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Volume 163, Issue 5
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
UMHB’s ROTC program trains future heroes
Above: Cadets Nicholas Cormier and Valerie Boyd discuss tactics during the ROTC Cadets’ Performance Lab on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at Peacock Ranch on the UMHB campus. Right: Cadet Ashley Matta gives a hand signal to Cadet Nathan Gammage. See more ROTC photos on pg. 3 By Lauren Lum Editor-In-Chief This October marks the 10-year anniversary of the UMHB Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). The program develops students into commissioned U.S. Army officers while they are earning their degree. “Once you graduate, you will commission as a second lieutenant, and then you will move up through the ranks and… given everything is done correctly,
you should hit captain in about four or five years,” Capt. Charles Wilson, assistant professor of military science, said. UMHB’s program has approximately 30 cadets. They work in conjunction with Texas A&M Central Texas’ (TAMU-CT) ROTC program, which has approximately 50 cadets. ROTC offers scholarships to cadets. The two-, threeand four-year scholarships pay for tuition and provide a stipend for books. When a student accepts the scholarship, they must
sign a contract that states they will finish ROTC to become commissioned officers. ROTC is divided into four segments: Military Science (MS) Level 1 (freshmen), 2 (sophomores), 3 (juniors), and 4 (seniors). MS Level 1 cadets learn rank structure, customs and courtesies such as saluting and standing at attention, and time management. MS Level 2 cadets learn how to function as a team, and they learn land navigation. See ROTC, pg. 2 Photos by Lauren Lum/The Bells
Missionaries brought to campus By Amy Lucas Staff Writer
Photo By Emily Mahan/ The Bells
Dr. Lynn Heise instructs graduate nursing students in the Isabelle Rutherford Meyer Nursing Education Center.
Nursing program still growing Largest program at UMHB gives students competitive edge
By Emily Mahan Staff Writer It is impossible to think about UMHB without thinking of the nursing program. This major has a higher enrollment than any other program on campus, and if you aren’t a nursing major yourself, you definitely know one. One of the most familiar sights on campus is the iconic purple scrubs that the nursing students wear. In 1903, a school of nursing was founded at Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple. The program was later transferred to UMHB, and in 1970, it became a bac-
calaureate degree program. In 1972, the first group of nursing students graduated from the program with 28 students in the class. Since its beginnings at UMHB, the nursing program has earned accreditation from the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners, the National League for Nurses and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The Scott & White School of Nursing currently has 23 faculty members as well as 57 adjunct faculty members. As of fall 2017, the program has 699 enrolled students, making it the largest on UMHB’s campus.
The nursing program is housed in the Isabelle Rutherford Meyer Nursing Education Center. The state-of-the-art building is over 76,000 square feet and contains a simulation hospital, clinical labs, offices, classrooms, a chapel and other rooms that help nursing students prepare for the workforce. Junior nursing major Emily Crowson loves being a part of UMHB’s nursing program. After graduation, she hopes to work as either a labor and delivery nurse or a nurse in a neonatal infant care unit (NICU). She says that the best part of the nursing program is
clinicals, where students get to practice a real-life application of their skills. “Clinicals [are] awesome. That’s my favorite part.” One of the most life-changing experiences she has had as a nursing student was witnessing and assisting with the birth of a baby. “That was the most amazing experience…I’ve ever witnessed in my life…I think that’s what made me want to try to do labor and delivery.” In addition to offering undergraduate nursing degrees, UMHB offers masters and doctorate degrees within the program. See Nursing, pg. 2
Last week, missionaries from all around the globe came to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor to share their stories with the student body. The Baptist Student Ministry hosted Missions Emphasis Week, a time for students to learn about mission work across the world and how they can get involved. The theme of the week was ‘Live Sent,’ serving as a reminder that God calls his children to share His Word with others. Special focus seminars, each led by a person in the mission field, were held throughout the week. Some topics included how to discern your calling, the living situations for missionaries across the world, the different types of missions, and what missionaries can encounter in the field. The missionaries were also able to share their stories to individual classes, as well as at chapel, at ONE and the ONE After Party. A large portion of the student body had the opportunity to hear a missionary experience during chapel on Wednesday. Right: MEW presenter Silvia Chavez of Camino Global gives her presentation to the photojournalism class in Heard on Oct. 16 Photo courtesy of Hunter King
After the students participated in worship, the Executive Director of UK-USA Ministries, Mike Taylor, shared his story. He began with the statement, ‘God loves go,’ and supported it by reading from Matthew 9:35-38. Taylor asked students to look for opportunities around them and to listen to what God is trying to say. Although he works to bring the Gospel to the United Kingdom, he left students with the encouraging word that serving God does not have to be worldwide, but can be right here on this campus. “He is calling you. He is calling me to engage with the culture around us,” Taylor said. “There’s no time like this time to be sent by God.” See MEW, pg. 2
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MEW: Students expand horizons Continued from pg. 1 The BSM also hosted a number of special events throughout the week. A Prayer Room was open every day for students and faculty and a mission fair was set up all week in Bawcom Student Union. On both Tuesday and Thursday, a girls night was held in Burt and a guys night was held at the BSM. At the missions fair in Bawcom, students could learn all about how to get involved with the local and global community. The missionaries that participated worked in many different countries including Africa, Asia and Europe. Kelly Curry, founder and director of Foundation in Christ Ministries, leads a mission program in Galway, Ireland that reaches out to students in the community. The ministry has a few different outreaches they lead, a local Christian coffee shop, a youth outreach and a counseling center. At his mission’s display table adorned with shamrocks and a large Irish Flag, Curry shared all about his work in Ireland, including why he created it. “We started 22 years ago. I had been an Atheist… I used to debate Christians,” Curry said. “When I came to faith, because of the significance of the Gospel, the importance of people knowing it, it became overwhelming to me and from that, the Lord opened the door for us to go to Ireland and start a work from scratch…” “So we moved to Galway and we started it for young people because when you’re young is when you form your belief system, and that is the time to put a deposit about the good news of Jesus in people’s lives so that they have the opportunity to
call on it. The ministry offers a semester abroad, where students can take classes online while working in Galway. Students can also work with them in a gap year program, or an after college experience. “It is an opportunity to take a period of time out of your life to make faith the most important thing, to see how God might lead you…” Representatives of non-profits also had tables at the fair that featured educational opportunities, working with orphans, and a mission mentorship program. Also attending the fair was Jessica Richardson, the Director of Development for Hope Springs Water based in Athens, Texas. The mission of the non-profit goes beyond providing clean water for deprived countries to villages in Central America and Africa. It leads well-drilling projects, gives hygiene and menstruation hygiene education and helps improve sanitation. In America, the organization bottles and sells natural spring water and every cent of the profits are put towards these overseas projects. Richardson’s job is to oversee education projects and to figure out how they can be improved. She also helps people get involved in the organization and raise money. “I have been to Ethiopia, Belize and Guatemala,” Richardson said. “Working with a small non-profit is really hard, so getting to go overseas and see the impact that you do is really great. Getting to meet the people who benefit from your work and see how it changes their lives makes all of the long hard days’ worth it.”
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Courtesy photo, UMHB communications
Students practice chest compressions and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a dummy in the Simulation lab.
Nursing: learning to save lives one class at a time Continued from pg. 1 Dr. Lynn Heise serves as an assistant professor and the Interim Director of Doctor of Nursing Practice. She says that the best part of the nursing program is the simulation labs. “The faculty [members]
that work in simulation are very supportive of us. The [undergraduates], before they actually get into the hospital, have already learned the skills on mannequins…so it’s not quite as frightening.” Not all nursing programs have simulation hospitals
for their students to use, and by providing this for the students, UMHB has given the nursing students a competitive edge in the workforce. Students who participate in the nursing program can expect to find a job at a successful hospital, clinic,
emergency room or other medical setting. UMHB’s nursing program sets them up to be successful in their careers, and it prepares them to share medical expertise and the love of God with their patients.
ROTC: Students prepare for leadership Continued from pg.1 MS Level 3 cadets learn how to manage large groups of personnel, while receiving guidance from the MS Level 4 cadets. They are put into more key leadership positions to display what they’ve learned during their time in ROTC. MS Level 4 cadets learn how to lead and manage on a higher level, and prepare to commission into the Army upon graduation. Students in the ROTC program can study any major. The classes are typically held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. On Wednesdays, cadets participate in a lab portion of the program, where they will put what they’ve been learning into practice. Labs are usually done with the TAMU-CT cadets. ROTC Cadets have Physical Training (PT) Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. During PT, cadets do cardio exercises, weight lifting, and ruck marching with 35+ pounds. ROTC cadets do not have
to go to basic training like enlisted soldiers. “These individuals are coming out as officers, so the information that they learn here is a condensed version of what they learn at basic training, but [cadets are] not learning how to follow; they’re learning how to be leaders,” Captain Wilson said. “They have to have the same core understanding of basic Army [doctrine] as privates, but leaving out of here they’re going to be officers at the end of the day, so this 21, 22-year-old female or male is going to be in charge of this 45-year-old sergeant that’s been in the military for over 12 years.” After students graduate and commission, they will attend the Basic officer Leaders Course, where they will be trained in their specific jobs that they will be doing in the Army. Capt. Wilson said that ROTC students also help out in the community. “We work a lot with the junior ROTC program at Copperas Cove. We have
some people that do volunteer work on the side. We have our drill team (those individuals you see performing on the field during your football teams)… They need to go out and spread their goodness to the world.” CPT Wilson invites students to visit an ROTC class if they are interested in joining the program. “You’ll have to sign a waiver, but you can come to PT and see how we workout. If you want to see our lab exercises, you are more than welcome to come out and essentially shadow someone for a day.” Freshmen Criminal justice major Ryan Trenholm is experiencing his first year in ROTC. “I’ve always loved the military. My dad’s retired military. I was born on Fort Hood… Honestly, [ROTC] is a lot of fun and adventure. This group is like a family.” Senior political science major with a double minor in economics and military science Joel Loua has advice for someone on the fence about joining ROTC.
“Do you love your community? Do you love serving? Do you love being a part of being something greater than you? It really is that,” Loua said. “Once you put on your uniform, you understand that other people have worn the same uniform way before you have. That does help you understand the gravity of what you’re doing.” Capt. Wilson, who was in ROTC during his college career, said that not only do students learn to be commissioned officers, but they are also taught many life skills. “At the end of the day, I can safely say that I bettered my time management… [and] confidence. We’re going to be in the Army. You are in charge of all these people. You are in charge of these people who’re going to have their lives in your hands at some point. We want you to be able to get in front of people and be very selfaware of what your impact is… We make sure you are in good enough shape to be a good leader that people want to follow.”
Opinion: Misuse of mental illness terms is insensitive By Jasmin Ortiz Contributing Writer Mental illness in college aged students is at an all-time high. According to Chardon Chadron State College Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, 75 percent of all mental health issues begin by the age of 24, and one in four people in general suffer from mental illness. With mental health being such a prevalent issue among college aged students, it is important for students, professors, and community alike to comprehend and take seriously the severity of these conditions. People should not throw the terms around loosely and use them as slang, or a re-appropriation of words that identify a medical condition to convey a momentary feeling or situation. It is not uncommon to hear someone say: “Oh, I’m so depressed today” or “This test is giving me anxiety” or “Today, I’ve been so bipolar” or even, “Oh, I’m just OCD.” However, use of these terms outside the home can be mis-interpreted, and so they should be used with more care. I feel it is not appropriate to use the names of these illnesses without care, because it lessens the meaning of words that are really designated to encompass the severity and seriousness of a mental illnesses. Personally, hearing at least one of these phrases weekly makes my stomach turn, because when students and professors alike misuse and laugh off certain mental illnesses, it feels as though they are laughing off people who have really been affected by illness. According to the Preventing Suicide Among College Students by the New York
Times in 2018, suicide attempts among college-aged students have increased. So with the severity of the issue being what it is, why should those without illness use medical terms for serious health issues as terms for day-to-day emotions? And so, it must be said that someone’s mental illness should not be someone else’s slang to use in expressing how they feel with every day events. For instance, anxiety is a nervous disorder characterized by apprehension, usually accompanied by panic attacks, according to Medical News Today. And yet, the word anxiety is often used to explain away or define nerves. According to the same source, depression is a mental condition characterized by severe despondency and dejection, often accompanied by feelings of inadequacy, guilt, and lack of energy, sleep, and appetite. But instead, people sometimes use the term to define someone who is simply sad. The list goes on and on with the misuse of terms that name mental illnesses, but is it that inconvenient to come up with a better expression that does not run the risk of demeaning anyone? Having a mental illness increases the risk of suicide, as more than half (54 percent) of those who die by suicide have known mental illnesses, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. So again, the importance of not using mental illness terms as slang lies at least here, in that using the terms loosely can be injurious. This is because such use lessens the value and seriousness of terms that are meant to describe real illnesses, and ultimately devalues those who truly suffer from the diseases.
Graphic by Sarah Iff and Jimmy Boutte
First Man film review: a blast By Jimmy Boutte Staff Writer “One giant step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” We have all heard this famous phrase. Neil Armstrong said this when he made it to the moon on July 20, 1969. His story has been told so many times from movies and television specials. The new movie “First Man” tells the story again. This movie is directed by Damien Chazelle who directed the incredible “La La Land” film, which won six academy awards. This movie stars Ryan Gosling as Armstrong and Claire Foy as his wife. The movie is based on a book by James R. Hansen on the life of Armstrong. I did not know all of the hardships he faced in his life. It was so shocking.
Gosling did a great job playing Armstrong. When he was up in space I really believed that he was there. Armstrong was kind of a jerk to his friends and family, as it is portrayed in the movie. This surprised me since he is known to us as an American hero who was such a good guy. Clair Foy also did an amazing job in this movie. She played a great grieving mother and wife. She always wanted what was best for Armstrong even though he just cared for himself. She was so passionate in every scene she did. This movie is getting a lot of Oscar buzz and I can see it winning a few. The score for this movie is by Oscar winner Justin Hurwitz who worked with Chazelle in “La La Land.” The music was amazing. I felt like I was in space because of it.
In the scenes where they were testing out the rockets, I was at the edge of my seat. The acting and directing had me thinking that I was actually right next to Gosling as he ejected from a fiery training crash. I did think that the movie was a little slow in a lot of parts. There was just a lot of science stuff that I did not really care about. I just wanted to see Gosling in a rocket and blasting off. I also thought that Armstrong’s character could have been developed more. Minor spoiler: His family went through a hard time at the beginning of the movie, which was somewhat portrayed, that also could have been developed more. The movie left me wanting to know more about it. In spite of that, this was an overall interesting movie to watch.
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ROTC in performance lab Students train to become commissioned U.S. Army officers
Photo by Lauren Lum/The Bells
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Photo by Sarah Ifft/The Bells
Top left: Cadet Joel Loua gives instructions to Cadet Ashton Bentley during the ROTC cadets’ performance lab on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at Peacock Ranch on the UMHB campus. Top right: Cadets Pedraza and Stone Klingaman listen to instruction. Middle: Cadet Alexandra Dalle looks over her shoulder during a drill. Bottom left: Cadet Joel Loua (right) instructs Cadet Robert Stafford (left). In far background, Cadet Amber Delano gives a hand signal (left), while Cadet Ryan Trenholm watches (right). Bottom right: Staff Sgt. William Thomas guides cadets, left to right: Victoria Bella and Stone Klingaman.
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Jimmy Boutte- Staff Writer Beau Kemp- Staff Writer Amy Lucas- Staff Writer Bria Schwartz- Staff Writer
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Election
U.S. Senate Election: O’Rourke vs. Cruz By Lauren Lum Editor-In-Chief
With the upcoming election less than a month away, students need to be informed about the candidates they will see on the ballot. Top issues for the candidates include healthcare, education, veterans, immigration and jobs. You can check out betofortexas.com, and tedcruz.org for the candidates’ positions on these key topics and more.
Beto O’Rourke
Ted Cruz
Democrat from El Paso, Texas
Republican from Houston, Texas
• Graduated from Columbia University • Began a start-up IT company in El Paso called Stanton Street • Served two terms on the El Paso City Council from 2005 to 2011 • Ran for U.S. Congress in 2012, where he currently serves • Serves on the House Armed Services Committee
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• Graduated from Princeton University before attending Harvard Law School • Clerked for Supreme Court Justice William Rehnquist from 1996 to 1997 • Served as a policy advisor for George W. Bush’s 2000 Presidential campaign • Currently serves as a U.S. Senator • Ran for the 2016 Presidential election
A word from our students We asked students their thoughts on Senator Cruz, Congressman O’Rourke and voting in the Nov. 6 election. I am looking forward to the election because there are some bills that I’m concerned about. When I saw a bill concerning education, I think it’s number 610, the bill states that if it passes that special needs students or ESL funding will be cut off. I was like, ‘wait I’ve got to get involved.’ I really haven’t paid too much attention to them [Cruz and O’Rourke], and I’m really not sure who I’m going to vote for because with O’Rourke I know he’s a democrat and one thing I am against is same sex marriage, and then with Ted Cruz, even though he has done positive things, I’m really concerned about the character of him, so it’s kind of like ‘who to vote for?’ So Senate wise, I don’t know who to vote for.” Alexia Bartholomew, senior general studies major “Personally I feel like it seems to be a bit of a soap opera. It seems like people are more about picking the person that they feel like is serving their party, not exactly their policies. I’m independent. I feel like Cruz definitely [got] better at coming off as less of an indignant person, and I feel like O’Rourke should definitely try harder to get his image out there because people know Ted Cruz a bit better because he’s been around a bit longer and he’s got a pretty decent presence. Basically, I’m hoping someone’s going to step up that’s going to help Texas.” Storm Garcia, senior biology and chemistry double major and robotics and engineering double minor “My only opinion is that it’s really exciting to see so many unregistered voters that are registering. I think that Texas just broke the record for the most voters registering for an election ever. It’s really exciting that especially so many young people are getting involved in the conversation, and I think that can be attributed to both the candidates. I registered by mail to vote absentee. I watched the debate, and you could really tell that Cruz was the seasoned politician with the way that he approached answers, but Beto has this fresh, new atmosphere that he brings. I think that he’ll appeal to a lot of people that don’t really want the seasoned politician or don’t trust them, so I think both are really great candidates. I’m excited to see who gets elected.” Catherine Duncan, senior biology pre-med major
“I think that this election is going to have the most voter turn-out that an election has had in a long time just the way that they’re campaigning, so I’m really excited about that. I’m excited that our campus is so involved and so intentional in the way that they are making sure that people are registered to vote. I like that a lot, so I’m very excited. I definitely am persuaded by Beto for sure. I agree with a lot of the things that he says, and I’m on the speech and debate team so I like listening to different types of rhetoric so I appreciate his skills for it. I think that he’s very smart in the way that he campaigns.” Maddie Brock, sophomore speech communication major and political science minor “A lot of people who should be voting aren’t even registered. I think that’s what irritates me the most. People have these complaints about how the government’s being run now, but they aren’t even trying to make a difference. Having grown up and my first voting experience being the presidential election I feel like it’s very, very important for the youth of this upcoming generation to realize that their vote impacts everything. Phoebe Chew, junior business major
“I’ll probably be voting. I’m going to get myself educated on it before the election. But at the moment I have no current [preference] on either side. I just want to see what their opinion is and what their values are and what values they want to initiate.” Jarred Poe, freshman marketing major
Don’t forget to get out and vote! Early Voting: Oct. 22-29 Early Voting will be conducted in person each weekday at: Belton - Bell County Courthouse Annex, 550 East 2nd Ave Killeen - Bell County Annex, 301 Priest Drive Killeen - Killeen Community Center, 2201 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd Temple - Bell County Annex, 205 East Central Ave Salado - Salado Civic Center, 601 North Main Harker Heights - Parks & Recreation Center, 307 Millers Crossing Oct. 22 - Oct. 26 (Monday - Friday) 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Oct. 27 (Saturday) 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Oct. 28 (Sunday) Noon - 5 p.m. Oct. 29 - Nov. 2 (Monday - Friday) 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Ballot by mail: Oct. 26: The last day to apply for a Ballot by Mail request (must be received, not postmarked). Applicants for ballot by mail may submit applications to: Bell County Elections Department P.O. Box 1629 Belton, Texas 76513 Ballots must be received by Nov. 6 (must be received, not postmarked). General Election: Nov. 6 Voting 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. at your precinct polling location. Visit http://www.bellcountytx.com/departments/elections/polling_locations.php to find your precinct polling location for Bell County residents.
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Republican U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and Democratic U.S. Representative Beto O’Rourke shake hands at their first debate for Texas U.S. Senate in McFarlin Auditorium at Southern Methodist University in Dallas on Sept. 21. Their second debate was on Oct. 15 in San Antonio.
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Life & Arts
Scooby-Doo it yourself By Bri Bullion Contributing Writer If the monstrous candy displays and cardboard bins full of pumpkins at H-E-B aren’t an indication of the sugar-filled holiday just around the corner, you might want to start preparing your Halloween costume. While it may be tempting to head to the closest “Spirit Halloween” store to find a pre-made costume, making your own costume will help you personalize your 2018 Halloween look. Here are some fun DIY costume ideas featuring the grooviest gang from Mystery Incorporated. Daphne Blake: To recreate Daphne’s iconic mystery-solving style, you will need a long sleeve purple dress. Pair the dress with some pale pink tights and flat shoes. The look wouldn’t be complete without Daphne’s signature purple headband and green scarf. While there are many ways to wear the chic scarf, Daphne’s look can be best achieved by folding the scarf in half lengthwise and putting the two lose ends through the loop. Now, you’re ready to trick-ortreat in true Daphne fashion. Velma Dinkley: For this look, you will need an orange turtleneck sweater and a red knee-length skirt. Pair the skirt with orange tube socks and flat shoes. Lastly, who could forget Velma’s iconic thick-rimmed black glasses? Grab a magnifying glass and you’re ready to solve a mystery! 2017 photo courtesy of Jasmin Ortiz
Senior photojournalism major Jasmin Ortiz and junior criminal justice major David Smith dressed up as Velma Dinkley and Shaggy Rogers for Halloween of 2017. Jasmin’s dog, named Roo, went undercover as the adorable Scooby-Doo.
Fred Jones: The Mystery Gang wouldn’t be complete without Freddie. To recreate
his look, you will need a white polo shirt and a pair of jeans. Pair it with a pair of brown loafers and the famous orange scarf. To fully embody Freddie, you will need to tie both ends of the scarf in a loose knot at the base of your neck. Now, you’re ready to go unmask villains with your best friends! Shaggy Rogers: While Shaggy is more famous for his impressive eating abilities, he is a very important part of the Mystery Gang. For this look, you will need an oversize green t-shirt and dark khaki pants. Add a pair of tennis shoes and slump your shoulders, and Zoinks! You’re ready to go!. Scooby-Doo: Who could forget Scooby Doo himself? To recreate this look, you will need some brown felt, white felt, and black felt. Cut two large triangles out of the brown felt. Next, cut two triangles out of the white felt, making sure that they are slightly smaller than the brown triangles. Next, cut two circles out of the remaining white felt and add two smaller circles of black felt. Glue the triangular pieces to the sides of your hat, making sure they have plenty of room to “flop.” Finally, glue the circular pieces onto the front of the baseball cap. Pair the hat with a brown t-shirt and dark khaki pants. Graphic courtesy of TNS
Falling in love:
Date ideas for you and your boo By Bria Schwartz Staff Writer Looking for ideas for fall themed dates? The Bells has you covered. Check out the following for some great ideas sure to make your girlfriend or boyfriend swoon. Pumpkin Patch: Fall is the perfect season for a romantic date to a pumpkin patch. You can go on a haunted hayride, take pictures among the pumpkins and even buy a pumpkin or two. Pumpkin patches at family farms can be so much fun on a crisp fall day. You could take your pumpkins back to campus to decorate or carve them. You can even make a competition out of it and have your friends vote on their favorite design. While decorating your pumpkins, treat yourself to some homemade caramel apples that are sticky sweet or apple cider that is sure to get you into the season.
Haunted House: Spooky couples will love this idea. There are a ton of haunted houses in the area begging for couples who want a fright to come by. This option is a little more on the pricey side. However, it is a memory you will cherish forever and never forget. Just make sure your partner is down for a night of frights before you take them. A Picnic Date: Picnics are always a great date idea. After all, what’s better than a date involving food? A perfect place to have a picnic would be at Burt Pond, a great date spot that is conveniently located on campus. Grab a blanket and some sandwiches from SubConnection or pick up Italian food to go and enjoy a relaxing meal by the pond. Bonus: You could even stay out to watch the sunset. Scary Movie Marathon: Meet up for a scary movie
marathon and watch all the classics. Townsend Memorial Library and Redbox have lots of good movies to rent and watch. Make some popcorn and enjoy a good scare together. Not a scary movie person? You can always watch good Halloween movies from your childhood, like “Halloweentown”, “Twitches” and “Hocus Pocus”. Go Coffee Shop Hopping: There are so many coffee shops in the Belton area, all of which feature delicious seasonal drinks and treats. Go on a romantic journey from one coffee shop to another. Visit one shop per day for a week, or go to as many different shops as possible in one day. What better way to spend time together than by sharing a cup of joe? Find a free souvenir, a napkin or a stir stick, so you can take from each place a memento to cherish your coffee shop hopping date experience forever.
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Riveting reviews Mystery books for fall By Lauren Lum Editor-In-Chief As the days get shorter and the weather cools down, it is the perfect time of year to settle down into an over-stuffed arm chair and pull out a good book. I’ve been a mystery book lover my entire life. I read every Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys book in the library at my elementary school. After that, I read the Boxcar Children mysteries, and then mysteries such as The Dollhouse Murders by Betty Wren Wright. Now, I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorite mystery books as an adult. “Predator” by Terri Blackstock What it’s about: Krista Carmichael’s 14-year-old sister is murdered by an online predator. Carmichael makes a fake online account on the social networking site GrapeVyne to bait the killer. When the killer makes Carmichael his next target, she must join forces with the creator of GrapeVyne, Ryan Adkins. Will Carmichael’s faith in God be restored? Will she be able to find the predator, or will she become the next victim? Why I recommend it: We live in a world where almost everyone has a social media account, most likely on multiple platforms. After I read this book, I updated my settings to make all of my social media accounts private. The story will keep you interested. Carmichael and Adkins are likeable characters, and I enjoyed seeing the development of Carmichael’s faith.
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“Thr3e” by Ted Dekker What it’s about: Seminary student Kevin Parson gets a chilling phone call from a man who calls himself Slater. Parson is given three minutes to confess his sin to the world or his car will
blow up. He panics, finds a parking lot and vacates his car. Three minutes later, his car explodes. Slater continues to give Parson more riddles and more threats, each involving the number three. To find out Slater’s identity, Parson must confront his past head-on. Why I recommend it: This book has one of the best plot twists I’ve ever read. Normally, I have a hard time enjoying a Ted Dekker book, but I couldn’t put this one down. Dekker is considered a Christian writer, but his Christian themes are very subtle, and I really liked that about this book. The Restoration Series by Terri Blackstock (“Last Light”, “Night Light”, “True Light” and “Dawn’s Light”) What it’s about: Imagine what would happen if a plane fell out of the sky and your car suddenly stopped working. The electricity cuts out, and cell phones, computers and even radios are completely useless. The crisis is worldwide. During this crisis, the Branning family must decide whether to share their resources with their neighbors or hoard their possessions. Will God provide for them in this terrible time? With a killer among them, no one is safe. Why I recommend it: As a high-tech planet, we are dependent on our technology. But what would happen if everything stopped working? Would we turn to God? Would we turn into a lawless society? I couldn’t put these books down. I cried. I was overjoyed at points, and I was scared and frustrated for the characters. Each book offers a new problem as the crisis rages on for months. We get to see the point of view from each of the Branning family members. They become like family.
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A sports writer’s analysis on LeBron James By Beau Kemp Staff Writer
Throughout the 2017 basketball season, fans and sports analysts were plagued with one question: What would be in store for LeBron James at the end of the season? James’ history indicated that he was not solely devoted to his team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, because he had left the team earlier in his career. Sports enthusiasts spent the season debating whether or not he would move to a different team. Ultimately, he decided to leave Cleveland and join the Los Angeles Lakers. James has been a major name in basketball for years. In 2003, he was drafted out of high school by the Cavaliers as the first overall pick of the draft. He spent the first seven years of his career in Cleveland, where his team was knocked out of the playoffs year after year. After being knocked out for the fifth year in a row with a loss to the Boston Celtics, he entered free agency at the end of the 2009-2010 season. On July 8, 2010, James declared that he would be playing in South Beach for the Miami Heat. There, he joined his talents with two other superstars from the 2003 draft, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. The team made the playoffs every year that he was in Miami, winning two championships in four years and making the Miami Heat a force to be reckoned with. However, after a loss in the finals to the San Antonio Spurs in the 2013-2014 season, James decided to leave Miami. In 2014, he took his talents back to Cleveland to join Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving. Since then, James and the Cavaliers have made it to the finals every year. In last season’s finals, James and the Cavaliers were defeated by a sweep from the Golden State Warriors. James’ contract expired at the end of the season, and he had previously declared that he would become a free agent after the playoffs,
By Devyn Ross Contributing Writer
regardless of whether his team won or not. Many fans and analysts assumed that he would not leave his team, but Cleveland’s less-than-stellar season record may have inf luenced his ultimate decision to leave. At the beginning of the season, the Cavaliers were the favorite to represent the Eastern Conference in the championship, but once the
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LeBron James dribbles down the court while playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Wizards in February of 2017.
season was underway, sports enthusiasts began to doubt these prospects. This led to an overhaul of the roster at the All-Star break. The overhaul of the Cavalier’s roster did not live up to the hype. Although they made it to the championship, they were utterly defeated by the Warriors. LeBron simply did not have the support he needed from his team to win the championship, and this may have contributed to his decision to move to a new team. There was no shortage of teams pursuing James. The top contenders were the Houston Rockets, Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers. Shortly after the championship, when asked about the possibility of moving to Houston, James stated that he did not like the city, which ruled out the Rockets. He did not comment on the 76ers, but a few weeks into free agency, he announced his decision to join the Los Angeles Lakers on a fouryear, $154 million contract. It remains to be seen whether James made a good decision by moving to Los Angeles, as he may or may not find the support he needs from his Lakers teammates. In addition, by choosing to join the Western Conference, James and the Lakers will have to defeat the Warriors in order to make it to the finals. This could prove to be a challenge, as the Warriors have added yet another all-star player, DeMarcus Cousins, to their team. Had James decided to join the Philadelphia 76ers, he would have played alongside Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid, who are blossoming into great basketball players. Both could have provided great support for him. This would have made the Philadelphia 76ers a three-headed juggernaut that would have been a force to be reckoned with. By joining the Lakers, James has taken a risk and has an uncertain future ahead of him. Will he lead the Lakers, who have not won a championship since 2010, to victory? Or will he be defeated again? Only time will tell.
Stretch your schedule to get fit at Cru-Fit yoga
Students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor deal with the same problems college students all over the world have: stress, anxiety, pressure, difficult assignments and a lack of physical activity. UMHB is actively working to solve one of those problems by enabling their students to get up and active by offering many Cru-Fit classes. One type of class, and arguably one of the most important, is the yoga classes, such as the Yoga Wind Down class. In this class, students are given the chance to break away from their busy schedule to relax their body and mind and rejuvenate their spirit to continue their studies. This class typically takes place on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m. and is located behind
the front desk of the Mayborn Campus Center in the Aerobics Room. It is led by UMHB students who have attained their certification to teach yoga to students and faculty. UMHB’s website describes this class as a combination of flow and yoga that poses to strengthen and relax muscles to improve students’ flexibility. The class is not for yoga experts; most of the poses are simple and can be done by newcomers to yoga. I had the opportunity to observe the class and see just how intense it really was. There was a wide range of students in the class of 14, including both traditional and nontraditional students, both male and female. The instructor was persistent in telling the students to be the judge of their body and to know when they need to take it slow or push a little harder. The class heavily relies on
the student to make decisions on what poses work well for their body. The instructor would often provide variations of poses varying in difficulty so the students could decide what was best for them. The class began with seated stretches focused on the neck and spine. From there, the students were led in more stretches and some strengthening poses, such as a side plank. The 45-minute session ended with the students lying down, meant to give them an opportunity to rest and clear their minds before returning to their crazy lives. Other certified UMHB students lead the Cru-Fit classes and are passionate about it. A previous article in the Bells on Cru-Fit classes states that these instructors enjoy helping their fellow students discover what type of exercise best benefits their lives.
Maci Davies is an instructor for some of UMHB’s yoga classes. She explained what lead her to practice yoga and why she ultimately decided to teach it. “Yoga helped me channel my worries, anxieties, unhealthy obsessions into being present in twisting, balancing, and bending my body with such intentionality and purpose,” Davies said. She also believes that yoga can help students spiritually. “Yoga is a time to be aware of the Holy Spirit through the movement of our body in conjunction to listening to the Spirit through the silence,” said Davies. With instructors like Davies who are passionate about wellness and Christ, it is easy to see why the Cru-Fit yoga classes are always well-attended and loved by the students and faculty members of UMHB.
“[The] yoga class gave me an opportunity to step away from the stress of college life and focus on myself,” said Bethany Kirk, a sophomore psychology major who has attended the class before. “My students have expressed many ways yoga has impacted them,” explains Kim Kirkpatrick-Thorton, one of the UMHB professors who teaches the yoga course, which is always quickly filled by eager students. “[They have] improved flexibility, increased muscular endurance, felt rejuvenation or more energy, and grown in mindfulness.” Not only do testimonies point to the benefits of yoga, but research also suggests that there is a need for college students to consider starting yoga. The article entitled “Psychophysiological Effects of Yoga on Stress in College Students” suggests that 40
– 50 percent of college students are physically inactive. Any form of exercise will be especially beneficial to college students. However, yoga sticks out from other exercise options because of the ways it can help students develop both physically and mentally. The article continues by saying that yoga can be selfempowering and a great method for improving stress management and overall wellness for college students. Whether or not yoga is the way to go, physical activity is essential for college students to live a quality life. With all the benefits of yoga, there is no reason to not take a chance and go to the class. The Yoga Wind Down class meets every Monday and Wednesday at 5:15 p.m. and will continue to be, as one instructor said, “a judgement free zone.”
Men’s and Women’s Crusader soccer seasons going strong
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Sophomore mid-fielder Katie Cagle pases the ball as Louisana College freshman Val Rodriguez slides to intercept the play. By Emily Mahan Staff Writer Both of UMHB’s soccer teams have had an amazing season so far, and as the season comes to a close, the teams continue to succeed. So far, the men’s team has won eleven games, lost three and tied one. The women’s team has nine wins, four losses and two ties. The
men are currently ranked second in the NCAA Division III West Region poll. In addition to the great team records, players from the men’s and women’s teams have had many personal achievements this season. Senior goalkeeper Travis Aday was named the American Southwest Conference (ASC) Defensive Player of the Week for the last week
of August. He has played over 1,300 minutes this season, and he has had 32 saves. “This season has been great so far,” Aday said. “One of our major themes has always been about working hard every game for 90 minutes and building on our performances. We want to be playing our best soccer when November rolls around for post-season play, and a large part of that
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Freshman forward/ mid-fielder Jack Goad (right) attempts to maneuver the ball out of the way of Louisana College sophomore Adam McKinstry (left). is fighting for the guy next to you at every opportunity and taking responsibility for your own actions. As long as we do that and everyone does their job, we are a great team.” Junior forward Chelsea Graham was named ASC Offensive Player of the Week for the last week of September. She has played over 930 minutes this season and has scored 10 goals. “I love soc-
cer at UMHB because our team is all so close,” Graham said. “We are a family and we play together very well because we play for each other. There’s something different about playing for a team that is all so close because you are always having a fun time and practice seems like two hours of hanging out and playing with your best friend¬¬s.” On Monday, Oct. 22, both
the men’s and women’s teams played home games at UMHB against Hardin-Simmons University. The women’s team lost 0-1, and the men’s team won their game with a 1-0 shutout. Each team will have one more season game at Sul Ross State University in Alpine on Saturday, Oct. 27. The women will play at 1 p.m. and the men will play at 3:30 p.m.