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The UCA Center for Community and Economic Development is partnering with Entergy Arkansas through the Community Catalyst program to assist five communities with citizen engagement and technical assistance training.

The goal of the program will be to develop community and economic development goals to serve as a long-term catalyst for economic development engagements.

The Center for Community and Economic Development will play a big role within the Community Catalyst program.

“Our staff will do everything from selecting the communities through a competitive application process, organizing community leaders, hosting the Strategic Doing workshop as well as other meetings in the selected communities, providing coaching for the leadership group in each community and providing assistance as needed during the implementation phase of the process,” said Shelby Fiegel, director of the Center for Community and Economic Development.

“Entergy Arkansas is the funder for the program and will work hand-inhand with our team throughout the program. The John C. Stennis Institute of Government at Mississippi State University will also assist us with additional support.”

The John C. Stennis Institute of Government describes itself as an institute with a mission to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of local governments through basic and applied research, to provide technical assistance and research for rural development in regional activities in the Southeast and to promote civic education and citizen involvement in the political process.

The program will use an innovative community development tool called Strategic Doing. Strategic Doing focuses on immediate, impactful small wins and goals to create transformation in communities. It enables people to form collaborations quickly

Mask ban sparks protest in Hong Kong Protests broke out in Hong Kong after a ban on the use face masks took effect Oct. 5. Thousands responded to the ban by participating in peaceful rallies. The protests that followed turned into a violent clash between the mask-wearing protesters and both police and civilians.

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Long-time ABC correspondent and host of the popular TV show “What Would You Do?”, John Quiñones, gives a sitdown interview to UCA’s student-led media outlets before his lecture at 7: 30 p.m. Oct. 3 at Reynolds Performance Hall.

Seniors Belen Lambert of News6 and Lauren McCabe of The Echo took turns asking Quiñones questions during the 30-minute exclusive joint interview.

Emmy-winning reporter speaks on career, highlighting good in society at Reynolds

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by Lauren McCabe long cancer struggle Editor Actress and singer Diahann Carroll died Oct. 4 in Los Angeles due to breast cancer. She was 84. Carroll is known for roles in both television and film. She was the first African American woman to play a non-servant role in television. Carrol was nominated for an Oscar award for best leading actress for her performance in the 1974 film “Claudine.”

Jimmy Carter receives stitches after tumble Former President Jimmy Carter fell in his home Oct. 6 while he was preparing to leave for church. The incident resulted in a black eye and 14 stitches above his brow. The 95-year-old was still able to attend a charity event to rally volunteers for his Habitat for Humanity project that evening.

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Bacteria found in Hot Springs bathhouse A Hot Springs bathhouse is under investigation after traces of Legionella bacteria were discovered in untreated water Oct. 4. Quapaw Baths and Spa closed some of its services temporarily in response to the issue. The investigation began after three tourists from out of state contracted Legionnaires’ disease following visits to Hot Springs.

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IN OUR NEXT ISSUE The Empathy Project makes waves on campus.

Long-time ABC News correspondent and host of the hit TV show “What Would You Do?,” John Quiñones, lectured at Reynolds Performance Hall Oct. 3, speaking about his career in journalism and how he became the Emmy-winning reporter by exploring what it truly means to be a kind person in today’s world.

Quiñones, a Texas-native, didn’t learn to speak English until he was 6 years old. When he was a teenager, his father was laid off from his janitor position. Quiñones and his family, including his two sisters, traveled around the United States as migrant farmworkers, following whatever crops were in season — whether it was cherries in Michigan or tomatoes in Ohio.

From an early age, Quiñones hoped to be more than a migrant farmer when he was older. This was a daunting task for Quiñones, because none of his educators in elementary or high school seemed to believe he could ever succeed and didn’t nurture Quiñones’ passion for writing and reporting on big ideas. For the most part, he was all alone. That is, until his tenth grade English teacher suggested he join the school’s newspaper and he took her up on her offer.

“I used to look around and watch the news on television in San

Antonio — my hometown — and all the stories I saw in my community were so negative,” Quiñones said in an exclusive interview with UCA’s The Echo and News6.

“They were all about crime, drugs and illegal immigration. I knew that there were better stories out there that were positive stories, but no one was telling them.”

Quiñones, who grew up during the Civil Rights Movement, was determined to overcome the stereotypes that people like him faced and he was the first in his family to go to college.

“It was crystal clear — I knew I wanted a better life and I thought college would be the answer.

[Going through college] was with a lot of help,” Quinones said.

While attending high school, Quiñones was selected to take part in the federal anti-poverty program, Upward Bound, which prepared low-income high school students for college life.

During his college years at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Quiñones worked three jobs, including serving as an intern at age 18 for a local radio station — making $2 an hour.

His internship duties included tending to the station’s horses overnight by feeding them and cleaning up manure. The station’s disc jockeys kept the horses behind the building when they weren’t being ridden during public events. Quiñones would go into the recording studio late at

night and practice perfecting his English. He soon found his way on-air by doing small voice-overs for the station, most of which were for prescription drugs. “‘Now available at Walgreens’” was what I said [first on the radio],” Quiñones said to the audience while counting on his fingers. “One. Two. Three.

Four. That’s four whole words.”

The audience laughed and cheered at his remark.

Quiñones was given the opportunity to work as an anchor and reporter for KPRC-TV in Houston and then as a reporter at WBBM-TV — the CBS affiliate in Chicago. Quiñones said that was where his life and career began to take an impactful turn.

“I wanted to make my mother proud and show her that I was capable of telling stories and writing them and being on television [while] speaking eloquently,” Quinones said.

Beginning in 1979, Quiñones covered neighborhood and local Chicago-area news, as well as stories of national and international significance.

His big break came when he went undercover, posing as an undocumented immigrant worker who journied across the Rio Grande from Mexico. He then exposed a restaurant in Chicago where he interviewed immigrants

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English professors awarded for dedication, passion to students byKaitlyn Benight Staff Writer

Two professors from UCA’s English department recently received awards from the College of Liberal Arts as recognition for their outstanding work.

Internship Coordinator and Associate Professor of English, Paige Reynolds, received the CLA Outstanding Faculty Member award and Wayne Stengel, professor of English, received the Don Jones Lifetime Achievement Award.

Don Jones is a history professor who has been at UCA since 1968 — making him the first staff member in UCA history to serve over 50 years. The College of Liberal Arts created

the award last year to honor his dedication and service to the school.

Stengel received his undergraduate degree from Grinnell College in Iowa before going on to pursue two masters degrees — one from the University of Louisville and the other from New York University. Stengel received his PhD in American Literature from Duke. His expertise includes knowledge about modernism, post-modernism and film, among others.

“Don is an expert teacher, “ Stengel said. “I am honored and flattered my peers gave me this award.”

Stengel has been with UCA for 35 years. He said that he tries to be respectful and aware

of everyone’s individual learning experience.

“Students would have more to say about what they got out of a class after they have graduated... like the class that they loved — they loved because it was fun rather than a maximal learning experience,” Stengel said.

Reynolds received her masters and Ph.D. at the University of North Texas. She specializes in British Renaissance Drama.

“Because I have so many impressive, brilliant and productive colleagues,” said Reynolds, “Receiving this award is an honor that deeply moves me.”

She is inspired daily to do her best work by her colleagues and students.

Reynolds has been in the

acting company of the Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre for 12 years and she is also a member of their artistic collective. She has performed in films and voiceovers, as well as other local productions.

Recently, she had the opportunity to play Blanche Dubois in “A Streetcar Named Desire” — one of her dream roles. Written in 1947, the show deals with themes like sexual assault and domestic violence — topics that still resonate today.

The performance Reynolds took part in was produced by local arts fesival, ACANSA Arts Festival of the South, in partnership with Argenta Community Theatre. ACANSA also set up a conversation panel

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and guides communities toward measurable outcomes with adjustments along the way.

Strategic Doing’s website describes it as a new strategy discipline that is lean, agile and fast — just what organizations, communities and regions need to survive and thrive.

More information about Strategic Doing can be found at strategicdoing.net.

Wynne in Cross Country was selected as the first Community Catalyst community.

Two more communities will be selected for the program in spring 2020 and two more in fall 2020.

The communities that are selected will receive many different services: an initial planning meeting that will include a driving tour of the community and an overview of the process, a community survey to identify strengths, needs and wants within the community, a brainstorming session with community leaders, a Strategic Doing planning session, assistance developing a communication plan, coaching for the executive team and $1,000 for a Community Catalyst grant.

Entergy Arkansas’ services include site selection, project management services, research and engineering services, large project services, and contract services. Entergy Arkansas works alongside an extensive network of government agencies, businesses and communities to help companies find the properties to best meet their needs.

The Center for Community and Economic Development provides business retention and expansion programs, community assessments, community survey development, economic and demographic data analysis, first impression driving tours, community convening, scenario planning simulations and student service projects for the communities it works with.

To learn more about the UCA Center for Community and Economic Development and about its services go to uca. edu/cced.

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about the relevance of the play in the #MeToo era at the Clinton School of Public Service.

“Those of us working on the play felt strongly that we had a responsibility to engage in dialogue about these difficult and painful issues, which are still remarkably relevant -- and even urgent -- topics of conversation today,” said Reynolds, “The response we got from our audiences consistently affirmed that giving people a public space to engage their personal experiences is incredibly powerful and that producing art that challenges its viewers in the most profound ways is unspeakably compelling and meaningful. I was so humbled to be a part of it all.”

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Watch damaged in hit and run Student Antoine Cato told Officer Philip Boyd he had been hit by a vehicle while walking through a crosswalk on October 1. Cato was walking across Beatrice Powell Street on his way to class when a car accelerated and struck him, impacting his leg and causing him to land on the vehicle’s hood.

The driver, student Steven Crook, stopped the car and waved in apology but did not stop to exchange information with Cato. Crook said he was not sure he had hit Cato when questioned later. Cato was not injured, but his Apple watch was damaged in the incident.

bicycle Man banned from Lost campus for drugs makes way home Officer Christopher Vasquez noticed a strong scent of marijuana coming from a vehicle parked near Conway Corp Center for Sciences while on foot patrol Oct. 2. The vehicle belonged to

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Student Taylor Burress reported to Officer Philip Boyd Sept. 30 that her bicycle lock had been broken while she was away during the previous weekend. She stated that she had locked up her bicycle at the rack between the Student Health Center and Baridon Hall before leaving town. She found that the bicycle had moved to the rack across the street between Conway Hall and Short/Denney Hall when she returned. The lock was broken and had been wrapped around the tire. Burress estimated the value of the lock to be around $5.

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working there as “viturally slaves.” They were not getting paid and were threatened with deportation if they complained.

Quiñones won his first Emmy in 1980 and was hired by ABC News in June 1982. “[Coming on at ABC] was a big deal,” Quiñones said. “My dream was to become a network correspondent [and] that dream came true. It’s pretty wild when you think about it and you might say I was lucky [and that] I met the right people along the way, but I also worked really hard.”

More than 35 years and 7 Emmy Awards later, Quiñones has done everything from coming face-to-face with Jane Goodall and Fidel Casto to reporting for “20/20” and “Primetime.” Quiñones has also spent more than two decades as a general assignment correspondent for ABC News, traveling to Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Panama.

“What Would You Do?”, a hidden camera TV show hosted

by Quiñones’, first aired in 2008 after Quiñones had the idea to scope out the good in hard or uncomfortable situations. The show has now been renewed for its 13th season.

Using the show’s premise as an example, Quiñones spoke to the audience about what it means to be a good person in

society.

“We can’t just bury our heads in the sand. [There] are issues that we’re all feeling. The victims of abuse, discrimination and bigotry suffer if we don’t shine a light on those issues,” Quinones said.

Quiñones played a clip from a “What Would You Do?” scenario that depicted an actor portraying a homeless man in a bar being turned away and ridiculed by the bartender, also an actor, for the way he smelled and for being homeless — even though he had money given to him by a concerned citizen, another actor.

Some customers ignored the interactions between the homeless man and bartender, and others even matched the bartender’s negativity — but then there were also those who stepped in to help.

Quiñones talked about some of the people who stepped in over the years, helping those in need or in crisis, not knowing the scene was staged or that their generousity or courageousness was being caught on camera.

“The fact that, in the end, someone always steps in and gives us a lesson about why we should care about the homeless, or any marginalized sector in America — the LGBTQ community, the transgender community, the Hispanics in this country or life

for African Americans in the inner-cities — those stories need to be told and [“What Would You Do?”] is a great vehicle to shine a light on [those stories],” Quinones said. In the final halfhour of his lecture, Quiñones took questions from audience members about everything from his childhood and family to his most emotional and exciting moments of hosting the hidden camera show.

Quiñones said he hopes that his message of hardwork and determination resonates with the audience.

“I hope that students, especially students, are given strength about carrying on because many times — I remember I felt like giving up, that things weren’t going as well, or that money was really tight,” Quiñones said. “I hope they walk away inspired and motivated by the story of my personal journey. But also, I want to enlighten [students] about ‘What Would You Do?’ and how we all need to come together and sound the alarm when we witness an injustice.

Remember that as Martin Luther King Jr. said, ‘Our lives begin to end the moment we stay silent about things that matter.’”

Quiñones’ final words were received with a standing ovation

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Students celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month photo by Rose McGarrity

Megan Bailey stands and presents at the School of Communication table during the Majors Fair Oct. 3 in the Student Center ballroom.

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Clery report reveals campus high of alcohol violations, higher need for alcohol seminars

by Sarah Coleman News Editor

Through data analysis and reports, it can be assumed that UCA is by standard, a safe campus. Data from 20162018 shows that the number of arrests and the number of reports remain at a steady ratio on UCA’s campus.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires that institutions of higher education publicly disclose an annual security and fire safety report.

In UCA’s recently-released 2018 report, no hate crimes, no arson activity, or murders were reported — and the highest violations are due to illegal drug and alcohol usage; with a peak number of 131 on campus alcohol violations.

The Clery report also goes into extreme detail when defining what constitutes a criminal act. In the case of the highest categories — alcohol and drugs — violations are defined by the terms of the state and local laws.

Drug and Alcohol violations are taken seriously at UCA being caught can lead to expulsion and referral of prosecution depending on the severity of the case. According to the report, students who use or possess hard drugs and large quantities of marijuana are

typically suspended from the university. Any student who is allowed to stay at the university or will be mandated to complete a university alcohol and drug education course at a minimum.

Junior Destiny Releford has strong opinions on this mandated alcohol training from a criminology major standpoint, as well as having friends who have had to participate in this mandated training.

“I honestly just dont feel like the alcohol and drug education courses are helpful; the people going aren’t going to listen or to learn; theyre going to get the sanction lifted off their account”, Releford said.

Based on the need for these educational courses, alcohol education courses are offered 7-9 times per semester and drug education courses are offered 3-4 times a semester. In addition to these courses, the university hosts an annual “Safe Spring Break” event, alcohol and drug abuse awareness seminars, an alcohol education media campaign, alcohol responsibility program kits and alcohol-free campus events.

The UCA Police Department urges prevention over anything else when it comes to potentially criminal behavior. The following tips were provided in order to do your part in preventing crimes: • After dark, avoid unlighted, vacant or deserted

areas. If you are being followed or see suspicious activity, move to a lighted building or area and attract the attention of other people. Dial 911 or use a blue light or elevator emergency phone to contact the UCA Police Department.

• Avoid walking alone after dark. Call the UCA Police Department to request an escort on the campus or adjacent areas.

Walk with a friend or in a group.

• Avoid jogging alone – day or night.

• Never hitch a ride from a stranger.

•Be aware of your surroundings and other people who may be around you.

•Consider carrying a noise-making device (such as a whistle) with you.

•Consider waiting for the next elevator rather than entering an elevator alone with a stranger. Stand away from the elevator •Always have your keys in your hand and ready for use when you approach a locked door or vehicle.

• Look around your vehicle and in the back seat before getting in.

•Drive on well-traveled streets are advised to keep their doors locked. Make it a habit to lock your doors as soon as you get into your vehicle.

To view UCA’s 2019 Clery report, visit uca.edu/police.

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Online/Social Media Editor

October is LGBTQ+ History Month — an annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements.

As celebration for LGBTQ+ History Month, UCA has scheduled LGBTQ+ activities throughout the month to celebrate the unity between LGBTQ+ students and allies.

The events on campus are sponsored by UCA RSO PRISM Alliance. PRISM stands for Pride, Raising awareness, Involvement, Support and Mentoring. According to the president of PRISM, Xavier Edmonds, PRISM’s mission is to “create a safe place for LGBTQ+ students while also teaching [people] how to be an ally.”

The first event took place Oct. 1 in the Student Health Center room 307 during x-period. The event was titled “Coming Out Process Boot Camp,” in which LGBTQ+ members from various

backgrounds discussed their personal coming out experiences in order to guide others in this process. Another event took place Oct. 2 in the Student Center Lobby titled “Show your Pride,” where PRISM members distributed pins, each reflecting the different groups within the LGBTQ+ community such as gay, bisexual, transgender, nonbinary and others. Buttons for allies were available as well.

“It’s important for UCA to celebrate LGBTQ+ history month because it’s important to recognize the history that LGBTQ+ people experienced in the past for the rights we have now to recognize the right to exist and express ourselves, we should be heard”, Edmonds said.

Sophomore Passion Fitzgerald was excited to see the LBGTQ+ comunity represented.

“I feel like inclusion is very important on campus, especially since UCA prides itself on a safe haven for people of all diversities”, Fitzgerald said.

Other events scheduled for LGBTQ+ History Month are as follows: • Oct. 9 at 2 p.m., “LGBTQIA Safe Zone” will

take place in Student Center room 214. There will be a panel discussion on terminology and how to be an ally.

• Oct. 10 during x-period at the alumni pavillion, UCA will host its annual UCA Pride Walk.”

• Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Alumni Circle will be the first of a two-part event known as the Empathy Project.

• Oct. 14 at the McCastlain Hall lawn at 6 p.m., part two of the Empany Project will take place.

• Oct. 16 at Torreyson Library, there will be an “International Pronoun Day” evnt.

• Oct. 24 in Torreyson Library at 6 p.m., poet Kai Coggins will read parts from her book, Incandescent.

• Oct. 29 at the Amphitheater during x-period, the PRISM club will be hosting its annual Pride Drag Show.

• Oct. 31 in Ida Waldron at x-period, LGBTQ+ expert from the University of Louisville, Brian Buford, will host a student session to shape campus culture.

For more information on PRISM, follow them on instagram at @ucaprism.

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Speakers discuss details of clinic contract

by Hannah White Assistant News Editor

SGA’s meeting Oct. 7 opened with an address from Mr. Ronnie Williams, vice president of Student Services and Institutional Diversity at UCA, and Dr. Randy Pastor, Student Health Clinic medical director.

The speakers talked about the contract signed by UCA president Houston Davis Oct. 4 — the document that made the UCA partnership with Conway Regional official. Williams discussed the expected results of the partnership in detail.

“You will not notice a difference in what is in place right now,” Williams said.

The $75 student health services fee, which is included in each student’s tuition, will not be affected nor will the quality of patients’ experience at the clinic.

The changes that will take place following the shift in the Student Health Clinic’s ownership will not have a prominent effect on the treatment students expect to receive. However, one change includes a reduction in the number of STD screenings provided per student, allowing only one intead of two per semester to lower costs. The cost of TB (tuberculosis) tests

are expected to decrease by ten dollars because the deal will allow medical supplies to be purchased in bulk.

Because of the transition, faculty and staff members will now have to use their own insurance to receive treatment at the clinic. Previously, faculty and staff paid a fee similar to that of students to receive treatment.

Pastor said that it is their hope that the collections from the insurance of faculty and staff members will allow the clinic to resume the coverage of two STD screenings per student per semester, but it is unclear whether or not, or when, this will happen.

Williams informed SGA that the decision to partner with Conway Regional instead of other medical facilities was made in favor of lower fees to students.

Parking and Safety Chair sophomore Tyler Van Brunt reported that Donaghey Avenue is set to undergo construction sometime early next semester that will prohibit vehicle transportation on the road. The project, a product of a partnership between the city of Conway and Conway Corp, seeks to replace the sewage and water pipes underneath Donaghey Avenue, which were placed in 1907.

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will be accommodated during construction. The project is set to take place over the course of nine months to one year.

“I’m going to be honest with you guys — this is city government,” Van Brunt said.

“It’s going to take a lot longer than that. I would anticipate 18 months to two years.”

Bear Advocacy Group Chair junior Ashlyn Sander announced that the annual Drug Take Back day will be held Oct. 26 to allow students to safely dispose of unused or expired prescription medications. She said that bins will be set up around campus for the disposal of unwanted drugs.

Jim Nabors, director of food services at Aramark, was present at the meeting to discuss some issues concerning the cafeteria — such as paper straws and wet to-go boxes. He also shared information on a renovation that will take place in the cafeteria “pit.” The project seeks to create a new study environment with furniture, monitors and whiteboards for students to utilize. Nabors said a contest would be held to determine potential names for the area. The target date for completion is the second week of January 2020.

SGA also welcomed their newly appointed College of Education representative, junior Sarah Randall, at their meeting.

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Take Back the Night From 5 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 10, at the Student Center Amphitheater, the Feminist Union will hold this event to show solidarity with victims of sexual assault and violence.

Comedy Night: Ken Jeong and Joel McHale From 8 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 24, at Reynolds Performance Hall, the two comedians will be performing. Tickets are on sale now for UCA students.

Students can purchase tickets at www.uca.edu/tickets.

Hilliard Speech Showcase At 6 p.m. Oct. 10, at Stanley Russ Hall room 103, the Hilliard Speech Showcase competition will take place with four to five finalists competing.

Movie Matinee: The Lion King From 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 13, in the Student Center Ballroom, pizza, popcorn, drinks and door prizes will be given out while students watch “The Lion King”.

Senior Clarinet From 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 13., in the Snow Fine Arts Recital Hall, Dahre Miller will perform works by Widor, Mozart, Baermann and McAllister.

Family Day From noon to 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 12, activities hosted

by UCA students, faculty and staff will be at various spots around campus.

UCA’s Honors College hosted Challenge Week Sept.

27 through Oct. 4, discussing topics about helping the Earth through the theme “Climate change: Resiliency and Hope.”

The week was highlighted by the keynote speech Oct. 2, courtesy of Joshua Farley, an ecological economist and associate professor at the University of Vermont. Farley co-authored “Ecological Economics: Principles and Applications” with Herman Daly, who is considered to be the father of the field of ecological economics.

Panels were hosted by various professors from UCA and across the country and world —including the keynote speaker from last year’s events, Kevin Bales from the University of Nottingham in England.

Discussions ranged from The Human Face of Climate Change where slave labor was brought up in relation to how supply chains affect climate change — to how Arkansas and the Deep South are working to try and handle climate change with an equal response.

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UCA Students watch as Joshua Farley discusses economic systems in Ida Waldran Auditorium on Oct. 2. Farley combined economics and climate change in the keynote address for UCA Honors College’s challenge week, which brought together aspects of climate change for people to consider for the future.

Waldran Auditorium, Farley spoke about how important economics are part of the fight to save the planet. He labeled climate change as a collective action problem, which is a scenario in which everyone would benefit from working

together but refuse to do so because of different interests.

“What we need to do now is to develop cooperation at the scale of the problems we face, which are global,” Farley said.

“So we are now faced [with] global climate change … we have

to develop cooperation at these scales and there is no precedent for doing this.”

Farley’s overall message was that the path to climate change won’t be easy, but with the right technologies available to the world and people cooperating

Travelers’ management offers marketing advice

By Marcus McClain Sports Editor

UCA’s chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America presented students the opportunity to learn about the world of sports marketing Oct. 1 during X-period.

In room 206 of Win Thompson Hall, Arkansas Travelers’ general manager Rusty Meeks and corporate event planner Sophie Ozier held a Q&A and offered advice to students looking to pursue a job in the world of sports. Meeks also referenced his experience as an intern as a learning point for other students.

“[As an intern], I would go into the office of the marketing director or sales director and just learn as much as I could,” Meeks said. “Be around, be visible and be aggressive on trying to get involved the best you can.”

Ozier echoed these statements when speaking about how she got her foot in the door and leap-frogged from that opportunity to the position she currently holds.

“I sent emails to everyone in sports that I could,” Ozier said. “And when there was a large sporting events I would volunteer to help, no pay. I think those gave me a lot of good connections.”

The two also addressed a flip side of working in sports, mainly under the umbrella of marketing.

“If you want to work in minor league sports, you’re going to have to sell,” Meeks said.

“Whether it’s sponsorships, tickets … that’s how we both started and what we continue to do. It’s just something you have to be prepared for.”

Ozior also emphasized the importance of absorbing information in all capacities available when looking for a job in sports.

“Be a sponge; take everything in,” Ozier said. “I’ve worked at so many different sport avenues and there’s always

something you can learn even if it’s, ‘I don’t want to be like that person’ or ‘I don’t want my employees to act like that around me,’ you can still take something from anybody and I’m even still doing that now.”

In choosing the theme and guest speakers for this event, the UCA PRSSA chapter relied on many different variables.

Vice president Karen Orozco said the chapter mainly focuses on just trying to find great speakers that can motivate, inspire and inform students.

They also conducted a poll early in the semester to get a feel

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Comedian: Pete Lee From 7 to 8 p.m. Oct. 10, in the Student Center Ballroom, comedian Pete Lee will perform.

Lee has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and is a cast member on TruTV’s Greatest Ever.

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UCA Disc Golf: Day At The Park

From 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 21 in the Student Center rooms 223 and 224, the Minority Mentorship Program and Students for the Propagation of Black Culture will have this event, which is painting with a “trap” theme that will engage the audience and help create an interactive space.

ARSOPHE Conference

From 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Oct. 9, at the Student Center, there will be a conference for health education professionals to discuss current issues, hear from subject matter experts and gather evidence-based information and materials to take back to their own organizations.

for the areas students are most interested in.

“We cover many different fields on just business in general,” Orozco said. “Of course our focus is usually public relations but we aren’t afraid to dive into some different areas.”

Ultimately, it came down to using the resources around them. Senior and PRSSA president Lindsey Chaplin is an intern with the Arkansas Travelers and helped coordinate the event.

PRSSA will continue hosting events like these in Win Thompson Hall on every other Tuesday of the semester.

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From 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 13, at the UCA Alumni Circle, the event will take place. The Planetary Dance is a dance of healing and community renewal developed

by Anna Halprin.

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Planetary Dance for Healing

From 3 to 8 p.m. Oct. 12, at Beaverfork Park, the UCA Disc Golf Club and Perspective College Ministry are hosting an event to introduce students to disc golf and free food will be provided by Perspective.

for the better, there will be some form of results in the end.

Ellen Hostetter, an assistant

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David Hardman, director of percussion at the University of Oklahoma, performs his drumset at UCO. Hardman directed Jazztober Fest at UCA in the Snow Fine Arts Recital Hall Oct. 2 and 3.

Jazztober Fest features renowned artist

by Megan Holder Staff Writer

UCA hosted guest musician, David Hardman, from the University of Central Oklahoma Oct. 2 and 3 for the Jazztober Fest at the Snow Fine Arts Recital Hall.

Jazztober is one of many musical events that will be at the Snow Fine Arts Recital Hall this year.

Hardman is a multitalented artist who has recorded with a variety of world-class musicians such as jazz artists Joe Lovano, Phil Woods, Nat Adderley, the Woody Herman Band, Ray Charles and Barry Gibb.

Hardman has also performed with the Florida Philharmonic,

Florida Orchestra, New World Symphony, Naples Philharmonic, Cincinnati Symphony, Oklahoma City Philharmonic and the Brass Band of Battle Creek. Hardman has degrees from the University of Cincinnati and Ball State University. He is also a nominee for the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Miami. Hardman spends his summers at the Interlochen Arts Camp in Michigan as part of the percussion faculty.

The concert consisted of three parts, which were the Jazz Combo directed by Joseph Duong, Jazz Repertory Ensemble directed by Justin Cook and the Studio Jazz Ensemble directed by Matthew

Taylor.

There were a variety of pieces that were performed. Section leader of the trombone players, freshman Harrison Downs said “Sing Sang Sung” by Gordon Goodwin was his favorite part of the show. This selection was part of the Repertory Ensemble and it featured Hardman. Downs stated that it had some really challenging parts and was difficult to play, but the ensemble pulled it off successfully.

Downs is excited for the many events that they have coming up. He says that jazz is really stepping up and they’re on a whole new level. Downs puts in many hours each day practicing.

He says that the jazz, solos and ensembles take a lot of time.

Justin Cook and Taylor, the directors of the Jazz Repertory and Studio Jazz Ensembles, found this concert to be special because Hardman’s appearance was possible thanks to the support of the University of Central Arkansas Student Government Association.

Having a guest drummer who is a world-class artist was one of the director’s favorite things about the show. It took UCA four weeks to prepare for this concert and by the time of the show, they were well prepared. Every time the UCA Jazz Ensemble hosts a concert, they showcase “completely new

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UCA students explored different major options during the Majors Fair in the Student Center ballroom Oct. 3, from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Majors Fair was designed for students who haven’t declared a major yet and for students who are thinking about changing their major.

During the Majors Fair, the ballroom was packed with tables from the various major degree programs offered at UCA. At each table, students and professors explained their respective major degree program to prospective students and talked about what jobs are available for students who graduate with that particular major.

Director of the Academic Advising Center, Leigh Ann DenHartog, put a great deal of effort into planning the Majors Fair. DenHartog said every department is invited to the event and that almost every school at UCA was represented at the Majors Fair this year.

“We want every department to be represented for our students,” DenHartog said.

DenHartog also said she likes it when professional master’s degree programs attend the Majors Fair because if students know they want to attend a specific master’s degree

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all of the options to be successful in what they want to do with their life because sometimes you don’t know what you don’t know,” DenHartog said.

One of the schools represented at the Majors Fair was UCA’s school of communication. Senior Marco Ramirez helped represent this school by sharing his experiences.

“I’ve learned how to articulate who I am as an individual,” Ramirez said, referring to the school of

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communication. “I’ve learned how to be competitive with other individuals around the nation.

I’ve also kept who I am and kept that authenticity and not changed who I want to become.

If you want to become someone, you don’t have to do majors you don’t want to do.”

It was primarily freshmen and sophomores who attended the Majors Fair, but some attendees already knew what they wanted to major in — such as freshman Amelia Blair.

“I came to talk to the

people at the OT booth and talk about joining [Students of Pre-Occupational Therapy] because I’m interested in doing occupational therapy,” Blair said.

Blair talked to the occupational therapy department to see how she could get more involved in the program.

UCA is set to host the Fall Career Fair Nov. 6.

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program, then they can talk with the program to see what steps need to be taken to be accepted to the program. “[Master’s degrees are] something to be thinking about as early as freshman and sophomore year,” DenHartog said.

DenHartog also said that the fair was a good resource for students who may already have a major chosen, but don’t know what to do with it after college.

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they showcase completely new music.

The directors and the students want to encourage people to join them for their

upcoming jazz concerts. There will be a UCA Studio Jazz Ensemble and Traditional Jazz Band concert Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. and a UCA Jazz Repertory

Ensemble and Jazz Combo concert Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m.

The UCA Studio Jazz Ensemble will also be in Little Rock Nov. 12 at 7 p.m.

To learn more about UCA’s department of music and for a full list of events for the rest of the year, go to uca.edu/music or email music@uca.edu.

Sophomore Camden Hall

UCA Staff Megan Adams

“If i’m going to watch a movie with people I would say ‘The Conjuring’.

I like [The Nightmare Before Christmas] too..”

“Hocus Pocus. It’s really interesting about history and it’s entertaining with the colors and lights.”

Senior Nicole Beard-De Salvo

Freshman Aaron Conrad

“The Conjuring’ because it’s the scariest horror film.”

“I feel like the throwback Charlie Brown Halloween movie. It’s associated with happy memories.”

Sophomore Kiara Hunt

Senior Nolan McNiel

“I think the ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ is my favorite.”

“My favorite one is the Friday the 13th movies because they’re classis horror, slasher movies.

They hold up because they’re great and bad at the same time.”

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UCA Students watch and listen to Joshua Farley speak at the keynote address of UCA Challenge Week in the Ida Waldran Auditorium Wednesday, Oct 2. Farley’s discussion of economics and climate change was part of the Honors College’s challenge week, which discussed climate change in aspects related to the state and the world.

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the co-curricular learning coordinator for the UCA Honors College, said that the theme of climate change was decided after gauging student interest from last year’s Challenge Week.

Hostetter said that the entirety of the week is like a story

being told.

“In deciding who will speak when, we ask ourselves what a logical narrative would be,” Hostetter said. “Who can introduce the theme, frame it, add detail and help us think about moving forward?”

With speakers ranging from UCA faculty to faculty from the University of Arizona, Hostetter admitted that the list of possible speakers that Challenge Week could have has to be long, because people could easily decline the invitation.

Farley summed up the climate change challenges ahead of the world when he wrapped up his topic.

“I think it’s easier to change politics than to change the laws of physics,” Farley said.

PEOPLE OF UCA: Mark Cavender

by Lauren McCabe Editor Senior Mark Cavender isn’t the average student. Then again, his story isn’t the average college journey story. At age 56, Cavender is a first-year nursing student on UCA’s campus with a backstory that not many know about.

“I was in [the] Air Force for 25 years and then I became a safety inspector for civilian life,” Cavender said.

Cavender decided to leave behind his safety inspection job for a degree in nursing after experiencing the death of his first wife of 34 years from cancer. During his wife’s time on hospice, Cavender credits the nurses who worked with his family as being a light during their dark time.

“Those nurses really saved us in a big way. Everything went

the way it should have when someone dies. At my age of 52, having my wife die — it was hugely traumatic — [but] I made it. I absolutely credit the nurses, so I want to pay it forward what they did for me.”

After receiving the blessing to study at UCA from his current wife, Cavender set out on his newest adventure and hopes that his story will prove to everyone that it’s never too late to follow your passion.

The UCA nursing department chose him as a student to highlight on their Facebook page — not knowing that it would go viral overnight, recieving over 900 likes and being shared all over the country.

Being an older student, Cavender wants other, younger students to understand that his time is just as valuable.

“I try to be a student first.

I’ve seen other people — non-

traditionals who are my age and older — try to be dad or even granddads [figures] instead of students and classmates. You turn people off trying to be their dad — I’m not your dad. Just because I’m 56 doesn’t mean I’m your boss,” Cavender said jokingly.

With a nursing degree, Cavender hopes to someday teach nursing himself.

“I hope to come back to graduate school and eventually end up teaching [but] of course, I have to get in several years of practice in first.”

During the interview, Cavender mentioned that he hopes to someday work at the Conway Regional hospital — the hospital where he was born in 1963.

“I was one of the first babies born in the second interration of [the former] Conway Memorial hospital. I think it would be cool

as the dickens to be working in the hospital I was born in. The part of the building I was born in is not a maternity ward anymore, but it’s still there,” Cavender said.

To Cavender, age is just a number and he hopes that others think so as well.

“I’m driven. This wasn’t just a ‘hmm, I want to be a nurse’. This was an emotional, passionate decision to do what was done for me. Just me being here [at UCA] has already have some good come about and [I hope to] bring more good about through this — not letting my wife’s death define my future.”

For other students, non-traditional and otherwise, Cavender gave some words of encouragement.

“It’s never too late. You gotta follow your dreams. If you really want it, come get it. That’s what I’m doing.”

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Non-traditional student Mark Cavender demonstrates how to read a pulse using a UCA Nursing Lab dummy. Cavender decided to pursue his nursing passion after his wife died from cancer.

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Upcoming Games Men’s Soccer

4:30 p.m., Oct. 11 vs.

Coastal Carolina Women’s Soccer 7 p.m., Oct. 11 vs. Stephen F. Austin State Volleyball 12 p.m., Oct. 12 at New Orleans Football 4 p.m., Oct. 12 vs.

McNeese State

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Sophomore receiver Lujuan Winningham completes one of his two catches Oct. 5 against Nicholls State University. Winningham found the end zone once again in this contest moving his season total to seven.

Bears drop second straight game at Nicholls State

by Ronak Patel Photo Editor photo courtesy of NBA.com

After completing last season with the Philadelphia 76ers, Jimmy Butler decided to move on to the Miami Heat. Butler is a four-time NBA All-Star and four-time All-NBA palyer.

Jimmy Butler deserves to be mentioned among the NBA’s best

by Marcus McClain Sports Editor

In an era filled with dynamic wing players like Klay Thompson, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard and Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jimmy Butler is the guy that’s often pushed to the side.

Throughout his free agency, he was referred to as an afterthought or “last resort” for numerous teams by sports analysts such as Max Kellerman.

This is most likely due to the image portrayed upon on him as a guy that disrupts team chemistry.

This perception displays a distorted image of what Jimmy can bring to any team on a nightly basis. Despite the feathers he may ruffle, the results he produces cannot be ignored.

Individually, he is one of the best perimeter defenders in the NBA and makes it tough for the best offensive talents the league has to offer.

Meanwhile, he’s a handful on the opposite end of the court as well— averaging 18 points per game while taking a backseat to both Ben Simmons and Joel Emibd for the 76ers. Not to mention, he posted an effective field goal percentage of nearly 50 percent last season.

In terms of team success, the proof is in the pudding. Every team he has become apart of elevated with his addition and deprecated with his departure.

As leader of the Bulls during the early stages of the post Derrick Rose era, Jimmy kept Chicago relevant and in the playoffs. The minute he left, the Bulls dropped to the 13th team in the East, winning only 27 games.

Once Butler joined the Timberwolves, their 13-year drought from the playoffs ended and Minnesota was finally respected again.

After they decided to part ways with Jimmy, they fell back into their irrelevant ways.

While the contributions of Karl-Anthony Towns can’t be ignored from that team, there’s no question Jimmy was the leader and elevated the Wolves tremendously.

Bulter has proven to be one of the best in the league and deserves to be viewed as such.

The UCA Bears (3-2, 1-1 SLC) dropped their second consecutive game Oct. 5 after a 34-14 loss to Nicholls State in Thibodaux, Louisiana. In the loss, the Bears struggled to get going on both sides of the ball.

So far this season, the Bears have been able to dig out of first half deficits, but that wasn’t the case against Nicholls State (3-2, 2-0 SLC).

At halftime the Bears were down 20-0 and weren’t able to get back into the game in the second half.

Sophomore quartback Breylin Smith credited Nicholls State’s defensive game plan for slowing down the Bear’s passing attack.

“They did a great job doubling Lujuan and they had some guys up front that we knew would give us some trouble,” Smith said.

Sophomore receiver Lujuan Winningham was still able to find the end zone, depsite being double teamed during the game, but still Nicholls State held UCA to only 182 passing yards.

Even when the Bears had success driving the ball on this Nicholls State defense, redzone turnovers killed the momentum.

“Once we get into the red zone I have to take care of the football and can’t throw an interception,” Smith said. “A

touchdown to cap that drive would have helped us a lot.”

UCA wasn’t able to get anything going in the ground game either. Nicholls State held the Bears to only 138 rushing yards.

After having a monster game in the prvious contest where he ran for 147 yards, Nicholls State was able to contain senior running back Carlos Blackman to 42 yards.

The offense struggled

gaining momentum and staying on the field, as they went 3-12 on third downs.

On the other side of the ball, UCA struggled to contain Nicholls State, they were able to score 34 points and gain 477 total yards of offense on the Bears defense.

Sophomore defensive lineman Caden Brown feels the

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Men’s soccer falls to SMU, shut out in Sun Belt season opener

by Megan Holder Staff Writer

The UCA men’s soccer team (4-5-1, 0-1 SBC) dropped its last two games Oct. 1 and 6 against Southern Methodists University, 3-0 and Appalachian State University, 1-0 respectively.

Considering that SMU (9-0-1, 1-0-1 SBC) is ranked number four in the nation, the UCA Bears went into this game with their work cut out for them.

Coach Duncan said there was frustration during the game, but the Bears competed well and the product was good.

Duncan also said the Bears need to continue to defend as a team, so that they can build

from the defensive base. He said the areas that need to be cleaned were evident, referencing the team’s defense.

Although the Bears came out strong in the first half, they just couldn’t seem to score.

There were seven shots taken towards the goal by each team.

However, they were all unsuccessful for the Bears. As for the Mustangs, three of the seven shot found the goal.

Senior forward Niklas Brodacki took a one-on-one with the Mustang’s goalkeeper at the beginning of the game but failed to win the up-close battle against Makela.

Junior foward Kasper

Anderson nearly had a goal for the Bears in the 15th minute, but again was rejected by the goalkeeper.

When given chances to score in the second half, the Bear’s ability to get the ball in the goal was once again tested by goalie Grant Makela.

In the 51st minute, freshman defender Edoardo Calzola attempted to make his appearance with a goal but wasn’t successful.

To get their third and last goal of the night, it took the Mustangs until the 60th minutes.

In the 75th minute, junior midfielder Soren Jensen’s corner kick hit the post but was met by junior defender Nate Lancaster’s

header that prevented the ball from going in.

When asked how he felt about his performance during the game, senior defender Will Laufer stated the team created five or six good opportunities to score.

The defensive end just needed to be fixed to get back on the right track.

Laufer feels as if the team could’ve prevented two of the goals that were scored by SMU. He hopes he can provide quality service as a defender to give the Bears more chances for crosses and forward passes.

In order to pull off a win at the next game and all of their games, Laufer said the team needs to play

with a little more intensity, tackle harder, and be more combative.

In the following contest against Appalachian State University (7-2-1, 1-0 SBC) the Bears dropped their first game apart of the Sun Belt Conference.

Despite taking eight more shots than the Moutaineers, the Bears were still unable to find the goal.

The lone goal of the game came from Moutaineers sophomore forward Camden Holbrook early in the game and UCA was never able to match it.

The Bears next chance to get their first conference win will come Oct. 11 at Bill/Stephens Track & Soccer Complex against Coastal Carolina University.

INDIVIDUAL GOALS

DOWNWARD SPIRAL

UCA records numerous personal bests at U of A

by Sarah Coleman News Editor

Both the men’s and women’s cross country team came out strong at the 31st annual Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival The men’s team finished 24th out of 32 teams, with 304 runners, in the 8k race that took place Oct. 5.

Twin seniors Jared Hamilton and Jaron Hamilton both led the men’s team with first and second to cross the finish line for the photo courtsey of UCASports men’s team.

Jared Hamilton soared with Freshman midfielder Emma Hawkins attempts a shot at Bill Stephen Track/Soccer Complex. Against UIW, Hawkins a season best time of 25 minutes finished the game with three shots on goal.

37.2 seconds landing him in 105th. Jaron Hamilton also completed a career-best time of 25:43.6 earning him to 122nd

by Daniel Adams 78th minute by senior forward them though, with a goal in the place.

Staff Writer Brooke Hanson. nineteenth minute.

Sophomore Thomas Cain A penalty kick by UIW in the After a shot by junior forward also had a individual peak for the The women’s soccer team 83nd minute iced the game as the Lauren Hargus was saved, the Bears, with a personal best time (1-10-1, 0-5 SLC) losing streak Bears went on to lose 2-0. scrum to retain control of the ball of 25:50.1 in his first race of the reached six after losses to the Their luck didn’t improve on saw Abiliene send the ball into season, placing at 131st.

University of the Incarnate Word Oct. 6 as the team would lose to their own net and gave the Bears Cain was all around very Cardinals (5-7, 4-1 SLC) on the Abilene Christian Wildcats, the goal they needed. pleased with how the team Oct. 4 and the Abilene Christian 4-1.

The Wildcats, however, performed at the Chile Pepper.

University Wildcats (7-2-2, 4-0Freshman goalkeeper Clara would take the lead back with “It was a fierce competition 1 SLC) on Oct. 6.

Bornet would see her first full a goal in the 30th minute by and the boys went out there and Against Incarnate Word, game of play, having played only sophomore midfielder Ashley went toe-to-toe with some of the UCA’s bad luck on the road a full half against Oklahoma State Stamps. They wouldn’t look back best runners in the nation,’’ Cain would return as they lost to the earlier in the season for UCA. as the Wildcats ended the game said. Junior Josh Clethen and Cardinals in San Antonio, 2-0.

While Bornet finished with a with a 4-1 win over UCA. and Sophomore Tate Whaley also At the time, the Cardinals total of 10 saves, it wouldn’t keep Head coach Jeremy Bishop recorded career-best times. were one of the undefeated teams the team from going down in the said that both games came down Clethen finished in 149th in the Southland Conference, but end. to the chances that both teams and Whaley finished in 192nd.

UCA managed to keep it close as Abilene Christian would had to score.

Freshmen Simon Schnieder and both teams went scoreless in the take the early lead with a goal “We didn’t give ourselves James Kees also left the weekend opening half. in the fourth minute by junior enough opportunities in either with new personal best times.

The Cardinals finally midfielder Brittney Harris.

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place.

The women’s team finished 19th out of 27 teams in the 5k race where 270 runners competed.

Freshman Sarah Steimel led the women’s team with a personal best time of 18:09.0 finishing in 80th place. Right behind Steimel, senior Erin Woodward, came in at 81st place and recorded a career- best time of 18:09.4 Woodward also mentioned how proud she was overall for her team and how excited she was to see the progress they would continue to make both personally and as a group throughout the season.

This is Woodward’s fourth time to run in the Chile Pepper “Overall I think we did really well,” Woodward said. “All of our training is finally coming together and allowing us to not only get great individual times but also to score great as a team.”

Freshmen Bekah Bostian and Emily Newberry also recorded career best’s this weekend.

Bostian finished in 177th and Newberry finished in 192nd.

Cain has high hopes that the men’s team will continue to improve over the course of the season.

“We aren’t exactly where we want to be and that’s okay, they don’t hand out the trophies and the rings today, they hand them out in November, so until then we’ll continue to shake and bake,” Cain said.

Both the men’s and the women’s will continue at the Little Rock Open Oct. 19.

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Cancel culture had good intentions but became toxic Cancel culture has become toxic because it is ownership of their ignorance and apologize. taking away celebrity and public figures’ right to Cancel culture is also toxic because it fights make mistakes. Everyone has done or said something negativity with negativity. There have been many that they wish they had not. Celebrities and public instances of celebrities making tone-deaf jokes, figures are no different. The only difference is they making a politically incorrect statement, or are in the spotlight and have everybody watching committing accidental cultural appropriation. Some them. things like racial slurs or hate speech are “Canceling” is the act of boycotting a never excusable. However, for the most particular person or company after they did part, people are getting canceled for or said something to offend or disrespect a things they probably, honestly, were marginalized group of people or seriously just uneducated about. So, if they did hurt someone. The actions that are deemed something that doesn’t directly harm cancel-worthy can range from anything someone or spread hate, just enlighten as serious as sexual assault to something them on why what they did or said as minimal as a tweet from six years wasn’t cool. Part of activism ago. When someone of high status is spreading awareness and does something that educating people on the does seriously hurts issue, so why not use this or harms someone, I tactic instead of believe canceling them attacking them? is reasonable, and they I think, at its should be punished (think start, cancel culture

by Kennadi Harris Harvey Weinstein and R. Kelly). was a good concept.

Staff Writer However, for the most part, Some people in the cancel culture has evolved into entertainment industry fake activism that attempts to do some foul things, but punish people for ridiculous things. were not punished or held accountable for what they One reason why cancel culture became toxic did because of their status and money. The masses is because it ridicules people for things they said continue to make them richer while they continue or did a significant amount of time ago. Through to do these horrible things. Cancel culture was social media, people are digging up tweets and supposed to be the solution to that. posts by celebrities from years ago and bringing I believe where everything went wrong was it into the public eye. Most of the time, these old when people started to cancel people who did not posts are brought up when that celebrity reaches create a serious threat or spread hate but instead a peak in their career. This is ludicrous, because just made some dumb decisions. If everybody was in people shouldn’t be ridiculed for statements that the spotlight, we would probably all get canceled for they no longer stand by. Nobody is the same person something. We should not hold these celebrities up they were years ago; why should we expect public to an unrealistic standard of being perfect. At the end figures to be? They should be given a chance to take of the day, they are just like the rest of us.

Guyger trial proves change needed in police training We need to talk about the cop problem. avoidance training. Maybe if police were trained to Last week, former Dallas police officer Amber not fear the people they are supposed to protect, less Guyger was sentenced to 10 years for shooting an police violence would happen. unarmed man in his own apartment while she was According to useofforceproject.org, less than 25 off-duty. What if any other person were to walk into percent of police departments require their officers someone else’s home and open fire? They would get to use all other means before shooting and to report a life sentence. all use of force. If more departments were to enforce Guyger shot as soon as she entered the policies like that, maybe police officers would be a bit apartment, claiming she “feared for her safety during more cautious when they reach for a weapon. her trial. A trained, seasoned police officer feared Data taken in by the National Center for Women for her life the moment she thought she saw and Policing found that families of police officers someone else in her home and instead of also have a 2 in 5 chance of being domestically shooting him somewhere that would not abused. Multiple studies have shown that have resulted in death, she shot around 40 percent of police officers are him point-blank in the chest. domestic abusers. Not only does this make Guyger had Pinterest it harder for the officers’ families to get posts saved with quotes like “People help since their abuser is on the inside of are so ungrateful. No one ever the system, but it also invalidates every thanks me for having the patience other victim who walks through the not to kill them,” and text door of a police station. How are the messages where she openly police going to effectively handle the admitted to being racist. situation if they have the same issues America has a problem inside their own department? with trigger-happy and just In an article posted by violent, cops. According theintercept.com, it was said that to The Washington Post’s white supremacists have been

by Kaitlin Benight police shooting database, this infiltrating police forces since Staff Writer year alone 678 people have at least the ’90s and the FBI has been killed by members of a been aware of this since 2001. police force. Last year, the Ghost skins hide their views from total was 1,164. the public at large to be able to spread their ideologies Everyone has heard of Tamir Rice, Michael in a more subtle way. They join police forces for Brown, Eric Gardner and Philando Castile — to name the sole purpose of being able to harm others and a few — but there are others facing the same fate continuously get away with it. they did every single day. Not one of the officers in Police training should focus more on community the aforementioned killings were convicted or even action and de-escalation and less on the use of force. faced serious repercussions. Police in America have People applying for the academy should be heavily a separate legal system where they don’t have to be vetted before they’re allowed to join. Most importantly, held accountable for their actions. police should be held to the same standard as citizens Every state and agency has its own requirements for crimes they commit, including those committed when it comes to training cops. Most of the programs while on duty. Being scared does not give anyone the have a heavy focus — in some cases up to 120 hours right to take someone’s life if they are not in danger — on use of force compared to one day of conflict — whether they are defending the community or not.

Last week, UCA announced the creation of a new college that will emerge in 2020 — the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. The combination of the departments of the current college of Liberal Arts andd the college of Fine Arts and Communication will ultimately benefit students.

The possibilities for students to effectively learn, through the collaborative curriculum of the new college, are endless. Most students who strive for a Bachelor of Arts degree find themselves taking multiple courses that fall under each of the departments anyway.

In a survey by the Campaign for Social Sciences, employers reported that they would recommend a liberal arts, humanities or social science education to prepare for success in today’s job market. These areas of study all teach critical thinking, complex problem solving and written or oral communication skills. It also provides students with multiple views of the world- whether it is through religious, sociological or theatrical views.

The study also showed that employees with Bachelors of Arts degrees also typically collaborate and hvae a passion for learning new skills.

Although the current dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication, Terry Wright, has announced his plan to step down as dean prior to the creation of the new college, other professors The possibilities have expressed for students to excitement about the effectively learn, potential of the new college, as through the The Echo collaborative reported in a recent curriculum of the online article. The new college, are addition of a new dean, or the endless. promotion of a current faculty member, will also bring about new ideas.

In the announcement email, Provost Patricia Poulter wrote that “This exciting collaboration will result in new opportunities for greater student and faculty success, as well as increased administrative efficiencies and long-term sustainability.’’ Although there are no direct context clues to suggest what the use of the word “sustainability” means in this instance, it seems to suggest financial benefits of the consolidation.

This could mean that the creation of only one dean and one associate dean of the new college could benefit the university as a whole. UCA News reported last month that the overall enrollment of 10,870 was slightly smaller than that of the last academic year.

Faculty have already expressed some concerns about Tom Williams, current dean of the College of Liberal Arts, serving as the dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

The main concern stems from one dean from one specific college becoming the dean of a college which is multifaceted.

Typically, students who pursue a Bachelors of Arts have a natural connection to the pursuit of all facets of knowledge anyway. These students enjoy conversation, research, literature, observing human interactions and anything that sparks their creativity. The creation of the new college should be a smooth transition since, on a surface level, all three of the departments have some commonalities among the interests of students.

Through the combination of faculty members from all three departments, students will be able to interact with faculty that they might not have without the merge. This will possibly lead to more connections that will benefit students through internship, work study and graduate school opportunities.

The intersectionality of the three departments will benefit students in more ways than one. Although faculty members have a few questions regarding the future leadership of the new college, the overall aspiration of sustainability and student success should remain prevalent.

The opening of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is officially set for July 1, 2020.

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Entertainment Popular podcast ties loose ends in revealing finale 7

October 9, 2019

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The popular podcast, “The Adventure Zone,” recently uploaded its final episode, “Amnesty” — the latest installment of the McElroys’ role-playing podcast — bringing the story to a fulfilling end that didn’t disappoint.

The podcast features the October 11— Gemini Man, McElroy family — Justin, Travis, Griffin and their father, Clint directed by Ang Lee, starring Will — playing various tabletop Smith, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, role-playing games together.

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Lucas, Scott Moore, starring Adam Their latest games have DeVine, Alexandra Shipp, Rose taken a departure from the D20 Byrne, Justin Hartley, Charlyne Yi, system — an RPG (role-playing game) system depending on a Michael Peña, Wanda Sykes 20-sided dice — and switched this time, to the Apocalypse World RPG system, which Music focuses on the use of two six-sided dice. “Amnesty” was October 11 — LAHS — Allah Las played using the Monster of the Week game, created by Michael October 11 — Sun Songs — Art Sands and Steve Hickey.

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A cover photo from “The Adventure Zone” podcast shows a monster rushing toward three of the podcast’s main characters. “The Adventure Zone” is available on most podcast streaming services.

hunts while also maintaining an over- arching story.

The final episode focuses heavily on Justin’s character, Wayne ‘Duck’ Newton, who was somewhat left out story-wise in the penultimate episode, as it focused on the other two characters involvement with Sylvain and the Quell. Right away when the episode starts, you can tell something is off. The intro is altered and distorted, with the podcast picking up where they left off last time.

Even with the story’s focus

shifted more toward Duck, the other characters certainly aren’t left out. Both Travis’ character, Aubrey Little and Clint’s character, Arlo Thacker, make some big moves during the final fight — with the latter even gaining a new power. Minerva, Mama and Vincent gathered together at the end of the last episode for the final fight of the “Amnesty” arc. There’s no need to worry, because whoever your favorite may be, they will make an appearance before the end.

This ending also shows how much the characters have grown

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as Walker is seen sitting on a bed arguing with someone, presumably her partner, over the phone. She shows off her notorious face tattoos and her Southern roots by displaying long pink-nails, a du-rag, multiple rings on her fingers and large gold-hoop earrings.

Track five, “Come Thru,” samples the beat from Usher’s 1997 single — “You Make Me Wanna” and a feature from the legend himself. Walker’s use of features throughout the album showcases her connections at Interscope Records, which she was signed to prior to her debut album, “Last Days of Summer,” which was released in 2018.

Walker shows off her ability to perfect short songs with “Fun Girl.” In the one-minute and fifty-second song, Walker questions if her promiscuity is the cause of failed relationships.

In the next song, “Tonight,” Walker recants her questions by singing about the want to have consequence-free fun.

Walker stays consistent with collaborative features like R&B artists 6lack and PARTYNEXTDOOR featured on “Like it” and “Just Might.”

Her smooth, Southern accent

is complemented by the slow, bass-heavy beats that she raps over. Walker was a part of 6lack’s 2018 tour, “From East Atlanta With Love.”

Both features make the songs conversational — like a phone call between a couple.

Fans anticipated the 15th song, “I’ll Kill You featuring Jhene Aiko,” being that Aiko is notorious for having scandalous song lyrics. Lyrics like “I’ll go to Hell or jail ‘bout you, boy” and “Please forgive me, I know that I’m stingy” emphasizes Walker and Aiko’s lyrics in the chorus of waiting a long time “for a love like this”. It was obvious that fans expected less romantic lyrics and they did not hesitate taking to Twitter to discuss their disappointment about the song not actually being about fatal love.

In the following song, “Nobody Else,” Walker displays her ability to make a great song without the need for a feature artist. As the title suggests, Walker raises a white flag of surrender to all the problems that come with love.

“Over It” is available to listen to on all music streaming platforms.

It is very likely that if you are reading this, then you know someone who immigrated to the United States from another country. It is also very likely that among the immigrants you know, some of them are undocumented. “Living Undocumented,” Netflix’s original docuseries, delves into the real-life stories of eight illegal immigrants and, in doing so, draws attention to the greater issues of humanity.

This six-episode docuseries puts a face to the topic of illegal immigrants and puts eight faces to the lives of illegal immigrants living in the United States in 2019. These eight faces are, in fact, people. People who have feelings, people with different stories — none of which involve these people coming to the United States to steal the classic, hard-working and blue-collar American jobs.

The way immigrants in America are treated is truly sickening, scary and embarrassing. This docuseries evokes thought. These stories are told for what they really are.

They capture the essence of both the American dream and the American tragedy.

This is a real story and it is told as such. Not only does the series aim to educate citizens on the immigration process, but it also writes history while explaining the difficulties immigrants have been facing since the 2016 election.

Difficult conversations about hard topics are coming from this series.

We have seen fictional characters get deported on shows like “Orange is the New Black” and we see stories almost daily in the news about deportation and new immigration laws.

The point is, immigration

2. Eureka Springs Okay, the town of Eureka Springs has a lot going on this fall season! Some festivities include the 72nd Annual Ozark Folk Festival, which is America’s longest running annual folk festival. The folk festival displays music in Basin Spring Park and a concert in The Aud. And, of course, the festival has great folk music and dance. If you like folk music, it’s worth a shot to check it out! Also, in Eureka Springs is the Food and Wine Weekend Nov. 12-15. Local restaurants in Eureka are offering specials that feature their signature courses, paired with the perfect wines, so now is the best time to clear your calendar and get your taste buds up and rolling!

3. The Diamonds in the Fall Festival in Murfeesburo Participate in a costume contest, try different pumpkin pies or hop on the bucking bull ride at the annual Diamonds in the Fall Festival in Murfreesboro.

This festival, coming up Oct. 26, is host to craft and food vendors from all over the state. Kids can participate in a Trunk or Treat while adults sample chili and listen to live music. You can also make a weekend out of it by stopping at nearby Crater of Diamonds State Park — the only site in North America where anyone can dig for diamonds and keep what they find.

If you’ve never been before, you can get a quick introduction via the diamond displays and exhibits that detail the site’s history and geology in the park’s visitor center.

4. The Fall Festival at Mountain Home Berry Farm If you’re in the northern part of the state during the harvest months, make a stop at this popular attraction. During it’s Fall Festival, families can go on hour-long hayride tours that stop by the petting zoo (featuring an adorable miniature donkey), Mulch Mountain, a 1.5-acre corn maze, a bounce house, some old-fashioned games and the pumpkin patch. A country store features homemade jams and jellies, apple cider, local honey and more. The fair is always packed with people, and there are activities that will fit everyone’s interest. People can get all of these attractions for an amazing price of $7. The festival is going on now until Nov. 10.

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on their journey since episode one. Aubrey’s tells a story of self discovery and attempting to understand her mysterious powers. After she discovers where her powers originated in the second to last episode, her struggles pay off in a big way during the finale. This is the first time we see Aubrey, and the player Travis, truly understand the power that she wields and what it’s capable of.

Likewise, we see Thacker wielding his power like never before and pushing it to the upper boundaries of his

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Summer Walker takes the stage with flowing rainbow hair to sing lyrics from her new album, “Over It.” Walker’s album is now available on all music streaming services.

Walker evokes emotion in fans with strong, heartfelt lyrics in new album

by Aysha Dixon Opinion Editor

R&B artist Summer Walker released her second studio album titled “Over It” Oct. 3. The album, which includes the breakout hit “Girls Need Love (Remix),” includes a plethora of caption-worthy lyrics and legendary features.

On her songs without features, Walker’s talent explains how she was able to gain a large fan base in such a short time span.

The Atlanta-born artist has a large following on social media, and she used her platform to publicize the album months prior to the release date.

Walker released one single, “Playing Games,” in August — but included an extended version featuring a verse from Bryson Tiller.

The album’s first song, also titled, “Over It,” begins with the line — “Am I really that much to handle?” — as Walker reflects on relationship issues and insecurities. This song sets the tone for the entire album as a reflection of Walker’s need to weigh her love options. The cover art also reflects this tone, 1. Boston Moutains Scenic Loop This 42-mile loop follows a former stagecoach route along U.S. 71 and Interstate 540 through the Boston mountain range of the Ozarks in northwest Arkansas and offers some great scenic vistas where you can stop and enjoy the scenery. The loop goes through Fayetteville, Fort Smith Forest and Devil’s Den State Park — and you’ll also drive through Arkansas’ wine country along the way. The best time to see fall foliage along the Boston Mountains Scenic Loop is in mid-October, and the leaves typically start to change colors toward the beginning of the month. This is especially true for black gum trees, which turn bright red earlier in the season than other species in the area.

capabilities. His is a story of recovery, not only for him, but for the time being in which he was bound. This is demonstrated in Thacker’s acquisition of a new power as part of his new found strength, as of this final episode, where he discovers how to control what was once a source of pain for him.

Meanwhile, there’s Duck, who spent his whole life ignoring his destiny before being dragged into it. Now, we see someone who understands their importance and is ready to do something about the problems that lie ahead. Also, there are a few jokes made at the expense of the discovery of his real name, Wayne.

The importance of Wayne’s sword, named Beacon, is also discovered in this episode.

This showcases how good Griffin, as the narrator and the keeper throughout the game, is at wrapping up a story. But it’s not a lone effort, as the unique circumstances created through role-playing games allow for everyone involved to make an impact on the story and shape the world in which they inhabit.

Without spoiling the ending, players get to carve out the endings for their characters and shape their futures. This leads to an overall satisfying ending, which is amplified by knowing that the players enjoyed it as well.

You can listen to “The Adventure Zone” on most podcast streaming services,

issues have not been made personal in popular culture until this docuseries and I am shocked that no other documentary has really dug deep into the personal lives affected by, quite frankly, hatred and extreme nationalism.

The Stories of Luis, Kenia, Alejandra, Ron, Karen, Vinny, Eddy and Tyler are told in this heartbreaking and thoughtprovoking docuseries. These are people who come from all parts of the world for varying reasons — the most common one being asylum. I am in awe of how safe the United States is.

We are fortunate enough to live where, for the most part, our law enforcement does their job. U.S. citizens are fortunate enough to not live in fear of bombings, riots and overall chaos that occurs daily in other countries. While our country is not perfect by any means, it is a place where people find hope.

It is heart-shattering to know that the same people who see hope in this country are the ones who are experiencing the most pain. These stories highlight families who have been broken up, parents who live in fear of never seeing their children again, people who risked their lives to find a better one, a list of reasons why certain immigrants didn’t go through the proper channels for documentation and so much more.

If you are in the mood for a good cry, to evaluate your personal beliefs, or to become an advocate for marginalized voices — this docuseries is a good place to start. If you completely disagree with illegal immigration and stand with the current administration on the tightening of ICE services, watch this docuseries to gain insight into the opposition of your beliefs.

This docuseries is now streaming on Netflix and is rated TV-MA. 5. The Arkansas State Fair Is it really fall if you don’t go to the state fair? Happening Oct. 11 through Oct. 20, the Arkansas State Fair is a magical place where one can enjoy a variety of carnival rides, visit farm animals, watch a rodeo and fill up on all of the fried food you’ve been working so hard to avoid over the summer. With more than 20 bands performing on the Main Stage, the 10 days of the state fair are jam-packed with great music. The line up for this year includes Rick Springfield, the Zac Dunlap Band and the Oak Ridge Boys. Tickets are now on sale at arkansasstatefair.com. So grab a friend, your favorite warm sweater and drive to Little Rock to experience one of Arkansas’ biggest events of the year!

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Nicholls State

34-13 (L)

(3-2, 1-1)

Abilene Christian

4-1 (L)

(1-10-1, 0-5)

3-2(L)

(7-10, 1-3)

1-0(L)

(4-5-1, 0-1)

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Volleyball

Men’s Soccer

Texas A&M Corpus Christi Appalachian State

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OFFSEASON

Bears build chemistry with fall schedule photo by Kennadi Harris

Senior defender Alex Wetteland is on the road to recovery for the Bears after an ACL tear last season. Wetteland became a starter for the Bears last season and has three total goals for her career as a Bear.

Senior battles through injury history

by Kennadi Harris

and it is still her main focus. She attends practice and games along with her teammates.

“I’m still really involved with the team,” Wetteland said. “I go to practice and games and ... I can practice to a certain extent.”

She also supports her team by giving them encouraging words and motivation.

“On and off the field, I feel like I am a good leader,” Wetteland said. “I communicate a lot and I’m really talkative, I’m supportive, and I help the girls if they need help, stuff like that.”

She has had a love for soccer since she was 4 years old and has been playing ever since. It was only natural that she made UCA’s women’s soccer team.

From joining the Bears, she has developed strong bonds with her teammates and spends time with them on and off the field.

She has also gained many fond memories with her teammates.

She said her favorite

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Senior defender Alex Wetteland is still heavily involved with her fellow UCA women’s soccer teammates despite not being able to play during games on the field.

Wetteland plays the position of centre-back. The centre-back is a vital position in soccer, defending their team’s goal to prevent the opposing team from scoring.

Wetteland has played this position for four years.

Unfortunately, on Sept. 21, 2018, during a game against Lamar University, Wettland suffered an ACL tear, which has caused her to sit out games for about a year now.

“I just went in for a tackle wrong and tore my ACL,” Wetteland said.

Despite no longer being able to play in games, she still carries on the duties of a soccer player

memories being on UCA’s team were going to conference and winning her freshman and junior year.

“It’s amazing to see how far we have come and what we accomplished … it’s pretty cool,” Wetteland said.

Besides soccer she makes sure school comes first.

Wetteland is a criminology major and she plans to attend grad-school after graduation.

Even though she is sidelined now, she plans to return to the field on game days soon.

“I will start playing full contact, fully back to games... hopefully by December,” Wetteland said. “I’m easing my way back in so I’m running and passing. I should be back by the springtime when we start playing again.”

Until then, she is cheering on the rest of her teammates on game day— waiting on her time to get back on the field and return to the game she loves.

SPLIT

Sugar Bears break even in two SLC games

by Kaitlin Benight

their first win of the series— with Incarnate errors and kills from several team members making the score 25-21.

The Sugar Bears dominated the fourth set with a 25-13 win.

Sophomores, outside hitter Lexi Miller and right side ehitter Madi Bowles, contributed eight kills in the set.

It was a battle to the finish that resulted in a 15-13 win for the Sugar Bears.

Junior middle blocker Amari Mitchell, delivered a kill and service ace to break the lead for her team.

Bowles led the game with 23 kills, while junior setter Bailey Waddington had 28 assists.

For the Oct. 5 game, the Sugar Bears traveled to Texas A&M Corpus Christsi (9-9, 2-3 SLC) to face off against the Islanders and fell 3-1.

The first set started off strong with an 25-18 win for the

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The UCA volleyball team split games on the road Oct. 3 and 5, winning its first Southland Conference game against the Incarnate Word Cardinals, 3-2 but also losing to Texas A&M Corpus Christi, 3-1.

Oct. 3, the Sugar Bears (710, 1-3 SLC) faced off against Incarnate Word (4-14, 0-4 SLC) winning the match 3-2.

The first set had the Cardinals leading early on; the Sugar Bears fought back hard but could never catch up. Incarnate Word took the set 25-22.

The Sugar Bears fought the Cardinals head to head in the second set before Incarnate Word took a five point lead over UCA. The Bears came back a bit before a service error allowed the Cardinals to win 25-21.

The third set gave the Bears

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Sugar Bears.

The second second set saw UCA playing fast-paced ball that resulted in four ties before the first 10 points were scored.

The Sugar Bears fell short in the end with two errors that allowed the Islanders to take the set 28-26. However, the Islanders stole momentum back in the third frame, winning the set 25-18.

The fourth set went a lot better for the Sugar Bears, who got a three-point advantage before the two teams went head to head in a battle that ended with a 25-22 win for Corpus Christi.

Senior outside hitter Abbie Harry led UCA with 19 kills, while junior defensive specialist Emily Doss had 19 digs.

Waddington had 25 assists.

The Sugar Bears play at home Oct. 8 against McNeese State and again on Oct. 12 at New Orleans.

UCA looks forward to a break in play

4 Continued from page 5 game,” Bishop said. “We had some good chances in both games but not enough, we have to do a good job sustaining our attack.”

While assistant coach Derek Nichols echoed Bishop’s thoughts about the weekend’s games, especially given ACU and Incarnate Word are the top two teams in the conference, he

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added that the upcoming games will be critical for UCA. “We still have everything ahead of us to play ourselves into the tournament,” Nichols said.

“If we get the games at home, we’ll be in a good spot with the last three.”

Both coaches agreed that the upcoming week between games will be important for the team.

This will give the Bears a chance to heal up from injuries, and a offer a well-needed break within the season.

The Bears’ next contest will be back at the Bill Stephens Track/Soccer Complex as they host Stephen F. Austin University at 7 p.m. Oct. 11, before they have a full week break from action.

Bears hopeful for a chance at redemption

4 Continued from page 5 defense could have done a better job of stopping their offense.

“They had size up front and a decent quarterback but we beat ourselves,” Brown said. “They ran the plays they’ve shown on film all day against us. They did throw the ball a little more than expected but that’s just something we have to overcome.”

This game left a bad taste in Brown’s mouth and he hopes to see this offensive line again.

“They had really good size.

But where they have size they lacked in athleticism,” Brown said.

“They were not the best offensive line we’ve faced by any means and I’d love to go against

them later on in the playoffs for redemption simply because we did not play to our full potential as a team,” Brown said.

The Bears will be back in action on the stripes Oct. 12 against McNeese State at 4 p.m. This game will cap off UCA’s Family Day and will also represent UCA Band Day.

by Kedran Young Staff Writer

The UCA softball team, in their off-season, defeated Harding University on Friday, Oct. 4 at Farris Field.

Even though statistics aren’t kept during off-season games, they are still vital to the team’s success during season.

The Bears felt they made progress in the game against Harding and were happy with their effort.

“We got to work on ourselves as a team and individual teammates while also winning the game,” junior pitcher Rio Sanchez said.

The Bears are currently participating in off-season games for practice.

The women, especially the newest teammates, learn to play properly by experiencing the game in action.

The coaches are also teaching players the many details that go into a true softball game.

By playing other schools, the team will be better prepared for their regular season games.

Rather than only playing against each other, the women will get a better idea of their upcoming competition with these games.

“The fall has been very productive, but we have a long way to go until the first real games in February,” head coach David Kuhn said.

In addition to brining back Kuhn, the Bears added Chris Watford as an assistant coach and Kuhn’s daughter, Cheyenne Kuhn, as a graduate assistant.

The team has set many goals for itself for the 2020 season—one of which is to win the Southland Conference Championship.

Taking place in early May of 2020, the Southland Conference Tournament is a four-day tournament held in Hammond, Louisiana.

With many months left to prepare, the team believes that they can accomplish this goal with much practice from their current off-season schdule as well as their seasonal games.

The team also has goals for the fall semester, mainly creating a tighter bond to make for a stronger season.

“I think we need to keep improving every day and continue our bond by trusting in each other on the field,” Sanchez said.

Each teammate also has her own personal goals and responsibilities for this softball

season. For Sanchez, it is to be the best teammate and pitcher possible.

“I want my team to have full confidence in me leading them into the season,” Sanchez said.

Each member has her own responsibility to the team, and these preseason games allow each teammate to get an idea of how to better herself.

The team is coming off a 26-28 record last season and a 12-15 record in Southland Conference play—good enough for an eighth- place finish.

Last season came to an end in the first round of the SLC tournament behind a one-point loss to Southeasteren Louisiana University.

The UCA softball team’s first seasonal game is not until Feb. 6 of 2020 against Louisiana State University. Other nonconference oppoenets for UCA include Texas Tech, Alabama A&M, Mississippi State, Ole Miss and the University of Memphis.

For the remaining exhibition season, the Bears’ next game is at Farris Field Oct. 11 against Crowder College.

While these games are not seasonal, the Bears are still focused on improving with every opporunity given.