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Meet the Vaughn Professorship Recipients: Argelia Lorence KEITH TURNER NEWS EDITOR
Argelia Lorence, professor of metabolic engineering, received the first Vaughn Endowed Professorship in the College of Sciences and Mathematics. The $250,000 gift was made through the estate givings of the late James and Wanda Vaughn of Jonesboro. “It’s one of the greatest honors you can get,” Lorence
said. Like her fellow recipients, Lorence was proud and honored to receive the award. Lorence, who has been at A-State for 12 years, researches agriculture, and stresses the importance of rice to the region. The Vaughns were rice farmers as well as teachers, and Lorence pointed out these ties between her research and their way of life. She also said the Vaughns were very passionate teachers,
who were all about helping students achieve their potential. “I fully share those values,” Lorence said. “I’m a fully committed mentor, and I love my students.” In her lab, Lorence works with undergraduate and graduate students, as well as post-doctoral researchers. She said she works with researchers ranging from high schoolers to students on the road to professorships.
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The student body at A-State is around 26 percent minorities. Lorence is proud that her lab is 50 percent minorities. She said the minority students on campus who work with her usually seek her out, and she’s happy to provide a space for underrepresented minorities in the sciences. “I’m very involved in helping people achieve their potential,” Lorence said. She sites her values and her research as the
reason she was chosen to receive the Vaughn Professorship. Lorence said she has attracted a great deal of funding to the university, over $18M in grants in the 12 years that she’s been at the university. She plans to use the financial gift from the Vaughns to support her student researchers and students in her classroom. Whether this means repairing PROFESSORSHIP, 4A
Incident in Student Union raises questions about free speech zones BRADLEY BREWER NEWS REPORTER
Controversy surrounded an upstart political organization last Wednesday, as students and the local representative from Turning Point USA were shut down from promoting themselves in the Student Union. Turning Point USA is a politically conservative organization who, according to their website, hold chapters on over 1,000 school campuses around the nation and have run over 5,000 activism events. Their mission is to “identify, educate, train, and organize students to promote the principles of fiscal responsibility, free markets and limited government.” Junior Joel Haynes arrived at Turning Point USA’s table moments before the situation began to escalate with UPD. “I stopped by the Turning Point USA table just before the two UPD officers arrived to confront [the] TPUSA representative,” Haynes said. “Before the police arrived, the Student Union events coordinator Elizabeth Rouse approached the representative to explain the A-State policies regarding free expression and the registration process for coming onto campus. When UPD arrived, theY explained the same policies.” Emily Parry, the regional representative for
Turning Point USA, argued against UPD, citing the Constitution as her argument against Rouse and the police, but was given a ban from the university. A-State is a free speech zone campus, meaning students and outside organizations are allowed to protest and distribute flyers, but only in certain areas. “[Parry] responded by explaining why she has a Constitutional right to exercise her freedom of speech; she refused to leave of her own accord,” Haynes said. “The officer who was talking with Miss Parry informed her that she would be issued a notice of Persona Non Grata, a ban from campus property.” Turning Point USA’s news website quickly turned around a story on the incident, analyzing what they perceive as contradictions from A-State’s stance towards free speech. Author Krista Shawley said she reached out to A-State’s administration for inquiries regarding the university’s free speech policies, but received no response. Refusing to be disheartened for her cause by this incident, Parry continues to remain optimistic in her fight for free speech for college students all across the nation and intends to remain involved with the growth of A-State’s Turning Point USA chapter. TPUSA, 4A
United Way Fundraiser at Newk’s Eatery ALEXANDRA SIMS NEWS REPORTER
Volunteer A-State is working with several local organizations to coordinate volunteer opportunities for students within the Jonesboro community. The student organization is working with the American Red Cross, the American Cancer Society, and several other nonprofits. On Tuesday, Volunteer A-State hosted an event at Newk’s Eatery to benefit the United Way of Northeast Arkansas. The United Way of Northeast Arkansas is an organization
designed to assess the needs of the NEA community, raise funds and allocate resources.
“United Way focuses on bettering the community as a whole.” “United Way focuses on bettering the community as a whole and it’s just a great way to help a ton of people and a ton of different organizations,” A-State United Way liaison Sarah Bullington said. “United
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Way is truly amazing and so helpful to so many.” Bullington also stressed that 10 percent of the proceeds will be given to Volunteer A-State in check form to present to United Way and she encouraged everyone to come support a great cause, enjoy the atmosphere and the food. “People should come to the event, of course, to get some yummy food, but (also) contribute to an amazing cause. United Way focuses on bettering the community as whole and ‘United We UNITED WAY, 4A
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. hosted their second annual “Phreaky Tales” event Monday night in the Reng Student Union auditorium. Phreaky Tales is a student led forum about love, relationships and sex education. From left to right: Panelists Dexter Davis, Delena Lattimore, Kiarra Wilson and Chris Davis pose with Alpha Phi Alpha members Taron Robinson and Justin Bryles.
Jeanette Williams Band to Perform at KASU’s Bluegrass Monday A-STATE HERALD STAFF REPORT
The Jeanette Williams Band will perform a concert of bluegrass music at 7 p.m. Monday at the Collins Theatre, 120 W. Emerson St., in Paragould. The concert is part of the Bluegrass Monday concert series presented by KASU 91.9 FM. Jeanette Williams is a three-time winner of the Female Vocalist of the Year award given by the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America, and has been nominated for seven other awards from
that same organization. She also has received awards for her songwriting from the International Acoustic Music Awards and the MerleFest music festival. Born in North Carolina and raised in Virginia, Williams began singing at a young age. Her professional career began when she was in her early 20s, singing country music. In 1989, she switched from country to bluegrass, joining the band Clearwater. Williams released her debut solo CD in 1994, and has been a fixture on the bluegrass music scene since. Williams is known for her rich, beautiful, uniquely
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expressive voice. She and her band perform traditional bluegrass music, but they are also influenced by classic country music, the blues, roots music, and rock and roll. Williams appears at bluegrass venues and festivals in the United States and abroad. For this Bluegrass Monday concert, Williams will be accompanied by a full bluegrass band. Her husband Johnny is one of her backing musicians. He also has a career as a solo artist in bluegrass music, having produced numerous CDs of his own. He has won awards for his BLUEGRASS, 4A
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The Women’s Convention feels the Bern
OLIVIA RIZZARDI
MULTIMEDIA EDITOR
Olivia Rizzardi is a sophomore multimedia journalism major from Jonesboro. On Oct. 27, senator and former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, will speak at the inaugural Women’s Convention
in Detroit. The Women’s Convention is an event held by the Women’s March--where Sanders was a featured speaker earlier this year. The convention is expected to be attended by more than 3,000 women and fellow activists. Sanders is one of the most influential and popular liberals in this country following his 2016 presidential race, so it makes perfect sense that he would be speaking at such an event. The issue that many people, women in particular have, is not that he is simply speaking at the event. The problem is Sanders is one of the headline speakers. This is the first Women’s Convention in 40 years. This convention will undoubtedly be a monumental event full of
influential women. So what do the organizers do to celebrate such an occasion? They assign a man as a featured speaker. This isn’t to say that nonfemale allies are an unimportant part of the women’s rights movement--it is confirmed that at least one other man will also be speaking at the event. Those people are vital to the continuation of equal rights for women. However, seeing as this event is meant to focus on women, women should be given the top speaker positions. Rep. Maxine Waters is also scheduled to be a featured speaker. Perhaps that is how the organizers of the convention justified this action. At least they have one featured female speaker, right?
“Although their schedules did not allow them to join us in Detroit the weekend of Oct. 27, they will be fighting for our shared values, as they do every day,” Tamika Mallory, Women’s March co-president, said of female political leaders. This particular quote makes it sound like no other woman was available for that spot. What about the more than 60 women who are speaking at later points in the event? Did they all refuse that spot? This only proves that Mallory and the other organizers are using Sanders as a source for publicity. Bernie Sanders, until recently-- more specifically his presidential campaign-has never been an outspoken advocate for women’s rights.
Putting aside the fact that he is a man, any person given the honor of having a top speaking position at such an important event should have a longstanding history of standing up and speaking out for the rights of women. It should not be someone who only spoke for it when he knew that it was his only hope of winning female votes over his female competition. No one doubts that Bernie Sanders is a great, progressive leader. Women’s advocates have fought long and hard for better representation and the Women’s Convention should not be an area where women have to fight for a center spot. Women are among the many minorities that are
underrepresented throughout. We are told “speak up, your voice matters too!” So, you can imagine the confusion of many women when that statement then turns into, “your voice matters...but sit down for a second while Bernie Sanders speaks.” The fact is, having Bernie Sanders as a featured speaker at the the Women’s Convention is not only taking away a voice from another woman, but taking away a voice from someone who has always fought for women’s rights--not just when it benefits them. You can feel the Bern another day. This day is for women.
“The White House has become an adult day care center” TEVIN BAILEY
OPINION COLUMNIST
Tevin Bailey is a sophomore creative media production major from Lonoke. Republican Sen. Bob Corker referred to the White House as an “adult day care center” after President Donald Trump attacked him in a series of tweets. Trump took to Twitter, claiming Sen. Corker begged him to endorse him for reelection. The Tennessee senator
responded via Twitter, saying, “It’s a shame the White House has become an adult day care center. Someone obviously missed their shift this morning.” Days after the tweet from Corker, Kellyanne Conway said the tweet was irresponsible and insulting to the president. Conway also said no president should be talked about in that way, clearly forgetting the disrespect former president Barack Obama endured in office. Conway’s response might be true, but the right to free speech is something the Trump administration prides itself on, so this should also apply to criticism of the commanderin-chief. Yes, there are consequences that come along with certain things that are said, but citizens of the United States hold the power to freely express opinions. Corker met with The New York Times about the Twitter
incident and stated that the obvious threats from President Trump, could mean our country is headed toward World War III. As the leader of the free world, your reputation should always be that of a respectable person. Trump has proved time and time again that he is highly unfit for the position he currently holds. In response to Corker’s tweet, Trump claimed the Tennessee senator begged him to endorse him for re-election. However, Corker’s office said the president merely tried to talk him out of not running for re-election by offering to endorse him if he did. This is yet another incident that led to the initial comment on Twitter by the senator. The White House became an adult day care the day a child was elected president.
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Loyd honored at banquet to celebrate National Business Women’s Week KEITH TURNER NEWS EDITOR
The A-State Business and Professional Women (BPW) student organization kicked off National Business Women’s Week by honoring Kathy Loyd with “Woman of the Year.” Loyd currently serves as the interim dean for the College of Business. She was given the honor during a banquet in the Delta Center on Monday, hosted by the A-State Office of Diversity and the A-State and Jonesboro chapters of Business and Professional Women. Loyd joined the faculty in fall 2016 and was appointed interim dean in May. She is an A-State graduate and a long-time supporter of the school. “I’m so honored,” Loyd said. “It is so meaningful to be recognized.” The “Woman of the Year” award recognizes outstanding women in the field of business. In addition to the Woman of the Year banquet, A-State BPW will host other events for National Business Women’s Week, which started Monday. At 6 p.m. Friday, BPW will host a viewing of
COURTESY OF A-STATE “Hidden Figures” in the Humanities Building, Room 1041. Refreshments will be provided, with free sandwich boxes for the first 20 students. The event is free and open to all A-State students. Students who are interested in joining A-State BPW can contact the organization’s secretary, Quynh Ho, at quynh.ho@smail.astate. edu, or any BPW member. For more information, visit the A-State BPW Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/bpwastate/.
Campus Crime
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CAMPUS CRIME REPORTER Campus Crime is compiled from weekly reports from the University Police Departmental logs.
Oct. 11, 2017 9:44 p.m.—While working the Ying Yang Twins concert at the Student Activity Center, Officer Keith Gilliam noticed a male student enter the women’s restroom. Eighteen-year-old Denton Dearen came back out of the restroom and told the officer that he misread the door. At this point, Officer Gilliam could smell intoxicants on the student’s person. After Dearen relieved himself in the men’s restroom, Gilliam asked him how much he had to drink. Dearen responded, “Not much.” When asked how old he was, Dearen replied, “Not old enough.” Gilliam confirmed the student’s age and arrested Dearen for minor in possession of alcohol. Dearen was also referred to Student Conduct for an alcohol violation. Oct. 14, 2017 12:19 a.m.—Tyler Clement, 23, and 52-year-old Jeffery Moskop were arrested after a drunken dispute near the RV parking area for campers during home-game weekends. Just after midnight Saturday morning, Officer Sean Calaway approached several males who were standing around a truck next to a camper.When Calaway asked what was going on, Clement exclaimed, “None of your f------ business.” Clement then refused to cooperate with officers when asked for his name and date of birth. He also lied and told the officer he was not a student. Clement’s mother, however, was on the scene and identified her son to the officer. Clement himself continued
to be uncooperative and was eventually handcuffed. Moskop, who appears to be Clement’s uncle, was bleeding from a significant cut on the side of his head but denied medical attention when asked. Moskop was also handcuffed, but officers had to use oversized wrist restraints. It was a difficult task to get Moskop into the back of Calaway’s patrol car. The 340-pound man refused to place his leg inside the vehicle. Officers eventually got the man into the car and began to transport both suspects to the jail when Moskop began yelling that his leg was stuck in the door. Calaway then pulled over to readjust the suspect in the back seat. At one point during this process, Moskop kicked Officer Calaway, and officers threatened to use pepper spray if Moskop did not cooperate. Meanwhile, Clement was transferred to another patrol car. According to the report, Clement was arrested for public intoxication and obstructing governmental operations. He was also referred to Student Conduct. Moskop was arrested for public intoxication, disorderly conduct, criminal mischief and refusal to submit to an arrest. Oct. 14, 2017 3:35 p.m.—Sarah Handloser, 19, was arrested in the Pines before the homecoming game on Saturday for public intoxication and possession of a fraudulent ID. Officer Micheal Yocum observed Handloser exit one of the portable toilets near the stadium and noticed she was stumbling to the point that she almost fell over. Yocum also heard glass clanking from inside the purse she was carrying. Upon contact with
Handloser, Yocum detected a strong smell of intoxicants coming from her person. He could also see three bottles of Michelob Ultra Light inside her purse, two empty and one full. When asked how old she was, Handloser claimed she was 20. Before being transported to the jail, officers also discovered a fake ID in Handloser’s purse. In addition to the charges, Handloser was referred to Student Conduct. Oct. 14, 2017 6:35 p.m.—Christin Dornback, 20, was cited for public intoxication and disorderly conduct after Officer Andy Thrasher noticed her level of intoxication during the game on Saturday. According to the report, Officer Andy Thrasher noticed the 20-year-old female leaning against a building at the stadium, attempting to burn herself with a cigarette lighter. At that time, Thrasher made contact with her and could tell she was highly intoxicated. Dornback was placed in custody and was escorted to the front of the stadium to await an EMS ambulance due to her level of intoxication. Dornback reportedly went limp and passively resisted as she was being escorted. While waiting for the ambulance, Dornback became belligerent and said “f--- you” to a bystander that was trying to help her. Officers also found a mostly-consumed bottle of Captain Morgan’s Spiced Rum during a search of her purse. Dornback continually tried to remove her IV and did not cooperate with medical staff while at the hospital. In addition to the two charges, Officer Sean Calaway issued her a notice of persona non grata, hereby banning her from A-State’s campus.
BRANDON EVANS | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Students pay their respects at the Vigil for Vegas hosted Monday by the A-State College Republicans on the Heritage Plaza Lawn. The event was held in honor of the 58 people killed in the Las Vegas shooting.
Johnny Cash Heritage Festival Thursday through Saturday ASTATE HERALD STAFF REPORT
A limited amount of tickets remain for the “Cash Cotton Field” concert scheduled for Saturday in Dyess as part of the Johnny Cash Heritage Festival. The concert, which will be held in the former cotton field adjacent to the Johnny Cash Boyhood Home, will feature Grammy Awardwinning artists Rosanne Cash and Kris Kristofferson, along with Joanne and Tommy Cash, and Buddy Jewell.
Reserved seating at the $100 and $50 level is sold out, but $25 general admission lawn seating remains on sale. General admission ticket holders are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Jewell will open the concert at 12:15 p.m., followed by Joanne Cash and Tommy Cash at 1:30 p.m. Kristofferson and Rosanne Cash are scheduled for 3 p.m. The Johnny Cash Heritage Festival also will include a symposium from Thursday afternoon through Saturday
morning in the Dyess Colony Circle, regional music in the Colony Circle on Thursday and Friday nights, a “Memories of a Lifetime” oral history project, food vendors, arts and crafts booths, and demonstrations throughout the three days. All Johnny Cash Heritage Festival events leading up to the field concert are free. Tickets for the field concert are on sale now and available online at http://www.AState.edu/tickets, or at the Central Box Office CASH FESTIVAL, 4A
Homecoming Week Activities Success for Students ALEXANDRA SIMS STAFF WRITER
Preceding the Arkansas State University homecoming game against Coastal Carolina last Saturday, several departments at the university hosted activities to get students into the homecoming spirit. The banner drop and announcement of the homecoming court took place on Oct. 9, on the Heritage Plaza Lawn. That night the Red Wolf Center hosted a “Back in Black(Light) Party” from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. On Oct. 10, A-State hosted a block party, also on Heritage Plaza Lawn, preceding a philanthropy relay race hosted by the Student Activities Board to benefit local nonprofits at 7 p.m. Oct. 11 was undoubtedly an exciting day for A-State students, as the Student
Activities Board (SAB) hosted an air guitar contest, followed by a free Ying Yang Twins concert that was exclusively for students
“I really appreciate SAB putting this together for us. It was truly a great time.” of the university. Among the students who attended was Josie Fletcher, a junior accounting major from Paragould. “I really appreciate SAB putting this together for us. It was a truly great time,” Fletcher said. She also encouraged more students to attend the homecoming events and help
support our great university. The traditional “Yell Like Hell” rally took place Oct. 12, as well as an accompanying bonfire. Alpha Omicron Pi took the win in the spirit competition. Earlier in the day, the College of Business hosted their “Building Bridges” business event in Centennial Bank Stadium. A-State’s 2017 homecoming week was also eventful for alumni. Several events were hosted for former A-State students on Friday, including a 50-year reunion at Cooper Alumni Center, a ceremony to honor outstanding alumni hosted by the College of Education and Behavior Science. Downtown by the Decades, an event where different graduating classes met at a variety of locations downtown, also took place. A-State also HOMECOMING, 4A
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Financial issues are not as detrimental as they seem MIKKA ROLLE STAFF WRITER
College students and money do not always mix. The average debt for graduating seniors hovering around $29,000, according to CNN, only confirms why finances are more than difficult for college students. The first experience with college and money confuses most and without awareness this ignorance can set fire to the burden of education as a whole. Irrational budgeting forces a student to look at $5 and assume they can only spend a dollar a day from Monday through Friday. Worrying about money in college is just one more stress. Proper budgeting is important and it means establishing a system and agenda for spending. It can also protect from fruitless spending.
From federal loans to private loans to state tuition assistance programs, knowing your options empowers you and can matter most when you least expect it, like refund time when you were not expecting a refund at all. Finances can sometimes deter a student from attending college to begin with. Chances are, after they have already made the decision to go to college, they may find themselves faced with the dilemma of working to eat and pay bills and sustain immediate needs. These needs, such as books, hygiene toiletries and healthcare, can become a tad pricey when purchasing them on a regular basis. For the prescription-dependent individuals, eating on schedule and maintaining a hearty diet is crucial. There are usually more expenses in a student’s life than what is expected. Take a car, for example:
it alone has many expenses including maintenance, car insurance and the gas to go in the car. To help budget, try the envelope budget method. You might decide to spend $200 on groceries this month and $50 on gas. Now put the grocery money in an envelope and label it, “for groceries.” Then do the same for gas. When you pay for those groceries or that gas, do so with the money designated by that envelope. Once you’re out of money, you’re out until the next pay period. Do not go into the other envelope for more. If you do, you broke your own rule and should probably try again when you have more willpower, or maybe try a different budgeting method. Budgeting each day, week and month should become habit to an adolescent in transition to adulthood. Evaluating how much groceries will cost with the amount you can spend on fast food
Help yourself! Eight fun things to do in town when college is getting you down PEYTON SULLINS STAFF WRITER
Looking for free or cheap things to do in Jonesboro when you just need to close the books for a while and take a break? Look no further! Students who have moved away from home for college and aren’t familiar with Jonesboro might not be aware of the fun opportunities that the city has to offer. Here are eight fun things to do in town when you’re bored. Go to Craighead Forest Park for free, outdoor fun. When we are confined to dorm rooms and having to study all the time, it can be hard to make time for being active and enjoying nature. Craighead Forest Park is a free option for college students who may want to hike, go for a jog, fish, play disc golf or lay in a hammock, and it’s also close to campus. The next time you need a break from the books and would like to get some fresh air, head to Craighead Forest Park.
Take a trip to Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center. Another alternative for outdoor fun is the Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center, near Craighead Forest Park. This nature center offers many fun activities for kids, and creates a nice learning environment filled with animals, hiking trails and historical exhibits. Visit the library to pick up some good books. Not everyone is fond of reading, especially when college students already have so much schoolwork, but for those of you who do enjoy reading (like me) picking up free books to read at your local or school library is a great option. Laying in a hammock at Craighead Forest Park or even Arkansas State University and reading a good book can be extremely relaxing. Walk around at The Mall at Turtle Creek. Turtle Creek Mall has a lot of different stores that you can explore, such as JCPenny, Target, Dillard’s and Gearhead Outfitters, in addition
to the Nestle Toll House Cafe in the center of the mall. There’s a store for everyone and it’s open every day of the week.
Go to the movies. While going to the movies in Jonesboro may not be the cheapest option, it is something fun and entertaining to do with your friends. Whenever you’re bored, look and see what movies may be playing nearby, buy a tub of popcorn to share with friends, and let the movies cause all your stress and worrying to slip away for a couple of hours. Go to Hijinx. There is so much to do at Hijinx Family Fun Center, and a trip there will be fun, relaxing, and stress-free for all of those involved. Hijinx offers many attractions and fun things to do, including bowling, an arcade, inflatables and laser tag. Whether you just want to do something fun and relaxing like glow bowling, or you want to be more adventurous and challenge your friends to a game of laser tag, Hijinx is a great place to go to have fun.
Bounce away your stress at Ultimate Air Trampoline Park. It’s a slightly pricier alternative, but the Trampoline Park is a nice place to go with your friends. It’s only 10 minutes from campus and has a college night every fourth Thursday of the month. Throw your heads together at Lockdown: The Escape Room. Though it may seem out of place, The Escape Room is a great bonding experience for different clubs and friendship circles. Each group is given an hour to figure out every clue leading to your escape from the room. There are five themed rooms for every type of party or get together you may want to have. Jonesboro has so much to do, so next time you have an afternoon free from studying and classes, try going to some of these places to save yourself from excessive boredom!
A how-to guide on bringing your emotional support animal to college MELISSA PALUMBO STAFF WRITER
Emotional support pets are animals, other than the allowed fish, that students are able to keep in their dorm with permission from a therapist or doctor. There may be someone in your building, or maybe you have a friend who has an emotional support animal. It is more common than one might think, and you may be wondering if you qualify to have an animal in your dorm for emotional support to help with treatment. The thing to stress here is that emotional support pets are only allowed to those who genuinely need them -- you can’t just waltz into your room with the family cat. Having an emotional support pet helps people who suffer from anxiety, depression, social disorders, adjustment issues, PTSD and other illnesses diagnosed by a professional.
There is a process one must go through before an emotional support pet can be registered. An email must be sent to the disability service on campus, and a note from a doctor or therapist is required. This note from a certified doctor will confirm that the emotional support pet is a necessity for the student applying. The process takes less than 10 minutes, and then the animal is allowed to stay in the dorms. Dogs, cats, hamsters and many other types of pets are allowed to be emotional support animals so long as the process is successfully completed. Those who do have these animals living in their dorms tend to have rooms to his or herself, as to not conflict with issues such as a roommate with allergies. For students living in the Honors community, these animals are allowed in honors buildings as well with the proper documentation.
There are many benefits to this for those who do struggle with anxiety and depression. The animals help with the coping process and give the owner a sense of security. If you believe this would help you with treatment, and you meet the standards to allow an emotional support pet in your dorm, talk to your doctor or therapist about getting the process started. For those who can’t get animals for various reasons (costs, allergies or otherwise), there are plenty of other resources for students who may be suffering from mental illnesses of any kind. The Counseling Center on campus is a great resource, and everyone there is ready and willing to help you with any overwhelming thoughts or feelings you might have. They are open 12-3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Friday.
for a week is only half the battle. Cell phone bills and miscellaneous hiccup fees must still be factored in. Finances play a major role in the likelihood of success in a college student’s everyday life. Focus on the positive and pick up every penny along the way. Taking advantage of school events and functions can replace a meal you have to pay for later. Prioritizing work will sometimes mean arranging your studies and tests around all that matters for survival. Surviving on a dime is the topic and money is the name of the game. Do not feel shameful in asking for assistance from your parents or guidance figures in your life to promote your ability to be great. For more information or tips on “How To College” keep an eye out for ASU-TV’s new segment.
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Aquarius (1/20-2/18) Your social circle sets up lots of distractions, which is great. Encounters are giddy and enticing--and possibly romantic, as well. Get your to-do list out of the way and focus on having fun as soon as possible, Aquarius. Pisces (2/19-3/20) There is a lot to look forward to, dear Pisces, especially with the stars’ benevolent influence over your social calendar. Make sure to get out there as much as possible and meet as many new people as you can. Aries (3/21-4/19) Aries, don’t beat yourself up over making a decision. That pessimistic mindset could become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Instead, resolve to make the best of things, and see how well it goes. Taurus (4/20-5/20) Pushing yourself into making a choice will cause you more stress than anything else, so ease up. Accept that there may be more of a gray area than you would like right now. The situation will resolve itself. Gemini (5/21-6/20) Gemini, it’s time to break a lifelong habit, especially if it’s doing more harm than good. Go slowly, and acknowledge that even the smallest movements are progress. It took you a while to build it, and it will take time to break it. Cancer (6/21-7/22) It is tough, Cancer, to get to your final destination when there are other forces holding you back. Take some time to clear your head rather than barreling through these current obstacles. Things will clear up that way. Leo (7/23-8/22) Rather than letting superficial egos get in the way, Leo, explore what’s under the surface. Talk about what makes you tick. Find out what’s really going on with your partners--romantic or otherwise. Virgo (8/23-9/22) Tiptoe away from the meetings that look like they could become confrontations, dear Virgo. You’re feeling introspective and really aren’t up to dealing with other people’s moods this week. Be clear that you need your space. Libra (9/23-10/22) Everyone is insisting for your opinion and attention, Libra, and you’re more than willing to lend an ear where you can. Go ahead and soak up all the attention--earthy types like yourself love all this contact with people. Scorpio (10/23-11/21) Scorpio, passion and love follows you wherever you may go. Give your all and be fully invested in whatever you may choose to do. You will end up accomplishing a lot. Sagittarius (11/22-12/21) Sagittarius, you have a way of bringing people together and making them feel like impossibilities are possible. This week, try to look for ways to show others that their dreams can become reality. Capricorn (12/22-1/19) Capricorn, while we know that you like to be in charge, letting someone else pick the plans for you and your crew tonight might be the best way to go so you don’t come across as bossy.
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A-State defeats Coastal Carolina 51-17 Red Wolves continue SBC play Thursday against ULM
ASTATE HERALD STAFF REPORT
Fans packed into Centennial Bank Stadium for a homecoming showdown against SBC opponent Coastal Carolina. The Red Wolves defeated the Chanticleers 5117. Senior Jasmine Okafor was crowned homecoming queen and Senior Jon Mark-Horton was crowned homecoming king, prior to kick-off in Saturday night’s matchup. “We did a lot of positive things tonight,” said A-State head coach Blake Anderson. “With this particular team, this group of guys and the inexperience, I think any win is a good win. I think we cleared up some things, on both sides of the ball tonight. Our coverage was much better and I thought we were much more physical and had more bodies behind the ball. Red shirt junior Justice Hansen lead the Red Wolves offense with 286 passing yards.
He also rushed for 68 yards in Saturday’s matchup. Hansen had five touchdown passes on the night for the second consecutive home game tying an Arkansas State record. Blake Mack was the leading receiver with six catches for 63 yards and two touchdowns while three other targets had the three remaining touchdown receptions. Senior Kyle Wilson led the Red Wolves defensively with nine tackles while B.J. Edmonds had five stops. A-State finished with seven tackles for loss, including three sacks. “Defensively, we gave up yards at times, but I thought we did an excellent job of rallying around guys. Griffin Riggs made a great play down here and Blaise Taylor had another great play, but it was more of a bend, don’t break type of night. They did a really good job all night of putting us in a bind and I thought their wideouts just made great catches. We had guys hanging on and they continued to fight and hang on
even though we made it hard on them. I am pleased with the win, and I still think there is a lot of room for improvement, but the practices continue to get better and better,” Anderson said. The Red Wolves have a quick turnaround as they host the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Thursday. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. The SBC matchup will be nationally televised on ESPNU. Going into this Midweek matchup the Ragin’ Cajuns sit at 1-3 on the season. Arkansas State holds an alltime record of 20-24-1 against ULL. This series dates back to 1953. However, as SBC opponents Louisiana leads the series 9-6 after winning a 24-19 home matchup last season. The home team in this series has held the advantage, winning 13 of the last 16 meetings. Protecting home field has never been an issue for the Red Wolves. A-State has gone 12 consecutive year with a winning record at Centennial Bank Stadium dating back to 2005.
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Assistant coach Luke Paschall dicusses game strategies with junior WR Justin McInnis in Saturday’s 5117 win over Coastal Carolina.
Cross Country concludes regular season action A-STATE HERALD STAFF REPORT
In the final tune-up of the Sun Belt Conference Championships, the Arkansas State University women’s cross country team won the Little Rock Invitational while the men’s team finished third. Anaelle Charles continued her stellar season with a second place finish in the individual standings. She finished the 5k course in 17:55.08, leading three Red Wolves that placed inside the top-10. Elizabeth Gillette was fourth (18:30.89) while Sammy Brainard
crossed 10th (19:10.45). Pauline Meyer (19:14.53) narrowly missed the top-10 as she finished 11th and Rebecca Eldien rounded out the top five finishers for A-State as she placed 13th with a time of 19:22.17 “Temperatures today were a challenge in both races, but we had good performances,” said A-State cross country coach Kyle Chandler. “With one exception, all who ran on the course last year had better times this year. The quality depth on the women’s team helped earn the tie breaker in the traditional scoring format.
On the men’s side, we had several who ran their fastest 8k time of the season despite the warm temperatures, which was very good to see.” The meet was scored as a dual scoring meet with the A-State women going 3-1 on the day. In traditional scoring, the Red Wolves won via a tiebreaker. In dual scoring, A-State earned wins over UAPB (15-50), Oral Roberts (16-45) and Little Rock (2633) while coming up just short to Central Arkansas (27-28). On the men’s side, A-State earned wins against UAPB (15-46) and Oral Roberts
(15-50), but fell short of Central Arkansas (25-32) and Little Rock (20-35). Seth Waters led the men’s squad as he finished the 8k course in 26:21.45 to rank fifth in the final standings. A-State heads to Boone, N.C., for the Sun Belt Conference Championships on Oct. 28. The NCAA South Central Regional is set for Nov. 10 in College Station, Texas, with the NCAA Championships on Nov. 18 in Louisville.
Justice Hansen named manning star of the week nominee A-STATE HERALD STAFF REPORT
The Manning Award has named Arkansas State junior quarterback one of its eight nominees for the Manning Award Star of the Week, sponsored by the Allstate Sugar Bowl. Hansen tied a school record with five touchdowns passes in the Red Wolves 51-17 victory over Coastal Carolina last Saturday at Centennial Bank Stadium. He finished the night by completing 24-of-37 passes for 286 yards and quarterback rating of 80.5. He also added nine rushes for 68 yards and helped lead the A-State offense to 480 yards of total offense. On the year, Hansen has thrown for 19 touchdowns and has completed 64.9 percent of his passes. He has a quarterback efficiency rating of 162.99 and is averaging 318.4 passing yards per game. A-State fans will now have the opportunity to vote for Hansen as he joins seven other nominees for the weekly award. Fans can go to the Allstate Sugar Bowl Facebook page to vote for Hansen. Voting will close at 11 a.m. Thursday with the winner announced later in the afternoon.
The Manning Award was created by the Allstate Sugar Bowl in 2004 to honor the college football accomplishments of Archie, Peyton and Eli Manning. It is the only quarterback award that includes the candidates’ bowl performances in its balloting. Against Coastal Carolina, Hansen had
286 passing yards, while rushing for 68 yards. He also had five touchdowns on the night for the second consecutive home game. A-State will face the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Centennial Bank Stadium, Thursday in a nationally televised contest on ESPNU. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m.
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Red shirt junior Justice Hansen tied an Arkansas State record with five touchdown passes in Saturday’s 51-17 defeat over Coastal Carolina.
S u n Belt C on f eren c e Fo ot b al l S t an d in g s 1.
Appalachian State
3- 0
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Arkansas State
2-0
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Georgia State
2-0
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ULM
3- 1
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Louisiana
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Troy
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South Alabama
1-1
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New Mexico State
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9. Idaho
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10. Coastal Carolina
0-3
11. Texas State
0-3
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0-2
Georgia Southern
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Arkansas State volleyball earns two SBC wins
Red Wolves continue Sun Belt action Friday against Troy MIYA GARRETT & BRAD BREWWER SPORTS EDITOR & SPORTS WRITER
Looking to continue their success at home, the Red Wolves welcomed the LouisianaMonroe Warhawks into the Convo on Friday night for the second leg of A-State’s three part home stand after defeating Arkansas-Little Rock 3-1 on last Monday. The Warhawks have struggled all season long as they entered the contest winless in the Sun Belt conference and held a lackluster 4-20 overall record on the season. If the situation was not bleak enough for Louisiana-Monroe, the Red Wolves has had their number for years, holding a 31-game winning streak against the Warhawks. To the credit of the Warhawks, they did not let themselves get completely steamrolled by the Red Wolves, as the inaugural set of the series was back and forth, even seeing the visiting squad gaining a minimal lead on the Red Wolves. However, this was the largest extent of success Louisiana-Monroe had Friday night, as A-State quickly regained control of the first set winning it out with a 25-20 score. The second set featured more of the same story, as the
Warhawks managed to apply pressure to the Red Wolves and keep pace early on, but the hitting consistency of A-State allowed the Red Wolves to pull away later on in the set and secure the 25-19 victory to win the second set. The Red Wolves looked most dominant in the third set as they developed an incredibly comfortable 24-17 lead to put themselves on match point. The Warhawks put a little bit of pressure on as they scored three straight quick points to
close the gap to 24-20, but A-State offensive leader Carlisa May shut down the comeback attempt to close the series out with a 3-0 sweep. May, who plays the outside hitter position for the Red Wolves, led the team on the attack as she was the only player on the A-State squad to reach double digit kills with a total of 10, and attempted 28 attacks in the contest. Middle blocker Madison Turner recorded three new personal best records by scoring eight kills and four
blocks while also having a scary accurate .615 hitting percentage. The win put the Red Wolves up to a 12-9 overall record on the season with a 5-3 record in conference play. However, the weekend was not over for the Red Wolves there, as LouisianaMonroe’s Sun Belt neighbor Louisiana-Lafayette visited the Convo Sunday afternoon. Unfortunately for the Ragin’ Cajuns, they met the same fate as the Warhawks did as the Red Wolves took them down 3-1.
The contest had a bit more variety in sets unlike the game against the Warhawks, as the Ragin’ Cajuns were able to prevent getting swept with a 2125 victory in the third set. The Red Wolves made sure to shut the game down in the fourth with a tight 25-22 victory in the fourth. This victory was much more of a surprise, as Louisiana came into the game with a perfect 7-0 record in conference play and carried a superior overall ranking than the Red Wolves
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Junior Carlisa May of Lee’s Summit Missouri winds up to spike past the opposing blockers. Arkansas State defeated the Warhawks 3-0.
Arkansas State soccer knocks off first-place South Alabama Jaguars A-STATE HERALD STAFF REPORT
The Arkansas State women’s soccer team knocked off the firstplace South Alabama Jaguars with a 1-0 victory Friday evening. It was the first loss of the season for the Jaguars in conference play and vaulted the Red Wolves into the top-half of the league standings with just two matches to go on its regular season schedule. “I think this team knew we had a since of urgency,” A-State head coach Brian Dooley said. “We gave away some points early in the season and it put us in a position to where we have to go and get points against some opponents where that has traditionally been a very tough thing. The conditions weren’t great, but the girls mentally made sure they stayed in the game and didn’t make the type of mistakes that will cost you.” After the goal, South Alabama went to the attack on the offensive end and came close to tying the match in the 85th minute when Charde Hannah hit the crossbar on a shot from distance. It was one of 33 shots for the Jaguars on the night. In goal Kelsey Ponder withstood the barrage of shots and made a season-high 13 saves. The total is also tied for the fourth most in
school history. One of her biggest saves came immediately after the attempt by Hannah when Rio Hardy collected the rebound and sent in on Ponder. She also made a pair of saves in the 88th and 89th minutes as South Alabama searched for the equalizer. “Ponder played a perfect game in goal,” Dooley said. “You could not have asked for anything better in the type of conditions we were playing in. We knew that after we scored they would go on the attack and Ponder and that defense did an excellent job of withstanding that pressure and not giving up too much.” Arkansas State had an opportunity to stretch its lead to two goals in the 64th minute when Maggie Ertl had an attempt stopped by Justice Stanford. “We have a very young team but we play like we are old and that has only continued to evolve as the season has gone on,” Dooley said. “Not having (Taylor) Schneider was tough in the middle, and tonight was the type of game that was made for her, but Bailey Reed was a monster for us and probably played her best game of the season. We just made the plays when we had to and it wasn’t pretty by any stretch but it got the job done.” *** Sunday the Arkansas State
women’s soccer team fell to Louisiana-Monroe 1-0 Sunday afternoon in a Sun Belt Conference matchup at the ULM Soccer Complex. The Warhawks scored the only goal of the match in the 58th minute when Danielle LaFrance converted a penalty kick after Ebenroth was called for a handball inside the 18yard box. The Red Wolves (8-6-1, 4-4-1) had several scoring opportunities on the afternoon and nearly converted on two scoring chances from Sodoma in the opening 20 minutes. The freshman had a strike on goal in the fifth minute that was stopped by Brooke Scroggins. Sodoma again sent an attempt on goal in the 18th minute that Scroggins stopped, but failed to control the rebound. Ertl collected the loose ball and shot at the goal, but Scroggins again was able to come away with the save. Arkansas State outshot ULM 15-9 on the afternoon, including a 7-6 edge in shots on goal. The Red Wolves also had six corner kicks to the Warhawk’s two for the day. Ponder made seven saves in goal for A-State, while Scroggins made seven stops for ULM. The Red Wolves return to the field Sunday for a conference matchup at Louisiana-Monroe. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.
with a 14-7 record. After the loss, the Ragin’ Cajuns sit at 14-8 overall and 7-1 in conference play, while A-State improves to 13-9 overall and 6-3 in Sun Belt contests. Additonally, Red Wolves volleyball earned a 3-1 victory over the University of Louisiana-Monroe Sunday. “We really wanted this one,” A-State head volleyball coach David Rehr said. “We worked extremely hard for this one and our play showed it. They have a good team and definitely made us earn it, but we played hard and our amount of preparation showed in this match. I’m proud of the team for the effort today and hopefully we can ride this momentum into next weekend.” In the SBC match the Red Wolves were lead by junior Carlisa May with 18 kills, while senior Drew Jones earned a double-double with 17 kills and 15 digs. Junior Ellie Watkins handed out an overwhelming 48 assist to pace the Red Wolves offense. Defensively, Grapevine, Texas native Tatum Ticker had 26 digs. While freshman Timber Terrell registered four blocks. Arkansas State will continue SBC action Friday against Troy. The first serve is set for 6:30 p.m. The Matchup will be broadcast on ESPN3.
NFL looks to move forward with social issuses A-STATE HERALD STAFF REPORT
NFL exectives and members of the players association met Tuesday to discuss social issues in hopes to come to a collective agreement to create change. Among issues discussed were the expansion of players’ platform for speaking out on social issues.
“As players we want to use our platform to work together with owners to see some real changes. The American thing to do is to use your platform and influence.” Former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who is credited with starting this movement by kneeling was invited to this meeting however, he did not attend.
The policy concerning the national anthem was not mentioned in Tuesday’s meeting. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a memo to all 32 teams last week that the National Football League prefers for players to stand during the “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Currently the game operations manual says “The National Anthem must be played prior to every NFL game, and all players must be on the sideline for the National Anthem. During the National Anthem, players on the field and bench area should stand at attention, face the flag, hold helmets in their left hand, and refrain from talking.” Concluding the meeting players and owners agreed to work together in promoting social change while finding repectful, yet efficient, ways to address social injustice in coummunities. “We’ve been invited here to talk about the issuses of injustice,” New England Conerback Malcom Bulter said. “As players we want to use our platform to work together with owners to see some real changes. As players we will continue to do the work in our communities. The most American thing to do is to use your platform and influence.” NFL excetives and members of the players association plan to meet again in two weeks.
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A-State Cruised on the Highway to Howl
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omecoming week was full of adventure on the Highway to Howl. Every night, the Student Activities Board hosted events for faculty and students to enjoy. Each detour on the Highway to Howl led up to a big night that ended in victory for the Red Wolves football team against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers on Oct. 14. SAB announced the 2017 homecoming court on Oct. 9 along with the banner drop announcing the theme and events for the week. A blacklight dance party, a free Ying Yang Twins concert and an air guitar contest were a few of the week’s other events. During the pregame ceremony, Jasmine Okafor of Jackson, Missouri, was crowned homecoming queen and Jon Mark Horton of Luxora, Arkansas, was crowned homecoming king.
2016 Homecoming King and Queen John Hakenewerth and Hannah Aldridge congratulated the 2017 King and Queen Jon Mark Horton and Jasmine Okafor along with Chancellor Kelly Damphousse and Little Mr. and Miss Jonesboro during the pregame ceremony.
Students gathered to see the Ying Yang Twins who performed in the Student Activity Center on Oct. 11.
The Black Student Association showed their spirit while performing at Yell Like Hell on Oct. 12 on University Loop and Honors Avenue.
Freshmen Alpha Gamma Delta members Sarah Brown, premed major of Stuttgart, and Megan Gunnels, communication disorders major of Conway, rocked out in the Air Guitar Contest and won third place on Oct.11.
Chancellor Kelly Damphousse took a selfie with Dr. Audrey Bowser who was awarded the Outstanding Alumni award for her dedicated service to Arkansas State University during the Strong-Turner Scholarship Awards Program held in the Spring River Room in the Reng Student Union on Oct. 14.
Robert Morris of Jacksonville and Jenny Keller of Sikeston, Missouri, both strategic communication majors, celebrate making Homecoming court on Oct. 9 at the Banner Drop.
From left to right: Rachael Honeycutt, a sophomore nursing major of Little Rock, Shelby Hopkins, a sophomore nursing major of Evening Shade, Abby Edwards, a junior physical therapy major of Batesville and Bella Gordon, a sophomore psychology and pre-occupational therapy double major of Hardy gathered together at Yell Like Hell on Oct. 12.
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