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Typhoon tears into the Philippines, China The most powerful typhoon of 2018 tore through the Northern Philippines, leaving dozens dead, missing or injured. Over 250,000 people were caught under Mangkhut’s T10 carnage as the typhoon took out hundreds of roofs, powerlines, homes and businesses. Over 51 landslides were brought on by the powerful rain and flash flooding. After the super typhoon hit the Philippines Sept. 15, Mangkhut carved a path toward Hong Kong and Southern China, touching down Sept. 16.
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Tropical storm Florence hits the Carolinas Florence has claimed the lives of at least 16 people during its destruction of North and South Carolina’s coasts. The hurricane was downgraded to a tropical depression after covering some parts of the Carolinas with over 30 inches of rain. About 740,000 homes and businesses lost power during the horrific storm. Though there was a mandatory evacuation put in place, many residents decided to stick it out. Florence made landfall Sept. 14 and continues to hover over the Carolinas.
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AR ranked second in sex offenders per capita The national average sex offenders rate is 291 for every 100,000 residents. Arkansas has 16,049 registered sex offenders, which is about 526 offenders for every 100,000 residents. According to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, when people are convicted of specific sex offenses such as “rape, indecent exposure, stalking and child molestation,” they are required to register in an open database on the Arkansas Crime Information Center’s website. In the instance of these crimes, it is attempted to keep tabs on registered offenders. Arkansas’ database records those convicted of a sexual offense after August 1997, due to offender registries being federally mandated in 1994. Currently, a total of 224 Arkansas registrants have not reported a valid address.
NLR schools scheduled to install security scanners During the 2018-19 academic year, the North Little Rock School District plans to add security scanners in all secondary schools. Students will pass through the scanners to gain access to the buildings. As an extra precaution, additional officers have been allotted by NLRPD to patrol elementary schools.
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Amanda Hoelzeman is the new director of media relations at UCA. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in creative writing from UCA in 2005.
Alumna Amanda Hoelzeman hired as new director of media relations by Lauren McCabe Staff Writer
As UCA continues to welcome back students, plans are set to welcome new Director of Media Relations Amanda Hoelzeman, who began her employment Sept. 17. Hoelzeman, a UCA alumna, earned her bachelor’s degree in creative writing with a minor in linguistics in 2005. She is the former communications director for nonprofit Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, and the former editor of Little Rock Soirée. “We were really looking for someone who has strong writing skills, and someone who has a passion for the university as well,” Chief of Staff Kelley Erstine said. “[Amanda] shared with the search committee that she’s always had a desire to come and work for the university.” Hoelzeman replaced former media relations director Christina Muñoz Madsen who took office as the associate vice
president of communications, public relations and marketing in 2014. There was a total of 51 applicants, which were narrowed down to seven finalists by the search committee. From there, two applicants were recommended for the job, and ultimately, Hoelzeman was chosen. “My professional background is in publishing and strategic communications,” Hoelzeman said. “When I learned about the Director of Media Relations position, I knew it was the perfect fit for me.” The position includes duties such as helping produce the president’s news releases, answering inquiries from outside media and being in close collaboration with the Creative Services Department. “Our [faculty] and staff, along with our students, all share in the storytelling and understanding of the UCA story to be learned on campus, [by] the alumni, the city of Conway and anyone with an interest in
TRAFFIC
Six new traffic circles to emerge in Conway, four on Donaghey by Rose McGarrity Staff Writer
The City of Conway plans to construct six new roundabouts over the next several years. There are currently 24 roundabouts around the city. They are so prevalent that Hendrix College has a page on its website explaining to its students how to properly use roundabouts. Four of the roundabouts will be installed along Donaghey Avenue between Prince Street and Dave Ward, according to THV11. Director of Conway’s Street and Engineering Department Finley Vinson told THV11 that the City of Conway plans to conduct studies on traffic at the intersections of College and Farris, Tyler and Salem, and Prince and Country Club. This will help the city determine locations to place the incoming roundabouts. Construction on the four roundabouts on Donaghey will begin in 2019 and last around three years. The construction on the remaining two roundabouts will start around 2020 and 2022, Vinson told THV11.
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The City of Conway plans to build six new roundabouts across the city, four of which will be along Donaghey Avenue between Prince Street and Dave Ward Drive.
Many Conway drivers love roundabouts because of their safety benefits. “Roundabouts are safer than traffic signals,” Vinson said. He told THV11 that Conway has never had a fatality in a roundabout. According to the Federal Highway Administration, “compared to other types of intersections, roundabouts have demonstrated safety and
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the university,” Erstine said. Hoelzeman said she hopes to accomplish her mission through different methods such as building new relationships on campus, improving fundraising efforts and increasing positive UCA press. “I want to see that positive press continues to support student enrollment. First-time undergraduate enrollment at UCA just surpassed 2,000 students for the first time since 2015,” Hoelzeman said. “I want that number to continue to rise, and this position plays a big supportive role in those efforts.” As for returning to her alma mater, Hoezleman is excited about helping provide the same kind of career and success opportunities that UCA gave her. “My years as an undergraduate at UCA were life-changing. If I can play even a small role in giving today’s students what the university gave to me, I would consider it an honor.”
The 2,033 first-time freshmen enrolled at UCA this fall make up the largest incoming class since fall 2015 and put the university second only to the University of Arkansas in largest first-time undergraduate enrollment in Arkansas this year. Provost and Executive Vice President Patricia Poulter said UCA has a dedicated team of people in the Admissions Office whose primary responsibilities involve recruitment and admission into the university. She said she is “grateful for their expertise and advocacy for UCA.” “Although there was no tuition increase this past year, by virtue of more freshmen students being enrolled and paying tuition, the total amount generated by incoming students is higher than last year,” Poulter said. She said tuition income is based on total enrollment and the total number of hours enrolled, and that the total amount of tuition won’t be known until the end of Spring 2019. The influx of first-time freshmen also means UCA housing is currently at 101 percent occupancy. “The majority of overflow is with freshman females,” said Stephanie H. McBrayer, director of housing and residence life. “We have had to put freshman females in temporary rooms, including converting some study rooms and assigning the RA staff roommates. As we process no shows and other space becomes available, we are moving these students to permanent spaces as soon as we possibly can.” The Office of International Engagement conducts international recruitment efforts, and the Athletics
Department follows very strict guidelines regarding how and when they recruit student-athletes, Poulter said. UCA athletics representative Natalie Shock said 126 of the freshmen enrolled this fall are athletes. She said a factor considered when recruiting freshmen is the number of athletes on athletic aid who have retired from UCA athletics the previous year. This year, 90 freshmen were recruited with athletic aid and 36 were walk-ons. Shock said this is a 26 percent increase from last year when 69 freshmen were recruited with athletic aid and 31 were walk-ons, and an almost 9 percent increase from 2015 when 76 freshmen were recruited with athletic aid and 39 were walk-ons. Poulter said that geographically, UCA recruits throughout the state in Arkansas and at targeted areas of all surrounding states. Poulter believes recruitment is something everyone at UCA engages in through departmental outreach programs, including schools, camps, conferences, competitions and conversations about student experiences at UCA, all of which help tell the university’s story. “Everyone plays a role in recruitment, in ways we might not think about,” Poulter said. “How many times do you see our fantastic grounds and maintenance crews helping campus visitors find their way? This form of recruitment is as important as a high school physics day, outreach by the Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre or a student going home and telling friends about what a great place UCA is to learn and grow.” For more information about requirements for unconditional and conditional acceptance, visit uca.edu/admissions/.
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other benefits.” The FHWA also stated that roundabouts cause a 90 percent reduction in fatalities. One reason for this is because they help prevent head-on and high-speed right-angle collisions. The FHWA also reported that roundabouts provide a 76 percent reduction in injuries and a 35 percent reduction in all crashes. Roundabouts are safer for
pedestrians because the cars in traffic circles are traveling at slower speeds, according to the FHWA report. In addition to promoting safety, roundabouts also help relieve congestion on roadways. “For quite some time we believed that College [Street] would need to be widened because of the congestion there, but we replaced the signal with a roundabout and we’ve seen congestion in that area
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almost completely go away,” Vinson told THV11. Bobby Kelly, communications coordinator at the office of the mayor, told THV11 that other cities in Arkansas are looking to Conway to see if roundabouts are effective at aiding traffic flow. Senior Erin Street believes roundabouts are efficient. “They make driving around Conway easy,” Street said. Not only are roundabouts time efficient, but they are fuel efficient as well. Roundabouts are more fuel efficient than traffic lights. According to the FHWA, fewer stops and hard accelerations, and less time idling reduce pollution and fuel use. Junior Executive Vice President of SGA Sophie Barnes said she is excited about the new roundabouts because she believes roundabouts benefit society. “I think they are useful in society and a better alternative to four-way stops. They are safer than traffic lights and more time efficient,” Barnes said.
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SGA discusses safety app, voting, Bear Boots by Caela Rist
Assistant News Editor The Student Government Association conducted its first senate meeting Sept. 17 to discuss pivotal motions that will affect students throughout the fall and spring semesters. The meeting began with a brief but detailed introduction to the new app UCAPD has been crafting: SAFE @ UCA. The prototype consists of information accessible for the Conway and UCA police departments. Students will be able to use a feature called Friend Walk where they can have another friend or parent follow their moving GPS locator from start to end. This will allow parents from across the state or friends from across campus witness their loved ones arrive to their desired location safely, or allow them to be actively aware if they don’t. Captain Chris Bentley affirmed UCAPD’s goal to give students more security on campus. “Everywhere you go you’ll have a blue light in your pocket.”
Students can also send a call to emergency services, report anonymous tips, report Title IX sexual assaults or even submit a behavioral incident report for any person through the app. Though the app is not currently available, the departments of UCAPD are in the process of bettering the program until it is available to release to the UCA community. UCA Vote Everywhere ambassador Karlie Galarza put forth the organization’s goal of gaining SGA’s support for promoting student voting in the 2018 midterm elections. Galarza explained how the Vote Everywhere organization fears students miss out on the opportunity to vote because of conflicting class times, and how it advocates for allowing students more time to wait in the lengthy lines and not feel rushed to arrive at their next class exactly on time. SGA Executive President Joshua EddingerLucero said, “A major overarching goal of SGA is to get students and faculty more involved and more educated on the process of registering
to vote. Of course, also making sure they are aware we have a polling center on campus during election day.” The polling centers will be open to all students and faculty on election day, located in Donaghey Hall. SGA also allotted time to speak on an imperative opportunity for all UCA students, Bear Boots on the Ground. The outreach program is known throughout the student body as a way to give back to different communities across the nation. Their previous missions have taken students to cities like New Orleans and the Houston area to help communities after natural disasters. Vice President of Finance Spencer Burton appealed to the senate to cap the support of Bear Boots on the Ground at $3,300. The money would be supplied by SGA’s reserve account, and Burton’s cap was accepted by the entirety of the committee. Bear Boots on the Ground plans to organize either a trip to Fayetteville during fall break or local civic service opportunities.
SPORTS MEDICINE
UCA’s concussion research boasts 90 percent accuracy, immediate testing of rough impacts by Taylor Sone Campus Life Editor
Concussion researchers at UCA combine a variety of tests for the Sports-Related Concussion Management Program that aim to give student-athletes the most comprehensive diagnosis of their injury. For varsity student-athletes, this means getting baseline testing before they even set foot on the field or court, and, in the case of a suspected concussion, getting tested immediately in various ways — from motor functions to communication skills, as well as in other categories — until they are designated asymptomatic. At that point, a final series of tests are used to determine if the student-athlete has returned to their baseline scores. Rock Lee, assistant professor of athletic training and one of the directors of the program, said it is essential to use multiple methods of testing to make sure the process of diagnosis is as scientific as possible. He said his program has 90 percent accuracy because it relies on four types of testing, and this number drops
to 30 percent when only two tests are used. The four-part evaluation includes a physical exam; motor function testing that includes balance testing; computerized neuropsych and pencil and paper testing; and self-completed signs and symptoms checklists. Lee said accurate testing is essential because sending a player back into the game prematurely could result in second-impact syndrome, which is a significantly more dangerous condition where the brain swells rapidly that can result in death. Among the testing the researchers use is the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 5, or the SCAT5 test, which is effective in detecting symptoms immediately after impact; a balance test; and a computerized neurocognitive test, which is administered by trained professionals in the Sports-Related Concussion Lab in the Prince Center on campus. When testing is completed, the data gathered is used by student-athletes, coaches or clinicians in determining the best course of action for treatment. Another test administered
to student-athletes is the pencil and paper test. This test is under the purview of Richelle Weese, a UCA alumna and clinical instructor at the SpeechLanguage-Hearing Center on campus. This test determines if there is an effect on the student’s ability to participate in class-related work. “Our piece [of the program] looks a little bit more at the language side, executive functioning and cognition,” Weese said. She said her department also provides follow-up treatment and support for any athlete who needs it. “Thankfully we have not had anyone need actual therapy,” Weese said. “Everyone has been able to return to their previous levels, but it’s just a matter of time before we have some [student-athletes] who have lingering memory, cognition or language issues. We’re prepared to provide those types of therapy services in that instance.” She currently oversees 18 concussion assessment graduate students who are learning about and implementing the testing the program uses.
Police Beat
The following information is compiled from UCAPD incident reports by Assistant News Editor Caela Rist
Tire stolen from student’s vehicle Student Bailey McClure reported Sept. 6 that her tire was stolen off her vehicle. She parked the vehicle outside Oak Tree Apartments across from the College of Business. She informed officer Chris Turner that she parked her car at around 4:30 p.m. Aug. 30. She did not notice any tampering with the vehicle until at around 1:30 p.m. Sept. 6, when she discovered her vehicle’s left rear axle resting on a concrete block. The lug nuts were also missing from the vehicle. No other items were stolen from the car and there are no current suspects at this time.
Two students brawl in State Hall Multiple officers were called to the scene of a physical altercation Sept. 7 between two students, Bailey Cline and Christopher Cowan. The RA of State Hall Keegan Fairow called UCAPD when he heard a scuffle coming from a student room. Officer Tyler Louden questioned Cline and Cowan down the hall from the room. He immediately smelled an intense odor of “intoxicants” coming from both the students. Cline was bleeding from the nose and had “blood on his hands.” He stated that after telling Cowan to “chill the f**k out,” Cowan punched him in
the face. The officer also noticed a lump and a contusion on Cowan’s left eye. Cowan stated that they had left a fraternity house for State Hall, and that he and Cline had been friends for a long time and fought often. Both parties were arrested and charged with counts of Minor in Possession of Alcohol.
Student’s Bear Card stolen near Denney Student Melody Smith reported her Bear Card missing and fraudulently used in the amount of $28.82 to officer Chris Vasquez Sept. 7. When she reported her card lost or stolen to the Bear Card office a few days earlier, Smith was informed by the Bear Card staff that her card had been picked up by a female with orange hair. While Smith reported the incident to Vasquez, UCAPD received a call from the Bear Card office stating that the same female with the orange hair was currently in the office trying to unfreeze the card. Vasquez went to the Bear Card office to investigate, where he asked the unknown female if the ID was hers. She said yes. After more questioning, the woman admitted to the officer that the card was not hers. She told the officer that her name was Camille Deshay Holmes and that she was currently a UCA student. She also told the officer that she lived in Short/ Denney Hall with the RA Joyce Nim. The officer contacted the Short/Denney residence coordinator Quinton Lane,
who said Holmes was not a resident and wasn’t in the current student files. Holmes then admitted to the officer that she had found the ID card while walking with her friend through the breezeway on the west side of Short/Denney Hall. Nim brought to Vasquez’s attention that she had spotted Holmes sleeping in the Short/ Denney common area. Holmes was a friend of Nim’s roommate and also spent some of her time in their dorm. When Vasquez told her it was confirmed that she did not live in Short/ Denney, Holmes claimed to live in State Hall, but it was later confirmed that she did not live in that dorm either. Vasquez contacted Yekaima Holmes, Holmes’ mother. Holmes’ mother said she had believed her daughter was attending classes in Forrest City, but later found out that Holmes was in Conway. Holmes asked her mother and father for money for books on several occasions, but failed to provide her mother with documentation showing her class enrollment and did not receive money from Yekaima, she told Vasquez over the phone. Yekaima speculated that Holmes might be getting “pimped” for money. During a follow-up interview with Holmes, Vasquez asked her if she was being “pimped out,” to which she said no. Holmes was arrested due to Theft by Receiving, Obstructing Gov’t Operations and Criminal Trespass, banned from campus as part of the arrest procedures and transported to Faulkner County Detention Center Unit 2.
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EMPLOYMENT
Conway named best city in state to start career at by Sophia Ordaz Editor
With a population that has doubled in size since the mid-1990s and the growth of professions in the healthcare and technology industries, Conway is one of the fastest developing cities in the state, and recently earned the title of best city in Arkansas to start a career at. Zippia, an online career guidance database, recognized Conway as such in a ranking last month that considered population, percent of population who are millennials, unemployment and cost of living. The unemployment rate in Conway is 3.3 percent, below the national average of 3.9 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Conway’s median household income is $47,190, 11.5 percent above the state median of $42,336. Of the population of 65,782, the median age is 27.3, according to the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce. As the City of Colleges, Conway is also home to a high proportion of college-educated residents, with 38 percent of the population holding a bachelor’s degree or higher as opposed to 21.5 percent of the state population, according to the Census Bureau. Along with its low unemployment rate and young and college-educated population, Conway has also benefited from the development of new companies over the years. “Because of our college population, employers know that there is a pipeline of
talented potential employees,” Jamie Gates, executive vice president of the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce, said. “Because of that, we’ve attracted and grown companies that are built around people early in their careers.” Marie Smallwood, associate director of career services at UCA, said the healthcare and technology fields are major employers of UCA alumni and have experienced growth in recent years. In addition to its two hospitals and several clinics and nursing homes, Conway is home to a slew of technology companies. The database marketing company Acxiom is the largest employer in Conway with 2,000 employees according to the City of Conway. In the past two years, technology firm Edafio and IT consulting firm Ensono both opened offices in Conway. Gates said that technically skilled graduates in the health sciences and from the College of Business have a lot of employment options in Conway. “For the last 30 years we’ve been visibly migrating towards a more ‘knowledge-based’ economy. It’s not a trend that’s going to go away,” he said. Starting their careers in Conway can help students maintain their circles of professional contacts and friends. “From experience, I can tell you that it is really fun to start and continue your career in the same place you went to college,” Gates said. “It’s a rare opportunity to continue some really important friendships and relationships. A lot of
people would stay in college longer if they could. This is the next best thing.” Smallwood said that a benefit from starting a career in Conway is that graduates are still welcome to attend career fairs and make appointments with Career Services and other UCA offices. “You’re grounded. You know the culture. You have already built your network of people that are your support around you,” she said. “And the good thing about the faculty and staff at UCA is that, it sounds cliche, but once you’re a Bear, you’re always a Bear.” Students can launch their careers while still in college by pursuing networking, study abroad and internship opportunities, Smallwood said, adding that if students are wondering when to start the internship search, the answer is always now. “Companies are wanting you to come in with some form of experience,” she said. “You have the education, you have the background, you have the knowledge, but they want to know if you can apply that knowledge that you’ve learned. That’s why they’re really pushing internships.” Students can start their internship search with the Bears4Hire Portal on the Career Services website. Career Services offers multiple networking and professional development programs throughout the year, including career fairs, etiquette dinners, mock interviews and resume review days. A full list of Career Services programming is available at uca.edu/career.
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Media law expert Frank LoMonte speaks to journalism students and faculty Sept. 12 in Stanley Russ Hall about the importance of student media and the First Amendment. LoMonte is a professor of journalism at the University of Florida and is the director of the Brechner Center for Freedom of Information.
TECHNOLOGY
CPD to implement body cameras on patrol by Emily Gist Opinion Editor
The Conway Police Department is the latest police department in Arkansas to provide their officers with body cameras, according to a THV11 report. This trend has been sweeping the nation, and Conway appears to be the next city to take on the initiative. Here at UCA the UCA Police Department has been using body cameras for the past four years. UCAPD Public Relations and Communications Officer Michael Hopper said UCAPD officers have been fielding body cameras since late 2014, and their cop cars have had cameras installed years before that. Hopper said there was no specific incident that prompted the use of these body cameras. “We have had camera systems in our vehicles for many years prior to the addition of our body cameras, and we wanted a camera worn by our officers
that work in concert with those in-car video systems,” Hopper said. According to THV11, Patrol Division Major Chris Harris said the reason CPD was originally hesitant to purchase the body cameras was not due to the cost of the cameras, but because of the cost of the server to store the data. Hopper said because UCAPD already purchased a data system for their cop cars, there was no extra cost to storing the data on the body cams. “Since the in-car camera and the body cameras are of the same manufacturer, there was no need to upgrade the server,” Hopper said. He said the body cameras either record automatically when in range of the in-car camera system or when the officer manually turns it on. The officer can turn off the camera from recording. The UCAPD body cameras work by using a docking station that uploads the camera
information to a server. “At the beginning of the officer’s shift, they will check a camera out of the docking station and attach it to a mount on the uniform shirt,” Hopper said. “At the end of the shift, or if the battery becomes depleted, officers place the camera unit into a docking station that automatically uploads the video footage to the storage.” The purpose of the body cameras, Hopper said, is to provide an extra set of eyes while officers are interacting with the public to gain a better understanding of the interaction. “The in-camera system can only record what is in front of it. If an officer is out of the in-car camera’s view or if the officer is inside of a building, for instance, we would only have audio of the officer’s interaction,” Hopper said. “The body cameras help solve this problem. They allow a different view of whatever encounter the officer is in at the time.”
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Around Campus: Meet the Models: Day Party UCA Ebony Models will host a day party from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 20 in the Short/Denney courtyard. This will be an opportunity to meet and socialize with this year’s models and will feature music by DJ P. Smooth. Ebony Models seeks to increase unity and an awareness of self-confidence. For more information, contact Karon Mikal Marbley at kmarbley2@cub.uca.edu.
Buddy Guy Concert Buddy Guy will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at Reynolds Performance Hall. Guy is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and has inlfuenced artists such as Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. Rolling Stone Magazine ranked him No. 23 on its “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time” list. For tickets and more information, visit the Reynolds Box Office or call 501-4503265.
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[Left] Valdivia Dance Group performs during Amigo Fest. [Right] Mariachi Viva Jalisco perform standards and covers at Amigo Fest Sept. 15 at the Student Center Amphitheater. The festival, UCA’s second, is part of UCA’s observation of Hispanic Heritage Month, the nationwide event in recognition of the contributions of people of Hispanic heritage.
Amigo Fest celebrates culture, community by Taylor Sone Campus Life Editor
Students and members of the Conway community gathered to celebrate Hispanic culture and community during the second-annual Amigo Fest Sept. 15 at the Student Center Amphitheater as part of UCA’s observation of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Amigo Fest included booths representing Hispanic organizations, live entertainment — including a performance by award-winning musician Jacob Flores — activities for kids and a health fair provided by UCA nursing student volunteers. “We hope to provide a family-friendly event that features educational and entertainment offerings that
highlight National Hispanic Heritage Month. Also, it is a great opportunity to celebrate our beautiful and diverse campus community,” said Ericka Gutierrez, Latino outreach coordinator in the Office of Diversity and Community, who helped organize the event. As part of the health fair, attendants could get several healthcare tests provided free of charge by volunteer UCA nursing students. Among the tests offered were pulse, blood pressure, glucose level, cholesterol, weight and waist measurements. “It’s important to make people aware of their cholesterol and blood pressure before they [are forced to] go to the hospital,” senior nursing student Briana Whisenhunt said, emphasizing the necessity of primary prevention in
CSO Concert The Conway Symphony Orchestra will have a free concert 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 21 in Simon Park in downtown Conway. Many of UCA’s own music students are members of the orchestra, which works to provide high-quaiity music performances and education to the community. For more information, visit conwaysymphony.org.
Young Life College Fall Weekend Young Life College of UCA will be hosting its College Weekend from Sept. 21-23 at Table Rock Lake in Missouri. Students will be able to stay in cabins with other Young Life Clubs, listen to guest speakers, play Frisbee, golf and participate in many outdoor activities. For more information, contact Cassie Tooke at ctooke1@cub.uca.edu or at 501-912-3432.
keeping people healthy. Sophomore Christina Bowen, an occupational therapy student who was giving out information to attendants, said, “It’s extremely important that we’re diverse, because we want our field to be more diverse.” Displays depicting prominent people of Hispanic heritage were exhibited at the festival. The displays were made by Morrilton High School Spanish Club students. They recognized prominent people like Pope Francis, labor leader Caesar Chavez, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotamayor, baseball legend David Ortiz, pop star Bruno Mars and many others. Another organization that was present at the festival was the Faulkner County League of United Latin American Citizens,
or LULAC, which was giving out information on resources for immigrants in the Central Arkansas community. The entertainment at Amigo Fest included performances by Mariachi Viva Jalisco, a Little Rock-based mariachi band that played classic favorites like “Jarabe Tapatió” and more modern selections like Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me.” Flores, who performed on American Idol, also used this format during his performance, playing standards like “Cielito Lindo” and covering MGMT’s “Kids.” Valdivia Dance Group performed several dances, mixing traditional dancing with Zumba moves. There were many activities for kids at the festival, including bounce houses, hula hoops, coloring books, hopscotch
and Big Poppa Bubble, a local professional bubble performer. Christen Reyes, a UCA alumna involved in the Latino Student Association and teacher at St. Joseph, said she brought 15 of her students to the festival to involve them in Hispanic culture. For many of the students, it was their first taste of authentic Hispanic food, music and culture, Reyes said. “Its great to see the Conway community coming together and celebrating Hispanic culture,” Reyes said. Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual event that begins Sept. 15, marking the date of independence for many LatinAmerican countries. Every President since Richard Nixon has made a proclamation designating Hispanic Heritage Month.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Decolonization, future art library discussion with Crit Club by Marley Cash-Powell News Editor
Founder and president of the Bachelor of Fine Arts’ Crit Club senior Bella Cilia led an open forum, delving into discussions about how to establish an art library in Schichtl Hall, which would function under the practice of decolonization. The forum was held in Schichtl 109 during x-period Sept. 11. Decolonization is a modern-day function that is becoming an art movement. In a 2017 Art in America article, Wanda Nanibush, assistant curator of Canadian and Indigenous art at the Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, said decolonization “encompasses healing one’s self by unlearning toxic stereotypes and historical lies, as well as changing social,
economic, political and legal structures.” This changing of structures is precisely the goal of the Crit Club in developing the new art library. “The way that we label things, the way that we name things, is very important,” Cilia said. She said the primary concern Crit Club faces is determining how to categorize the library’s content in a way that will strike down the cisgender, white, male skew that has been prominent in museums and archives historically. Crit Club wants to make the selection all-inclusive of race, ability, sexuality and gender identity, while also making accessibility intuitive. “For example, this book here is about a blind photographer,” senior Anna Wagner said, referencing one of the books that has already been
collected for inclusion in the art library. She asked how a book such as that might be labeled and categorized to make it easy to find for those who are interested in blind artists or photography. She said it will also need to be categorized according to the race of the artist. “We came to the conclusion that we are going to categorize in the most transparent way possible,” Cilia said. However, she said it is difficult to formulate a system that considers all subsets equally. There is no doubt that the largest subset to tackle, however, is race. “What if we did not address race? If race is a construct, then maybe we should ignore it,” Cilia said. “But that presents a certain problem, which is accessibility for people of color.” The problem remaining is that classification can’t be
objective. “I think the difficulty that we will probably face with this specific library, because it’s focused on what we typically consider the other, is how can we address the intersectional aspects of [categorizing],” senior Adrienne Thompson said. The forum members grappled with the inherent problems of hierarchy. However, the small group is determined and open to suggestions. The forum members discussed implementing a color system using stickers to label the books under each category they might fall under or having multiple copies of each book available in different sections of shelving. The color system seems the most feasible option in lieu of the funds and needed software system to digitally categorize, especially since many of the books that will be on offer are
unpublished books, making access to multiple copies impossible. The concept is still a work in progress, and the Crit Club is seeking more students to be involved with the project, especially those from diverse backgrounds. “When I first started in [the BFA program], it was rare if I saw one African American student in the program,” said Crit Club adviser and associate professor of art Sandra Luckett. “I’m really happy to see … that what we have going on in the department [now] is more reflective of the world out there.” Anyone interested in art can join the Crit Club. There are $15 in dues to help cover the cost of workshops and to further their library project. For more information about Crit Club, the upcoming art library or decolonization, visit sites. google.com/view/bfa-crit-club.
SONIC SUBMERGENCE
COPA Recreational Session
Underwater concert to offer unique musical experience
COPA will host recreational information sessions from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and 2:30 to 4 p.m. Sept. 22 at Woolly Hollow State Park in Greenbrier. Session 1 is “Canoe/Kayak for Beginners” and Session 2 is “Hammock Camping Hack.” COPA staff will be present for assistance. Equipment will also be available to community members. For more information, visit uca.edu/campusrecreation/ copa.
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How to Write a Business Plan Students and community members can participate in a free class where Don Bradley will teach how to write an effective business plan from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 25 in the Brewer Hegeman Conference Center. Bradley will cover the important ins and outs of writing a business plan in language that will be easily comprehensible by both seasoned business owners and novices. To register, visit uca.edu/outreach/types/ community-ed/. For more information, contact the Department of Outreach & Community Engagement at outreach@uca.edu.
photo courtesy of HEARding Cats Collective
Audience members watch and listen to the HEARding Cats Collective as they perform “Aqurld Waves” for the first time Aug. 31, 2013, at Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri. Five years later, the group will be collaborating with the College of Fine Arts and Communication and Core Dance Company to perform a series of concerts Oct. 4-6 in the HPER Aquatics Center.
UCA’s College of Fine Arts and Communication is collaborating with artists from around the country and the world, for this year’s Conway Eco + Arts Fest Oct. 1-6. Artists from Georgia, Missouri and Israel will come to UCA for the “Water About Us” project. This week of events will culminate in a free underwater concert in the HPER Aquatics Center. Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication Gayle Seymour said the goal of this project is to bring about water awareness. “It’s not just art-making that we’re after here, but the real goal is for people to appreciate water and to have a deep experience with water so that they conserve it when they run their tap water, or think the next time they buy a bottle of water,” Seymour said. For the past year, the percussion troupe HEARding Cats Collective, based out of St. Louis, and Core Dance Company, based out of Decatur, Georgia, have been meeting to practice for the underwater concert titled “Aqurld Waves.” Rich O’Donnell is running his ninth season as artistic director of HEARding Cats, using the motto, “You can’t herd cats and you can’t herd artists.” O’Donnell said the group strives to perform and do things that no one else would do, like the underwater concerts. The HEARding Cats do not rely on
popular music to bring people to their concerts because they recognize the talents of their artists and what they have to offer. “We’re not interested in being popular — we’re not particularly interested in having large audiences necessarily — but we want audiences who are interested and maybe come out of the experience with questions and new insights of what life can bring,” O’Donnell said. “Aqurld Waves” will be a 20-minute concert featuring two percussionists in the pool playing specially-built instruments on the surface of the water. These complex instruments were built by O’Donnell. Parts of the instruments will extend underwater and these parts will radiate sound through the water. If a member of the audience in the pool put their ear to the water, he will hear something slightly different than what is playing above water. O’Donnell said this concert is meant to be a meditative, peaceful experience. “Whenever we perform it, no one talks,” O’Donnell said. There will be an artist outside the pool who will use a synthesizer to distort the sounds of the instruments. All of this will be joined by a soundtrack of aquatic animals. Performing alongside HEARding Cats will be Core Dance, who will perform a water-inspired dance. Seymour said the troupe will get inspiration for their dance from the Common Threads
Conversations event Oct. 2 at the Jewel Moore Nature Reserve, where students and people in the Conway community can come share stories about what water means to them. Along with the music and dancers, visually altered videos will be projected on screens on either side of the pool and possibly on the water. The videos will include animation and live video of the artists in the pool. Also performing during “Aqurld Waves” will be spoken word artists Anna Lum and UCA Honors College freshman Chauncey Williams. Lum, wife of O’Donnell, said she wrote the piece she will perform 40 years ago, but edited it to be more site-specific. She will improvise the poem during the concert to match the dancers. Besides the concert, artists Maya Gelfman and Roie Avidan from Tel Aviv will create a water-themed mural in Bernard Hall. The artists plan on conducting workshops around UCA and Conway during the week. During these workshops, participants will help wrap over 1,000 Styrofoam balls with blue yarn. These balls will be used in the Bernard installation “Wishing Well,” which they will install Oct. 6. Visit the College of Fine Arts and Communication website for more information about events and to reserve free tickets to the concert. “Aqurld Waves” will be Oct. 4-6 at 7, 7:45 and 8:30 p.m. Seating is limited.
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Student Activities Board executive board members, senior Cassidy Kendall and junior Kytan Tencleve, spray an excited crowd with paint during Glowrage, an electronic music rave Sept. 14 at the Irby Brickyard. SAB executive board member sophomore Melissa Duong said an estimated 600 students attended the rave.
UNITING IN SOLIDARITY
Women’s Leadership Network kicks off musically by Cassidy Kendall Associate Editor
The UCA Women’s Leadership Network sang its way into a new year with the first woman to be hired as UCA Vice President and Provost, Patricia Poulter, at UCA Downtown Sept. 14. Poulter began her speech for the WLN kickoff by singing a rendition of the classic hymn “Over My Head” with the audience, forming unity amongst the room full of over 100 women. “Take a moment to think about those women, or that woman, who is over your head, who has gone before us. Those women who may not have lived a profound life, or even considered themselves role models, but have made a profound difference in your life, if you think back,” Poulter said after the song concluded. She named those women who remain “over her head,”
impacting her life. Poulter told stories of her kindergarten Sunday School teacher who taught her to look at things differently when she cut an apple in half to reveal a star, and her neighbor whose lifestyle taught her that women can live alone, on their own terms, and be both happy and excited to live in an intelligent and curious manner. She also mentioned her mother who taught her the power of integrity of one’s words and to not make false promises, her best friend who taught her the pricelessness of being present, her daughter who taught her about bravery and triumphs against inner demons and her other daughter who taught her about the intentionality of loving and caring for strangers and the power of giving a voice to the voiceless. “These are my mentors that just happen to be in my life, and they have no idea that
they are my mentors,” Poulter said. ”These women taught me simply by being. They modeled for me the power of noticing the sacred in the day today, and they are the music in the air that surrounds me every day.” Poulter then moved on, telling her experience at a 2012 leadership program for women in higher education and relating it to the WLN. She said the program supported the notion that women see the world in a way that is vital to changing it. She said the companionship she took away from the program provides a safe, yet challenging place for women that has a set baseline of grace and trust. “We provide a place to elevate and empower … We can invite anyone to the table, but if we don’t empower one another to have the authority to move forward, change won’t happen,” Poulter said. “These women are family-born and
chosen. There’s nothing more free than when you realize you can choose part of your family … We have built friendships, and we trust one another, they are sisters in the air that surrounds me.” WLN member and Associate Professor of Leadership Studies Angela Webster said the WLN strives to connect women, reflect on the contributions of women, respect the essence of women, and takes women from conceiving and believing, to being and achieving, because “dreams should be lived and not be longed for.” “We are rooting for your relationships, your life harmony, your professional development, your leadership development and your overall well-being. Please know that we see you as precious, priceless and promising — and we welcome you to the sisterhood of the Women’s Leadership Network,” Webster said.
DIVERSITY DISCUSSION
Senior Adam Pruitt
Freshman Sydney House
“It will be perfect for the traffic on Donaghey during rush hours since it will decrease the amount of time it takes to get from one end to the other.”
“I don’t like roundabouts because they stress me out, so I’m not looking forward to [the increase].”
Sophomore Colby Norman
Freshman Tahlon Martin
“I love roundabouts because they make traffic much easier to navigate.”
“I think [more roundabouts are] going to be tragic and not very safe. We’ll probably have more accidents.”
Freshman Jayla Johnson
Sophomore Breanna Hall
“I think [roundabouts] are pretty cool because they keep traffic flowing, and they are helpful when you are in a rush.”
“[Roundabouts are] more accident-prone if you don’t know how to use them, but I think they will be helpful.”
Seminar champions bridging cultural divides by Marcus McClain Assistant Sports Editor
The UCA Department of Mathematics is taking extra measures to promote diversity and cultural relevance to students in the classroom. Lecturer Loi Booher held a seminar Sept.12 explaining to faculty and staff how to most effectively accomplish this and ensure professors are conscious of the different cultural backgrounds their students may have. “We have a global view here at UCA, so we need to have more of a culturally responsive teaching [approach] and be aware of the different backgrounds in our classrooms,” Booher said. One of the biggest points
was ensuring the perspective of “educating global citizens.” This involves learning about others, preparing students for the challenges of the future and supporting them in connecting with a variety of people. “The whole world is coming into our classrooms,” Booher said. “Regardless of gender or race, we need to make sure we have a respect for all people. We can do this by taking interest in the students as individuals and learning more about them and, in turn, learning more of their background and becoming culturally relevant to them.” She also said it isn’t always a global or cultural shift, as much as it is just connecting with the student. She cited an example of a struggling athlete in her class. If she could
connect with that student’s athletic background, she would be able to have a better student-teacher relationship. Booher also spoke about students enrolled in math courses while also learning the English language. She pointed out that even if these students’ standardized test scores are lower, it doesn’t correlate to their knowledge of the material. “Knowing this, we have to figure out exactly what we’re assessing,” Booher said. “To find out how much math the student really knows, we have to find accommodations to help the situation.” Booher also announced an opportunity for students to study abroad. She will be leading a trip to Belize during May Intersession in summer
2019. Students will have a week in the classroom for course work, while also getting the chance to develop and present lessons. They will also be able to visit ruins and archaeological sites. “Research shows that studying abroad is going to help students partially because they’re learning to understand other cultures, but also to grow their own self-identity outside of their usual lifestyle,” Booher said. An interest meeting for this trip is being held at x-period Oct. 2 in the MathematicsComputer Science Building room 213. Scholarship opportunities for the trip are also available for interested students at the Study Abroad Office in Torreyson Library 109.
SPOTLIGHT
PEOPLE OF UCA Megan McAfee by Rose McGarrity Staff Writer
photo courtesy of Megan McAfee
Senior Megan McAfee, the 2018 Miss UCA, has served on SGA, and as president of the Delta Zeta chapter. She will graduate May 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in health administration.
Miss UCA 2018 Megan McAfee is highly involved on UCA’s campus and loves to give back to the UCA community. McAfee served as the Vice President of Operations for the Student Government Association, a team leader for the Student Orientation Staff and as the president of the Delta Zeta chapter. When she started college, she was looking for a group of women who could encourage her, so she decided to join Greek life. “Greek life is very social and all about service,” McAfee said. Greek life helped her get involved with the Student Government Association. “SGA is on the business side of service,” McAfee said. It helped her learn how to accomplish her goals, she said. UCA senior and SGA Executive President Joshua Eddinger-Lucero served on SGA with McAfee. “There is probably not a single student on this campus that I admire more than Megan McAfee. The dedication she has to academics, the hard work she puts into everything she does, her commitment to building lasting relationships and her ambition make her someone I aspire to be like,” Eddinger-Lucero said. SOS taught McAfee the heart behind service. Junior Charles Tang served on SOS with the last two years. “Megan is compassionate and caring; she really cares about the people in her life,” Tang said. McAfee didn’t win the title of Miss UCA the first time she competed in the competition. “I wasn’t the well-rounded individual that it took to be Miss UCA,” McAfee said.
She said the next year she competed, and won, she was more well-rounded. After spending the last three years heavily involved in different organizations on campus, McAfee is now able to use her Miss UCA position to give back to the community and thank everyone for her experiences. McAfee obtained her position as Miss UCA by competing in the Miss UCA pageant on Nov. 10, 2017. McAfee has competed in a total of five pageants. In most of her pageants, McAfee plays the piano for the talent portion of the competition. She is a self-taught pianist, and started playing when she was 10 years old. She started playing because she saw women in the Miss America pageants play songs she recognized on the piano. Her favorite part about being Miss UCA is that it allows her to give back to the community. Her platform as Miss UCA is “Lead to Succeed,” which focuses on leadership, education and development. “I’ve talked to a couple of elementary classes about what it means to be a leader,” said McAfee. She loves going to elementary schools to read to young students. One of McAfee’s role models is Miss America 2017 Savvy Shields. One reason McAfee loves the Miss America organization is because it has surrounded her with women who support her, which is a fantastic confidence boost, she said. Additionally, these women have taught her how to encourage others. McAfee will graduate in May 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in health administration. She hopes to go to UAMS for its College of Health Administration. Her time at UCA and serving as Miss UCA shaped her into a well-rounded individual who will accomplish great things.
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Coming around to our #CityofRoundabouts the implementation of roundabouts at two When it comes to the people of Conway, Conway intersections over the course of two fourboth full-time and part-time residents, there is year periods: one period prior to implementation one surefire way to spark a debate with one word: of roundabouts and one post implementation. roundabouts. It focused on the intersections of Highway 65 at Conway is gaining a colloquial name as the Winfield and Highway 65 at Highway 266. The #CityOfRoundabouts on social media. There report considered crash severity, crash type, light are currently 24 roundabouts in the city, with conditions and road surface conditions, and planning for six more underway. The sentiments found a 13.5 percent overall decrease of crashes at of Conway drivers seem to either align with love 65/Winfield and an 11.3 percent overall decrease of or hate. Their effectiveness in terms of efficiency crashes at 65/266. and safety has become a growing topic of debate locally, but this debate is not unique to our Despite these figures, there still remains town or even our state. It is, however, a large amount of disdain toward the implementation of roundabouts. Earlier unique to our country. this month on a local Facebook page Roundabouts are wildly titled Conway, Arkansas, City of popular in other countries. Colleges, several community members This is largely because there shared their experiences with the is extensive research proving roundabouts around town. their benefits across the board One commenter, Elaine H. on several aspects such as traffic Walizer, said, “The roundabouts have flow; pedestrian, vehicle and been a huge help to improve traffic bicycle safety; eco-friendliness; flow, but it is crazy-making cost effectiveness and to see so many people reliability. failing to navigate them According to properly. I was behind geospatial designer one guy who came to a Damien Saunder stop to wave someone ahead!” of Ersi, an international by Marley Cash-Powell Another commenter, supplier of geographic News Editor Carol Dison, said, “I actually information system saw a lady backing up in software, “motorists are the roundabout by Sam’s 25 times more likely this morning. She missed her exit. Instead of just to curve through” a roundabout in somewhere driving around, she was backing up.” like France rather than in the U.S. His findings It seems to me that we, as creatures of habit, showed one roundabout for every 45, 65, 96, 127 are a bit unreceptive to change and the unfamiliar, and 313 intersections in France, Australia, Spain, but if we would educate ourselves in roundabout Great Britain and Germany, respectively. The etiquette, the benefits would greatly outweigh the ratio was one to every 1,118 intersections here in inconvenience of change. the U.S. Regardless of your stance as pro-roundabouts According to the Federal Highway or anti-roundabouts, one important thing to Administration’s information guide on remember is to keep a positive outlook on their roundabouts, “experiences in the United States existence, like my nephew, Dustin Price, did in a show a reduction in crashes [after building a recent Facebook status: “Drivin in Conway feels like roundabout] of about 37 percent for all crashes I’m drivin inside a fidget spinner #roundabouts.” and 51 percent for injury crashes.” They are here whether we like them or not. We In its 2017 annual report, the Arkansas might as well find humor in the little nuisances. Highway Safety Improvement Program detailed
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Supreme Court justices should have term limits
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Every dorm on campus provides toilet paper for student use, which is highly useful for the students living in those dorms, but toilet paper isn’t the only bathroom necessity for more than half of the university population. According to U.S. News, 59 percent of UCA students identify as female. And most women need menstrual products. Menstrual products are a big cost for women. According to a Medium article, menstrual products cost between $400 to over $2,000 over the course of a woman’s lifetime. Cheaper options include menstrual cups and absorbent underwear, but those are highly dependent on the woman’s individual preferences, so it would make more sense feasibly for universities to provide pads and tampons. The cost of menstrual products coupled with the amount students spend to live on campus really adds up. Not only do these students living on campus pay for tuition and fees, but they also pay for room and board and a meal plan. These costs are especially consequential considering the cost of tuition, room and board at UCA has consistently risen higher than the average annual inflation rate, according to data taken from the Chronicle of Higher Education and Inflation Data. It’s not as if women can choose not to have periods. This is a necessary cost, and providing pads and tampons would help offset the cost of tuition, room and board for the women having to buy these products separately. Several women’s bathrooms on campus have dispensers for tampons and sanitary napkins, but these items cost 25 cents each. This is above the average cost per product. If a box of 36 tampons costs about $7 at Walgreens, that’s 19 cents per tampon, and if a box of pads costs about $6, that’s 17 cents per pad. It is also highly inconvenient. Often, women need something to staunch the flow as quickly as possible and having to beg their female friends or even strangers for a quarter can be embarrassing to say the least. If anyone can waltz downstairs and grab a handful of toilet paper, why can’t women get similar access to products that are necessary for their daily hygiene? The greatest hurdle for women and the university in freely providing these hygiene products is how overpriced these products are. Unfortunately, unless a growing movement can protest the cost of menstrual products, the expense is a constant. In the meantime, someone needs to take up the mantle of these costs because, it doesn’t matter who’s willing to pay for them or not, the demand is evident. There is great potential benefit for the university to provide these products. By providing the products, UCA can stand out among its competitors. According to a 2018 Global Citizen article, the state of New York passed a law requiring its schools to provide free menstrual products for its students two years ago, but schools are only recently implementing those changes. Additionally, according an article by The Harvard Crimson published Sept. 11, Harvard has recently started providing free menstrual products for its students. If UCA were the next school to implement this, because so few schools are implementing the change including all Ivy League schools except Harvard, UCA would gain positive attention. This would encourage more students to attend UCA and boost its overall public image, offsetting the initial cost of the products. Considering this issue is becoming more widespread, it’s also a matter of whether UCA would rather be one of the first or one of the last to implement these changes. Which side of history do we want to be on? This is about more than convenience. The provision of menstrual products would benefit students, faculty and the university at large. The only remaining question is whether UCA is willing to take that crucial step.
It’s not as if women can choose not to have periods
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New This Week
Chicago hip-hop artist, Noname, defines herself in debut album
by Sophia Ordaz Editor
Movies Sept. 21 — Assassination Nation (R), directed by Sam Levinson, starring Odessa Young, Hari Nef, Suki Waterhouse, Abra
Sept. 21 — Colette (R), directed by Wash Westmoreland, starring Keira Knightly, Eleanor Tomlinson, Dominic West, Fiona Shaw Sept. 21 — Fahrenheit 11/9 (R), directed by Michael Moore, starring David Hogg, Michael Moore, Donald J. Trump Sept. 21 — The House with a Clock in Its Walls (PG), directed by Eli Roth, starring Cate Blanchett, Jack Black, Lorenzo Izzo, Owen Vaccaro
Music Sept. 21 — Iridescence — BROCKHAMPTON Sept. 21 — Infinite Moment — The Field
Sept. 21 — Bridges —Josh Groban
Sept. 21 — TWTWF —Liars
Sept. 21 — Elsewhere — Ryan Hemsworth Sept. 21 — The Blue Hour — Suede Sept. 21 — Happy Camper — Summer Salt Sept. 21 — The Art of Pretending to Swim — Villagers
Netflix Sept. 21 —The Good Cop (UR), created by Andy Breckman, starring Monica Barbaro, Tony Danza, Josh Groban, Brooke Carrell
A string of features with Chance the Rapper and the instant classic status of her 2016 mixtape “Telefone” have garnered Noname a cult following. The Chicago wordsmith’s most magnetic qualities, however, are her spoken word sensibilities and soft-spoken rapping, or what she lightheartedly termed “lullaby rap” on Twitter recently. There’s always been a certain reverence in Noname’s voice. On “Telefone” this reverence was aimed toward commemorating the delights and sorrows of the Chicago of her youth, but on her debut album, “Room 25,” her reverence is concerned with preserving her spirit amid the clamor of moving to Los Angeles from Chicago and the notoriety that comes with being regarded as one of the most innovative young
Sept. 21 — Maniac (TV-MA), directed by Franck Khalfoun, starring Jonah Hill, Billy Magnussen, Sonoya Mizuno, Emma Stone Sept. 21 — Nappily Ever After (UR), directed by Haifaa Al-Mansour, starring Kiley Casciano, Ricky Whittle, Sanaa Lathan, Ernie Hudson
Live and Local Sept. 21 — Conway Symphony Orchestra @ Simon Park, 7:30 p.m., free
Sept. 21 — Kris Lager Band @ King’s Live Music, 8:30 p.m., tickets are $5
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emcees of her time. To this effect, “Room 25” is a proper debut album. It is bare of the playful synths of her mixtape, propelling Noname to the forefront of her soundscapes. Chicago beatmaker Phoelix returns as producer here, with Noname joining him in the production credits for the first time. Noname is at the epicenter of her music like never before, in all of its beats, rhymes and themes. On the aptly titled opener, “Self,” she muses over who or what she created this
album for, before resolving that she created it only for herself: “Nah actually this is for me.” The album remains grounded in authenticity thanks to this self-regard and Noname’s honoring of her Chicago origins. Not only did Noname fly in her Chicago backing band to L.A. to record the album, she also boasts features from Chi-town musical heavyweights. “Ace” is a rollicking back-and-forth between West Side native Saba and
Noname, with vocals from St. Louis’ Smino. Noname is tongue in cheek, calling out Top 40 rappers for “wearing adult diapers,” and Saba is in prime form, spitting lyrics about the downsides of industry success with sure-footed accuracy and speed. On “Montego Bae,” Noname enlists fellow Chicagoan and neo-soul songbird Ravyn Lenae for a bossa nova frolic. Lenae’s gentle singing sounds almost babyish, contrasting
ROCK
Greta Van Fleet watches over success
by Cassidy Kendall Associate Editor
Rock band Greta Van Fleet released “Watching Over,” the second single from their upcoming debut album “Anthem of the Peaceful Army,” slated for release Oct. 19. “Watching Over,” released Sept. 7, accompanies first single and fan-favorite “When the Curtain Falls,” which was released July 17. After the success of “When the Curtain Falls,” which climbed its way to No. 5 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart in August, fans have been patiently awaiting the arrival of another GVF single — and “Watching Over” does not disappoint. Unlike “When the Curtain Falls,” “Watching Over” is not upbeat and necessarily dance-worthy, but it is worthy of head-bobbing and vibing out, exposing the listener to a powerful message. “Watching Over” is a callout, addressing the fact that humans are ignoring their destructive pollution on earth and subconsciously relying on the “one that’s never seen / The one that stands and watches
“The power of music transcends sound itself,” he says in the video. “For those of us who cannot hear it, feel it like the dancing of a heartbeat. It is a reminder that humans love. I knew it first in darkness, like a great drum in a mother’s chest. The anthem of a peaceful army to save all the world.” Fans and critics alike rightfully compare GVF to the ‘70s rock legend Led photo courtesy of udiscovermusic.com Zeppelin. And though there The album art for Greta Van Fleet’s are similarities in their upcoming “Anthem of the Peaceful Army.” instrumental sounds and over” to fix the problems they Kiszka and Robert Plant’s voices, GVF maintains a create. unique role as they rock on 40 Lead singer Josh Kiszka’s years after Zeppelin. Zeppelin distinct yet appealing screech will remain a legend and an is apparent within the first 30 inspiration to many, but that seconds of the song, but the doesn’t make GVF’s acclaimed initial instrumental is enough talent dismissible. to have any GVF fan rocking GVF is made up of Josh out from start to finish. Kiszka, his twin brother Jake My prediction for “Anthem Kiszka on guitar, their younger of the Peaceful Army” is that brother Sam Kiszka on bass its sole purpose will be to and their childhood friend promote love and unity, serving Danny Wagner on the drums. as a motivator for peaceful “Anthem of the Peaceful world-changers. Army” follows GVF’s double The album’s tracklist was extended play record “From released Sept. 6 in a 45-second the Fires,” which was released video on Twitter, titled “As Nov. 10, 2017. “Anthem of the Peaceful the new day unfolds…,” that Army” can be pre-saved on explores the album’s cover art Apple Music and Spotify. as Kiszka narrates.
With the release of the live action remake of “Bleach” on Netflix Sept. 14, many anime fans were worried the film was going to be another three-star movie. However, this is not the case. In fact, out of all the live-action anime movies I have seen, “Bleach” is the best by a very wide margin. While anime is popular around the world, many fans are not impressed by liveaction movies that have been released recently. There are three reasons why these movies are not as successful as their anime series. First, it is extremely hard to transfer some of the action that goes on in anime to real life, especially fight choreography. Second, the special effects in Japanese movies are not on par with big-budget Hollywood. Finally, and probably most importantly, anime fans have set expectations about certain anime and want to see the original characters and plot. When live actions stray too far from the original anime, the otaku community reacts poorly to these movies. 1. Morphe Cosmetics Best known for its collaborations and relatively low prices, Morphe is rapidly taking over the makeup industry. Morphe has expanded its products to include blinding highlighters, eyebrow pencils and pomades, blushes, bronzers and many new lip products. Its diverse selection of products range from $6 to $50 in price. Best known for their affordable eyeshadows, Morphe’s formula was also revamped for an even creamier and more blendable texture after the success of their Jaclyn Hill eyeshadow palette ($38).
New commentators resurrect ESPN’s Monday Night Football by Timothy Morrison Staff Writer
You can tell when someone is genuinely interested in something, and that interest showed with Tessitore. This energy becomes especially crucial in night games because the announcers need to constantly convince viewers that they should watch the game instead of falling asleep. In his color commentary, Witten said generic things and seemed to be reading from a script of cliches. But he has clearly taken public speaking classes and it has definitely paid off. He gesticulates and looks into the camera with an impressive confidence. Also, can we take a moment to recognize how weird it is that Tony Romo and Witten are both commentating? In 2016 they both played for the Cowboys, and now they’re part of each of their networks’ premier broadcast teams. Witten clearly doesn’t have the outward enthusiasm or analytical prowess that his former QB has shown. He can succeed despite that, but he was mostly forgettable. Booger was on the field instead of in the booth. He drove on the sidelines in what was called the “BoogMobile.” It is a gimmick, but it is a good gimmick. I don’t know if it made sense for him to be on field, but I’m trying to question things less. Maybe having a man drive around on a big machine next to the field while also talking to people who are hundreds of feet away from him is a good idea. Maybe Booger and Witten should play rock, paper, scissors before every game to see who gets to be in the booth? ESPN’s MNF broadcast was a positive step for a program that has been in a funk for the last two years. It may not have the spectacle of Sunday Night Football or the personality of a John Madden-led broadcast, but it will be a fine presentation of football. No matter who’s calling the game, whenever I hear that Monday Night Football theme, I know it’s time for football. Monday Night Football airs at 7 p.m. every Monday on ESPN.
Netflix has distributed live actions before, like “Death Note,” “Fullmetal Alchemist” and “Mob Psycho 100.” All of these movies have pretty bad reviews and, having seen them myself, I can attest to those reviews. “Bleach,” on the other hand, trumps all of them. Ichigo Kurosaki (Sota Fukushi) is an angsty 15-year-old high school student who, for his entire life, has been able to see the souls of the dead. When his family is attacked by a Hollow, a deceased soul that has turned into a monster, a soul reaper attempts to save him. The reaper, Rukia Kuchiki (Hana Sugisaki), gets injured in the fight and gives her powers to Kurosaki in order to save their lives. After the fight, Kurosaki is too weak to return her powers.In order for Kurosaki to return Kuchiki’s powers, he must grow strong enough to slay an even more powerful Hollow. The choreography during the most intense fight scenes could have been better. There are moments when the characters are spinning around and doing back flips that make the whole scene look fake. But to give the
fighting scenes some credit, it is extremely hard to match live-action fighting to the fast paced fighting style in anime.
The “Bleach” live action can be streamed on Netflix. The anime series can be streamed on Hulu.
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e.l.f. Cosmetics is best known for its availability and affordability. As it is the most affordable makeup company on this list, e.l.f. is the most accessible for the typical college student, with prices generally ranging from $1 to $24. e.l.f. can be found at almost any Target, CVS and Walmart. Everything from its liquid foundations to stunning lip plumpers are quality and long-lasting. If you’re just starting out in the makeup world, or you are a pro looking for an inexpensive but blinding highlighter, e.l.f. is the perfect brand for all your makeup needs.
NYX has been a staple in my personal collection ever since I discovered my love for makeup. Between their foundations, lip products, highlighters, primers, brow products and more, there’s always options for any makeup lover. Like e.l.f., don’t let their low price tag fool you. Their quality holds up just like more luxurious makeup brands. NYX’s latest, the Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Foundation ($15), wowed beauty gurus on its launch August 2018 with its 45 shades and full-coverage finish. Now available at Walmart, NYX will stop at nothing to climb the beauty ladder to the top.
Fenty Beauty exploded on the beauty scene September 2017 with one of the most influential and diverse foundation shade ranges known to makeup history. Shocking brands everywhere with its original 40 shades, Fenty quickly sold out of their Pro Filt’r foundation ($34) after its launch in most Sephora stores. Owner Rihanna received incredibly positive feedback for finally providing makeup for everyone. Between her acclaimed Killawatt highlighters ($34), Gloss Bombs ($18) and Match Stixs ($25), Rihanna continues to provide amazing products for people of all backgrounds.
Though it’s one of the more expensive brands on this list, Urban Decay is a staple in any makeup lover’s collection. Since its original Naked palette, the company has continued to put out products that never fail to impress. Their All Nighter setting sprays hold a permanent home in thousands of vanities for its award-winning, lasting formula. Urban Decay’s products hold up to their price tags with quality and longevity. Their Heavy Metal glitter eyeliners ($20) also continue to impress beauty gurus, particularly in the acclaimed shade “Midnight Cowboy.”
‘Bleach’ live action pleasantly surprises fans Photo Editor
SPORTS
For the 2018 NFL season, ESPN has made some massive changes to the Monday Night Football broadcast team. Out are Jon Gruden and Sean McDonough; in are Joe Tessitore, Jason Witten and Anthony Darelle “Booger” (yes, Booger) McFarland. Tessitore gives the play-byplay coverage, Witten delivers the color commentary and McFarland fulfills a hybrid role somewhere between color commentator and sideline reporter. The catalyst for the change was Gruden’s return to coaching, but it was necessary regardless. For the last two years, Monday Night Football has wallowed in mediocrity as Gruden and McDonough’s lack of chemistry led to tepid broadcasts. Gruden’s previous partner Mike Tirico, who is now with NBC, was able to reel in the inane parts of Gruden’s analysis while still allowing him to show his passion and knowledge of the game. Tirico and Gruden seemed to be friends, and what do friends do? They bring out the best in each other. McDonough and Gruden did not appear to be friends. While watching the revamped MNF, the first thing that will be noticeable is that all three members are hyper focused on the game. They don’t talk about their kids, or how their day is going or what they ate for lunch. Instead, the three of them speak as if their only energy source is football. Having three commentators is an interesting choice, as it brings back memories of ESPN’s failed Dennis Miller experiment, but maybe things will go better this time. September 10, 2018 was the inaugural game for the new cast. Tessitore led the way with a confident energy. Listening to him was like being a kid in the backseat with your dad driving and knowing that everything would be okay, and that wherever you are going is the right direction. He is the antithesis of McDonough and I’m grateful for that. If Sean McDonough were driving the car, I wouldn’t even get in.
ANIME
by Lauren Swaim Sept. 21 — Quincy (UR), directed by Alan Hicks and Rashida Jones, starring Quincy Jones, Rashida Jones, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Clarence Avant
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Noname in a promotional shot for her debut album “Room 25.” The project follows her 2016 mixtape “Telefone.”
with Noname’s brazen and unbothered rapping as she lampoons the high expectations thrust on her. If her enjoying bestowing sexual favors makes her advocating for the liberation of black women problematic, then so be it, she argues here. Noname is a paradoxical moniker, indicating anonymity in a stage name that is meant for public attention. On album closer “no name,” she deconstructs the contradiction, coming full circle with her efforts to define herself. The album started with Noname’s declaration that she created “Room 25” for herself, but here we learn that what Noname holds essential are the people of the Bronzeville neighborhood she grew up in. Her fundamental experiences are also their experiences, no matter how far she might drift from Chicago. “Room 25” is now streaming on Apple Music
The graphics for this movie are pretty good, and would almost pass Hollywood standards — almost. There is a moment when Kurosaki is seen sliding across the hood of a car, but it looks as if he is sliding above it. These little mistakes are few and far between, and are redeemed by the terrifying Hollows and the special effects that occur when they are slain. The most successful aspect about this movie is that it stuck with the original plot of the anime, for the most part. Some parts had to be different for the beginning arc of the anime to fit into a two-hour movie, but it was executed very well. Another important aspect that contributed to making “Bleach” a great film was that Fukushi and Sugisaki did well in accurately portraying Kurosaki and Kuchiki. It felt like they had been pulled out of the anime and into real life.
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Editor’s Take
ROAD TO THE GOVERNOR’S TROPHY
Dwyane Wade’s farewell tour announced, adds intrigue for this season
Date
Sport
Location
Pts.
Result
Aug. 17
Women’s Soccer
Bill Stephens Track and Soccer Complex
3
(tie) LR 1.5 UCA 1.5
Sept. 6
Volleyball
Conway
3
UCA wins LR 1.5 UCA 4.5
Sept. 9
Men’s Cross Country
Conway
2
UCA wins LR 1.5 UCA 6.5
Sept. 9
Women’s Cross Country
Conway
2
UCA wins LR 1.5 UCA 8.5
Oct. 14
Men’s Cross Country
Little Rock
2
-
Oct. 14
Women’s Cross Country
Little Rock
2
-
Oct. 22-23
Men’s Golf
Little Rock
2
-
Oct. 28-30
Women’s Golf
Hot Springs Village
2
-
Nov. 28
Men’s Basketball
Conway
4
-
Dec. 4
Men’s Basketball
Little Rock
4
-
by Marcus McClain Assistant Sports Editor
After heavy speculation that we have seen his final days in uniform, Dwyane Wade announced Sept. 16 that he will return for his final season this upcoming year. He has already had a historic career and cemented his legacy as one of the greatest players to ever grace the court. He’s aligned himself with players like Michael Jordan, Lebron James, Kevin Garnett, Gary Payton and Reggie Miller as the only players to lead a franchise in points, assists, steals and wins. Wade also has three championships, including one of the most memorable Finals performances of all time in 2006, averaging just under 35 points per game, and taking home the Finals MVP. You can also consider the absolute show he put on in Game 4 of the 2010 Playoffs against the Boston Celtics. Despite his short stints with both the Chicago Bulls and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Wade will always be remembered for his years as a member of the Miami Heat. The 12-time All-Star has built a real connection with the citizens of Miami, or what may be better known as “Wade County.” Wade’s return isn’t just important to citizens of Miami or members of the Miami Heat. After several offseasons with legendary retirements and superstars switching teams, it’s refreshing to have a player of Wade’s caliber stay put — especially considering the young potential that will surround Wade this season. It will be thrilling to see how far he will be able to lead this team during his farewell tour. The last farewell tour we saw came from Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers, which provided moments that were even more iconic than the hundreds that came before. Wade’s final season has the potential to reach that level of prominence, while also helping safeguard a shot to compete in the playoffs. Although many stories and headlines will focus on the new Lakers’ roster and the Golden State Warriors —as always — the importance of appreciating Wade will be a major point for the league. It will be sad to see his career come to an end, but watching Wade will be mesmerizing. And like always, we know Wade won’t disappoint.
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Sophomore quarterback Breylin Smith steps forward to make a pass against Southeastern Louisiana University Sept. 15 in Hammond, Louisiana. Senior running back Carlos Blackman held up a block for Smith to make the play. Smith threw for 329 yards and 4 touchdowns in the game.
Football gets first road win in conference-play opener by DJ Jones Staff Writer
The UCA football team (2-1) defeated the Southeastern Louisiana University Lions (0-3) 33-25 for its first conference and road win. SELU scored first with a 2-yard rushing touchdown from senior running back Darren Johnson, giving the Lions a 7-0 lead after the extra-point conversion. The Lions held the Bears scoreless in the first quarter of play. UCA scored in the second quarter with a 43-yard passing touchdown from sophomore quarterback Breylin Smith to sophomore wide receiver Brandon Myers. The scoring drive took only three plays and went 63 yards, taking only one minute and two seconds from the clock. UCA soon scored again with a 40-yard passing touchdown from Smith to senior running back Cedric Battle on a five-play
drive that went 86 yards. This would give Smith his second passing touchdown of the night. The Lions ended the first half with a 41-yard field goal from senior kicker Jonathan Tatum. This cut UCA’s lead to 13-10 going into the halftime break. The Bears came out strong in the second half with a 6-yard rushing touchdown from junior running back Carlos Blackman that gave UCA a 20-10 lead. Junior defensive end Chris Terrell recovered a fumble quickly after they scored. This set the Bears up for a 15-yard passing touchdown from Smith to senior receiver Jakari Dillard, giving UCA a 27-10 lead. SELU ended the third quarter with a 2-yard rushing touchdown from sophomore running back Marcus Cooper. The drive went for 52 yards in nine plays and lasted 3:34 on the clock. UCA headed into the fourth quarter leading 27-17. In the opening of the fourth
quarter, Smith connected with Myers for a 61-yard passing touchdown, giving UCA a 33-17 lead and giving Smith his fourth touchdown pass of the game. UCA quickly got the ball back with an interception from junior defensive back Trai Mosley. UCA held out the Lions and took a 33-25 victory. Sophomore defensive back Robert Rochell said that this was a must-win game. “It felt great to be back home in Louisiana again,” Rochell said whose hometown is Shreveport. “It meant a lot to me to secure our first conference win here, but we still have small things to work on.” Battle said the team can learn a lot from this game. “Getting our first conference win on the road definitely gets the ball moving in the right direction for us,” Battle said. UCA’s next game will be at Sam Houston State University Sept. 29 in Huntsville, Texas. SHSU is ranked 11th in the FCS.
S TA G E S E T
photo by Lauren Swaim
Women’s soccer prevails at first conference match by Lauren McCabe Staff Writer
Upcoming Games Women’s Soccer
Men’s Cross Country
9:30 a.m. at the University of Arkansas Sept. 22 Men’s Soccer
7 p.m. vs. Bradely University Sept. 22 Volleyball
1 p.m. at Stephen F. Austin State University Sept. 22
V I C TO R I O U S
Sophomore midfielder Hadley Dickinson runs into Sam Houston freshman defender Lexi Fowler as Dickinson runs the ball Sept. 14 at the Bill Stephens Complex. The Bears won the match 5-0.
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7 p.m. at Lamar University Sept. 21
table by Cody Macomber
No head-to-head competitions occurred this past week, but the men’s and women’s cross country teams continue to compete and improve in lieu of the Little Rock meet Oct. 14. The UCA men’s and women’s teams both compete in the Chile Pepper Festival at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville Sept. 22.
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The Sugar Bears celebrate during a victorious effort against the Jackson State University Lady Tigers. UCA swept JSU in the match three sets to zero. Senior Samantha Anderson had 15 kills in the match and junior Elizabeth Armstrong gave 21 assists.
UCA takes two wins at Invitational by Marcus McClain Assistant Sports Editor
The volleyball team (10-3) finished their nonconference schedule 10-3 after winning two of their three games at the Arkansas State Invitational Sept. 13-15. The Sugar Bears dropped the first contest to the host Red Wolves (8-5) three sets to one. The opening set went back and forth between the teams, seeing eight ties and three lead changes with neither team gaining more than a 3-point lead. ASU pulled away earning the match point of the first set with an 8-3 run to end the set 26-23. They were able to carry that momentum into the second set and built a 10-6 lead. However, the Sugar Bears made a push of
their own to tie the set at 11 after sophomore defensive specialist Emily Doss served an ace. The Red Wolves returned fire later in the set and used a 4-0 run to take the set 25-18 despite UCA getting 6 kills from senior middle blocker Savanah Allen and 5 from senior outside hitter Haley Tippett. Arkansas State took the early lead in the third set once again, but this time UCA retaliated and held on for the match point 2519. Senior Samantha Anderson led the Sugar Bears in the set, hitting 50 percent, collecting 9 kills and scoring the final 2 points of the set. After falling to a 23-19 deficit in the fourth set, UCA showed its capability of pulling off the comeback with a 3-1 run. However, a kill from ASU senior outside hitter Carlisa
May stopped the comeback and sealed the game. In the next contest, the Sugar Bears bounced back with a 3-0 victory over Jackson State University (1-12). It was a dominant win for UCA as they held the Lady Tigers to a hitting average below 12 percent. The opening set was the most compelling, featuring six ties and three lead changes. After JSU took a 14-13 lead, the Sugar Bears caught fire with a 12-2 run. Senior outside hitter Kellen Dunn finished the set with 4 kills while Doss collected 9 digs. The next two sets swayed heavily in UCA’s favor. They dominated early with a 16-7 lead and ended up hitting over 50 percent. They went on to take the set 25-11, giving UCA the 2-0 lead.
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Another night at home for UCA women’s soccer (6-2-1) earned the team a sweeping 5-0 victory Sept. 14 against Sam Houston State University. During the last few weeks at home, women’s soccer has won four straight games, including another 5-0 shutout game against Oral Roberts University Sept. 5. The first 18 minutes went without a score for either team, and the shots on goal sat at 4-3 in UCA’s favor as both teams worked hard to keep up their defensive pressure. Junior midfielder Connie Awuku-Darkoh set out to change that. With 26:36 left in the first half, Awuku-Darkoh made a fast and furious first goal for the Bears. From there, the women’s team made their mark on the home field. A halftime score at 1-0 didn’t sit for long after, as the Bears saw another goal at 43:00, and yet another one made by midfielder senior Anika Sultan at 39:04, putting UCA in the lead with 3-0. It was hard to miss a daring block by fresh-faced UCA goalkeeper, freshman Jayme Selph, during a penalty kick by Sam Houston at 25:43. To turn the tables, however, at 21:14, a successful penalty kick goal was made by forward-positioner senior Camille Bassett. As the buzzer went off on the second half, the UCA Bears saw a final score of 5-0, with a whopping SOG of 12-8. The game was yet another win for the women, and there were a
few factors that played into the victory. “[I’m most proud of] the spirit of the team. They came out ready to play and ready to fight,” coach Jeremy Bishop said. “The positive attitude in the game led us to be able to do the things we needed to do on the soccer field.” Every week the team focuses on a different area of and practice to dominate and use in future game plans. “[The practice routine] is based on our evaluation and the previous games that we’ve played. We work in areas that we need to fix and get better at,” coach Derek Nichols` said. “We’re looking to win the regular season, and the big one that we haven’t reached yet: winning the conference tournament and [getting] ourselves into the national tournament.” The Sugar Bears came off the field proud and gleaming in the night’s soccer field lights, feeling optimistic for the season ahead. “I felt really good. Coming into the game that was our game plan, to try and score early to put [Sam Houston] under pressure,” Awuku-Darkoh said. As to what the team is working toward next, they are gearing up to play their next game, an away game in Beaumont, Texas against Lamar University at 7 p.m. on Sept. 21. “[We have] 10 more conference games to go,” Bishop said. “We just have to keep playing one game at a time.” The Lady Cardinals haven’t played a game since Sept. 9, so they will be rested for UCA, who will have played a week prior to this conference opener.
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SPORT
UCA STATS CORNER OPPONENT
RESULT
RECORD
33-25 (W)
(2-1, 1-0)
Football
Southeastern Louisiana
Volleyball
Southern Illinois University
3-1 (W)
(10-3)
Men’s Soccer
Saint Louis University
2-1 (L)
(2-3-1)
5-0 (W)
(6-2-1, 1-0)
University
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Senior Kelsey Quick, center blocker for the women’s soccer team, is originally from Wichita, Kansas. She is used to the flatter landscape of her home state, but enjoys the hills and mountains in Arkansas; she even enjoys taking hiking Petit Jean and Pinnacle Mountain State Parks.
Senior soccer player reflects on possibilities brought by the game she’s loved all her life by Lauren McLemore Staff Writer
UCA women’s soccer defender Kelsey Quick of Kansas has been involved in soccer most of her life and wants to stay in athletics through her future career in physical therapy. Having played soccer since the age of 7, Quick said the soccer has always been a part of her life, and that her start came from playing in her parents’ unfinished basement with her brother, who once played on a nationally ranked club team. “My brother and I would constantly be downstairs [in the basement] with a squishy ball just getting touches in,” Quick said. All the practice led to her involvement in high school soccer, club soccer teams, a college team and also a semi-professional team she plays with during the summer. “It’s cool being part of something bigger than
yourself,” Quick said. Since her first year playing at UCA, Quick, who is now a senior, has built close friendships with other players and has learned from team-bonding activities that there are things outside of being on the field she enjoys, she said. Playing soccer has taught her many life lessons such as time management, communication and teamwork. “Our schedules are super busy so we have to stay on top of it,” Quick said. She added that this balance includes letting professors know when the team will be out of town, making time for friends and communicating injuries to her coaches. Although being involved with a college athletic program can be busy, Quick enjoys every minute on the field. “I won’t know what to do when it’s gone,” Quick said. In her free time, Quick enjoys hiking and wants to learn how to dance.
She plans to continue her education after her undergraduate studies and pursue physical therapy. Her first choice for graduate school is UCA, and she wants to work with athletes in the future, she said. “I just want to help them get back on the field doing what they love.” Quick said the team has the best starting record this season since 2012. She said it would mean the world to have students come and support the team at their games. The team’s schedule is available at ucasports.com. Quick is also a big advocate for potential college athletes who may be unsure about joining a higher-level athletic team. “It’s an experience you will never forget,” Quick said. “I am so thankful for the opportunity to be able to play college soccer alongside my best friends. Coming to UCA has been my best decision.”
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Men’s soccer struggles against two opponents in out-of-conference play The UCA Bears were not able to rebound from their tie on the road Sept. 7, as they went down to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (4-2) 2-1 in their return trip to the Stephens Complex Sept. 13. The game was close at the start, with the Bears getting off several shots that were close to the goal. Junior goalkeeper Sebastian Thomsson got in for a few minutes after a minor injury to junior goalkeeper Marc Olsen kept the match equal for the 12 minutes he would play. A penalty kick opportunity allowed UTRGV to score, and UCA freshman defender Ole Kjoerhot scored his first goal of the year. The next game didn’t go in the Bears’ favor as they went down 2-1 to the St. Louis University Billikens (3-1-2) Sept. 16. St. Louis got off several shots, with an overall 16 to 3 shots-attempted advantage, but
thankfully only 6 were on goal due to Olsen’s efforts. The Billikens got as high as a 2-0 advantage, but the lead was cut down thanks to a penalty kick by senior defender Niklas Brodacki in the 85th minute. St. Louis proved too strong, as they walked away with the win, beating UCA in the majority of the statistics. Despite the two straight losses and making it three games without a win, coach Ross Duncan still has confidence as the team rolls on. “I think we have the pieces in place to be successful in our upcoming conference games, but we need to continue to push ourselves this week to fix some details,” Duncan said. Duncan is well aware of how important UCA’s next few games are. “The mentality of the group needs to continue to be strong, so we start conference play 1-0. This is our biggest game of the year coming up,” Duncan said. With conference play starting Sept. 22, coach Matt Taphorn said the team has been
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its own biggest obstacle so far this season. “Overall, I’d say our toughest opponent this year has been ourselves,” Taphorn said. “In our losses, we feel we had lapses of concentration that cost us games, but we had enough good moments to get a win. It comes down to us being able to play our brand of football for 90 minutes.” The schedule does not have the Bears playing conference game after conference game, unlike the UCA women’s soccer team. As the men’s team starts its Missouri Valley Conference schedule, it brings a record of 2-3-1. Every game from this point forward is crucial as the Bears look to defend their Missouri Valley Conference title from last year and go for two in a row. The Bears’ next game will be at home Sept. 22 as they start their Missouri Valley Conference play against the Bradley University Braves, before going back into nonconference play against Oral Roberts University Sept. 25 in Tulsa.
University
UCA wins two, loses to in-state rival ASU.
The Sugar Bears opened the third set with fire in their eyes, taking the first 9 points and building a 14-1 lead. This set up UCA for the win and helped them earn their fifth sweep of the season. It was a hot game for Anderson, reaching a match-high 15 kills while hitting over 60 percent. UCA’s final matchup was against Southern Illinois University (4-9). UCA delivered a host of good performances in this one: Dunn had a match-high 14 kills, with Tippett and Anderson both adding 12. Junior Elizabeth Armstrong tailed a match-high 43 assists. SIU took the first set 25-18 after capitalizing on early
errors by UCA. Despite the Sugar Bears playing through those errors to retake the lead, a 10-3 run by SIU would be too much to overcome. The second set was neck-and-neck opening with four lead changes and five ties. After a 6-6 tie, 2 straight service aces from redshirt freshman Ravin Rhodes sparked a 5-0 run for the Sugar Bears. SIU responded by trimming the lead to three, but again UCA held on to their advantage by running off another 5-0 stint. An error from SIU sophomore Maggie Nedoma gave UCA the match point and tied the game 1-1. Errors would cost SIU again in the third set after taking a 10-9 early lead. After a 4-0 run
from UCA, two straight errors assisted the Sugar Bears in building an 18-13 lead. Later in the set, a pair of kills from Dunn and Anderson gave UCA the match point with a final score of 25-20. The fourth and final set began in back-and-forth fashion like the others, but three straight attack errors from SIU pushed the UCA lead to 13-9. The Salukis were unable to get any closer as the Sugar Bears used a 9-4 run to end the set and the match, including 3 straight kills from Anderson. The Sugar Bears will return to action Sept. 22, begining conference play at Stephen F. Austin University (13-2) and looking to stop their 10-game winning streak.
TO U R N E Y J O U R N E Y
Tennis advances far in tournament play Sports Editor
Sophomore defender Nate Lancaster and junior defender Will Laufer close in on a player from the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley and get back the possession of the ball Sept. 13 at the Bill Stephens Track and Soccer Complex. The Bears lost the game to the Vaqueros 2-1, despite UCA’s defensive effort.
Staff Writer
Sam Houston State
by Cody Macomber
SCRAMBLED
by Daniel Adams
Women’s Soccer
The UCA tennis team started its season at the Austin Peay State University Fall Tournament with success in the singles tournament and much-needed chemistry for games to come. The tournament was structured differently than a regular season competition, as all individual players were separated into two flights of competition. In Flight B, UCA freshman Mel Ishimura won the flight’s championship 0-6, 6-1,10-8 against freshman Sneha Sinha of Southeast Missouri State University. All six competitors in the singles competition advanced to at least the second round of the tournament. Three players advanced to the second round of their respective flights, two advanced to the quarterfinals and Ishimura advanced to the championship. Senior Marli Van Heerden said the experience with the team is exciting. “The team this year is really something special, not just on-court, also off-court,”
Van Heerden said. “We all get along so well and already feel like a family, even in this short amount of time.” In Flight A, freshman Chunxi Xin made it to the second round with a bye and sophomore Yada Vasupongchai won her first match 7-6, 6-3 to also advance to the second round. Xin advanced to the third round of the flight, but lost in the quarterfinals to sophomore Fabienne Schmidt of APSU. Van Heerden won her first match in three sets. She lost in her second round match to APSU junior Tatiana Lopez 1-6, 7-6, 5-10. Freshman Fuka Nonoyama won in the first round 6-2, 6-1 and won in the second round 6-4, 6-3. Nonoyama lost in the quarterfinals to eventual winner of Flight A, senior Lidia Yanes Garcia of APSU. Senior Qili Ma advanced to the second round on a bye, but lost in the second set 1-6, 4-6. Senior Rada Manataweewat was scheduled to play in the competition, but got injured, and wasn’t able to compete. “I pulled some quad muscle in my leg and can’t run for a while, but it’s getting better
now, and I think I would be able to play on [at the UCA Fall Invitational],” Manataweewat said. In the doubles competitions, the structure was also split into two flights. UCA had three doubles teams and all advanced to at least the second round of their respective flights. In Flight A, Nonoyama and Ishimura advanced to the semifinals before losing to Lopez and Schmidt from APSU. Van Heerden and Xin advanced to the second round with a bye in the first round, but lost 6-4 in the second-round match. In Flight B, Vasupongchai and Ma advanced to the semifinals as well, losing to the eventual winners from Belmont University, freshmen Lauren Carelli and Peyton Lee. With the team’s success, Van Heerden said this start to the season showed how special this season will be for her. “Being a senior, knowing it is my last year on the team, makes me a little sad, but also really thankful and appreciative for the past three years, as it feels like everything is coming together,” Van Heerden said.