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Psalm 139 deepens relationships with Christ through prayer By Emma Johnson Contributing Writer
Photo courtesy of Laela Collier Dinner participants experience the realities of developing countries. Among the dinner participants in the “first world” sectioin of the World Hunger event are junior social work major Bailey Hagood, left center, with freshman pre-PA major Caroline Zinnecker, middle, and MEW Advisor Tiffany Horton, at right.
MEW missionaries bring inspiration to UHMB’s campus
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Rachel Dunbar talks about Missions of Hope. By Katelyn Bentley, Aaron Casper, Laela Collier, Rebekah Delks, Sterling Dube, Monet Ellis, Hannah Gros, Myia Howard, Genesis Moncada, Kylee Myers, Malaika Randolf, Hannah Sizemore, Kaysie Sparks, Mikala Stevens, and Jaykwon Thompson Contributing Writers
To be a person brave enough to go into a country that prosecutes Christians and continue to preach the gospel and way, takes a special
drive. To preach in secret as if one is a criminal on the run, but still love every second of it, takes even more. That spirit, along with practical in-
formation such as how some missionaries use aliases in order to protect their identities, was revealed during Missions Emphasis Week, Oct. 7-11 at UMHB. Forty-four missionaries from 27 different organizations came to campus offering information and perspectives on mission work through seminars, special events, church engagements and a Missions Fair. The largest of these organizations were: Café 1040, Wycliff Bible Translators and Mission of Hope. They talked about their work in Texas, Haiti, South Asia and beyond. They relayed how they began their journeys, what they have learned and how students can also go about getting involved. One missionary visited with a class of journalists
in Parker 203, explaining that she was driven from a very young age. It was her grandparents from Bloomington, Illinois who lit a fire within her as she grew up witnessing their work and its fruition from fifty years earlier in Ecuador. One of their greatest accomplishments was the school and special needs center they built there. With a communications and public health degree from the University of Missouri, the missionary said she joined Cafe 1040 to “spread the word of God where it has never been heard before.” She asked that her name not be published so that she can still work in countries where spreading the gospel is not allowed, and for her security once she is there. Having also worked in See Missionaries, pg. 2
Greeters, such as junior speech communications major Hannah Bryant, welcomed each guest. Bryant is on the Psalm 139 committee, and eagerly described its mission statement: “Our goal is to help women deepen their relationship with Christ.” She, and the rest of the committee, were “praying to see God move” at this prayer meeting and at the event in February. Before the prayer vigil began, attendees mingled, sipping coffee from the KAPP House and submitting prayer requests at a table in the back corner. They wrote their prayer requests on neon index cards, knowing their needs will soon be lifted up to
On Oct. 14, a crowd gathered in front of the Great Hall in Bawcom Student Union. Most were women, although there were a few men scattered here and there. What drew them to the third floor of the student union on a Monday night? Most students use that time to study or catch up with friends. These students, however, were waiting to pray together. In four months, Psalm 139 will hold its second annual women’s conference. When the Great Hall doors opened at six o’clock, about 50 students flooded inside to lift the conference up to God. See Women gather in prayer pg. 2
Photo by: Mindy Moore/The Bells Sophomore psychology major Erin Franklin reads a verse from scripture to start Psalm 139 to open up the prayer an worship time.
The Association of Black Students looks to bring new membership By Monet Ellis Contributing Writer The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor houses roughly about 3,361 undergraduate students (Fall 2019). However, only about 14% of the total undergraduate class is of African American descent. With the small percentage of African American students, Photo by: Mindy Moore/The Bells the UMHB studentorganization, Left to right, Russell Hogue and Marquis Duncan celebrate born after a touchdown. Association of Black See UMHB dominates, pg. 5
Students (ABS), was established seven years ago to build unique and sincere relationships with black students along with other nationalities. The ABS organization focuses on mobilizing and unifying the community through volunteering, community outreach, selfknowledge, faith and leadership. It is open to everyone of all ethnic backgrounds who desire to serve as
well as learn about black culture. “We want to make everyone aware of African American culture,” Cynthia Tryon, ABS advisor and UMHB Graduation Coordinator, said. “The more one is aware of an individual’s culture, you can learn how to love, relate, and respect them more.” Freshman and new member, Emonee Pender, said she hopes to “gain a community
and possibly lifelong connections” by joining ABS. The establishment of Black Student organizations was first started in 1966, at what is now San Francisco State University. The first Black Student Union was founded with the goal to press the university to admit more black students and to persuade parents of black highschoolers to send their kids to pursue See ABS, pg. 2
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Haiti and the Dominican Republic, she is now a mobilizer in the Dallas area, and connects others to Café 1040. To prepare for the work she does now, she planned degrees that have proved beneficial, saying that her study of communications has been the most important and useful degree for her job at Cafe 1040. “I knew I wanted to go overseas and I knew I wanted my degree to be practical,” she said. “I took one public speaking class and loved it.” Trey Turner also came to talk with journalism students. He grew up in the Monahans, West Texas area knowing he wanted to be a pastor from the age of 13. He graduated from UMHB and began working as
a pastor at a nearby church. Later, he described a “holy dissatisfaction” and was met with uncertainty. At a local skatepark where he went to evangelize, he plugged into a local ministry that seeks to feed low-income families, and from there he began going to local prisons and ministering to inmates. Turner eventually became the pastor at a small church, a volunteer chaplain for the local police department, and a part time chaplain for several companies. He said that the word “yes” can be scary when answering the Lord, but that this is what made him get out of his comfort zone. Now he believes strongly in “falling forward towards the Lord.” Rachel Dunbar is a University of North
Texas communications graduate and works with Mission of Hope. She showed her inspired photographs of mission work to a photo journalism class in Heard. Dunbar’s organization focuses on the region of Haiti, where Rachel spent several years administering medical aid and taking impactful pictures of her experiences. Now she works out of the Mission of Hope office in Cedar Park. “You’re a key character in God’s story wherever you are, whatever you do, wherever your career takes you,” she said. Dunbar said her job in Haiti was not to take pictures, but that with photography she was able to help more in the long run. Rachel advised that no matter what happens,
you need to be ready to “show up and be faithful.” If you are interested in learning more about missions, contact the UMHB Baptist Student Ministry located on the first floor of Bawcom (room 1032), email bsm@umhb.edu or call 254-395-4273.
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higher education. Born to bridge the campus culture, BSUs continue on many college campuses around the nation, to aid in change of college environments for the better. It works to assist students, faculty and staff to enhance and diversify campus climate, and produce positive educational outcomes for not only black students, but for all students. The organization’s officers are putting together events and activities to educate their peers on other cultures outside their own, such as the annual Multicultural Fashion Show on campus. Events like this provide opportunities to fundraise and send members to the annual Southwest Black Student Leadership Conference (SBSLC) each January, held at Texas A&M University in College Station. ABS has gained recognition by UMHB CAB for the
2018-19 Program of the Year and it won a 2018-19 service award after serving over 300 hours of community service through the organization’s Big Brother/ Big Sister tutoring program at Travis Science Middle School Academy in Temple. Advisor Cynthia Tryon wants the ABS members to feel like a family, rather than just another organization. She envisions a family that stands on Christ and understands the importance of community, and the impact one can make. “We have to be the positive change we want to see,” Tryon said. Stephen Rowe, a ABS member and 2019 lead chaplain contributed to that sentiment and hope for the organization and the positive connections it works to build. “We keep God first and strive to build up relationships with Him and amongst each other.”
Women gather in deep prayer
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Top Right: Missionary Trey Turner speaks to a class about his mission trips throughout the world. Bottom: Missionary Kim Ladd speaks to a UMHB student at the missions fair about opportunities that are able to last from a week to a an entire summer throughout Europe.
One Voice inspires with praise By: Destinee Reinhauer Staff Writer
The One Voice choral ensemble rocked the Fikes Chamber Performance Hall Oct 10Oct 11 with music that brought its audience on an emotional joyride. The concert began in reverence with Salvator Mundi from Requiem, written by Herbert Howells. The song detailed in heart-aching, searing beauty, an expression of loss that echoed with every line throughout the performance hall. The choir sang “Save us! Help us!” tenderly as the piece concluded. Taking a few steps back in time with traditional selections such as Canticum B.Simeonis Herr, nun lässest Du Deinen Diener and Cantate Domino, by Heinrich Schütz, which were performed in the late 1500s and early 1600s carried the typical cathedral sound partial to church music of the time period. It was this sound that served as the cornerstone for choral music as a whole, even now. One Voice’s seamless
performance of this very sound had the audience at a standstill; they basked in the melancholic melodies that washed over them as three soloists, James Jones, Cydney Wilkerson and Sarah Ash sang to represent the Blessed Soul of the Fallen, the Holy Spirit, and the Seraphim, while the rest of the ensemble carried on as the procession. This piece included wonderful, solemn instrumentation provided by Lisa Clement, organist and voice teacher at UMHB, Ashton Yarbrough, a student at Temple College and cellist Nathaniel Keefer, a teacher at Lamar Middle School in Temple. What was truly astounding was One Voice’s flexibility in mastering the execution of so many different styles of voice and song. Singing in order from year of release and style (from traditional to modern to something in-between at the program’s closure), the One Voice program consisted of classic choral, gospel, contemporary christian
and even a funky bedoop style partial to barber shop singers in the 40s. “I auditioned for One Voice because I had heard about all the things they had performed and I wanted to be a part of their legacy,” said freshmen music education major and One Voice member, Chandler Webb. “When I auditioned for the ensemble, one of the things I told the director during my meeting with him was I wanted to grow in two ways,” Webb said. “Spiritually and musically. I feel that this ensemble has done both ...for me because we have sung in so many styles that all praise God, “ Webb said. Throughout the performance, a sense of comradery could be felt in the singers as they swayed, snapped, clapped and even kazooed together. It was infectious in nature, spreading to the audience. “The thing I like the most about One Voice is we’re a family growing and worshiping Jesus together,” freshmen vo-
cal performance major and One Voice member Christopher McCloskey said. This spirit was felt deeper as the concert came to a close with the choir’s performance of “God is All Around,” arranged by Robert Sterling. This is when the One Voice members and One Voice alumni surrounded the audience and joined in song. “The thing I enjoyed most about the One Voice concert is the singers,” senior vocal performance major Stassny Bickham. “My favorite part of the concert was when they performed “God Is All Around.” It’s so amazing to see people who were in the group from years ago join in to sing together. I felt joy listening to my friends sing this song and seeing the joy on their faces,” Bickham said. The performance was one of extraordinary proportions, and will be remembered by those who shared in the emotional experience. “It never fails to bring peace to the people listening,” Bickham said.
with handmade posters: Band and Speaker, God by the Psalm 139 Women at the Event, Bell committee. A laptop with County, Leadership, Day an Excel spreadsheet sat of the Event, and Our open on the neighboring Campus. After worship, the table, waiting for curious attendees moved around attendees to fill with their the room, stopping at email addresses. After about 20 minutes, each station to pray. Some dropped to their a few members of the knees, interceding for the committee introduced themselves and the committee, the women organization. They told coming to the event, and the crowd that their the UMHB community. goals for this meeting Others stood with their centered around 1 Peter heads bowed and eyes 2:4-10, which calls closed, praying fervently. The event closed Christians as a holy priesthood to “proclaim with the band leading the excellencies of him worship one more time, who called you out of and a prayer for the organization, the people, darkness and the event to into his marvelous “leaving come. In February, l i g h t ” [women] this community ( E S V ) . empowered meets to Psalm 139 encourage one and plans to solidified another through proclaim breakJesus to in their worship, away times, and the women identities a dinner together. of UMHB. in Christ.” Leah Guice, Specifically, senior public sophomore relations major and psychology major Erin Franklin said director of Psalm 139, they strive “to gather described terrazzo prints, college aged women which are one of the into a space to speak themes of the event. Terrazzo “looks like truth into their lives, broken shattered glass, leaving them empowered and solidified in their but when you bring it all together it’s showing the identities in Christ.” Next, worship leaders beauty of the different took the stage, and colors in that broken praised God with just glass.” Just like terrazzo their voices and a guitar. art, the Psalm 139 Event Attendees crowded hopes to bring women around them, swaying of all different burdens together to create a and singing. Around the room, six beautiful, God-glorifying stations were labeled community.
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MEW committee hosts World Hunger Awareness Dinner to create an understanding and deep appetite for change
By Laela Collier Contributing Write The Missions Emphasis Week (MEW) steering committee brought students and world missions together one last time at the World Hunger Dinner on Thursday, Oct.10. Students, staff and visiting missionaries joined together on the third floor of Bawcom Student Union to share stories and a meal. However, not everyone would be dinning the same way. To highlight the problem of disproportionate world hunger in developing nations, students blindly chose slips of paper from a basket that said “first world,” “second world” or “third world.” While the people who chose the first world paper slips sat at
dressed up tables enjoying baked chicken, steamed broccoli and pasta, third world attendees sat on rugs on the ground eating quinoa with their hands. The confusion on people’s faces was visible as some people had tables and waiters while sime sat on the ground and had to walk to get their food. However, in true UMHB spirit, no one was left hungry. Those in the first and second world had no problem coming together with those in the third world and sharing their plates. While everyone practiced how to show compassion and how to feed others at this event, Hope for the Hungry showed students how to make their compassion global. The Christian organization is dedicat-
ed to relieving physical and spiritual poverty throughout the world with food, education and fellowship (hopeforthehungry.org). Jeff Sutton, current Director of Alumni Relations, spoke on behalf of Hope for the Hungry and discussed the importance of helping feed people locally and globally. “God uses food over and over again to be able to allow you to build relationships, to fellowship, so the word of God can spread,” Sutton said. “God meets a physical need so that a spiritual need can be fulfilled as well.” The event highlighted how focusing on spritual needs is difficult when experiencing a dire physical need. Research has shown that the world produces enough food to feed 7.5
billion people. Despite this, one in nine people around the world will go hungry each day due to poverty, poor nutrition and climate change. Not having enough food is linked to a likelihood of disease, poor health, and cognitive impairment (concernusa.org). The United States is not immune to this problem. Over fourteen million U.S. households are suffering from food insecurity. Living in a food-insecure household means being forced to skip or eat less at meals or buy non nutritious foods. According to whyhunger.org one in six U.S children experience food insecurity regularly. Nathan Duane, director of MEW, wanted this event to spark a conversation in how people discuss food and
world hunger. “I want this event to catalyze people into realizing there is a [hunger] problem here and around the globe,” Duane said. “It doesn’t take going somewhere to be aware of that and help that. If anything, I hope it opened people’s eyes to the issue.” Serena Lopez, a junior education major, has witnessed the impact of these donations first hand and felt like this event was a success.“Having missionary parents in North Africa has opened my eyes to how important food is to a person’s wellbeing,” Lopez said. “I am so glad that this event is bringing more light and solutions.” UMHB has already fulfilled this physical need on campus
by providing The Source, a food pantry for current students. But students can stretch this generosity even further. Students can put forth their time and money to organizations dedicated to bridging this hunger gap. Hope for the Hungry has partnered with UMHB Global Outreach and mission organizations in South America, Asia, and Africa to bring volunteers to help aid in this effort. Also donating dry foods and canned goods to your local food pantry.is a great way to relieve the food insecurity in communities. Helping Hands ministry in Belton accepts toiletries, food donations and your volunteer time. If you have little time and money you can still spread awareness!
Creations Day is smash hit: showcases UMHB’s creativity
Photo by Elizabeth Hurst/The Bells King Street was busy on Cru Creations Market Day on Saturday, Oct.12 with UMHB students, faculty and staff showing and selling their handmade creations.
By Elizabeth Hurst Contributing Writer Cru Creations Market Day opened on a brisk October morning, the air was cool as the sun slowly rose over the hopeful vendors and eager customers. Lined on both sides of King Street, UMHB’s talented students displayed their creations. A silent auction, the marching band, and a long-awaited football game would ensure that day, Saturday, Oct. 12, was
a great success. This event was all thanks to the tireless efforts of Enactus, a student led group of business leaders dedicated to providing opportunities for entrepreneurial action. In the second-year of putting this market on, Emily Hottman, a member of Enactus and sophomore who is pursuing an elementary education major, claimed that this event proved to be an even bigger success than the previous one. In her words, the goal of the event was
“about meeting the social needs of the students.” Grayson Tarter, freshman health science pre physicl therapist major and owner of Emma’s Cupcakes, commented that “the weather was great” to be out reaping the benefits of his favorite hobby. Vendors proudly displayed homemade confections, artsy décor and jewelry and accessories, each student perfectly encapsulating their heart’s passion. Kapp House coffee, run by junior Christian ministry major Ally Jordan, lo-
cated in James at Independence Village, appeared with complimentary coffee and hot chocolate. As the day progressed, King Street soon filled with people. All were excited to see what hidden talents the students had to offer. With wallets in hand, a group of alumni made an appearance, many with their families, to see the creativity and legacy of the school they once attended. Abby Garcia, senior biology pre-med major, who crafts unique Mickey
Mouse Ears and pins, sold her goods at the Market last spring and noted that this year far exceeded the last event in terms of size and participation. She keeps coming back, she stated, because she “love[s] seeing all the artwork and crafts.” In addition to the crafts set out by the students, Enactus held a silent auction with items from each vendor in the market. Winners were called before the event ended at 2 P.M., and all the students were offered popcorn and cotton
candy while they waited. A little later, the crowds of people were surprised by a performance from the student marching band along King Street. Following the band, the entire football team trailed behind. The air became tense with excitement as the time for the game neared. Shoppers hurried to buy last-minute items and pick up a steaming hot cup of coffee before filing into the stadium for the game. But crowds still meandered between stalls along the street.
Take a walk on the spooky side at UMHB’s ‘Scare Walk’ Celebrate Halloween on campus at Peacock Ranch with AMA By Destinee Reinauer Staff Writer Too old to trick or treat? Want some good ol’ fashioned scares this Halloween? Then the 5th annual Scare Walk hosted by UMHB’s own chapter of the American Marketing Association is the right fright night event for you!
Starting in 2014, the American Marketing Association, AMA, began the Scare Walk as a means of giving students something to do on campus for Halloween it was meant to replace activities students may have done with their own families and friends back home. “Being on campus, we wanted to have students
choose to have a little fun and get together as a community as opposed to missing out on activities back at home that they may have been involved with, like a local church’s Trunk or Treat activity for instance,” said Dr. Mindy Welch, associate professor of managment, marketing, entrepreneurship and the AMA sponsor. The
Scare Walk will be held in Peacock ranch, however, the place to gather will be at the north parking lot off University Drive on the west side of campus. There will be snacks, drinks, and some activities that students can participate in before venturing onto Peacock Ranch. This year, AMA is of-
fering hayrides to take participants to and from the trail. “The walk itself is $5,” Dr. Welsh said. “However, you can get a nice Scare Walk t-shirt that will allow you both access to the trail and all of the activities of the night for $10. Quantities are very limited,” she said. The proceeds from the
Scare Walk go to fund the attendance to the International Collegiate Marketing Competition and Conference for the American Marketing Association. Mark your calendars for Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. For a night filled with thrills and chills that are sure to fright and delight.
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Phi Alpha shines light on domestic violence through coffee house event By Sterling Dube Editor-in-Chief
Coffee, good music, and laughs were in abundance as people gathered in McLane Great Hall to support those who have been affected by domestic violence Tuesday Oct. 14. October is national domestic violence awareness month so Delta Epsilon Phi Alpha (Phi Alpha) teamed up with Teach Them to Love (T3L) in Killeen to spread awareness. Phi Alpha President Taylor Ballou gave a speech explaining Phi Alpha and what the honors society was all about. Senior Officer Maya Wiemokly explained what exactly T3L was as an organization and the kind of work they were doing for those in need. Briana Frederickson, Miss UMHB 2017/18 and recent graduate gave a short yet powerful speech about domestic violence and was keen to share her story. “My sophomore year I was in a relationship that turned abusive”
Frederickson said. She was “…assaulted by someone I did not know, and after that had happened I tried to commit suicide, and all of this happened within a span of five months. So I had hit rock bottom, pretty much,” she said. “Had” was the key word, as she realized over the course of her time at UMHB what her purpose was, when she was suggested for the Miss UMHB pageant by one of her professors during her senior year. “Miss UMHB is supposed to be this picture of grace, virtue,” Frederickson said. “And I thought there is no way I can do that.” As a guest singer for the event, Frederickson was obviously talented in singing. She used it as her special talent in the pageant. “I knew I wanted to sing, but I didn’t know what I wanted to sing. So I asked [the judges] if they could listen to my song I wrote and see if it was an option. When I played it they said, ‘you have to play it!’” The song in question has no title. In fact, the title is whatever each
person thinks it is. But personally an appropriate title could have been ‘Uphill Battle.’ “Everybody has a story and some people might hear my story [specifically] and think that my story isn’t filled with as much heartache, or even more heartache,” Frederickson said. “Wherever people are, they can find something to relate to in the song and get the message that it might be hard to keep going… whether they gave up, or kept going, I wanted this song to be for them.” After a fantastic and tear inducing performance by Frederickson, everyone broke off into smaller groups and chatted the night away. As the coffee ran out, the music stopped, people started to head home. After hearing the sobering, yet very real story of Briana Frederickson, members of Phi Alpha believed the people attending the event would get somewhat similar messages with some variation. For example, Officer Maya Wiemokly shared her own thoughts on the message of the event.
Photo by Sterling Dube/The Bells Alumni and former Miss UMHB Briana Frederickson explains the inspiration for her original song about overcoming adversity and hardships. The song goes unnamed at this time.
“I guess I hope they would understand that domestic violence is a real issue, in this area specifically too,” Wiemokly said. “And that they would know through T3L and other resources, that there are people actively doing something about it [and Briana’s story] was the highlight of it.” If you wish to support T3L and the Phi Alpha Society and their goals to help those in need, contact Dr. Myers at dmyers@ umhb.edu for more information.
Photos by Sterling Dube/The Bells Left: Officer Maya Wiemokly talking about T3L and how the group operates and helps those in need. Right: President Taylor Ballou talking about Phi Alpha and how they function. as a honors society.
Women’s concert celebrates female influence in music By: Destinee Reinaur Staff Writer
Photo by Mindy Moore/The Bells James Barnett (middle) and Tannor Yearwood (right) line up at thirty yard line to make a touchdown.
TOUCHDOWNS scores against Down syndrome By Mindy Moore Staff Writer
UMHB welcomed Cru fans with Down’s syndrome to attend the East Texas Baptist University vs. UMHB football game. The event was held to show the Crusader support for people who have Down syndrome. This was the third year that the event has been put on by UMHB. Before the game began there was a tailgate for the Down syndrome fans to attend. This was a place for them to hang out and build up their spirit for the game. Also, before the game, Hannah
Clark, a member of the Bell County 18+ program, sang the national anthem. Everyone in the crowd was in awe and amazement at her beautiful voice. After she finished, the crowd roared with applause. Not only were the participants in TOUCHDOWNS watching the game, they were also cheering them on. The participants did cheers and chants with the cheerleaders. They then went on to dance with the Sader Belles in the third quarter. The participants were seen having fun with smiles on their faces as
they cheered on the Crusaders to their victory over East Texas Baptist University. The biggest part of TOCHDOWNS was when all the participants came onto the football field during half time. You could feel the excitement in the air as they all lined up on different yard lines and got ready to make the touchdown. As soon as they made it to the end zone for their touchdown, all the crowd stood up and shouted and cheered for the participants as they jumped and shouted at their achievement.
Family, friends and supporters filled the velveteen seats of Baugh Performance hall Monday evening at the Women’s Chorus concert on Oct 22. The performance in a few words, described as nothing but full of passion, began with the Women’s Chorus, under the direction of Assistant Director, Matthew Crosby. The music chosen for this portion of the concert held special meaning to both the director those who had the privilege of listening to it. “To celebrate the reinstatement of the Women’s Chorus here at UMHB, I deliberately chose music to celebrate women written by women composers of music that celebrated women of the Bible,” Crosby said. The choir opened with Sing Alleluia, Sing by Julie Knowles and was followed by Shiru L’ Adonai, composed by Zebulon M. Highber, and conducted by student conductor Tiffany Ibarra. The piece detailed the joy that Miriam of Exodus 15:21 felt when Israel was
delivered from Egypt. “The Prophet Miriam …. Took a Tambourine in her hand; and all of the women went out after her with tambourines and dancing. [and she said] ‘sing to the LORD for he has triumphed gloriously; horse and rider he has thrown into the sea.’” the choir sang. Shiru L’ Adonai’s clear, intense haunting melodies and harmonies via layering became a crowd favorite as it incorporated multiple textures in the song and instruments. “I liked the upbeat drum and tambourine [in Shiru L’ Adonai]. It felt like I could ethnically connect to it, and it was different; like I could join in [with the choir] and dance to it,” said senior multidisciplinary major, Fayeth Luis. Another way a student connected with the performance was that it brought about nostalgia that she could relate to. “Shiru L’ Adonai was my favorite out of the performance because I sang it In high school and it reminded me of the joy I felt to be a part of a community [of singers],” said sophomore music educa-
tion major, Trinity Sawyer. Shiru L’ Adonai was followed by Breath of Heaven, arranged by Craig Courtney, that featured a solo performance by Asiah Garcia that truly took the audience’s breath away. Breath of Heaven illustrates Mary’s distress as she contemplates her worthiness to bear the son of God, Jesus. A theme that ran throughout the performance was the live accompaniment of orchestral instruments that elevated the performance one step higher, with selections like Laudate Pueri Dominum by Micheal Hayden and O Love written by Elaine Hagenberg. “I liked the song with the single cellist [O Love]. The cellist [Sydney LaPage] was so into the song and I felt her and the choir’s shared passion. It was also really cool that she was also a choir member.” said junior multidisciplinary major, Keilan Singleton. “The talent and dedication were evident in the faces of the members as they sang- I really felt close to them,” Singleton said.
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UMHB continues conference sweep in the wake of shutout victories against ETBU and Southwestern University By Sterling Dube Editor-in-Chief and Jaykwon Thompson Staff Writer
The fifth game of the football season concluded with a much-needed win over East Texas Baptist University (ETBU) on Oct. 12. This lopsided 50-14 victory boosted the morale of the fans and supporters that came to watch their Crusaders continue their undefeated season even in the face of the fiercest competition. Every positive asset of the team came out to play as defense, special teams, and offense made very spectacular plays. Senior Quarterback Jace Hammack put in another fantastic outing with a total of six complete passes, 109 total passing yards, and second touchdowns. When combined with running-back Robert McGrue’s 143 total rushing yards and 1 touchdown it was clear that ETBU did not know where the next threat was going to come from. One of the most impressive moments was at the end of the 2nd quarter when kicker Anthony Avila made a successful 52-yard field goal. The entire stadium erupted in applause as the ball sailed over the entire Tiger’s side of the field and coasted almost perfectly be-
tween the goal post to add an additional three points to the Crusaders’ already sizable lead. On the first possession of the drive in the second half of the game, linebacker Akeem Jackson forced ETBU to fumble and the Crusaders capitalized on the opportunity. They drove down and scored on an inside zone run for a Crusader touchdown by Robert Mcgrue. This made the score 36-14. UMHB then tacked off an uneventful drive with a 41-yard field goal by Anthony Avila, widening the score to 39. In the fourth quarter, ETBU tried one final push to make the game close. However, Akeem Jackson picked off a pass and proceeded to take the ball downfield and return it for a pick six. This widened the score, and to cap off the day Tavion Page returned a punt and ran it all the way for a 79-yard touchdown, making the final score of the game 50-14, The team’s hot streak continued on Oct. 19 when the Cru headed down to play at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Tx. The first quarter was largely uneventful as neither team could break the other’s air tight defense. However, eventually kicker Anthony Avila broke the initial
stalemate with a 22yard field goal to make the score 3-0, UMHB. The stalemate continued for several drives until a one-yard run by running back Jo’Vel McDaniel, who got the Cru their first touchdown of the game. This would be a very rare commodity in this game. The score became 10-0, Crusaders. After a botched fair catch, UMHB ‘s punting team forced the Pirates in bad field position at the second quarter of the game. Then UMHB’s defense took advantage of the poor position and forced a safety. The pirates tried to run a pitch play to their halfback which was stopped by Tevin Jones, making the score 12-0. Things did not improve for the pirates as after their next offensive drive Southwestern quarterback J.J Slack threw an interception to the Cru’s defensive back Jacob Muller. UMHB’s offense then finished their newly acquired drive with Luke Poorman throwing to Joneel Reed, who was running a fade route. Once again the lead extended to 19-0. In the second half, Southwestern finally scored on a 34- yard field goal. However, that was drowned out by the Cru as they scored two more times within the game, leaving the final score 33-3.
Photo by Mindy Moore /The Bells
Photo by Mindy Moore/The Bells
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Photo by Mindy Moore /The Bells
Top Right: #1 Brenton Martin Junior Wide Reciever and #15 Jonel Reed Senior Wide Reciver. Midle Right: #6 Jo’vel McDaniel Freshman Running Back. Bottom Right: #10 Luke Poorman Senior Quarter Back and #76 Azaviar Carter Junior Offensive Lineman. Bottom Left: #6 Jo’vel McDaniel Freshman Running Back.
Fourth Annual Zombie Apocalypse ravages college campus
the compromised safe zone at College View and gather sevThe zombie apoca- eral objectives scattered across campus, lypse is here! The fourth annual UMHB in order to get to the escape zone. These zombie run event is happening Oct. 28 at objectives will be 7:00 p.m. This event protected by military personnel and act will consist of the as mini safe areas, ‘survivors’ escaping By Sterling Dube Editor-in-Chief
however as the name of the event suggest there will be a hoard of the undead waiting to take you down. These zombies are a bit different than those portrayed in media such as “The Walking Dead,” “World War
Z,” “Zombieland,” ect. Instead of craving your flesh, these zombies will be craving the wristbands you will be given at the initial safe zone at College View. If you get tagged by one of the zombies and you have a red
handprint on your shirt then you have to give them one of your wristbands and you will be given one more chance. The top three zombies with the most wristbands collected will receive a prize, so they will be very motivated to
track you down. For those that are participating, please wear a white shirt when you arrive at the initial safe zone. From there, RAs will mark your shirt to show that your are a participant in the event. Page design by Abby Cook
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Friday, October 25, 2019
The Bells
Life & Arts
What it means to change major: altering the course of your life By Laela Collier Contributing Writer
“I remember that moment very clearly, standing in a parking lot of a daycare center when I sorta see the path finally,” Janene Lewis, Ph.D., an English professor at UMHB, reminiscences. “I was a biology major because I wanted to go into physical therapy,” Lewis said. “But my grades in my science classes weren’t very good.” She suggests getting advice and being open to change. The most recent study on this subject reported that 72.7% of graduates are working in fields that are different from what they originally studied, according to Jason Aible in Liberty Street Economics. Mary Catherine Carnes, a residence director for Burt Hall, received her undergraduate degree in English, but has had the adventure of a lifetime due to being open to change. “I didn’t know what I wanted to do when I graduated,” Carnes said. “I was good at English and it was one of those things I knew I could do well.” Little did she know, that she would be teaching English overseas, getting a master’s degree in Islamic studies, and then going back to work for her alma mater. It would not be as an English professor, however, but as a live-in mentor to freshman women. “I love it,” Carnes said. “I know this is
where the Lord has me for now, and he is using me here even though it is totally different than what I thought I would be doing at this point in my life.” Janaya Booker, a senior education major, was not afraid to make changes, and she is the better for it.“I came in as a biology major, then I switched to nursing, then I switched to education,” Booker said. “I wasn’t having as much fun as I thought I should be,” Booker said. “I was unhappy and unmotivated,” she explained. Research shows that bad or satisfactory grades signaled a need to seek out a more fitting major (Economics of Education Review, 2019). Booker has seen a drastic change in her grades since she made the change to education. “Oh I absolutely love it!” Booker said. “I love the education department. I have had a 4.0 GPA in the program. This is real proof to me that I am where I am supposed to be.”One tip Booker gave was to take basic classes in the freshman year before committing to a major. “I wish I just took my basics first before I committed to anything,” she sighs. “Think about your options during your freshman year and then commit your sophomore year.” College students were found to make better choices about their major when they committed to a discipline in their sophomore year, according to
The Mentor. “One thing that you have at UMHB that I did not have is that you will have an advisor who will sit down and listen to your concerns, and also help you figure out a new path,” Dr. Lewis said. The career services office in the Mabee Student Success Center has career-related skill assessments, personalized career plans and workshops to help determine what career would
best fit students’ strengths and interests. Utilize these available resources to make a game plan about how you should go about your college career. Above all else, stay positive about the road ahead. “Keep going,” Carnes advises. “Be open to the possibilities of different things you have not thought of before.”
Photo by: Mindy Moore/The Bells Dr. Jonathan Gary (Left) advises freshman music business major Carolina Wells Gonzalez (Right) on her classes she needs to take next semester to further her degree.
“Sinister:” a perfect film to watch on Halloween By Cole Garner Assistant Editor
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Two Will Smiths can’t save “Gemini Man” By Cole Garner Assistant Editor From “The Life of Pi” to “Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon,” Ang Lee crafts technical and action-packed marvels of cinema… sometimes. “Gemini Man” has everything going for it. The film has star power with Will Smith playing two main characters in the film, the budget for the film is roughly $140 million and it has a talented director behind the camera. Sadly, none of these aspects of the film can save the bore that is “Gemini Man.” The film is fascinating, but sadly for all the wrong reasons. I really tried to find a positive note in the film, and the only thing that could be considered positive is the VFX. The deaging technology used in “Gemini Man” is the best that the technology has been. Most of the time, the technology is seamless and I never thought about
how young Will Smith looks. That being said, there are scenes where the technology doesn’t look right. Will Smith looks closer to a character out of a video game rather than a realistic version of Smith in his 20s towards the end of the film. There are elements of “Gemini Man” that could have been great, but the film isn’t able to pull through on the story. The philosophy of cloning could have been a really cool touch. The film tries to hit the deeper notes, but doesn’t get into anything that could be considered worthwhile for the audience. Instead of going deeper into what could make a great film, “Gemini Man” decides to play it safe and never even scratch the surface in anything worthwhile. We instead follow bland characters through exposition dumps and action, of which none contribute to the film. The
action doesn’t know how it wants to work. Sometimes the action is underwhelming: the action is shot closeup and you can’t tell what exactly what is going on. What makes this even worse it that the action is either boring or completely over the top. People try to push each other off of motorcycles, bullets glow orange, and the fight scenes easily go too far into the realm of cheesiness. The whole problem is that “Gemini Man” doesn’t mean to do anything. When trying to be serious, the film comes off almost comedic, when trying to be comedic, the film comes off as cheesy and when trying to be fun the film comes off as boring. I really wanted to love Will Smith and Ang Lee’s newest outing, but I found myself wishing that the film would just end. Rating: D-
If you ask any of my friends, they can all tell you that my favorite holiday is Halloween. I go all out. I watch at least three horror films a week during the month of October. One movie, though, has come back throughout the years. Some watch “Halloween” every October 31, for obvious reasons, but I watch Scott Derrickson’s “Sinister.” Not only is it one of my favorite horror films, but it’s also one of my favorite movies. It’s an understatement to say that Scott Derrickson is talented. Looking at his filmography, there are few movies that are below average. The standouts in his film catalog are Marvel Studio’s “Doctor Strange,” “The Exorcism of Emily Rose” and “Sinister.” Each are very different films and great on their own regard, but I’d argue that “Sinister” stands out above the rest.
“Sinister” follows Ellison, played by Ethan Hawke, a murder novelist who moves his family into a new town. The problem, though, is that he moved his family into a house where the family before was found dead. They weren’t just found dead, but the entire family was found hanging from a fallen tree branch. Ellison made the decision to not tell his family about this incident, instead acting like everything was okay. Soon, Ellison finds reels of 8mm film that contains footage of the family before’s hanging and many other murders. Slowly, Ellison finds that these murders are connected in a terrifying way. These connections lead Ellison down a dark path as he unravels what is at the heart of the murders. “Sinister” is one of the most tense experiences I’ve had watching a film. The film is unrelenting as it masterfully builds up to scares. Even though
they start in a cliché manner, every scare in the film finds a way to twist the cliché in a way that audiences don’t see coming. From the famous lawnmower scene to extremely flexible children, each scare is great in its own right. Oftentimes, horror films rely on loud music and flashy camera tricks to scare audiences, but “Sinister” never pulls away. It racks up the tension by never backing out of a scene until the film feels that it earns its scares. The film, though never graphic, makes you feel every second. Time goes slower watching Ellison sift through the reels of film. Sometimes you may want to look away, but you just can’t bring yourself to. This is a sign of not just a good horror film, but a great one. It’s a masterclass in filmmaking, and one that will haunt your dreams for years. Rating: A
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