Homecoming Play Bone-Chiller! Fits the Halloween Mood
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The Yellow Jacket October 27, 2016 Howard Payne University . Brownwood, TX Volume 107, Issue 4 Every edition of the Yellow Jacket newspaper is available online at Homecoming play Bone-Chiller! fits the www.hputx.edu/yellowjacket Halloween mood – in a family friendly way Christopher Freeland staff writer On Friday the 13th, 13 people gather for the read- ing of the late Josiah Trav- ers’s unusual form of a will InsIde – a rebus (puzzle picture) which offers the estate to thIs anyone who can solve it. Among these 13 think- edItIon ers lie hidden connections, motives, and secrets. As the Editor-in-Chief Column...2 rebus is solved, these inten- When making social con- tions are revealed, and the nections, don’t overlook play turns out to be a series your mentors. of connected riddles offered Hailey Green and Gabrielle McWhirter Cassia Rose through the humorous per- HPU CSI............................3 sonalities of the 13 characters. As head of the Prop com- into the HPU Department The Howard Payne CSI Bone-Chiller! – the How- mittee for the show, it has of Theatre. The department teams wins regional compe- certainly been interesting to received many incoming tition in first attempt. ard Payne Homecoming Bone-Chiller! weekend play presented see the development of par- freshmen who declared the- Highs and Lows...............6 by the HPU Department of ticular tricks of the stage the atre as a major or minor, and Occasion: Praise God in both the good Theatre – is a lighthearted show utilizes. The set of the auditions for the show were, HPU Homecoming play. show is elegantly simple to for perhaps the first time in times and bad times. murder mystery with a far- Presented by: HPU cical who-done-it attitude showcase the dominance of recent HPU fall show his- Department of Theatre. The Attorney.....................8 focused on the puzzle of the the rebus, its promise of re- tory, extremely competitive. A look at the new movie rebus. It is a family friendly ward so compelling charac- Michael Bell, a sopho- Location: HPU Theatre. starring Ben Affleck. show, particularly chosen ters can’t resist the challenge. more with an undeniable Performances: 8 p.m. for the upcoming occasion The script begs the audi- passion for the stage, felt Thursday, Friday and Homecoming.............10-15 ence to be involved in the the audition’s pressure. Saturday; 2:30 p.m. From the Homecoming by Dr. Nancy Jo Humfeld, director of theatre at HPU. thought process, as Hum- “As a new theatre major, Sunday. Court to the Coming Home feld noted. “The audience I was worried about com- Queen. “Since Halloween is the Tickets: $5 for students, day after Homecoming will be able to see the puzzle ing into a new atmosphere,” $8 for adults. Unique Combo...............16 weekend,” Humfeld said, and hopefully they will en- Bell said. “But everyone joy trying to decipher the made it very welcoming and More Information: Ruth Davis combines ath- “I thought it would be fun 325-649-8516 letic training with being in to do a funny murder mys- rebus as the cast is working I really enjoyed working the marching band. on it as well. We hope ev- with everyone in the show.” tery. We wanted it to be fam- Britton as Theodosia Trav- ily friendly and not gory or eryone will be intrigued and Cast members include Can you dig it?...............18 highly entertained,” she said. Bryce McWhirter as Jerry ers, Hailey Green as Flame spooky. This script appealed Fondue, Cassia Rose as Zita The volleyball team wins on to me because it is as much What is most exciting about Delvin, Rachel Lilley as Con- Senior Night and qualifies the show is the debut of many nie Travers, Jake Bowren as for the ASC tournament. or more about puzzle solv- Play → Page 10 ing as it is about murder.” new theatre majors introduced Buzzy Burdett, Brooklyn Opinion P AGE 2 OCTOBER 27, 2016 When seeking connections, don’t forget mentors News Briefs field, and there are tons of lydia heinrichs ways to network. Conferenc- Local es, internships, social media, Editor In Chief community businesspeople, Local homeowner’s gruesome and even your friends’ par- Halloween lawn display strikes ents are a few resources for controversy. The decorations in- There are, of course, so career connections that will clude tombstones, body parts, many new things that come launch you into your future and one unfortunate mannequin along with entering college. a step ahead of the game. getting run over by a riding lawn New classes, a new place to Send an email or make a mower. A passerby posted photos live, new experiences, and phone call to ask someone on Facebook to protest the graphic new people, to name a few. in your field some important nature, and over 100 commenters While each of our experi- questions you might have – or agreed that the scene had taken it ences coming to college are even ask them to have lunch too far. In spite of complaints, the pretty different, there’s usu- with you. You’ll likely learn man continued to display his dec- ally one thing they all have in a lot more than you expected. orations and even added to them. common – we come longing Hint: Your professors and hoping for connection. probably wouldn’t mind it State Who will I sit with in the much, either, if you came Caf? Will I get along with health in ways every bit as advice of a trusted adult can in during their office hours Of the top 40 newspapers in Tex- my roommate? Who will I powerful as adequate sleep, a make a world of difference. with some coffee and as, only one — the 5,000-circula- spend my weekends with good diet, and not smoking.” Maybe your mentor could asked about their experi- tion Waxahachie Daily Light — when home feels years away? Having friends around be a parent, a professor, or a ences. Most like to share has endorsed Donald Trump for They say the friendships isn’t just to keep you from community member. Who- what they’ve learned if they president. Several of the state’s you make in college often being bored on Friday night ever it happens to be, hav- have the time. It’s good for largest papers — including the last a life time, so build- now or to give you a baby- ing someone to learn from, them, and it’s good for you. Dallas Morning News, Hous- ing connections in college sitter later. Friendships actu- confide in, and look up to You’ve probably already ton Chronicle and San Antonio- is important. These may be ally improve your health and can be a great resource as made plenty of connections Express News — have endorsed the people you ask to be in happiness in the long run. you navigate these wobbly since you came to How- Hillary Clinton. The Dallas your wedding, to watch your Friendships with peers years of semi-adulthood. ard Payne. Some may not Morning News endorsement drew children, or to help you make aren’t the only connec- We’ve probably all real- have been the best for you, national attention as the news- tough life decisions down tions we should be mak- ized that college is a prime and others will positively paper’s editorial board noted it the road. They will be the ing in college, either. The time for networking as well. impact you forever. Find had not endorsed a Democrat for ones you call when you don’t impact of mentor-mentee As you get on the saddle of those friendships, make president in more than 75 years. know who else to turn to. relationships can be pow- your future career, there is a those phone calls, and share Actually, these connections erful and life-changing. lot that you can learn from those chats over Common National impact your future in other Grounds. Connect with peo- ways, too. According to Har- There are tons of “adult” others who have already things we are expected to mastered the ride. Finding ple who will improve your On Monday, a man in Portland, vard Women’s Health Watch, life and be that connection for “Social connections . not do that as college students those people with more ex- Maine was arrested for block- we just don’t have a han- perience than you can give others. It will likely turn out ing traffic dressed as a tree. He only give us pleasure, they dle on yet. That’s when the you an advantage in your better than you longed for. claimed his main goal was sim- also influence our long-term ply to see peoples’ reactions. He was charged with a misdemeanor for obstructing a public way. PHOTOGRAPHERS COLUMNISTS THE 2016-2017 LYDIA HEINRICHS, DR. ROBERT ANDRIA GARZA, YELLOW JACKET MANGRUM, DANIEL HARRIS, JACLYN BON- REBEKAH LYTLE, AIMEE OROZCO, NER, ADAM JONES, JIMMY ABATIEllo, Correction CHEYENNE HILL, JOSIAH HUGHES EDITOR-IN-CHIEF CARISSA CROMER LYDIA HEINRICHS REPORTERS Danielle Rosborough, In- REBEKAH LYTLE, ANDREA FACULty ADVISER structor of Voice in HPU’s PHOTO EDITOR BALDERAS, LAZHAY WINN, MIKE LEE Pre-College music program, ANDRIA GARZA AIMEE OROZCO, CHAD (325) 649-8112 was misidentified as the Director ANDERS, MORGAN ASHMORE, BOARDMAN [email protected] of the Pre-College program in an PAGE DESIGNERS ADAMS, CAIRO ATTAWAY, ANDRIA GARZA, article in the Oct. 6 edition of the LYDIA HEINRICHS, REAGAN GRISHAM, LAUREN LONG, CHRIS- The Yellow Jacket is a student Yellow Jacket. Diane Owens is the MARINA SHEETS-OCHOA, TOPHER FREELAND, RACHEL HUGHES, publication of Howard Payne Univer- Director of the Pre-College pro- LILLIE MCDONALD RACHEL HUGHES, EMILY VILLARREAL, sity.