Visit Waco, pg. 3
Edgar Allan Poe Party, pg. 6
Zombie Run, pg. 4
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Miss Search CRU wins Miss MHB 2020 By Destinee Reinauer Staff Writer Seventeen stunning young women made their way into Walton Chapel Saturday, Nov. 9 to throw their hat into the ring for the opportunity to be crowned Miss Mary Hardin-Baylor for 2020. The show began when contestants introduced themselves, stated their hometown and said something witty regarding where they were from. The talent portion of the pageant featured the contestants’ musical stylings and speeches, with one contestant even shooting arrows as she showed off her archery marksmanship. There was never a dull moment during the night as contestants sought to show UMHB what they were capable of. See Miss MHB, pg 2
Photo by Destinee Reinauer/The Bells Miss MHB 2020 Assistant Directors Bethany Darwin, left, and Kassandra Baker, right, congratulate Miss Search Cru, Molly Rodeffer, center, after she earns the 2020 Miss MHB crown in Walton Chapel on Nov. 9.
Stunt Night wows audience By Garrett Wilson Contributing Writer
On Friday, Oct. 25, UMHB’s Walton Chapel filled with an audience who came to see the annual performance of Stunt Night. This event is a competition among the four classes which builds countless bonds that last a lifetime. The theme was
“A Glitch in Time.” Each of the school’s grade levels performed a skit based on a year that was important for the university. The freshmen class focused on the year 1998, when football players won a huge homecoming football game. The sophomores conducted their hu-
morous act for the Stunt Night competition on 1968, emphasizing the multiple opinions concerning UMHB becoming a co-ed university in 1971. The junior class performed their act based on the year 1940 to highlight the first ever Easter Pageant. Multiple characters from the early period
helped the current students understand the meaning of this tradition on campus. To finish off the acts, the senior class followed up on their performance last year. They attempted to save the future as a student from a rival school would try to See Stunt Night, pg. 2 Photo by Mindy Moore/The Bells Running back Jo’vel McDaniel runs ball towards the end zone for a Crusader touchdown against Hardin-Simmons.
CRU football wins crucial games By Sterling Dube Editor-in-Chief
Photo by Garrett Wilson/The Bells Senior nursing major Cassie Allred, right, sings “Make a Man (Champ) Out of You” during the final act of the senior class’ last Stunt Night at Walton Chapel Friday, Oct. 25.
For a game that was suppose to be the climatic ending to a fantastic season the Crusaders’ 77-14 victory over Sul Ross turned out to be quite the anti-climatic experience for the South Texas crowd. Once the
Crusaders gained 17 points they never gave up the lead. The next playoff game will be Nov. 23 against University of Redlands at Crusader Stadium. To read about the most recent home games against Hardin-Simmons and Texas Lutheran, see page 5.
Latino Fest: a blending of Latin culture and education By Asia Parker Contributing Writer Flags from various Spanish speaking countries filled McLane Great Hall on Monday, Nov. 4. Music played as students and faculty dinned on dishes like salsa and chicken quesadillas. They enjoyed informative presentations about Latin culture, along with games and dances at the Hispanic Student Association’s (HSA) annual Latino Festival. HSA members focused
on first-generation Hispanic students as they spoke about the college experience for Latin students. Their presentation pointed out resources available to help students succeed, but also highlighted the struggles of being a first-generation student of Latin descent. One of the struggles mentioned was culture shock. The presentation detailed how hard it is to start college in a foreign place. Many are exposed to new environments and perspectives,
while still struggling with the same obstacles that the typical college student faces. Speakers from several Spanish-speaking countries (some whose flags adorned the hall) spoke about their unique experiences growing up. This part of the festival emphasized that while Spanishspeaking countries are united through language and some traditions, every country is unique. There are different dialects, values and customs distinctive to each coun-
try, even though they have a shared Spanish history. Kassandra Portillo, freshmen biology major, enjoyed the event. “I loved hearing all their different accents,” she said. “It was really cool.” Dancers dazzled the crowd as fairy lights that were strung around the room reflected the female dancers’ multicolored and textured skirts, while the bright colors of the male costumes did not go unnoticed. Kassandra Portillo was there taking in the sights
and sounds of the dances. “My favorite part was the traditional dances,” Portillo said. “I loved the way the dances demonstrated relationships from the perspective of both male and female.” A game of “Kahoot!” quizzed their knowledge of what they had just learned. Some of the trivia questions asked for locations of Spanish countries on a map, the countries’ capitals and the origins of the dances performed. Professional dancers guided student dancers as they
paired up for salsa dancing. Eventually, the students took control of the dance floor, no longer needing direction. Several classic Spanish line dance songs played. The songs left the room in a complete uproar with students’ laughter filling the hall, as they tried to keep up with the fast-paced music. “The festival was a blast, with good snacks and songs to dance to,” Aaron Maldonado, freshmen graphic design major said.
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take out UMHB’s history and ruin homecoming forever. Numerous freshmen got a small taste of what Stunt Night was all about while they rehearsed for the big show in the previous four weeks. Freshman international business major Noah Bentz was one of the essential characters in the first act of the show. “It was super chill,” Bentz said. “A little rushed, but we pulled it off, thanks to our amazing cast.” The cast worked diligently to perform at its best for the audience. “We practiced around four hours a week until the last week where we got a solid eight to twelve hours,” Bentz said. There were many
comedic moments during the evening, and it was obvious from their laughter that the audience was entertained. Sophomore Christian studies major Sammy Castaneda was one of two students who helped his sophomore class with their performance. “I was able to not only do great theatre,” Castaneda said, “but we were able to build a community of friends and just have a fun time.” At the end of the show, the homecoming court entered the stage to announce this year ’s Homecoming King and Queen. As the audience waited for the final results, there was a persistent silence throughout the entire chapel. While the hosts of the show
opened the envelope, the anticipation rose. Senior biology major Meaux Primeaux and senior interdisciplinary education major Cassidy Menard announced that senior premed biology major Kristopher Hurst would be crowned the 2019 Homecoming King during the game’s halftime. A sudden applause began to rush Walton Chapel as the audience cheered for the university’s newest Homecoming King. After the applause came to a halt, the hosts declared that senior nursing major Emma Spellings would be the Homecoming Queen for 2019. Applause erupted again as the two royals came to center stage to be photographed by a gathering of photographers.
Photo by Garrett Wilson/The Bells Clockwise from top left: Education major Mikayla Presley dances to “A Night to Remember,” which was during the junior performance in Stunt Night. Sophomore computer science major Travis Teague, left, and sophomore physical education major Kyle Parsons, right, pour their emotions into their skit. Senior nursing major Emma Spellings, left, and senior pre-med biology major Kristopher Hurst, right, win Homecoming Queen and King as Stunt Night ends in applause.
Speech CRU wins third overall in tournament By Sterling Dube Editor in Chief
This month saw the Speech CRU go to the annual state speech competition and walk away ranking third overall. The CRU only lost to The University of Texas-Austin and Texas State University. “In speech competitions on the state level, Texas is a powerhouse,” Speech Coach Kathy Owens explains. “Their team is often made of 30 plus people and they make first place every single time. “Texas State also Photo by Destinee Reinauer/The Bells boosts a very well-deFrom top to bottom: Molly Rodeffer, Miss Search Cru, shoots arrows missing no targets veloped speech team during the talent portion of the contest. Miss College View, Ashia Copeland, left, Miss Campus Activities Board, Bethany Tovar, center, and Miss Delight Ministries, Mckenzie Decker, and often take second place,” she said. “So, right, dance to the show tune “Don’t Rain on My Parade.” in these competitions everyone else is trying to get third place. That’s just how it is.” Even though they did not make first place they did manage to offstage, to envelop the pared to hand the crown beat out major schools crowd in song and dance. off to Mary Hardin’s next such as University of Continued from pg. 1 The evening gown por- Pageant Queen. In her fare- Texas- El Paso, UniThey were judged on tion of the show featured well address she wrote: versity of Texas Dal“To have held the crown las and Texas A&M. confidence, creativity, the contestants walking with preparation, originality and grace and poise to show as Miss MHB has truNot only that, sevtheir overall presentation. off their silken and jeweled ly been one of my most experiences eral of the members “What I liked about the gowns. During this time, treasured talent portion was all the the audience would learn and I cannot thank you managed to place indifferent things and how a little bit more about each enough,” Fredrickson said. credibly high in their Megan Overall, the pageant categories. all the girls weren’t afraid contestant as they strode
UMHB women aim for Miss MHB title
to express themselves or to step outside the box,” said Hailey Baez, freshman psychology major. “Not only does it show that no one on campus is afraid to be themselves, but also they know everyone wants to see who they truly are. It inspires and encourages people to go out and do what they feel they are good at and have fun doing,” Baez said. Following the talent portion of the pageant, the 17 contestants joined one another on stage to perform a group dance number set to the popular show tune “Don’t Rain on My Parade.” The contestants skillfully and gracefully danced on stage twirling umbrellas. At one point they bounded
elegantly across stage. These contestants were graded on gracefulness, ease of movement in their gowns, color and dress appropriateness and overall impression. From here the top five finalists were narrowed down and thus began their interview from 2019’s Mr. Crusader Knight, Richard Rogers. The answers presented here would determine who was to be crowned Miss MHB, and the runnerups for the position. They were judged on confidence, diction, personality and sincerity of response. This was followed by one last evening gown stroll and heartfelt goodbye from Miss MHB 2019, Briana Fredrickson, as she pre-
was a stark representation of the heart and passion many of the students have here at UMHB. The goal was to instill confidence into the young women in participation, and to those who sat on the sidelines. “My favorite part of [the pageant] was honestly after [the winner was announced] when all the girls went up to Miss Search Cru [Molly Rodeffer] to congratulate her for winning,” Baez said. “The girls were genuinely happy for her and it showed that all the participants wanted was for each other to do well and I think that that is a perfect representation of the humble spirit that UMHB upholds for its students and faculty.”
Staff photo/The Bells Laela Collier, State Champion in Novice Dramatic Interpretation, performs her award-winning speech for the COMM 2360 class in Parker Hall on Monday, Nov. 4, just after returning from the Texas Intercollegiate Forensics Association Fall Tournament in Dallas.
Baumhardt placed 5th overall. Hannah Bryant placed third in both Programmed This is impressive because she was the highest ranked out of non-University of Texas’ students. Laela Collier is State Champion in Novice Dramatic Interpretation, Matthew Jackson placed third in Novice Prose and Brianna Rodriguez placed fifth in the Informative Speaking category. Their performance in the State Championship has earned them a spot in two different national-
level tournaments. The entire team qualified for the National Forensic Association Nation Tournament, which will take place at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in the Spring, while Megan Baumhardt and Hannah Bryant qualified for the American Forensic Association Nation Individual Event Tournament in Santa Anna California in April. For more information about speech and debate contact Kathy Owens at kathy. owens@umhb.edu.
“We do a carnival on King Street to give our students, alumni and families an opportunity to hang out together and celebrate UMHB,” Jeff Sutton, Director of Alumni Relations and the Musick Alumni Center and Museum at the Parker House, said. The carnival started at four in the afternoon on King Street. At first only a few little kids were playing on the inflatables, but soon enough more kids and students showed up to enjoy the fun.
“It was fun,” freshman exercise physiology major Scotlyn Lowe said. “They had a lot of fun things for us to do.” The carnival gave a warm feeling to the not-so-warm day before homecoming. The little kids racing each other down the inflatable slide, seeing students falling off the inflatable ball jump, and watching alumni kicking soccer balls at the inflatable sticky wall really set the tone for the rest of the weekend.
Families enjoy carnival By Mindy Moore Staff Writer
Alumni families were starting to arrive for homecoming and UMHB was ready for them on Friday, Oct. 25. By the time the alumni families arrived the carnival was set up, consisting of inflatables, a saloon shooting range, a soccer kick station and a rock-climbing race. UMHB has had the carnival for five plus years for Homecoming.
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Travel Across Texas
Waco: Deep in the heart of Texas
By Genesis Moncada Contributing Writer
College students want to explore and see what their college town has to offer, but have you ever considered exploring other cities or towns around your college? For instance, only 40 minutes away from the UMHB campus, Waco has so much to offer, especially to young college students who are on a budget. So, if you like shopping, nature, history, local food joints, coffee shops, hiking, biking or sports, Waco is the place for you. Recently, Waco has been a popular destination of HGTV’s hit show, “Fixer Upper,” which has inspired growth and change in the area, and has attracted many people around the world to come to visit. Thanks to Chip and Joanna Gaines, Waco has been put on the map. Their Magnolia Silos now see more visitors than the Alamo in San Antonio. Last year Waco was named No. 2 in 2018 by Trip Advisor’s awards for “Destination on the Rise” (with Kapaa, Hawaii, in the No. 1 spot). According to the Waco TribuneHerald in 2017, Waco gets
roughly 30,000 visitors per week. A local Waco native and President/CEO of the CenTex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Alfred Solano, is a well-known and active figure in the community. Solano is an advocate for economic development and has been impressed with how much Waco has grown over the years. “Waco has always been a special place with the beautiful Brazos River running through the heart of the town,” Solano said. “Today, downtown Waco is bustling with activity.” So the question is, what is there to do in Waco, especially for a college student on a budget? Well, the first stop is the Magnolia Silos, which has everything from home decor, sweet tea, cupcakes, various food trucks, and a walk through garden. It is a great place to get that “Instagram worthy” picture. Spice Village, which is about a 10-minute walk from Magnolia, consists of more than 60 shops all under one roof. Spice Village has something for everyone. A UMHB alum and owner of Spice Village, Jennifer Wilson, is
both a proud Crusader and Wacoan. “Waco has so much to offer, especially for college girls, when it comes to shopping,” Wilson said. “Spice Village is the perfect stop when looking for a new outfit for a night out with friends, going to class or heading to a ball game.” Waco is known for its diverse food options. You can find Taiwanese boba tea, Italian food, Tex-Mex, and traditional Indian dishes in the Waco area. For coffee lovers, Common Grounds, near Baylor University, has a range of different drink options with a stress-free, laid back atmosphere for socializing with other college students. Next door to Common Grounds is their sister company, Heritage Creamery, which offers a variety of homemade ice cream served with their special cinnamon waffle cones. For any historians or those who are eager about learning something new, Waco has many parks and museums with a rich history. The Texas Ranger, Dr Pepper and the Mayborn Museum are unique fun places to learn. The Cameron Park Zoo is an amaz-
Photo by Matthew Cozart/The Bells The Alico building towers over the skyline in Waco, Texas.
ing place to get a walk in while enjoying the beautiful scenery and seeing exotic animals. All of these places mentioned have an inexpensive entrance fee, plus they offer an extra student discount, which is a bonus and worth visiting. Free attractions in Waco include the famous Suspension Bridge over the Brazos River, Cameron Park, Jacob’s Ladder Trail and lastly, the Alico Building. Events pepper the calendar in Waco as well. The
Saturday Farmers Market is located downtown only blocks from the Magnolia Silos, where pop up art and monthly festivals occur. “There is always something fun and cool happening that college students can take part in,” Alfred Solanos said. Though it is a big highlight, there is so much more to do in Waco than just the Magnolia experience. “Waco is great because downtown is booming,” Waco Tours employee
Alan Michael, said. “It’s almost like every week there is a new shop. Whether it is coffee or something to eat, there is always something new in Waco.” For UMHB students, Waco is conveniently a short 40 minute drive up I-35. To see what other things are around or events that are happening in town, the Waco Visitor’s Bureau is a great resource. To learn more, visit their website at www.wacoheartoftexas. com
Hill Country
By Sterling Dube Editor-in-Chief
There are few regions in the State of Texas that can boost the amount of picturesque beauty that the Hill Country has. Stretching from Austin to San Antonio and as far out west as San Angelo. The Hill Country has more spots to visit than can be covered in a single trip. These few spots are just the highlights in order to wet your appetite for traveling around the Texas Hill Country. Fredericksburg is the ultimate destination for any visitor. Great restaurants, beautiful views, and a very rich and interesting history are just a few of the things that the small Germanic town offers. The go-to place for authentic German food is the Brewery on Main Street. If you are not a fan of German food then no worries because their burgers are also to die for. If history is your favorite subject, then there is plenty to sink your teeth into. From the Native American sites, colonial locations, to the world’s largest Pacific War museum, it would take a history buff days to get through everything. Enchanted Rock is one of the premier hiking locations in all of
Texas. Just a 20 minute drive and you will be taking pictures that you will treasure for decades. Marble Falls is a developing city west of Austin. Being located on the edge of the state capitol, it has all of the glamour of Austin, but the natural beauty of the Hill Country. With fancy shopping, food, and coffee locations seemingly on every corner of the town it is clear this upand-coming town is the highlight of the eastern Hill Country. If higher class locations are your preference, then look no further than Horseshoe Bay Resort. Just minutes from Marble Falls and on the shore of Lake LBJ, this resort has the look and feel of something out of the Caribbean or the Pacific. San Saba is often called the Pecan capital of the state. With almost all of its coffee and shops selling some form of pecan based good, it is clear to see how this town has its own charm. While not as large, or as action packed as Fredericksburg, this town has its own old school Texas charm that is unique in its own rite. With many beautiful hiking trails dotting the countryside, it has everything that any coffee or nature lover could hope for.
The skyline of Dallas at night.
Dallas: “Big things happen here”
By Elizabeth Hurst Contributing Writer Dallas, home to many UMHB students, boasts many attractions for the casual tourist or the history buff. From museums to restaurants, gardens to galas and shops to theaters, this bustling city has a lot to offer. For the lover of the arts, there is the Dallas Museum of Art. The exhibit hosts 18th-20th century European and American art, ancient Mediterranean art and art from the Americas, Africa, Asia and the Pacific. In addition, visitors can observe scientists preserving and restoring the museum’s collection with the latest technology in the Paint-
ings Conservation Studio. The new AT&T Discovery District outside of the museum is the perfect destination for food and entertainment. It provides watch parties for sports and local musicians, gallery exhibits and showcases, and diverse meals from destination-worthy food. Downtown, the Dallas Arboretum displays 66 acres of beautiful gardens all year round. It is the home of Dallas Blooms Spring, the largest outdoor floral festival in the Southwest. Tourists can stroll through dainty cottages, meadows of flowers and Japanese-style gardens. If you are feeling a little daring,
the Zero Gravity Amusement Park is the only amusement park that features five different thrill rides. This includes the “Nothin’ But Net,” the “Bungee Jump,” the “Skycoaster,” “Texas Blastoff” and the “Skyscraper.” There is also the Dallas World Aquarium and then the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, both a mustsee for animal enthusiasts. The Perot Museum of Nature and Science, located in Victory Park, serves as an 180,000 square-foot lesson of science. It displays 11 permanent exhibit halls, which use 3D animation, simulations, games and interactive kiosks to educate and stimulate a curiosity for science.
The Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament exists for those fascinated with the culture of the Middle Ages. Costumed knights demonstrate jousting and sword-fighting in an arena similar to what one might expect from that time period. Guests root for the knight of their choice as they enjoy medieval meals served by clever jesters. Finally, Reunion Tower offers a spectacular view of Downtown Dallas. Atop the rotating restaurant, guests get a 360 degree experience of the city. With these tourist spots and many more, it is no wonder that Dallas is the place to be in North Texas.
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Ready, set, decorate: Burt Hall competition By Abby Cook Staff Writer
Photo by Elizabeth Hurst/The Bells Clockwise, from bottom left: Estefan Steve, freshman nursing major, Joshua Jahig, freshman mechanical engineering major, Emily Whitaker, freshman mass communications major, Taylor Isbel, freshman mass communication major and Megan Ditty, freshman film studies major work to solve the murder mystery on Oct. 31.
“Murder at UMHB” By Elizabeth Hurst Contributing Writer
“On a stormy night, Misty was walking around Burt Pond with her boyfriend Dexter. Suddenly, he was knocked unconscious from behind by a shadowy figure. As he was collapsing, he heard a crying voice saying, ‘I did this for you.’ The next day Misty’s body was found next to the train tracks.” With this and a handful of clues, contestants scrambled to solve a murder mystery at McLane Great Hall on Halloween night. Student groups searched from Bawcom to Mayborn to interview possible suspects and key witnesses and to find clues. Possible murderers included a suitemate and roommate, her boyfriend and two closest friends. As the clock started, the teams hurried to identify certain clues; first, they attempted to determine the owner of
a notecard with sloppy handwriting, supposedly the killer’s handwriting. Then they interviewed key witnesses and suspects to unscramble riddles and word puzzles. Once they believed they had the murder solved, they returned to McLane Great Hall to make their accusations. With great anticipation, a CAB leader, the group which provided this event, sliced open the seal on a brown envelope and pulled out a card with the answer to everyone’s question. So, who was the murderer? Nathan. Misty’s close friend, and the boyfriend to her roommate, was responsible for her death. Only one group realized his guilt. After unscrambling a jumbled sentence, which read “she deserved better,” they matched that phrase with what Nathan said during interviews, and found their man. Why did he do this? The accused himself
reported that he did not approve of Misty’s current boyfriend. Consequently, he followed them out to the railroad tracks at night, knocking out Dexter, her boyfriend, and jabbing her with an epi-pen. The reaction caused her death. The shocking answer to that night’s event concluded the party as prizes were dispersed and all enjoyed milk and cookies. The groups had two hours to solve the mystery before the murderer was revealed. Winners received sip water bottles as prizes, and the losers were comforted by candy bags and complimentary milk and cookies. Campus Activity Board, or CAB, hosted this party. The organization offers opportunities for students to put on events, either by planning or participating, to connect and have fun. CAB hopes to continue this activity becomes a yearly tradition.
The first round of food decorating competition started off with sugar cookies at the Burtish Bakeoff in Freshman dorm Burt Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 29. “I have faith that the Lord will put me through to the second round,” sophomore international business major Somalia Howard said. The criteria was “impress me” with a time limit of five minutes. At the end of the round, 10 out of 18 competitors were eliminated. The atmosphere was lively as contestants focused hard on their decoration in a lobby of decorated in white and
varying shades of blue. Colorful balloons with streamers and blue tablecloths lended a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. Several tables were set up for decorators on alongside two walls, with another table for three judges. More tables held supplies of candy, sprinkles, cookies, marshmallows and icing for decorators to use in their designs. Yet another table presented snacks that included a chocolate fountain, while a baking show played on the T.V. while judges deliberated. The second round was slightly more complicated. The eight remaining contestants were required to make animals out of fruit. There was no limit to their creativity. Their
time limit was ten minutes. Five more contestants eliminated from this round. “I feel confident that I will not be moving on to the next round because I was not able to execute my original idea as well as I had hoped.” freshman nursing major Katherine Hughes said. The third round was the most difficult. The contestants were to create a replica of Burt Hall. The criteria was once again “impress me,” with a time limit was 15 minutes. This time only one winner emerged: freshman interdisciplinary education major Abigail Spino said. “It was fun,” Spino said. “I’m really proud of what I did.”
Photo by Abby Cook/ The Bells Left to Right: Grace Kistler freshman education major, Kassandra Portillo freshman biology major and Katlin King, senior pre-med biology major all gather icing to decorate cookies.
Zombies invade UMHB with Halloween run
Photo by Abby Cook/The Bells Alumni musical theatre major Johnathan Robinson (top) and freshman political science major Benjimin White at the starting line for the beginning to the Zombie Run on Oct 28.
By Abby Cook Staff Writer
Dozens of students gathered at College View Apartments to get ready for the campuswide event; “Zombie
Run.” The “survivors” (participants who would run away from chasing “zombies”) gathered in the back parking lot to get their white shirts marked with a black X. Meanwhile, those playing zombies that night checked in at the College View RA office and reported to one of the apartments for makeup. Survivors received two gray bracelets and one of the College View Resident Directors got the event started by going over the rules for the evening. Survivors only had 45 minutes to get from the starting line to the finish line. To win, survivors had to make it to all six of the safe stations to receive six letters that spelled out SAFETY, and then make it to the finish line without getting tagged out. For a survivor to be out they had to be tagged by
two different zombies. When a survivor was tagged, they had to drop one of their gray bracelets for the zombie who tagged them. When a survivor ran out of bracelets, they then became a zombie themselves. For zombies to win they had to collect the most bracelets. “It was fun but nerveracking,” freshman psychology major Kayley Brookshire said. “I was really tired afterward. It was a really good experience and I felt like everyone had a lot of fun.” The survivors waited over their phones in anticipation of the map of campus so they could plan their routes minutes before the game would begin. The map was posted on College View and Shannon Commons’ Instagram profiles. At 7:30 p.m. the game began with the sound of a
siren sending the survivors scrambling to cross the starting line. Survivors broke into a run to begin their 45-minute journey across campus. From 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. the campus was in chaos. Zombies and survivors alike were running all over campus, racing to be the first to accomplish their various goals. Screams of survivors as they were tagged, hollers of triumphant zombies and cries of innocent bystanders caught in the middle echoed throughout campus grounds. The finish line was held at Shannon Commons with a haunted hallway and an after-party awaiting the battered and paint-covered survivors. Everyone enjoyed the event as well as the party held at Shannon Commons afterward. “It was fun, but the zombies were like
track stars,” freshman nursing major Madison Woolsey said. “This was my first time being a zombie...” senior biology prephysical therapy major Yeslin Cruz said. “I didn’t think I would get anybody, but I got two.” The zombies and survivors who came in first, second and third received a $75, $50 and $25 gift card respectively. The survivors who placed first, second and third received the same amounts. The first ten survivors to cross the finish line successfully received a t-shirt. All zombies and other participants, including actors who played roles such as military personnel and nurses also received t-shirts. “I think it’s a fun and exciting event,” sophomore English major Olivia Marr said.
Concert choir captures emotion through song By Destinee Reinauer Staff Writer Under the direction of Professor of Music in Choral Studies, Dr Michelle Roueché, Concert Choir, consisting of all four vocal distinctions, took to the stage Oct 22. Opening with Frohlocket ihr Volker auf Erden, composed by Felix Mendelsohn, the choir sang praises and rejoice to God. They followed this joyous composition with Earth Song, composed by Frank Ticheli, that captured the audience into an awareness of peace with both its message in words and it’s haunting, straight-toned melodies that were enhanced with gentle crescendos and decrescendos. In the final moments of the piece’s closing measures, where the audience dared not breathe, It was almost as if for a time encap-
sulated between the walls of the Baugh performance hall, time itself had ceased. It was a moment so genuine that it could only be shared and felt between those who were in attendance. The second to last piece performed by the Concert Choir, Gott Der Herr ist Sonn und Schild, composed by Joann Sebastian Bach, served as the big bang before the end of an already astounding performance. Multifaceted in six movements, it was described as having chapters like a book by Dr. Roueché. In a grand production, it was a beautiful conjuncture of all three music disciplines blending together seamlessly on stage. There was never a dull moment as a combination of students, faculty and outside contributors pulled off the classic Bachian style of multi-tex-
tured, cascading melodies. Astonishingly full, professional sound as a whole ensemble, the concerto was further elevated by the four soloists who took center stage, backed by full orchestra and chorus. Alto Aria, performed by Avalyn James, who had beautifully round, warm vowels in her rich alto voice, sang alone, backed only by the orchestra. The Bass Recitative, performed wonderfully by Wesley Passaretti, seamlessly flowed into the Soprano/Bass duet performed by Sarah Ash, with her clear clean voice accompanied by James Jones’ smooth, brassy bass. Swaying together, the two sang in unison and lead into the next, and final movement of the piece, Chorale, performed once more by the entire ensemble. The grand production of
Photo by Destinee Reinauer/The Bells Concert choir members sing “Nader My God By U” together to close the Oct. 22 concert. six movements ended humbly with a bow from the members of the orchestra and the director herself. The final performance of the night began. With it’s slow, solemn opening, Concert choir enticed the listener with expert pronunciation of Latin of Nader My God By U, arranged by Andre van der Merwe, be-
fore suddenly launching the audience into a thrilling ride. “It was one of the last songs the musicians on the Titanic played, but instead of it being soft and sweet as it is traditionally, the best way to describe the piece is by calling it exhilarating.” Said Roueché, introducing the final piece. The deliberate sense of
peace was shattered by the uptake in tempo and switch in language that truly drove the performance. The beautiful and stark contrast had the audience on the edge of their seats. “Okay, Goodnight.” Roueché said after the final bow, as the lights came on, ending a night full of tremendous talent and passion.
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Sports
Crusaders defend title against Texas Lutheran
Photo by Mindy Moore/The Bells Tavion Page runs the ball to the end zone behind his blockers (Darius Dorsey and Jarell Sykes) against Texas Luthern University at Crusader Stadium on Nov. 9.
By Sterling Dube Editor in Chief and Jaykwon Thompson Contributing Writer
The atmosphere at Crusader Stadium on Nov. 9 was electric as the stands were filled with fans ready to see the final home game of the regular season get underway. The
captains for the game: Jonel Reed, Keith Gipson, Joey Longoria and Jefferson Fritz won the coin toss and gave the first possession to Texas Lutheran. As if it was a precursor to the slaughter that would happen throughout the game, the Bulldogs’ return team bobbled the ball and barely recovered it for a small gain.
This slowed down any momentum that the Bulldogs had at the start of the game and resulted in a quick punting situation. The Crusader offense was off to a very early start and got the football down to the Bulldogs’ 20 yard-line. However, two consecutive false starts quickly killed any chances of an early touchdown for UMHB. Kicker An-
thony Avila completed an impressive field goal in an attempt to salvage the drive. The score was UMHB, 3, Texas Lutheran, 0. While the Crusader defense prevented the Bulldogs from ever having any real momentum, it did not mean that they had an easy time. There were many plays when the Bulldogs’ quarterback, Wade Freeman, forced the defense on a wild goose chance in the back field. He was often dodging and breaking tackles for 10 seconds at a time before either scrambling the ball himself or throwing a quick pass for a gain of a couple of yards. Defensive end Khevon Shepard was one of the only people who could say they sacked the elusive QB. After getting the ball back from Texas Lutheran, the Crusaders did what they do best. They battered the Bulldog’s defense until an opening was made. Running back Marquis Duncan used that opening in the defense to run into the endzone for UMHB’s first touchdown of the day, increasing the
Crusaders’ early lead 10-0 after a successful field goal (PAT). Any attempt for the Bulldogs to retaliate to the touchdown in the second quarter were snuffed completely when a 4-yard sack followed by a key interception by defensive back Jefferson Fritz killed the Bulldogs’ offensive momentum for the rest of the game. From their now advantageous field position, the Crusader offensive, led by QB Jace Hammack easily got back into the endzone with a touchdown pass to WR Jonel Reed. After a successful PAT, the score was 17-0. The half continued at a snail’s pace with neither team getting the upper hand. The Cru eventually got within field goal range and managed to snag an additional three points, extending their lead 200. A last second field goal got the Bulldogs onto the board. As both teams jogged into the locker rooms the score was 20-3. After a huge kick return of 60 yards by Tavion Page, the Crusaders were in prime field goal position. However, UMHB
would not be satisfied with three points and would go on to score with an inside zone run by Justin Theriot. After a completed P.A.T. the score would become 27- 3. The Cru would continue to dominate the game and extend their lead after a trick play when QB Jase Hammick pitched the ball to Jaylan Jenkins, who threw an absolute dime down field into the hands of Jonel Reed. Reed would then stiff-arm a defender and will himself to the end zone after being tackled by two more bulldog defenders making the score 34- 3. The defense would continue to dominate the game as the pressure created by the defense would cause Bulldog sophomore Wade Freeman to throw two more picks. One was caught by Jayden Smith, while a pick-six by Jacob Mueller basically sealed the game. The Bulldogs would try to push and score on one more drive. However, it ended with an incomplete pass that effectively ended the game, making the final score 413.
Crusaders feel the heat against the Hardin-Simmons Cowboys By Sterling Dube Editor-in-Chief For a game that was as intense and dramatic as the Crusaders’ 15-14 victory over HardinSimmons turned out to be, the weather seemed to convey a sense of calm before the storm. Clear skies, moderate temperatures, and light breezes were what fans on both sides of the gridiron were met with when they arrived at Crusader Stadium on Oct. 26. The atmosphere was tense, as for the first time this season the entire “away” section of the stadium was filled to the last seat with fans from Hardin-Simmons ready to cheer their team to victory. The Crusader captains for this game, junior defensive back Jefferson Fritz, senior wide receiver Jonel Reed, senior cornerback Keith Gipson and senior defensive tackle Joey Longoria met with the captains of Hardin-Simmons to win the opening coin toss that allowed Simmons’ possession of the ball first. The Crusader defense really came to play as their airtight defense easily snuffed out any attempt by Hardin-Simmons to gain an early lead. Senior linebacker Tevin Jones made an impressive sack for a loss of 13 yards,
Photo by Mindy Moore/The Bells Gary Ruckman leaps into the end zone for a touchdown at Crusader Stadium against Hardin-Simmons on Oct. 26.
which really disrupted the repetitive Simmons’ offense. After several failed drives from both sides it was made clear that the first quarter did nothing to break the deadlock between the two powerhouse teams of the Division III American Southwest Conference. The second quarter started off with a bang for Hardin-Simmons as the Cowboys finally found the end zone in a well-run ground assault. With that the Cowboys drew first blood and took the score to 0-7. The Crusaders could not come up with a suitable comeback as the score remained the same for most of the second quarter. That is not to say that
the Crusaders did not try to get on the board. Freshmen running back Jo’Vel McDaniel, on one play, went as far as to completely jump over a defender in order to gain a few yards. With only a few minutes left on the clock for the first half, senior QB Jase Hammack connected to senior WR Jonel Reed for a diving catch into the endzone. This catch finally put the Crusaders on the board. However, a missed P.A.T failed to make it a tied game. As both teams jogged into the locker rooms for halftime the score was Crusaders 6, Cowboys 7. The third quarter continued much like the rest of the game, with
both teams failing to score more points up on the board. While the Crusaders failed many times to get into the end zone, they did manage to properly execute several laterals for a gain of a few yards each time and with every play it was obvious that they were giving the Cowboy’s defense a very hard time. The Cowboys were once again able to strike first in the half as a fake field goal attempt in the red zone fooled everyone in the stands and on the field. That allowed the Cowboys to just waltz into the end zone and open up the game 6-14. This time the Crusader offense was ready
to strike back as Hammack managed to connect a well-thrown pass to junior tight end Gary Ruckman for the final touchdown of the game. However, the Cru failed to make the 2-point conversion and left the score 12 to 14. From that point onward, the Cowboys tried to sit on the ball for the rest of the game and managed to eat three minutes off of the game clock leaving UMHB only one minute and 10 seconds to win the game. The Crusader offense opted to go with several short passes that moved the ball closer to the endzone, while also stopping the clock. Eventually they could no longer stop the clock and after
a lot of shouting on the sidelines, sophomore kicker Anthony Avila and several other members of the field goal unit ran onto the field with the clock ticking down. With only one second left on the clock the ball was snapped and a winning field goal was made. Never had a football stadium ever been so quiet as the ball sailed through the air. When the second the football touched the net behind the goal post, the entire home section of the stadium erupted in cheers, while the visitor side remained absolutely silenced. That does not mean that the home crowd felt confident for most of the game. Lauren Murray, senior public relations, major summed up the feelings of home crowd when she said: “The game seemed pretty discouraging until the very last second…literally,” Murray said. “I had given up all hope and was convinced that we were going to lose, but that field goal…proved me wrong! It was the most insane ending I could have ever imagined… By far the best game I have seen in my time at UMHB.” The Cru will be playing the University of Redlands in the first playoff game of 2019 at Crusader Stadium on Nov. 23.
UMHB Men and Women’s Soccer teams plan to take home Conference Championship
By Mindy Moore Staff Writer
UMHB Women’s Soccer Team is the number two seed in the American Southwest Conference Championship Tournament, and the men’s team is the number three seed. The women’s team has won twelve games out of nineteen, producing an overall amazing season. One game in par
ticular stands out for the Women’s Soccer Team: they crushed LeTourneau University on Saturday, Sept. 26 at a home game, 4-0. Midfielders Dannah Fritchle and Taylor Marques were a power duo as they both scored off of each other to get two goals for the team. Marques also scored another goal later in the game, while Tyler Pierce forward scored the fourth goal against
LeTourneau. “I am looking forward to winning the ASC tournament and going to the NCAA tournament, and doing our very best there as well,” goal keeper Gracen Green said. “This team has a very good bond.” Freshman finance major Alyssa Hinson comments on how the team has baonded throughout the season. “We are more than a
team-we are a family. Hindson said. “I belive our team is a close unit of girls, and we all care about each other.” Midfielder Gillian Cole felt that the whole team’s talents and comradery contributed to the wins. “We are not just a team, we are a family,” Cole said. “Individually we are skillful and unique players that make up a talented team.”
The Men’s Soccer also has had an amazing season, with eleven wins out of eighteen games. Their standout game was with Louisiana College on Oct. 19 in Pineville, Louisiana with a score of 8-0. Midfielder Sam Wooding and defense stood out in the game, when he scored backto-back goals in the span of two minutes. The team’s hard work during the game got
them the rest of their goals, including some credible assists made by Patrick Roach and Seth Neveloff forward. Roach and Neveloff teamed up twice to both make goals. “We have had ups and downs as a team, but overall we played good,” goal keeper Dalton Lloyd said. “We plan on winning another Conference Championship.”
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CRU Films shoots new short film
Entertainment Center The Fall season typically has a lot of great movies released into theaters across the nation. Because there is such a large amount of content releasing in cinemas, it’s hard to choose what films are worth seeing. With movie tickets costing upwards of eight dollars a person, nobody can see everything. But with the Thanksgiving break coming up, I compiled a list of all of the films I have seen that should be in theaters during the break. Until “Knives Out” releases, here are some movies that are recommended (or not recommended.) These movies are rated on a letter-grade scale:
Photo Courtesy of Tanner Luce/CRU Films From Left to Right, actor Andrew Berg, camera operator Brian Yates, director Sierra Sands, cinematographer Alyssa Silva and actor Kyle Parsons work to film CRU Film’s short film, “Silence.” Brian Yates is setting the shot for the movie which will premiere later this spring. CRU Films is now in pre-production on a new short film, “Camp Love.”
ROTC cadets compete at Fort Hood
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Ewan McGregor (“Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith”) plays Danny Torrence, the son of famed horror movie villain Jack Torrence from Stanley Kubrick’s classic film, “The Shining,” in Mike Flanagan’s second time directing a Stephen King film, “Doctor Sleep.” The film released on Nov. 8, and is still in theaters.
Film grading
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From Left, Freshman pre-nursing major and Cadet Alexia Brown, and Cadet Keaton McDonald, a sophomore political science major, both participate in the high stepper portion of a timed obstacle course competition at the annual Regional Ranger Challenge Competition at Fort Hood on Friday, October 18. Eleven UMHB cadets went to the event, testing army tactics and army skillsets, which was hosted by Stephen F. Austin. UMHB’s cadet team will next be headed in the spring to the Bataan Death March exercise and competition at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, and then to the Spring Field Training Exercise in Brownwood.
Doctor Sleep: A+ Jojo Rabbit: A+ The Mandalorian (Disney +): A Ford V. Ferrari: A Joker: B+ Last Christmas: B Harriet: B Zombieland: Double Tap: B Terminator: Dark Fate: BHigh School Musical: The Series (Disney +): C+ Charlie’s Angels: C+ Gemini Man: DCountdown: F Ratings by Cole Garner Assistant Editor
Learners at Work By Aaron Casper Contributing Writer Whether it is to pay tuition, support a family or to get ahead in their profession, going to school and balancing a job is no painless task. One crucial component is time management.. In “10 Tangible Tips” from Rasmussen College, author Jess Scherman says to be purposeful with your time. “Time is never more precious than when you are balancing the responsibilities of working fulltime and earning a degree,” Scherman writes. One essential thing working students need to remember is to say “no.” With a full plate, working students should not commit to more than they can handle. Devoting focus to the task at hand will increase time efficacy. Additionally, leave time in between tasks. When frantically moving from one task to the next, it can be easy to lose sight of the task at hand. Having a time buffer can increase focus and motivation. When it comes to time management, sophomore undergraduate student Joy Samuel, who works
two part-time jobs, says to make being a student your main priority. “If you do not need the job to pay for school, I would say don’t feel bad about quitting if your grades start to slip,” Samuel said. “Also, do not feel bad about quitting if you are no longer enjoying your college experience. No part-time job that is not in line with your career is important enough to sacrifice the college experience.” Staying organized is also imperative for working students. There are many strategies and tools one can use to aid in organization. One example would be a calendar. At the beginning of each month, one should write down all school assignments that are due that month, as well as any work and private functions. Plan as far in advance as possible. Immediately after discovering a new class assignment or work activity, put it down in a calendar to plan everything else accordingly. Creating deadlines for both work and school can be extremely helpful and allow one to maximize their time. Do not procrastinate
to start an assignment or work project — set reminders. With today’s modern technology, all we have to do is ask our cell phones to set us a reminder to do a specific task. Equally as important is prioritizing. This can make or break a working student. There are a few simple steps one can take to get their priorities in line. Step one would be to collect a list of responsibilities. After compiling a list of duties, step two is to order the list in order from most urgent to least urgent. Thirdly, be flexible and adapt to change. Know that priorities can change, and be prepared, and ready to adapt. Anyone who has gone to school and worked full time can say that it can be a quite daunting and mentally taxing task. Taking the proper precautions listed above can ensure that any working student can thrive and not just survive. No one should have to choose between higher-level education and a job. With the right techniques, working students can be outstanding both in university classes and the workplace.
Photo by Destinee Reinauer/The Bells Senior Lindsey Conklin Keller holds her hand over the costume contestants for audience applause during the Edgar Allan Poe Party at Parker Academic Center on Monday Oct. 28. Senior Devyn Ross, center, and junior Abigail Hahn, right, were dubbed the co-winners.
Edgar Allan Poe night
fer plenty of opportunities for the community to engage in both the literature and the spirThe UMHB English it (pardon the pun) of Club held their annual Poe’s works.” Edgar Allan Poe Party The famous poet Edin the Lord Conference gar Allan Poe is most room of the Parker Aca- known for his dark demic Center on Mon- pieces of work, such as day Oct. 28. This was “The Raven,” “A Dream not the first Poe party Within a Dream” and spearheaded by Interim “The Bells.” The EdDean Jacky Dumas of gar Allan Poe Party has the College of Humani- been a UMHB tradition ties and Sciences. for the past 21 years. “This celebration is “Poe is more than a a long running tradi- niche author,” Dumas tion,” Dr. Dumas said. said. “Although his po“So UMHB’s chapter of etry may seem simplisSigma Tau Delta made tic, it is extremely nuthis choice long ago. anced in structure and The point was that Poe imagery. Moreover, fit the season (Hallow- you got to love someone een/All-Saints/ El Dia who basically invented de los Muertos, etc.), the mystery narrative as and the event could of- we have it today.” By Randi Whalon Staff Writer
In true Edgar Allan Poe fashion, the room was filled with morbid and gloomy decorations. Students dressed up in their best vintage, dark and dreary attire to honor and celebrate the great Edgar Allan Poe and various pieces of work. There was a dramatic tie between junior Abigail Hahn and senior Devyn Ross when it came to announcing the winner of the costume contest. Hahn was dressed as a ballerina with a tutu and point shoes, while Ross represented a fried egg with a large carboard egg hanging in front of her to represent a line from Shakespeare: “What, you egg!” Page Design by Cole Garner