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Volume 162, Issue 5
Professor brings home international film prize By Sarah Ifft Staff Writer
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Film professor Andru Anderson in his office in Heard Hall. Anderson recently won an international film award for his full-length documentary film, “Turn Left Now: Surviving the Unbelievable.”
UMHB’s Assistant Professor Andru Anderson took the top prize at the 17th Annual International Festival of Red Cross and Health Films in Varna, Bulgaria on Oct. 12-15. His documentary about overcoming adversity, “Turn Left Now: Surviving the Unbelievable,” will have a preview showing at the new Sue & Frank Mayborn Performing Arts Center Thursday, Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m. Anderson’s film revolves around the lives of young adult stroke victims, and highlights the fact that as much as 1 in 7 strokes occur in adolescents and young adults, ages 15 to 49
(Centers for Disease Control, 2016) “Part of this movie is trying to show the audience that strokes are not a condition of the elderly. Strokes are actually something that can hit anybody at any part of their lifespan,” Anderson said. “Everyone has a grandfather or grandmother who was either affected by a stroke or has essentially died from a stroke,” he said. “I started looking at that, and then I met a bunch of survivors who were younger.” The film took four years to make, with the first two in preproduction and filming, and then two years of post-production. He had a lot of help from his wife Natalia, he said. See Film, page 3
UMHB alumnus brings new life to downtown theater
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UMHB alum Zechariah Baker bought The Beltonian Theatre at 219 E. Central Ave., and its grand opening is Friday, Nov. 3 featuring Jenna McDaniel in concert. By Lauren Lum Editor-In-Chief The Beltonian Theatre, originally built in the 1920s, will reopen for audiences to enjoy classic films Friday, Nov. 3. Because the new owner of the renovated theater is owned by UMHB alum-
nus, Zechariah Baker, it will accept Cru cash. Baker, who graduated from the university in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in music, bought the theater three weeks ago. “I’ve wanted to open my own business since I was a kid,” he said. “About three or four years ago, I was managing a movie theater, and I saw
the Beltonian was for sale. I started saving and planning. Everything fell the right way a couple of months ago.” The Beltonian, located at 219 E. Central Ave, boasts a 150-seat screening room complete with a small stage. Baker hopes to show classic films, UMHB games and other sporting events, and si-
lent films. He will also be bringing in local artists. “A lot of these old classic movies are films that people saw when they grew up and now can only watch at home,” Baker said. See Theater, page 3
Missions-focused event inspires future missionaries By Tori Van Hooser Copy Editor
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This year’s theme for Stunt Night was Cru-Toons. Sophomores Noah Tyner, Richard Rogers, Lindsay Smith, and Jordyn Musser portray characters from The FairlyOdd Parents.
2017 Homecoming festivities bring students, alumni together By Lauren Lum Editor-In-Chief
Crusaders enjoyed a funfilled homecoming week with Race for the Gold competitions, skits, lanterns, and a win against Belhaven University. Homecoming week kicked off with a tank giveaway and early morning yoga at Luther Memorial on Monday. The
day continued with Race for the Gold events: three-legged soccer and balloon juggle. The night ended with Lanterns and Lily Pads, a new homecoming event where students lit paper lanterns in Burt Pond. “[Lanterns and Lily Pads] was so serene, and a muchneeded night during a stressful week,” said junior mass communications major Felicia Suominen.
Tuesday continued with more Race for the Gold events and ended with Taste of Belton, where students sampled eats and treats from Belton restaurants. On Wednesday, students participated in a mechanical bull contest on King Street and then went to various church small groups.
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when God calls you to another city or another country; pretty much wherever you are to spread the Gospel and seek the good of the city.”
tor of the Baptist Student Ministries, looks forward to the relationships fosUMHB’s 18th annual tered during MEW. “When Missions Emphasis Week I look up and I see a misprovides opportunities for sionary talking to a student missionaries and or I see missionarstudents to connect ies from different over global awareagencies obviously ness, relationships, brainstorming and opportunities and the sparks are flying, service through a I thank the Lord that week of events, our steering commitseminars and special tee built a nest under appearances. the Lord’s leader Seek the City, ship for that kind of this year’s theme, stuff to land in.” is based on JeremiMissionaries visah 29:7, “But seek iting UMHB seek the welfare of the their areas of influcity where I have ence in the same sent you…” The way, like Keith Photo by Tori Van Hooser/ The Bells McDougal, multifaceted theme, founder illustrated by cross- Students looking at henna art on their of Agape Impact cultural events and hands during MEW Girls Night. Ministries. Him and seminars, focuses on his wife Naan seek working in the best interest Habermehl is currently to care for orphans in the of one’s community. focusing on benefiting the Philippines, which has an MEW co-director Ja- UMHB community, but orphan population of 1.8 mie Habermehl, senior anticipates to wherever the million. “We’ve been in education major, oversees Lord may send her next. ministries where people the prayer subcommittee. “I seek to do the best I can say they won’t care for or“[Seek the City] applies to serve [UMHB] and do phans, so we stepped out in to a lot of things. It could whatever I can for the peo- faith and trust in Him.” be here in Belton because ple here.” See MEW, page 3 that’s where we are, or Shawn Shannon, direc-
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Opinions
What to do in the event that a car crash hits you out of nowhere By Madeline Oden Assistant Editor Being in a car accident is scary and not something that should be taken lightly. It is somehing that can happen to anyone, and is something I went through recently. In September, I was in a minor accident that involved another driver. I had no clue what to do, and I did the best I could to remember the basic guidelines. Carinsurance.com states that if someone is an average driver and got their license when they were 16 years old, it is highly likely that they will experience some kind of crash by the time they’re 34. The National Safety Council estimates that as many as 40,000 people died in motor vehicles crashes in 2016, and an estimated 4.6 million were seriously injured in accidents. Every year, the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) issues a Motor Vehicle Crash Overview containing statistics on reported crashes during one year and compares it to prior years. They found that by averaging the car accident data from 2005 to 2015, they estimate that more than 5 million car accidents occur every year in the U.S. This amounts to around 15,913 accidents per day. However, this represents the number of collisions between vehicles or vehicles with fixed objects – not the number of vehicles involved total. If it is your first accident, it is difficult to understand what to do and you could be taken advantage of. Whether you are in a fender bender or a major accident, there are guidelines to what you should do after a car accident. First and foremost, move to a safe area if possible and do not leave the scene. Leaving can result in legal consequences, like fines or additional violations. If you’re on a busy highway, stay inside the car and wait
for the police or an ambulance. It’s dangerous for passengers to stand along a freeway or other road with lots of traffic. It is also vital that you make sure passengers are okay and that there are no injuries. If you collided with another car, check on them as well. It is important to check just in case you need to call an ambulance. Try to be cautious and polite, but do not admit fault. The next step is to call the police. While the accident might not appear to be serious, the police should be called if any damage is done to either vehicle or if there are injuries. It helps to call the police because they can file a report that will impact the insurance company’s decisions when you make a claim. When they arrive, try to copy down the officer’s name, badge number and station they are coming from. This will help you get in contact with the responding officers if they are needed at a later time. While you are waiting
on the police, it is safe to go ahead and get information from other drivers involved. You should write down names, car insurance information, license plate numbers, time and date of the accident, and if possible, the make and model of the other car. These are some things the insurance companies will need to get everything in order. It is also helpful to write down weather and traffic conditions, and a description of any injuries or damage. You should also give only the information listed above to other drivers. Do not allow your license or registration to be photographed. Do not provide your address or contact information to other drivers, passengers or witnesses. You should only exchange contact information, such as phone numbers, if the other drivers do not provide insurance information. If there are any witnesses that stay behind at the scene, get their names and contact information. Next, take pictures of
everything. If you have a smart phone or camera, take photos to document the scene if it is safe to do so. Include pictures of: damage to your vehicle, damage to others’ vehicles, any damage to property, any objects at the scene (this includes accident debris, skid marks, fallen branches, etc.), street signs or other landmarks to identify the accident location, and any contributing factors to the accident such as obscured traffic signs.
Also, it is recommended that you get a copy of any accident reports filed by the police and other drivers to assist in settling your claim. You should also keep receipts of all expenditures, including transportation, parking costs and repair costs. With these “guidelines” in mind, it will be easier to stay calm when you experience your first accident. Drive safe everyone. Warranteed.in
Taking a stand by taking a knee Climate change: it affects you By Katrina Wordell Contributing Writer
TNS Kneeling for the national anthem has been a controversial issue for a few years, especially in the NFL. On Oct. 1, some players on the Buffalo Bills team took a knee for the anthem to raise awareness for racial and social unrest.
By Jonathan Fish Staff Writer As the NFL season enters its seventh week of play, no storyline is more controversial and emotionally charged than players’ pregame protests. Over the course of the season, some players have used the time during the national anthem to protest racial inequality and police brutailty by taking a knee or raising a fist. This collective outcry of players has divided the nation. One side asserts that the NFL or team owners must discipline players for disrespecting the anthem and the flag of their country. The other camp praises the players for using their presence on national television to increase awareness of the issues at hand. I find the entire situation perplexing. I understand the players’ desire to see change in their country, and acknowledge and fully sup-
port their right to lobby for that change however they see fit. If they wish to act in a manner that many believe disrespects the flag, they are exercising the very right to free speech guaranteed to them by the First Amendment, protected by our military, and represented by the flag. The idea that the powers that be should prevent players from protesting in this manner is unconstitutional, and defies what the flag represents more than the protests themselves. Although players can protest in this manner, they should not for two reasons. First, and most importantly, kneeling during the national anthem polarizes their audience. The group that ardently supports what the players stand (or rather, kneel) for generally will approve of their method of protest. On the other hand, those who disagree with the players’ pregame demonstrations of discontent will accuse them of disrespecting the flag. This effectively closes the minds of the group of
people the players strive to impact before they are able to convey their message. Second, kneeling for the anthem is so controversial that it distracts from the issues the players are attempting to address. The entire uproar in the media has been with regard to the protests themselves, with next to no coverage devoted to police brutality and racial inequality. The protesting players drown out their own voices when they choose to demonstrate in such a controversial manner. NFL players have a large fan base and can speak at events, organize city council meetings and encourage others to raise awareness on social media, all without removing the public’s attention from their cause entirely. That way, many Americans would not have to choose between supporting a vital awareness campaign and respecting their country. The two must not be mutually exclusive in order for change to occur.
It’s a topic that has shown up more and more in the news with each passing day. For some people, climate change affects many different decisions in their everyday life. For others, climate change is something that was “made up by the government.” It’s a topic that many people don’t understand. It’s a topic that literally affects the world. It’s a topic that affects humanity in the present and the future. In March, the New York Times published an article called “How Americans Think About Climate Change, in Six Maps.” Ultimately, these maps offer useful data to support the idea that America needs to be more concerned about climate change. For instance, one of these maps compares how many Americans think that climate change will harm people living in the United States with how many people think that they will be personally harmed by climate change. On average, 65 percent of people do understand that climate change will negatively impact people in the United
States. However, under 30 percent of people believe that they will personally by harmed by climate change. This goes to show that there is some concern about climate change, but there isn’t enough. Most people are living in a state of mind where they don’t think that anything bad can happen to them. It’s
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almost like they believe that they are immortal. This is not the state of mind that people need to be in when it comes to climate change. They need to realize that their choices today could affect them later in life, as well as change the world that their children and grandchildren live in. Texas and Florida are two states that are most vulnerable to climate change. But in these states, only around 57 percent of people are somewhat worried about climate change. So even though people are given the information, they choose not to believe it.
According to NASA, climate change can have some pretty harmful impacts on humans. One of the most significant impacts is the long lasting drought, especially in the southwestern part of the United States. With a long term drought, jobs and food are both impacted. If there is too much of a drought, the farming industry will hurt. The farmers will then be out of work. Also, the food source in America will be compromised because of the drought. People need to know more about what they can do to help stop climate change. There are simple things such as recycling and carpooling that will reduce the impact that a person has on the environment. There are more advanced measures that can also be taken such as installing solar panels or buying a hybrid or electric car. Climate change is a real thing and is becoming a greater threat every single day. Yet people aren’t worried about it. People need to be more concerned about climate change. If significant changes do not occur within the next few years, the world that we know today will be very different. Climate change needs to stop, but it cannot stop unless people become more concerned about it.
World Health Organization Climate change is becoming a real threat to society. Reducing your carbon footprint is vital to ensuring a promising future. Some ways to do this include using renewable power, buying organic foods, and walking more instead of driving.
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What students need to know before registering for classes By Madeline Oden Staff Writer Registration for spring and summer classes will open Monday, Oct. 31 for seniors and honors students. It will continue throughout the week for each class. Here are some ways to be prepared for advising and registration for the upcoming semester. Students should be aware of who their advisor is and how to contact that person. They can obtain this information by logging onto myCampus and selecting the “personal info” button on the left side bar. Students can then choose the “Academic info” tab and the advisor’s name should be listed near the top right side. Students can prepare for these sessions by becoming familiar with their degree plans. They should have an idea of what classes they want to register for. Those looking for information about the spring, May minimester and summer classes can go to myCampus and choose the “My Academics” tab. In the “Register or Search for Courses”
portal, click on “Course Search.” Here students can fill in what term, department, course code, division, and course title they are seeking. Fill in the necessary boxes and click search. For example, if a student is searching for an art class, they would enter the term (spring 2018), the department (art), and division (undergraduate). If they already know the course code or title, they should be be able to quickly find a specific course. One thing students in the College of Business should be aware of are the changes being made to the business degree plans. Mr. Larry Locke, the associate dean and professor in the McLane College of Business, explained that administrators decided to make the courses more flexible and personalized to a student’s career goals. “We determined that our BBA degrees were all strong, but unnecessarily restrictive and that [the alterations] might allow our majors to more personally craft their degrees to suit their career aspirations,” Locke said. The College of Business is merging
a few classes, creating a couple new classes, and moving the higher-level classes and lower-level classes around to make them more personalized and “transfer friendly.” This will go into effect fall of 2018 but the professors wanted to let students know about the change in case they wanted to alter their degree plans. Current students can continue along their current degree plans, but it is recommended that they compare their current BBA and the newer BBA on the UMHB website to see if the new BBA is better suited towards their needs. However, once a student switches degree plans they cannot revert to their old one nor can they merge requirements from the two. If a student switches they will have to fully switch degree plans. For the next five years, the College will be offering classes for the old degree plans less and less until all the students on the old degree plan have graduated. If a student needs a course that is no longer offered there will be substituation courses available. “Juniors and senior can look it
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Mass communications professor Dr. Avery Green advises senior public relations major Shylee Smith with her degree plan. over, but since they are so far in they could continue on their current path. Sophomores and freshmen are recommended to compare their degree plans with the new plans to see what is right for them,” Locke said. “Business is a
broad umbrella… It’s all business, but there are eight different degree plans. We are doing this to help students tailor their degree plans more towards their career goals.”
Award: Professor’s short film
brings light to medical issue as he has always had a glass blowing hobby on the side. But he knew he wanted to do something with production in his career, even in high
“Now, they’ll be able to be showing classic films, but “It’s going to be affordable see quality classics on a big it will also serve buttery pop- and close to [campus],” he screen again in a great theatre corn, cotton candy, fountain said. “I’m working with sevthat has a long history in Bel- drinks, candy and a few local- eral different organizations on ton.” ly-made gourmet items. the campus to get some activiCentral Texas native and ties here.” country singer Jenna McUMHB Junior Noah CrosDaniel will kick-off openby remembers visiting the ing weekend with a concert theatre as a child, when his from 7 to 9 p.m on Friday, church rented the theatre to Nov. 3. show a Gospel movie. Then Baker will play The “I went there with some Magnificent Seven (1969) old friends of mine, and starring Yul Brynner, Steven they were serving popcorn,” McQueen and Charles BronCrosby said. “It was nice on son. the inside with dark red carThe theatre will be open pet. on Thursdays, Fridays, SatCrosby regrets that he urdays, and Sundays. Baker didn’t go more often when also plans to keep the thehe was younger. atre open every day during “I’ll probably go again. the summer months. Tickets I didn’t know it would be Photo by Madeline Oden/The Bells will be $3.99 apiece. so affordable. I would ab“A lot of folks in the area Zechariah Baker, owner of the solutely go to watch an old Beltonian Theatre have been to the theatre when movie.” they were kids,” Baker said. Check out The Belto“I want to be able to provide Baker hopes that UMHB nian’s Facebook page or their the same kind of experience students will come to the the- website, thebeltoniantheatre. they got at a discount price.” atre for an inexpensive and com for upcoming events and The Beltonian will not only fun experience. movie showtimes.
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“She did everything I did,” he described of her assistantship over the four years. The two met in Dzershinsk, Russia through some friends when traveling there, and six years later they were married. She has seen him go from his industrial film work with Andersen Worldwide and Applied Materials, utilizing his undergraduate and masters degrees from Baylor, to working as a lecturer at Baylor while pursuing his MFA at SMU in Dallas. During this time, he participated in many film projects, and perfected his craft. “I’ve done just about everything: small shorts, full length, film and digital and soup-to-nuts filmmaking,” he said. Anderson is in his third year now at UMHB as the Assistant Professor of Film Studies, and teaches Introduction to Film Studies, Screenwriting, Film History and Criticism, Documentary Film Making, Narrative Film Production, and Special Topics. The program has gone from four students when he got here, to now 22, “I’m preparing students to be independent filmmakers,” he said. He does this by addressing their need to tell stories. “Everyone who makes films wants to tell a story that has not been told before, and then have people see it.” Anderson’s creativity goes beyond film and teaching,
MEW: Week-long experiences encourage global mindset
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Sophomore social work major Taylor Ballou experiences scarf-wrapping in Burt Hall for MEW Girl’s Night. See a photo gallery on events from Missions Week at The Bells Online. As McDougal’s second year at MEW, his goals are not to recruit students, but to educate them about the issue and about Agape Impact. “Somebody has to take care of these kids, and there’s young men and woman here that have a heart to care for orphans. If God brings one of those to us, that’ll be a beautiful
thing,” he said. Habermehl looks forward to reconnecting with missionaries that she’s met at previous missions emphasis weeks, like Mike Kahil. “[Kahil] does bible translating for regions and people that don’t have a bible in their language,” Habermehl said. “I’ve gotten to meet him over the past two years and we’ve gotten close.”
When asked about the importance of MEW, Habermehl spoke highly of the week. “It shows students that missions is something they can do. I never thought of it before as something I would do, so I think its cool that students can hear the stories and also get opportunities to go themselves,” she said. Shannon, encouraged by the growth during MEW, said, “It’s mostly about their relationship with the Lord and they end up being a closer apprentice of Jesus. Sometimes, it has to do with their relationship to His Kingdom and the things that He’s doing in the world, so I love that stuff. That has lasting fruit.” Her first MEW three years ago connected her with GoNow missions. “I actually went on a mission trip because of MEW… I went to Houston for about a month.” Since then, Habermehl has been intimately involved with the planning of missions emphasis week
each year. MEW has been a UMHB tradition since 1999, beginning with the arrival of Dr. Loutherback on campus. Three of four big events throughout the week are brand new concepts, bringing in a large crowd of UMHB students. “The only event thats the same as last year is the coffee house,” Habermehl mentioned. The steering committee for MEW planned The Seek, a campus-wide scavenger hunt, a prayer walk and guys’ and girls’ nights Tuesday, and a prayer panel on Wednesday. There is also the worship event One, and an after party following Wednesday, and a coffeehouse Thursday. “I’m most excited for the Seek and for the Tuesday night prayer event,” Habermehl said. The coffee house, happening tonight on King street, provides opportunities for students to mingle with missionaries as they sip on free coffee.
school when he was building sets for theater. “I knew I wanted to do something like this, but I didn’t care if it was in radio, television, or film,” he said. “This was the first competition I entered the film in, so it was a huge surprise when I found out I won the Grand Prix Award,” Anderson said. “It was entered around eight months ago. It has been entered into many other festivals since then.”
Anderson didn’t think he had won because he didn’t hear from the organization or get an email during the festival. When he inquired by the end of the weekend, they told him he had won something, but they didn’t tell him what exactly what he had won. A week later Anderson heard he had won the grand prize. After this film completes a tour of film festivals this year, Anderson hopes to market the film to PBS. He also has another documentary lined up, as well as a narrative film. Though it may seem like a long road from industry and educational films, two degrees at Baylor relating to communications and film, and then a film and media studies MFA at SMU while lecturing at Baylor, Anderson says everything has finally lined up just the way he wanted it to: he is able to produce his own work and teach at the same time. “I’m honestly living my dream, and so the awards are just a little bit of a cherry on top.”
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Professor Anderson speaks to his Documentary Filmmaking class Wednesday, Oct. 18 in Heard Hall.
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Sports
Cru rings Belhaven 45-7
Photo by Madeline Oden/ The Bells Students and fans gather together in Crusader Stadium to cheer on the UMHB football team.
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Cornerback Kris Brown picks off the Belhaven quarterback before returning it 40 yards to the house Saturday, Oct. 21 at Crusader Stadium. This pick-6 was his third of the season. By Jonathan Fish Staff Writer The undefeated Cru gave fans a treat for homecoming, handily defeating the Belhaven Blazers 45-7. UMHB improved to 7-0 overall and 6-0 in ASC play. UMHB dominated on both sides of the football: the offense exploited personnel mismatches to score seemingly at will, and the defense ground out a near-perfect game. After a solid first quarter, in which running back Byron Proctor rumbled for a 34-yard score and kicker John Mowrey added the extra point and a field goal, the Cru offense took it up a notch, racking up 28 more points in the second quarter. After a 3-and-out from the Cru defense, quarterback Kyle Jones led the offense on a 43-yard drive, capping it off with a perfect pass to receiver TJ Josey for a 38-yard touchdown with 12 minutes to go in the quarter. Jones had targeted Josey on a similar route on the opening drive of the game, but Josey came up short with a rare drop in the end zone. After the game, Josey shared some insight on bouncing back and making the secondquarter play. “I was upset with myself,” Josey said. “But you’ve got to have amnesia; you can’t let it affect you. You have to forget about it and go out and make the next play.” Josey did exactly that. After the defense forced a turnover on downs, Jones began his second drive of the second quarter. He led the Cru to the Belhaven 23-yard line, but there was shaken up. “I moved up in the pocket and their guy hit me right in the chin,” Jones said after Saturday’s win. “I was a little dizzy, but I’m feeling better now.” Quarterback Carl Robinson III entered the game in relief and scored on his first snap of the quarter, cooly hitting receiver Bryce Wilkerson with a bullet to put the Cru up 24-0. Wilkerson had an explanation for the immediate touchdown. “Carl and I have been putting in extra work after practice,” Wilkerson said. “I got around the linebacker who had been
jamming me at the line, and Carl saw me, and I scored.” The third touchdown of the Cru’s monstrous second quarter came at the hands of cornerback Kris Brown. Brown recorded his third pick-six of the season, returning the interception 40 yards for a score with six minutes left in the half. Brown continued his dominant play, also logging four tackles and a pass def lection. After defensive end Khevon Shepard recovered a fumble forced by linebacker Tevin Jones, Robinson III led the Cru into the red zone, setting up running back Olan Vining for the team’s fourth touchdown of the second quarter with 3:35 re-
Photo by Madeline Oden/ The Bells Alumni Board President Justin Gaidusek, left, presented Dr. George Loutherback, second from left, with the Honorary Alumni Award. Jeff Sutton, right, awarded Vince Banks, second from right, with the Distiguished Alumni Award during halftime of the homecoming game.
Astros headed to World Series By Geri Wissink Staff Writer
tin Verlander, the Astros finished the 2017 regular season with a 101-61 record and won the American League West Division for the first time in franchise history. The Astros went on to the ALDS, beating the Boston Red Sox in only four games. The Astros next challenge was the New York Yankees, who proved to be stiff competition. The Astros initially went up two games on the Yankees in the American League Championship Series, but then were swept in three games in New York. The two teams then headed back to Houston for game six, where the Astros topped the Yankees 7-1, forcing a game seven. On October 22nd, the Houston Astros became the American League Champions, shutting out the Yankees 4-0 in a thriller game seven. However, things have not always been so great for this team. For the entire city of Houston, 2017 has been a year of hardship. Just eight short weeks ago, Houston was devastated by Hurricane Harvey, a storm that left the fourth largest city in America underwater and thousands of people displaced.
While the Astros were on the road at the time of the storm, they were able to return home on Sept. 2 for a series against the New York Mets. Although the majority of the city was still underwater and many were left without homes, thousands of fans gathered at Minute Maid Park on that emotional September day. The Astros, wearing the Houston Strong patches on their jerseys, ironically faced NY Mets pitcher Matt Harvey and were able to come out on top, beating the Mets 12-8. That game marked the beginning of a new focus for the team: to win it all for the city who had been through so much. A world series championship for this town would mean so much more than just the trophy. While it would in no way take away the devastation that Houston has faced, it is something that this city so desperately needs. While the city is still in the process of rebuilding, the Astros have given Houstonians not only a distraction, but also the hope that they can bounce back from any adversity they face.
For the first time in franchise history, the Houston Astros are the American League pennant champions and are competing in the World Series for the first time since 2005. The Astros, who have never won a World Series game, are facing the Major League Basbeall (MLB) best regular season record holder the Los Angeles Dodgers in a best of seven game series. With a showdown between two 100 win teams, this Fall Classic is set to be an unforgettable one. The Astros are no stranger to adversity. After getting swept in four games by the Chicago White Sox in the 2005 World Series, losing 100+ games each in the 2011, 2012, and 2013 seasons, and coming up short in the ALDS in 2015, the Astros are hungry for redemption. It has been a historic season for the Astros, to say the least. Some even argue that this has been the strongest Astros team ever. Led by maining. The Blazers made a last-minute drive MVP favorite Jose Altuve into the Crusader red zone, only to fall and postseason veteran Jusshort on fourth down because of UMHB’s spirited defensive play. The score at the half was UMHB 38, Belhaven University 0. UMHB and Belhaven each scored one second-half touchdown. UMHB’s last trip to the end zone came in the final seconds of the third quarter, when Robinson III ran a keeper in from 6 yards out. Belhaven finally got on the board with 10:14 to go in the fourth quarter after a grueling 65-yard drive set up a 5-yard touchdown pass, setting the final score at UMHB 45, Belhaven 7. This was UMHB’s lone lapse in total defensive dominance. Kicker John Mowery went a perfect 6/6 on extra point tries in the game. Nobody was more satisfied with the homecoming win than head coach Pete Fredenburg. “It was awesome to have all the alumni back and see us win the game,” Fredenburg said. Next Saturday, the Cru will face McHoward Simmons/New York Daily News/TNS Murry University at 2:00 PM in Abilene, and looks to extend their winning streak The Houston Astros’ Jose Altuve hits a solo home run in the fifth inning against the to 23 consecutive wins. New York Yankees in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston Saturday, Oct. 21 2017.
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Game Stats BU UMHB Total Yards 260 392 Passing Yards 254 180 Rushing Yards 6 212 Penalty Yards 10-64 8-54 1st Downs 15 20 3rd Downs 3-20 5-12 4th Downs 4-9 1-3 TOP 31:27 28:33
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Green’s new release: Turtles all the Way Down to her connections with other people. Also, regarding the storyline, I thought it Throughout the novel, she refers to her was going to be more of an action novel. thoughts as spirals, a reference that basi- However, the main characters practically cally resembles her never-ending worries. stay within the same radius location-wise. Maybe it’s because of her Now, this can either struggles, but boy, this girl be played out really speaks and thinks about well or not so, and some deep issues. PracI would have to go tically every word that with the latter. The comes out of her mouth is story began to feel a metaphor. repetitive within the And it’s not just her charfirst few chapters. I acter – it seems that everywould actually catbody speaks in metaphors. egorize this book as The problem I have with self-exploration and this is that people, teenagromance. ers especially, do not talk In addition, the like this. And maybe it’s product placement is just Green’s writing, but ridiculous. Star Wars I got tired of the profound (including The Clone writing after the first page. Wars, the TV show I enjoy learning about Rebels, and EA’s deep, philosophical truths, Battlefront as well as but it began to sound so fan fiction), Chuck scripted, and not at all how E. Cheese’s, Star people actually talk, that it Trek, and Applebee’s actually deterred me from are mentioned variJohn Green’s new book, released Oct. 10, wanting to read more. ous times. Aza’s psychiatrist even Turtles All The Way Down, was highly Star Wars was espeanticipated. discusses how Aza speaks cially a major probin metaphors, and do you know how she lem in this book. I love the franchise, but addresses this issue? With another meta- reading about it constantly was extremely phor. tiresome. I feel like there could’ve been
By Sarah Ifft Staff Writer I had previously read Green’s The Fault in Our Stars when it first came out in 2012. I remember liking it, so when I heard about his new book Turtles All The Way Down, I thought I would enjoy it as well. So, I picked up the book and read it within a few days. The storyline: The novel follows a high school girl named Aza Holmes who, along with her loud and rambunctious friend Daisy, discover that local billionaire Russell Pickett is missing. There is a $100,000 award, so they are determined to get more information about his whereabouts to receive the money. In the process, Aza reacquaints herself with Pickett’s son Davis, who she used to be close friends with when she was younger. While all of this is happening, Aza struggles with major anxiety and OCD. She has “intrusive thoughts” in which simple things such as eating or kissing cause her to freak out. My thoughts: The story does not necessarily follow the tale of trying to find Pickett as much as Aza’s internal battle and how that relates
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By Katrina Wordell Volunteer Writer The UMHB Department of Music has done it again. The Opera/Musical Theatre wowed the audience with their renditions of songs from a variety of Rodgers & Hammerstein musicals. The program was conducted by Mr. George Hogan, the Director of OMT. The night started off with the “Carousel Waltz,” performed by a 50-piece orchestra. The first song, “It’s a Grand Night for Singing” from the musical State Fair stunned the audience. Penny Hogan, the Associate Director of the OMT program, led the vocals with grace as the O M T singers accompa-
nied in the b a c k g r o u n d . And instead of just including students in the performance, alumni were also invited
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With the weather turning cooler, many students on campus are excitedly anticipating Halloween. On campus and around the Belton area, there will be various events and activities that people of all ages can enjoy during this spooky holiday. Tricks, treats, and fun activities will make for this year’s Halloween a spook for the books. This year, UMHB’S American Marketing Association is hosting a scare walk, Tuesday, Oct. 31. The
Pictured above, students perform through song in Brodway Revue, the debut performance for the newly built PAC.
to perform in the program. It was a unique touch that was an amazing addition to homecoming week. One of the favorite performances was “There is Nothing Like a Dame” from South Pacific. The OMT men put on a hilarious performance that had the audience laughing on more than one occasion. This song even included a cameo appearance from Mr. Hogan. The show ended with “You’ll Never Walk Alone” from Carousel. It featured several OMT singers with
a more creative way to incorporate movies, stores, and restaurants without name dropping. Also, the title in and of itself is confusing. You don’t really learn about what it means until the end of the book. Of course, it’s a metaphorical representation. The story wasn’t completely bad. I thought it was really interesting to learn more about those who struggle with anxiety and OCD. I feel like Green did a good job addressing this issue, especially regarding how over-powering and tedious these kinds of thoughts can be. Also, there was a bit of humor. Aza loves her car so much that she calls it “Harold,” the one thing she can say she actually loves. Final verdict: Would I recommend this book? If you are a Green fan, then you will probably like this book and I say go for it. However, if you are new to the Green world, I would suggest starting off with The Fault in Our Stars, as there is more action in that book and I think it’s a better romance novel than Turtles All the Way Down. Also, if you enjoy philosophical reading, regardless of plot, then this is the book for you. However, keep in mind that this book is not for those who do light reading. Prepare to think, and enter the neverending spiral of your own thoughts.
individual parts. At the end o f the song, the alumni came on stage and the song ended with the voices from both the current and past OMT performers. The performance was spectacular. It was a show filled with nostalgic songs from the musical classics that will never get old. The Opera/Musical Theatre performed these songs with a beauty and grace that would make Rodgers & Hammerstein proud.
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The walk will consist of spooks and scares, and organizers hope it will be a fun event for Crusaders of all ages. “Me and my boyfriend are going to the Scare Walk on Halloween.” senior mark e t - ing major, Kelly Carlin said. “We’re super excited about it. I’ve heard that it’s supposed to be really scary. I love supporting my university, and supporting my peers.” The Robinson Family Farm will be hosting a pumpkin patch throughout the month of October, and on Halloween host various activities including hay rides, corn mazes, and selling pumpkins to carve. The pumpkin patch could be a fun photo opportunity for those seeking to post something festive on their social media. The city of Temple will be hosting a Haunted Walk About in downtown Temple that will detail the darker history of the city and its residents. The event
Cru Halloween: group costume ideas By Jasmin Ortiz Staff Writer Looking for a fun, creative, group costume idea to celebrate this Halloween? Here are some fun and iconic costume ideas for your Halloween festivities. Deck of Cards For a group of four to six, a deck of cards could be a great costume to invest in. On plain white T-shirts, students can use black or red sharpie, or use stencils to create numbers, hearts, spades, and other card-related features. This way, the group can be identified as a unit, and it’s an inexpensive way to enjoy the Halloween festivities. Scooby Doo Gang The iconic Scooby Doo gang is one of the most recognizable cartoon groups. Because these characters are associated with certain colors and accessories, a costume could be easily recreated. So
put a blue collar on your dog, tie an ascot around your neck, or put on a pair of glasses and you’re well on your way to creating a Scooby Gang costume. Monica and Rachel from Friends Friends is one of the most beloved comedies in TV History. The episode where Friends’ characters sit around in wedding dresses in Rachel’s apartment is an easily identifiable moment from the television show. White dresses and bottles of root beer make for an easy do it yourself costume. Monsters, Inc. Characters A hit for our generation, Monsters, Inc. bred iconic characters such as Sully, Boo, and Mike Wazowski. These characters are not only recognizable but also easily recreated. A green shirt with a blue eye on it, a blue shirt with purple spots, and a pink shirt and pigtails can have you looking like the cast of a Pixar film in no time.
will b e free to people of a l l ages. “My boyfriend is from the area, and he found out a b o u t the Haunted W a l k About from h i s mom.” said junior film studies major Starr Rivers. “We’re going with a group. It’s just a fun thing to do for free; a little bit of a spook with some food after.” If students are willing to travel outside of the Belton and Temple are, there are also some Halloween activities in other areas of central Texas. At The Killeen Escape Room, students can bring a group of friends to be locked into various themed rooms and asked to find a way to get out. Be sure to call ahead if you’d like a chance to participate on Halloween night.
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Freshman Corey Woodward plays Twister with friends on Kings Street.
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Senior exercise sports science major Anthony Tharp and sophomore Christian studies major Cade Baker participate in a Race for the Gold event where players have to drop mentos into a coke bottle and catch as much of the spray as they can in another bottle.
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Above: The Homecoming King and Queen pose with the rest of the homecoming court at the Cru stadium before the game. Left: Flag runners carrry the UMHB letters high after the Cru scores a touchdown.
Homecoming King and Queen pose together in the stands overlooking Crusader Stadium on game day.
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The junior class as the Flintstones pose with awards after winning Stunt Night 2017.
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Jessica Rodriguez/The Bluebonnet Freshman Andrew Berg portrays Spongebob in Stunt Night 2017
Homecoming: weekend events wrap up week of fun with a bang Continued from page 1 how Pebbles and Bam-Bam at UMHB at the “When I was many friends and built relaThe fun continued Thursday with Giant Jenga on King Street. In the evening, students enjoyed a Cru-Toon-themed Stunt Night. The freshmen skit was a long lost episode of Spongebob Squarepants, where Sandy misses her home at UMHB, so Spongebob and the gang try to cheer her up. The sophomore’s skit followed Timmy Turner of The Fairly-Odd Parents on his first day as a sophomore at UMHB. The juniors’ portrayed
from The Flintstones first started dating at the University of Mary Hardin-Boulder. The seniors ended the night with their skit featuring Scooby-Doo and the gang as they track down who stole the diplomas from the Alumni House. After watching skits, students headed to the Hoco Hoedown on King Street. The hoedown had food trucks and live music by the Hunter Rea Band. On Friday, students answered trivia questions at the Trivia Challenge, while alumni reminisced about their life
Here” Alumni Mixer. Students and alumni gathered Friday night to watch the Stunt Night skits. During intermission, the homecoming court was introduced. Senior exercise sports science major Matthew McVey and senior nursing major Kristin Cherry were crowned Homecoming King and Queen. “It’s a blessing honestly,” McVey said about winning Homecoming King. “Two years ago I would have never thought this would have happened. I’ve made so
tionships. I’m blessed to be here.” Next came the announcement of the Stunt Night awards. Best Song and Dance went to the senior class. Best Costumes went to the junior class. Best Comedic Moment went to Gary, the snail. Best Actress was awarded to junior Schyler Malloy as Pebbles, and junior Ben Roark won Best Actor as Fred Flintstone. The senior class was awarded Audience Choice. Malloy was thrilled to win Best Actress and that the ju-
niors won Judge’s Choice. “I’m so excited that we really pulled this off,” Malloy said. “I have so many new friends and a trophy. It’s pretty exciting.” Roark was also excited about winning Best Actor. “I love using funny voices and bringing life to fun characters. So, it was cool to be awarded for something I love doing.” The junior class took home the biggest award of the night —Judge’s Choice. They will now have a patch on the alumni quilt. “It’s like a dream come true. To have that achievement
after all the work that’s been done is just great,” junior class co-director Shelby Posten said. Roark said that his class hadn’t won any Stunt Night awards before now, which made the victory even sweeter. “My class had a rough history with Stunt Night. Whenever we won, it made all the frustration, sweat, and tears worth it.” Everyone went to the Alumni House for a free dessert party and carnival after Friday’s activities. And on Saturday, students, alumni and fans watched the Cru beat Belhaven University, 45-7.