Student business showcase, pg. 3
Cru football crushes Albright, pg. 6
Student government meets , pg. 4
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Taking a look back: 17 years since 9/11 By Bri Bullion Contributing Writer
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First Generation dinner: Making transitions and learning traditions By Madeline Oden Assistant Editor To welcome the 370 firstgeneration freshman who became Crusaders this year, The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s President Randy O’Rear hosted the third annual First to Go Welcome Dinner on his front lawn on campus Thursday, Aug. 30. The recently established annual dinner is held for first-generation freshman to help them get in touch with other students, faculty and even President O’Rear himself. Students had the chance to eat Cru dogs for the first time, take pictures in a pho-
tobooth and participate in a raffle for UMHB themed prizes. UMHB defines the term ‘first-generation’ as a student where neither parents received a bachelor’s degree or higher. Katie Gregory is the head of the First to Go (F2G) program and a Student Success Specialist in the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE).She personally contacts each student before the school year starts and answers their questions. “There have always been first generation students attending UMHB, but [this is the third year the program has been active]. See F2G, pg. 2
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Top photo: At left, freshman pre-physical therapy major Ethan Ramirez grabs some chips to go with his Cru dog in the buffet line at the F2G dinner. At right is freshman engineering major Jake Riberich with fellow freshmen (R-L) sports management major Aaron Campbell-Love, psychology major Jonathan Wells, computer science major Terrance Crenshaw, and political science major John AnthonyRobinson. Bottom photo: University President Randy O’Rear chats with students attending his welcome dinner on Thursday, Aug. 30. Visible counter clockwise from left of President O’Rear are: Jazmine Gonzalez, Carlos Pena, and Josiah Hernandez.
On September 11, 2001, America was attacked by 19 men who had been trained by Al Qaeda. The men hijacked four passenger planes and at approximately 8:45 a.m. an American Airlines Boeing 767 crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center. 18 minutes later, people watched United Airlines Flight 175 crash into the South Tower of the World Trade Center. At approximately 9:45 a.m., American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the west side of the Pentagon. United Flight 93 was also hijacked and crashed into a field in western Pennsylvania at 10:10 a.m. (BBC and CNN). During the attack at the World Trade Center, 2,763 people, including 343 firefighters and paramedics, 23 New York City police officers and 37 Port Authority police officers were killed. At the Pentagon, 189 people, including 74 people aboard American Airlines Flight 77 were killed. All 44 people aboard United Flight 93 were killed. A total of 2,996 people lost their lives during these terrorist attacks, making it the deadliest terrorist attack in American history (BBC, CNN). The South Tower of the World Trade Center collapsed from the heat and explosion caused by the plane, just 15 minutes after both Boeing planes crashed into the Twin Towers. At 10:30 a.m., the North Tower collapsed. See Anniversary, pg. 2
UMHB becomes ONE at multi-church worship event By Emily Mahan Staff Writer On Wednesday, Aug. 29, UMHB students gathered together in Walton Chapel for a time of worship and fellowship known as ONE. This
event, held once a month on a Wednesday night at 8 p.m., features a worship team consisting of members of various local churches as well as a speaker. According to the UMHB chaplain’s office website, “It’s time we realize
that the unity of the church is a top-tier theological matter.” Which is why the event focuses on bringing members of various churches together. This was the first ONE of the semester, and the chapel was packed with
students who were excited to worship God in community with their peers. After the event, students gathered at Luther Memorial for lemonade and snacks with their friends. See ONE, pg. 2
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Photo by Emily Mahan/ The Bells
Above: Junior pre-physical therapy major Seth Blankenship greets fellow students as they enter Walton Chapel at UMHB for the ONE gathering Wednesday, Aug. 29.
Above: College pastor Logan Reynolds of First Baptist Belton worships with students at the first ONE gathering of the year at Walton Chapel on the UMHB campus on Wednesday night, Aug. 29. The light design behind Reynolds is part of the stage lighting.
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Hurricane Harvey: UMHB students share their thoughts about life after the storm By Sarah Ifft Staff Writer
It has been a little over a year since devastation wreaked havoc in the Houston area. What started as a small tropical storm quickly became a category four hurricane, causing a large loss of life and property. On August 17, 2017, Hurricane Harvey hit on the eastern coast of Texas. According to the Houston Public Media from the University of Houston, the hurricane caused at least 72 fatalities. The rise in water was measured at 12.5 feet at the Aransas Wildlife Refuge. According to worldvison. org, 135,000 houses were affected by Hurricane Harvey as many people lost their
homes and everything they owned. Harvey also became the second most expensive hurricane in the United States since 1900 (worldvision. org). Fox news estimates an average of 154 billion in damages across the state of Texas as a result of the storm. Sarah Harvey, who just happens to have the same last name as the name of the storm, is a senior marketing major at UMHB, whose hometown, Port Neches, was heavily affected. “The night Hurricane Harvey hit, it was controlled chaos,” Sarah said. “Everyone who had a boat was out in the floodwaters rescuing people from their homes that had filled with water. My family made it up to our
church, where my mom was on staff at the time. The gym at the church hadn’t flooded, so it became a shelter in the area. The rains didn’t stop and the flooding continued all through the night. For days after that, the water didn’t go down. I felt so helpless because I was here in Belton.” In response to the disaster and all the people in need, various communities came together to help one another. Brianna Flanter, a freshman biology and pre-dental major, witnessed her neighborhood and the surrounding cities outside of Houston band together to create a bit of light in this dark time. “I actually live about 30 minutes outside of Houston so everything around us got
flooded,” Flanter said. “All my neighbors, friends, and family got water in their houses. However, even in literal high water, everyone stayed extremely positive. Rescue boats from people in our town, other towns, and even other states came to help us out.” “When the flooding dried out, people immediately started helping people demo their homes and donating at shelters. Most of the shelters in Houston actually couldn’t even accept more food. Houston really came together and it made me really emotional.” Both Flanter and Sarah Harvey became involved in the helping process, assisting in various ways. See Harvey, pg. 3
F2G: students enjoy a welcome dinner with the President
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Ally Beam leads the charge in finding seats after making name tags. Following behind Beam is Anabel Castorena. They found seats to visit and enjoy a buffet meal during the F2G dinner on the lawn at President O’Rear’s house on Thursday, Aug. 30. Continued from pg. 1 “As each year passes, we enhance the program to be more impactful and beneficial for students,” Gregory said. Statistics show that three out of five first-generation college students do not complete a degree in six years, and 60 percent of the first-generation students who drop out of college do so during their first year. These are two statistics UMHB is trying to change. By providing recourses and answering questions, the F2G program is helping first-generation students realize that they are not alone and have many people who want them to succeed in life beyond UMHB. “Originally, I felt we had such a large number of first generation
students and I felt that the university could do more for that group of students and encourage them. The national statistics communicate that it is hard to be successful as a firstgeneration student,” President Randy O’Rear said. He started hosting the dinner to show first-generation students that UMHB cares about their well-being and achievements. He wanted to show the incoming freshmen that they are not alone in this and help is all around them. “They came to Mary Hardin-Baylor because they want to obtain a college degree and we are here to help them reach that goal,” O’Rear said. Many students have some sort of idea about what college will be like or they can ask their parent about
their college years. But first-generation students don’t really know what to expect because they are the first in their family to experience college. Freshman social work major Mary Herschberger says that a big challenge for her is breaking the cycle of not attending a college. And she feels the pressure to succeed in that. “I know there is a lot of pressure on my shoulders but I know that I will be able to do great things,” Herschberger said. Another student who attended the dinner was freshman education major Samantha Dewberry. She explained that some of the biggest challenges she has faced thus far is financial aid and a lack of information coming into UMHB. “I don’t have aid coming from
home so I’m doing it all by myself,” Dewberry said. “I have been trying to balance work and school and that’s been tough. Not knowing what I need to do to prepare is also difficult. For example, I didn’t know what to do when it came to textbooks or things like that when I first came. Thankfully, the professors and staff are always open to answer any questions I have, and I email them all the time to ask for advice on what to do.” At the dinner, Gregory introduced three student mentors who would be able to help the incoming freshmen. The mentors are returning first-generation students and can talk about school or life with new students. One of the first-generation mentors is senior psychology major Deja Daniels. Daniels attended the college
mixer during her freshman year and now does what she can to help other first-generation students. “It can be hard being out here by themselves for the first time but having someone to help makes the transition easier and really helps,” Daniels said. “That is where [the mentors] come in. Talking to someone else who went through the same thing helps.” Freshman social work major Natalie Blanco says that having someone to help with transitioning has been really beneficial. “UMHB has helped me adjust to school life through the residential assistants, the Cru leaders and the faculty because they are always there if we need them to answer any questions we have,” Blanco said.
Anniversary: looking back at 9/11
ONE: churches come together to worship Continued from pg. 1 This ONE featured Logan Reynolds, the college pastor at First Baptist Belton, as well as a five-member worship band. Bassist John Allen Davidson, who graduated from UMHB in 2013, said, “It was a really cool experience to come back as an alumnus and see hundreds of college students worshiping together.” Many students who attended the event have been participating in ONE for years. Seth Blankenship, a junior prephysical therapy major, has been coming to ONE since his freshman year. Blankenship said that his favorite thing about ONE is “getting to hear other speakers and bands that I don’t normally hear, just getting a different perspective.” He stated that this month’s ONE has been one of his favorites. For other students, this was their first time attending ONE. Garret Snyder, a freshman film studies major, came to ONE on Wednesday for the first time. “The music…made you feel very uplifted and excited to be there.” Snyder said he will definitely be attending ONE again in the future. ONE is a valued event on campus because it is the only on-campus worship event that is held on a regular basis. In
L-R: Junior history major Jaden Napolez, senior psychology major Deja Daniels, junior graphic design major Emily Price, and junior accounting and finance major Jose Larin pose with this year’s T-shirts at the F2G dinner.
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Tupelo Witte, a junior psycology major, leads students in worship at ONE. addition, it allows students to hear from a variety of speakers that they would not normally have the chance to interact with. ONE was started in an attempt to unite the local churches in the Belton and Temple areas that students attend. The chaplain’s office website states that, “The fullness of the gospel is always seen when the people of God are able to recognize the dif-
ference between essential and non-essential theological doctrines and then risk overcoming divisive tribalism through strong expressions of unity in worship and service.” The next ONE will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. in Walton Chapel. Students can look forward to a great time interacting with their peers and worshiping God in community with others.
Continued from pg. 1 Approximately 10,000 people were treated for injuries after the towers collapsed, and only six people who were in the towers when they collapsed survived (History.com). The jet fuel from the Boeing aircraft that crashed into the Pentagon started a fire which led to a structural collapse of that building as well. None of the members aboard American Airlines Flight 77 survived (History. com). Passengers aboard United Flight 93 discovered that the flight was being hijacked and took action. It is believed that the passengers and flight attendants were able to overwhelm the terrorists with a fire extinguisher, causing a loss of control of the aircraft. The plane plummeted at approximately 500 miles per hour and crashed in a field in western Pennsylvania. None of the members of Flight 93 survived (History.com). Americans have worked to preserve the history of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks. Museums and memorials have been opened across the nation to remind the American people of the tragedy of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the brave people who gave their lives to protect others. The National September 11 Memorial and Museum, located in New York City is dedicated to preserving
the lives lost during the Attacks. UMHB freshman social work major Natalie Gonzalez Blanco visited the museum in 2017. “The original flag that was flown by the towers was on display at the memorial,” Blanco said. “They [found many] belongings while cleaning the debris. They also had a room where you can see pictures of everyone who died with a summary of what they did in the buildings. They had a room of some recorded calls that the people on the planes made to their families, like voicemail recordings.” Among the exhibits at the National September 11 Memorial and Museum is the Survivor Tree. The Survivor Tree is a Callery Pear tree that survived the attacks on the World Trade Center. The tree was discovered at Ground Zero and removed from the rubble. The tree was returned to the memorial in 2010 (911memorial. org). “My favorite part of the museum was probably the room with the [recorded] calls and missing items” Blanco said. “Hearing the calls play while I was in the room gave me chills because you could hear how scared the people were. The room with the items is heart breaking because there are so many items that they found and each one has a story,” she said.
The tragedies of the 9/11 terrorist attacks left many Americans in shock. America saw an increase in airport security, an increase in the passion for fighting the War on Terror and an increase in general safety measures on commercial flights. The 9/11 terrorist attacks had a lasting impact on the American people. UMHB senior education major Taylor Gusler was almost four years old at the time of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks. “I think it’s important for us to remember what happened during 9/11,” she said. “It definitely united us as a country and showed us where we were vulnerable. As a future teacher, I will absolutely be teaching my students about what happened on 9/11. I think it’s important that they know what happened and the changes that resulted in this country because of it.” Many of the Americans who died that day said their final goodbyes to their families without even thinking that it could be possible that they would never hug their children, spouses, or parents again. We must remember the lives of the members of American Airlines Flight 767, United Airlines Flight 175, American Airlines Flight 77, United Flight 93, and those at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon along with all the first responders who gave their lives to protect others.
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Communities rebuild, Showcasing students’ businesses Harvey: refurbish and remember Continued from pg. 2
By Bria Schwartz and Amy Lucas Staff Writers College students often find themselves in need of a quick way to earn money. For some, their passions and talents drive them to create their own business. Several students here at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor share how they built their businesses and give advice on how students can start their own.
Matt Murray
Pedagon Education
Matt Murray, a senior mathematics major, started Pedagon Education in June of this year. Pedagon Education, a combination of polygon and pedagogy, is a tutoring, mentorship and consultancy business that focuses on the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics area of education. They also work on consulting with prospective students by helping them build four year plans. Pedagon Education serves students in the Belton, Temple, Killeen and Austin areas. Tutoring subscription rates start at 25 dollars for high school students and 35 dollars for college students. The first session is always free. “I had been wanting to start the business for a while, but found myself in need of a marketing representative,” Murray said. This is where Katie Scott, a senior marketing major, comes in. Katie focuses on the social side of the business. Murray believes you need to find someone to be able to approach others online and to get your name out there. Scott recommends that if someone is looking to start their own business they should network and use social media to get their name out there and build their brand. MurPhoto courtesy of Katie Scott ray agrees that you need to find someone to show off your skills. You can get in touch with them by email, katie.scott@ Brady Copeland (left) gets tutored by Matt Murray of pedagonedu.com and matt.murray@pedagonedu.com, or Pedagon Education. phone at 254-228-9609 and 817-600-6892. And check them out on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @PedagonEdu.
Danielle East
Danielle Demetria East, a senior studio art major, sells her artwork on the side of earning her degree. She is a talented sculptor and also makes handmade journals and mixed media collages. When East came to college she thought this would be a good way to “jump start her career” and make a little cash on the side. Her products range anywhere from 5 dollars to 300 dollars depending on the piece. East recommends that students speak up and meet new people to network with. She advises artists to know their work and its value and not to sell themselves short. Follow her on Instagram @danielledemetria or check out her website danielledemetria.portfoliobox.net. Photo courtesy of Danielle East
Handmade journal by Danielle East.
Megan Henefield
Megan Henefield, a freshman education major, specializes in portrait, group, and live action photography. Her business started during her sophomore year of high school. She grew up in a family of photographers, so it was natural for her to choose this profession. “I grew up in front of a camera and gradually stepped behind it,” Henefield said. Megan charges 25 dollars for a set of 25 portrait/group pictures and 25 live action photos, like concerts and sports, for 45 dollars. Henefield’s advice to those wanting to start their own business is to just “throw yourself into it because if it is something you’re passionate about you shouldn’t be afraid.” Follow Megan on Instagram @meggcaptures or get in touch with her by email at megenhenefieldphotography@ gmail.com or phone at 903-830-2951.
“My high school was working really hard to put on a musical that was supposed to open the week after Harvey hit,” Flanter said. “The hurricane came as a surprise and we now had two weeks to put on this show. Everyone worked really hard to put this on because we knew if we would be able to pull it off it would allow an escape for some people who might have lost their homes. We successfully put on the show and the story was so inspiring that the Texas Thespian Festival in Dallas invited us to perform in front of 10,000 people. It was overwhelming to see sold-out shows in our hometown as well in a huge theatre in Dallas. We knew what we were doing was bigger than us. It was a way of recovery for some people.” In addition to working with the musical, Flanter also donated food and helped shelters organize their abundance of supplies. “My community came together immediately to help get people out, then gut homes, then help rebuild homes,” Sarah said. “All of this process went on for about 3 months after the hurricane. It was insane to watch it from the outside. Not only did my community come together, but there were people from states all over who drove their boats down to help, then drove down teams to help rebuild. It still gives me chills to see how many people came together.” “The day after the hurricane hit, I started posting on social media that I was taking donations and was planning a trip down to help my family,” Sarah said. “I loaded up my 2005 Ford Escape to the rim with supplies donated by friends, professors and people in the Central Texas community I didn’t even know.” Sarah explained that what would have been a five-hour drive turned into an 11.5-hour drive due to the flooding. Once she arrived, she worked at the temporary shelter created in the church gym. For the next 3-4 weekends, she would drive back home to help gut houses and rebuild them. “It was painful to watch, but life-changing to be part of,” Sarah said. How are things now that a year has passed since the hurricane hit? Many people have chosen to elevate their homes at a gigantic average of 75 dollars per square foot, which does not even cover fixing internal home repairs (texastribune. org). Other residents, especially low income families, have had difficulty fixing their homes. An article on the Politico website written on May 29, 2018 reported that “nearly every street of the 10,000-person neighborhood [Kashmere Gardens] has homes that are gutted.” Politico also reported that “numerous low-income families were denied funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency because much of Kashmere Gardens was in a flood zone, and homeowners were thus required to carry flood insurance — a law that many of them were unaware of.” In addition, Houston government officials are still in the process of finding ways to create a new reservoir that will prepare the city for any future floods. In March of 2018, Brays Bayou was expanded due to a “$500-million flood-control project” (latimes.com). Despite the costs and repairs, the community continues to stand with each other and help in any way they can. Although things will never be quite the same as before the hurricane struck, there is still a vast amount of hope around the Houston area. “One year later and every time it rains and the streets start flooding, most people have flashbacks to Harvey,” Sarah said. “I have friends that are still rebuilding – haven’t made it back into their home. The community is still tight-knit even though things are back to “normal” as much as they can be. We’re a year down the road but we’ll never be back to where we were before it happened. It truly altered who we are as a community.”
Photo courtesy of Megan Henefield
Senior graduation picture of Cecilia Davis taken by Megan Henefield.
Hannah Mills
Hannah Mills, a senior music major, is a piano instructor to elementary aged students as well as adults. She started teaching her freshman year at UMHB by using the CRUSitters program. Mills plays for the UMHB Wind Ensemble and is an accompanist for many singers and musicians on campus. Her resume includes attending a six week long residency at an academy in Italy where she played classical music with a quartet. When asked about her stay at the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Sienna, Mills explained how it was “such a wonderful experience.” Her piano lessons are 20 dollars for 30 minutes, 30 dollars for 45 minutes, and 40 dollars for an hour. Hannah’s advice is to “get your name out there and build your way up.” She also advises students to try new things, even if it’s uncomfortable at first, because who knows what you’ll be good at. Contact Hannah at 830-456-0896 or email her at hannahmichalmills@gmail.com. Photo by Amy Lucas/The Bells
Photo of Hannah Mills at a piano at Presser Hall on Sept. 9.
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Information session for veterans and dependants
By Lauren Lum Editor-In-Chief Veteran Career Advisor Sarah Phillips told veterans about eight different programs available to them. This occurred when UMHB’s chapter of Salute Veteran’s National Honor Society sponsored a Texas Veteran’s Commission information session in the Lord Conference Center located in Parker Academic Center on Tuesday, Sep. 4. These eight different programs she addressed are: The Claims Department of the Texas Veteran’s Commission helps veterans who have a discharge other than honorable to upgrade their discharge so they can get access to benefits. The Education De-
partment approves all VA schools in Texas, and they approve on-the-job training programs. The Entrepreneur program helps veterans start and expand a business. The Fund for Veterans Assistance program provides grants to charitable organizations that provide direct assistance to veterans.
The Healthcare Advocate program helps veterans navigate through the VA Hospital. The Mental Health program provides training to veterans, their families, and licensed mental health providers. The Woman Veterans program helps female veterans get the benefits they have earned. The employment program helps veterans fine-tune their resumes, plus look for and obtain jobs. Phillips spoke on the importance of having a master resume. “A master resume is usually a monster of a document. You don’t send it to anyone, but you keep track of everything you have ever done on this document,” she said. “You want to keep it updated as much as you can.” Phillips said that students should highlight how
they can be team players on their resumes. “You can’t train someone to be a team player,” Phillips said. “If there’s some aspect [on a group project] that you took the lead on, say it ,” she said. Phillips also spoke about potential employers labeling candidates as over-qualified. “The reason that you’re told you’re overqualified is because you’re putting things like you’re a leader on your resume, even though the position doesn’t require it,” she said. Phillips also said that having volunteer experience gives students hands-on experience with the job that they are interested in. “A lot of companies would love to have someone work for them for free. It’s also a great networking opportunity,” she said. Phillips also spoke about the
VA work-study program. This program is available to veterans or their spouses that are in school and utilizing the GI bill. Students can work on average 25-hours a week for $7.25 per hour with this program. Phillips said that she has a passion for speaking to veterans about finding a job because she used to be in their shoes. “I was a veteran who didn’t know how to find a job,” Phillips said. “I walked into the workforce center thinking I had a good resume, and I really didn’t. It’s good helping others that are in the same position I was.” Senior psychology major Jacob Neuman is a veteran who attended the information session. “The presentation was good. I learned about all the different programs.
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Sarah Phillips discusses various ways in which veterans and dependents can prepare themselves for their future endeavors in Lord Conference Center in Parker Academic Center on the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor campus on Tuesday, Sep. 4. Everything they offer is very interesting, and is something I will be looking into further,” Neuman said. Salute’s president, Paul Esper, said he felt lost and confused when he first arrived at UMHB because he did not feel wel-
comed as a veteran, and he wants to change that. “We want all the vets to come together, so we can make it a good environment, not only for us today, but for our brothers and sisters that will be coming down the road,” said Esper.
Listening to student concerns: Student Government Association By Amy Lucas Staff Writer With the first month of the 2018-19 school year complete, students at The University of Mary HardinBaylor have settled back in to their weekly routines. New students are adjusting to university life by actively getting involved in organizations and events around campus. Student organizations are an important piece of the overall experience here at UMHB, and offer many different ways to get involved with the school whether it be through community serv i c e , leaders h i p positions or spiritual life. One organization in particular, the Student Government Association (SGA), offers an opportunity for students to represent their class and ultimately, be a voice for the student body as a whole. One member in particular, senior political science, pre-law and speech communication double major Tyler Baker, is very excited about his involvement this year as the Student Body President. In addition to his extensive set of majors, Baker knew since his freshman year at UMHB that he wanted to participate and eventually help lead this student organization. “It’s an incredible opportunity to serve the students
and be a part of an organization that has a true impact on campus,” Baker said. This semester, SGA welcomes seven new students to the senate. Six freshmen and one sophomore will soon be a part of this unique leadership experience. On Tuesday evening, the first meeting of the academic year commenced. The Director of Spiritual Life and sophomore sociology major, McKenzie Decker, opened the meeting with a prayer and a
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short message about leadership. She encouraged the students with a reading of Philippians 2:3-8, a passage that teaches how to be a humble and selfless leader, just as Christ was during his time on earth. Then Baker took the floor with an official swearing in of the seven new senators. He continued with a brief presentation of his vision for this year using three simple words; “up, in and out.” In greater detail, his goal for
each member of the association is for them to grow upwards by strengthening their relationship with Christ, to grow inward by establishing unity within the SGA, and lastly, to grow outward by improving the student body. With these words in mind, various members of the executive council continued to lead the meeting with policies, guidelines and procedures for the upcoming semester. The final item on the agenda was the first official open floor, where members of the senate can voice their proposals and concerns for potential reforms and policies. Topics up for discussion included c o m ments o n visitor parking as well as the current smoking policy on campus. Senators are not the only people who can come up with ideas to be presented during a meeting. Any student is welcome to share their concerns or proposals with a member of the senate, which they then can relay to the SGA at a future meeting. Another way for any student to see what the SGA is about is to tune into the SGA Facebook (@UMHBsga) where the weekly meetings are broadcasted live. With the first official meeting in the books, the Student Government Association is on track for a successful and productive school year.
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Left photo: Dr. Rebecca Peterson is a professor in the History and Political Science Department. Right photo: Dr. Jerome Lockett is a new assistant professor in the Accounting, Economics, and Finance Department.
New faces on campus By Emily Mahan Staff Writer Every year, UMHB excitedly welcomes new faculty members to campus. This year, the school hired 16 new members including professors and instructors. In addition to the new hires, some faculty members were promoted and given new titles. One new faculty member is Dr. Jerome Lockett, the new assistant professor in the Accounting, Economics and Finance Department. Originally from Gary, Indiana, Lockett lived in the Chicago area before coming to UMHB. He said that his favorite part of UMHB is the students. “The students brought me here…I think [the school] has one of the best student bodies I’ve ever taught.” Lockett is excited to experience UMHB traditions for the first time, especially Texas football with the Crusaders. A professor who re-
ceived a new title this year is Dr. Rebecca Peterson, who is in her 14th year teaching at UMHB. In addition to being a professor in the History and Political Science Department, she is now the Interim Dean for the College of Humanities and Sciences. Her position involves overseeing the associate deans of the Schools of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences. She said that the best part of her job is “being able to help people as they’re planning,” as well as the opportunity to help others solve problems. Peterson also enjoys the fact that her job allows her to get to know professors and instructors in other departments that she would not otherwise have the opportunity to interact with. With the addition of the 16 new faculty members, UMHB now has 180 professors and instructors, with 23 in the McLane College of Business, nine in the College of Christian Studies, 12 in the College
of Education, 58 in the College of Humanities and Sciences, 55 in the Mayborn College of Health Sciences, and 23 in the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Every class is taught by one of these talented faculty members, providing students with the quality education they deserve. Most importantly, each of the professors and instructors are followers of Christ. According to UMHB’s website, “faculty members must have not only outstanding professional credentials but also a proven commitment to teaching and mentoring students.” Using these criteria, the school carefully hires teachers that truly care about passing on their knowledge to students and helping them succeed. It is evident that the faculty members at UMHB care deeply about their classes and the students, which is one of the many reasons why the university is such a great place to go to school.
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Life & Arts
Central Texas State Fair hosts Josh Ward
By Thad Imerman Contributing Writer
Josh Ward, one of country music’s hottest stars, brought his band and their pure country sound to the opening night of the 31st annual Central Texas State Fair in Belton on Thursday, Aug. 30. Playing at an outdoor venue, Ward’s music at the Bell County Expo Center sounded the way country music used to. It had the classic twang that makes country, country. Somewhat based on the sounds of his favorite stars growing up, it is Ward’s own, unique brand. “We’re the more run-of-themill country,” Ward said in his blue jeans, T-shirt and a ball cap in an interview behind the stage prior to the show. “I was raised up … you know Merle Haggard, George Jones, Keith Whitley … ,” Ward said. “I cut my teeth on those guys, so we kind of got this
’90-ish vibe going on. We’re definitely not mainstream … it’s just not my brand,” he said. Ward, who has frequented Belton, said he opened for a fellow Texas group, the Josh Abbott Band, last year, but this was his first time to headline at the Central Texas State Fair and he said before the show that he was looking forward to it. “We’re here to play country music for them, so [if] they show up, they’re going to get a good show,” Ward said. A majority of the music Ward and his band played at the fair were songs off of their last two albums, “Holding Me Together” and “More Than I Deserve.” However, they did play some cover songs by his country music idols growing up, such as Haggard, Jones and Whitley. The songs that received the best reception from the crowd were “All About Lovin” and “Ain’t It Baby,” a song he played in tribute
to the women in the crowd. The audience, varying in age and gender, were dressed in outfits one might expect to find at a country concert – plaid shirts, tight blue jeans, cowboy boots and cowboy hats. Some people were leaning against the metal stage barrier, getting the closest spot they could to the stage. Some were dancing and singing along to the music, while others were enjoying their corn dogs, funnel cakes and other fair foods. All in all, about 300 people seemed to be enjoying a great show. After a few songs, Ward gave a special acknowledgment to veterans, active duty servicemen/women and first responders. Ward explained he does this gesture during all of his concerts. “It was a good concert … I play his music in bars, I’m a DJ,” said Daniel Williams after the show. Regarding Ward’s songs, Williams said, “I like them all.” Ward’s music style has helped him quickly garner attention on the country music scene,
especially throughout Texas. “It was Texas country. He is a good singer,” Farron Fiedler, a graduate student at Tarleton State University who currently resides in Stephenville, said. Ward believes his growing favorite sounds in country music will be very popular again. He said it’s on a “10year turn.” Ward mentioned other country stars, such as Cody Johnson and Aaron Watson, who are also into playing a more pure country sound. “There’s not a lot of us out there doing it,” Ward said. “They’re digging it.” Digging it, they are. On his newest album, “More Than I Deserve,” which was released in May of 2018, his single titled “All About Lovin’” made its way to number one on the Texas Regional Radio Chart. According to a press release, it was the band’s 10th consecutive single to top the Texas charts. However, Ward has stayed humble about his regional success. “We never thought in a million
Photo courtesy of Thad Imerman Josh Ward performs during his concert at the fair. years we’d be sitting here doing what we’re doing,” he said. “Getting the number ones, those are bonuses. That’s the icing on the cake … This is every kid’s dream, growing up wanting to play music,” Ward said. Although he is popular throughout Texas, Ward’s fan base is ever growing, even as far as the west coast. Ward got his first exposure out west opening for Cody Johnson.
He has since had three tours as the headliner, selling out many of those shows out west. “We have music fans out there,” Ward said. “I wouldn’t have thought it, but the rest of the world does go on … It’s not just in Texas. They love this stuff out there.” To find the Josh Ward concert schedule, check out https:// joshwardmusic.com/index. html#tour.
Kin: a fatal flop for the sci-fi genre
By Jimmy Boutte Staff Writer
Kin is a movie created from the minds of Jonathan and Josh Baker, and based off of their 2014 short film titled “Bag Man” (imdb.com). Both movies are about a young boy who finds a powerful otherworldly weapon, which, by the way, we never learn anything about. However, the weapon is somehow used to save Jimmy’s adoptive brother Eli from a crew of thugs. Before long, the two of them are also pursued by federal agents and mysterious mercenaries aiming to reclaim the weapon (imdb.com). The acting in this movie was
terrific. Eli Solinski is played by Miles Truitt and you wouldn’t know that this was the first time he has ever acted in a movie. He played a boy who had a hard life, and who’s mother died at an early age. For a long time it was just he and his dad living together because his brother Jimmy was in prison. He acquires the mysterious weapon when he goes to an abandoned warehouse to find and take materials that he can then sell for money. While he was there he finds the weapon that he keeps secret. Their father, Hal Solinski, is played by Dennis Quaid, who was great in the movie. He is by far the character with the best morals.
Eli’s and Jimmy’s dad might have been hard on them at times but he taught them many things like the importance of honesty and family. It is evident that both Eli and Jimmy look up to their father because Jimmy tells Eli “be more like Dad and less like me.” Jack Reynor plays Eli’s brother Jimmy Solinski and did a great job portraying this character. However, I did not like this character because as soon as he gets out of jail he just falls back into his bad ways. He then takes Eli with him and isn’t a very good example for him. It’s like he did not learn from his past mistakes and that is kind of frustrating for the viewers.
The man Eli saves his brother from is named Taylor Balik and is played by James Franco, and I loved his performance in this movie. Jimmy owes Balik a large sum of money. Balik will do whatever it takes to get the money, including following Jimmy and his brother around the country. While Eli and Jimmy are running away from Balik and his gang they run into a character named Milly played by Zoë Kravitz. She wants a better life for herself and she convinces them to let her go with them. I really liked Milly as a character. I really felt for her and I wanted her to get a better life. There are parts about the
movie I did not like. For instance, we never learn how that weapon works. I did not like the weak weapon subplot, because it did not make any sense. In the movie we see two people with helmets running to try to find the weapon. At the end of the movie we still don’t understand the value or workings of the weapon. It just seems really random. I feel like they could have put this movie into two separate movies. Though it has its ups and downs, the movie is not all bad. It aims to teach a valuable lesson about the importance of family.
An Evening with C.S. Lewis By Claire Henry Contributing Writer “Mere Christianity,” “The Screwtape Letters,” and “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.” All of these books have one thing in common and that is their author, C.S. Lewis. According to the official website of C.S. Lewis, “Clive Staples Lewis was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day.” On Sept. 6, 2018, UMHB hosted the “Highways & Byways Series: My Life’s Journey: An Evening with C.S. Lewis” with actor David Payne portraying Lewis. David Payne is a veteran British actor, and has performed this C.S. Lewis show over 500 times. Erik Vose, the director of the Performing Arts Center, has been working at UMHB for a little over a year and wanted to bring some of his work from California back with him. “We haven’t done anything like the Highways & Byways one-man performance before here at UMHB,” Vose said. “I wanted to expand out and do more theater projects here and this one is a great starter as a one-man show, kind of simple and can help us ease our way into integrating more theater into the Highways and Byways and UMHB in general.” Payne’s website said that he doesn’t believe it is an especially religious play but that “you couldn’t do a play about Lewis and not include part of what made him tick, and that was his Christian Experience.” In his performance, Payne came onto the Performing Arts Center stage with a pot full of tea and made himself at home. There was a comfy looking chair and a side table with a tea cup and saucer resting on it. Payne sat down and immediately became Lewis. It is a plus that he looks like
him, too. He talked about all the different aspects of his life starting with his early childhood in Belfast, Ireland and how his home felt warm and full, especially when his mother was there. Unfortunately, his mother passed away in 1908, and soon after he was sent off to boarding school in England. After graduating from boarding
not have some of the amazing Christian literature we have today. Lewis became a Christian in 1931, and published two of his most famous works, “Mere Christianity” and “The Screwtape Letters,” which are still in print today. Likewise, the entire Chronicles of Narnia are also still being published, with the first three books having been adapted into award-winning movies. Lewis then talks about how later on in life he had a friend (or what we would call a pen pal today) named Joy and how she ended up moving to London with her two children. A couple years later, Lewis ended up marrying her for legal purposes but ended up falling in love. Joy died a few years after that from bone cancer, but Lewis knew where she was going (Heaven). He ended the night talking about how his friend was supposed to return back to the house and make us a cup of tea. Senior marketing major Sawyer Richardson didn’t Photo courtesy of Claire Henry know what to expect from the performance when he David Payne portrays C.S. Lewis during the Highways & decided to attend. “It was a very last-minute Byways series. thing and I thought why not school, he was offered a full get the FAE out of the way,” scholarship to the University Richardson said. “I have alof Oxford and while he was ways been a Lewis fan but there he enlisted in the British this event really made me apArmy. Payne/Lewis jumped preciate his work more. It also ahead a few years and talked made me understand his life a extensively about his friend- little better and where he was ship with J.R.R. Tolkien, and when he was writing.” how he was able to read the Shane Smith, of Temple, first manuscript of “The Hob- came because his wife is an bit” and how their relationship avid C.S. Lewis fan. impacted his future writing “Coming into tonight I didn’t career. During this time, how- have any idea what would ever, Lewis was an atheist happen but I thought that it who questioned the existence was going to be a dialogue of God. This had a profound between two people impact on his work later rather than him by himon, because if he hadn’t self,” Smith said. have gone through “It was definitely betthose times ter than what I thought of quesand it is making me think tioning, more about his work. I will we try to read more of his work might because of this evening.”
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Sample UMHB student calendar.
Stay on top of your semester Time management tricks for students
The life of college student isn’t always easy. Between trying to get good grades, maintaining a social life, going to church, staying healthy, and getting a decent amount of sleep each night, we have a lot on our plate. How do we do it without going crazy? Time management is the key for any college student to survive. Here are a few tips to manage your time wisely: 1) Write everything down If I don’t write something down, I won’t remember it. So, when you’re in class and your professor gives you a due date and extra information on your homework assignment, jot it down. This way you can go back in your notes and remember exactly when the due date is for your upcoming homework assignment. 2) Maintain a planner This is a cheap and easy way to remember due dates, your boyfriend’s or girlfriend’s birthday and the dates of the Cru’s foot-
ball games. It’s all in one place. Some people like to color code their planner. Whatever works best for you. If you’re not a fan of planners, at the very least make a list of upcoming assignments starting with the one that’s due first. Prioritize assignments. Don’t work on an assignment that’s due 5 weeks from now if you have one that needs to be finished by tomorrow. 3) Make time for fun “All work and no play make Jack a dull boy.” You can’t study 24/7. UMHB has many student organizations to get involved in. Just don’t overload yourself with too many organizations. Find a couple that you are passionate about, attend their meetings, participate in organization activities and make friends. 4) Don’t be distracted by electronics We all get into the habit of working on an assignment, picking up our phone for just a minute or two, and
suddenly 30 minutes has passed while we were checking our Facebook and Instagram. When studying or working on homework, put your phone away. Whether you must put it in your desk drawer or tuck it into the pocket of your backpack, put it away so you’ll be less likely to get distracted. 5) Don’t wait until the night before Many students think they can wait until the night before to finish an assignment due the next day. Speaking from personal experience, waiting until the night before to complete an assignment is very stressful. If you have a large assignment that is going to take you many hours, start early. Get a little bit done each week. This way you will not be stressing the night before. It will also give you time to ask your professor any questions if they could arise, correct mistakes, or make other improvements.
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Cru football defeats Albright in historic 91-7 victory
UMHB started the season off with a victory in Reading, Pennsylvania against Albright College. The Cru scored a total of 91 points in their season opener, setting a new single-game record. The 84-point margin ties the school record. The Cru’s defense held the Lions to 140 total offensive yards. The Cru accumulated 659 total offensive yards with 293 on the ground and 366 through the air. The Cru will travel to Alpine, Texas for a 6 p.m. kick-off against Sul Ross State University on Saturday, Sept. 15.
Sophomore Wide Receiver K.J. Miller
Photo by Roy Gallagher
Sophomore linebacker Akeem Jackson (left) and senior linebacker Santos Villarreal (right) tackle sophomore running back Will Dogba at their season opener game against Albright College in Reading, Pennsylvania. The Cru will begin American Southwest Conference play this Saturday, Sept. 15 at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas at 6 p.m.
Senior Running Back Markeith Miller
Two UMHB players received the honor of American Southwest Conference Player of the Week, one for Co-Offensive Player of the week and the other for Special Teams Player of the Week. Markeith Miller earned this title by breaking his previous record of rushing touchdowns in a game with six. K.J. Miller received the title for returning a punt 65 yards for a touchdown and averaging 62.5 yards per return.
Both men’s and women’s soccer teams kicks off strong season By Beau Kemp Staff Writer
Photos courtesy of UMHB sports information
Crusader soccer off to great start Photo at left; Junior defender Jackie Witt prepares to take the ball down the UMHB field against Texas Lutheran. Photo at right; Junior midfielder Martin Lopez sets his feet to stop the ball and head a different direction with it while playing against the University of Dallas in Belton.
The UMHB men’s and women’s soccer teams each had a two-game stretch over the weekend of Sep. 1. The women’s team had played two exhibition games prior to these first games of the season. In those games, they won 2-0 against Huston Tillotson University and tied in a scoreless game against Schreiner University. The women’s team kicked off their regular season on Friday night, Aug. 30, against Southwestern University at home. The defense shined, only allowing Southwestern one shot on goal. The Southwestern Pirates also did a great job on defense, with 13 saves on 16 shots on goal. However, the Crusader offense overwhelmed the Pirates, and UMHB won the game 3-0. The team continued their
two-game stretch on Saturday night against the Texas Lutheran Bulldogs. This was the second consecutive home game of the season for the Crusaders. The game was a hard-fought battle between the two teams all the way to the end. Texas Lutheran’s defense stepped up to the occasion by recording ten saves against the Cru’s nine shots on goal. For the second game in a row, the Cru’s defense was exceptional, only allowing four shots on goal. These teams were very well matched, so much so that the game was forced to go into double overtime. Ultimately, the game resulted in a 1-1 tie. On Friday, Aug. 30, the men’s soccer team played their first season game against the University of Puget Sound at Tyler, Texas. The team was spectacular on defense, only allowing one shot on goal and five total
attempted goals. The Cru’s offense was also impressive. They had eleven shots on goal, and scored two of them. The Cru defeated Puget Sound 2-1 in double overtime. Freshman forward Tyson Beechum from Waxahachie said, “We felt calm and collected. We played a great game both periods, and we knew we could keep that up. We knew what the goal was and what we had to do to get to that goal, to leave the game with a win.” On Sunday, the team played their second game of the weekend against the University of Dallas at home. The Crusaders took the lead early in the game, with Martin Lopez scoring in the first period from 35 yards out. The Cru had eleven goal attempts in total, and ended up winning the game 1-0. After their first two games, the team remains undefeated.
Upcoming women’s soccer games
Upcoming men’s soccer games
Thursday, September 13 vs. East Texas Baptist University
Thursday, September 13 vs. East Texas Baptist University
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Saturday, September 15 vs. Letourneau University
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Saturday, September 22 @ University of the Ozarks
Thursday, September 27 vs. Belhaven University
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Thursday, September 20 @ University of Texas at Tyler
Saturday, September 22 @ University of the Ozarks
Saturday, September 15 vs. Letourneau University
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Thursday, September 27 vs. Belhaven University
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Men’s and women’s cross country teams return after 17-year hiatus By Katrina Wordell Contributing Writer
After a 17-year hiatus, UMHB’s cross country program has hit the 2018 season running. Led by coach Alex Aldaco, both the men’s and women’s teams are excited to be part of the new generation of runners at UMHB. “It’s amazing to be the first group back,” senior cell biology and premed major Alex Suominen said. “It carries a certain honor and draws attention from fellow students who are also wishing to participate.” Junior sports management major Cade Baker is looking forward to the legacy of the team. “It’s awesome to be able to walk on and get to help rebuild the program,” Baker said. “This program is going to be special one day and it’ll be great to look back and see [that] I got to rebuild it from day one.” Although the team is in its infancy, they are already coming together
as one team that feels like family. “My favorite part about running UMHB is the community the team has,” Baker said. “From day one I felt like everyone clicked well with each other and wanted to be on the team.” Suominen also has similar feelings about the team atmosphere. “We all struggle together and we all triumph together, it’s a special bond,” Suominen said. Both the men’s and women’s teams are a good mix of upper and lower classmen. With a mixture of younger and older students on the team, it creates a good basis for the program with experienced runners who can help lead the younger team members. These same young runners will then help continue to build the program in the next few years. The team has so far participated in one meet this season, on August 31, 2018 at the Nicole Leman Invitational Meet in Longview. The men’s team took 6th place
out of seven teams. The women’s team placed 4th out of five. There are three more invitational meets scheduled for the year before the ASC Championship on October 27, 2018 in Abilene. The teams run at Concordia University in Austin on September 29th, the East Texas Baptist University DIII Texas Championships in Marshall on October 6th and the University of Dallas Invitational on October 13th in Irving. The teams are both enthusiastic about the upcoming season and the program as a whole. It is always an exciting time when UMHB expands their sports department to include a new sport. “We get to show the beautiful balance of education and sports and how they are able to coincide without too much stress,” Suominen said of the teams’ participation and competition in meets. “It has made this a wonderful year already and we still have so much more to come.”
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Segura
Junior Corey Picou, left and freshman Caitlin Urbina, right are continuing their progress towards reaching the finish line as they pass LeTourneau’s junior Allison Fuller in Longview, TX at the LeTourneau University Invitational 5K. The women’s cross country team placed 4th. The Cru’s next meet will be in Austin, TX at the Concordia University Texas Invitational 6K on Saturday, Sept. 29.