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Honors College remembers former HCA president CRYSTAL CARTER-HARRELL NEWS REPORTER
A memorial scholarship is currently in the endowment process in honor of A-State senior Shelby Rhodes, president of A-State’s Honors College Association, who died in a fatal car accident on Aug. 10. Honors College Director Rebecca Oliver said the scholarship has not yet been assigned an official name. “At this point, we are trying to endow the scholarship. We haven’t named the scholarship yet,” Oliver said. The unofficial name of the scholarship is called Remembering Shelby. I have known Shelby and her family since she was in high school. Shelby knew lots of people. She always had a bright outlook on life. I cannot remember a time where she was never smiling or laughing.” Shelby Rhodes was a biology major known for her many accomplishments, bright personality and volunteer work. Rhodes was an Honors Ambassador and a member of Women in STEM. Last year, she studied abroad in Costa Rica. In 2015, she participated in the Honors World War II study abroad experience.
COURTESY OF REBECCA OLIVER Members of the Honors College Association held a memorial in honor of A-State senior Shelby Rhodes, who died in a fatal car accident this summer.
Campus gun bill approved, resources unavailable until 2018 KEITH TURNER NEWS EDITOR
Although Arkansas Legislature approved a new act allowing concealed carry on college campuses, you likely won’t see any guns on A-State campus until 2018.
A-State officials said it will be January 2018 before weapons instructors are certified to teach enhanced training.
The bill extends to certified faculty, staff and students. Authorized carriers can store their handguns “in his or her own locked and unattended motor vehicle in a publicly owned and maintained parking lot.” Handguns may not be stored in university dormitories or residence halls, a locked office or desk drawer, or in an A-State vehicle. Handguns are prohibited in the following areas on campus:
The bill, which took effect Sept. 1, does not simply allow anyone with a concealed carry license to carry on campus, but states that concealed carry permit holders must participate in an enhanced training class before bringing weapons onto campus. A-State officials said it will be January 2018 before weapons instructors are certified to teach enhanced training.
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“There are so many things I could say about Shelby, but I’m honestly at a loss for words. Shelby was a great friend and an amazing person. She never failed to make me smile even on my worst days. She was genuine and kindhearted. I’m thankful for the time we had together and the memories we shared,” said Kendall Lucas, a sophomore Honors student from Shelby’s hometown of Sheridan and one of her closest friends. A private event to commemorate Shelby’s life was held by her family, friends, and fellow students on Sept. 10 behind the Cooper Alumni Center. “People asked if there was something we could do to honor her memory, which gave us this idea with her being an A-State scholar with a top scholarship here at the university”. Remembering Shelby needs $25,000 to be officially endowed. Director Oliver is asking everyone apart of the Red Wolf family to help contribute to this memorial and to help ensure Shelby’s legacy. To donate, visit the Arkansas State Alumni Association’s website at www.astatealumni. org/rememberingshelby. HCA, 4A
Former student’s discrimination lawsuit dismissed KEITH TURNER NEWS EDITOR
A lawsuit against A-State and several faculty and staff members, filed by a former student, has been dismissed. The lawsuit, filed by Ryan Anthony Johnson, 35, of Jonesboro, alleged that he was wrongfully expelled from A-State due to his race and political beliefs. However, U.S. District Judge Jay Moody dismissed the lawsuit on Sept. 6. The suit, filed due to events that took place in Spring 2014, targeted ASU System President Chuck Welch, then-chancellor Tim Hudson, Provost Lynita Cooksey, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Rick Stripling, and associate professor of English and folklore Richard Burns. Johnson was expelled from A-State in May 2014, while he was a part-time graduate student. According to Johnson, his First and Fourteenth Amendment rights were violated, and he stated he
was discriminated against because he was African-American. During an event on campus on Feb. 11, 2014, Johnson was allegedly denied the chance to speak to a guest speaker. Johnson was reprimanded a few days later at another public event for making himself a plate of food upon arriving after the main event. He had previously been enrolled in an African-American Folklore course taught by Burns, during which, according to the lawsuit, Johnson “debated, objected to and disagreed with academic positions taken by the professor and other students, all the while maintaining proper decorum.” Johnson, who represented himself, was notified by email in April 2014 that he had a hearing with the Student Conduct Board, facing disciplinary charges from his conduct at the second event and in the African-American folklore course. He was assigned a hearing date and barred from communicating with faculty and staff. Lawsuit, 4A
Counseling center hosted forum to discuss suicide prevention DESTINI LATTIMORE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Arkansas State’s Counseling Center held a forum to discuss suicide prevention and the effects of “13 Reasons Why,” the popular Netflix original series documenting a teenager who commits suicide and leaves tapes behind for those responsible. About 20 students attended the discussion along with
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Counseling Center employees, Patricia Glascock, Devin Nelson and Carnesha Ben. The forum closed out the Counseling Center’s week of events to raise awareness about suicide risk and suicide prevention. Glascock, the associate director of the Counseling Center, informed the group about the factors that can contribute to suicidal thoughts, especially for college age students. Suicide is the third
leading cause of death for individuals between the ages of 15 and 24. “One of the things I love about being a counselor is I treasure everybody’s story,” Glascock said. The Counseling Center offers a number of services to A-State students. According to the center’s brochure, “all clinical staff are licensed and services are performed by those whose skills are appropriate to the task.”
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Student life counselors Devin Nelson and Carnesha Ben discussed the effects “13 Reasons Why” could have on its audience. Nelson noted the show could be triggering to some, but for others can be a valuable teaching tool. “Some people don’t realize the severity because they’ve never experienced it,” Nelson said. “In that way, it can be Suicide prevention, 4A
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Before Donald Trump became the 45th president of the United States, he made several promises to his supporters, much of which included cracking down on illegal immigration. His promises of building a wall were heard throughout the campaign season. Soon after swearing in, Trump began to fulfill some of those promises. His travel ban, which restricted travel from seven Muslim-majority countries into the United States, was enforced in an effort to keep “radical Islamic terrorists out of the United States of America,” he said in a press conference this January. More than 200 million people were affected by Trump’s travel ban, with the Supreme Court recently allowing parts of it to go into effect. Now he
has set his sights on another 800,000. On Sept. 5, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the Trump administration will be rescinding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
“Trump’s economic and immigration goals will continue to contradict if he moves forward with his DACA decision.”
“To have a lawful system of immigration, that serves the national interest, we cannot admit everyone who would like to come here,” he said. “It’s just that simple.” DACA -- formally known as the DREAM Act -- was
Editor’s View established as an executive order under the Obama administration in 2012. Since the beginning of DACA, 787,580 people have been approved for the program. These protections last two years and allow young, unauthorized immigrants to receive work permits and deportation reprieve. This group of nearly 800,000 “Dreamers” will be at risk of deportation if Congress does not make a deal to protect them by the six-month deadline. Trump, Sessions and many others in the Republican Party are leading the public to believe that rescinding DACA will somehow benefit the nation. Sessions said DACA “denied jobs to hundreds of thousands of Americans by allowing those same illegal aliens to take those jobs.”
This argument tends to be the favorite of a number of antiimmigration activists, who have long insisted that jobs are being stolen from those who were born in this country. Similarly, Trump has stated that what motivates him are the “millions of Americans victimized by this unfair system.” However, the decision to end DACA will not only have a negative impact on the workforce, it would cost more than $460 million from the national GDP over a decade, according to the Center for American Progress. Trump made the decision to end DACA against the wishes of Democrats and some Republicans, as well. This, of course, comes as no surprise as this has become a regular pattern
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in the Trump administration, most notably during the recent health care debate. Despite what is passed off as popular opinion, nearly eight in 10 voters support allowing Dreamers to remain permanently in the United States, according to the Morning Consult and Politico. These numbers, however, seem to have little effect on Trump’s decision. Trump’s economic and immigration goals will continue to contradict if he moves forward with his DACA decision. According to the Cato Institute, DACA recipients “tend to be younger, better educated, and more highly paid than the typical immigrant.” As a group, Dreamers contribute more to the economy than the average immigrant worker.
In the 2017 DACA Survey, conducted by the Center for American Progress, the numbers build up against Trump’s already faltering argument. The most notable of these being that 72 percent of the Dreamers were in higher education. Dreamers, whose DACA protections expire on March 6, will begin to lose protection and work permits as soon as they expire. For Trump to end DACA and deport thousands of people to poverty and war-ridden countries -- countries that most Dreamers have not been to since they were children -- would be an unjustified and unnecessarily cruel act on his part. “Editor’s View” reflects the views of The Herald’s editorial staff.
Pastor Joel Osteen’s Hurricane Harvey Response ALEXANDRA SIMS OPINION COLUMNIST
Alexandra Sims is a junior strategic communications major from Paragould. Joel Osteen is a well-known televangelist, and the pastor of Lakewood Church, in Houston, Texas. His work as a pastor, and several best-selling novels have landed him a net worth between $40 million and $60 million.
Houston and surrounding areas have experienced hardships as of late because of Hurricane Harvey. Since Harvey, Osteen has received a stream of criticism on social media. The public outrage springs from Osteen’s hesitation to open his church as a shelter during the devastating storm, causing many people to question his character. Osteen refuted the criticism, claiming that the church had intended to open their doors once they had their own flooding issues under control, according to a CNN article. Despite this, and photographic evidence also provided by CNN, that the church did in fact contain water, the social media attitudes toward Osteen remained essentially the same. Osteen even faced criticism once he was able to open the church and provide several other types of assistance. “#JoelOsteen decides to open his church as shelter for Houston
Flood victims! Hmmm! God didn’t change his heart twitter did! #TeamDl” comedian D.L. Hughley stated via Twitter. Perhaps a percentage of this social media backlash is because many people already, just simply do not like Joel Osteen. Understandably, people are likely to have a problem with a man who is preaching love and generosity, and sitting on millions of dollars while doing so. They perceive him as hypocritical because he has all these “worldly possessions” as referred to in the Bible, and yet when there were humans in need so near to him, he failed to respond in an amount of time that the public considered adequate. While the public harbors resentment against Osteen because of his wealth and what he chooses to do with it, they seem to be missing a crucial point. This point being, that no one is entitled to anything that
doesn’t belong to them. Had Osteen refused to open his church to the less fortunate altogether, it would have been his right to do so. This is the reality, as hypocritical and immoral as it seems. On the bright side, this was not the case and people are now receiving help from Lakewood Church. The public may never know the truth about whether Osteen opened the doors of his church for the greater good, or to save his own public image. However, to the survivors of Hurricane Harvey who are receiving much needed aid from his church, Osteen’s intentions probably mean very little. Osteens’ social media critics should be more mindful of what really matters -- the victims -- and stop spreading negativity around an already tragic event.
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Historic Kays House gets a makeover thanks to $88,000 grant ALEXANDRA SIMS STAFF WRITER
This summer, Arkansas State was awarded $88,000 by the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council (ANCRC) to go toward the renovation of Kays House, a historic building on campus. Kays House is one of the three oldest buildings on campus, and is named after Victor Cicero Kays, the first principal of the State Agricultural School of Jonesboro, and president of what eventually would be known as
Arkansas State University. Once employed, Kays immediately began construction on the university. In 2014, the National Register of Historic Places recognized the significance of Kays House, and subsequently placed it on the register. Kays House is the first building on campus to be named a historic building. Prior to this $88,000 grant, the ANCRC awarded the building two other grants which altogether produced $400,000 for remodeling purposes. Private donations also were
made, totaling almost $200,000. The historic house still has room for improvement, however. The ANCRC grant has been directed toward several aspects of the house. Plans for the funds include updated electrical work, an ADA compliant restroom, new flooring and telecommunications. In 2014 then- Governor Mike Beebe announced plans to donate eight years worth of papers, as well as videos, photographs and memorabilia for a gubernatorial archives in Kays House. With the building complete, KAYS HOUSE, 4A
UPD hosts events, defense classes for Campus Safety Week through Friday A-STATE HERALD STAFF REPORT
In observance of the 2017 National Campus Safety Awareness Month, A-State’s University Police Department (UPD) will present various events and activities designed to help educate students, faculty, staff and visitors about staying safe, Monday through Friday at the Carl R. Reng Student Union. UPD regularly presents programs to the university community regarding crime prevention and available topics for campus safety awareness, both on and off campus. “Campus safety is a responsibility shared among all members of the community. It is important for everyone to be safety minded and prepared,” said UPD Chief Randy Martin. “We encourage all community members to take advantage of this free training designed to enhance the ability of our campus to be as safe and prepared as possible.”
“Campus safety is a responsibility shared among all members of the community.”
CLINTON SUMMERS CAMPUS CRIME REPORTER Campus Crime is compiled from weekly reports from the University Police Departmental logs.
Sept. 1, 2017 10 a.m.—While checking parked cars in the parking garage, University Police Captain Jarrod Long caught a 20-yearold female student parked in a disability parking space using her grandfather’s disability placard. Captain Long noticed the vehicle parked in the disability space without the proper university-issued decal accompanying the disability placard. Students are required to display both the state disability placard or license plate and the A-State hangtag with the “tier 1” sticker affixed to it. When the female student returned to her vehicle, Long advised her that she needed to get a “tier 1” sticker to park in a disability space. The student initially told Long that the dis-
These events are free and open to the public as UPD personnel will make presentations on safety-related topics and safety tips daily, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the first floor of the Student Union and Heritage Plaza Lawn. Upcoming events include: Today: Drug Abuse. Thursday: Sexual Assault Awareness and Domestic Violence. Friday: Crosswalk Safety Awareness (8 a.m.-1 p.m.), Marion Berry Parkway and Aggie Road intersection. The last day for the Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) class is today. The RAD class will be held 5-9 p.m., in the Mockingbird Room of the Student Union on the third floor. UPD personnel will offer its active shooter training presentations several times throughout the week in the Student Union Auditorium. Upcoming starting times are: Today: 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Thursday: 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Individuals who have a safety concern may contact UPD at safe@AState.edu. More details about safety and emergency response are available at the UPD website, AState.edu/police.
Campus Crime ability placard was hers and that she didn’t know she needed the extra sticker. Upon further questioning, the student admitted that the placard was, in fact, her grandfather’s. And due to the location, Long knew she had not previously dropped off her grandfather. At that time, Long confiscated the placard and cited the student for unlawfully parking in a disability space. The student was also referred to Student Conduct for dishonesty. Sept. 9, 2017 1:56 a.m.—Officer Sean Calaway stopped a 30-year-old man walking along the side of Johnson Avenue. Officer Calaway noticed that Anthony Miller had been in the road, so he stopped to check on the man. According to the active report, Miller was in possession of a small amount of cocaine and methamphetamine, 21 Xanax pills and one buprenorphine pill. There was no indication,
however, that Miller was arrested. And the masked report appears to indicate that the case is still under investigation. In the report, Miller was cited for two felony counts of possession of meth or cocaine, one possession of a schedule 3 drug less than two grams, one possession of a schedule 4 or 5 less than 28 grams, and one public intoxication. Miller also was issued a notice of persona non grata, banning him from the A-State campus. Sept. 9, 2017 3:10 a.m.—Officer Daniel Bradway responded to an assault that had already occurred at Pack Place Apartments Building 1. When Officer Bradway arrived on the scene, a 21-year-old female student was sitting on the steps with a busted lip and knot on her forehead. She was visibly upset and complained of pain from her injuries. The student, a resident of Pack Place, explained that she
COURTESY OF A-STATE The historic Kays House is on Aggie Road between the Alpha Omicron Pi and Chi Omega sorority houses.
Satellite TV service comes to A-State residence halls A-STATE HERALD STAFF REPORT
A-State students have a new lineup for on-campus streaming video content with the adoption of Apogee Satellite TV. Resident students, faculty and staff can sign up for the new 80-channel lineup, which includes two premium channels. Along with using the service to watch TV in the residence halls, students can also watch on their mobile devices while on the A-State campus network. A-State is the first in the state to offer the Apogee service, one of the largest providers of satellite TV to university campuses. “The switch allows our students to use television the way they want,” Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Dr. Rick Stripling said. “We are able to provide this technology to students so they can watch between classes on their mobile devices as well as
had been at a party off campus when another female said she wanted to fight her. After returning to her apartment, the female and a 22-year-old male student allegedly broke into Pack Place Building 1 and attacked her, punching her in the face. Video evidence confirmed that the male student drove around the parking gate to park, took off his shirt, and began running toward the building. Cell phone footage showed the aggressive verbal confrontation between the victim and the male student inside the apartment building but did not show the physical contact between the two. Officer Bradway did not feel he had enough evidence to seek felony warrants, but the victim was referred to the warrant process. Meanwhile, the male student was referred to Student Conduct for assault, trespass, disorderly conduct and a residence hall violation.
have their own DVR storage.” The lineup includes local television stations KAIT (ABC and NBC), KJNB (Fox and CBS), along with a wide range of news, sports and entertainment networks. Channel 4.1, Arkansas State
University Channel, does not currently have content from ASU-TV. Mary Jackson-Pitts, advisor for ASU-TV, hopes the channel will be up soon. Each student’s account through the service also SATELLITE, 4A
Fall semester reaches milestone enrollment of 14,125
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Enrollment for A-State reached another milestone with a head count at 14,125, thanks to a record number of graduate students, concurrent high school students and the opening of Campus Queretaro in Mexico. While the 14,125 exceeds last year’s 14,085, the number of students in two important components – international first-time undergraduates and first-time domestic undergraduates – was down, resulting in a lower full-time equivalency (FTE) enrollment for A-State. “We appreciate the rise in concurrent, online and graduate students, plus the addition of our new students at Campus Queretaro in our overall numbers, but we must recognize that the number of traditional incoming first-year students declined, and this is a problem we need to address,”
Chancellor Kelly Damphousse said. “We will need to examine the financial impact of a lower FTE count, and begin working together to better manage all the aspects of our overall enrollment mix.” Arkansas State’s total student FTE dropped 327.2 students to 9,779.5 for fall 2017 from 10,106.7 last fall. Full-time equivalent is a formula designed by the state to fund universities, and accounts for the difference among headcount students related to their full-time or part-time status. As a group, the 1,427 firstyear students in the class of 2021 reset the mark for the most academically prepared class with an aggregate 24.0 ACT and a cumulative composite high school grade point average of 3.56. The best previous incoming ACT was 23.9 in fall 2014, with previous top high school GPA of 3.51 in fall 2015. “I’m excited for the class of 2021 and the potential they FALL ENROLLMENT, 4A
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T he H erald R eviews Kesha’s album “Rainbow” the perfect pot of gold
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Through good times and bad, Kesha Rose Sebert’s (previously known as Ke$ha) strong side has always prevailed. From her first album “Animal,” she has inspired young people to always be themselves, even when the world says otherwise. This year, Kesha released her third studio album, “Rainbow.” The 30-year-old pop singer released the first single from her latest album in July, starting with her hit “Praying,” which currently has almost 42 million views on YouTube. While most people know Kesha from her distinctive funky and fun sound, Kesha has shown the inner, more emotional side of herself in this album. In the song “Praying,” she demonstrates how much she has grown as a person, artist and singer. While many of Kesha’s fans know her as the spunky, outgoing pop singer, most people do not realize that Kesha has endured many hardships, both before and during her career. In the beginning of her career she struggled with an eating disorder, and even went
to rehab to help treat her illness. Recently, Kesha was involved in a sexual assault case, that said her producer Lukasz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald drugged and sexually assaulted her, as well as emotionally abused and tormented her for more than a decade. Kesha reveals, once again, a more vulnerable and defenseless side in her new album, singing about the struggles that she has endured. The artist also shared that she has finally found a “rainbow” amid all of the pain and tormenting that she has gone through, evident in her new single. She has taken her unfortunate circumstances and found the silver lining. After revealing to the public all that she has endured, many people began praising the “Die Young” singer for her unabashed honesty on the sensitive subjects she discussed in the album. “I’ve been an outcast ever since I can remember,” Kesha told Teen Vogue. Her fans relate to her both through the music she writes and the stories she tells, and that is what makes her such an inspiration. “Rainbow” includes Kesha’s trademark catchy tunes, while
also offering deeper, more meaningful lyrics. Overall, the struggles that Kesha has faced both as an artist and as a person have helped shape her into the person that she is today, strong, encouraging, kind and relentless. Throughout the pain, she has somehow found a way to channel all of her pain into an amazing album that will inspire others both now and in the future. Kesha’s new album “Rainbow,” deserves a 10/10 rating. The new album is definitely worth listening to as it has 14 unique songs that cover any situation one may face. The recurring theme is selfdiscovery, and anyone can benefit from this, especially young people struggling with finding their identity. No one shines quite like this artist does, and as Kesha herself said in an interview with The Guardian, “Even though I’ve gone through some dark times, that side of my heart is still so light, and I feel like the most important thing I’ve learned is that I want to hold on to the most childlike part of my heart. That’s the most beautiful side.”
Save the cash: catch up on the best discounts for students! MELISSA PALUMBO STAFF WRITER
Being a student can be fun and exciting, but it can also be really difficult at times. There’s classwork, essays, labs, eating cold mac ‘n cheese at 3 a.m. while you cram for an exam, and never having enough coffee to get out of bed for that 8 a.m. class. The most difficult part of college, though, is worrying about your finances. Every penny counts, which is why the best feeling is finding cheap food and half-priced notebooks -- or, better yet, free. Many business in Jonesboro offer student discounts and deals. The most important discounts are the ones on food, of course. Maybe you don’t have a meal plan at the Caf, or maybe you just want to leave campus for once; whatever the reason might be, eating in Jonesboro may seem daunting, especially for freshmen or out-of-towners. Los Arcos is a Mexican restaurant that gives great deals every day, and Wednesdays are a student’s dream come true: 99 cents tacos. College students and pizza go hand-in-hand, and Lost Pizza Co., is here to help. They offer a 20 percent discount to students who bring in their student ID. Even without an ID, the pizzeria has half-off appetizers everyday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., along with lunch specials until 4 p.m., during the week. For the student who is health conscious, or maybe likes making meals at home, stop by Truck Patch for competitively priced meals and deals. Even if those old sweats from high school are just so comfortable, it doesn’t hurt to refresh the closet every once in awhile. A great shop to exchange old for new is H&M, which recycles
used clothing and, in return, they give a 15 percent discount. Plato’s Closet will buy old clothes and resell them. The best part? The store features rows and rows of insanely low-cost clothing to choose from, with a variety of brands from Pink to Under Armor. Plato’s Closet is having a clearance sale going on all month, so don’t miss out. Typically, technology isn’t the department to go cheap on -- it should last and be reliable, especially for a busy person going to classes every day. Luckily, Apple knows how to treat students right. The tech company provides discounts on Macs and iPads, as long as they can verify the status of a student at almost any university. These discounts vary, but nevertheless, they’re definitely worth checking out. Students also get Apple Music for half-off, at just $4.99 a month. To top it all off, a free set of wireless headphones come with a purchase of Macs or iPads, up to a $300 value. Last but not least, the luxury items very few students are able to afford during college: beauty products. Sure, Walmart has a decent selection of wallet-friendly brands to peruse, but wouldn’t it be nice to go bigger for a change? Ulta is hosting 21 Days of Beauty (ending Sept. 21), an event that features different sales every day, with some products more than 50 percent off. It’s the perfect excuse to buy that activated charcoal mask or fancy eyeshadow palette you’ve been wanting. Having no money is no fun, but being a student certainly does have its perks. Take advantage of that ID, and ask every single restaurant, shop and market if they have a student discount. Before long, that bank account won’t look so empty. So, go ahead, treat yo’self.
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Coca-Cola entices students with under-the-radar prize campaign MIKKA ROLLE STAFF WRITER
Freshman physics major Ben Tucker of Jonesboro, stopped in the lounge of the Communications building after class for a drink. As he approached the machine, he stumbled across a drink machine consisting of white caps. There were several white caps in the machine, a factor he soon learned distinguished the actual drinks from the prize bottles. Of all the drink machines in the building, Tucker unknowingly decided on the one with the CocaCola prizes scattered inside. Being in the right place--or choosing the right machine-at the right time, resulted in an unexpected surprise for him. Based on experiences his fellow classmates had, Tucker said he knew winning a prize out of a Coca-Cola drink
machine was possible based. “There were clear instructions and information regarding the outcome,” Tucker said. “They kind of tell you before you make a choice. Since I would get a prize and money to buy another bottle, I figured, ‘why not?’” Tucker was so ecstatic he could not wait to exercise his bragging rights about the experience with his debate team, friends and even his mother. The prize Tucker received consisted of a red Coca-Cola T-shirt and money for the drink he initially wanted. To fill the bottle with the surprise winnings, it is emptied, cut and then filled with the T-shirt and money to replace the drink. Then bottle is taped back together and stored on random racks throughout the machine. There is no skill involved and winners are chosen completely by chance based on which bottles and customers are next in line.
The white caps are placed by the employees who refill the machines, though the order in which they do so is a mystery. These prizes have prompted some students to buy more product in the hopes of winning a prize. After winning, Tucker said he would like to keep collecting prizes to see what all he can collect and possibly reign as the Coca-Cola winning champ of A-State.
KIRSTEN LARRISON One lucky winner displays the T-shirt that can be found in the prize bottles.
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This week: making friends can be hard PEYTON SULLINS STAFF WRITER
Making new friends in college can be difficult. Leaving your childhood home and your friends behind and starting over in a new place can be terrifying and stressful, but it also can be exciting and full of new adventures. While your studies are the most important thing in college, getting involved around campus is a great way to meet new people and have more opportunities. Get involved in clubs that fit your major or suit your interests. During high school, students are told to participate in clubs and sports because it will look good on college applications. The same aspect applies for college and graduate school. Being involved in campus ministries, campus community service projects and clubs looks great on graduate school applications and is an easy way to meet people who have similar interests. It may be scary at first, but once you are involved you will feel more comfortable and more open to attending social events and meeting new people. There are various clubs and student organizations to be a part of during college, so definitely take advantage of that. Go Greek. Greek life is one of the most popular organizations to join during college. While Greek life might not be for some people, for others it is a resource that requires you to keep a high GPA and is a great opportunity to participate in community service projects. Keeping an open mind toward Greek life and utilizing all of the resources and opportunities that college has to offer you is a great way to be involved, meet other students and rack up on community service that you may need when applying for graduate programs. Keep in mind that, in college, everyone is fair game for friendships. Once you start college, you will realize how diverse the world really is. There will be people from all over the world that you will have the chance to meet and form friendships with. Take advantage of the diversity that college has to offer. Open your heart to new people and ideas, and keep an open mind about anything and everything. College is a time of self-exploration and a time to learn more about yourself and what interests you. Forming friendships with people from different cultures is a great way to gain new experiences and ideas.
Attend sporting events/pep rallies. Whether you enjoy sports, attending sporting events and pep rallies is a great way to meet new people. Tailgates and sporting events are held for the sole purpose of supporting your team and socializing. Plus, it never hurts to show school spirit. Start conversations. Sometimes, new freshmen in college might feel intimidated, confused or scared to open up and interact with people around campus. While trying to adjust to living in a dorm, harder classes and a busier schedule, it doesn’t always leave a lot of time for social events or activities, but that shouldn’t stop you from being open to new faces. Whether it’s the girl who sits next to you in chemistry or someone you may see in the cafeteria eating by themselves, take a leap of faith and introduce yourself. Chances are, other students are just as nervous as you about meeting new people, and starting a conversation with someone is such a simple way to form a bond and friendship. Volunteer around campus or get involved with community service. You don’t have to be involved with Greek life, or even clubs, to participate in community service on and off campus. Stay on the lookout for new ways to become involved, whether it be volunteering at the humane society or visiting seniors at the nursing home. Participating in community service makes you feel much better to know you are doing something that is important and that matters. Volunteer A-State provides students with numerous volunteer opportunities throughout the school year. Participate in student government. Participating in student government around campus is one of the best ways to get your name and face out there and to make a difference on campus. Take charge of the opportunities you’re given, and never be scared of failing -- who knows, you might succeed in student government and realize that it’s something you’re extremely passionate about. Student government gives you excellent leadership skills and allows you to make choices and decisions that will broaden your horizons in the future. Beginning college can be a scary experience, but at the end of the day it’s important to keep in mind most people who are also starting college are just as nervous and confused as everyone else. Don’t let life pass you by; meet new people, get involved and have the time of your life!
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A-State volleyball improves to 5-5 on season Red Wolves to compete in invitational Friday MAYA FLEMISTER SPORTS WRITER
The Arkansas State volleyball team moved to 5-5 on the season in tournament play during the UCA classic. Senior Drew Jones led the Red Wolves with 17 kills while junior Carlisa May added 15. Tatum Ticknor registered 23 digs, while Lindsey Cline ended with 11. During the first round, the Red Wolves led the Bears with a score of 25-17; however, Abbie Harry of UCA set the score of 16-15, and soon evened the match with a score of 23-23. “We’re going through some changes right now,” said A-State head coach David Rehr. “They had us stuck in a couple of rotations and the last three sets we couldn’t get out of. UCA has a good squad and we knew it coming in. We will work hard to bounce back tomorrow.” Friday, the Red Wolves beat
UCF 3-1 while posting its second highest block total of the year with 11. “I’m so proud of the team for being able to bounce back in a big way,” Rehr said. “We’ve used a number of different lineups due to injuries and ineffectiveness so it’s been tough on the coaching staff and the players, but it was nice to see it come together in this match against a talented UCF team. We proved we can still be a really good team even with all that is going on.” Jones and Timber Terrell added six blocks each. Six A-State players tallied a block in Friday night’s matchup. Jones led the team with 13 kills, May followed with 10. Kenzie Fields recorded a double-double with 35 assists and 14 digs. Saturday, A-State swept Southern University 3-0. “This was a good match for us and I’m happy to be back to .500,” Rehr said. “I was proud of how we played in the first set
and it was nice to get everyone in the match and let them work their way through sets two and three.”
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Arkansas State University’s rugby program will begin its 2017 fall schedule at the first Texas Red River 7s National Invitational Tournament in Fort Worth, Texas. “We have a 7s tournament that will run alongside the SMU-Arkansas State football game in Dallas Sept. 23 with our tournament being played the night before,” said Blake White, A-State’s first-year head coach. “This is a great opportunity for fans to come out and see Red Wolves play all weekend. We have several players from Texas and this is a great chance for their families to come see them play.” The tournament headlines the eight weekends of play for the Red Wolves, including the home opener with Memphis on Sept. 30. A-State hosts the Alumni Weekend match Oct. 7, then travels to the University of Missouri to play the Tigers, Oct. 14. Home play continues Oct. 28 with Lindenwood Belleville before facing the University of Arkansas, Nov. 4 in Little Rock. The Red Wolves, fifth in
the FloRugby.com 2017-18 preseason rankings, go back on the road Nov. 11 to play Davenport University in a D1A conference match and then closes out the season with a game against the University of Texas on Nov. 18 at Curt Huckaby Field. All home
“This is a great opportunity for fans to come out and see the Red Wolves play.” matches begin at 1 p.m. The five-team Texas Red River 7s tournament starts Sept. 22. In addition to A-State, other participating teams include the University
assist, while Anna Murphy, Madison Brown and Madison Turner each added three blocks. Arkansas State returns to
of Southern California, the University of Texas, the University of North Texas and Texas Christian University. Play gets underway at 7 p.m. in Harmon Park in Fort Worth. Rugby Union Growth Benefits Youth, a charitable organization based in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, is hosting the event. “This fall will have an emphasis on getting our younger players up to speed on our playing style and letting them show us what they’ve got,” added White. “We finish the semester out with a D1A conference match at Davenport University in Michigan, which our guys will be really excited about after losing to them this time last year. “We are also excited about hosting the University of Texas because it is a big name school. But, more importantly, it will be a match against one of our former allAmericans, Zac Mizell, who is now the head coach for the Longhorns.”
action Friday and Saturday at the Rice Invitational in Houston. A-State opens play Friday morning at 10 a.m.
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Freshman Madison Brown soars over the net in Satuday’s win over Southern University.
A-State rugby releases 2017 schedule A-STATE HERALD
Peyton Ulenhake ignited the Red Wolf offense with 11 kills, while Drew Jones had six. Kenzie Fields provided 28
Women’s soccer improves to 4-2 on the season MIYA GARRETT SPORTS EDITOR
The Arkansas State women’s soccer team jumps out to an impressive 4-2 with a defeat over UT Martin Friday at Skyhawk Field. “We see on film that they liked to turn up the pressure in the second half, but until you get in it, you really don’t know what to expect,” said head coach Brian Dooley. “I think it caught us by surprise and the first 10 minutes were the worst, but once we got out marks and could absorb their pressure we got more dangerous on the counter and that forced them to have to adjust to us.” Victoria MacIntosh scored both goals in Friday’s matchup. UT Martin outshot the Red Wolves 17-5
in the second half, but Kelsey Ponder deflected every attempt the Skyhawks sent at her. The junior goalkeeper had six saves as Arkansas State collected a school record of three straight shutouts. Ponder has been responsible for two of the shutouts during the run, while freshman Megan McClure has the other clean sheet. “We could not be more proud of the girls and the way they handled tonight and really everything throughout non-conference play,” Washington said. “I think the offense is really starting to find a rhythm and we’ve got several options we can to, which strengthens our midfield and back line as well. Arkansas State returns to the field Friday, against Louisiana at the A-State Soccer Park. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m.
COURTESY OF A-STATE ATHLETICS Junior goalkeeper Kelsey Ponder protects home field in Friday’s matchup.
Arkansas State bowling releases schedule A-STATE HERALD STAFF REPORT
The Arkansas State women’s bowling team released its schedule for the 2017-18 season Monday as they are set to compete in nine regularseason tournaments, in addition to the fourth annual Southland Bowling League
Championship. The Red Wolves will begin their championship run with a trip right up the road to St. Louis, Missouri, for the McKendree Bearkat Open, Oct. 27-29. The team will travel to Houston, Texas the following week to compete in the Track Kat Klash Nov. 3-5 and will close out their fall campaign
competing in the Warhawk Classic, Nov. 10-12 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. A-State will kick off the spring portion of its schedule hosting the Mid-Winter Invitational in Jonesboro, Jan. 12-14 at the Hijinx Family Entertainment Center. They will close out the month in Reading, Pennsylvania, as
they will play in the Kutztown Invitational Jan. 19-21. During the month of February, the squad has backto-back trips to Texas where they will compete in the Prairie View Invitational Feb. 2-4 in Arlington and the Stephen F. Austin Ladyjack Invitational, Feb. 16-18 in Houston. Arkansas State will start
off March with the Big Red Invitational, March 1-3, before wrapping up the season in Smyrna, Tennessee, at the Music City Classic, March 1618. The Southland Conference Championship will be March 23-25 at a location that has yet to be announced. The Red Wolves have finished runner-
up in the finals two of the last three years in the conference championship, with its lone championship in 2016. A-State is hoping to secure its 11th consecutive appearance in the NCAA Tournament as it is set for April 12-14 in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Arkansas State prepares for UAPB Saturday Red Wolves look to advance to 1-1 on the season MIYA GARRETT SPORTS EDITOR
Arkansas State is set to host the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff Saturday at Centennial Bank Stadium. This matchup will act as the home opener for the Red Wolves after the disappointing cancellation of the last week’s game against the Miami Hurricanes. The game was canceled because of threats of Hurricane Irma. Based on the contract, Miami could owe Arkansas $650,000. “Having lived in Palm Beach County for seven years, my thoughts and prayers are with everyone in South Florida as they prepare for Hurricane Irma,” Arkansas State Director of Athletics Terry Mohajir said after the cancellation. UAPB lost 52-3 to the University of Akron last week. Arkansas State enters
Saturday’s game with a 0-1 record after piling up 497 yards total on the offensive side against Nebraska and taking the Cornhuskers to the last seconds of the game. The Red Wolves will carry a four-game home winning streak going in to matchup. The A-State and UAPB matchup will be the second time in program history the two teams have met. During the first meeting, the Red Wolves captured a 61-11 victory. Meanwhile, A-State has allowed 16 points or less in six of its last nine games and has given up a combined 152 over that span. A-State has ranked among top 15 teams in the nation in defensive touchdowns of the last three seasons under defensive coordinator Joe Cauthen. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m on Saturday at Centennial Bank Stadium. The game will be broadcast on ESPN 3.
FILE PHOTO COURTESY OF A-STATE ATHLETICS Senior Caleb Caston prepares for a battle against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The Red Wolves fell 43-36.
Men’s golf finishes fourth in season opener A-STATE HERALD STAFF REPORT
The Arkansas State men’s golf team placed fourth in their season opener at the Red Wolf intercollegiate tournament last weekend. Led by three players collecting top-25 individual finishes, the Arkansas State men’s golf team finished fourth among 16 teams at the Wolf Run Intercollegiate after shooting a final-round of 298 Sunday that gave it a combined 886 total. Competing in their first tournament of the 2017-18 season, A-State finished ahead of 12 teams, including fifthplace North Carolina State, that was among three teams at the event which earned votes in the most recent Golf Coaches Association of America
Coaches Poll. A-State finished just three strokes behind third-place UCF, while Kentucky claimed the title. The Knights and Wildcats also received votes in the top-25 poll. A-State ended Friday’s opening round tied for second place after recording a 288, but dropped two spots to fourth Friday while shooting a 300. The squad cut two strokes off that total Saturday, but remained in fourth place. “I thought this was a really good opening event for us,” said A-State head coach Mike Hagen. “We knew this tournament was going to feature a great field on a demanding course, and it played fast and firm. Our guys felt comfortable with the conditions early, and we got out to a good start. Even though we didn’t play our best
yesterday, we were still within five strokes of the leader heading into today. “We were able to put up the third best score of the entire field, but Kentucky played really well and it would have taken a special round for us to catch them. To have three top-25 finishes and go out and play the way we did against a difficult field on this type of course shows we’re on the right track.” Joel Wendin was responsible for A-State’s top-finish, placing a career-best tied for fifth with a 218 (71-75-72). Dating back to last season, the junior standout has now posted a top20 finish in seven of his last nine tournaments. Sophomore Zan Luka Stirn, the 2016-17 Sun Belt Conference Freshman and Newcomer of the Year, ended the three-day tourney tied for
16th place. His 222 total included a first-round 70 that was the lowest single-round score by an A-State player at the tourney. He also shot a 74 and 78 for the second and third rounds, respectively. Joining Stirn and Wendin among the top-25 finishers for the Red Wolves was senior Tanner Napier, who tied for 23rd with a combined 225. He began the tourney by shooting a 74 and followed with a 75 and 76 for the final two rounds. Also competing for the Red Wolves, Trent Jones finished tied for 26th place with a 227 (73-82-72) and Andrew Huseman tied for 58th with a 235 (80-76-79). Arkansas State will be back in action Sept. 18-19 at the Memphis Intercollegiate.
Jordan Richard changes bowling culture at A-State MIYA GARRETT SPORTS EDITOR
Jordan Richard is a 5-footeight-inch senior from Tecumseh, Michigan. Entering her senior year, Richard is tied for most games bowled at Arkansas State with 59. “I love the game for the friendships I’ve made” Richard said. “I love the competition. My favorite memory at Arkansas State, is winning the conference in 2016. Richard is the daughter of Jody and Ken Richard, she also has a fraternal twin Haley Richard, who also is a member of the Arkansas State women’s bowling team. In high school, Richard was a two-time State Champion
and was named All-State three times. The sport of bowling has been a part of Richard’s life since she was 2. Her parents owned a bowling alley behind her house, so most of her spare time was spent there. “I plan to bowl professionally on the professional Women’s Bowling Tour,” Richard said. “I think it would be cool to work closely with the bowling community as well.” The strategic communication major became the first player in NCAA women’s bowling history to receive a Player of the Year award at different levels of competition. Richard also set a school record, while grabbing AllTournament honors with seven during the regular season and
COURTESY OF A-STATE ATHLETICS Anchor, Jordan Richard bowls in day two of the NCAA bowling tournament
has currently tied the school record for MVP awards with four. Richard sits at the top of the league amongst anchor bowlers in the 10th frame at
90.7 percent. The season is set to begin for the Arkansas State bowling team Oct. 27-29 in St. Louis for the McKendree Bearkat Open.
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1. Nick Scott on the carry for The Tribe of Love flag football team in last Sunday night game against The Razorwolves.
2. Senior history major Blake Gibson, collides with a member of the Razorwolves while going up for the ball in the flag football game. Senior, Adam Hicks followed.
3. Sophomore quarter back Parker King, of The Average Joes sets the pick in the flag football game. against The Tribe of Love flag football team.
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James Lumsey, member of The Average Joes, prepares to take on his opponents in the flag football game.
5. Freshman, Austin Sudberry, marine biology major, member of The Average Joes, lines up against opponents, The Called, in the flag football game. The Called lost with a score of 30-0.
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ntramurals are back in session for the semester. Fall intramural sports include: flag football, volleyball, ultimate frisbee, badminton, ping pong, walleyball, raquetball, handball, wiffleball, bowling, Texas Hold ‘Em, kickball, battleship, softball, golf, dodgeball, soccer, lacrosse and the basketball fall classic. Intramurals are a great way to get together with friends to have a good time and to stay active. Flag football kicked off Sept. 5 and will continue through Dec. 4. The fall basketball classic will close the intramurals season on Nov. 27. To form a team, contact the Red W.O.L.F Center to sign up.
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