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Do you know the procedure to report a Would you know sexual/assault crime to public safety? 84.7% what to 15.3%

do? How likely would you be to report a sexual/assault crime, as a victim or A closer look at sexual crime witness, to public safety? reporting on campus.

By Jordan Doyle and Hannah Moore

At the end of March 2015, Student encourage the accurate and quick crime statistics from 2012-2014 and Life hosted its first Transparency reporting of all crimes to our ofce is updated every year. Starting in the 66% Chapel in Cone Chapel. During that on campus,” Russell said. “Our goal 2013 section, there are more subcat- 22.3% 7.4% discussion, students posed questions is that we want people to come to egories for crimes due to Congress’ 4.2% regarding sexual assault and reporting us. We work really hard to build the reauthorization of the Violence Against on campus. kind of relationship with our students Women Act (VAWA) in 2013. Tis “Not reporting assault is a national that they will trust us and come to us Act included amendments to the SCALE issue, and it is an issue at Harding,” when they face a situation.” Clery Act, requiring universities to 1- extremely unlikely senior Jennifer Wright said. “I argued According to a New York Times add categories in reports. Before 2013, 4 - extremely likely (at the panel) that the Student Life article from April 26, experts have there were only two categories of sexual Ofce did not seem like a safe place said that main reasons students ofenses: forcible and non-forcible. to report assault because there is not choose not to report crimes include After the VAWA was passed, rape, immunity for the victim.” fears of suspension, investigation fondling, incest and statutory rape How likely would you be to report Under-reporting crime is a nation- and scholarship loss. Page 12 of were all added under sex ofenses. a sexual/assault crime to public wide problem. In 2010, the Bureau of Harding’s student handbook states Russell said that Public Safety Justice Statistics said that 42 percent that students who voluntarily confess only tracks the types of crimes that safety if the situation implies of all crimes do not get reported. an involvement with alcohol will “be the federal government requires all your own violation of Hardng An online survey, conducted by the aforded an opportunity to submit to universities to track. For example, University regulations? Bison on April 20-23, asked students a range of (disciplinary) possibilities burglary is required to be documented, three questions about the reporting of up to but not including suspension but theft is not. sexual assaults on Harding’s campus. or expulsion.” “We are required to report very Results showed that 53.5 percent of Despite this statement in the specifc categories of crimes,” Russell the 215 students surveyed said they handbook, sophomore social work said. “We keep a crime log of any crime would be either extremely unlikely or major Chloe Goodman said she be- that is reported to our campus…If a unlikely to report a sexual assault on lieves most students are still fearful of crime is reported to us and that crime campus if the situation implied their reporting crimes that include violating is in one of those statistical areas, we’re own violation of Harding regulations. Harding’s code of conduct. required to report it. Tey always get Te violations could be drinking “Something I know for sure is that reported.” alcohol, being in the bedroom of students are terrifed of reporting sexual Public Safety is not required to someone of the opposite gender, or assaults or harassments if the incident include crimes that happen to students any one of the rules listed out in the involves any alcohol at all,” Goodman off campus, according to Russell. student handbook. In response to the said. “Tis means that some students In the crime report, there are three 20% survey results, Zach Neal, assistant have been able to sexually exploit and sections for the locations of crimes: 26.5% 22.3% vice president for student life, said he blackmail their peers because there is on campus, non-campus, and public 31.2% wants students to know that their safety alcohol present at the time ... Harding property. Non-campus locations refer comes frst when a crime is reported, does not grant immunity, so I’m sure to property that is owned by the uni- *Results compiled from a campus-wide even if rules have been broken. there are many (victims) who have versity but is not on campus. Public survey including 215 students. “We have top priorities: safety and not come forward.” property locations refer to the streets security and privacy of information,” Neal said that the administration is and sidewalks that are adjacent to the ACCORDING TO THE HANDBOOK ... Neal said. “Our goal is for students mindful of this fear students have, and university. If a crime is committed in to feel safe, for students to feel safe that he wants to remove any barriers a place that does not ft any of these Information specifically concern- reporting, and for students to know between students and administration locations, Public Safety does not ing sexual harassment and assault that we’ll pursue due diligence in in order to make students feel more include it in the crime report. is found on page 36 of the student following up on a report — at the comfortable reporting crimes. Russell said that Public Safety will, same time being mindful of their “I want (students) to feel at ease in however, do its best to help victimized handbook, under section 12, “general privacy and their need for information coming to me, especially when they students in whatever way it can. Neal information.” to remain private.” are in a tough situation,” Neal said. said the Student Life Ofce would do According to the handbook, sexual If a student breaks one of Harding’s “We currently have multiple ways for the same for those students. harassment and assault may be re- rules while being a victim or a witness students to report: online, in person, (on In the Bison survey, 84.7 percent ported to either the Office of Student to a crime, Neal said the student does the) phone. We’ll meet them outside of students said they did not know Life or the Office of Human Resources, not necessarily have immunity for the our ofce if an ofce is not the best how to report a sexual assault crime. depending on the accused aggressor. violation. However, he said the whole environment, and we are willing to Neal said that if a student needs to Any student who believes he or situation is taken into account before respond during the night.” report an on-campus or of-campus any kind of decision is made regarding Neal said that once a crime is re- crime as a victim or a witness, meeting she has been sexually harassed or disciplinary actions. ported, Public Safety and the Ofce of with a Student Life dean or a Public assaulted may seek redress through “We encourage everyone to come Student Life work closely together in Safety ofcer is best. “formal and informal procedures.” There forward with situations that have order to resolve the issue. If the crime “We ask students to report on-campus is no provided distinction between threatened their safety or security,” happens on campus, it is required and of-campus crimes in the same formal and informal, or what either Neal said. “We definitely want all by law under the Clery Act that the way,” Neal said. “Tis allows Public procedure would entail, except that students to feel comfortable reporting. crime be included in an annual public Safety to inform students of their formal procedures require a “signed We take all extenuating circumstances crime report document. Te Clery rights and help walk them through and verified written complaint.” into consideration before any kind of Act, passed in 1990, requires that all the process. It also allows Student decision is made. Our frst response universities that receive federal funding Life to help put students in contact Additionally, only reports brought is to make sure that the student is in share information regarding crime on with mental or physical healthcare forth by the victim are mentioned in a safe situation.” campus. According to Russell, there professionals.” the handbook. No options are pre- Craig Russell, director of Public is a daily crime log kept by Public Neal said that if students are fearful sented for a student who believes he Safety, said one of Public Safety’s Safety that documents all crimes that of reporting crimes to administration, or she has witnessed a sexual crime. main goals is to make students feel are reported on campus. Harding’s they should feel free to take advantage comfortable reporting crimes. crime report is compiled once a year of the deans’ open door policy. For a full breakdown of the sexual crime and reporting “When it comes to reporting crimes from daily logs kept by Public Safety. “We ask that students come to us policies in the handbook, visit thelink.harding.edu.

on campus, it is really important for Te crime report, which can be with any ideas that would help them INFOGRAPHICS BY SAWYER HITE us to have a good relationship with found on Harding’s website under the and others feel more at ease when STATS BY RACHEL BRACKINS the Harding community, because we Public Safety tab, currently includes reporting,” Neal said. HANDBOOK ANALYSIS BY HUNTER BECK 2A | Friday, April 29, 2016 Baja impresses at national competition By Alex Wingrove at Tennessee Tech University University and Case Western of engineering and physics, each part are designed in a you rush the car of, fx it Student Writer in Cookeville, Tennessee, on Reserve University. the vehicles compete in ac- (computer-aided design) and get back on the track,” Harding’s Baja team, a April 14-17. Harding placed Te Harding team raced celeration, maneuverability, software called SolidWorks, Botes said. group of 21 engineers2B who | 6thFriday, in maneuverability April and 29, their 2016 car against other schools sled pull, obstacle course and then brought to life through Wells said the suspension work together to build an 29th overall, ranking above at the Baja Society of Au- endurance. multiple fabrication processes performed beautifully with of-road sports vehicle from many larger engineering tomotive Engineers (SAE) Senior Katelyn Ludwig, like machining, welding, both maneuverability and scratch for competition, per- schools such as University competition. According to the team captain, said she thermoforming and even the obstacle course that formed against 100 schools of Missouri, Johns Hopkins Rich Wells, assistant professor loved seeing the team work sewing.” was designed to break the together to achieve its goal Another driver, sophomore cars. He said their car did and watch their car succeed. Connor Botes, said the frst not break. “It was great to see our thing the team needed to do According to Ludwig, Friday, April 29, 2016| 3A car that we put thousands of at the competition was pass one of the team’s biggest hours into perform like we engine inspection to make strengths was its size. designed it to,” Ludwig said. sure it met the regulation “The team had a big growth Ludwig said her role in- specifcations. spurt this year, and we took cluded overseeing the team “The following day (of our biggest group yet to dynamics and efciency. competition), you have to competition,” Ludwig said. “I was the link between pass tech inspection to make “We have a large group of our faculty advisors and the sure your vehicle meets all extremely talented students.” 4A | Friday, April 29, 2016 team, and I made sure we the rules laid out in the rule DeBoef said Baja is much met all of the requirements book, then you do a brake more than just a group of set by SAE,” Ludwig said. “I check,” Botes said. “(Ten) engineering students who also oversaw the integration we start getting points. Tere work together to build a of the subsystems on the is a sales presentation, then vehicle. vehicle.” a design presentation, then “Our team called ‘Bison Sophomore Tim DeBeof, four dynamic events where Baja’ is a group of great one of the drivers said a diferent aspects of the vehi- Christian people working Friday, April 29, 2016 | 3B lot of hard work went into cles are tested and judged.” to achieve the same goal of preparing for the event. Botes said that at the end designing and building a Courtesy of Rich Wells “As a team, we designed of the competition, there is a small of-road car,” DeBoef Harding’s Baja team, a group of engineering students who built an of-road and built the of-road car from four-hour endurance race in said. “Baja is a place for me vehicle for competition, pose with the vehicle that earned them recognition scratch over the course of the which the goal is to stay on to go hang out with some at the Baja Society of Automotive Engineers competition on April 14-17. The fall and spring semesters,” the track as long as possible. of my best friends and do team placed 6th out of 100 schools in the maneuverability division. DeBoef said. “Models for “If something breaks, something I love.” Global4B | Friday,Outreach April 29, 2016 to send 33 students to 13 foreign countries By Madie McGuire mission work looks like by area where the consulate Student Writer watching it laid out in front is was fooded, so they had Each summer, Harding of me,” McDonald said. to turn around and come students can choose to Gary Jackson, an instruc- back,” Jackson said. “Tey participate in a missions tor in the College of Bible are now planning on going training experience called and Ministry, and his wife to Houston on May 1 if the Global Outreach. During are in charge of training the fooding has subsided.” their internship with Global students with simulation Each student that is par- Outreach, the students live events and classes as well ticipating in an internship with an overseas missionary as organizing transporta- is required to attend two to learn frsthand what it tion. weekend retreats, eight is like to serve a group of “Because we book all of “All Missions Fellowship” people in a new country. Tis our fights and reservations devotionals, two seminars summer, 33 students will go in ofce, the end of spring and a few Wednesday night to 13 diferent countries for is always a stressful time,” meetings. Junior Austin internships. Jackson said. Gurchiek is traveling to Internships difer from The team that goes to Mozambique with seven mission trips in what an Angola has to take a separate other students to work with internship can last anywhere trip to Houston to acquire Harding’s current visiting from six to eight weeks with visas. Te embassy is only missionary, Alan Howell. a broader leadership role. open on Mondays and “Te simulations at the Junior Jordan McDonald Wednesdays, so getting Harding University at Ta- is traveling to Turkey this there during a semester is kodah retreat are intended summer along with three very difcult, according to to create compassion, and other students. Jackson. I think that will be very “I am hoping to get a “Te team drove all the helpful to prepare my mind better glimpse of what way to Houston, and the before going,” Gurchiek said.

Courtesy of Offce of Public Relations Spears moving on to new role as Provost Dr. Marty Spears, associate provost of undergraduate studies, assumes the role of provost efective June 1 after the retirement of current provost Dr. Larry Long. “Dr. Spears comes to this position with strong preparation in so many diferent areas,” President Bruce McLarty said. “He experienced Harding University as Courtesy of Dr. Bruce McLarty a student in the 1980s, developed expertise in research and statistics through Students receive a send of during chapel for their summer mission internships. his graduate work, returned as a faculty member and director of institutional Global Outreach will send 33 students to 13 foreign countries for mission work. research, and assisted Dr. Long in academic afairs for the past 10 years.” Students working to bring new ministry to campus By Presley Nixon According to Delight’s “I visited over spring break a Christian, but when you’re believes the group could run S o p h o m o r e K e s l e e Student Writer website, the organization and attended a leadership constantly surrounded by that into is that Delight is a non-de- Dunavin is also looking Sophomore Tifany Metts aims to foster a community meeting,” Metts said. “I saw atmosphere, it’s very easy to nominational organization. forward to the ministry is working to bring Delight of women that grow together, the impact it made to so many become numb to it all. My She said they are continuing making its way to Searcy Ministries — a nonprofit serve together, learn together women at a state school, and it hope for Delight is that it can to work out logistics. and invites everyone to try women’s college ministry and do life together while made me start to think about help women on this campus According to sophomore it out. Dunavin said she — to Harding’s campus this chasing the heart of God. how much impact it could with that issue that’s so often Sarah Creeley, who is work- believes it will give women coming fall. The website also says that have here.” not talked about.” ing alongside Metts to bring at Harding a chance to get According to Metts, De- “Delight was created as a Metts said a Harding Metts and a few of her Delight to campus, the deans to know each other on a light Ministries was started at platform for college women chapter would be benefcial friends are working with the have said that the worst case more intimate level. Belmont University by three to not only share their stories, to both the student body and Delight headquarters and are scenario would be that De- “(Delight Ministries) students at the end of their but also as a place to allow the university as a whole. in the middle stages of get- light would have to be held will allow ladies to meet freshman year of college in the God to write stories more “Delight would be a great ting the ministry started on of campus. Metts said that and grow with others they fall of 2012. What started as a beautiful than we could ever addition to Harding because Harding’s campus. According in this case, it would be held would’ve otherwise never small Bible study in a matter even fathom.” it is a place where everyone to Metts, the women have at the KLife house on Main met,” Dunavin said. of weeks grew to around Metts discovered Delight would be welcome, despite to get Delight approved by Street. For more information 100 women. The ministry after talking to a friend who what year you are or whether administration in order for “Having it on campus would on Delight Ministries visit, has spread to more than 40 started a chapter of the or not you’re in a social club,” it to be an ofcial Harding provide much easier access for www.delightministries.com college campuses across the nonproft at the University Metts said. “Harding is a organization. the girls looking to be involved or contact Tifany Metts at nation and continues to grow. of Missouri. wonderful place to grow as Te only problem Metts though,” Creeley said. [email protected]. Friday, April 29, 2016| 3A HU Cereal Killers joshua johnson

kyle johnson like Life and Lucky Charms. Memora- please.” My parents were supportive of ble themes have included “One Time in my love of cereal, and were not the kind don’t mind me... guest Middle School,” “New Cereal: New Me” of stingy parents who limited my brother writer and “#InsertCerealIntoASongTitle.” and me to only one bowl or to only the Special guest appearances, highlighted healthy cereals. I truly was raised in cereal by fellow cereal connoisseurs Dr. Monte culture. Nevertheless, what this group of Cox and Dr. Jim Miller, have immensely guys has been able to do for me is hard ‘Summer song’ blessed the group’s journey. Miller remi- to put down into words. Tey have made nisced, “Eating Life was appropriate because manifest my love for cereal in a whole ometimes I discover new things and become borderline very Wednesday at 11:30 p.m., a Jesus said he came to give us abundant life. new way, and I will never forget the love, obsessed. Chess, hacky-sacking, karate — these are group of hungry boys gathers at 605 One way to live abundantly is to share commitment and nourishment I see in Sjust three of my fads that have come and gone in the EE. Pleasure Ave., Apt. #6. Coming from meaningful moments with friends around their faces every week. last couple of years. various socioeconomic backgrounds, rep- bowls of cereal. Milk will curdle, and cereal You’ll often hear people complain about In the case of Fall Out Boy (pre-2013 comeback), resenting 10 diferent clubs and ranging will go stale, but memories last a lifetime.” how there is nothing to do in Searcy or I’m about a decade late to the party. But it’s my latest in wisdom and stature, these hungry boys Cox refected, “It was a rare privilege to at Harding. Tey may be right, in some trend, and you know what they say: better late than never. unite together for one common purpose: enjoy my favorite childhood cereal, Count respects. Yet in my four years at Harding, I understand if you can’t relate; it wholly depends on to enjoy a big bowl of milky cereal. Chocula — now like forbidden fruit to my I have been consistently overwhelmed what percent “emo” you achieved in 9th grade. (If you’re Tey call themselves the HU Cereal middle-aged body — with young cereal by the innovative spirit and the ability to not sure where you rank on this scale, I’m sure there’s a Killers, and according to their Twitter bio enthusiasts who showed much appreciation create fun on this campus. Whether it’s Buzzfeed quiz you can take for it.) (@HUCerealKillers), they “are a fun-loving, for this sugary, marshmallowy classic with the HU Cereal Killers, weekly dining at I promise there is a point I want to make here before dedicated group of guys who just stinking its trademark chocolaty after-milk.” Captain D’s as a joke for three semesters I peace out for the summer. Bear with me. love cereal.” Modern historians conten- I write about the HU Cereal Killers or anything that happens in the dorms, Speaking of summer, it is the end of the school year. tiously debate the origin of the group, but today not because they are a historic soci- I’m not sure I’ll ever fnd this atmosphere Let me tell you, it has been a long year for me, and the general consensus indicates they began ety or the epitome of collegiate creativity, again away from Harding. So grab your maybe for you as well. But we survived. As Fall Out Boy faithfully meeting in October of A.D. 2015. though they are. Rather, I write about the bowl and spoon, fnd some friends and lyricist Pete Wentz would say, “we are the new faces of At each gathering they assign a Manna HU Cereal Killers today because I am one create some memories. If you want to talk failure — prettier and younger, but not any better of.” (cereal) Provider and a Milkman for the of them (cue gasp from readers). I have more about my love for cereal, you know I am a reluctant millennial. (I say “reluctant” because I following week. Tey also have a full-time only missed one cereal night from the where I’ll be next Wednesday at 11:30 p.m. really think I belong in the ’50s; remind me to show you Teme Guy and Spooky Banner Bringer. beginning, and it was the hardest week Polaroids from a ’50s photoshoot I did in high school.) Te frst cereal shared by the group of my senior year as a result. Tese days, it is easy to feel like millennials are a dime was Boo Berry, and ever since, the cereal You see, I have loved cereal ever since KYLE JOHNSON is a guest writer a dozen. And, if the pre-graduation blues of my peers for the Bison. selection has ranged from rare fnds such I was a baby. My frst three words were are any indication, many would say “I give up” is the as Sprinkled Donut Crunch and Kung “two-percent milk,” and my frst full sentence He may be contacted at [email protected]. anthem of this generation. Fu Panda 3, all the way to epic classics was “Pass the Cinnamon Toast Crunch, The problem is, there have never been more jobs available for young people. We are both blessed and cursed to live in a world that specializes in specialties. Tere is a niche for you and a niche for me. FACES IN THE CROWD Tis should be encouraging. Except in our “swipe left, “WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU WANT TO DO WITH YOUR SUMMER VACATION?” swipe right” culture of shallow, borderline obsessions that come and go, we may actually be crippled by this Aubrey Booker, Kailyn Stone, Ben Raiford, Courtney Meason, Sophomore Freshman Freshman Junior expanse of options at our fngertips. After all, we are used to processing information at whatever bandwidth speed Facebook and Twitter operate — could that not also be the speed at which we scroll through those online classifeds? How many respectable job opportunities have been passed up because taking the time to “read more” was not worth it? Either the ofer wasn’t comfortably in my niche, or it was too far out of it. Tis is what I mean by a “curse of specialization.” Take me, for example. If I dedicated my free time to learning the intricacies of chess, I could eventually become a “chess specialist” — a grand master of chess. But I could just as easily dedicate my life to becoming a good driver (for “Take my new pup- “Binge-watch Friends “Invite all my out-of- “Go swimming in me, this would probably take more work than learning py to Whataburger. before I go to work at state friends over to my pool. And also chess), and eventually, I could rise to the top of the Uber We’re going to get my daycare. I will try just hang out.” teach myself how pyramid and be considered a “transportation specialist.” spicy ketchup and not to cry in front of to swim.’” Or, I could change my major three times in the course the children.” fries.” of nine years, and eventually be considered a “college specialist.” As you see, the possibilities are endless. Here’s the point. My grandfather worked for a railroad. He was not any type of specialist that I am aware of. My other grandfather worked for the Pittsburgh steel Bridging the generational gap mills. Together, they epitomized the adult male career erin raimondi paths of the 19th and 20th centuries: the factories and have always been an interest for them. Our generations see that in us. the railroads. Today, with nearly unlimited options, it generation was one that they have yet to We assume things about the older can be traumatizing for a young millennial to commit guest understand. Tey asked us questions about generations too often and assumptions to a singular occupation. how we get our generation to church and will not build bridges. We need to bridge writer I don’t have a direct answer to this problem. It just the use of musical instruments in worship. this gap, because each generation has seems like we are perpetually treading water in an ocean They were hungry to learn about our something to learn from the other. of possibilities. I don’t mean to be the Eeyore of my churches and the way they are changing. We should be drawn in by their wisdom, generation, solemnly shaking my head at everything I We expected them to cast judgment on but we also have something to teach them, see. But as summer approaches, I want to encourage you us, but they did not. Tey realized that we even if it is just how to use an iPhone. Al- to fnd time for one thing at a time. Make the efort to few weeks ago, my History of Mis- grew up in a diferent time. though we were all raised during diferent “read more” on social media. Limit the number of TV sions class took a trip to Boston to Te interaction was pleasant and im- times with diferent issues, we all have a shows you start. And you know that “Lion King” coloring visitA some sites we have learned about pactful. Twenty-somethings need to spend common desire for peace to come upon book you half-completed years ago? Go back and fnish this semester. On our journey, we stayed more time with the older generation. We our cities, churches and all the nations. it. You might be surprised at how good it makes you feel. with members of the Natick Church of feel as if they are against our generation, Seeking out intentional conversations It is okay to slow down, and summer is the best time Christ for a night. but that is not the case. Tey are actually with older people can only beneft our to learn how to do that. Seriously, fnish that coloring A sweet, upper middle-aged couple some of our biggest fans and they will tell generation. We can learn from their book. I can’t stress that enough. hosted three other female students and me. us. Tey see value in us, because we are no mistakes and successes. Tese intentional It’s been a long year. But it’s been a good year. I hope Tey welcomed us into their home with longer the future, but the now. discussions need to happen now. We have you have a blessed summer, everyone. As Pete Wentz open arms and treated us like their own Our hosts told us about some of the privilege of walking among many people would say, “thnks fr th mmrs.” family. Before we all went to bed, we got to the observations they made about our full of wisdom. Tey are standing on the spend some time talking. I was expecting generation, one of which is that we are sidelines cheering us as we become leaders. the conversation to be surface-level, but accepting. We can see someone that is JOSHUA JOHNSON is the opinions it ended up being one I will never forget. completely diferent and still fnd worth ERIN RAIMONDI is a guest writer editor for the Bison. As we drank our tea together, we talked in his or her existence. Millennials are for the Bison. He may be contacted at about the millennial culture. Our hosts were consistently striving to be more accepting, She may be contacted at [email protected]. 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I am not Kuzco

ell, this is it. I want to thank all 43 of you who read this for You are keepingW up with my tales from the RACHEL GIBSON past and the occasional fufy listicle dismissed ! that I write every week. I want to apologize for my big ol’ mix up last week about the Greeks being killed by the Trojans. Alas, the Trojans took illustration by the butt-whoopin’ from the victorious Greeks in the fable of “Te Iliad.” Be Large, Contain Multitudes To close this marvelous journey maeghen carter through our history books, I want to Fear and failure are topics often covered “what a hypocrite.” take you back to the Incan Empire in throughout our college careers. We’re often told Because that’s how people work, I ended up 1200 A.D. It was not an uncommon guest fear is normal and to embrace failure as a learning acting normally, who I was at that moment. And it occurrence in the 11th century for a writer opportunity. One of the biggest struggles in my was fne. Great, actually. Why? Because I was still young boy to rule a nation. When life was the fear of turning on myself. Failing Maeghen from high school. I am still Maeghen Kuzco, 17, took the throne, most of the who I thought I was as a person. I was terrifed of from high school to them. I am still who I am at citizens knew trouble was on the way. becoming a contradiction of who I was. Becoming my core. Tat is how we are designed. Te empire stretched across several a hypocrite. What isn’t talked about as much, is Tat visit home and several other similar in- hundred miles, so most citizens never that that is so incredibly normal. stances throughout my time at Harding taught had to face him. However, those who College, especially, is one of those overwhelming me to embrace the contradictions. I’m no longer did rarely left happy. Emperor Kuzco reshman year I walked onto this campus with periods of change we experience. Of course as we scared of changing. It is part of life. Every new was ruthless and selfsh. He demanded straightened hair and Toms shoes. Pitch Perfect learn, adapt and grow, our beliefs will sway. It’s situation will bring it. that bands play when he walked into Fwas the funniest movie I had ever seen and I only terrifying. Growing up believing certain things I hope this could be encouraging to anyone the corridors of his palace and that listened to Mumford and Son’s second album. or thinking of ourselves in one way, it can be so who’s ever felt similarly. Editor-in-chief brought women be present to provide him Every day, I am thankful for the changes in my life. intimidating realizing things may not be as they me an opportunity to share a message with Hard- with grapes and other succulent fruit. Beyond my choice in music and footwear, seemed. ing students that will last for years. I wanted to Te emperor laid waste to villages to I’ve changed. My view on the world, my view One time, I was fying home to visit my high show people the change. I hope 80 years down have a clearer view from his chamber on religion and what I even want out of life have school friends for the frst time in over a year. the road, you think about the contradictions in window. He turned down every suitor all changed. I am diferent than I was four years On the fight, I was a wreck. I knew, even in one your life and are grateful. I hope you’ll look at this that came to him and insulted them ago. I’m diferent than I was six months ago. But year, I had changed. In my views on controversial yearbook and remember what changes happened as they left. History says that he even I am not a diferent person. I am still Maeghen. subjects that often came up, in the jokes I laughed this specifc year. Contain multitudes. threw those who stood in his path This concept was the basis of my theme at and even how I carried myself. I was scared and MAEGHEN CARTER is the editor-in- from of the highest roof of the palace. for the Petit Jean yearbook: multitudes. In my torn. Did I act like the Maeghen they knew from chief of the Petit Jean yearbook. Now, the emperor’s assistant witch editor’s note, I explained its origin and meaning high school? Tey liked her. Or did I act like who to the book. But where I truly fnd this theme’s I was at that moment? Te last thing I wanted She may be contacted at doctor saw the evil that he had brought [email protected]. to South America and plotted with signifcance is in us. was for them to think, “she’s really diferent,” or, her associate to kill the emperor. Con- cocting a special brew and replacing Interested in writing a guest column next year? his evening salad dressing of choice — raspberry vinaigrette — with the Contact Hannah Moore at [email protected]. poison, the witch doctor anxiously watched as the cruel emperor stufed leaf after leaf into his mouth. Soon, the emperor began to choke and wheeze. To the witch doctor’s dismay, the emperor seemed to grow Just the thick fur on his arms, and his neck extended high like a tree. In a moment Clax Oh, the places you’ll go of panic, the witch doctor’s associate struck Kuzco over the head, leaving On the other: some dread. And grad school and rent. OK? Pretty please? him unconscious. Te witch doctor michael Your memories and future Te farewells and job search, If the world seems chaotic, rushed to her workshop where she claxton Are now in contention: As you reinvent. Or a little too large. learned of her grave mistake. Instead Te past and tomorrow You wanted a change, Don’t forget to remember of dying, Kuzco was turned into a Both want your attention. But is this what you meant? Tat God is in charge! mutated, sickly llama-man. Te witch Te succession of “lasts” He has blessed you before, doctor and her associate disposed of Has now slowly begun: And now leaving school And he’ll do it again. the body on a trade cart of a traveling Last chapel, last classes, Isn’t quite what you’re wishing. Remember those chapel talks merchant headed south. Last late Wal-Mart run. Can you add one more major? At nine and at 10? he year I fnished high school When the emperor awoke, he Last Bison, last Frisbee, Like Linguistics or Fishing? Teir goal was to help you — a quarter century ago — the was greeted by the very frightened Last chicken-flled biscuit. Your advisor says, “No, Feel peaceful within. mostT popular graduation gift was merchant. Kuzco was fabbergasted Last meal in the caf— Don’t waste your brain powers. Your teachers are cheering a brand new book by Dr. Seuss. I If you’re willing to risk it. After all,” she reminds you, You on to the light. at the current state of his being, but got my copy a few months early. (If you do, I commend “You’re a grown-up by hours.” We’ve taught you some things — — through slurred speech — the Te inscription is dated March 8, Te rotisserie brisket.) And so you slip into Some of which may be right. llama-man efectively explained his 1990, and says, “Happy Birthday Your cap and your gown When each of you came, situation. Te merchant had met the to my very dear grandson.” It goes Tere is so much to pack — And await all the people We were all overjoyed. emperor once before to discuss tax on, “Tis, you sweet thing, is your All those books, souvenirs, Who are coming to town, Without you, professors fraud, for which he had been framed. 18th birthday.” Grandmother was Te assorted mementos All your aunts and your cousins, Are so unemployed. Te merchant was sentenced to give correct. As things go, I am fairly Of four to nine years. Your mom and your pop, So go, do us proud! over 80 percent of his wages back sweet. What to toss? What to save? And even your neighbor, Show compassion. Be kind. to the empire as punishment. The With apologies to Teodor Geisel, How much stuf should you keep? Dear old Mr. Schmop. Love others. Be joyful. merchant, however, took pity on the I’ve taken the liberty of adapting Dare I hope your Lit notes Not a one of these folks And then you will fnd terrifying creature and traveled with his idea for the graduating seniors Won’t make the trash heap? Tinks you’re going to fop. Tat when challenges come, him back to his palace. at Harding. May God bless you in Oh, you must take a break! It’s all right to be nervous. You won’t so much mind. Emperor Kuzco was touched by the all “the places you’ll go.” Of to Kibo you’ll go. You’re not weird to have jitters. care he received from the merchant, For one last expresso Yes, your stomach feels like We hope we’ve been able and once he arrived at the palace, he Te day has arrived! Or Blueberry Joe. A motel full of critters. To strengthen your wings, decreased taxes among the people. He You have waited and waited. Will you add some whipped But you have real talents. And we hope that you know spent most of his time outside the walls Did you ever suspect cream? You needn’t be scared. You’ve taught us a few things. of his palace speaking with the locals To become liberated? Maybe two or three squirts. I’ll bet that you’ll fnd So thank you for choosing and asking what their desires were. He Now exams are all done, Ten back to the packing Tat you’re fully prepared. To plant yourself here. aimed to always lend a helping hand. Not a one of them funked. Of six hundred T-shirts. You can wire a circuit, Tose roots will continue Today, he is known as one of the most Though your brains may be But the least of your worries Teach a class, write a poem. To grow and endear, gracious rulers of the time. Tey sang drained Are heavy suitcases. Te world needs your know-how, And we’ll think of you tenderly songs about him, and they named the From the thoughts that you’ve Your minds are a-furr y It’s your turn to show ’em. Year af ter year. tune “Te Emperor’s New Groove.” thunked. In a half-dozen places. Now let me step aside He sentenced the witch doctor and Yes, your head is congested All those possible stories And if you mess up, To give Seuss the last word her associate to death. With facts running loose, In such diferent typefaces. Just say, “Tat’s how it goes.” (Since original sources It’s been fun, boys and girls. Take Like irregular verbs Is it single or hitched? Sometimes you fall fat Are always preferred.) care of Josh next year. I came up with And the height of a moose. Work from home or commute? And get sand in your nose. “So, be your name Buxbaum or Editor-in-Cheese. But “Today is your day!” Will I be scrimping and saving, Just dust yourself of. Bixby or Bray Said the wise Dr. Seuss. Or swimming in loot? Grab a Kleenex and sneeze, Or Mordecai Ali Van Allen And you’ll soon be away So many decisions: And then get some ice O’Shea, ZACH HAILEY is the With a handshake from Bruce. Like a big albatross. For the bumps on your knees. You’re of to great places! editor-in-chief for the Bison. And yet there’s a battle Should I start to invest? But learn from your failures— Today is your day! He may be contacted at Being fought in your head. Is it fne not to foss? Tey’re not a disease. Your mountain is waiting. [email protected]. On the one side: nostalgia. Twitter: @zach_hailey Loan payments and moving Forgive yourself. Really. So get on your way!” At the Bison, it is our goal to serve the Harding University student body with integrity, truth and open ears. However, we believe that meeting that goal is a two-way street between our staff and the public it serves. We pledge to keep our eyes and ears open to what our community has to say and hope that, in return, that community will be an interactive audience, sharing its stories with us. We also pledge to do the basics: Report accurate and relevant information, check our facts, and share them in a professional, timely manner. If you have any story ideas, questions, comments or concerns for the Bison staff, please email Zach Hailey, the editor-in-chief, at [email protected]. “The Bison (USPS 577-660) is published weekly (except vacations, exams and summer sessions), 20 issues per year, by Harding University. Periodicals postage paid at Searcy, Arkansas 72143. POSTMAS- TER: Send address changes to The Bison, Harding University 11192, SEARCY, AR 72149-0001.” BYLINE POLICY: The Bison provides an opportunity for class writers to contribute work under the byline “guest writers.” Due to this arrangement, staff writers may rewrite a portion of the guest writers’ stories as they deem necessary, while still identifying the work as the guest writers’ own. david salley April 29, 2016 Vol. 91, No. 20 Salley Says Softball takes three games from Bulldogs Lady Bisons win eighth series of 2016, lock up 4-seed for GAC tournament By Brittany Simers Lady Bisons responded by “Eventually some doors Hall said Saturday’s game enough, and she has done Student Writer sweeping the last double- close and that allows others to was both special and difcult. it every day for three years.” Goodbye, Te Lady Bisons softball header 5-3 and 7-2. open,” Beck said. “Te team “It’s bittersweet,” Hall Te Lady Bisons are now Farewell team won 3-1 in a Great After winning the week- is like my second family; said. “Te girls on the team preparing for the start of American Conference (GAC) end series against SWOSU, I’m with them more than have made this experience the GAC tournament. Ac- and Amen series last weekend, April Harding improved to 26-18 my own family.” worth it all. Getting to share cording to Beck, the team 22-23, against Southwestern in the GAC and 34-22 Beck led the Lady Bisons experiences with the girls is solely trying to focus on When I came to work Oklahoma State University overall. during the first game of on the team makes such an strengthening its skills one for The Bison in the fall (SWOSU). After game two “We were able to solidify the weekend series against incredible bond, and that is step at a time. of 2014, this, right here, of Friday’s doubleheader was the No. 4 seed into the con- SWOSU with four RBIs and what I think I’ll miss the “Te end results that we was all I knew how to do. suspended due to darkness, ference tournament, which a scored run, which marked most.” want can’t happen unless we I was a hard-core sports Harding played three straight was a major accomplishment,” the sixth time this season she Hall said getting to catch take every pitch and play as fan with tons of opinions, games Saturday to close head coach Phil Berry said has scored multiple RBIs. during Saturday’s games in it comes and commit to that a decent amount of writing the series. after the series. “Beck has been a leader front of her family and friends process,” Beck said. skill and no outlet to voice Te Lady Bisons defeated After the last game on and had her best year this year was especially rewarding. Te Lady Bisons played the many random sports SWOSU 9-1 on Friday in Saturday, the Lady Bisons ofensively and defensively,” “Hall has been a tre- their frst GAC tournament notions foating around in fve innings. Friday’s second honored senior infielder Berry said. “She’s been a mendous student athlete game against the University my head. I wasn’t sure about game was suspended during Kinsey Beck and senior great leader in the locker and represented Harding of Arkansas at Monticello AP Style, I had never written the ffth inning. On Satur- catcher Maegan Hall for room and on the field to well,” Berry said. “Catchers yesterdat at 4 p.m. in Ben- a game story — much less day, SWOSU won Friday’s their time spent playing help us achieve the success do a lot of dirty work they tonville, Arkansas. Stats were a feature — and the only suspended game 8-5, but the softball for Harding. we’ve had this season.” don’t get thanked for often unavailable at press time. thing I knew for sure was that I could rant and rave about what I thought I knew better than everyone else. While working for the newspaper, I’ve learned how to do all of those things and then some. I’ve discovered the diference between kerning and leading (sort of). I’ve found creativity in page design that I didn’t know I had. (“You can’t lay out the sports page the same way every week, David — fgure it out.”) I’ve been given all the tools necessary to pursue everything I want to do, simply by working for Te Bison. Te experience I’ve gathered from working here is invaluable, and I can’t speak highly enough of my time on staf. All of that to say, some- where, underneath all of the fne-tuning I went through in learning how to work on a newspaper, the part of me that just wants to rant and rave about random sports stuf is still there. I’m sure many of you can relate to this feeling, but when you EVAN SWEARINGEN |THE BISON are as passionate about Freshman pitcher Kristen Dempsey throws a pitch during the Lady Bisons’ 7-2 win over Southwestern Oklahoma State University sports as I am, you never on April 23 in Searcy, Arkansas. Dempsey picked up the win after allowing two runs on four hits in four innings. run out of things to talk about. Tankfully, that part of me has gotten to spread its wings and fy this year Bisons fall at Southwestern Oklahoma State in the form of this column. By Garrett White to 4-2 until senior infelder whole game, and the results inning after sophomore infielder runs in the frst inning and I resolved from day one Student Writer on the job that I was going Alan Copeland scored on a showed. Our mentality has Zach Beasley scored on an another in the second until to write whatever I felt like Te baseball team lost to double from Hunter in the improved over the season, RBI double from Chandler, Harding closed in after two from week-to-week with no Southwestern Oklahoma State fourth inning and a single up and the team has shown a but SWOSU answered with runs in the top of the third, agenda — in other words, University (SWOSU) in a the middle in the eighth inning lot of resilience through it.” a two-run homerun taking a making the score 3-2. SWOSU just whatever popped into three-game Great American from Stewart, solidifying the On Saturday in game two, 10-1 lead. Te Bisons scored added three runs in the third my head. Because of that, Conference (GAC) series score at 6-2. SWOSU hit three homeruns two more runs in the bottom and another in the fourth to you all have had to endure last weekend, April 22-23, “Winning the frst game of in the frst inning and stretched of the eighth, ending with a stretch its lead to 7-2. an incredible amount of in Weatherford, Oklahoma. a series against a good team is its lead to 7-0 after two more 10-3 loss. Te Bisons scored in the Gamecock insight for a Harding defeated SWOSU always a great feeling,” Taylor runs in the fourth. Harding In game three, SWOSU sixth inning after sophomore private school in Arkansas, 6-2 on Friday, followed by a said. “We competed well the got on the board in the sixth took the lead 3-0 with two infelder Grant Guest sent a ton of complaining about 10-3 and 9-3 doubleheader Stewart home on a double, things I don’t like and even loss on Saturday. Te Bisons but SWOSU added two an article dumping on Kobe stand at 22-25 overall and more runs on a homerun in Bryant for not being good 13-17 in the GAC. the sixth inning to close out at basketball. “You always hope going the game 9-3. For putting up with all into a series against a good “Sometimes you just of that, I want to say thank team that you can play well have to tip your cap to the you. Tank you for reading and pull out a win, but it other guys,” senior pitcher the things that I wrote this just didn’t work out how we Joshua Spears said. “They year, and thank you for tak- wanted it to this time,” head played really good baseball ing the time to tell me you coach Patrick McGaha said. on Saturday, and that’s out enjoyed them (or that they Harding took the lead of our control. I think we were garbage). Tere would in game one after senior have been good all season be no point in doing what outfielder Zac Stewart hit about learning from losses we do if it was not for all of a homerun in the top of the and coming back stronger.” you, our readers. I will truly frst inning, making the score According to McGaha, miss this next year when I 1-0, until SWOSU answered the team handles its losses voyage into the real world. with a run and tied the game well, but the losses remind at the bottom of the first. the players to focus on the Tanks for reading, Senior third baseman Noah task ahead. Chandler sent sophomore “We try to take it by one David Salley outfielder Chris Taylor to pitch at a time,” McGaha said. score after hitting a double “We’ve played a lot better P. S. G o G a m e c o c k s . to give the Bisons a 2-1 lead. baseball the last three weeks, In the third inning, and I think it’s important to Harding secured two more have the mental awareness of DAVID SALLEY is the sports runs with scores from senior being able to let our frustra- editor for the Bison. He centerfelder Harrison Hunter EVAN SWEARINGEN|THE BISON tions and failures go and just may be contacted at and freshman infelder Blake focus on what we need to do Junior pitcher Matt Brashear winds up to throw on April 16. The Bisons won [email protected]. Coward, making the score 4-1. now to be successful.” Twitter: @dsalley24 7-2 over Northwestern Oklahoma State University. SWOSU brought the game 2A | Friday, April 29, 2016

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COURTESY OF JEFF MONTGOMERY Sophomore Emily Faulkner hits a forehand during a match against John Brown University on March 17. Faulkner fnished the 2016 season with a perfect 7-0 singles record4B in Great | Friday, American Conference April 29, play. 2016 Men’s and women’s tennis fall in GAC semifnals By Claire Patton “With the exception of one match, “Overall we’ve had a pretty good year, my ground zero, and I’m only “It was a most fulflling year,” Student Writer our losses on the men’s side were season (this year). I’m proud of looking ahead to a bright future for Redding said. “I am somewhat Te men’s and women’s tennis to top-30 nationally-ranked teams. what we’ve all done.” Harding tennis.” exhausted from the travel and the teams lost in the semifnals of the On the women’s side, we were one Te men’s team started strong Cacace said that he saw the im- up and down nature of competitive Great American Conference tour- match win away from finishing with an 8-2 doubles victory by provement of the team throughout tennis, but I am looking forward nament on Friday, April 22, as both second in the conference.” sophomore Carlos Crisostomo the season and feels confdent going to what we can accomplish going fell to Southeastern Oklahoma State The Lady Bisons started the and freshman Henrique Vieira, but into his senior year. forward.” University (SOSU) with identical tournament with a 5-3 win over several close losses, including an 8-6 “We got together as a team more Since neither the men’s or wom- 5-1 scores. Henderson State University (HSU) doubles loss by junior Neto Cacace than we were last year,” Cacace said. en’s teams have graduating seniors, Te Bisons fnished their season in the quarterfnals on April 21. and sophomore Adrian Torrico “We were more consistent. Our Redding said he is looking forward with a 9-7 record. Te Lady Bisons Junior Piper Huey and sophomore allowed SOSU to take control. goal was to win conference this to next season. hold a 14-9 overall record and awaits Laura Golubic won in #1 doubles Redding said that despite the year, and it didn’t come through, “Expectations will be high for the release of the final regional and sophomore Emily Faulkner’s loss, the men competed well and but overall we’ve had a consistent next year,” Redding said. “I’m still rankings on May 3 to determine victory over HSU’s Sara Grifn their success was a team efort. season.” trying to bring in more talent to go if it will compete in the NCAA improved her conference singles “I am very proud of both teams,” In his frst season as head coach, with all the talent that is returning, Central Region Tournament. record to 7-0 on the season. Redding said. “I don’t look back and Redding said he learned a lot and but I feel like we have an opportu- “Both teams had stellar seasons,” “Last year (at conference) compare this year’s teams to past enjoyed getting to work with the nity to get a national ranking with head coach David Redding said. was pretty rough,” Faulkner said. year’s results since this is my frst young athletes. both teams.” TNT, Zeta Rho named all-club sports champions

By Jantzen Teague basketball, soccer and softball, in addition their softball A team went into the last Gowen said that the only drawback to Student Writer to one club swim meet and one track and game ready to compete. the season was the lack of participation from Spring club sports ended last week with feld meet. Tis year, due to construction, “Since it’s club sports, we haven’t played small clubs, who sometimes did not have women’s social club Zeta Rho and men’s basketball was played in the fall, and softball with a lot of these people before,” Baker said. enough interested members to compete social club TNT fnishing as all-club sports and soccer wrapped up the spring. “So to get used to each other and get used in the tournament. However, according champions. Gowen said that, due to rain, he was to playing, we do practice before games.” to Gowen, there may be a new system in Divisionally, large club A women’s and unsure that the fnal two tournaments for On the men’s side of the large club A place for tournaments next year will allow men’s winners were Zeta Rho and TNT; large men’s soccer and women’s softball would division, TNT won volleyball, basketball, teams to play more games, as opposed to the club B winners, Ko Jo Kai and TNT; and happen, but the weather cooperated and the swim meet and the track meet on their double elimination system currently in use. small club A and B, Iota Chi and Omega the games were completed in time to award way to a third-straight all-sports title. “That’s our hope — we want to give Phi, respectively. the champions. Junior Mark Claiborne, one of TNT’s everybody more opportunity to play and Though the Ganus Athletic Center “Women’s large club A (division) was athletic directors, said that the men tend to participate,” Gowen said. “We’ll still have (GAC) construction altered the game the closest of the competitions, but there get together beforehand to practice as well. the points system. We’ll still have winners. schedule, club sports continued much like was good, strong competition across the “We generally all get together before Everybody will be ranked at the end of the normal, according to club sports director board,” Gowen said. the next sport starts and play for fun on the tournament … but the system we use may Jim Gowen. Zeta Rho won the large club A division weekends or in the afternoon,” Claiborne change a little bit.” “We are very pleased with the fact that of the women’s all-club competition in said. “It’s not exclusive just to A or B team With the GAC renovations on schedule we were able to get as much of our program their fnal softball game of the year with a guys either. Everyone comes out to have a to fnishe at the start of the fall semester, done as we could,” Gowen said. “It was a victory over Ju Go Ju. good time and enjoy the sport. It gives us Gowen said he looks forward to the new very good year of competition.” Junior Alyssa Baker, who served as one practice but creates opportunity to build atmosphere and another great year for Typical spring club sports include of Zeta Rho’s athletic directors, said that relationships as well.” club sports.

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I’m excited to train What are you most excited Going to Disney To be with I’m going to my first Experiencing another for my marathon and about doing this summer? World. my family. Cubs game at Wrigley Searcy summer and triathlon. field this summer. going to a few concerts.

Berries n’ Creme I like the red Orange. Favorite snow cone flavor? from Frozen snow cones. Raspberry. I’m boring. Tiger’s Blood. Flamingo.

What Netflix show do you “Friday Night Either “How I Met “Private Practice.” I don’t watch TV. “The 100.” plan to watch next? Lights.” Your Mother” or “Breaking Bad.”

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Students volunteer at Caring and Sharing4B |at Friday, College April Church29, 2016 of Christ By Savanna DiStefano “I feel like (the kids) can relate with Features Editor me because they just think I’m a big kid,” “It’s very easy to fall into the picture-per- Hargon said. “(I want to) share with them fect habits of being a student at Harding,” what it means to be a follower of Christ senior Kaleigh Evans said. “You go to Caring and be a good example in their lives be- and Sharing and you see life there. You see cause many of these kids don’t have that people coming from all different phases good example.” of life, and you realize that everything is I can’t really put into words not picture-perfect … It’s going to show how much Caring and Sharing you the depth of White County in almost has shaped me into who I am. every facet.” Evans served as this school year’s - Senior Kaleigh Evans director of the children’s class during Caring and Sharing, a College Church Sophomore Caylee Hope volunteers of Christ outreach that serves families regularly at Caring and Sharing and runs in White County on Mondays from 6-8 the nursery. She said she first started p.m. with dinner and devotionals. working with the program when she stayed “I can’t really put into words how much in Searcy last summer and has developed Caring and Sharing has shaped me into close relationships with the children who who I am,” Evans said. “It’s like there’s attend. a part of my heart that was closed off “There’s one boy there who — every until I fell into the arms of Caring and time (they get a dessert after dinner) — he Sharing, and I just would be lost without always wraps it up and says he’s going to (the kids).” give it to his mother,” Hope said. “That’s Dr. David Bangs, chair of graduate the sweetest thing I’ve ever seen.” studies, said he and Dr. Eddie Cloer, Hope said most student volunteers professor of Bible, began Caring and come once or twice during the year with- Sharing approximately eight years ago. out returning, and she said this hinders Bangs said the program began with connections between students and the several community members, including children in the community. himself and Cloer, eating sandwiches and “I’ve learned that a lot of people, when studying the Bible. According to Bangs, they go to Caring and Sharing, think you approximately 250 people currently attend have to fit it in into your schedule, (and Caring and Sharing, and approximately it seems like) a large chunk of your eve- 200 baptisms have taken place as a result. ning,” Hope said. “If you just plan for it “(Caring and Sharing) provides an av- and make it part of your routine, then it enue for members of the church to make becomes the easiest thing in the world.” connections with people in the community Hope and Hargon said they plan to and build relationships with people in the co-lead the children’s Caring and Sharing community to ultimately enable the church classes in the fall, but volunteers are needed to truly teach in a one-to-one Bible study during the summer. fashion,” Bangs said. “There’s some kids that go through EMILY EASON | THE BISON Sophomore Wesley Hargon, who became some crazy stuff that you wouldn’t believe,” involved with the program last summer, sophomore Wesley Hargon said. “I think Freshman Katie Ward plays with a child on the playground during Caring and said he has developed relationships with that’s a good reason why we’re there (at Sharing at College Church of Christ Monday, April 25. Caring and Sharing is the children who attend through teaching Caring and Sharing) — to just help them an outreach that feeds members of the community and leads them in Bible Bible classes and being chased on the out for a little bit — even if it is just for studies. playground. one day and just two hours at a time.” Student runs Half Ironman Senior Chris Walker competes in New Orleans By Dustin Schandevel made him stronger, he said he could only Student Writer withstand it for two or three weeks. This time of year, some students’ stress After realizing the strenuous routine was levels are at an all-time high, but senior not sustainable, Walker turned to biking and Chris Walker had something even more Netfix. Walker set up a stationary bike in daunting than final exams to think about his room that allowed him to train while — a Half Ironman to complete. watching Netfix. He said that when he had Walker competed in the Ochsner time, he would go into the Ganus Athletic Ironman 70.3 Triathlon on April 17 in Center and swim. New Orleans. The event consisted of a Walker said he was excited about the 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike trek and opportunity as the date of the competition a 13.1-mile run to finish. Walker said approached, but he said his mindset changed he participated to see if his body could when he stepped on the course — he felt complete the tough event. underdressed and underprepared after seeing Walker said he enjoys challenging the other participants. himself and that he found self-confidence “People showed up with $3,000 bikes after completing a marathon during his and skin-tight clothing, and I showed up sophomore year of college without training. in a T-shirt and shorts,” Walker said. Walker said he grew to appreciate Walker said he struggled with negative running when he and alumnus Jackson thoughts during the 13.1-mile run, but Savage ran 26 miles together one weekend thinking about his family helped push him and said he wanted to continue to push to the end. himself further afterward. “My parents were pumped, and my brother Walker completed the Half Ironman in was on cloud nine that I was doing it,” Walker 8 hours and 9 minutes, while the first-place said. “I wanted to tell them that I fnished runner finished in 3 hours and 47 minutes. and earn the shirt that I got at the end.” “I was real anxious leading up to it, but Walker had a small but loud fan base, once I got there and saw the seriousness as senior Tyler Slawter and junior Jim Pile of the atmosphere, I was intimidated,” made the trek to New Orleans with him. Walker said. “I was just there to finish.” Walker said they were very vocal during the According to Walker, there were 30 mph event and aimed to yell for him every time winds throughout the event, and he heard they saw him. returning participants say that it was the “Tey were the loudest, most obnoxious worst the conditions have ever been. The fans there,” Walker said. “Any time they strong winds made the water choppy, and saw me they went buck wild, and people Walker said he was swallowing water every around them lost their minds (laughing).” time he tried to breathe. He also said he Spectators who attended the event could would get hit in the back of the head or keep up with the participants through a kicked while swimming. smartphone app. Participants wore chips Leading up to the event, the furthest on their ankles that tracked their time and Walker had run during raining was eight location. miles, and he had swum one mile once. Walker said that instead of getting a good Walker had not completed any of the dis- night’s rest before his big day, he decided tances required for the Ironman. Walker to eat half-priced appetizers at Applebee’s said being busy with schoolwork and with Slawter and Pile. college activities made it hard to solidify “We ate Wafe House at 4 o’clock that a training schedule that a Half Ironman day, and went to Applebee’s at 9 p.m. be- requires. cause that’s when the appetizers became Walker signed up for the event in half-of,” Slawter said. December 2015, leaving him four months Walker completed the Half Ironman on to train. He planned to run 5-8 miles on four hours of sleep, but he said he plans to Monday and Wednesday of each week, and wait until he completes school next fall to bike and swim each Tuesday and Thurs- think about doing another event. Next time, day. He allowed Friday to be his off-day. he wants to purchase better equipment and Although this schedule pushed him and train himself properly. 4B | Friday, April 29, 2016 ‘The Jungle Book’ returns to its dark roots By Zach Hailey the child to the ground and shakes Editor-in-Chief his head at him for being so slow. Te live-action remake of Disney’s Bagheera the panther had previously classic “Te Jungle Book” hit theaters found Mowgli abandoned when he two weeks ago on Friday, April 15. was a toddler. All is well until the Te 1967 animated adaption of the Bengal tiger Shere Khan threatens book was famously noted for its to kill the wolves if they don’t give colorful artwork and iconic tunes. up Mowgli, for “a man-cub has no Inspired by the book by Rudyard place in the jungle.” Kipling, Disney chose to take the Tis all happens within the frst originally grim and dark story 15 minutes of the movie, and I was and lighten it up to make a family falling out of my seat. First of, the feature flm. CGI in the flm is the best I have I saw the new “Te Jungle Book” ever seen in any movie to date. Te on Saturday, April 16, and it is safe flm seems to make every animal to say that I had high expectations. much, much bigger than its true I was never a huge enthusiast of size to help the audience see it from the previous flm, but the trailers Mowgli’s perspective. looked incredible. Every once in a Disney does a good job of bring- while, Disney hits a remake out of ing in the classic songs like “Te the park — and “Te Jungle Book” Bare Necessities” and “I Wan’na Courtesy of Disney is one of those remakes. Be Like You” into the story. King “red fower” — from the humans. goes back to the original roots of almost invincible enemy. I was on Te flm starts out right in the Louie the orangutan is depicted as While he is leaned over the poor Kipling’s book, and to be honest, it’s the edge of my seat the entire time middle of the action. Mowgli, a boy a gigantic, daunting mob-boss to child, King Louie slowly starts to dark. Slight spoiler alert — animals with “Te Jungle Book” and I give raised by wolves, is being chased the monkeys in the jungle. During break out in song, which was both die. Shere Khan is a terrifying force it an easy 95/100. Grab some friends through the jungle by a ridiculously the flm, he half-threatens Mowgli eerie and legendary. to be reckoned with, and Disney this weekend and have a celebratory large panther. Soon, the panther pins to coax him into getting fre — the Tis version of “Te Jungle Book” does a great job of portraying an night at the movies before fnals week. Folk group releases ‘Cleopatra’ By Amanda Floyd music today,” Schultz said in an interview. “We Head Photographer want songs you can wrap your arms around. Tis year, I’m extra proud of my playlist Tere’s enough generic stuf out there full of for the road trip home because of its perfect recycled words that don’t really mean anything. combination of indie, folk and pop with my new Tere have to be other stories to tell and other favorite album “Cleopatra” by Te Lumineers. ways to tell them.” “Cleopatra,” released on April 8, 2016, is Overall, “Cleopatra” is an incredible album, the frst album by Te Lumineers in over four and I highly recommend you add it to your years — mainly due to three years of non-stop road trip playlist. I promise you that there’s touring, six months of writing and two months nothing more magical than breathing in the of recording. deep lyrics and beautiful performance while Te Lumineers, a Denver-based folk-rock your windows are rolled down and the sun is trio, are best known for their hit single “Ho shining on your skin. Hey” released in 2012. Te song reached No. And if I haven’t convinced you yet, here is a 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was used in quick rundown of my top three songs: several commercials, movie trailers and tele- 1. “Cleopatra,”the title song of the album, vision shows. came from an encounter with a taxi driver However, after their second single “Stubborn named Wes the band met in the Republic of Love,” they slowly began to lose their initial Georgia. Tey were moved by how she told fame and many critics, predicted that they them her tale of personal tragedy without a would disappear like many folk-rock bands trace of self-pity. before them. Surprisingly, Te Lumineers have “As an American, a lot of what we do is tell proved those predictions wrong with their the world how great our life is,” Schultz said. sophomore album “Cleopatra.” Te album has “People create stories about themselves through a slower tempo compared to their earlier work social media which are completely disconnected and brings their gravelly vocals to center stage. from what we personally know about their lives. Co-founders of The Lumineers Wesley I felt cleansed to be around someone who was Courtesy of The Lumineers Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites said in an inter- just telling me how it actually was for them.” spotlight can seem like an endless bufet, but with Hollywood and how it crushes the lives view with Entertainment Weekly that when 2. “Ophelia” personifes fame as a dangerous in reality, you’re just shiny, bright and new to of wannabes. writing “Cleopatra,” they went back to the temptress. Te song is about how the band people for a quick moment — and then you “Te world sees you as being put on a pedestal basics, using their lyrics to share stories of love, dealt with their success after “Ho Hey” won have the rest of your life to live.” but you are also put on a hamster wheel, and loss and longing for home. awards in 2012. 3.“My Eyes” portrays the way it feels to that does strange things to people,” Schultz said. “We put an onus on the kind of characters “‘Ophelia’ is a vague reference to people be betrayed or let down by someone you care “Even a little bit of fame can distort perceptions and stories that are not so prevalent in popular falling in love with fame,” Schultz said. “Tat about. It expresses Te Lumineer’s encounter if people see you and react abnormally.” So many people graduating and I am sitting here waiting for my ffth year By Chris Connell is taking a long time simply because for four years. I soon found out I was classes began to grow more complex, My fnal tip is to retake a class. Asst. Web Editor they are having too much fun, it is very wrong. I blocked a lot of it out of my interest slowly diminished, and Tis is probably the worst one, and I want to tell you a little story. It time for a change. my memory. Anyway, going to a state after fve semesters of it, I decided I it is one I do not at all recommend. involves a young boy and his journey Now, before I will provide some school before coming to Harding is wanted to do something diferent. Te other two are fne, but failing a towards that mysterious stage of life tips to help you have a five-year tip number one because a lot of your So, I got some advice from career class is something you need to do known as adulthood. While many experience like mine. credits probably will not transfer. counseling and took some personality everything in your power to avoid. people might title it “How Not To Te frst step is to spend freshman Tip number two is to switch to tests. After talking to a couple of dif- It is not fun. Graduate,” I prefer to call it “Figuring year at a totally different school, a major in a completely different ferent people about other interests I So there you have it. You now Out Who I Am.” You might disagree especially a state school. I spent my department in the middle of your might have, I chose to switch to web know my journey through college with me, but I think it is perfectly freshman year at North Carolina State second year at Harding. When I frst design. Now, that may not sound like and some ways to postpone the fne for someone to spend fve years University, or NC State for short. I told started college, I decided I wanted to a giant change, but there are several end of college. Use the frst two in college, as long as they are trying myself that since I went to a public major in computer science. At frst, communication classes that go along wisely, but the third one is for- their best and putting their best high school, I could tolerate a more I seemed to enjoy it, and I think I with it. Te important thing is that bidden. Now, it is time to enter foot forward. However, if someone extreme version of that environment truly did to some degree. But, as the I am a lot happier with web design. the real world.

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