Tacky Prom, pg. 6
Football, pg. 5
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ONE Worship builds community college pastor at Temple Bible Church. Duncan’s message to the students in attendance of the event was that there is no exchange for faith or community provided by the church. His message was based out of the book of Acts 2:41-47. Duncan said that while we like to substitute some things in life, there is no substitute for our faith. “There is no substitute for the local church,” Duncan said. Duncan encouraged the Photo by Cole Garner/The Bells students to maintain their faith and to find a Mark Rojas, Temple Bible church to get involved Church’s Worship Pastor, with and plugged into. plays with his church’s “It’s not what you band at ONE on Sept. 25. get out of it, but what you can bring to it.” ByAbby Cook Duncan said. Staff Writer He encouraged students to break their Students prayed boundaries in order to and sang side by side find a church home. together at the ONE “Church community i n t e r d e n o m i n a t i o n a l crosses boundaries,” worship gathering Duncan said. in Walton Chapel on ONE concluded with Wednesday, Sept. 25. everyone reading the It was an opportunity Nicene Creed, lead by for a plethora of Shannon Soard . different churches from The atmosphere was around the Bell County reverent, engaged and area to come together, worshipful. which they do twice a “It was a good semester. experience to let go The evening started of my anxiety and off with songs of give it to the Lord,” worship led by the said Rynda Maddox, Temple Bible Church a freshman nursing band. Then the crowd major. was welcomed by two “It was amazing to college pastors from see so many college local churches: Evan students worshipping Duncan, the teaching together,” Liles said. and communications “I thought it was pastor at First Baptist an event that every Temple Church, and See ONE, Pg. 2 Shannon Soard, the
Volume 165, Issue 2
Local artists Illuminated
Photos by Randi Whalon/The Bells Waco local Judah traveled to UMHB to perform for students at Illuminate in the Parker Academic Center at on Sept. 27.
By Randi Whalon Staff Writer Illuminate held its second event here on campus, Friday, Sept. 27. Illuminate is labeled as a “positive vibes only” event that
highlights the talents of various students and Belton locals with performances in Christian rap, singing, dancing and poetry. The event was founded by UMHB Alums Michael Carpenter and Alish Burden,
along with sophomore Jan Carlo Rodriguez. It took only 3 months for the determined students to get their “Illuminate” idea off the ground last April, which created major buzz within the UMHB and Belton
community. “We feel like there is a gap in cultural events on campus,” Carpenter said. “There is a group of students whom we call See Illuminate, pg. 2
Inside SGA: Student Government Association holds its first meeting
By Mindy Moore Staff Writer
Students brought up various topics of concern in Bawcom Student Union’s Fowler Conference Room on Tuesday, Oct. 1. SGA has regularly scheduled meetings to discuss issues on and around campus. Then students ponder actions that may be taken to address them. The SGA starts its meetings with a devotional, and then opens the floor for members to bring up issues or ideas that they want the association See SGA, Pg. 2
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Photo by Mindy Moore/The Bells Sophomore class president Garrett Smith (left) shakes the Junior Class Chaplain David Castles (right) hand at the Student Government Association meeting in the Fowler Conference Room in Bawcom Student Union on Tuesday, Oct. 1. The students took up several topics concerning issues on campus.
Families participate on the Crusader campus By Mindy Moore Staff Writer
Photos by Mindy Moore/The Bells Victoria Brazil reacts to Santos Soto, of Temple Fire and Rescue, on King Street in front of Bawcom Student Union before the football game during Family Weekend on Saturday, Sept. 21. At left of Brazil is Nadia Perry, and at right is Ashley Freeman and Jimmy Freeman. All were at the Home Town Heros demonstration on intoxication impairment, which incorporated the use of 3-D goggles.
The students of UMHB enjoyed the weekend of fun with their relatives on Family Weekend. The weekend started, giving families time to just be with their loved ones. Students showed them around campus and their dorms. Freshman nursing major Emma Schuda said, “I can hear people laughing and talking with parents. It’s nice to see people feeling community and having fun.”
Families and students had the opportunity to explore the university together. Some took advantage of the campus museum (next to the stadium) which holds interesting history and traditions about the school. Other families attended events like ring ceremony, where they were able to watch CRU seniors receive their class rings. A pep rally held at the stadium helped get parents as pumped up for the football game against Belhaven as their students. Parents could get on the football field with their
children to watch the Sader Belles, Blackshirt Cru Spirit Band and Cru Cheer perform. Deana Stricklin, mother of nursing freshman Avery Stricklin at UMHB, said she enjoyed the rally. “[I] thought it was cool to be on the field during the pep rally,” Stricklin said. “I have really enjoyed getting to meet my daughter’s friends.” After the pep rally families headed over to the recreation field to watch Coco and enjoy some nachos and lemonade. See Family Weekend, Pg. 2
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Families to go to football game at Family Weekend
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Taylinn Kramer (left) and Kaitlyn Carter(right) pose before the football game against Belhaven on Saturday, September 21.
Continued from pg. 1 The next day was game day and everyone was ready to go up against Belhaven. The Belhaven game was a Hometown Hero game, so there was an interactive demonstration for the families to do together that was run by some of our own hometown heroes. Public Education Sanctos Soto ran a demonstration on intoxication impairment. Parents and students used goggles that gave the illusion of being drunk, which helped them experience how coordination is diminished in that state. Then they were tested to see if they could give each other a high five and play
Corn Hole. Before the football game, parents were invited to go into Bawcom Student Union and take part in the CRUise pregame spirit rally. The parents and students cheered for the football players walking through Bawcom along with the Cru mascot, Crunk the Crusader. After the CRUise spirit rally, parents went to the football stadium and took their seats to watch the Cru go against Belhaven. Family Weekend ended with UMHB pulling out another victory against Belhaven, with the final score of 23-13.
SGA opens with devotional and addresses student issues of interest
Photo by Mindy Moore/The Bells Speaker of the house Megan Baumhardt (left) and student body president Sarah Fox (right) leading the meeting.
to address. At the last meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 1 several topics were brought up. Freshman Class Vice President Jahnasia Jones mentioned that they wanted to fix the
distracting squeaky swing in the quad. Then Senior Class President Corey Picou brought up discussion about the “Donut Jaywalk” project, which reminds students not to jaywalk on campus.
Pico suggested to put the project in motion. The project entails student government members giving donuts on the corner by Davidson (Martin Luther King Ave. and College St.) to people who do not jaywalk. The next issue that was brought up was the parking stickers on student vehicles. Junior Class President Mariela Lopez stated that she thought it was dangerous for trucks to have to park with their ends facing the road. Right now cars must have the sticker on the rear of thir car so that it can be easily seen by police. Her solution to this was to try and get the safety office to
let trucks put their stickers on the front windshield so that they can back into parking spaces. This would make it safer for not only the driver, but also for the pedestrian and other vehicles. Another item brought up was the audible clock in the testing room. Senior Class Chaplain Tori Hagen said that the clock ticking was “very distracting” and that she wanted it to be changed into a digital clock. The very last idea brought up by Senior Class Secretary Angie Velasquez was about putting dry erase boards in Wells Science building to brighten up the building.
Worship event draws in students with song and prayer at Walton Chapel Continued from pg. 1
freshman needed to hear… it was all about UMHB community…and was encouraging [students] to
break boundaries,” senior physical therapy major Ellie Phelps said. The next ONE event
will be Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 8p.m. For more information, contact Daniel McAfee, director
of the Baptist Student Ministry, at dmcafee@ umhb.edu
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Local artists light up Lord Center in Parker
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‘cultural minorities.’ They aren’t a specific race, gender or ethnicity, but they are cultured in a way that’s different than the majority of UMHB students, so a lot of times they fall through the cracks…we want to help fill that gap,” Carpenter said. “These students appreciate a wide variety of music, fashion, humor, etc. than is normally promoted on campus,” Carpenter added. Illuminate was held at the Parker Academic Center in partnership with the CRU Bridge student organization. The scene for the event was decked out with lights, cameras and eager students ready to support their fellow classmates throughout the night. “I find it important for it to be hosted near or on campus, because there is a lot of talent in our backyard. A lot of dope artists and
creators, but they have no platform for their voice,” junior marketing major Kalen Chatman, a previous Illuminate performer, said. “Illuminate allows UMHB to empower those artists and give them a platform,” Chatman said. Each performer had a lengthy amount of time to express themselves and show off their talents. The audience was filled with laughter and modern day dance moves. The room was packed with so much diversity. The next Illuminate event will be on Nov. 21 at Temple Bible Church. The Illuminate producers said they will also announce a tour date for nationally recognized Christian Hip Hop artists Canon, Nobigdyl and Steven Malcolm. To learn more about Illuminate and their upcoming events follow their Instagram handle @ Illuminate.ctx+
Photo by Randi Wharton/The Bells DoRion Dreighton performing on stage at Illuminate in Lord Conference Hall in Parker Academic Center as his stage alias “Dre Tuff.”
New acrobatics team tumbles onto campus By Asia Parker Contributing Writer For the first time in UMHB’s 174 years, the university welcomes a women’s acrobatics and tumbling team. This will expose students to a sport they may have never heard of it before. “I’ve never seen tumbling before but I’m excited to see the team compete,” freshman nursing major Nicole Rukebesha said. The team’s new coach, Courtney Pate has some priorities for the upcoming season. “Establishment,” Pate said. “The energy of the team right now is just excitement.” Coach Pate’s experience with the sport began when she was recruited for the 20122013 acrobatics and tumbling competition season by Baylor University. As a tumbler and base, she graduated with two team National Championships and was a volunteer assistant coach at Baylor University before coaching at West Virginia Wesleyan College. In January of this year, she became aware that UMHB had added the sport. “My heart was drawn back home to the state of Texas,” she said. While the sport is not recognized as a part of
the NCAA, the NCAA Committee on Women’s Athletics has recommended all three divisions add acrobatics and tumbling to the NCAA Emerging Sports Women program by June 1, 2019. If accepted, acrobatics and tumbling could be recognized as an NCAA emerging sport as early as Aug. 1, 2020. The UMHB women’s acrobatics and tumbling team plans to start competing this spring. “We just hope to make a name for ourselves in one of the most upcoming women’s sports,” freshman Caroline Perry, a flyer for the new team, said. All equipment for the team is brand new. The team is composed of former competitive cheerleaders and also those of various gymnastics backgrounds. The team will be competing in all six events (compulsory,acro, pyramid, toss, tumbling and acrobatics) starting this competition season. If this sport peaks your interest, come support the new UMHB Women’s Acrobatics & Tumbling this upcoming season from February to April. Those who may be interested in participating in the sport can contact Coach Pate at cpate@ umhb.edu.
Above: The Temple Bible Church band leads worship at ONE at Walton Chapel, lead by Mark Rojas, the Worship Pastor. Right: Communications pastor of First Baptist Temple Church, Evan Duncan, preaches to the audience of students by speaking on the importance of “the Church.” in students Left: Education major Hannah Walker, right, worships alonside history major Brianna Rodriguez towards the end of the service. Front Page design by Cole Garner, second design by Cole Garner
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Students find new opportunities Flu season returns: shots available at job and internship fair By Mindy Moore Staff Writer McLane Hall was filled with booths occupied by 42 companies and organizations around the Belton area on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Company representatives were looking for students from all different majors. The UMHB career services department job fand internship fair
was to “help students and alumni find opportunities, talk with recruiters directly, and hopefully find jobs,” Assistant Director of Career Services Emily Kelly said. Kelly saidshe hoped that “students find work they love.” For over 20 years, UMHB has been holding job fairs. Recently, they have added internships to broaden the op-
portunities for students. Students were seen talking in business attire with a name tag featuring their name and major on it for company recruiters, who were willing to give jobs to anyone they saw as a good fit for their specific company. Not only was the job and internship fair a good way for students and alumni to get jobs, but it was also a great way
to freshen up their interview skills. The interviews were like what you would see in speed dating, where a recruiter would be standing talking to one canidate then would move on to the next recruiter after they were done. Overall, whether the student or alumni got a job or internship they had an experience that they can carry on with them forever.
Photo by Mindy Moore/The Bells Junior accounting major Jean Claude Kaspereit, right, interviews with Sherri Farmer of Patillo, Brown and Hill Firm in the McLane Great Hall of Bawcom Student Union on Tuesday, Oct. 1. He was there with other students and 42 companies.
By Destinee Reinauer Staff Writer
From sniffling, to sneezing, to coughing - as the leaves fall from the trees, flu season is upon us and there is nothing we can do about it. Or is there? According to the CDC, the Center for Disease Control, the 2017-18 flu season was “the first season to be classified as a high severity across all age groups,” with emergency room visits skyrocketing, compared to the previous year. In 2017-18, flu activity levels increased in November and remained elevated through March, making it one of the longest flu seasons in recent years. “When a student considers if they should get the vaccine or not, I ask them if they could afford to take two weeks off from school because that is the risk they are willing to take with the flu,” Nurse Debbie Rosenberger, otherwise known as Nurse Debbie around UMHB said. This is important to note as the flu is generally unpredictable, as noted by the CDC, so the 2019-20 flu season will be as well. Regardless of the strain, the flu is dangerous, as it can start quickly and cause a patient to suffer with a high fever, body aches, cough, fatigue, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat and headaches. More serious cases can induce vomiting and diarrhea, and for some patients, there can be complications from the respiratory virus that result in hospitalization or death. “Students at this age,
unfortunately, aren’t so much concerned about themselves when it comes to the flu virus,” Rosenberger said. “However, they should take into consideration folks ith chronic conditions such as asthma, or those with weaker immune systems like your grandparents or infantile siblings.” There are several ways to protect yourself and those around you from the flu. For one thing, you may be able to avoid contact with people who have the flu or are sick. Another important way to hinder the flu from spreading is by staying home at least twentyfour hours after fever has passed. Also, simply practice good personal hygiene like washing hands regularly. You can also fight the flu by keeping your immune system up through the consumption of foods that contain plenty of rich vitamins. One more way you can help your body build up immunity is by getting flu shots, which are being offered on campus starting in September while supplies of the vaccine last. Offered in the Health Center, which is located on the third floor of the Mabee Student Success Center, The Quadriviralent flu vaccine will be $20. Call 254-295-4696 or email Nurse Debbie at healthservices@mail. umhb.edu for more information and to set up your appointment. Students with insurance can also go to pharmacies around the Bell County area to receive their flu vaccine for free.
Ten UMHB faculty shine in musical showcase By Asia Parker Contributing Writer
On Friday, Sept. 20th, Baugh Performance Hall was filled with the musical stylings of our very own College of Visual and Performing Arts faculty. During this one-hour special presentation, ten music faculty members displayed their talent and passion for the arts. The showcase began with Dr. Stephen Crawford’s, the director of percussion studies and professor of music history, performance of “Of Thoughts and Thinking” by Antonio C. Lymon on the marimba. The performance was a beautiful symphony of deliberate strikes of the two mallets that produced a single note or a succession of echoes within the room. The marimba awed audience members. The next performance act was by voice professor Lisa Clement and professor Matthew Crosby, associate director of choral studies. Crosby conducts the One Voice vocal ensemble, and University Singers. Clement is a soprano, which is a type of voice classification and the highest of the four standard signing voices. Crosby is a pianist. Together they performed “Song to the Moon” from Rusalka by Anton Dvorak. Before Clement began singing, she described the meaning of the song to the audience. She explained that in the song a water sprite (the title character Rusalka) wants to find and connect to
her true love. She asks the moon to find him and tell him how much she loves him. The union of Clement’s voice and Crosby’s piano notes make the perfect haunting sounds for the piece. Clement’s stage presence and body language conveyed the desperation, sadness, and hope of Rusalka’s pleas to the moon. Dr. Kate Bae,adjunct professor of piano, then performed Klavierstücke, Op.118: Intermezzo in A major Andante teneramente by Johannes Brahms on the piano.. The piece sounded stimultaneously delicate and strong.The arrangement of low and high notes led to this observation. Next, Dr. Sunil Gadgil, adjunct professor of applied saxophone, performed Capriccio Nr. 1 by Niccolo Paganini (arr. Raaf Hekkema). The piece was a rapid succession of upbeat notes. There was never a dull moment, and many in the crowd moved their head along to the beat. The next performance piece was “It is Really Me?” from 110 in the Shade by Harvey Schmidt. Peeny Hogan, assistant professor of the music department, sang soprano while Dr. Kathryn Fouse, Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts, played the piano. Hogan sang “Suddenly I’m beautiful, Being here with you.” The song originates from the musical that tells the story of Lizzie Curry on her journey of acceptance. The performance from the
“The performance from the two faculty members was enlightening and engaging.”
two faculty members was lively and engaging. Dr. Kathryn Fouse and Sheryl Goodnight, adjunct faculty professor of applied flute, were up next with their performance of “Sonatine” for Flute and Piano (Moderato, Allegretto, and Vivace) by Walter Gieseking. The harmony was strikingly calm and provoked the audience to a standstill. The procession of sounds filled the performance hall until all you heard was the flute and the piano. Then assistant professor of the music department Ms. Michelle Haché sang soprano while assistant professor, department chairperson, and director of UMHB Music Conservatory Dr. Jonathan Gary played the piano. They performed “Never” from On the Twentieth Century by Cy Coleman. This was a piece that stuck out in many audience members’ minds. A chorus of voices remarked how they have never heard opera sung in their way. Haché used dramatic facial expressions while singing “Tell him, tell him you really tried, tell him, tell him that really I’d rather die!” When she sang this line, the hall burst into laughter. T01he performance on the piano by Dr. Gary with singing by Haché made for a dazzling performance. Last but certainly not least, Dean Kathryn Fouse closed the showcase with “Zelda Medley” by Koji Kondo (arr. Andrew Johnson). This performance was the perfect way to wrap up the faculty showcase. This performance showcased the medley of the Legend of Zelda video game. Many students recognized the piece almost immediately.
“The harmony was strikingly calm and provoked the audience to a standstill.”
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David Platt urges students to plan sharing the gospel wherever they go
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David Platt speaks to students about making it a crucial point to share knowledge of Jesus with others. Platt was speaking on campus at McLane Great Hall on Thursday, Sept. 19.
By: Mindy Moore Staff Writer “Look at your life and make it count,” Pastor David Platt said. He was stressing to students in McLane Great Hall that working towards making an impact on others should be a big part of their plans, and that spreading knowledge about Jesus is important. He was speaking to students in McLane Great Hall on Thursday, Sept. 19. Platt, pastor of McLean Bible Church in Washington, D.C., is a New York
Times Best Selling Author and the founder and president of Radical, an organization that encourages global disciples to spread the word of God. Platt spoke passionately about his concern that we tend to forget that when we see people who need help physically, we often do not realize how much they also need spiritual help. Sophomore social work major Mikah Phillips felt passion in Platt’s words. “I thought it was very emotional,” Phillips said. “You could tell that it wasn’t just a typical sermon. It was
very much his experience and it was something that he was passionate about the most. He wanted the students to catch onto that passion and let that passion be contagious.” Platt also asked the question about what happens to those people who don’t know Jesus. Platt went on to paint a picture of a village where kids die before the age of eight. He then adds to the picture by bringing up another threat: human trafficking. After talking about what he saw in the Himalayas, he went into scripture to
tell the story of Paul. Platt talked about how Paul went as a missionary to different cities to spread the gospel and what we should be doing as Christians. He then goes on to say that we have a “…golden opportunity to spread the gospel.” Freshman nursing major Kiersten Moore agreed with him. “No matter how uncomfortable or scared we are, we have to go out and spread the gospel,” Moore said. “That is what we were made to do, and we have to save our brothers and sisters.” Platt then ended his ser-
mon by answering the question about what happens to people who do not know Jesus when they die. He said that if a person does not know Jesus, then they cannot be saved. However, in order to shed a ray of hope to people, Platt stressed that students could help change that. “Do not underestimate what God can do through a life in a world of urgent need,” he said. Sophomore nursing major Nicolette Bella found Platt’s words inspirational. “It was inspiring and I feel empowered to go out
into the world and share the gospel,” Bella said. “It was also very spiritual. I felt like we were all connected and unified while he was speaking.” Sophomore Christian studies major, Mark Gonzalez agreed with her. “I completely felt the presence of the Lord.” Sophomore chemistry major Morgan Raines also felt that Platt makes important points as well as an impact. “I believe that he is the greatest preacher in our generation,” Raines said.
Palmer also greeted students as they ate their early breakfast. “It’s so cool that people are getting up early to serve Jesus,” Kaitlyn Anderson, one of the BSM volunteers serving doughnuts to her peers, said. Chapel worship leader, Christian Thomas led a small acoustic worship service as everyone began to gather by the flagpoles. He started with “Living Hope” by Phil Wickham. The lyrics “Jesus Christ, my living hope. Oh God, You are my living hope” helped transition into a time of prayer. BSM students helped guide their peers in praying. They gathered in groups of two to three and started praying for friends, family and UMHB Then the groups got larger, creating groups of about five students. They prayed for safety
and peace. Then they created a giant circle with everyone being part of it. In unison, they all prayed out loud together. Every voice was heard all at once creating a beautiful scene of peace and unity. As the giant prayer began to draw to a close, the sun had risen above the trees. Students had been walking to their morning classes as their peers prayed around the flagpoles. See You at the Pole began in 1990 as a grassroots movement with ten students praying at their school. Over twenty years later, millions of students pray on their campuses on the fourth Wednesday in September. The students of UMHB were part of the millions of students praying across the United States.
Top: Christian Thomas leads students in morning worship at See You at the Pole. Bottom right: BSM Director, Daniel Mcafee, prays with a group of students for Bell County.
clined, you can go sign up for Stunt Night. In reality though, a majority of first-year students just crave community and a secure place to plug in. The number one place to find that is with an organization called FYC, which stands for First Year Collective. This organization is all about community, fun, service and discipleship. FYC brings a sense of belonging to new students, but it does even more than that. In terms of leadership this year, I have already gotten answers on what their goal is. Kristopher Hurst, one of the leaders and seniors here at UMHB, said that the goal this year is clear.
“This year, we want to keep the discipleship aspect of FYC that was implemented last year,” Hurst said. “We also want to emphasize the real community between the entire group this year. We want to pursue every freshman to create a real sense of belonging within the group. We want to prepare the freshmen both for the rest of their college career after FYC and the rest of their lives. Emily Pearson, a sophomore nursing major and current student leader of FYC said that FYC helped bring out new qualities in herself. “I’m a pretty shy and quiet person until you get to know
UMHB students unite at the flag
By: Matthew Cozart Staff Writer On a cool and dim September morning, UMHB students gathered together by the flagpoles between the Townsend Memorial Library and the Sanderford Administrative Complex to pray before morning classes. This is See You at the Pole. UMHB’s Baptist Student Ministry helped organize the event on campus this year, with student volunteers taking lead of worship and prayer. As students began arriving, Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) volunteers were offering doughnuts near a table where coffee was being served. BSM director, Daniel McAfee, Director of Global Outreach, Tiffany Horton and Dean of Spiritual Life and University Chaplin, Jason
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Freshmen get connected through FYC
By Kylee Myers Bells Contributor As a freshman in college, you may be enthusiastically recruited by student organizations to try and get you to be a part of their group. Here at UMHB, there are a wide variety of organizations for students to choose from; so how attractive these organizations seem to you really depends on what you want. If you are going to be a part of an academically based organization, you can go sign up for the Math Club. If you are a writer, you might join the Book Club. Or, if you are musically and/or theatrically in-
me,” Pearson said. “FYC put me in a situation where I had to open up and put myself out there.” Pearson goes on to say that there are reasons for joining FYC beyond being with a group that feels comfortable. “People should join FYC because it teaches you about what genuine community looks like,” Pearson said. “FYC gives you people that you normally wouldn’t expect to become your best friends. It forces you out of your comfort zones, but in the best ways. It’s spiritually challenging, which allows for a lot of growth, and you cannot truly understand the impact it has
on you until you join,” she said. Pearson could have easily wanted to be surrounded by people that were shy or did not make her strive to open up, but FYC showed her that community is not with just one type or group of people, it is with everyone. FYC is also a great place to get plugged into other things. For example, Connor Tubbs, a sophomore physical therapy major here at UMHB and current student leader of FYC, said that one of his favorite parts about being in FYC was being elected for Cru Knights. However, if Tubbs was not in
FYC at the time, he probably would not have been elected. FYC also goes on great mission trips. If you have a heart for missions, you will love the trips that FYC plans. Last year they took two: one to Austin, and the other to San Antonio. The missions were with Moment of Truth Ministries, built by Bill Morgan and his dream to start building on God’s kingdom. First Year Collective is an organization where you can serve, find authentic community and put yourself out there. It will help you grow as a leader. So if this is what you want, go and get it.
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Get your tacky on at the Tacky Prom By Asia Parker and Emma Johnson Contributing Writers
For one night every year the lobby of Remschel Hall transforms into an 80’s themed sea of hot pink tulle skirts, bright neon scrunchies, and patterned ties. This was the case once again on Friday, Sept. 27. Many of the women donned space buns and makeup, while male attendees seem to follow a “Back to the Future” theme, wearing anything from vintage suits to bow ties to vests. Two weeks before the night of the prom, neon fliers popped up all over campus. The anticipation kept growing, fueled by the fliers, until the night finally arrived. “I had to come just for the experience,” freshmen health science major Pilar Elena Avalos said. Before the students arrived, RAs decorated the lobby in 80’s style. They created a party atmosphere with neon glow sticks, gold confetti and a disco ball. They scattered Ring Pops and Laffy Taffies on tables, enough for every guest to grab. Behind a shimmering
gold curtain, a chocolate fountain enticed the partygoers to dip foods like strawberries, marshmallows, and pretzel sticks. A stage with balloon letters spelling “Tacky Prom,” awaited performers participating in the first annual “Remschel’s Least Talented” competition. At eight o’clock, around 50 tackily dressed party goers filled the lobby. They gathered in groups, eating the refreshments, talking and laughing. Some, lured by a neon poster, ventured down a mysterious hallway to a photobooth decked out with props and costumes. The night kicked off with the song “Edge of Seventeen” by Stevie Nicks. Almost everyone crammed together in the middle of the lobby, dancing. The glittery light of the disco ball flickered on the walls. The spotlights changed color from pink to blue to yellow, throwing the long shadows of the dancers on the glowing walls. The dancing fervor carried through the night with crowd-pleaser songs like “Footloose” by Kenny Loggins and Dean Pitchford, “Yeah!” by Usher, Ludacris, and Lil’ Jon, and “She Sets the City on Fire”
by Gavin McGraw. When “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith played, the crowd stilled and paired off to slow dance. Julie Barr, the Resident Director, took the stage to announce the start of the competition. First, the girls completed against the boys in a hula-hooping competition. Freshman psychology major Kaitlin Davis triumphed in the end, but not after a heroic effort by sophomore chemical engineering major Javarious Longstreet. Next, Remschel’s residents showed off their hilarious skills in Remschel’s Least Talented contest. Some, like freshman Christian studies major Faith Wolverton and freshman nursing major Joan Mwangangi, rapped to a beat set by the crowd, while others like freshman film studies major Meghan Ditty performed original dances. Soon after the least talented contest, a drum roll began. It was time to crown the prom’s king and queen. Photos by Destinee Reinauer /The Bells The crowd was full of an- Freshman film studies major, Megan Ditty kicks off the Tacky Prom Talent Show with an ticipation and anxiety. Who original dance set to the song “Old Town Road” in Remschel Hall on Friday, Sept. 27. would be this year’s Tacky signifying the end of the man Christian studies ma- brought the neon-lit night Prom king and queen? drum roll, but increased jor Thomas Kinnin and to a close while wearing The RA’s and RD be- the excitement in the room. queen, freshman nursing their colorful crowns and gan to announce the names Tacky Prom king, fresh- major Joan Mwangangi, beaming at the crowd.
and opened with a question for the club members. “If you died tonight what would your loved ones say about the person you were?” The question sets the tone for the night by forcing the room to ponder themes of life, death, heaven and hell. An important point in his speech was the topic of choice. Coley described how our choices affect the now as well as eternity. Then Musacchio took to the podium to offer his interpretation of the book. He focused on the “narrator Lewis.” Throughout the book, Lewis is dreaming, but his narration of his dream provides insights and truths into the nature of humanity.
After both speakers presented their ideas, the floor opened for questions and comments. Kendell Wards, a sophomore psychology major and sociology minor, felt the meeting was beneficial. “I had a lot of my questions [about the book] answered.” She was not the only person who felt that way, with many attendees echoing her sentiments. The group discussed themes of love, choice, sin, sacrifice, heaven, purgatory and sacrifice. The night concluded with the group understanding that some things do not have finite answers, but it is our responsibility to obtain wisdom on how to live a good life.
Book lovers’ delight
By Asia Parker Contributing Writer Book lovers gathered to discuss “The Great Divorce,” by Christian writer C. S. Lewis at McLane Great Hall in Bawcom on Oct. 2. Approximately 25 people enjoyed refreshments such as cookies, sandwiches and drinks before taking their seats for the discussion. Dr. Laura K. Bedwell, the English department chair, opened by announcing the two speakers for the night: Dr. Toby Coley (current assistant professor for the English department) and Professor Emeritus George Musacchio. Coley was the first speaker of the night
Some Upcoming Events: Acrobatics and Tumbling Meet & Greet: October 11, 2019 @ 2 p.m. Parker Academic Center, Lord Conference Center Dr. Randy O’Rave: October 11, 2019 @ 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the President’s Residence Touchdowns: October 12, 2019 @ 10:30 a.m. at Bawcom Student Center Men’s Soccer Game vs. Sul Ross: October 12, 2019 @ 3:30 p.m. at the Soccer Field. Sader Day: October 14, 2019 All Day Event, multiple Locations around Campus Psalm 139 Prayer: October 14, 2019 @ 5:30 p.m. at Bawcom Student Union in McLane Great Hall. Zombie Run Sign Up Deadline: October 16, 2019 Closes @ 1 p.m. at Bawcom Student Union in the Lobby
Brad Pitt soars in career definining “Ad Astra”
By Cole Garner Assistant Editor The Hubble telescope estimates there are 100 billion galaxies in our universe. Outer space is an inconceivable, infinite place. Ad Astra is latin for “looking to the stars,” which has been a sign of hope on our Earth, a symbol of a kind of goal for humanity to achieve.
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We’ve been looking for life outside of Earth for so long. What happens if we figure out that there is no other life? What if we’re all alone in our galaxy? Astronaut Roy McBride (Brad Pitt) is struggling in “Ad Astra.” His father (Tommy Lee Jones) left Roy when he was 16 to search for alien life at
the edge of our galaxy. Roy’s wife has left him. He has no friends in the space program. He is just a machine with no true goal. He’s stopped struggling with his depression and now, he’s just living. He’s alone, just like humanity. When the space program comes to McBride with news of his father’s survival on Neptune, McBride does not
know what to feel. He just knows that he needs to see his father again. Maybe he’ll finally feel something. The movie “Alien” was released in 1979 with the tagline “in space no one can hear you scream.” In “Ad Astra,” apparently no one can see your pain either. In a lot of ways, Brad Pitt’s character is screaming for help. With every fiber of his soul, he wants to help people so that they see him. He can get people out of the most difficult situations. He can fight space pirates, but he also has to fight himself to do anything. That’s depression for many people. It’s an inner struggle that you just can’t escape, no matter how much you want out. “Ad Astra” is a slow-
moving movie. Almost in the vein of Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey,” there are scenes in the film that merely show off the sheer beauty of space. That beauty, in all forms, is a testament to what McBride truly wants. He hopes that one day he won’t feel so alone. “I am looking forward to the day my solitude ends,” Pitt narrates at one point of the movie. We all hope for that same thing, right? Recently the sci-fi genre has been groundbreaking with its cinematography. Movies such as “Annihilation” (2018), “Arrival” (2016), Interstellar (2013) and “Blade Runner 2049” (2017) are beautifully shot. Sci-fi is a genre that is truly able to revolutionize the way we look at
films, and “Ad Astra” keeps that trend going. The film studies themes of solitude and depression not just through the story, but through the lens of the camera. “Ad Astra” follows McBride’s journey through the stars in an isolating and gorgeous fashion. The film is entertaining because of this, even through its slowmoving parts that some audience members may not enjoy. With Pitt’s subtle performance of McBride’s struggles, to director James Gray’s fantastic direction with the story, I couldn’t stop thinking about “Ad Astra” hours after leaving the theater. It’s a deep, powerful sci-fi film that will remain relevant for years to come. Rating: APage Design by Abby Cook
Friday, October 11, 2019
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Sports
The Crusaders demolish conference competition
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Cory Jo Martin (left) and Hope Hoelscher (right) block a tip in key situation during set 2 of the game against Howard Payne on Oct. 8 at the Maybornf Conference Center.
Volleyball serves up another win By Sterling Dube Editor in Chief
Howard Payne could not handle what UMHB served at their most recent game on Tuesday, Oct. 8. With an excellent and well earned win against the Yellow Jackets, it is safe to say that the Wome n’s Volleyball program is continuing their fantastic season. The first set concluded with 2515, UMHB, score. The second set started with Howard Payne getting their first and only lead against the Crusaders in this match up, but once the Crusaders scored 6 consecutive points, the Yellow Jackets would not be in the lead again. The set concluded with a 25-21, UMHB. The third and final set was something akin to a turkey shoot. The final score, 25-8, UMHB, is all that is needed to explain how the Crusaders were playing towards the end of the
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game. Notable players were Sarah Paolini (#5) with an astonishing 10 kills, Jenna Gillean (#23) with 10 kills and 2 blocks, Lauren Williams (#21) with 8 kills and 2 aces, and Miranda Klein (#7) with 7 kills and 2 aces. While out of those mentioned only Williams is returning next season, the seniors are finishing their final season with a bang with an overall record of 14 wins and 4 loses, a currently 11 game win streak, and a perfect 10-0 conference record. The sky is the limit for this group of women and everyone is excited to see how high they manage to get before the season concludes. The Crusaders will take the court against Ohio Northern University in San Antonio on Oct. 11 and will not be taking on a team on the home court again until their game with Southwestern University on Oct.22.
By Sterling Dube and Jaykwon Tompson
With four games won already this season, UMHB is off to a running start toward their next championship. However, it did not always seem that cut and dry, per game. While the last game with McMurry in Abilene added to their conquests, the Cru had some bumps along the way. Last year UMHB beat Belhaven 49-0, however this time was a different game to say the least. Fans are used to the Crusaders ruthlessly destroying all their opponents on their way to the playoffs. However on Sept. 21, this was not the case. Belhaven managed to put up a valiant fight against the Crusaders ,but their fatal flaw was in the first half of the game. Belhaven failed to stop UMHB’s hot streak when their offense fumbled the ball on the very first offensive drive of the game. With those hiccups from Belhaven’s offense as well as defense, the Cru managed to score 23 points in the first half while the Blazers only managed to score six. When the second half of the game hit, both teams were stuck in a deadlock. Neither team could get a definitive advantage over the another. Both defenses played admirably, however the deadlock was broken in the fourth quarter by Belhaven as they came out swinging. With a couple of dynamic passes and then some elusive runs by the Blazers quarterback, the drive ended with a laser focus pass into the end-zone. This brought the score to 23-13. The deadlock continued until the clock ran out, marking the end of a long and uneventful game. The Crusaders were quick to forget their game against Belhaven. The next week marked for the first time this season that the Crusaders began looking like a successful national champion team, when they played Howard Payne on Sept. 28. While the first two games of the season may have had fans concerned about the state of the 2019 Crusad-
ers, they were left speechless at the conclusion of the team’s third consecutive victory of the season. The 65-0 shutout score against Howard Payne does not even do the team enough justice as there was fantastic football played by both the offense, special teams. and the defense. Everyone of the football players were excited to take that momentum and energy to Abilene as they took on McMurry in their first away game of the season. In Abilene the Warhawks got shot down by a superior offense. As UMHB entered this game with a purpose and their momentum was unstoppable. Both in the air and on the ground the Crusaders were effective on all sides of the ball. The offense came together as Jase Hammack has returned and made his official start a sight to behold. Hammack threw for two hundred, seventeen yards and four touchdowns. And Luke Poorman threw for one hundred, nineteen yards and 2 touchdowns. Hayden Haas, Jonel Reed and Brenton Martin led the offense against the Warhawks with a combined three hundred, ten yards, and 7 touchdowns. Things are starting to look up for this younger and less experienced team as they go further and further into their season. The Crusaders are continuing their season against East Texas Baptist University here in Belton at 2 P.M. on Oct. 12.
The National Collegiate Acrobatics and Tumbling Association defines acrobatics and tumbling as, “the evolution of different forms of gymnastics.” Gymnastics is defined as a physical exercise of coordination and strength. A typical meet would go like this: The first event is compulsory. For this event, each team will compete identical previously determined skills with a
10.0 starting value. This skill can be a back salto to ground or possibly a front salto (a f lip that does not involve hands) dismount. These examples were used because they are the types of skills that most people think of when referencing gymnastics or similar sports, a flip. The second event is acrobatics (often shortened as acro), which is where two to four athletes compete against another team
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Runningback Olan Vining III (right) dodging Howard Payne’s defense on his way to the end zone, while offensive linemen like Jeffery Sims, JR. (left) clear the way.
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Wide receiver Tavion Page outrunning Howard Payne’s defense following a completed pass.
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Quarterback Luke Poorman scrambles for positive yards against Belhaven’s defense.
The architecture of agility explained: scoring Tumbling and Acrobatics By
Asia Parker
Contributing Writer
UMHB’s now has an Acrobatics and Tumbling team. But what does that mean? How does that differ from the gymnastics that at the Olympics? In women’s gymnastics competitions there are three apparatuses used: vault, uneven bars, and balance beam. Men’s gymnastics involved parallel bars in-
stead of unevens, and rings instead of the balance beam). In contrast, acrobatics and tumbling does not involve such equipment. Acrobatics and tumbling consist of tosses, tumbling, pyramids, and acrobatic lifts. Teams typically compete in six events: compulsories, acro, pyramid, toss, tumbling and a team event. The meets consist of two to four teams competing in head to head and team events.
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The Acrobatics and Tumbling team after their first official practice of the year at Mayborn Conference center early in September.
in acrobatic movements. Team compete to win a total of 30 points in this event. “Acrobatics looks like athletic stuff that is really hard to do, and with just one wrong move something very bad could happen,” freshman pre-med biology major Chloe Wilson noted. Event three is the pyramid, which is where teams compete to win a maximum of 30 points. For this event, teams want to use as few athletes as possible. This can help create more difficult pyramids, thus earning more points. The athletes manipulate their bodies to create the pyramids. Next, there is a halftime of approximately 15 minutes when teams warm up for the second half of competition. The team may practice on the practice mats, stretch their muscles, or amplify their level of excitement for the next events. The next even is the toss. This event consists of four athletes tossing a fifth athlete in the air,
while the fifth athlete completes flips and/or twists forward or backward. Two of the tosses will be solo while the third while is synchronized with another athlete who is being tossed in the air by four athletes of the same team. This event has a possible overall score of 30 points. The fifth event is tumbling. This event has a maximum of 60 points. Athletes have the option to compete in a synchronized portion and one solo pass. This event is where audience members observe athletes completing difficult flips and twist in succession. The sixth and final event is the team event. Athletes perform a twoand-a-half-minute synchronized routine to music. Each team competes with up to 24 athletes. Routines in this event will encompass skills from the other five events. Teams have the potential to earn a maximum of 110 points, which makes this an extremely important event.
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