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marijuana would still be illegal under federal law, according to KNWA.
The Coalition to Preserve Arkansas Values filed a lawsuit Friday to remove the Medical Marijuana Act from the November ballot, claiming that the ballot language does not clearly inform voters that
Arkansans for Compassionate Care, with the help of UA students, spent months gathering signatures for a ballot proposal that would allow medical marijuana for some patients, in a tightly government regulated program. The initiative is the first of its kind in the South, according to the ACC.
The lawsuit argues that the legislation is “misleading the voter” by not stating more clearly that people found in possession of marijuana can still be federally prosecuted, although Arkansas will not be the first state to pass drug legislation in conflict with federal laws, according to the Associated Press. Arkansans for Compassionate Care officials could not be reached for comment
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Crowded Freshmen Get New Home Bailey Deloney Contributing Writer
Because of over-crowding in dorms, resident assistants had to take in roommates for a short period of time last month, an official said. These arrangements were put into place under the notion that the change was temporary and necessary for only a limited number of students. All students shar-
ing with RA’s have been relocated to permanent rooms, said Florence Johnson, executive director of University Housing. Forty-eight percent of students living in overflow spaces have been relocated so far, she said. “We really appreciate the resident assistants for being willing to take in a roommate,” Johnson said. “They really approached this positively. They should be applauded for stepping up to
the role of leadership they have been put in.” Those students who shared a room, or were placed in study rooms, are now in their own, regular rooms, Johnson said. With the record breaking enrollment numbers again this year, the university has had to tackle a few hurdles in accommodating the nearly 5,000 new students. The accomadations were
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UA police officers are continuing the search for the suspect connected with a sexual assault Sunday morning. “This is a rape investigation,” said Lt. Gary Crain, spokesman for UAPD. The attacker is “described as a white male with dark complexion, 5’10’’, muscular build, mid 20’s with short brown hair, wearing tan/khaki shorts and a dark grey shirt. The attacker told the student that he had a weapon, but the weapon was not shown,” according to a press release. The student was attacked in Lot 14 near Gregg Avenue between 12:10 a.m. and 12:20 a.m. and told the student he had a weapon, though it was not displayed. “We are following up information from the victim and the evidence at the scene is all part of the investigation,” Crain said. There is no composite sketch available at this time, and it is unknown whether the suspect is a student at the school, Crain said. Anyone with information about the suspect’s identity or location should contact University Police at 479-575-2222.
Students Receive Emmy Nomination Kayli Farris Staff Writer
Three UA students have been nominated for a student Emmy award based on their documentary productions created in a graduate journalism course. Jose Lopez, Yen Nguyen and Nazli Ozkan were nominated for a student MidAmerica Emmy Award in a non-news category for a film created in Documentary Production I and II, taught by Professors Larry Foley and Carmen Coustaut. There are two nominations in the non-news category, and the competing team the trio is up against, is a group of UA students who produced the News on the Hill magazine series created in another of Professor Foley’s classes, Foley said. “I think really what (this nomination) says is that our program has arrived at a level where students can come here and get a quality education that competes with anybody, quite favorably, and that students are coming here by choice,” Foley said. The film, “Mountain Man,” focuses on a Thai man who manages the restaurant Thep Thai in south Fayetteville. It was Nguyen’s idea to talk to Suphan Gingsumrong, who grows his own food outside of his restaurant, Lopez said. The team was intrigued by this man, and Nguyen was adamant about pursuing the story. After the initial interview, the team was hooked, Lopez said. Later, Lopez drove out to Winfrey with Gingsumrong to meet some so-called mountain men.
“It’s cool that these people are very nice, because unfortunately we have this idea that Arkansas is a racist place, but you saw these guys who admitted, ‘We’re mountain men. We live in the mountains, and we like it,’” Lopez said. “And they welcome me, who is Mexican, Gingsumrong who is Thai, another Thai guy and a girl from Peru. It was just the coolest thing.” The title “Mountain Man” came from Lopez’s adventure into the mountains, which inspired the creation of a trailer of the men shooting guns in the woods. Lopez initially made the trailer for fun and did not think much of it, he said. However, when he sent the video to his teammates, they said they were ecstatic. “From there, I set the tone for what the film was going to be and how we were going to do it. Then, we just knew it was going to work,” he said. Up until that point, Lopez’s classmates and professors did not have high hopes for their production, he said. “They were pretty sure that our film was going to collapse. There were so many ideas being shot in the air. We had no organization,” he said. “But once I showed them the trailer, everybody was silent and thought, ‘Wow! They’re going to pull it off.’” There are no specific credentials for submitting a documentary into the Emmy Award contest, Foley said. “The entries are judged by professionals from another part of the country, and those deemed worthy of an Emmy nomination make it into the nomination category and get
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West Nile Virus Not Yet a Crisis in NWA Kathie Xiao Contributing Writer
The West Nile virus, which has been spreading throughout the U.S., has finally landed in Arkansas. There have been 29 reported cases of the West Nile virus in Arkansas, with three reported deaths, according to the Arkansas Department of Health. The West Nile virus is a disease that is spread by mosquitoes and a combination of hot weather and standing water are prime breeding conditions for these mosquitoes. The West Nile virus is not new, but this year there
have been 1,590 cases of the virus confirmed in humans across the United States and 66 deaths, according to USA Today. Since the identification of the disease in 1999, this outbreak has been the most widespread — and the threat is still not over. Officials expect the disease to continue through September and early October. As the ADH has yet to put out an emergency medical alert, the Fayetteville Health Department is currently in a monitoring stage, said Lindsley Smith, communications director for the City of Fayetteville. When it comes to direct
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prevention of the West Nile virus, the city does not spray chemicals, because of health concerns. Instead, the city puts pellets in at-risk standing water locations in order to control the breeding of the mosquitoes, Smith said. This has not been done yet, but because of Hurricane Isaac and the accompanying rains, Fayetteville officials are keeping a close eye on the situation and will act accordingly, Smith said. While no state of emergency has been declared, the ADH is doing everything possible to keep both the Arkansas medical communities and the Arkansas public informed, said Dr. Susan Weinstein, the West Nile virus contact at the ADH. The ADH has been using the Health Alert Network as a communication line to keep state medical communities updated about what to look for in regard to the West Nile virus. To lower the risk of exposure to the West Nile virus, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends draining any standing water, applying insect repellent on exposed areas of skin and avoiding the outdoors at dawn, dusk and early evening hours — which are peak mosquito biting times.
UA Software Has Bugs
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Students are still experiencing many problems with the university’s email and Blackboard, even though the UA technical staff has continued to update and improve its online presence over the summer months, officials said. Students have still expressed frustration over Blackboard and the amount of time it takes to load courses during peak attendance times during the day. “We want students to understand that our university IT systems are working with Blackboard to figure out what needs to be fixed. We are not ignoring the problem,� said Sharon Gaber, provost and vice chancellor for Academic Affairs. Class instructors have been made aware of the problems students are experiencing and are encouraged to consider those factors when posting assignments and assigning due dates, Gaber said. Students have noticed problems with Integrated Student Information System as well, primarily its hours of operation. The service in not available from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. “I’ve tried to look at things after midnight, which isn’t that late for a college student. Sometimes the only time I think about it is after hours
or on the weekend,� Grimsley said. Maintenance and vital operations prohibit 24 hour access to ISIS, said Dave Dawson, associate vice provost for enrollment services registrar. “ISIS is a very complex database that requires regular maintenance. This is scheduled during the hours when users are less likely to be on the system,� Dawson said. “There are also processes that run overnight that are necessary to campus operations. Because many of these processes lock tables in ISIS, users would be kicked off the system if they tried to access information during this timeframe.� The main goal is to balance longer hours with the requirements for system maintenance and processes that keep the everyday business acts of the university going, Dawson said. Availability and other issues important to students will continue to be discussed with the ISIS Student Users Group to enhance the overall ISIS experience. One of the most notable changes has been the switch from UA mail to UARK Gmail. With the new Gmail, students received a 25 GB email quota as well as access to Google Docs, chat and calendar. They also have the ability to personalize their Gmail with colors and themes and
set up Gmail on their phones. “I like it a lot. I don’t have to delete my messages, which was an issue with the old UA mail,� said Alison Grimsley, junior human resources major. Other improvements have been made to Blackboard. In May, Blackboard Learn 9.1 Service Pack 8 was installed to create a new theme and add several new functions that would provide easier access for students and faculty, said Chris Bray, Blackboard Learn administrator. This fall, Service Pack 10 is set to be released, which will integrate social media, user profiles and social learning spaces. These tools could be beneficial for creating study groups or communicating apart from course groups, Bray said.
Students Get The Buzz on Plagarism
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A revised academic integrity policy has led to an increase in violations, officials said. There were 179 cases of academic integrity violations
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know about academic integrity is that using one paper for two classes is considered a violation. I have had professors complain to me about this and asked me to discuss it in my class sessions,� said Necia Parker-Gibson, a social science and agriculture librarian.
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in the 2011 school year, and 409 reported last year. “The university has always had a policy on academic integrity and has always enforced these policies if a student has acted in a manner that compromises them,� said Monica Holland director of academic integrity and student conduct. UA has been making a greater effort to educate students and faculty of academic integrity policies this year. “I think the most common thing students don’t
Parker-Gibson UA faculty are trying to teach students academic integrity policies so that they are more aware and educated and more inclined to complete their work with integrity, Holland said. This year, presentations are being given to first year experience courses regarding academic integrity violations. The Quality Writing Center and Mullins Library offer services to help students understand and avoid cheating, Holland said. “Mullins Library offers
books on academic integrity as well class sessions to help teach students how to save and properly cite sources and other things,� ParkerGibson said. The academic integrity policy has a sanctioning rubric that outlines the different types of violations to the policy and sanctions. A violation will be considered as a single violation up until the point that a student receives notice of the violation. Additional infractions occurring after that point will be considered separately for purposes of this rubric, according to the Academic Integrity Sanctions Rubric. Sanctions are on a scale of 0.0 to 3 or more, where at 3 or more sanctions the student will be immediately and permanently expelled, according to the Academic Integrity Sanction Rubric. After two semesters of acceptable performance at the university following the imposition of penalty, with no student conduct or academic dishonesty infractions and a minimum grade point of 2.0 in graded course, the student may petition the Office of Academic Integrity and Student Conduct for an opportunity to retake a class failed because of academic dishonesty and have the grade changed, according to the Academic Integrity Sanction Rubric.
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from EMMY page 1 to go to the awards to find out if they won,� Foley added. “It’s very prestigious.� The students are learning to compete with the rest of the world, Foley said. “So, what’s next for these students is what they learned in college, they go back out and put it into practice, not once a week or once a month, but everyday.� “They are going to be competing in this global marketplace,� Foley said. “They’re going to be competing against top-flight universities, so when you see that nomination from the University of Arkansas, I think you can step back and say, well, we are one of those top flight-universities.� Lopez has already produced another film, Foley said, which was used as partial fulfillment of his Master of Arts in Journalism. He wants to continue with documentary filmmaking, and still has a few stories he plans to finish, he said. Lopez also hopes to find a job in the newspaper business, incorporating his bilingual skills, as well as his passion for writing and film, he said. The students will have the opportunity to attend the Mid-America Emmy Gala Sept. 22 at the Midland Theatre in Kansas City.
Courtesy Photo “Mountain Man� is a UA student-made documentary that was nominated for an emmy. The Mid-America Emmy Gala will be Sept. 22 in Kansas City.
from MARIJUANA page 1 as late as Monday afternoon. Students played a large role in the effort to get the initiative on the ballot. On campus, the Students for a Sensible Drug Policy have been active in registering voters for the upcoming election. “Most of the folks that gathered signatures were volunteers, and I think a lot of those were students,� said Chris Kell, the campaign director for Arkansans for Compassionate Care. Up for the vote on Nov. 6 of this year, the Medical Marijuana Act is “an act making the medical use of marijuana legal under Arkansas state law, but acknowledging that marijuana use, possession, and distribution for any purpose remain illegal under federal law; establishing a system for the cultivation, acquisition and distribution of marijuana for qualifying patients through nonprofit medical marijuana dispensaries and granting those nonprofit dispensaries limited immunity,� according to the language of the act. This initiative is mainly different from other marijuana initiatives because it includes legalizing marijuana strictly for patients suffering from a limited amount of health issues. “The biggest issue is that this initiative is specifically for medicinal use,� Kell said. “It (the act) specifies 15 conditions that the department of health will monitor.� If passed, Arkansas will
join 17 other states and the District of Columbia as a medical marijuana state. The Marijuana Policy Project, a national group, has spent $246,000 supporting the effort in the state, wanting to send a message to other Southern politicians that with education, public opinion will be on their side, according to the Associated Press. Support for the act is evenly split: 47 percent of those polled said they would vote for the act, 46 percent said no and 7 percent were undecided, according to a Talk Business-Hendrix College poll. Support has inched up since the act officially made the ballot, with a 52 percent favorable opinion, Kell said. The Coalition to Preserve Arkansas Values, which includes the Arkansas Faith and Ethics Council, the Family Council Action Committee and the Families First Foundation, according to Gather.com. “This ballot proposal is 100 percent illegal under federal law,� said Jerry Cox, the president of the Family Council Action Committee in a statement issued at the time the lawsuit was filed. “Marijuana is illegal because of federal statute passed by Congress. Only the federal government can change that. The Arkansas Constitution and the U.S. Constitution both prevent Arkansas from passing laws that blatantly defy federal law,� he said.
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Johnson made to keep students out of local hotels, Johnson said. Provisional housing was set up in study rooms at Yocum Hall, as well as in the lounges at Humphreys and Gibson Halls. These areas were the most appropriate space for overflow students because of their size and adaptability, Johnson said. RA’s got roommates only after the extra space was exhausted. Fourteen female students shared with an RA, Johnson said. Two new housing projects are expected to be completed by fall 2013, Johnson said. She hopes the department will not face overflow complications next year, she said. With renovations already afoot, next year Hotz Hall will serve as the new home to UA Honors quarters. Ninestories high, Hotz Hall will accommodate 416 students in the upcoming year, Johnson said. Construction around Brough Commons is under way, and Founders Hall will have the space to house an additional 214 students.
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Residents’ Interhall Congress, For You
Onnissia Harries RIC President Often when I tell students that I am the President of Residents’ Interhall Congress, I am greeted with a blank stare followed by the question “What’s that?” At times it’s discouraging, but I take that as an opportunity to educate them about an incredibly resourceful organization that can significantly improve their quality of life. Every student that lives on this campus needs to know what RIC is, because every student that lives on campus is a member of RIC. We are the voice of the oncampus student and our goal is to actively represent the student body. RIC is a student-run organization that focuses solely on improving the quality of life for all students living on campus. It serves as a liaison between students and Housing and governs every residence hall on campus. It’s a little more complex than that, but what students need to walk away with is that RIC is willing to address any issue that impedes student quality of life. With that said, RIC has set many goals to accomplish this year. These goals vary from our traditional philanthropic programs, like Casino Night, to more progressive goals that tackle issues like Gender Neutral Housing. We have plans for student-based initiatives that will work to improve the culture of sustainability on campus. We’re also working toward having a a safe sex awareness program in the spring semester. One of closer and more time sensitive projects include Casino Night, which is the longest running traditional programs on campus outside of Homecoming. It takes place during Family Weekend every year and raises funds that will give 100 percent of the proceeds to a local charity.
This year’s Casino Night is themed Wild Wild West and is collaboration between RIC and Friday Night. Live. It will be from 8 p.m. to midnight on Friday, Sept. 2 in the Union. Additionally, I want to take time to clarify what Gender Neutral Housing is exactly. RIC is not trying to start a riot. We are not demanding that men and women to live together for the sole purpose of frolicking. That is not goal. The purpose of GNH is to seek to provide housing for relatives of the opposite sex and the under-represented students that feel threatened living with people of the same sex. The concern, however, is the quality of life of the students of the Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender and Questioning community. It is a great shame when students that live on campus feel like they cannot be themselves within the confines of their new home, especially when their roommate is equally uncomfortable with the idea of living with someone of the LBGTQ community. As an individual who represents every voice of the oncampus student, it is my duty to at least try and do something. It is a serious quality of life issue. In the past, a resolution between RIC and Associated Student Government passed to seek to create a committee that can look into researching and drafting a potential policy in favor of gender neutral housing at the UA. It is a student initiative looking to resolve an issue that was passed in both RIC’s and ASG’s senate bodies. Nothing more, nothing less. RIC has recently - for the first time in history - facilitated hall elections this weekend. Now that each hall senate is established, we will be taking students on an all-expenses-paid retreat to Camp War Eagle, known as Interhall Leadership Summit. ILS is a weekend long retreat that trains students on how to be leaders on campus and in RIC senate. If students are looking for a way to get involved in their campus community; contact a local RA, Coordinator of Residence Education, or ric@uark. edu. Onnissia Harries is the 20122013 RIC President.
Traveler Quote of the Day The biggest issue is that this initiative is specifically for medical use. It specifies 15 conditions that the department of health will monitor. Chris Kell, Campaign Director, Arkansans for Compassionate Care
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It’s March, 1951. Jackie Brenston released what is controversially known as the first rock and roll record (others debate it was Roy Brown’s Good Rockin’ Tonight). The 1950s in America was classified as the birth of rock and roll; bringing blues, country and gospel together to form sub genres like Doo Wop, Rockabily and the beginning of Soul music. Many new music stars begin to take shape, such as Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Ray Charles and many others. Let’s face it; music is not only what we love in America. It’s our culture, our communication and our expression. As music began to take shape, the people of the fifties began to reevaluate the ‘nuclear’ family that had been built up over the years. Teenagers began to venture out into the brave new world of music. The fifties were also a time of harsh segregation that treated African Americans like second-class citizens. But, because of the recent trend in the music industry, artists like Fats Domino, Lloyd Price and Sam Cooke were revered because of their musical talents few could impersonate. As we move further into the century, the sixties spawns different sub genres of rock, such as hard rock, heavy metal, Motown and, of course, the well-known British Invasion. The Beatles had arrived.
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The seventies became a polarity of tastes. Pop music turned much more simple minded while a new generation of music was discovered. Punk music takes the stage. Although not too popular with adults, youth culture became obsessed, partially because of the fact that youth was able to better relate to the angry, revitalized form of rock and roll. However, because the new music was so different from what had been in the past, it wasn’t accepted by the masses until it became more diluted and renamed “The New Wave.” The seventies were long forgotten when the music scene reappeared in the eighties. CD’s were the new, compact way to listen to your favorite eighties artists like Prince, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Run DMC, Guns and Roses and, of course, Duran Duran. The murder of John Lennon officially ended the party of the sixties and seventies. Ronald Reagan ran the country for eight of the 10 years of this decade, which had everyone reassessing. The wild days of youth began to disintegrate and the punk phases of rock and roll calmed. As seventies music was phased out, MTV, the first nationally broadcast cable station dedicated to music, focused on new sounds like rap and the new dance goddess, Madonna. In this decade, music became much more commercialized; melodies weren’t for the listener, but for the producers. Money became
the reason for the music industry. And here we are, the nineties. Here comes sub genres like grunge, alternative, hip hop and techno. Artists like Sonic Youth, Phish, NSYNC and Britney Spears emerge. Is it just me, or has music gone downhill? No longer are the days of protest via lyrics, but now we can hear the sexually charged lyrics of Britney’s “Hit Me Baby, One More Time.” There was a point were music might have gotten back on its righteous path with ‘grunge,’ which became somewhat popular. However, grunge died with Kurt Cobain. After his death, it seemed music would never be the same. Originality was repressed and culture became “corporatized.” I won’t delve into the music of the new century, partly because there isn’t anything to delve into. Pop has taken over, followed by sounds created on computers instead of instruments. Where has all the good music gone? Music is influential no matter what decade we happen to be in. Maybe the music of this decade reflects the loss of creativity among the makers. Most of music in today’s world is predictable and noisy. Creativity is the reason good music has made it this far. Without it, we’d be walking around a campus full of Britney Spears. So, please, stay creative my friends.
Kelsey Cline is a contributing columnist. She is a freshman international relations major.
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Teens and adults alike flocked to see this well known, dreamy, four member band. Whether it be the “mop top” hairdo or their happy music, the public was in love. But, why were the Beatles so successful in America? The presidential assassination on Nov. 22, 1963 might have a little to do with the demand for euphoric music. The public was distraught and they needed something to take their minds off of the tragedy; enter “Twist and Shout,” considered one of the most played songs of 1964. As hard as it is to summarize a decade like the sixties, it was an important time for music and for Americans. We trusted no one. Authority was questioned, equality was demanded, and not just from African Americans but from women and youth as well. In accordance, music reflected and expressed the not-so-great times of the people. Controversially, Bob Dylan began social protests, not with shouts but with lyrics, writing songs that urged the listener to become aware of the current situations. Unlike Dylan’s meaningful lyrics, bands like the Beach Boys, with their go-withthe-flow attit ter part of the decade. Enter the 1970’s where the hair was big and the guitar solos, even bigger. Heavy metal, funk, progressive rock and punk rock take over. Concerts grow remarkably, taking gigs from clubs to stadiums, according the rockmusictimeline.com. Major names like Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, The Bee Gees, The Ramones and The Clash begin to appear.
When I applied to the UA as a senior in high school, I did not know what to expect. At orientation my advisor signed me up for biology and chemistry. I thought he wanted me to fail out of college. “Trust me,” he said. He was right. I did well in those classes. And I had a life outside of school. So if I told you to join the Honors College as soon as possible, would you trust me? In the past three years, UA students have won over $2.5 million in national awards. Now, you may say, I don’t want to take honors classes because they’re too hard. I felt the same way that I did about my advisor signing me up for chemistry and biol-
ogy in the same semester. I didn’t know what to expect from the Honors College, and I didn’t know if I would be “good enough” for it. Luckily, I decided to join. Last year I was taking a course in honors, while a friend took the regular course. His class would always be a chapter ahead of us, and they had to make a higher grade to receive an A. We compared notes throughout the semester and decided his class was harder. In general, though, classes are not about how hard they are. They are about what you learn from them. The Honors College attempts to enhance what you learn, so that it’s useful. Some classes will be challenging, whether they are honors or not. That is part of college.
The Honors College is more encompassing than your coursework though. It provides opportunities to study abroad, do research and meet people with similar interests. The Institute for the International Education of Students did a survey on alumnus that participated in study abroad programs from 1950 to 1999. More than 90 percent said studying abroad increased their self-confidence, maturity and helped them understand more of their own culture values and biases. Once you start looking at studying abroad opportunities, you may notice that they are very expensive. If you’ve taken six hours of honors credit, you can apply for up to $8,000 to pay for your trip. Speaking of money, the Honors College received the
largest gift in the history of public higher education of $300 million, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education. UA has a lot of money that they want to spend on you: the student. Besides studying abroad, the Honors College offers grants for students to do research and to travel for research conferences. This is the change for professional experience ... and fun. Besides you, your professor will receive money if you successfully receive a grant to do research. You can start now, as an undergraduate, in developing your career.
Blake Mertens is a staff columnist. He is a junior biochemistry major.
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Boris Silva Homecoming Show
Evan Barber Staff Writer
An emerging Latin pop artist came back to Fayetteville’s own Teatro Scarpino to play August 24, once again, in the city where his musical career truly began. Having graduated in 2008 with a degree in psychology, he has since secured for himself a nationwide tour and airplay on radio stations in several states. That artist’s name is Boris Silva, the UA alumnus. It was around 4:30 p.m. when Boris Silva stepped into Panera Bread with his tour manager, John Paul. “Sorry we aren’t wearing our uniforms,” said Boris from behind his sunglasses, gesturing down to his red v-neck and whitewashed jeans (though John Paul’s shirt was also red, and his jeans whitewashed). He was joking, but it didn’t translate immediately. “We wanted to be a little more comfortable,” he said, taking off his sunglasses and setting them back into the mountain of his black, gel-spiked hair. “I’m Boris,” he said, extending his hand; his handshake, automatically including slides into three different grips, was the sort of handshake often reserved for guys who already shared a bond. But the bond had been formed already, no doubt, between Boris and this
Courtesy Photo city — this campus — that answered his dreams and ushered him up into fame. “To take the path of the musician, I believe you have to have talent, ambition, strategy, guts and a little bit of luck; you put them all together and do like this,” Boris said at the table, spinning his index finger around over a couple of cold coffee beverages. “I started writing poetry when I was around 14 years old. I was incredibly shy when I was a kid, and I used to hold
that music was my own private world, but I got over that. When I first learned guitar, I just picked one up in my house in Peru. I’m left-handed though, so I turned it over backwards. That became one of my trademarks; I’m a lefty who plays a right-side guitar, but backwards. But when I was playing in Peru, there was a point when I heard all these people singing the songs that I used to write in my pajamas. At that moment I knew that I wanted to continue making
music.” It is difficult to describe the deep hazel of Silva’s eyes without seeming questionable, yet in their gaze is all the curiosity and ambition that has carried him musically to where he is now. Silva now regularly plays concerts at 400-500 person venues, opening for major Latin musicians like Prince Royce, Jorge Villamizar (Bacilos), Alex Ubago, Pablo Montero, Lena, Alvaro Torres and DJ Flex. When asked if he expected a full house at Teatro Scar-
pino, he crossed himself and knocked twice on the wooden banister to his right. “I pray that there will be a full house,” he said. “I’m here because of talent, but mostly because of the blessing of people. My career started just because someone approached me after I played in RZ’s and said if I was ever in Dallas, that I should give him a call. About one year later, I did it, and ended up opening for Prince Royce. That’s why I say you have to have a little bit of luck.
“In the music industry, I have something the Latinos call a godfather — in English they call him a sponsor — and he took me behind the scenes to Enrique Iglesias and J-Lo concerts. He put me next to Shakira’s manager, and I had so much I wanted to say, but he told me, ‘Boris, just close your mouth and listen,’” Silva said, putting his finger to his mouth. “They told me patience is a virtue, and that my time will come. I think the difference between me and a lot of other artists is I got to see firsthand just how the market moves for itself. I got to learn, in the industry, how to make the ‘impossible’ happen,” he said, emphasizing the air-quotes. Around his neck, he wears four necklaces, all of different weights and designs. “I consider them lucky charms,” he said, “because all of them were given to me. I try to take something from everywhere I go. My room and everywhere I am is crowded with weird, random objects. It’s like carrying a little bit of good friends and good memories with me everywhere I go. All these cities that pretty much saw me grow up are also now some of my biggest fans. But I don’t consider them fans; I consider them more like angels, because they supported me and brought me to where I am.”
UARK Bowl Student Comedians Wake Me Up When Bring Laughter to Dickson Street September Ends
Mason Sams Staff Writer
If you ever find yourself wandering from campus to an evening stroll on Dickson Street, you have undoubtedly seen the UARK Bowl. Located across from Waffle House and a close neighbor to the Campus Bookstore, the UARK Bowl has been an avenue of entertainment for Fayetteville natives for a decade. The UARK Bowl has been on Dickson Street since 1947, according to their website. The building used to be a well-known bowling alley for students and families to go relax and enjoy a few games. But, in 2000, new owners took over and brought with them a new form of entertainment — namely, comedy. This past summer, Carlos Mencia came to the UARK Bowl to showcase his routine while on tour. Throughout the rest of the summer, the venue allowed comedians to do short sets of five to six minutes, which is just enough time to practice bits of a larger routine. It was free admission during the summer, but now that the school year has started, the owners are charging $2 per person, although there are student nights every Thursday for a discounted price. Two headlining comedians who are touring nationally will perform at the venue twice a week for the remainder of the year, according to the UARK Bowl website. These shows will take place on Thursdays at 8 p.m. and Fridays at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Each Wednesday, the UARK Bowl is having a stand-up open mic night with six minutes of allotted time per performer. Mason Hankins, a junior business/economics major, has performed there several times this summer.
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“It’s absolutely nerve-racking to be on stage, but it all boils down to confidence. And if things begin to go awry, it is important not to lose yourself in the moment.” Mason Hankins Junior business/ economics major
“It’s absolutely nerveracking to be on stage, but it all boils down to confidence,” Hankins said. “And if things begin to go awry, it is important not to lose yourself in the moment. If anyone is curious about comedy, they should definitely come try a few jokes at the UARK Bowl.” With shows like “Louie,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Seinfeld,” viewers have shown a fascination with not only comedy, but comedians in particular. University Programs has sponsored a variety of different comedians during the last few years, such as Kyle Kinane, John Mulaney and “Community” star Donald Glover, also known for his critically acclaimed rap outfit Childish Gambino. Stand-up comedy and improv are different from what most people consider art, but this art form and the culture surrounding it engross the everyday comedian. “I constantly write joke ideas into my phone,” said Kaleb Cox, a UA graduate and current faculty researcher at the law school. “If I am with my friends and I hear a funny story or a catchy line, I type it into my phone as soon as I can. I have 30 or so lines or thoughts in there now,
Courtesy Photo Mason Hankins performs a standup routine at the UARK Bowl during open mic night earlier this summer. and now all that is left is for me to decipher what is good and what isn’t.” Whitney Masters, a junior drama major, meets up with her friends every Saturday to work on comedy skills. It’s more than just a club to these students, though — it’s an opportunity for comedians to hone their skills. “I want more venues for comedians so that they can work together,” she said. “Practicing with good comedians makes you a better comedian.” Masters hopes to eventually blossom her Saturdayafternoon group into a performing comedy troupe. One may ask why Fayetteville needs comedy. It may seem obvious to most; after all, who wouldn’t want
to laugh? However, it’s easy to get lost in the midst of school, relationships and work. S om e t i m e s humor is the exact prescription needed to pull a wandering mind back to earth. As Kaleb Cox said, “There are two wings on an emotional scale: you’re either crying from great sadness and despair, or you’re crying from sheer, unfiltered happiness.”
Many negative things are associated with the transition from August to September. Many see September as the end of summer and the beginning of more schoolwork, colder temperatures and less freedom. Although those things are true, Fayetteville is an awesome place to be in the month of September. Besides the obvious attractions, like the highly anticipated football season, Fayetteville holds other things to do in the early fall. After a brutally hot summer, the lower temperatures are greatly welcomed in Arkansas. Fayetteville and its surrounding areas are full of activities to do in the beautiful fall weather. A quick drive down to Devil’s Den State Park, located near West Fork, can give you the full outdoor nature experience with three hiking trails, each of different distances and difficulties. Devil’s Den also has campsites if you want to escape the city for a weekend. Another great state park nearby is Hobbs State Park in Rogers. Hobbs is the largest state park in Arkansas and is a conservation area as well as a park. Hobbs has four hiking trails ranging from the 1.5-mile Shaddox Hollow trail to the 24-mile Diversity trail. Hobbs is also home to a large visitor’s center if you want to learn more about the park’s other features, including Beaver Lake access, a shooting range, seasonal hunting opportunities and campsites. For those interested in conservation and keeping Arkansas beautiful, Devil’s Den is hosting a clean-up event on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 9 a.m. This event, sponsored by Pack Rat, Lewis and Clark, Uncle Sam’s Safari Outfitters and other companies, will provide volunteers with lunch after the clean-up. Volunteers are also able to win door prizes. This event will provide an opportunity to those who are
interested in getting involved with conservation and environmentalism in Fayetteville. The Fayetteville Square is one of the most unique places in Fayetteville, home to locally owned restaurants and shops. The Square holds an event called First Thursday on the first Thursday of every month. Although these events are held monthly, there are different things to see each First Thursday, and because some of the event is held outside, going in September may be advantageous for those who do not want to attend an event that is either too hot or too cold. This event turns the Square into an art show, showcasing local artists. First Thursday also has a variety of different foods and drinks, live music and street performers. This event is free, which is perfect for the cash-strapped college student desiring to soak up some local culture. One of the busiest times in Fayetteville is Bikes, Blues and BBQ. This event begins on Sept. 26 and goes until Saturday, Sept. 29. Held mostly on and around Dickson Street, Bikes, Blues and BBQ attracts bikers, tourists and locals for a weekend full of live music, motorcycles and barbeque. Bikers from all across the nation show up to Fayetteville to showcase their custom bikes, meet fellow bikers and bike enthusiasts, and ride around the Ozark Mountains. Other events for Bikes, Blues and BBQ, including a car show, motorcycle races and a vintage bike museum, can be found throughout northwest Arkansas. This event has quickly become one of the biggest motorcycle rallies in the nation since the inaugural Bikes, Blues and BBQ in 2000. Although the newness of the semester may start to wear off, leaving you feeling bogged down by classwork and stress, September is a great time to live in Fayetteville. Whether you are interested in the outdoors, motorcycles or art, or you just want something fun and different to do, you can always find an exciting way to spend your day or night in Fayetteville.
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56 Japanese veggie 57 A part of 58 Ruth’s mother-in-law 60 Trademarked name for epinephrine 64 Stickpin target 65 Popular pie topper 66 Gordon __: “Wall Street” role 67 Campers’ tools
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24 Spanish roads 25 Drops off 26 College World Series setting 27 Bed threads 29 Quick trip 32 1998 N.L. MVP 33 Engine block component 34 County fair sight 35 Fighting 36 White wine apéritif 37 “1” in Spain, perhaps 39 Leave, in slang 40 Fruitless 44 Vietnam’s Ngo Dinh __ 48 Conform 49 Clown’s employer 50 Item of royal attire 51 Just about off 52 Printer problem 53 County seat of County Clare 55 Without restraint 58 Noodge 59 Nagano Olympic flame lighter 61 Washing machine meas. 62 MPG determiner 63 Bk. after Ezra
Sports Editor: Kristen Coppola Assistant Sports Editor: Haley Markle Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012
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CROSS COUNTRY
Women’s Cross Country Excels in Season Opener Eric Harris Staff Writer
Mary McKay Staff Photographer Cornerback Kaelon Kelleybrew (left) and defensive end Colton Miles-Nash (right) tackle a Jacksonville State University player during Saturdays game.
The UA women’s cross country team opened the season strong and dominated the Razorback Invitational to win their first meet of the season Thursday at Agri Park. The Razorbacks finished with a dominating 16 points, while the Lions finished with 46. Sophomore Diane Robison won the Razorback Invitational individual title in her first meet as a Razorback with a time of 14:39:5.
Robison, from Chesterfield, Mo., overcame a long history of injuries and used a strong finish to edge out teammate Shannon Klenke by just one-tenth of a second. Robison missed all of last season and was redshirted in the 2010 season. Klenke, a sophomore from Houston, was strong in her fourth time in the lineup for the Hogs. She improved her time from last year’s Razorback Invitational by more than 30 seconds. Sophomore Paige Johnston and Junior Keri Wood finished third and fourth with times of
14:43:5 and 14:43:6. Arkansas had six runners finish in the top-10, and no runner finished the 4K race outside of the top-11, blowing away Missouri Southern, who had two runners finish in the top ten. The Lions were lead by Kaitlyn Belisle, who finished 16 seconds off the pace with a time of 14:55:3, earning her a sixth place finish. Next up for the Hogs is the UCI Invitational in Irvine, Cali., on Sept. 8. They will take on the Anteaters from CaliforniaIrvine and others in a 5K run at the Anteater Recreation Center.
First Game Jitters or Deeply Ingrained Problems for the Hogs? Kristen Coppola Sports Editor
When the Jacksonville State Gamecocks scored their second touchdown Saturday night, it was as if all of the oxygen in Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium was sucked up in a simultaneous gasp by the 71,062 fans in the stands. The Gamecocks, a Football Championship Subdivision program, were leading the No. 10 Razorbacks 14-7 on Arkansas’ home turf in front of the largest season-opening crowd in school history. This was not what was expected out of a team that considers itself a National Championship contender. The Razorbacks came back to even the score and eventually pulled ahead to win the game 49-24, but it was not the win they had envisioned. “Our guys walked off the field tonight pleased that it was a win, but they’re not pleased with how well we played because we can do a lot better,” said interim head coach John L. Smith. “They know it, and we know it as coaches.” Smith added that “it could
have been a very very exciting night offensively,” but three turnovers quelled the momentum that the offense was trying to build. The first turnover came from team captain and senior quarterback Tyler Wilson on the first drive of the game. The Gamecocks were not able to convert the possession into points, but the turnovers did highlight an issue of ball security for the Razorbacks. “We’re going to have to work with ball security without a doubt,” Smith said. “And continue to work (on) stripping the ball. What we have to do is probably get our scouts to try to do that as well and put more emphasis on ball security in drills and in teamwork.” “That was not a good thing. We have to continue to work better in ball security,” he added. The Razorbacks did shine brightly in their area of expertise: the passing game. Wilson threw for 367 yards until he was replaced by Brandon Allen in the fourth quarter, who added 33 yards to bring the total passing yards to 400. In an interesting turn of events this summer, Brandon Mitchell started training as
a wide receiver, and had 122 yards on four receptions. Chris Gragg had the second most receiving yards with 110 yards on seven receptions with two touchdowns. “I think you saw a lot out of Mitchell,” Smith said. “I think everybody can see now that he’s a legit guy. He’s going to help us a bunch. He stepped up big tonight.” The defense proved to be less than impressive for Smith with only 1.5 tackles coming for a loss in yards. “I was not overly pleased with our tackling as a defense,” Smith said. “We have to play a lot better on our coverages.” The Razorbacks only recorded a total of 26 tackles in the game. The Gamecocks recorded 23. Though Saturday’s game wasn’t as perfectly executed as planned, the Razorbacks are going to use it as a building block to continue improvement. “Now we know where we are,” Smith said. “There are going to be a lot of positives on that (game) film, but there are going to be some negatives as well.” “Our expectations are to better than we did,” Smith said.
Logan Webster Staff Photographer The Razorbacks out ran the Lions Thursday to score 30 points under Missouri Southern.
SOCCER
Razorbacks Fall to Owls in Final Minutes of Play Tamzen Tumlison Staff Writer
To prepare for the upcoming game at 1p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9 against Florida State at Razorback Field, the Razorback soccer team has played a series of challenging games, including Sunday night’s game against Kennesaw State. “They will be different games for sure,” said UA head coach Colby Hale of next week’s Florida State game. “We’re excited about the opportunity. Tonight stings, you know? I mean, it felt like we played well enough to win but at the end of the day we didn’t.” The Arkansas Razorbacks and the Kennesaw State Owls played 86 minutes before the Owls scored the first and only point of the soccer game at Razorback Field. KSU forward Iyani Hughes shot into the top right corner of the goal with three minutes and 18 seconds left on the clock to earn the win for her
team. Arkansas ended the night with 12 corner-kicks and one save, while KSU had seven corner-kicks and seven saves “We had 25 shots with seven on frame and 12 corners,” Hale said. “You know, when we have 12 corners and 25 shots, we need to score some goals.” Arkansas did a lot of things really well on the field, but their “composure and sharpness in front of the goal wasn’t very good,” Hale said. The Razorbacks narrowly missed a goal at 38:42 when sophomore forward Beth Stratton passed the ball up to freshman forward Ashleigh Ellenwood, who broke away from KSU’s defenders and sent a shot just left of the goal. At halftime the score was tied 0-0 with Arkansas leading in shots-on-goal with one. Arkansas had first possession of the ball in the second half. KSU’s midfielder Kelsey Barr received the only yellow card of the game in the sec-
ond half after she slide-tackled a UA player on the boundary by KSU’s goal. Arkansas took a corner-kick following the card. Ellenwood headed the ball toward the goal and again when the ball ricocheted back to her, but the shot was blocked. Soon after, sophomore forward Jeriann Okoro scooted past the KSU goalkeeper as the ball slipped through her hands and took a shot that landed too far to the right on the outside of the net. With six minutes left in the game, Okoro gained possession of the ball and passed it to senior midfielder Andrea Carlson, who took a ground shot at the goal, which was saved by KSU’s goalkeeper. “It’s positive and negative,” Hale said. “The things we worked on this week we were very good at. It’s like I said, when you get 25 chances and only put seven on frame, that’s not good, and you’ve got to score a goal or more with 12 corners and 25 chances. It’s bittersweet.”
COMMENTARY
Italy Exhibition Tour Excites for Upcoming Season Zack Wheeler Staff Writer
This summer, the Men’s Basketball team traveled to Italy to prepare for the upcoming season. The Hogs finished the trip 4-0, defeating teams from Italy and Lithuania by a combined 22.3 points per game. I know basketball season
isn’t right around the corner, but it will spring upon us before we know it. The news of the Italy trip excites me for the upcoming season of Hog basketball. The Hogs are hoping to bring the excitement and buzz back to Bud Walton Arena with a talented roster this year. So, how beneficial is an overseas trip for this young team? This trip could turn out to be very valuable and instrumental to success this year. The combination of extra practices along with extra time to build team chemistry will be extremely valuable for the team. Arkansas finished last year with a record of 18-14, 6-10 in Southeastern Conference play.
The Hogs are looking to take the next step this year and land a spot in the postseason after a four-year hiatus. Basketball fans such as myself have been eager to see a quality team night-in and night-out for the Hogs. Last season, each player had his share of highs and lows. Consistency, especially on the defensive side of the ball, is something this team needs to strive for to be a strong contender in the SEC. Head coach Mike Anderson has pointed out that this team is very athletic and can score with the best of them; the Hogs just need to bring defensive pressure and consistency every night.
Some other encouraging news from the Italy trip was the progress of junior Marshawn Powell. After suffering a season-ending knee injury last year, Powell experienced some good playing time after last year’s disappointment. Powell will be surrounded by a good nucleus of sophomore B.J. Young, junior Mardracus Wade, junior college transfer Coty Clarke and freshman Michael Qualls. The Hogs will be deeper and more talented this year, putting hope and excitement into the future of Razorback basketball. The team experienced a new culture in Italy, similar to the new culture of basketball being
created here at home. The Hogs are no longer hoping to be just a contender — it is now a focus of the program to achieve higher levels of success. Let’s forget about the X’s and O’s on the court for a moment and focus on the mental aspect of a team. It’s necessary for a team to have common goals and a focus on winning as a team, not as an individual. Playing as a team with focus and determination is what will win games and championships — just ask the Miami Heat. Sorry, Oklahoma City Thunder fans. So as Hog fans, we should start to get excited and engaged in Razorback basketball for the coming year. This team is going
to play hard and give fans a reason to fill Bud Walton Arena — not just this year, but for years to come. I remember the stories of my parents talking about how Bud Walton Arena was always sold out, especially in the early ‘90s. Now, under the guidance and institutional memory of Mike Anderson, the Hogs are trying to establish a brand of hard-nose basketball that people truly enjoy and appreciate to watch. Zach Wheeler is a staff writer for The Arkansas Traveler. His column appears every Tuesday. Follow the sports section on Twitter @UATravSports.
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Razorbacks Play in Michigan Tournament Liz Beadle Staff Writer
The Razorback volleyball team spent the weekend in Ann Arbor, Mich., where they defeated Maryland-Baltimore County and Central Michigan before falling to No. 22 Michigan in a five-set match. The loss to Michigan is the first loss for the Razorback team this season and drops their record to 6-1. This tournament was also the first time the Razorbacks have been on the road this season. “We played a good match, just not good enough,” head coach Robert Pulliza said of the match with Michigan. “We did some good things against a very good Michigan team, but in the end, it wasn’t enough. We still have work to do to keep getting better.” Before playing the Michigan Wolverines, the Razorbacks beat UMBC and Central Michigan without losing a set. A Friday night match with UMBC was Arkansas’ first challenge of the tournament. The Razorbacks defeated the Retrievers 25-16, 25-20 and 25-7. Senior Roslandy Acosta led the team with 13 kills and senior Jasmine Norton followed with 11 kills. Arkansas’ defensive attack only continued to get better, holding UMBC to a .098 hitting average. Norton also moved into fourth on the Razorbacks’ all-
time kill list on her sixth kill of this match. The Razorbacks were behind early in the first and third sets but found a way to take control of the game quickly. During the third set, Arkansas scored 20 points during a stretch in which only two servers came to the line, Norton and senior Kasey Heckleman. “Being our first road match in a different environment, I’m certainly pleased with the outcome,” Pulliza said. “The score in the third set (25-7) indicates we got better as the match went on. We were sloppy at times but were able to manage ourselves to execute.” The next match of the tournament was the first of two on Saturday for the Razorbacks. Arkansas defeated the Chippewas of Central Michigan, a team that went to the NCAA tournament last year, in three straight sets (25-21, 25-16, 25-15). “That was a very good win,” Pulliza said of the match with Central Michigan. “They are an NCAA Tournament team from last year and we did some good things to get a win.” Acosta and freshman Liz Fortado had seven kills each in this match and Fortado posted a .700 hitting average while Acosta hit .429. On the defensive side, junior libero Emily Helm led the team in digs with eight and senior Janeliss TorresLopez had a match-high three blocks. The turn-around was
quick for the Razorbacks though, as they had to face the hosting and No. 22 Michigan Wolverines later that day. Michigan proved to be an exhausting and challenging match on both sides. The home team eventually won after five sets (25-17 Michigan, 25-21 Arkansas, 25-22 Michigan, 25-21 Arkansas, and 18-16 Michigan). Arkansas had two match points in the fifth set before Michigan rallied and eventually walked away as champions of the Adidas/Michigan Challenge Tournament. Norton led all players with 19 kills and a careerhigh 24 digs in the five-set match. Norton and Acosta eventually earned spots on the all-tournament team for their efforts throughout the weekend. Although the Wolverines came away with the win, the Razorbacks led in both digs and total blocks. The Razorbacks now return home for a Tuesday night match with Oklahoma before competing in the Razorback Invitational this coming weekend. That tournament features Houston Baptist, Louisiana-Monroe and Texas-El Paso.