in Bud Walton Arena. But Mickelson doesn’t slouch to fit in: he is comfortable with standing out in a crowd. In fact, Mickelson has been standing out for years. In high school, he led his team, the Westside Warriors, to a championship and earned the state most valuable player as a junior. The summer before his freshman season with the Razorbacks, he put himself to work. He helped his Amateur Athletic Union basketball team, the Arkansas Wings, win the national championship. He also gained 30 pounds in preparation for collegiate play, said associate media relations director Phil Pierce. Mickelson’s work ethic is apparent, even in his speech. He speaks only as many words necessary to convey his point clearly – concise and exact to a fault. Hard work also applies to school and to “balancing everything with practice and weights, and workouts, and of course you have to get your homework done, you have to do projects,” he said. Mickelson’s season wasn’t off to the best start, but after adjust-
ing to collegiate play, he steadily improved, moving from 3.92 points averaged in the first 12 games to 5.7 points averaged throughout the rest of the season. However, as the season continued and Southeastern Conference games heated up, the Razorback’s winning average decreased and ended with a losing SEC record and no invitations to national tournaments. “One guy might have a good game, but the other five or six guys that were in the game might not have a good one,” Mickelson said. “There were games where I didn’t play very well at all, but BJ [Young], Mardracus [Wade], and Ricky [Scott] played great games.” “It’s not all about offense. One person might have a great game offensively but the whole team might not have great game defensively, so we still ended up short.” Players typically gain fan attention when they dunk the basketball, but few gain a social network following quite like Mickelson, who had a parody account named after
him on Twitter. “I don’t have a Twitter, but a bunch of my friends do,” he said. “I read it off of someone else’s Twitter. Some of them were pretty funny in the beginning, but I haven’t read it much since then.”
Between the Uprights by MIKE MAHARDY
Asst. Sports Editor
Of all the myriad young Razorback football fans, few grow up to join the team. Zach Hocker, Arkansas’ kicker since 2010, is in the process of living out that dream. “The whole state is just a huge Hog fanbase,” he said. “So it’s just a dream come true to be able to come up here and play for them.” The crowds lining the stands at Donald W. Reynolds stadium on game days are Hocker’s chief motivation, more so because of his love
for the state. “It’s exciting, we have crazy awesome fans,” he said. “It’s a blessing to play in front of 75,000 people who support you 100 percent, no matter what. Being from this state, it definitely hits you just how awesome it is.” Hocker isn’t content to experience the games from the bench, however. As one of only two players in the SEC to score every single point-after attempt in 2010, the kicker’s career was only just beginning. With the longest field goal by any freshman in the history of the school (51 yards), Hocker has been a staple for the special teams of the Razorbacks. “There’s always room for improvement,” he said. “I’m confident, but there’s always room to improve personally.”
Preparations for the 2012 season have proven helpful for the team as a whole, Hocker said. “Our mindset hasn’t changed at all, we’re still ready to win a national championship,” he said. “We all have the same mindset and we love Coach Smith to death.” The coaching change
has sent ripples through the Razorback pond, but Hocker said that the team hasn’t been affected as much as some may think. “I was definitely shocked at the beginning [about the coaching change],” he said. “Everyone was. Just to live the dream and play for the Hogs and have a coaching change when you get here, it can be shocking. But I couldn’t be happier now with Coach Smith in the lead.” From a technical standpoint, Hocker thinks the coaching change will affect the team for the better. “Coach Smith is a player’s coach,” he said. “Almost a father figure role, which I think a lot of the guys need. He’s an awesome coach, very personal, encouraging but disciplined as well.” Before all of the tumultuous alterations to the staff of the Razorbacks, Hocker was relieved to finally make his mark on the Hog legacy. “One of my best moments was kicking my first extra point at Georgia,” he said. “Just coming out of high school and getting recruited, to get out there and finally see all of the work pay off was an awesome feeling.” A kicker’s success is not confined to his own abilities, however. “Alan Dapilonio, our deep snapper, is very fast and very consistent,” Hocker said. “My holder Brian Keener, we had a good season last year for his first time, so we’re confident about the 2012 season.” After all of the preparations of the spring season and the high expectations of the 2012 squad and coaching staff, Hocker just wants September to arrive. “We’re just anxious to get
Humility is evident in the young Razorback, but strength and trust in the ability of his teammates is more evident. After the season ended, two players, Julysses Nobles and Devonta Abron chose to continue their collegiate careers elsewhere. “If those guys feel that they have to leave and go somewhere else then they have to do what’s best for them,” he said. “The guys who are going to be here, we’re going to work hard either way. It’s just that piece that’s missing. Someone’s got to step up and fill it in. It will get filled in without [anybody] really seeing it.”
Get Out and Play by MIKE MAHARDY
Asst. Sports Editor
The UA has 17 Division 1 intercollegiate sports. Without extensive recruiting and experience prior to college, making the roster of one of these teams can be pretty difficult. Concurrently, the university also boasts a total of more than 30 club sports. From soccer to Quidditch, the variety of opportunities for high school athletes or casual players alike is staggering. A fractured tailbone ended my collegiate career, but prior to the injur y I was playing lacrosse in New York. The sport isn’t as prevalent down South, but I can tell you it’s quite a popular sport in the Northeast and down the East coast. It’s a little hard to explain, but in simplest terms, it’s the football of the North. So when I arrived in Fayetteville to find that the school had a club lacrosse team that played schools like Kansas and Ole Miss, I was eager to join the squad. What surprised me the most was how organized the team was, for a club sport that is. Asking around, I learned that lacrosse wasn’t the only Razorback club with the same dedication and commitment. My roommate went through a week of tr youts for the soccer club; the rugby team’s ranks fill the practice fields ever y week and the ultimate frisbee squad travels to places like Oklahoma and Louisiana for yearly games. It’s not hard to get involved with these club sports. There are many more that I haven’t men-
tioned, all of them with coaches and senior members eager for new members. Students who played a sport in high school but didn’t have the time or desire to continue in college will easily find a place among the ranks of Razorback club athletes. Intramural teams are another great way to relieve the stress and monotony of studying. Students can organize a softball, basketball or touch football team. The intramural programs extend well beyond these sports, so there’s no trouble finding a sport to suit the individual student. Taking a break from studying doesn’t always have to involve TV or sleeping. The health benefits of exercising with the club teams and simultaneously having fun is a surefire way to ensure a productive semester. The clubs don’t require all stars or experienced players whatsoever. Newcomers will learn, veteran players will grow and teams will bond over the year. For athletes accustomed to the unity of a team throughout high school, joining a club sport can fill that hole. As the school year draws closer, more and more students will be signing up for club and intramural sports. Sophomores, juniors and seniors alike are encouraging freshmen to join. The rosters can always use another player and the clubs will always enjoy new members. All it takes is an open mind and a little commitment.
An Emerging Leader by MIKE MAHARDY
Asst. Sports Editor
Experience is everything in the Southeastern Conference. Jake Wise had a batting average of .504 in his senior season at Cypress Falls High School in Texas. This, combined with his impressive arm and catching skills, attracted the attention of the Razorback staff. When Wise arrived in Fayetteville for his freshman season he knew he needed to mature as an experienced SEC catcher. “Experience is big when you play in the SEC,” he said. “I think I was able to learn from last year, I learned how to
prepare, so I could improve.” Wise played backup to James McCann during the former’s freshman season. “He helped me mature and be a better leader,” he said. “He’s one of the best leaders Arkansas has had in a while, so it was good for me to come in following him.” Wise’s batting average his increased from .163 his freshman year to .236 his sophomore season. He thinks his off-season preparations are a reflection of his leadership. “Every season helps me mature,” he said. “Playing behind James helped a lot, and I need to emerge as a leader, too.” Contrary to what many might think, the
transition from high school to college was harder for Wise in terms of school rather than baseball. “School’s definitely the harder part,” Wise said. “You’ve got to live on your own, be mature and go to class, so you can keep your grades up.” In terms of baseball, the change was a little smoother. “I really just needed to learn to slow down and slow the game down,” Wise said. With more transitions on the way from the 2012 to 2013 season, Wise thinks more changes will need to take place. “We really need to string together more wins,” he said. “We can take the experience we have coming back, move forward and get more wins
next season.” The team’s success or failure doesn’t h i n g e on one playe r, b u t Wi s e i s ready to improve his own skills nonetheless. “I need to find a better handle on the staff, a comfort level with them,” he said. “I need to be able to get the best out of my pitchers, and turn around to get some hits for
our offense.” The ups and downs of the 2012 Razorback baseball season created veterans out of the existing roster, but the same thought emerges from Wise game after game, regardless of the season’s results. “It’s an honor to play in front of everyone at Baum Stadium,” he said. “It’s great to come home and fun to play in front of the home crowd during those series.”
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Not Complacent by HALEY MARKLE
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Christa Alvarez is just like every other freshmen. She was nervous and excited about starting the college chapter of her life. H o w e v e r, while most fresh-
Triple Threat by CAMERON MCCAULEY Contributing Writer
Arkansas cross country and track teams have many rising stars to look forward to in the upcoming season, one of whom is Cameron Efurd, a junior from Rogers, Ark. This past season, Efurd saw some continuous advancement in his skills, running a personal best at the Drake Relays in the 10,000 meters, finishing in less than 30 minutes, despite being aggravated by a stress fracture during cross country season. “That was big for me,” Efurd said about the Drake Relays. He was able to finish 14th in that same event at
the Southeastern Conference Championships, running it in a time of 32:08. Arkansas has a history of being a premier university for cross country and track and field. “We never talk about getting second or third, it’s always about winning. [Cross country coach Chris Buckman] does a great job in encouraging us during training and keeping our eyes on what matters most,” Efurd said. Growing up so close to the UA and being a highlytouted runner out of high school, Efurd knew it was an easy choice to join the Razorback program. It surely didn’t hurt to know that his father
was also a successful distance runner for the Razorbacks. “Knowing my dad ran here was pretty cool, but growing up close to Fayetteville and having that pride for the Razorbacks, I knew I always wanted to run here,” Efurd said. His twin sister is also a successful distance runner at UCA, and they “encourage and motivate each other,” he said.
men were still trying to work the printers in the library, Alvarez was busy leading the Razorback volleyball team in digs and was named SEC defensive player of the week. As the libero, Alvarez had more digs than any other Arkansas volleyball player. She played in all of the 112 sets in her freshman season averaging 3.51 digs per set, a total of 393 for the season. “If you work hard, it pays off,” Alvarez said of being named SEC defensive player of the week. Alvarez didn’t know she had received the honor until everyone began congratulating her at prac-
tice. Even though she had a great season, she came into the season without pride and over confidence. Alvarez admitted that she was worried about getting to know the coaches and staff. “I was scared coming in as a freshman […] didn’t really know what to expect,” she said. Alvarez played volleyball at Cinco Ranch High School in Katy, Texas, nine hours from Fayetteville. The idea of coming to Arkansas seemed a little out in left field to start with. Alvarez had never been to Arkansas before she was being recruited. However, she
liked the school and campus and, as she put it, “I’m going to be playing for an SEC team, why not.” Alvarez knows she was able to make a large impact on the team this year, but she is not letting her good first year make her complacent. “This summer I’m grinding it out,” Alvarez said. “I’m working out every day, training […]with the team. I’m gonna come ready for this next season.” Alvarez is very excited about getting ready for next season and loves the support the team is getting from the fans, she said.
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Berna Shines in Freshmen Season by JESSIE MCMULLEN ContributingWriter
After starting in 14 of 33 games and helping the Razorbacks to a 24-9 record, freshman Calli Berna is ready to move into leadership role on the women’s basketball team. She averaged 3.6 points and 2.6 rebounds per game and recorded 46 steals on the season. She also led the team in
3-pointers, making 32.6 percent behind the arc. “Playing time and even getting to start is any freshman’s dream. Starting isn’t the most important thing to me but it was exciting to get to hear your name called,” Berna said. The 5’10” Fayetteville native earned honors as Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week, the week of Feb. 13. She later went on to be selected to the SEC All-Freshman Team. “There’s so many good players in the SEC
that most people would know, so that’s a big honor for me,” Berna said. “It was a relief to know that I did what I had to do this year and I obviously have room for improvement.” Berna and the Razorbacks went to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2003. The team defeated Dayton in the first round but fell two points short of making the Sweet Sixteen with a loss to defending national champions, Texas A&M. “All the seniors
above me never had the chance to go to the tournament, so being able to do that my first year was exciting because it gives me something to look forward to and know what we have to work for to get there,” Berna said. Berna spoke of the loss against Texas A&M as a learning experience for seasons to come. “Playing against Texas A&M at Texas A&M, that’s something we’re going to have to do now that they’re in the SEC, but they are a great team and it came down
close,” Berna said. “But that just shows that we can compete. We had a good chance of making it to the Sweet Sixteen, so it just shows us what we need to work for.” There are big shoes to be filled next year at the guard position. Senior guard, Cierra Ricketts led the team in almost every aspect. Berna is aware of what she must do to replace the hole. “If that’s what I need to do, then I need to step up and be a leader and help take the team back to the NCAA tournament,” she said.
Williams Contributes to Gymnastics Successful Season by JESSIE MCMULLEN Contributing Writer
Arkansas all-around gymnast, Scarlett Williams, and the No. 6 Arkansas Razorbacks gymnastics team finished the season strong by making the Super Six for the second time in school history. The Gym‘Backs finished with a 197.15, the second best score in school history, in the NCAA Session II semifinal to advance to the Super Six. Williams contributed to the Session II semifinal by scoring a 9.85 on beam and 9.80 on vault. Even though Williams thinks that the atmo-
sphere of being a Razorback is exciting, she expresses that there is one highpoint of her career at the UA, so far, that stands out the most. “When we knew we
made it to Super Six, it was an awesome feeling knowing that all of our hard work from the very get go in June, all the way until then paid off,” Williams said.
Williams, the 5’5” sophomore from Baton Rouge, La, recorded a career high 9.875 on the beam, placing third, earlier in the season to help the Razorbacks to win the Cancun Classic with a team score of 196.45. Williams thinks that co-head coaches, Mark Cook and Rene Cook are a huge contributing factor in the team’s success. “They are definitely there for you all the time, inside and outside the gym,” she said. “They’re very passionate about this sport, so they are always they’re helping you along
the way. They’re kind of like our parents in college. “Unless you’re getting tens, there’s always room for improvement. Working on the little things is what makes this team successful. We improved a lot from last year and that has a lot to say about a team.”
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ORIENTATION 2012
Striving to Make Goals by TAMZEN TUMLINSON Contributing Writer
After hiring a new coaching staff, the UA Women’s Soccer team set a goal of qualifying for the SEC Women’s Soccer Tournament in the 2012 fall season. “I think we can definitely do that this year,” said junior forward Yvonne DesJarlais. DesJarlais has set her own goals for herself and the team for the upcoming fall season. “I want to be an impacting player and a threat in the box, definitely,” said DesJarlais. “And for the team, we’ve got to win more than half the games.” “On the field, she is ver y technical and hardworking. She’s ver y versatile and can
play a lot of different positions,” said head coach Colby Hale. “Off the field she is confident, upbeat and a great leader.” Acquiring the new coaches was DesJarlais’ favorite accomplishment of the past year. “It’s made a huge difference,” DesJarlais said. “We have the three best coaches. It’s exciting.” “ The whole team’s chemistr y is really good, and she’s certainly a big part of that,” Hale said. The last game of the spring season was DesJarlais’ favorite game, because “even though we only got to play one half because of weather, it was really coming together. It was a good point to end the season.”
“ The difference is that we actually possess the ball, we don’t just kick it and run. It’s better soccer,” DesJarlais said. “Now we know how to defend as a team. The coaches teach different positions and how we’re supposed to work together. We’ve gotten so much better and it really will show.” Last year, DesJarlais scored one goal against Saint Louis University and she was placed third in scoring among the returning players on the soccer team. DesJarlais, a business major, has played for the UA for two years and has played soccer since she was 5 years old. As an Alaskan native, DesJarlais was recruited after two for-
mer U A coaches saw her and her high school and club teams when they played in tournaments in the lower 48 states. “ The old coach saw me at the Disney showcase in Florida,” said DesJarlais. “ The coaches liked me, so I took a visit and I really liked it here.
Self Confidence Brings Consistency by TAMZEN TUMLINSON Conributing Writer
Ending last season on a high note, the UA Swimming and Diving team placed sixth at the Southeastern Conference Swimming and Diving Championships and had nine swimmers qualify for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials. Sophomore Liz Braun, one of the nine qualifiers, made a strong impact on the team in her freshman year, having set a UA record in the women’s 200 meter backstroke at the SEC Championships with a time of 1 minute, 56.68 seconds “Qualifying for the Olympic Trials in the 200 meter backstroke, and this past February placing in the top eight in the 200 meter backstroke” were some of Braun’s favorite accomplishments, she said. Braun’s most memorable experience at the UA
was her freshman year at the SEC Championships. “I had never been to a meet so intense and loud,” Braun said. “It was all about supporting your teammates and scoring points. It always comes down to the last day and who wants it the most, and I loved sharing that experience with my team.” Braun decided to come to the UA to swim because of head coach Jeff Poppell, who “has coached some of the best backstrokers in the country,” Braun said. “She’s probably one of the hardest workers we have in our whole program,” Poppell said. “She works extremely hard day in and day out, and is extremely supportive of her teammates both in and out of the pool.”
Answering the Call by ERIC HARRIS
Contributing Writer
After narrowly missing the NCAA tournament this year, freshman Victor Hoang hopes to help the team make it to the national stage next year for the first time since 2006. In Ontario, Canada, Hoang was the top ranked player from his province and was constantly ranked in the top five of the International Tennis Federation junior rankings in Canada. Coming off a successful year with nine wins in singles matches and six in doubles matches, he wants to build from that success and continue to improve heading into next season. Senior and team captain Matt Walters thinks that he can continue to improve his game. “You could see that each week there was improvement, and each day he came to the courts and worked hard,” Walters said. Hoang gives a lot of credit to head coach Robert Cox in helping improve his game on the court, as well as making the transition from high school to college tennis. “Coach has really helped develop my game here,” Hoang said. “He’s great at developing players, and that’s why I chose [the UA.]”
Transitioning to tennis at the collegiate level has been difficult for Hoang, especially competing in the Southeastern Conference, with 10 of the 12 teams making the NCAA Tournament. “College tennis is a total different level,” said Hoang. “It’s different from regular competition; it’s much more fun.” Both Hoang and Walters feel that he has succeeded in making the transition. Looking back on this past season, Hoang said that the Purdue match stands out in his mind. “The guys played really tough, and [there was] an unbelievable atmosphere,” Hoang said. Walters pointed out the last match of the season in the SEC tournament against Ole Miss, where Hoang had to step in for the injured Walters. After being down in the first set 5-1 Hoang came charging back, eventually winning eight of the next 12 sets. He lost the first set 4-6 but was ahead in the second set 4-3 when the match was halted after Ole Miss had earned enough points in other matches to win. “Sometimes you’re called when you’re not expected to, and he answered the call,” Walters said.
The two years before Braun came to the UA, her times had not improved. Her freshman year, however, she swam lifetime best times, including the broken school record, Poppell said. “I think the biggest thing Liz has made strides in is her self-confidence,” said assistant coach Todd Mann. “She’s done a better job this year of being a more consistent swimmer in season.” Braun competes in the women’s 200 and 100 meter back-
stroke and the women’s 200 and 100 meter butterfly.
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ORIENTATION 2012
The Grass is Greener by KANYON KIMES
Contributing Writer
The men’s and women’s golf teams have extremely high expectations for the upcoming season. With returning all-stars, as well as upcoming members, the future season for both golf teams at the UA is looking very bright. With no graduating seniors or leaves from the past season, every member of the women’s golf team is retuning this next year, said Jeri Thorpe with media relations. Keep an eye out for Emma Lavy, redshirt freshman last season. She was ranked 183 in Golfweek.com’s individual rankings and played in every event as a freshman, and also made the SEC All-Freshman Team. Lavy also finished tied for 12th in her first SEC appearance. With an average score of 75.70 and a finishing percentage of 60.5%, it is safe to say to remember her name next season. The men’s side of the field looks just as hot as the women’s side. This past season treated the
men’s team with many gifted players, and next season all but one of the original lineup will be returning to dominate the course. “The team has a pretty good core returning,” said Paul Pierce with media relations. Sebastian Cappelen has an impressive record. He has had two wins in the past two seasons and a good stash of top ten finishes. He sports a scoring average of 71.99, and was re-invited to the European Palmer Cup this year. Last year at the European Palmer Cup he took wins in the foursome and two single rounds, and this year he looks to have the same impressive results. “Next year will be a really exciting year for men’s golf,” Pierce said, and with the past years stats and only losing one top member, most people will agree with that statement. The world of Razorback sports will continue turning heads in the upcoming season.
No Pressure to Run by ERIC HARRIS
Contributing Writer
Razorback women’s cross country finished second in the Southeastern Conference Championships and 14th last fall at the NCAA Championships in Terre Haute, Ind., aided by runner Dominque Scott. She established herself as a strong part of the team from the first meet of the year. Scott finished second overall at the Razorback Invitational this fall, her first meet as a collegiate athlete. The team finished in the top two in six of their seven meets this season, with Scott earning points for four of the team’s meets. Scott has continued to be successful and to work hard despite the transition from coming from Cape Town, South Africa. “Track and field is definitely a lot bigger here,” Scott said. “In South Africa, there were not nearly as m a n y e l i te runners.” Junior and men’s cross country runner Cameron Efurd said that Scott made huge strides after making the adjustment to college track and field. “She’s really put it together and is one of the top runners in the nation, one of the fastest fresh-
man to come to Arkansas,” Efurd said. Scott said that the support and encouragement from her teammates and head coach Lance Harter have helped her succeed. “Every one’s performance made a difference and it made us all encourage each other,” Scott said. She has also gotten a lot of help training and motivation from Coach Harter. Scott said the most helpful thing that he has taught her is that there is no pressure. “I really thought there would be a lot of pressure to perform, but you can’t perform under pressure, no one can,” Scott said.