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DWB set to withdraw from Kunduz after airstrike The Kunduz branch of Doctors Without Border is set to leave the Afghan city of Kunduz after 22 people were killed in an airstrike just days ago. Twelve staff members were killed in the strike. Blame is falling on the shoulders of the U.S. government, which has admitted that it could be responsible for the strike and that it will launch an investigation with the Afghani government.

Guatemala experiences worst mud slide in years Rescue workers returned Oct. 4 for the third day to the site of the mud slide in Santa Catarina Pinula, one of Guatemala’s worst natural disasters in years. Authorities said heavy machinery would be used to move earth to find survivors buried in houses. The death toll has reached 105, with an estimated 300 people missing. There are 125 houses entombed by the slide.

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Flooding in South Carolina leaves destruction behind Days of heavy rains left Columbia, South Carolina, in a borderline Biblical scene. Vehicles were submerged, dams were pushed past capacity and electricity lines were malfunctioning. Emergency officials conducted water rescues across the city. A foot of rain closed I-95 for nearly 70 miles. Weather is blamed on a low pressure system that moved ahead of Hurricane Joaquin, which has been building in the Caribbean and working its way up the East Coast.

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Annual Communications Week set for Oct. 12-16 UCA’s Department of Communication will present the third annual Communication Week on Oct. 12-16. Communication Week is a yearly celebration showcasing the power of effective and ethical communication, as well as the work of students majoring in communication and public relations, according to a press release. This year’s theme is “Communication is My Superpower.”

All events are free and open to the public.

Workshop on leadership culture takes off to space As a first step in understanding and applying the leadership culture at all levels, the Mission Control Values and Leadership workshop will focus on what matters most in Mission Control during real and dangerous space operations. The workshop will be from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 8 in Doyne Health Science Center 141.

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Yik Yakker threatener heads to court Wednesday to receive his punishment after UCAPD received notice of his social media post.

photo courtesy of UCAPD Twitter account

The UCAPD Twitter account publishes the original Yik Yak post that landed freshman Samuel Davies with multiple charges. Davies is set to appear in court today in Faulkner County.

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Mindfulness day enlightens

by Kendra Beattie Opinion Editor

UCA hosted its inaugural Day of Mindfulness event Oct. 1, with a series of campus-wide activities targeted toward promoting mindful and stress-relieving practices.

Between meditation and yoga sessions at 9 a.m. and the concluding walk through the Jewel E. Moore Nature Reserve at 4 p.m., the Day of Mindfulness featured eight activities with help from faculty members and outside volunteers.

Adjunct religion and philosophy professor and Student Success Director Julia Winden Fey, the faculty member responsible for organizing the day, said all events had successful turnouts, enough to hopefully inspire an annual Day of Mindfulness.

“I’d be willing to do this again,” Fey said. “It’s all about promoting ways to relieve stress and improve students’ focus,

and that’s important [for them].

Now that people know what we’re doing, next year might be even bigger and better.”

Fey gave Director of University College, Literacy and Writing Faculty Amy Baldwin credit for coming up with the idea.

Fey said Baldwin has previously done stress-relieving and relaxation exercises with students and found that students enjoyed them.

“She said [to me], ‘I wish we could do this for the whole campus.’ So we found people that could contribute…and pulled in [others] who could host the events,” Fey said.

Several events were led by faculty members or by classes already offered in the HPER Center, such as yoga.

Counseling Department Director Susan Sobel found a massage therapist willing to

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Center. He was charged with two counts: terroristic threatening and communicating a threat.

Both charges are felonies.

“Yik Yak may be anonymous to the average user,” Moore said, “but it’s not really anonymous.

Someone always knows who’s posting.”

Moore said that many people have asked why UCAPD didn’t send out a campus safety alert when they were tipped off to the post.

“At no time was the university in any immediate threat,” he said. “Right after we heard about [the post, Davies] was arrested.”

Moore said it is unknown whether the second post was sent before or after the investigating officer spoke with Davies on Friday.

“We recognize that

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GOVERNMENT

Constitution discussion tabled

by Jordan Johnson

amendment to the amendment was proposed, clarifying exceptions for transfer students.

After nearly an hour of discussion about the language of both amendments, SGA moved to postpone discussions until its Oct. 12 meeting.

Issues brought up during the discussion included how much transfer credit would be counted and whether the amendment was too “wordy.”

The sophomore class representatives voted to promote representative Ryan Joyner to sophomore vice president. SGA will hold interviews for two vacant sophomore seats from 4:30-8:30 p.m.

Thursday and from 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Friday.

Associate professor of finance Tammy Rogers presented key points of the Strategic Planning and Resource Council (SPARC) annual report, which covers the progress of various strategic initiatives and how different constituencies on campus support those initiatives.

Rogers also discussed the upcoming revision of the strategic plan. The strategic plan is a five-year

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The Student Government Association voted to postpone discussions to amend the SGA constitution during its Oct. 5. meeting.

The proposed amendment would change credit requirements for classifications in SGA. Under the current constitution, incoming freshmen can run as sophomore or junior representatives if they have obtained the necessary credits in high school.

The amendment would tighten these requirements. Instead of counting credit hours obtained in high school via Advanced Placement, concurrent credit or international baccalaureate programs, SGA would count only credit obtained after high school graduation or completion of a GED program.

The amendment’s language did not include a provision for transfer students, who may obtain credit prior to attending UCA, which was not accounted for in the drafted amendment. Therefore, an

plan, and UCA is currently in the fifth year of the 2010-11 plan.

Rogers explained that the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) analysis this year reported lower than desired retention and graduation rates. UCA’s six-year retention rate has increased to 45 percent, but this number is still too low. However, the freshman-sophomore retention rate has risen.

SWOT analysis also showed that alumni success and involvement could be better, Rogers said. UCA alumni pay larger than average loan payments and receive lower than anticipated salaries.

The Strategic Planning committee will present a draft of next year’s budget by January and will submit a final report to President Tom Courtway in March.

Jim Nabors, general manager of Aramark at UCA, explained difficulties that Aramark has been having. The food vendor recently implemented a new hiring process, which resulted in a short staff for the

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SAFA application deadline approaches for fee claims

by Jordan Johnson Assistant News Editor

The Student Government Association is encouraging registered student organizations (RSOs) to submit applications for the spring 2016 Student Activity Fee Allocation (SAFA) process.

SAFA hearings for spring 2016 funding will take place Oct. 27-29.

RSOs interested in receiving funding via the SAFA process are encouraged to attend an informational SAFA meeting, the last of which will be 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Oct. 7 in the SGA Chambers, Student Center 208.

Although attendance at these meetings is not required to receive funding, “it would be very beneficial that they do [attend],” Student

Government Association Vice President of Finance Emma Baird said.

Mandatory SAFA forms and budget proposals are due Oct. 9.

These forms can be found online or in the SGA Chambers.

RSOs planning to submit a budget proposal should start preparing early, Environmental Alliance President senior Houston Naugher said.

“We try to begin planning right away; the sooner the better,” Naugher said. “It’s better to be prepared in advance than scrambling the night before to get your proposals done.”

During SAFA hearings, RSO representatives will present the proposed budgets before the SGA SAFA Committee. The committee is comprised of SGA representatives

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Police arrested freshman Samuel Davies, 18, Monday morning in relation to two threatening social media posts on the app Yik Yak. “Fellow Yaks,” one post said, “you all seem like good people and I care for you, so if you read this, please stay in your dorms or off campus next Wednesday, I care too much for you all to fall victim of the event.”

Sgt. Brad Moore of UCAPD said the department received a tip about one post Friday morning. He said an investigating officer contacted the app’s managers, who provided police with a location and phone number that linked Davies to the post.

Upon further investigation, police recognized Davies as a UCA freshman.

Moore said the investigating

officer called Davies, who told the officer he was at his parent’s home. The investigator drove to the home Friday afternoon and spoke with him.

Moore said the officer reported Davies being “very upset” and “apologetic” when interviewed.

The first post, however, was too vague to file charges.

The investigating officer left Davies’ parents’ home without an arrest.

On Sunday, UCAPD was notified of another post made Friday that contained similar threats.

Officers contacted Yik Yak and received Davies’ location and phone number again.

The second post was specific enough to file charges.

Monday morning, Davies was arrested in class at Thompson Hall by a plainclothes officer.

Police transported him to Faulkner County Detention

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from each class, the vice president of finance and the executive vice president.

RSOs should be “as prepared as possible” when making their presentations, Baird said. Budgets should be precise, not approximate.

Once hearings are complete, the SAFA committee will take one week to deliberate. RSOs that have had their budgets rejected have the option of appealing the committee’s decision.

“Very rarely will anything be denied,” Baird said. “We really encourage the RSOs to be prepared and ready to answer questions.”

SAFA funds allocated to RSOs follow strict guidelines. RSOs can request funding for advertising, speakers, performers, event supplies and registration fees.

Baird said most of the funds go toward speaker costs, and RSOs may receive up to $1,000 per semester for conference registration. They may not, however, receive funding for parties, travel expenses, food, rentals or scholarship funds. “[SGA] seemed pretty fair about their allotments,” Naugher said. “We don’t always get everything we ask for, but most of what we ask for gets funded.”

The SAFA Committee allocates approximately $250,000 per year to RSOs. Newly formed RSOs can apply for emergency SAFA funding if they were not able to apply for SAFA funding last semester. Applications for emergency SAFA funding must be submitted at least two weeks prior to when funding is needed.

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Each UCA student pays a student activity fee of $15.50, a portion of which is allocated by SGA to fund RSO and department activities throughout the semester.

Eighty percent of the fee goes toward SAFA funding, while 10 percent goes toward emergency SAFA funding. The remaining 10 percent is used to fund SGA operations.

The purpose of the SAFA process is to “ensure accountability of all student activity fee funding, to teach budget planning [and] to encourage greater diversity of activities funded through the student activity fee,” according to the SGA website.

SAFA funds are not generally paid in advance; rather, they are reimbursements for an organization’s program expenses.

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by Assistant News Editor Jordan Johnson.

Student gets hit by car without serious injury; driver gets citation

At around 8:05 a.m. Oct. 1, a silver Mazda traveling east on Students Lane struck UCA student Dejuanee Franklin while she walked through a crosswalk.

Franklin reportedly turned around in multiple circles before falling to the ground disoriented.

The driver, UCA student Katlynn Koch, told the officer that she was sorry but that she needed to leave to get to class for a test.

Franklin, meanwhile, could not walk and was moved to the sidewalk to wait for MEMS. Koch explained to the officer that she could not see the road because the sun was blinding her and that she was “only going 10 mph.”

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MEMS cleared Franklin to leave with no injuries, and UCAPD issued Koch a municipal citation for failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

Hit-and-run leaves car with $250 in damages; suspect’s car found

Student Alyssa Outhay called in a hit-and-run at 9:02 p.m. Sept. 30 at the HPER Center.

Outhay said the incident, which resulted in $250 of damage to her vehicle, happened between 8:20 and 9 p.m.

Upon further investigation, the responding UCAPD officer located a vehicle with matching damage belonging to another UCA student.

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UCA film professor Mike Gunter holds his award for best Arkansas Short for his film “The Long Drive Goodnight” at the 2015 Conway Film Festival on Oct. 3. The film was made in cooperation with UCA faculty, staff and students.

first part of the semester.

Nabors assured SGA that this issue was resolved, but “growing pains” like this should be expected from Aramark, which has expanded to over 200 universities across the country.

“I am here to work with you all and make things right and make things better,” Nabors said.

As far as menu changes, there have been few for the fall semester.

Last semester’s Taco Tuesdays and

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Thursdays have been replaced by an alternating taco and stir-fry options at the exhibition station.

Nabors also explained that getting new items on the menu is harder than it used to be, as Aramark has standardized recipes in recent years.

Vice President of Finance Emma Baird discussed the reserve status, which contains the leftover funds from the year.

Baird said that although the SGA reserve shouldn’t dip below $50,000,

it is recovering from heavy spending a few years ago and that SGA is focusing on rebuilding this fund.

The Campus Resources Committee introduced a plan to check doors and entryways around campus to ensure that they are handicap accessible, as well as to poll disabled students about general accessibility on campus.

The committee is also looking into an Uber-like service to track UCA shuttles’ arrival times.

UCAPD assures campus that threat has been addressed,

resolved

4 Continued from page 1 the incident reported by the University of Central Arkansas Police Department (UCAPD) this morning regarding social media postings may create heightened uncertainty and anxiety, particularly within the context

of recent incidents of college campus violence across the country,” UCA said in a statement released Monday morning.

“Currently, a suspect in this case is in custody. We applaud UCAPD’s prompt recognition of

and response to this potential threat. Based on their assessment of the situation, we are confident that this threat has been addressed; therefore, campus is open, and university business will continue as usual.”

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Students participate in Tai Chi sessions, color mandalas to explore relaxation techniques

4 Continued from page 1 give free massages in front of the Student Center, which Fey said saw a lot of traffic from students during the two-hour massage event.

The Counseling Center also set up a chalk, mandala art and bubble therapy table in front of the Student Center alongside the massage therapist.

Counselors encouraged students to take a moment to blow bubbles into the wind, chalk up the sidewalk or grab colored pencils and fill in mandala designs on paper.

The mandala is a spiritual and ritual symbol in Indian religions that represents the universe.

“We’ve had a lot of people come over today,” counseling center intern Katelyn Coney said.

“A lot of people will start to walk away, but [if ] they stop and relax, they realize it’s actually fun.”

Junior Hannah Trice took advantage of an opportunity to blow bubbles at passing students and to color in a mandala.

“It makes me feel like a kid again, and I don’t have to worry about anything else,” Trice said.

“It’s also a beautiful day…[and] I feel I’m one with my inner-self when I’m coloring.”

Honors College associate professor Adam Frank also participated in the Day of Mindfulness. Frank led students

in a Tai Chi session on the lawn in front of Old Main from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Tai Chi originated as a Chinese martial art, but is predominantly used today as a form of exercise, meditation and relaxation.

Gathered in a circle on the grass, Frank guided participants through multiple Tai Chi moves while explaining their significance to the practice.

“The reason we’re doing Tai Chi…is [that] every move we do is creating a structure that is very strong, like bamboo,” Frank said to students during the Tai Chi session. “In a storm, bamboo bends, but it doesn’t break.”

It’s Legal. It’s Safe. It’s Anonymous.

Safe Haven is a law designed to protect babies.

What is Safe Haven? In Arkansas, the Safe Haven law allows a parent to give up a newborn anonymously. The purpose of Safe Haven is to prevent babies from being hurt or killed by unsafe abandonment. Unsafely abandoning a baby puts the newborn in extreme danger that can result in the baby’s death. It also is illegal, with severe consequences.

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I am Australian and moved to Conway, Arkansas, to further my tertiary education.

Guns have been illegal in Australia since the Port Arthur massacre in 1996, when 35 people were killed and 23 were wounded.

Since 1996, when the Australian government prohibited guns, there have been zero massacres.

In America, action needs to be taken either to implement tougher restrictions on gun purchases or to prohibit them entirely. Since 2006, there have been 200 mass killings in the United States.

One concerning factor of gun control in America is that a background check isn’t necessary if an individual purchases a firearm from a gun show or private sale.

I understand that people wish to have guns for safety, but guns cause more harm than good, especially as they are easily getting into the hands of the wrong people, such as young children, the mentally ill and criminals.

People use the excuse that they must have guns for safety. If a gun is in a family home, it should be securely locked away so infants or ill-meaning people can’t get their hands onto it.

But you ask: What good do guns do if locked away? If an intruder comes into your house with a gun, you’re not going to have time to go to the safe to retrieve your securely locked away gun to use it.

One argument for allowing guns is because it prevents government takeover. Americans feel like they have more control with guns. However, even the excuse of preventing government takeover can have a negative connotation.

We have seen countries such as Mexico and

Venezuela try to turn over governments through the use of automated weapons, which has caused many innocent fatalities.

I understand that there will constantly be an argument whether guns should be in circulation.

Even if they are banned, I’m sure there will still be some in circulation, but it would limit the amount of guns in the nation.

I feel a lot safer in Australia knowing that every other person doesn’t have a gun on him.

In America in 2015, there were approximately 270 million firearms possessed by civilians, while the police force only had 897,000.

With the recent mass killings such as the Charleston Church shooting, the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre and the Aurora movie theater shooting, there should be more than enough need to address

by Kelsey Williams the gun control laws.

Sports Editor Just last week, a gunman opened fire at Oregon’s Umpqua Community College, where he shot a teacher point blank in the head.

In this unprovoked rampage he specifically targeted Christians. Ten people were killed, including the shooter, and many more were injured in the attack.

President Barack Obama recently said, “When Americans are killed in mine disasters, we work to make mines safer. When Americans are killed in floods and hurricanes, we make communities safer.

When roads are unsafe, we fix them to reduce auto fatalities. We have seatbelt laws because we know it saves lives. So the notion that gun violence is somehow different… doesn’t make sense.”

How many more people need to be killed by firearms before we take action?

The importance of savoring our lives’ smallest moments

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It’s hard to stop and smell the roses when you have a 10-page paper due at 8 a.m. the next morning.

College students exist in a clumsy state of mind. Our prior years at home motivate us at the beginning; we try to erase or solidify reputations and expectations from our upbringing.

The prospects and anxiety about our adult lives dictate our every moments on campus.

These periods seem to overlap, feeling like a forced propulsion into our adult lives.

College students feel pressured to select majors, apply for internships, involve themselves in campus groups and prepare themselves for the future.

The force can feel violent enough to inflict whiplash on our necks as we switch between looking backward and forward.

But during our acceleration toward adult life, it’s crucial to appreciate small things – even if just for a few seconds – and to savor experiences we gather along the way.

It’s important to direct our focus away from “what if” and to absorb “what is.”

Many college students, like myself, search for ways to experience themselves in the “now.”

Some people attend meditation or yoga classes, while others create arts and crafts.

Many people cocoon themselves in blankets and watch movies, and even more people unwind with boozy weekends.

But for the overworked and sleep-deprived college student, those options seem daunting.

Yoga is certainly great, but catching a class can be hard when assignments stack up mid-semester.

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The solution I found: pausing, if only for a few seconds, to savor what may seem to be the most insignificant moments during my daily hustle.

I often close my eyes and enjoy the flavor of a warm cup of coffee–a splash of cream and sugar mixed in–roll over my tongue in the morning while I wait for class to start.

I think back to a joke I told in the parking lot that made someone laugh.

When I receive a compliment, I pause. Most significantly, I take brief seconds to revel in minor victories, such as finishing an assignment or snagging a good parking spot.

We often hear about “gaining perspective” in

by Jared L. respect to realizing a bigger Holt picture about our lives.

Associate Editor Having actualizations like that are undeniably important to growth.

But there’s just as much innate value in smaller pictures: the fading normality that punctuates a regimen.

On a college campus, it’s easy to keep myself busy.

I tell myself that I need to stay focused and that breaking my attention could prevent me from achieving the success I crave.

I’m indoctrinated with perfectionism, terrified of what might happen should I fail.

But achieving any level of success, akin to a few stiff drinks, would only amplify what I felt inside.

I falsely believed that being overly productive would make me feel good about myself. I thought my future-oriented, big-picture focus made me valuable.

I’m coming to realize that some things, such as phone calls with distant friends or meals with people I care about, are worth breaking focus for.

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Monday’s arrest of freshman Samuel Davies, 18, for posting threatening comments to the social media application Yik Yak brought issues of police involvement on campus and anonymity with social media to the forefront of campus discussion.

“Fellow Yaks,” one of his Yaks read, “you all seem like good people and I care for you, so if you read this, please stay in your dorms or off campus next Wednesday, I care too much for you all to fall victim of the event.”

UCAPD was right to not take this issue lightly. Acting quickly to make sure threats are properly investigated and controlled is not only an appropriate approach, but the kind our campus deserves.

UCAPD sent a campus-wide announcement at 11:44 a.m.

Oct. 5 to inform students about the incident, which was the correct move for the department.

However, while UCAPD did alert the UCA community, the alert was vague, leaving many students questioning what had happened.

Some said they felt more frightened than they were previously.

The email said the situation had been remedied, but did not specify what the situation was.

In an instance such as this, students needed to know the entire story to properly process the situation.

UCAPD also posted about the incident on its website and Twitter page, replying to students who had questions and concerns. This aptly illustrated the department’s continued success in fostering an environment that encourages students to come to them with issues and questions. Having officers who are easy to approach by students is important to the safety of any campus and an importance UCAPD recognizes.

This incident also brings to the spotlight the issue of anonymity, or lack thereof, in social media.

Students must realize that anonymity does not exist in the digital age.

In an instance such as this one, students needed to know the entire story to properly process the situation.

Letter to the Editor Greek life benefits outweigh negatives If you were to ask 100 people what they thought of Greek life at UCA, you could very possibly get 100 different opinions.

It is a subculture within our university’s campus that is constantly under the magnifying glass of the student body and administration.

In lieu of recent hazing allegations, it can be easy for those outside of these Greek organizations to be quick to look over the positive repercussions that Greek life brings to UCA. I aim to provide a reminder that Greek life brings about more positive than negative effects to our university.

If you look around student life, evidence of Greeks serving our university through various student organizations is easy to find.

Student Orientation Staff, UCA Ambassadors, Student Government Association: these are just a few of the organizations that are filled with and ran by our Greek students.

Their willingness to give back to UCA through organizations is easily witnessed.

Greek students consistently outperform non-Greek students in regard to academic achievement, as well.

Each year, Greek students have higher cumulative grade point averages and graduate at twice the rate as non-Greeks.

Greeks are quick to serve the community, as well.

This past year, more than 13,000 hours of community service and $30,000 raised for charity were logged by our Office of Student Life for all of Greek life.

Despite what the media chooses to report in regard to what is happening throughout Greek organizations, these aspects of Greek life outweigh the negative incidents that seldom happen in these organizations.

Greek life brings about more positivity than negativity at UCA, and there would be a large void in student life without it.

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Around Campus: Visiting LGBT activist Dan Choi, a former infantry officer in the U.S. Army and now LGBT rights activist, will share his story from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Oct. 8 in Ida Waldran Auditorium. Choi served in the Iraq War during 2006-2007. He came out in March 2009 and publicly challenged America’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy.

‘Being an Effective Ally’

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The Counseling Center will sponsor a “Being an Effective Ally” event at 1:40 p.m. Oct. 8 in the Student Health Center 307.

Many gather at the annual Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre fundraising dinner to raise money for the program. The Theatre announced its 10th season on Oct. 1 at the AST executive director’s home.

Shakespeare Theatre announces 10th season

by Kayla McCullough

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The Counseling Center and PRISM Alliance will take a group of students to the Little Rock Pride Parade on Oct. 11.

The bus departs from UCA at 10 a.m. and seats are still open. Students must be 18 years old to ride the bus.

The upcoming 10th season of the Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre was announced at the Annual Fall Membership Party on Oct. 1.

The party was hosted at the home of Mary Ruth Marotte, executive director of AST and UCA associate professor of English.

The night included an art show with works donated by local artists and members.

Actors, artists and AST members mingled over hors d’oeuvres and later enjoyed a performance by the Conway Symphony Orchestra.

The intimate evening was a reflection of the sense of community Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre has created over the years. This was reiterated by Marotte’s explanation of what breeds such a positive environment within the company.

“I think the positive environment is a must when

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you are in working in a nonprofit arts environment,” Marotte said.

“We have so many people giving so much for so little financial reward that I feel that gratitude and appreciation for their efforts is the least we can do.”

Marotte said some of AST’s supporters provide housing for the actors.

“We all work very closely together for seven weeks—and kindness and consideration are imperatives so that we can get the best work done that we possibly can,” Marotte said.

Besides being the only professional Shakespeare company in the state, the Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre boasts a blend of talented local actors and professional actors, directors and designers from Chicago, New York and Los Angeles.

The variety of actors involved in the company produces connections, which is crucial in the acting world. Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre actor Moriah Patterson said the professionals offer networking

Broadway Confucius Institute shows comes to traditional Chinese music Reynolds

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Freshman Emma and senior Frida Svensson pose near UCA’s fountain while discussing their experiences in America and at UCA. Online Editor

Freshman Emma and senior Frida Svensson are sisters from Halmstad, Sweden.

They were reunited this semester after Frida came to UCA to play golf three years ago.

“We want to take advantage of us being here together,” Frida said. “It’s pretty rare that two sisters are in the same place. It makes us explore more here. We have four eyes instead of two.”

The sisters recently began blogging their year together, sharing their love for travel, health, food and fashion with their readers.

The blog, “The Sweden to American Road,” captures their journey and influences between the two cultures.

So far, the two have blogged about local restaurants and stores, Eureka Springs, their Swedish summer, favorite looks and other ideas and adventures.

“We just want to give our point of view and our message,”

Frida said. “It’s the most important thing in life: to learn from each other and accept each other’s backgrounds.”

The two plan to keep the blog after Frida graduates and to use it to expand their love for fashion.

They said they hope to use it as a platform for their own fashion business one day.

Frida said they want to incorporate their experiences into their fashion, bringing influences from each place they have been.

“That’s been our dream since we were little,” Emma said.

The two play on UCA’s golf team, which has provided them a community and several travel opportunities.

“Our coach is amazing,” Emma said. “She’s engaged with everyone and wants to develop each person to the fullest.

The team is really cool, too.

We have three Swedes, two Mexicans, two Americans and a Korean. It’s a mix. I think that’s really good; you learn a lot from each other.”

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FESTIVITIES

PEOPLE OF UCA Emma & Frida Svensson

by Calli Morrison

opportunities for local talent when AST actors go on auditions, as the big-city natives often house the local actors during their excursions.

Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre also offers a unique opportunity for students at UCA. Junior theater major Harrison Trigg has reaped some of the benefits the company has to offer to local talent.

“It’s one thing to learn

Being in a different culture has opened the sisters’ eyes to the endless travel opportunities.

“I would never think that I would call another place home besides Sweden,” Emma said.

“When we came here, people think it’s the most boring place in the states. I just want to prove that there’s so much more here than they think.”

The sisters hope to expand their horizons and see what America and the rest of the world has to offer by traveling during their fall, Thanksgiving and spring breaks.

“I want to explore as much as possible,” Frida said. “You just live once.”

However, after all of their travel and business ventures, they hope to eventually return to Sweden.

“When you go home, you appreciate your time so much,” Frida said. “The place and the family and the food: everything.”

To follow the sisters’ adventures, visit their blog at nouw.com/thestar.

The bright lights and glaring spectacle that is “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” made a stop at UCA on Sept. 28.

The Broadway production was directed by Andy Blankenbuehler.

The writer of this play, Andrew Lloyd Webber, also wrote plays including “Cats,” “Phantom of the Opera” and “Jesus Christ Superstar.”

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” is a musical that sets itself apart with creative twists and turns, placing the audience into each number.

The show sings and dances through the Biblical tales of Joseph.

The play is full of storytelling and sprinkled with pop culture references, lessening the focus on the play’s Biblical accuracy and emphasizing the audience’s enjoyment.

Much of the play involved crowd participation.

Audience members could be seen moving to rhythms in their seats and singing along with familiar songs. The show moved fluidly from one number to the next with little down-time.

Each song number was stylistically different with influences from all around the world. The play’s stage was grand, and the set complimented each storyline change.

The turnout was much as anticipated, filling just about every seat in the auditorium.

There were a number of schools in the crowd, including Parkview High School and Mabelville Middle School.

“The show was great and I’m so glad it came to UCA,” said John Parrack, associate professor of Spanish.

Much of the crowd left still seeming energetic and cheerful.

This show will continue on the road with more tour dates around the country.

Senior lecturer of biology Zaida Gomez-Kramer said the show was vibrant.

“It was...a great experience,” she said.

UCA hosted a traditional Chinese music show in Reynolds Performance Hall to celebrate Confucius Institute Day on Oct. 3.

Fully sponsored by the UCA Confucius Institute, the free event invited the public to enjoy the musings of both American folk music and native Chinese tunes played on instruments such as the er-hu, pi-pa and the Chinese flute.

China’s Nanjing University, which has won countless awards and has toured many countries, gave the performance.

Nanjing University does not offer a music degree, so the orchestra is composed of undergraduates and graduates from various departments of the college.

Departments including literature, history, philosophy, law, economics, business management, natural sciences, engineering science and medical science.

The amateur group abides by the perception of promoting national culture, popularizing the classic arts, developing a quality-oriented education and displaying the brilliance of its students.

Since developing, the group has been invited to give performances in America, Britain, Germany, Canada,

Russia, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia and more.

UCA has been housing the 24th Confucius Institute in the United States since 2007, in partnership with one of China’s most prestigious universities, East China Normal University (ECNU).

Being one of the only institutes in Arkansas and one of few in the South, it was a rare experience for the UCA public to witness staples within the Chinese culture and to learn more about UCA’s Confucius Institute.

The show had various events including a Tai Chi performance paired with a pipe solo and a calligraphy demonstration paired with a pi-pa solo.

The musician group presented music representing the picturesque Southern Jiangsu, the home of Nanjing University.

As the soloists played their music, both the painter and the Tai Chi demonstrator - a philosophy major - choreographed their performances to the rhythm of each song.

The calligrapher - a professor at the institute - gifted the paintings he did to the university.

Freshman Jia Tu said it was refreshing to hear music that she grew up with, since she is from

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CAREER BUILDING

RSO hosts open resume workshop

by Treyvon Yarber

Staff Writer

UCA’s Sociology and Criminology Society hosted a resume-building workshop with Career Services for students interested in professional resume building during x-period Oct. 1.

The meeting was held in Irby Hall 350, where UCA’s Interim Assistant Director of Outreach Martin Vernon gave students helpful resumebuilding tips using a PowerPoint

presentation.

Throughout the PowerPoint, Vernon used bullets, diagrams and statistics to compare how a well-structured resume will increase a student’s chances of getting a job, while an unprofessional resume could potentially hurt his chances of getting the same job.

Vernon opened his presentation by explaining the purpose of a resume and how

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Graduate student Patrick Andrews holds up a line of T-shirts against the wind Sept. 30 outside the Student Center. The T-shirts were made by the loved ones of victims of domestic violence homicides.

Theatre:

Tenth season will include ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream,’ ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ ‘West Side

Story’ and Twelfth Night’ to celebrate 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death

Sophomore Kassidy Williams

4 Continued from page 4 about theater in school, and it’s a completely other thing to actually do it professionally,” Trigg said. “You learn so many things, just by association, getting to be around people that have been doing it for so long.”

The evening’s main event, the announcement of the 10th season, was revealed by Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre artistic director Rebekah Scallet.

AST’s 10th season is the company’s busiest season yet. In addition to reaching the decade

landmark, the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death prompts the decision to bring a rare artifact to Arkansas.

“We have a copy of one of the original 1,623 editions of Shakespeare’s first folios, one of the very few copies that exist,” Scallet said. “And we were selected out of the whole state of Arkansas for them to come right here to UCA and AST, and that’ll be here during the festival.”

The 10th season of the Arkansas Shakespeare

Theatre will include the play “Midsummer Night’s Dream,” the tragedy “Romeo and Juliet,” the musical “West Side Story” and a one-hour adaptation of “Twelfth Night” for the family-friendly slot.

The Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre hopes to perform at 12 venues, taking the magic of Shakespeare all over the state of Arkansas.

Scallet said the company continues to stretch in the kinds and the quality of its work.

“Every year, we’re trying to do better than the last and continue moving forward and growing the company that we have here in Arkansas,” Scallet said. “We want the audience to have a great time experiencing those stories, so all the artistic choices we make revolve around that, whether it’s a Shakespeare play from 400 years ago or it’s a musical from last year.”

The Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre’s 10th season performances will begin in June 2016.

Freshman Aisha Udochi

“My favorite event was Twine after Twine in the Black Box Gallery, because the Black Box is superior.”

“My favorite event was the Installation Art exhibit in the Black Box. It made you focus on the things around you, and it was so cool that it was interactive.”

Junior Anna Udochi

Sophomore Nathaly Moreno

“The OSU Game was fun. We got to travel to a different state for it for one, and I like how much spirit the Bears’ section showed, even though we lost.”

“The Chinese Moon festival in Old Main was great. I liked that you could appreciate the culture more by seeing their dances and other performances.”

photo by Lauren Swaim

Professor Zhang Jingbo conducts the Nanjing University Orchestra at A Night of Chinese Music on Oct. 3 at Reynolds Performance Hall. The UCA Confucius Institute sponsored the event.

Chinese:

Orchestra plays unique versions of American traditional songs such as ‘Yankee

Doodle’; conductor engages audience with clapping throughout performance 4 Continued from page 4 China.

“I grew up listening to this music,” Tu said. “I thought the performance was very good.”

The group incorporated

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classic American songs such as “Yankee Doodle” toward the end of the symphony, which was sophomore Josh Carlat’s favorite part of the show.

“‘Yankee Doodle’ was a twist that I did not expect,” Carlat said. “The show was very good; I enjoyed it a lot.”

The audience clapped along

Vernon discusses why students should avoid resume

templates, preferred salaries, excess information 4 Continued from page 4 having a professional resume could gain the attention of potential employers and could increase a student’s chances of landing the job he desires.

Vernon informed students how to properly format and build their resumes.

He also explained that properly building a resume from scratch could eliminate a chance for error and why students should avoid using resumebuilding templates.

Vernon said resume-building templates are a waste and could potentially hurt students in the long run.

He also said some resume reviewers notice when someone uses a template.

Vernon also told students

to stay away from putting their salary preferences on resumes because it doesn’t impress employers.

During the presentation, Vernon explained to students how some information can be left out of resumes and why they should avoid including outdated information, such as high school accomplishments.

When building resumes, students should focus on recent information and accomplishments, such as involvement in college organizations.

Through the workshop, UCA students found out what interests employers while looking at resumes.

“There were a lot of really

helpful tips,” senior Frank Benton said. “Usually people just want something on paper, but at the same time, as prospective employees, we don’t really know what employers want from us and it’s nice to have information presented from the school that tailors to us”.

After the workshop, Benton and other students said Vernon presented content that would be beneficial when preparing future resumes.

Vernon also told students that they can lean on UCA’s Career Services for help with information on careers, career counseling, workshops, four-year plans, internships, campus interviews, career fairs and mock interviews.

with the instruction of orchestra conductor and instructor Zhang Jingbo, which held the audience’s attention for the remainder of the songs.

Sophomore Maria Gomez “When Rhett Price, the remix violinist, was here. He was amazing.

He played covers of popular songs, and that was something I have not seen on campus before.”

Senior Marco Sunga

“I thought that the RSO Fair and Conway Daze were fun because you got to see the variety of clubs and activities that you can be in when you were done with classes.”

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Entertainment

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October 7, 2015

New This Week Movies

Oct. 9 — Pan (PG), directed by Joe Wright, starring Levi Miller, Hugh Jackman, Garrett Hedlund, Rooney Mara and Amanda Seyfried.

Oct. 9 — Big Stone Gap (PG-13), directed by Adriana Trigiani, starring Ashley Judd, Patrick Wilson, Whoopi Goldberg and Jane Krakowski.

Oct. 9 — In My Father’s House (R), directed by Ricki Stern and Anne Sundberg, a documentary exploring identity and legacy in Chicago’s South Side.

Oct. 9— Steve Jobs (R), directed

by Danny Boyle, starring Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet and Seth Rogan.

Music Oct. 9— Revival - Selena Gomez Oct. 9 — We the Generation Rudimental Oct. 9 —Grey Tickles, Black Pressure - John Grant

Netflix Oct. 6 —American Horror Story: Freak Show (2014), created by Brad Falchuk and Ryan Murphy, starring Evan Peters, Sarah Paulson, Denis O’Hare, Jessica Lange and Emma Roberts.

Oct. 8— American Heist (2014), directed by Sarik Andreasyan, starring Hayden Christensen, Adrien Brody and Jordana Brewster.

Oct. 8— Strangerland (2015), directed by Kim Farrant, starring Nicole Kidman, Hugo Weaving, Joseph Fiennes, Maddison Brown and Sean Keenan.

Oct. 9 —Winter on Fire (2015), directed

by Evgeny Afineevsky, a documentary on the unrest in Ukraine during 2013-2014.

Oct. 11 —Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me (2014), directed by James Keach, starring Glen Campbell, Kim Campbell and Ronald Peterson.

‘The Daily Show’ new host hasn’t quite filled Stewart’s shoes, shows potential

by jordan Johnson Assistant News Editor

“The Daily Show” has a new host, although not much else has changed for the average viewer – but I’m not saying Jon Stewart was easily replaceable.

I think I speak for a sizeable portion of my generation when I say Stewart’s retirement from the show left a hole that can never be filled.

In any case, Comedy Central did its best to find a replacement that wouldn’t offend too much.

Trevor Noah looks like the embodiment of diversity on paper.

I’m sure Comedy Central gave itself a slap on the back for finding such a host; “The Daily Show” is, after all, touted as the left of the left in news entertainment.

I was excited about the idea of a mixed race South African on the program. Finally, some variance from the 15 white guys who dominate host positions.

Unfortunately, although there may be differences as far as skin color and country of origin, Noah’s jokes were eerily similar to Stewart’s style.

This is not to say Stewart isn’t a funny guy. I have watched “The Daily Show” somewhat religiously for years; I obviously love him.

But I don’t see the point in replacing Stewart with someone who is almost exactly like him, barring skin tone and accent.

I was expecting to see something original and different; instead I saw much of the same. It felt depressingly formulaic.

I would have liked to have seen more diverse viewpoints.

Instead of interesting insights, I got a cheap joke about South Africa and indoor toilets.

Those critiques are not necessarily negative for the show.

Comedy Central surely knows its audience better than anyone, so it would make sense that the new host fits to what its audience already enjoys.

There is little risk in replacing

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Previous host of “The Daily Show” Jon Stewart (top) and new host Trevor Noah (bottom) satirically discuss political and social issues on a previous episode of the series. Noah took over as host on Sept. 28. such an icon if the replacement isn’t radically different. People expect “The Daily Show” to have a certain tone and format, which have both been established and perfected over several years.

To change too much of the show would be to destroy it; why call it “The Daily Show” anymore if it doesn’t resemble the original?

That being said, Noah had

a successful debut, from my perspective. He is charming, funny and just the right amount of self-deprecating.

It was evident that he doesn’t take this position lightly and that he realizes the size of the shoes he must fill.

Interestingly, however, he didn’t seem as nervous as I would expect a person taking on such an iconic role to be.

Noah was comfortable on set and in front of an audience, which probably speaks to his long career as a stand-up comedian.

When jokes didn’t land as expected, he did not pause, but merely explained the joke as if he knew it was stupid and agreed with the audience.

There was evident joy on his face when the audience did like a joke, which added tremendously to the show’s light-hearted attitude.

Watching Noah enjoy making other people laugh was one of the best parts of the show.

There are still things to work on, of course.

While Stewart had a long relationship with his “correspondents,” Noah must create that kind of rapport from scratch.

As a result, correspondent sections of the show were a little awkward and rambling.

Noah is also noticeably less comfortable interviewing celebrities than Stewart was, and for good reason.

While Stewart had risen to the status of celebrity himself, Noah is virtually unknown in America.

Although there were some disappointments and rough starts, I am confident Noah will make an adequate host for “The Daily Show.”

He is funny and mainstream enough to adapt and thrive in his new environment.

I sincerely hope he comes into his own and makes the show his, not merely a remnant of the once-great Jon Stewart empire.

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Fans of Run the Jewels photoshopped cat heads on Killer Mike and El-P in theme with the duo’s new album remix, “Meow the Jewels.”

Run the Jewels goes feline

by Amanda nettles Staff Writer

Rap duo Run the Jewels released a new album with songs containing remixed cat sound effects titled “Meow the Jewels” on Sept. 25.

The rappers, EI-P and Killer Mike, released the first album ever to remix various rap melodies with cat meowing, screeching and purring effects.

The pair still raps each verse in the same way they did from their prior album, however, the backing music has been replaced with recordings of cats.

Los Angeles Times reporters said shortly after “RTJ2,” the album the remix is done on, was released, the rappers jokingly mentioned the idea of the “Meow the Jewels Package.” The idea was discussed in a sales proposal and enhanced the thought for a new recording of the album.

As if the remixed album was not creative enough, EI-P and Killer Mike added cat-related titles to each song. “Lie, Cheat, Steal” from the “RTJ2” album is now “Lie, Cheat, Meow” on the remixed album. The song “All Due Respect” was changed to “Paw Due Respect.”

These simple changes to song titles make the album even more humorous and unusual.

The album’s producer, BOOTS, found various types of cats to record for the song titled “Meowrly.” Each cat was a different type, causing each sound to be different. The remixes

designed each cat to meow, purr, moan or hiss to certain beats and rhythms in each song.

The cat noises are rough, modified, quick or slow throughout each song, creating variety throughout the album.

The famous Instagram cat, Lil Bub, also makes an appearance in the album’s first song, “Meowpurrdy.”

The album is definitely a game-changer for the music world. Cat lovers will appreciate the individuality within the album.

Run the Jewels’ inappropriate rap verses revolving around sex, addiction, drugs, power and so on are almost overlooked in some songs because of the adorable cat sounds.

It’s kind of scary how catchy the majority of the cat beats are throughout every song. As you listen and catch on to the rhythm, you may start to hear yourself meowing along.

If you have not listened to this album, you are definitely missing out. It is odd, funny, inventive and incredible all at the same time.

Run the Jewels made this album because other musicians have never had a remix idea like this.

This weirdly uncomfortable, yet creative collaboration of cat sounds shows how unique both rappers truly are.

The album is available on Spotify and a free download is on Run the Jewels’ website: runthejewels.net.

GALACTIC

Ridley Scott creates cinematic masterpiece, buries previous critically acclaimed space-travel films

by Joe Kramer News Editor

Ridley Scott has done it once again: He has taken an utterly human story written by Drew Goddard and Andy Weir and taken it out of this world.

In his latest masterpiece, “The Martian,” we see the many sides of the human experience and, for the first time in what feels like ages, are allowed to dream of the extent to which we can take ourselves.

In this mesmerizing and simply stunning film, movie-goers get to experience cinema’s true capabilities.

Mark Watney, played by Matt Damon, is left behind on Mars after a storm forces the Ares Team to leave the planet.

After a piece of rogue equipment impales Mark and leads his team to believe him dead, he soon wakes up with a much more pressing problem: How do I survive?

This question is asked many times throughout cinema history, as heroes are pitted against the most perilous fates.

In “The Martian,” Scott dives into what makes us human and what it takes—both physically and mentally—to overcome our most difficult obstacles.

As Mark comes to terms with his situation and works to survive, his employers at NASA have already written him off as dead.

After the funeral and proper period of mourning, NASA resumes its day-to-day activities.

NASA commissioner Teddy Sanders (played by Jeff Daniels) handles the issue like a true PR

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Matt Damon captivates the audience with his portrayal of his character, Mark Watney, who is left behind on Mars after a isolating storm in “The Martian.” professional, with the help of his specialist Annie Montrose (played

by Kristen Wig).

That is, until a message from Mars reveals that Mark is still alive.

As NASA scrambles to cover the media and works on getting help to Mark, Sanders must make a decision: risk the lives of the crew by sending them back for Mark, or let Mark fend for himself until a manned mission can make it to him in the next four years?

While NASA members squabble about how to approach the situation, Mark has made leaps and bounds in survival.

Having cultivated potatoes from Martian soil and human feces, he keeps fed and, through what Mark calls “sciencing the shit out of this,” he is able to set up 1. “Gravity” - John Mayer

5 Tracks You’ll Hear in Starbucks During the Fall List compiled by Courtney Eppes

Mayer released this track on his 2006 “Continum” album, and fans have been hooked ever since. “Gravity” is a mellow song about facing life’s struggles with grace. Mayer’s voice will melt the marshmallows in your hot cocoa quicker than you can say “autumn.” This song is the perfect soundtrack for sipping a pumpkin spice latte while reading a good book and wearing your favorite fall sweater.

communication with NASA. Things seem to be on the up-and-up.

But one of the film’s reoccurring themes is that “everything can and will go wrong.”

This theme proves true as every possible thing goes wrong in both NASA’s rescue attempt and Mark’s survival attempt.

The trial and error and sheer determination on both sides to save a human life shows what human beings are capable of.

As time runs out and all the greatest minds on the planet work together, we, as an audience, are allowed to dream and be inspired by these characters.

This is the film’s major triumph.

The sheer range of emotion 2. “Shine” - Birdy

Jasmine Lucilla Elizabeth Jennifer van den Bogaerde, aka Birdy, has created a beautiful melody about being who you want to be, no matter the consequences. Fall is a great time for taking a step back from life’s craziness to figure out who you want to be and what you want in your life. When I close my eyes and listen to this song, I picture myself in the park during autumn with leaves falling all around. This track is perfect for those fall days.

that I felt throughout the film reminded me why I love cinema so much. It was as though I was transported to being a child once again and watching “Apollo 13” for the first time.

Before I get too mushy, let us take a look at the film’s more technical aspects.

The cinematography was breathtaking.

With wide-open Martian vistas as well as the confessional storytelling mechanism that Scott uses to tell what could have been a quiet film on Mark’s side, Scott gives a real feeling of the story’s immensity and weight.

With touches of humor mixed with the anxiety and stress of the situations on earth and Mars, this film is all-encompassing

emotionally.

There is an overwhelming sense of despair, and yet there is that silver lining so familiar to us in film. Hope and determination are the things that make us truly human in a universe far from concerned with our well-being.

We only have each other in the end.

The acting is superb. When you assemble a cast with the likes of Matt Damon, Michael Pena, Jessica Chastain, Kate Mara, Kristen Wig, Jeff Daniels and Chiwetel Ejiofor, as well as a breakout role from Donald Glover, you have a sure-fire recipe for success.

Each character lends a different lens to the situation.

You love and hate the

3. “Sweet Child O’ Mine” Taken by Trees (2009)

4. “Autumn Leaves” - Ed Sheeran

This is a fabulous cover of Guns N’ Roses’ famous “Sweet Child O’ Mine.” Using piano, vocals, drums and acoustic guitar, Taken by Trees redid the song with a twist. The track was released in 2009 and has been in the movies “Flowers in the Attic” and “The Last House on the Left.” The cover is upbeat enough to make you feel energetic, yet soft enough to remind you of the beautiful season right outside the door.

This gorgeous song is about letting go of loved ones who have died. Sheeran says, “Float down like Autumn leaves. You’re miles away, but yesterday you were here with me.” As much as I love fall, something about it is minorly depressing. This track is great for days you’re missing someone who is no longer with you. It is very autumn-esque, making it perfect for depressing autumn nights when you just need a good cry.

characters just as they are meant to be loved and hated. Together, they show the entire spectrum of humanity and allow us to take in the sheer magnitude of each of the character’s feelings.

It is the perfect crew to pilot such a magnificent film.

There are so many parallels to draw: The film has “2001: A Space Odessy” visuals with an “Apollo 13” storyline, but with the style and flair of a Ridley Scott film.

It buries Nolan’s “Interstellar” and knocks “Gravity” out of this universe. It stands on its own, and I would go so far as to say it is Scott’s greatest accomplishment since “Alien” nearly 30 years ago.

It is a space-age film in a time where space travel has died. It is a film that will inspire the youth to chase after their dreams and the stars.

“The Martian” is a stark message to viewers to keep dreaming and to, most importantly, never give up.

It is a change of tune from the many shades of dark that Scott normally shows in his films, offering a welcome change of pace.

“The Martian” is a tale of perseverance, human unity and intelligence wrapped in a paper of stunning vistas, twinkling stars and dashing heroes and heroines.

The film is undoubtedly a must-see film for anyone wishing to be transported to a world that is both unforgivingly alien and completely human.

“The Martian” is playing at Cinemark Theaters in Conway and is rated PG-13 for some strong language, injury images and brief nudity.

5. “Sparks” - Coldplay Coldplay has been serenading its audience since 1996, when Chris Martin and Johnny Buckland met at the University College London. The soothing and sometimes-melancholy sound of Coldplay resonates perfectly for the season. Fall is a peaceful season: perfect for enjoying the little things. A personal favorite, “Sparks” is a great song for reminiscing on life’s sweetness. It will be your new romance track, I promise.

Sports

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October 7, 2015

Week at a glance

Home opener shows promise, hustle, hope UCA blazed through its home opener in another impressive inner conference victory against Abilene Christian University.

The Bears put on an offensive showcase; 469 total yards of offense and defense held the Wildcats to just 272 total yards.

The Bears started hot, stacking up 331 yards on offense and dominating the first half 32-7. The second half was much of the same.

A 22-yard field goal and a 13-yard touchdown run put the game out of reach for the Wildcats.

UCA ran out the clock by calling running plays for their final 20 plays.

The Bears were on a mission to avenge a 52-35 loss to the Wildcats last season.

Sophomore quarterback Hayden Hildebrand had his first career start after playing the final three quarters in the Bears’ last victory over Northwestern State.

He completed nine of 15 pass attempts for 210 yards, along with a pair of touchdowns, all on his 21st birthday.

Hildebrand’s performance shows that he is ready to step up and take the team’s offensive reins.

UCA’s defense on average has held its opponents to less than 100 yards rushing for the second week in a row, showing promise for UCA’s defensive line.

Although UCA now sits and 2-2 for the season, the team looks to be in good shape, and the Bears will undoubtedly leave their mark this season.

Upcoming games Football

October 10 vs.

Houston Baptist University in Houston, Texas at 2:30 p.m.

Volleyball

October 8 vs. Mcneese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana at 7 p.m October 10 vs. Nichols State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana at 12 p.m.

Women’s Soccer

October 9 vs. Stephen F. Austin in Conway, Arkansas at 7 p.m.

Men’s Soccer

October 10 vs. Drake University in Conway, Arkansas at 7 p.m.

Men’s Golf

Football defeats Abilene Christian in first home game

by Jordan Johnson Assistant News Editor

The Bears’ first home game of the season ended in a 42-14 victory against the Abilene Christian University Wildcats on Oct. 3.

The fourth game of the season leaves both UCA and ACU at 2-2.

The Bears dominated much of the first half of the game. Within two minutes of the first quarter, UCA sophomore running back Dominique Thomas made the first touchdown after a five-play, 59yard drive.

Senior kicker Jace Decker kicked a 27 yard field goal to earn an extra three points for the Bears putting them up 11-0, 5:33 into the first half.

With three seconds left in the first quarter, sophomore quarterback Hayden Hildebrand passed to junior wide receiver Jatavious Wilson for a 53-yard rush to the Bears’ third touchdown.

ACU began its comeback with 2:07 left in the second quarter. ACU freshman tight end Cody Ennis completed a pass from junior quarterback Parker McKenzie

Women’s Golf

October 9-11 at Bearkat Women’s Invitational in Hunstville, Texas Softball

October 9 vs.

University of ArkansasMonticello in Conway, Arkansas at 6 p.m.

for 10 yards for the Wildcats’ first touchdown of the game, leaving the score at 32-7 for UCA in the

first half.

UCA’s Wilson made the Bears’ last touchdown of the game six

seconds into the fourth quarter, followed by a field kick from senior placekicker Jace Denker,

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COURT SIDE

Volleyball extends conference win streak to 5 with trio of victories

by Joe Kramer News Editor

The UCA’s volleyball team earned a trio of wins this week against conference rivals Houston Baptist, New Orleans and Southern Louisiana, winning 3-0, 3-1 and 3-0, respectively. This moves the Bears to a 5-1 conference record with a seven-game winning streak.

Central Arkansas (7-9, 3-1 SLC) came out strong, taking a sizable lead in the first set and forcing a myriad of timeouts from the Huskies. The timeouts were to no avail, leaving the Sugar Bears to take the first set 25-17.

The Sugar Bears continued their hot streak, bashing the Huskies in a quick 25-14 win in the second set. The Huskies took two of the first three points in the third set for their first lead of the match.

The teams traded runs for the remainder of the set, but the Sugar Bears came out on top, securing the win for the night with a 25-20 win in the third set.

On the night, the Sugar Bears hit .341 for the set, with four players each tallying at least seven kills. Junior middle blocker Fulani Petties and senior outside hitter Heather Schnars led the way for the Sugar Bears, each collecting nine kills, while junior outside hitter Rachel Sharp and sophomore right setter Megan Nash each added seven kills.

Senior setter Amy South was all over the court, turning a match-high 29 assists, while digging six HBU attacks and serving up a pair of aces for one of her most complete matches of the season. Nash and Petties tied for the match-high in blocks, each bringing three, while freshman defensive specialist Allie Kemp dug a match-high 15 attacks from the Huskies.

The Sugar Bears kept the train

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UCA sophomore middle blocker Megan Nash celebrates with teammates after defeating Southeastern Louisiana 25-21, 5-15 and 25-10 on Oct. 3 at the Prince Center. rolling on Thursday night, hosting the University of New Orleans Privateers at home and picking up a 3-1 win over the Privateers.

The Sugar Bears opened up offensively, hitting .333 in the first set.

Schnars picked up six kills in the opening set, with Petties adding four more, earning UCA the set 25-18 to take a 1-0 lead in the match.

New Orleans came out strong in the second set, with UNO outhitting Central Arkansas .333 to .121 to take the second set 25-10 and to equalize the match at 1-1.

Schnars and Sharp were the only Sugar Bears with kills in the set, each tallying three.

UCA used its attack in the third set, hitting .256 while keeping the

Privateers to an attack percentage of .152. Schnars led the charge, adding eight kills to her total, and Sharp added five as UCA took the second set 25-18, giving them the lead.

The fourth set proved to be the last, as both teams fought for control. Schnars led once again, tallying seven more kills in the set, which UCA took 25-21 to win the match 3-1.

On the night, Schnars tallied a season-high of 24 kills while hitting .378 and adding 11 digs, earning a double-double.

South had a match-high of 37 assists, claiming her own doubledouble with 11 digs. The Sugar Bear defense was led by senior defesnive specialist Corri Hunt and Kemp, who tied for the team

high with 14 digs each. Schnars, Nash and freshman middle blocker Savanah Allen each had a pair of blocks.

UCA took on the Southeastern Louisiana Lady Lions in their final match of the week to close out an eight-match home stretch. The Sugar Bears rallied after a slow start, taking down the Lady Lions in straight sets to push their win streak to seven matches.

After a brief lead from Southeastern Louisiana (7-10, 1-2 SLC), the Sugar Bears battled back, closing out the set with a 6-0 run to take the first set 25-21. South led the comeback, earning 14 assists in the set.

The Sugar Bear came out fiery in the second set, building a quick 8-2 lead. After some back and

forth, the Sugar Bears took the set 25-15 to extend their lead in the match to 2-0. The Sugar Bears finished the kill in the third set, hitting .300 and limiting the Lady Lions to a .027 attack percentage, taking the set 25-10 to win the match 3-0.

Schnars led on the day, tallying a match-high 12 kills, while Nash added 11 kills while hitting a .714 South dolled out a match-high 33 assists. Schnars also led the defense, digging a match-high 13 assists, while Nash picked up a pair of solo blocks.

UCA will hit the road for the first two matches of a four-match road trip. The Sugar Bears take on McNeese State at 7 p.m. Oct. 8, before going head to head against Nicholls State at 12 p.m. Oct. 10.

TO S S U P

Women’s soccer splits weekend, defeats Cardinals 2-0, falls 1-0 to Wildcats

by Joe Kramer News Editor

October 9-11 at David Tom’s Intercollegiate in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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The Bears defeated the Abilene Christian Wildcats 42-14 in their conference home opener Oct. 3 in front of 9,427 fans. First time starting quarterback sophomore Hayden Hildebrand celebrated the win on his 21st birthday.

leaving UCA a final score of 42.

ACU senior wide receiver Cedric Gilbert received a three-yard pass from McKenzie with 11:01 left in the game for the Wildcats’ second and final touchdown, making a final score of 14.

Senior running back Blake Veasley, who gained a net of 49 yards during the game, said the team expected the game to be a tough one, and that their determination proved it.

“We came out hitting on all cylinders tonight,” Veasley said.

“The offensive line played lights out all night long.”

As for next week and the games to come, Veasley said the Bears should “continue focusing on being the best that we can be.”

Denker made two field goals, one from the 27-yardline and one from the 21-yardline. Junior half back Cody Dauksch ended the game with the most total yards at 57 yards, closely followed by Wilson at 53 yards.

Senior linebacker Ricky Wyatt

The UCA women’s soccer team opened a two-game road trip against the University of the Incarnate Word Cardinals and the Abilene Christian Wildcats, splitting the week with a 2-0 win over the Cardinals and a 1-0 loss to the Wildcats.

The Bears opened up their offensive against the Cardinals on Oct. 2 in the 32nd minute, when freshman striker Camille Bassett blasted into the UIW box after scooping up a pass from sophomore midfielder Alex Moore, firing past the Cardinals’ senior goalkeeper Karly Brightwell to give UCA a 1-0 lead with her sixth goal of the season.

UCA kept the momentum going in the 37th minute as freshman midfielder Autum Schwartz played off a deflected ball from sophomore defender Stacia Carroll, putting it away for her second goal of the season and

pushing UCA’s lead to 2-0.

“We played really well in the first half, and did a good job of doing most of the things we talked about in training this week to give us a good chance at success against our opponent,” UCA head coach Jeremy Bishop told ucasports. com.“We were a little flat in the second half, so give credit for putting us under a lot of pressure and working hard. I’m proud of the girls for fighting all the way through and keeping them out of many good scoring chances.”

Bassett led the Bears offensively—landing four of her six shots on goal—while UCA took 14 shots as a team, placing nine on goal.

Sophomore striker Dayna Mounie was on frame with both of her shots, while Schawartz, junior midfielder Shelby Wilson and freshman midfielder Kelly McLaughlin each added one

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UCA sophmore midfielder Alex Moore strikes the ball. The Bears defeated the Cardinals 2-0 on Oct. 2 in Abilene, Texas.

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Megan Nash excels on court, in classroom with 4.0 GPA

by Jennifer Buckley

Staff Writer

Sophomore Megan Nash began playing volleyball at age 15 in Canada, where she grew up, and now plays as a starting middle blocker hitter for the Sugar Bears.

“UCA recruited me, so I visited,” Nash said. “I liked the campus, the team, and they also had what I wanted to major in.”

After college, Nash said she wants to try to travel and play pro.

“Being able to travel and do what I love would be pretty cool,” she said.

Nash studies kinesiology and would like to become an athletic trainer if she does not play pro after college.

UCA’s volleyball coach Jeni Jones said Nash does extremely well in the classroom, earning a 4.0 GPA during both the 2015 spring and summer semesters.

Although some athletes

have trouble balancing school and sports, Nash said being an organized and well-scheduled person has helped her overcome that.

“I’ve always been like that, so for me, balancing school and sports is not that hard,” Nash said.

“In high school, I played high school volleyball, club volleyball and I had a job, so I actually had more to handle in high school than I do now.”

In her time at UCA, Nash has grown close to her teammates.

“Me and [sophomore setter] Kristine Hjembo are pretty close because we see each other a lot outside of practice, but I really like all of our teammates,” she said.

“We have a lot of new people who I’ve been getting really close to, as well.”

The UCA volleyball program has begun its first season under new head coach Jeni Jones.

Jones attended Florida State, where she played volleyball for

four years at the same position as Nash – middle blocker.

Nash said Jones has been doing well as head coach, staying calm and keeping the team calm during matches.

“She’s definitely continuing the tradition of our program, and we’re still playing at a high level,” Nash said.

Although Nash is only a sophomore, she has already made some exciting accomplishments.

“I won credentials at age 17 [in Canada], which is sort of equivalent to winning state, except we have provinces which are like several states,” Nash said.

“I was nominated for Freshman of the Year, and, although I didn’t win, it was pretty cool.”

Jones said Nash is a very driven player.

“She has great work ethic that she brings to the court daily,” Jones said. “The consistency in her work ethic allows her to see improvements in her game and

skill work almost every time she takes the floor.”

Other than her accomplishments, Nash collected a few memorable stories during her time at UCA. “Last year during the beginning of the season at our first away game, I slipped going into the gym and almost broke my knee cap,” Nash said. “But I still played that night.”

Although preseason was rough, Nash has high hopes for the rest of the season for the Sugar Bears.

“We’re doing pretty good, and I think we could go undefeated for the rest of the season and hopefully win conference,” Nash said.

The Sugar Bears will play their next game at 7 p.m.

Oct. 8 at McNeese State. For more information on the women’s volleyball schedule, visit ucasports.com

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UCA sophomore middle blocker Megan Nash warms up her spike inside the Prince Center.

D E F E AT

Men’s soccer falls 3-1 to Memphis Tigers, 4-0 to Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville

by Joe Kramer News Editor

UCA’s men’s soccer team (1-9) faced the University of Memphis Tigers and their first conference opponent, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars, this past week, dropping the matches 3-1 and 4-0, respectively.

Before opening Missouri Valley Conference play against the Cougars, the Bears faced the Memphis Tigers on the road Sept.

30.

The Tigers and junior midfielder Raul Gonzalez proved to be too much, taking down the Bears 3-1 with a hat trick from Gonzalez.

The Tigers (2-5-2) got the first goal of the night in the 31st minute when sophomore forward Chandler Klemm knocked in a ball from the wing, meeting Gonzalez, who slammed the ball inside the far post to give the Tigers a 1-0 lead.

The Bears evened the score in 35th minute. Junior forward Wes Carson and freshman forwards Jacob Jerles got shots off, but were blocked by the Memphis back line. Sophomore midfielder Pepe San Roman scooped it up and put

it away to even the score at 1-1, earning his first goal of the season.

The 52nd minute proved to be the end of the scoring silence, when a foul in the UCA box sent Gonzalez in for a penalty kick.

Sophomore keeper Harrison Veith was unable to make the save, giving Memphis a 2-1 lead.

Klemm and Gonzalez would team up again to get Gonzalez his hat trick in the 63rd minute with a short-range shot, giving the Tigers their final point of the match and bringing the score to 3-1.

UCA took 10 shots all night, putting three on goal. San Roman, Carson and Jerles each put one shot on target. In goal, Veith made two saves out of the five shots on goal from the Tigers.

After their final prep game against the Tigers, the Bears opened Missouri Valley Conference play against the Cougars, the reigning conference champs, on Oct. 3.

SIUE (5-3-1, 1-1 MVC) came out hot, earning its first goal of the night when junior midfielder Ivan Gutierrez scored on a penalty kick following a UCA penalty in the Cougars’ box.

The Bears fended off the Cougars until the 47th minute,

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Freshman forward Joey Kampmann strikes the ball. The Bears fell to the Memphis Tigers 3-1 on Sept. 30 and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 4-0 on Oct. 3. when with

Gutierrez sophomore

connected midfielder

Mohammed Awad, who scored from five yards out to notch in the

2-0 lead. SIUE tallied another goal five minutes later, when senior defender Brett Lane hooked up with senior midfielder Paul Scheipeter, who fired away from 10 yards out.

To cap off the Cougars’ offensive, Gutierrez struck again in the 70th minute, zipping past the UCA defense to peg a 10-yard shot and bring the final score to 4-0.

Carson said the match got away from the Bears and that it will take mental toughness to keep the team all-in for the entire match.

“We had them in the first half and then gave up a penalty,” he said. “I think when the first goal is given up, we tend to get down on ourselves. We are working hard to get our mojo back and to finish stronger.”

UCA put six shots on goal for the night. Carson was on target with both of his shots, as was freshman midfielder Daltyn Knutson. Freshmen forwards Joey Kampmannn and Chris Holmes each added a shot on goal. In net for the Bears, sophomore Harrison Veith made a pair of saves out of the six shots on goal from the Cougars.

Junior goalkeeper Taran Meyer said the Bears energy against the Cougars was great, but that final half will be what the Bears need to do in the upcoming match against the Drake University Bulldogs, who sit at the top of the conference.

“It was neck and neck in the first half,” Meyer said. “We came out with a lot of energy in the second half, but they hopped on us by putting up three goals on us.

The last 25 minutes was all us. We created chance after chance, but just couldn’t find the back of the net going against the wind.”

Meyer said this week would be all about finding what works for the Bears.

“We will be changing some things up in the way we play and maybe the line up,” he said. “We just want to be prepared for Drake this week and get some wins.”

The Bears are coming off the road for a pair of home matches this week, stepping away from MVC play to face the Oral Roberts University Golden Eagles at 7 p.m. Oct. 6.

The Bears will return to conference play to take on the Drake University Bulldogs at 7 p.m. Oct. 10.

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Junior Brigette Caruthers finishes the 5K University of Arkansas Chili Pepper Classic course in 17:57:64 Oct. 3.

Women finish hot in Chilli Pepper Classic

by Joe Kramer News Editor

UCA’s men’s cross country team finished ninth overall and the women’s team finished 11th in the College Division I race at the University of Arkansas’ Chile Pepper Festival on Oct. 3.

The Chili Pepper weekend was a high-energy weekend for the Bears.

The women’s team looked to come out strong after tough training in weeks leading up to the meet.

“Chili Pepper is always a fast course, and there is always a ton of competition,” junior Brigette Caruthers said. “We all went into the weekend ready to run hard and get some PRs.” Caruthers said the weekend had been successful, with many women running personal bests.

“We placed up there among the teams from our conference,” she said.

Caruthers finished the 5K course at 61st place out of 436

runners with a time of 17:57.64.

Freshman Taylor Dunn finished at 100th (18:34.96), followed by sophomore Abigail Topham at 121st (18:32.36). Freshman Sara Shaw finished 146th (18:43.41), while junior Hanna Holstein was 200th (19:13.20). Senior Abbie Linna finished 226th (19:28.10).

With a tough run ahead of them, the UCA men’s team members hoped to stick to their strategy of running as a pack as they faced an easier course than those earlier in the season.

“The course was perfect, some small rolling hills, but mainly flat and fast,” senior Ryan Davidson said.

Senior Albert Maeder led the pack for the Bears, placing 85th out of 466 runners. Maeder covered the 8K course in a time of 25:25.21. Senior Josh Quiroga finished 91st in a time of 25:29.82, followed by freshman Markus Schweikert in 99th (25:35.90).

Freshman Austin Salazar finished 108th (25:40.62), while sophomore Preston Borg was 123rd (25:45.93).

Junior Grant Williams finished 148th (26:00.32), junior Andrew Simpson finished 163rd (26:07.60) and Davidson finished 200th (26:29.67).

With this weekend under their belts, the men hope to keep the momentum going against some of their rivals.

“Next week we are going to try and beat some teams that are close to us, like UALR and A-State,” Davidson said. “They both ended us in Fayetteville last weekend, and we are going to get them back.”

With an impressive showing in Fayetteville, Linna feels confident about the rest of the season.

“Our training has been hard this year and it has definitely helped, so we will continue that and hope to get top 5 at conference,” she said.

UCA’s cross country teams head to Little Rock on Oct. 17 to run on the UALR Trojan’s home course leading into the Southland Conference Championship meet on Oct. 30 in Huntsville, Texas.

was the Bears’ defensive star, collecting six solo tackles and three assisted.

Hildebrand completed nine out of 15 attempted passes for a total of 210 yards. Hildebrand’s longest received pass to senior tight end Justin Dickey was 56 yards. Thomas led rushing with 128 gained yards, 6 yards per play, while Wilson beat out his average at 8 yards per play.

The Bears achieved 23 first downs, gaining 469 total offensive yards and 210 passing yards. The Bears were in possession for 33 minutes and 55 seconds of the game.

The Wildcats made 14 first downs, gaining 272 total offensive yards and 181 passing yards while in possession for a total of 26:05.

During the first break in the game, President Tom Courtway joined Sen. Jason Rapert and state representative David Meeks on the field to celebrate students who have received the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship.

Junior Jeff Homstad, one of 4,303

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Senior linebacker Ricky Wyatt, sophomore outside linebacker George Odum and sophomore outside linebacker Dalvin Simmons make a tackle during the Bears’ 42-14 win against the Abilene Christian University Wildcats on Oct. 3.

UCA students who received the scholarship this semester, was featured in the brief ceremony.

The halftime show featured the UCA marching band and several high school bands from all over the state, aptly named “Band Night.” UCA’s marching band performed a swing version of “My Favorite Things” from “The Sound

of Music.” The collaboration also performed a routine learned that day of Irving Berlin’s “Heartfelt Prayers.” High school bands from Mayflower to Yellville participated in the event.

The Bears will face the Houston Baptist University Huskies at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 10 in Houston, Texas.

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shot on goal.

Defensively for the Bears, freshman goalkeeper Lauren Mercuri made one save, earning her third straight win and the first shutout of her college career.

The Bears came off their hot streak looking for their fourth win against the Abilene Christian Wildcats on Oct. 4, but were unable to find the net, falling to

the Wildcats 1-0.

The first half was quiet until the last few seconds when ACU’s junior midfielder Maria Gomez nailed a free kick from just shy of 19 yards out.

UCA had little rebuttal for the rest of the match, managing two more shots.

UCA put three shots on goal for the day.

Sophomore midfielder Alex Moore was on target with two of her three attempts, while Bassett put her only attempt on goal. In net for the Bears, freshman Lauren Mercuri made eight saves.

UCA returns home next weekend, welcoming the Stephen F. Austin Jacks to the Bears’ home turf for a 7 p.m. conference match.