SAC Brings Tw"O Tn• a Ro-W- Blessid Union of Souls: Second Noncountry Act to Entertain Harding Crowds This School Year

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By Yavonda Fletcher bass and guitar. They have been senior, said. "I think it will be a Bison copy editor together for five years. great concert." That time has not always been Many students, even those Blessid Union of Souls burst rosy, however. In five years, the who only know Blessid Union onto the pop music scene with "I group has been with four differ from the radio, are still excited Believe," at a time when most ent record companies. Instead of they are coming to campus. Harding students were still in splintering the group, Clark said "It's about time we got some high school. Six years and several that it brought them closer together. thing besides Diamond Rio or hits later, they are bringing their "As we've played out more, Clint Black," Ryan Cook, sopho eclectic rock sound to the Benson the band has solidified," Clark more, said. "This will definitely be stage. said on the group's website a welcome change." The concert, on Feb. 12 at 8 (www.blessidunion.com). "At Blessid Union is the second p.m., is part of the band's promo this point in time, the music isn't rock group the Student Activities tion for their new album, Walking just influenced by one or two Committee has invited to perform Off the Buzz, which includes the band members, it's influenced by at Harding this year. After the suc hits, "Hey Leonardo" (She Likes all of us. cess of the Better than Ezra con Me For Me) and "Standing at the "Some people will probably cert, the SAC was looking for an Edge of the Earth." say that Walking Off the Buzz is a other rock group to bring to cam Besides songs from Walking, new sound for Blessid Union. But pus, according to Jim Miller, direc they will perform hits from their those are the people who have tor of student activities. platinum selling debut album never seen the band live. We're "I am excited about having a Home and their sophomore effort still the same band as we've al popular and talented rock group Blessid Union of Souls. ways been, it's just that if you perform at Harding University," Some of the songs they will haven't seen our show, you might Miller said. "They are a good, perform are "Light in Your Eyes," not be aware of it." clean group, and I think they will "I Wanna Be There," "Let Me Be Over the past five years, this give an entertaining show." The One," "Oh Virginia," "All self-described "rootsy, midwestern Tickets went on sale Tuesday Along," as well as their smash band" has built up a significant and will be sold on weekdays debut hit, "I Believe." fan base throughout the United from noon to 6 p.m. at the Benson Hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio, States and on this campus. ticket window. They may be also Blessid Union is Eliot Sloan, lead "I have been listening to their be purchased the night of the con vocals and piano; Jeff Pence, gui music for years, but I have never cert. Prices are $10 for students Blessid Union of Souls, the five-member rock band, poses for a photo to pro tar; C.P. Roth, keyboards, bass and gotten the chance to see them in and $12 for the general public. mote their new album. The band will perform Feb. 12, at 8 p.m. in the Benson I harmonica; Eddie Hedges, drums concert, so I am really excited they Tickets can be ordered over the Auditorium. and percussion; and Tony Clark, are performing here," Jeni Allen, phone at 279-4709. \ ASI invites Oklahoma governor to campus

By Jamey Jones (www.state.ok.us). Among these assistant district attorney in Tulsa. Bison staff writer are education reform, which set In 1972, Keating won a seat in up charter schools and increased the Oklahoma House of Represen The American Studies Institute the high school graduation re tatives, and two years later he kicks off this semester's Distin quirements; mental health care moved to the state senate. Ronald guished Lecture series this week reform, which allowed for com Reagan named Keating the U.S. with Governor Frank Keating of munity-based facilities to compete Attorney for the Northern District Oklahoma. The lecture will be with large treatment centers; and of Oklahoma in 1981. He also Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. in the workers' compensation reform, served as the Assistant Secretary Benson Auditorium. which resulted in the appointment of the Treasury, Associate Attor Speaking on "Education and of fair, impartial judges. ney General and Acting Deputy Economic Development," Keating He invested $3 billion in Secretary for the Housing and will recount his experiences with Oklahoma's highway system, and Urban Development agency. educational reforms and relate he cut taxes. In fact, his cuts from During his time in Washington, how higher education helps raise the state income tax, sales tax, es Keating was the highest ranking a state's economic development. tate tax and unemployment tax Oklahoman in both the Reagan "Keating has had a certain constituted the largest broad-based and Bush administrations. amount of success with his edu tax cut in Oklahoma's history. Governor Mike Huckabee and cation reforms in Oklahoma," Dr. Keating has lived in Oklahoma his wife, Janet, will be attending Bob Reely, associate executive di most of his life and spent much of the lecture because of the rector of the American Studies In that time involved in government. longstanding friendship between stitute, said. "His plan has been a After graduating from Georgetown the two families, according to Jim national model for many state University with a degree in his Harris, the governor's director of governors." tory, Keating attended law school policy and communication. Elected governor in 1994, at the University of Oklahoma and Following the presentation, Photo courtesy of American Studies Institute Keating has instituted a number received his law degree in 1969. President David Burks and his Frank Keating, governor of Oklahoma, is scheduled to speak on "Education uf reforms in Oklahoma during His career as a special agent of wife, Leah, will host a private re and Economic Development" as part of the ASI series, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. in the his tenure, according to the FBI took him away from Okla ception in honor of Keating and Benson Auditorium. Keating implemented the largest broad-based tax-cut in Oklahoma's government site homa, but he returned later as an his wife. Oklahoma's history during his six years in office. 2 -----=-=-=-=TheBlson~February~4, 200c::_____O - Op ini 0 ns --- - just some thoughts... Snow falling on Searcy Last Thursday, amidst anxiously awaiting those the snow, stopping only to make snow balls were created and thrown. Some the early-semester chaos first few flakes as I lis angels and snap a few pictures on students even ventured to the outskirts of exams and deadlines, tened to the constant mounds of sublimated water vapor of Searcy to try their hands at sledding. our campus, and most of weather reports on the ra into ice crystals below freezing. Although Friday's afternoon classes the state for that matter, dio. Along the way, several drivers were held as planned, every moment came to a screeching halt In fact, when the snow pulled their vehicles to the side and between classes was a chance to play. to watch a truly miracu fall began, my three room offered us a quick ride out of the snow. Until last Thursday, I have only seen lous event: snow falling mates and I were so ex Yet, each time we gratefully declined snow in Searcy one time - a similar on Searcy. cited that we immediately explaining that we wanted to be in the January day three years ago during my Okay, so for those of us bundled up and headed snow. freshman year. I do not expect to see it hailing from northern outdoors. In fact, most Harding students took again before I graduate in May. and western states, snow r Elizabeth R. Smith Papers and tests for the advantage of the rare weather and ven But for now, I am enjoying the last falling on asphalt may Bison editor next day were immedi tured outdoors, despite the low tem few patches that are left in shady spots not seem as truly divine ately put aside in order to experience peratures. on the ground. Next week, I have sev of an event as snow falling on ski such a rare event. For two hours, the On the front lawn, snow became the eral major tests so let it snow, let it snow, slopes. But I admit that I found myself four of us trod on city streets through source of friendly ammunition, as snow let it snow. You can lead a co01puter to college, but you cannot 01ake it think

Here's a quick quiz: "What is the considermyselftobepart But it was with some ter all, the average fifth grader could dumbest object in your dorm room?" of the second category. distress that I read an figure out how to use both on his or (A) Your roommate (B) A bag of ham My own misgivings opinion piece written by her own in less than 30 minutes. mers (C) That poster of Leonardo about "Cyber-Ed" and anArkansas educational- Finally, and most important, I have DiCaprio (D) A big rock (E) Your per the promotion of Techno- ist for the Democrat-Gazette discovered that one of the unintended sonal computer. Learning at Harding that asserted, among other consequences of Cyber-Ed is the in Of course the answer is E. Your per have developed out of things, that teachers who creasing inability of many to properly sonal computer is 10,000 times dumber my belief that the pri- donotusethenewesttech- communicate their ideas in writing. than your roommate. mary responsibility of a nologies in their class- Many of my students now utilize the You might say, "Well, you haven't college professor is to rooms were not "compe- Internet and CD-ROM materials to met my roommate." teach students how to tent." write their research papers, but I have That is true, but I have met several think critically. Dr. Mark I have always consid yet to see any evidence to suggest that Prol:.....-o'-'Political Science computers in my lifetime. They have It may be misleading ~·'-" ~· ered an incompetent these students are writing better papers all been completely lacking in common to suggest that there are many devices teacher one who does not care enough than students who only use the library. sense, unable to perform the simplest that can make that process easier, faster about his students to know his disci- Good research begins with ideas that tasks without constant supervision and or more entertaining. pline. are supported by information. Often, a expensive to maintain. A healthy skepticism about Cyber- That same author suggests that all student will have access to an infinite With the possible exception of one Ed should begin with an appreciation school systems should require students amount of information, but they don't or two guys I knew in the Navy, every for computers as a teaching aid -but to be able to operate a digital camera know what any of it means. This may human being falls well above this ba no more so than a chalkboard or an and a scanner by fifth grade. If learn be because one cannot learn how to sic level of intelligence. overhead projector. ing how to use these devices is intro- think from a computer. In spite of this fact, I have watched I think it is important to be techno- duced into any curriculum, something The only way to avoid problems is the transformation of the academic logically literate. Like many teachers, I has to give. for students to spend more time in world into a world filled with two have maintained my own web page for As the parent of a fifth grader, I classrooms than they spend in front of kinds of people: those who believe that several years and I make frequent use would much rather have my son com a computer screen. Most students will the only competent educators are those of the Internet and other computer-re- petent in reading and mathematics by not find this as entertaining as surfing who can operate a personal computer, lated supplements in my political sci- fifth grade than at operating a camera the net, but it will make them better and people who know better. I proudly ence courses. that will be obsolete in five years. Af- writers, thinkers and teachers. Despite big money mergers, newspapers will continue to thrive

The·recent merger between America quated idea in today's fast-paced papers, are able to pro- ment for communication. Online and Time Warner has once world. What radio and television news vide coverage of every- To work most effectively, again fueled speculation that the birth make up for in timeliness, they lack in thing from global, na- these mediums must learn and continuing vitality of the Internet depth of coverage. tional and local events, as to converge for the best will lead to the eventual death of news These critics contend that using the well as weather and en- and most effective prod- papers, magazines and other forms of Internet as the prime means of commu tertainment for just a few uct. The Internet works mass media. nicating news would combine the best cents a day. best when paired with The partnership, reportedly worth of the existing media without the faults. People crave the tactile other media. Society has a more than $165 billion, joins two of the What these critics forget is that even in nature that newspapers constant desire for infor- largest media conglomerations in the a world seemingly run by computers, offer. They serve as tan- mation, and the Internet is world and weds online communication there are still some areas where a com gible evidence, some- simply the most recent to cable networks, music companies puter comes up short. thing to hold on to. Pa- Sarah Terry way to temporarily satiate and publishing firms, as well as televi The ritual of the morning paper is pers can be carried and Bison staff writer that hunger. sion and movies. something a computer screen cannot clipped, folded, written on, posted on Newspapers have survived and con The merger is a most impressive sign compete with or replace. As many the refrigerator or tucked away in a tinued to thrive, despite the increasing of the global power of the Internet, but people across the globe become drawer for safekeeping. Newspapers popularity of magazines and the ad the new technology will never over Internet-friendly each day, newspapers document every major event; they re- vent of television, radio and the shadow existing forms of media. continue to thrive. Even self-confessed veal so much about the society and the Internet. With each new advancement, Critics of print media focus on the Internet addicts still enjoy spreading culture in a few pages. Long after soci- newspapers have served as the pre slower pace of newspapers and maga out the morning newspaper and de ety has changed, the newspapers will miere tool to document the changes zines; waiting for the morning paper vouring it along with their breakfast. remain. and provide information, and no big to retrieve the news seems like an anti- Newspapers, especially hometown Each form of media is an advance- money merger will ever change that.

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Celebrities can effectively represent voters

In today's celebrity cul nations's onlookers. believe their promising words. It takes ture, the terms Hollywood Let us not forget actor actions in office to prove whether or not and politics are practically and director Clint they are capable of committing to those synonymous with each Eastwood, who starred in promises. When viewed in the public other. Individuals who more than 30 movies, in eye, politicians obviously play a differ held our gaze on the TV cluding "Dirty Harry" in ent character than they are in real life, and movie screens in the 1972 and "In the Line of just as actors do in the movies. past century are grasping Fire" in 1993. He became Amidst the glamour of stardom and our attention in the politi mayor of Carmel, Calif. the Academy Awards, society has be cal arena today - and in 1986. come blind to the fact that celebrities they are successful on both Granted, we have seen are humans, capable of rational sides. Tiffany Johnston many examples of celeb thought, and that maybe they do have Whoever dares to say Bison staff writer rity leaders who have not enough brains to become successful that celebrity figures can- stood up to our expecta politicians. So what if they are a popu not survive in the ferocious den of poli tions. Most recently, WWF wrestler lar name and face? This name recogni ticians is blind to those who have con Jesse Ventura, who was elected gover tion gives them an advantage over the quered the task before. nor of Minnesota in 1998, has not been other guy whom you have never seen Former President Ronald Reagan the ultimate governor or heard before. I think was initially popular for his acting "poster child." How that makes them a viable roles, particularly westerns, in movies ever, because of his no "What Washing candidate. like Submarine D-1 in 1937 and The Kill toriety in the ring and on ton really needs At what point did we ers in 1964. He was then elected gover the screen, we are quick are individuals make these wild notions nor of California in 1966 and was so to judge all of those who that celebrities were inca admired by the people he won reelec attempt to leave show such as these, indi pable of involvement in tion in 1970. business for politics viduals who are governmental affairs? Singer-entertainer Sonny Bono, who harshly. What Washington really starred with Cher in a 1970's TV com Texas Governor looked up to by all . " needs are individuals edy /variety show, left show business George w. Bus h I w h 0 is A mencans. such as these: individuals to become mayor of Palm Springs, Ca running for the presi who are looked up to and lif., and was later elected to the U.S. dency, may be known to many because admired by all Americans. Maybe what House of Representatives as a Con of his father. However, it is not possible we need is somebody really famous to gressman from the state of California. to run a successful presidential cam increase the staggering voter percent Today, Hillary Clinton, wife of Presi paign based only on family name. He age rate. dent Bill Clinton, is running for Sena obviously has something more that Americans are already sick of poli tor of New York. By taking stands for appeals to voters. tics and politicians as it is; if politicians increased federal funding for schools Awake to this reality: everyone is an are not doing the trick, let us tum to and expansion for child care facilities, actor, including those individuals that those in a different type of spotlight. Clinton seems to be catching the atten we call "professional politicians." Any Celebrities have brains and ideas too. tion of New York's voters and the one can put on a front and make you Let them use them. Facing the Issues Can celebrities successfully bridge the gap between politics and publicity? Celebrities ntake ntockery of governntent

Throughout history, didate has been on televi stead of looking out for the best inter there have always been sion does not mean that est of others, her agenda was her main some "big name" people he or she will be an effec priority. running for political of tive leader. The candi George W. Bush is running for the fice. However, lately these dates should have some presidential candidacy. In the Jan. 24 names have become knowledge of the law. But issue of Newsweek, Bush said he was not larger and are appearing lets face it, in America it elected governor of Texas with his more often. Jesse Ventura, is not what you know, it father's name, nor will he be elected Hillary Clinton and is who you president of the United George W. Bush are the know. c:Americans need to States by using his names we have been hear- ~"'$' '" Hillary father's name. start thinking about ing during the last few of Jody ,...... &.&><,&& Clinton is Bush claims his months. Bison running for who would do the family's name has hurt Ventura, a former professional wres senator of New York and him as much as it has tler, was elected governor of Minnesota already she is using her best job, rather helped him. in the fall of 1998. With some of the fame to her advantage. than whose name Some people will comments he has made, you would According to the Jan. has appeared in vote for him because of think he was still a professional wres 27 issue of The New York the name, and others tler instead of a public official. Times, Congressman Cass the newspapers the will not even consider Was this man elected for his ability Ballenger of North Caro- most." him a viable candidate to do a good job or because he has been lina reserved a plane to fly ------because of the name. I on television in his wrestling attire? Be to Central and South America to sur- believe the name Bush has gotten him sides dragging the state's name vey the damage done by the mud farther than he thinks. However, at through the mud, what has he done for slides. Three days before they were least he has some experience in the Minnesota? supposed to leave, a member of political field. In the October 11 issue of Time, Ballenger's staff informed him Clinton Being elected to a public office in the Ventura said, "It's good to be king. The had already taken the plane to New U.S. is a big deal. Americans need to best thing is that there is no one in this York. start thinking about who would do the state who can tell me what to do." Ballenger needed the larger plane best job, rather than whose name has Who voted for this guy? According because he had more people going with appeared in the newspapers the most. to Time, Ventura only got 37% of the him. Higher-level officials are usually When you go to vote, vote for some votes. I wonder why. given priority, which means senators one who can do the job well, not for The media has such an impact on the can get a plane before a congressman, someone you have seen on television way people think. Just because a can- but Hillary Clinton is not a senator. In- wearing hardly anything at all. ~ ------1b__ e_ B_~_o_n _____Fe_ b_r_u_~~4~,_2_0_oo______News Bridging the age gap: College Church's Thursday school attracts students from all walks oflife By Kelli Fager she said. "It helps kids slowly Bison staff writer work into going to school." There are approximately 25-30 hursday morning and the volunteer teachers and helpers T bell is about to ring. The that work with 85 children. Of teachers anxiously wait at their those volunteers, eight are doors, while the children look for Harding students. their classrooms with excitement These students take two hours and anticipation. As the last few out of their schedules every students straggle in, the teachers Thursday to help teach young begin the morning with a devo children about Christ. tional. After hearing an announce Since the 1970s, the College ment in chapel, Julia Henderson, Church of Christ has sponsored senior, and Trenton Ramsey, jun the weekly ritual of Thursday ior, volunteered to help. They School, an educational program have worked at the school for two Photo by Elizabeth R. Smith for children ages 2-5. semesters. Wanda Heart, co-director of College Church of Christ's Thursday School program, sets up a classroom early Wednes The program is held each "I like being with the kids," day morning for the next day's activities. Eight Harding students spend two hours every week helping teach classes Thursday morning from 9-11:15 Henderson said. "I know they and assisting with the program's activities. a.m. The curriculum is designed need people like us. It's a great to improve the children's social way to spend two hours each help the children, but help them "I think it's great that they all do when my alarm clock goes off and skills and prepare them for a week." selves as well. it voluntarily." I don't want to roll out of bed. But larger classroom environment. Ramsey added, "I enjoy being "They do a good job and it Burks added that her daughter once I get there, I'm glad I did. I The program is set up for the around the kids, and it's definitely gives them good experience in the loves her teachers at the Thursday definitely would like to work children to rotate through arts and a good break from college life." classroom," she said. School, and she looks forward to there again next year." crafts, music, outdoor play, snacks Chalenburg said she is excited Jeanne Burks, mother of 4-year going each week. Thursday School will be look and Bible lesson stations, accord about having the Harding stu old Madison Burks, agreed with "I think the best part is the in ing for more helpers again next ing to Karen Chalenburg, director dents around. She emphasized Chalenburg. nocence of the children," semester. Anyone interested of Thursday School. their importance in the classrooms "The college kids work great Henderson said. "I love being should contact the College "It's a wonderful program," and expressed how they not only with the little ones," Burks said. with them. There are some days Church. Men's dub prepares for reunion of 'Titan' proportions

By Stephen Jerkins Nearly 100 have responded. Bison staff writer "For the amount of time given, we've gotten an excellent re Long before Bud Adams ever sponse," Evlyn said. "From char considered relocating and renam ter members and their families to ing his Houston Oilers, there were guys who graduated last year, the the Titans. replies cover a good spectrum of More specifically, Titans was the club's existence." formed in the fall of 1977, after 40 In addition to the normal feast men decided the campus needed of the Groundhog Day celebra another men's social club. The Ti tion, a portion of the night will tans were an offshoot of the focus on the history of Titans as former club Mohicans. former members and officers However, for all practical pur share part of the club's heritage poses, they began on their own, and reminisce on the past. according to Jim and Evlyn The main purpose of the re Daniel, sponsors for 19 years. union, according to Wyatt, is to But it was not until the spring throw a final bash in honor of the of 1986 when the practice of a Daniels, who are retiring at the Groundhog Day celebration be end of this year. came one of the defining trade They joined the organization in marks of Titan's social club. the spring o£198 1 after some coax Due to the lack of time between ing from their two sons David and Thanksgiving break and "dead Jeff, both of whom were club week" to plan a Christmas event, Rocky Wyatt (left), junior, discusses the final plans for the Titan's Groundhog Day function and reunion with Jim and members at the time. Titan's members searched the cal Evlyn Daniel, two of the club's sponsors. The reunion, which will take place tomorrow night in Sherwood, Ark., will Thanks to the Daniels and Dr. endar for the next major holiday ho11or the Daniel's 19 years of service to the club. Phil Brown, Dr. Tim and Barbara to celebr<1te. Groundhog Day Duke, the club's other sponsors, seemed the most convenient and him - he can either end winter Tomorrow's celebration is no child of Wyatt, this reunion of "ti Wyatt believes the reunion will be <~ppealing . or prolong it for six weeks. It's exception. tan proportions" has consumed a huge success. "The groundhog is certainly easy to understand why Titans In fact, it will be commemo months of planning. "It's an honor for me to help the most underrated of all land began this tradition." rated with extra exuberance, ac With the assistance of the out with such an event. I know it mammals," T.J. Whitehead, the The annual Groundhog Day, cording to Rocky Wyatt, activities Alumni Office, Wyatt and the will be an awesome chance for the club's president, s<1id . "1 mean, at which consists of a feast and club director. Daniels mailed out more than 450 current members and myself to a single glance of his shadow, this talent show, is a ritual that the For the first time in the club's letters to as many former mem take part in Titan's heritage." woodchuck can manipulate club celebrates with exuberant 23-year history, Titans is hosting a bers, queens and sponsors as pos Titan's Groundhog Day is to earth's weather patterns. It's up to voracity. reunion for its alumni. The brain- sible over Christmas Break. morrow in Sherwood, Ark. · '•~ Just Like Mom's Home-baked cookies & cakes in custom baskets Valentines Day • Heart-shaped cakes •Giant decorated cookies Special! • Baskets with cookies Perfect for club beaux and queens! Delivery available on-campus or within Searcy. SEARcy CiNEMA FivE ,.. www.cswnet.com/--cinema5 Call Nancy at 268-1646 for more details.~ .~ ~ ~~~ ------~n~e~B~~~on~ __~ Fe~b~ru~~~~4,~2~00~0~------~ Students plan Spring Break campaign to Venezuela

By Rachel Wilson Valera and enroll people in Bible Bison staff writer correspondence courses for the summer." Spring Break campaigns are a The campaigners will be split major fixture of life at Harding. into pairs and sent into the city to Most of them head to cities in establish contacts for the courses. the U.S., although occasionally According to Conley, each pair one will brave the Canadian cold should contact 300 households per or enjoy the hot, Jamaican sun. day, thus enabling the entire city Usually, due to air fare costs, to have the opportunity to study South America is out of the ques the Bible. tion - until now. This summer, 25 students will For the first time, a campaign return to Venezuela to spend sev group is headed to Venezuela for eral weeks teaching one-on-one spring break. Bible studies with the families Under the direction of Ava who enrolled during the spring. Conley, professor of spanish, who "The Venezuelans are .ex has consistently taken groups into tremely open to the gospel," various parts of Mexico and South Danielle Rubin, senior, said. "It's America during both spring and easy to make friends with people summer breaks since 1978, the and really bond with them." group will target Valera, Venezu Currently, 10 students have ela, a city of 500,000 people and signed up for the Spring Break no church. campaign, but more workers are Working in conjunction with needed to help in the endeavor. congregations and missionaries Conley said the group also needs from other parts of the country, the assistance in raising money for the group will help canvas the city Venezuelan disaster victims. and enroll people in Bible corre Photo by Ava Conley "The trip will change your life, spondence courses that will be Thirteen Harding students gather this past summer with some of the church members in Caracas, Venezuela as part of even if you aren't interested in taught during the summer. a summer campaign. This year's Spring Break campaign will work in the city of Valera, and help with muds/ide relief missions," Michelle Watkins, se Valera was initially chosen be in the city of Caracas. nior, said. cause the brethren of Venezuela Although a background in saw a need for a congregation the northeast of Valera. in the area have already resulted "The purpose of this campaign Spanish is helpful, it is not re there. However, because of there The congregation in Caracas in several conversions, according is to accomplish two things," quired to participate on the cam cent mud-slides, which brought cares for 70 families, including 113 to Conley. Conley said. "We want to encour paign. disaster to the country, the cam children, who lost everything dur "These people are needing a age the local brethren in outreach For more information, contact paigners will also participate in ing the December mud-slides. family and are more receptive be to victims of the mud-slides, and Conley at extension 4484, or the relief efforts in Caracas, a city to The relief efforts by Christians cause of the transition," she said. we want to canvas the city of Foreign Language Dept. Channel16 jumps back on track as broadcast signal returns Tuesday

By Bryan Creech This accounts for the extensive upgraded, the rest of the commu Bison staff writer period of downtime, including nity will follow. lack of live broadcast capabilities The upgrading of WCC' s signal After four-and-a-half months for TV-16. is one of many upgrades occurring of being off the air, Channel 16 is "We've had problems setting across the nation. back on as of Feb. 1 and will be up with the university as a whole, "It's pretty much out of our broadcasting live again within the and the entire system is being re hands until White County Cable next few weeks, according to done," said Don Hodges, general is able to get a reliable, and better Dutch Hoggatt, faculty advisor for manager of WCC. "We're hoping quality signal. We're at a stand TV-16 News. this fixes all the problems." still," Hoggatt said. Channel16 has been off the air The planned return of Channel With the broadcasting of TV-16 for the last semester and a half, 16 began with a broadcast of the News on air, more students are due to the upgrading of Harding's cable signal. needed to fill positions, and the system by White County Cable. Harding is on! y one of three lo department is now accepting a p wee has been working on cations to take advantage of this plications, some of which are Harding's upgrade, but has expe new fiber optic system; Searcy's scholarship positions. Photo by Ric Helms rienced some geographic diffi local programming station and ''I'm glad that I'm able to be Bob Ritchie, electronic media operations manager, helps a student production culty in switching from older co Searcy High School are benefiting part of TV-16 News now that it's crew with filming techniques. Although TV-16 has not been on the air since axial cable to a newer, better fiber as well. broadcast again," said Josh Moore, last spring, a regular news broadcast will begin later this month. optic system. After Harding's system is fully junior.

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By Alan Seim The men's team consists only "Our team doesn't have much Bison staff writer of six players, including three who experience, but we've been doing are new to the team. However, well so far," Michelle Shimpock, After coming off of some solid what the Bisons lack in quantity, freshman, said. "We're very deep match play in the fall, the Bison they make up for in quality. and should compete well in the tennis team began the spring with "This group has as much depth conference." success. The men's squad won 9- as any team that I've ever Both squads will play a 20 0, with all games decided in coached," said Coach David game schedule, filled with some straight sets. The women followed Elliott. formidable opponents. suit, winning 8-1. One of these brilliant new play "I feel that we'll play very The Lady Bisons' next match is ers is Jacobo Martinez, a sopho well," Klaus Schmidt, junior, said. tonight in Tahlequah, Oklahoma more transfer student. Martinez is "We have a great opportunity to at Northeastern State University. a talented player who possesses play some very talented teams." The men are off until next Thurs all of the skills and tools necessary Elliott said he has eagerly day, when both they and the to be a champion, according to awaited the spring season and women will face Henderson State Elliott. thinks the Bisons will demonstrate University in Arkadelphia. "Jacobo is as talented as any strong conference play. The Bisons and Lady Bisons player we've had at Harding," "The conference is very com will not play at home until March Elliott said. "Even as a freshman petitive, but we're very talented 23, when they face the University he was ranked in the Junior Col and should challenge every of Nebraska-Kearny. lege Nationals." team," he said. In addition, Harding's invita ''I'm looking forward to the Many of the players expressed tional tournament will be held season, and I hope to contribute admiration for Elliott. March 24 and 25. what I can to the team," Martinez "He's really an excellent The Bisons are anticipating said. coach," Shimpock said. "He improvement from last year's This year's squad is extremely works us hard, but we have a lot record of 12-8. The team members confident in their abilities, accord of fun too." are confident that this year's team ing to Elliott. This season will be the last for will surpass all expectations. They "We've worked very hard on the Bisons in the Lone Star Con demonstrated some of their tal and off the court," Tamindzija ference. The team hopes to leave ents this fall by winning both of said. "Much of our improvement their mark on the conference be their dual meets and performing can be attributed to our work fore moving to the Gulf South exceptionally well in all three tour ethic." Conference next year. naments they entered. The Lady Bisons have eight "We're hoping to do very well "We have a more talented team players on the roster, including in the conference this year," Elliott Photo by Landon Horton this year," Igor Tamindzija, junior, three freshmen. Neither the men said. "Everyone is excited about Coming off a big win against Hendrix, the Bison and Lady Bison tennis teams said. "If we play to our potential, nor the women have a senior team the move to the Gulf South Con prepare Wednesday afternoon for upcoming matches. The women play tonight we will be tough to beat." member. ference." in Oklahoma, and both squads play next Thursday in Arkadelphia. Bison baseball opens tomorrow

By Meredith Garrity Fullerton. The hitting is expected mores; and Grant Tonick and Matt Bison staff writer to be stronger than last year's Walter, freshmen. team, which set school records "Our experience is the differ The Bison baseball season with a .314 team batting average, ence between this year's team and opens tomorrow as Harding trav 310 runs scored and 31 home runs, last year's team. A deeper pitch els to Walnut Ridge to play Will the most at Harding since 1975. ing staff, more team speed and an iams Baptist University for the The pitching staff for the team even stronger hitting team are first of two meetings this season. is one of its strongest positions some of our key characteristics," The Bison's first home game is also with four talented starters- Nate Fullerton said. against Williams Baptist next Fri Watson, senior; Jon Neely, senior; The Bisons are led on offense day, Feb. 11 at 3 p.m. The follow Phill Gisel, junior; and Matt Tho by 1999 2nd Team All-LSC per ing day, Harding will face South mas, sophomore. Bison baseball former Matt Wilson, senior, who west Baptist University at 1 p.m. will have seven solid relief pitch hit a team-high .352 last season. The team has many experi ers - Alan Seim, Troy Wolfe, se Other key returnees on offense The Bison baseball team practices in the Ganus Athletic Center Wednesday enced and talented returning niors; Eric Chin, junior; Matt include Rodney Cloud and Mike afternoon. Practice on the diamond was not possible due to the recent snow. players, according to Coach Shane Bassing, Michael Wallace, sopho- Huebner, seniors; Chin and Seth Watson, juniors; and Gary Albritton, Ben James and Kenny .1.~,sk & ·von shall .fl. ,ett:~ivc~ Sprenger, sophomores. •• • This is the last season for the Bisons to compete in the Lone Star Conference since they are moving to the GulfSouth Conference next ~., ~~•t:1o~ . ~-··- ~,.v.-.,~ ~ year. "As a team, our goals are to fin ~ · . v~~.'t!J ( ish high in the Lone Star Confer · Doull~ Priatl FREE ·.. _J . \ ence, win 30 games and always come ready to play when we step .· ~Buy First S.et . ~ on the field," Fullerton said. at Regul.a.r Prices. Take a FREE Test Drive and find out! "We are a very talented base ball team," Seim said. "If we play Get Second Set FREE to our potential, we will hopefully Otf~r expires l/29/00 make it to the conference tourna Saturday February 5th ment and win the conference." You Snap tt. .. We'U Print HI University of Arkansas at Little Rock This year the Bisons will be playing on updated facilities, in cluding an elevated field level. Or take It online from The new backstop and dugouts February 15-29 at kaptestdrlve.com! are in the process of completion. "I feel like this is a great team, 2413 W. Beebe Capps Expy. a good bunch of guys to work t :f:i ~ ,,, ~. with, and good leadership," Ful Searey . lerton said. "We are all excited . (5{)]) 268-5006 1·800-KAP·TEST about this season and want to en co.urage many to come to the HDun: Mon.- Fri. 8:30..6:00:; Sat. 8:30-U:OO kaptest.com eTesl names are regtslered trademarks ollheir respective owners_ games because it should be an ex • citing team to watch." 8 __neB_~n _~bru~~4,2o_oo __ SpOrtS------:r------~ BISON SPORTS : Ads disappoint in Super Bowl XXXIV What a game, Iglesias, and the . there were a few decent commer what a game! ever so popular, cials that were memorable, or at Super Bowl XXXIV Phil Collins. least funny." O.K., you are right. I l CHAllENGE l was one of the most No, I am refer might have seen three commer I Sponsored by Mazzio's Pizza I exciting and most ring to the horrible cials that I remember, but even of memorable Super and I do mean hor those I only remember the humor Welcome, Arm-Chair Quarterbacks! Bowls that has been rible-commercials behind them instead of the prod 1 1 played in recent during thU; year's uct the ad was promoting. I Here's a chance for you, Joe or Jane Harding, to match wits I years. Super Bowl. This is where I ask the ques I against the Bison Sports Editor for the chance to win a large I The two evenly Thank good tion, "What is the point of an ad ness the game was vertisement?" From what I have I pizza and two drinks from Mazzio's in Searcy. So, predict the I matched football teams took it down decent this year, learned in my communication I winners of each game and the exact score ofthe tie-breaker. Then I to the wire as the because most of classes, specifically my advertis 1 place this form in the Sports Challenge box in the post office 1 Rams stopped the By Eric Barnes the time it is so bor ing class, the goal of an ad is to 1 window by curfew tonight. (Limit one entry per person). 1 Titans on the one- Bison staff writer ing that the only make the audience aware of the yard line. Games thing memorable company, product or service it is just don't get much better than about the Super Bowl is the 30-sec advertising. I I that. ond spots between plays. It seems to me the people who I Name------I However, did anyone else no You would think advertisers came up with most of this year's I I tice what was no.t so great about would put a little more thought ads need to enroll into basic ad I Box#------I the Super Bowl this year? into the commercials they put to vertising classes, because the only I I No, I am not talking about gether for the big game. Now I am thing they are doing successfully Phone# Faith Hill's rendition of the "Star sure much thought was put into is wasting their client's or I ------I Spangled Banner." She could have some of the ads. However, the company's money. just stood there and pleased the people that thought about them Then again, maybe the compa majority of the mostly male audi must not have had very large nies that had poor advertisements NBA ence. brains, or even a tiny clue as to are not concerned about the cost No, I am not even talking about what the audience would like to of their Super Bowl ads, because 0 Houston at Detroit 0 the lame half-time show with that see or would remember. they have "money coming out the 0 Miami at New York 0 newcomer to music, Enrique You might be saying, "Well, wazoo." 0 San Antonio at Utah 0 0 Seattle at Phoenix 0 Bisons getting 'on track' for 2000 NHL All-Star Game By Paul Vilela for Nationals: Jeff Langat, junior, a meet, which is encouraging." 0 North America vs. The World 0 Bison staff writer in the 4x800 relay; Jerry Maritim, "He's a very encouraging guy senior, in the 5,000 and 3,000 with high expectations, but that NCAA Men's Basketball Through rain, sleet or snow, the meter; and Albert Tabut, senior, in will only make us stronger," Erin Harding track team is still out the 800 and 1,500 meter." Elliott, senior, said. "He has a lot 0 Harding at Ouachita Baptist 0 there fighting through the ugli "We have two types of train of energy and tries to keep us on 0 Arkansas at Auburn 0 ness of Mother Nature. ing," Langat said. "One day we track. No pun intended." 0 North Carolina St. at Maryland 0 Six days a week they train, will have a distance run of ten Elliott runs the 400 meter pushing themselves harder in or miles, which lasts about an hour, hurdles in the outdoor season, but 0 Kansas at Oklahoma St. 0 der to reach their full potential. and the next day we'll have a since that event does not take 0 Ohio St. at Michigan 0 The team will continue to strive speed workout. We switch off ev place during the indoor season, 0 Connecticut at Michigan St. for excellence at a meet today in e~y other day." she currently runs the regular 400 0 Lawrence, Kansas. Many of the runners had high meter. 0 Kentucky at Florida 0 Coach Bryan Phillips said he is praise for Phillips. Jake Smith, freshman, comes optimistic at the start of the young " [Coach Phillips] is a good guy, from nearby Clinton High School season. a good coach and a good Chris in Clinton, Ark., where he was the Tie-Breaker: "We have three All-Americans tian," Langat said. "Sometimes only distance runner on his team. (guess the exact score) this year that are hoping to qualify he's more nervous than we are at He, along with the other newcom NFL All-Star Game ers to the squad, are having to adjust to collegiate athletics. AFC vs. NFC "College track is a lot harder than high school track," Smith said. "We run about twenty miles Editor's picks are in bold. * more per week, and the distance Last Week's Winner: Matt Reaves coach pushes us hard. It's intense, but it will pay off." Last Friday, the meet at the Ar ~------~ kansas-Pine Bluff was cancelled due to snow and rescheduled for later in the year.

• Polo/Ralph Lauren new arrivals daily • Tommy Hilfiger & Photo courtesy of track team Members of the Harding track team practice Wednesday in preparation for Tommy Bahama today's meet at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. Sportswear • Tommy Hilfiger Come and meet Cologne Houston Nutt • Boxer Shorts of Arkansas Razorback Football Don't miss this opportunity to 1/2 Price Sale visit with Coach Nutt and hear On All Fall & Winter Merchandise first-hand about the Cotton Bowl, Free Gift Wrap • Free Alterations • Personal Service as well as the latest recruiting ~----~--~~ news. The banquet will be held at the Searcy High School Sullards Annex Cafeteria February 21, 2000 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets may be purchased for $8 at First Com munity, First Security, Regions, and Simmons First Banks. For more Information, call Philip Williams at 279-9538.