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Blue like jazz Jazz band concert set for Nov. 25 in JPAC, p.2

Seeing the sights International students take field trip to Little Rock, p.3

Clarinets Two Ouachita clarinet players earn awards at local competition, p.3 NATS Eight vocalists named finalists at NATS regionals, p.3

RomCom Equality Romantic comedies are for guys, too, p.4

We love sports You only wish you were as cool as us, p.6

Heather Ellis z The Signal STUDENTS DANCE on stage accompanied by singers during the 2012 Festival of Christmas. This year’s Festival of Christmas will take place tomorrow and Saturday at 7:30 p.m in JPAC.

Festival of Christmas ushers in holiday spirit

By HALEY MARTIN Staff Writer

The 22nd annual Festival of Christmas (FOC) will be held Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10, but each student is allowed one free ticket with their student ID. The theme for this year’s show is “Celebrate the Season.”

cited for her first FOC. “People will love the Christmas spirit, tacky sweaters, and the entertainment that FOC brings,” she said. “It is really fun to watch people do what they do best.”

Morgan is involved in Concert Choir, Sounds and Singers.

This year, many questions have been raised about why

Festival of Christmas is held before Thanksgiving break.

Other than getting us all prepared for the best time of the year a few weeks early, the Fine Arts school had its reasons. Because of the scheduling, if FOC was held after Thanksgiving break, it would not give the students a “dead see FESTIVAL z 2

Tree lighting ceremony ignites Christmas spirit

By NARA WESLEY Staff Writer

Each fall the National

Student Speech Hearing Language Association, NSSHLA, organizes a tree lighting ceremony to celebrate Christmas. This year’s tree lighting will be held tonight at 10 p.m. on the lawn in the middle of campus.

“It’s a fun way to jump into December and to prepare ourselves for Christmas as well as the upcoming holiday activities,” said Abby Catlett, a junior communication sciences and disorders major and the president of NSSHLA. “I really enjoy this

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Approximately 200 students are involved in the show, and have been preparing for the performance since October. Several groups will be showcased, including Concert Choir, Ouachita Sounds, Women’s Chorus, FOC Band, Ouachita Singers and Movers and Shakers.

Alexis Morgan, a freshman music education major, is ex-

event because it gives the Speechies a chance to serve and be more involved with our peers.”

The tree lighting began in 2006 when OBU student Emilee Turner suggested the idea.

“As children can do, she convinced us [her parents] to cut and drag a huge tree from our property and get it to campus,” said Nancy Hardman, Linn Professor of Communication Sciences and Pre-med studies. “That first year, just as we turned on the lights, it started to snow.” Hardman helps organize the ceremony, decides see LIGHTING z 2

Heather Ellis z The Signal STUDENTS GATHER on the campus lawn for the annual Speechie Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

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By CAROLINE POOLE Staff Writer

A tradition spanning more than 50 years continues tonight at 6 p.m. with the Battle of the Ravine bonfire pep rally.

The pep rally begins at the tiger in the center of campus.

Students will be led on a torch parade through the center of campus, across the bridge, and end at the intramural fields.

“This pep rally really shows school spirit,” said David Sharp, athletic director.

The students will be met at the fields by a bonfire and Ouachita’s band and cheerleaders. Senior members of the football team will lead students in pep speeches, along with some of the coaches.

“Enthusiasm is contagious,” said Todd Knight, head football coach. “Come to support and rally your team.”

The pep rally will end with a fireworks show.

“The fireworks really add to

Tyler Rosenthal z The Signal STUDENTS GATHER around the traditional Battle of the Ravine Bon Fire at the intramural fields during last year’s Battle of the Ravine week. This year’s Bon Fire will take place at 6 p.m. tonight.

the atmosphere,” Sharp said.

“They wouldn’t be possible without the help and generosity of Dr. Wesley Kluck.”

This tradition dates back to the early years of the Battle of the Ravine rivalry. At one time, students led the torch parade around the edge of

campus closest to Henderson, in hopes of intimidating HSU students before the game.

Sponsored by the men of Rho Sigma, the pep rally is expected to encourage school spirit and sportsmanship among students.

“It creates positive energy,”

Knight said. “It pulls the campus together for one cause.”

Students and faculty are excited and hopeful for this year’s game and the rivalry and traditions it upholds.

“It’s us against them,” Sharp said. “We want to support our school and our team.” n

This Thanksgiving season, students from Ouachita will help the Elrod Center deliver food to the local community for the eighth year in a row.

The Elrod Center will put together 50 baskets and deliver them to families in Arkadelphia who are in need.

“The purpose is to provide a full holiday meal at Thanksgiving,” said Judy Duvall, assistant director of the Elrod Center for Family and Com-

munity. ”It’s just one meal, but one big meal at the holidays can give families food for a really special day, joy and a small measure of hope.”

All students are encouraged to participate in this act of kindness. Students can bring canned foods, boxed items or even baked goods to the Elrod Center to help fill these baskets.

Everyone on campus has the opportunity to be involved in this project.

“I love the way the whole campus comes together on this project,” Duvall said.

Whether it is bringing items for the baskets, helping fill the baskets or even delivering the baskets to the homes around town, everyone has a place in this project.

“It takes everyone working together to make it happen.”

The families who are included in this outreach are families in the local area. The Elrod Center contacts different outreach programs around Arkadelphia to gather a list of families who are in need.

These programs include The Big Brother Big Sister program, Lighthouse Ministries

and area school counselors.

“Many of the families are out of work, or have disabilities and illnesses they are dealing with some of the families are single parent households,” Duvall said.

The Elrod Center is always in need of volunteers. On November 21 and 22 at anytime during the day, students are encouraged to volunteer to put these baskets together at the Elrod Center. Volunteers are also needed on Monday morning at 8:30 to help dissee BASKETS z 2

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this weekzCALENDAR REFUGE is tonight from 9 - 10 p.m. at Second Baptist Church. For more information, contact: James Taylor at taylorja@obu.edu.

ART RECEPTION will take place tomorrow night from 6 - 7 p.m. in the Hammons Gallery. For more information, contact: Donnie Copeland at copelandd@obu.edu

SPEECHIE TREE LIGHTING is tonight from 10 - 11 p.m. on the campus lawn. For more information, contact Abby Catlett at cat51706@ obu.edu

FESTIVAL OF CHRISTMAS is tomorrow and Saturday from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. in JPAC. For more information, contact Scott Holsclaw at holsclaws@obu.edu.

LIVE MUSIC at Dr. Jack’s Coffeehouse is tomorrow at 12:15 p.m. For more information, contact: Hillary Hill at hillh@obu.edu.

BREAKFAST AND CARTOONS will be hosted by CAB Saturday morning at 11 a.m. in Dr. Jack’s. For more information, contact: Wesley Henson at hen53455@obu.edu

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Ouachita Jazz Band to perform concert on Nov. 25

By KAITIE SCOTT News Bureau

Ouachita Baptist University’s Jazz Band will perform a concert at Jones Performing Arts Center on Monday, Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m. The band will perform a variety of genres ranging from swing to hiphop. The concert is free and open to the public.

“Students should definitely come to the jazz concert,” said Brent Nessler, a senior music education major from Rowlett, Texas, who plays tenor saxophone in the band. “It’s always a fun night displaying all sorts of jazz, funk, Latin and even some pop tunes.”

By attending the event “students at OBU will gain an appreciation for the jazz genre of music,” said Bret Steed, a senior music performance major from Idabel, Okla., who plays trombone. “The Jazz Band concert has something for everyone. Their feet will be tapping, bodies will be moving and hearts will be racing.”

Nessler added that he loves when people approach him “after a performance to say that they had never listened to jazz before but because of the concert have gained a real interest in the art.”

“I love working with the students,” said Jazz Band Director Dr. Craig Hamilton. “I enjoy

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Each year Nancy Hardman’s husband, John, the director of facilities management, finds a tree to be used.

The Ouachita maintenance team harvests the tree, stabilizes it on campus, and then lights it.

“I like the Christmas cheer the large Christmas tree spreads on Ouachita’s campus,” said Taylor Wentz, a junior communication sciences and disorders and Spanish double major. Wentz organizes, sets up and tears down, and makes hot chocolate for the tree lighting event.

Hardman said that about three years ago the need arose for the Campus Activities Board to purchase replacement lights. This was due to there being $1500 worth of damage done by vandalism.

All the lights were destroyed

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Hannah Bridges, a senior English major, volunteered to deliver Thanksgiving baskets last year and encountered a woman who just needed somebody to talk to. Bridges

watching them grow and improve from the first rehearsal to the concert. I enjoy making music with the band.”

Hamilton also serves as OBU’s director of bands and the Lena Goodwin Trimble Professor of Music.

The Jazz Band concert set list includes: “18th Circle”

by Dave Mills; “On Green Dolphin Street” by Bronislau Kaper and Ned Washington and arranged by Frank Mantooth; “Sway” by Norman Gimbel and Pablo Beltran Ruiz and arranged by Mark Taylor; “Brother Mister” by Christian McBride and arranged

by Mike Kamuf; “Vertigo” by Doug Beach; “The Man I Love”

by George and Ira Gershwin and arranged by Dave Wolpe; “Afro Blue” by Mongo Santamaria and arranged by Michael Philip Mossman; “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Steve Perry, Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain and arranged by Paul Baker; “Don’t Know Why” by Jesse Harris and arranged by Paul Murtha; “Every Little Thing She Does is Magic” by Sting and arranged by Paul Murtha; and “Barbeque” by Mike Carubia.

Each year, a featured vocal soloist is chosen by audition. This year, Carli Sasser, a senior music education major from Crossett, Ark., won the role. She will sing in “The Man I Love,” “Sway,” and “Don’t

Know Why.” In addition to Nessler, Jazz Band saxophonists include: Zach Barber, a sophomore music education major from Mansfield, Texas, on alto saxophone; Allison King, a senior music education major from Fort Worth, Texas, on alto saxophone; and Chelsea Villanueva, a junior music education major Bentonville, Ark., on tenor saxophone.

On the trumpets are: Lindsay Palmer, a sophomore music education major from Idabel, Okla.; Alexandra Lawson, a freshman accounting major from Texarkana, Texas; Kelly Cortez, a junior biology and Spanish major from McKinney, Texas; and Kacie Richards, a freshman biology major from Springdale, Ark. In addition to Steed, trombones players include: Jason Potts, a freshman music education major from Springdale, Ark.; Kaden Sosebee, a sophomore Christian studies major from Fort Smith, Ark.; and Dalton King, a freshman music education major from Greenwood, Ark. On the piano is Weston Wills, a freshman music education major from Norphlet, Ark. On the guitar is Garrett Lee, a freshman music major from Searcy, Ark. On the bass is Justin Massey, a sophomore music education major from Weatherford, Texas. On the drums

and the incident nearly resulted in the end of the tree lighting ceremony.

“It was very disheartening and we were very saddened by such disrespect,” said Carol Morgan, associate professor of communication disorders. “We take the gamble each year that the students will enjoy the tree and spread the joy of Christmas instead of dampening the merriment by destroying the hard work of many folks.”

Students and professors alike attend the ceremony each year as a way to start the Christmas season.

“I go to the tree lighting each year a little bit grumpy, because it’s past my bedtime, but the students have a great time and we always pose for a Speechie picture by the tree,” Morgan said.

Those who are involved with the tree lighting’s organization each have reasons why they enjoy the ceremony.

“I think it is a great time for the students on campus to be and another student had the opportunity to pray and share the gospel with this woman.

“It is so easy to be selfish as a college student, I am so thankful to be a part of a university that cares about sharing the love of God to our community,” Bridges said.

Students are encouraged to deliver these baskets to the families and also a Bible that

Jason Pullano z The Signal BRENT NESSLER plays the tenor sax during the Jazz Band’s performance last December.

are Drew Ervin, a senior music and computer science major from Springdale, Ark., and Stephen Vaughn, a freshman church music major from Hot

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able to fellowship together and kick off the Christmas season,” said Katie Theriot, a junior communication sciences and disorders and Spanish double major. “My favorite part is when the tree lights come on; it’s so magical.”

Theriot helps organize the ceremony as vice president of NSSHLA. “When the lights come on that night and the students start yelling for their friends to ‘come and take a picture in front of the tree,’ it reminds me of the friends and family who are no longer with us,” Hardman said.

“But it also conjures up a lot of memories of fun times with those folks. This year I will definitely be thinking about Dr. Tom Auffenberg,” she said.

For more information regarding the National Student Speech Hearing Language Association Christmas tree lighting ceremony, contact Catlett through email at cat51706@obu.edu. n

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week” to prepare for finals. Instead, they would constantly be in rehearsal or practicing for the show. “[FOC] begins the Christmas season, but this year, it begins the Thanksgiving season too,” said Dr. Gary Gerber, musical director for the production and the Concert Choir and Singers, about the schedule change.

Students preparing for FOC are ready to spread the season’s cheer through sacred and secular Christmas songs. They have been practicing during their class time, additional rehearsals and every night this week in preparation for the shows on Friday and Saturday.

“Winter Wonderland,” “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town,” “Hot Chocolate,” “Jingle Bells,” “O Come, Emmanuel” and “O Holy Night” are only a small taste of the classic songs to be performed during FOC. As tradition continues and

new songs are added, Festival of Christmas is sure to be a hit with the audiences.

The Ouachita, Arkadelphia and other surrounding communities are the central supporters of the Festival of Christmas show.

“Festival of Christmas is our time to open up a musical Christmas card to the audience to help them kickstart the season,” Gerber said.

“What’s better than dancing to Christmas music? Nothing in my opinion,” said Blaine Surber, junior musical theater major and a Ouachita Mover and Shaker. “Movers and Shakers are basically another layer to add to the spectacle of the show to keep the audience engaged.”

Festival of Christman is intended to be an entertaining, engaging and exciting show saturated with the joy of the season. There will be a myriad of different styles to capture the attention of the audience with the intention of igniting the Christmas spirit. n

the Elrod Center will provide.

The morning of the delivery, the families are called and notified that there are students heading their way to bring them a gift. This is a great time to learn about our local community.

“It’s a reminder to these families that there are people in their community who care and they are not forgotten.

Hopefully through the small interaction that the volunteers have with the families, they are able to see the love of God,” Duvall said.

Students interested in volunteering with this project can stop by or contact the Elrod Center.

“The Elrod Center is pleased to be able to coordinate this project for all of the students,

faculty and staff at Ouachita.

Collectively we are able to join together as a community or remember those who are needy in our community,” said Ian Cosh, Vice President for Community and International Engagement and Elrod Center director.

For more informcation, contact Duvall at duvallj@obu. edu. n

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NATIONAL ― President Obama

paid tribute Wednesday to Democratic predecessor Bill Clinton, and both of them honored a presidential icon, John F. Kennedy. As a bugler played taps, Obama, Clinton and spouses Michelle Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton stood with hands over hearts before the eternal flame that illuminates Kennedy’s grave at Arlington National Cemetery. The solemn ceremony and other events began a series of memorials across the nation leading into Friday, the 50th anniversary of the assassination that transformed American politics and culture. Before the Arlington visit, Obama awarded Clinton and 15 other Americans the Presidential Medal of Freedom, created 50 years ago by President Kennedy. Other recipients included television legend Oprah Winfrey, country music artist Loretta Lynn, women’s rights leader Gloria Steinem, baseball great Ernie Banks, and astronaut Sally Ride. n

WORLD ― The third round of

nuclear talks between Iran and the six powers opened in Geneva Wednesday with the parties offering contradictory assessments of the chances for success.

Yet most seemed optimistic that by the end of the weekend, an agreement on curbing Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief would be reached. A senior U.S. official insisted Wednesday that the proposal now on the table differs little from the one Iran rejected two weeks ago, even though lower-level talks with the Iranians have continued since then. The main sticking points last time were the Iranians’ rejection of the demand that they cease construction of their heavy-water reactor in Arak, and their insistence that the agreement explicitly recognize their right to enrich uranium. John Kerry said the issue of whether Iran will ultimately be allowed to enrich uranium will not be decided in the interim deal in Geneva. n

SCIENCE― NASA has launched a

new spacecraft to orbit the Red Planet to probe how it lost its atmosphere and abundant liquid water. The spacecraft Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) was launched from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The spacecraft separated from an Atlas V Centaur rocket’s second stage 53 minutes after launch. The solar arrays deployed approximately one hour after launch and currently power the spacecraft. MAVEN now is embarking on a 10-month interplanetary cruise before it will arrive at Mars in September 2014, NASA said. In the next four weeks, MAVEN will power on and check out each of its eight instruments. Upon its arrival at Mars in September, the spacecraft will execute an orbit insertion manoeuvre, firing six thrusters that will allow it to be captured by Mars’ orbit and then proceed to take various meausurements from Mars’ atmosphere. n

HEALTH― Some cigarette smokers

over 65 years old who kick the habit may be able to reduce their risk of dying from heart-related problems to the level of those who never smoked far faster than previously believed, according to new research presented on Wednesday. Previous research found that older former smokers who had consumed less than 32 pack years of cigarettes could reduce their risk of dying from heart disease to the level of lifelong nonsmokers after 15 years.

The pack year measure is derived by multiplying the number of cigarettes smoked per day by the number of years a person was a smoker. For example, 32 pack years would be 3.2 packs a day for 10 years or two packs a day for 16 years. Many people in the study lowered the risk of developing heart failure, or risk of dying from heart failure, heart attacks and strokes to the same level as those who never smoked. n

Compiled by Sam Cushman, News Editor. Sources: ibnlive.in.com, cbsnews.com, haaretz.com, usatoday.com

Ouachita international students experience American culture on Little Rock field trip

By JESSICA STEWART News Bureau

Providing an opportunity for international students to experience various facets of American history and culture, several Ouachita Baptist University students and sponsors recently traveled to Little Rock for an experiential learning trip.

The seven international students and three leaders had the opportunity to visit the Arkansas State Capitol, Arkansas State Fair and Heifer International as part of this semester’s American History and Culture course.

“I really enjoyed that day,” said Maciej Braciszewicz, a freshman business administration major from Olesnica, Poland. “I appreciate the Grant Center giving us the opportunity to do and see very cultural things in America.”

“Experiential learning is invaluable,” said Amy Garrett, assistant director for the Grant Center for International Education. “At the Capitol we

were able to see how the different parts of the government function together, which was especially pertinent since we’d recently been discussing the Constitution and the varying levels of government.”

While at the Capitol, the students who also are studying English as a Second Language were able to witness a press conference by Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe and visit with state senators including Jason Rapert and Ouachita alumnus David Sanders.

Students also had the opportunity to tour Heifer International, where they were able to see how the organization is helping make a positive impact by sharing resources and providing education to those born into poverty around the world.

“The Heifer project allowed them to understand how a world-class non-profit service organization operates and to gain an appreciation of how they teach people to become self-sustaining in their work and living,” explained Ian Cosh, vice president for com-

munity & international engagement.

The group also attended the Arkansas State Fair to experience food, rides and exhibits as well as watching the professional bull riding circuit perform at Barton Coliseum.

“Students had a variety of experiences including trying fried ice cream, riding the Ferris wheel and watching the livestock shows and bull riding,” Garrett said. “The State Fair is uniquely American.”

“It’s important to remember that we’re providing a complete language immersion experience,” Garrett added.

“Getting off campus and out into the culture itself provides the chance to use English in a relevant and hopefully interesting way.”

For more information about the Grant Center, contact Amy Garrett at garretta@obu.edu or (870) 245-5224.

For more about OBU’s English as a Second Language program, contact Sharon Cosh, coordinator of the program, at coshs@obu.edu or (870) 2455311. n

Eight students named regional NATS finalists

By TAYLOR TOMLINSON News Bureau

Eight Ouachita students were named finalists at the 38th annual Southern Region National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) conference held at Harding University in Searcy, Ark., earlier this month.

“We choose to participate in the Southern Region NATS conference and auditions because it is one of the most viable education opportunities available for young singers in our region,” said Dr. Jon Secrest, coordinator of Ouachi-

ta’s vocal studies program and professor of music. “I am most proud of the fact that Ouachita students realize the incredible opportunity that exists for continued enlightenment and development of their understanding of the singing art.”

More than 300 students from colleges and universities throughout Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana participated in the competition, including 40 Ouachita students.

At the conference, students auditioned in classical or music theatre divisions and have the opportunity to attend recitals, master classes and professional workshops and presen-

tations.

“The importance of this event is truly the experience that is gained for each performer,” said Victoria Clark, a sophomore. Clark earned second place in the sophomore women division and was a semifinalist in the lower music theatre division.

“When I heard I was a finalist, I was extremely excited and felt extremely blessed,” Clark added. “Finals provide an opportunity to truly focus on the performance and make the most of it. With each performance I gave, I truly focused on giving it to the glory of God.” n

Ouachita clarinet players Riggs and Massey earn MTNA recognitions

By JESSICA STEWART News Bureau

Ouachita Baptist University seniors Crista Riggs and Megan Massey placed in the recent state Music Teacher National Association (MTNA) Young Artist Performance Competition at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock earlier this month. Riggs was awarded second place and Massey received honorable mention in the woodwind division.

“This is one of the most significant competitions available to collegiate musicians,” said Dr. Caroline Taylor, professor of music. “I am incredibly proud of the way Crista and Megan chose and prepared very difficult programs; they represented Ouachita extremely well.”

Riggs, a senior chemistry and biology major from Edmond, Okla., has played clarinet since age 11. For the competition she performed “Clarinet Concert No. 1, Op. 26 in C minor” by Louis Spohr as well as “Clarinet Concerto” by Frank Ticheli.

“I just love being able to express myself through music and challenge myself to do difficult things,” Riggs said. “I had the opportunity to play two movements from the Ticheli concerto with the wind ensemble in the spring, so I had prepared it long in advance for this competition.”

Each student was required to play for 30 minutes at the competition. While preparing for the performance, Riggs said she focused on building up endurance.

“It takes a lot of energy out of you to play so focused for 30 minutes,” she explained.

“So I really tried to mentally

and physically prepare myself. Playing clarinet really is a physical workout.

“I was nervous, but I am glad that I was able to overcome my nerves and play the best I ever have as a musician,“ Riggs added.

Massey, a senior music education major from Weatherford, Texas, has played the bass clarinet for 11 years. She explained that her honorable mention was especially unexpected.

“Normally, there are only two awards, a winner and an alternate,” Massey explained.

“The fact that she awarded me with honorable mention is a rare decision, and the judge told me she couldn’t not give it out.”

For both musicians, preparation for the competition began months before the performance.

“On good weeks I would spend two hours a day in the practice room, and on weekends I would practice sometimes three or four hours throughout the day,” Massey said.

“I spent a lot of time in a practice room playing the same difficult parts over and over for months until I got the entire program down,” Riggs added. “I am very excited that hard work paid off.”

According to its website, www.mtna.org, MTNA was founded in 1876 “with the purpose of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music.”

MTNA has nearly 22,000 members in all 50 states and more than 500 local affiliates.

For more information, contact Dr. Caroline Taylor through email at taylorc@obu. edu or call (870) 245-5139. n

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Chick flicks diabolically addictive

‘I dare you to come over here and take my man card away’

By NOAH HUTCHINSON Opinions Editor

ONE FOR “ABOUT TIME”...KEEP IT QUIET.

@Hutch15 “You’re kidding me. ‘About Time’ isn’t showing in our theater? It’s the one with Rachel McAdams. Yeah.

So what time do you want to head over to watch the UFC fight?”

This exact sentence escaped from my mouth last weekend, and while I couldn’t help but laugh, I can honestly say I’m not ashamed. Romance dramas and rom-coms are some of my favorite movies, and if you think that warrants having my man card taken away, then I dare you to come over here and take it. If you have trouble finding me, I’ll be the guy waving the war-hammer over his head while screaming Nordic battle chants to the sky.

I’ve had tons of people turn their noses up at me the moment I put a good word in for a chick flick, and it’s easy to understand why. They all start to wonder what girl I’m trying to impress, or those last 40 times I called them a nancy boy start to sting just a little bit more when they hear me quoting “Pretty Woman.”

It’s a perfectly normal reaction. However, if you’re a guy that likes chick flicks, don’t be ashamed. Chick flicks are the perfect cinematic storm of conflict and resolution, and anybody who doesn’t fall into their sappy little trap probably doesn’t have much fun at any movie.

I’m not going to lie, the first time I intentionally sat all the way through one of those gushy movies (it was “The Notebook” for those who are curious), it was to impress a girl. Obviously. But about halfway through, I forgot she was even there (she had a weird nose; I regret nothing). I was literally leaning forward in my seat, hands on either side of my face, weird-nose-girl and popcorn set firmly out of my way as I gritted my teeth to keep myself from screaming “YOU MORON! LON IS TWICE THE MAN NOAH WILL EVER BE! IF YOU SLEEP WITH HIM, I’M PUTTING MY FOOT STRAIGHT THROUGH THIS TV!” But I didn’t put my foot through the TV. I had to keep watching. I hardly even cared that Lon got the short end of the stick in the end. He wasn’t a bird. Allie needed a man who could be a bird with her.

That’s exactly what makes chick flicks so great though. If you’re the kind of person who can really suspend disbelief while watching a movie, they’ll have you punching holes in the wall from sheer

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stress. The characters are complete morons. They fall in love. They have a bunch of ridiculous moments that couldn’t happen that smoothly in real life if both people took smooth lessons from The Fonz, Steve McQueen and Han Solo all at the same time. Then, either the guy does something so incredibly stupid that you’d think somebody gave the writer a last minute lobotomy when he got three quarters of the way through the script, or the girl makes up some stupid excuse as to why they can’t be together and storms off without giving the guy a chance to try and talk through it.

It’s so infuriating that when the guy finally borrows a white horse from his comic relief character buddy who’s also a carnie, chases that plane down the runway and gives that girl his riveting and usually poorly-written speech about how he was wrong or whatever, it’s one of the biggest sighs of relief you can get from watching a movie. They create a problem so dumb that the audience is left flabbergasted that it wasn’t solved immediately, make you sit around and wait for a while to build some suspense and then take all the weight off your shoulders and leave you in the middle of a disgustingly cheesy feel-good moment.

It’s diabolical and I fall for it every time.

The cherry on top is that these movies’ story lines

operate on such a small scale with such emotionally unstable characters that when they make a stupid decision that’s absolutely crucial to the plot, you don’t have trouble believing it. If “Jurassic Park” were real, they’d have hired a bunch of guys with guns just in case the bloodthirsty monsters got too rowdy. If “Pacific Rim” were real, they would’ve just nuked the giant monsters while they were out in the ocean, since, you know, that’s exactly what they did at the end of the movie. In “Love and Other Drugs,” it’s completely plausible that Anne Hathaway could’ve gotten mad at Jake Gyllenhaal and then wanted to break it off then and there without just pointing out that he was being dumb and letting him apologize. That happens all the time. A normal person storming off in the middle of an argument and not calling you for a week is way more believable than “let’s build some giant robots” being your first solution to a problem.

Chick flicks have an ability to drag you in that few other genres could ever even hope for. If you think you’re too much of a man to be lured in by that kind of nonsense, I dare you to watch “Pretty Woman” without getting emotionally invested. As for me, if anybody wants to see “About Time” anytime soon, I’m looking for a theater that’s showing it. I’ll bring the chocolate and tissues. n

Beware of ring by spring: ‘Wrecking Ball’ not all bad, there is no rush to commit does its job as pop song

By HANNAH PEARCE Staff Writer

@HannuhhPierce There are several reasons why a high school student would choose to come to Ouachita: the beautiful campus, great professors, Dr. Jack’s coffee, the focus on Christ, love of the color purple…the list goes on and on.

There is, however, one reason that no one really talks about. It’s a little embarrassing; it is a sensitive topic and it comes up whenever your mom calls: “Have you met anyone yet?”

It’s so true: Ouachita is a “ring by spring” school. For those of you who don’t know, (and are probably the ones who will fall victim to it) “ring by spring” is a phrase that essentially means that the girls are on the prowl for a husband before spring hits.

Wait a minute. Hold up. I’m not a feminist or anything, but I think this whole “ring by spring” thing should be looked at from a different view. Yes, there are some crazy girls out there that are bound and determined to get their boyfriends to say those four special little words. But on the opposite hand, there are guys out there that are looking to GIVE that “ring by spring” to a special lady.

Men of Ouachita: it’s flattering when you take interest in girls. We like it, we think it’s cute, blah blah. You get it. But what we don’t like is being smothered.

Just how you don’t like a girl who goes through your texts and is constantly

on your case, we don’t like a guy who moves too fast. Hold your horses, buddy! Spring is only a few short months away. Take your time.

On the contrary, this is not an open invitation to drag your feet! Commitment means a lot to a girl, but telling her you love her on the second date is a bit overboard. It might sound like I’m going back and forth on this, but I’m not. The line isn’t even “fine” between too fast and too slow.

My advice to you is simple. Be patient. God is preparing that special woman for you right now, as you read this. (I hope people actually read this, I put a lot of effort into these.) Seeking her out for yourself will just result in disappointment. But that doesn’t mean that you get to sit around and wait for her to come to you. You have to do half the work. Ladies: this goes for you as well!

Don’t go chasing every guy on OBU’s campus that is “OMG, soo hottt!” Also understand that it takes a lot of guts for a guy to ask you out, so be gentle with his heart. Men are sensitive. (If you’re a guy and you deny this, I am calling your bluff right now.)

There’s nothing wrong with couples getting engaged. It makes us all look at ourselves and think about our future and what we want in life. My point is, just because you go to a Christian school crawling with good-looking Christians of the opposite sex doesn’t mean you HAVE to be making those kinds of decisions. In other words, fellas, don’t be so thirsty. Dr. Jack’s has some good coffee for that. n

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I have changed my mind about Miley Cyrus. If you happen to read this Miley, I’m sorry for all the mean things I said before, I’m a fan now and I take it all back.

This change of mind happened in the fabric section at Wal-Mart, while waiting for an employee to come cut some fabric for me. I’ll save you the long story of why I was buying fabric and just say this; I was stressed and not having a good day.

While I was standing there waiting, Cyrus’s song “Wrecking Ball” started playing on the nearby carstereo display. Before I could remember what song it was, I was enjoying listening to it. It took away some of the stress of waiting in a fabric section, and improved the ambiance of the fluorescently lit superstore. But then I realized I was listening to Miley Cyrus, got my fabric, and got out as fast as I could.

That strange moment in the fabric section was over a week ago now, and since then I’ve voluntarily listened to “Wrecking Ball” more times than I’d like to admit. But I will admit I like the song. I don’t like it in the same way I like most of the songs in my recently played playlist though.

I’ve listened to “Sleeping Sickness”

by City and Colour 157 times. I’ve listened to all of City and Colour’s songs a lot of times, because I connect

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with the music on a deep personal level. Songs like “Sleeping Sickness” have artistic value to me because they communicate ideas and emotions that I share, but can’t communicate myself.

“Wrecking Ball” doesn’t connect to me on that level. It doesn’t communicate some deep idea or emotion to me. It has basically zero value if I judge it with the same standards I use with City and Colour. But it does have value.

For a long time I judged all music with the same standards. But not all music fulfills the same purposes. All the sad alternative songs and angry punk songs I listen to are great for being introspective or for drinking black coffee at 3 a.m. But writing off songs or artists just because they don’t fit the role that I’m used to music fitting would cause me to miss out on music that fulfils other purposes really well.

“Wrecking Ball” is a pop song, and it does a great job at being a pop song.

It can provide good background noise or play in almost any car full of people and instantly cause windows to roll down and volume knobs to be turned up.

To me it doesn’t matter who Miley Cyrus is as a person or if her songs are just commercialized products. For pop songs like those from Miley, it’s enough that the music can aestheticize life at least a small amount, even if it’s in a shallow way. For me, that is enough to call it a “good song.” n

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Top 5 reasons No. 7 Auburn could upset No. 1 Alabama

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Goalie ranked second in nation

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@Chelsea_Byers It all started when he was five years old. His mom refused to let him play football for the fear of him getting hurt.

So he chose soccer.

David Henley came from a 5A high school in Ft. Worth, Texas, playing soccer all throughout his four years there.

He had the major decision ahead of him where to attend college, fueled by his dream to play his favorite sport at the next level. Ouachita recruited the talented goalie, and David took the next step in his athletic journey.

“After attending a large high school, I wanted a smaller school environment and really liked the people here on the soccer team,” said David Henley, a junior Spanish major.

“They’re a really great group of guys, and I really felt that this was where God wanted me to go. All of those things combined, I decided to choose OBU.” Once Henley arrived at Ouachita Baptist University, he started to make a name for himself in the world of college soccer. His performances during his freshman and sophomore years brought him respect and admiration from his teammates and coaches.

“Even as a sophomore David was always a commanding presence on the field,” said sophomore finance major, Kyle Hendren, a mid-fielder for the Tigers.

“He was encouraging and would tell people where to go and who to look for and who to guard, so I think he will do well leading the team for his last year.”

Henley’s teammates appreciate his reliability and the skills he has brought to the field.

“David is a great guy, he has always been fun to play with and has always been a great and consistent player,” said

senior accounting major, Jared Carlin, a Tiger defender.

“He has definitely grown in the last three years. Even as a freshman he came in and really contributed to the team.”

As the Tiger’s leading goalkeeper, Henley began to shine in division two, proving he was in the right sport and deserved a spot as one of the top goalies in the league.

“He has grown into a star on the team, and has really been a guy who has kept us in games and allowed us to really have a good goalie,” Carlin said.

“Your defense can make a lot of mistakes and still have a positive result.”

Henley has helped carry the defense this season, claiming the statistic of 101 saves in 13 games.

“He is one of those guys who you can rely on to make the saves,” Hendren said. “You can count on him to know what he’s doing. So if the ball slips through the defense I know as a field player that I can count on him to back me up when I make a mistake.”

Now a junior, Henley has accomplished a feat that has literally gone down in the record books.

“At one point he was second place in all of division 2 for saves per game,” Hendren stated. “He was kind of frustrated about it actually, there were some miscalculations in the D2 statistics that put him in second place.

He was a little irritated about that because he knew that was one of the statistics that a lot of professional clubs looked at with players coming out of the states.”

Carlin mentioned that Henley was consistently in the top five throughout the season with most saves per game and that the achievement showed his consistency and durability throughout the season.

“This year has been better than the last two years,” Henley said. “I just had a really good year this season. I had more saves this year than my freshman and sophomore year combined.”

Henley’s journey has not been an easy one to get where he is today, but his hard work and will to excel has carried him to the top. His accolades have accumulated while his team has benefited from his talent as well as his attitude.

“He’s almost always out at the field training, like when we have a practice he’s always working his hardest and doing what he can to get better,” Hendren said.

“He’s one of the hardest working players on the team in my perspective. It seems that every time I see him outside of soccer he is always talking about what he has been doing to get better, as well as his goals after college.”

Henley’s dreams for postgraduation are one of the main motivators for him on and off the field.

“What I hope to do is go and try out for a professional team and see how that goes,” Henley said. “Hopefully I will make a team and keep my soccer career going. If that doesn’t work out, I plan on going to teach Spanish at a high school and coaching soccer and continuing to be involved in soccer, because that’s what I really love to do.”

His personality exudes a calm confidence, and his level of talent proves that his hope for playing at the next level is not an impossibility.

“David brings a sense of confidence to our group,” said Head Coach Kevin Wright.

“Our guys know that he is a wall back there, and he can bail them out of some of the mistakes we make.

To be honest, when David is on his line I don’t think I have ever been around a better keeper.”

Carlin believes that Henley’s capacity as an athlete will play an important role in the team’s success next season.

“He will definitely be a strength for the defense,” Carlin said. “I think the future is bright, especially with him. I see him having an even better season next year then he did this year.” n

Tigers Season Scores

Oct. 15 – OBU @ Dallas Baptist, W 3-2 Oct. 18 – OBU vs. Union, POSTPONED Oct. 25 – OBU @ Mississippi College, L 0-3

Oct. 27 – OBU vs. NE St., L 0-1 Nov. 1 – OBU @ Lyon, W 1-0 Nov. 3 – OBU vs. Delta St., L 1-2

The past three years, the winner of this game has won the national championship. The rich history surrounding this game is unmatched by many rivalries. The day of the Iron Bowl brings the entire state of Alabama to a TV, radio, or the stadium to hear or watch the game. Bragging rights for the other 364 days of the year follow the game. People’s sports year revolves around this game. The past two years, Alabama has won convincingly, but this year Auburn comes in with a 10-1 record and a number six ranking in the AP Poll.

1. Auburn has a better offense than everyone thinks. While last week’s fourth quarter performance didn’t prove this, Auburn is much better than the national media wants to believe. Auburn has one of the most underrated running backs in the country in Tre Mason. Mason has rushed for over 1100 yards and 17 touchdowns this season. He is a guy that can consistently pick up four or five yards on any carry and has picked up many clutch first downs on third downs this season.

Furthermore, Nick Marshall, a guy that got his offensive playbook weeks before the season opener (Malzahn’s playbook isn’t any easy one to learn either), has flourished this season and has improved each game he has played. Named “mini Cam” (after Cam Newton, Heisman Trophy winning quarterback for the Tigers in 2010), Marshall has rushed for as many touchdowns as he has passed for and has added a dimension to Auburn’s offense.

However, Auburn will have to score on a team that only allows an average of 91 rushing yards per game, which is a large part of the Tigers’ offense. Nick Marshall will have to pick apart the Alabama secondary, which isn’t nearly as good as their run defense, and take more chances downfield.

2. Auburn has nothing to loose, Alabama has very little to gain, but much to loose. Anything more than a three win season for the Tigers would have made Auburn fans happy, but now fans are looking at ten wins and are in awe.

So what? If Auburn looses this game, they head to the Cotton Bowl, or something similar with ten wins and serious pride of their achievements this season. But, if the Tigers knock off the Crimson Tide next Saturday, then they’ll gain another SEC west title and will play in the SEC championship game where they’ll likely be the favorite to win it.

Meanwhile, if Alabama looses this game, they will loose their shot at a third consecutive national championship game, will loose a bid to play for the SEC Championship, and will probably end up in a New Year’s Day bowl that is not a major BCS game, while the winner of the SEC Championship game would take an invitation to the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Alabama would likely end up in a bowl game like the AT&T Cotton Bowl or Capital One Bowl.

3. It’s better to be lucky than good. Auburn has had a couple of breaks this season that have led to some close wins. The catch last week against Georgia was something I had never seen before. If that play was recreated a hundred times, I’m not sure Ricardo Louis (formerly a Georgia Bulldog, how fitting) would catch the ball ten times.

Auburn is a good team this year and the stars have aligned.

They’ve gotten significantly better each game they’ve played in and are still young. It would only be fitting to Auburn’s success this season if they knocked off their bitter rival’s national championship hopes.

4. The Game is at Jordan Hare Stadium. Anytime a team plays on the road in the SEC, it’s a tough game. Add in the fact that it’s a rivalry game and the 90,000 fans watching would like nothing more than to beat Alabama on national television and ruin their national championship. Also add in that this will be the game of the week and everyone will be watching.

Alabama will be ready, but look to see Auburn come out early and really try to set the tone. The game will be at night and Jordan Hare will be loud. The Tide better bring their A-game.

5. It’s the Iron Bowl-anything can happen. In a rivalry that culminates in poisoning trees and deciding governor races, nothing is out-of-bounds off the field and really the same could be said about play on the field.

There have been so many upsets in this game. This rivalry defines the phrase, “in a rivalry, the records don’t matter.” There have been games when each team has ruined each other’s national championship aspirations. This rivalry has games like “Punt, Bama, Punt,” “The Run,” “Bo over the top,” and “the Kick Heard Around the World.” All bets are off in a rivalry game.

Now granted, Alabama is the best team in the country. I have no doubt in my mind about that statement.

However, rivalries have a weird way of sorting things out and it would not surprise me if we all turned on the TV next Saturday and watched Auburn upset Alabama. It will take a lot for Auburn to do so and the likelihood of it actually happening is slim.

Everyone has thought they could take down the Crimson Tide this year and it hasn’t happened yet. But this is the Iron Bowlanything can happen in the Iron Bowl. n

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Tiger Basketball

Nov. 15 – OBU @ UA Fort Smith, L 79-88 Nov. 16 – OBU @ Rogers St., L 106-111 Nov. 21 – OBU @ East Central, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 23 – OBU @ SE Okl. St., 4 p.m.

Dec. 5 – OBU @ SAU, 7:30 p.m.

Lady Tiger Basketball

Nov. 11 – OBU @ TWU, L 72-80 Nov. 21 – OBU @ East Central, 5:30 p.m.

Nov. 23 – OBU @ SE Okla. State, 2 p.m.

Dec. 1 – OBU vs. Midwestern State, 2 p.m.

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15 Tigers named to 2013 All-GAC Football Teams

By KYLE PARRIS

Sports Information Director The Great American Conference announced its 2013 All-GAC football teams and the Ouachita Tigers had 15 players named for all-conference honors. The Tigers finished 7-3 on the season.

All-GAC First Team Ouachita put three players on the All-GAC First Team. Senior Tiger running back Chris Rycraw earned First-Team honors for the second straight year.

He finished the regular season first in the conference in all-purpose yards and rushing yards per game.

First-Team senior return specialist Etauj Allen finished the regular season ranked second in county in punt return average and as one of only 10 players in Division II with two punt-return touchdowns. Allen averaged 18.2 yards per return this season.

Junior Aaron Sprinkle was named to the FirstTeam offensive line. Sprinkle played every position on the line this season. Sprinkle led an offensive line that helped the Tigers average 194.7 rushing yards per game and ranked fourth nationally in pass sacks allowed.

All-GAC Second Team Senior defensive end Antwion Patterson was one of eight Tigers to be named All-GAC Second Team. Patterson finished the season ranked first in sacks and tackles for loss.

He was ranked fourth and ninth in the nation in both categories respectively. He was second on the team with 65 tackles.

Do-it-all junior Steven Kehner was named Second-Team utility player. Kehner found the end zone 10 times this season, scoring eight on the ground, one on an 89-yard kickoff return and one on a 29-yard pass. He was second on the team in all-purpose yards.

Senior linebackers Rickey Brown and Augustine Ume-Ezeoke were two of five linebackers to

be named to the Second Team. Ume-Ezeoke led the team in total tackles with 70 and had a team high 11 tackles in the game against Southeastern Oklahoma.

Brown was second on the team in tackles for loss with 13.5, fourth best in the conference. He finished third on the team in total tackles with 61.

Senior cornerback Greg Williams led the Tigers with three interceptions. He had 18 tackles on the year, two tackles for loss, eight pass breakups and 11 passes defended.

Junior fullback Spencer Knight and sophomore tight end Johnathan Powell received Second-Team nods and were key components to the Tigers rushing attack.

Both cleared paths for Rycraw and Kehner this season allowing them to find the end zone a combined 21 times. Knight had five receptions on the year for 40 yards. Powell had two catches for 33 yards.

Rounding out the Second-Team is sophomore special-teamer Kyle Vorster. Vorster had 15 total tackles and was part of a special teams group that ranked first in the conference in four special team categories.

All-GAC Honorable Mention All-GAC Honorable Mention wide receiver Drew White had five touchdowns and 33 receptions despite battling injuries this season. He led the team in touchdown receptions.

Senior punter Clark Gaddis led the conference in net punting with an average of 38.21 yards per kick, ninth best in the country.

He was third in the GAC with an average 40.6 yards. This was Gaddis’ third All-Conference selection.

Junior place kicker Matthew Ehasz finished his first year as a Tiger 14-18 in field goal attempts and a perfect 44-44 in extra point attempts.

Ehasz hit the game-tying field goal that sent the Battle of the Ravine into overtime.

Junior safety Zack Mitchell had 57 tackles on the year and led the Tigers with 44 solo tackles.

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Press passes in hand, the three of us had just passed the security checkpoint and took our first steps onto the football field sideline for the 2013 Battle of the Ravine.

What we stepped into, we will never fully be able to explain in words. However, the words stressful, exhillarating and amazing come to mind.

It is hard to express the sound made when two collegiate football players collide at full speed but the sound is loud and clear from the sideline.

The ball was kicked off and immediately, Tanner Ward, our editor-in-chief, and Emily Terry, our features editor, became very interested in the mechanics of the game.

They had all kinds of questions about the rules and way the game is played and I thorTanner Ward z The Signal oughly enjoyed explaining the game to them.

We had a blast. The game was close and we cheered loudly and passionately. Our relentless Tigers kept fighting on. It was so much fun getting to see our Tigers play so well up close and personal.

At the end of the game, the Reddies drove down and scored late. We were very worried that the game was over.

But the Tigers worked hard and pushed the ball down the field. They kicked a field goal to push the game into overtime.

Overtime was a whole new Tanner Ward z The Signal matter. Stressed was an understatement. It was a blast.

The Tigers and Reddies continued to battle into the third overtime where the Reddies came out victorious when the Tigers were stopped on fourth down. The game was over.

What makes watching football so exciting is getting to watch it with great company. There’s nothing better, for me, then enjoying a great football game with great friends.

This year, the Battle of the Ravine was the greatest one that I had ever experienced. It was full of memories that I will cherish with some great friends that I got to experience them with. n

Ouachita Tigers accept invitation to Heart of Texas Bowl on Dec. 7

By KYLE PARIS

Sports Information Director The Ouachita Baptist Tigers have accepted an invitation to play in the C.H.A.M.P.S. Heart of Texas Bowl in Copperas Cove, Texas, on Saturday, Dec. 7.

The 7-3 Tigers of the Great American Conference will face the 7-3 Tarleton State Texans, who claimed a share of the Lone Star Conference title.

The game will be played at Bulldawg Stadium in Copperas Cove with kickoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m.

The Tigers and Texans have faced off three times previously, with the Tigers leading the all-time series 2-1.

Tiger Head Coach Todd Knight said he is happy to see the 2013 Tigers’ success being rewarded with the bowl invitation.

“Our student athletes, coaches, managers and trainers are all deserving of this honor and we look forward to playing the Lone Star CoChampion Tarleton State University,” Coach Knight said.

Athletic Director David Sharp said he also is pleased about the Tigers’ bowl opportunity.

“This team has worked hard all season and has been successful both on and off the field,” Sharp said. “I’m very happy that the players get

the chance to play one more game this year.”

The Heart of Texas Bowl is sponsored by C.H.A.M.P.S. (Communities Helping Americans Mature, Progress and Succeed), a school-based program aimed at educating students about the dangers of the abuse of illicit drugs and alcohol.

It was founded by Copperas Cove Head Coach and Athletic Director Jack Welch.

Participating teams will arrive Friday before the game.

The bowl committee will provide meals and entertainment for the participants, including a Friday night banquet.

Both teams also will have the opportunity to participate in learning and community engagement activities while in Copperas Cove.

Prior to the game between the Tigers and the Texans, the Trinity Valley Community College Cardinals will face off against the Thunderbirds of Mesa Community College.

The matchup will feature two of the nation's top National Junior College Athletic Association teams.

The Cardinals are ranked 6th and the Thunderbirds are ranked 15th. Kickoff for the first match is set for 11 a.m.

Tickets will be available on Monday, Nov. 25.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students.

Tickets can be purchased through the office of the Ouachita Athletic Department by calling (870) 245-5182 or by emailing sharpd@obu.edu.

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Lady Tigers Volleyball take down Henderson

By DIXON LAND

Assistant Sports Editor The Tiger Volleyball team took down Henderson State University last Thursday, Nov. 11 in five sets.

In the first set, the Lady Tigers took an early lead and dominated early, winning the first set 25-12.

Following the first set, the Lady Reddies came back strong in set two taking an early lead and hanging on for a 25-21 victory.

In set three the Lady Tigers eliminated misqueues, took

advantage of some mistakes made by the Reddies defensive front and won set three.

Down 4-12 in the fourth set, the Lady Tigers fought back to within two, but Henderson pulled away late.

In the final set, the Lady Tigers again were down early in the set, but regrouped to tie the score up at 12. They scored the next three points and won the game by 3-2 sets.

The Lady Tigers (15-11, 8-6) finished the season with a win over the Reddies and winning three of their last five. n