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IN THIS ISSUE:
Music Book Dr. Ryan Lewis publishes new Fine Art: Music textbook, p.2
Click, click Ouachita to debut online degree program, p.2
FORE Ouachita Ouachita hosts sixth annual FORE golf tournament, p.3
Dr. Wesley Kluck z Courtesy CLIFF HARRIS, former Ouachita Tiger and Dallas Cowboy, stands in front of the new Cliff Harris Stadium during early stages of construction. The stadium will officially debut this Saturday against Southern Nazarene University at 6 p.m., with a special ceremony honoring Harris to begin at 5:30 p.m.
Cliff Harris Stadium opens this Saturday By DIXON LAND Sports Editor
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How to OBU Some handy tips from a senior who’s been there, p.4 Tiger Spirit Dr. Motl on the path to OBU and never wanting to leave, p.5 Frazier Frenzy Kiehl Frazier looks forward to first season as a Tiger, p.6
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The new Cliff Harris Stadium will open this Saturday to the general public for the Ouachita Baptist Tigers’ home opener against the Southern Nazarene Thunder Cats. While fans are excited for the new season to arrive, what may last on their minds longer is the new Cliff Harris Stadium. Announced Dec. 12 of last year at the monthly Ouachita Baptist University Board of Directors’ meeting, the Ouachita family learned of plans to construct a brand
new stadium for the football team. Soon after, it was announced that the stadium would be named after Ouachita football legend, Cliff Harris. Long before Harris became the President of Energy Transfer Group, a gas marketing company, he found himself as a backup quarterback at Hot Springs High School. For his senior season, Harris moved to Des Arc, where he would win the starting position and lead the Eagles to an 11-0 season and a state championship. After receiving no offers for scholarships from any school, Harris was contacted by Tiger Head Coach
Buddy Benson. Benson had been pursuaded to give Harris a look. As Benson began to watch Harris, he saw potential. Harris progressed at Ouachita and became a successful defensive back, playing multiple positions in the defensive secondary. He also returned kicks and punts for the Tigers. Twice named as an AllArkansas Intercollegiate Conference player, Harris was a key leader on the 1966 AIC Championship Team. Graduating from Ouachita, Harris received a degree in mathematics with a minor in physics. He was not drafted but the Dallas Cowboys
found him playing semipro football and he got an invitation to training camp. Harris beat out Charlie Waters, who was a two time All-Pro safety that was drafted the same year that Harris went to training camp, for the starting position his first season. During his rookie year, Harris played half the season, then left for military service. He returned at the end of that season to help the Cowboys defeat the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VI. During his time as a Cowboy, Harris was selected to the Pro Bowl six times and was named a first-team Allsee STADIUM z 2
Moses-Provine to be completed by October By RACHEL WICKER Staff Writer
Over the summer, MosesProvine underwent much needed renovations to make it a safer, more efficient work environment for the visual arts and communication disorders departments at Ouachita. For the past 15 years, the visual arts department has occupied Moses-Provine, along with the communication disorders department. The addition of the art department brought a need for majorchange in the building, but the issues were only recently able to be resolved. “The most important thing from my perspective in terms of bringing this about was the self-study that all the departments have to do.” Donnie Copeland, professor and chair of the Department of Visual Arts, explained that part of that selfstudy involved interviewing alumni, current students and faculty, and eventually bringing in a consultant to convey fresh ideas and shed light on problems with the building. The consultant also spoke to the administration at Ouachita. “I think that’s what got us all on board for the vision that might happen here.” Another thing that occurred to help bring about the renovations that will hopefully be
completed October of this year was a donation from Rosemary Adams, a 1963 Ouachita graduate. In honor of Adams’ donation, the department has been renamed the Rosemary Adams Department of Visual Arts. “I think there was a will and a desire to improve things here, and there were little steps that were taken by as many people as possible, but the gift, of course, makes massive change possible,” Copeland said. “Without the gift, nothing happens, really.” Renovations to the classrooms were first on the list, as sinks and gadgets which were once appropriate for science classes could be utilized in a better way to allow for more needed work spaces for visual arts students. “We want spaces to teach students,” Copeland said. “That’s our primary goal.” Other classroom updates included putting in more storage space and air-handling units for keeping the air clean and healthy. Even more pressing than space issues was the issue of safety. The woodworking shop and ceramics kiln were once in the same space, but with the gift they were able to separate the two and provide proper ventilation and air processing tools for each. Other notable improve-
Tyler Rosenthal z The Signal MOSES-PROVINE got a new look this summer as crews worked to renovate the building, making it more functional for visual arts students. Construction is set to be completed in October.
ments to the building include an elevator and bathrooms upstairs. Perhaps the change that the campus as a whole will come to enjoy the most is the new gallery space in MosesProvine. Two new galleries have been placed at the front of the building, one on each floor, and will be used to display work of both students and professional artists. The window front to the building will hopefully attract the cam-
pus to visit the galleries and enjoy the many styles of art. Treslyn Shipley, a junior studio art major, was especially excited about this addition. “The gallery space is something we have all wanted for a while, and we are also excited about the greatly anticipated card swipes on the doors. It’s the small things, you know?” she said. “This renovation will bring much needed changes to our building. I think we are all anxious to see it finished.” n
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this weekzCALENDAR PEP RALLY tonight from 7-8 p.m. in the Ampitheatre. For more information, contact: Brian Bridges at bridgesb@ obu.edu. REFUGE is tonight at 9 p.m. in Jones Performing Arts Center. For more information, contact: James Taylor at taylorja@obu.edu. FOOTBALL VS. SOUTHERN NAZARENE THUNDERCATS is Saturday, Sept. 13 in the brand new Cliff Harris Stadium. A ceremony honoring Cliff Harris will begin at 5:30 p.m. and kickoff is at 6 p.m. For more information, contact: Kyle Parris at parrisk@obu.edu.
YEARBOOK PHOTOS in the ESC Faculty Lounge (across from Chick) Sept. 15-19, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, contact: Deborah Root at rootd@obu.edu. YOUNG ARTISTS CONCERT will be Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in McBeth Recital Hall. For more information, contact: Gary Gerber at gerberg@obu.edu. EDUCATION GUEST Thursday, Sept. 18 at McClellan 100. For more contact: Rachel Pool at edu.
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Dr. Ryan Lewis publishes Fine Art: Music textbook By ROBERT DESOTO Staff Writer
The Mabee School of Fine Arts introduced to all sections of Fine Art: Music the newly published textbook by Dr. Ryan Lewis, assistant professor of percussion. The first edition of the textbook, “Music Connections: The Spectrum of Music Appreciation,” became available over the summer and is now the required text for all students enrolled in Fine: Art Music classes. Fine Art: Music is one of three fine arts classes that students can choose from to fulfill their requirement of two fine art credits. Lewis’ goal in writing the textbook was to give students taking the course a deeper understanding of the universality
of music and its application. The coordinator for all Fine Art: Music classes, Lewis has taught music appreciation at multiple universities for over ten years, sometimes teaching at different schools at the same time. According to Lewis, his ten years of teaching the course have added up to about five or six different textbooks. “In most of the textbooks we would use, 90 percent of the material would be about Classical music, along with some facts about the Beatles, jazz and Broadway thrown in,” Lewis said. It was after a call with a book publisher that Lewis’ threeyear project began. With considerations of broadening the scope of music appreciation, making the material applicable to students of all majors and making the book user-friendly, Lewis took his ten years of
course notes and partnered with Great River Technologies, a subsidiary of Kendall Hunt, to make his goal for students a reality. In addition to having an ebook option, some other notable features of the textbook include a bulleted format with pictures on almost every page. “The book is designed so that it narrows in scope to
what the contemporary American student would be familiar with,” Lewis said. “It begins with the very basic fundamentals of music, and then it covers world cultures, European and American music.” Another feature is the addition of a Rhapsody subscription that comes with every textbook. Most previous music appreciation textbooks include CDs that are required listening. Lewis wanted not only to eliminate the need for CDs, but to give students the ability to keep exploring different styles of music. “We want them to see and experience as much as possible, other than just what they’re required,” Lewis said. “All music, including world music, is of equal importance. Ultimately, we want any student from any major to be able to see that.”
Other instructors of Fine Art: Music have expressed their approval of the new textbook. “The new book offers a comprehensive look at music in a way that the average person can understand,” said Dr. Robert Kolt, associate professor of music. “It was done with our students in mind and fits the university guidelines well.” In writing the book, which condenses what he believes is a collection of the most important information about music for the college student, Lewis revealed what he hopes students will take from both their time in the course and the textbook. “We want the students taking this class in everyday life to not just be able to hear music,” Lewis said, “but to be able to speak intellectually about it and really listen.” n
Jaalen Watkins, former football player, dies in car accident By STAFF
News Bureau Jaalen Watkins, a junior kinesiology major at Ouachita, died from injuries sustained in a car accident on Thursday, July 3. He was a passenger in a car that was involved in a two-vehicle accident on I-630 in Little Rock, according to Arkansas State Police. Watkins, the 21-year-old son of Keith and Sharon Watkins of Little Rock, was a former member of the Ouachita Tiger football team. A standout running back in high school at Central Arkansas Christian and Joe T. Robinson High
School, he earned the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Metro Sophomore of the Year honor in 2008. A transfer student to Ouachita last fall, Watkins was a redshirt sophomore for the Tigers. Todd Knight, OBU head football coach, said Watkins suffered knee problems during spring practice and opted to sit out the remainder of the season. “Jaalen had many friends, met no strangers and was well liked and respected by both the coaching staff and team,” Coach Knight said. “He loved playing the game of football and seemed to never have a bad day. He will be missed but not forgotten at
OBU. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.” “Jaalen was a hard-working individual who exemplified the character that every student at Ouachita should possess,” said classmate Dixon Land, a junior Christian studies major. He noted that Watkins “worked hard in the classroom, on the field with his teammates and in his relationships with friends and family.” “We will all remember Jaalen for his love of God first, family second and others third,” Land added. “He will surely be missed by the community that he helped to be a part of during his time here at Ouachita.” n
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NATIONAL ― The first official death
WORLD ― Al Qaeda leaders are now from last month’s Northern California locked in battle with ISIS for control earthquake has been reported. aurie of the global jihadist movement. ISIS, Anne Thompson, a 65-year-old resithe Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has dent of Napa suffered a severe head rapidly increased its power in Iraq in injury when she was struck by a falling recent months and has since eclipsed television during the earthquake. She al Qaeda as the new jihadist frontwas asleep in her reclining chair at running group. ISIS was expelled from the time of the earthquake when the al Qaeda in February after rejecting television hit her. She did not go to the al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri’s hospital until the next day when she demand that it restrict its activities to complained of dizziness and experiIraq. So far, the primary leaders of al enced a decline in mental function. Qaeda affiliates have remained loyal Thompson collapsed and was rushed to al-Zawahiri. The young emerging to the hospital where she died Friday generation of jihadists and Muslim due to internal bleeding in her skull. extremest however, are drawn to the The earthquake has not claimed any extreme actions of ISIS towards nonother lives though many were injured. muslims in Iraq. The war against ISIS It was the strongest quake to hit the could be stepped up militarily followSan Francisco Bay area since a magniing a speech made by President Obama tude-6.9 quake in 1989. Napa County on Wednesday night to persuade allies has estimated overall damage from the to join U.S. efforts and gain public supquake at more than $400 million. n port. n Compiled by Anna Kumpuris, News Editor. Sources: cnn.com, usatoday.com and CBSnews.com.
TECHNOLOGY―Apple introduced
the long-awaited iPhone 6 on Tuesday along with the iPhone 6 Plus and the new Apple Watch. The iPhone 6 comes with a 4.7-inch screen and one million pixels while the Plus has a 5.5 inchscreen and more than two million pixels. The new phones will be available Sept. 19 and pre-orders begin Sept. 12. Apple CEO Tim Cook introduced the company’s new mobile payments tool, called Apple Pay, which allows users to make purchases from their iPhone or Apple Watch. The watch come in six interchangeable bands, including stainless steel, aluminum or 18K gold and is priced at $349. Users navigate by tapping and swiping the face, as well as through a crown on the right side of the watch that brings up apps. Apple Watch, which works with the iPhone 5, 5c and 5s, as well as the iPhone 6, will be available early next year. n
HEALTH― An enterovirus infecting
an increasing number of children in the U.S. is proving difficult for doctors to track. In July and early August an average of 15-20 children were diagnosed with severe respitory infections at an Atlanta children’s healthcare center. These numbers were typical for summer months, but since the beginning of the school year the hospital has seen a dramatic increase in these numbers with an average of 100 cases per week. More than 10 states around the Midwest and Southeast have reported seeing similarly high numbers of children with severe respiratory illnesses. Doctors believe the increase is due to a bug called Enterovirus D68, an uncommon enterovirus that seems to be worsening breathing problems in children already diagnosed with asthma. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring the situation closely. n
New online degree programs earn HLC accreditation By TRENNIS HENDERSON News Bureau
Ouachita’s new Ouachita Online degree programs have earned official accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission. The HLC accredits “degree-granting postsecondary educational institutions in the North Central region” of the U.S., according to its website. Ouachita’s Board of Trustees approved plans in December to develop and launch online degree programs this fall. With the HLC accreditation finalized, Ouachita’s first online term is scheduled to begin Oct. 27. Courses will be offered leading to Bachelor of Arts degrees with majors in either business administration or Christian studies. Additional majors will be added in 2015. “I am pleased that Ouachita has received accreditation for our online degree programs,” said President Rex Horne. “This affords an excellent Ouachita education for those who cannot avail themselves
of our physical campus. “We are committed to providing an education that prepares students for a life of faith and service while engaging as difference makers in this world,” he added. “I hope many will consider our current degree programs in business and Christian studies.” Ouachita’s online Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration offers adult learners a broad business education coupled with an emphasis in business management. The online BA degree in Christian studies provides training in such areas as Christian ministry and missions, ethics and theology. Both programs allow non-traditional students the opportunity to earn an accredited bachelor’s degree with the flexibility of online learning. According to Dr. Stan Poole, vice president for academic affairs, “Launching online degree programs is a major step for the university as we seek to provide educational opportunities to those who would otherwise not have access to a traditional Ouachita educa-
tion. Our faculty are committed to providing a distinctive Ouachita educational experience in an online format. “The Higher Learning Commission’s approval of Ouachita’s first online degree programs confirms our capacity to offer a high-quality online education at an affordable cost,” Poole said. “We’re excited about this opportunity to engage working adults and others for whom distance delivery opens up the possibility of earning a Ouachita degree. We believe these programs have great potential to enhance the quality of life for those who complete them.” The resolution adopted by trustees noted that Ouachita “desires to extend the reach of its vision to foster a love of God and a love of learning by creating for students and other constituents dynamic growth opportunities both on campus and throughout the world.” The board action affirmed that online education “is a continually expanding means of delivering quality undergraduate and graduate education.”
Dr. Brett Powell, vice president for administrative services, is serving as director of Ouachita Online. Ashlee Giles, assistant director of admissions counseling, is serving as online enrollment coordinator. Detailing Ouachita’s commitment to online education, Powell explained, “The importance of higher education is growing as more and more employers are requiring a college degree. Added to the changing employment environment is the growing complexity of the world in which we live, requiring more critical thinking skills to be successful. “Ouachita is uniquely able to prepare students to meet these challenges because of our liberal arts focus and Christian approach to education,” he said. “We recognize that not every person who seeks the quality education we can provide is able to complete a degree in the residential setting we offer on our Arkadelphia campus. As a result, Ouachita Online is being launched to extend the reach of our academic programs beyond our tradi-
tional campus.” Powell said introducing Ouachita Online with official HLC accreditation “is very important to the Ouachita administration and should be equally important to those who consider studying online. Accreditation means that institutions, and the academic programs they offer, meet strict standards for quality and they are able to follow through with what they say they will do. “For anyone who is considering studying online, I would encourage him or her to contact us to find out more,” Powell added. “Ouachita Online is not just another online university. Ouachita has been educating students for almost 130 years and the quality that has been evident for all those years will be integrated into our online courses. Whether you completed high school months ago or decades ago, you can earn your college degree through Ouachita Online.” For more information or to enroll, visit www.obu.edu/online or contact Ashlee Giles at gilesa@obu.edu. n
FORE Ouachita tournament Sept. 15 Pianist, national Young Artist By STAFF
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Ouachita will host the sixth annual FORE Ouachita golf tournament Monday, Sept. 15, at Chenal Country Club in Little Rock. Proceeds from the tournament benefit student scholarships at Ouachita. “Without this type of event, Ouachita would not be able to provide the resources needed to ensure the level of excellence that Ouachita strives toward,” said Development Officer Nicole Herndon, who serves as the event coordinator. “Every dollar is poured back into Ouachi-
ta’s students, helping them receive the best education possible.” Since FORE Ouachita’s beginning, more than $250,000 has been raised for scholarships. “We’re honored to have the support of our community, alumni and friends,” Herndon noted. “Without their partnerships through sponsorships, FORE Ouachita would not be what it is today.” Steve Tipton, CEO of Dreamline Manufacturing Inc., serves as chairman for this year’s event. His son, Kevin Tipton, is a 2006 Ouachita graduate. Tipton said he hopes that participants will gain a better
knowledge of Ouachita and recognize the great opportunity that Ouachita is for so many students. “I’m so appreciative to all our sponsors, especially to our presenting sponsor, Centennial Bank,” Tipton said. “We really appreciate them stepping up and taking the lead on helping us reach our scholarship goals.” There are 49 teams registered to participate in this year’s event, making it the largest tournament to date. The event will be hosted for the first time at Chenal Country Club, giving participants the opportunity to play new courses. n
winner in concert Sept. 16 By STAFF
News Bureau Ouachita will host pianist Olga Krayterman, 2013 National Federation of Music Clubs Young Artist winner, in concert Tuesday, Sept.16. The concert, set for 7:30 p.m. in Mabee Fine Arts Center’s McBeth Recital Hall, is free to the public. The NFMC Young Artist Award is a professional competition for piano, string, wind instrument and voice. Contestants between the ages of 18 and 30 compete on three different levels over a course of several months. This year’s award recipient will begin a tour in September featuring appearances at several Arkansas universities, including Ouachita. Krayterman, a Belarussianborn American and accomplished performer of solo and chamber repertoire, began her piano study at age six. She has participated in music festivals in Canada, France, Spain and several locations in the United States. In addition to being named the winner of the 2013 Young Artist Award, she also earned first place at the Concours International de Piano du Moulin d’Andé in France, Southeastern Piano Festival in South Carolina, the Stravinsky Competition and third prize at the Thousand Island International Piano Competition. Along with her solo performance work, Krayterman has a strong interest in collaborative work and recently has paired with vocalists, violinists and the Medusa Trio.
“The Young Artist Series concerts give inspiration and encouragement to our students each year,” said Dr. Gary Gerber, chair of Ouachita’s Division of Music. “To see and hear music performed at the highest caliber will hopefully in turn help our students to become better musicians.” Gerber said that Ouachita students are fortunate to have the opportunity to hear these types of performances. Krayterman immigrated with her family to the U.S. in 1995 and continued her musical education in Cincinnati, Ohio. She made her orchestral debut at age 17 playing Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto. She earned her bachelor’s degree with high distinction in 2008 and her master’s degree in 2010 at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, N.Y., where she currently is completing her Doctor in Piano Performance and Literature degree with a minor in music theory. She also teaches piano at the Eastman Community Music School. For more information, contact Gary Gerber at 870-2455128 or gerberg@obu.edu. n
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How to Ouachita: A freshman guide By NOAH HUTCHINSON Opinions Editor @Hutch15
Throughout my entire first semester at this school, I was not a Ouachitonian. I was an uninvolved, antisocial, top hat wearing cynic who was closed off to new ideas, even if that ‘new idea’ was just going along with the same thing everyone had been doing forever. I had transferred in during the spring semester from my local community college where the air was 25 percent cigarette smoke, most of the girls had meth teeth and where I was given an open book final where they passed out candy at the end. I was through the roof to finally be at a real school when I got to Ouachita, but at the same time, I didn’t know how to fully enjoy it. I didn’t know how to be a Ouachitonian. Learn from my mistakes, freshmen, and know that if you don’t, all that awaits you are solo 3 a.m. Walmart runs and Friday nights filled with overeating and third rate Netflix horror movies. First of all, you’ve got to assimilate. Back in highschool, I was the kind of kid that would turn in a hunk of scrap metal for a project, say it was modern art and then talk my way to a low A. My friends and I would cut class, chill in the prop storage room in
the theater and make fun of basically everything. We thought we were so punk. Before Ouachita, seeing three quarters of life as some dumb thing that I had to trudge through was all I knew, and for a little while I tried to keep it up. But Ouachita is fun. Everybody loves it here, and you should include yourself in that. Put on your Chacos (they’re very ergonomic after all), tell your professors you love them, frolic on down to every event you can find and just generally choke on the preposterous amount of fun you can have. Bleed purple and yell. Be a Ouachitonian! You’ll never regret throwing yourself into this world as hard as you can, because it’ll love you for it. Once you’re to the point that you hate the idea of any kind of break because it would mean having to depart from what is now, and what truly always was your home, your next step is to join an organization. Anything will do. You’ll hear a lot of people complain about the leadership or that one member who’s always stirring the pot or having too much to do, but they’ve just lost sight of whatever their organization of choice has given them. Community. Joining an organization will give you new friends and a purpose outside of just going to class and studying. Sure, you’ll lose time to it, but what would you be doing with that time otherwise? You’d just be left behind to compulsively check Instagram and sleep while everybody else scurried off to be productive members of their mock societies. Busy, social and involved is better than free and slowly dying of boredom.
Freshman first impressions: Not as crazy as they seem By Katherine Carter Staff Writer I didn't know what to expect as a brand spanking new freshman during my first couple of weeks here. When I started visiting Ouachita, I had no clue what life on campus would be like. College felt so distant; it was as though I was visiting the school for someone else. During my visit, I had a good tour, even though I forgot everything the tour guides told me, and I really enjoyed the feel of the school. I just knew in my heart that this was the school I was supposed to go to. I just had no idea what I was getting myself into. As move-in day drew closer, I started hearing about the WOW weekend that went on during the first few days before classes started. I thought that'd be all right; I'd need something to do while I was waiting on school to start. Heck, what else was I supposed to do? I'd be in a group, I'd get to spend some time getting to know my roommate, and I'd get to explore the campus a little more. Well, I should've known what I was getting myself into after going to Ambush two weeks prior. Safe to say, I wasn't prepared for what was going to happen during that weekend. Those first three days were a blur; I don't think I really knew what was going on the entire time of WOW. It felt like church camp. Honest to goodness church camp. I'm not dogging on church camp; I just wanted to feel like I was going to college. This was my first college experience, and I wanted it to feel genuine. I've been to enough church camps to last me a lifetime. Trust me, my dad's a pastor. We were constantly busy the entire time of WOW; I was doing stuff from the time I went down to breakfast all the way to the time I'd head up to bed for the night. I was tired and internally grumpy, but I put a smile on my face and participated in as much as I could. I really wanted to get to know as many people as possible before my classes started. I didn't want to be that weird girl who didn't talk to anyone on her first day of class. But wow, did I meet people. I shook hands and shared my name, major and hometown with hundreds of people. And I felt terrible afterwards because I didn't remember hardly anyone's name. I'm also naturally introverted, so
sharing small talk with these people I didn't know was almost torture for me. On the outside I was cheery; on the inside I was cringing at the awkwardness of the situation. And then I look around and see these people who already have friend groups with 20 plus people, and I just think to myself, how the heck did they meet so many people in five minutes? Seriously, how did they do that? I really need to learn how to do that. If I had to choose, I think the weirdest thing that went on during WOW was Tigers and Torches. I'm not going to lie, that was one of the weirdest things I've ever experienced at a school. I'm still not entirely sure what that was. I felt like I was being initiated into a cult of some kind. The only description we freshmen had of the event was this one sentence: follow the drum. What on earth was that supposed to mean? The beat of the drum still resonates inside my head to this day. Ok, I'm exaggerating a little bit, but I'm entitled to some poetic license. With the drum beating in the background, we freshmen walked through a line of tiki torches held by upperclassmen trying to keep a straight face. After we got to the end of the line, they told us to take a candle and this weird Timmy Turner hat. After hearing some short speeches, lighting our candles and putting on the beanies, we were officially Ouachitonians. I remember thinking, this can't be normal. Despite experiencing the traditional awkwardness of meeting new people at a new school and the somewhat outlandish traditions, I absolutely love Ouachita. I couldn't imagine going to a different school, and it's hard to believe that anyone is happy anywhere else. There is something unique about this school that the other schools I visited didn't have. Even though I heard this word numerous times during WOW (freshmen, you'll get this one), Ouachita really is a community where a person can meet their friends for life. I will gladly play awkward ice-breaker games and talk to people I don't know here because I know that everyone else is going through the same thing that I am. We are all, despite where we're from and having different backgrounds, choosing to come to this school, Ouachita, and we're all hoping to have the best times of our lives. Even though I've barely scratched the surface of the Ouachita experience, I plan on making the most of mine. I can't wait to experience the next four years. n facebook.com/obusignal twitter.com/obusignal instagram.com/obusignal
Ouachita blows minds, Professors set bar high By Will Lechner Staff Writer It’s been a little over three weeks since I first moved in. Since then, so much has happened. College is so different from high school. Every day is different, presenting itself with a brand new set of challenges, obstacles, and adventures to be experienced. Every morning, when I wake to the sound of my alarm, I find myself looking forward to every class with an eagerness that I haven’t felt about a class in a very long time. Each class is exciting in its own way, whether it be the actual content, or the professor with the innate ability to capture the attention of the class and keep the student focused. My favorite part of each class has to be the professors. As someone whose only experience with teachers extends only through high school, there were several things that stuck out to me about my professors. First of all, all of my professors know their material. Now I am sure many of you are thinking “of course they know their material. they’re college professors.” But as a lowly freshman, who is still trying to wrap my mind around everything that is going on, this simple and often overlooked fact is amazing to me. Each and everyone of my professors knows exactly what they are talking about. Secondly, the professors love what they are teaching. While they may have issues or qualms with some of the material, they still genuinely love what they do. And it is because of this
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Finally, don’t stress. In today’s society, people try to wear stress like some kind of badge of honor. Three weeks from now, ask anybody how they’re doing as you’re walking down the sidewalk and I guarantee you’ll get something along the lines of “I’m making it” or “Stressed out” or some kind of sleep deprived groan. As a freshman, your responsibilities consist of passing CORE classes, going to some meetings and maybe holding down a part time job. I’m not saying it’s wrong to be stressed because somebody might have it harder than you. I’m saying it’s wrong to be stressed because years from now, when you’re long graduated, you’ll have it harder than you do right now. Right now, you’re probably not making car payments. Or paying your mortgage, or your own cell phone bill, or trying to hold your marriage together or driving your kids to soccer practice while trying to resist the urge tostrangle them with their own greasy hair in the midst of their teenage angst. Study for your contemp world test and go sit in a hammock. A little perspective might postpone your first stroke later on down the line. As far as making friends and having a pleasant experience goes, that’s all you really need to know. Other than that, buy a really big trash can, call your mom on a regular basis and know the location of your student ID like it’s your spiteful ex who demanded you take her career as a sideshow tomahawk thrower seriously. Stick with that and everything else is cream cheese. n
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Professor brings spirit and big words Dr. Motl talks about his journey to OBU, his passion for Tiger Athletics and why he absolutely has to talk like that
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first year or so, going to sports games and things like that with a gaggle of other first year teachers.” The two began dating in 1996 and were married in 1997. Shortly after, Motl decided to pursue more education, in part, to fulfill a promise made to his grandfather, who was a biology professor for 30 years at A&M. He began at the University of North Texas to work towards a master’s degree and eventually wound up back in his hometown of College Station at Texas A&M to complete his doctoral studies. Toward the end of his time as a doctoral student, Motl began searching for a teaching job. His wife suggested Ouachita, though he was somewhat skeptical. “My entire educational career had been at these massive, tier-one research universities. That’s where I saw myself,” he said. “I said I would consider it and then didn’t think much more of it.” After some changes in both direction and his dissertation subject, Motl later was contacted by Dr. Tom Auffenburg to consider reactivating a previous application to teach at Ouachita. While visiting at Ouachita for homecoming, he met with members of the history department for an impromptu interview of sorts and began to feel a slight tug to Ouachita. After a phone interview and a final inperson interview, Motl snagged a spot on staff at Ouachita and an office on the third floor of Lile. “You kind of have to earn your stripes in this line of work. Well, after three degrees from universities that were the size of cities, I decided Ouachita had a lot to offer me,” Motl said. “But I thought I would have to work my way toward that. I began to realize I wanted to work here. I realized that this place had a lot of things I was looking for and if I would get those things right off the bat, why wouldn’t I want this job?” Once he transitioned from the A&M mindset to the Ouachita way of things, Motl felt completely at ease, thanks in large part to the history department faculty. That easy switch further solidified his decision to leave the places of which he was familiar and instead adjust to life in a much smaller setting. “I felt immediately so comfortable,” he said. “Like, of course I’m supposed to be here. I told Dr. [Tom] Auffenburg within just a few weeks that I felt like I’d already been here ten years.” In addition to teaching major and non-major history courses, Motl also spends a chunk of his free time as the PA for Tiger Football and Tiger Basketball, though he isn’t entirely sure how he ended up being the one to get the job. “I just happened to be home when they called for the public address thing. I think I was about fourth on the list and said I’d give it a try,” Motl said. “Now I’m doing both football and basketball and loving every minute of it.” Since being at Ouachita, Motl has found his way to the middle of Tiger athletics and spirit, often known to many as the most enthusiastic Tiger fan in the vicinity. He is passionate about athletics at Ouachita and about the work done by student athletes. “The thing that takes my breath away, in most sports, at any moment, on any play, something could happen to one of our student athletes that could take away their ability to see, their ability to speak. Their normal lives could come to a sudden end as they are out there representing this university. Every single play. They may not be conscious of that as they’re going through it, but it’s in there. People have died playing football and baseball. But they’re still out there doing it. For them, it’s what they love and some it’s their meal ticket here,” Motl said. “I can barely process the strength of character that kind of commitment takes, knowing what could happen.” Another group of people in the athletics realm that Motl is close with is the coaches and other leaders who help every single day to shape the at-
titudes and performance of the teams. “Knowing the coaches as I do, knowing how they use their sport as a ministry to students,” Motl said. “They reach out to kids who come into the football program. They teach them how to be a better athlete, but they also teach them how to be a better man. I know good guys are leaving that program.” Another well-known trait of Dr. Motl, besides his passion for Ouachita sports, is the use of lesserknown and sometimes confusing words. Turns out, it’s not something he has too much control over. “I have come to discover that I am simply hardwired that way,” he said. “One semester, I made a conscious effort to not confuse my students with my vocabulary and it was a complete catastrophe. I sounded like a blubbering idiot because I tried to translate words on the fly. For whatever reason, my brain prefers precision of language. It wants to make sure that the words that I employ are a perfect fit for the thought I am trying to articulate. I stuttered and had a lot of verbal pauses. About three weeks in, I gave up. It seemed counterintuitive to lower the quality of my presentation and so I expect students to elevate their game. I warn my classes on the first day.” Motl believes the students in his classes have a great advantage by attending Ouachita and encourages them to seize the opportunities given them by being part of this community. “People can drift through here and get their degree and move on, but I think that’s a tragedy. When we’re all doing what’s possible, these extraordinary moments of human connection can happen. I think that’s what Ouachita is about,” he said. “It all comes back to this extraordinary capacity to encourage deep, meaningful and permanent human connections. To me, that’s the whole purpose of life. You get a good head start here.” As a professor, Motl is passionate about his job. That job is more than just teaching students about different periods in history and ensuring they are well-versed in the ideas and themes history provides. “My job is to be compassionate. I’m told to love God and to love my neighbor as myself,” Motl said. “I wake up this morning and I say, ‘I’m going to try to do this to the best of my ability,’ and I will try and I will fail. And then I wake up tomorrow morning and say, ‘I’m going to do this to the best of my ability,’ and I will try and I will fail again. I would like to think that even in the effort, I’m making the world better, however incrementally.” Motl has taken his place in Tiger Nation and after spending time in this community and being around the culture of difference makers every day, he believes in Ouachita and what it means to be a Tiger. “To be a Tiger means to pursue knowledge and perspective and empathy with complete passion and abandon. It means to care about other people. It means to act on that sensibility - to act on it, not just say it,” he said. “And it means to take a love of a loving God and to take that grace and that mercy and project it outward from ourselves to as many people as we can find in this life. To do that cheerfully and willfully is to be a Tiger for Life.” However, if it weren’t for his wife, Lori, Dr. Motl would have never even heard of this little school called Ouachita Baptist University. “Had I not met and married Lori, Ouachita would have never been on my radar,” he said. “To me, that’s a God thing. I am here where I am supposed to be.” Now that he’s here, he certainly doesn’t have plans to leave. “They’re going to have to fire me or carry me out! And I’m tenured so the firing thing is less probable,” he said. “I’ve thought an awful lot about where I want to end my career. And it looks an awful lot like Ouachita.” n
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y Continued from Page 8 Pro four times. He also was a part of two Super Bowl winning teams and is in the Cowboys’ Ring of Honor. Harris was known for his hard-hitting tackles and relentless pursuit of offensive players. He was known to be a player that would always stay late after practice and always worked beyond what was required of him. NFL Hall of Fame Safety Larry Wilson once said, “Harris changed the way the position [Free Safety] was played. Today, you see other teams modeling their free safeties around the way Harris played the pass, and striking fear in everyone on the field because he hit so hard.” * * * “For years and years we’ve had the need for a new football stadium,” said Ouachita President Rex Horne. “I had talked to some friends about it and we had some folks who were willing to step forward and help us get the job going. So the board supported the initiative and here we are.” Horne says that the decision to name the stadium after Cliff Harris was an easy one. “In a ten year career, he played in five Super Bowls. Because of his notoriety, it makes you not want to fail.He’s been such a loyal alum and if you talk Ouachita football with anyone, Cliff’s name will come up pretty soon in the conversation,” Horne said. Soon after the announcement, early renderings of the stadium were released. Over the next month, anticipation grew as the Ouachita family began to imagine the 2014 Ouachita football season in the brand new Cliff Harris Stadium. What still needed to take place was the actual demolition of the old stadium and the beginnings of construction for the new home of Tiger football. On Feb. 14, students, parents, alumni and various persons of the media assembled
to watch Cliff Harris participate in the final demolition activities of A.U. Williams Field. President Rex Horne and Cliff Harris spoke to the crowd and offered their vision for the future of Ouachita football. Both envisioned a bright future with the construction of Cliff Harris Stadium. “This is something we have looked forward to for many years,” Horne said at the demolition. “Now we have the opportunity to do something that is going to be first class, that’s going to reflect well on our university and is going to reflect well on our most famous football player.” Former teammates, friends and family surrounded Harris, who was honored at the ceremony. Speaking briefly to media and the crowd, Harris said he was humbled by the opportunity. “Hopefully this will help Ouachita take another leap to more success. Hopefully this brings more awareness to Ouachita and its football program,” Harris said. “We’re going to pull this thing down and start a new life and tradition here.” Following the statements, Harris began to climb onto the crane to pull down the stands at A.U. Williams field. After over an hour and a half, the stands began to crumble and the last era of Ouachita Football had ended. In the next few months, the foundation of the stadium was laid and construction began. As the summer wore on, the construction crew began to build the stadium up. The final stage was the brick walls that line the stadium. Finally, the stadium was sealed and marked by the crest at the top labeled, “Cliff Harris Stadium.” * * * Entering the stadium, fans will have a completely different experience. The stadium, designed with Tiger fans in mind, is a beacon of the future of Tiger football. It gives fans a chance to be closer to the action, and to feel more a part of
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the full game experience. “I think fans are going to be really impressed with the upgrades as far as the facilities go,” said Kyle Parris, Sports Information Director for the Tigers. Fans will notice that the parking lot directly outside of the stadium has been completely paved; a vast improvement from last year’s gravel lot. Entering the stadium, people will walk up a concrete hill to the entrance. With a single entrance in the middle lined on both sides by large brick columns, the stadium takes a
“It’s a tremendous honor. I’m grateful for the opportunity to help be a part of something new here.”
-Cliff Harris completely different feel. Encased in many more brick columns, the underworkings of the bleachers are completely climate controlled. Along the concourse, TV monitors have been installed for fans to be updated on the latest Ouachita news and the current score. The concourse under the home side will also feature two new concession stands, complete with the same traditional food that has always been offered at Ouachita football games. But Parris is convinced that the atmosphere provided in the new stadium will be what fans appreciate most. “I think the most important thing is going to be the atmosphere,” Parris said. “We are
going to be right on top of the playing field seeing all the action...that’s going to do so much for the atmosphere of Cliff Harris Stadium.” Another addition to the experience, will be the OBU Stadium Shop. The shop will allow fans to buy Ouachita apparel right under the bleachers. Previous to the opening of the shop, fans were limited to buying apparel in the book store. This allows easier access to all the gear needed for the gameday experience. * * * The stadium, which has already been praised by many, is something that Tiger Football Head Coach Todd Knight is excited about. “We’re very excited about the stadium and the positive impact it will have not only on our football program, but also on the campus as a whole,” Knight said. Parris says that the stadium will be a great way for division 2 football in Arkansas to draw attention. “The schools in our conference have a long history going back to NAIA and the AIC and then transitioning to division 2,” Parris said. “What this stadium does is draw more attention to the division 2 schools in our conference.” Horne stressed the importance of the image that the stadium would portray for visitors to Ouachita. “If you notice, it’s one of the first things that someone sees when they drive by Ouachita,” Horne noted. Parris said that the new stadium is a vast improvement over the previous stadium. “We go from one of the most outdated and oldest stadiums to what is now, probably going to be one of the showcases of, not just our conference, but division 2 football,” Parris said. And for Harris? Harris says that he is honored to have the stadium named after him. “It’s a tremendous honor,” Harris said. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to help be a part of something new here.” Harris talked about the importance of the stadium and
the impact it would have on the future of the program. “My hope is that this will bring some new life to Ouachita and the great football program we have here.” * * * “It may take a little time for us all to get used to it,” Horne said. “But I think that once we all get inside to watch a game, we’re going to love it, especially for its safety, comfort and convience.” Horne also noted that the stadium is a testimony to the importance of the Ouachita community and the pride that it should feel when talking about the new Cliff Harris Stadium. “We wanted our stadium to be as nice as we could make it,” Horne said. “We wanted something that our community could be proud of.” Cliff Harris Stadium will open on September 13, as the Ouachita Tigers will play their season opening game against Southern Nazarene. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. * * * While the new Cliff Harris Stadium is a beacon of Ouachita, the program has a rich legacy that extends much further than the confines of 100 yards. The stadium, best described, is a representation of the many great players and coaches that spent time as Tigers. For Cliff Harris, the memories are endless. Memories of legendary coach Buddy Benson screaming from the sidelines or memories of playing rivalry games against Harding and Henderson State. As evidenced by his continued involvement at Ouachita, Harris is remembered and well liked on campus. His legacy is firmly planted on the grounds of this university. While Ouachita football is rich in tradition and pride, with the legacy of many great players and coaches still around, Cliff Harris Stadium has already cemented itself as a landmark in the legacy of Tiger football.n
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Ouachita Football set to #FinishEmpty BY DIXON LAND Sports Editor @dixoncland The 2014 Ouachita Baptist Football team brings experience and depth to a program that faces a difficult conference schedule. While many games will be played at home this season, the Tigers will face tough road games against Harding University and Henderson State. Nevertheless, the Tigers bring back experience on the offensive line, the wide receiving core and the defensive secondary. With the moto “#FinishEmpty,” the Tigers are motivated to go finish each practice, scrimmage and game with the same intensity that they started with. The most talked about trans-
fer of the off-season for the Tigers is quarterback Kiehl Frazier. Frazier, Gatorade High School Player of the Year at Shiloh Christian High School in Springdale, was highly recruited coming out of high school. After much consideration, Frazier committed to Auburn and Gus Malzahn’s high-powered offense. While Frazier started some games his second season on the plains, Frazier lost the quarterback battle midway through the season and never saw playing time at quarterback again on the plains. Backing up Frazier will be Sophomore Austin Warford. Warford was Arkansas’s 4A Conference Player of the Year at Malvern High School. Warford, who was highly recruited among division 2 schools, could play late if the Tigers
get ahead by a large amount of points. The Tigers will expect Warford to be an active participant this year, because he will more than likely, start in 2015. The Tigers are most talented and experienced at wide receiver with returning stars, Drew White, Evian Hill and Ke’Vonte Pope. Pope led the team in receiving last season with 470 yards and three touchdowns. White scored five touchdowns on 33 catches and racked up 409 yards. Hill also averaged 12.8 yards a catch. Supporting Hill, White and Pope are Ty Towers, Jalen Jones, Ryan Perkins and Justin Jones whom are all expected to receive significant playing time in a system that will feature Kiehl Frazier passing all over the field. All of the receivers that will rotate into offensive coordinator Jay Derby’s
offesnive scheme will have experience on the field from previous seasons. Expect to see multiple reciever sets that rotate many receivers in and out of plays during the length of a drive. At tight end, second-team All-GAC selection Johnathan Powell, a junior, will likely see the most time at tight end.Last season, Powell started all ten games and blocked for a rushing attack that averaged 197.4 yards per game. Powell had two receptions for 33 yards. This year he has been named to the 2014 Preseason All-GAC first team. Freshman Nik Johnson could see potential playing time as well. On the offensive line, Javin Prunty, Brandon Kotch, Michael Rogers, Michael Russell, Brent Calhoun, Jordan Sharp, Aaron Sprinkle (1st team All-
GAC) and Mitch Bledsoe all have experience playing on the offensive line and could rotate among the different positions. Highly anticipated freshmen Andrew Estes and Tyler Gahr could potential make an impact as backups. The Tigers bring multiple offensive line in from this year’s recruiting class to add to an already stout offensive line. The Tigers will look to rely on experience and seniority at the offensive line position to anchor the offensive rushing attack. Replacing All-GAC running back Christian Rycraw, is Stephen Kehner. Kehner, a senior, netted 363 yards on 131 carries as a backup. He also scored 8 TD. As a back up, Kehner also was named a second-team AllGAC selection. Markel Bulliner see FOOTBALL y 10
Volleyball takes down SAU in conference opener 3-2 BY MATT SINCLAIR Staff Writer @mattsinclair_ The Lady Ouachita Baptist Tigers started off conference play last night against the Lady Muleriders of Southern Arkansas University. The teams traded blows in the first set and then SAU closed out the set with a 3-1 run. Then in the second set the Tigers set the tone by putting the Muleriders down 8-3 early. The Muleriders tried to close the gap and got close but just couldn’t catch up. It was 16-12 when OBU put SAU away with a 9-1 to even the match one win to one.
In the third set it seemed to be that it would never end. The two teams kept exchanging leads as the score kept getting higher. The teams were in a dead lock at 30 points even. Then SAU won back to back points to take the third set from the Tigers. In the fourth set the Lady Tigers put on a clinic once again showing dominance in all facets of the game. OBU held the lead throughout fourth set and once again tied the match up. The Tigers held lead throughout the fourth set. Ouachita hit .343% with only three errors. Kelley Ballard and Keely Howk continued to lead the Tiger attack, each hitting .481% and .500%. Freshman Kori Bul-
lard and junior Abby Pickett each had double digits in kills through four sets. In the fifth set the Lady Tigers were down early 7-4 but regrouped and fought back to a 12-12 tie. Then with the help of a key block from Kori Bullard and a winning kill by Abby Pickett, the Lady Tigers won the final set and taking the match 3-2. “We went to 5 sets which we seem to like doing and worked through the fatigue. Both teams played really well. Its always fun when the game is competitive. It could have gone either way, but we rose under pressure. Some people stepped up when we
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lems than replacing a quarterback that threw for 3800 yards and 31 touchdowns last season. Untill, I saw the game this past Sunday. Goodness gracious! I thought Tony Romo wasn’t the problem. But, it seems the Cowboys DO have a problem at quarterback. Romo threw three interceptions in the first half as the 49ers defeated the Cowboys 28-17. One particular play showed the poor decision making of Tony Romo. He threw to Dez Bryant who was streaking across the middle. Triple covered, Bryant got drilled in the back as Romo threw the ball to him. The result was a shaken up Bryant and a 49er’s defense that added another interception. What made the play worse was that Romo missed a wide open Terrance Williams running a deep post. Williams had the safety beat and was on his way to a touchdown. Many fans and analysts, alike, think that Romo doesn’t give the Cowboys a chance to win in late game situations. They say he isn’t “clutch” in the fourth quarter. But in the words of Lee Corso, “Not so fast my friend.” Romo scorched defenses in the fourth quarter. He completed almost 70 percent of his passes and compiled a 105.6 passer rating. He has led the Cowboys to 11
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Cowboys must fix problems from inside As I sat in a gentle coffee shop thinking about the week’s precendents over a muffin, I overheard a conversation between two of the baristas. Both, middle aged women, were discussing the triple threat of, “Jerry, Jason and Romo.” Ironically, the most egotistic owner of the biggest dynasty in the NFL is even classified in coffee shops as incompetent. While many have called for Tony Romo’s head (quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys), I’ve argued for years that Romo is not the biggest problem. Much of the Cowboys’ recent struggles have come from a much greater enigma. For example, the Cowboys’ defense is terrible. There really isn’t a more generous term to classify them. I could be harsher (and probably more realistic) in giving them a classification of something more like, “atrocious” or “horrendous.” Last season, the Cowboys’ defense ranked last in total yards allowing 6.1 yards per play. They also allowed 27 points a game, which ranked #26 in the NFL. Where did they rank as far as yards per game? DEAD Last. Much of the struggle on defense comes from a system that relies heavily on a blitzing scheme that leaves big holes in the defensive secondary. In 2013, the defense allowed
33 passing touchdowns and 286.81 yards per game. Furthermore, they finished 30th in both yards allowed and TD’s allowed. Ranking wise, the Cowboys defense faired slightly better against the run. Slightly. They still gave up gaping holes that you could drive Jerry Jones’ Lincoln Town Car through. And, the Cowboys’ division all features quarterbacks that can sling the ball around (except Romo-more on that later). The Cowboys gave up 17 rushing touchdowns, which was 27th in the NFL. They allowed 2056 yards on 437 carries, allowing 4.7 yards a carry. So, defense should definitely be a focus point for the Cowboys. And maybe a reason why the Cowboys haven’t focused more of the development of Romo’s progressions and decision making. Realistically, the Cowboys have bigger prob-
comebacks over the last three years. Seriously. Look it up. So where does Tony Romo fail as the quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys? It’s in his decision making. Romo tends to single out recievers and miss progressions. He won’t look to his secondary receiver that may be wide open. Because of this, he tends to throw a lot of interceptions in the flats and across the middle. Notice that Romo rarely throws deep ball interceptions because when he hits the deep receiver, they are usually wide open. And he throws a picturesque deep ball. But, who were the Cowboys going to get to replace Romo? As far as the draft goes, Romo wasn’t going to be replaced by Manziel or Teddy Bridgewater (both on the board when Dallas had their first pick). Manziel, while seemigly is the perfect combination of celeberity press and showmanship for Jerry Jones, would not have played well in the Cowboys’ offensive system and probably would have clashed with Jason Garrett. Bridgewater wouldn’t have fit either. With the Cowboy’s singleback offensive system, a scrambiling quarterback would clash with the strong running attack of DeMarco Murray. Trade wise, the Cowboys wouldn’t have faired much
better. And Cowboys fans, like it or not, know that Zach Martin was the best pick for the team at the time. Maybe CJ Mosley could have helped on defense, but having Martin there helps an offensive line that gave up a lot of sacks last season-potentially another reason why Romo wasn’t nearly as successful as he could have been. It’s become a natural tendency to blame Romo for the Cowboys deficiencies. And while he is partly at blame for the issues currently present, Romo is the scape-goat of a system that is deteriorating from the inside out. The Cowboys need a GM. The old joke among all Cowboy fans is that Jerry Jones is the Owner, the GM, the coach, the concession stand operator, and the player. And while this is in no way literal, it does merit some truth. Jones, who has tons of previous football experience, has really taken a micromanaging approach to the team, being much more hands-on to the program. But, Jerry is getting old, and quite frankly, out of touch. Defensive wins championships. Quarterbacks lead game winning drives. Owners make dynasties. None of these three are doing their job currently. Something needs to change and fast. n
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Frazier set for success at Ouachita: The incredible journey of Ouachita’s star quarterback Kiehl Frazier
BY: HANNA DEAN Staff Writer @HannaPreslea From Alabama to Arkansas. From 25,134 enrolled students to 1,500. From navy and burnt orange to purple and gold. From “War Eagle” to “boomalacka.” From Auburn to Ouachita Baptist. Two completely opposite universities bound together by two specific things: Tigers and Kiehl Frazier. On January 15, 2014, Ouachita’s Sports Information Director Kyle Parris shocked the Ouachita community with his press release, “Former SEC Quarterback Kiehl Frazier Joins the Ouachita Tiger Football Program”. “I was pretty excited”, assistant professor of biology Jess Kelly said. “I remember reading about him in high school, and he was such a fantastic, dynamic athlete. I remember seeing him in his first year at Auburn, so I thought, this is pretty cool that we can get a young man with this kind of talent to come here is pretty exciting.” Frazier grew up in Springdale, Ark. Being one of three brothers, he had no other option than to be fully indulged in sports. While most little boys started playing football in 4th grade, Fraizer was starting in 3rd. By the time he started 9th grade at Shiloh Christian, he had quit baseball and basketball to devote all of his time and effort to football. With the
strong support of his father, he began to see his potential in the game of football, which eventually led him to a prestigious division one university. “Coach Malzahn used to coach at my high school, so growing up I knew him pretty well already,” Fraizer said. “He was kind of like my godfather growing up, so I knew I was going to go play for him.” Frazier’s skill level was definitely good enough to fulfill his assumptions. He was named the 2011 USA Today’s National Offensive Player of the Year, 2011 Chick-fil-a Bowl MVP, Arkansas Gatorade Player of the Year, and the State Championship Game MVP for the years 2008, 2009 and 2010. Now, I’m sure you’re asking, ‘‘Why Ouachita Baptist University?’’ “After the national championship, I played wide receiver a little bit, but I really wanted to play quarterback, and OBU is a place that I already knew, because my brother is here”, Frazier said. “It was the first option, so I took it.” Jed Beach, Frazier’s brother, is an offensive lineman at Ouachita Baptist. Parris said that Kiehl already “knew a lot of the players that were here because he played against them and with them in high school” and also “to have his brother here and have those ties with some of the coaches, some of the players, it made it a pretty easy choice for him.” The media responded quickly to the move.
“My email and my phone blew up,” Parris said. “Auburn had released that Kiehl was transferring, but they didn’t say to where. All they said was to a school in Arkansas. Then, word got out that he was here on campus. So, I started getting calls from newspapers and television stations in Alabama, Arkansas, and other SEC media areas.” Not only did this put Kiehl in the publics’ mind, but Ouachita football was also becoming a hot topic. “The media buzz surrounding Kiehl’s transfer I think was beneficial for the visibility of Ouachita football,” Dr. Casey Motl stated. “We have an outstanding program down there. Coach Knight does a great job with those guys. He trains them up not only to be better athletes but better human beings. So, it’s really something that we want to showcase. We want the world to know about the quality of Ouachita football.” Coming from many sources, Frazier has been practicing hard for the upcoming season, and he has made a genuine effort to bond with his new teammates. Meanwhile, the media is buzzing with excitement. “The chemistry that he has built in a short period of time with the team is a real compliment to his character,” Parris said. “People have the misconception that he was at an SEC school, and he’s coming here, so he will be hard to get along with. But no, it has been just the opposite. The chemistry that
he has developed with players on both sides of the football, offense and defense, has been amazing.” After seeing him interact with fellow Tigers, it is obvious that he has dedicated himself to this season and is a great addition to the team. ”He’s going to be one of the 22 guys out there, so the key is becoming part of the team and being part of the group, and I think he fits in good, and he’s worked hard,” vice president of student services Wesley Kluck said. “He’s a good leader, and he’s built re-
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lationships and gets along with people.” “I think from a local stand point, there’s going to be more interest than there has been in the past few years with the three freshman from Arkadelphia High School, having Kiehl, the 20 seniors we have that are returning and the number of All-Conference players that are returning,” Parris stated. “It makes us a must-see venue on Saturdays now. Even if you’re not a Ouachita fan, you’re going to need to come down to at least one game this year.” n
2014 Contenders and Pretenders in college football My absolute favorite sport, college football, has kicked off its 2014-2015 season, and I couldn’t be more excited. We’ve already seen a fair share of upsets, blowouts, and incredible plays. Like I’ve said many times before, I believe preseason polls are, for lack of a better word, useless. Every season is different. Every team goes through different adversity. Every game has a different result. I’ve taken it upon myself (way too early in the season, I might add) to identify the teams that I believe are true contenders, phony pretenders, and even those who the jury is still out on. The wonderful part about this is that I could be completely wrong and no one will care because every other “expert” will be too. Contenders: Florida State, Oregon, Georgia. The defending National Champs, the Florida State Seminoles, are my first title contender. While my pick is based a lot on pure talent, it’s hard not to take them as a contender based on their schedule. FSU will be highly favored in just about every game this season. The Seminoles return QB Jameis Winston, last year’s Heisman winner, and plenty of skill on defense. The OSU matchup two weeks ago was closer than most expected, but everyone has first game jitters.
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I don’t believe the Seminoles will be near as dominant as the 2013 version of themselves, but I do see them making it into the four team playoff. Oregon football is flashy. The Ducks have been full-court basketball on turf for years now, and this season is no different. Quarterback Marcus Mariota returns as a frontrunner to win the Heisman. Mariota leads a high-powered offensive attack that has already put up 108 points. This past weekend, everyone was abuzz about the huge battle between top 15 opponents Oregon and Michigan State. The Spartans kept it close for a little while, but Oregon’s offensive attack was just too much as the Ducks pulled away 46-27. Look for the Ducks to put up some huge numbers en route to a big season. Where most people would have Alabama or Auburn, I have the Georgia Bulldogs. Mark Richt has always gotten a lot of flack for his inability to get over the hump and bring a
championship to Athens, but I believe this could be his year. Georgia running back Todd Gurley is an absolute monster. Gurley ran for 198 yards and had a 100 yard kickoff return for a touchdown against the Tigers. My prediction is Georgia will ride the legs of TGIII all the way to the SEC Championship and possibly beyond. Pretenders: Notre Dame, South Carolina. The Golden Domers of Notre Dame are, in my opinion, consistently overrated. Even when they made it to the National Championship, and got stomped by the way, I didn’t feel as if they were even a top 10 team. Getting Everett Golson back at quarterback is huge though, and the Fighting Irish have gotten off to a nice start, easily defeating Rice and shutting out Michigan. I’m not buying into the hype though. I see Notre Dame losing at least two or three games before season’s end. Remember when I said preseason polls were useless earlier? The South Carolina Gamecocks know exactly what I’m talking about. SC came into 2014 ranked number 9 in the country and heard all about how they were going to easily beat a Johnny Manziel-less Texas A&M Aggies squad in week one. Well, sixty minutes and a 52-28 loss later, and everyone is singing a different tune. The
Gamecocks looked like a vastly overrated team who needs to find a lot of answers for its newly revamped 3-4 defense. The SEC is not for the faint of heart, even though the East is weaker than the West. If South Carolina can’t get it together quickly, the Ole Ball Coach could be in for a frustrating season. Jury is still out: Texas A&M, UCLA, Ole Miss. Everyone, including myself, began writing off the Texas A&M Aggies as soon as Johnny Manziel left for Cleveland. We seemed to forget that Kevin Sumlin was quietly taking over the state of Texas and bringing in top 5 recruiting classes every year. All Sumlin did was throw in sophomore quarterback Kenny Hill who just happened to break Manziel’s record for passing yards in a game in his first start. “Kenny Trill” followed up his record-breaking 511 yard showing with a 283 yard/4 touchdown performance in week two. It’s the A&M defense that makes me question whether they’re a contender or not. If not, look for them to finish in the middle of the pack. Jim Mora Jr. has put the UCLA Bruins in a place that the USC Trojans used to be; the favorites of the Pac-12. The Bruins got a lot of hype going into this year. UCLA’s product on
the field the last two weeks has me scratching my head though. Yes, the Bruins are 2-0, but a nail-biting 28-20 win at Virginia and a close victory against Memphis are not convincing. The Pac-12 is an improved conference and the re-emergence of USC has to have the Bruins worried. UCLA must play better when they get to their tougher opponents or it’ll be game over for the Bruins. Finally, we get to the Ole Miss Rebels. Naturally as a Razorback fan, I don’t have much love for Ole Miss. I find Hugh Freeze too similar to a sketchy, southern televangelist. The Rebels came out shaky, but defeated Boise State 37-13 in week one. Quarterback Bo Wallace’s decision making worries me and that showed up when he threw 3 early interceptions against the Broncos. The Rebels have the tools to be a solid team, but will the SEC prove too much for them? I just think it’s too early to tell. College football is the best time of the year, in my opinion. Everyone comes into the season just as hopeful as the next person because every team is undefeated. Being a fan of some teams is hard though. No matter who you root for though, every weekend is another chance to show off school colors. Here’s to Happy football watching! n
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Tigers fall to St. Mary’s University, 0-5 BY: DIXON LAND Sports Editor @dixoncland
OUACHITA’S NEW sports logo will be featured with every sport and will be printed on all new Ouachita merchandise. The Office of Communications, along with the athletic department worked to enhance the logo over the summer.
Ouachita introduces enhanced sports logo BY: KYLE PARIS Sports Information Director The Ouachita Tigers athletics branding got a facelift this summer, according to the Athletic Department. Athletic Director David Sharp noted that the updated branding is designed to “give our athletic program, which is already rich in tradition, enhanced visibility.” The Athletic Director’s staff and Ouachita coaches worked closely with the Office of Communications staff to create the enhanced design. Ouachita’s familiar Tiger head logo, introduced more than a decade ago, still plays a prominent role in the overall athletics branding. Additionally, the Tiger head is combined with stylized “Ouachita” or “Ouachita Tigers” type to highlight the university and athletics. Other options include stylized word marks that can stand alone for specific design
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who will back up Kehner, will see significant playing time on the field as a redshirt-junior. Brandon Marks, a speedy tailback has been impressive in practice and could earn significant playing time in a system that is expected to rotate many different players into positions on the field in a given drive. Senior Fullback Spencer Knight will take most of the snaps at fullback. Knight played in all ten games last season. He recorded five receptions for 40 yards. He was named to the 2013 All-GAC second team and has been named to the All-GAC Academic Team twice. Knight is apart of the “Be The Match” program and had recently participated in a bone marrow harvest for a boy he had never met. Knight will be expected to carry the load of the dirty job of fullback this fall. On the defensive line, seniors Dave Fair and Kyle Lamothe should stand out at Defensive End. Fair played last season, recording 33 tackles for the Tigers. He had 6.5 tackles for loss, five sacks, two pass break ups and a fumble recovery. Lamothe played in seven games last season recording seven tackles for loss and one sack. Redshirt-Senior Dion Young, Redshirt-Junior Barkely Le-
projects. Ouachita’s 16 NCAA Division II athletic teams also have customized logos available for each individual sport. The university’s traditional purple and gold school colors continue to be featured in the trademarked logos. According to the athletics branding guide, the new branding system “seeks to communicate the pride Ouachita takes in its athletics traditions while presenting a professional image that distinguishes the university in today’s media-saturated environment.” “I am excited about the progress and updates with our Ouachita athletic logos,” said Women’s Basketball Head Coach Garry Crowder. “It has become a sense of pride in our program. Immediately upon viewing it, you know it represents Ouachita Baptist University.” “From an overall athletic and football standpoint, we feel the new branding efforts led by gens and Sophomore Waymon Johnson Jr. will anchor the inside defensive line. Young recorded 38 tackles last season. Adding to that total, he gained 5.5 tackles for loss and two sacks. Johnson played in 10 games last season and recorded 13 tackles, one forced funbles and one quarterback hurry. Legens played last season as well, amassing five tackles and one tackle for loss. With a young linebacking core, the Tigers will look to the defensive line to take charge of run defense for the start of the 2014 season. The Tigers least experienced position this upcoming year will be at Linebacker. Seniors Matt Maniero and Gerald Warner, along with Redshirtjunior Blake Johnson, have been in the system the longest and should lead the Tiger defense. Travis Simon and Retimi Oladejo could see playing time as well. At Defensive Back, Etauj Allen (1st team All-GAC) should stand out. He also returned punts last season and scored 2 TD. Zack Mitchell, a junior, had 57 tackles on the year and led the Tigers with 44 solo tackles at safety. Zack had two interceptions and one fumble recovery in 2013. Jacob Clark and Jacob Edge will also play in the defensive backfield. They are expected to get playing time as well. Especially with the defensive scheme that the Tigers will run
our communications staff pulls us all together,” agreed Football Head Coach Todd Knight. “I feel like we have a style and a new face that exemplifies team. The entire university will benefit from one first class theme.” The branding initiative was unveiled this month as students returned to campus for the fall semester. As the new look begins to pop up across campus, T-shirts, caps, warmup gear, coaches’ stationery and business cards are among items being ordered. The new branding is featured on banners at Cliff Harris Stadium as well as on the new soccer press box. Plans also include partnering with the Ouachita Bookstore to introduce an official athletics product line which will be sold at games. “We are pleased to highlight the Tigers’ tradition of athletic excellence with updated branding that reflects the same level of excellence,” said Trennis Henderson, vice president
for communications. “We appreciate the coaches and athletic staff’s partnership as we take our athletics branding to a new level.” René Zimny, assistant director of graphic services, led the design effort of the logo designs, along with Brooke Zimny, assistant director of communications, who helped produce related resources for the design project of the logos. “A special word of thanks goes to René and Brooke for their talent and creativity throughout the design process,” Henderson noted. “As we unveil the new look, I am confident the results will only enhance Tiger pride and spirit.” “It has been an honor to have the opportunity to build on the strong foundation laid down by the original Tiger head logo and especially to be able to do this work for my alma mater,” René Zimny said. “I’m excited to be a part of this new unifying vision for Tiger athletics.”n
The Lady Tigers fell to the St. Mary’s Rattlers this past week by a final score of 5-0. The Ratlers started their scoring in under a minute. Katy Primaeux scored off the corner of the field after receiving an assist from Brittney Lacek. Neither team scored again for the duration of the first half and while both teams took shots, neither scored any points. In the second half, Lynsie Shaw of the Ratlers scored by hitting the top corner of the net. She was assisted by Kaitie Kasperitis on the score. Rachel Gurinsky would score the next three goals for the Ratlers. Her first goal came of a Shaw pass where Gurinksy was one-on-one with the keeper. Nailing it in, Gurinsky put the Ratlers ahead by three goals. Her next goal came in the 80 minute. She dribbled past three defenders and from ten feet out, scored her second goal of the day. Her final goal came when she took the ball from midfield and beat three defenders on her way to the goal. This was her third goal of the day and was scored in the 81 minute. The Lady Tigers only took 11 shots the entire game with nine on target. Meanwhile, the Ratlers took 25 with 15 on target. The Lady Tigers didn’t get much offensive production the entire game as they only took four corner kicks for the entire game and only had five shots in the second half. Ouachita will play Northeastern Okla. St. tonight in Tahlequah, Okla. They are scheduled to begin play at 7 p.m. n
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ETAUJ ALLEN, a senior, returns a kick back for a touchdown in last year’s Battle of the Ravine. The game was close, with Henderson prevailing in triple overtime. Allen, a defensive back, is expected to play a major role in both the kicking game and the defense for the Tigers this season.
this season. Matthew Ehasz, a senior, will handle all kicking duties, while freshman Shelton Wesley will likely punt for the Tigers. Ehasz was 14-18 on field goals and knocked in 45 extra points last season. Ehasz has already been named a preseason All-GAC Team selec-
tion and a 2014 All-American Honorable Mention. Overall, this OBU Tiger team has the potential to be very succesful. If the Tigers’ linebackers can be successful in stopping the run, look to see the defense thrive. On offense, the Tigers are loaded bringing back much of the same group from last season. Look to see
the Tigers put up big numbers on offense with a potent run attack and experienced wide recievers. They play a schedule that should be very favorable. With five home games and three more in Arkansas, the Tigers will not have to worry about being road warriors like last season. While all is in favor, nothing is for certain. n
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SPORTS NEWS n Ouachita Baptist hosted the Bob Gravett Invitational Sept. 6. The annual meet featured various collegiate and high school teams from all over the state. The Tigers finished 5th behind Harding, Tarleton St., SAU and Arkansas Tech. n The Ouachita Baptist Lady Tigers released their 2014-15 season schedule. The Lady Tigers open on the road in Bolivar, Mo. on November 14, against Southwest Baptist University.
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MENS’ SOCCER players huddle up before a game last season. This season, the Tigers have played twice and are 1-2.
Ouachita defeats Harding 4-2 back with a free kick from 20 yards out. The goal was his first of the season. Harding responded with a goal of their own just a few minutes later. With just under 4 minutes left in the first half, Walker hit a Penalty Kick for Harding’s first goal of the season. Harding headed into halftime tied with Ouachita 1-1. In the second half, Ouachita scored again when Farrell hit a Penalty Kick Goal for his first of the season. The foul was called for a tackle in the box. At 63:39 a yellow card was issued to Harding’s Phillip White. Harding responded with a goal of their own. In the 67th minute, Dylan Sherrill received a pass from Jacob Stevens. He hit a cross shot from the left endline to the left side of the 6-yard box. Just seconds later, Gehrig Haberstock of Harding
received a yellow card as well. In the 76 minute, Ouachita’s Colton Huie, assisted by Hom, headed a free kick in the goal. The Tigers added another score in the 84 minute when Trayner scored on a penalty kick for his second goal of the season. The penalty was called for a shirt tug in the box. Ouachita Baptist took 17 shots total, with nine of them coming in the first half. In comparison, Harding shot 16 total. Harding had six corner kicks and Ouachita had five. Ouachita had nine shots on target, with four scoring. Goalie David Henley made 4 saves on the day as Harding had six shots on target. The Tigers will take on the Oklahoma Christian University Eagles on Friday. Kick off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. The game will take place in Edmond, Okla. n
the game. The two teams fought hard y Continued from Page 8 the entire night but with key plays from seniors Kelly Balneeded them the most”, said lard and Tara Wait the Lady Kelly Ballard. “The team set Tigers came out on top. their season high in kills with With the win this puts OBU 67 against the lady Mulerid- at 4-1 on the season and 1-0 in ers. conference play. OBU also tied their season Tara Wait set a season high high in digs with 88 as well. with 52 assists last night as “ The entire game was a bat- well. tle but when it came down The Tigers had nine blocks to who wanted it more , we on the night and Kelly Balwon. Coach has been telling lard led the stat chart with 15 us passion over perfection kills, an ace and 5 blocks. and that is what we went “We did really well in all out and showed last night,” the sets and fought hard. In stated Chelsey Hess about the past we have been prone
to let the score increase between the two teams without having someone step up,” said Wait. “This game we had several step up and take charge and demand the ball. Southern Arkansas is a good team and this game sets a tone for us in conference. I’m really excited to see what happens this year, The loss puts SAU 0-5 on the year and 0-1 in GAC play. Ouachita’s next game is against Williams Baptist University in Walnut Ridge, Ark. as they look to keep up their consistent play. First serve is set for 7 p.m. n
BY DIXON LAND Sports Editor @dixoncland Ryan Trayner had two goals as the Ouachita Tigers (1-2) defeated the Harding Bison (0-2) Tuesday by a score of 4-2. Just two minutes into the game, Ouachita’s Brandon Hom took a shot that sailed high. Then, just two minutes later, Harding’s Cole Walker took a corner kick. At 5:25, Christopher Walker, his brother, took a corner kick as well. Neither scored, keeping the score at 0-0. At 6:32, Ouachita’s Sewell Yost took a shot on goal, Thomas Shults of Harding made a save on the goal. With 30:25 on the clock, Ouachita’s Dillion Farrell took a shot that was blocked. Just 6 minutes later, Trayner came
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Chris Chionuma named interim wrestling coach BY: KYLE PARRIS Sports Information Director Chris Chionuma, a threetime All-American wrestler, has been named interim head coach of Ouachita Baptist University wrestling, according to Athletic Director David Sharp. Chionuma, who has served the past year as a wrestling team graduate assistant at Ouachita, succeeds Kevin Ward who was named wrestling head coach Aug. 1 at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. “We’re excited to have Chris Chionuma during this interim time to continue the wresting tradition here at Ouachita,” Sharp said. “The fact that Chris has assisted with our program for the past year will help us maintain and build on Ouachita’s outstanding wrestling program.” “I am honored to continue the tradition that Coach Ward
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has built here at Ouachita,” Chionuma said. Noting that the Ouachita Tiger wrestling team has “an outstanding senior class,” he added, “Our goal is to bring back another trophy accompanied by OBU’s first national champion in this upcoming season.” Chionuma holds a Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Oklahoma State University. While wrestling at Okla-
homa State his senior year, he was the Big XII wrestling champion in his weight class. He previously wrestled at Lindenwood University where he was an NAIA national champion and a three-time All-American. While in college, Chionuma’s other honors included being named an Academic AllAmerican and serving as wrestling team captain at both OSU and Lindenwood. He also has served as an Athletes in Action assistant coach in Mongolia. He is pursuing a master’s degree in sports administration. Ouachita’s wrestling program, established in 2010, has had 10 All-Americans and two national runner-ups in just four seasons of competition. The Tigers finished fourth nationally in 2014 and gained a program-record five All-Americans. Ouachita wrestling has finished in the top 15 in the nation each of the past three seasons. n
n Kevin Ward, Ouachita Baptist University’s wrestling head coach, is leaving Ouachita to take the head coaching position for the Army Black Knights in West Point, N.Y. n There will be a ceremony to honor legendary Ouachita Tiger, Cliff Harris at the unveiling of the new “Cliff Harris Stadium.” The events will begin at 5:30 p.m. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. The gates open two hours prior to kickoff.
SCORES & SCHEDULES FOOTBALL: 9.13—OBU vs. Southern Nazarene, 6 p.m. 9.20—OBU vs. East Central, 6 p.m. 9.27—OBU @ Southeastern Okla. St., 6 p.m. 10.04—OBU vs. SW Okla. St., 6 p.m. (HC) MEN’S SOCCER: 9.09—L OBU-0, St. Mary’s University-3 9.09—OBU-4 , Harding-2 9.12—OBU @ Okla. Christian University, 7:30 p.m. 9.14—OBU @ Rogers St. University, 3 p.m. WOMEN’S SOCCER 9.07—L OBU-0, St. Mary’s University-5 9.11—OBU @ Northeastern State Univ., 7 p.m. 9.12—OBU @ Okla. Christian Univ., 5 p.m. 9.14—OBU @ Rogers St. Univ., 1 p.m. VOLLEYBALL 9.12—OBU @ Lyon College, 9.16—OBU vs. Arkansas Tech, 6:30 p.m. 9.17—OBU vs. Texas A&M Commerce, 5 p.m. 9.23—OBU @ Henderson St., 7 p.m.
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Tri Chi 80’s Night
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Chi Delta Luau
Last week, students participated in TWIRP Week, where “The Woman is Required to Pay.” All four women’s social clubs plus Campus Activities and Campus Ministries put on an event to raise money for their organizations.
EEE 50’s Night
CM Barn Bash
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