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Around Campus: ACTS Acting Creates Therapeutic Success (ACTS), a performing arts group designed to integrate adults with various disabilities in therapeutic and fun extracurricular activities, will perform a soap opera-themed play, “Acts of Our Lives,” tonight at 7 p.m. in Reynolds Performance Hall.

Black Box The Black Box Gallery show “Chemical Reactions between Creations” will be on display until Thursday at the Black Box Gallery in the Schichtl Studio Arts.

iVolunteer There will be an iVolunteer Fair on Thursday from 12-3 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom. Central Arkansas nonprofit organizations will be at the fair ready to give volunteer opportunities to students.

Clothing Drive Circle K will take donations for gently used clothing for teenagers to the Make a Child Smile Clothing Drive until Thursday from 11a.m.-2 p.m. in front of the Student Center.

String Chamber Recital The UCA Music Faculty String Chamber Recital will perform at 7:30 tonight in Snow Fine Arts.

Make a Street Sign Make your own street sign for free with SAB on Thursday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Student Center.

Brass Quintet The Pinnacle Brass Quintet will perform Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Snow Fine Arts Recital Hall.

Greek God Sigma Kappa sorority will present Greek God, a men’s pageant, in Ida Waldran Auditorium on Tuesday Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door.

Alpha Lambda Delta Alpha Lambda Delta will serve hot cocoa in the Student Center Courtyard from Monday, Nov. 15 to Friday, Nov.19 from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. All proceeds will go to Haven House to fund their efforts in helping abused women and their children.

University Chorus The University Chorus will perform Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Snow Fine Arts Recital Hall.

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Football: Bears lose to Bearkats 20-13 in defensive game

Miss UCA: Alicia Haflich receives crown, $6,000 scholarship

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by Katrina Ragsdale Staff Writer

This year marks the second annual Hunger Campaign initiated by the cooperative effort of 501 Life Magazine and the Community Foundation of Faulkner County. A total of 15 schools, plus the Greenbrier School District, participated in the fundraiser, which lasted from Nov. 1-12. Raising over $6,000, the Faulkner County School District once again “stepped up to the plate” to help fight hunger in the community, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Faulkner County Julie LaRue said. “We had no idea when we started this if we would have one school participate or

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Department notifies eligible aid recepients by Nathan Noble Staff Writer

Director of Financial Aid Cheryl Lyons said UCA hopes to educate students receiving money from the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery on how to continue receiving money. Lyons said not many students know about the different renewal requirements for the scholarships and lately the university has been trying to make sure that all students know about the options available to those receiving and those eligible for scholarships. “We really want to get that information out,” Lyons said. “We have e-mailed all participants the information to their UCA e-mails and have informed all the departments and new students.” Lyons said that prior to the addition of the lottery money the Arkansas Challenge Scholarship gave scholarships to nearly 1,200 students in a fall semester at UCA and now it will offer nearly 3,200 and close to $8 million in scholarship funds, compared with $2 million to $3 million before the lottery. Lyons said she wants all students receiving money to be aware of the renewal requirements and new students to know about this money so that none of it goes to waste and all students that meet the requirements receive financial help. New students not receiving funds can apply by Dec. 1 for the spring semester and students can begin applying for the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) in January.

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the entire county … the schools have really embraced this campaign,” Sonja J. Keith, publisher and owner of 501 Life magazine, said. The Community Foundation of Faulkner County is responsible for starting the Hunger Endowment, LaRue, who visited with women from 501 Life about getting the community involved, said. Looking at going to businesses and restaurants, the idea morphed into the partnership of 501 Life and the Arkansas Community Foundation where they decided to challenge the school children of Faulkner County. Keith said they met with Conway School District Superintendent Greg Murry, who was wholeheartedly behind the plan. He lent his support and brought the Conway schools into the fundraiser, she said. “It was really heartwarming because we had students telling their teachers they were checking all the sofa cushions, trying to find spare change wherever they could,” Keith said. “We raised $10,000 [last year], but most of it was in nickels and dimes

and quarters. That shows how much the kids got behind it and really thought it was important.” Keith said they have two goals: to collect as many canned food items as possible to help the Bethlehem House and raise money given to the community foundation for their Hunger Endowment. “There are a lot of individuals and families who struggle with meeting their basic needs, and at times it comes down to whether they can pay their utility bill, buy prescription medicine, pay their rent, or eat,” Keith said. Bernard and LaRue said this year UCA involved a number of campus groups, including the National Pan Hellenic Council (NPHC), Minority Mentorship Program (MMP), Omega Psi Phi, Keep a Child Alive, Student’s for the Propagation of Black Culture (SPBC), Phi Mu Alpha and The Bear Den (a student organization), which collected a total of 627 food item, and over $300. Keith said the foundation looked to set

up an endowment fund that would give proceeds from the fund to an agency each year helping to provide hunger relief. “The great thing about an endowment is that core money is always there and they’re only using the proceeds from it, so whatever money we add this year, so that money will be there forever to help people in need,” Keith said. “We had a reception at our office a couple of weeks ago to kick off this year’s campaign where we were able to present the first check from the hunger endowments for $2,500 to the Bethlehem House [a homeless shelter]. They’ll be able to use that money for the soup kitchen as well. ” Each team that collects a minimum of 500 cans and $500 will have their photo published in 501 Life Magazine, and the team that collects the most money and canned foods will get special coverage early in the upcoming year.

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Veterans Day celebration honors soldiers, veterans by Marisa Hicks Staff Writer

UCA students, faculty and Conway residents came together for the 13th Annual UCA Veterans Day Celebration. Music and sentiment filled Estes Stadium on Thursday, Nov. 11. Master of Ceremony and Professor of the Department of Military Science and Leadership Lt. Col. Tracy Kovisto welcomed the crowd and gave the floor to President Allen Meadors to begin the ceremony. Veterans Day is the day that Americans put aside politics and cherish the freedom and privileges of this country, Meadors said. Referring to Pearl Harbor, Meadors said, “The Japanese had no idea how mean America can be when we’re threatened.” He said that we do what is necessary for our liberties and rights now just as we have in the past. Director of Campus Catholic Ministry Deacon Richard Papini led everyone in prayer. He then ordered the UCA ROTC Color Guard, Cadet Justin Hamm, Cadet Ashley Scott, Cadet Richard Terry, Cadet Steven Holloway and Cadet Waylon Biggs, to post the colors. The crowd stood in silence as they mounted the flags in their rhythmic pattern. Twenty students of the St. Joseph Elementary School Choir took the stand to read the Pledge of Allegiance. They then stood, as directed by Jennifer Hui, and sang the National Anthem. Lt. Col. Tracy Kovisto then brought the mayor of Conway, Tab Townsell, to the podium. He began by justifying that as a representative of a government “for the

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Taylor Lowery photo

Flags stand before one of the 46 oak trees that line the outskirts of campus to commemorate the Veterans Day celebration on Thursday, Nov. 11. The 46 trees were planted after World War II, each one honoring a student killed during the war.

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iPhone application conveniences students with directory, news, calendar by Anthony Byrnes Staff Writer

UCA is now just a thumb click away after launching its new iPhone application on Nov. 4. According to a Nov. 4 UCA press release, the free application includes such conveniences as a calendar of events to stay in touch with what is going on each day on campus, a UCA news section to update students on important information, UCA’s YouTube Channel and a Flickr gallery of campus events. It is intended to make staying connected to campus a bit easier. There is also a directory on the iPhone application that allows students to contact faculty or staff by phone or e-mail. “I’ve found this feature very useful,” senior William Vester said. “It saves a lot of

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time by not having to look staff up through the UCA website, and I have my phone on me wherever I go, so it’s never an issue emailing a professor.” The application also has features to help new students. With a detailed map of the campus, getting lost and finding areas to park should no longer be an issue. The “You Belong” option gives information on financial aid and the “Bear Zone” gives students easy access to all things UCA, including the fight song and alma mater which might come in handy at sporting events. Vice President of University and Government Relations Jeff Pitchford said UCA is doing what it can to stay up-to-date with the changing technology. Of the 1.1 million visits to UCA’s website during the months of September and

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October, over 21,000 came from an iPhone. Pitchford stated in the Nov. 4 press release, “We are living in a time where people want information instantly.” He said he believes this iPhone application will meet the needs of students to stay connected to campus. The iPhone has become a phenomenon around the world in the last few years because of its convenience and portability. With numerous applications intended to make help the iPhone become a household name, this application will give students direct access to campus events, news, photos and the office location, email and phone numbers of faculty and staff. Pitchford said the university felt the iPhone was a good market to begin with to help both current students and alumni get involved and stay informed what is going

on around campus. “I personally think it’s incredible that UCA is looking for ways to really connect with students through technology,” senior Lauren Cahall said. Cahall said her iPhone is an important part of her life and helps her to stay informed of current events and stay organized. “Students who have iPhones are addicted to them,” Cahall said. “You can see them constantly checking their Facebook or watching YouTube videos. I don’t doubt that this UCA application will get a lot of traffic as well.” Students interested in downloading the UCA application to their iPhone can search keyword “University of Central Arkansas” in the App Store.

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Police Beat

SGA helps fund Operation Safe Walk

The following reports and arrests are from the UCAPD docket. UCAPD reports any tickets issued as arrests, according to Lt. Jeremy Crabb.

Student tries hiding alcohol, receives minor in possession

Student hides Adderall in Skittles bag

Student Trey Sowell, 18, was charged with minor in possession of alcohol at 11:18 p.m. Nov. 11. An officer saw Sowell in the parking lot east of the Physical Plant. He was carrying a bulky item under a jacket. The officer told Sowell to stop, but he kept walking. When asked what was under the jacket, Sowell said: “Please sir, is there anything I can do?” Under the jacket, Sowell was holding a brown paper sack with a bottle of Jim Bean Whiskey and four cans of Keystone Light. The alcohol was poured out at the scene and Sowell was given a notice of suspension of driving privilege.

Student Michael Gage Davis, 19, was pulled over after he did not stop at a stop sign at 10:24 p.m. Nov. 13. While running Davis’ drivers license, an officer saw Davis stuff something between the seats. Davis denied stuffing anything between his seats, but when he stepped out of his car the officer found a blue Skittles bag that had three orange capsules inside. Davis said: “That’s my Adderall.” He claimed to have a valid prescription for the drug. Instead of arresting Davis, the officer told him to bring his prescription to the UCAPD and if he failed to do so then a warrant for his arrest would be issued.

Student refuses to pay for haircut Student Alston Hayes, 20, complained that student Steffan Armstrong, 20, did not pay him for a haircut he received from Hayes. Hayes cut Armstrong’s hair Oct. 27 with the agreement that Armstrong would pay for the services by the end of that week. Hayes confronted Armstrong and asked for his money. He claimed Armstrong refused to pay him and threatened him with bodily harm. As of Nov. 12, Armstrong had not paid Hayes.

Student arrested after walking while intoxication Student Brock Landes, 21, was arrested for public intoxication at 1 a.m. Nov. 14. Landes was stumbling on the east side of Donaghey Avenue toward Dave Ward Drive holding a one-way street sign. The officer asked Landes where he got the sign from and Landes said that someone dropped it on the road and he decided to pick it up. He told the officer that he was walking to University Park Apartments. Landes failed the sobriety tests the officer gave him.

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“That’s what is great about this scholarship,” Lyons said. “Students who are already in school can apply for the scholarship as long as they meet the requirements, and there aren’t a lot of scholarships out there like that.” Requirements for traditional students are that they maintain a 2.50 cumulative GPA which will be evaluated at the end of each spring term. They must be enrolled in and complete 27 semester hours the first academic year with 12 hours in the fall and 15 hours in the spring and 30 semester hours each year thereafter. They must complete

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all remedial courses during their first 30 hours. They must be continuously enrolled unless they request in advance for the scholarship to be placed on hold. Requirements for current achievers are that the students still maintain a 2.50 cumulative GPA and are enrolled in and complete 15 hours each consecutive semester, and they are continuously enrolled unless the student has requested in advance that their scholarship be put on hold. Nontraditional students who want to accept scholarship money must maintain a 2.50 cumulative GPA, be enrolled in and complete

15 hours each consecutive semester for full-time and complete at least six semester hours for part-time excluding summer terms. They must be continuously enrolled unless the student requested in advance the scholarship be put on hold. Many students like senior Jade Crumley have been informed of the requirement already through departments or e-mails sent out by the university. “I was sent an e-mail from the financial aid office of the requirements,” Crumley said. “The money I’ve received from the scholarship has definitely helped out a lot and I’m glad they are informing people because I may not have known about the renewal until later.” Additional information on requirements or how to receive the Arkansas Challenge Scholarship can be found at the financial aid office, or by visiting ADHE.edu.

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SGA unanimously allocated $196 Monday to fund refreshments for Operation Safe Walk, a UCAPD event highlighting safety concerns around campus, slated for Thursday. “I think this a great program for us to be a part of,” Vice President of Finance Kyle Boyd said. “This shows the student body and student community that we are advocates on their behalf.” He said especially after the positive showing from SGA for Brake for Bears, a strong funding and showing for Operation Safe

Walk would continue to show that SGA feels strongly about campus safety and the safety of the UCA community. Also discussed at the SGA meeting was Disability Services and the inadequadecies of those services at UCA. Currently, the graduate senators are working with Disability Services to find new ways to help disabled students. The graduate meetings are Fridays at 10 a.m. in the Student Center Lounge and all students, especially graduate students, are encouraged to attend. In other business, President Meghan Thompson briefed the senators on the Budget Advisory Committee meeting, but said not

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people, of the people” he said he sees that America has come a long way since Beacon Hill. “Our armed forces are made up of ‘our’ people, from the smallest towns in Arkansas to the aristocrats and everyday people like you and I,” Townsell said. “As Americans we must not only honor our veterans but we must appreciate everything they do and stand for. To our veterans, let me just say this simply, thank you.”

When soldiers are away they should be honored 365 days a year, Townsell said. “And, in honor of this day, I Tab Townsell, proclaim Nov. 11, 2010 Veterans Appreciation Day,” Townsell said. Maj. Gen. Ronald Chastain began his speech as the St. Joseph Concert Choir finished up with “American Tears.” Chastain said the veterans of our nation are responsible for reconnecting our country, every

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“It’s kind of an incentive, although I have a feeling, these groups are so competitive and feel so strongly about the cause, it wouldn’t matter if we did an article on them or not,” Keith said. “Our magazine is about celebrating those great and wonderful things about living in central Arkansas and we think the people are obviously a big part of that, so it’s just naturally a good fit for us to want to do something like this … as well as

celebrate the successes in the pages of our magazine.” Keith said she felt overwhelmed with last year’s donations, but astonished by so little time it took to deplete it. This year, she predicts, will be no different. “I was really hopeful it would be something that would last months and months, but we got it to the Bethlehem House the week before Thanksgiving and the canned goods were

much was accomplished, since no one from Financial Services attended the meeting. “I understand Veterans Day is a thing to be honored but they had a professional commitment they made at the beginning of this academic year,” Thompson said. “It was frustrating not only for the students there, but for the faculty and staff that were there and scheduled their whole day around this meeting and [Financial Services] decided to not come and go to something else.” Thompson said other than approving a new fee proposal process, not much got accomplished because of Financial Services’ absence.

morning we wake up to their handiwork. He said Americans owe a lot to veterans throughout history because of them America has been blessed with patriots who are ready and willing to fight. “This reminds us that freedom is a privilege. Freedom is not free. Every generation must protect it,” Chastain said. A moment of silence followed up the Student Brass Quintet’s rendition of “America the Beautiful” as 100 balloons were released into the air, each representing an individual Arkansan who was killed in the Global War on Terror since 9/11. With Taps filling the stadium, the ceremony was brought to an end. exhausted by the first of the year,” Keith said. “That just goes to show the real need out there.” Starting at 9 a.m on Thursday, Nov. 11, the 501 Life team collected and transported donations to the Bethlehem House. The women stood smiling among the boxes of donations and canned foods piled up in front of their door. “Today was astonishing … Elementary all the way through college participated in this,” LaRue said. “There’s an important educational component, because it’s not only just a contest for the kids … it’s teaching them about giving back to the community and it’s making them aware of the need right here in Faulkner County.”

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Opinion

November 17, 2010

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In light of UCA’s official transition to a Division In addition to large crowds, other universities I institution, many people have been stressing the have created traditions during games that make importance of fan support at sporting events. attending a game fun. At Mississippi State University All athletic teams are now eligible to participate basketball games the student section calls itself in the Southland Conference Tournament in their “Rick’s Rowdies” after coach Rick Stansbury and respective sports, and the competition and high level affectionately refer to the Humphrey Coliseum as of play at sporting events is more intense than ever. “The Hump.” As a UCA athlete I have experienced the Our women’s basketball team is beginning importance of school and community support first the season with national recognition and higher hand, and while tennis may not be a huge spectator expectations, and our men’s team has high hopes sport, all sports deserve to be supported and this season under a new coaching staff. While they recognized. may have the talent, if the A big part of college teams had the support of athletics is the atmosphere that the school and community, surrounds them. The University it would make them want of Arkansas is by far Arkansas’s to win for the pride of their by Allison biggest university and most school and help them surpass Hartman Arkansans love and support the Assistant Sports Editor expectations. Hogs. On football game days When I came to UCA when Bruce Street is closed from Mississippi, I thought it and people are tailgating, I still was extremely weird that the see people walking around in majority of people walking around campus were Hogs shirts and cheering for them while watching wearing Razorback attire and it’s uncommon to find the Arkansas game from their tent — while the Bears a car lacking a Razorback decal. are playing. A student at the University of Arkansas or Baseball games, much like basketball, seriously another SEC university wouldn’t be caught dead lack in the fan support area. I’ve been to games wearing the attire of another Division I institution, where there are about 20 students in attendance. and UCA should become that way also. I wish UCA Baseball is America’s pastime and UCA students would be a university with a strong sense of pride should support the baseball team. New coach Allen where students don’t want to wear the logo of Gum added a student section deck in the outfield another university, and we have the ability to achieve and a tailgating area behind left field in an attempt that, but it all begins with attending and supporting to gain more fan support. UCA’s athletic teams. The main argument I hear as to why nobody UCA is a great school with a wonderful athletic attends sporting events is because there is no point program, and if we can expand our fan support in going when the teams aren’t winning. It’s hard for and create a fan base comparable to that of SEC a team to have the drive to win when they realize universities, UCA could acquire an atmosphere they don’t have the support of their peers. When you at sporting events that would make students and are in the middle of competition and you look out members of the community want to support the and see people from your university cheering for you Bears instead of the Razorbacks. and supporting you, it’s motivation to try harder and As of now, the road to creating a game day not give up. atmosphere rich with traditions and excitement The volleyball team is a prime example of this. seems nothing short of daunting. Most games I went to this season were standing On basketball game days the Farris Center is room only. The volleyball team is good, and while filled with some community members and very few they are exceptionally talented players, the fact that students. When basketball games are on ESPN, rarely they have such a large fan base helps them maintain is there an empty seat visible. their morale and stay on top of their opponents.

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Earlier this month the Republicans took control to show for their “hard work,” the country grew tired. of the House of Representatives, winning over 64 The country did not align with the conservative seats in the election making Rep. John Boehner party because we felt their ideas were better or the presumed new speaker and also inadvertently because we felt they would do a better job. We voted making him the new lightning rod of hate for a them into majority because the liberals simply took disgruntled America. too long to show results. And if the conservative Many people believe party does not show America voted for the majority quick results they will find because they now find that themselves cast aside soon their values are more aligned enough in the same fashion as with that of conservatives and by Nathan Noble the liberal house was. no longer with the liberals that This endless chain will Staff Writer once held the house. However, never be broken because we as I believe it has more to do with a society have found ourselves the same reason President growing more partisan by Obama was put into office for the day in every aspect of our the liberal house or going back lives. When did it become a ever further, why President Bush, or the majority of bad thing for intelligence to rule our decisions? In our powers, were placed into office. It was simply our normal, everyday lives we are always faced with impatience. decisions. When we are faced with those difficult We live in a society that constantly finds decisions we tell ourselves there are two choices. ourselves wanting instant gratification for There is a way that will solve the problem or at the everything. We pay for fast food and we want it as very least do the least amount of damage and there soon as our money is exchanged from our hand is a wrong way that will do more harm than good. to the nice lady with the big headset behind the We choose the best choice because it is the window. We hold the door open for someone and we smart thing to do. We don’t choose it because it is the instantly expect them to turn around and say thank conservative way to solve a problem or the liberal you for a deed that most people should always do. way to solve a problem. We choose that decision It comes down to the simple fact that no partisan because it is simply the right and smart choice. Why party is ever going to make anyone happy. After should politics be different? President Bush took office when America found The country will never truly become what it themselves tired of a liberal agenda laid down by is capable of becoming no matter how great we President Clinton before him, America wanted new, have become until there is a party that approaches different ideas and felt they would find this in the choices in just that manner, a truly nonpartisan, conservative candidate. After President Bush, the intelligent group that is not swayed by special trend continued with the liberal agenda of President interests or play to party demands. Obama. It is an endless chain of unhappiness and The sad part about all of it is at the end of people pushing partisan agendas. the day when people like Rush Limbaugh and Ed Our country is at a turning point in history in Schultz hang up the microphone, go home to their the midst of an economic collapse, war, health care large estates and stare at themselves in the mirror in need of reform, a national debt drowning our they honestly feel that they have made our country country and many other problems that need to be a better place but when in reality they have done addressed. When the majority liberal house could nothing more than divide it by pushing partisanship not give us our instant gratification and had nothing on anyone who will tune in and listen.

In a move that will hopefully benefit several student organizations and academic departments, the Student Government Association has created a Big Project committee, with the intention of awarding $50,000 to groups on campus. SGA began the Big Project committee because of the large amount of money sitting in their Reserve Account — somewhere around $200,000 as of September 2010. According to the SGA web page for the Big Project, they are hoping for something that will benefit as many students as possible. An important step SGA took in working toward their Big Project was the creation of the committee, which includes some SGA senators and five nonSGA representatives: one student each from the freshman, sophomore, junior, senior and graduate classes. SGA couldn’t have made a smarter decision regarding the formation of their committee. SGA has placed several requirements on the project, all of which are reasonable. The project must take place on campus, must directly benefit or affect students, must be open to the entire UCA community, should be unique, must take place between February and December of 2011, and cannot exceed $50,000. Proposals must also include a detailed budget and timeline. The requirements are simple, and the impact has the potential to be huge. This is the kind of opportunity every department and RSO should take advantage of before the deadline. With a possible $50,000 available, SGA could fund several exciting events and have a huge impact on students. SGA has some work to do, however. For this Big Project to happen, SGA should put some time and money toward publicity for the funds. With so much potential, it would be disappointing for everyone if this was a flop. SGA should advertise, meet with departments and RSOs and do everything in their power to make the Big Project a success. It is also up to the RSOs and departments to make appropriate requests for funding. With $50,000 available, there are plenty of RSOs or departments that could produce truly impacting events that could affect huge numbers of students. This is the time when students and faculty need to work in their groups to generate ideas, write a proposal and make the request. Funding can be hard to come by for RSOs and departments, so this is the perfect opportunity for groups who don’t have easy access to funding to have an impact and get their names out. This would also be a chance for underrepresented groups to get some attention. Little-known departments and small RSOs have been given a chance to hold an event and get their names out. It is very important that SGA and departments and RSOs across campus work to make this Big Project plan a reality. SGA has too much money sitting unused, and this is finally a proactive, fair way to use some of that money. There are some important deadlines to be aware of for those planning to apply. Applications for Big Project ideas must be turned in to SGA by Jan. 14 at 4 p.m. The SGA Big Project committee will meet on Jan. 17, and will hold hearings between Jan. 18-21. The committee and finalists will present to the full SGA senate on Jan. 24, and the senate will make allocations

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Campus Life

November 17, 2010

Haflich receives Miss UCA 2010 crown

by Crosby Dunn

Assistant Campus Life Editor & Assistant Web Editor Senior Alicia Haflich was selected as the new Miss UCA and awarded a $6,000 scholarship Friday, Nov. 12 at the Miss University of Central Arkansas Scholarship Pageant at Reynolds Performance Hall. “This has been a long time coming,” Haflich said. “I am absolutely honored to be selected as Miss UCA. It is a dream come true.” She said this was her fourth time entering the competition. “It’s been kind of a four-year project,” Haflich said. “Follow your dreams and give yourself credit.” On top of being named Miss UCA, Haflich won other awards. She won the Sara Slocum interview award, the photogenic award and the communications group talent award. Executive Producer of the Miss UCA Pageant Susan Setzler said the next step after winning Miss UCA is to prepare for Miss Arkansas. “We have to prepare for Miss Arkansas, make school appearances, work on her talent and see if anything about it needs to be changed, and practice her interview skills,” Setzler said. She said preparing for Miss Arkansas wasn’t the most important thing about becoming Miss UCA. “She needs to be a great ambassador for the university, which is more important than Miss Arkansas, to me. That’s the truth,” Setzler said.

Sponsored by the Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority, the pageant had 11 contestants compete in a series of events. There were four different areas of competition during the pageant with each one separated by a performance from senior Kerry Hawkins, Miss UCA 2010, or Alyse Eady, Miss Arkansas. The four areas were lifestyle and fitness in a swimsuit competition, artistic expression in talent competition, presence and poise in evening wear competition and the on-stage question competition. The contestants were sophomore Amber Brewer, senior Shirley Carr, senior Megan Daniels, sophomore Abigail Halley, senior Alexandra Hubnik, junior Jordan Huntze, junior Charae Martin, junior Lauren Ragland and junior Rosemary Wright. There were about 15 awards given out at the end of the competition. Ragland won five awards, the most out of any other competitor, followed by Haflich with four, including the Miss UCA title. Ragland won the Miss Congeniality award, the overall swimsuit award, the overall award for presence and poise in evening wear award, the producer’s award and was second runner-up. Daniels, who was the first runner-up and winner of the early bird award for getting all the forms filled out and turned in on time, said: “I feel great. I am very honored. This is my last pageant at UCA, after I graduate I will find another local pageant to win a

title and compete for Miss Arkansas.” The other awards were given to Carr, who won the academic achievement award, Vaughn, who won the Bear spirit award and was fourth runner-up and Huntze, third runner-up. A reception was held after the pageant where judges, staff, Haflich and her family could relax. “I was very impressed by the interviews. All the girls were prepared,” said Judge Laura Daven. “They were all sincere and knowledgeable, which shows a lot of preparation on their part. After our first impressions, we knew we were in for a great evening. She said most points are given to the talent portion of the pageant. “I feel most points should go to the interview section than the talent section, but it’s the other way around. Talent gets the most points. All you can do is hope for a contestant that is equally good in talking and talent,” Daven said. She said participants were required to have sponsor, like a fraternity or sororiity, to enter. Out of the 11 contestants, eight of them had talents involving dance, including tap dance, jazz dance, lyrical dance and Broadway-style dance. “There were an abnormal number of dancers tonight,” Daven said. Haflich’s talent for the pageant was a dance routine.

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Shihan stuns audience with slam poetry

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Senior Alicia Haflich is crowned Miss UCA on Friday, Nov. 12 at Reynolds Performance Hall.

LAID BACK

by Lisa Burnett Staff Writer

Slam poet Shihan amazed his audience in the Student Center Ballroom on Nov. 10 with his amazingly real and shocking poems. The only lights in the Student Center Ballroom were a string of white Christmas lights hanging on the black backdrop of the stage along with dim lights directed toward the stage. A single microphone on a stand and a red stool sat on the stage, ready for Shihan to begin using his words to empower everyone in the room. Shihan gave a short biography about himself before he began his presentation. He said he had been a full time poet since 1997, and has a wife and two children. He opened up the floor to any questions throughout his reading and encouraged the audience to ask any question they felt that they needed to ask. He slapped his hands together and let his powerful voice take over. Lyrics like, “real superheroes hold on to every word,” and “even though we’re not all poets, we all bleed the same,” were in his first poem. After the first poem reading was complete, audience members began what they thought was proper poetry reading etiquette, snapping their fingers instead of clapping. Shihan laughed at this sight, and explained to the audience that people began “snapping” instead of clapping when poetry readings were held in people’s homes. “Clapping would disturb the neighbors, and they would complain against the people who were holding the poetry readings in their homes, therefore snapping at poetry readings was born,” Shihan said. After a few more poems were read, an audience member who attended Shihan’s last poetry reading at UCA raised her hand and requested the poem, “Love Like.” Shihan told the audience member that he would read it at the end of the presentation. Shihan kept the audience engaged by saying, “By the time this is over, you’ll know a bunch of stuff about my life and I won’t know anything about you.” Laughter filled the ballroom. He told the crowd that art of any kind is dependent on someone to like it after an audience member requested one of his more popular poems, “Father’s Day.” Shihan explained to the audience that he volunteers at the Central Juvenile Hall in Los Angeles, where he lives. He said that one of his poems that he had written was from an assignment he had given his “juvie” kids. The poem entitled “Wings,” opened with, “I’m struggling to carry the weight of these words.” After being prompted with the question, “How long does it normally take for you to write poems?” the artist responded with, “It varies, it could be a couple of hours to six months. It can take me a day to memorize some of my poetry, and some poems I just can’t memorize.”

Freshman Mandy Habel “[Adriian] Gardner for oral communications. He doesn’t make us give many speeches by ourselves and has us work as a group which is helpful for me.”

Freshman Miranda Devine “Adriian Gardner, he makes class interesting to me and the assignments are not too hard but assist me in learning the material.”

Freshman Brooke Sherril “Jennifer Deering is my favorite professor. She makes writing fun by letting us write about controversial and interesting topics.”

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Slam poet Shihan performs for an audience in the Student Center Ballroom on Nov. 10. Shiahan has appeared on HBO’s Def Poetry Jam and has been to UCA multiple times. Shihan said he got inspirations through music by Michael Jackson, Fiona Apple, The Eels and Prince, but he found more inspiration from what he saw and read when he first started on the poetry scene. Now that he has grown older, Shihan said he finds inspiration in his family and friends. Senior Rachel Linck said she came to the event because of the emotional inspiration that Shihan conveys. “I saw a spoken word event in Fayetteville and I thought it would be good to see someone this good and famous,” Linck said. Junior Stephen Grady said he was was excited to see Shihan. “I saw him on the HBO Def Poetry Jam and really liked him. ‘Father’s Day’ is my favorite poem by him,” Grady said.

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Senior Jace Stephens plays an ocarina and enjoys the weather by the fountain Thursday, Nov. 11.

Students Say by Lukas Deem photos by Lukas Deem

Junior Russell Watts “[David] Watts, we share the same last name and I think he is a great teacher.”

“Who is your favorite professor at UCA? Senior Doug Efresh “[Steven] Lance because he is a fine American.”

Sophomore Carrie Lovell “Lab Professor Derrell Chastain, I like him because he is real with the students, he does not tell us a lot of useless information and makes sure we learn what’s actually important. Also he has a good sense of humor.”

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Sophomore Keagan Doan “[Ryan] Fisher who directs the university chorus is my favorite because he dresses with class and fabulous style ... fabulous.”

Sophomore Ben Ellis “Chris Churchill because of his nice beard and witty humor.”

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Forever Plaidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;entertains Reynolds crowd with classic doo-wop by Crosby Dunn

was. It was pretty awesome. If it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t for the $30 I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mind seeing it again,â&#x20AC;? sophomore Courtney Dragon said. The show received a standing ovation at the end. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought it was excellent. I have never seen this show before. I was looking forward to hearing old, familiar songs that I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t heard in a long time done in the quartet. I thought it was great. The singers did a great job. I did like it. They played a lot of songs that were really popular when I went to school here,â&#x20AC;? Conway resident Nancy Cassiter said. The cast of the musical consisted of four men and the two musicians. Kevin Greene, who played the role of Francis in the production, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had a great time. The audience seemed to really like it.â&#x20AC;? The show had a sense of humor that was innocent and both younger and older audiences could find it entertaining. Chris Vaughn, who played Smudge, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was a great, nice audience. The theater here is acoustically very sound.â&#x20AC;? Throughout the performance some of the audience would occasionally interrupt their performance with applause due to the quartetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s singing abilities. The role of Jinx was played by Byron Sparky. He said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is my first time on tour with these guys. The show tonight was really fun to play and I think the audience enjoyed it. I hope they did, anyway.â&#x20AC;? The quartetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voices echoed through Reynolds, creating a resounding atmosphere

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The musical â&#x20AC;&#x153;Forever Plaidâ&#x20AC;? entertained audiences with classic songs sung in a quartet Monday, Nov. 8 in Reynolds Performance Hall. Written by Stuart Ross, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Forever Plaidâ&#x20AC;? is a musical about a doo-wop quartet of men struggling to follow their dream of becoming famous. They four menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dreams are cut short after a car accident kills them. Director of Public Appearances Jerry Biebesheimer said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had a great time here tonight. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen this show before, so I knew what to expect. It was everything I thought it would be, a good time.â&#x20AC;? There were close to 30 songs in the musical, such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chain Gangâ&#x20AC;? by Sam Cooke, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dream Along With Meâ&#x20AC;? by Carl Sigman, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heart and Soulâ&#x20AC;? by Hoagy Carmichael and Frank Loesser and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Love is a Many Splendored Thingâ&#x20AC;? by Paul Francis Webster and Sammy Fain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought it was absolutely amazing. My dad drives [the actorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s] tour bus, but this was the first time Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen them Lukas Deem photo perform. It was really good and exciting. The quartet of singers in the musical â&#x20AC;&#x153;Forever Plaidâ&#x20AC;? harmonize with each other during a song during the first act. Other than the magic performance that The musical was performed at Reynolds Performance Hall on Nov. 8. they had in Reynolds a while back, this was the first thing Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen here. I will On the stage was a bass, played by Garrett Jones, and a piano, definitely be seeing more because of this played by Lee Harris. They played the music for all the songs and show,â&#x20AC;? freshman Kayla Neel said. during the show. performed superbly. The set of the show was simple, without a lot on stage. Most notable Steven Steward, who played Sparky, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;There werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t any â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought it was really cool. I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expecting it to be as good as it was the presence of a band clearly seen during the musical. complications tonight. It was a great audience.â&#x20AC;?

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Film shows independent candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;06 run by Preston Tolliver Entertainment Editor

Students, faculty and staff gathered in Reynolds Performance Hall last Wednesday night for the showing of UCA film instructor Huixia Luâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Independent for Governor,â&#x20AC;? a nearly two-and-a-half hour documentary on the campaign of Rod Bryan, the independent candidate for governor in 2006. Lu spent five months following Bryan, his campaign and his family and filmed almost 100 hours of footage for the documentary. Bryan, a small-town man who at the time owned a Little Rock record store called AnthroPop, was the first independent candidate to run for Arkansas governor since 1940. The documentary showed the troubles of Bryanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campaign, such as debates between then-Republican nominee Asa Hutchinson and Democratic nominee Mike Beebe that refused to let Bryan take part in the debates because his popularity wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t high enough. The film delved into Bryanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true character â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a sarcastic, unwealthy family man who cares more about his roots and Arkansasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s working class than the games of politics. For example, in one scene we see Bryan saying that if he were to win the

election, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have no use for the Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mansion and that he could maybe store hay in it. Lu said the filming process was sometimes stressful, as Bryan would tell her of plans out of the blue and sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have no time for planning, but that she learned a lot about Arkansas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of things I started to know about Arkansas, I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know without the film,â&#x20AC;? she said. The screening was followed by a short question and answer session, in which Lu, Bryan, his family and his campaign manager took part. Lu said the film is still in progress and that the showing at Reynolds on Wednesday night was a way to get feedback to help her with the editing progress. She said she hopes to show the film at festivals in Hot Springs and Little Rock. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once you make a film, you want it to reach as many people as possible,â&#x20AC;? Lu said. Lu said she may cut pieces in her film, as she received feedback that the two hour and 20-minute film was too long. She said she also plans to work on technical issues such as sound problems. She, along with editor Emily Lane and assistant editors Collin Buchanan, Levi Agee and Terrell Case have been working on the editing process since the filming was finished in 2007. Lu said the process has been off and on due

to class schedules. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a long process,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was very intensive â&#x20AC;Ś I was overwhelmed a little bit.â&#x20AC;? She said they started to â&#x20AC;&#x153;seriously editâ&#x20AC;? this past summer and that the goal was to have the screening around election time this year, which Reynolds complied with. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In order to meet deadline, we worked very hard on it,â&#x20AC;? she said. The feedback from those who viewed the movie was supportive and helpful, she said. Sophomore Stacy Gerard said she enjoyed the film, but thought it was a little long. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It kind of gave me hope that not all people that run for office have their own interests at heart,â&#x20AC;? Gerard said. Lu is accomplished in her field, as the pamphlet handed out to those entering the screening states she has earned many awards for her previous films, including a Chinese national award equivalent to the U.S.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Emmy awards. Lu said she is planning to start shooting a new short film soon in the style of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Paris Jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;taime,â&#x20AC;? a foreign film that has several short love stories set in different places. Lu said her film will have four five-minute stories all set in Little Rock. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think just living here for several years, you develop an emotion for this place,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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‘ACTS of Our Lives’ premieres tonight by Carissa Gan Staff Writer

Mark your calendars for tonight at 7 because you don’t want to miss out on “These Are The ACTS of Our Lives,” a comedic play at Reynolds Performance Hall by UCA students from the department of occupational therapy and adults with developmental disabilities. The performers have created a hilarious and ingenious production under the direction of Catherine Acre and Jennifer Moore, assistant professors at the department of occupational therapy. The play involves both graduate and undergraduate students from as well as about 60 to 70 adults with developmental disabilities. The “Acting Creates Therapeutic Success” program, also known as ACTS, was created by the department of occupational therapy at UCA to provide adults with developmental disabilities an opportunity to engage in the

performing arts. The program was developed 11 years ago. Since then, several UCA occupational therapy graduates have developed similar programs for children, with one of them being ACTS Junior sponsored by Pediatrics Plus in Conway, Acre said. “The goal of ACTS has been to provide persons with a disability living in Faulkner County the opportunity to participate in performing arts,” Acre said. Acre said that the adults with developmental disabilities range from 19 to 60 years old. She added that for many of them, this was their first time participating in the performing arts as they had never been given the chance to do so. Acting is therapeutic for them as it increases their self-esteem and improves their communication skills as they express themselves verbally, she said. “These are the ACTS of Our Lives” is based on ideas and stories from day-time soap operas that the performers are familiar with. It is the improvised version of basic scenes from common soaps, such as “Days of our Lives,” “The Young and the Restless,” “General Hospital,” “The Bold and The Beautiful” and “One Life to Live.” The participants were divided into five groups of eight to 10 with two to

three volunteer occupational therapy students. Each group created their own story using a format that was developed by Bob Willenbrink, former theater faculty member at UCA. With the help of what Acre calls a “transition group,” this group of performers helped link the five small stories together to form the major storyline. The play is about the 2010 ghost of the annual Primetime Emmy Awards show who placed a curse on the show, causing people to fall, forget their lines and more. Until the ghost receives an Emmy, it can’t pass over. Each soap opera performs scenes from the year. The sets are designed by the visual arts program under the direction of David Antonio at Independent Living Services. Brian Young, an actor with a disability is assisting the play, along with the graduate students. Andrea DuVall, a UCA occupational therapy graduate student said that the graduate students cue conversations to aid the performers with disabilities as they practice. “Our role as students is to help participants learn their lines and help them come up with the storyline. We help them find their lines, give them encouragement, get the props ready and get everything in order,” DuVall said. She said that being involved in the play has helped her and the other students to grow as students. “It’s really uplifting for us as a student and participant because we’re working towards a goal and actually achieving that goal,” she said.

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Poet and Arkansas native C.D. Wright reads from her book “One With Others: A Little Book of Her Days” on Nov. 10 in the Business Building. Wright signed copies of her book after the readings.

Arkansas native Wright gives reading at Business Building; signs books afterward by Jeanette Anderton Staff Writer

The auditorium in the College of Business was filled with excited chatter on Wednesday, Nov. 10 as students and Conway residents awaited the reading of “One with Others: A Little Book of Her Days” by Arkansas native poet C.D. Wright. Wright was born in Mountain Home, and some of her work continues to reflect her Ozark connection. “When you grow up in a rooted way, it is portable,” Wright said. “You carry it with you. Southerners are notoriously identified with their region.” Wright received her bachelor’s degree from what is now the University of Memphis, and master’s of fine art of from the University of Arkansas. She has served as the poet laureate of Rhode Island, and currently lives in Providence and teaches at Brown University. “When you leave a place, you do have a different perspective on it. To some extent, it is clarifying and to some extent, you become an outsider.” Wright began the reading by giving a little background of “One with Others.” She said the book is set in the late 1960s and was designed to be homage to a friend from east Arkansas who was brave enough to take a stand when east Arkansas was on the point of exploding with racial tensions. In the emotionally charged book, Wright refers to her friend simply as “V.”

After the reading by Wright, she opened the floor to questions and stunned some audience members with her direct, no-nonsense answers. On whether she considers herself a “poetic journalist,” as she has been referred to often, Wright said, “No. I don’t really know what a journalist does, except mistell the story.” Perhaps the biggest surprise in her answers came from a rather innocuous question about her writing habits. “I write at the computer, “Wright said. “I don’t particularly enjoy it … neither the writing, nor the computer.” When pressed about her decision to be a writer if she doesn’t enjoy it Wright said: “I always wanted to be good at something, and it seemed to be the only thing I was any good at. Language was the only instrument I could play, and if I was going to be effective in my own right, it was going to be in the strange vein of poetry.” She went on to say: “I don’t enjoy writing, but I do enjoy articulating what I see. I’m saying things as truthfully as I see them. Homer said poets were the true historians. Maybe he was right.” Wright did a book signing in the lobby, following the discussion. Many audience members were on hand with praise for Wright. Senior writing major Philip Price said: “I thought she was very humorous. I enjoyed it and would definitely enjoy reading more of her stuff.” Robin Becker, instructor of writing, said: “I think C.D. Wright is one of the best American poets right now. I’m glad she came to UCA. She’s adorable, smart and awesome.”

Entertainment

November 17, 2010

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Bruno Mars releases new album by Carissa Gan Staff Writer

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“Sister Wives,” TLC’s new reality show, follows Utah-native and polygamist Kody Brown, his four wives and their combined 13 children. TLC has announced a second season for the show. “Sister Wives” airs Sundays at 10 p.m.

‘Sister Wives’ renewed for second season

by Mary DeLoney

show, which isn’t so unreasonable. Since stepping into the spotlight, the family has faced controversy and criticism. It seems as though they sometimes even have to convince themselves that their lifestyle is happy and acceptable. They claimed that they came out with their lifestyle to reduce social prejudices and make people more aware of polygamy. The sister wives work together to raise their families and keep their husband sexually satisfied. TLC ran a trailer of Meri addressing the issue saying: “Christine and Janelle and I each have our own bedrooms, and Kody is welcome in each of those bedrooms. Alone. We don’t go weird.” They continued the conversation during their confessional interviews on their red sectional sofa with Kody awkwardly wedged between each of his wives on several different occasions. Before Robyn came in, the three wives agreed that they don’t think about their husband with the other women. But when it comes to whether or not he has sexual relations with them, Christine said: “Gosh darn it, they better!” They are all OK with their arrangement until Robyn, a 30-yearold slim, pretty brunette comes along. She is the first woman Kody had dated in 16 years. After two months of dating they declared they were in love with each other and took part in pre-marital kissing. That’s when the other wives began to break down. Meri cried and claimed the only reason she stayed with Kody is for her daughter. The three wives were supportive of each other as they saw their husband falling in love with

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The first season of TLC’s polygamist reality show “Sister Wives” is ironically likeable. The “plig” lifestyle of Meri, Janelle, Christine and Kody Brown displays an excessively large family living in Utah. Kody married his first wife, Meri, 20 years ago. Three years later he married Janelle. A year later, he married Christine. To top it all off, during the season, he courted and married a fourth wife, Robyn. “I just fell in love. Then I fell in love again, and I fell in love again,” he said in the season opener. The Brown’s and their 13 children are Fundamentalist Mormons, not a part of the Church of Christ of Latterday Saints, and say that their faith supports polygamy. But, religion is not a core focus of the show. Instead their lifestyle is portrayed as being based on principles. “Why stop with one good marriage when you could have four?” Kody asked on the show. Meri is the only wife legally married to Kody. The other marriages are considered “spiritual unions.” The wives all claim to be happy in their marriages and sister-like relationships with one another. The first three wives were all married to Kody before any of their children were born. So, the main controversy of the season is the other wives’ jealousy of Robyn and accepting her and her three children into the large family. The family lived their lives in “quasisecret” until they decided to do the

another woman. “Because wives are comfortable with another wife in this lifestyle, they’re not comfortable with another girlfriend,” Kody pointed out during a confessional session on the couch. On several different occasions all three wives expressed how heartbroken they are over the courtship and kissing. In an effort to make herself feel better about the situation Christine says: “I’m glad he’s getting a trophy wife. He’s a great guy. He deserves a cute girl.” After only a few months of being together, Kody and Robyn decided to merge the families. The wives and Kody made the announcement to their children at a family meeting where the kids seemed enthusiastic about the new additions. However, not all of the children are sold on the “plig” lifestyle. “I love my family and I wouldn’t want it any other way, but for me I just want one guy,” Madison, Janelle’s 14-year-old daughter, said. Meri and Janelle are working women, while Christine is the homemaker, and they all prefer it that way. Their lives mesh and function well together amidst the chaos of raising and supporting a large family. The wives supported each other through the birth of Kody and Christine’s sixth child, Truly. The wives also made sure that Kody and Meri were able to have a special 20-year anniversary date. Though they weren’t fond of bringing Robyn into the family, they helped her wedding dress shop and gave her a ring as a welcoming gift into the family. TLC has announced that there will be a second season of “Sister Wives” which is set to air in March 2011.

Paisley, Lambert win big at 2010 CMA Awards Campus Life Editor

Brad Paisley and Miranda Lambert were the big winners at the 2010 CMA Awards, which were broadcast Nov. 10 on ABC. Paisley took home his first career Entertainer of the Year award, which couldn’t be more deserved and finally takes him off of the list of the greatest country performers to never win the industry’s most coveted award. The highlight of the entire show was Paisley’s heartfelt and emotional acceptance speech upon winning the award as he fought back the tears. You could tell that this incredible honor meant everything to him and he thanked his dead grandfather for turning him to this music years ago. Lambert took home the most CMA awards this year with four. Lambert won Female Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year for “Revolution” and Song of the Year and Music Video of the Year both for “The House That Built Me.” Lambert’s fiancé Blake Shelton was likely the biggest surprise of the night winning Male Vocalist of the Year in his first ever nomination and breaking Keith Urban’s three-year winning streak. Shelton has been one of the best

vocalists in country music for the better part of a decade, but is just now receiving the acclaim he deserves. The least deserving award of the night went to duo Sugarland for Best Duo of the Year. The duo has won the last four awards; however, many thought that Brooks & Dunn would take this award as a parting gift as they broke up this year after 20 great years together. Lady Antebellum took home the award for Vocal Group of the Year beating out Rascal Flatts and the Zac Brown Band. Lady Antebellum’s hit song “Need You Now” also won a CMA for Single of the Year. Zac Brown Band won the CMA award for Best New Artist, which wasn’t much of a shock, but Chris Young could have been a worthy winner as well. Shelton’s “Hillbilly Bone” featuring Trace Adkins took home the honor for Vocal Event of the Year and Mac McAnally was awarded Musician of the Year. The best performance of the telecast in my opinion was the tribute of “Coal Miner’s Daughter” to Loretta Lynn by Lambert and Sheryl Crow with Lynn joining them at the end of the song. The other best performances from the show were Zac Brown Band’s duet of “As She’s Walking Away” with country legend Alan Jackson, Lambert’s performance of the John Prine tune “That’s The Way

1. “Proud Mary,” from the episode “Wheels”

Five Best Performances on “Glee” list compiled by Taylor Lowery

In an episode highlighting the endearing, handicapable Artie (Kevin McHale), the cover of Ike and Tina Turner’s “Proud Mary” was the most impressive performance on “Glee” to date. Even if the song hadn’t been as great as it was, the choreographed routine featuring everyone in wheelchairs was a perfect tie in to Artie and Mercedes’ (Amber Riley) duet.

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Conan O’Brien and announcer Andy Richter joke on the premiere episode of “Conan,” which aired Nov. 8 on TBS.

Conan airs unprepared, disappointing

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by Julian Spivey

If there was an award for the most creative artist with catchy songs, Bruno Mars has the charms to be on the list with his latest album, “Doo-Wops and Hooligans,” which was released Oct. 5. Peter Hernandez, the 24-year-old Hawaii-native who adopted the stage name Bruno Mars, has worked with famous artists such as B.o.B., Travie McCoy, Cee Lo and more. His megawatt smile and captivating tenor aren’t the only elements that make him outstanding. Mars is a very talented songwriter/singer and his creativity is reflected in his music. He sang “Billionaire” with Travie McCoy and “Nothin’ On You” with B.o.B. His latest album’s unique title springs from his own passion for doowop music, a style of vocal-based rhythm and blues music from AfricanAmerican communities which attained mainstream popularity in the 1950s and early 1960s. The first single of the album, “Just The Way You Are” which was released on July 19, shot its way up to the No.1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. There is so much beauty vested in the simple lyrics of the song. He sings about a girl he loves and how beautiful she is in his eyes. “When I compliment her/ she won’t believe me/ And it’s so, it’s so/ sad to think she don’t see what I see” describes the reality of how most females out there do not realize how blessed and wonderful they are. He goes on to sing that “Oh you know, you know, you know/ I’d never ask you to change/ If perfect is what you’re searching for/ Then just stay the same,” those simple words hold such a strong meaning. Mars laces this second track of the

the World Goes ‘Round,” Paisley’s “This is Country Music,” which he debuted on the show, and Dierks Bentley’s performance of “Up on the Ridge.” Two of the worst performances of the night came from Underwood who opened the show with “Songs Like This,” one of her typical “guy-done-mewrong” songs in the mold of “Before He Cheats” and “Undo It.” However, it was kind of cool that Paisley joined her on guitar and Urban on banjo for the performance. Her other performance of the sappy “Mama’s Song” was also pretty bad. The ultimate bad performance of the night was Sugarland’s performance of their recent single “Stuck Like Glue,” which doesn’t even remotely sound like a country song and is easily one of the worst performances the awards show has ever seen. Rascal Flatts’ performance of “Why Wait” and Taylor Swift’s “Back to December” were also low points of the CMAs. The most talked-about performance going into the show was that of Oscarwinning actress Gwyneth Paltrow who was making her live singing debut, singing “Country Strong” the title song from her upcoming movie in which she portrays a country singer. The movie will be released in January and frankly Paltrow’s performance was better than many of the usual country acts.

2. “Don’t Stand So Close to Me”/”Young Girl,” from the episode “Ballad” In my favorite mashup yet, Mr. Shuester (Matthew Morrison) attempts to convince Rachel (Lea Michelle) that she should not be interested in him. His mashup of The Police’s “Don’t Stand So Close to Me” and Gary Puckett and the Union Gap’s “Young Girl” showed his impressive vocal talent, but the performance was a little too attractive to be thoroughly convincing.

album with honey-coated lyrics and a catchy tune. Cynics may dismiss the song as cheesy, but they couldn’t have written a better version. His songs have a tasteful twist to them as they all reflect different personalities. “Just The Way You Are” is a lovely concoction of sweet melody and appreciation, where else “Liquor Store Blues,” featuring Damien Marley, is a dark song that goes out to alcoholics. With ghostly, backing “ooohs,” the reggae-infused track is mixed with rather depressing lyrics. “Cause my job’s got me goin’ nowhere/ So I ain’t got a thing to lose/ Take me to a place where I don’t care/ This is me and my liquor store blues.” “Grenade,” the first track on his album, is a sad song about the passion and pain that throb behind the scenes of intimate relationships. Some said it’s about unrequited love on his end. “Gave you all I had/ And you tossed it in the trash/ You tossed it in the trash, you did.” He sings about how he threw his heart on his sleeve and was just taken for granted by the girl he adores. Throughout the song, he portrays her as an apathetic woman. “I would go through all this pain/ Take a bullet straight through my brain/ Yes I would die for you, baby/ But you won’t do the same.” As the track progresses, the piercing lyrics are clear enough to describe his raw emotional agony. Mars certainly has a way of captivating his listeners, whether they belong to his fan club or not. Most of the songs on “Doo-Wops” ring of love and longing, which seem to be the major themes in his album. Multi-talented Mars has shot his way up to stardom with his soulful voice and amazing songwriting skills, and his latest album reflects his impressive success.

Campus Life Editor

The premiere of Conan O’Brien’s new late night talk show on TBS, simply titled “Conan,” was frankly underwhelming. O’Brien has had around eight months to come up with material for his show and honestly most of it fell flat. Hopefully the premiere can simply be chalked up to as a trial run for the new show; after all, we know that O’Brien’s comedic talents are some of the best in the business. The biggest highlight of the “Conan” premiere was without a doubt the show’s opening that began with O’Brien mocking NBC trying to get him to move “The Tonight Show” to midnight. This was followed by a “Bonnie & Clyde” type massacre where NBC had Conan killed via Tommy gun while driving away from their studio. O’Brien then tried to find another job which led him to audition for AMC’s “Mad Men,” working in fast food, being a clown at children’s birthday parties, until he finally contemplates committing suicide by jumping off of a bridge before he’s saved by his guardian angel, Larry King. O’Brien’s first monologue on TBS wasn’t extremely memorable or funny, but it was nice to see his almost-patented string dance return. The monologue did include one hilarious line that was easily the best of the premiere: “I named the show ‘Conan,’ so I’d be harder to replace,” O’Brien said. One of the biggest questions coming into O’Brien’s new show was would O’Brien be allowed to have his old

characters that he had on NBC. That question was at least somewhat laid to rest when the Masturbating Bear appeared during the first show. Another highlight from the first show was a taped message by comedian Ricky Gervais welcoming Conan back to TV. Gervais made multiple tapes just in case Conan’s new program lasts as long as his stint with “The Tonight Show.” The first guests on “Conan” were Seth Rogen and “Glee” star Lea Michele, which were both somewhat of a head scratcher … couldn’t Conan get bigger stars for his TBS premiere? The first musical guest was Conan’s good buddy Jack White from The White Stripes and the two performed a fast paced rockabilly number together along with Jimmy Vivino and the Basic Cable Band, the show’s backing band. O’Brien’s longtime band leader and drummer Max Weinberg didn’t come over to TBS with the rest of the crew. O’Brien’s longtime pal Andy Richter, however, is still with the show as its announcer. The other three episodes during premiere week were just as shaky as the premiere. The best episode of the week was Wednesday’s with guest Jon Hamm of “Mad Men.” It seems that it takes late night shows a while to get comfortable with their format or routine before they really take off, so I’m sure it’s just a matter of time before “Conan” takes off, as previously stated he has the talent and experience. He started off slow with “The Tonight Show” and simply wasn’t given the time needed to thrive. TBS won’t pull the string on him like NBC did.

3. “Losing My Religion,” from the episode “Grilled Cheesus”

4. “Defying Gravity,” from the episode “Wheels”

5. “Slave 4 U,” from the episode “Brittany/Britney”

In one of the most topicsensitive episodes yet, Finn (Cory Monteith) struggles with finding religion and being rewarded, and again losing his faith in the way he had it. His solo performance of the R.E.M. hit is both impressive and a little haunting, and really proved that Finn has become a talented singer, having improved so much from the first season to the second season.

This faux-duet between Rachel (Michelle) and Kurt (Chris Colfer) is a great contrast between the show’s two strongest vocalists. With Rachel and Kurt competing for the solo and both performances of the “Wicked” hit equally impressive, it was truly hard to prefer one singer over the other. Secretly though, we all wish Kurt hadn’t thrown the note and given the solo to Rachel.

In the episode featuring the show’s funniest character, Brittany (Heather Morris) got to live out her fantasy of being Britney Spears. Not only did we learn that Brittany really can sing as well as anyone else on the show, we also saw just how well she can dance. She’d easily give Spears a run for her money. It was nice to see that Brittany can do more than deliver one-liners.

Sports

November 17, 2010

From the Shotgun By Ben Keller

Bears, Sugar Bears basketball teams light up Farris Center; high hopes for successful seasons

adies and gentleman, Bears and Sugar Bears basketball has arrived at UCA. This past weekend marked the season opener for both teams and I think the entire campus and community of Conway are going to be looking forward to an exciting basketball season. The cross-town rivals, the Hendrix Warriors, came to play in the Farris Center against both teams and gave the crowds that turned out an impressive show during both games. I will start things off with the Sugar Bears since they played first on Nov. 12. The Sugar Bears had a good showing but I agree with coach Matt Daniel when he said he thought the team had some first-game jitters. They did not play an exhibition game before they started their season so they did not get the chance to get rid of their jitters and have a game time experience like the men’s team was lucky enough to have. Regardless, the Sugar Bears put forth a great effort and their level of intensity showed on the court despite the rocky start in the first half. Sophomore forward Megan Herbert started off her season with a double-double and was near unstoppable at the free throw line making 12-13. She also shot 6-9 during the game which made her the top scorer of the game. While the Sugar Bears were not able to break 50 percent in their shot percentage, they still pulled off a nice 43.1 percent and had an 82.1 percent in free throw shots. Another thing that the Sugar Bears will have to focus on correcting is cutting down on turnovers and, like Daniel said, I think a lot of that can be attributed to them working out kinks during the first game. The Sugar Bears did have an immpressive showing against Alabama. They played tough

throughout the first half and kept the Crimson Tide players on their toes. Unfortunately, Alabama came roaring back int the second half and clenched the victory, but that does not mean the Sugar Bearss didn’t play a hard fought game. If you were one of the 2,023 people who attended the men’s basketball game against the Hendrix Warriors then you saw just what coach Corliss Williamson has been doing to get his team ready and in shape for the 2010-2011 season. I have to say, the game on Saturday was the most exciting, fast-paced and fun Bears basketball game I have ever been to. There was no one person on the team who you could say was the main factor in the Bears’ victory because it was a huge team effort and they worked and clicked perfectly in sync. Junior center Carlos Dos Santos definitely had the game of his career getting a doubledouble and putting forth some tremendous effort, such as his sliding dive to throw a ball back into play for the Bears before it crossed over the half court line. Probably the best possible thing that could have happened for the Bears is that they lost to the Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs. While you never want to lose, it is going to happen sometimes and I think it showed the Bears that anyone can beat anybody, and that goes for the Bears too. After seeing them play I have high hopes for the season and for their upcoming game against Hawaii. Anyone can beat anybody and that means the Bears can beat Hawaii if they play with the same intensity they did on Saturday, fine tune what they did against Hendrix, fix the problems they had and take everything they did well on the court with them to Hawaii.

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Bears prepare for Red Beans and Rice Bowl against McNeese State

by Ben Keller

Sports Editor

The Bears football team will play its final game of the season this Saturday against the McNeese State Cowboys in Conway at Estes Stadium at 3 p.m. The Bears are going into the game after a close loss against the Sam Houston State University Bearkats 20-13. Coach Clint Conque said he thought the Bears had a good week of preparation leading up to the game against the Bearkats and they will have to be even more focused in order to secure a win over McNeese. “Looking at McNeese they have the same record as us,” he said. “They are 6-4, their four losses are against the University of Missouri, LSU, Stephen F. Austin and Cal Poly. Cal Poly and Stephen F. Austin have been in the top 20 in our division for the entire season and of course Missouri and LSU have been in the top 12 or 15 in the country, LSU in the top five I guess.” Conque said the Cowboys played a tough schedule and had some injured players who are all looking healthy now and he said this is the best the team has looked since the Bears started playing them. “Defensively they look as good as they have ever looked,” he said. “They returned 10 starters from last year and they are very talented and very experienced in their defense.

Offensively, they will make it a very physical game. They have speed and they have a transfer tailback from Michigan State who has been doing very well. We will have our hands full.” Last season, the Bears faced the Cowboys at their home stadium and lost a close defensive game 21-17, Conque said. He said he believes this game will be another defensive battle and the game will be another low score game. Conque said the Bears are going to have to match the Cowboys’ intensity offensively and play a run game even if their defense tries to discourage the Bears from doing so. Sophomore wide receiver Dominique Croom said the Bears will have to be more aggressive offensively and turn the critical plays and situations into points. “When we have the opportunity to score we have to put up points and we have to get field goals down and on the board and going into it we have the chance to knock McNeese out of the conference race and get one more win for our seniors,” he said. Conque also said he wants to get a final win for the seniors on the team since Saturday will be the Bears’ Senior Day. “We have a lot to play for,” he said. “A 7-1 season, send our seniors out with a win and there is a trophy associated with this game, The Red Beans and Rice Bowl.”

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Bears junior quarterback Nathan Dick throws a shovel pass to freshman runningback Marcel Threat during the Bears game against the Sam Houston State University Bearkats on Nov. 13. The Bears lost the game against the Bearkats 20-13.

Bears’ postseason hopes crushed by Bearkats by Allison Hartman Assistant Sports Editor

The Bears tried to mount a comeback against the Sam Houston State Bearkats (5-5) after trailing 17-6 at halftime Saturday, but the Bears’ inability to execute in the red zone allowed the Bearkats to win the game 20-13. The Bears, now 6-4, lost their chance to go to the Southland Conference tournament with the loss and also watched their threegame winning streak come to an end. Although the defense was able to hold the Bearkats to just 20 points, twice during the game the Bears’ offense drove the ball to the red zone but were unable to convert and were forced to kick two field goals. The offense also gave up two turnovers in the red zone, allowing the Bearkats to stay on top throughout the entire game. The Bears had a few big plays where the converted long yardage and had strong performances from young Bears, like sophomore wide receiver Dominique Croom, who had 11 receptions for 116 yards, but they missed opportunities to take control of the game. The Bears got the ball first but were unable to score and the Bearkats took over on their own eight yard line. They were able to drive the ball all the way down the field to the Bears’ six-yard line where Bearkats’ freshman quarterback Brian Bell handed the ball off to redshirt freshman running back Richard Sincere for the touchdown. The Bears tried to answer with a touchdown of their own after starting their drive on the 26-yard line and taking it all the way to the Bearkats’ 16-yard line. They were unable to convert on third down and eight when junior quarterback Nathan Dick was forced to throw the ball away. The Bears had to settle for a 32-yard field goal from senior kicker Eddie Carmona, making the score 7-3, Bearkats on top with 3:26 left in the first quarter. Three minutes into the second quarter, Sincere recorded his second touchdown of the game for the Bearkats on another six-yard rush into the end zone, putting the Bearkats ahead 14-3. The Bears started their first drive of the

second quarter on the 35-yard line and were held to fourth down and two by the Bearkats. The Bears went for it and sophomore running back Terrence Bobo ran for a gain of five yards, giving the Bears the first down and another chance to take the ball down the field for a score. After the first down pick-up the Bears drove the ball to the Bearkats’ 25-yard line but Dick’s pass was intercepted by Bearkats’ sophomore defensive back Daxton Swanson. The drive ended in a 37-yard field goal by Bearkats’ sophomore kicker Miguel Antonio, putting the Bearkats ahead 17-3. With 3:00 left in the half, Bears junior linebacker Lamar Moore recovered a fumble that allowed the Bears to take over on the Bearkats’ 48-yard line. The Bears were able to drive the ball down to the Bearkats’ 15-yard line, but were once again unable to score a touchdown and a 26-yard field goal from Carmona made the score 17-6. The Bears only allowed the Bearkats to score off of a 20-yard field goal from Antonio, making the score 20-6 4:00 into the second half, but the Bears offense was unable to execute when they had opportunities to score. In the third quarter, sophomore wide receiver Derek Owens fumbled a punt return that allowed the Bearkats to start their drive on the Bears’ 16-yard line, but the Bears’ defense held them to a 37-yard field goal attempt, which was blocked by Bears senior defensive back Henry Minor. Midway through the fourth quarter the Bears were able to put an impressive drive together with a 51-yard passing gain from Dick to Bobo that took them to the Bearkats’ 44-yard line. After a couple of Bearkats’ penalties took the Bears all the way to the Bearkats’ 11-yard line, Dick threw another interception in the end zone to Bearkats freshman defensive back Bookie Sneed. With 4:50 left in the fourth quarter, a 35-yard passing gain from Dick to Croom followed by a rush from Bobo took the Bears to the Bearkats three-yard line. The Bears weren’t going to turnover the ball this time, and Bobo ran into the end zone for the touchdown, cutting the deficit to 20-13. The Bears got one more opportunity to

tie the game when they drove the ball down to the Bearkats’ 25-yard line but were unable to convert the first down when Dick threw an incomplete pass on fourth down. Coach Clint Conque said the game was one of near misses and the Bears had opportunities, they just missed them. “We had to kick field goals in the red zone and obviously that came back to haunt us and the two interceptions in the red zone,” Conque said. Conque said the defense worked hard and any defense should be happy with only giving up 20 points in a college game. “I think defensively the body of work was good and it was good enough to win, but the 92-yard drive they gave up was disappointing,” Conque said. Conque said the offense played a disappointing game and “Nobody is happy about the way we played on offense today, but that’s a good football team over there. We knew it was going to be a challenge,” Conque said. “We competed hard to the end of the game.” Although Conque said some of his veteran players who had been playing well all season had an off night, he said he was very proud of the performances from younger players who stepped up, like Croom. Croom said the Bears had a rhythm going on their final drive of the game, but the near complete passes and slightly missed opportunities affected the momentum. “We had a rhythm and we were driving down the field and then we got the penalty that stopped everything. It was kind of hard to play behind the sticks and convert on second and 28. That was difficult to convert,” Croom said. Croom said the Bears knew the type of defense the Bearkats were going to play. “We had been preparing for it all week. We fought for every inch, an inch here and an inch there,” he said. The Bears final game of the season will be Senior Day at Estes Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 20 against the McNeese State Cowboys at 3 p.m.

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Men’s basketball ready for buisness in Hawaii by Ben Keller Sports Editor

The Bears basketball team is in route to Hawaii where they will face off against the University of Hawaii Warriors on Friday, Nov. 19 at 11:30 p.m. This will be the second time a UCA sports program has traveled to Hawaii to take on the Warriors. Last year, the Bears football team made the trip and lost to the Warriors by a narrow margin of 25-20. Coach Corliss Williamson said he thinks the number one challenge the Bears are going to have to overcome is the drastic time change. “The good thing about it is that we are going a few days early,” he said. “We can get them readjusted to the time change with those few days.” Senior guard Imad Qahwash said he thinks the flight there will be the roughest part on the team. “Not only do we have the time change, but we are going to be playing around midnight Arkansas time so it is just going to have to be something we get use to once we get there,” he said. “We are also going to be a long ways from home and this is our first away game so it is really going to show what our team is made of as far as sticking together a long way from home, and trying to get a win against a very athletic team like Hawaii.” Williamson said he and the coaching staff had been focusing on the games against Hendrix and University of Missouri at Kansas City, but he had assigned coach Clarence Finley to gather the scouting report about the Warriors.

Williamson said there is not much he can do to get the team physically and mentally prepared for the time change because of the way the schedule is set up. The Bears will be playing UMKC Tuesday night before flying to Hawaii early Wednesday. “When we get there, depending on the time, we have to go through it like we would a normal day here,” he said. “We have to make sure we are rested and getting sleep to make sure everyone is adjusted. I don’t think it will be as bad as when we have to come back home and readjust again and I think that is going to be more of a difficult task for us.” Qahwash said he and senior guard Mike Pouncy have been talking about the best way that they can start acclimating themselves to Hawaii’s time zone. “I think it is going to help us if we start going to sleep at a certain time before we actually get on the plane and head over there,” he said. “We just want to be ready as a team before we get there. The football team has been telling us that the flight back is pretty bad and getting back on our time schedule.” Williamson said the one thing he wants the team to do is make sure to control the court in order to control the flow and pace of the game. “Anytime you go to another team’s home court, you want to control the court and the tempo of the game,” he said. “You don’t want to play at the pace they are comfortable with and are able to get their fans involved. We have to work on controlling the tempo of the game whether that is speeding the game up, or, in some instances, where we have to slow it down to take their crowd out of it.”

Williamson said the Bears are also going to have to execute their offense and be patient when running their sets and being smart with their shot selection. He said defensively they will have to make the Warriors uncomfortable on their own court and not allow them to play the way they like to. “We cannot be intimidated by their home court or go in there timid,” he said. “We have to go in there with an aggressive mindset that we are going to take a win.” Qahwash said the Bears are going to have to be rested and focused on the task at hand so they are prepared as best as they can be. “Obviously it is a great atmosphere and it is a great place to be and one of the nicest parts of the country, but we have to be focused to go in and take care of buisness first and then enjoy the trip later,” he said. “That is the most important thing, is to rest up and be smart about being prepared to travel. Win it comes time to tipoff we have to be ready and take it to them.” Qahwash said he believes they can beat Hawaii as long as they execute and play like they know they can play. The Bears won their home opener against the Hendrix Warriors this past Saturday 87-46. As of Monday, the Hawaii Warriors have already played three games this season and have won all three. They defeated Chaminade University 8355 in an exhibiton match on Nov. 6. This past weekend, the Warriors hosted several teams at their court, the Stan Sheriff Center, for the Outrigger Hotels Rainbow Classic. The Warriors played and defeated both Montana State, 77-59, and Cal State Fulerton, 84-70.

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Sugar Bears win rough game against Hendrix by Ben Keller Sports Editor

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Bears freshman guard Ryan Williams guards Hendrix Warriors sophomore guard Jaren Riley during the Bearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; opening game Nov. 13. The Bears beat the Warriors 87-46.

Bears basketball outperforms Warriors 87-46 by Ben Keller Sports Editor

The Bears basketball team defeated the Hendrix Warriors 8746 in a fast-paced season opener Nov. 13 in Conway in a packed Farris Center. During the opening minutes, the Bears showed off exactly what coach Corliss Williamson had been teaching them. The Bears pressured the ball hard and had a near impenetrable defense, forcing turnovers and getting rebounds. The stalemate game was finally broken when Warriors sophomore guard Jaren Riley sunk a three-point shot to give the Warriors an early lead of 3-0. That would be the only lead the Warriors held throughout the game. Bears forward Chris Henson tied the game up with a layup where he was also fouled by Warriors senior guard Ryan Rizos. Henson made the extra shot to tie the game 3-3. From there, the Bears went on the offensive and started adding to their lead bit-by-bit over the Warriors. With 10 minutes left in the first half, the Bears held a 16-point lead over the Warriors after senior guard Mike Pouncy hit a jump shot to make the score 23-7. That point by Pouncy added to the Bearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; scoring streak that they continued for a total of 13 unanswered points. Senior guard Imad Qahwash scored the last point of the streak with a layup making the score 28-7. The Warriors went five and half minutes without scoring during the first half and finally scored another basket with 7:19 left in

the first half. The Bears continued to dominate the court for the remainder of the half and went into halftime with a 22-point lead over the Warriors, 45-23. The Bears came back from halftime even more fired up and took control of the court immediately. In the opening minute of the game, junior center Carlos Dos Santos hit a jump shot to give the Bears the first points of the second half. Santos scored again a minute later with another jump shot to make the score 4923. The Warriors did not score in the second half until over four minutes into it. Warriors junior guard Ammon Martin rolled in a layup to end the Bears 10-point streak, making the score 55-25. The Bears continued their domination of their home court as they took their lead over the Warriors to a 36-point margin. The Bears rounded out the end of the game in the final minute. Henson was fouled with 1:20 left in the game and sunk both of his free throw shots and in the final 30 seconds of the game, Qahwash was also fouled. He made both of his free throw shots, making the final score 87-46. The Bearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; final stats from the game included a 50 percent shooting average, a 26.7 percent three point average and 75 percent at the free throw line. The Bears had 43 defensive rebounds and a total 59 rebounds during the game. Santos had his first double-double of his career with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Williamson said Santos was

easily the person who worked the hardest during preseason conditioning in order to be able to play the style Williamson wanted him and the rest of the team to play. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are totally proud of him as a staff,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I got the job last spring I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if he was going to make it but he came back this fall with a great attitude and really pushed himself to get in shape.â&#x20AC;? Qahwash said the whole team worked extremely hard in the preseason and they did it for the fans and for the university. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was our chance to come out and show what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we did that as a team and I think there are always things you can take back to work on, but we are going to take the positives out of this game and into the game against UMKC.â&#x20AC;? Williamson said he is extremely happy to have his first win under his belt as the head coach at UCA. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We get the chance to start at one and [zero],â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our guys have been working extremely hard and the staff did a great job of getting the guys prepared and you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ask for a better start to the season than winning your first game.â&#x20AC;? Williamson said he thought several guys stepped up during the game in scoring and getting rebounds, but said the team is going to have to work on not having so many turnovers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we turned the ball over extremely too much, especially with a team that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pressure us to much,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball swept away by Crimson Tide 87-76 Assistant Sports Editor

The Sugar Bears basketball team traveled to Tuscaloosa on Sunday to play the University of Alabama Crimson Tide and although they led most of the first half, Alabama controlled the second half giving UCA an 87-76 loss. The Sugar Bears (1-1) only trailed Alabama (2-0) once in the first half when they were down 5-2 early and had Alabama trailing by more than two points throughout much of the half. The Bears gained opening possession and had a chance to put the first points of the game on the board when junior guard Sidney Stewart took to the free throw line, but she missed both shots. Alabama took the ball down the court but senior guard LaToya King was called for traveling and the Sugar Bears gained possession on the Alabama turnover. Sophomore forward Megan Herbert put the first points of the game on the board with an easy layup, but Alabama answered right back when senior forward Tierney Jenkins put two on the board for Alabama, tying the score at two. Alabama took their only lead of the first half when junior guard Ericka Russell hit the three, putting Alabama up 5-2 but Sugar Bear sophomore forward Westin Taylor answered back with a three pointer of her own, tying the score 5-5. A few plays later Stewart took a shot but missed and Herbert got the rebound and made a shot to put the Bears ahead 12-9. After an Alabama two-pointer, Taylor sunk another three to put the Sugar Bears up 15-9. Halfway through the first half Herbert played the ball off the

glass to put the Sugar Bears up 17-13. Alabama was able to come back and tie the game at 17 after Jenkins hit back-to-back twopointers but Sugar Bear junior guard Destinee Rogers was able to sink a free throw when she was fouled by Russell, giving the lead back to the Sugar Bears 18-17. The Sugar Bears gained a 2518 lead after Herbert stole the ball and Stewart ended the play with a three-pointer. With 7:38 left in the half, Destinee Rogers was fouled and made two free throws to put the Bears up 27-21. The Sugar Bears acquired a 40-36 lead but Alabama cut into it in the last few minutes of the first half, the score 42-41 after an Alabama three-pointer from freshman guard Shofontaye Myers at the buzzer. Alabama retained the momentum they gained at the end of the first half and jumped on top of UCA, tying the game 42-42 right off the bat. The Sugar Bears were able to gain a 48-44 lead early after a three-pointer from Stewart, but their 48-46 lead would be their last as Alabama would jump on top of them and dominate on offense. Russell hit two three-pointers in a row to give Alabama a 52-48 lead. The Sugar Bears were able to cut the lead to six after Herbert made two free throws after being fouled, but the Crimson Tide bounced right back and led 61-52. The Sugar Bears tried to mount a comeback after a threepointer from sophomore guard Micah Rice and Stewart pulled the Sugar Bears within three, the score 61-58 with 10:00 left in the game, but Alabama would retain the lead throughout the second half and eventually win 87-76. Herbert finished the game with her 29th career double double after scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds in the game.

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Sugar Bears junior guard Sidney Stewart goes up for a basket during the game against the Hendrix Warriors on Nov. 12. The Sugar Bears beat the Warriors 93-66. a demanding 21-point lead, 6746. The Warriors kept fighting back, scoring whenever and wherever they could. Two free throw shots and a three pointer made by Warriors junior guard Katy Ashley-Pauly and two more foul shots made by junior guard Anna Roane brought the Warriors to within 16 points of the Sugar Bears. The Warriors and Sugar Bears continued going back and forth until the Warriors came within 13 points of the Sugar Bears with 5:26 left in the game. That was the closest the Warriors came to overtaking the Sugar Bears for the remainder of the second half. The Sugar Bears continued to add to their lead with the Warriors making baskets every few Sugar Bears basket. By the end of the game, the Sugar Bears ended up beating the Warriors by a 27-point margin, 93-66. Coach Matt Daniel said the Sugar Bears defense was very

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sporadic during the game and they will have to work on making it more consistent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to get a lot better defensively,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it is going to get tougher as the season progresses.â&#x20AC;? Daniel said that the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s energy level was there but its focus was not what it should have been. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a huge crowd and I think that helped us but it was really just first game jitters, so hopefully we can bounce back and work more on the team effort and efficiency,â&#x20AC;? Daniel said. Daniel said he was impressed with the effort of everyone on the team, but it will take some time to develop everyone into their own individual player because the team has so much talent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have talent all over the court, but it is going to take us a little bit to grow and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m glad we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play our best ball against Hendrix tonight,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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The Sugar Bears basketball team defeated their cross-town rivals, the Hendrix Warriors, 9366 in their home opener Nov. 12 in Conway at the Farris Center. The Sugar Bears and the Warriors fought back and forth throughout the first half, exchanging leads several times throughout. The Bears took the first early lead when Warriors junior guard Samantha Devlin fouled sophomore forward Megan Herbert made one of her two foul shots to give the Sugar Bears a 1-0 lead. Freshman center Courtney Duever would follow up Herbertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s point with a jump shot to give them two more making the score 3-0. The Warriors would not score until the Bears had a five-point lead over them. Warriors junior forward Caty Hensy scored the first basket for the Warriors with a layup. The warriors took this shift in momentum and propelled themselves past the Sugar Bears with two more unanswered baskets making the score 6-5, Warriors. Halfway through the first half, the Sugar Bears regained their lead and were attempting to hold onto it. They had a six-point lead after junior center Porsha Donnerson sank two free throw shots to make the score 21-15. The Warriors went on a scoring run with Devlin lighting up the basket with a jump shot and two free throws followed by another jump shot by junior guard Avery Roller to tie the game at 21. The Warriors took the lead briefly, but Herbert sunk two free throws to tie the game at 23 and junior guard Sidney Stewartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jump shot gave the lead back to the Sugar Bears 25-23. The Sugar Bears continued to add to their lead going into halftime where they lead the Warriors 39-29 at the end of the first half. The Sugar Bears came back from halftime ready to play and did not let up on the Warriors and did not allow them to tie or take the lead from them. At 17:28, the Sugar Bears went on a 10-point streak highlighted by a sunk three-point shot from sophomore guard Micah Rice. Herbert had the final point of the Sugar Bears run when she sank a jump shot to make the score 55-34. With 10 minutes left in the game, the Sugar Bears still held

Stewart led the Sugar Bears in scoring with 22 points. Coach Matt Daniel said they learned a lot from the game and will continue to work hard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to continue to play composed and play together and cut down on unnecessary turnovers. We have to minimize those and I think we will continue to do that as we go along,â&#x20AC;? Daniel said.

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