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Jenna Henson named queen

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Morgan England selected as maid of honor by Brittany Harris Staff Writer

Senior Jenna Henson was crowned UCA’s 2013 Homecoming Queen during the Bears’ homecoming game against Steven F. Austin on Saturday. It was a celebratory day for both Henson and the Bears, who successfully won the game 66-31. Senior Morgan England was chosen as the Homecoming Maid of Honor. Henson, 21, is a senior preoccupational, addiction studies and counseling major and a member of Alpha Sigma Tau at UCA. “I was completely shocked about being crowned queen,� Henson said. “I wasn’t expecting it at all. I was just happy to be a part of the homecoming court. I am so

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honored to represent UCA.� Eight finalists were chosen at the homecoming pep rally Tuesday in the Farris Center out of 32 hopefuls. Henson is from Glen Rose, where she attended high school. She played basketball, ran track, and was a cheerleader at Glen Rose High School, where she graduated from in 2010 summa cum laude. During her time at UCA, Henson has been involved in several organizations and programs on campus. She has been involved with the Student Orientation Staff, the Executive Board for Alpha Sigma Tau, the Panhellenic Council, the Association of Future Alumni, the 80-proof Alcohol Awareness program and the Bear Den. Henson was Spring Queen in 2011, and won the personality award in Greek Goddess.

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Senior Jenna Henson receives her crown from 2012 queen Lauren Canada during the halftime coronation at UCA’s homecoming at Estes Stadium on Saturday.

Henson has worked at Conway Regional Hospital since 2012 and has plans to apply for Occupational Therapy school at UCA in the spring. “My goal is to work with children with disabilities in the future,� Henson said. Henson said she was humble about her win as homecoming queen, repeating that being a part of the homecoming court was such an honor in itself. “I’m thankful Alpha Tau sponsored me.� she said. “My sisters rushed me after leaving the field to greet me with congratulations and to tell me they were proud of me. It was the best feeling in the world.� Henson described her experience with a bible verse, Colossians 3:23: “Whatever photo courtesy of Sterling Imageworks

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Class of 1963 meets in McCastlain Hall Ballroom for induction ceremony

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Senior Morgan England takes in her maid of honor win with her father.

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Eight female students named queen contenders

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Homecoming activities create hype for main event by Marisa Ketchum and Brandon Riddle Editor and Associate Editor

Leading up to the football game against Stephen F. Austin State University on Saturday, current and former students particpated in campus events during UCA’s week-long homecoming celebration. A pep rally at the College Square Retirement Community at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21 kicked off the week’s festivities. The UCA community cheered as homecoming court finalists were announced at another pep rally held in the Farris Center Tuesday, Oct. 22, which was hosted by the Bear Den. Eight finalists were chosen out of the 32 potential contenders. Lining Bruce Street, Greek organizations and local businesses provided food and activities. On Saturday afternoon, Bear fans watched as floats made their way past the President’s House and toward Estes Stadium during the annual homecoming parade, sponsored by The Edge at Donaghey. This year’s parade was graduate student Mary Ann Hendrix’s fifth to experience. “I think it’s awesome how everyone comes out and wears purple,� she said. “I thought [this

year’s parade] was more creative than in the past.� Freshman Jordan Moore worked the kids’ zone at the UCA Practice Field and first half of the football game at Estes Stadium. “Homecoming is a way to meet people and get to know people a little bit better,� she said. UCA’s annual Greek Step Show, sponsored by the National Pan-Hellenic Council and SPBC in the Farris Center was Friday. Following the Step Show was the fifth annual Purple Reign event, which was held at the Conway Supper Club from 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. Purple Reign, a concert sponsored by the Alumni Association and Sandstone Real Estate Group, featured R&B artist Harold Wayne, stage name DJ Wade. Alumnus Dion Burns, who graduated in 1998 with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, said he went straight to Purple Reign after the Greek Step Show and that the annual concert “brought me back to Conway.� Alumnus Greg Hunt, a Sandstone Real Estate Group representative, said Purple Reign was created to bring alumni back to Conway for homecoming weekend. “At the time we created Purple Reign, there wasn’t a whole lot do do for 30-somethings,� he said. “Everything was for

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said participation in UCA’s annual homecoming event is a way for the company to feel engaged. “We are a local company and we want to be out here supporting UCA,� she said. “We do that every year and we feel it’s important to be out in the community and to be with our customers.� Mikes Place, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Subway, Domino’s Pizza and The Bears Den provided food to

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Delta Sigma Theta sorority performs its act at the annual Greek Show in the Farris Center on Friday, Oct. 25.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority wins first place at annual Greek Show Staff Writer

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority won first place in the 2013 Homecoming Greek Show Friday night at the Farris Center. Students for the Propagation of Black Culture and The National Pan-Hellenic Council sponsored the show. The doors opened at 6 p.m. and the show started at 7 p.m. Sophomore Zach Carter said he thought the show was amazing. “If you didn’t go then you truly missed out on something great,� he said. “It was much more than a show; it was an experience. If you were there, you were a part of the NPHC experience in its grandness.� Carter said this year the show was based more on creativity,

instead of actual stepping, in order to increase overall quality of the show. Associate Director of Diversity and Community/NPHC Advisor Kaylon Bradford said, “The show was amazing and the Greek [Step] Show went exactly as planned.� NPHC Greeks competed for the title of “Homecoming Step Show Champions.� “The show was opened up with entertainment from Dancers United and the competition was between six organizations from the National Pan-Hellenic Council,� Bradford said. Second place went to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and third place went to Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Winners were chosen by a panel of judges. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority also

Place, while Sigma Tau Gamma hosted an alumni reunion at the Conway Country Club on Friday. UCA’s Alumni Services sponsored the Alumni & Friends “Ultimate� Homecoming Party from 7-11 p.m. Friday at the Centennial Valley Country Club. The “Ultimate Oldies Show,� a group performing classic hits from previous decades, was the headlining act.

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attendees as they walked down Bruce Street before the game. UCA Black Alumni hosted the Dunn & Wood Golf Tournament at The Greens at Nutters Chapel at 10 a.m. Friday. Following the tournament, the organization held Golf Happy Hour from 4-7 p.m. at Gusano’s Chicago-Style Pizzeria in Conway. The Physical Therapy Class of 1973 held a reunion at Mike’s

competed. The first, second and third place winners received $1000, $700 and $300, respectively. Along with the six Greek organizations that performed, there was entertainment featuring UCA student organizations. Comedian Bobby J and Channel 4’s news anchor Brittney Johnson of Howard University’s Alpha Kappa Alpha “Alpha Chapter� served as cohosts for the show. Bradford said about 1,500 people attended the show. Some of the guys from Alpha Phi Alpha asked Alpha Sigma Tau for some girls to participate in their act Friday night. Junior Tracie French

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The Class of 1963 gathered at 11 a.m. Saturday in the McCastlain Hall Ballroom to commemorate 50 years since its graduation from Arkansas State Teachers College, now UCA. Alumni were inducted into the Half-Century Club, a group of graduates who have been away from campus for half a century. Jan Newcomer, Alumni Services director, introduced President Tom Courtway and said a few words about the students. She said the Half-Century Club is “probably the most important event on homecoming weekend for alumni.� The event began with a Class of 1963 slide show, featuring class photos from the Scroll, UCA’s yearbook. Director of Special Events Don Bingham was responsible for alumni party planning for this year’s homecoming event. Norman Crass, 1963 ASTC graduate, gave the invocation. Karen Sullards, UCA Alumni Association president, provided the celebration’s remarks. Sullards announced 1963 graduate Tommie Sue Cardin Anthony as a distinguished alumnus. Fellow alumnus Shieffeld Nelson was also given the title. Anthony is Arkansas Advanced Initiative for Math & Science, Inc. president. She previously worked in the Pulaski County Special School District for 30 years as a teacher and administrator. Nelson has practiced law for more than 28 years and is active in Arkansas politics, having ran for governor and served as Arkansas Republican Party chairman from 1990 to 1992. “One of the things I always think about is what was happening in 1963 at ASTC and the world 50 years ago,� Sullards said. “So, we did a little research.�

In the program handed out to attendees, trivia from the 1962-63 school year was included, relating to pop culture and cost of living. Enrollment at ASTC was 1,968, with 54 percent being male and 46 percent being female. “If you weren’t hanging out at the bookstore or at Frank Brannan [& Sons Drive-In in Conway], you could have been in the dorm lounge at Bernard, Doyne or Meadors maybe watching a black-and-white TV,� she said. On Friday night, alumni were invited to a homecoming party at Centennial Valley Country Club. Vice President of Advancement Shelley Mehl discussed the “Alumni & Friends� party at Centennial Valley Country Club on Friday night. “Let me tell y’all, you all know how to have fun,� she said to Class of 1963 attendees. “That’s the latest I’ve stayed up for quite a while.� President Tom Courtway said remarks about UCA’s progress since its time as ASTC. “Homecoming is a time to renew friendships, talk about old memories and laugh,� he said. “Those things are very important.� Courtway said UCA has been a “bedrock� in Arkansas and in the southern region of the United States. “In the fall of 2013, [enrollment] is 11,534,� he said. “[We] are an institution that is vibrant, has over 200 student organizations, Greek Life, band, theater, music and Division I athletics.� During transition and change, Courtway said UCA has stood the test of time throughout its 107 years as an institution. He outlined the vision for UCA’s future and expressed gratitude to 1963 gradutates for being an intregal part of the campus community. Class of 1963 graduates Jay Fortner and Nelson presented class members. Fortner is a UCA Alumni Association volunteer and serves on the association’s board of

Class of 1963 inductees

Ä˝ Tommie Sue Cardin Anthony Ä˝ Jane Grigsby Arthurs Ä˝ John W. Black Ä˝ Vonda Watson-Bostick Ä˝ Herby Branscum, Jr. Ä˝ Stan Chadick Ä˝ Martha Jane Whiting Clay Ä˝ Raymond “Cubbyâ€? Clinton Ä˝ Ruth Merritt Clinton Ä˝ Gerald Cound Ä˝ Norman Crass Ä˝ Samuel Dillard Ä˝ Dain “Dutchâ€? Duvall Ä˝ Sylvia Eaglin Ä˝ James Fielder Ä˝ Rita Little Fielder Ä˝ Jay Fortner Ä˝ Olen Ray Fullerton Ä˝ Roberta Blackburn Gifford Ä˝ Shannon Bohart Hamilton Ä˝ Judy Green Harbour Ä˝ Jeff Hodge Ä˝ Lynn Hoggard Ä˝ James “Dickâ€? Howard Ä˝ Leo Jones Ä˝ Guy Kochel Ä˝ Sandra Leder Ä˝ Paul Leggett Ä˝ Muriel Morphett Lindsay Ä˝ Hilda Presley Lovell Ä˝ John William Lovell Ä˝ Elizabeth Ann Morrison Ä˝ Melanie Ann Mattmiller Navarro Ä˝ Sheffield Nelson Ä˝ Monterey Talley Nosari Ä˝ Bill Sevier Ä˝ Eleanor Connie Burr Simpson Ä˝ Richard Stephens Ä˝ Larry Tarvin Ä˝ Patricia Lachowsky Thessing Ä˝ Robert Lee Warren Ä˝ Vivian Watson Whitchurch

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focused, not comprehensive,� Glenn said. “The last comprehensive visit was in 2010 and the next one will take place in the 2016-17 year.� The visitors are committee members from across the country, and they will be coming to UCA with an interest in the school’s strategic planning. UCA was given an assignment, which included writing a monitoring report toward the strategic plan. The next step was to have this committee visit and assess what UCA has done so far toward fully establishing the plan. “They come, they look, they verify,� Glenn said. “The amount of work that has gone into this is

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The UCA Faculty Senate met Oct. 22 in Wingo Hall to discuss the upcoming Higher Education Commission visit and recent physical therapy competition. President Tom Courtway was not in attendance, so senate president and UCA Vice President Elect Charles Watson, aided by Provost Steve Runge, led the discussion. The Higher Education Commission visits campus Nov. 11 and 12. Chief Information Officer Jonathan Glenn, described many aspects of the upcoming visit. “The purpose of the visit is

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monumental. The thing is, the committee knows that higher education institutions are living, breathing things. They do not work like a fully tested computer program. It isn’t going to be perfect, and they don’t expect it to be. The important thing is to be honest, relevant, and responsible.� The senate discussed its opposition to a UAMS proposal to build a free-standing physical therapy complex. Runge said UCA can meet the need in Arkansas for physical therapists. “We have the oldest, largest, and arguably the best program in the state,� he said. Runge said odds are that UCA’s

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UCA’s Student Government Association met Oct. 28 and had a student speak in open form on the need for healthy food choices. Samuel Pettit, senior, spoke open forum. Pettit went over a presentation he created, titled “UCA Food Court: The Students are Aware and the Students are Concerned.� Pettit said he wanted students to be aware of what is actually in the food at the Christian Cafeteria and the Student Center Food Court. The petition’s mission statement reads: “This petition is dedicated to providing students with gluten-free, non-genetically

Brig. Gen. Dwight Balch, Arkansas Air National Guard commander, will speak in honor of student and alumni veterans at the 16th annual Veterans Day Celebration, “Honor Our Heroes, Protect Our Future,� on Nov. 7. The event will begin at 1 p.m., with informational booths set up across Main Hall Lawn. Conway mayor Tab Townsell will give a proclamation and Sen. Jason Rapert (R) will give citations honoring student and alumni veterans. To kick off the Veterans Day Celebration ceremony, Marvin Williams, Unlocking College Academics Now (UCAN)

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UCA Environmental Alliance members meet to clean up the Jewel E. Moore nature reserve. The group has also started a petition to offer GMO-free and organic food options to students with on-campus meal plans.

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William H. “Hank� Henderson, America’s Car-Mart president, talks about “The Art and Science of Management� during a lecture Oct. 22 in the College of Business.

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William H. “Hank� Henderson, America’s Car-Mart president and CEO, visited UCA on Oct. 22 to give a lecture on the “Art and Science of Business Management� as part of the College of Business’ Speaker Series. Henderson spoke about the practical aspects of running a business rather than numbers and money, which he said he was used to talking about.

“I want to talk about the real story, and how it came to be,� he said. Henderson described America’s Car-Mart’s history, which was originally called CarMart when it started in Rogers in 1981. “When speaking about the beginnings of a company, the truth is always something you need,� he said. Henderson said Car-Mart founder Bill Fleeman liked to gamble and was tired of going

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and inclusive language. The senate discussed keeping application numbers high, relating to the mention of the previous Bear Facts day, which had a record turn-out. Courtway will be bring in a task force including health-experts regarding the recent e-cigarettes issue on campus. As of now they are labeled “OK� but the task force will do more extensive research in the near future. On Dec. 6, a school- and community-wide holiday event will be held at the President’s House. A faculty-only event will be Dec. 8. Due to conflicts in schedule, the Faculty Senate moved it’s next meeting to Nov. 14.

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objection will not be sustained. “It is more efficient to boost our own resources to fill the need than to create a new complex,� he said. Runge said there is not a lack of physical therapists in Arkansas but that there is merely a misdistribution of them. An average of 52 physical therapy students graduate from UCA a year. At the end of the meeting, the senate voted to adopt the College of Business’s Diversity Statement. Kaye McKinzie, assistant professor, and other faculty members spent time perusing the diversity statements of other schools and decided the statement the College of Business created possesses the most progressive

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to play cards at the Holiday Inn. At first, he just wanted a place to enjoy himself and his hobby. Car-Mart, however, turned out to be a very viable business and Henderson dispelled some unpleasant rumors by saying that “no deck of cards was ever cut there.� Henderson told an interesting fact about Car-Mart’s original font and lettering.

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Damien Echols’ scheduled appearance next month at UCA has students open to the thought of listening to his life story, while others in Arkansas have their qualms. He will present a public reading of his 2012 book, “Life After Death,� at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11 in Reynolds Performance Hall as an artist in residence. His wife, Lorri Davis, will also be part of Echols’ residency. At 18, Echols along with Jason Baldwin and Jessie Misskelley Jr., were convicted of murdering three 8-year-old boys in West Memphis. The boys – Steve Branch, Michael Moore and Christopher Byers – were found in a wooded area off a service road. Echols was sentenced to death row, where he spent 18 years and 78 days. New forensics in 2007 revealed no DNA evidence to link Echols to the crime scene. In August 2011,the “West Memphis Three� were released under an Alford plea with the state of Arkansas.

An Alford plea is a guilty plea in criminal court where an individual asserts innocence. “Life After Death� details Echols’ abusive childhood and life in prison. It is a New York Times bestselling book. His life was also represented in the 2012 documentary “West of Memphis,� which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival late last year. Echols’ visit to campus will mark his first appearance back in Arkansas since his release. In response to his UCA College of Fine Arts and Communication residency, President Tom Courtway said he received an email letter from one of the victims’ parents. Todd Moore, Michael Moore’s father, sent a letter to Courtway objecting to Echols’ scheduled appearance, according to The Evening Times newspaper in West Memphis. Courtway replied, “As a father of two sons, two stepsons and two granddaughters, I simply cannot imagine it. It is the worst thing a parent can face.�

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The following reports and arrests are from the UCAPD docket. UCAPD reports any tickets issued as arrests, according to ucapd.com.

Female student cited for public intoxication outside New Hall A student was arrested for public intoxication after she was observed being carried around in front of Bear’s Den on Oct. 18. At approximately 2:19 a.m. UCAPD was patrolling the New Hall parking lot when it noticed a female being carried in the Bear’s Den parking lot. One male was pulling her arm and leg on one side and two other males were pulling her arm and leg on the other side. Other individuals were observed yelling at each other. UCAPD ordered the three males to let go of student Melisa Carbajal, 21. Once they let her go, the three males began to blame each other for the situation and said they were trying to get Carbajal home safely. The officer asked Carbajal who she was going home with, to which she answered “a Hispanic guy who is in jail.” Later, she said she was going to “the Greens.” None of the three males said they lived in The Greens at Nutter’s Chapel apartments. Carbajal smelled strongly of alcohol and could not stand up straight. When UCAPD asked her if she knew the name of a sober person who could drive her home, she could not answer and was arrested for public intoxication. The three males were told to leave the area and Carbajal was taken to a Faulkner County unit for detoxification.

Student refuses to leave building, police arrest him on multiple warrants A Tanzanian student was arrested for outstanding warrants when he did not evacuate New Hall after a fire alarm went off Oct. 17. A resident assistant in New Hall accidentally set off the fire alarm when he was cooking in the third floor kitchen. When UCAPD went to check for smoke or fire, the officer heard someone yelling from one of the rooms. UCAPD entered room 316 and found that five students had not evacuated the building and instead were playing a video game. The students told UCAPD they did not evacuate the building because they did not think there was a real fire. UCAPD obtained their student IDs and asked dispatch to check their records. One of the students, Humphrey Mwakabungu, 23, had outstanding warrants out of Conway and Beebe. Mwakabungu was arrested and transported to a Faulkner County unit. UCAPD notified Tanzania’s consular officers after Mwakabungu was informed of the requirement to do so.

UCAPD cite three students in Stadium Park for marijuana, find Hydrocodone pills Three students were given judicial board citations for smoking marijuana and a nonstudent was given a warning for possessing Hydrocodone pills at Stadium Park apartments Oct. 26. UCAPD arrived at apartment 37 at approximately 10:09 p.m. in response to a noise complaint and noticed the smell of burning marijuana emanating from the apartment. The door was cracked open and when UCAPD knocked on it, it opened. UCAPD saw smoky haze covering the entire living room.

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UCAPD met with 19-year-old students Ashanti Brown, Quaneshia Barnes and Vincent Pierce, as well as nonstudents Courtney Boone, 19, Wendell Thompson, 20, Corey Parker, 19, Xavier Thrower, 19, and Deaunte Broadnax, 19. UCAPD asked the individuals if there were more drugs in the apartment. They retrieved a joint and a small bag of marijuana. UCAPD searched each individual involved and discovered two white pills labeled “M359” on Broadnax. Broadnax told UCAPD he did not have a prescription for the pills, which UCAPD discovered were Hydrocodone. Broadnax said that he played basketball and his knee hurts often, so the pills help him. Broadnax said he had not been smoking marijuana with the other individuals. The nonstudents were banned from campus and were asked to leave immediately. UCAPD notified the RA on duty to come to the apartment. Broadnax was given a warning for the pills. Brown, Barnes and Pierce were given judicial board citations. UCAPD and Barnes flushed the pills and marijuana down the toilet.

Watermelon vodka gets prospective student banned, friend given citation A student was given a judicial board citation and a prospective student was banned from campus when the two were discovered drinking in Bear Hall on Oct. 22. UCAPD arrived at Bear Hall at approximately 1:52 a.m. in response to an alcohol violation in room 462. An RA told UCAPD that the resident of 462, Sydney Scarborough, 18, walked down the hallway with an alcohol bottle, but she had left the building so she was not reported. At approximately 1 a.m. Scarborough’s roommate came back to the room after getting off of work to find Scarborough and a visitor drinking in the room. The RA and UCAPD went to Scarborough’s room and knocked on the door several times, but no one answered. When they opened the door, they discovered Scarborough and her friend, Haley Muradian, 19, sleeping in a bed. An empty bottle of Burnett’s watermelon vodka was sitting on the floor. UCAPD and the RA woke Scarborough and Muradian up. The two seemed irritated by the RA and UCAPD’s presence. Scarborough told UCAPD that they had been drinking but were not being loud or bothering people. She said it was the first time they had drank alcohol on campus and that it was not a regular occurrence. UCAPD asked Scarborough if he could open the mini-fridge in the room and Scarborough said “yes.” A half-full bottle of Burnett’s strawberry vodka was in the mini-fridge. UCAPD asked if there was any more contraband in the room and she there was not. She gave consent for UCAPD to search the room and no contraband was found. Muradian told UCAPD that she was visiting campus to decide whether she wanted to enroll at UCA. She said she had no way of getting home. UCAPD told Scarborough that she would be receiving a judicial board citation and told Muradian that she would be banned from campus. They told her that if she was found on campus again she would be arrested for criminal trespassing, but if she decided to enroll at UCA, she could contact Dean of Students Gary Roberts to have her ban removed. The alcohol was poured out on scene.

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Continued from page 1B “As you can see,” he said, “our sign looks a lot like another store that started in Bentonville.” This was a little more than a coincidence, as the original letters were found while rummaging through old thrown-out Wal-Mart signs. “But that’s as far as the connection goes,” he said. Fleeman had many various businesses, including building and biotech, but had no experience in the car business. The company has stuck with this quality by not hiring anyone with car experience. “I’m sure we have missed out on great employees with experience, but this is just the way we conduct our company,” he said. “We stay true to it.” Henderson came to work for Fleeman in 1987. “I wasn’t really good at any one thing, but I could do a lot of things for him,” Henderson said. Henderson worked like this with Fleeman for 10 years, until Fleeman became ill in 1997 and they put the company up for sale. They were picky with the potential buyers and after an arduous process of finding the right buyer, they finally settled on The Crown Group, a company out of Dallas, in 1999. In 2002, the name changed

to America’s Car-Mart, the name it holds today. The company is public and Henderson described some of the stresses of that aspect. “For a little while the pressures of the public market had us focusing on quarter to quarter sales rather than the long term, which is the healthier approach,” he said. America’s Car-Mart currently has 129 stores across the South, with its 130th store opening soon. The company’s sales over the last 15 years have shot from $60 million to more than $450 million, a fact Henderson said he is proud of. “A lot of companies can go out and grow, but did they do it right?” he said. The company has never been in the red, and nearly all of its debt it created from re-purchasing its own stock. Henderson said the company’s culture is what got America’s CarMart where it is today. It was one of the most ordinary businesses to go into, and the creators didn’t have more knowledge than any competitors, and probably had even less experience. It was the company’s three-part culture that allowed them to grow so successfully.

“Work ethic, treatment of people — customers as well as employees, and money management is what our culture consists of and it has gotten us far.” Henderson said. “I think of culture as being a reflection, manifestation of our underlying values. Work ethic is defined whether you set out to define it or not. It may not make a big difference if you look at one day, but look at a year, five years, ten years, and that sense of urgency to be productive makes a world of difference.” Senior Britney Logan attended the lecture. “I was impressed by Mr. Henderson,” she said. “He spoke well and his lecture turned out to be a lot more interesting than I had expected,” she said. Logan is an economics major graduating in December. “I don’t typically think about America’s Car-Mart as a revolutionary business, but now I know more about it,” she said. “Its ability to retain so little debt is extremely impressive and eyeopening.” America’s Car-Mart was named No. 40 on Forbes’ list of top small-businesses in 2012. “It’s strange to think that $500 million a year and we still are a small business, but I am proud of what we have done with it,” Henderson said.

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Senators discuss Donaghey Corridor plans, upcoming visit from Sen. Jason Rapert Continued from page 1B modified, vegetarian and vegan food and to provide healthy options in the UCA food court and cafeteria.” “We have to ask ourselves, ‘What percentage of our food at UCA in the food court is genetically modified?’,” Pettit said. “These are serious, serious health concerns. The [Food and Drug Administration] doesn’t require the United States to label anything.” To answer his question, Pettit said that 100 percent of the food in UCA’s food court is genetically modified. “Just the bread is made with 100 different ingredients,” Pettit said, referencing the Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich. “In reality, it only takes five ingredients to make bread. Eighteen preservatives are found in a single sandwich. There is nothing even remotely natural about our food here.” Pettit then spoke on Minute Maid orange juice. He said Minute Maid favors shelf life over the quality of the orange juice itself and that oxygen

from the oranges is completely sucked out, removing most, if not all, of their nutrients. Pettit said anything in the U.S. can be considered natural because of the failures of the FDA to properly regulate food ingredients. “I truly believe UCA has an obligation to provide alternatives.,” he said. “There are currently no healthy options on campus. Chipotle Grill would be a good option to include in the food court.” Many SGA representatives expressed concerns with Pettit’s presentation. Ashley Ross, executive vice president, argued that while healthy food is important, issues with food costs are often just as important. “I don’t know if you can put a monetary value on nutrition,” Pettit responded. “It’s our bodies. They have to carry us for 80 years. At UCA, we deserve that.” Pettit, Environmental Alliance member, founded a petition for healthier food options and for gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian food options. A hard copy of the petition was available for

students to sign Oct. 29 in front of the Christian Cafeteria and the Student Center. On the other side of business, the Diversity Committee has an application available on OrgSync. The committee must have at least five non-SGA members, so students need to be applying for these positions. Interviews for the positions will be Nov. 6. The senators on the committee will select the non-SGA member positions. Price announced that the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has approved a doctorate of physical therapy program to be offered by the University of Arkansas. He said this is significant in that UCA has been the only school in Arkansas to offer the program, indicating the institution now has more competition in health sciences. The meeting concluded with news that SGA plans to invite Senator Jason Rapert (R) to speak on campus next year. He is planned to speak about higher education topics.

Echols:

Despite public criticism, writing professor Francie Bolter says university is welcoming environment for artist in residence Continued from page 1B He added that he does not intervene in academic decisions and said UCA’s College of Fine Arts and Communication routinely selects individuals for its artist in residence program “of all kinds.” Courtway said he has since received other letters from other individuals who are concerned and that he will reply in a timely manner. Francie Bolter, writing professor, said people have the right to their opinion, but that not all opinions are the product of informed, intelligent reasoning. “Such dot-connecting as wearing black equals evil person equals murderer of three little boys is the kind of thinking that put three innocent teenagers in prison,” she said. In another example of opposition, West Memphis resident Dickie Ann Lashlee wrote an email letter to UCA administration, saying she was “appalled” that his appearance was being allowed on campus. “I remember seeing Echols walk past my office wearing his solid black attire, even on hot sweltering days,” she said in the letter. “He looked evil then, and we all commented on that. Then the murders of these three young boys happened, and he was convicted, along with

Veteran:

Misskelley and Baldwin. They are guilty.” The letter was copied to the Log Cabin Democrat and published in the Conway newspaper. “You welcome him with open arms,” she added. “How disgusting. What literary knowledge can he possibly teach these students?” Despite the few public criticisms of Echols’ visit, Bolter said UCA is a welcoming environment for him. “To me, personally, no one has said anything but positive things about Echols’ visit,” she said. “People have said they think it’s wonderful that he’s coming and are very excited to have him here.” Bolter said that while Echols’ writing lacks a degree of sophistication, some would describe it as “raw.” “It’s wonderfully expressive about both what he experienced and the emotions those experiences produced,” she said. As an individual with a ninthgrade education, Echols became self-taught and expressed his thoughts in print. “Echols does a great job of showing rather than telling, which is something many novice writers struggle with,” Bolter said. “I say ‘novice’ only in the sense of ‘unpublished’ because Echols

did a great deal of writing while he was in prison.” Keppler Speakers and UCA entered into an agreement in April 2013 to pay Echols and Davis $10,300 for airline expenditures, hotel accommodations and food. Donna Lampkin Stephens, CFAC publications and community relations director, said Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jennifer Egan was paid more than $16,000 for her Feb. 26, 2013 residency and that Echols’ pay was on the lower end of the artist in residence program. About 1,200 tickets are still available for general admission into the event, according to the Reynolds Box Office. Tickets for the public reading are available now at the box office. Admission is free and a two-ticket maximum per person is being enforced. To order tickets in advance, call (501) 450-3265 or (866) 8100012. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and security will be tight for the event. Attendees will be scanned with a metal-detecting wand before entering Reynolds. No bags, purses or backpacks will be allowed. Video recording and photography in any form is prohibited.

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Continued from page 1B coordinator, will sing the national anthem during x-period. Balch’s speech will follow Williams’ and the UCA Concert Choir’s performances. “It’s not just a faculty, staff event,” Programs and Services Assistant Dean Shaneil Ealy said.

“I hope students come out and support our veterans. Just for students to come and pause to say ‘Thank you’ means a lot to [veterans].” She said the ceremony was moved to x-period so more students could attend.

Denicha Kemp, vice president assistant, said students and faculty can also donate blood and bone marrow during the event. T-shirts and free food donated from local restaurants will be available during the event.

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SGA priorities not in line with stated university message

Early registration important for classroom success

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Registration for the spring 2014 semester started this week. And, take it from a senior, it can be a stressful time. Senior registration (90 or more completed credit hours) opened Monday, Oct. 28 through today. While those that qualify may still register over Christmas break, most seniors will already be registered by the end of this week. I remember during my early semesters at UCA, I wouldn’t register right away and paid for it with not being able to get in classes I needed or having undesirable class times. Sophomore registration (30-59 completed credit hours) starts Nov. 5 and continues through Nov. 11 while freshmen registration (29 or fewer completed credit hours) begins Nov. 12 and continues through Nov. 18, depending on the first letter of one’s last name. I stress to freshmen and sophomores the need to register as soon as possible. Even if that means waking up at 5 a.m. to register, do it and you won’t be disappointed. Before you can register, you must meet with your adviser to get a hold blocking you from registering taken off your account. If you haven’t done so already, schedule an advising meeting right away. Advanced registration usually sneaks up on students, causing all to schedule a meeting at the same time. Most professors only have certain times allotted for office hours, so don’t be under the

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impression that they can you meet with you that same day or the next. Some may think the advising meeting is unnecessary, but I believe it is crucial. Advisers are a tool and should be used as one. They know what classes are prerequisites for others and when to take classes based on one’s progression. Advisers sometime know of potential classes that may come open due to a demand. Use this advising time to plan out your entire schedule. Also, plan a couple backup classes just in case some classes are full. This way, when you go to register, you have everything ready and you aren’t desperately searching by Hunter around class lists for an Brooks open slot. Staff Writer Be sure to not just choose classes, but pick times. Most lower-level and general education classes have multiple time options. Students should be aware of this when they are planning their schedule, as well as making sure they have the right course number that matches their desired time. Most upper-level classes have just one time since demand isn’t necessarily high. This tends to create a problem for students who procrastinate on registration because a course with only one class tends to fill up very early. Students who plan early will undoubtedly be happy come January because they will be registered and prepared for classes. Students curious about when they can register can find more information at uca.edu/registrar.

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E-cigarettes are a new way to circumvent laws and rules regarding cigarettes on campus. While smoking any chemical is usually a bad thing, allowing e-cigarettes on campus brings benefits and no real dangers. E-cigarettes should continue to be allowed on campus as a nonintrusive and safer alternative to cigarettes. E-cigarettes are not the only type of smokeless nicotine product, but they are the least intrusive to use. Dipping tobacco, chewing tobacco and even other new forms of smokeless tobacco like Snus require the user to spit out the refuse. Most people can relate with being grossed out at the sight of dipping tobacco spit or at dip stuck in another person's teeth. E-cigarettes do not intrude. E-cigarettes can be disposable, but are often refillable and are also easily stowed in a pocket. With vapor replacing the smoke, students can “vape” between classes without having to go off campus and without offending other students. E-cigarettes take away most of the offensive parts of cigarettes. The smell and taste commonly associated with cigarettes are almost nonexistent and are replaced with whatever flavor the vapor is, though at a much less potent level. The chemicals also are far less dangerous than those in cigarettes. While there is nicotine in an e-cigarette, it eliminates all other dangerous chemicals caused by other chemicals in the tobacco and the smoke itself. Car exhaust contains many more toxic chemicals than e-cigarettes at more potent levels, but are not generally considered a daily health threat at normal levels. To truly assess all health benefits and deficits of a product, studies showing health changes over several years will have to be undertaken. However, e-cigarettes have been proven to be less harmful for people than normal cigarettes. E-cigarettes can also help smokers quit. In the

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United Kingdom, e-cigarettes will be regulated as medicine because they can be used as a smoking cessation aid. A study by the UK's National Health Service determined that the chemicals in the vapor were generally at 1/1000 the level of normal cigarette chemicals. Students who want to quit nicotine products can use e-cigarettes as a stepping stone to quitting. E-cigarettes should be allowed on campus, but students who vape should be even more aware of courtesy if they use them on campus. Because the vapor contains chemicals, anyone using an e-cigarette should stay away from large crowds. Using them in the classroom should be treated similarly to using a cell phone in class. Pulling out an e-cigarette during class is a good way to get them banned from campus and is disrespectful to the professor and students. Users should go outside to vape. While the effects from the vapor are generally harmless, this doesn't mean that anyone will automatically understand why someone is using one in the hallway. E-cigarettes are safer than regular cigarettes, but that doesn't mean they by Brad Smith should be regulationfree. The Food and Drug Opinion Editor Administration does not regulate e-cigarettes, though though a Reuters article reported that attorneys general from 41 states wrote an open letter to the FDA saying it should regulate them. This could show a step toward regulation, but e-cigarettes should not be regulated the same way as cigarettes. All pertinent information—such as ingredients, potency and warnings—should be put on the container, but the reduced danger should be shown as well. E-cigarettes should continue to be allowed on campus. While not smoking is the healthiest lifestyle choice, allowing e-cigarettes on campus has minimal health consequences for nonsmokers and allows the people willing to switch a less unhealthy choice than cigarettes.

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Participation in UCA tailgating has often been lackluster, even when the football team has a winning season. However, the Student Government Association’s support for a policy allowing alcohol flies in the face of the message it attempts to support by bringing a DUI speaker to campus a week later. An SGA committee has voiced support for a “Red Cup” policy, which would allow students to legally drink alcohol at UCA tailgating events. This is an attempt to boost participation in tailgating and in turn, football games. However, there is hypocrisy in supporting a pro-alcohol policy while also bringing a speaker to campus who talks about the dangers of drinking. Monday night, SGA sponsored speaker Mark Sterner, who gave a presentation about the dangers of drunken driving based on his own experiences in college, where he drove a car drunk and was responsible for the deaths of three of his fraternity brothers. UCA’s support for a “Red Cup” policy also is counter to several UCA policies regarding alcohol on campus. UCA policy states that while alcohol is not allowed at tailgating events, it is also not allowed on campus, unless for a religious reason or with President Tom Courtway’s express consent. Failure to comply can result in serious punishment. SGA should get its priorities straight in regard to the alcohol policy. SGA sends mixed signals when it supports two wildly different stances on drinking, but is not alone in its schizophrenic support of alcohol policies. UCA does not actively enforce its alcohol policies at football games. Echo sports editor Spencer Griffin and assistant sports editor Andy Robertson walked around the UCA football tailgate before the Oct. 26 game and found that nearly all Greek organizations at the tailgate were drinking or had alcohol present. This was in addition to several other attendees who also had alcohol with them. Police officers seemed to ignore the students. If UCAPD won’t enforce the alcohol policy, there is no point in having one. When officers do nothing to keep alcohol out of tailgating events, UCAPD is ignoring the same rules and policies that SGA is. This is especially troubling since many students who have access to alcohol at tailgating events are under age. SGA and UCAPD need to choose where they stand regarding alcohol. Sending mixed signals helps no one and helps policies go unenforced. This makes the university as a whole look incompetent or complacent and even allows underage drinking to occur at a UCA-sponsored public event. SGA needs to show better judgment when deciding which policies to support.

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SGA sends mixed signals when it supports two wildly different stances on drinking, but it is not alone in its schizophrenic support of alcohol policies.

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Around Campus:

SUPERNATURAL

Health Career Fair

SIGHTINGS

A Health Career Fair will be held from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. today in the Student Center Ballroom. Students seeking careers in health sciences are encouraged to bring resumes and dress appropriately to meet with recruiters.

Comedian Comedian Arvin Mitchell will perform from 7 - 9 p.m. tonight in the Student Center Ballroom. The event is free and open to UCA students, faculty and staff.

Faculty Chamber Music UCA faculty chamber music will perform at 7:30 p.m. tonight in Snow Fine Arts Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.

Halloween art The Black Box Student Gallery will host “Goosebumps: Everything weird, creepy, grotesque and downright scary” opening reception all day tomorrow in Schichtl Hall. The exhibit will be on view from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. tomorrow through Nov. 11.

Tubafest

The Halloween Tuba event, Tubafest, will conclude with its second performance at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow in Snow Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. The spooky tuba and euphonium celebration is free and open to the public.

Depression screenings Students, faculty and staff may participate in free depression screenings from 1-3 p.m. in the Student Health Center 307.

Audra McDonald Tony Award-winning actress Audra McDonald will perform at 7:30 Saturday in Reynolds Performance Hall. The event is $30 - $40 for the public and $10 for students.

Grown Ups 2

The Student Activities Board will host a showing of “Grown Ups 2” at 7 p.m. Sunday in the Student Center Ballroom. The event is free to students, faculty and staff. Refreshments will be provided.

Can-o-rama Bears for Christ is collecting canned foods until Nov. 22. Cans can be dropped off at the organization’s campus house, located at 327 Augusta Ave. and will be donated to the Bethlehem House.

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UCA Archives Director Jimmy Bryant says he had a supernatural encounter in Wingo Hall following the 2005 remodeling of the administration building when he heard water running in a room that had only boxes, paper and a copying machine. Other sightings of a ghost called “Glenda” have been reported.

Ghostly encounter rumors haunt campus buildings, fraternity house by Austin Duvall News Editor

While not an unusual thing to talk about throughout the year, October always brings up more ghost, goblin and other supernatural being stories than any other month. UCA is no stranger to stories of a world beyond our own. The most prevalent supernatural presence resides in Wingo Hall, the current administration building. When Wingo Hall was built in 1934, it served as a resident apartment building and mainly housed married student couples. Jimmy Bryant, UCA Archives director, said one could always see toys strewn about the lawn in front of the building, left there by children of the resident families. He also said most stories revolve around tales of sounds that resemble “running water.” “I hear this one all the time,” Bryant said. “There’s always someone saying that they have heard water running in one of the rooms that don’t have water in them. They can hear it from outside the rooms. I basically dismissed the stories.” The building was remodeled in 2005 and the layout has not changed since then. Bryant said he had his first and only experience one day after the building was remodeled. “I was very skeptical of this sort of thing, but I was standing out in one of the hallways one day and I could hear water

running on the other side of this door. I thought the room was maybe a bathroom, but there wasn’t a sign on the door. There was no question that it was water I heard running. It was pretty obvious. While I was standing there, this woman who worked Wingo came by and went into the room. I looked inside and all I saw were boxes, paper and a copying machine. There was no way water was running in that room, but I heard it myself.” Ghostly experiences in Wingo Hall were reported according to an Oct. 2007 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette article. Carol Daves, current assistant to the provost, said she heard stories of “Glenda,” the ghost of a lovelorn student who killed herself when her fiancé died in World War II. “In the 1970s, I had some friends living in Wingo Hall,” Daves said in the DemocratGazette article. “One of them said she had noticed the ghost, who they called ‘Glenda,’ liked to play in the water. The faucets would turn on by themselves. You’d go in the bathroom and no one would be in there.” While Wingo Hall was undergoing renovations, one of the Physical Plant workers caught a glimpse of Glenda. “One of the Physical Plant guys saw the ghost of a woman. She was standing there and just disappeared into the wall,” Daves said. Daves also gave her own personal experience with the

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Country music singers bring glitz to ‘Grits and Glamour’ in Reynolds by Misti Hollenbaugh Staff Writer

Pam Tillis and Lorrie Morgan brought an intimate evening of songs to Reynolds Performance Hall on Thursday evening with their “Grits and Glamour” show Oct. 24. The two singers shared the stage, carrying on the legacies of their fathers – legendary country singers Mel Tillis and the late George Morgan. Tillis and Morgan both grew up watching their fathers perform in the Grand Ole Opry and each appeared on the Opry as a child, Tillis at age 8 and Morgan at age 13. They began touring together in 2010, with their “Grits and Glamour” show. “We didn’t really realize how much we had in common in life and in music,” Morgan said. Tillis said, “Ya know, we’re just

like sisters from another m-mm-m-mister,” playing on her own father’s famous stutter. Tillis has won three Country Music Association awards, two Grammy awards and an International Bluegrass Music Association award. She was named Country Music Association Best Female Vocalist of the Year in 1994 and won a Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals in 1999. Since 1990, she has charted more than 30 singles on the Billboard country charts, including “Maybe It Was Memphis” and “Mi Vida Loca.” Morgan has four Female Vocalist of the Year awards, three Academy of Country Music Awards nominations, and a Grammy nomination. She has had 14 top ten hits, including “Watch Me” and “Five

Minutes,” and has 12 recorded albums. Lorrie Morgan was the youngest person to ever become a Grand Ole Opry member, joining at age 25 in 1984. Pam Tillis joined in 2000. Morgan and Tillis released “Dos Divas,” their first album together, July 23. Their first single from the album was “I Know What You Did Last Night.” Tillis said they’re set to release their second single, “I Am A Woman.” The album contains four solos for Tillis, four solos for Morgan and six duets that they did together. “We’re really proud of the album,” Morgan said. “We went through a lot of songs searching for what we thought were the best songs to fit this time of our life.”

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An Oct. 2008 Echo article reports that students living in Hughes Hall room 219 have experienced the feeling of someone lying next to them at night. ghost in Wingo Hall. “I was working alone late one night. I was walking toward the president’s suite, and in the glass windows, I saw the reflection of a woman standing behind me. When I turned around, no one was there.” In addition to Wingo, rumors have circulated throughout the years regarding a haunted room in the Pike fraternity house. In a Feb. 2008 Echo article, graduate Brandy Rankins said one of the rooms in the Pike fraternity house is haunted by a

girl’s spirit. “She hung herself in her closet,” Rankins said. “Before she committed suicide, she wrote, ‘I hate you, Daddy,’ on the wall.” Rumors about room 219 on the women’s side of Hughes Hall were confronted in an Oct. 2008 Echo article. Graduate Regina Grant was a resident of room 219. “I was pretty excited when my [resident assistant] told us we had the haunted room,” she said. Grant had only one “creepy”

incident that year. Grant left her room one day, and made sure she had locked the door. Her roommate also checked the door, and it was locked. When they returned, they found their door cracked open. Residents said appliances turn on and off by themselves. The water facet turns on when no one is close to it. Personal belongings have gone missing, and objects fly across the room. Some residents have even experienced the feeling of someone lying next to them at night.

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Student group urges responsible drinking by Hunter Brooks Staff Writer

For one Recognized Student Organization on campus, certain alcohol consumption risks are concerns that must be addressed. 80 Proof is a peer education group designed to educate UCA students about the dangers involved in heavy drinking, and through that education, see students making safer choices about alcohol. Members educate the campus regarding alcohol abuse, risky behavior, and the harmful side effects that they can cause. The organization gives UCA students the knowledge necessary to make healthy decisions about alcohol consumption. 80 Proof advisor Jenna Davidson said she is touched by the passion students have for the organization and cause. “Being the advisor for 80 Proof gives me a chance to work

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with students and help them develop leadership skills,” she said. “It is very fulfilling seeing students take an interest and develop a passion for this cause. It shows that they care about their fellow peers and want to help make a difference in the lives of students at UCA.” The name 80 Proof is derived from the 2006 Core Alcohol and Drug Survey showing that 40 percent of UCA students prefer not to have alcohol available at parties they attend. National speaker Mark Sterner spoke to students Oct. 28 in the Student Center as part of 80 Proof’s program, “DUI: A Powerful Lesson.” The organization currently has 30 members. Sophomore Lindsey Pittman recently attended a meeting as a new member and said it left an impression on her. “I realized that I am way to trusting of a person when it comes to things,” she said. “The

other members conducting the meeting told us to close our eyes right when the meeting started. I heard them shuffling around pouring us drinks to quench our thirst and after they had handed them out they told us they could have put whatever they wanted in our drinks because we trusted them enough to keep our eyes shut. This brought a whole new light to my eyes about going to parties. Pittman said this exercise helped her with decisionmaking. “You never know who you cannot trust,” she said. “The drinks they poured us were KoolAid of course, but had we been at a party, that might not have been the case. I believe the older members of 80 Proof did a great job opening up the meeting because it grabbed our attention right away to being more aware of our surroundings.”

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Singers delight with original country tunes Continued from page 4B

Q&A Sorority Life Director Lindsey Osborne

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For Sorority Life Director Lindsey Osborne, the beginning of her professional career started where she ended her collegiate career — at UCA. A Morrilton native, 28-yearold Osborne graduated from UCA in May 2008 and began her role as sorority life director two months later. Osborne said her favorite part of the job is interacting with students while managing conflict is her least favorite part. And if it wasn’t for her time in Greek Life, Osborne said she would have had “no clue what would have happened” to her if she hadn’t joined.

What is the next big goal for sorority life here at UCA?

“I feel like right now, the obvious one is Greek Village. [It’s] something that’s been talked about at the university for almost 10 years so getting the sorority women in those houses is going to be a big dream come true for our office, for me, for the sorority women, for a lot of people [and] for alumnae.”

What do you think are the biggest misperceptions that the sorority life faces right now?

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“That [sorority members are] not here for school, [that] they are not smart women or that they they are superficial. I think that when you meet sorority women — and you have a real conversation with them and you give them five minutes of your time to learn about them and they about you — then immediately that misperception is gone.”

Where can you see sorority life improving right now? “I think that relationships between the sororities, no matter how good they are, are always something that can be improved.”

How would you rate recruitment this year and where do you think it could improve?

“I would give us an A plus [because] the decision to move to fall recruitment was finalized in late March. Us only having a month or two of the spring semester and then only a couple of weeks in the fall semester with the students that are actually here in school to get this done, I was really pleased. I think the areas for improvement are definitely figuring out logistics. There were a lot of rounds that went really late and really long for a lot of women.”

Is Panhellenic looking toward

pushing recruitment before school?

“Yes, that’s a conversation that’s happening right now. Panhellenic has sort of made the collective agreement that they would like to see recruitment a little bit earlier in the semester. There was a policy statement that says entering freshman have to wait four weeks until they can accept a bid. That’s why recruitment was in midSeptember this past year.”

What are the most and least favorite aspects of your job?

“[My] most favorite part is just interaction with students. And just to see their growth. I think something that is not my favorite thing to deal with — I think that there’s always conflict that we’ve got to manage. While it’s a part of the job and I’ll do it happily, I don’t think anone really gets excited about managing conflict.”

Why did you go Greek?

Morgan said the greatest influence in her life was her dad, who died in 1975. “He was my true inspiration,” she said. “He was the reason that I fell in love with country music.” Tillis talked about how country music has changed. “We don’t believe we ought to change what’s country about country; we don’t want to lose that,” she said. “We love the kind of country music that we grew up on and we’re never throwing away our fiddles or our steel guitars.” They sang Tillis’ “Maybe It Was Memphis,” “Don’t Tell Me What to Do,” “Mi Vida Loca,” and “Train Without a Whistle,” as well as Morgan’s “Something in Red,” “What Part of No” and “Last Night’s Makeup.” Morgan and Tillis recreated an image of their fathers by singing “I’m Tired,” a song that their fathers had once sang together. Their album “Dos Divas” features this song. They also created melodies of many of their fathers’ songs, such as George Morgan’s “Candy Kisses” and Mel Tillis’ “Burning Memories.” They sang “I Am A Woman,” which is the opening song on their album. Mary Sue Englund, who plays piano, guitar and violin for them, wrote the song, along with Thom Shepherd. She also wrote a coffee table book, which features lyrics from the song as well as photographs of inspirational women. Morgan said the song will eventually be an anthem for all women. Tillis dedicated her song “Even the Stars” to her husband. “I know we’ve had a lot of hit records off of heartache songs and heartbreak songs, but we’re both very happy now in our lives,” Tillis said. “We’ve got fantastic husbands and I always dedicate this song to my hubby, even if he’s not here tonight.” Morgan sang George Jones’ song “A Picture of Me Without You.” Morgan said Jones was another one of her great influences, and that she got what she calls her country music education from him. Morgan said she worked with Jones for quite a few years on the George Jones Show. Senior Sarah Tillman said the show was a lot of fun. “What made it so great was how low key it was,” she said. “It was just great musicians playing great music.” Tony Award-winning actress Audra McDonald is set to perform next at Reynolds at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2.

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What do you think events like homecoming do for UCA’s campus?

Junior Will Thomason

“I think it gets people motivated to get out of the dorms and get involved with UCA politics.”

Senior Joshua Ross

Junior Stephanie Rhyne

“It makes the campus HI½RMXIP] QSVI accessible to the outside community. We tend to get more nonstudents on campus.”

Sophomore Ryan Foshee

“I went to the game the other day and I don’t really care to see who won Homecoming King or Queen. I don’t know how all that works. Honestly, I don’t know anything about it.”

“My brother and his girlfriend at the time encouraged me to do so. I had sent the fall semester just existing in college, so I really just thought, ‘Why not?’ I have no clue what would have happened to me if I hadn’t done it. [Joining Alpha Sigma Apha] definitely directed a different path for me for my college experience for sure.”

academic year. Its next meeting is during x-period Nov. 14 in Student Center 203B. From 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 2, 80 Proof will hold Safe Travel Pledge Day in the Student Center lounge across from the bookstore from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 2. The program focuses on getting students to make pledges not to drink and drive or text and drive. For more information, students can find the organization on OrgSync.

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Continued from page 4B drink responsibly at any age.” Pittman also encouraged more students to become members. “Being safe is a huge factor when drinking is thrown into the mix, and I believe if students were more aware, fewer accidents would happen,” she said. “That is what 80 proof is here for: to help teach students to be more aware of their surroundings while drinking as well as their consumption-size ratio.” 80 Proof is still accepting new members for the current

Senior Kirby Richardson

“I think it brings a sense of pride to the community and educates students about UCA traditions. “

80 Proof raises awareness about alcohol abuse, risky

Pittman said she joined the organization to help others be responsible. “As a college student, I know most people do not understand limits when it comes to alcohol,” she said. “Most people are going to drink whether legal, illegal, right or wrong. I joined 80 Proof because I value what they stand for. 80 Proof is an organization that doesn’t tell students not to drink, because they realize college students are only human. They choose to teach students how to

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New This Week Movies

Nov. 1 —Ender’s Game, directed by Gavin Hood, starring Harrison Ford, Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld Nov. 1 — Last Vegas, directed by Jon Turteltaub, starring Robert De Niro, Michael Douglas, Morgan Freeman Nov. 1 — Free Birds, directed by Jimmy Hayward, starring Woody Harrelson, Owen Wilson, Dan Fogler, Amy Poehler Nov. 1 — About Time, directed by Richard Curtis, starring Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, Bill Nighy

Music Nov. 4 — Tres Cabrones - Melvins Nov. 4 — Jamaica Plain - Sore Eros & Kurt Vile Nov. 5 — The Marshall Mathers LP 2 Eminem Nov. 5 — Aheym - Bryce Dessner & Kronos Quartet

Hype builds for ‘MMLP2;’ Eminem comeback is imminent

by Spencer Griffin Sports Editor

Marshall Mathers, known as Eminem, released another single to his much anticipated album “Marshall Mathers LP 2,” set to release Nov. 5. “Rap God” is an incredible piece of work by Eminem that includes a verse that he refers to as “supersonic speed.” He refers to other rappers, such as Rakim, Lakim Shabazz, N.W.A, 2Pac and others, who inspired him and allowed him to get to where he is today. He also mentioned that he’s had to work and will continue to work for everything he currently has without the help of anyone else. In typical Eminem style, he talks about his critics and talks about how he can make it, but many rappers suffer from exuberance. Eminem mentions that in order to make it in the rap game, one has to stray from the norm. He uses the comparison of Rapunzel being useless if she had cornrows. In the verse that he claims as being at supersonic speed, he not only raps at a ridiculous fast pace, but he puts meaning behind that verse, even though it will take listeners a few times to understand the meaning. He talks about the haters waiting for the time that he falls off in this verse. He also talks

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Marshall Mathers, known by his stage name “Eminem,” released “Rap God” Oct. 15. The single is the third from his upcoming album, “The Marshall Mathers LP 2,” expected to be released Nov. 5. about what he gives the audience and how he gives them what they like. He ends the verse by saying, “I make elevating music, you make elevator music.” Don’t think Eminem put together the fast-paced third verse just to show off that he could speak at an incredibly fast rate, but the fact that there is meaning and extensive vocabulary throughout tha verse shows that

Eminem makes a good case for calling himself a “Rap God.” He crafts words and twists them with syllable and syntactic methods that others rappers are incapable of. This shows why Eminem is one of the most unique rappers and will go down as a legend for his works. To give a comparison to this “supersonic speed” verse, one can look at a famous verse done

recently by Busta Rhymes in Chris Brown’s song “Look At Me Now.” In this song, many people rave over how fast Busta Rhymes raps and how they are unable to keep up. Not only does Eminem lyrically make more sense and more of an impact in “Rap God” through his verse, but he also destroys Busta Rhymes when it comes to the rate of words. In “Rap God,” Eminem has

received several criticisms from different news sources, including New York Daily News, that give different accounts from different homosexual musicians jabbing at Eminem for using the word “fag” or “faggot” and using homophobic comments like, “little gay looking boy. So gay I can barely say it with a straight face looking boy.” While society might not agree with the use of the negative image of homosexuality that Eminem gives through this song, it should not be surprised one bit by the way he uses it. Eminem has been known to throw out several homophobic slurs in the past, but it seems as if musicians are just now stepping up to say something. The homophobic statements take nothing away from the brilliant work done in “Rap God” by Eminem, and as the public should expect, Eminem is not going to listen to those criticisms, rather use them as more fire for his raps and possibly include even more homophobic slurs. “Rap God” has allowed Eminem to show that he still is a prominent figure in the rap game and that he can definitely still produce high-quality music at the age of 41. This song should make listeners even more excited and filled with more anticipation than they already were for the release of “Marshall Mathers LP 2” on Nov. 5.

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“Pokémon: X” and “Y” are the newest installments in the “Pokémon” portable video game series. The newest installments are set in the new Kalos region in the Pokémon universe.

New ‘Pokémon’ titles update series’s charm by Laura Holzhauer

Nov. 5 — The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism by Doris Kearns Goodwin Nov. 5 — Alex Ferguson: My Autobiography by Alex Ferguson Nov. 5 — Champion: A Legend Novel by Marie Lu Nov. 5 —The Valley of Amazement by Amy Tan Nov. 5 — The One and Only Ivan by by Katherine Applegate Nov. 5 — Thomas Kinkade’s Cape Light: Songs of Christmas by Katherine Spencer, Thomas Kinkade

Video Games Nov. 5 — Call of Duty: Ghosts Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii U, PC

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“Pokémon: X” and “Y” were released globally Oct. 12 and more than four million copies were sold within the first two days of its release. The sales are undeniably well-earned. The Pokémon franchise, more than 15 years old, has had its triumphs and disappointments, but “Pokémon: X” and “Y” introduce new features that will blow your mind. “Pokémon: X” and “Y” can be enjoyed by new and old fans alike. The basic premise of the game is no different than before. The game developers stick to what is tried and true: you are the child of a single mother and are eager to go explore the world of Pokémon. A professor gives you a choice of one of three Pokémon (a watertype, grass-type or fire-type) and you go on an adventure to defeat the eight Pokémon gym leaders of the region. Along the way, you see and catch as many Pokémon as you can. We all realize “Pokémon” fans do not play the games for a great story; they play it for the Pokémon. However, it is the new features of the game that make it irrestible. “Pokémon: X” and “Y” are

1. Four Year Strong

The Top Five Currently Underappreciated Artists List compiled by Andy Roberston

Formed in 2001, Four Year Strong is one of the fastest rising bands in the pop punk genre. Often mentioned with A Day to Remember, Four Year Strong has an entirely different sound. The first time I heard one of their songs I wanted to get up and do something crazy. The band is unique in that it has two lead vocalists. Their influence of hardcore and pop punk makes it a perfect combination to listen to. Four Year Strong has released five studio albums.

set in a new region, called Kalos. Tvnekazu Ishihara, Pokémon CEO, said Kalos was modeled after France. The most obvious big change in “X” and “Y” is the 3D aspect of the game. “Pokémon: X” and “Y” are the first “Pokémon” games to be released for the Nintendo 3DS system, and the 3D is gorgeous. It is amazing to see “Pokémon” transition in this way. Your trainer is now more mobile and your Pokémon have stunning animations in battle. Ten years ago I would have never fathomed “Pokémon” looking as it does now. Another new feature of the game is the introduction of the fairy-type Pokémon. The fairytype was created to offset the dragon and poison types. Fairytype Pokémon are mostly resistant to dark and fighting-types and are immune to dragon attacks. Poison and steel-types are the fairy-type’s only weaknesses. This makes the fairy-type great both offensively and defensively. There are new Pokémon that are fairy-types, but many existing Pokémon, such as Togepi, Marill and Jigglypuff, have also been converted into fairy-types. Eevee, a well-known Pokémon who previously had the ability to evolve into seven different types, now has a new fairy-type evolution: Sylveon.

2. Childish Gambino Gambino first entered the rap game when he released his 2009 mixtape titled, “Poindexter.” Gambino is a unique artist because he stars in the NBC comedy “Community” and also does stand-up commedy under his real name, Donald Glover. He has written for the NBC show “30 Rock.” His earlier mixtapes featured him rapping with a nasally voice, but he has changed his voice over time. He released his first album titled “Camp” in 2011.

I have a Sylveon in my team and it is hands-down my new favorite. Not only is Sylveon adorable; it is useful. “Pokémon: X” and “Y” have also introduced “Pokémon” Amie, which allows you to pet your Pokémon and play games with them in order to raise their affection toward you. This is helpful with certain evolutions of Pokémon like Sylveon. In “X” and “Y” you are able to customize your trainer’s hair, skin tone and clothing, which is a neat touch. Perhaps the biggest change and reason why you need to play “Pokémon: X” and “Y” is the new aspect of mega-evolution. It only occurs once during a battle and not all Pokémon have a megaevolution, which definitely makes it restrictive. To mega-evolve, the Pokémon must be holding a corresponding megastone. The stats and abilities of mega-evolutions are different and the physical Pokémon itself is often impressive. An online aspect of“Pokémon: X” and “Y” called Wonder Trade is interesting. Wonder Trade allows you to trade Pokémon with people all over the world through wi-fi connection. Either “X” or “Y” can be purchased for $39.99.

3. Maylene and the Sons of Disaster After leaving Underoath, vocalist Dallas Taylor formed Maylene in 2004 in Birmingham, Ala. Taking the name from the Ma Barker legend, the band plays Southern metal. The band has released four studio albums with the first one being a self-titled album. The next albums were titled in succession with Roman numerals starting with “II.” Over the years, the band has changed its sound from heavy metal to heavy rock.

Grant Kwiecinski, known as GRiZ, performs to a sold-out crowd at Red Rocks Amphitheatre near Denver, Colo.

GRiZ revolutionizes dubstep by Jared Holt Photo Editor

Grant Kwiecinski is a 23 yearold electronica-soul, saxophone swinging musician from Detroit, Mich. who uses instruments of the future to repaint the past in his sophomore album, “Rebel Era.” Kwiecinski produces and performs under the name GRiZ and collaborates with other major electronic artists, such as Big Gigantic, the Floozies and Gramatik. GRiZ came up with Big Gigantic when they began to draw larger crowds as an opener with their 2012 fall tour. On “Rebel Era,” Kwiecinski pushed the boundaries of his genre that resulted in music distinct from other artists in the electronic music community. Saxophone solos, guitar riffs, rap samples and psychedelic funk beats merge dance music, soul, funk and hip-hop together, bridging the gap between genres. The fourth track on the album, “DTW to DIA (the Travels of Mr. B),” embodies GRiZ’s unique style most directly. Out of the gate, Kwiecinski unleashes funky guitar riffs which build quickly and drop the listener into synth, horns and hip-hop beats with a sax solo that cleanly resolves the song.

4. Koji Koji is an American songwriter and activist. His first release happened in 2010 when he released a live EP called, “Spring Song Vol. 1,” followed by a split release with Into It. Over It, Koji was named to one of Alternative Press’s “100 Bands You need to Know.” He has also released split EPs with La Dispute called “Never Come Undone.” Koji released his first LP in April 2013 called “Crooked in My Mind.” If one is into folk or indie rock, Koji is the perfect artist for you.

“Simply” features the Floozies, an electronic soul duo from Lawrence, Kan. This song is funky enough, but feels out of order on the album. This down-tempo jam is sandwiched between two hard dance songs and feels like hitting a speed bump when playing the album beginning to end. The beautiful, dark complexity of this album makes it essential for any music lover’s collection and revolutionary to the music world. This is an album that wastes no time with filler tracks or generic chord progression like today’s modern mainstream music and deserves to be appreciated. Within the last year, Kwiecinski has gone from basements with a few audience members to venues with thousands of attendees. GRiZ last performed in Arkansas during Wakarusa 2013 with a well-received set that left a buzzing audience calling for an encore. GRiZ has refused to sign a record deal, because the music industry, he said, is broken and corrupted by greed. In opposition, he distributes his music to the public in a totallyfree, totally-legal medium on his website. GRiZ has even created his own record label, Liberated Music, under the same anti-capitalist philosophy.

5. Into It. Over It. Into It. Over It. is a folk/indie rock band that was formed by Evan Weiss in 2007. Weiss is the lone member of the band but plays guitar, bass, drums and is the vocalist. In 2007, he recorded and released a new song every week for a year. He put it together on an album for free download and called it “52 Weeks.” Into It. Over It. has released several EPs over the last six years. He has released three studio albums, including “52 Weeks.” His most recent release was “Intersections.”

Sports

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Week at a glance Academic athletes

UCA ranked first in graduation success rate among student athletes in the Southland Conference, according to the NCAA. UCA’s student athletes have a graduation rate of 73 percent. Coming in second was Northwestern State, at 72 percent. The highest graduation percentages came from women’s golf, with a 100 percent graduation rate. Volleyball has a graduation rate at 94 percent, with women’s soccer at 92 percent and women’s tennis at 91 percent. On the men’s side, golf has the highest graduation rate, at 86 percent. These numbers come from the student athletes who entered in the 2006-2007 school year.

Preseason all-conference

Senior UCA Sugar Bear center Courtney Duever was named to the first team preseason all-Southland Conference women’s basketball team. She is the only Sugar Bear to be awarded to the all-conference team this season. This award went to Duever for her efforts in the 20122013 season, where she finished 10th in the Southland Conference in scoring and third in rebounding. She did all this with Megan Herbert on the team as well. Entering the 2013-2014 season, she will be the lead returning rebounder, with 8.8 rebounds per game and will be the second-leading returning scorer, with 13.6 points per game. Stephen F. Austin’s junior center Porsha Roberts trails her in rebounds per game with 7.6 and leads Duever in points per game with 14.6. She started 28 of 30 games last year.

Traveling tennis team UCA’s tennis team went on the road last week to Norman, Okla. to participate in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Regionals. The team won six of its 17 matches and was led by junior Kelsey Williams from Australia, who won two of her three matches. Senior Simona Horsikyan also performed well, going 1-1 in her matches. Other teams that participated in the event includes the University of Nebraska, the University of Minnesota, the University of Western Illinois, the University of Wichita State, the University of Oklahoma State, the University of Oklahoma, the University of Kansas, the University of Kansas State and the University of Saint Louis.

Upcoming games Football

Saturday at Northwestern State University. 7 p.m. Volleyball

Tuesday at Stephen F. Austin University. 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Lamar University. 7 p.m. Saturday at Sam Houston State University. 2 p.m. Men’s Soccer

Sunday at Loyola University at Chicago. 1 p.m. Women’s Soccer

Friday vs. Lamar University. 7 p.m. Sunday vs. McNeese State University. 1 p.m.

Banged-up Bears blow out SFA 66-31 by Andy Robertson Assistant Sports Editor

Despite battling injuries, the UCA Bears football team was able to beat conference foe Stephen F. Austin 66-31 on homecoming day Saturday. The 20th-ranked Bears (5-3, 2-1 SLC) scored 38 points in the third quarter, which propelled UCA to the victory over the Lumberjacks (3-5, 1-2 SLC). SFA struck first when junior kicker Jordan Wiggs hit a 39-yard field goal to cap off a 13-play drive. Lumberjack senior quarterback Brady Attaway completed seven of 10 passes on the drive for 81 yards, which helped to put the Lumberjacks in field goal range. Penalties of 10 and five yards pushed the Lumberjacks back. The Bears came back with a two-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Ryan Howard to sophomore wide receiver Courtney Whitehead. The 75-yard drive lasted eight plays. The extra point was made by junior kicker Eddie Camara to put the Bears up 7-3. Howard completed three of five passes on the drive for 44 yards. Freshman running back Kelton Warren had one carry for 15 yards on the drive. Sophomore quarterback Taylor Reed split snaps with Howard on the drive. The first quarter ended with the Bears leading the Lumberjacks 7-3. Attaway finished the quarter completing 13 of 17 passes for 89 yards. Freshman Lumberjack wide receiver Joshawa West led the rushing attack in the first quarter, running for 12 yards on seven carries. Howard finished the quarter completing seven of nine passes, which was good for 71 yards and a touchdown. Warren led the way on the ground for the Bears with 15 yards on one carry. UCA opened the second quarter with a 39-yard pass from Howard to junior wide receiver Dezmin Lewis. Reed finished the two play drive off with a 12yard quarterback keeper for the touchdown. Camara made the extra point to give UCA a 14-3 lead. The Lumberjacks scored on their ensuing possession on a trick play that saw junior wide receiver Tyler Boyd throw a 73-yard

touchdown to junior wide receiver D.J. Ward. The drive lasted two plays. Wiggs added the extra point for the Lumberjacks to bring the score to 14-10, in favor of UCA. The final score of the half came from a 45-yard pass to Lewis from Reed. The touchdown and extra point put UCA up 21-10 going into halftime. Attaway finished the half, completing 24 passes on 36 attempts for 210 yards. Ward went into halftime with 134 receiving yards and one touchdown for SFA. Howard completed 12 of 18 passes for 211 yards and two touchdowns to finish the half. Lewis ended the half with four receptions, which was good for 126 yards and one touchdown. Senior defensive back Jestin Love left the game in the second quarter with concussion-like symptoms. UCA received the ball after halftime and scored on an 85yard kick return by freshman wide receiver Jatavious Wilson. The touchdown put the Bears up 2810. SFA scored on its opening drive of the second half on a four-yard touchdown pass from Attaway to Boyd. This brought the score to 2817. The drive lasted nine plays and covered 73 yards. UCA struck back on its ensuing possession on a 34-yard touchdown pass from Reed to Lewis. The touchdown put the Bears in front of SFA 35-17. The Lumberjacks fought back on the next drive to bring the score to 35-24 on a 10-yard touchdown pass from Attaway to Boyd. UCA would score again on the next possession on a 64-yard touchdown pass from Howard to freshman wide receiver Jose Moore. The touchdown put the score at 42-24, in UCA’s favor. The Bears defense was able to stop the Lumberjack offense on their next drive. UCA took over at its 48-yard line and scored after four plays on a 41-yard touchdown pass from Howard to junior wide receiver Damien Watts. The touchdown put the Bears over the Lumberjacks, 49-24. The Lumberjacks’ offense took over and Attaway threw a 45-yard pass to senior wide receiver Mike

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Junior defensive back Marvin Mitchell (top) returns an interception for 98 yards and a touchdown to put the Bears ahead 56-24. The Bears won 66-31 during the homecoming game. Freshman wide reciever Jose Moore (bottom) catches a 64-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Ryan Howard to put UCA up 42-24. Moore had two receptions for 70 yards during the game Oct. 26.

VOLLEYBALL

GOAL

Sugar Bears win two more, stay Men’s soccer loses two, undefeated in conference play winless in six straight by Andy Robertson

by Misti Hollenbaugh

The UCA Sugar Bears won twice last week to extend this season’s Southland Conference winning streak to 11 matches. The Sugar Bears (19-3, 11-0 SLC) defeated the Houston Baptist University Huskies (10-14, 5-7 SLC) 25-17, 25-23, 24-26 and 25-1 in the first match of the week Oct. 24. The Sugar Bears had a hitting percentage of .259 leading the Huskies, who had .231 on the night. Freshman middle blocker Fulani Petties led the Sugar Bears in hitting with a .348 hitting percentage and added 12 kills. Sophomore outside hitter Heather Schnars’ 15 kills led the Sugar Bears in kills for the match. Senior setter Marissa Collins set a season high in assists with 56. She added six digs, three blocks and two kills. Junior libero Shelbee Berringer anchored the UCA defense with a match-high 23 digs. Junior outside hitter Scout Brooks chipped in 12 digs and nine kills. The Huskies were led by senior middle blocker Caiti Wenger’s match-high 17 kills. She added three blocks. Junior middle blocker Madeline Gaffney added 12 kills and junior outside hitter Bailey Keith had 10 kills. Freshman setter Kayla Armer finished right behind Collins in assists with 53 and had 11 digs.

The UCA men’s soccer team (4-9-1, 0-3-1 Missouri Valley Conference) fell 0-2 against Missouri State University and fell 0-1 against the University of Evansville. It played Missouri State on Oct. 23 in Springfield, Mo. and played Evansville on Saturday in Conway at the Bill Stephens Track/Soccer Complex. Both were conference games. Assistant coach Michael Gerard said UCA’s midweek game was against a high energy, very organized Missouri State. “It was a battle the entire game,” he said. “We struggled with our possession on their turf and gave up a goal in the first half. They scored quickly in the second half off an own goal to make it 2-0, which ended up being the final.” Senior midfielder Jaden Hoth said he knew it would be tough. “Against Missouri State we knew it would be a physical battle and after we let in the first goal we got taken out of our game,” he said. “It turned into more a physical battle, which isn’t our style of play we aim for.” After the game against Evansville, Hoth said it was another difficult game. “We started off a little slow but we were unfortunate to give away the goal in the first half off of some errors,” he said. “It was another hard loss to take for sure.” Gerard said the team started slow and gave up a goal early in the first half against Evansville. “From here, we started to get

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Senior outside hitter Kyle Hartman gets a kill during the Sugar Bears’ 4-1 victory against Houston Baptist on Oct. 24. Hartman ended the match with 11 kills.

more urgency and energy, which helped us gain more possession,” he said. UCA played a man down for most of the second half, after UCA senior goal keeper Paxti Shortsleeve got a red card in the 51st minute for touching the ball with his hand outside the box and denying a goal scoring opportunity. Hoth said it easily could have been a yellow card but that it was the referee’s decision. Redshirt freshman Taran Meyer replaced him as goal keeper, but another player had to come off the field. Gerard said after the team’s goalkeeper received a red card, UCA turned up the pressure and urgency again, with 10 players instead of 11. “We created chance after chance but could not find the net to equalize,” he said. “We deserved better, but must be clinical in front of goal as well as take pride in keeping a shutout.” On Oct. 23, Missouri State took the lead in the 19th minute, when sophomore forward James Thomas blasted a free kick off the UCA crossbar and junior defender James Fawke flew in with a diving header, scoring his first goal of the year. Missouri State added to its lead in the 55th minute, when sophomore midfielder Jon Boyack lofted a corner kick into the UCA box and redshirt sophomore midfielder Emmerich Hoegg headed the ball into the net. Junior midfielder Logan Miller

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SPORTS GOAL KICK

Women’s soccer drops two matches during weekend, outscoured by four

by Misti Hollenbaugh

Staff Writer

The UCA’s women soccer team fell 1-4 against Oral Roberts University on Friday and fell 1-2 against Stephen F. Austin State University on Sunday. It played Oral Roberts in Tulsa, Okla. and played Southland Conference-leading Stephen F. Austin in Conway at the Bill Stephens Track/Soccer Complex. Junior midfielder and forward Brooke Ballard said the Bears had a complete team effort this weekend. “Having a losing weekend can be really hard on the team, but the numbers do not do us any justice,” she said. “We came out prepared for this weekend but unfortunately it did not turn in our favor.” Despite finishing the week with two losses, teammates said they are still optimistic for the remaining games of the season. “Losing isn’t pushing us down, it’s only getting us hungrier for a win,” Ballard said. She said the team is trying to motivate itself. “We are using everything we learn in each game to push forward to these last two games,” Ballard said. “We are only getting better; we have already achieved more wins this season than ever before. We are using what we learned from this weekend and going to come out hard for our last two games.” Senior defender Alexa Herbers said she knows the team is better than what it showed on the weekend. “Even though we ended the weekend with a loss, we know we can compete with the top teams and are looking forward to

finishing out the regular season strong.” Hodgson said Friday night the team faced what looked like the best team in the conference — Oral Roberts. “They are a talented team and warming up for the game our team wasn’t energized or prepared,” she said. “They attacked us pretty hard. We just need to finish the scoring opportunities that we do create because the score should have been closer.” Hodgson said Sunday’s game against the No. 1 seeded SFA was a competitive game and that UCA shouldn’t have lost based on how they played. “We picked them apart on our offense and had really good attacks and combinations,” she said. “The wet conditions helped their first goal skip in from far out.” Herbers said Sunday’s game was a tough loss. “We had a lot of chances and really took it to our conference’s top team,” she said. “It’s quite unfortunate how we didn’t get the result we wanted because we had a great team effort and were so close.” On Friday, Oral Roberts took the lead in the 17th minute, when senior midfielder Jennifer Abernathy fielded a cross from junior forward Megan Giles and put it in off the left post. They added to their lead in the 41st minute, when freshman midfielder Madison Valenzuela took a cross from junior forward Kayle Nsien and slammed it into the net. A UCA goal gave Oral Roberts a 3-0 lead in the 57th minute. The Bears got on the board in the 84th minute, when freshman midfielder and forward Kate Koch passed to

senior midfielder Kristin Pollard, who scored her third goal for the season. Oral Roberts retaliated just 59 seconds later with another goal from Valenzuela. Pollard scored UCA’s only goal. Freshman forward Allie Coleman placed two of her four shots on goal. Junior midfielder and defender Alexandra Wurst, senior forward Adriana Lucar and freshman midfielder and forward Shelby Wilson each had one shot on goal. Koch had one shot and one assist and Herbers also had one shot. Senior goalkeeper Lyndzey Goff had four saves and allowed four goals. On Sunday, Stephen F. Austin took a 1-0 lead in the 12th minute, when junior forward Zuri Prince put in a shot from 18 yards out. They furthered their lead in the 52nd minute, when senior midfielder Megan Wasiak had a header put in from a cross, making the score 2-0. Central Arkansas got on the board in the 58th minute, when Pollard passed to Koch, who put it into the net. Koch placed both of her shots on goal and scored one goal and Pollard placed two of her three shots on goal and had one assist. Wilson had one shot on goal and Lucar had two shots. Coleman and Ballard each had one shot. Goalkeeper Lyndzey Goff had eight saves and allowed two goals. The Bears will finish regular season play this weekend, facing Lamar University at 7 p.m. Friday, then facing McNeese State University at 1 p.m. Sunday. Both games will be in Conway at the Bill Stephens Track/Soccer Complex. It will be the team’s senior weekend, where UCA will honor its 11 seniors.

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Junior midfielder/forward motivates team through her skills, personality by Misti Hollenbaugh Staff Writer

Soccer has always been a big part of junior midfielder and forward Brooke Ballard’s life. She started playing at five years old. “Soccer has made me who I am today,” she said. Born and raised in Conway, Ballard said the thing she enjoys most about UCA soccer is being able to play for her hometown. “There’s no greater feeling than representing your hometown,” she said. “I wouldn’t trade being a Bear for anything,” she said. Ballard said everyone asks her how she likes going to college where she lives. “I love it,” she said. “It was the best choice I could have ever made. My dad is the biggest UCA football fan ever. I have tailgated at football games with him since I was young. I grew up around UCA. I visited a lot of other schools, but nothing really felt like home like UCA did.” Ballard said she loves going to UCA and wouldn’t want to go anywhere else. “I wouldn’t trade anything for the opportunity to have my family at every game,” she said. “I have two little sisters, Hope and Peyton, and they also play soccer. I wouldn’t trade anything for being able to watch them grow up and see them everyday.” Senior midfielder Abigail Hodgson said she has noticed Ballard’s love for UCA. “She has a big heart for UCA, its athletic programs and the organization she’s involved in and manages her time well,” Hodgson said. “She’s a very determined person in her sports and studies and she’s definitely a teammate you can rely on.” Ballard said her greatest accomplishment so far would be becoming more goal minded. She has scored five goals this season, while she scored four goals in the 2011 and 2012 season combined. Ballard has taken 18 shots, 10 of which were shots on goal, giving her a .556 shot on goal percentage this season. She has also had two assists and collected a total of 12 points. She had the game-winning goal this year against Louisiana Tech and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. In 2011-2012, she played in 35 games, bringing in one assist and

collecting nine points. Ballard said she has the same mind set each year. “My personal goals for the season are the same every year,” Ballard said. “To work hard, always give every practice and game my best, and to just be thankful every game that I am healthy and able to run and play because not everyone has the opportunity to do that.” Ballard worked with special needs children while in high school at Conway High and said she had a great experience. “I had really strong bonds with the students,” she said. “At every game or practice, if I’m tired or just don’t feel like playing, I think of them and what they would give to be where I am at. I’ve learned to not just play for myself.” Ballard said her favorite UCA soccer memory would be the road trips on the bus. “While they are the most exhausting trips, they’re when you make the greatest memories and get the closest with your teammates,” she said.“You become more than just teammates; you become family.” It was on these road trips that Hodgson discovered how funny Ballard is when they roomed together for almost every trip. “Each night in the hotel I was laughing so hard,” Hodgson said. Senior defender Alexa Herbers said Ballard is humorous and has a passion for the players. “Off the field, she is hilarious, one of the funniest people I know,” she said. “She also genuinely cares about each one of us and I’m so glad to have her as a teammate.” Hodgson said Ballard cares so much about the team and encourages others all the time. People can look at success in number of ways, Ballard said. “Some people say success is winning games and getting good stats,” Ballard said. “To me, those are just numbers. Achieving success is simply working as hard as you possibly can and being the best you can be.” Herbers and Hodgson both attested to Ballard’s hard work. “As a player, she is one of the hardest people to defend on our team,” Herbers said. “Her speed and quick touches on the ball make her a big asset in our offensive play. From her freshman year to now, she’s improved so much in her touch and mentally, she knows what she should do

with the ball and can take on defenders to create good scoring opportunities for our team.” Hodgson said Ballard is a hard worker. “She works hard and stays in great shape in offseason and summer for the amount of running that she’s asked to do,” Hodgson said. Ballard said she has the strongest support system. “It took so much time, money and dedication to get to where I am now,” she said. “My family has been with me every step of the way. They always let me follow my dreams, no matter where they took me. My parents are my biggest role models and I would not be where I am today without their guidance and support.” Ballard said the team is blessed to have Coach Jeremy Bishop and Coach Derek Nichols. “They are not only great coaches, but also great people,” she said. “They have not only led UCA soccer to its greatest amount of wins, but have also turned this program around. We have had more fans and support at our games than we ever had in the past. They both have done so much hard work behind the scenes to make this program what it is today. But this is only the stepping-stone to how great this program is going to become.” She also said there are more coaches she appreciates. “Along with both our coaches we have our graduate assistant Tasha Flynn. She has become part of the family these last two seasons. It’s going to be weird when she is gone, but we all know she is going to accomplish so much and become an awesome coach much like Coach Bishop and Coach Nichols.” After she graduates, Ballard said she plans to find a job within the writing field. Ballard said she would enjoy working as a personal trainer and helping people who want to get in shape. “I wasn’t always in shape,” Ballard said. “In the past two years I have changed the way I live. I workout more and have changed my diet completely. I would like to help others do the same.” The Bears’ next game is at 7 p.m. Friday at the Bill Stephens Track/Soccer Complex. The Bears will have one more game before playing in the Southland Conference Tournament, which starts Nov. 14.

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Men’s soccer still without a win in Missouri Valley Conference play with two losses this week Continued from page 7B led the offense, putting one of his three shots on goal. Freshman midfielder Wes Carson had two shots and junior forward Daylon Schiffel and senior forward Taylor Hart each had one shot. Shortsleeve saved three goals, while allowing two goals. On Saturday, Evansville took the lead in the 26th minute, when junior defender Joel Craig

launched a cross into the UCA box, where sophomore midfielder Mark Gonzalez slotted it into the right corner of the net. Hoth said the team was unfortunate to not get any goals. “Even then we had a lot of great chances to score but just couldn’t find the back of the net,” he said. Carson’s shots were on goal, Hart had six shots, one of which was on goal and senior defender

David Ngwenya had one shot on goal. Hoth, freshman midfielder Dylan Brog and Miller each had two shots. Shortsleeve had five saves and allowed one goal, and redshirt freshman goal keeper Riley Cauley had three saves. The Bears will return to conference play on the road against Loyola University Chicago at 1 p.m. Sunday in Chicago, Ill.

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After losing its starting quarterback, tight end due to injury, UCA has now won two straight conference games Continued from page 7B Brooks to put SFA on the UCA 13yard line. On the next play, Attaway was intercepted by junior defensive back Marvin Mitchell. Mitchell returned the interception 98 yards and a touchdown for the second longest interception return in UCA history. After the extra point, the score was brought to 56-24. The Bears defense would step up again and stop the Lumberjack offense on three plays. The UCA offense took over at its 13-yard line and drove down to the SFA 12-yard line. The Bears could not move the ball anymore and sophomore kicker Jace Denker made a 29-yard field goal to put the score at 59-24. This would be the last score either team would get for the remainder of the third quarter. The Bears padded their lead on an 81-yard touchdown run from Warren to bring the score to 66-24. Howard was subbed out and finished the game with 403 passing yards and four touchdowns 18 completions on 29 attempts. He also threw one interception. Howard said playing last week helped his confidence going into this week. “The momentum from last week carried over to this week,” he said. “I wasn’t as shaky as last week and came back with confidence.” The final score occurred with 36 seconds left in the game on a two-yard rush from sophomore quarterback Joe Minden for Stephen F. Austin. The touchdown put the final score at 66-31.

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Junior quarterback Ryan Howard was 18 for 30 with 403 passing yards, four touchdowns and one interception in UCA’s rout of Stephen F. Austin 66-31. Warren finished with 112 yards rushing on 10 carries and Lewis finished the game with 160 yards receiving on five receptions and two touchdowns. Wilson finished the game with 314 all-purpose yards; 80 came from rushing, 71 from receiving and 163 on return yards. Senior linebacker Justin Heard led the Bears’ defense with 15 tackles. Both teams finished with 681 yards of total offense.

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Coach Clint Conque said he is happy with how the team played and that he has challenged the team to play hard. “We have pretty cool football team right now,” he said. “This team has a closeness about it, and I’ve challenged them to play with more of a chip on their shoulder.” The Bears will travel to Natchitoches, La. to face the Northwestern State University Demons at 7 p.m. Saturday.

Volleyball continues its 12-game win streak

with two victories this weekend Continued from page 7B Freshman outside hitter Jessica Wooten led the Huskies’ defense with 13 digs. Saturday’s match saw the Sugar Bears defeat the Texas A&M — Corpus Christi Islanders (14-10, 9-4 SLC) 25-20, 25-22, 20-25 and 26-24. Senior outside hitter Jessica Nagy said the team came out prepared. “This was a tough game,” she said. “We came out fired up and kept our excitement.” Nagy played for the first time since Oct. 5. She was out with a hairline fracture on her ulna in her left hand. The Sugar Bears outhit the Islanders .213 to .181, led by junior middle blocker Alicia Dittrich, who hit .389 and had eight kills and six blocks. Brooks led the team in kills with 13 and added three blocks. Schnars followed with 12 kills, two aces, 11 digs and one block. Petties added 11 kills, one ace and two blocks. Collins led UCA with 49 assists and had 11 digs. Berringer led the defense with 19 digs. Senior defense specialist Beth Rogers added 10. The Islanders were led by junior right side Ashley Phelps, who had a .400 hitting percentage, 21 kills and three blocks. She was followed by freshman middle blocker Shaquinn Parker, who had 11 kills and five blocks. Senior setter Logen Bourque led the Islanders in assists, with 43. She had three kills and one block. Sophomore outside hitter Ivy Baresh led the Islander defense with 15 digs. She was followed

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Freshman middle blocker Fulani Petties and junior outside hitter Scout Brooks go up for the block in the 4-1 win Thursday. by sophomore libero Shayla Maldonado, who had 14 digs. Volleyball Coach David McFatrich received two yellow cards, which automatically gave him a red card. McFatrich said the cards were for substitution errors.

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“There were tough calls on both sides of the ball,” he said. “We have automatic substitutions and our girls got a little caught up. The cards were for illegal subs.” The Sugar Bears travel to Nacogdoches, Texas to play the Stephen F. Austin Lady Jacks.

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Q &A

If you could travel back in time to an earlier version of yourself, what would you say?

“[I’d go back to age 13 when] I was fat, had a mullet and broke my left arm. This resulted in playing too many video games. I’d tell myself ‘get up! It can only get better from now on.’�

Clint Hargis

a.k.a. Bruce D. Bear by Carley Conrad Staff Writer

Many at UCA may know junior Clint Hargis, 21, by another name — Bruce D. Bear. He said he hopes to give back to the community through his experience as UCA’s mascot. Hargis is a graphic design major who grew up in Oklahoma. He has two older brothers — Brad and Justin — and two sisters — Kayla and Brianna.

What inuenced you in becoming UCA’s mascot? “My freshman year, emails were sent out to the student accounts claiming there would be tryouts at the Farris Center. So I went and showed up late accidentally because I couldn’t find the gym. To differentiate myself I dressed up as “Waldoâ€? so I would be remembered even after the audition was over. I suppose the judging panel liked my audition and made me Bruce.â€?

How long have you been UCA’s mascot and how did you audition? “This is my third year. The audition consisted of creating a minute and half long dance, an out-of-suit interview which

How did friends and family react to you being UCA’s mascot?

“They have a lot of fun with it. Most of my friends always want pictures with me. My parents are really supportive and come to nearly every home game.�

consisted of basic questions about UCA and that I genuinely liked sports because I would be around them often.�

What songs on your iPod pump you up for game day?

Throughout your time as mascot, what are some of your favorite memories? “1. Having various dance battles against students during football season. 2. Making little kids cry because I’m just so scary. 3. Winning a conference championship and storming the field last year. 4. Winning a national championship with the Cheer team in Daytona last year. 5. Watching the Sugar Bears volleyball team win the Southland Tournament in dramatic fashion against [Oral Roberts University].�

What is life like as Bruce D. Bear? “Definitely celebrity-status. Bruce grabs attention around campus. It’s fun, but also can be a lot more work than what the normal person might see. I’m not just at games or events on campus. Occasionally, I go to elementary schools, alumni events or even the morning news in Little Rock.�

What are some of the perks and negatives of being Bruce? Perks: “I can pick on anybody

“Chainsaw� by Family Force 5, “She’s A Bad Mama Jama� by Carl Carlton, “Boneless� by Steve Aoki, “Murder� by Justin Timberlake and “2 Steps Forward� by B.Reith.

What is your favorite time of the year?

“Winter. I enjoy dressing nice because it usually reflects my personality on that certain day and winter clothes are the best.� and have fun with him or her. Nobody is excluded.� Negatives: “It’s sweaty. Beyond sweaty. Take the outside temperature and add 30-40 degrees on top of that. Another negative is every once in a while some ‘funny guy’ will try and rip my Bear head off, but what they don’t realize is that it’s like a helmet and has a strap. It’s not coming off.�

During games or events, what is your favorite way to motivate fans? “My favorite way is right before kickoff at midfield. The suspense builds up and then the team runs out.�

When you wear the costume, what

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do you feel your mission is? Make a connection with individual people, not large groups. I want that person to have a memory of laughter and having a good time when I’m around.

How does Bruce stand out from other mascots? “The personality I want to display as Bruce is one of quirkiness mixed with a tough guy mentality. However, underneath that fur, Bruce is a softy.�

Do you have any hidden talents? If so, what? “Not sure this is a super power, but I think it’s a desirable

trait: Patience. I’m a very patient person.�

What is a typical day like for you? “I wake up early. Don’t complain. Smile a lot.�

What do you enjoy doing in your free time? Drinking unhealthy amounts of coffee, working out and eating chicken wings or peanut butter, not together though.

How would you describe your personality? Excitable but very chill. I think I can relate to many people because I’ve lived in many places and have developed friendships with various extremes of people.

If you had a million dollars, what would you do with it?

“Make an awesome bear cave. Actually, I’m not sure because I don’t think about money that often. I’d like to save a considerable portion of it in my savings account but I’d undoubtedly help someone beside myself with it.�

What are your goals for the future?

“Make some beautiful art by working with other creative people. I plan on moving to either Oklahoma City or Atlanta and working for The Salvation Army in some sort of design or advertising aspect. I want to work for companies that help others instead of just trying to make a profit.�

ACTIVITY

Students battle in laser obstacle

by Jessica Seastrom Staff Writer

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UCA First Lady Melissa Courtway travels down Bruce Street during the homecoming parade Saturday afternoon with family sitting next to her.

Queen:

Henson’s adviser shares kind words about friend, anecdote about character Continued from page 1A you do, work with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters‌â€? Assistant Director of Alumni Services Haley Fowler is Henson’s AFA and Alpha Tau adviser, as well as a good friend of Henson’s. Fowler said she was beyond pleased Henson was voted queen. “I am so excited that Jenna was voted queen,â€? Fowler said. “I couldn’t get down to the field and hug her neck fast enough. She is so deserving of this honor and is truly a sweet genuine person. She has such a contagious funny personality that everyone loves. I think she is respected by so many of her peers because of her humbleness and willingness to make everyone she meets feel special in some way.â€? Fowler said she was fortunate to meet Henson her freshman

year. The two have built a great friendship over the last four years. Fowler said, “I think student organizations like SOS and AFA are fortunate to have a member like Jenna.� She said Henson is always willing to volunteer for AFA activities, and to do the “not-sofun jobs.� “For the past three years in AFA I have never heard her complain or say a negative thing,� Fowler said. “That, to me, shows her true character.� Fowler said she had an anecdote to expound upon Henson’s character. “This past August during Welcome Week Jenna hurt her knee at Conway Daze,� she said. “She never complained or said she stopped working, she continued to wobble around

assisting freshmen and carrying boxes until Colin Stanton, Director of Orientation and I saw her and made her stop and get it checked out. Her response was, ‘I can tough it out, I still need to help because it’s my job.’� Fowler said she hopes to still be working for the Alumni office in 2023 when Henson is a coming-home queen. England said being named UCA’s maid of honor was one memory she will never forget. “It was such an honor to be nominated for UCA’s homecoming court in general, but to be able to represent UCA on court and then win maid of honor was amazing.� England is a nutrition major and was sponsored by Alpha Sigma Tau and Pi Kappa Alpha. “I was so surprised by [being named maid of honor] and it was the best feeling,� she said. “It was all around a great experience.�

The Student Activities Board invited students to a laser battle Wednesday, Oct. 23, as part of Homecoming Week. The event started at 5 p.m. and lasted until 11 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom. Admission was free for attendees. SAB holds multiple events throughout each semester. Its goal is to provide fun and interesting events where students can feel free to experience different types of entertainment. Laser tag is an event SAB has hosted for years. It is often offered in the first semester of each academic year. By 5 p.m., there was already a long line of students forming for laser tag. Attendees were allowed to enter in groups of 10 and were provided with a vest and gun. After instructed on how the game is played, students entered the course, where the teams are surrounded by rocks, blow up castles and other various obstacles to maneuver around and use as blockades for hiding. When the round starts the goal is to shoot the opposing five players with the laser targeted at a sensor on the front of the vest. Players were allowed to get

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Junior Kwadi Higgins holds a gun during the laser tag event Oct. 23 in the Student Center Ballroom. back in line for as many rounds as they desired until the events end. Many attendees exited out of breath, sweating and raving about the scores that they achieved. Freshman Joshua Griffin said, “It was cool. I’m a part of the military so it was fun for me.� The line moved relatively quickly, while still allowing each match to last a fair amount of time. This event was great for gamers, competitors and people who just like to goof around and experience something different. Events such as these are put on by the SAB novelty board, who providess events such as Casino night, free Sno-Cone events, character T-shirts and other inflatable course events. These novelty events are for

students of any class status. UCA provides these opportunities for people to meet and connect through gatherings with themes of diverse types. SAB will host “Crystal Imaging� in November. Students will be able to have their picture engraved by lasers into small crystal blocks, junior and SAB novelty chair Tamelah Redden said. This event will be Nov. 11 in the Student Center Lounge. It will last from 11a.m. - 5 p.m. Students must come prepared with their UCA ID. SAB also provides applications available to all students. To learn more about SAB and up and coming events visit www. ucasab.com.

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UCA’s Marching Band performs during halftime at the homecoming game at Estes Stadium on Saturday. The Marching Band and Alumni Band performed together during pre-game activities and tailgated prior to the game.

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Alexa Adams

Mary Dunlap

Morgan England

Jenna Henson

Sponsored by Alpha Sigma Tau, Sigma Phi Epsilon

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Sponsored by Alpha Sigma Tau, Pi Kappa Alpha

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The Iota Pi Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma wears blue masks during its performance at the Greek Show on Friday, Oct. 25 in the Farris Center.

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Proceeds go to Students for the Propagation of Black Culture, scholarships Continued from page 2A

Bethany Miller

Rachel Parker

Deviasha Sharp

Pilar Simmons

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Sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

Sponsored by Griot Society, KCA, NAACP, NABMU, SPBC

Sponsored by Griot Society, KCA, NAACP, NABMU, SPBC

Thirty-two court hopefuls nominated; eight finalists chosen at pre-game rally by Elise Woods Staff Writer

The University of Central Arkansas announced its homecoming court Oct. 22 during its homecoming pep rally. Thirty-two girls were nominated for homecoming court. However, eight women were finalists for UCA’s court. Finalists included Alexa Adams, Pilar Simmons, Morgan England, Bethany Miller, Rachel Parker, Mary Dunlap, Jenna Henson and Deviasha Sharp. Adams was sponsored by Alpha Sigma Tau and Sigma Phi Epsilon; Simmons was sponsored by Griot Society, KCA, NAACP, NABMU, and SPBC; England, Alpha Sigma Tau and Pi Kappa Alpha; Parker, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; Miller, Alpha Sigma Alpha; Dunlap, Delta Zeta; Henson, Alpha Sigma Tau; and Sharp, KCA, NAACP, NABMU, and SPBC. During halftime, the court

and each nominee’s father and sponsor was announced. Jenna Henson was crowned Homecoming Queen and Morgan England was given the maid of honor title. Henson is a senior from Glen Rose and is studying preoccupational therapy, with an emphasis in addiction studies and counseling. “I was completely shocked and wasn’t expecting it [homecoming queen] at all,” Henson said. “I was very happy to even be nominated for court this year.” The rest of the women said they were “honored” and “excited” about being selected for homecoming court. “I was very honored to represent the largest sorority on campus as well as the men with the highest GPA on this years homecoming court,” Adams said. “It was a great way to end my semester. I’m also very proud to share letters with Jenna Henson and Morgan England. They are amazing women and will represent

UCA very well. I couldn’t have picked two better women to win the titles of Homecoming Maid of Honor or Homecoming Queen.” Adams is a senior from Cabot and is majoring in business management. She is an Association of Future Alumni member, Business Information and Technology Club participant, a Sigma Phi Epsilon Sweetheart, a marketing intern for Moe’s Southwest Grill and Alpha Sigma Tau president. Miller is a senior from Texarkana, Texas and a speech communication major. Miller said it was a blessing to be nominated for homecoming and that being voted on the court was an incredible feeling. “I am completely humbled that people voted for me and couldn’t think of a bigger honor than to have the opportunity to represent UCA,” Miller said. “I am already loving getting to know the girls on the court personally and each of them

is so deserving to represent our university as homecoming queen.” Miller said she received a black belt at 14. Dunlap grew up in Conway, is a senior at UCA and is studying Public Relations. “I adore all the other women on court,” said Dunlap. “They are fantastic leaders on this campus and I couldn’t think of any more deserving women to share this experience with.” Dunlap goes on to say that a pretty cool thing about her is that she can do a “killer” headstand. Rachel Parker is a junior from Pine Bluff and is a math major. “When my name was announced at the pep rally, I was more than excited,” said Parker. “It was a feeling that cannot be explained. Through this experience, I can say that I got to know some beautiful ladies inside and out, and this is a memory that I will never forget.”

was one of the 15 girls who participated. “We had a blast,” French said. “We really enjoyed watching everybody perform. We loved the sense of Greek unity when they asked us to be a part [of the show].” French said the best part of it all was becoming close with the guys. “We are so very proud of them for doing a great job,” she said. “I can’t wait to attend next year.” Early bird advance tickets were $10, advanced tickets were $15 and door tickets were $20. Students could also purchase tickets online, although there

was a $1 processing fee. Proceeds from the show will be used for Students for the Propagation of Black Culture and The National Pan-Hellenic Council scholarships. This was the first year the event has been hosted in the Farris Center, Bradford said. Last year’s sold-out show was held at Ida Waldran Auditorium. The National PanHellenic Council will hold events next week for part of Z Week, such as “S.E.X. with the Sigmas,” “Domestic Violence,” “Prematurity Awareness” and “Lupus Awareness.” The following week is Blue and White Week.

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Class attends pre-game alumni party, champagne event in McAlister Hall Continued from page 2A directors. He was a high school assistant principal in Missouri for 29 years, served as 1963 Scroll co-editor and was Alpha Chi president during his time at ASTC. Senior Madeline Schmidt from the Association of Future Alumni said, “I am grateful to have the opportunity to interact

with UCA alumni that come back for homecoming.” Prior to the luncheon, 1963 alumni were invited to a “Champagne and Coffee” event in the McAlister Hall Mirror Room. Alumni gathered for a tailgating party at Crafton Alumni Pavilion on game day, catered by The Fish House.

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