Sobel and her colleagues will discuss suicide prevention, statistics and options for students.
In the news release, UCA President Houston Davis said about the new freshman class, “their average high school GPA of 3.63 is second historically only to last year’s incoming class by just onehundredth of a GPA point. They are poised to
UCA’s enrollment down from fall 2021
The news release said the new class is likely “the second-largest incoming freshman class among all four-year institutions in the state, according to preliminary data.”
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From fall 2021 to fall 2022, the university retained 74.1% of frst-year students, according to the news release. This is compared with 70.7% from fall 2020 to fall 2021, according to UCA’s institutional research page.Institutional research’s offcial numbers from fall 2021 and preliminary numbers for fall 2022 show that sophomores were the only classifcation that grew, having gone up by 128.
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Becca Green, Rock Region METRO’s director of public engagement, explained microtransit and the company’s plans in two public information meetings held at Conway City Hall Sept.
Sobel said it is important to listen to them and discuss getting help. If the person is on campus, students and faculty are able to register for an appointment with the Counseling Center,
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“It’s13-14.ride hailing, ride sharing, point-to-point accessible service that you can book through an app. It’s ideal for areas of emerging or low transit demand,” Green said. “In this case, it would be emerging transit demand.”
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“Once we get to 100 passenger trips per day, we’ll want to reassess and adjust the service as necessary. There are two main ways you can do that. You can either add more vehicles, which we’re already looking into or you can introduce what’s called distance-based pricing,” Green said.
Distance-based pricing would introduce higher fares for longer trips and shorter fairs for smaller distance trips, as compared to the current fat fare of $2 for any distanceRidestrip.can be hailed from anywhere in the service area and have the expected beneft of smaller“[Microtransit]vehicles. offers more coverage than the fxed route service,” Green said. “it
Rides can be booked through the TransLoc app, which has a similar interface to other ride-sharing apps. Users without smartphones
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The news release also said that this semester is seeing
Each September, organizations across the United States come together to raise awareness, discuss the signs of suicide and remember those they’ve lost.
International graduate student Karen Orozco said that the service makes Conway more accessible, “I believe both the demand and
The decision on whether an amendment to the Arkansas constitution that legalizes recreational marijuana stays on the November ballot or not is being considered by the Arkansas Supreme Court. Despite its opposition, the marijuana legalization referendum is still on the ballot.
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From UCA’s all-time high in enrollment in 2015, which sat at 11,754 according to UCA’s institutional research web page, enrollment has fallen by 15.7% to 9,913, as listed on a recent UCA news release.First-time, full-time undergraduate enrollment is 1,801 students, according to preliminary data found in the Sept. 12 news release. Fall 2021 saw 1,854, according to UCA’s Bear Facts page online. The only time that frst-time, full-time undergraduate enrollment dropped below 1,800 in the last six years was in 2020, with only 1,715 frst-time, full-time undergraduate students enrolled.
Preliminary numbers show frst-time undergraduate enrollment this semester fell from fall 2021, with overall enrollment down 1.9%.
excel inside and outside the classroom.”“Student credit hours are down 1.5% fall ‘22 compared to fall ‘21. … The budget was built on a -4.2% decline in SCH based on our forecasted -3.6%,” Davis said. “We are very pleased to be well inside of ourOverallforecast.”student credit hours in fall 2022 are 123,285, according to institutional research. Undergraduate credit hours fell by 1,996, while graduate credit hours rose by 190 from 2021, according to preliminary and offcial numbers from institutional research.Retention rates rose fall 2022, according to the news release. “Student retention has been a key focus of enrollment management efforts at the university,” the news release said.
other people won’t,” Sobel said. “Unfortunately people who [die by suicide], many of them do not give any overt signs,” Sobel said.
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The American Library Association reported that the number of attempted book bans for 2022 is already approaching last year’s attempted bans. Last year there were 729 challenges directed at 1,579 books. This year, there have been 681 challenges directed at 1,651 books so far. Some of the most targeted books are LGBT books like “Gender Queer”, Maia Kobabe’s graphic memoir about sexual identity. The week of Sept. 18-24 is banned books week. The aim of banned books week is to highlight contested works.
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The service will run two vehicles Monday through Saturday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. allowing for 14 hours of service. Following the trial period, trips will cost $2 each. Green said this is one of the cheapest fares in comparable areas.All vehicles accommodate seven passengers, have bike racks and are wheelchair accessible.
with a $2 fat fare. Green said that the fare may change in the future if demand increases.
can go places where you can’t take a 35 or 40-foot bus.”
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Conway’s upcoming microtransit transportation system will ofer free rides from Oct. 24 to Nov. 20. The service will be active Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
“It is a month where we try and make people aware that there are other options when you are feeling really overwhelmed or in despair,” director of UCA’s Counseling Center Susan Sobel
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“I hope that the service will meet the needs of UCA students who do not have a car. Since they are only starting with two sevenpassenger vans, travel times may be a little long, but I am very happy to see the $2 a ride price point,” Bailey said.
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Unlike Uber or Lyft, METRO’s microtransit service does not have surge pricing, rather it will begin
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The American Rescue Plan is a 1.9 trillion dollar stimulus law passed by Congress last year. The funds from this bill earned nearly 12 million dollars in interest for Florida, “I got 12 million for us to use, and so we are going to use it,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a press conference last Friday. The state used some of the interest money from the COVID-19 relief bill to fy two planes of migrants out of Florida and into Massachusetts.
cause of death amongst collegeForstudents.national suicide prevention and awareness month, the Counseling Center is partnering with the Offce of Student Success to host an informational workshop on Thursday, Sept. 22 in room 307 of the Student Health Center.
The fexibility and low prices of the service make it accessible to students without cars, such as international students.Phillip Bailey, associate vice president for global learning and engagement, said he hopes the service will beneft international students.“Ido think that UCA will create quite a bit of demand around campus, so I am hopeful that international students will fnd it a convenient option for getting about Conway,” Bailey said.
Microtransit, Conway’s frst public transportation system, will launch Oct. 24, with free rides through Nov. 20.
The Center for Global Learning and Engagement will advertise the service to students in their weekly newsletter during METRO’s free-ride period.
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If a friend, family member or loved one shows signs or mentions suicide, “First thing frst, don’t panic.” Sobel said. “Defnitely address it and ask them. … One thing I think it is important for people to know is that suicidal ideation…[is] actually a lot more common than people going ahead and attempting or completing.”
will have a dial-in option for booking“Werides.are engaging in a somewhat familiar form of transit. Many people are familiar with ride-hailing and ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft. This is not quite the same, but it’s very similar,” Green said.
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Signs of suicide vary. Sobel said to watch for sudden changes in personality and behavior, struggling to get out of bed, crying often, saying goodbye to people and giving away Watchingbelongings.forsigns in someone who is struggling can only do so much, “Some people will talk about it,
Dailey will be recognized on stage with a plaque at the National Association for Gifted Children’s 69th Annual Convention and Exhibition in Indianapolis, Indiana, Nov. 18. “I am excited to attend NAGC. I usually go every year if possible. I enjoy collaborating with professional colleagues and engaging in professional learning to improve my teaching and research,” Dailey said.
award, nominees must show evidence of leadership roles and service in local, state and national organizations for gifted children as well as showing that they’ve made unique contributions to the feld.
Students Antwan Hardaway and Elijah Alcorn were told to stop and that a report was being made.
Once she got inside Conway Hall, she called UCAPD. Offcer Lauren Hargus arrived to speak to her.
“Dr. Dailey is deserving of this Early Leader Award because of how she goes above and beyond to serve others and meet the needs of her students and fellow
inaugural Launch Conway Fellowship… based on their academic accomplishments and registered student organization contributions.”
UCA professor Debbie Dailey receives Early Leader Award
Dailey has served on multiple NAGC committees and has authored and coauthored several publications for the organization as well. She was co-chair of the Professional Standards Committee and the STEM Network
Launch Conway Fellowship will o er career-readiness experience
The National Association for Gifted Children honored department chair and associate professor of teaching Debbie Dailey with the Early Leader Award for her contribution to the feld of gifted education.
Reinvest in Conway partners with AR Period Poverty Project
Dailey was nominated for the award by her colleague AliciaDr.Cotabish.Debbie Dailey has worked tirelessly on behalf of gifted children at the local, state and national levels. Her activities involve working with educators in our local community and across Arkansas. Her efforts include unwavering service to state and national organizations through offces she has held, and products and publications she has produced. She is an outstanding leader and mentor to educators and colleagues alike. UCA is blessed to call her their own,” Cotabish said.
Davis said in the release.
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“The strongest traffc patterns in Conway are within the city … There wasn’t a strong linkage, for example, between Little Rock and Conway. So that was interesting to see that most of the strong patterns are here within the city itself, which is good because it lends itself to a service like microtransit,” Green said.
Once submitted, the Counseling Center will assign a counselor and schedule a frst appointment.
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“Ever since Conway became eligible for its own federal public transit funding, we’ve been working on what type of service would
Thethem.”goal of this partnership is to make essential menstrual products accessible to the community. Inaccessibility to these products is caused by a few reasons.
Reinvest in Conway is a local grassroots organization that advocates for social change. For the month of September, they have partnered with AR Period Poverty Project to supply the Conway community with essential menstruation products.AR Period Poverty Project is an organization that aims to create menstruation equity throughout the state of Arkansas. Stephanie Gray, co-founder and lead organizer with Reinvest in Conway said that the two organizations partnered because their goals align.”We were in talks with the Arkansas Coalition for Reproductive Justice over the summer and they informed us of the awesome work of the Period Poverty Project,” Gray said. “Their mission really aligns with ours in terms of intersectionality, mutual aid and bodyOneautonomy.”ofthemain goals of Reinvest in Conway is to advocate for police reform.
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Ambermethods.Peck, who was Dailey’s student in the GATE program at UCA, spoke highly of Dailey.
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The counseling center lists the National Suicide Hotline as an available resource, which has a new
best meet the needs of our residents and guests,” Castleberry said. “We’re taking small steps at a time to see how much METRO Connect will be used and how it will ft into the future of Conway. While we’re confdent the program will be used by a number of people, the future of the program will be driven by demand.”
The Early Leader Award is presented to individuals who show great leadership and service in their work. They must also be in the frst 10 years of their career after completing their last earned degree.“I am humbled and honored to receive the Early Leader Award, as I know many others are deserving. Our work in gifted education must continue and be equitycentered as we strive to provide opportunities so all children can reach their full potential,” Dailey said.
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Peck now teaches English as a second language at North Little Rock Middle School and still considers Dailey to be a mentor and friend.
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METRO said they will report to the city of Conway a few months after launch with their data and fnancial status.
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The second step involves internships and experiencebased learning through matchmaking students with employers.Theprogram already had its frst round of students looking for post-graduation employment.VicePresident of economic development at the Conway Chamber of Commerce, Corey Parks, said, “For the pilot cohort, a committee of University of Central Arkansas Student Affairs staff identifed candidates for the
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“They see the value in looking at other students and other majors, and the unique qualities they have and what they can Anotherbring.”“session one” will begin in spring 2023. Parks said moving forward, the Chamber of Commerce will advertise for future programs on campus through student organizations, deans and the frst fellowship cohort. Students will have to apply and will receive an acceptance notice.
Transfer agreements with two-year institutions, like UCA’s Bear Partners, have contributed to the majority of the increase, according to the news release. Bear Partners is a program where students from Arkansas State University-Beebe, University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton and UA Pulaski Technical College can participate in campus activities before transferring with an associateWhiledegree.overall enrollment fell, graduate enrollment rose by 3.1% to 1,919, according to the news release.
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Alongside donating at the three drop-off locations, Reinvest in Conway is taking donations on its Cashapp, $reinvestinconway. The organization also encourages students to create similar movements.“Itwould be amazing if students did a similar drive on their campuses,” Gray said. “College students are at risk of not being able to afford menstrual products. Encouraging administrations to set up free product dispensers in all bathrooms would also be a great idea.”
Further expansion of public transportation in Conway will have abundant data from the TransLoc app regarding demand, hot spots and popular travel times, Green said.
peers. She is attentive to what is happening within the gifted and talented world and portrays her knowledge and love directly through the teaching of her students,” Peck said. “Her contributions and continual work are evidence of her being worthy of this great honor. She has a servant’s heart and it shows to all who know her.”
Parks said broadening the community involvement and career awareness of each student is a goal of the
During his patrol, Offcer Tyler Ryals smelled marijuana coming from the Black Honda Accord in front of him. He initiated a traffc stop on the vehicle due to the smell and made contact with the driver. The driver was student Azjah Houston. When Ryals asked Houston about the smell, she told Ryals there was just some ash in the vehicle.
encounter with Throughoutpolice.”September, the organizations will be taking donations at Righteous Remedies, Bell Urban Farm and the Faulkner County Library. The products needed are regular pads, overnight pads and tampons of all sizes. These products will be distributed to locations of need.“In terms of the donations, we are working to supply the high school and junior high school,” Gray said. “We are also going to give products to Rise House, our local domestic violence shelter. We also hope to place them in all of our local little pantries so more folks can access
Students: Increase from UCA’s Bear Partners
The Conway City Council designated METRO as the recipient of the funds in 2018. Three years later in 2021, an agreement between the city and METRO was made to launch the program with one-time CARES Act Funds. Continued funding and expansion of the program will depend on the city of Conway.“That funding will run out at some point. But then at that point, the city of Conway has access to what we call their regular 5307 or urbanized federal public transit dollars, and they will be able to use those dollars with a local match of money,” Green said. “But it will be a new budget line item that the city will come up with because they’ve never had public transit before.”
Shaw said involvement in leadership activities and recommendations by registered student organization advisors is what makes a student more relevant in the workplace, and what sets a student apart to be the best potential employee.
Hargus approached two of the suspected males who were still outside of the building.
Rock Region METRO, the state’s largest public transit agency, was granted Conway’s frst federally funded public transit dollars. Green said METRO is sitting on the funds, which are only for Conway.
“Conway has a lot to offer,” Shaw said, “I see a lot of students come through this offce who are looking for jobs all over, but you have to consider what the cost of living [is] in those other places.”Shaw said many businesses in Conway offer opportunities for students, and remaining local after graduation saves money for both the student and the business.
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“As an abolitionist organization, we know police often target shoplifters who are just trying to meet basic needs like tampons,” Gray said. “If we can help in a small way, that decreases the likelihood of a dangerous
“That’s what that frst session of the cohort is going to be covering,’’ Shaw said. “Getting to know Conway. Getting to know the different activities in the different areas. Before you even choose an employer — you have to know the city.”
Ryals asked Houston and the passengers in the vehicle to exit the vehicle so he could perform a search. Other than the ash that Houston mentioned, Ryals found a bottle of whiskey that was a third of the way full. Being underage, Houston said that the whiskey was her mom’s from the past weekend. Houston disposed of the whiskey and was given a UCA alcohol violation.
There are also many ways for people within the community to give back.
program, as well as facilitating meaningful connections between employers and students, resulting in mentoring, internship and careerShawopportunities.saidifyou have a personal interest in not just the company, but the city and the community, it makes you a more valuable employee.
Shaw said that companies are getting away from limiting a specifc job to just a particular major because they miss out on talent.
The gun was under the driver’s seat and it was found loaded with one round in the chamber and 13 rounds in the magazine. The three were arrested for possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. Hobbs was charged with felony possession of a handgun on school property.
“There’s a fnancial issue where not only are tampons and pads incredibly expensive — A year’s supply of tampons and pads ranges from $70-$120 — but there is also a luxury tax in Arkansas that makes them even more expensive. Items deemed ‘necessary’ are generally exempt from state sales taxes, but not menstrual products,” Gray said. “The second issue is social. Periods are often
When Offcer Tommy Wise noticed a vehicle with smoke coming out of it, he approached and talked to student Walter Hobbs III.
“Wedon’t.are doing this to address the gap that exists for poor and working-class folks to get accessible menstrual products. There are so many that don’t have the money to get enough products for a full cycle,” Gray said.
The fellowship is a twostep process, beginning with sessions between the Chamber of Commerce and students to network with businesses and individuals in Conway.Associate Director of Internships and Cooperative Education, Karen Shaw, said, “It’s a lot more than just an internship because it’s like you have this whole program before you even get to that part where you may actually get to work at a company.”
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phone number of 988. Callers are connected to nearly 30 crisis centers across the United States. If the person needs immediate help, Sobel suggested getting them to an emergency room or mental health facility.
stigmatized and not discussed in certain households. This is particularly true for trans folks who menstruate. That shame can be a barrier for many and the poverty rate of those individuals often correlates.”Thecollaboration of Reinvest in Conway and AR Period Project aims to minimize the gap between those who have access to period products and those who
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The Conway Chamber of Commerce partnered with UCA in creating the Launch Conway Fellowship to offer career readiness for students.
A female student was walking back to Conway Hall from the HPER Center alone on the evening of Sept. 15 when she was cat-called by a group of males. The group was yelling and whistling, trying to get her attention. They said things like, “Hey beautiful, where you going?”, “Come here little lady” and “Hey sexy, where you from, wanna fuck?”. The student said she didn’t answer them, but they kept calling, so she told them to “shut the fuck up.”
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more transfer students. New transfer student enrollment this semester is 552, marking three years of increasing transfers, according to the news release.“Itis our growth in retention of students and attractiveness to transfer students that is most exciting,”
UCAPD reports campus cat-callers
Classrooms.”Currently, Dailey serves as the chair of the Department of Teaching and Learning and is the program coordinator for the Gifted and Talented Education Program at UCA. She also teaches teacher preparation courses that focus on assessments and research
Companies such as Acxiom and Gainwell are interested in the program, as well as Conway Regional MedicalLaunchCenter.Conway will eventually include students from Hendrix, Central Baptist and the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton, and encourages students from all majors to apply.
Upon smelling marijuana, Wise ordered Hobbs and the two passengers, student Destiny Mckissick and nonstudent Sidney Small to exit so UCAPD could search the vehicle. They found 1.07 oz of marijuana, a cutting dish, a scale, lighter, rolling pipes, a cigar slicer and a box of 45 caliber ammunition.
“A couple of years ago after [Conway] passed 50,000 people in population it became its own urbanized area … which made it qualify for public transit dollars. [The funds] are resting with us but they are earmarked for Conway use only,” Green said.
Mayor Bart Castleberry said its place in the city will depend on how much residents use it.
necessity of this service are being extremely underestimated. Bigger buses or vans that allow for more people to use them would be great. I know the entirety of the international student population in Conway has been desperately needing a reliable local transportation system that allows them the freedom to explore all the good things the Conway community has to offer.”Theprogram will be the frst of its kind in the city.
The organization holds one day of volunteering per year. This year, the Big Event falls on March 11, and Cullen and Kaucher have already started searching for volunteers.
“That’speople.”why I think this organization is very important,” AmoaningThoughsaid.their cultures are different, the African Students Association shares many ideals with the Latino Student Association, including a drive for connections within their small population in Conway.Karla Mezquita, secretary of the LSA, believes that the organization is a great way for people to learn about the Latino community.
“My goal is to just cultivate a community of women on campus or off campus … just in our general area of Conway, so that people can make new friends, connections, all of the above,” Howerton said.
Young women gathered at the Harding Centennial Plaza fountain to attend the third “Hot Girl Walk” around campus Sept. 12.
When joining an RSO, she considers the kind of people who are a part of it.
From 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22, women’s soccer will play for the Greek Cup at the Bill Stephens Complex.
development and really to hang with like-minded people who want to pursue education, and to really start that collaborative thinking and grouping … early on,” faculty advisor Catherine Miller said.
The positive attitude from Howerton appeared to be contagious as everyone present seemed to be there for the same reason — to have fun and be together.
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From 3-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27, the Health Science Club will host a meeting to discuss how to get involved and future events in the Doyne Health Sciences Center Room 325.
“I want to emphasize that everyone is welcome. I know that the term hot girl can steer people away sometimes ... a hot girl is just someone who takes care of themselves mentally, phwysically and emotionally, and I think by doing these walks and doing them with a positive group of women is doing all three of those,” Howerton said.
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Ahounou said, “We do that by inviting previous students that graduated and pursued a degree. We invite them to talk to current students about their experience in the work industry.”
“I joined because I wanted to meet other people that were in the education field. I’m in other RSO’s but Educators Rising is the only one that I get to be surrounded by people that have the same major as me,” sophomore Lauren Crook said.
Education majors looking for a warm, welcoming environment have found a solace in registered student organization Educators Rising.
So, you don’t technically have to be enrolled in a program. You can be thinking about, like, ‘Hey, I might want to major in education’ or even if you just maybe want to work with kids in some capacity,” Miller said.
Howerton expressed her gratitude for them reaching out to her.
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range of classifcations and majors.
Karla Mezquita, secretary of the Latino Student Association, talks to students attending the RSO Fair. Students of diferent Latin backgrounds fnd community in LSA.
Educators Rising RSO supports future educators
“I saw it happening on TikTok in Dallas and northwest Arkansas so I waited to see if anyone would do it in Conway or at UCA, and I didn’t see one being done,” Howerton said. “So, I had my frst one during welcome week. I tried to reach out to freshmen especially to get them acquainted with other people on campus.”Those that attended had a diverse
Despite their contrasting viewpoints and backgrounds, registered student organizations at UCA are united in a shared goal of connecting with the community.
Ahounou, vice president of the ASA from Benin, emphasized the importance of inclusion within the organization. “It’s not just for African
students. We are trying to teach Americans what we call home.”
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The walk usually lasts anywhere between 30 minutes to an hour depending on the route taken around campus, which is also up for variation.
Howerton hopes to expand their list of activities.“Iwant to continue doing these walks and eventually do hot girl hangouts and go to dinner and just have study groups and stuff like that,” Howerton said.
Hot Girl Walk aims to empower women
“For those who are currently in education programs, [Educators Rising] really helps them to link with scholarships, professional
Aside from chatting with the various organizations, students participated in activities, ate food and left with balloon animals made by balloon artist Haley Damon.
Educators Rising’s next meeting will be Sept. 22 at 5 p.m. The location, along with more updates about the RSO, will be announced on their Instagram @ educatorsrisinguca.“Tothepeople who…know that they want to be educators, and [are] not a part of Educators Rising, I want to invite you to come and check us out … We’re here for you. We’re here to support you and help you to navigate that journey for people who may have heard rumors that it’s hard to be an educator or it’s challenging … Come check us out and give us a chance to really show you a positive experience of what it’s like to be an educator, to work with kids, and to learn. And also just have fun pursuing your passion,” Miller said.
“I look for people that are either similar to me or way different. It’s always a fun experience joining something and it being totally out of your comfort zone,” Araujo said.
“I feel like it is unique to us, because of our background and where we’re from,” Amoaning said. “A lot of us have a similar upbringing and we’re all coming here to a completely different culture and completely different
The ASA holds events like AfroChill, where members serve cultural food and drinks as an introduction to their organization. They also organize galas and participate in Diversity Food Night and International Education Week, all of which help them gather new members and share their culture.
Student organizations lined the walkways in front of the Ronnie Williams Student Center Sept. 13, eager to speak with any curious student who passed by.
For many of these organizations, representation is a way they are able to accomplish that. The RSO Fair provides this opportunity.
From 5-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, the Center for Global Learning & Engagement will host a program for students of all ethnicities and cultures who are interested in learning about culture and communication between cultures in the Christian Cafeteria.
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“We just try to have a little community for them,” Amoaning said. “Just to have them feel like this is a home away from home. So we have a bunch of different events.”
Hot Girl Walk groups have been spreading around the country, and it was brought to the Conway area by UCA junior Jacey Howerton as a way to help women make friends in a positive environment while getting some exercise.
for volunteer hours. “I had a lot of fun and I told [the adviser], if they did a group, I wanted to help,” Davis said. “I really liked the idea of having a group of educators that hung out and talked and did community service, but there was nothing, and with COVID, education was just a really lonely major. We couldn’t really do anything, and we couldn’t go out to the schools.”
With a small population of Africans in campus and in Conway, her desire to build and support her community means formulating events to promote the connection.
Whether it’s through food, music, culture or knowledge, RSOs have the capacity to generate lasting relationships among students, regardless of who they are or where they come from.
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Juniors Erin Kaucher and Cori Cullen are new to the executive board for their organization, and their mission for the 2022-23 school year is to get the word out about The Big Event.“We are a volunteer service organization,” Cullen said.
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From Sept. 27, Bears at the Ballot and BearX will host The Unify Challenge, an online guided video conversation with participants who are different from one another. Participants will talk through a survey about big goals for their country in categories like mental health, climate change, policing, student loans, and immigration.
From 7:30-8:30 on Friday, Sept. 23, the Music Department will host the Conway Symphony Orchestra at Laurel Park on Robinson Ave.
growing with each walk, participants are bound to meet someone new.
“It is a bit harder for us,” Amoaning said. “The process is a bit harder with our immigration, so we try to help make the transition easier.”
providingBy resources for their members to reach out to, Amoaning and Ahounou build their community outside the boundaries of campus.
With around 50 members in their organization, the LSA is able to bring students from different Latin cultures into shared spaces. President of the LSA, Christopher Velazquez, refected on his own experience at a
The organization is currently looking for members to apply to join their committee, which is a group of 30-40 people who help to plan the event throughout the year.
From 6-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, representatives from Simmons Bank will share information regarding how to effectively handle your personal fnances and teach about credit scores, online banking, how to avoid banking scams and fraud in the Ronnie Williams Student Center 205A.
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“We try to help our students in terms of academics and college performance,” Amoaning said. “So, we also have events where we try to educate them on tips to survive in college and how it is after graduation.”
“I’m usually the only Latinx student in class,” Velazquez said. “If you don’t have a community to fall on or to guide you, then you’re going to stay in your room and not be active or speak with other organizations. We want everybody to have a community here.”Sophomore Crystal Araujo recently joined the LSA after seeing the booth at Conway Daze last fall. Since joining, she has seen the value in RSOs.“You get a different sense of community and you get to meet new people,” Araujo said.
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“Wefresh.want to do our own thing and hopefully make it better,” Cullen said. “We’re trying to increase our outreach this year. We want everyone on campus to know what The Big Event is just by hearing it.”
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With the attendee number steadily
“Our society has not always been girls supporting girls forever, but, of course, in the past couple of years that’s changed a lot,” Howerton said. “I’m glad that I can be a part of that because that’s kind of the ultimate goal here. Just being with other women who are going to uplift you and supportTheyou.”HotGirl Walk’s meeting day and time vary for each walk.
In the fall semester, the ASA will hold educational events like Afro Table Talk, entertainment events like Pass the Mic and Nollywood Themed Halloween Night and a Thanksgiving Potluck.“That’s a really important event for us,” Ahounou said of their potluck. “As Africans, we’re away from our families, so it’s for us to unite and have a dinner together in a cozy environment.”Education is also important to Amoaning and Ahounou.
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While the African and Latino Student Associations are focused on building their communities, the members of The Big Event are gearing up to give back to theirs.
From 1-4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22, UCA’s Health Science Club, Health Coaching program and Health Sciences Department will offer free biometric health screenings to students by appointment only in Doyne Room 315. For further information, or to make an appointment, email mperritt1@ cub.uca.edu.
“Usually we have over 50 jobs that we do around Conway, and about 300 volunteers,” Cullen said. “The committee is the backbone making the whole thing come together.”
In order to improve their organization, the executive board plans to scrap the old methods and start
Following the sound of laughter would lead you to the African Students Association.Here,culture is a motivation for building community. Seniors Mary Amoaning and Savi Ahounou have taken the initiative to make this happen.“Our goal is to unite the Africans here on campus,” Amoaning said. Amoaning, a nursing major from Ghana, is the president of the ASA.
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The RSO also gives back to the community with community service projects, like volunteering at Conway Ecofest, an event geared towards children and environmental education. In 2021, they also hosted the sixth annual Educators Rising State Conference for high schoolers interested in joining the education world.“We hold professional developments, we hold fun nights for people to come and let off steam and improve your mental health … We do community service,” Miller said.Anyone with an interest in education and serving children is encouraged to “Educatorsjoin.rising is open to anybody that wants to be an educator.
From 7-8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22, the Student Activities Board will host The Asia Project, an acoustic music poetry act featuring Asia Samson who is a writer, poet and part-time ninja in the Ronnie Williams Student Center Ballroom.
This has allowed there to be a different group every time, leaving no two walks the same.Information about future walks can be found @hotgirlwalkconway on Instagram. Howerton plans to have a consistent meeting day eventually. Those that RSVP’d on the website linktr.ee/hotgirlwalkconway to the event were also given a free tea provided by Nutrition Revolution in Conway.
This group can also be valuable for otherEmmareasons.Piercy, a junior at Hendrix College, said, ”I know that being a woman walking on campus, you don’t feel safe walking alone. So, walking with the group just brings a sense of safety and also community.”Forthethird gathering, there were around 20 women.
Educators Rising not only supports future educators through their obvious comradery but also through building skills they will use in their future careers.
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Educators Rising holds meetings every other Thursday where members are encouraged to meet other education majors and ask questions outside of the preprofessional environment of the classroom.“We’re a very welcoming group and we are welcoming to everyone. We just want to make UCA’s future educators feel comfortable and … always know there is a place for them at UCA besides just in the classroom, because teaching is so much more than just being in the classroom,” Educators Rising Collegiate President Emmeline DavisDavissaid. joined after attending an Educators Rising video conference
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Evans interviewed “Stranger Things” star Caleb McLaughlin in a live rendition of his Youtube show in Reynolds Performance Hall Sept. 15.
“It’s a lot of work, so we kind of need to worry about crying as the last part,” McLaughlin said. “Just having to do it over and over and over, keeping the same energy, where people are like ‘look what my wife sent me,’ and you’re like ‘alright stop, you need to focus, Max is dying.”
“Pineapple does not belong on pizza. It’s weird, the vibes are o , the taste doesn’t mesh, it shouldn’t exist.”
After “The Last Dab,” both Evans and McLaughlin completed the spicy challenge. Evans offered McLaughlin a gift for his achievement.
“I know that your trophy case is full of [Screen Actors Guild] Awards and Emmys from your record-breaking show, but I want to add one more to the mantle and present you with this bottle of ‘Da Bomb,’” Evans said. “[It is] a Hot Ones lifetime achievement award.”
Flowing Yoga differs because it incorporates an element of spontaneous movement and dance in addition to the basic yoga and Wemeditation.often move robotically in a particular tight, stressful pattern. If you get into yoga, you move with more flow… and that’s what the Flow Yoga is about… exaggerating or emphasizing the movement part and not just the positions and holding it,”
mullets are cute. I know they’ve made a comeback, but they’re just not for me.”
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“I needed a change,” Burton said, “I applied and work with some awesome people. It’s been a great experience to get to know everybody here at the counseling center. I heard about the opening from a friend and felt like this is where I needed to be. I felt like this was a good place where I could be able to help people a little bit.”
Burton was previously a stay-athome mom to her seven children.
babysitting, but I hadn’t worked outside of the home. So, I just thought it would be a good career change to come to work,” Burton said.Burton’s position holds the responsibility of office coordination.“Ianswer the phones, schedule appointments, receive registrations that we process and then the counselors are assigned,” Burton
“I knew I had to cry two months prior, so I mentally prepared myself for two months and [then] they were like ‘we’re doing the crying scene,’” McLaughlin said. “I was like ‘oh OK, cool, just give me fifteen minutes’ and what I do is I kind of just like sit there and meditate and then I’m ready.”
“Self-care is one of the most important things that we can do for our mental health [and] for overall health. We have to take care of ourselves so that we can prepare to help others and we can go through life,” Burton said.
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seconds crying, right? But then you had them like ‘all right, the camera wasn’t at the angle of what it is. We have to shoot it from here, we try to shoot it from here, from there, Erica’s going to come in, you’re gonna look at her. We want you to give that same performance every time,’” McLaughlin said. “That’s an all-day [thing].”
“We both started meditating and doing yoga. We didn’t even discuss quitting drugs, there was just no thought of getting high that way anymore,” TrueTrue’ssaid. passion for yoga and openness with his story is a major reason frequent participants enjoy his class and continue
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FlowingPM. Yoga meets in the same room on Wednesdays from 4-4:45 PM.True’s YouTube account demonstrates many of the exercises in these classes and provides yoga and meditation tips.
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Working in the counseling center, Teresa Burton is delighted to be back on campus.
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Yoga classes promote tness and relaxation
“Weentertainment.werechallenged with coming up with a video product,” Evans said. “We thought to ourselves, ‘maybe we could do a celebrity interview show just because of our proximity to it,’ just because we were close [and] maybe we could trick enough people into our studio to do something.”
“Wesaid.also just kind of keep everything flowing, all of the counselors’ schedules and room assignments and just making sure everybody’s got a place to do counseling sessions,” Burton said.
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Widely known for his interview show “Hot Ones,” Sean Evans interviews celebrities from various backgrounds, all while eating increasingly spicy chicken wings.
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True is a passionate teacher, as he is well aware of the drastic, life-changing effects of yoga. As a kid in the sixties and seventies, True experimented with drugs. However, after a yogi taught True’s friend meditation, which he promptly shared with True, there has been no going back.
“But then the question became, what are we going to do? What is our show? We thought at the time celebrity interview shows are boring, so how do we make them not boring? The reason they’re boring is because everyone’s in sort of a PR-driven flight pattern.”
“MyArts.husband’s worked here for 20 years, so I’d always thought ‘I think it’d be cool to work at UCA,’” Burton said. “I figured I’d go back
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saidForTrue.students and faculty who are often confined to their desks or classes, this spontaneous movement and stretching is ideal.
In Smooth Yoga, True introduces students and faculty to simple exercises that relieve stress and can be implemented daily for drasticOneresults.stretch that True teaches is a quick three-way neck stretch that students in the past have found to be useful in calming their nerves.“Drop down. Let go of all the tension. Visualize a picture in your mind. Inhale. Exhale. Let go of worries in the past. Inhale. Let go of worries in the future. Inhale,” True said. “Do it once a day. One minute out of 24 hours… That’s not asking a lot out of yourself to be healthy and more mentally alert.”
returning.“Give me that yoga that’s better than drugs,” Director of ServiceLearning and Volunteerism Dr. Lesley Graybeal said. True also teaches a Flowing Yoga class.
Despite Burton not using any type of counseling center in college, she still recommends it to
of advice for anyone would be to take care of themself.
Burton met her husband, Robby Burton, at UCA.
Burton is no stranger to campus having studied for two years at AlthoughUCA. she is new to the counseling center, Burton is already comfortable on campus and around students.
Dallas Armstrong junior“TheBiden Student Loan Forgiveness Plan should have been implemented years ago. [Students] rack up 50K plus of loans they’ll spend their whole lives paying o .”
“Chick-Fil-A is overrated. It’s overhyped and the chicken is just not all that. Go to Popeyes instead.”
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that? Chris Schonberger, the genius he is, was like ‘well what if we interviewed celebrities? But I mean, [with] increasingly spicy chicken wings over the course of the interview.’ And then I was like ‘you’re a genius.’”
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“I sit at my desk for eight hours a day and I feel relatively tense when I don’t stretch. So this is a block of time that I can dedicate to stretching which is nice,” said Graduate Student Hannah Hanshaw.True’s classes only take up 45 minutes of the day, require no prior experience with yoga and are simple to follow along, as True guides the class through every movement, position, and breathing exercise.Yoga mats are provided by the class, so all participants need to bring is themselves.SmoothYoga meets on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the HPER center’s large group exercise studio from 1212:45
After eating one of the hottest wings on the table, McLaughlin discussed his preparation for the scene where his character Lucas cries over the dead body of another character.
(Left) “Hot Ones” host Sean Evans embraces “Stranger Things” star Caleb McLaughlin. (Right) Caleb McLaughlin receives a warm welcome at UCA as he is greeted with cheers from the crowd on the stage of Reynolds Performance Hall. McLaughlin is known for his “Stranger Things”
He works in the art department as a higher education institution program coordinator in Schichtl Studio
Throughout her time at her desk, Burton said she has already had good experiences with everyone she has encountered.“It’sbeen a great experience to get to know everybody here at the counseling center,” Burton said. “They’re [all] just concerned about the students here. They just want to help everybody. Everyone’s nice and everybody gets along. It’s just a good environment. That’s necessary.”WhenBurton was a student, she said she did not know about a resource for mental health on campus.“Idon’t know when they started the counseling center,” Burton said, “To be honest, if it was a thing when I went to school long ago, I didn’t know about it.”
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True Alisandre is an experienced registered yoga teacher. Alisandre started doing yoga in the seventies as an alternative to doing drugs.
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Before eating the last and hottest wing of the challenge, both Evans and McLaughlin put extra hot sauce on their wing. It is called “The Last Dab,” and is a tradition to put an extra kick on top of an already spicy wing.
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With his Smooth and Flowing Yoga group exercise classes, Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher True Alisandre provides UCA students and faculty with a healthy opportunity to destress while also reaping the benefits of a good workout.“Yoga has been compared in other studies… as having all three aspects of a fitness program: cardio, strength, and flexibility. A lot of other methods of exercise don’t have all three of them,” said True.
students.“Ithink it is a fabulous resource that the university has to be able to help students cope with so many different things like adjusting to college and figuring out how to do it from home, or some need more extensive help because of different things,” Burton said.
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Evans and Schonberger then went on to write the pilot immediately after and have continued to film for eight years, leading to their success and continuing to film their 18th season.
when I figured out what I want to do when I grow up, and [I’m] still trying to figure that out.”
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Evans brought along 20-year-old actor Caleb McLaughlin, who is best known for his role as Lucas Sinclair in “StrangerMcLaughlin’sThings.”career began with his role as Young Simba in Broadway’s “The Lion King.” He said the song that is the most fun to perform live is “I Just Can’t Wait to be King.”
A schedule of True’s classes and other fall exercise classes can be found @uca_campusrec on Instagram.
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Teresa Burton used to take classes at UCA and now works in the counseling center. She recommended the counseling center to all students.
character Lucas Sinclair, a basketball player from Hawkins, Indiana.
phony. Everytime I call the number when I need a ride, I either get sent straight to voicemail or no one ever answers. I’ve been left stranded many
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Evans has a journalism degree from the University of Illinois and began “Hot Ones” in 2015 when media companies began to rely heavily on video
“I spent the last thirty years raising my kids. I’m still raising kids, and I have done some
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just minutes left in the first period, but came just out of sight.
The Sugar Bears played Memphis in their second match of the day on the first day of the tournament. While the team was able to play two close games, it couldn’t produce a win against the Tigers. The Sugar Bears lost 25-22, 25-15 and 25-23.
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Blackburn led the team in blocks and was second in kills in the match against UALR. Conant, a junior middle blocker, led the team with 12 kills and three blocks in the match againstNotUAPB.onlywas the team able to walk away from the Tiger Brawl with a few more wins under its belt, but it was also able to learn more about how to play as a team.
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the team’s first and only goal of the night — also her first of the season.
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Hair said the team gave their best effort, “I think it was a great start to the conference season and points on the road are always good. We played well and are getting into our rhythm at the perfect time.”
McDaniel was a leader in both aces and assists in the match against
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The17.Bengals are coasting off of their third loss and the streak seems like poor footing going into the Big Sky conference. The team currently sits at the bottom of the pile going into their first conference game against the University of Northern Colorado (1-2).Awin feels good, but were the Bengals easy relief for the Bears?
The goal was assisted by Brough, a consistent player for the Bears, logging 73 minutes in the match. Brough and Hair are tied for the most shots of the season 11-11.
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“It was motivating to say the least. I just wanted to get out there and do what I could to help the team. Super proud of the fight to get back in the game after going down in the first half,” Hair said.
The Bears then hit the road for their first conference match against the Bellarmine Knights.
The Bears’ next game will be at home Sept. 22 against the Austin Peay Governors.
Just 35 seconds in, graduate student defender Gracie Hair grabbed
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Despite6.it being the only match lost, the team still felt that it gave its all and learned from the match.
Freshman defender Rylee Ellis of UCA blocks the ball from senior midfelder Olyvia Dowell of Oklahoma State. The Bears lost to Oklahoma and later tied with Bellarmine.
The women’s soccer Bears fell 3-0 against Big-12 opponent Oklahoma State in a tough matchup.
Despite the Bears’ offensive efforts, redshirt freshman midfielder Alexa Orozco sneaked a goal past UCA’s Pruner, securing the first point of the game for Bellarmine.
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“I think our best match was against Memphis, it was good competition and we got to play against some smart players that really challenged us,” freshman defensive specialist and libero Alexis McDaniel said. “The loss on Memphis isn’t what we hoped for, but it also wasn’t upsetting in the sense that we did give it all we had. We played hard and they gave us a good run, our coach agreed that we gave it all we had and stayed with them nicely.”
Riled by the goal, the Bears upped theirSophomoreoffense. midfielder Kelly Van Gundy nearly grabbed a goal for the Bears moments after the Knights’
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Senior midfielder Abby Gibson, sophomore forward Anna Kerr, freshman forward Tristyn Pavatt and sophomore Abby Johnson were all brave enough to take a shot at the Cowgirls but just couldn’t make the goal.The Sept. 11 match lifted Oklahoma state to 5-2-1 overall and dropped UCA 2-4-1.
Even in the case of losing team Idaho State, the loss against UCA didn’t come without a fight. The Bengals jumped to match nearly half of what UCA had posted to the scoreboard, upping the drive and scoring a solid 13 points in the fourth quarter alone. Any team can up the ante, you just have to make them mad enough.
Next up was the Eastern Kentucky Colonels who stood 4-2-1 overall, and 0-0-1 in conference prior to their match against the Bears.
McDaniel said, “As the season goes on we’ve had to find our groove with playing for one another and not as divided and we’ve improved a lot on that.”The team came out of this tournament with a couple of wins, a loss to learn from and preparation for its first conference match.
UCA goes against the Southeast Missouri Redhawks Sept. 24. This team has managed to peck out all but their most recent competition, and now they stand in the same position as UCA: one game away from conference. The Redhawks will likely waste no time on the Bears, and it’s in UCA’s best interest to not get comfortable post-victory.TheIdaho State Bengals were a good refresher for the Bears, but going against a winning team fresh off a loss will bring on an outcome not even a crystal ball can predict.
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Junior Charlie Tidwell (9) cheers next to sophomore teammate Mackenzie Vernon (15). The Sugar Bears’ two wins of the Tiger Brawl were the frst wins following a 3 loss streak.
The Bears might be back feeling stronger than before, but even Icarus felt on top of the world before disaster. The key for UCA is to not get cocky and be mindful of the previous streak commanded by Southeast Missouri.
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The matchup took place away from home, a seemingly unlucky charm for the Bears who have not been able to grab an away game win.
Despite the drop, the Bears made a solid effort and drew Bellarmine 1-1 in their first conference game of the season.Coming off a win against Grambling State, the Bears played hard against the Oklahoma State Cowgirls, who came into the game at the top of their conference standings.
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On Sept. 16 and Sept. 17, the Sugar Bears traveled to Memphis to face the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Trojans, University of Memphis Tigers and UA at Pine Bluff Lions. The team had a relatively successful weekend, winning two out of its three matches.
Bears fall to Oklahoma State, draw with Bellarmine
The second half marked a more aggressive effort from the Bears, taking more shots and grabbing more balls than in the first.
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Regarding UCA’s frst ASUN conference game against Austin Peay, the Bears will need every ounce of confdence going into that matchup. The Governor’s have won fve of six games so far, three of them being complete blowouts. Western Kentucky was the only team to overcome them so far, but Austin Peay tailed them for a fnal score of 38-27.Upcoming competition for the Bears is going to be more than stiff. While a frst win can fip spirits in an instant, it’s crucial that UCA not let their confdence be the death of them.
The Sugar Bears volleyball team showed neighboring teams what they’re made of this weekend at the Tiger Brawl tournament, dropping only one match to the hosting Memphis Tigers.
The biggest difference in the team’s performances was the number of blocks and kills throughout the match. Over all three games, the Sugar Bears had 35 kills to the Tigers’ 45, and only 3 blocks to Memphis’
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The Bears continued making shots in the second half, many of which came dangerously close to the Knights’ final front. Bellarmine proved an equal opponent against UCA’s effort, and the game drew 1-1.
Bellarmine came into the game having no wins of the season, but an abundance of ties, with an overall score of Senior0-3-5.midfielder Sydney Brough came out hard against the Knights, firing off two shots back to back around the 15-minute mark.
The game brought the Bears to 2-4-2 overall and 0-0-1 in conference.
score, but the shot ricocheted off the woodwork.Coach Jeremy Bishop countered the Knights’ with a few rounds of substitutions, attempting to get fresh feet on the Gibsonfield.attempted to grab the team another point, taking a shot with
The Sugar Bears will travel to face their first ASUN conference opponent Jacksonville State on Friday, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m.
The Bears came home ready to pounce, following a 31-16 win against the Idaho State Bengals. A win was deserved by UCA, especially following a particularly brutal undertaking by Ole Miss. The same can’t be said for the Bengals, as even the mythical “home field advantage” seemed to be taking the day off Sept.
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Sophomore goalkeeper Kajsa Pruner proved to be a powerhouse against Oklahoma State, managing 13 saves in the second half.
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“With a lot of new players on the team, I think my role now that I am a senior is to step up as the younger girls are looking up to me, and I need to lead by example. To be able to do that I need to perform and stay consistent,” Brough said.
UCA took a 3-2 loss against the Colonels, bringing them to a 0-1-1 standing coming out of their second conference match of the season.
In both matches, the team gave up 16, 17 and 18 points in each threeStatsgames.aside, the Sugar Bears credit their success to good energy on the“Thecourt.whole team was energetic and rallied together well … energy and positivity on and off the court are essential,” junior middle blocker and outside hitter Macy Blackburn said.Blackburn also shouted out a teammate who she felt was a major contribution to the team this weekend.“April Conant stuck out because she always had great energy on the court and played so well. We knew we could give her the ball and she would get a kill,” Blackburn said.
This extends to all of our elected offcials, even the state representa tives attempting to win you over on TikTok. By idolizing them, you are only setting yourself up for disap pointment.Itiseasy to overlook the actions of a politician whose views and beliefs align closely with your own, but be coming an apologist for their miscon duct does every American a disser vice. Our country gets too wrapped up in maintaining the divide between us to realize that we are all losing. We have to hold our elected offcials ac countable, instead of defending them against our better judgment. Voice
When did weddings become an excuse to get the best Instagram photos? Weddings nowadays put less emphasis on the couples and instead emphasize making it “the perfect day” for guests.
In a national survey by Pew Re search Center, it found that 45% of people expected former President Barack Obama to be remembered as an above-average or outstanding president. Obama was, and still is, widely admired by a majority of the American people, despite his lawless use of drone strikes.
impossible to keep your nose clean while swindling your way up the ranks toward the hot seat. If you are lucky enough to get there, you’ll fall in line with every president before you, committing war crimes and bombing innocent civilians in the Middle
The problem with revering politicians is that, in doing so, you become blind to their future misdeeds and problematic behavior. And, believe me, there will be misdeeds.
Acknowledging when your voice is heard is acceptable, but it is possible to do so in a way that does not put a government employee on a pedestal for doing the bare minimum, and the best way is with your vote.
The give and take required to win elections leave no room for ethics.
Non-supporters disapprove of his actions and condemn everyone in volved, all while turning a blind eye to the actions of those they have deemed “the good guys.”
Now I know that being in a wedding is a personal choice. I’ve heard the arguments a million times. “You don’t have to say yes” or “You should know that weddings are expensive.” What people don’t think about is the uncomfortableness that comes with telling a friend — often a very close one — no, when asked to be a bridesmaid or maid of honor.
FormerEast.President Donald Trump has maintained his supporters through every scandal, insurrection and lawsuit of his doing.
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The story of “The Little Mermaid” is fctional and mermaids aren’t real, so her being Black is neither historically nor scientifcally
It’s sad but true that wedding-related expenses can interfere with the relationship between the bride and her bridesmaids. Weddings shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg to be in. If a bride values you enough, she’ll understand that you don’t want to go into debt to be part of her big day.
wedding expenses. Considering the bride usually has the fnal say in dress styles, hair stylists and makeup artists, it would make sense that one of these is covered as a form of gratitude by theThisbride.would help some of the fnancial load bridesmaids have, but it seems that “gifting your girls’’ isn’t as common anymore. This is probably because these weddings are overly expensive and they don’t want to add to their
inaccurate. The casting of Bailey isn’t ”blackwashing” either. The ethnicity of Ariel is not vital to the plot of the flm at all. Ariel could be Black, white or Asian and the story would still be theBailey,same.a Grammy award-winning singer and actress, landed the part because she is talented enough to. She can act, she can sing and she has the heart and the passion to be Ariel. If the director of the flm has faith in her, audiences
While it is understandable that the queen’s death would generate sadness among those she ruled over for 70 years, it is also perfectly justifable to condemn her wrongdoings.
He has yet to face the conse quences of his actions, because of the strength of his reach in politics, and the guaranteed support from his fans.
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There’s so much to spend money on — a dress, alterations, shoes, hair, makeup, gifts, the bachelorette trip, outfts, decorations, etc. It’s ridiculous how much being in a wedding party can cost.
The recent death of Queen Eliza beth II has sparked a duality of reac tions around the globe — both griefstricken and callous.
It is unfair when a bride plans extravagant activities and isn’t transparent about the costs. I’ve heard stories where brides will ask their bridesmaids how much money they’re comfortable spending for the wedding. I wasn’t that lucky and my bill added up quickly.Not to mention, some bachelorette parties have turned into bachelorette weeks, where the bride and her wedding party go on a trip to celebrate. This usually includes several themes which, of course, require items not found in your average closet.The decorations and gifts are often at the expense of the wedding party, which is understandable when it’s not for an entire week’s worth of themes. About 90% of decorations are used specifcally as backdrops for getting all the post-worthy photos. It’s all for show.I’ve heard of brides that help their bridesmaids pay for at least one part of their
Idolizing public officials strips them of blame
No president is exempt from this morally corrupt behavior, as it ap pears to be part of the job description. The job of a politician requires sacri fces to one’s personal beliefs.
As long as she has the acting and vocal chops, I believe Halle Bailey will be the perfect Ariel, and her rendition of “Part of Your World,” should relieve all doubt.
It’s embarrassing and upsetting to see so many people angry about the ethnicity of a talented actress, but the casting has brought as much love as it has hate. To minorities who have grown up in a white man’s world, seeing a brown-skinned princess is life-changing, especially to the little Black and brown girls who have very limited representation.Videos of young Black children reacting to the “Little Mermaid” trailer have gone viral nationwide. These videos document the excitement these children experience after fnding out the next Ariel is Black. “She’s like me!” a little girl beams in one of the videos.
The frst and last time I was in a wedding, I spent well over $1,000. To some, that’s not much at all. To a 21-year-old full-time student working limited hours, that’s too much money to spend on a single day.
It’s 2022 and racial justice and equality still have a long way to go, but little steps like these are a great improvement to guaranteeing positive representation to the little mermaids of all skin colors out there.
Holding a position of power, in America at least, renders morality
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The movie is making waves (no pun intended) because of the decision to cast Halle Bailey as Ariel, the titular littleDisney’smermaid.version of Ariel, who frst appeared in the 1989 “The Little Mermaid” is a character most everyone knows, with bright red hair, big blue eyes and white skin. Bailey, a Black woman, challenges this Criticsimage. have complained that Bailey needs to be recast, not because of a lack of talent, but because a Black woman couldn’t possibly be Ariel. They have argued that Ariel can’t be Black for a variety of reasons, ranging from historical accuracy to science, but the simple truth is — Ariel is a fctional character, a cartoon mermaid, and the internet trolls focking to send hate mail and threats to Bailey and petitions to boycott Disney for being “woke” are just racist.
There is a fne line between respect and idolization, and crossing that line into the latter tends to absolve our leaders of their warrant for account ability.This is not a matter that solely af fects the monarchy. America’s intense political climate elicits extreme emo tions from the public, causing us to treat the politicians in our favor like celebrities.Wepraise and fawn over them for doing what they were hired to do as if they are not employed with the obliga tion of protecting our interests.
Since the early 2010s, live-action remakes of classic Disney movies have become a recurrent trend. Since the release of Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland” in 2010, flmmakers have realized the easiest way to make a quick buck is to remake beloved classics they know the public already loves.
The sudden abundance of live-action remakes has made audiences question Hollywood’s originality and creativity. The most recent live-action remake under fre is Rob Marshall’s “The Little Mermaid,” set to be released May 26, 2023.
Middle fnger’s got your back. Mom is making you eat leftovers for the third night in a row? Middle fnger has you covered. Referee just called a fag on you during the big game? You get the point.
The frst 50 minutes of the flm are expertly written, building its anxiety-fueled mystery to a shocking climax.
“Barbarian” stars Georgina Campbell, Justin Long and Bill Skarsgård. Directed by Zach Cregger, the flm was released to theaters Sept. 9.
Whether it be vivid shades of purple or dirty yellows, “Barbarian” understands how to keep its favor varied with each new secret and fright discovered.These creative decisions are held together by its unnerving cinematography from Zach KupersteinKuperstein.plays with many different angles and ideas to keep the look of the flm engaging and eerie.
People would get along much better if we didn’t spend so much time pointing at things. Do you know what pointing is? It’s rude. I point a lot, sure. But it’s a nasty habit I’d like to quit. Pointing might be vital to some poor soul out there, but the dark side of it is when folks use it to gossip and ridicule. Until people learn to not bring the pointer fnger into torment, it can stay here on the defnitive fnger-ranking list. Even beyond the rudeness, think about all the boogers people have shoveled with the pointer fnger. There’s almost too many negative connotations to think about.
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Once the frst terrifying discovery of the flm is made, it never reaches the high intensities of its earlier scene again.With half the mystery fgured out, Cregger becomes far too reliant on chase scene after chase scene, without including any type of unique atmosphere or scare.
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The documentary refers to the Hammer family as a “dynasty” which started with Armie’s great grandfather, Armand Hammer. Armand Hammer was an American businessman who ran the Occidental Petroleum company. Hammer gained
1. Thumb Almighty thumb, where would we be without you? You’re the strongest out of all the fngers, and picking things up would be nearly impossible without you. Rings look good on you, and your ability to convey yes or no is beautiful. And oh, the double thumbs-up? There’s no better feeling of accomplishment than to see that. Two thumbs up? For little ol’ me? It almost feels undeserved! We thank you, thumb, for the countless wars you’ve won us as well. Going out there on the front lines, willing to take a beating from other thumbs? It’s a courage someone can only be born with.
The ring fnger doesn’t amount to much in my ranking of phalanges. Why? Solely because I’m not married and don’t plan on ever being married, at least for a few decades. If you wear a wedding ring, perhaps this fnger is the most important one to you. My biggest hindrance is that this fnger is prime ring real estate, but people always think you’re hitched when you put a ring on this fnger, regardless of which hand it’s on. No, of course this tarnished Playboy Bunny ring isn’t a sign that I’ve tied the knot. The green tint to my fnger should’ve given that away.
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I’m an aggressive person, even more in my twenties than I ever was in high school. With that in mind, I love a good bird-fipping. This contradicts the whole “bullying is bad’’ point regarding the pointer, but at least when you fip someone off it’s clear to the receiving party that they can go kick rocks. You can be angry, but you have to be unabashed about it. Did someone cut you off?
Cregger understands the idea of thrilling his audience with every turn and with this flm he Theexcels.lighting and music that accompany each scene invigorate the atmosphere and tone, making sure the audience doesn’t become bored with its generally formulaic setup.
It’s sadly after this climax that the flm plateaus its way to the fnish line.
‘House of Hammer’ gives adequate background on actor’s abusive family
“Splatoon 3” is available for purchase or download from the Nintendo Online Store for $59.99. Nintendo has already announced the upcoming Splatfest, which will be Sept. 23-25, and poses the question: “what would you bring to a deserted island?” with the choices being gear, grub or fun.
With the game fully released now, new players can squash the stigma of long-standing overpowered players wrecking their lobbies and can actually level up and have fun while doing it.
Following “Splatoon 2,” the multiplayer turf war battle is the favorite and highlight of the new game, although it comes with many new advancements in spawning, dodging and covering as much turf as possible before the other team can.
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The most important interviewee, in my opinion, is his aunt. Casey Hammer gives major insight and credibility into the theory that Armie was born into this kind of behavior. She comes off as very believable as well with countless family stories that support this idea.
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“House of Hammer” gives extensive information on actor Armie Hammer’s sexual violence allegations and his family history. The documentary is available for streaming on Discovery+.
You can’t put the runt of the litter dead last, they’re already the runt for Pete’s sake! However, the pinkie doesn’t quite carry its weight like the other digits. Perhaps pinkie fngers should hit the gym? Who knows. I’m not one to fnger shame. One thing the pinkie fnger does have a monopoly on is the ability to be posh, particularly when drinking anything. Pop that baby out and you might as well be having tea and marmalade sandwiches with the Queen herself (God rest her soul).
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Along with a few more new weapons that players have been feverishly waiting to get their tentacles on, weapons that were passed down from “Splatoon 2” have a full new set of secondary weapons, which would be different kinds of bombs, and new special weapons. Some of the new special weapons are the crab tank, trizooka, wave breaker and reefslider, all of which do exponential damage if timed correctly in the match.
nothinghascaseis‘Barbarian’astrangeinthatitmanyhighqualitiesbuttomakeitmemorable.
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With new “dynamic moves,” players can experiment with updated mechanics in stealthy jumps and new special attacks that may lead to victory if used correctly.
If multiplayer battles seem overwhelming at the start, “Splatoon 3” also comes with an intense story mode where players can “join Agent 3 in a fght against the unruly Octarians” and “discover the secrets of Alterna, the Fuzzy Ooze, and how they connect to the mode’s theme, ‘Return of the Mammalians.’”“Splatoon 3” also comes with new Salmon Run maps, another choice of gameplay that will help players customize their clothes the best way for battle.
Alone on a dark road in Detroit, Michigan, Tess Marshall (played by Georgina Campbell) has rented out an Airbnb, surprised to fnd it already occupied by another renter named Keith (played by Bill Skarsgård).Whiletrying to fgure out Keith’s true intentions, Tess uncovers far more sinister secrets hidden within the mysterious“Barbarian”house.is a strange case in that it has many high qualities but nothing to make it memorable.Director Zach Cregger does a fne job in building an atmosphere that pulls you to the edge of your seat, causing the viewer to question every character’s decision, but he cannot generate impressive scares.Although scares are the main drive of a horror flm, that doesn’t stop “Barbarian” from bringing a different sense of dread to the screen.
Nothing ruins the tone of a great horror flm more than forced comedy, even if it’s fairly well
The flm is inspired by ficks such as “Sinister” and “Don’t Breathe” in regards to the twist; unlike those flms, there isn’t any kind of setup or motivation for its unspeakable horror, even if it’s a disturbingly perfect idea.
I think that the documentary successfully proves this point with a multitude of evidence.
The biggest thing this documentary has going for it is the quality of the interviewees. Those being interviewed in the documentary personally know Armie Hammer and have had experiences with him.
“Splatoon 3” is set in a new world, the Splatlands, which many people believe to be connected to the past worlds of “Splatoon” and “Splatoon 2.”
The Splatlands, “a sunscorched desert inhabited by battle-hardened Inklings and Octolings,” as described by Nintendo, is a “city of chaos” and “is the adrenaline-fueled heart of this dusty wasteland.”
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‘Barbarian’ lacks memorable scares, thrives in mystery
Whether it be the awkwardly charming but
Along with new turf war maps and weapons, the game also features Anarchy battles which rotate among different
off-kilter performance by Skarsgård or the bloodpumping emotional turn by Campbell, the flm’s cast ft their characters perfectly and give every death in the flm a sense of Althoughgravitas.“Barbarian” has the makings of a terrifying flm, its screenplay and fnal twist trips over itself.
Nintendo released the long-awaited multiplayer action shooter game, “Splatoon 3,” on Sept. 9, leaving Inklings and Octlings alike to fnally be able to battle it out with a plethora of new weapons, maps and a whole new campaign to play through.
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The blood-soaked flm is led by Georgina Campbell, Justin Long and Bill Skarsgård with Matthew Patrick Davis, Richard Brake and Jaymes Butler in supporting roles.
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“House of Hammer,” a documentary about actor Armie Hammer, dives into the sexual violence allegations against Hammer and consists of interviews with victims, experts, colleagues and even a member of his family.What is most interesting about the documentary is that it dives even deeper into the life of Hammer and his family. The whole premise of the three episode documentary is to show why Hammer is the way he is, based on a deep look into all the men in his family.
enormous wealth, and in turn, started a legacy for his children and grandchildren.Themainpoint that the documentary is trying to get across is that Armie Hammer comes from a long line of manipulative, sociopathic men.
The other fascinating thing about this documentary is that it educates the audience on relevant topics that will help them understand the experiences of the victims and suspects better. Context is necessary in a lot of documentaries, and this one provides it.
I would defnitely recommend this documentary. It is not the best documentary I’ve ever seen but it was certainly fascinating and I think it was worth my “Housetime.of Hammer” is available for streaming on Discovery+.
What was once a promising concept turns into a bargain bin fick with a rather large budget.
Nintendo surprised the world with an announcement of a free Splatfest — a 24 to 48 hour event in which players vote on three choices — for example, rock, paper or scissors — on Aug.
Althoughwritten. he’s wonderfully portrayed by Justin Long, the character of AJ feels far too comedic for the setting and completely breaks the engagement of the audience when he is introduced.
Devilish and bizarre, “Barbarian” roars with intensity in its tension-flled frst half but falters to a whimper once all of its twists have been unraveled.
game styles, like Tower Control, Splat Zones and Clam Blitz.
This27. was the frst taste of the new game that avid “Splatoon 2” players and those new to the game thoroughly enjoyed.
Along with the mediocre screenplay, the nail in the coffn is its shallow fnal twist.
This documentary is
interesting because it is not like most true crime documentaries today. The style of the documentary is unique. It’s not common for similar documentaries to spend so much time diving into the family history of the accused, especially not as extensively as this one does.
On a technical level, “Barbarian” is an admirable horror flm, bolstered by a cast who clearly understand the story they are telling.
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“Barbarian” had so much going for its marvelously made frst half but becomes a rather generic fright that doesn’t let its powerful social commentary shine.The flm was released on Sept. 9 and is currently in theaters.
“a sunscorched desert inhabited by battle-hardened Inklings and Octolings,” as Ninetendo describes. Nintendo released “Splatoon 3” on Sept. 9 and is available for purchase or download from Nintendo’s Online Store.
One of the new weapons, which was highly anticipated from previous “Splatoon 3” announcements, is the TriSlinger, a bow-shaped weapon used specifcally to sling ink at opponents. Other weapons that quickly became popular ingame are the new Splatana and Splatana Wiper, which look very similar to a windshield wiper.
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UCA will continue the road-trip with their next game at Southeast Missouri State on Saturday, Sept. 25.
AWAY VIC TORY
ISU received the kick after halftime and did not take care of the ball.
The Bears forced a punt on Idaho State’s nextThepossession.Bearsoffense capitalized on another scoring opportunity with Hale’s third touchdown of the day, this time a run. This score padded UCA’s lead and extended it to 28-3.Idaho State scored their first touchdown of the game early in the fourth quarter.
Sophomore midfelder Kelly Van Gundy lunges ahead with the ball. The women’s soccer team lost to the Kentucky Colonels, resulting in their fourth loss this season.
this weekend for five days was really difficult on our minds and bodies, but I’m proud of our fight today. Just need to regroup for the next one,” Webb said.
Women’s soccer struggles against Kentucky Colonels
The Bears next game will be up against the Austin Peay Governors (2-4-3) at home Sept. 22.
those opportunities and although we gave them chances we managed to keep the clean sheet,” Gutierrez said.
McElvain threw for 259 yards on 24 of 29 attempts through the air, as well as one touchdown. Hale had 17 rush attempts for 117 yards and three total touchdowns. Junior wide receiver John David White had a career-high 7 receptions for 103 yards.
The Bears stayed on the road to play the Memphis Tigers in Memphis on Tuesday, Sept. 20.
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Both teams racked up a considerably large number of fouls until 20 minutes later graduate defender Taylor Webb made an astounding kick from midfield, sinking the ball into the goal.
Brown told UCA Sports, “I thought our defense had a great game plan. They have
By the end of the second half the Colonels racked up 14 shots, whereas UCA only took four.
The Bengals again found the endzone soon after, making the score 31-16. The Bears ran out the rest of the clock en route
As the ball returned to the field,
The game was a foul heavy match with the Bears having 10 fouls and the Knights havingUCA16.didn’t let this sway the match from going their way by defending seven corner kicks along with the Knights shots on goal.Junior goalkeeper Zach Schwal also had two big saves continuing his second shutout for the year.
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The men’s soccer team fiercely push on this season with their third win in a row against the Bellarmine Knights leaving them with a record of (2-0) in ASUN conference and (3-2-1) overall.
The game had an intense first few moments as Eastern Kentucky played pinball around the penalty box.
ISU held a 3-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. However, in the second quarter, the Bears’ offense came alive.
The Knights upped their momentum after the unlucky own-goal with a total 14 shots with 3 on frame.
The Bears offense took some time to get rolling in Pocatello, Idaho, on Saturday, Sept. 17.
Sophomore Darius Hale and junior quarterback Will McElvain led the Bears offense to success in the second quarter. Hale finished back-to-back scoring drives with touchdowns for the Bears.
“The goal was helpful in trying to get us back in the game to give us a chance again. Abby did fantastic getting up and I’m glad we were able to put it in,” Gundy said.
Men’s soccer keeps streak, snags third win of season
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In a familiar fashion as the last two games for UCA, the Bengals held the Bears scoreless in the first quarter.
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Senior midfielder Karim Diao attacked the goal in an attempt to put the ball in the back of the net but was unsuccessful. As the Knights tried to get the ball out of the goal box, the attempted pass through the Bears offense led to the ball hitting one of the Knight’s players resulting in an own goal.“We knew Bellarmine wanted to create most of their chances from set pieces so our goal was to prevent them from having
Football takes home first win of season in Idaho
Eastern Kentucky continued to attack the goal with 11 shots in the first half as UCA’s offense continued to scramble for the
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to their first victory of the season.
The18.Bears lost to the Colonels in an away game ending with a score of 3-2.
“The weakness we identified was managing to play in behind on transitions in which we found ourselves to be successful on the goal,” Gutierrez said.
CONFERENCE LOSS
This pushed UCA’s lead to 21-3 with most of the second half left to play.
Within the first minute of the second half, Eastern Kentucky’s senior forward
The first touchdown for Hale was a short run after an 80-yard drive.
Junior John David White (left) warms up next to junior teammate Jarrod Barnes (right) ahead of their game against Idaho State University. This matchup was the Bears’ third game and frst win of the fall 2022 season.
10 minutes from the end of the first half Eastern Kentucky’s junior midfielder Kylie Fitzgerald scored a goal with senior midfielder Myla Sharpless and senior midfielder Ali Kirk assisting.
UCA responded with a 29-yard field goal by Hayden Ray with just under seven minutes left in the game.
While this was the only goal scored the entirety of the game, the Bears had a total of eight shots with two on goal.
As the clock got closer and closer to the 90 minute mark, Eastern Kentucky pulled the ball closer to UCA’s goal.
Junior defender Masood Porsa runs alongside the ball in a home soccer match. In the team’s away matchup against Bellarmine, UCA made 8 shots on goal and ended with a 1-0 lead over the Bellarmine Knights.
In their first ever trip to Idaho State University, the University of Central Arkansas football team (1-2, 0-0 ASUN) used an offensive surge to get past the Bengals (0-3).
an athletic quarterback, he made a lot of plays alive, especially in the first half. But we got him down more often in the second half. [Defensive coordinator] Coach [Matt] Kitchens and that defensive staff, they played three good weeks, whether the first two weeks looked like it or not.”
The first half ended with the Colonels in the lead by two goals.
UCA sophomore safety Tamuarion Wilson forced a fumble deep in Bengals territory that was scooped and scored by junior linebacker Corley Hooper.
Eventually Eastern Kentucky fouled a UCA player who was able to drive the ball back towards the goal as the Colonels took it out of Withbounds.only30 seconds left, sophomore defender Gabby Thies threw the ball back into the UCA,game.surrounded by the Colonels, struggled to get the ball out of left field until accidentally kicking it out of bounds.
Theball. Bears finally fought back as senior midfielder Abby Gibson scored a goal, assisted by sophomore midfielder Kelly Van Gundy with a corner kick.
“Being on a streak only gives you more of a drive in order to continue striving for our goals,” junior midfielder Jerry Gutierrez said.
The Colonels’ continuously took the ball out of bounds, using their strong offense to keep the ball out of the Bears’ reach.
freshman midfielder Emma Rehm went for a shot in the last two seconds, hitting the edge of the goal post as the buzzer went off.
Even with this new found energy, it wasn’t enough to keep Eastern Kentucky down.The opposing team pushed back against UCA, taking shot after shot at the goal.
This was UCA’s only goal out of the three shots they took in the first half.
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UCA continued their away game losing streak as Eastern Kentucky took home the win.“I feel like we played well. Being away
When speaking on his team’s offensive performance, UCA coach Nathan Brown told UCA Sports, “I thought our receivers
played well and made some tough catches. But he [McElvain] played with poise, he played like the guy we knew we recruited. And it helped having that running game going with Darius and Kylin [James] and TrystenBrown[Smith].”wasnotonly pleased with offense, but also his defense.
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Maddy Lemery scored the team’s third goal, stretching the distance between them and UCA as the clock ticked down.
McElvain found Hale for a 13-yard touchdown pass to extend the UCA lead to 14-3 by halftime.
Early in the first half the Knights scored a goal on themselves putting the Bears ahead (1-0).
The UCA women’s soccer team (2-4-1) clashed against Eastern Kentucky, resulting in their fourth loss of the season Sunday, Sept.
Even without scoring, it was enough to keep The Bears’ struggling offense away.
The move fired up the Bears as they were ready to turn the tables on the Colonels.
The final score of the game was 31-16.
14 seconds in, the Colonels’ senior midfielder Ali Kirk scored the first goal.