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US coalition bombs Syria after sarin attack

by Callie Barnett Staff Writer

The U.S., U.K. and France led a coalition of fighter jets and bombers on April 13 in a missile strike on three Syrian chemical weapon facilities in retaliation to Bashar al-Assad’s April 8 sarin and chlorine attack on Douma. There were no casualties reported by the Pentagon or Russian and Syrian state media. 76 of the missiles hit and demolished the Barzah Research and Development Center outside Damascus, which reportedly specialized in installing long-range missiles with chemical weapons. The site was part of the Syrian Scientific Studies and Research Center.

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Barbara Bush announces failing health, decisions

Former first lady Barbara Bush, 92, is in “failing health” and will not seek any additional medical treatment, a Bush family spokesman said April 16. Spokesman Jim McGrath didn’t explain her recent health problems, which have led to a series of hospitalizations. Bush had been treated for decades for a thyroid condition called Grave’s disease and is battling congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In 2009, she had heart surgery for a critical narrowing of her main heart valve, and the year before, she had surgery on a perforated ulcer.

Trump’s lawyer’s office raided by FBI last week

Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s personal attorney, was arrested in an FBI raid of his house and offices on April 13 under a criminal investigation for his business dealings. Cohen’s lawyers said that the FBI seized items that “have nothing to do with the probable cause” that granted the warrant. During his hearing on April 16, the U.S. District Judge Kimba Wood ordered Cohen’s attorney to disclose the identity of Cohen’s clients. Trump’s attorneys requested to review Cohen’s records before they were released. Trump announced that attorney-client privilege was dead.

Eighteen students and 10 faculty members from UCA attended the annual Southwestern Psychological Association conference in Houston, Texas April 13-15 at Hilton Americas-Houston. The Southwestern Psychological Association organizes a conference for psychology students and staff in the southwestern region of America. “Researchers and academics from various universities in the South come together to present research, network and discuss current issues in the field of psychology,” junior Kane York said. “Each day there are series of talks, poster sessions and symposiums. Each year, there is an overarching theme with invited speakers to speak in regard to such topics. This year’s theme was ‘Tomorrow’s Challenges, Psychology’s Solutions.’” According to the organization’s website, “SWPA works to promote and strengthen psychology’s scientific, professional and educational facets. At its annual meeting, SWPA offers paper, poster, continuing education sessions, workshops, symposia and invited talks.” Each SWPA talk is 20 minutes long and consists of a 15-minute presentation and a five-minute Q&A following the presentation. Some topics students and faculty discuss include geopolitical issues and global warming. They are challenged to discuss how psychology can be used to solve these issues. Awards between $25 and $300 are given to the top presentations in each category.

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Yellow tape surrounds a pile of debris that used to be part of Carmichael Hall’s roof. On April 13, winds and rain from the storm damaged the residence hall to the point where 102 residents had to temporarily move out.

Carmichael Hall damaged in severe storms by Lauren Swaim & Emily Gist

Photo Editor & Opinion Editor Over 100 students were displaced when a large gust of wind damaged parts of Carmichael Hall’s roof, leaving the interior vulnerable to water damage during severe storms on April 13. In the wake of the storm, no injuries were reported, according to an email President Davis sent to students, faculty and staff. However, the roofing of the all-female residence fell in a parking lot adjacent to the hall and damaged a few cars. According to the email, one-fourth of the roof was damaged. Associate Director for Housing Craig Seager said all rooms in the east wing and

some in the center were affected on all three floors. When the storm caused the damage, about 30 residents who were present had to be evacuated to the basement of the Student Center. After assessing the water-damaged rooms, the Office of Housing and Residence Life reported that 102 residents will not be able to stay in Carmichael while repairs are being made. Residents who didn’t have a place stayed in alternative housing arranged by UCA. Seager said displaced students were sent to State, Arkansas, Conway, Baridon and Donaghey Halls. Students who live in rooms not affected by water damage — mostly located on the west side of the building, are still able to stay in Carmichael.

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Freshman Carmichael resident Alyssa Burke said she was not in the hall when the damage was done, but that she had a hard time finding out what was going on inside the hall. Her dorm room is in the central wing of the building, so it didn’t sustain any damage, she said. “We actually had some misinformation because somebody actually told my roommate that our room was one of the ones that was damaged. It was super nervewracking not being able to know anything,” Burke said. When the roof was damaged, this created a hole for rainwater to enter the building, Associate Vice President for Communications, Public Relations and Marketing Christina Madsen said.

SGA almost negates results

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Total of 11 tornadoes confirmed during storm

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ELECTION

by James Hicks

Survey teams with the National Weather Service have confirmed that at least 11 tornadoes hit Arkansas during the severe storms on April 13 and 14. The two strongest tornadoes were level 2 and hit Mountainburg and Montrose. Neither caused any deaths. On April 14, the strong winds were reported to have caused mostly minor damage at UCA with the exception of Carmichael Hall, which had lost one-fourth of its roof. The water damage in Carmichael displaced 102 residents who will receive other housing accommodations until repairs are complete.

“So it really did come down to water damage on the inside. The reason that’s good news is that because those personal effects are okay,” Madsen said. “[The residents] have been able to come in, get their belongings. Obviously if something is on the floor, that’s where there is going to be some water and some damage.” On the morning of April 14, workers from Nabholz Construction, the Physical Plant and Housing Maintenance cleared all the debris, Madsen said. Around 1 p.m. that day, only a few stray boards remained. According to Madsen, a metro disaster specialist from Little Rock has been working

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Freshman Kirsten Shupe looks inside the 2018 Scroll Yearbook after junior editor Monica Sanders hands it to her April 16 at the Student Center Amphitheater. If students post a photo of the yearbook and tag The Scroll in it, they’re entered in a prize giveaway.

An unprecedentedly uneasy transition of power left the Student Government Association divided on whether the sophomore Executive Vice President-elect Sophie Barnes should retain her win at the final meeting of the spring semester April 6. SGA senators debated whether to uphold the outcome of the executive vice president’s race that led to the election of Barnes by an 8.1 percent margin. Junior Vice President Maggie Miller read the motion of the Election Rules Committee to deny the anonymous appeal, which had called Barnes’ win into question. The Senate floor became noisy, and Executive President Hershila Lallu had to continually pound her gavel to

bring the floor to order while the process was explained. Senior Executive Vice President of Operations Megan McAfee said that there was “little to no margin of error” in SGA election ballots, explaining that the voting options online are either “yes” or “no” and that results are tallied three times. Senior Executive Vice President Carly Riggins disclosed that when the Election Rules Committee deliberated, one of its reasons against the appeal was that there had not been a claim of either candidate violating election rules. Section 6 of the SGA Constitution allows for the anonymous appeal, which would cause a runoff election within one week of the appeal if the Election Rules Committee’s decision against the appeal

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Police Beat The following information is compiled from UCAPD incident reports by Assistant News Editor James Hicks

Pregnant woman held on warrant

Man arrested for fictitious car tags

Couple found with marijuana

On April 10, a pregnant mother was driving with side windows darker than the 25 percent tint allowed by Arkansas law, prompting officer Christopher Vasquez to stop her and find her with an active warrant out of Vilonia. Nonstudent Dylia Clemons was crying on her phone to someone about being stopped when the officer approached her. Her 5-year-old daughter was in the backseat without a car seat. Clemons couldn’t find her driver’s license after fumbling around and told the officer that she was seven and a half months pregnant. Vilonia PD asked for her to be placed in Faulkner County Unit ll on a $912 bond. Vasquez waited for the father to pick up the child and arrested Clemons making sure her daughter didn’t see.

A Mayflower man passed the intersection of Farris Road and Dave Ward Drive with a temporary paper license fluttering behind his car April 4 when he was stopped to for having it improperly displayed. Officer Taylor Berry checked Gary Hoots’ driver’s license to find that it had expired after Hoots had failed to pay reinstatement fees for driving under the influence. The paper license plate number on the back was for a Honda Odyssey while Hoots’ vehicle was a Chrysler Town and Country. Hoots said that he had bought the vehicle from his girlfriend’s sister and that the tag belonged to her. He was arrested for driving with a suspended license and fictitious tags.

Nonstudent Raed Kattum was driving with his wife and a missing headlight April 5 when he was stopped by officer Destin Rink. Rink could immediately smell marijuana in the couple’s vehicle, but was first alerted that Kattum was driving with a suspended license and had a warrant out of Bryant Police Department. After that discovery, Kattum told the officer there was nothing illegal in the car. When his wife Mayssa was asked to step out of the car, she tried to grab her purse and was advised against doing so. Rink searched the vehicle, finding a cigar of marijuana in the purse and residue in the glove compartment. Kattum said that the marijuana cigar in the purse belonged to him. He was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, driving with a suspended license and for a warrant in Bryant.

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Six-year-old Parker Hester follows instructions on how to build a Blue Toy Robot with Legos at Family Lego Day April 14 in the Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center. The kids used their robots and Lego creations in stop motion videos.

Legos teach kids cognitive skills

by Emily Gist

Opinion Editor

Parents at eight tables in the Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center helped their children tear through boxes they paid $65 for, ripping through the inner bags and pouring out the color-coded contents on April 14. With the instruction manuals in front of them, the parents opened to page one and helped their children start putting pieces together as directed. By page 15, they had recreated the blue toy robot on the front of the Lego box. Family Lego Day allowed these children to bring their imaginations to life. “They get to build something and then they get to make it come to life afterward because I teach some stop motion animation,” Lego master builder Lennon Parker said. “They’re learning movie-making, they’re exercising their brain, so it’s a win-win.” Parker, who was certified as a Lego master builder by the Lego company, said that kids are able to exercise their minds by

working with Legos. He said the color-coding of the Legos especially exercises mental faculties. “It has a little bit of STEM with it because we’re getting their brain working,” Parker said. “Because they’re working with different colors, they’re syncing it up to their brain.” Parker said this mental work will also improve children’s alertness. “It’ll get them alert, especially if they learn by color,” Parker said. “A lot of people are visual learners. By doing this with all these colors, with all these patterns, they’re going to catch on and it’s going to make them think.” After the kids finished building the blue robots, Parker called two of them aside to teach them about stop-motion filmmaking. Parker explained that stopmotion started with “King Kong” (1933) and was later perfected with “Gumby” (1995). “‘Gumby,’ that was pretty much the founding father of stop motion,” Parker said. Parker then placed the robots on a counter. He then opened an app called Stop Motion Studio and began slowly moving and taking pictures of the robots.

By the end, he had 27 frames. He pressed play, and the kids watched their robots move on their own. Six-year-old Parker Hester said he thought the stop motion animation they made was cool. “You’d move the robot and play the movie, and it was moving by itself,” Hester said. During the process, Parker said “The Lego Movie” (2014) had taken input from children throughout the movie-making process. He said they even had an 8-year-old make the double-decker couch in the movie. Parker also said the creators of “The Lego Movie” found kids’ animations on YouTube and reached out to them. Hester said he thought that was cool. “I thought I could make my own movie,” Hester said. Hester said he builds with Legos a lot in his home. “I have a million Lego sets at my house, but I don’t have this one,” he said. “My shelf is almost filled up.” Hester said he’s crafted multiple pieces out of Legos on his corner shelf at home, including Minecraft creations, airplanes, Ninjago creations, a lighthouse and a Batmobile.

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Professor travels for Buddhism program

by Cassidy Kendall

Campus Life Editor

Associate Professor of Philosophy Jesse Butler has been awarded a $3,300 stipend from the Natural Endowment of the Humanities to attend a fourweek program on Buddhism titled “Buddhist East Asia: The Interplay of Religion, the Arts and Politics. The stipend will cover travel and living expenses for attending the NEH Institute at the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. The program, hosted by the Asian Studies Development Program, will last from May 28 to June 22. Butler said receiving this award enables him to advance his teaching and research through in-depth engagement with Buddhist thought. In order to be considered for the program, Butler submitted a proposal detailing his teaching and research development plans in relation to the program’s content. Butler said the program will enable him to include content on Buddhism in his upcoming courses. “Most specifically, I plan to

include material on Buddhist views of mental states and mental health in my upcoming philosophy of mind course [PHIL 3375] in the fall,” Butler said. Butler said that while in the program, he hopes to achieve a deeper understanding of Buddhism and the cultural transformations it has exhibited as it has spread throughout history. “I will then use the knowledge I gain to develop more cross-cultural engagement with Asian thought in my teaching and research,” Butler said. Butler’s specialty fields include philosophy of mind, epistemology and philosophy of language. His research interests include self-knowledge, consciousness, language of cognition and comparative philosophy. According to the program’s website, this multidisciplinary program will offer four weeks of context-rich engagement with Buddhist teachings, practices and primary texts, with a focus on how they have shaped and been shaped by East Asian cultures and societies.

The program will enable participants to appreciate how Buddhism traditionally addressed both personal and social needs in ways that were inseparable from the dynamics of intellectual exchange, artistic production, trade and politics. Butler said the only thing he has ever done similar to this program, in the past, is a trip to China during the 2016-17 school year, teaching courses on American philosophy to Chinese students through the U.S. Fulbright Scholar program. He also said he previously received another award from the NEH — an “Enduring Questions” grant that involved developing a new interdisciplinary course on self-knowledge. “I find Buddhism fascinating,” Butler said. “It is a philosophically rich tradition that provides substantial insight into human life and experience,” Butler said, “I am especially interested in exploring how Buddhism can contribute to our contemporary understanding of the nature of the mind.” Butler said he is excited about the program and looks forward to this opportunity to expand his teaching and research.

STEM Institute offers student resources by James Hicks

Assistant News Editor As final exams and projects loom close and resource needs are factored into the next fiscal year, STEM Institute Director Umadevi Garimella said that students and faculty should be more aware of the resources available at the STEM Institute. The STEM Institute’s science specialist Nicole Martin estimated that the institute stores $250,000 in supplies on the second floor of Old Main. Much of the inventory is listed on the STEM Institute’s UCA page, including resources ranging from a total of 70 TI-73, TI-83 and TI-84 calculators to instruments as specialized as 22 magnetic field sensors. Garimella said that the lending process is specifically for faculty, intern teachers and graduate assistants, but that students are able to use the resources any weekday between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., provided

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they use one of the two study rooms. Even though the math resource lab offers several desktops to students studying, the STEM Institute offers more than two dozen laptops and iPads and measuring tools, probability scales, fraction tiles and hands-on geometric shapes for tactile and visual learners. The science room shelves are chockfull of probing tools for students in chemistry and physical science. Faculty in need of any of these resources for class can check them out free of charge. “Ours is a teaching resource center. It can be for faculty. It can be for pre-service students or students if they want to study for something,” Garimella said. Though graduate assistants received a maximum salary of $27,262 in the 2016-2017 academic year, according to the Human Resources pay plan, they still are required to cover any supplies for teaching that

aren’t adopted in the Strategic Planning and Resource Council Executive Committee budget. Pre-service student teachers at elementary schools and faculty can experience a similar predicament. “That’s why the STEM Institute exists,” Garimella said. She said that she was afraid that not enough faculty knew about the resources at the Institute. The 2017-2018 operating budget included $492,781 for supplies and services in natural sciences and mathematics. Academic Services Coordinator Suzanne Massey said that the Provost Office hasn’t received any emergency requests for supplies for finals month from any of the deans. SPARC is scheduled to assess the 2017-2018 year-end budget this month. Afterward, it will be clear if there were any emergency requests for supplies over the course of this fiscal year.

Students relocated in wake of damage

4 Continued from page 1 on restoring the dorm and the cleanup process is going well. UCAPD Public Relations and Communications Officer Michael Hopper said Lt. Jamie Boothe was patrolling during the storm when he noticed some debris in the roadway behind Schichtl. “He was trying to figure out whether the material came from Schichtl or Carmichael, but he did notice that there was some damage to the top of Carmichael, which was when they went into the building,” Hopper said. “They went room to room to room making sure that everyone was getting out of the building.” Before the storm, UCA Alert notifications had already warned students about the thunderstorm.

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Seager said when the building was damaged, the Housing staff notified all students left in the hall to evacuate through the building’s intercom system and asked the residential assistants to do the same through the GroupMe messages they had with the residents. Hopper said any time there is suspected structural damage in a residential hall, it’s safest to evacuate and assess the damage. “We’re more concerned with life safety, so any time there is a suspected structural damage to a building we’d like to get everybody out of there,” Hopper said. Once the storm had left Conway, residents were able to return to their dorms and

gather things they needed before relocating. Burke said even though everything looked alright in her room, she had to be relocated to Arkansas Hall. Her experience, she said, was confusing. “I had to go over [to Arkansas Hall the next day] with no access to the building and knock until I got in, then went up and saw the room and got a key,” Burke said. “I had to go back and grab essentials to take back across campus. Then we got emails, but nothing specific.” Aside from the damage to Carmichael, there was minor damage to Farris Hall roof shingles, metal siding of Estes Stadium and other repairs at Baridon Hall and Reynolds Performance Hall.

Pfaff calls situation most frustrating he’s dealt with

4 Continued from page 1 was not ratified by a two-thirds majority of the Senate. McAfee said a huge part of the committee’s decision to deny the appeal was due to Section 4 of the SGA Constitution, which states that there cannot be a runoff election if there are only two candidates and one holds the clear majority of student votes. Riggins said that according to Section 4 the appeal would violate the Constitution. She moved that the Senate

make the decision to ratify the Election Rules Committee or not by private ballot. At the announcement of 24 yes votes for reconsidering the vote against 13 no votes, senior Executive Vice President of Finance Ryan Pfaff introduced a motion to reconsider the vote with a roll call vote. “This is probably the most frustrating point in my four years on Senate. What essentially has happened is that Senators voted to take away the voice of the students who voted

for them,” Pfaff said. “I want to see these people that voted no because they should be ashamed of themselves.” SGA ratified the committee decision 33-2 with a roll call vote, and the spring election results were cemented. All of the SGA executive board is graduating at the end of the semester. Rising senior Joshua Eddinger-Lucero will assume the executive presidency in fall 2018.

Campus Life

April 18, 2018

Around Campus: Student Involvement Awards The Student Involvement Awards for students active in Recognized Student Organizations will be given during a ceremony at 6:30 p.m. April 18 in the McCastlain Ballroom.

“Cinderella” There will be a production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” the Tony Award- winning Broadway musical, will show at 7:30 p.m. April 18 in Reynolds Performance Hall. For more information on ticket pricing, visit uca.edu/publicappearances/ or call the Reynold’s Box Office at 501-450-3265.

Observatory Night There will be an observatory night from 9 - 11 p.m. April 18 in the Dr. Edmond E. Griffin Planetarium. Attendees will view the night sky through the Meade 14-inch aperture LX200R GPS telescope. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit uca.edu/physics/observatory/.

Canvas and Coffee The Student Activities Board is hosting their biannual Canvas and Coffee event at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 19 in the Student Center Ballroom. There will be free painting materials, food and Zetêo coffee. The event will consist of a one-hour painting session with a ptivate instructor Lori Cullum. The event is free for students, but there is a limited amount of painting materials. For more information, visit ucasab.com.

Women’s Leadership Network The UCA Women’s Leadership Network will have a year-end celebration at 3 p.m. April 20 at UCA Downtown. The event is to commemorate the success of the first year of the Women’s Leadership Network. The event is free and open to the UCA community. For more information, contact Autumn Ballard at 501-450-3118.

Planetarium Full-dome production “The Dark Matter Mystery: Exploring a Cosmic Secret” will be shown at 7:45 p.m. April 20 and 21 in the Dr. Edmond E. Griffin Planetarium. The show will include a tour of the current evening sky. The show is free and open to the public. There will be no admittance after 8 p.m. For more information, visit uca.edu/physics/planetarium/.

“Strings Attached” “Strings Attached,” a Conway Symphony Orchestra performance, will be 7:30 9:30 p.m. April 21 in Reynolds Performance Hall. For more information, contact the Reynold’s Box Office at 501-450-3265.

Nick Jonas Singer Nick Jonas will perform at 8 p.m. April 22 in the Farris Center. For ticket pricing information, contact the Reynold’s Box Office at 501-450-3265. For more information on the event, visit ucasab.com.

Abe Parker Singer-songwriter Abe Parker will be perform at 1:30 p.m. April 24 in the Student Center Amphitheater. The Student Activities Board-hosted event is free and open to the public.

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Fraternity members walk the long mile in their high heels during the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event hosted by the Interfraternity Council April 12. The event raised awareness of sexual assault and prevention in Greek life.

Frat brothers wear heels to raise awareness of sexual assault By Caroline Bivens Assistant Online Editor

To raise awareness of sexual assault in Greek life, fraternity members stomped and stumbled their way through a mile-long walk in high heels and women’s shoes on April 12 during the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event. The Interfraternity Council hosted the event as part of a national Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event. UCA fraternities have been participating in the walk since 2012. According to the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes national website,

the goal of the organization is to get a community to talk about sexual assault issues through a fun, but difficult, activity. The fraternities collected donations and raised money through T-shirt sales, giving a total of $400 to Haven House in Conway, which is a group home for young women who have suffered from abuse or neglect. “We believe that fraternity men can be the fire starter in changing how this issue is perceived,” junior IFC President Drew Himstedt said. “I know in years past there’s always been instances of sexual assault on campus both by fraternity men and non-fraternity men, but I

think it is a major issue across all college campuses. I think at UCA we have a great mix of students who are willing to initiate and help that change.” Himstedt said each IFC fraternity chapter has its own rules and values that promote respect toward women. He said it’s up to the fraternity to determine outcomes when an assault does occur. “I think fraternity men tend not to be bystanders when something like this happens,” Himstedt said. Fraternity men clobbered around campus in heels during X-Period, starting at the Student Center Amphitheater

and heading toward Donaghey Avenue, amid whistling and car honks. “One bad apple doesn’t ruin the bunch. We’re out here showing that we’re here to help whoever … and we want to raise awareness in every way possible,” freshman Phi Gamma Delta fraternity member Lamon Wade said. The fraternity members tried on different styles and sizes of heels before finding their perfect fit. Women’s and men’s shoes differ in size by 1.5 inches. A women’s size 9 is a men’s size 7.5. Freshman Sigma Nu

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fraternity member Spencer Casavechia walked in a pair of blue heels. “It’s definitely different. I feel very out of place, and it puts things into perspective,” Casavechia said. Himstedt said more people need to talk about sexual assault prevention. “I know it is a tough issue for most people to talk about, just because it can obviously bring physical or emotional pain to someone who may have suffered from it,” Himstedt said. “But I think talking about [it] is the biggest way to help prevent sexual assault.”

H E A LT H

‘One Tree Hill’ star performs original PRISM, Feminist Union music, covers for campus community promote sex education by Brandon Jones Staff Writer

Tyler Hilton performed music from American TV drama series “One Tree Hill” and sang “Happy Birthday” to Student Activities Board President Bertita Barrientos at a concert April 10 in the Student Center Amphitheater. Hilton started the event with his song “Overtime” and then talked about his new album he’ll be releasing within the next few months. The second song of the performance was Rihanna’s “Stay,” though the microphone cut out at one point during his cover. An original song called “Sunset Blvd.” followed, and Hilton talked about how, despite thinking he had no accent, a man had told him it was obvious Hilton was from California. During the song, a student’s dog wandered into the audience, distracting Hilton from singing for a few minutes. “Cool, we’ve got like a rogue dog running through the crowd,” Hilton said. “I’ve got a whole song to get through, and I’m distracted by this cute dog.” Hilton even took the time to ask if there were any shirts small enough for the dog at the merchandise table, intending to give one to the dog’s owner. After finishing “Sunset Blvd.,” one person took advantage of Hilton’s offer to take requests and asked him to

sing “When the Stars Go Blue,” a song originally by The Corrs that became a trademark for Hilton’s character Chris Keller on “One Tree Hill.” Hilton took the time to explain what “One Tree Hill” was for any unknowing audience members and jokingly said he was the heroic main character. Another “One Tree Hill” request came afterward, when an audience member asked Hilton to sing “Glad,” and Hilton said there seemed to be some Hulu users in the crowd. Hilton paused to talk about how it was funny to see the series’ characters with now outdated styles, like women’s spikybangs. “Man, fashion was crazy in 2001,” Hilton said. “That was a thing.” In regards to his own character on the show, he said it entertained him how he started out as just a record store guy and became a reoccurring character that was a huge jerk. Hilton then spent time talking about restaurants with the crowd, as a Conway friend and Evanescence bandmate had recommended Whole Hog Cafe to him. After taking suggestions for restaurants in Conway from audience members, Hilton talked about his wife, Megan Park, explaining how they got married because he knew he had to “lock it down.” “There’s a lot of good-looking dudes in Hollywood,” Hilton said. “We

can’t have that.” Park was the inspiration for the song “Prince of Nothing Charming” because that’s what his wife calls him, he said. Throughout the event, Hilton talked about how glad he was to be performing in the sunlight, as normally he performs in dark clubs late at night. After another song, SAB requested for Hilton to sing “Happy Birthday” to Barrientos, which he did. “This is a song I wrote about 300 years ago,” Hilton said afterward. “You might know the words to this.” Hilton then went on to sing his first song that aired on the radio, which he said he wrote when he was supposed to be doing homework. “Sometimes the distraction is more important than the thing you’re working on,” Hilton said. “And that might be the name of my autobiography.” One song set itself apart from the rest, as it was bluegrass, and Hilton said it was a part of the movie “Walk the Line,” which he acted in. More “One Tree Hill” songs followed, and Hilton talked about how he set off on the road when he was younger and how it felt to finally be signed to a record label. The concert concluded with a final performance in which Hilton entered the crowd, followed by a meet and greet.

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The Feminist Union and Pride, Raising awareness, Involvement, Support and Mentoring helped spread awareness about safe sex, the difference between healthy and toxic relationships and respecting others’ gender identities at an event titled Sex on the Lawn April 13 in front of the Student Center. Students asked questions, filled in a Venn diagram based on definitions of consensual and non-consensual sex and took free condoms from tables at the event. The PRISM table had multiple flags on it, one of them being the LGBTQ rainbow pride flag. Students visited to pose with the flags for a photo or dance with them to the music playing at the event. Senior PRISM President Annika Warrick ran the PRISM table, where she educated people on bisexuality, which is what she said identifies her sexuality as. She said she was there for people to come and ask questions about different identities. “If you don’t understand something about an identity, it’s a safe space for people to ask questions and figure out what it’s about or what’s happening,” Warrick said. At one table, passersby could write what they loved about their body to promote

body positivity. Some of the comments included; “My long legs and sick dance moves,” “My smile” and “Love handles.” One of the tables provided candy, chocolate and vagina-shaped “pussy pops.” “We’re trying to create a positive dialogue about safe and consensual sex and making it not taboo to discuss sex and things of that nature,” senior Feminist Union Co-president Brynn Thomas said. Warrick said that because UCA is located in Arkansas, there are some people who are very prejudiced against the LGBTQ community and that these people will not accept them or the concept of premarital sex. “There’s a lot of ‘abstinence only’ kind of rhetoric, especially in public schools in the area, and this [event] is part of a way to prevent that,” Warrick said. “[It’s also] to help combat diseases and stuff like that and stop repression that a lot of LGBTQ people [endure], and for women, who don’t have access to safe birth control. It’s there to prevent that.” Warrick said PRISM has hosted the event for a few years but that this year the Recognized Student Organization coordinated with the Feminist Union to bring the event to fruition. She said she always enjoyed Sex on the Lawn in the past, so she wanted to continue the event this year.

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Comedian gives one of his ‘best shows in a long time’ by Marcus McClain Staff Writer

The Student Activities Board hosted an evening with comedian Chase Anthony April 12 in the Student Center Ballroom. Anthony kept the crowd engaged and on their toes throughout the performance by making them a part of the show. Instead of having audience members sit and listen to his stand-up, Anthony made his routine was more conversational. He asked the crowd to

share their unique roommate stories after telling one of his own. Anthony said he lived with his four sisters growing up and that — when he was older — he shared an apartment with some of the strangest people he’d ever met. “I learned to enjoy smaller crowds because I can be more interactive,” Anthony said. “With a larger audience there’s no way I can include responses and conversation just because it’s too many people to get to. I really enjoy shows like this, though. I think this was one of my best shows in a long time.” Anthony is best known for

opening for popular comedian Sinbad and performing at the South Beach Music Festival as part of Shaquille O’Neal’s comedy night. He also appeared on the hit TV show “Grey’s Anatomy” and TBS’s “Deal With It.” “The original thing I wanted to do was act, but I was constantly told the best way for a black male to make it to the big screen is through stand-up comedy,” Anthony said. “After I did my first show, I got hooked and fell in love with stand-up, and I’ve been doing it ever since.” Anthony said stand-up has

led to other opportunities like commercial appearances for Honda, Taco Bell and ESPN but that one of the most notable and recent doors it has opened is being a part of Kevin Hart’s LOL Network. “Again, that’s something I never really expected or even thought of,” Anthony said. “It’s more along the lines of stand-up with creating skits and things like that, but it’s a great opportunity. Some of the ideas and topics they choose are a little weird sometimes, but I look forward to working more with them.”

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Comedian Chase Anthony performs April 12 in the Student Center Ballroom.

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CAMPUS LIFE

Open-mic spoken word, poetry event encourages diversity in community by Taylor Sone Staff Writer

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[Top] Junior Madi Guthrie introduces spoken word performers at a spoken word and creative performance event April 9 in the Student Center Ballroom. The event’s theme was “Strength in Community,” and featured it a variety of voices and poetry. [Bottom] Junior Patrice Simmons performs a spoken word piece during the spoken word open mic event.

An open-mic spoken word event emphasizing the role of poetry in bringing people together and highlighting the rich diversity of UCA and Conway featured many different voices and types of poetic expression April 9 in the Student Center Ballroom. “Spoken word opens up poetry to anyone and everyone who wants to share,” junior Madi Guthrie, a student in the Schedler Honors College who organized and participated in the event, said. “There aren’t very strict rules about what it has to be. There’s not an exact format, and that’s really powerful. It’s not exclusive of any type of person or identity. It really invites everyone.” The event was supported by the College of Liberal Arts, the EDGE Fund, the Department of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures and the Office of Institutional Diversity. “I really enjoyed the sense of community it created, and I felt really encouraged to share, which I don’t normally feel. That was really awesome,” Guthrie said.

The theme of the night was “Strength in Community,” and the speakers explored this theme in their poetry. “At the societal level, I enjoy poetry because it gives people an outlet to get out their emotions, because we don’t really talk about that today,” junior Alex Hendrickson said. “It’s something that offers a place where you can be personal with yourself as well as others. It can help reconcile and confirm people’s emotions.” Hendrickson performed poems in both English and French. Junior Patrice Simmons, who performed an original poem titled “I am Loved,” said she is attracted to poetry because it can help strengthen both communities and individuals. “It’s very important because a lot of people are losing their creativity,” Simmons said. “With poetry, you get to really express who you are and what a community means to you. As a body of people, you can do so much together. When one person speaks out, it’s powerful and it does things.” Simmons also said she enjoys poetry because of how universal it is.

“I believe poetry is so important because it’s an art, not a lot of people can do it, but even if you just sit down and write your feelings or write your thoughts about what’s going on in your life or things that are happening in society, people can sit down and listen,” Simmons said. Spoken word is a broad term for poetry that incorporates elements of rap, hip-hop, storytelling and theater, as well as other artistic influences. Guthrie said she plans on expanding events like the spoken word open-mic to include the Conway community over the summer. “I’m looking into setting up poetry workshops with the Bethlehem House and the Conway Women’s Shelter to extend this opportunity out into our community,” Guthrie said. Guthrie said she also plans to organize a poetry festival for the Conway community next spring. “It will be a really good way to get a sense of who is in our community and what people are doing creatively,” Guthrie said.

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STUDENTS SAY

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What advice do you have for incoming freshmen?

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Junior Jayonna Beard

Freshman Anna Massirer

“Listen to your adviser because they know what they’re talking about, you don’t. Don’t stay in your room because college is about having fun and meeting new people.”

“Check everything out. Try a little bit of everything before you decide what to connect to on campus.”

Freshman Alex Chung

Sophomore Kaylon Brooke

“Do what makes you happy with your major and I promise you that you would be better off doing something [that makes you happy] in the long run.”

“Do as much homework as you can. Do not try to skip out on any assignments or classes because even if you miss one class you can easily get behind.”

Freshman Miesha Reed

Sophomore Sarah Khatib

“Don’t think of [college] as if it’s high school because that’s what I did and my grades were bad. Get high school out of your head. It’s a whole new world here.”

“Be prepared for the work and don’t procrastinate because it would bite you in the butt.”

DISCUSSION

BEARTalk: Vulnerability is key in good leadership by Hunter Moore Staff Writer

Arkansas Coding Academy Director Mary Condit argued for the value of being a leader through vulnerability April 12 in the latest installment of the BEARTalks series, wich is sponsored by LEAD Team, a leadership development program at UCA. Senior Recruitment Director Wensday Kraemer introduced Condit, who helped bring the Arkansas Coding Academy to UCA during former UCA President Tom Courtway’s time. “Condit is armed with frustration over problems with traditional education and leadership,” Kraemer said. Condit structured her presentation around three “myths” about vulnerability, countering each with three “growth opportunities” aimed at revealing the positive aspects of a vulnerable leadership style. Before diving into the main content of her presentation, Condit first defined vulnerability as “unzipping yourself and having openness to injury.” She provided examples of being open to feedback, positive and negative feedback, in her personal life as the head

of an ever growing organization. She also touched on workplace ideals that confuse vulnerability and exhibiting openness and honesty with weakness. Instead, Condit argued, being vulnerable is synonymous with being courageous. Condit challenged the audience to rethink what vulnerability means. A workplace dynamic that Condit suggested emphasized the benefits of being emotionally available, or vulnerable, is one of servant leadership. She said this style of leadership encourages the leader to take charge in a way that shows integrity and to view their followers as equals, rather that ruling over them with a stern iron fist. Condit stressed that empathy and leading by example are crucial. Condit argued that nobody can opt out of being vulnerable at one point or another in their lives. “Without vulnerability, nobody can be honest with themselves,” she said. Condit backed the power of honesty with the willingness of certain companies to be transparent with their workers about the state of their finances. She also clarified that although being vulnerable

and open can be the strongest force of solidarity in any environment, it’s not necessary to overshare or “spill your guts” 100 percent of the time. She said the line between being vulnerable and oversharing is different for everyone. “Being cold and emotionally unavailable in a professional setting doesn’t feel right because it isn’t natural,” Condit said. “I want to help and grow people on a day-to-day basis, but before I realized the good of vulnerability, I wasn’t doing a lot of growth myself.” Later in her presentation, Condit cited examples from her own experience of how being vulnerable has benefitted her and her company and led them to take a more tactical, useful approach to the meetings. The first of these points was reciprocation, which she defined as “one of the most important inherent human conditions.” Speaking from her own experience, Condit argued that people will be more open and honest if you are open and honest first. She used the example of shaking hands to explain how reciprocation cuts down on confusion and hesitation. “It’s always really awkward when you first meet people and

you don’t know whether to go in for a handshake or a hug, but if you directly extend your hand for a clear handshake, there will be no confusion,” Condit said. “Taking a direct and open approach to team building and leadership works in the same way.” She said reciprocation can happen on more levels than just the emotional. Being direct can also happen on verbal and organizational levels, too, Condit said. “It’s not all butterflies and pantsuits,” Condit said, describing the importance of not projecting an image. “Putting off a front is often a way people weave around the force to be honest and vulnerable — with themselves or with others.” Instead of projecting a false image, Condit argued that you should just strive to live authentically. Condit concluded by advocating for the importance of meaningful social interaction. At her company meetings, she always separates time for her employees and interns to share how their weekend went and other details about their nonwork lives to foster a sense of sharing and community. To learn about more UCA LEAD Team events or information, visit uca.edu/lead.

SPOTLIGHT

PEOPLE OF UCA Natalia Calamity by Caroline Bivens Assistant Online Editor

photo by Caroline Bivens

Freshman Natalia Calamity is a professional drag queen majoring in family consumer sciences. Calamity works at Club Sway in Little Rock, an LGBTQ-friendly club.

Freshman drag queen Natalia Calamity grew up in a conservative town in rural Arkansas and moved to Conway to pursue a degree in family and consumer sciences and also pursue her love of drag. “I became so introverted [at UCA] and I needed something to make me a little more extroverted, and I saw that through drag,” Calamity said. “Now every time I get into the costumes … it feels like an armor and I feel protected and empowered.” Calamity wants to use her major to focus on social work and to work for schools or Child Protective Services. “There’s so many kids, especially LGBTQ kids, who grow up in really destructive home lives and they really struggle with who they are, and I feel like … I could really take that opportunity to help them grow,” Calamity said. Calamity said she would love to be a drag queen full-time if it were financially feasible. She started performing drag seven months ago and said she’s spent around $1,700 on her drag costumes, makeup and hair. She said she uses foam stuffed in pantyhose and corsets to give her more womanly curves. She currently has six wigs and 13 costumes to fit any occasion. Calamity said she works at Club Sway in Little Rock, an LGBTQ-friendly bar that hosts drag

performances. She has also worked at Trinity Night Club and C4 Nightclub and Lounge. She’s also performed at drag shows on campus. “It’s so many people who just want to entertain an audience and who want to make people laugh and have a good time because we as LGBTQ people, our lives aren’t that great,” Calamity said. “To translate that fear and sadness and anger into something beautiful … is completely worthwhile.” Calamity became interested in drag after watching “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and after her conservative high school hosted a drag pageant. She competed in the show and won. “When I had the wig on and the evening gown … I was like ‘This feels right. This feel like something I could do and that I could progress at,’” Calamity said. She then used her artistic talents and YouTube tutorials to teach herself how to apply traditional drag makeup. She described herself as a “chameleon queen” who adapts but doesn’t change who she is, embracing who she is instead. “Be yourself,” Calamity said.“Take an opportunity to meet new people and grow and learn and take the worst experiences of your life and turn them into something incredible because that will be the greatest feeling that you ever experience.” She said she wants to continue drag in the future and perhaps compete in the Miss Gay America Pageant or compete on “RuPaul’s Drag Race.”

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Data mining not an invasion of privacy If you have kept up with recent news, you banking and social security numbers or when know a big topic of discussion is data mining illegal means are used to gain this information. and third parties having access to all the Data mining actually has a lot of benefits personal information we put online. People in the society we live in. The majority of have been attacking social media platforms, information that is being recorded is being specifically Facebook, for these practices. used for marketing purposes. The information Most of the people that are opposed to you put online is put into an algorithm data mining are claiming that these companies and from there companies target specific are infringing on their privacy. I would argue advertisements for you. That is why when you that privacy never really existed on these search something on Google, you may notice platforms in the first place. When you sign ads popping up for those things later. This up on any social media platforms, the allows you to get personalized ads for minimum they ask you for is your what you were looking for. This is not name, phone number and email an invasion of privacy, but a strategy address. Many give you the option for companies to better target their to add much more personal ideal demographic. information. There are options All of this takes place through to provide your religious beliefs, an algorithm and is sorted. There political affiliations, hometown, is no single person who looks workplace and much more. through all of your family If you voluntarily put pictures and Facebook out this information rants to learn about you on the internet, you specifically as person. cannot expect it to stay Companies simply private. You put your care about the best life on the internet, and it way they can get you by Rileigh McCoy will be seen. to buy their products, which Staff Writer Many who complain is nothing new in corporate about this lack of privacy America. have also given permission Data mining also enables to the companies who are taking it. When you social media platforms and internet search play games on websites, take quizzes and do engines to bring in revenue. These platforms things like use your Facebook information to log are businesses, and just like any other business, on to an app, most of the time you are giving the they have to find a way to bring in profit. Were people who created these services permission it not for things like advertisements and selling to access your profile and the information you information, the consumer would have to start voluntarily put online. paying for these platforms. Though there are instances when In today’s world, technology is continually information is unfairly taken, those are few and getting integrated into our everyday lives. There far between. Facebook also claims that these is practically no way to avoid these changes kinds of companies, when caught, are banned with many of them being required for work from the platform and put under investigation. and school. Data mining is just another way These kinds of repercussions are appropriate that companies are keeping up with trends and when information should not be public, such as keeping their advertisements relevant.

A college degree doesn’t ensure you’re educated I would like to say that going to college college with a degree — whether life forced means you are engulfing yourself within a them to drop out or they chose to take a culture that chooses not to look down on different path from the start — and I have been anyone. I can confirm that you are coming to amazed at the wisdom of many of them. a place that focuses on preparing you for the Many of these people have taught me future and leading you toward a successful valuable life lessons. future. On the other hand, I have met people I would love to tell each student on the with a college education who have chosen to verge of graduating high school that going to do nothing with their degrees and soak in the college will guarantee you a six-figure yearly sorrow of student loan debt. Some college income for the rest of his life. students sit through class just because they’re However, I can’t do that. forced to be there and barely raise a finger College degrees do not define to attempt completing the simplest of wisdom. Homework assignments assignments. and final projects don’t create And, yet, the world considers the a work ethic. Over time, the college student educated. What a ideologies of college education shame this is. have caused many graduates to I’m not saying that every college look down on the “uneducated.” student is this way. Clearly, many Oh, what hallowed halls these students graduate and make a name for universities must truly be. themselves in their field of study, I first noticed the making enough money to tend epidemic in my first to a family and providing year of college — the themselves a future that year of the presidential they always dreamed of. election. I just want to remind By Cody Macomber The results came out, people that some choose Assistant Sports Editor and to put it lightly, many different paths because it is were disappointed with the the best option for their goals results. and dreams. Some chose to embrace close friends In the interest of being well-informed, it and comfort one another with an outlook doesn’t take a college degree to seek out the of the future. That is perfectly fine and truth in any subject. understandable. Quite frankly, many college students let However, others chose to bash those their professors mold their morals and ideals who disagreed with them and blamed the for them. uneducated for the results of the election. Education is not conformity, but rather Don’t get me wrong. I’m over the election, seeking out the truth and reacting to what is and I choose to see life in a positive light. But found. I find it disgusting and disgraceful to consider Don’t let an education create a conceited someone that disagrees with you uneducated mindset for you. The truth is the same for all and in the wrong state of mind. Is that what people, whether they walk across a stage and we’re supposed to embrace in college? One turn their tassel or not. unified mindset? An education should urge us to create a I’ve met many people who did not graduate better world, not a demeaning one.

In light of the recent thunderstorm this past weekend, this weather anomaly may provide insights for students to be made more aware of what to do in the case of an evacuation. Information is out there for people who want to know. Evacuation plan maps are posted in every building, and professors provide plans in their syllabi. Additionally, there is a page on the UCA website with evacuation plans for each building on campus and an overview map of where to go. These plans are listed on the Emergency Procedures Summaries page. These are great resources for both students and faculty. However, oftentimes students don’t pay any attention to these plans until an evacuation actually occurs. Because of this, if an evacuation actually does take place, students may not know where to go or what to do. This lack of knowledge can especially be apparent in the aftermath of a severe storm like the one on April 13. For example, in The Echo’s article “Carmichael Hall damaged in severe storms” from this issue, freshman Alyssa Burke said she encountered misinformation regarding the state of her room and had some difficulty the next day with finding housing. Additionally, residence halls have fire drills once a month. However, residents aren’t told what to do in the case of an actual evacuation. Residents are often told to go to the first floor of the building in the case of a tornado or thunderstorm warning, but if the resident doesn’t know the difference between a watch and a warning, even this information can become confusing. According to the National Weather Service, a watch means there is potential for the weather event because conditions are ripe for one. A warning means a weather event, such as a tornado or extreme thunderstorm, has been spotted. Therefore, people aren’t prompted to take safety measures during a watch, but are prompted to do so during a warning. If Housing and Residence Life offered more tornado drills alongside the regular fire drills and, during these drills, informed students where to go in case of a watch, warning and possible evacuation, this would help. However, students also need to take responsibility and make themselves more aware of the signs and the information that is already available. Public Relations and Information Officer Michael Hopper said there are four buildings on campus with basements where students and residents can go in the case of a tornado or severe thunderstorm warning. “There are four buildings across campus that we’ve designated shelter areas for housing as well as the apartment complexes: the basement of Burdick, the basement of Lewis Science Center, the basement of Old Main and the basement of the Student Center,” Hopper said. Maybe if these were included on campus tours freshman year, students would be better informed. Or maybe if students explored these areas on their own when they had the time, it would help them be better prepared in the case of a tornado warning. This would also help students who happen to be outside of campus buildings know where to go when a warning is issued. People need to prepare themselves before severe weather strikes.

People need to prepare themselves before severe weather strikes.

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Entertainment

April 18, 2018

New This Week Movies

‘6 Balloons’ makes for tense, breathtaking entertainment

by Cassidy Kendall Campus Life Editor

April 20 — I Feel Pretty (PG-13), directed by Abby Kohn, Marc Silverstein, starring Amy Schumer, Aidy Bryant, Naomi Campbell, Busy

April 20 — Super Troopers 2 (R), directed by Jay Chandrasekhar, starring Lynda Carter, Jay Chandrasekhar, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Rob Lowe

April 20 — Traffik (R), directed by Deon Taylor, starring Omar Epps, Paula Patton, Missi Pyle

Music April 20 — Eat the Elephant — A Perfect Circle

April 20 — Beautiful Thing — Alexis Taylor

April 20 — Family Tree — Black Stone Cherry

April 20 — Hippo Lite — DRINKS

April 20 — Primal Heart — Kimbra

April 20 — Vide Noir — Lord Huron

April 20 — Never Gonna Die — Pennywise

April 20 — Sonder — Tesseract

April 20 — Treasure From The Temple — Thievery Corporation April 20 — As I Was Now — Tim Burgess

Netflix April 18 — Friend Request, 2016 (R), directed by Simon Verhoeven, starring Alycia Debnam-Carey, William Moseley, Connor Paolo

Released on April 10, Netflix’s original film “6 Balloons,” directed by Marja Lewis Ryan, follows the tumultuous story of Katie (Abbi Jacobson) living through her brother Seth’s (Dave Franco) heroin addiction, recovery and relapse. The movie follows a simple storyline of Katie throwing her boyfriend, Jack (Dawan Owens), a surprise birthday party. When the night of the party rolls around, however, she can’t even make it to the party because of her brother’s most recent withdrawals from heroin. On the surface, Katie an “ideal” life — a loving boyfriend, family and friends. However, she can’t seem to find happiness in these things because of the impact Seth’s addiction has on her life — she has always been her brother’s keeper. Katie wants to make it back

April 20 — Kodachrome, 2018 (UR), directed by Mark Raso, starring Ed Harris, Elizabeth Olsen, Jason Sudeikis

Hulu April 19 — Loving Vincent, 2017 (UR), directed by Dorota Kobiela, Hugh Welchman, voiced by Douglas Booth, Helen McCrory, Chris O’Dowd, Saoirse Ronan

List compiled by Gabrielle Earnhart Staff Writer

first instinct is to take him to detox, like every time before. But when they arrive at a detox clinic and run into some complications, Katie makes the conscious decision to feed Seth’s addiction rather than try to fix it, because that seems to be the easier route in that moment. Katie has to ultimately decide whether or not to continue to “take care” of her brother by either getting him

medical help or feeding his addiction, or to, for the first time ever, remove herself from the situation like Jack encourages her to do. She must decide whether or not she is going to let her brother, who is at rock bottom, drag her down with him. Throughout the movie, Jacobson’s portrayal of Katie is not that of a happy person, which could be an indication of how much Seth affects her

“6 Balloons” is now streaming on Netflix and is rated R for language and thematic elements.

VEGGIE

‘My Hero Academia’ season 3 tense continuation by Brandon Jones Staff Writer

The students of “My Hero Academia” have returned for a super-powered summer vacation filled with threats in the show’s third season. The series is set in a world where humans have evolved to develop super powers, referred to as “quirks,” and created a society where regulated superheroes keep the peace. Society’s greatest hero is Toshinori Yagi (Kenta Miyake), known as “All Might,” the symbol of peace with the power to multiply his natural abilities, giving him super strength and speed. Main character Izuku Midoriya (Daiki Yamashita) learned at age four that he was born “quirkless,” but continued to dream of becoming a great hero like All Might. He aims to overcome his lack of power by training and learning everything he can about the heroes and villains known to society. Being quirkless also results in friends turning on him, with explosively sweaty bully

Katsuki Bakugou (Nobuhiko Okamoto), calling him “Deku,” meaning “one who can do nothing.” Even Midoriya’s mother can’t find a way to support his dream fully, but his possibilities change when he meets All Might. Midoriya discovers that All Might’s quirk, “One for All,” can be passed from one person to another, and All Might chooses Midoriya as a successor, recognizing his heroic nature. The first episode of this latest season does next to nothing to further the plot, as it was made to remind viewers of what all has happened, since so much time has passed since season 2’s final episode aired in September of 2017. The following episode gets back into the story, with the students heading to camp, only to find themselves on a mountainside. Here they meet two members of the hero team “The Pussycats,” and realize they will have to traverse a dangerous forest to get to camp. After knocking everyone into the forest with her earth-manipulating quirk, one

of the Pussycats mentions that because they are on private property, the students can use their quirks freely. The students come face to face with large creatures, quickly realizing they are earth constructs, and begin using their quirks to speed through the forest. This is one of the more effective moments of the two episodes, as it shows in a few minutes and without clunky dialogue what the characters can do and how far they’ve progressed. Midoriya and the others begin to get comfortable at camp, but know they have hard work ahead of them, and Midoriya takes an interest in Kota. What the students don’t realize is the true danger lurking on the edge of the camp, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Fans of the original manga know that future episodes will bring visual spectacles to the screen as the students face greater danger. “My Hero Academia” is now streaming on Hulu and is rated TV-14 for violence.

A D A P TAT I O N

New ‘Persona 5’ anime faithful to video game source Staff Writer

“Persona 5,” the critically acclaimed and award-winning Japanese roleplaying game, now has an anime adaptation that is looking to steal viewer’s hearts. With the first episode being released April 9, the anime closely follows the same premise as the game developed by Atlus and P Studio. The series follows protagonist Ren Amamiya (Jun Fukuyama) through the Phantom Thieves’ storyline of the original game. It starts the same as the game, with Amamiya being captured and retelling the story to Sae Niijima (Yuko Kaida), a public prosecutor who has been investigating the Phantom Thieves of Hearts. An interesting aspect of this new anime adaptation was the cameos that fans of the game would pick up on. One was the appearance of Tae Takemi (voiced by Yuka Saito in the original game), a major 1. Havasu Falls

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to Jack’s party, with Seth in tow, to show how far her brother has progressed since his addiction. Katie wants Seth to be a good father to his daughter, and she wants to have her brother sober and present in her life. However, Seth’s addiction interferes with all of these things Katie yearns for — as it seems to have always done. When Katie first picks up Seth and sees that he is withdrawing from heroin, her

ANIME

by Ryan Bradford April 20 — Dude, 2018 (UR), directed by Olivia Milch, starring Lucy Hale, Alexandra Shipp, Alex Wolff

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Dave Franco stars as Seth, a recovering heroin addict struggling to get clean, in the Netflix original film “6 Balloons.” Seth’s addiction creates a divide between him and his sister Katie, who is played by Abbi Jacobson.

life. A far cry from Jacobson’s other, most notable role in “Broad City,” this film showcases Jacobson’s full range as an actress, showing that she can do more than just comedy. The rawness of “6 Balloons” makes it for mature audiences only, showing the full scope of what living with an addict can amount to. Seth’s daughter “tagging” along while Katie purchased heroin for him in a bad neighborhood added to the melancholic tone of the film. I appreciate the movie’s overall message of deciding who is most important to take care of: you or a loved one. I would recommend this movie for the message and the realism alone. But the transformative roles the actors underwent to make this film add to its credibility as well.

Havasu Falls (Havasupai: Havasuw Hagjahgeevma) is a waterfall of Havasu Creek, located in the Grand Canyon. It is beyond one’s imagination that such a majestic waterfall can exist in the middle of a desert in Arizona. Thankfully, Havasu Falls is no mirage. The absolutely beautiful waterfalls can be found in a very remote region of the Grand Canyon. The only way to access them is by taking a 10-mile hike. The hike is definitely worth the effort, especially for the outdoor types. The park entry fee is pretty cheap. Hotels in the area are cheap as well if one does not want to camp out.

character from the game, simply as a passerby when Ren was making his way to Leblanc. Another was Sadayo Kawakami (Mai Fuchigami) dropping a maid service pamphlet before quickly gathering it up, referencing her part-time job as a maid. The first episode had Ren meeting the various main characters of the story such as Sojiro Sakura (Joji Nakata), Ryuji Sakamoto (Mamoru Miyano) and Ann Takamaki (Nana Mizuki) in the same manner as in the game. It ended on the dramatic moment from the game of Ren awakening his persona. One aspect of it that is troubling is that the fast pacing of the story gives it a rushed feel. Since the game doesn’t have the time restriction of the show, the game’s pacing was drawn out as far as possible, making it detailed and intricate. The show had to start from the beginning and get to the reveal of the persona in 22 minutes, leaving little time for any sort of emotional 2. Great Sand Dunes National Park Instead of wasting an entire year’s worth of tuition to pay for a very costly ski/snowboarding trip somewhere like Vermont or the Swiss Alps, students can partake in a cheaper option — sandboarding. Located in Colorado, Great Sand Dunes National Park is a wildly entertaining destination that offers a number of activities for all types of people from the outdoor, fun-in-the-sun types to more indoor types. Businesses right outside the park have the sleds, boards and even skis specially made for surfing on the sand. The only costs to be found here are the very cheap rental fees.

build-up. However, I hope that the rest of the series will improve upon this. The animation quality of the show is great. While not being produced by Production I.D., who did the animation sequences from the game, the animation by A-1 Pictures is comparable in quality and skill. The series is directed by Masashi Ishiyama and produced by the game’s original producer, Katsura Hashino. The series’ script is written by Shinichi Inotsume, with Shoji Meguro returning to compose the score to the rest of the episode. So far it has been a phenomenal adaptation that lives up to the game. It will be curious to see what differences they make from the game. Whether you have played the game or not, its worth a watch and if you have played the game, it’s a must see. “Persona 5” is now streaming on Hulu and is rated TV-14 for violence. 3. Wooly Hollow State Park The Wooly Hollow State Park in Greenbrier is very open. Lots of trails ranging from short ones to over mile-long ones. This park is beautiful for photography with lots of natural landscapes and a beautiful historic cabin. The park also features a giant lake with a white sandy beach. People can also rent paddle boats or canoes at affordable prices. There a plenty of spots for camping in everything from tents to RVs, including grills and a communal covered patio. Entry to the park is free. You must pay to swim, though. There are also spots to load a boat into the water and to go fishing.

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Cutting meat out of your diet can have many health benefits, but it’s not a cure-all and may not be for everyone.

Switching to vegetarianism led to feeling better, not for everyone by Jordan Johnson

to my next point.

I stopped eating meat two weeks ago, and I can honestly say that it is changing my life for the better — I’m eating better, feeling better and looking better. However, becoming a vegetarian isn’t for everyone, and there are a lot of things to consider before making the switch.

Becoming a vegetarian doesn’t make you automatically more healthy. In fact, if you do it the wrong way, it can make you pretty unhealthy. I’ll admit that for the first few nights, before I had a handle on cooking as a vegetarian, I ate some less-than-healthy things: pasta, cheesy tots and cheddar peppers sustained me for about three days.

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Let’s start with convenience. I’m used to cooking for myself at home, and that definitely came in handy when I made the switch. However, for the first couple of days I had no idea what to cook or what to buy, so I opted for convenience — I ordered out. Let me just tell you that your options will be limited if you’re used to ordering out, but there are still options. Most places offer a (limited) vegetarian selection, and I’ve found that Mexican and Asian restaurants are pretty flexible when it comes to meatless options. And, of course, you can always order a meatless pizza or pasta. However, if you decide to follow a strict vegetarian diet, crosscontamination can be a concern. I didn’t personally switch to vegetarianism out of a moral objection to eating meat, so it doesn’t concern me as much as it may concern others. You should also be aware that although that cheesy bread may be vegetarian, it still isn’t healthy, which brings me 4. Willow Creek Willow Creek, California, is known as the Bigfoot capital of the world, and this one is a bit of a drive at over 20 hours away. However, everything there is cheap to buy. Located in the mountains, the scenery is breathtaking and it is only a short drive from the beach. There is only one motel to stay at in these parts: the Bigfoot motel. With reasonable prices, great rooms and friendly and helpful managers, this place is well worth the drive. This place is perfect for college students who want to get as far away from college as possible. Willow Creek has so many places to explore with many wonders in store.

The effects were pretty clear: I was sick, had headaches, felt like sleeping all day.

So I decided to learn how to cook some pretty amazing food and make some fantastic salads. I think this is probably the biggest hurdle for a lot of people — either they don’t have time to cook and prepare three meals a day, or they don’t have the skills to do so. Luckily, I have both, which is definitely a privilege.

Because I have to keep a strict eye on the nutrients and vitamins I’m getting (or not getting), I’m forced to eat a more varied diet, which is both fun and good for me. I’ve learned how to make vegan curry and how to press tofu, and make bok choy for the first time in my life (I had no idea what I was missing).

For me, becoming a vegetarian has forced me out of my comfort zone and into a brand new culinary world.

If you can stick it out and get through crises — like finding out that Hot Cheetos have pork flavoring — vegetarianism really can have benefits. 5. Conway Try taking a vacation right here in Conway. You’re already here. You may think you have seen everything Conway has to offer, but grab a few friends and go into stores you have never been before. Go to the movies. Just wander around with your group of friends and see what you can find. Eat at some new restaurants. The Hole in the Wall Cafe has delicious chicken fried steak. Gracie’s Cafe, which is a little drive north in Greenbrier, has amazing Catfish as well. In short, try to find all of the places you have never ever been to before and cross them off your Conway Bucket List.

Sports

April 18, 2018

Editor’s Take

Star players stand out in first round of NBA Playoffs by Cody Macomber Assistant Sports Editor

In the NBA, stars become superstars and superstars become legacies based on their performance in the Playoffs; the question to ask is if they can bring the “right stuff.” Many players this season have said that their teams’ respective setbacks would be fixed by the time the Playoffs came around. Many players going through slumps said they would be ready come playoff time. But who put his money where his mouth is? Paul George - 36 points, 8-11 from 3-point As he said before the game, he’s not PG-13 in the Playoffs, but rather “Playoff P.” It seemed crazy, but he delivered. George helped the Thunder win 116-108 April 15 against the Jazz by hitting a franchise playoff record of eight 3-point shots. Victor Oladipo - 32 points, 6-9 from 3-point It’s a success within its own right to beat LeBron James and the Cavaliers in Quickens Arena. For Oladipo, it doesn’t hurt to solidify your title as a superstar in the process. He scored 32 points for the Pacers, with many daggers that broke late momentum from the Cavaliers. Even if “Dipo” doesn’t show in the next few games, the Stephenson versus James action is intriguing. Anthony Davis - 35 points, 14 rebounds, 4 blocks His stats say enough of his performance, but The Brow had quite the load to carry against the Trail Blazers with teammate DeMarcus Cousins still out. The Pelicans’ success may not last, but Davis knows how to put on a show. James Harden - 44 points, 8 assists In a game where the Timberwolves were making as many 3-pointers in the first half as the Rockets, Harden’s shooting and playmaking ability gave Houston its edge to take a hard-fought first-round victory. This only helps Harden’s MVP campaign. Klay Thompson - 27 points, 84.6 shooting percentage With Steph Curry hurt, everyone was looking to Kevin Durant to carry the team until Curry’s return. This game proved that Thompson — one of the best shooters in the NBA — is one of the most underrated players in the game. Thompson provides offensive plays in the rare moments when the Warriors can’t find a bucket. Everyone can look at Durant, but Thompson has a case of his own.

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Graduate student Delaney Driver dives for the ball as senior MC Rogers looks on during the Sugar Bears’ game April 14 at the Beach Bear Classic in the Beach Bear Sand Courts. The Sugar Bears won against both Austin Peay University and the University of Louisiana at Monroe.

UCA beach volleyball team gains two victories by Cody Macomber Assistant Sports Editor

The UCA volleyball team (12-5) defeated a pair of familiar foes in the Beach Bear Classic on April 13 and 14, honoring the team’s seniors on the second day. UCA swept Austin Peay University (7-12) 5-0 in their two matches. The Beach Bears defeated the University of Louisiana at Monroe (9-12) 4-1 on the first day and 3-2 on the second day. Senior Megan Nash said that playing a team like ULM prepares the Beach Bears for upcoming games. “Playing ULM yesterday and today, they’re a great program,” Nash said. “It’s always a battle

with them. We were going up against a good program, and there will be good programs next weekend. I feel like we’re ready.” With the games on April 14 being the last time the team would play at home this season, UCA honored Beach Bear seniors Delaney Driver, Kristine Hjembo, MC Rogers, Shelby Holmes,Stephanie Pollnow and Nash. “I just can’t say enough great things about the senior class,” coach Jeni Chatman said. “These guys are getting it done in the classroom and getting it done on the court, too.” In the first game of Senior Day, the Beach Bears earned their sixth sweep of the season. Sophomore Mackenzie Dear and Holmes won the first

match of the day in the No. 5 slot. They lost the first set 21-18, but recovered to win 21-11 and 15-7. Rogers/Driver and Hjembo/ Colene Hamilton (freshman) swept their matches to give UCA its second and third points. Junior Kimberly Schnars and Pollnow won the first set 21-15, but lost the second set 21-17. They rebounded in the No. 2 match to take the third set 15-10, earning them the match. Nash and junior Haley Tippett finished the competition with a two-set sweep, winning 21-14 and 21-15. UCA started strongly in the last match of the classic, with Driver and Rogers winning their match. Hjembo and Hamilton won their two sets 22-20 and 21-15 to

go ahead 2-0. ULM fought their way back into the game with wins in the No. 2 and 3 matches, but Nash and Tippett persevered through a tight contest, winning in three sets 21-11, 29-27 and 15-11. In the first game of the weekend, UCA dominated Austin Peay, winning all five matches without losing a single set. Holmes and Dear won 21-13 and 21-14. Rogers and Driver won 21-9 and 21-15 in the No. 4 match. Nash and Tippett handled their match 21-7 and 21-11. Junior Jessica Martinez and freshman Aly Brinkley won 21-17 and 21-13, and Hjembo and Hamilton won 21-13 and 21-17. The Bears didn’t face many more problems throughout the

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EAGLE

Golf gets 14th place by Marcus McClain Staff Writer

Upcoming Games Track and Field

Men and Women’s at University of Oklahoma April 21 Tennis

1 p.m. vs Texas A&M Corpus Christi in Belton, Texas April 19 Baseball

6:30 p.m. at Sam Houston State University April 20 Beach Volleyball

1 p.m. vs New Orleans/Abilene Christian University April 20 Softball

6 p.m. vs Ouachita Baptist University April 18

day with their matchup against ULM. Dear and Holmes dominated their two sets to win 21-6 and 21-7. Hamilton and Hjembo won 21-16 and 21-13 to give UCA its first point. Driver and Rogers followed suit, winning 21-16 and 21-15. Brinkley and Martinez lost the only match for the Beach Bears, but UCA overcame the match loss with wins from Nash and Tippett and Pollnow and Schnars to win the match 4-1. The Beach Bear season will end with a double-elimination tournament in Houston, Texas, between the five Southland conference teams that have beach volleyball programs.

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Senior track and field athletes receive their diplomas from President Houston Davis during a track and field open April 14 at the Bill Stephens Track and Soccer field. The Bears totaled 14 golds between the men and women’s teams.

UCA track and field earns 14 gold medals by Taylor Sone Staff Writer

The UCA men and women’s track and field teams earned a combined 14 golds during the UCA Open and participated in a graduation ceremony, conducted by UCA President Houston Davis, at the Bill Stephens Track and Soccer Complex on April 14, Senior Day. Coach Richard Martin said despite last-minute changes to the schedule due to inclement weather and having to perform in colder than expected temperatures, the team performed well. “As a whole, the athletes competed well. I’m satisfied with the way it turned out. Everybody’s doing a great job,” Martin said. He said the performance was what he wanted to see as the teams are looking forward

to the Southland Conference Championships in the beginning of May. The women’s team finished the open with 10 first-place finishes. For women’s track events, sophomore Ajah Criner won the 400-meter with a time of 57.05 seconds, junior Taylor Dunn won the 5,000-meter run with a time of 18 minutes and 04.48 seconds, sophomore Aysha Anderson won the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 14.26, junior Logan Morton won the 400 hurdles with a time of 1:01.16 and the 4x400 team junior Aliyah Robinson, junior Tia Coleman, senior Samantha Ellis and senior Molly Sampson won in 4:03.95. For the women’s field events, freshman Taylor Coleman won the long jump with a length of 17 feet and 04.75 inches, junior Hannah Noble won the high jump with a 5’7, freshman Teshuna Sheppard won the

triple jump with a 37’5, senior Shawanna Brockman won the shot put event with a 37’06.75 and senior Rachel Durler won the javelin with a throw of 128’9. The men’s team finished the day with four gold finishes. For track events, sophomore Alex Hanson won the 800 with a 1:54.19 and junior Julien Jeandree won the 3,000-meter steeplechase with a 9:33.54. For field events, senior Eric Moore won the high jump with a 6’09.75 and sophomore Darius Herl won the javelin with a throw of 169 — 1. Moore said he was satisfied with his gold-winning performance in the high jump, but that there is always room for improvement, especially with conference championships coming up. “I’m going to work on holding, being more patient. Definitely going to work on that,” Moore said.

Moore got back up to a height of 6-10 after jumping a 6-04 the week before in Little Rock. Junior Alex Hanson, who won his first outdoor 800 gold of the season April 14, will be traveling to the University of Virginia next week to compete in regionals. Hanson currently holds the SLC record for the 800 meter with a time of 1:50.87 and was recognized last week as the SLC Men’s Outdoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week. Along with the track and field events, nine student athletes received degrees in a graduation ceremony on the track of the Bill Stephens Complex. President Houston Davis handed out the degrees to the athletes. The track and field teams will travel to the University of Oklahoma this weekend to compete in the last meet of the season before conference championships.

The UCA men’s golf team finished 14th in the two-day University of Missouri Tiger Invitational, played at The Club of Old Hawthorn April 10. This was the first competition for the Bears since finishing ninth at the Stephen F. Austin State Spring Break Challenge March 14. Round two of the event was cut short April 9 due to the weather and was completed along with the third and fourth rounds of action. On April 9, the Bears shot 293 and ended the day tied with Seattle University for eighth place while the host Missouri Tigers led the pack, shooting 275. UCA freshman Miles Smith shot even-par 72 and was tied for 20th place overall. Juniors Luis Obiols and Lewis George both shot 73 and were tied for 27th. Senior Rodrigo Riva was tied for 46th after shooting 75, while junior Mason Keller was tied for 88th after shooting an 80. On the second and final day of the competition, UCA shot rounds of 293-305-299 to finish at 897. George finished in a tie for 17th overall after shooting 73-73-71 for a 1-over 217. Smith shot 72-74-72 and tied for 21st. Riva finished tied for 49th, shooting shot 75-76-75 while junior Luis Obiols tied for 90th, shooting 73-82-81 and junior Mason Keller shot 80-83-86, finishing at 102nd. The Missouri Tigers won the event with a score of 897, followed by Kansas State University and Missouri State University shooting scores of 850 and 863.

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SPORTS

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UCA STATS CORNER

SPORT Beach Volleyball

OPPONENT

University of Louisiana at Monroe

RESULT

3-2 (W)

RECORD

12-5

5-2 (L) Softball

Lamar University

8-5 (W)

22-19

7-6 (W)

Tennis

Stephen F. Austin

5-2 (W)

14-5

University

Baseball

Houston Baptist University

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Freshman Callie Kennemore is a first-year cheerleader, and she already feels at home among her teammates. She has been cheering since elementary school.

Freshman cheerleader considers team family by Rileigh McCoy Staff Writer

Callie Kennemore, of Gosnell, Arkansas, is a freshman member of the UCA cheer team. She has a passion for cheer and has always loved the sport. “I’ve been cheering since I was in elementary school. Cheer has always been a big part of my life,” Kennemore said. Kennemore said that cheering in college was a no-brainer for her. “I always knew as a kid I wanted to cheer in college, and when it came time to make that decision, I just wasn’t ready to give up cheering yet,” she said. Kennemore said she chose UCA for many reasons, including its location and how

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well she fit with the cheer team “I chose UCA mainly because of the location. It is three hours from my hometown ,which is close enough but not too close,” Kennemore said. “I knew I wanted to cheer, and UCA’s cheer team was the best fit for me.” Kennemore considers her team a family because of the close bonds that she has already made with the team. “My favorite part has been getting to be a part of the family. Even if we don’t see eye to eye all the time, we all have each other’s backs no matter what, ,and it is great knowing I have those people to count on,” she said. She said that through being on the team, she has learned

a lot and has developed as a person. “Through UCA cheer I’ve learned how to be a better team player and that no matter how difficult things get sometimes I can always work harder and push harder to be the best I can be,” she said. Outside of cheering, Kennemore aspires to one day be an educator, working with elementary-age kids. This decision was inspired by the teachers that have made a difference in her life. “I chose it because I love kids and have always wanted to work with them. Some of my favorite people who have really made a difference in my life were my elementary teachers,” Kennemore said.

BEARS WALK OFF

faces Lamar by Rileigh McCoy Staff Writer

The UCA softball team ended their week with a victory over Lamar after a fairly rough start to their week. The first game against Ole Miss started strong but UCA fell through with a devastating 3-9 loss. The team then played a doubleheader opening the Southland Conference Series against the Lamar University Cardinals at Farris Field. The Cardinals had a 23-19 record to begin the series. The softball team managed to bring in a loss and two wins. The Bears would play the first two games on April 14 and 15. The first game the Bears lost 2-5, coming up short yet again and continuing a poor start to their week. But the Bears were resilient and changed the pace back in their favor with an 8-5 win in their next meeting with the Lamar Cardinals on Saturday night. The Bears looked to carry the momentum from Saturday’s win into Sunday. On April 15, the Bears took on Lamar yet again with a nailbiting end to the weekend. Lamar held a lead at the top of the seventh with the Bears pulling ahead at the end of the ball game to take a 7-6 win. “I am most proud of the team for continuing to fight. We could have taken the easy way out and just gave up in the seventh inning. But we didn’t. We bonded together and got the job done.” “We knew Lamar was going to be tough outs and we overcame the different struggles we were having in the field by having team at bats” said freshman Madison Prough The Bears are now tied for second place in conference standings.

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Junior catcher William Hancock celebrates with teammates at home plate after hitting a walk-off home run against UT Martin on April 15 in Conway, Arkansas.

10-4 (W) 3-0 (W)

22-13

4-3 (W)

Tennis honors seniors, faces Stephen F. Austin by Travis Gupton Staff Writer

The Sugar Bears tennis team played Stephen F. Austin State University on Senior Day, April 15. The team honored two seniors who played their final home games as Sugar Bears . “I am so happy that I won doubles and singles on my Senior Day today, even though it was super cold and windy, and it was easy to be negative, but we fought and tried hard very well as a team,” senior Amiru Shimoguchi said. “Also, I am so thankful that I am on this team. I never forget each moment I have spent time with my teammates. We are the best team I never had before.” Shimoguchi won both her singles and doubles matches in her last home UCA matches. History was made during this game as junior QiLi Ma and her doubles partner senior Rada Manataweewat picked up their 51st doubles win as a pair. The pair has only been

together for three seasons and now hold the UCA tennis record for most doubles wins in school history. A major factor during this match-up was the weather. The weather would in a lot of ways play a role in each of the doubles and singles matches. After a stormy weekend, the Sugar Bears played SFA in cold and windy conditions. The temperature at the start of the matches was around 35 degrees, and the players were very aware that the weather would affect their game as the matches began, it was evident that the wind and cold did influence the players. “Unfortunately, the weather was not as hoped for a perfect Senior Day. There was no sun out and the wind was wild, but I think what helped was that we accepted early on that it was not going to be a day of pretty tennis or amazing winners,” junior Marli Van Heerden said. “We had to accept that we will mishit the balls and maybe

even miss some because of the wind shifting the balls. And I think because we did this we remained calm and collected and managed to win in these tough conditions.” Even with the difficult conditions, Heerden won her 15th singles match of the season with a 3-0 victory after her opponent was forced to retire from the match. The Sugar Bears defeated Stephen F. Austin 5-2 in the final home game of the season. After this home game, the Sugar Bears hope to finish the season strong with one away game left before they play in the Southland Conference Tournament. The Sugar Bears will end their season with an away match against Texas A&MCorpus Christi at 1 p.m. The Sugar Bears will go to the Southland Conference Tournament in Beaumont, Texas. The tournament begins April 27 and will wrap up April 29.