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he Forum is the official student newspaper at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The Forum is funded in part by the student activity fee; members of the UALR community are allowed one copy per edition. The opinions expressed in The Forum are those of the staff and contributing writers and do not represent the official views of UALR. Advertising inquiries should be referred to The Forum’s advertising office and can be reached by calling 501-569-3319. The Forum is published 7 times in each of the fall and spring semesters. The Forum editor can be reached at 501-569-3265. All material published in this newspaper is copyrighted.

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ou cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today,” President Abraham Lincoln said. In my book, one of the most important qualities a person can have is being responsible. These days it is often difficult to find someone who will be there when you need them and do what they say. To me being a responsible person means that you follow through, you don’t blame others when things don’t go as planned, and you don’t constantly make excuses. One day last year I heard students complaining to a professor that it was the professor’s fault they had failed a test. WHAT?!?! I understand that there are difficult professors and sometimes you really don’t understand what is happening in class, but there are multiple textbooks, tutors and websites that could

easily help you prepare for a test. Not to mention, study groups! It is NEVER anyone’s fault except yours that you are failing. Each day it amazes me how many students I see who are being irresponsible about their education, whether it is not studying, not turning in assignments or turning in low-quality assignments. I have never been able to understand how people are constantly skipping class or not doing their work. I wish that more people would realize that the things you do today will affect what happens tomorrow. Not taking the time to turn in assignments or constantly giving off a bad impression by showing up late, will result in negative outcomes. I am constantly striving to be someone who others can count on and I think that others should be working toward this as well. How about you?

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s someone who doesn’t have a cable, I am usually late on the bandwagon when it comes to drama that happens in the news. I kept noticing my friends who are nurses or are in nursing school right now sharing these videos on Facebook and it caught my eye. Everyone by now has heard about the Miss America pageant and about Miss Colorado’s monologue about nursing. For those who don’t know Miss Colorado made a beautiful monologue about an inspiring patient she had with dementia. After the show aired, the popular morning talk show “The View” made some comments about the monologue. I am a pre-medicine student so I understand how much nurses are a vital portion of any medical team. To the women of “The View” there is a few points I would like to make to you. A stethoscope is not just a doctor’s instrument, in fact you will see a nurse use a stethoscope more than a normal doctor will. Another point that really angered me was how they said her monologue about a real person, who has a serious illness, and was the reason she stayed being a nurse, was dismissed as her “emails.” Okay seriously? Anyone in any field of the medical profession has that one moment that reminded them why they chose the career path they did. It is so ridiculous that you would take someone’s heart felt story and call it an email. Really? I am so sorry that you haven’t had health problems and a nurse was the only person who could help you in your weakest moments. I guess my little rant here can come to and end by saying this to Miss Colorado and all of my friends and family in nursing and still in school, I appreciate how you have spent many sleepless nights studying so that you can take care of my family and I. I also appreciate how you have to sometimes give up the things you love the most, because nursing school takes all your time. I am so proud of you wonderful individuals who have sacrificed so much in your life just so you can take care of my life. Nurses build the most connections with patients, I can say I see my nurse way more than I see my doctors. Lastly, I would like to thank every single nurse that has made an impact on my life. You guys really kept me strong and gave me proof that angels exist on this Earth. You guys have made me want to go to Med school and be able to work with you guys side by side. This earth could not ask for a greater gift than nurses.

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Trojan Transit system asks riders to use proper riding etiquette Rachel Wright Staff Writer rswright@ualr.edu

he university asks students and faculty to plan accordingly and exercise patience when using the Trojan Transit units. The Transit receives over 200 phone calls between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., said Sharon Houlette, University Police Department Criminal Investigator and Crime Prevention Officer. According to Houlette, the Trojan Trolleys that use to run on set routes were not being utilized, and the transit system has proven to be more efficient. However, the transit is caus-

ing slight confusion for students and staff. “It’s a great service. It just needs some perfecting,” Houlette said. “There is not just one person calling in (to the Department of Public Safety), there are hundreds of people calling in. And when a dispatcher is calling out radio traffic to an officer on a traffic stop that kind of takes priority.” There are four transits that are used around campus. Two transits are driven by security officers and two by facilities management personnel. The transits driven by the security officers are the ones that are called by the students. The transits driven by facilities management personnel do not have a set route. “Whenever you’re picking up

students, they should somehow signal where they are,” Jeffrey Crenshaw, a security officer and transit driver, said. “There are some people who will just stand in one spot and look at you, and expect that to suffice [as signaling that] they needed to be picked up because they were looking at you.” Crenshaw said once on the transit it is like any other public situation. “You don’t want to be [very] loud, you don’t want to be yelling at other people. Definitely don’t want to yell at people to get out of the way. You’re a rider on the transit.” Crenshaw states that following proper procedure for being picked up is part of transit etiquette, along with the pick-up location and where the student or faculty member wants to go to.

The transit seats about three adults per bench seat. If students decide they do not need the transit, drivers said they can call and let them know. The transits use the sidewalk and drivers ask that students and faculty be aware of that. The largest pick-up areas for the transit are the University Village and the Jack Stephens Center followed by Trojan Lane. Although students call for a transit, the transits are making other pick-ups and drop-offs along the way. Some students agree the transit is a good mode of transportation around campus. “The transit has never taken more than 10 minutes to pick me up,” Zachary Tallent, a University Village resident, said. University Village resident

Shenique Harris said drivers are nice and easy to talk to, but sometimes drive by and will not stop if you are walking to class. She said students and faculty should stick their hand out so drivers know to stop. Harris and Tallent agree that the transit has given them an increased feeling of safety as they make their way across campus. They say students should consider the distance they have to travel on campus. Some students have greater distances than others. “The transit has a varying time degree depending on how many people and how many stops,” Crenshaw said. The number to call a transit cart is the same as the Department of Public Safety number: 501.569.3400.

UALR festivities hosted in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month Kyle Adkins events for the student body to get

involved and learn more about the Staff Writer history and traditions of Hispanickaxdkins1@ualr.edu American citizens over the course of the month. If you missed the mariachi band ach year, Americans cel- in the Donaghey Student Center ebrate the history and cul- and the lecture on the Mexican ture of Hispanic-Americans border crisis given by Chelsea between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15. Halstead in the Stella Boyle auditoThe month represents a signifi- rium, don’t worry. You still have the cant period of time in history, a opportunity to watch the film ‘Who month during which many Latin- Is Dayani Cristal?’ on Thursday, American countries (including Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. in the Student Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador and Services Center auditorium here Guatemala) gained their indepen- on the UALR campus. The docudence. mentary film was the winner of the According to the Hispanic 2013 Sundance Cinematography Heritage Month website, the now Award and was nominated in the month-long observation origi- World Documentary Competition. nally started as a single week in After that, UALR will be cel1968 under President Lyndon B. ebrating Dia de los Muertos (or Johnson. That week was finally “Day of the Dead”), which is coexpanded and made law in 1988 sponsored by the Hispanic/Latino under President Ronald Reagan. Initiative and the Department Since then, schools, college cam- of International and Second puses and other organizations Language Studies, on Monday, throughout the United States November 1. So, please take the have used Hispanic Heritage time to attend either or both of Month to promote awareness these events. After all, the Hispanic Photo courtesy of UALR Office of Campus Life of the contributions made by population in the United States is Hispanic-Americans and spread roughly 54 million, 1.2 million of A mariachi band performed throughout the DSC on September 16. appreciation of Hispanic culture. whom are veterans of the United For those reasons, Campus Life States armed forces and 2.3 million Use this time to learn more about they bring to the United States. Month, please email the Hispanic/ at the University of Arkansas at of whom own businesses that con- the history of Hispanic-Americans If you have any questions about Latino Initiative at UALR at sssi@ Little Rock has planned several tribute to the country’s economy. and to appreciate the rich culture the events or Hispanic Heritage ualr.edu.

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Shelby Shelton Bow Theft at University Plaza On Sept. 18 at 11:50 P.M., a student reported their $1,000 Bear Mauler compound bow stolen the previous day from the bed of their truck when parked in the University Plaza. The bed cover had been unsecured, but nothing else was removed. The victim had an officer from the Benton Police Department take finger prints and brought them to UALR DPS to file with the report. He was advised to contact local pawn shops in attempt to locate the stolen bow.

Two Accounts of Vehicle Break-Ins in Lot 4 A complaint of a vehicle break-in was reported on Sept. 20 in Lot 4. The victim stated that he found his vehicle unlocked with the center console open and his gold watch missing. No signs of forced entry were found and he was provided with an incident number. Multiple items were reported missing from a student’s vehicle in Lot 4 on Sept. 20. Three victims were present during the report. Victim 1 was missing a polo shirt and Iphone 6 charger and victim 2 was missing an Iphone 6, a small amount of cash, a debit card, credit card, and driver’s license. Victim 3 was missing her wallet containing her driver’s license, credit card, and debit card and also stated that her card had been used at the Kum & Go gas station just off University Avenue. A dispatch call was made to LRPD to investigate the use of the card at the gas station. All victims were provided with the report number.

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In first place for bringing the most items for Women and Children’s First shelter, sophomore Savannah Leonard and her team collected their prizes.

Stolen Wallet from Uncovered Jeep While parked in Lot 10, a student’s wallet was stolen from her vehicle on Sept. 19. Her Jeep had been left uncovered when she parked in the lot that evening. Her debit card showed multiple charges throughout Little Rock that she had not made. Charges were filed using her bank statements and the report number was given to her for insurance purposes.

Suspect From Multiple Theft Reports Caught Thefts inside a university department have been made since June 2015 until September 22 when officers, through the use of security camera footage, could finally identify the perpetrator. The theft of an Apple Macbook as well as multiple food and drink items from the refrigerator has been reported missing. Officers were unable to tell if the same suspect, a UALR cleaning staff member, who stole the food and drink items also stole the Macbook, therefore, no charges will be filed at this time.

Tyler Maxwell Staff Writer tlmaxwell@ualr.edu

ostering a safe environment for students and faculty is of utmost importance at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. To that end, the countrywide Green Dot initiative seeks to prevent violence and promote safety on college campuses. A green dot refers to any gesture that advocates safety and makes the community a friendlier place for everyone. The goal of the initiative is essentially to counteract and eliminate red dots, which are actions that compromise the safe community atmosphere (e.g hazing, intimidation, sexual assault). Each year, UALR’s Green Dot

chapter puts on the Amazing Race, where groups of students turn out to compete for prizes in an obstacle course. To win, however, members of a group must not only complete the obstacle course, but they must also answer questions related to campus safety. Correct answers determine number of points, as does attendance at the “Rules of the Race” meeting, team spirit, and number of donations to Women and Children First. This year’s race took place on Sept. 25 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Coleman Sports and Recreation Complex. Thirty-nine groups of students participated in this year’s race, which had eight obstacles including water slides, tires, planks, and water balloons, among other things. At the end of the race, the participants had a pizza party and awards were given. Senior Kalan Horton, Volunteer

Coordinator for the Green Dot Initiative, communicated what he thought made the race successful, “The reason the event is effective is that it combines physical activity and requires you to regurgitate the Green Dot information.” Sophomore Amber Massey, team captain of the “Hot Dots,” offered her overall impression of the experience, “It is a very impressive way to ensure that the students of UALR know their Title IX information and campus safety resources.” When asked about something he learned from the race, sophomore Hector Rodriguez responded, “Before, I didn’t know the phone number of the DPS, but now I have it memorized.” Evidently the Green Dot Amazing race is a fun way to excite students to learn about campus safety and to rally students to the Green Dot cause.

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UALR celebrates third annual Suicide Prevention Week Chancellor's Proclamation Brittany Wright Staff Writer bwright@ualr.edu

he University of Arkansas at Little Rock kicked off its third annual Suicide Prevention Week with the Chancellor’s Proclamation on Monday, Sept. 21. As students bustled about the Diamond Café, Counselor Aresh Assadi’s voice filled the crowded room as he began with the welcome. “September is National Suicide Awareness Month,” Assadi said. “With the right resources and support, we believe that suicide is preventable, especially if we work together.” As he continued, students began to gather and tune in. “If you or someone you see is struggling, please say something,” Assadi said. “Remember, you matter and you are not alone.”

Gallery of Hope Artistic Expression Contest

As Assadi took his seat, the students welcomed Chancellor Joel Anderson. “UALR is committed to doing all we can to empower those facing challenges and hardships,” Anderson said. “We are dedicated to combating bullying, harassment and discrimination on our campus.” He challenged students to encourage a supportive community and spread awareness of the importance of suicide prevention. “All campus members can take part in promoting mental wellbeing and preventing suicide,” the chancellor said. “Everyone can contribute to a culture of compassion where individuals are accepted for who they are.” Anderson concluded the proclamation with a personal message: “If you are hurting, know that you are not forgotten. We are here for you and help is available.”

UALR Resilience Day & Balloon Release was an informative success Amanda Wilkinson Staff Writer arwilkinson@ualr.edu

rganizations from around the city and campus participated in Thursday’s Suicide Prevention Week event. Students were able to meet with representatives from UALR Safe Zone, Employee Assistance Program, Arkansas National Guard, and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Representatives welcomed questions about how they can help and what services they provide, handed out information, and brought awareness to the campus. Volunteers also ran different tables that had stress reducing

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At the Gallery of Hope Artistic Expression Contest, Derrick Floid peractivities which strengthen over- forms an animation dance to ‘take me away’ on Sept. 23. all mental health. Students and staff were able to color, build with Brittany Dean Paintings, sculptures and written Legos, pet /play with dogs and pieces surrounded the stage and practice yoga. Staff Writer the seating area. Everyone who joined or walked bdean@ualr.edu Everyone was welcome to subpassed the Donghey Student mit their art or perform a piece. Center could pick up Suicide Submissions came from alumni Prevention T-shirts, magnets with and current students — there was prevention call hotlines, and handn Wednesday Sept. 23 the even an art submission from a outs. Gallery of Hope Artistic ninth-grade student at Hall High The balloon release ended the Expression Contest was School. event as students and staff had held in honor of Suicide Prevention Some of the artwork was for sale the opportunity to write encour- Week. while others were just for show. aging notes on balloons and set The four hour event, full of talAs people viewed the contest them free into the sky. This sym- ent and hope, was in the Donaghey submissions, music played and bolic time unified individuals for Student Center’s upper concourse. refreshments were served. Artwork a couple minutes with strangers bringing life to the quote “together we can stop suicide.” The event was an informative success and we look forward to seeing it again next year during Suicide Prevention Week.

included woodwork, acrylic paint, photo transfers and a various other art forms. People submitted poetry and stories about their experience with suicide. Performances included singing, guitar playing and spoken word as well. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock concert choir sang between performances. There will be different categories that contestants can win in. There is best in show, best in performance art, best in visual art and best in written. Winners will be announced Friday, Sept. 25.

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Donations, Creative Give-Aways, Suicide Prevention Organizations, and Games for the Brain to Help Raise Awareness Tanya Triplett Staff Writer tmtriplett@ualr.edu On Tuesday Sept. 22, 2015 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. in the Diamond Cafe of the Donaghey Student Center, counseling services hosted Brain Play Give-Away and Creative Day event going on. The person in charge was Amy Muse and according to her "Mind Games help with destigmatizing mental health and we are looking to play with our brains." The different mind games were: ‘Competitive Relaxation’; ‘Perception is Realty’; ‘How Empathic Are You?’; and ‘Are You Creative or Analytical?’ These games can help people be more aware of themselves. "The more you know about

yourself the more hope you feel in beating your thoughts," says Michelle Cates who was one of the volunteers helping out with this event. There was also a donation table, a creative table, the Veterans Crisis Line table, Employee Assistance Program table, and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention table. At the donation table people made donations to help fund the suicide prevention week activities and at the creative table people who experienced losing a loved one due to death by suicide made memory quilts and balloon ties. The Veterans Crisis Line helps veterans because according to Jennifer Bullock it "offers support in times of crisis." The Employee Assistance Program and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention which people can find on afsp.org also helped raise awareness for suicide. This event and its activities was helping people become more aware of suicide.

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Focussed on the ping pong ball, freshman Kenneth Broyles attempts to force the ball across the table using his brain on Sept. 22. Brain activity appeared on the screen.

Gallery of Hope Awards Ceremony Brittany Wright Staff Writer bwright@ualr.edu

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To encourage other students, sophomore Tia Wright decorates a fabric square on Sept. 22 that will be sewn together to create a quilt for the 2016 Suicide Prevention Week.

uicide Prevention Week concluded with the Gallery of Hope Awards Ceremony, Friday, Sept. 25. Students crowded into Meeting Room D in the Donaghey Student Center as Amy Muse from Counseling Services and Alveno Smith from Information Technology Services served as the event’s emcees. As students filled up on finger foods and ice cream, Smith presented a video reflecting the essence of Suicide Prevention Week. After the video, the presentation of awards for the Gallery of Hope began. “The Gallery of Hope was beautiful and powerful,” Muse said. “Each year it gets better and better.” Each contest participant was awarded a gift bag of goodies. “All of the prizes were donations,” said Aresh Assadi of Counseling Services. “Discount Trophies donated the trophies for the winners, American Gold and

Silver Exchange donated a pair of earrings for the grand prize, and other companies donated gift cards for the participants.” Gallery of Hope winners were Kimberly Snow for Best in Visual, Ivy Arnold for Best in Written, Shekinah Gordon for Best in Performance, and Sara Massey for Best in Show. “Depression and mental illness can affect anybody,” Massey said. “There’s always hope and there’s always a choice.” Counseling Services worked with volunteers and other departments to help make this year’s Suicide Prevention Week the best attended since its start, Muse said. “This was definitely a campus wide collaborative event,” she said, “but we could always use more help.” Suicide Prevention Week resonated with many of the students and faculty who attended events. “I learned that it’s OK to talk about suicide,” said volunteer Kabriya Baldwin. “If you don’t want to talk to your friends about it, Counseling Services is there and everything’s confidential.” Talking about suicide prevention and using the resources available could save lives. “Secrets keep us sick,” said Muse. “We want to make UALR a safety net where everyone is looking out for each other.”

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Student Organization Spotlight:

Pi Sigma Epsilon Nathan Davis Staff Writer ndavis@ualr.edu

Clea Hupp

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Professor Hupp appreciates the great diversity of students represented in UALR’s student population.

lea Hupp, PhD, is a professor in the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s History Department. Among the courses that Professor Hupp teaches are Modern Middle-East History, Pre-Modern Middle East History and U.S.-Middle East Relations. In addition to teaching students about Middle Eastern history, Professor Hupp has written extensively on the subject, having visited numerous countries in the region including Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. One of Hupp’s favorite subjects to teach is U.S.-Middle East Relations, a course in which students get an opportunity to review official government documents. U.S. - Middle East relations are of particular importance in contemporary America. “[Learning about the Middle East is] important in terms of being a knowledgeable citizen,” says Hupp Professor Hupp has been a member of the UALR faculty for the past nine years. Prior to coming to UALR, she worked as an adjunct at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville’s Honors College. Professor Hupp attained her Bachelor’s and PhD in History from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Both of Professor Hupp’s parents were astronomy professors, so academia is something she has long been familiar with. Professor Hupp appreciates the great diversity of students represented in UALR’s student population, as well as the knowledge and expertise of her colleagues. “We have a wonderful faculty here at the History Department,” she states. In addition to teaching courses, Professor Hupp is currently writing a book about the MiddleEastern nation of Lebanon. If you are interested in the Middle East it would be beneficial to take a course with Professor Hupp. One would be hard-pressed to find an instructor more knowledgeable on the subject.

Kendra Montgomery corporate world to share their

experiences and give helpful Staff Writer advice. Joining Pi Sigma Epsilon knmontgomery@ualr.edu has many benefits. These benefits include perpetration for life after graduation, corporate mentorship, he ability to market your- and job fairs strictly for Pi Sigma self is important not only to Epsilon members. These job fairs business majors but to every only invite actively hiring compamajor. nies to participate. "Every day we have to marFor more information on Pi ket ourselves whether it is to the Sigma Epsilon contact Professor school, our fellow students, our Davis at lmdavis@ualr.edu, or professors, or our future employ- checkout UALR Marketing on ers," says Pi Sigma Epsilon mem- Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn. ber Monika Sandlin. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is home to the newest chapter of Pi Sigma Epsilon, a group dedicated to marketing, sales and management. Pi Sigma Epsilon is open to all students. As a member students will be able to cultivate their marketing skills. "What people want to know is what can you do for me. You have to have a message that attracts people to you," says Professor Lenita Davis. By joining Pi Sigma Epsilon you will gain the experience you need to make you stand out in the crowd. The typical meeting for this Photo courtesy of PSE.org organization is full of action. There is an activity for the members to work on which the meeting will A seperate account for Pi Sigma focus on. At some of the meet- Epsilon will be coming to social ings there will be guest from the media soon.

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Major Spotlight

Art

Alexandria Barnes Staff Writer ambarnes@ualr.edu

t the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Art majors have the option to pursue a degree track that best fits their interest. The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) track allows them to focus on a specific discipline of art. The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) is broken

down into three tracks – studio art, art history, or art education – that they can choose from to major in. The B.A. has fewer art requirements and also allows the student to take a minor. “I’m getting a B.A. because it goes along with my education minor,” says senior art student, Mikalah Booher. Booher has always loved art and creating things and wants to teach at the secondary level with aspirations to coach volleyball. The flexibility of the B.A. program permits her to have more career options. Bethany Hoover, a freshman art

major, is pursuing a BFA in graphic design. “I’ve always had an interest in the arts and [after] working with the software in [EAST lab] . . . I liked it and [wanted] to make a career out of it, says Hoover. Her favorite part about being an art major is being able to express her thoughts and feelings through her art. The

BFA program lets her focus more on art she is passionate about. Courses for both the B.A. and the BFA include art foundation courses, drawing, intro studio courses, Illustration by Brady Jackson art history, and other courses depending on your emphasis. professor and art department chair “As long as you have a passion Tom Clifton, “You have to want to for [art], you’ll be successful,” states be an artist.”

UPC ends September events with Laser Tag, October to bring more excitement Joni Everett Staff Writer jeeverett@ualr.edu

Running to the next barrier, freshman Austin Druilhet attempts to take out his opponent at the laser tag event on Sept. 23.

t was red versus blue in this jam packed University Program Council event. On Sept. 23 UPC held laser tag in the fitness center. Tactical Laser Tag came in and set up a laser tag arena full of inflatable obstacles just for the students at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. “It was great having fun with all the people although I got shot a lot,” says freshman Davion Green. The teams were merciless but everyone was having fun! “It brings students closer together,” said Suzan Martinez when asked about what she enjoyed most about the event, Heffington adds “And lets them shoot people in laser tag.” UPC has great events like this all the time! Their next event will be Oct. 5 where they will be showing the Pixar film "Inside Out" in the Ledbetter Hall at 6 p.m. for Photo by Lauren Humphrey Family Movie Night. There will be dinner and popcorn provided. This would be a great time to relax with

friends after a stressful day. On Oct. 8, there will be a game show called Blizzard Bucks in the Student Services Center Auditorium. There will be prizes!

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CPC Recruitment week brings many new members for Kappa Delta and Chi Omega sororities Lela-Tamara Fluker and Advertising major and Chi News/Campus Life Editor ldfluker@ualr.edu

uring the week of Sept. 13, College Panhellenic Council hosted recruitment week. The events included recruitment orientation, a sisterhood round, philanthropy round, preference round and Bid Day, on which recruits discovered which sorority there were selected to be a member. Ladies who served as counselors during the week also revealed the sorority to which they belonged. "I liked the preference round and bid day. Preference was my favorite because I could really see what each sorority was truly about. Bid Day was also a favorite because we got to meet all our new sisters and spend quality time with them," says freshman, Marketing

Omega recruit Sydney Holland. "[Recruitment week] is a great experience. I have already told people that they should consider [participating]. I plan on learning what I need to know about my sorority and volunteering," says Chi Omega recruit Leanna Terry On Bid Day the ladies and their counselors met in Ledbetter of the Donaghey Student Center for final workshops and speeches before they raced to the Cooper Fountain to join their new sisters as the beginning of their journey with these sororities and CPC. "I think one of my best memories from this year was on Bid Day the girls running home to us. Having my best friend and roommate from last year run into my arms and become my sister, was one of the greatest feelings," says sophomore Pre-Med biology major and member of Kappa Delta, Ruth Members and new recruits of Kappa Delta gather at Cooper Fountain Houston.

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Lela-Tamara Fluker member of the Kappa Psi chapter of

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. News/Campus Life Editor "I consider myself a leader. I feel ldfluker@ualr.edu like I would be great for the position n the senate meeting of Student [as a senator] because I work hard Government Association on and I'm dedicated to doing whatever Sept. 23, President Laan and Vice it takes to get [any] job done," says President Donovan led the group Thomas. The meeting also resulted in the once again in senator appointment, approval of Bill S006-2015: Fight formation of a judicial oversight committee and the approval of a Song Rally Towels. The bill stated that the Student Government new baill. Sophomore transfer student Association would use funds to order from Arkansas Tech University rally towels with the university fight Cameron Thomas was elected as a song printed on them. There will be senator for the Student Government 500 towels purchased to be passed Association. Thomas majors in out at the homecoming game in Computer Science and minors in November. There will also be towels Business. He also a member of the for sale afterward. There was also a judicial overNational Panhellenic Council and

sight committee formed to monitor constitutional changes and election proclamation. The committee came to be composed of senators Seth Cook, Max Lester, and Mira Diervernich with Chief Justice Rick Dierenfeldt. Among other things the group is also working on student surveys to introduce to students at voting for homecoming queen. The application deadline for homecoming queen is Oct. 9. As a part of a Public Relations campaign the Student Government association senators and Public Relations Liaison Brian Gregory will be out on campus throughout the semester to figure out the needs of the campus' students within each of the colleges. The group would like to promote the social media movement #SGAWorksForYou to showcase the changes that they make for the campus. If you see any of our senators out questioning don't hesitate to express your concerns so they can work towards improving the University of Arkansas at Little Rock campus.

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She now teaches a violin class to elementary students and is going to further her education to be able to teach students more about music. She is pursuing a Bachelor’s of Music in Instrumental Studies for both Piano and Violin. Not only does Bomberger keep herself busy with teaching but she also performs at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She plays for chamber music groups along with doing her own solo performances. She chose UALR because they had an “outstanding” and “friendly faculty” program. She also knew some of the instructors in the music program. Bomberger is also a Chancellor’s Leadership Corps scholar. This scholarship requires students to do fifteen volunteer hours per semester and to be involved with the community around UALR. She is also very active in the community around Hot Springs through her church. Her biggest inspirations have been her piano teacher—Prof. Hakutani, her violin instructor— Prof. Hicks, and Prof. Groesbeck Photo by Carly Machen who teaches her music theory “I have pursued music for the aspect of teaching and helping the youth,” class. Their enthusiasm and passaid Bomberger. sion for music has pushed her to go further. “They always go out of their way Joni Everett Youth Orchestra (ASYO). This program had a huge impact to help me,” Bomberger says. Staff Writer on her life. The younger students at Her favorite piece to play with jeeverett@ualr.edu ASYO influenced her decision on the violin is the Barber Violin what she wants to do as a future Concerto. She likes playing it because it is “easy to understand” career path. “I have pursued music for the and people who don’t have a music aspect of teaching and helping the background can enjoy it. Her most recent piano favorite youth,” said Bomberger. risten Bomberger has been During her last year, she had the is Brahm’s Rhapsody. Bomberger is very dedicated to heavily involved with music honor of being the concertmaster. ever since she was 5-years- The concertmaster is the leader of music and spreading that passion old. When she was young, she the first violin section who usually by teaching to the younger generajoined the Arkansas Symphony plays the solos for the music piece. tions.

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estled between classrooms and stores sits one of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock's biggest gems. The Sequoyah National Research Center collects and archives Native American newspapers. The center officially opened in 2005, but has been around in one form or another since 1983. Dr. Daniel F. Littlefield and Dr. James W. Parins unintentionally started the archive when they discovered that a museum in Arizona was planning to throw away a large collection of Native American newspapers. Unable to let those historical documents be destroyed, the duo brought the papers to Arkansas. The center has since become the world’s largest Native American newspaper collection. This organization seeks to save the newspapers of the indigenous peoples of North America. These newspapers are not just from Arkansas, there are even a few newspapers in the collection from Hawaii. While the writings come from all over the place, the name of the facility has its roots in Arkansas. “Who better to name something after than Sequoyah, who invented the Cherokee syllabary. He’s the only known individual to create a form of writing for a language and he was in Arkansas when he perfected that.” Littlefield explained. While there are some papers in the archive that are written in Sequoyah’s Cherokee language, the vast majority of the documents housed in the center are in English. The archive is free for UALR students to use and Littlefield hopes that journalism students will use the center. There are many issues that affect Native American newspapers that also affect students. One example is that Native newspapers are heavily censored by their tribes. These papers are on

papers, Littlefield said. The center is continually growing its collection of documents, adding about 150 publications a month. One fascinating recent addition is the entire run of an Alaskan woman Jeanie Greene’s TV show Heartbeat Alaska. Unhappy with how natives were either ignored or portrayed in a negative light, Greene created this documentary series to show the real life of Alaskan natives. Greene sent 25 boxes of beta tapes. These tapes have not been digitized so they are not available for public use yet. This is a problem that the Sequoyah Center faces often. While it started collecting in 1983, it did not start cataloging until 2011. The attempt to catch up is done by volunteers and the school supplies the center with interns. It gets two graduate interns from the public history program and two undergrad interns from the English department. Each summer they also get three Native American students. Littlefield also hopes that they will get more attention now that Native American tribes are starting to return to Arkansas. The Quapaw bought land in Little Rock last year. Another thing that can bring the curious to the center is that the Trail of Tears went through the land where UALR now sits. Several thousand Choctaws and Chickasaws passed through this area. So if you are interested in learning more about Native Americans, stop by the Sequoyah National Research Center. Located near Big Lots, it has documents as old as 1849 and it also features art exhibits and a painting collection.

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Macbeth Renea Goddard Staff Writer rbgoddard@ualr.edu

rkansas Repertory Theatre’s showing of Macbeth falls short when it comes to its cheesy use of projectors and mediocre costume design, but the stunning performances of its cast and clever stage direction creates a chilling, suspenseful atmosphere that leaves audiences captivated. With the very beginning of the play, the ambience in the theatre immediately changes. In all the fog and dimness, the three witches rise from the ground to tell Macbeth’s first prophecy.  But wait---their words are projected on the background behind them. In fact, every time the witches begin a prophecy, we see their dialogue appear to be etched into the annals of history...by the light of an anachronistic movie projector. In their defense, it is pretty creative. Not only is it a unique way to clarify to the audience some of the most important dialogue in the story--after all, it’s the prophecies that spark Macbeth’s ambition and further the events of the tale---but it also gives off the feeling of permanence. When we see “All hail Macbeth that shall be King hereafter!” written in the shadows behind the witches, the story’s theme of fate and predetermination seems that much more true to us. However, trying to (and failing to) pretend that what we’re seeing is “supernatural” instead of such an obvious attempt at special effects only takes

us away from the story. Even the ghost of Banquo is shown as a film projection: large, bug-eyed, and comically disembodied. The idea is fantastic but its actual execution is just cheesy. The play stays faithful not only to the drama and suspense of the original work, but also the time period. Artistic Director Robert Hupp clearly took a traditional approach, with scenery reminiscent of the Scottish highlands and old medieval castles. It was likely not Hupp’s intention to turn Macbeth into a period piece, but perhaps he made the right decision: in a time when Shakespeare spin-offs and modern re-telling’s are abundant, it’s strangely refreshing to see one that stays so firmly true to the tragic, bloody story that we all remember from high school. However, none of this explains why if you squint your eyes a little bit, Macbeth, Banquo and Macduff all seem to look basically identical with their similar capes and medieval armor that lack any significant identifiers or details. But failure in creative costume design is only a minor fault, and something that stayed in the shadow of the actors’ great stage presence. Michael Stewart Allen’s performance as Macbeth is moving and multidimensional. From his tearjerking anguish after killing Banquo to his placid, cold-blooded plot to murder Lady Macduff and her children, Allen highlights Macbeth’s character development from rise to downfall. However, his stellar performance only seemed to supplement the real star of the show: Jacqueline Correa as Lady Macbeth. Beginning with

Features her very first monologue, she steals the show, depicting Lady Macbeth’s ambition, anger, and guilt with a collected control that hides fiery passion and devotion. Even in scenes with Macbeth, it’s her lines that seem to transcend Shakespearean English

ualr.edu/forum lot about the plays’ overall attention to detail. Perhaps to someone in the Little Rock area who’s new to Shakespearean theatre and wants to try it, the Rep’s production of Macbeth would not be a bad place to start. Though it certainly has its flaws, its historical and literary accuracy and riveting performances more than make up for the play’s minor weaknesses. Even if the veteran thespian or the grizzled old theatre critic may walk out with harsh things to say,

newbie Shakespearean play-goers such as myself should give it a chance---it might spark something in you.

Balancing work, children and school: Life as a non-traditional student Sarah McFadden There’s only so much time in the

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(which we know can sometimes sound like a script recital instead of a performance) and bursts with life and emotion that we can empathize with. The cast’s performance was not the only thing that was nuanced, however. Everyone’s stage presence seemed excellently directed and contributes to the mood of every scene. Even the Porter enhances the sinister atmosphere of one scene, when he cleans Banquo’s blood off the courtyard floor by spitting onto a rag in the same way he had just spat minutes earlier for comic relief. The killing of Macduff’s daughter behind a curtain, shadows of blood spurting on it, incites even more terror and repulsion than if it was shown to us plainly. These minor but clever choices significantly improves the production and says a

day to work, go to class, and spend Staff Writer time with my kids. If I’m doing well smcfadden@ualr.edu in one area, I feel like I’m neglecting the other areas. [However,] College is definitely worth it because of where a degree takes you.” any non-traditional stuAmanda says NTS programs dents are going to col- should be more personal and more lege and nearly half of all readily available. She also says if the University of Arkansas at Little she could change anything about Rock students are non-traditional. college she would suggest admisI sat down with a few non-tra- sions gifting students with laptops ditional students and this is what due to the amount of online work they had to say. required and the fact that not all Amanda Doyle, age 36, is a students, especially NTS, have all freshman at UALR and a first gen- of the same resources available. eration student with 3 children. Stephen Forrest, age 29, a junior She’s a biology major and wants of UALR, says he was unprepared to go into oncology. Her favorite for college life due to his small service offered for NTS is the fam- town upbringing, but he won’t give ily dinner and movie night, once in up because he’s bettering his life Oct. and once in Mar. and says perseverance is key. “It’s a fun, non-work, nonStephen says another big strugschool event she can do with her gle he has, and feels other NTS can entire family and meet other fami- relate to is the difference of matulies struggling with the same issues rity levels between non-traditional as hers,” says Doyle. and traditional students. He also She also appreciates the week feels there isn’t enough NTS reclong national NTS celebrations and ognition. the opportunity to enjoy Greek life Despite their doubts and strugwith Alpha Sigma Lambda. gles these students are in college Amanda says “I feel guilty. for the long run.

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The Creative Corridor: Reviving Main Street Carly Machen

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ain Street is in the works of being revitalized by the Little Rock Main Street Creative Corridor. A fourstep plan has been devised in transforming Main Street’s retailbased environment to a cultural arts center. The project created by the University of Arkansas Community Design Center and Marlon Blackwell Architects combines ecological enhancements, urban landscaping, public art, and community connectivity. Prominent art groups scattered around the city are brought together within the Creative Corridor. These partners include the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, and Ballet Arkansas. Phase one of the plan aims to promote shared street strategies in order to boost pedestrian activity. A North and South Gateway Plaza will mark the segment the Creative Corridor is refurbishing. The plazas will include rain and street light gardens, public art pads, proposed transit systems, plaza seating, back-in parking, an atrium, and a green wall. “Complete Streets” will be suitable for all types of transportation and will provide affordable housing within the Main Street district near transit facilities. Low Impact Development Streetscapes are an economically driven layout to improve water quality, purifying water on sight rather than pumping pollutants back into the Arkansas River. Phase two strives to create a center for the Creative Corridor with the Capitol Avenue Plaza. Located at the intersection of Main Street and Capitol Avenue, the plaza will include an amphitheater, pavilion, public art, movie screen, cafe, plaza club, and rooftop garden. The third phase builds off phases one and two in order to thicken the pedes-

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trian promenade with a garden room, arcade, gallery, and symphony rehearsal space. The final phase will install rail transit infrastructures and facilities. Louisiana and Scott Street will be tree-lined bicycle boulevards, while the current streetcar sys-

tem will extend along Main Street. This will connect downtown to the first ring suburbs. Main Street is currently under construction in developing the Low Impact Development Streetscapes, and various artists have completed, or are in the works of completing,

vibrant murals to add to the bustling mixed-use Creative Corridor. The plan to construct a 24/7 lively environment for residential, work, and tourism use has received awards from the American Institute of Architects and The American Society of Landscape Architects.

ow that I am all settled in, and beginning the daily routine of school, beginning to learn about the area I am studying abroad in has, for me, been one of the most interesting parts of this experience so far. The time and placement of your study abroad can turn out so many ways and I feel very lucky to have found myself in Barcelona at this time. The month of September is very special for the people of Catalonia, the region in Spain where Barcelona is located, and from Sept. 18 until Sept. 24 a huge festival called “Festes de la Mercé” is held. This five-day festival is held in honor of the Patron Saint of Barcelona, Mare de Deu de la Mercé. Held since 1902 this festival is a celebration of the changing of the seasons, and as I am learning just another great excuse for a big street party in Barcelona! The days are filled with unique to Barcelona festivities including daring acrobatics by people called Castellers, who represent their different neighborhoods by engaging in “castells” which are a form of human tower. The ones at the top are usually elementary school age! Also notable during the festivities are the “Giants,” where people dress up as gigantic versions of various saints, nobles, kings and queens and parade through the streets of the city. My personal favorite of the week was the finale. At the gorgeous Plaça de Espanya a wonderful pyromusical display of fountain works, fireworks, and music was the most moving experience I have had here so far. An ode to Catalonia and the city of Barcelona, this display was by far the best fireworks showing I have ever seen. At one point the national anthem of Catalonia was played and the entire crowd lit sparklers in pride, it was so beautiful that I was in awe. To sum it all up, each study abroad experience is unique in and of itself— and this festival has provided me with such an appreciation of Barcelona as an outsider. The history and uniqueness of the area has given me a whole new perspective on this part of Spain, and I cannot wait to continue learning about my new home. Until next time, Adios!

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Full-time student and full-time parent to make sure I get some as often as I can.

about. Throw in work and time becomes a vapor. Weighing everyAmanda Doyle one’s needs and wants is frustratStaff Writer ing. There are times where no one amdoyle@ualr.edu is truly satisfied. There is no way to do it all and this can leave you the parent-student feeling like somehow you always fail a little, always let someone down, even yourself.

avigating a university education is a challenging and exciting task for all students. For students like myself, it can sometimes be more of a challenge than I expected. After dreaming of getting my education for many years, I have jumped in with both feet. As a mother of a child with special needs, I knew it would be tricky and sometimes difficult. It was and is something you can’t anticipate or predict completely and you navigate it as best you can. Five real struggles faced by a full-time parent and student:

2. Social Life. What’s that? Between school, work and kids, there is little time left for much but studying. Friends call and say you seem distant. You put off regular gatherings in favor for another hour to help your child on a project or finish your paper. Some days it feels as though you barely have time to think. Automatic pilot takes over and you become an observer not a participant in your daily life.

3. Sleep. Maybe after graduation. As a full time parent, sleep is always an elusive creature. Even when the kids are sleeping well, 1. Activities. Theirs or mine. you may be worried about their Being a first time college stu- futures, friends, school and an dent, there is so much to do on entire host of things. Now after campus! So many events, games class all day and working at night, and clubs, the lists of organiza- you are up studying and worrying tions are endless, as are the many all at the same time. You wake up fun activities scheduled by the stu- with a start. Did I save that paper? dent body. Having full-time chil- Did I give him his lunch money? dren as well, you can imagine there What else was I going to do today? are close to just as many events Sleep is so important to all of our and they feel just as passionate well-being. I am trying diligently

4. Attendance. Excusable? While being present for class is incredibly important, we all know that people get sick, cars break down and there are many other things that keep us from being where we need and want to be. In many of my classes the pace is quick. It is somewhat of a struggle to keep up when I am present every day. With all parents, and even more so with the case of children with special needs, there are numerous appointments. Not just illness, but school conferences, therapy and medicine checks. Balancing these appointments and maintaining satisfactory attendance can be challenging and overwhelming. Fear and frustration can sometimes cause the parent to give up. Clear communication helps me with my professors, but I still worry that I won’t be able to balance the two. 5. Self-Care While parenting and studying it is easy to forget to take care of basic and even more complex needs. A parent who is a student can find themselves skipping their doctor appointments to avoid missing another class since they have missed it for their child’s appointment already. The focus on just making it through can cause a Illustration by Zachary Tallent drive to over achieve. Now down time is unhealthy as well. If you are always working either at school, home or work, you break down. begin with. Taking an afternoon to bad thing to do, parenthood wires You lose sight of the person who yourself feels grandiose and selfish. you this way. had the goal to return to school to Even though you know it is not a

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Home, one of Dreamwork’s newest animation Eat Beat:

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Rose Rains come to a different culture with together and set out on an advenStaff Writer drrains@ualr.edu

ome, the DreamWorks motion picture, recently came out on DVD and Blu-ray. Directed by Tim Johnson, this movie shows what it’s like to

the extremely friendly Boov alien, Oh voiced by Jim Parsons from the Big Bang Theory, and a very spunky teenager tamed Tip who is voiced by Rihanna. 16-year-old Tip has been separated from her mom because of the Boov invasion and Oh gets in trouble with his own kind because he was trying to make friends. The unlikely duo of outcasts come

ture to clear Oh’s name and bring Tip back to her mom. This unlikely team helps Oh understand that communication is much more than the actual meaning of the word and helps Tip learn that she can make friends that are outside of her comfort zone. This movie has gotten many bad reviews, but others believe that it is a must see.

This movie is for all ages and a lesson can be taken from it no matter what the age. Home was well developed with a budget of $135,000,000. This movie isn’t like DreamWorks action animations such as How to Train your Dragon or Kung-Fu Panda; it is a cute comedy with tear-jerking moments and wonderful songs. Home is out on DVD and Blu-ray now and can also be rented at your local Red Box.

f you are ever at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Benton Center and need a place to have lunch, I recommend the Burger Shack. The Burger Shack is at 107 S. Main St., just a four-minute walk from the center. The Burger Shack has a small-town diner atmosphere. Patrons include local business people as well as students on their lunch break. Black and white checkered tiles cover the floor. Christian music plays from a radio in the corner. A toy train suspended on tracks in the air whizzes by, as you choose a seat. A variety of seating options include a stool at the bar, a table or a booth. The menu offers a large variety of options. Appetizers, for $5.99 each, include jalapeño poppers and fried pickles. You can get a regular cheeseburger for $4.39 or a hubcap cheeseburger for $10.99. You can also add bacon to your burger for $1.09. The Burger Shack has more than burgers to choose from. You can also choose from hot dogs, sandwiches or salads. All sandwiches, hot dogs and burgers are served with chips; however, you can substitute that for fries for $2 more. There is also a daily lunch plate for $7.99. The Burger Shack has ice cream to choose from for dessert. Floats, sundaes and shakes are all $2.99 each. I usually get the turkey and Swiss cheese sandwich served hot for $5.29 and substitute the chips for Cajun fries for $2.29. This is enough to fill me up. However, the caramel shakes look delicious! The Burger Shack has a Facebook page where you can keep up with the daily specials and updates to the menu or you could call 501-778-2266.

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That’s not the spirit

Grant Fox Entertainment Editor tgfox@ualr.edu

he IPA (Indian Pale Ale) is a beer who’s origins reach back to the British Empire and were actually developed for long shipments. The signature ingredient of the IPA are the hops. The more hops, the more pop it has when you drink it. Hops stopped the beer from going bad on the long shipment journeys from the Brewhouses down to India. When the soldiers and sailors returned to Great Britain from India, they wanted the some flavor of beer, often citrus filled, that they had been given in India. Thus the IPA was created to give the hoppy citrus flavor that so many beer enthusiasts enjoy today. Some of the hoppiest beers that can be found locally are the Wolfdirt, from the Victory brand, the Single-Wide IPA, from the Boulevard Brewing Company, and the Presidential IPA, from the Diamond Bear Brewing Company located right here in Arkansas. An IPA goes best with spicy foods or strongly flavored, mildly spicy foods. The IPA’s light pop is an excellent compliment to a more strong flavor and refreshes the pallet with every drink.

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Ruth Houston had left their previous record label had been battling an addiction of depression. The singer has known

Epitaph and signed with Columbia Entertainment Editor records. During the recording prorxhouston@ualr.edu cess instead of spending money on a music producer, the band used ring me the Horizon recent- their own keyboardist, Jordan Fish, ly redefined their name and spent the money on a personal as a band by switching to fitness trainer during the course a completely new genre. From of recording their new album in Metalcore to Alternative rock the Greece. After what seemed like newly defined band gives us an decades Oliver Sykes, lead singer album called “That’s the Spirit.” If and front man for BMTH, released you think this album sounds like the songs “Throne” and “True the screams from the underworld, Friends.” Why did Bring me the Horizon think again. all of a sudden make a huge sound The band started hinting a new change you ask? Well the answer album in late June, by giving fans to that would be in Oliver Sykes’ an image of a white basic umbrelspeech at the Alternative Press la on a plain black background music awards, where the singer on social media. Then on July 13, and front man announced he 2015 the band announced they

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Ketamine. “…You had no idea that I was in rehab but you were sending me letters, you were sending me texts, you were sending me f****ing emails and when I got out of rehab I didn’t want to f****ing scream any more, I wanted to sing it from the fucking rooftops. It’s all thanks to you, so thank you very much,” Oliver Sykes, Bring me the Horizon front-man stated. In a NME interview, Sykes stated that the album was a loose concept album about life’s darker moods, like depression, and a way to make light of the situation. With songs like “Happy” you can hear the emotion of trying to find ways of making happiness from your

depression issues and is very passionate of suicide prevention. In the song “Throne” he talks about how no matter what is going on things can get better, also the song sounds very similar to the sounds off their album “Sempiternal.” When bands change their sound it’s usually a hit or miss when it comes to their original fan base, like the whole Green Day going from Punk Rock to Rock Opera debate, or when Taylor Swift changed her sound from Country to Pop. BMTH’s fans seemed to really take well to the change, and BMTH now has even more of a fan base.

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A Smartlock to replace all padlocks Brady Jackson each of your Noke locks.

A cool feature is that you can Staff Writer share and revoke access to your bajackson4@ualr.edu Noke. You can get really specific with it by assigning access for ave you ever thought the day, time, location and duraabout a lock that you tion of access then afterwards could share with your they can’t open it. The app has friends without having a key? a history tab that can tell you Well there is a smart-lock that is where, when and who opened pretty neat that is being released your locks. You can also track your Noke with the app which is in October. The lock is called the Noke a really neat feature. The Noke is made of boronand it is made by FŪZ Designs, for the price of 69.99 this lock could hardened steel and also has a be yours. The Noke eliminates long-lasting batteries that gives the need for keys and combi- you a year of use before you nations forever. The Noke uses need to replace or recharge the and connects to your Bluetooth battery. If your phone is for some enabled smartphone so you do reason died or is not working have to reach or find your keys, the Noke as a Quick-Click techjust walk up, press the Noke and nology allows you to create a custom access. If you don’t have click your lock is unlocked. With the Noke App you can a smartphone you can buy a manage as many locks as you Bluetooth key fob, to open your want. So you don’t get confused Noke exactly the same way you with which lock you have in the open your car doors. These locks are available to be app you can name your locks and create custom settings for pre-purchased on noke.com.

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Chris Gillette Staff Writer cagillette@ualr.edu

eashine is a free iOS application game that continually generates levels of beautiful underwater caves that are navigated with a bioluminescent jellyfish. The overall concept is hampered by slightly clunky controls that center on finding pockets of air contained within stars and seaweed patches that are necessary for survival. If our hero jellyfish runs out of air, it dies. In addition, an array of dangerous creatures in the form of sharks, eels, and fish will pop out of the darkness and attempt to eat our jellyfish. The suspense makes the game interesting and keeps the

player on their toes. Players must continually keep moving in order to find air, light, and safety from predators. Players can earn stars through gameplay, which is very difficult, or purchase them from the app store at an expensive price. These stars, which give air to the jellyfish, can also be obtained by watching advertisements in-game. As the brave jellyfish navigates this dark, labyrinth world the beautiful monochromatic blacks, whites, and blues delight the eye. The simplicity of the color scheme in no way detracts from the aesthetic beauty of the game. However, herein lies the problem…. The visuals could be enjoyed more if the game designers had built-in levels that featured more exploratory themes. Games like

Raymond Legends, Ecco the Dolphin, and the award-winning Journey were noted for their gorgeous visuals as players could explore these worlds to their hearts content. The designers of Seashine could have incorporated lessons from these games to design an app with fast-paced action punctuated with slower levels of exploration. It is difficult to enjoy the beautiful world and excellent music of Seashine, the game’s strongest suit, when one is constantly using clunky controls to dodge being eaten by predators. I would still heartily recommend that a player download the game, as it is free, and give it a try. You may find yourself shooting through caves and dodging sharks for hours before you realize that the game has any aspects to it that aren’t a blast.

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Sept. 30—Banned Book Week: The Color Purple

he Arkansas Literary Festival presents Banned Book Week featuring an interview re-enactment, a film and a writing contest based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning novel, The Color Purple, on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at The Ron Robinson Theater in downtown Little Rock. The program will begin at 6:30 p.m., featuring actresses Verda Davenport Booher and Vivian Norman in the interview re-enactment. Banned Book Week is an annual event sponsored by the American Library Association celebrating the freedom to read. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit arkansasliteraryfestival.org.

Oct. 2—Light the Night Walk

he 2015 Light the Night Walk on Friday, Oct. 3, in downtown Little Rock at the Rivermarket Pavilions, starting at 7:30 p.m. Light the Night Walk is a fundraising event hosted in more than 200 communities each fall by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. During the walk, participants will carry illuminated lanterns in support of survivors and in memory of loved ones lost to a blood cancer. The event is free to the public and also will feature many kids activities and a band that is to be announced. To register and find out more information, visit lightthenight.org.

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Until Dawn Shaun Williams Staff Writer swilliams@ualr.edu

ne of IGN’s game reviewers, Lucy O’Brien, stated that Until Dawn is a “cheesy homage to horror movies,” and that couldn’t be truer. The game was clearly developed by someone who adores the horror and all of its clichés. Although its thrills are molded by a lack of story consistency, Until Dawn’s butterfly effect system allows for a new horror experience through every gameplay, where you are promised a new experience every time you play. Until Dawn uses a cast of eight teenagers with eight classic stereotypes, who go back to a remote cabin, which can only be accessed by an unreliable cable car, to “party like porn stars.” You may ask why they are there. So they can celebrate the one- year anniversary of the disappearance of their friends in the surrounding woods. It is assumed that there was no foul play concerning their disappearance but as the player you are able to draw your own assumptions on what was the real cause of these two characters’ demise. In the beginning scenes of the game the player is introduced to all of the characters that the player will either grow to love, hate, or all together not care at all about. The player is first introduced to Sam, the nature lover of the group, and Chris, the common nerd and hopeless romantic of the group. Chris and Sam take the cable car up to the cabin where we are presented to Jessica, the sexy blond of the group and Mike’s new girlfriend, and if you are wondering she is just like every classic blonde girl in a horror movie. After switching scenes we are introduced to Mike, the stud of the group who is fearless in times of peril and also has a sick sense of humor. We are also introduced to Emily, Mike’s ex and drama queen of the group, along with her new boyfriend, Matt. Once everyone starts arriving at the cabin the player is shown the last of the eight characters, Josh, the brother of the two lost friends, and Ashley, the shy one of the group.

The environments of Until Dawn were made as hostile as possible and you start to experience the hostility when you enter the cabin for the first time with Chris. The cabin was beautifully detailed, huge, had a cold atmosphere, and filled with secrets. The player soon discovers that the cabin isn’t the only area with an unnerving atmosphere. Upon the gamers play through they would find themselves exploring a Sanatorium with a large morgue, an abandoned mine shaft, and a range of dangerous wildlife. Until Dawn allows the player to feel as if they are being watched at every moment and it also does pretty well on making the player feel a sense of isolation. Many times throughout the game, you are left questioning where the scares are. The game wound up having a split story line making it seem like it was a half survival and half action thriller, which removed some of the scares. The split story line was made up for by involving the “butterfly effect,” where the players’ choice affected which players live and which players die. The butterfly effect being a part of the game was crucial because it made the player think through every choice and sometimes made it where they had to make decisions a flash instant. Such as the way you spoke to another character, if you were rude don’t expect their trust later on and vice versa if you were polite. Even placing an object in a certain place would determine if you could use it later on when the player would need it. One last flawed effect was a between scenes theatre where you would converse with Doctor Hill, a psychiatrist, who shows you your fears and teases out your thoughts of each character, which has an early effect on the gameplay. His role later on turns into strictly a thematic one, which becomes redundant as the story takes a turn for the worse. Until Dawn is definitely an imperfect game but a fun experience to be able to put yourself in the shoes of a distressed teen in a horror film. Though the story is inconsistent it still brings out the classic horror film characteristics which makes the gameplay pleasurable and allows for the players in game decisions to have shocking consequences. Illustration by Byron Buslig

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Lis Shoshi: A big man looking to make a big contribution Gabrielle Phifer ing 21 of the final 23 games of the season. Staff Writer In his two seasons at Howard gcphifer@ualr.edu he was named the Western Junior College Athletic Conference 6 foot-11-inch forward with Defensive Player of the Year and no basketball experience Honorable Mention All WJCAC in before college signed with 2015. He was ranked 16th nationalthe Little Rock Trojans men’s bas- ly in defensive boards, 20th in total ketball team in May with hopes to rebounds and 27th in rebounds continue his rise at the institution. per game, according to Little Rock Lis Shoshi, tallest member of Trojans Athletics website. When he left Howard College, he the men’s basketball team, is from visited Washington State and Texas Peje, Kosovo. Shoshi didn’t get as Tech, but instead chose UALR. “It much exposure to basketball in was just the style of the game here Kosovo, but that is where his expoand the opportunity to play right sure to the game began. away. I heard there were going to “It started when I was a kid, like be some changes, and I liked that.” when I was 5. I had a basket in my Shoshi thinks being at UALR is backyard. It was like the hangout a good fit for him. “I’m excited place back home. Random people would walk by and just come and and looking forward to see what’s going to happen to us this year,” play. That’s where it started.” In Kosovo, there really aren’t any he said. He added: “It’s going to organized teams when it came to be tough, but I think if I do what playing for youth teams, accord- I’m supposed to do, I’ll be fine. I’m ing to Assistant Athletic Director of really excited about playing D-1 Communications Patrick Newton. [Division 1] basketball.” If you want to catch Shoshi, you There weren’t any middle school, could find him at his favorite hangjunior high or high school opporout spot, Chipotle, which is on the tunities to play, just club teams. corner of University and Markham However, he didn’t play that much. St. Otherwise, catch him at their All of his skill came from practices season opener on Nov. 14. put on by local coaches.

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Lis Soshi looks to bring a big contribution to the Little Rock Trojans men’s basketball team.

When he did take the opportunity to play with a local team when was 17, he only played in three games. He went through knee surgery from a growth spurt and played three more games before going to Howard College. Only six organized basketball games before going to Howard and a highlight video of those games is what got him there. His only challenge from playing unorganized basketball in Europe and coming to America to play was conditioning. “It was a different style of game. I was nowhere near the shape and it was hard. My first two to three months were pretty tough, but after that I just started adjusting,” he said. He quickly got adjusted, start-

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Levefre named Director of Basketball Operations

Max Lefevre follows new head coach Chris Beard to continue their success at UALR.

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Lauren Lockhart-Lindsey States from France on a scholar- us. We are really excited to be here.” a sense of pressure when stepping better.”

ship to play college basketball at Staff Writer Avila University in Kansas City, Mo. lalockhartl@ualr.edu There he earned his Bachelor of Science in International Business hris Beard announced that in 2012 before earning his Master of Max Levefre would be the Education in Sports Administration new Director of Basketball from Angelo State in 2015 . Operations for the Little Rock Levefre has been here in Little men’s basketball program. Lefevre Rock for about 4 months now as he worked with Beard for two seasons officially arrived here on June 1st. at Angelo State as a grad assistant, “I was actually surprised when my helping the Rams to a 47-15 record wife and I first arrived in Little Rock over that span. because I didn’t necessarily look at Levefre is not new to the game Arkansas as the south, the humidof basketball by any means as he ity hit me right away, said Levefre, previously came to the United overall it seems like a great fit for

As the Director of Basketball Operations, Levefre will be in charge of many of the logistics that come with any basketball program: assisting coaches and players, organizing film and reports, as well as checking in with academics. “I’m here to make sure that as a program everything runs smoothly, we are here to brand a new basketball team just as we did when Coach Beard got to Angelo State. We were looking to win right away there, and we are looking to win right away here,” says Levefre It is common for anyone to feel

up to fulfill a large role in any Division 1 basketball program, especially when that program is in the process of rebuilding. Levefre felt that this pressure was nothing new for him or his fellow coach staff. “There is a sense of pressure but that’s why we do this job. We like that pressure, it almost makes the job more fun. A job with no goal to reach can get boring! We are really looking forward to the season. We feel that we have some good pieces coming in and we are working hard every day to make this program

Levefre says that he plans to further his coaching career as he looks to continue to build his resume and learn what he can from coaches like Beard. “We have a great staff for me to learn from, of course I have learned from Coach Beard, but the other assistant coaches are all very experienced with winning backgrounds and I look forward to learning a lot from them as well,” says Levefre, who does plan to continue coaching with future hopes of moving up the ladder and one day becoming a head coach.

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October Athletic Events look to build Community and Family-Friendly Atmosphere Brian Gregory Sports Editor bjgregory@ualr.edu

wo unique events for Trojan fans everywhere to look out for are the Trojan Tailgate, which will be on Friday Oct. 2, 2015 at the soccer game against Georgia Southern, and Meet the Trojans, which will be on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015. The purpose of these events is to help build up attendance and team spirit. According to Assistant Athletic Director Travis Whipple, “We want a family-friendly atmosphere, but at the same time we still want it to be for everyone that comes to Trojan games.” The Trojan Tailgate is an event that was started last year that was meant to get more students to soccer games and basketball games. It was highly successful last year in getting students that wouldn’t normally come to games and members outside of the UALR campus to come. The tailgate will include free food and a chance to meet the other members of Trojan athletics. Members of all athletic teams will be represented at the event. The tailgate will start at 6 p.m. and the game will start at 7 p.m. If you haven’t had a chance to check out the soccer team recently this would also be a great event to go to. The soccer team has a record of 5-4-1 and while they may not be a juggernaut record consid-

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The Little Rock Trojans Athletic department is looking to inspire an inclusive family-friendly atmosphere. ering the competition. They have played against Texas who they tied, Ole Miss, and Oklahoma. In each of those games, the Trojans have impressed. Also this year, there was record crowd at the first home game against Murray State with 781 people attending. The athletic department would like to encourage all to come out so that they can break that record again. The Meet the Trojans event on Oct. 15 will again give the chance to for students, faculty and members of the community to come out and meet all members of Trojan sports. The event will last from 6-8 p.m. There will be carnival games sponsored by each athletic team. There will also be a campaign to include more students in the Maroon Mob. After the carnival games everything will converge on the inside to kick off the new basketball season.

There will be a three-point contest that will be done by both men and women’s team and a dunk contest. In addition to these events, there are some other events to look forward to during the basketball season. At each of the basketball games there will be different promotions that look to draw in more fans to the games. Some these events are the Hometown Heroes Day in early November and Pack the Jack events, where the athletic department is looking to break the Jack Stephens Center attendance record. For students there will be a series of theme nights: International Night, White Out, Pink Out, Maroon Night and an 80’s night. This new athletic department is looking to involve all members of the on-campus and off-campus community so that they can support the Trojans.

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Trojans sweep Troy with ease Lauren Lockhart-Lindsey Staff Writer lalockhartl@ualr.edu

Edina Selimovic led UALR 3-0 sweep with her 11 kills during the match.

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ittle Rock Trojan Volleyball currently lays down the fourth-best overall hitting percentage and kills per set in the Sun Belt at .230 and 12.45, respectively. Little Rockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defense ranks in the top five with the third-most blocks per set at 2.29 and fifthmost digs per set at 14.74. Little Rock won its home opener on the night of Sept. 25 with a 3-0 shutout over Troy. This is the fifth consecutive year that Little Rock has won its home opener. The last time Little Rock lost its home opener was against former conference-foe Middle Tennessee State in 2010. With tonightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s win, Little Rock extended its conference winning streak to 25 matches, the secondlongest in Division I. The Trojans open up with a score from Carolee Dillard leading to 5 immediate scores from Priscila Almeida off Troy errors. 5-0 Trojans. The Trojans took a 7-4 led off a kill by Edina Selimovic from Megan Mathis. The match quickly moves to a 18-12 lead by the Trojans. They ended the first set 25-15. Little Rock cruised to an early lead in the second set and the lead got up to seven before eventually claiming the set 25-20 After the break between the second and third set, the teams battled a tit for tat opening third set tying the game 4-4. Troy gives the Trojans a 8-6 lead after two back to back errors. Taylor Lindberg with multiple spikes this set leading the Trojans 25-17 shutting Troy out. Little Rock swept visiting Troy 3-0 with 11 kills from Edina Selimovic and 25 assists from Megan Mathis. Priscila Almeida led Little Rock with nine digs, and Kelsey Leech was second with seven. Freshman Taylor Lindberg had one kill and two total blocks. Carolee Dillard finished the match with six kills on 12 attempts for a .500 hitting percentage and she added six block assists on defense.

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Intramural flag football season ends, playoffs begin Lauren Humphrey Staff Writer lehumphrey@ualr.edu

Team 6 offensive player, Johnny Cranford attempts to run the ball down the field before the opponents pull his flags on Sept. 22.

In the endzone, Javare Simmons catches the ball in the endzone scoring for Team 6 on Sept. 22.

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olding an undefeated record of 5-0 in Pool A, Team 6 ended the flag football season in first place on Sept. 24. Tied for first in Pool B, the Silent Assassins, Pike and Warriors ended with records of 4-1. For the women’s team, the Lady Go Getters finished the season with a record of 3-0. “This season has been awesome. Team 6 was essentially a group of guys that knew nothing about each other aside from the fact that we all love football and we wanted to win,” senior Camron James said. Starting the season off with small victories in Pool A, Team 6 worked together throughout the season and eventually ended games on the mercy rule. Pike HasBeens ended the season in second place with a record of 4-1 and Dirty Dan & the Pinheads placed third with a record of 3-2. The Silent Assassins, Warriors and Pike battled all season to stay in first place in Pool B. Playoffs will determine a definite winner. In fourth place with a record of 2-3 were The Punishers. “It was tough at first because we were unorganized; however once we got the flow of things and played together as a team, we excelled,” freshman Don Accor said. (Warriors) Playoffs will begin on Sept. 29 at 6 PM at the Coleman Recreational Complex. Semi finals and finals for both men and women teams will be on Sept. 30 starting at 6 PM.To view additional scores or sign up to play, visit IMLeagues.com. Soccer and Table Tennis begin on Oct. 5. “This is my first year to play and I enjoyed getting to know other Donaghey Scholars teammates. It’s exciting that the Scholars are starting to field their own intramural teams, and hopefully we’ll be a force to be reckoned with,” sophomore Adam Ness said.

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The Hot Corner: Fantasy Football is a Fantasy Wonderland Brian Gregory I can prepare all week for a player being out. I also am not a fan of Sports Editor bjgregory@ualr.edu this daily fantasy or just weekly fantasy movement. I like playing in a season. The second reason I love fantasy football is because football creates ince football season has an atmosphere of competitiveness. started I have been extreme- You never hear a majority of people ly busy. Not with watching playing fantasy baseball or fantasy games or watching football analy- basketball. Why you might ask? It’s sis shows, which is something I because it’s simply not enjoyable. love to do. Not with watching First When people play fantasy football, Take, my favorite TV show. Not people put things all on the line. with watching SportsCenter. Whether its money or pride, peoI have been busy with trying to ple will always take fantasy football make my fantasy teams the best I seriously. You hear so many stories can. I have played fantasy football about people being in last place since I was 12-years-old; on SIKids. in a league having to get tattoos com. My first draft pick ever was in awkward places or having to do Tom Brady. Ever since then I have embarrassing public displays, but been hooked on this virtual real- that is all par for the course my ity that is fantasy football. I have friends. played fantasy basketball and fanThe third reason I love fantatasy baseball but neither of those sy football is because the feeling gives me the joy and the satisfac- I get from playing fantasy foottion that I get from playing fantasy ball. There is always a wish by the football. casual fan of what they would do There are three reasons why I if they were a general manager love fantasy football. The first rea- or in charge of player personnel. son is that unlike fantasy basket- Fantasy football gives us a chance ball and baseball, it is a seasonal, to do that. It’s very realistic in 8, 10, weekly event. For me I like that in 12, and 14 person leagues. You may fantasy football I can prepare all be able to get one or two elite playweek at creating the best team pos- ers, and then you will get your good sible. I don’t have to worry about not great players, and then players if someone is sitting out a par- that require that subjective touch. ticular day, like in baseball or in This is why I love fantasy footbasketball. No if someone is out, ball.

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