The Bells - Volume 162, Issue 4 - October 12, 2017

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Volume 162, Issue 4

Inaugural performance at the PAC

Photo by Jasmin Ortiz The Bells Senior accounting major Perry Quashie-Idun speaks with a representative from Professional Datasolutions, Inc.

Job fairs, etiquette dinners prepare students for future

By Lauren Lum Editor-In-Chief

Top left and bottom photo by Bryan Guice for The Bells, Top right photo by Peter Zuniga for The Bells The Sue and Frank Mayborn Center’s inaugural performance, Foundations: A UMHB Instrumental Showcase, started off the week of grand opening festivities. Foundations featured the Jazz Emsemble, Sax Cru, Brass Quintets, Woodwind Choir, Brass Choir, Brass Quintet, Percussion Ensemble, and the Wind Ensemble. The celebration will continue with a private event hosted by President Randy O’Rear for benefactors. On Friday, the ribbon and dedication cermony will take place on the front steps on the center at 1 p.m. Top left: The saxophone section of the Jazz Ensemble. Top right: The audience waits for the performance to begin. Bottom: Audience members walk into the new building for the performance. See more coverage at thebells.umhb.edu and in issue 5 of The Bells.

Career Services hosted the Job and Internship Fair in Lord Conference Center this fall.

Located on the second floor of Mabee, Career Services hosts several events throughout the semester to help students find jobs.

There were 36 different booths set up at the fair. Students had the opportunity to visit with representatives from the various companies, score free merchandise, and submit resumes to potential employers.

According to Career Servic-

es’ Director Don Owens, the university restructured the fair this year to include more majors. Before the restructuring, most of the booths were geared toward business and IT majors.

Some of the companies at the fair included Baylor Scott and White Health, CGI, Farmer’s Insurance, FBI San Antonio, McLane, the U.S. Army, McLane Company and Dell.

A unique feature of the job fairs is that students can submit their resumes before the event to be included in a resume guide that Owens gives to every employer.

See Jobs, page 3

Service animals become more common on campus

By Jasmin Ortiz Staff Writer With an increase in awareness of mental illness, and a growing acceptance for animal services for disabilities, the UMHB campus has seen a spike in the number of Emotional Support Animals (or ESA’s) and Service Animals. Seeing a service animal in class is becoming more and more common on campus. To date, there are 21 ESA’s on campus and 4 service animals on campus.

Service animals are allowed in all buildings at UMHB, and allowed to live with their handler. For those who are unaware of the etiquette of approaching or encountering the animal, the experience can be new and confusing.

“A service animal is a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability.” Said Dr. Nate Williams, head of both counseling center, and overseeing support and service animals. “Other animals, whether domestic or wild, do not qualify as service animals. Examples of such work or tasks may include guiding a person with impaired vision, alerting a person with a hearing impairment, pulling a wheelchair, alerting and protecting a person who is having a seizure, reminding a person with a mental illness to take prescribed medications, calming a person with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) during an anxiety attack, and/or performing other duties.

Service Animals are working animals, not pets. The work or task a Service Animal has been trained to provide must be directly related to the person’s disability. These animals serve important purposes in the lives of people with disabilities. ” When asked about his own personal experience with service animals, Dr. Williams was eager to brag on his diabetic alert dog, Lucy. “My service dog has been a life saver for me. In many ways, she is another reminder to me of my disability, but at the same time she is one of my greatest allies in my fight for ongoing health. She amazes me almost daily.”

There are a few simple things to remember when encountering a service animal, that can ultimately benefit both your and the handler’s experience over all.

First, make sure to remember that the animal is working. When a service animal has a vest on, or even when

Photo by Jasmin Ortiz The Bells Sara Lindsey takes her Emotional Support Animal, Sophie, out for a walk. The dog lives with Lindsey on campus.

it doesn’t, it is expected to focus on the tasks it has been trained to perform. This means that distracting the animal by petting or cooing at them can deter them from their work. If you want to pet the animal, but are unsure if it is appropriate, ask the handler. Some handler’s do not mind this attention; however some find it detrimental to the training.

Next, be sure to read the patches on the animal’s jacket.

Some working animals have specialized patches made specifically for the public.

These patches include “Do Not Touch” “No Photos Please” as well as the disease in which the handler has the animal for. It is important to read and familiarize yourself with these patches. By familiarizing yourself,

you are able to not only respect the handler’s wishes, but also act in an emergency if the handler becomes incapacitated or separated from their animal.

“It’s helped me so much, having her with me,” said a senior marketing majro who wished to remain anonymous. “She notifies me when I’m feeling stressed and helps to keep me focused in class. She’s trained to perform certain tasks, and that’s what makes having her as a service animal all the more worthwhile. She really helps me.”

When asked about etiquette and how others should go about interacting with her, the senior was excited about informing others.

See Service , page 3

System for a short time.

Once UMHB achieved university status, it was no longer associated with other pageant systems.

Its purpose is simple— to provide the contestants and pageant staff an opportunity for developing

volving the crowning ceremony. Last year, the university decided to show it only on one night instead.

This year we will be continuing with this new tradition and will host the UMHB pageant on one night only. The pageant

Contestants prepare for Miss MHB pageant

By Madeline Oden Assistant Editor

The Miss Mary HardinBaylor pageant has been an annual tradition at the university since the 1950’s.

However, the pageant we know today was a little

different when it first premiered on campus.

Originally titled the Miss Bluebonnet Pageant, the peageant was later changed to the Miss Mary HardinBaylor College Pageant in the 1960s and was a part of the Miss Texas Pageant

leadership skills, theatrical training, responsibility, and confidence.

Many changes have been made to the university and the pageant is no exception. In the past, the show was held on two separate nights with the latter in-

will be held in Walton chapel on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m.

Jenna Albright is a junior film studies major and is representing the junior class in this year’s pageant.

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The Bells

Opinions

Are we doing enough to prevent head injuries in football? Give without prejudice post.com).

By This begs the question: Geri should the NFL be doing Wissink Staff Writer more to protect players from head trauma injuries?

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Graphic by Sarah Ifft

the most prominent risk factor for developing CTE, it is clear that NFL players are at a huge risk for developing this life-threatening disease.

While concussion protocol in the NFL has come a long way in recent years, it is clear that these efforts can only go so far in protecting players from the risk of traumatic brain injuries.

The NFL now allows a neurologist on the sidelines at each game that can assess and prevent any

player from going back out on to the field if they believe they have been subject to some kind of brain trauma.

The NFL also has implemented a strict protocol for players who are assessed and confirmed to have a concussion that does not allow them to go back out on the field the same day.

While this was implemented years ago, it wasn’t until the 2016 season that the NFL enforced disciplinary actions for teams who violated this protocol through heavy fines.

There is also a new focus on making helmets more effective and there are multiple helmets on the market that claim to be more protective than all the rest.

However, even with all of these precautionary steps, more answers are needed for how to best prevent NFL players from facing head injuries.

At the end of the day, football is a contact sport and tackles are an inevitable part of the game.

Players know the risk and still go out on the field day in and day out.

Finding workable safety measures that don’t change the tradition of the game is still a work in progress.

By Jonathan Fish Staff Writer

“Hey man, you got some change? It’s a real hot day, and I could use a drink.”

Expectant eyes look into mine as I reach for my wallet.

My conviction to be generous wrestles with my doubt: could I be helping quench this man’s thirst for Dr. Pepper, or for something far more destructive? How am I to know how this stranger will spend my three dollars?

As he disappears around the corner, I consider the situation, which reminds me of a Kendrick Lamar song.

In “How Much a Dollar Cost,” Lamar describes a scene nearly identical to what I had just experienced, but different in one important detail: Lamar denies the homeless man a single dollar.

After a brief conversation with Lamar, the man reveals himself to be Jesus Christ, telling Lamar that the price of the dollar was his place in heaven.

As a commentary on greed, “How Much a Dollar Cost” encourages listeners to think not of panhandler’s plans for their money, but rather of the bigger picture: their duties as human beings to take care of each other.

By extension, Lamar appeals to Christians to be Christ-like in our treatment of others, to give without hesitation.

In a train station, I find myself able to, although unsure of his motives, do my best to make a positive impact on the man’s life in the only way I can.

I do not believe that we should always assume the best, but to make a positive impact on others; it is necessary to suspend disbelief and listen to God. How unfortunate would it be to deny a brother or sister in Christ a few dollars out of distrust or a lack of understanding?

Using common sense is still important. We can trust God to use our money for His good, while keeping an eye out for obvious warning signs that something is not right.

Certainly there are situations where a handout will perpetuate a problem instead of alleviating it.

At the end of the day, I believe it is always best to give to the needy, unless I see overwhelming evidence that I will do more harm than good.

When on the fence about it, I find it best to trust God and let Him use my pocket change to touch another’s life.

The homeless man returns and sits down a few minutes later, change from the vending machine in one hand, and a Dr. Pepper in the other.

Why I believe it is important to stand by the American flag By Lauren Lum Editor-InChief

I stand for the flag because the world is a better place with America, and I believe that is worth honoring.

The NFL 2017 season has been defined by players taking a knee during the National Anthem, which has led to controversy, intense media coverage, and even social media hashtags.

These players are taking a knee to protest racially-targeted police brutality and general racial inequality in America.

While their points are valid, kneeling before the anthem not only harms their message, but is insensitive to the meaning of our flag.

Over the years, America has achieved many things. In 1776, thirteen colonies signed the Declaration of Independence, declaring America free

from British rule. In 1863, President Lincoln delivered the Emancipation Proclamation that eventually freed more than four million slaves. In 1920, women were granted the right to vote.

In 1964, the Civil Rights Act declared segregation illegal. In 1969, the first man walked on the moon. In 2008, the American people elected the first African-American president.

Because of these accomplishments and so many more, I am going to continue standing for the flag.

I like how USA Today writer, Martin Dempsey, states it. “We do so not because we agree with everything America

has done, or everything that has been done in America’s name, but because despite all of that the world is a better place because America exists.”

America has various moments that she’s not proud of, but there are many moments to be proud of.

According to Bloomberg Businessweek, there are 1.3 million active-duty personnel in the U.S. military and an additional 800,000 in reserves.

The military is a volunteer program. That means that 1.3 million Americans volunteered to be a part of an organization, where they risk their lives for their country. They are not denying America’s mistakes and

wrongs with blind patriotism.

Instead, they have chosen to defend the rights. These rights are worth honoring.

Growing up in a military town, I’ve seen firsthand the struggles that soldiers and their families endure. The military lifestyle is not for everyone.

I’ve grown close with church friends, only for them to leave when their mom or dad is reassigned to another base. Recently, the cousin of a friend from high school disappeared while actively serving his country, and I watched my friend and his family honor his sacrifice and heroism.

When I see the flag, I think of my family members who

have served, I think of my friends, and I think of veterans who served in World War II and subsequent wars. And I think of America’s rights and future rights. America’s wrongs can’t be fixed until we acknowledge what we’ve done well and start from there.

There are many other places and opportunities for Americans to express their displeasure, but I don’t think that we should express them during the National Anthem.

I stand for fallen soldiers. I stand for those whose risk their lives protecting mine. I stand because I am honoring the good I hope America is going to do in the future.

Sports, see page 4 for continued coverage

Cornerback Kris Brown returns for 2017 season

By Wykeyhe Walker Contributing Writer During the end of fall camp in 2015, Kris Brown ran towards the sideline during a situational scrimmage hoping to make a play he has made over a hundred times.

“I just felt something in my right knee pop twice,” Brown added. The junior cornerback at the time had torn his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and his medial collateral ligament (MCL).

Brown has had a long road of hard work, dedication, and family support to make it back for his senior season.

“The last thing you want to hear from your trainer is that you are done for the season and then to hear why is like another stab in the chest,” Brown said about receiving the news that he had torn both

his ACL and MCL. “It was a tough pill to swallow but I couldn’t let it bring me down. If anything, it showed me who cared about me as the person, and not just the football player,” he said.

Due to the severity of his injury, Brown’s recovery was a process that took long and painful hours before he could get back to being the shutdown corner he was before the injury.

“The ACL/MCL tear is one of, if not, the worst injury to have in football. It will end your season and it could end your career, which we thought might have happened to Kris,” Darryl Hausman, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor athletic trainer said.

Brown has overcome many struggles in his life, and this injury that sidelined him for a year was just another obstacle.

With the help of those around him, he is playing in his fifth and final year at UMHB. “I had an amazing support system,” he stated. “From my coaches, teammates, family, and my girlfriend - everyone kept me sane and focused on the prize.”

Brown said that an injury can make or break you and shape you into a man or not.

“Kris motivated me,” his girlfriend Savannah Seybold added. “He would get up at 6 a.m. every morning for therapy.”

Now Brown is feeling healthy and back on the field doing what he loves most, and that is being a shutdown corner for the UMHB Crusaders.

Watch Brown and the Crusaders as they take on Howard Payne University on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 1 p.m. at Crusader Stadium.

Courtesy photo by AMZimages

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Campus News

Students can positively affect peers as an RA

By Sarah Ifft Staff Writer

an RA because of her past encounters with other resident assistants, and she wanted to help encourage residents.

“I applied to be an RA because I had such a great experience with my RAs and I

know before you apply is that it’s a time commitment.

A big one. But, I’m still able Resident Assistants have to be involved in other orgathe unique task of being nizations and steering comable to positively affect the mittees. You have to learn to lives of others while holding balance your time,” Saldivar themselves and their said. “My favorpeers around them ite part of being accountable. an RA would be Students wishing the community for the opportunity that I get to have to become an RA with my fellow have a chance at RAs and my residoing so by filling dents. Nothing out an application, brings me more which is available joy than when a online at www. resident trusts me umhb.edu/ra. enough to come There are some reto me for advice quirements in order or just because to be considered for they want to hang the position. out with me.”

First, you must “This job is very have two references. rewarding and You also must have you will make lived on campus for a difference in two semesters, have student’s lives,” a GPA of at least 2.3, Boutte said. and not have any When considprobations with the ering whether university. or not to apply, Senior education Saldivar says the major Jimmy Boutte most important is a resident assisthing to do is tant for Beall Hall. pray about it.

He suggests being “Being an RA Photo by Sarah Ifft The Bells by yourself when is not for everyone. filling out an appli- Remschel Hall RA Rachel Whismanknocks on a student’sYou can’t be selfish, door. RAs are on duty every day from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. cation. you have to be self“I would just be less,” Saldivar said. honest about why you want wanted to inspire others like Another important factor to to be an RA,” Boutte said. they inspired me,” Saldivar consider is that students are “You will have to do a short said. “Also, I wanted to serve not allowed to be an RA and essay as well. I would be spe- and minister to residents.” have a work study position at cific in the essay so the RDs Although being an RA is a the same time. will get to know you.” time commitment, Saldivar Applications are due by toJunior nursing major Mer- says that the role is worth- day, and interviews are from cedes Saldivar is an RA for while.

Oct. 16th – 17th in Bawcom Burt Hall. She applied to be “One thing you need to Student Union.

Educator of the Year

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Pageant: One night event focuses on inner beauty, hard work She said that students can expect a lot of fun during the performances.

Junior mass communication major Tori Pharris is representing Search Cru and is looking forward to the talent portion of the evening.

“Each talent varies and wasn’t what I was expecting,” Pharris said, “The girls in the pageant are great so I have no expectations of being crowned, but if it happened my goal is to just love people.

I don’t want to change just because of a crown.”

Sophomore psychology major Sarah Szyperski, this year’s Miss MHB director, agrees with Albright.

“All of the contestants are absolutely amazing and beautiful inside and out,” she said. “They each bring their own unique quality to the show,” she said.

Szyperski said that her role as director is to develop a theme and vision from the pageant, as well as lead the ladies and prepare them for the process. However, she doesn’t take all the credit. Szyperski credits a portion of the work to her assistant directors, committee, and advisors.

“I am so excited to watch the girls grow and discover new things about themselves,” she said. “It was a great transi-

tion last year from Miss MHB being only one night instead of two, and it was one we wanted to continue. The show still contains the main components: talent, dance, evening gowns, and stroll.”

The director said it is more than a traditional beauty pageant – it is a time for students to choose 20 women who represent the school.

“These ladies are lights in the worlds and were chosen because of their inner beauty, but also because of all the hard work and dedication they put into production,” Szyperski said.

Miss MHB 2017’s winner, Bridgit Sillman present the 2018 Miss Mary HardinBaylor with her crown at the end to the show. She described the past year as being an incredible honor and unforgettable experience, from the day-to-day to parade appearances and everything in between.

“Early in the pageant process, I set some personal goals that have been fruitful. More publicly, my platform goal has been a struggle of a journey, but with success in sight.” Sillman said, “I hope the Miss MHB 2018 contestants are able to find and bring a new generation of sweet, supportive, and genuine sisterhood in rehearsals and beyond the crowning.”

Photo by Madeline Oden/ The Bells Miss MHB contestants practice the interview portion of the pageant. The Miss MHB pageant will be on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m.

Service: campus animals provide support

Professor Kathy Owens holds her Educator of the Year award from the Texas Speech Communication Association on Friday, Oct. 6, at the annual convention in San Antonio. The award is for an educator who has demonstrated excellence in both the field of speech communication and service to TSCA. Professor Owens took the helm of the over 130-year-old speech program with Speech Cru in 2006. Since then the team has racked up over 500 team, individual, and national qualifying awards. At right is Melissa Witt, President of the Texas Speech Communication Association. You can read more about Professor Owens’ career, health and life in Tori Van Hooser’s recent profile in The Bells online, and in the last printed issue.

Jobs: Career services offers students employment, job opportunities Continued from pg. 1 “[Employers] do not get a recruiter’s guide at many places,” he said.

Senior finance major Kegan Hayes plans to graduate in May of 2018, and hopes that he will be called in for an interview with one of the companies he visited with at the fair.

“I’ve talked to a couple of people and put my resume out there,” he said. “I’m excited to hear back from them.”

Owens said that while employers such as IBM or one of the “Big 4” accounting firms aren’t represented at the fair, students should attempt to practice their elevator speeches and find out about careers they may not have explored in the past.

UMHB alumni Dylan Teepole (’15) and Lamar Seals (’16) were at the job fair representing CGI, where they work as a business analysts.

“I remember coming to these things, and thinking that everybody is a big professional, but we’re all people here too,” Teepole said.

Seals said that communication skills are imperative for any college student.

“The way you present yourself is very important,” he said. “Don’t be afraid to talk to an employer because they’re a person like you’re a person.”

The job fairs for each sector (business, education and nursing) are held twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall.

The teacher job fair will be in Lord Conference Center from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 19. Owens said that 20 school districts have signed up for the fair. However, as many as 60 school districts have come to the spring fair in the past because more schools are hiring in the spring.

Another career services event coming up is the annual senior etiquette dinner held in the McLane Great Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m.

“It’s one more fun thing to do your senior year,” Owens said. “The dress is business professional. Business manners are still very important. I don’t care what your field is, you will be in a professional social setting at some point.”

Owens said that BKD, an accounting firm in the area, likes to host a formal dinner the night before they interview potential employees. This allows them to see how the interviewees act in a social setting.

“The purpose is not about the food, but about building good first impressions and life-long relationships.”

The senior etiquette dinner is to help students build their personal brand before they get out in the real world.

“It’s about how to break the ice and how to network,” Owens said.

The senior etiquette dinner will be for December, May and summer graduates.

Continued from pg. 1 “It’s so important to ask someone in general before petting their animal, but with a service animal I think it’s so necessary. I know for me, if my dog is distracted while working she can miss serious cues that would ultimately impact my entire day. While she’s working, it’s always nice for people to ask before trying to pet or play with her, especially in class.”

There are other animals that live on campus as well that are not service. These animals provide emotional support for students in their homes, and are labeled as an Emotional Support Animal. Animals labeled under such title are not permitted in any of the buildings on campus except the handler’s apartment or dorm.

“First, you have to get a letter from your psychiatrist saying that you would benefit from having an ESA.” said sophomore mass communication major, Madeline Harris of the process of getting an ESA. “Then, you submit that along with a disability request to the Counseling department at UMHB. They look over your application and if it’s approved, they send you paperwork to fill out. After you turn in the paperwork, you meet with the person in charge to go over the final rules and whatnot. If you live on campus, you have to meet with ResLife.

People should know that the process to get an ESA approved, especially if you live on campus, is full of paperwork and meetings. If you don’t need an ESA, trying to get approval for one would be an exercise of frustration.”

Harris is a handler of an on campus ESA, and was excited when asked about her experi-

ence thus far with her animal. “So far, my experience with having an ESA has been quite eye opening. Taking care of a living being other than myself is work, but it’s worth it. I most definitely have benefitted from having an ESA. She helps calm me down when I’m stressed and is just a good companion in general. I wish students knew that having a support animal is not the same as having a pet. I also want people to know that if you want to pet an ESA, all you have to do is ask the owner, just like with any other dog.”

Etiquette for interactions with an ESA is different than that of a Service Animal. Though ESA’s are great for destressing their handlers, they are not necessarily performing tasks.

Though it is still important to ask the handler before attempting to pet or play with an ESA, it is more likely the handler will be more open to allowing play time with an ESA. Both service animals and ESAs that are brought on campus have to be cleared with both housing and the counseling center, as well as have a designated doctor’s note stating the reasoning behind the need for such. These animals are trained to serve their handlers to the best of their ability, and are not considered simply “pets”.

When interacting with a service animal or ESA, it is important to speak to the handler before playing or petting the animal. Educating yourself on the various ways to properly approach a working animal or speaking with the handler can greatly benefit both yours, the handler and the animal’s experience overall.

Photos by Jasmin Ortiz/The Bells Top: A service animal in training.

Animals must go through training and wear vests to designate them as service animals. It is important to ask the owner first before petting or touching the animals.

Left: Sara Lindsey cuddles with her ESA, Sophie.

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Sports

Women’s soccer on the road to nationals

By Madeline Oden Assistant Editor

Left and above photos by Andy Zavoina/AMZimages Bottom photo by Pablo Villanueva/ Texas A&M University-Kingsville for The Bells

Above left: Running back Markeith Miller powers his way past a HSU defender. Above right: Defensive end Ajay Fanene makes a solid tackle against HSU. Bottom right: Linebacker Tevin Jones returns an interception against Southwestern. See more Cru action in the Bells photo gal lery online.

UMHB’s Cru wins last two games

By Dylan Jones and Wykeyhe Walker Contributing Writers Hardin-Simmons - October 7 UMHB does it again – remains victorious while compiling the 201st win for Coach Pete Fredenburg. The Cru remains the number one team in the nation and remains perfect, earning their 20th consecutive win after defeating the number five Hardin Simmons Cowboys 17-7 Saturday, Oct. 7, in Abilene. The game started off with a Kris Brown interception that was returned 64 yards for a touchdown. It was an up and down game for the most part with the Cru defense dominating, only allowing 31 rushing yards and just 160 yards through the air. Brazos Fuller led the Cru with 11 tackles, a forced fumble that he recovered, and a sack. Kris Brown also added eight stops and received defensive player of the week honors in the American Southwest Conference (ASC).

The Cru offense only threw for 120 yards and no scores while the running game exploded. Markeith Miller rushed for 168 yards on 21 carries for two scores. The Cru were held to 270 yards total on offense, but thanks to the defense they did not have much to do. The offense will be working on their schemes as they are set to take on Howard-Payne of Brownwood next.

Southwestern - September 30 The Crusaders’ dismantling of the Southwestern Pirates in Georgetown on Sept. 30 by a score of 44-10 marked win number 200 for Coach Pete Fredenburg and the University

of Mary Hardin-Baylor football pro- threw a beauty to Taylor for a 61-yard gram. touchdown.

It began with starting quarterback The Pirates weren’t able to get T.J. Josey moving back to wide re- much going offensively, but they were ceiver, the same position he played in able to muster up 4 sacks on Jones the last two seasons, since standout and intercept him twice. Everyone sophomore receiver Jonel Reed was not named Frederick Hover struggled out with an injury, and the Cru needed to find a groove. With 227 yards passa big threat in the passing game. With ing and 41 yards rushing for Pirate three catches for quarterback Hover, 130 yards and he led in both categotwo touchdowns, ries. Running back Josey didn’t disElijah Smith chipped appoint.

Kyle in with just under 40 Jones, who got yards on the ground. the nod to start AJ Daniels had two at quarterback, grabs for 60 yards and found Josey for a touchdown, which two touchdowns, was scored with 3:06 while Bryce in the game.

Wilkerson and “It’s awesome,” Demetrius Taylor Coach Fredenburg each got a touchsaid to describe the down. progress the football With a typiprogram has made cally run-heavy since 1998. Quick offense, the Cru Head Football Coach Pete Fredenburg to let it be known he Photo by Pablo Villanueva/ Texas A&M was not taking all the decided to do Kingsville for The Bells credit, he said: “The their damage Saturday night by air. Four touchdowns 200th win for this program says an and 397 yards, which is a UMHB re- awful lot about a whole lot of people.” cord, doesn’t look bad on a stat line, Asked later, he added, “It makes me but Jones threw two interceptions as very humble. I truly respect and adwell. The Cru defense had some take- mire all the people that do so much to aways of their own: two fumble re- help our program.” coveries for touchdowns for 25 and 93 One of those people is Jack Johnyards by Kris Brown and Tevin Jones son, the special teams coordinator and (another UMHB record), respectively. linebackers coach. Coach Johnson With a halftime score of 16-0, thanks was a part of the inaugural Crusader to the two defensive scores - it was football team as a defensive lineman. unclear if the Cru offense would show He said of the win, “How this proup for the second half. However, on gram has gone from ’98 to now is just the first two possessions of the second awesome. Coach Fred has been that half, Kyle Jones found TJ Josey for driving force from the beginning to touchdowns of 56 and 59 yards. Then get the program where it’s at.” early in the 4th quarter he found WilkJohnson served as a graduate aserson for a 9-yard strike, and with just sistant post-playing career at UMHB over two minutes in the game, Jones and was on the staff for the Stagg

Bowl loss in 2004. When he got the opportunity to come back to the Crusader football program, Johnson took it. “I got a chance to come back a couple years ago, and it’s just been a blessing.”

As a player, Corbin Campitelli recognized the Cru’s winning tradition.

“It’s a special program, that’s what attracted me to come to this school.”

When asked about Coach Fredenburg’s milestone, Campitelli said, “Being here, getting around Coach Fred - winning is expected.”

The rest of the team understood that clearly. Campitelli and Fredenburg both made note of the far from perfect performance. Campitelli stated, “We gotta fix some things… made a lot of mistakes, but we have another week to fix them and get better.” Fredenburg, when asked how he felt about the win said, “We really played a hard game and didn’t play very well. I’m a little frustrated with that aspect.”

By game’s end, Coach Fredenburg was 200-38 as head coach for the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 19 of which had come consecutively. When asked how many more wins he’d be adding to his record, “I don’t know, I just hope we get the next one.” Then asked about maybe getting to 300, Coach Fred belted out a laugh and said, “Let’s do it.”

After the game with Hardin-Simmons, the Cru got their 20th consecutive win, and 201st win for Coach Fredenburg. This moves Fredenburg’s a bit closer to that 300th win.

Next the Cru challenges HowardPayne of Brownwood, Texas at Crusader Stadium at 1:00 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 14. The following week they will play the Belhaven Blazers from Mississippi for Homecoming on Oct. 21.

The 2017 season has been a successful one for the women’s soccer team. The team has played 10 games so far and currently has a record of eight wins, one loss, and one tie.

They even recorded six shut outs in the last seven games.

“Last year we lost nine seniors, and so we lost eight starters. We began this season with three starters and to be where we are right now, first place in the conference and having 8-1-1; it’s the best start in the program’s history,” said Barry Elkins, head coach.

Elkins said that there have been improvements and the team has adjusted well to the new members. He believes that the mental part of the game is where they have grown the most as a team.

“Having to try our hardest – game in and game out – is where we have grown the most,” Elkins said. “This helped with our win against UT Tyler and it’s the first time we have beat them since 2005.

That was probably the most complete game we’ve played.”

Junior exercise and sport science major Sydney Rangel has been on the team since she was a freshman. She played defense mid-center until this year. Now, as center back she helps guard the goal and keeps the ball away from the net. She has two main goals for this season: win conference and go to nationals.

“A smaller goal that I want to accomplish is to beat the Hardin Simmons team. They would probably be the hardest team we will play,” Rangel said.

Amanda Carlough is a senior nursing major who has also played on the team since she started as a freshman. Carlough plays as the center-mid and helps the team make plays while on the field. She explained that her job is to keep the ball going.

“We set people up to score, or sometimes we even try to switch things up. If we are playing on the left side and no one is on the right then we try to move to the right,” she said.

There are seven games left in the season to work on these strategies. Things are looking up and if they continue to win, the Cru will have a great shot at nationals this November and December.

Volleyball player overcomes ACL tear with team’s support

By Tori Van Hooser Staff Writer Determination triumphs adversity as Sydney Stolz returns to the court for the 2017 season, stronger than when she left. The junior public relations major and middle defensive player of the UMHB volleyball team tore her ACL last season.

Although not yet a starting middle, Stolz sees some playing time as Coach Frost allows. Nonetheless, being back with her team has made all the difference, and has fostered a sense of thankfulness.

“After every game or practice, I’m thankful that I made it through. I like getting to meet people who have gone through the same injury and encourage them. I made so many connections throughout this process.”

Stolz was on the court during a conference home game against McMurry University last season. “We were losing, so I was mad, and I play harder when I’m mad. I went to the right side to block a hit and felt my ACL pop.”

The experience was not only painful because of the injury, but also because it happened in front of loved ones.

“My whole family was there, all my friends… it was horrible,” Stolz said.

But despite her injury, Stoltz’s priorities stayed intact.

The volleyball player went through a full year of intense recovery and physical therapy to heal from her tear, and is still recovering now.

“I had to go to physical therapy two days after my surgery just to get it moving again,” Stolz said. “I went to [physical therapy at] Scott and White twice a week, and went every day to my trainers here at UMHB.” Stolz praised her trainers for their patience

with her.

“My trainer Emily Patrick was fantastic,” she said.

She is now playing again at full strength, albeit inhibited by the brace.

“I came in stronger this season—with more muscle mass, so that was a big win.”

Coach Rob Frost, who has been the head volleyball coach for seven seasons at UMHB, praises her recovery and athletic talent.

“She’s able to practice and play 100 percent.

She’s working hard to recover her transition speed. Her jump touch and hitting strength are in a great spot right now.”

Having gone through several ACL recoveries himself, Frost was empathetic to Stolz during her recovery time.

“He was very supportive through all this. He’s been very motivating. He checked in with me throughout the whole process but not pushing me to a point where it’s not healthy for me. He knows how easy it is to re-injure it,” Stolz said.

The volleyball player’s teammates were also a major support system.

“They checked on me a lot throughout my recovery. I got to talk to them on the phone while they were in the locker room before their game with Sul Ross, since I wasn’t able to make it, which was really cool. Even now they check in all the time and tell me I look really great on the court again.”

Although Stoltz is gaining strength and returning to play, it has been a long road to recovery.

“I tore my ACL Oct. 5, but couldn’t get the surgery until Oct. 28 because the swelling was so bad,” she said. “The surgery was miserable. It hurt worse than tearing it.”

Surgeons took a section from a tendon in her quadricep, which her body then converted to a

Photo by Andy Zavoina/AMZimages The Cru’s Sydney Stolz, right, against Whitman College at the Mayborn Campus Center in September 2015. ligament. She also has two titanium buttons holding her new “ligament” in place.

“At first after the surgery, I thought I was never going to walk again,” Stolz said.

However, while Stolz occasionally experiences pain in her quad, she is nearly back to normal with the addition of a knee brace, which gives her confidence and security to play.

Stolz stays busy on and off the court with her involvement as a college intern at Vista Community Church, a YoungLife leader for Belton High

School and the representative for the volleyball team on the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, which acts as a go-between for professors and student athletes to make sure the team in keeping up with their school work.

“This injury taught me a lot about the ability to be an athlete. It’s a gift and can be taken away at any moment, so I want to make good use of every time I get on the court and be a good teammate and encourager.”

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Entertainment

Blast From the Past: Classic TV shows to revisit

By Lauren Lum Editor-In-Chief As a child, I grew up watching classic TV shows in black and white (and sometimes color). The older shows always had more appeal for me because they were clean, wholesome entertainment. Here are four of the best classic TV shows to check out.

The Andy Griffith Show (1960-1968) What’s it about: Sheriff Andy Taylor (Andy Griffith) is a widower in the little town of Mayberry, North Carolina. Andy lives with his son, Opie (Ron Howard), and his Aunt Bee (Frances Bavier). Andy has his hands full refereeing small-time scuffles and reigning in his bumbling deputy, Barney Fife’s (Don Knott) wellmeaning, but over-zealous schemes.

Why you should watch it: The town of Mayberry and its citizens are easy to fall in love with. The stories are engaging and the jokes are corny. Andy doesn’t particularly follow a storyline, so you can jump in wherever you feel like it. In my opinion, the first six seasons, which are in black and white, are the best.

Availability: All eight seasons of Andy can be found on Netflix.

Favorite episodes: The Pickle Story (season 2, episode 11), Convicts at Large

(season 3, episode 11), A Wife for Andy (season 3, episode 29) I Love Lucy (1951-1957) What’s it about: Lucy Ricardo (Lucille Ball) is a housewife that constantly creates havoc for her Cuban bandleader husband, Ricky Ricardo (Desi Arnaz), as he strives to succeed in show business in New York City. The Ricardo’s live in an apartment complex owned by their best friends, Fred and Ethel Mertz (William Frawley and Vivian Vance).

Why you should watch it: You will never find another actress like Lucille Ball. She is one-of-a-kind. Her physical comedy is amazing. The chemistry between the four friends is heart-warming.

And the episodes are just plain hilarious.

Availability: Lucy episodes can be found on Hulu, CBS, and the Hallmark Channel.

Favorite episodes: Lucy Thinks Ricky is Trying to Murder Her (season 1, episode 4), Job Switching (season 2, episode 1), First Stop (season 4, episode 13) The Big Valley (1965-1969) What’s it about: The story centers around the wealthiest family in Stockton, California during the 1870s, The Barkley’s. The Barkley’s matriarch, Victoria Barkley (Barbara Stanwyck), lives on the Barkley Ranch with her sons, Nick (Peter Breck) and Jarrod (Richard Long), daugh-

ter, Audra (Linda Evans), and step-son Heath (Lee Majors).

Why you should watch it: I have never been a big fan of Western’s, but I love The Big Valley. This western offers a little bit of everything: family, gun slinging, danger, humor, and romance. The Big Valley definitely isn’t a comedy like the others. It depicts the Wild West in a family-oriented way.

Availability: Episodes of The Big Valley can be found on Hulu or the INSP channel.

Favorite Episodes: Barbary Red (season 1, episode 21), Last Stage to Salt Flats (season 2, episode 12), The Disappearance (season 3, episode 8) Happy Days (1974-1984) What’s it about: Happy Days tells the story of a typical American family in the 1950s, the Cunningham family. The father, Howard (Tom Bosley), owns a hardware store, and his wife, Marion (Marion Ross) is a stay-at-home mom. Their son Ritchie (Ron Howard) attends the local high school with his best friends Ralph (Don Most) and Potsie (Anson Williams).

Joanie (Erin Moran) is the kid sister, who spends her time annoying Ritchie. Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli (Henry Winkler) is the local greazer, who eventually moves in to the Cunninghams’ garage apartment.

Why you should watch it: Fonzie is

a character you don’t forget. He’s cool, loved by the ladies, and well-respected by his friends. He’s a character that acts tough on the outside, but really just wants to be a part of a family. This show also has some great comedic moments.

Availability: Episodes of Happy Days can be found on Hulu.

Favorite Episodes: Guess Who’s Coming to Christmas (season 2, episode 11), The Cunningham Caper (season 2, episode 14), They Call It Potsie Love (season 3, episode 13).

Stunt Night Preview

Classes prepare for this year’s Stunt Night featuring Crutoons

By Sarah Ifft Staff Writer Stunt Night is a tradition that has been a part of the university for 107 years. Every year, directors lead each class in performing a skit in front of a live audience, where two winners are selected – the audience’s pick and the judge’s.

This year’s theme is CruToons where underclassmen and upperclassmen will take the stage and perform skits based on classic cartoons. The freshmen will be doing their play based on the square-shaped cartoon SpongeBob, sophomores will create a skit featuring the characters from The Fairly Odd Parents, juniors will pretend to be The Flintstones, and seniors will act base their performance on Scooby-Doo. These classic characters will come to life Oct. 19 and 20 in Walton Chapel at 7:00 pm.

This is freshman business major Eunice Michaelson’s first year as director for her class.

“Just to sum up our plot a little bit, this is where we dive deep into the world of Bikini Bottom,” Michaelson said. “SpongeBob and his friends are there and we see Sandy on the scene

and she is devastated because she misses her home – the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.

The plotline is SpongeBob’s trying really hard to cheer Sandy up because she’s having a really bad day. In the end, we’ll see if his efforts work or not.”

Michaelson has high hopes for the freshman class, as the whole group is determined to win.

Every freshman is bringing their unique talents to the table.

“Every person that I’ve met here is so awesome,” Michaelson said. “And seeing them come together and working towards a common goal brings each other closer because there’s competition involved too. We want to win.”

Junior multimedia and information technologies major Chase Mariott has enjoyed his time as a director for the junior class.

“My favorite part about being the director for the junior class is just getting to hang out with our cast and my co-director,” The junior said that “Every practice is tons of fun and full of laughter.”

“Our theme for the juniors is the Flintstones.

So, we are all there, but the main focus is on the kids, Pebbles and Bam-Bam, and their transition from home to UMHB. There’s also some hidden chemistry between Bam-Bam and Pebbles,” Mariott said.

This year’s classes are hoping to entertain a wide variety of audiences as nostalgia comes to the stage during Stunt Night.

Cru: Do you like Pumpkin Spice?

Junior stunt night actors go over their blocking during practice in preparation for the big show.

17.95%

43.59%

Yes! No! Pumpkin Spice is Overrated

38.46%

Photo by Tori VanHooser/The Bells

Cru Crunch Mexican Restaurants: The Best spicy bites in BTX

By Jasmin Ortiz Staff Writer 1.Jalisco’s Mexican Restaurant Price Range: $3-$20 Cru Cash accepted: No Location: 505 E Central Ave, Belton, TX Dining: Dine-in, Drive thru Something to try: The Beef Caldo (soup) is great on a cold rainy day, or when you’re feeling a little under the weather. This soupng and accompanied by Mexican rice, onions, and cilantro.

Taste: The food here seems to be a crowd pleaser for many UMHB students, however it lacks an authentic taste..

Rating: 3/5 2. La Perla Bakery & Taqueria Price Range: $2-$15 Cru Cash accepted: No

Location: 604 Waco RD, Belton Tx Dining: Dine-in, To-go Something to try: The pan (bread), made fresh daily, is an authentic Mexican treat and is often dipped in warm coffee or hot chocolate. The pan served here is fluffy and sweet, and leaves patrons wanting another bite.

Taste: Inexpensive and authentic. Each bite can be savored to the highest extent.

Rating: 4.5/5 3. Coronas de Oro Price Range: $5-$30 Cru Cash accepted: No Location: 219 S East St, suite D, Belton Dining: Dine-in Something to try: The Flautas here are fabulous.

They are a mixture of homestyle and finer dining, The dishes here compliment each customers ll and leave those dining in satisfied.

Taste: Though the loca-

tion iaree, the prices and taste were mediocre. The food seemed to be more Americanized and had the most Texmex feel of all the restaurants. For an Americanized version of Mexican food, the taste was subpar.

Rating: 2/5 4. Sol De Jalisco Price Range: $4-$25 Cru Cash accepted: No Location: 2100 N Main St, Belton, TX Dining: Dine-in Something to try: The torta, a Mexican styled sandwich, is definitely an item to try. Accompanied by crisp homemade French fries, this dish is sure to please any taste.

Taste: The food here is classic Texmex, and is nice for an evening out. The food is prompt and feels homemade, but the lack of authenticitymakes the overall experience less than extraordinary.

Rating: 2.5/5

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Features

Organization Spotlight: Nurses Christian Fellowship

By Geri Wissinik Staff Writer Nurses Christian Fellowship is a student organization on campus that is available to nursing students who are looking for a way to get involved and take a break from the crazy hectic life of being in nursing school to spread the love of Jesus throughout campus and in the local community.

“We are an organization that just wants to share the love of Christ and encourage each and every one of you,” Senior nursing student and president of the Nurses Christian Fellowship Keyarius Johnson said during the first NCF meeting of the year.

“We are a very team driven organization. We work together, we don’t leave anyone behind.”

Bethany Whately, historian of NCF, takes pride in her position as a board member and wants to share her love of the organization with other nursing students.

“We are little people that just love Jesus,” Senior nursing student and NCF historian Bethany Whatley said.

“However, we are all graduating this semester, so if you want to be a part of something, help encourage others and want to be a part of the board, let us know. “We need

Photo by Geri Wissinik/ The Bells From left to right: organization officers Carlo Cruzet, Morgan Greentree, Bethany Whately, Nicole Martin, Keyarius Johnson pose together for the camera.

people to take our spots.”

NCF aims to create a sense of a community among students during their journey through nursing school by supporting and encouraging one another always and lifting each other up through the whirlwind of it all.

“In the past, we have had devotions where we get up in the morning, feed you guys breakfast and pray and have wor-

ship before any major exams,” Johnson said.

“We know that after a long week of studying, sometimes the nerves just get the best of us so we just try to make sure you guys are relaxed and confident and just able to go in there knowing that you can do all things through Christ.”

In addition to loving one another, NCF also shares the love of Jesus Christ with members of the

Belton and Temple community through service.

After the devastating hurricane that left many people homeless in Houston this fall, NCF sprung into action to create donation box for those that were taking shelter at the Bell County Expo Center.

This is just one example of the many opportunities that NCF provides students with.

“We have volunteer op-

portunities throughout the semester that we will let you guys know about how you all can participate in.

We are trying to partner with Temple ISD this semester to try to get kind of a big sister/big brother club going to where we can volunteer with kids on the weekend and bring them to Cru football games and stuff like that.

We also are going to be volunteer with local places

such as Churches Touching Lives for Christ and places like that. We are also hoping to get a fundraiser going at Chipotle sometime soon.”

Since NCF is comprised of nursing students, the organization is also able to use their skills and talents as nurses to be the hands and feet of Jesus through events such as free health screenings and community education.

“Last year, we went to Churches Touching Lives for Christ and had a blood pressure screening available for everybody,” Johnson said. “We also provided education to those that had high blood pressure about what they needed to do, such as going to see their primary care provider and some lifestyle changes they could make to help lower it like diet and exercise. We definitely would like to do something like that again in the future.”

Johnson, who is in her final semester of nursing school and well on her way to graduating this fall, has some encouraging advice for fellow nursing students to show them that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

“All five of us on the board are graduating this semester, so that should give everyone some hope that you can make it. You can do it. Just pray, study, sleep, repeat,” Johnson said.

New organization gives students the chance to dance

By Katrina Wordell Contributing Writer

UMHB has a number of student organizations on campus.

There is at least one organization that everyone can get involved in.

Impact Dance is one of the newer organizations on campus.

The organization was chartered in fall of 2016 and began meeting during the spring of 2017.

Shelby Rogers, a junior phycology major, who has been dancing for 17 years is a part of the new organization.

“Impact Dance is for students who like to dance or would like to learn how to dance.”

No matter your skill level, Impact Dance is a

UMHB is able to offer.

Each week the group averages 1015 people and focuses on a different types of dance, such as cha cha.

“My favorite thing about Impact is Courtesy photo Courtesy Photo the fun Left: Juniors Eliza Blackley, Elizabeth Webster and Felicia Suominen pose by a table in Bawcom asking students to give thanks to the we have,” Belton United Methodist Church that feeds students every Wednesay. Right: the groups practices a dance routine.

Rogers said. place where you can come ganization’s chaplain. for all who come.

“Our meetings are full to have fun and dance At each meetThe fact that this organiall your problems away. ing, she leads a devo- zation is also faith-centered of laughter and I always Rogers is also the or- tional and prayer time is something special that leave in a better mood

Where are they now?

then when I first came in.

I also just love to dance.”

The group also tries to make an “impact” on the commmunity.

Impact Dance dedicates time to help others.

Last year, Impact Dance had a fundraiser, “Candy for a Cure” to raise money for McLane Children’s Hospital.

In addition to the hospital, the organization has also raised money for the Methodist church near campus.

If you are interested in dancing and want to help the community, Rogers suggests checking out Impact Dance.

You can follow their Instagram @umhb_impactdance or stop by one of their meetings on Monday nights at 6 p.m. in McLane Great Hall.

Avery Polchinski, the back to school alum

By Tori Van Hooser Staff Writer

Avery Polchinski, class of 2016, earned his bachelor’s in marketing and his master’s degree in education from UMHB while earning accolades as a Cru basketball player.

“I chose to attend UMHB not only because I wanted to play basketball there, but because it felt like home,” Polchinski said.

“I can remember my first visit and I just felt like this was where I was supposed to attend college. It’s a special place filled with a lot of caring people.”

It wasn’t long before Polchinski was settling in at his alma mater and playing with the Cru basketball team. He said that his

time spent with his fellow players was life-changing.

“It pushed me to my limits mentally and physically, and made me realize I can do things even when I think I can’t.”

The alumnus said the rigors of being a disciplined player helped him manage his time better and ditch the excuses.

“Everything that I have learned in basketball has prepared for me every aspect of life,” he said. “Through basketball I learned more about myself and life than the game of basketball itself.”

As a freshman, Polchinski lived in the green hall of McLane in 2011.

He remembers the ups and downs of being a first-year college student,

Photo by Tori Vanhooser / The Bells Avery Polchinski, middle school math teacher, at his home in Temple.

and he has some words of wisdom for those who are just beginning their time at the university.

“If I had any advice for a freshman it would have to be to follow the career choice that they would love doing, regardless of the money involved. No matter what it is, the path of happiness is far more important than the path of wealth.”

Born and raised in Temple, Polchinski has a special connection to the central Texas community and chose to stay and teach in the area after graduating from UMHB. He currently works as a middle school math teacher and coach at Eastern Hills Middle School in Harker Heights.

He finds being teacher

difficult, but rewarding.

“If I had to say one thing to future teachers, I would say this: treat each and every day as an opportunity to be a better teacher than you were the day before.

Your students will be able to feed off of you, which will not only encourage them to do better, but it will make your classroom a better learning environment and help students thrive in school and in life.”

He chose to become a teacher because he wanted to make a difference in the world.

“There were many teachers that affected my life in a positive way, and I hope I can be a role model to some of my students, leading them on the path to be successful.”