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BSM restructure encourages involvement

By Lauren Lum Editor-In-Chief UMHB’s Baptist Student Ministries recently experienced a leadership restructuring that leaders hope will get more students involved in campus ministry opportunities and bring students closer to Christ.

The BSM is now divided into nine emphases, according to BSM Director Shawn Shannon. The nine divisions are: Campus Outreach, Church Relations, Community Partnerships, Faith in Action, Freshmen Outreach, International Engagement, Promotions,

Specialized Ministries, and Student Missions. One or two Lead Team members head each emphasis. Three

Dr. Shawn Shannon BSM Director

Core Team leaders oversee the Lead Team members.

Then, Dr. Shannon and As-

sistant Director Karl Baker split the emphases that they oversee.

Each emphasis has several ministries underneath it. For example, under the Specialized Ministries emphasis, students can be involved in Drama Ministry, Heart for the Nations, and Worship in the Quad. Underneath Community Partnerships, there is Raising Arrows, Hope for the Hungry and Children’s Ministry.

Shannon said that the flexibility to add various ministries under each emphasis is an advantage.

See BSM, page 3

PAC opens with ceremonies, performances

Photo by Tori Van Hooser/ The Bells

Coddie Perry of TFE installs audio wires at the new Sue and Frank Mayborn Performing Arts Center. The inside of the center awaits its attendees at right.

The PAC grand opening is Tuesday, Oct. 10, which will feature the UMHB Wind Ensemble. Oct. 13 continues the PAC debut with a ribbon-cutting and open house. See more about the upcoming ceremonies on pg. 3.

Event brings awareness to suicide prevention

By Jasmin Ortiz Staff Writer

Photo by Tori Van Hooser/The Bells Speech professor Kathy Owens illustrates a movement for freshman Al Johnson as he works on his speech. Kathy was diagnosed with cancer in early January, and took the spring semester off. She has resumed teaching this semester, and is thankful for the support of her UMHB family.

Kathy: Professor, speech coach, survivor

By Tori Van Hooser Copy Editor

“It was devastating,” Kathy Owens, speech coach and speech communications professor at UMHB, said of her cancer diagnosis. “I will never forget that moment in the doctor’s office. That was truly one of those turning points in my life, and it was kind of hard to believe it was happening.”

Kathy received her diagnosis of Stage II squamous cell rectal cancer on Jan. 4, which is such a rare form of cancer doctors hesitated to give a diagnosis. Kerry Owens, Kathy’s husband, who is also a speech communications professor at UMHB, said the diagnosis was difficult and took a while to pin down.

Owens would eventually undergo chemo and radiation in the spring, surgery in the summer and another series of chemo treatments in the fall.

“We really didn’t know what it was because the doctor wouldn’t commit one way or the other as to whether or not it was malignant. So, we had to wait a week to find out for sure. There’s not much of a reaction when you hear that; you’re just kind of numb,” Kerry said.

An eight centimeter tumor was discovered during Kathy’s first baseline colonoscopy, which was performed to provide a reference point for future exams.

Unfortunately, her results were anything but average. According to the World Journal of Gastrointestinal Sur-

gery, there have been fewer than 150 a very rare form of cancer is that there cases since 1919. Due to the lack of is no prognosis. They haven’t been able studies performed with squamous cell to do any long term studies to know rectal cancer, doctors were reluctant to what the outcome will be,” Kathy said. diagnose.

“We had lots and lots of questions but “We were frustrated with the doc- the doctors just didn’t have answers for tor at first because them because most it felt like he was of us have never holding back inseen it before.” formation; like he Kathy said even just wouldn’t tell though the cancer us anything. Then diagnosis was devwe found out it’s astating, she was actually an incredoddly comforted ibly rare form of by being diagnosed cancer….[the docwith a ‘bad luck tor] was as lost as cancer.’ we were. This is “It’s not my fault, truly one of those which was actually bad luck cancers,” kind of comforting Kathy said. because you wonDespite the under ‘oh if I had a sure nature of their better diet, if I had diagnosis journey, done this,’ but this the couple found is truly one of those waiting to be the bad luck cancers.” most difficult part.

The comfort in Photo by Tori Van Hooser/The Bells “Cancer could Professor Owens addresses speech class diagnosis was thin, be a death sentence in Davidson on Wednesday. but the support the or something you Owens family rerecover from. The time we had to go ceived from their family and the comthrough to find out if this was treatable munity was overwhelming. or terminal was the worst part of it all,” “I want to emphasize just how wonKerry said. derful my support group has been, from Another obstacle the couple faced Kerry, to my department, to the adminwith such a rare cancer was the lack of istration, to HR. The support has been an estimated recovery time. there, and it has been heartwarming.”

“The other scary thing about it being Kathy wasn’t the only one who rec-

ognized the outpouring of support.

“I just want to thank everyone at UMHB for their prayers and support…

We had a great deal of help from the community and from the campus,” Kerry said.

One of Kathy’s students was especially kind last spring during the worst part of her treatment.

“Katie Stringer put together a whole care package for me of things I love… and use when searching for scripts. It was just wonderful. It showed me how much she knew me.”

Kathy said Stringer became her adopted daughter. They developed an incredibly strong bond while she was in Kathy’s program and she really considers Katie one of her greatest successes.

I was there when she got the call to go in to the doctor’s office,” Stringer said. “As I left, I looked at [Kathy] and said, ‘I love you mom’.”

Along with her students, Kathy’s children, 12-year-old Allie and 20-yearold Charlie also did what they could to be there for their mom during her treatment. “[Charlie] offered to quit school and get a job to help pay for medical bills so we didn’t have to pay for Baylor while paying for all this,” Kathy said. “We told him the most important thing right now is that you make the most out of your life. So, he stayed and pledged his fraternity. But I really appreciated his attitude of doing whatever he had to to make the family finances work.”

More than 1,000 students die by suicide each year across college campuses. This devastating statistic increases between ages 20 to 24, which is generally when young people attend college (Healthline).

Because this issue affects so many, some find solace by honoring Suicide Awareness Month. They teach others about the common signs of suicidal tendencies, and reach out to those who may be considering suicide.

In honor of the awareness month, the Counseling and Health Services Center set up a booth in Bawcom on Sept.

19 to teach students about the signs to look for in their loved ones and themselves.

“You matter to UMHB,” or “#UMattertoUMHB,” was the slogan used to promote their Suicide Prevention and Awareness event. Representatives handed out stickers and information to inform the student body of the common signs of a suicidal person. Some of these signs include substance abuse, loss of energy, withdrawal from family and friends, quitting important events or activities, and frequently speaking about death.

The event brought to light the severity of suicide and its aftermath.

Many loved ones are left deciphering the factors behind the sudden death, and can be left with many questions and mixed emotions.

See Prevention, page 3

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Big chain vs local beanery - which is better?

By Sophia Vieyra Staff Intern

While getting coffee with some friends, I noticed there were advocates for both the global chains and the local establishments.

I wanted to take a deeper look into what decisions we all have to make before deciding which coffee place to choose.

Whether we are visiting the world’s largest coffee brand or a local beanery, it is safe to say everyone has their own unique opinion.

Starbucks, for example, is a well-known brand with almost 24,000 locations around the globe.

The coffee chain is clearly a contender for best coffee shop no matter the location.

But if you’re looking for a great local beanery, you can’t forget about an equally important contender, Arusha’s Coffee and Tea.

First impressions mean everything to a newcomer.

Returning customers will always come back for the experience and atmosphere.

Customers know what to expect from Starbucks free highspeed internet and WiFi. Most Starbucks work at a very fastpace, making personal interactions unlikely.

Some customers would even argue Starbucks is losing its edge because of how commonly they are found.

Arusha’s is a stylish coffee house serving beverages in an inviting space.

They offer something unique to the general pub-

lic in order to keep guests circulating in and out.

“Arusha’s is a one-of-akind coffee shop,” said former Arusha’s employee Emily Maulding. “Their extensive menu has something for everybody. They connect well with their community.”

First comes the aroma of coffee, but then, the moment of truth - the taste.

Starbucks sources, roasts, and delivers the highest quality coffee in the world.

They aim for a consistent blend with every s visit. u o Daily N They follow strict measurements with certain ingredients on a regular basis.

“It’s exactly the same no matter where I travel in the world,” said Starbucks enthusiast Erin Atchley.

“I ordered my usual when I traveled to Barcelona, Spain and it tasted exactly

Convenience comes at a price By Sarah Ifft Staff Writer

Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime are available at any time with just a click of a button. Pull out your headphones, plug it into your phone, and watch a wide assortment of movies anywhere you go.

Now, think of this – the smell of popcorn and sweet candy filling the air.

Movies, hundreds upon hundreds of selections, able to please just about anyone, sitting on shelves on every corner and spare inch of the room walls.

The moment you step into this atmosphere, you get the complete movie experience.

Unfortunately, this has been stripped from us, and so soon. Millennials have never really had a chance to walk inside a Blockbuster.

I feel that it is too convenient and easy for us to get entertainment. It’s not just movies. It’s really any form

Graphic by Sarah Ifft

of retail.

Bookstores and mom and pop shops are closing, as are large stores such as JCPenny, which plans on terminating 14% of its stores this year alone (Bankrate.com).

Why go somewhere to buy something

when you can easily get it online?

Yes, there are positive attributes to online shopping.

Items are often cheaper online, especially with Amazon Prime. Avoiding lines and crowds is also great.

And who doesn’t want a large variety of items?

Which brings me back to my main point – easy accessibility.

How does living off of convenience reflect a society’s values?

We can sit on the sofa comfortably, buying to our hearts content and watching Netflix until the sun sets, but there is a cost.

With fewer people buying their items at stores and relying on technology to fulfill their orders or desires, brick and mortars are at risk of shutting down. Jobs are also lost at corporations that close as a result.

One store that I’m incredibly sad about that went out of business is Family Christian, which has been around for 85 years. They closed 240 of their shops, letting go of around 3,000 people who are unemployed - due to consumers and their desire

for convenience (USA Today).

I have fond memories of Family Christian, one being my mom taking me there after coming home for the weekend during my freshman year.

We saw all of the encouraging Bible verses on the décor and felt a sense of happiness that we could spend some time together before I had to head back to college.

No matter how hard you try, you can’t have memorable experiences on online stores.

The same goes for Blockbuster. I went there many times as a child and had fun looking at all the different types of movies upon the shelves as my father, brother and I planned our movie nights.

These were special moments, and now I can’t make new memories because the stores are all gone.

So, maybe it’s not the end of the world that a video rental place closed down.

But I fear that there lies something greater down the road ahead, a bigger picture that we seem to be missing.

Because of our unwillingness to leave the house and explore what is beyond our phones and computers, we miss out on experiences such as interaction with other people.

And in addition, we are putting more people at risk of unemployment.

Instead of buying all of your items online this week, try this. Support a local, family-owned shop around the Belton/Temple area.

Who knows, you might end up with an object you can’t find on the internet or make new memories with friends by shopping together.

the same as it had in the states.”

Before stepping foot into a local coffee shop, customers can expect paying anywhere from $3.50$5.00 for a drink.

Contrary to popular belief, Starbucks charges similar prices.

The difference comes into play when the same dollar amount goes back to the community rather than the global scope. The ability to use Cru Cash as a student is also an advantage.

I come from a huge city where global chains overshadow local businesses.

Now that I live in a small town for college, I am surrounded by lots of small businesses.

So, I almost feel obligated to try every little establishment until I have conquered them all.

However, I will confess I give in to the global establishment more often than I should.

Maybe one day I can find a healthy balance between both, but until then, fingers crossed.

Should certain books be censored in schools?

By Katrina Wordell Contributing Writer The Great Gatsby. Lord of the Flies. The Adventures of Huckleberry Fin. When you hear these titles, what do you think of?

Chances are you either recognize these titles as classic literature or you read these books in some sort of English class.

These books really helped shape our society However, these books, along with many others, are most frequently added to the banned books lists at schools.

SparkNotes

Most classic American literature was written during a significant time in history in the United States.

For example, Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird was written during the Jim Crow era.

This era was by no means a proud moment of America, but it was significant to our history.

However, this book is commonly banned by schools.

Yes, there is language that might be considered offensive.

Yes, there are racial slurs.

This is by no means excused, but it was the language of the author’s sur-

roundings..

If that language was taken out, it could change the depiction of America from that era.

If the racial slurs were taken out, the book would no longer be historically accurate.

When a book like this is banned, it’s like administrations are trying to shelter students from the harsh reality that is America’s history.

According to an article from USA Today by Heather Wines regarding challenged books, the main reason that books are challenged is because of sexually explicit content.

While this makes sense, most classic novels do not have explicit sex scenes.

Most of the time things such as prostitutes are mentioned but it doesn’t go into great detail about what really happens.

In Wines’ article, violence, racism, and vulgar language were also mentioned as common reasons that books are banned.

Although these are good reasons, you have to look at the big picture.

These students should be old enough to understand that vulgar language does exist.

They should also be able to recognize that sometimes this an author’s use of vulgar language is necessary to maintain some realistic accuracy in the book.

These students also need to realize that racism was a huge part of our history, and arguably still is.

Violent acts are often necessary to the plot of the novel or aren’t offensive enough to cause concern.

Am I saying that a second-grade should read Of Mice and Men

by John Steinbeck?

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No, I am not. I am saying that this novel should be acceptable for high school students to read and understand.

Classic literature should not be allowed on the banned books list.

This literature helped shape America.

This literature portrays fictional accounts about real historical events.

These are the books that show up on AP tests, yet they seem to be constantly challenged.

These books hold educational value.

Therefore, classic literature should not be banned, but should be read by an appropriate audience that can understand the significance of the novel.

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Campus News

BSM: ‘Gathering’ helps students find new ministry opportunities

Photo by Sarah Ifft/The Bells

Sophomore art education major Arianna Baptiste views art pieces from “A Square Foot of Peace: An Invitational Exhibitition Celebrating International Day of Peace.”

Visiting artists promote global

peace one “square foot” at a time

By Sarah Ifft Staff Writer For one day of the year, on Sept. 21, people all around the world stop and reflect on the possibility of global peace, coming together amidst all of their cultural differences to recognize the importance of our similarities.

The International Day of Peace, also known as “Peace Day,” was founded by the UN in 1981. But the day was truly established as a day of cease-fire in 2001.

Every year, the theme for Peace Day is different. This year’s theme was “Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All.” The university partakes in this universal event through the art department. Professor Helen Kwiatkowski curated “A Square Foot of Peace: An Invitational Exhibition Celebrating International Day of Peace,” an exhibit featuring different renditions of the idea of global peace. The opening date was Sept. 20, the day before Peace Day. “The exhibition is a reinvention of an event that I did for seven years at Cedarbrake called The Art of Peace Festival,” Kwiatkowski said.

“For this exhibition, I invited artists to portray their version of peace and if you see the show, you see that no two pieces are alike.”

The opening featured a performance by One Voice, the university’s choir, and a reading of a poem by Chris Boldt titled “Peace Work.”

Many students, faculty and members of the community attended the opening. Eunice Michaelson, a freshman business major, was inspired by Boldt’s poem.

“It’s something that I was already learning about in my intro to business class, how we’re supposed to make friends with people who are different than us. The peace poem reminds me

Her son’s sacrifice still fills her eyes with proud tears.

Allie offered help in different ways while her mother was sick. “[Allie] actually helped change my dressings on my wounds this summer…I was trying to hide my wounds from her because I didn’t want to traumatize her. But I have this distinct memory of her sitting on my bed while my mother is packing my wounds and she’s eating a peanut butter sandwich and talking as if nothing out of the ordinary was going on.”

Kathy’s recovery process has inspired the seventh grader to look to a medical career, possibly in space.

Even though Kathy’s exhaustion put the majority of the housework on her husband and children, Kerry said it was nothing compared to what his wife endured.

“Doing the extra dishes and the laundry and that kind of stuff was a minor inconvenience. She has been quite a trooper through all of this. She has handled this amazingly well,” Kerry said.

Kathy praised her husband’s willingness to do what was needed while she was so tired.

“Kerry, bless his heart, taught eight classes in the spring because he ended up taking some of my classes as well as running the speech team…The spring semester killed him and he was such a good sport about it. I tell you, there are times I know I married the right man. He would take care of everything up here [at UMHB] and then he would come home and rub my feet or fix my dinner or

Continued from pg. 1 “We had a freshman student that arose ministry and learn more about it, but you that said, ‘I really want to work with senior were localized to just that one experience. adults.’ So, by two weeks later we have a You weren’t really tapping into the whole group going out to Park Place,” Shannon picture of the BSM.” said. “Since then, we’ve had two other stuShannon said that her goal for the BSM dents come to us with ministries that will is to nurture life-long, disciple-making, fit well under Community Partnerships.” followers of Jesus, and to help students, The Gathering, which is held every no matter where they are in their spiritual Tuesday evening at the BSM building at walks, to be closer to Christ. She hopes 7:30 p.m, was created as a part of this re- that through churches and the BSM, stustructure, so that dents can be a little students can meet more like Jesus each with the Lead Team year. members to learn “That happens first more about each when we obey what emphasis, and how God says, but secondthey can get inly, when we [BSM, volved.

FCA, churches] are “During the obedient to the Lord Gathering, we usuto create those kind of ally have a “big petri dishes where that group” time, which can grow,” she said. is unique every “He’s the one who week… After that, brings the growth, but we break out into there are certain situeach ministry emations where growth phasis, and students is just more likely to are welcome to athappen.” tend any breakout Students interested session that interin being a part of the ests them,” said juBSM can contact Dr. nior Christian studShawn Shannon, Ryan ies major Bekah Baker, or attend the Gaff who serves as Gathering on Tuesday Photo by Lauren Lum/The Bells a lead team member nights.

Left to right: Freshmen elementary education maof Promotions.

Graff is thankful jor Bailey Hagood, criminal justice major Melissa Shannon likes the Bunnell, nursing major Olivia Salisbury, Katya that she joined the Gathering because Jimenez, and senior pre- PT major Hannah John BSM, and believes students can visit clap during the Gathering. that joining will be a with each emphasis life-changing experito find out where their strengths will best ence for anyone. be used and cultivated.

“Joining the BSM has given me so many “It’s kind of like going to Sam’s on Sat- opportunities — I have a stable community urday; there’s samples, so you can check with great people and I get to use the gifts things out,” Shannon said. the Lord has given me to minister to the Baker said that the Gathering is an easy students of UMHB and to the people of the on-ramp to get involved with ministries surrounding Belton/Temple community,” immediately.

Graff said. “My college experience looks “If you showed up next week [to the completely different than it did a year ago, Gathering], then you could jump into any and that is all because of BSM. I definitely of our 9 emphases, and make a real contri- encourage anyone who is looking for a bution right away,” he said. “Previously, it home base on campus to get involved with took a little more time. You could go to a us.”

of that,” Michaelson said.

There was a wide variety of art on display, ranging from paintings to pottery. Kwiatkowski’s artwork is a painting of her dog Millie resting on a stuffed toy.

“We all get caught up in our day and life, so you think about the things that give you peace,” Kwiatkowski said. “In my life, it’s my interaction with my pets. When Millie was a baby, that’s the only time she was really peaceful. When I look at the photograph of her sleeping, it always makes me smile and breathe a little easier, and so I thought that this was the perfect piece for this year.”

Professor Hershall Seals has participated in creating art for Peace Day for years. He said that the artwork could be a variety of topics involving peace, and he decided to create a painting based on his spiritual roots.

“The title of my painting is ‘Fathomless Billows,’” Seals said. “It comes from the last line of the chorus of a song written in the late 1800s. It’s a Gospel tune called ‘Peace, Peace, Wonderful Peace.’ I have just really loved that song since childhood, and singing it in church, and so this is an abstract version of my conception of what billows of peace could look like.”

Kwiatkowski explained that peace means different things to different people, and the invited artist’s works reflect that.

“Everybody has a different idea of how to approach this subject and I think that’s a good thing because we are all different,” Kwiatkowski said. “I think that diversity speaks also

By Madeline Oden to the whole idea that we can all live in peace Assistant Editor and be different.”

“A Square Foot of Peace” will be on display The Sue and Frank Mayin the lobby of the Baugh Center for the Visual born Performing Arts Center Arts through Oct. 20. will officiallly open its doors with an instrumental showcase on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 7:30 p.m. The showcase will feature many different ensembles, some of which will include alumni.

The UMHB Wind Ensemble will have the privilege to perform a new piece of music at the opening event by composer David Gillingham entitled, “Foundations.” This piece was written for and inspired by the pouring of the foundations of the Performing Arts Center.

“This is going to change the landscape of the performing arts program on this campus,” said Nils Landsberg, the associate director of instrumental studies and conductor of the wind and jazz ensemble.

But the instrumental showcase is just the beginning of the festivities associated with the opening of the new performing arts center.

President Randy O’Rear will be hosting a private event

PAC: Festivities planned to officially open new performing arts center

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on Oct. 12 as a thank you to those who donated funds to help build the center. This event includes a concert featuring Christian performing artist Sandi Patty and the Christian men’s vocal ensemble, Veritas.

The celebration continues with a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony on Friday Oct. 13 at 1 p.m. The ceremony will include words of welcome and appreciation

by President O’Rear, remarks from Ted Barnes, dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts, and a prayer of dedication by Jack Phelps, chair of the UMHB Board of Trustees.

The prayer will be followed by the ceremonial cutting of the ribbon by major donors of the project, assisted

by President and Mrs. O’Rear and other guests who played important roles in the design and construction of the center. Once the ribbon is cut, the doors to the center will open and guests will be invited to tour the building. Students from the College of Visual and Performing Arts will perform and demonstrate the features of the new building during the

open house. The ceremony is free and open to the public as well as the campus community.

“The center is an exciting addition to our campus, which will open the door to wonderful fine arts experiences for all UMHB students,” vice president for Communications and special projects Dr. Paula Tanner said.

The Sue and Frank Mayborn Performing Arts Center includes a 524-seat performance hall, a chamber hall for smaller concerts and events, a rehearsal hall, and all of the support facilities needed to stage musical and theatrical performances on our campus (dressing rooms for stars and cast members, a ticket office, a costume storage area, and a huge scene shop for building and storing scenery).

“And the entire building has been designed so that almost every room can do double duty as a classroom for music or theater students. This will enable the facility to be used for academic purposes throughout the week as well as a performance venue for special events,” Tanner said.

Prevention: Speak up and get help

Photo by Tori Van Hooser/The Bells Professor Kathy Owens demonstrates gestures while coaching a speech student in her office on Sept. 20.

whatever it was I needed that night.”

With Kathy still in the process of recovery, teaching classes and managing the speech team is exhausting.

However, she looks forward to the next chapter in her life.

“I wanted to go on a cruise my whole life, but could never talk Kerry into it. So, I’m using the emotional blackmail of ‘I had cancer’ and we’re going to take a celebration of life cruise December of 2018.”

Kerry said this difficult time reinforced his belief that nothing in this life is guaranteed and you have to try to find happiness in the moment you’re in.

“Even as bad as this has been, we’ve been able to find happiness in our relationship, and our children and our jobs.”

At what was supposed to be Kathy’s last treatment Tuesday, she was advised by her doctor to continue four more treatments.

Continued from pg. 1 The counseling center encourages students who are feeling this way to make use of the free counseling on the third floor of Mabee.

Because statistics are high, it is possible that many students on campus have been affected and changed by suicide.

Sophomore criminal justice major David Smith was affected greatly by the suicide of a close friend.

“One of my best friends growing up committed suicide when we were sixteen,” Smith said. “It changed me forever from that day on.

I no longer see the world the way I did before.

I try to live my life to the fullest since he cannot.”

Smith tells others who are dealing with the aftermath of suicide not to remember the person’s death, but to remember the life they lived.

“It just takes time. You have to come to terms with the situation and that can take a while,” he said. “I still think about it every day. It changed me forever and I’ll miss him forever.”

Another student, junior education major Ashleigh Hanes recently experienced suicide in her family as well.

“My cousin committed suicide in March.

The six months since then have been some

of the hardest as I’ve tried to come to terms with his death and the weight and violence that comes with it,” she said. “He was 20 years old and the closest thing I’ve ever had to a brother.

He had such a lovable, goofy presence and was always the life of the party. No one had any idea what he was going through on the inside.

I miss him so much and wish I could go back and tell him how much he meant to us.”

If you believe a loved one may be considering suicide, speak up. It is important to also talk to your loved one. Talking to someone about suicide can be difficult to bring up, but asking someone how they’re doing and reminding them how much they are loved could be a good start.

Questions to ask could include, “What can I do to help you?” and “Have you sought out any help or talked to anyone about how you’re feeling right now?”

Though these questions can be helpful, remember that professional help such as a counselor is the best source to direct your loved ones to.

On the UMHB campus, available resources include the Counseling and Health Services Center.

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Thursday, September 28, 2017

Sports

Cru kennels Bulldogs 50-7

By Jonathan Fish Staff Writer

UMHB administered a Saturday-night beatdown to the Texas Lutheran University Bulldogs, outscoring their opponents by 43 points and improving to 3-0 on the season. The Crusader defense held TLU scoreless until the final seconds of the game, when a garbage-time touchdown preserved a little of the bulldogs’ dignity.

UMHB started the game by making a statement. After the Cru forced a Bulldog fourth down on their opening possession, TLU took a chance and attempted to continue their drive. Junior linebacker Santos Villarreal had other plans, and intercepted the fourth down pass, crushing the Bulldogs’ hopes of a productive opening drive.

“I read the O-line and saw it was going to be a pass,” Villarreal said. “The quarterback threw a funny ball, and I knew I had to make the pick.”

This takeaway set the tone for the game, and gave the Cru excellent field position, which they capitalized on, scoring their first points of the game a few minutes later.

After a fourth down conversion from junior running back Markeith Miller, junior quarterback TJ Josey

threw a laser, hitting senior wide receiver Bryce Wilkerson in the end zone for 6 points.

For the rest of the first quarter and throughout the second, the Crusader offense continued to be efficient, never missing an opportunity to score. Senior kicker John Mowery hit two field goals, and sophomore quarterback Kyle Jones orchestrated a spectacular touchdown drive.

Jones went 4/4, passing for 84 yards on the drive, before Miller took a direct snap at the Bulldog 2-yard line and punched the ball into the end zone for six points.

Quarterbacks Josey and Jones both had a favorite receiver Saturday night — sophomore Jonel Reed.

The receiver had a monster game, including hauling in a third quarter touchdown from Jones and catching back-to-back passes during Jones’ prolific second-quarter drive. One play from that drive turned many heads.

“I lined up to run a post route,” Reed said. “I watched the corner turn his hips, and I knew he was beat. Then I just had to get the ball.” Reed hauled in the pass, giving the Cru excellent position to finish the drive with a touchdown.

The Crusader defense looked frightening, record-

ing five takeaways. In addition to Villareal’s interception, freshman safety Jefferson Fritz and senior cornerback Reggie Wilson picked off the TLU quarterback once apiece.

Junior safety D’Andre Jackson recovered a fumble to start the Bulldogs’ second possession, ending it after a single snap. Finally, sophomore defensive end De Jackson recovered a strip sack in the fourth quarter and returned it for a touchdown. Those points would be the last of many nails in TLU’s coffin.

“It was third down, so we knew we had to move fast,” Jackson said. “I saw the ball, saw the end zone, and took it to score.”

Both Jackson and Reed agreed that the Cru’s overwhelming triumph was the result of hard work and playing with determination.

Due to the UMHB’s large margin of victory, most Cru backup players got a significant amount of playing time. Head coach Pete Fredenburg appreciated this opportunity.

“Any time you can get everyone in a game, that’s a good thing.” Fredenburg said.

Next Saturday, the Cru will face Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas.

Photo by Cheyenne Fullington/ The Bells

Junior running back Markeith Miller takes a handoff from quarterback Kyle Jones on Sat. Sept. 23, 2017, at Crusader Stadium, Belton, Texas. Miller ran for 62 yards and two touchdowns in the Cru’s win on Saturday night, leading the team in rushing.

Cru Q & A: chat with Crunk

By Madeline Oden Assistant Editor

UMHB mascot Crunk recently answered questions for The Bells.

What is your favorite color?

My favorite color is definitely purple. Funny enough it became my color after purple vans became the “thing to wear.”

What is your favorite food?

Shrimp fried rice for the win.

What is your favorite movie?

Probably either Remember the Titans or James Cameron’s Avatar.

What is your favorite sport to attend as the mascot?

My favorite sport to attend as the mascot is definitely the football games, specifically because of the energetic and vibrant atmosphere.

After getting the chance to mascot at last year’s Stagg Bowl, I instantly fell in love with the Cru football team.

What do you like to do in your free time?

Unfortunately I don’t really have a lot of free time because I am the mascot, an officer of an organization, I work, and I am a full time student.

So, free time is a term that’s practically foreign to me. However, if I’m able to, I’ll never turn down the opportunity to go on spontaneous trips

with friends, and I also enjoy singing, playing the piano and watching Shark Tank.

How many events do you attend in a week? A month?

The amount of appearances I have in any given amount of time changes from week to week and month to month. Sometimes I’ll go a couple weeks without any appearances at all, and other times I’ll have as many as four or five a week. It really all depends on what’s going on around campus and in the surrounding area.

What do you like most about being the mascot for UMHB? There’s so much I love about being the mascot. I’ve always loved getting in front of people and performing. I naturally have an extremely lively and to some degree, childish personality. Being the mascot seems like something I was born to do. But the best part about about my job as the mascot is getting to represent my Alma Mater. The mascot is truly the face of any school and is a powerful tool to use when establishing what the university values. Every time I step into that suit, I’m representing something that goes far beyond myself and I cannot be anymore thankful to have that opportunity.

Were you ever a mascot before you came to UMHB?

Yes I have. Back in high school, I acted as the mascot and I also worked a lot with the cheer team.

How do you handle being the mascot and going to events and classes?

Being the mascot and a student is tough and it definitely comes with a lot of challenges. For me, I handle the pressure by constantly reminding myself why I wanted to be the mascot in the first place; to help embed the spirit and traditions of UMHB into the hearts of as many people as I possibly can.

What advice can you give students for managing time wisely?

My advice to students is to do the important things first. Think of your time as a jar full of sand and big rocks. If you put the sand in first, you won’t have enough space for the rocks. But if you put the rocks in first, all the sand will fall into place.

So put the bigger things first. If you do that, everything else will fall into place after it.

What is the hardest part about being the mascot?

The hardest part about being the mascot is probably keeping my identity a secret. It makes it really hard Photo by Tra Shedrick/ The Bells to walk around with all of my gear UMHB mascot Crunk gets fans excited for Cru football at without people seeing the helmet Crusader Stadium in Belton, Texas. and asking questions.

Intramural sports give students opporunity to exercise, make friends

By Geri Wissink Staff Writer For students looking for a great way to relieve some stress and have a great time, intramural sports might be the perfect fit. Offering a variety of sports in both the fall and spring semesters, intramurals give students the chance to connect with fellow students and get involved. This opportunity is available for everyone, whether you are a retired athlete, or just someone looking to join a competitive activity.

There are currently four intramural sports being offered this fall, including Men’s and CoRec Flag Football, 4 vs. 4 Sand Volleyball, Outdoor Soccer, and Indoor Volleyball. Although the flag football and sand volleyPhoto by Geri Wissink/ The Bells ball seasons are already Junior Amanda Verret, Freshman Shelly Snyder and Sophomore in session, students can still register for Co-Rec Joy Pryor enjoy an intramural flag football game at the Cru recreIndoor Volleyball through ational fields on Tues. Sept. 26.

midnight on Oct. 18 and outdoor soccer through midnight on Oct. 19.

“The best way to get involved is to create an IMLeagues account online,” said Director of Campus Recreation Sue Weaver. “You can access this on the intramural & rec sports page of the Campus Rec webpage umhb.edu/rec/intramuralsports. This account will allow you to receive announcements about upcoming deadlines, create teams, join teams and see the semester schedule.”

Students can create their own teams with likeminded friends who are interested in playing, or they can ask to join a team online as a ‘free agent.’

“This does not ensure you will be put on a team, but captains can look at the free agent list and invite you to their team if they want.”

Intramurals are different from other school-

related activities and organizations because they allow students to get involved without all of the responsibilities and time commitments.

“Teams will play one to two games per week. Most teams don’t really have formal practice times. The only equipment students might want to provide for themselves is a pair of non-metal cleats. We also don’t provide gloves to everyone who plays softball in the spring. However we sometimes have a few extra for people to use.”

It is important for students interested in playing on an intramural team, and even those already on a team, to read the rules and regulations hand guide in order to maintain a safe and fun experience for everyone.

“Students can find the manual on the campus recreation website,” Weaver said. “We also host a captain’s meeting for each

sport. At that meeting we go over any sport specific rules or changes, sportsmanship, and eligibility guidelines.”

Any current UMHB undergrad, or those attending for a graduate or doctoral degree, and UMHB faculty and staff are all eligible to play.

However, there are some other eligibility requirements concerning NCAA athletes playing in their same sport.

Weaver said there are so many reasons to join an intramural team, from the fun and friendships to getting regular exercise.

“It’s a good excuse to get out of your room and take a study break,” Weaver said. “It’s a great way to meet people and learn how to get along with people of diverse backgrounds and personalities. We have even had couples who met on the intramural field and end up getting married.”

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Fantasy Football: Bringing Crusaders together

By Jonathan Fish Staff Writer Football season is in full swing, and many UMHB students are making the most of it by getting together with their friends to play fantasy football.

Fantasy football aficionados select professional football players in a draft at the beginning of the season. These chosen professional players make up a fantasy football team, which they pit against the fantasy teams of others in their league. Each week, teams earn points based upon the performance of professional players in NFL games, and the teams with the most points emerge victorious.

Players earn six points for each receiving and rushing touchdown, four points for every passing touchdown, one point for every 10 rushing or receiving yards, and one point for every 25 passing yards that their professional players

accrue each week. Teams also earn points for defensive efficiency and scoring.

Bragging rights are the most common prize for fantasy football victories.

UMHB students, like freshman accounting major Tyler Mora, feel motivated to play fantasy football for a variety of reasons.

“I play because it allows me to both enjoy the sport of football and to make friends all at once,” Mora said.

“I love the atmosphere of friendly competition.”

To freshman psychology major Ryan McKissick, developing relationships through fantasy football is also important, but not paramount.

“I play because my friends are playing,” McKissick said. “But I really like

winning.”

Other students, like freshman biology pre-med major Megan Skains, are new to fantasy football and are trying it out for the first time.

“I heard people in my Cru group talking about it and it sounded like fun,” Skains said. “It’s been a great experience so far.”

“Fantasy football requires attention to detail, patience, and a basic knowledge of professional football. At the same time, it is an excellent way to discover more about the game,” Mora said.

“I’d recommend it to anybody who wants to learn more about football,” Mora said. “It’s a good gateway for anybody who doesn’t know much about the sport.”

Last week, Mora suffered a loss by an

extremely small margin. He is now 1-1 (one win and one loss) in his league, but is glad things are staying interesting.

“My season started off well,” Mora said. “But the competition is rather stiff in my league, so all the games have been close.”

McKissick is also hopeful for his season. Despite having drafted a solid team, he fell to Mora in week one, but remained unfazed, and bounced back for a victory the following week. Others, like Skains, have had less luck. She starts the season 0-2, still looking for her first victory.

“My season isn’t starting off too great,” Skains said. “Even though half my team is injured, I think it will get better.”

The goal of fantasy football, like any game, is to have fun. Skains understands this, and appreciates the opportunity to dive a little deeper into her NFL fandom.

“I would recommend it to everybody, because it’s a great experience,” Skains said. “It’s fun keeping up with your favorite teams and players.”

Cru Crunch Pizza:The Best Ooey Gooey Joints Around Central Texas

By Jasmin Ortiz Staff Writer 1. La Roma Pizza and Subs Price Range: $3-$30 Cru Cash accepted: No Location: 2 Woodland Tr, Belton Dine-in, Dining: Delivery Something to try: The Chicken Alfredo Pizza simply melts in your mouth. It is creamy like the famous pasta dish, but with the fulfilling nature of pizza breading.

Taste: The pizza crust is thin, the sauce is to die for, and the toppings seem endless.

Rating: 3.5/5 2. Luigi’s Italian Restaurant Price Range: $3-$30 Cru Cash accepted: No Location: 2805 N Loop 121, Belton Dining: Dine-in only Something to try: Luigi’s Combination Pizza is definitely a nice treat. It is a combination of pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, green peppers, and onions. It is sure to please all.

Taste: The cuisine at Luigi’s is classic Italian comfort food.

Rating: 3.5/5 3. Fire Street Pizza Price Range: $11-$30 Cru Cash accepted: No Location: 8490 W Adams Ave, Temple Dining: Outdoor picnic-style seating

Highly anticipated by fans, Bob’s Burgers will be coming back for season eight of the show this fall on FOX. Something to try: The Pimpchee pizza is a great fusion of Korean and Italian cuisine.

It combines sweet and spicy BBQ flavors with cheese and a sweet glaze.

Taste: Fire Street Pizza brings an Austinite feel to the Belton/ Temple area. The pizza is fresh and better than just ordering take-out.

Rating: 3/5 4. Mr. Mike’s Pizza Works Price Range: $2-$25 Cru Cash accepted: No Location: 2902 S 1st St, Temple Dining: Dine-in, Take-out, Delivery in Temple Something to try: The large three topping pizza for $7 is definitely a fan favorite, especially when eating on a college budget.

Taste: The cheese always seems unreal. It falls off the pizza as though from a cartoon – and it is just delicious. With a thick crust, cheap price tag, Mr. Mike’s is definitely a place to check out.

Rating: 4/5

Fall TV show release lineup

Shows to watch out for in the upcoming cooler months

By Katrina Wordell Contributing Writer

Along with pumpkins and scarves, fall 2017 brings new episodes of crowd favorites.

Here’s a look into what’s on the upcoming roster.

September 20: • The Good Place (NBC, Season 2) The Good Place is a hilarious show staring Ted Danson and Kristen Bell. Danson is the architect of the town that good people go after they pass away.

Bell is a resident that doesn’t believe that she belongs there and is trying to right her wrongs so she can feel like she fits into this good place.

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September 21: • Gotham (Fox, Season

• The Orville (Fox, Series Premiere) September 25: • The Good Doctor (ABC, Series Premiere) • The Big Bang Theory (CBS, Season 11) • Young Sheldon (CBS, Series Premiere) Set in East Texas, this series documents the young life of The Big Bang Theory’s Sheldon Cooper.

It follows the struggles of being a child genius in a normal world.

• Kevin Can Wait (CBS, Season 2) • Me, Myself & I (CBS, Series Premiere) • Scorpion (CBS, Season 4) • The Brave (NBC, Series Premiere) September 26: • Bull (CBS, Season 2) • NCIS: New Orleans (CBS, Season 4) • This Is Us (NBC, Season 2) The show that stole the

Season 2) hearts of Amerans across the country is back for its second season.

Follow the childhood and adult lives of triplets Kevin, Kate, and Randall as they deal with the joys and sorrows that life hands to them.

• Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders (NBC, Series Premiere) • Lethal Weapon (Fox, Season 2) • The Mick (Fox, Season 2) • Brooklyn Nine-Nine (Fox, Season 5) September 27: • SEAL Team (CBS, Series Premiere) • The Blacklist (NBC, Season 5) • Chicago P.D. (NBC, Season 5) • The Goldbergs (ABC, Season 5) • Speechless (ABC, Season 2) • Modern Family (ABC, Season 9) • American Housewife (ABC, Season 2) • Designated Survivor (ABC, Season 2) • Empire (Fox, Season 4) • Star (Fox, Season 2) September 28: • Grey’s Anatomy (ABC, Season 14) • How to Get Away with Murder (ABC, Season 4) •Superstore (NBC, Season 3) • Will & Grace (NBC, Series Revival) • Great News (NBC, Season 2) • Chicago Fire (NBC, Season 6) September 29: • Marvel’s Inhumans (ABC, Series Premiere) • MacGyver (CBS, Season 2) • Hawaii Five-o (CBS, Season 8) • Blue Bloods (CBS, Season 8) • The Exorcist (Fox,

October 1: • The Toy Box (ABC, Season 2) • Shark Tank (ABC, Season 9) • Ten Days in the Valley (ABC, Series Premiere) • Wisdom of the Crowd (CBS, Series Premiere) • NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS, Season 9) • Bob’s Burg- ers (Fox, Season 8) • The Simpsons (Fox, Season 29) • Ghosted (Fox, Series Premiere) • Family Guy (Fox, Season 15) • The Last Man on Earth (Fox, Season 4) October 2: • The Gifted (Fox, Series Premiere) • Lucifer (Fox, Season 3) October 3: • The Middle (ABC, Season 9) The quirky family from Orson, Indiana is back for their last season.

Follow the Heck family as Axl begins his new adventure after college, Sue continues in her college and love blunders, and Brick keeps being his odd self in high school.

• Fresh Off the Boat (ABC, Season 4) • Black-ish (ABC, Season 4) • The Mayor (ABC, Series Premiere) • Kevin (Probably) Saves the World (ABC, Series Premiere) October 5: • Scandal (ABC, Season 7) October 6: • Once Upon a Time (ABC, Season 7) So get ready for binge season, fall 2017 will be packed with great shows.

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