The Yellow Jacket

April 11, 2018 Howard Payne University . Brownwood, TX Volume 108, Issue 12

Inside this No Sibling Rivalry Here edition HPU sports twins Collin and Bri Davis like the competition the fall of 2017. While there, Every edition of the Yellow Seth Rainey Jacket newspaper is available she felt a change of heart. online at www.hputx.edu/yel- Staff Writer “I realized that Mc- lowjacket. Murry wasn’t the place for me and decided to trans- They have been insepa- fer to HPU,” Bri said. Energy Caution...... 2 rable their whole lives. As “It was only a matter of time Students should exercise twins, many of their mile- before we ended up back in caution in using energy drinks when they need to stones and achievements have the same place,” Collin added. stay awake. been paralleled by the other. Bri added that it just feels Some might be frustrated right for them to be reunited Movies that resonate...... 3 by almost always having at HPU. The time the two Marvel Studios is producing someone else nearby, both have spent together grow- movies that resonate with many segments of society. in terms of life accomplish- ing up and playing sports ments and proximity. For is what has created such a More than instruments.....4 Howard Payne freshmen Bri deep bond for the siblings. Get into the experience of and Collin Davis, this close- Collin Davis Bri Davis “We’ve been playing and music. ness is something they like. watching sports all our lives,” Bri is a catcher on HPU’s in art while Collin is a sec- twins might be separated. Collin said. “Bri and I have Missing ‘Squirrel’...... 4 softball team and majoring ond baseman on the Yellow As they prepared to gradu- been watching our older broth- The death of a squirrel near Jackets’ baseball team and ate from Comanche High Veda Hodge Hall prompted er play baseball and at lessons action from students after it majoring in criminal justice. School last spring, Col- since we were in diapers.” was posted on social media. “It’s a competition. We are lin and Bri began to be re- This involvement in sports always competing, whether cruited to play baseball and at a young aged has clearly Empty Bowls...... 7 it be in our grades or seeing softball at different colleges. HPU again assists with the instilled a deep apprecia- who can lift more,” Bri said. Collin said initially he tion for sports in the twins. local Good Samaritan planned to go to Tarleton fundraiser. “It helps to have some- “I enjoy playing baseball one alongside you, push- State with his brother, but because you are challenged Frosty Fest...... 8-9 ing you forward,” said he attended a baseball camp every day to do better,” Col- A photographical look at this Collin, speaking to the at HPU that changed his lin said. “Coach Lynn (HPU year’s frigid HPU Fest. benefits of having a twin. plans. He ended up deciding head coach Stephen Lynn) Besides the healthy com- to come to HPU, but Bri’s Old Emotion...... 13 says it’s a kids’ game, but Anger is one of man’s oldest petition that thrives be- path began a little differently. there is always a lot to learn.” emotions, but we are still tween the twins, Collin “I wasn’t think- Bri adds that in a semester’s trying to manage it. observed there is an addi- ing about softball after time at HPU, she has been able tional sometimes-overlooked high school,” she said. to recognize the connection Magic Moment...... 15 benefit to having a twin. She was recruited to play forged between teammates. HPU student Stacy Ander- at McMurry following her son recalls the moment he “There’s always someone realized he wanted to coach. to have lunch with,” he said. senior season of softball and For a time, it appeared the ultimately chose to go there in Siblings → Page 10 Opinion/News P AGE 2 APRIL 11, 2018 Nap in a can? I prefer water. News Briefs Campus of genetics – so I’m not re- Energy drinks may keep you drink water. A good, healthy Rachel Hughes ally allowed to have stuff like awake, but they don’t make practice is to actually drink The Council for Christian Col- that regularly. I have to find your brain work better. There two cups of water for every leges & Universities (CCCU), Editor In Chief of which Howard Payne is a other ways to stay awake. comes a point where stay- cup of some other drink, like member institution, published Honestly, the best thing ing awake and trying to force soda, coffee, tea, or an energy new survey results that indicate “Didn’t you say you wanted I’ve found is a nice, cool words onto your keyboard will drink. It helps to counteract Christian higher education in to take a nap after you got home glass of water. It refreshes the actually be less help that get- the diuretic nature of sug- the United States is responsible from work?” I asked, looking system, hydrates, and even ting some sleep and starting ary, caffeine-saturated drinks. for more than $60 billion in eco- up from typing my thesis as a helps wake me up a little bit. again with a well-rested mind. Next time you’re about to nomic impact annually. The study friend wandered out of the liv- Energy drinks do not help I don’t think there’s any- pop the tab on a can of Mon- calculates the impact on the na- ing room and into the kitchen. hydrate. In fact, they tend thing terribly wrong with hav- ster, Red Bull, or whatever tional economy of its 142 Chris- “I did,” he replied, returning to dehydrate you. Trust me, ing an energy drink now and you prefer, consider wheth- tian colleges and universities, with a can of Monster. “But I’ve collectively educating 445,000 I’ve been dehydrated enough then when you really need it. er or not you actually need students, employing 72,000 fac- got a nap in a can right here.” to know that a lack of water Sometimes there’s just no time it. Are you drinking this so ulty and staff, and serving 3.5 Energy drinks are pretty can really put a strain on your for a good nap and you need a you can stay awake enough million alumni around the world. much the norm among col- whole body – even your abil- short burst of energy. But don’t to finish your 10-page- re The study finds that through lege students. As school and ity to focus on homework. rely on it to carry you through search paper? Or do you just their operations, capital invest- social life conflict with sleep, Another thing to help you the whole semester. You will want to play on your Xbox? ments and additional alumni people are resorting to con- stay awake is sleep. Even if it’s only be damaging yourself. Try not to rely too much earning power, these institutions coctions of caffeine, taurine, just a little power nap. Regular I’m going to say this a sec- on energy drinks. Future generate more than $60 billion ginseng, and other things to sleep is the best thing for your ond time just because I think you may thank you for it. in economic impact each year. stay awake. But a lot of peo- mental health and efficiency. it’s so desperately important: ple don’t think of the long- State term effects of energy drinks. Teachers in states across the Aside from the fact that nation are going on strike to large amounts of caffeine are What’s the Buzz? protest funding cuts for public bad for your heart, all of that education. But a Texas law is stuff has to be filtered through To submit items and events to this HPU campus calendar, email [email protected]. quashing talk of teachers here your kidneys, and regular en- joining the walkouts. The statute says any employees who “strike ergy drink consumption can April 13: SAC Supports Softball, 2 p.m., Lady Jacket Field put quite a strain on them. or engage in an organized work April 14: ACT Administration, 7 a.m., Newman Hall. stoppage against the state or a I have an interesting re- political subdivision of the state” lationship with energy April 16: How To Adult, 7:30 - 9 p.m., Fambroughs. April 19: Evensong, 7:30 - 9 p.m., St. John’s Anglican Church. will lose all their “civil service drinks. Coffee calms me rights, reemployment rights, and down and sometimes makes April 20: SAC Hosts Bowling, 9 p.m., Rex’s Texas Lane. any other rights, benefits, and me drowsy. The one time April 20: Cheer Tryouts, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Wellness Center. privileges the employee enjoys I tried 5-hour Energy, it April 21: Cheer Tryouts cont., 9 - 11 a.m., Wellness Center. as a result of public employment knocked me out fairly easily. April 23: Crawfish Boil, 6 - 9 p.m., ORC. or former public employment.” Monsters however, seem to April 24: Delta Epsilon Omega Founder’s Day, 5 - 7 p.m., Sand Volleyball Court/Gazebo. Nation do their job. But I also have April 24: American Music Spectacular, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m., Mims Auditorium. weakened kidneys because A groundbreaking Monday for a new border barrier in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, 13 miles northwest of El Paso, signals the The 2017-2018 Photographers Andria Garza, Andry Binion, beginning of the fulfillment of Yellow Jacket Vivan Nguyen, Cassia Rose, Faculty Adviser President Donald Trump’s best- Reagan Grisham Mike Lee known campaign promise, fed- Editor-in-Chief (325) 649-8112 eral officials said. The project will include 20 miles of new bol- Rachel Hughes Reporters [email protected] Gabi Diazdeleon, Reagan Grisham, lard-style wall up to 30 feet tall, Seth Rainey, Christopher Freeland, The Yellow Jacket is a student including five feet of climb-re- Photo Editor sistant material. The new barrier Andria Garza Haylee Maddox, Katie Cravey, publication of Howard Payne Univer- Madi Neal, Joshua Carroll will extend west from Santa Te- sity. Letters to the editor are welcome. resa and replace shorter vehicle Page Designers Please send any feedback to mlee@ barriers, which agents said are not Rachel Hughes, Columnists hputx.edu with “Letter to the Editor” effective to deter illegal crossers Marina Sheets-Ochoa, Rachel Hughes, Madi Neal, in the subject line. or drug smuggling. Officials said Gabi Diazdeleon, Emily Villarreal, Dr. Robert Mangrum, Seth Rainey, new construction will begin soon Britni Hays, Andrew Valle-Mounce. Cecily McIlwain, Jerry Leslie in parts of Texas’ Rio Grande Valley, Arizona and San Diego. Entertainment APRIL 11, 2018 PAGE 3 Marvel Studios’ movies resonate with society

Aaron Jimenez

Guest Columnist

With the current 18 films Marvel Studios has re- leased, many of them have had a good impact on view- ers. Many of the films are different and very relate to all people and stereotypes. Coming on the April 27, “Avengers: Infinity War” is being predicted to be the highest-grossing film of all time. This film has been led up to since “Iron Man” in 2008, bringing characters from far and wide to one common goal. The 2018 film, “Black Pan- ther,” now the fifth-highest grossing film of all time, hit many areas as a relatable movie. With a high percentage of tickets bought by African Americans, this film paid hom- age to black history and culture. When the villain, Erik Kill- monger, is offered a chance to be saved from death – but to also be imprisoned – he re- sponds with a quote that can be directly attached to history. “Bury me in the ocean with my ancestors, because they knew death was better than hit the hearts of people every- to him. It also made me appre- hurts somebody else emo- defeats the villain who puts bondage,” Killmonger said. where with parental issues, ciate my father and everything tionally in the process. those he loves in danger. Many African Americans and even those without them. he does for me. I’m sure it This could qualify as him Finally, “Avengers: Infinity saw this as a direct paral- The main protagonist, Peter did the same for many others. trying to stop the main villain, War” will be able to send out lel to slavery in the past. It Quill, finally meets his true These movies do a great job The Vulture, but also causing one of the most positive mes- made all people, including father after leaving his adop- of covering history and touch- the boat he and many others sages this world could use. college students, able to re- tive father, Yondu, months ing our feelings. They also were aboard to almost sink. All of these heroes are going member the harshness of before to pursue his own ad- have a movie that makes us un- This could also be when he to come together to protect slavery. When slaves were ventures. However, Quill’s derstand the struggles we may arrives home late, making his the world they love. What being shipped, some jumped true father ends up a very bad feel being a kid that feels like Aunt May worried sick. Spi- does this mean for viewers? from the boats, choosing being who desires to destroy the whole world is against us. der-Man can’t tell her what’s We should always come death over life as a slave. the universe, causing Peter This movie is “Spider-Man: truly going on either because together – every country, ev- “Black Panther” allowed for and the Guardians to stop him. Homecoming.” As a strug- he knows she can’t be al- ery stereotype, and every per- a very empowering impact on “He may have been your gling college student constant- lowed to know he’s actually son. We are all different, but the African American commu- father, but he wasn’t your dad- ly having to listen to superiors, out all night being a superhero. there is absolutely no reason nity because it was good to see dy,” Yondu said as he saved I heavily relate to this movie. Spider-Man is a struggling we can’t come together to one of their own in the role of Quill but died in the process. Spider-Man is trying to be kid who just wants to satisfy ensure peace and happiness. superhero. The movie helps My father, Abe Jimenez, a superhero, do his school- others, much like many other appreciate racial diversity. even admitted to feeling work, keep his Aunt May safe, kids. He makes mistakes just Another relatable movie strong about the scene. He and listen to Iron Man at the like other kids, but it’s part of by Marvel Studios, “Guard- never knew his true father, but same time. He tries to do the his growing up. Spider-Man ians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” his stepfather was a great dad right thing, but constantly learns this after he finally Entertainment P AGE 4 APRIL 11, 2018 Enjoy music as an experience

Jakob Morgan do good actions, and be happy. have to assume that the people And remember to save some in the spotlight that have com- Music columnist time in your life to just enjoy mitted some negative action the sun, ocean, and mountains. are actually guilty of that ac- The nearly opposing mes- tion and not just falsely ac- Music is something more sages in this song are reflected cused, which is a far stretch. than just the instruments that in the musicality of the song However, I do believe there play it and the voices that sing as well, the verses are musi- is some measure of validity it. Music is an experience. cally hollow and relatively to the point and think it is an Consider how the setting of empty, almost blending into important idea to be aware of. the music effects your interpre- the background of the chorus Every edition I try to present tation of it. What are you see- at times. Similar to how the re- five songs to help expand your ing when you listen? You may ality of the message is, we are music library. I seek songs that receive a song differently if you driven by sensationalism, and people may not have heard of, hear it on the radio compared reality checks are something but are still enjoyable to lis- to if you see it in a live concert. we tend to want to sweep un- ten to. I recommend you give What do you use to listen to der the rug. While the chorus these a listen and see if any of music? The pulsing bass of a car shines as a wistful hopeful them fit your style. You might with an exceptional subwoof- prayer with an upbeat tempo. be surprised at what you find. ers makes you feel the beat to The positive message of •“Reckoner” by Radiohead your core, while earbuds may the song is solid: Love one •“Rain on me” by Joji give you a nice head bob. Also another and enjoy life. The •“Satellite” by Guster consider what you are doing only issue I take with it is the •“Outside the Wall” by Pink when you listen to the music. suggestion that living in the Floyd We naturally mold what past would have been less •“Man in Black” by Johnny music we listen to based off song as long as you enjoy it. For MGMT, the time they complicated and more enjoy- Cash of what setting we are in. For this song I will be div- wanted to live in was in the past able. Many people have a Do you have a song that you The music you listen to when ing below the surface level of – a simpler time when human- tendency to look toward the want to see reviewed in this you work out is probably not the lyrics to present my inter- ity seemed a little less doom past with rose-colored glass- column? Feel free to email it to the same music you would pretation of what the band is driven. Yet they make sure to es. And when you look at the me along with a brief descrip- put on the background of a trying to say with their music point out that while we may be past through rose-colored tion of what you think of the family dinner. Then again I found the song “Love Al- in a complicated time, or a bad glasses, red flags are just flags. song at Jakob.Morgan@hputx. if it is, that might make for ways Remains” by MGMT a place, that doesn’t make the For the song’s social com- edu. Maybe it will find its way a pretty interesting dinner. long time ago, and the lyrics good times any less worth it. mentary about criminal nor- into later editions of the paper. I highly encourage you to have always gotten to me. I So immerse your soul in love, malization to be valid, we go to Grace Chapel at 3 p.m. would recommend you give it Wednesdays to listen to some a listen while reading my inter- of the amazing music that pretation of it. To me the song Howard Payne students pro- points at a severe problem with Students respond to squirrel’s death duce for their recital hours. society with its verses while still enforcing that love should You will experience a wide Katie Cravey Around 10 a.m. on Thursday, variety of music in a formal, always remain in the chorus. I believe that the song sug- April 5, next to a tree be- yet personal setting. It is free Staff Writer side the sand volleyball court, to attend and lasts around an gests that we sometimes allow, if not support criminal activity Lee Voce discovered a dead hour. It will help show sup- squirrel inside a red Nike shoebox. The box had writ- port for your friends and we often see in mainstream ten on it, “Today we lost a good friend, squirrel, and peers as well as treating your- media. Politicians, actors, most importantly a peer at Howard Payne University. self to a live performance. athletes, or directors that are You will be missed.” “I was walking out of class going One of the many beauties of revealed to have committed to my car. When I saw it, I let curiosity get the best of music is that it is interpretable. crimes, and either served a very me. I used my foot to open the box, and I just started light sentence or have gotten laughing because it was something I would do,” Voce Today, I would like to lend my Courtesy Photo interpretation of a song that I off the hook entirely are still said. Although who put the squirrel in the box has re- enjoy. Many songs have multi- allowed to produce and grow. mained a mystery, Voce thought it was necessary that this campus squirrel received a proper If we continue to hold the hand memorial. “I made a picture saying ‘You will be missed’ and got a rose for the memorial,” ple layers of meaning to them, said Voce. Thanks to social media, students all over campus began bringing flowers to the and many songs are just fun of these people, then we nor- malize their actions, and noth- squirrel memorial at the shoebox underneath the tree. “It went from a good laugh to a seri- to listen to. There is no right ous manner,” Voce said, adding that it was nice to see HPU students respond with flowers. or wrong way to listen to a ing is going to get any better. NEWS APRIL 11, 2018 PAGE 5 Food. Fun. Music. HPU’s 23rd annual ‘American Music Spectacular’ set for April 24

By HPU Media • Dr. Elizabeth Wallace, der the direction of Goacher. Robert W. Smith’s “Inchon,” American spirit and those Relations chair of the Department of The event will culminate which is a fast-paced and who have put their lives on Music and tenured professor with an indoor concert per- thrilling ride-along with a the line to help secure our of music. formance by the Symphonic Korean War helicopter incur- freedom and democracy. You Howard Payne’s Sym- Students performing in- Band in a concert titled ‘“The sion; “American Riversongs” won’t want to miss this amaz- phonic Band will present clude seniors Abraham Coo- American Experience’ – 1776- by La Plante; and many more. ing night of music celebrat- its 23nd annual “Ameri- per and Brendyn Porter, along 2018”, which pays homage to The Symphonic Band is ing America and her heroes.” can Music Spectacular” at with junior Suzanne Schad. veterans and active person- under the direction of Corey For more information, con- 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April Also performing in the nel from the United States Ash, associate professor of tact HPU’s School of Music 24, in Mims Auditorium. showcase are HPU’s Heri- military, law enforcement as music and director of bands. and Fine Arts at 325-649-8500. The evening’s activities will tage Singers choir, under the well as all first responders. “This event has become begin at 5:30 p.m. outside in direction of Rosborough, as Selections for the concert a popular tradition in the front of Mims with food avail- well as the Winds of Triumph include John Philip Sousa’s Heart of Texas region,” said able from local food truck and Jazz Ensemble, both un- “Stars and Stripes Forever;” Ash. “We will celebrate the vendors. Live outdoor music will begin at 6 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the main concert, is scheduled for 7:30. The event is open to the public and there is no charge for concert admission. Do- nations will be accepted at the door on behalf of the Wounded Warrior Project. Food truck vendors will in- clude Jack-a-Don’s and Chip- ster’s Grill. Both will be set up on the small road between the Bell Towers on campus and the parking lot across from Mims Auditorium. Cupcakes will also be available for purchase. While eating, patrons can enjoy a live musical show- case in an informal outdoor setting featuring the talents of HPU’s School of Music and Fine Arts faculty and students. Faculty who will perform outdoors include: • Dr. Gregory Church, pro- fessor of music. • Dr. Celeste Church, professor of music, dean of institutional research and ef- fectiveness and accreditation liaison to SACSCOC. • Joseph Dunlap, instructor of music. • Stephen Goacher, profes- sor of music. • Dr. Christopher Rosbor- ough, assistant professor of music and director of choral activities. Religion P AGE 6 APRIL 11, 2018 Spring Break offers chance to serve beyond HPU

there are always lows. Haylee MAddox Dodson said the low of her trip was “just the ex- Staff Writer haustion and the lack of sleep from all the travel.” The overall question asked Spring Break is a great time everyone was “Why?” Why to relax and hang out without would you spend the time you the stress of school. Some have off to go and serve others students spent their free time on mission? Everyone said serving at various locations because they did not want to all over the United States. waste their time not serving. The BSM and Cog- It was a once-in-a-lifetime gin sent multiple students opportunity, and they abso- on Spring Break mis- lutely did not regret going. sion trips to New York At Howard Payne, there are City and Kisoro, Uganda. many ways to get involved I interviewed multiple and serve. Coggin Avenue people who went to both des- Baptist Church, the BSM, tinations, and their respons- GoNow Missions and many es all had the overarching others are always looking for theme of that they are glad people who want to get out- they spent this time serv- side of their comfort zone and ing God and serving others Courtesy Photo serve. On your next break, during their Spring Break. Jaime Dodson with some of her primary school students in Kisoro, Uganda. get involved, look beyond Both trips were short term the gates of HPU, and serve. missions, but some students, like Andrew Overmiller, were from going to the same place over Spring Break. She “The high of my trip returning missionaries. “The each year,” Overmiller said. taught in primary schools was teaching the kids and high of my trip was to see Jaime Dodson traveled to each day, and also spent seeing their eagerness what consistency looks like, Kisoro, Uganda, with Cog- time in the community fel- to learn,” Dodson said. as in the relationships built gin Avenue Baptist Church lowshipping with the people. Even with amazing highs McIlwain, Pitman named Young Maston Scholars

Scholars, an award recogniz- named a Young Maston Schol- By Hpu Media ing outstanding undergradu- ar,” McIlwain said. “I treasure ate students for their interest this act of affirmation from my Relations in, engagement with and in- professors. The lectures and tegration of Christian ethics. conversations with members Howard Payne students Nominations for the award are of the Cooperative Baptist Cecily McIlwain and Jordan based upon a student’s dem- Fellowship and the Christian Pitman were among 16 Texas onstrated faithfulness to the Life Commission were an en- Baptist students recently hon- ethical example of Christ; a couragement to my heart.” ored as 2018 Young Maston commitment to Christian eth- Pitman said, “I was sur- Scholars by Hardin-Simmons ics lived out in theological prised when I first found out University’s Logsdon Semi- inquiry and academic excel- I was chosen for this award. nary. The awards were an- lence; an established reputa- But I was also appreciative nounced during the 18th an- tion among peers for ethical of the Christian studies fac- nual T.B. Maston Lectures. Christian leadership; and an ulty for pointing out a strength Each year, officials from articulated clarity in an occu- that I didn’t realize I had. partnering Texas Baptist uni- pational expression of minis- At the lectures, I learned a versities nominate two stu- try, though it is not required to lot about how to better love dents from their universities be in a congregational setting. people and how Christ would to become Young Maston “It was a privilege to be love those same people.” Cecily McIlwain (left) and Jordan Pitman (right) Features APRIL 11, 2018 PAGE 7 HPU again assists with Empty Bowls unteer at the Empty Bowls Katie Cravey Project since it started. For the past nine years, Gramling Staff Writer has seen this project grow tre- mendously. “We started out at the train depot. It’s grown so Howard Payne Univer- much, we had to change it to sity has played a significant the Coliseum,” Gramling said. role in Good Samaritans More than 50 HPU stu- annual Empty Bowls Proj- dents helped provide music ect for the past nine years. at the annual Empty Bowl Good Samaritan hosted its Project this year. “It was fun largest annual fundraiser last to be able to play music. Ev- week in Brownwood Coli- eryone that helped coordinate seum. Volunteers from all the music was very encourag- over the community, includ- ing and friendly,” said Devin ing at HPU, help paint bowls Carraway, a HPU junior. in which soup is served dur- People who attend Empty ing the Empty Bowls Project. Bowls take the bowl with them Each year, HPU students when they leave the Coliseum. and faculty paint bowls, “Everything from small chil- greet customers, serve dren to grandparents are going soup, hand out bowls, play to take home an empty bowl music, and help clean up and hopefully remember that the Coliseum afterwards. it is not a knickknack. They During the fundraiser, cus- are going to look at the bowl tomers pick out a bowl and get and remember that hunger is a “simple meal of soup, crack- a real problem in Brownwood Courtesy Photos ers, and water,” said Leesa and the world,” Stephens said. Howard Payne football players assisted with this year’s Empty Bowls Project. Stephens, executive director at Good Samaritan Ministries and a HPU alumnus. “The soup is anything but simple. All soups are donated by restaurants.” People who come and eat soup offer a dona- tion to Good Samaritan. The purpose of the Empty Bowl Project is to help the hungry. Ninety percent of the proceeds stay in Brown County and the other 10 per- cent is used internationally. Along with individual vol- unteers, HPU groups that helped make this project possible include the School of Christian Studies, BSM, the Social Work Club, the tennis and football teams, and the Heritage Singers. “What I love about this is everyone gets involved,” said Dr. Gary Gramling, direc- tor of graduate programs in Christian Studies and a pro- fessor of Christian Studies. Gramling has been a vol- Features P AGE 8 APRIL 11, 2018

Photos by Katie Cravey, Audrey Binion, Andria Garza and Gabi Diazdeleon Features APRIL 11, 2018 PAGE 9

Sidney Ganus, a victim of HPU Fest’s spicy chilli contest, reacts as the heat builds.

HPU Fest 2018 Features PAGE 10 APRIL 11, 2018 A shortage of SSB time may lead to sadness

is that we are acrobats with a Lucy Manning mild terror of heights, because few begin public speaking with Guest Writer full-on excellence. We think we’re good! We might be, next to other novices. But really? A shocking scientific study Meh. It’s kind of like watch- recently found that Howard ing that one guy in The Great- Payne’s Student Speaker Bu- est Showman (you know … he reau is an excellent group, starred in a musical about high and more people should join. school … what was it called?), This fantastic display of sci- only not quite as attractive and entific prowess was no surprise screaming at the top of his lungs to Christopher Freeland, cur- during his trapeze performance. rent SSB member and team Besides self-improvement, captain: “Wait, we did a study? we strive to build community. Are you sure?” After our re- Under normal circumstances, porter’s brilliant explanation members of the current team of the facts, he continued, “… would not likely know one an- Are you sure that’s real sci- other. However, through the ence? I mean, the SSB is great, SSB, we affectionately toler- but that’s no–” our reporter took ate each other’s existence! The this opportunity to interject group even has lunch sometimes. and explain what the SSB is. The big tournaments are also We are a group of students an opportunity to meet people dedicated to improving our and connect with others who presentation skills, creative strive for the same level of and analytical strength, killer cleverness and scathing dis- outfits, persuasive techniques, like of early mornings – unless, and overall powers of commu- of course, you are Madi Neal. nication (that last part is in the In her words, “OK, Lucy, we name so you know it’s really can’t all be social butterflies! I Above is a helpful graph, courtesy of science, to show how time with the SSB important). The speech sphere just want my coffee.” To be fair, leads to greater overall happiness. Looking very carefully, one might see a clear is more the innovative and this was in response to prodding trend between time and happiness, and perhaps even note that it is marked by a fair-paced side, while debate that we should make friends not-perfectly-straight line! This crookedness could be for three reasons: relies on quick thinking, analy- at about 8:15 in the morning. 1. Rising means you’re on a roll and really love destroying your opponents; sis, and a willingness to crush For those willing to work – 2. Dropping means you made a terrible mistake and have a fleeting “OHGOD- the hopes and dreams of one’s to invest creativity, time, and WHATHAVEIDONE” moment; opponent. In both, students effort into their products – the 3. Leveling out means you leave class and kinda forget the SSB exists, though try to balance between profes- experience is worth the effort. this can sometimes lead to the second scenario. sional and conversational tone. Note the helpful pie chart at the 4. A fourth reason might be that it’s difficult to draw straight lines with a mouse. We are acrobats of verbiage! bottom when considering your Perhaps a better metaphor next few semester schedules!

From Page 1: ognize the value of what sive understanding of baseball. they are learning in the “I’ve learned much more Siblings classroom and on the field. about the details of baseball “I’m learning something and the strategies involved in new every day by working with playing and coaching,” he said. “Softball creates strong the juniors and seniors on the Ultimately, they work to- bonds with your fellow players team,” said Bri. “I know when gether just as a team does. and your coaches,” she said. it comes time for me to fill their Bri and Collin are driv- “It’s like a family. We all will role, I will have the experience ing each other to succeed. do anything for each other.” and knowledge to do well.” “Everyone on our teams As they look forward on Collin said being a col- loves the game and wants to promising collegiate ca- lege athlete has given him the win, not for themselves, but reers, Bri and Collin rec- chance to gain a more exten- for the team,” Collin said. Features APRIL 11, 2018 PAGE 11 Catlett finds place to learn and grow at HPU

By HPU Media Relations

When one of her high school teachers recom- mended she look at Howard Payne University, Jessica Catlett was hesitant at first. She was initially nervous about leaving home in Al- leyton – located on Interstate 10 some 70 miles west of Houston – to attend college more than four hours away in Brownwood. However, she decided to follow her teacher’s advice. She scheduled a visit and quickly knew where she would be going to college. “Immediately, I just loved Jessica Catlett HPU so much,” she said. “I felt peace here. When I ar- gifted students with knowl- rived to visit, the campus felt edge to excel as citizens and like home. Every person we a proficient grasp of political met was welcoming and kind.” systems to become leaders in The friendly atmosphere their communities. Twenty- that HPU exudes is one reason five students are admitted to Courtesy Photo Catlett has enjoyed her time at the Honors Academy per year. Jessica Catlett (in white) with HPU’s Model UN program in Münster, Germany. HPU so much. For her, the fac- “Going into the Honors ulty have contributed signifi- Academy, I was super intimi- gram is administered by the “the Honors Academy and the HPU even more because of all cantly to the appeal of HPU. dated,” she said. “I was expect- Hatton W. Sumners Founda- Sumners program are really the great things we are doing,” “The professors here want ing to find many political sci- tion to provide students dis- teaching me ways to do that she said. “When you are in- their students to succeed so ence majors and felt I wouldn’t playing academic excellence, better, and learn about poli- volved on campus, you enjoy much,” she said. “Because fit in with my major. But, there a sense of civic responsibil- cies not just related to social your experience more and it is they want us to succeed, they are actually a wide variety of ity and leadership potential work, but also ways that I can a way for you to serve others.” do everything possible to other students with other ma- with an additional resource help people through policies.” Catlett’s time at HPU has help us. That is what makes jors in the Honors Academy.” to supplement their educa- In addition to her involve- been a significant influence HPU so unique. Our profes- According to Catlett, the cur- tion. The program includes a ment in the Honors Academy, on her life. When choos- sors care genuinely for us.” riculum of the Honors Acad- scholarship provided by the she is a part of the Social ing to attend college, she Catlett, now a junior, is a emy has been complimen- Sumners Foundation. Each Work Club, serves on the Bap- was concerned about not double major in social work tary to her other classes and year, up to twelve students are tist Student Ministry leader- finding where she fit. How- and the Guy D. Newman has benefitted her personally. nominated from HPU’s Guy ship team, is a member of ever, at HPU she has man- Honors Academy. When she “Some people think the D. Newman Honors Academy honors organization Gamma aged to do that well, grow- began college, she felt she Honors Academy is just for to take part in the program. Beta Phi, participates in Mod- ing personally in the process. might not be prepared for people who want to go into As a Sumners Scholar, el UN and works as a resi- Looking back on her time in the challenge of the Honors politics. It’s really not,” she Catlett attends leadership and dent assistant in Veda Hodge college, she named specific ar- Academy and that it would said. “It teaches us how our political science conferences Hall, the women’s residence eas of her life in which she has not fit her academic goals. government operates and facilitated by the Sumners hall on the HPU campus. seen growth through the years. The multidisciplinary hon- how to be a good citizen.” Foundation throughout the Catlett spoke highly of the “Coming to HPU and know- ors program was founded as the In addition to in-class stud- year. She said the Sumners pro- benefits of being active in ing it is a safe place where I Douglas MacArthur Academy ies, there are many other op- gram and the curriculum in the organizations at HPU to stu- wouldn’t get lost has helped of Freedom in 1962 under the portunities provided by the Honors Academy have helped dents and the impact that or- me mature a lot, boosted my guidance of its current name- Honors Academy. One such to bring her two seemingly ganizations have had on her. confidence and really helped sake, Dr. Guy D. Newman, opportunity is the Sum- unrelated majors together. “Organizations here are a solidify who I am in Christ.” HPU president from 1955 to ners Scholar Program, from “If I ever wanted to be- great way to make friends and 1973. The Honors Academy’s which Catlett herself benefits. come an advocate,” she said, help me to become invested in aim is to equip intellectually The Sumners Scholar Pro- Features PAGE 12 APRIL 11. 2018 Lost in Time? Search for DBC alma mater produces possibilities, but no answers

Hail Daniel Baker, hail raise. iel Baker, classmen, Dr. Robert Mangrum white and blue, While our hearts re- Fight on for her fame, Lift each voice till echoes We’ll leave you sadly bounding thrill Fight, fellows, fight, ring, university historian To you we’ll e’er be true. With joy that Death a-lone And we will win this game. Loudly praise our alma can still. mater, To add to the confu- Summer’s heat and win- Oh ain’t it great, Tis of DBC we sing. The following is an ex- sion, the 1922 DBC year- ter’s cold Just simply great, Always first in deeds of cerpt from FOR HOW- book had words written by The seasons pass. To wipe old Howard courage, ARD PAYNE MY ALL: 125 Mary Payne Garnett with The years may roll. Payne Are her men in every YEARS OF CHRISTIAN the title “Alma Mater.” Time and change will Right off the slate, game; HIGHER EDUCATION show how we Roll up the score— See them sweep the field AND SERVICE 1889-2015, Barehead before thy walls Hold firm thy friendship We want some more, Never known to yield. AN ENCYLCOPEDIA, by I stand DBC. To make old Howard Making greater Daniel Dr. Robert G. Mangrum. And Whisper soft thy Payne Baker’s fame— We often receive questions name, At this writing, no informa- Go way back and sit about various aspects of the Thou with thy glorious tion can be gleaned as to the down! Chorus: University’s history. Today, yesterdays story behind the story as to Dear White and Blue we we examine some of the Will have tomorrow’s whether each of these songs When Daniel Baker’s men hail thee, songs of Daniel Baker Col- fame. had been, in turn, the Daniel shall fall in line Ever the praises sing—Oh lege, which became a part of Baker College alma mater nor We’ll know we’re going to see our Howard Payne University in Thou hast the courage of an explanation why the song win another time. Colors that stand for the 1952-53 academic year. the brave. would have been changed For Daniel Baker yell yell honor Discussion arose as to The spirit of the true, to another. Sometimes puz- yell yell, And to us victories bring— what was DBC’s alma mater. The fount of strength to zles never yield an answer For Daniel Baker yell yell Rah! In the 1914 yearbook, one many sons for the truth is lost in time. yell yell yell yell yell Our White and Blue for- finds a page of eight songs. Is in the heart of you. Other song lyrics found in Oh we will fight, fight, ever Although none are marked the 1914 yearbook yield some fight for every yard, The glory is all for thee, as the alma mater, and sev- Tilled by the spirit were interesting spirit or fight songs Circle the end and hit the On field or in hall eral seem more appropri- their hearts, from the era of the leather line right hard, We will answer the call, ately spirit or fight songs, Thou planted there the helmet. One can almost see And knock old Howard For we love thee, dear one does match an undated seeds the Billies on the gridiron. Payne down on the sod DBC scrap book page which car- The fruits of which when Rah-rah-rah! ries a notation “original alma fully ripe Do some playing, playing Second verse: mater of DBC.” The words Are lives of noble deeds. Now come on boys and Finally, a few miscel- Ever true her sons and and chorus to this song are: make a touchdown, laneous lyrics that could daughters Then, unto thee I say, “All We must make a showing qualify as an alma ma- Scattered far throughout Planet, Earth, in the west- hail! For the honor of old DBC. ter as well as spirit songs: the land; ern Hemisphere All Hail! All Hail! Re- If you’re losing, By her strength and love In the good old U.S.A. peat, That’s the time that your In our halls the light of united, State of Texas, county of ‘May God with blessings nerve you must show, knowledge brightly beaming, As one mighty host they Brown crown thy head, Don’t lose all your grit- Our classmates, bright stand; In old Brownwood town With wisdom shoe thy there. and cherry, And in deepest care and so gay feet.’” Don’t quit there! But get In mem’ry the joys of sorrow, Coggin Street and Austin there schooldays lingering, Should we pause and think Avenue But then, the DBC exes, And play—play—play! Of teachers we love— of thee, On the highest ground in who gather every October Daniel Baker, we love you Strong our hearts once town, during HP’s Homecom- On Daniel Baker, on Dan- For the sake of Auld Lang more, Old Daniel Baker’s towers ing, sing a song written in iel Baker, Syne. As in days of yore’ rise, 1939 with Harold H. Fiske Plunge right through that And we call you And we sing of our loyalty. Here’s her health. and David Evans given line, When we fall to sleep a- Fellows, drink it down! credit for the “alma mater.” Run the ball clear ‘round dreaming Repeat Chorus old Howard Payne, That old love of mine. Chorus: Oh come, let’s sing the Bil- A touchdown sure this Hail Daniel Baker, we’ll lies’ praise time. Or maybe it was this one: cheer for you, And songs to Alma Mater On Daniel Baker, on Dan- Gather round ye loyal Opinion/Features APRIL 11, 2018 PAGE 13 STARR has too much power over students

teachers in Texas to prepare stand what students and tant and even the State wanting portant,” said Jowell, one of Katie Cravey students to pass a test each educators experience to suc- data on how students are doing my former teachers. “Look at year, rather than teaching stu- ceed or keep their jobs. is good,” said Christi Jowell, a all the testing that is needed Staff Writer dents fundamentals for success “It really stresses not only seventh-grade teacher in East to get into college and many outside of grade school. The the teachers out but also the Texas. “I wouldn’t even have fields of study require - stan Texas Education Agency forc- kids. It places their worth on a problem with the STAAR dardized tests, but it doesn’t Each year, students in grade es the students and educators one little test and doesn’t show test if the state didn’t use it as tell you about that student. It school across Texas are re- in Texas to fear one test. The all their amazing talents. There the sole data for how a student tells how well they did on one quired to take the State of STAAR test should not have are students who are amazing is doing. We don’t get a true test, one day out of the year.” Texas Assessment of Aca- the power to condemn anyone. students but awful test takers picture of a student when we Therefore, STAAR test- demic Readiness. This stan- I have experienced these as well as the opposite,” said look at one test in one subject. ing has the potential to help dardized STARR test has the standardized tests in grade Kayla Smith, a HPU gradu- “I also believe that the our state, but standard- power to hold children back school. All year, the teach- ate and third-grade teacher. state has made the testing ized testing needs to release from their next grade, and to ers prepared us for the test. Many of the students who more important that the stu- the power it has to scare shut down school districts. During the test, the privilege take the STAAR test are at a dent. Our schools are so fo- knowledge into students. The Texas Association of of the cafeteria and talking disadvantage because they cused on preparing students Learning is a right that School Boards Inc. states on was taken away. Instead, stu- have severe test anxiety. My for a test that we lose focus our nation has blessed every its website, “as well as con- dents received sack lunches brother, Johnny Cravey, has of the purpose of school.” citizen with, but STAAR has sequences for performance to eat quietly on their desk. experienced this form of Data is essential to know turned the Texas education that is below standard. In the In April, when the test was anxiety by vomiting from the how the education system is system into a preparation for most extreme cases of per- completed, there was not pressure before the test even doing. In order to have a strong one test each year. One test sistent low performance, a anything left to learn so we began. If one test is mak- future society, each school should not be able to fail stu- district or school may be re- spent the remainder of our ing teachers and students get district must be teaching stu- dents, fire teachers, or shut quired to close and reopen school days watching movies. physically ill or cry, the test dents proper information to down entire school districts. with a new name and staff.” The Texas Education has become too powerful. thrive when they are adults. The data of the STAAR STARR forces classroom Agency does not under- “I think that testing is impor- “Testing students is im- test should only be able to Let’s Talk about an old, monstrous emotion

Jerry Leslie of anger is ancient and, as Ar- long it had been building. University Counselor istotle says, must be used in Another type of anger is right ways or, as Seneca says, the more unconscious type. it will become a monster. A person may be suppressing “Anyone can become an- It is universal in that all men memories, feelings and unre- gry – that is easy. But to be are subject to it … it is God- solved issues with self or oth- angry with the right per- given. Most of the time, this ers. A person may feel angry son, to the right degree, at normal emotion is under our all the time for no apparent the right time, for the right control. But there are times reason. We can become edgy, purpose, and in the right when it is not controlled well. easily irritated, aggressive, or way – this is not easy.” Conscious anger can just shut down and feel sad, Aristotle, Greek philoso- come as a slow burn or an without energy, depressed. pher, 384-322 B.C. impulsive reaction. We are Indeed, depression was “We are here to encounter all aware of “road rage.” once considered, “an- the most outrageous, bru- Some readers may have ac- ger turned inwards.” tal, dangerous and intrac- tually experienced this type So anger can be normal and table of all passions; the of instant anger that just reasonable. Or it can be ab- most loathsome and unman- seems to take control de- normal and unreasonable. We nerly; nay, the most ridicu- spite our better judgement. can be aware of the anger, but lous too; and the subduing Slow burn anger is more unable to manage it well, or Google Images of this monster will do a typical. We are somewhat unaware that we are really an- Photo from Disney Pixar’s “Inside Out.” great deal toward the estab- aware of and in control of the gry and not managing it well. is so unpredictable that you want to be – it may be time lishment of human peace.” anger. But we usually just let If you seem to have an on- find relationships difficult, or to talk with someone about it. Seneca, Roman philoso- it get more and more intense going battle with anger – a if you find yourself acting in I’m here to be that someone. pher, 50 A.D. and then, when we have act- battle that seems inordinate angry ways that are just not Let’s Talk about your anger. As you can see, the subject ed out the anger, realize how in length and intensity, or the real you or the person you Sports P AGE 14 APRIL 11, 2018

Jackets Take Series from McMurry

Photos by Audrey Binion Sports APRIL 11, 2018 PAGE 15 Moment of Truth HPU SPORTS UPDATE Baseball It’s special when your career goal becomes obvious Record: 17-12, 6-9 in ASC line. I had played in the defensive line ning back had nowhere to escape. March 29: UT Dallas 6, HPU 4 Stacy Anderson all four of my years in high school. This went on the rest of the mini- March 30: HPU 8, UT Dallas 6 When I agreed, I was worried the play- scrimmage for that practice. Almost ev- Guest Columnist March 30: UT Dallas 20, HPU 4 ers wouldn’t listen to me since I used ery play ended with either a D-linemen April 3: HSU 9, HPU 8 to practicing with these guys. I was in the quarterback’s lap or a pass break- just another student at their school. up by a defensive back. As I continued April 6: HPU 19, McMurry 4 The young men wiped the sweat But it was so opposite to what I ex- to celebrate with my players, the offen- April 8: HPU 14, McMurry 5 off their brows and showed the pected. They not only listened to me, sive coach was not so amused. At that April 8: McMurry 8, HPU 7 tiredness in their eyes. But de- but they followed everything I told moment, though, I wasn’t worried about April 10: UMHB at HPU, 2 p.m. termined to succeed at all costs. them to do. The best part was I was how my players were making his offense April 13: HPU at Concordia, 7 p.m. As I scouted over them, all I could able to play around with them, but look. It just gave me more satisfaction. April 14: HPU at Concordia, 1 p.m. do was smile with pride for these get serious just as quickly without In that moment, I decided for good April 14: HPU at Concordia, 4 p.m. freshmen. Though I was only a couple trouble. And the best part: They re- that I wanted to pursue a coaching ca- years older than most of them and I tained a lot of the skills I taught them. reer. The feeling I got watching my might’ve had some of the same classes, It was perhaps because they re- players do exactly as I had coached and they still somehow looked up to me spected me or feared me. But it gave seeing it be successful almost brought as not only a coach, but as a leader. me an idea of what I wanted to do tears to my eyes. The next year, most of Softball “What’s next, Coach A?” one of the when I got out of college. I wanted those defensive linemen were moved up Record: 8-21-2, 5-16-0 in ASC players asked me in between sips of wa- to coach. There was a day that set the to the varsity or junior varsity A team. ter. This was one of many of players in precedent of this goal. That day was This was due, in part, to how March 29: UT Tyler 20, HPU 0 this freshmen class that later was placed the day my young athletes put their they improved and by my discretion March 30: UT Tyler 12, HPU 0 on the varsity team as a sophomore. skills to the test against the offense. when the varsity defensive coordina- March 30: UT Tyler 13, HPU 0 I looked over to him and said, “We As both sides lined up for the first tor asked me who I believed would April 6: HPU 7, McMurry 5 are about to go against the offense real play, I breathed in and out with anxi- be a good fit for the higher level. To April 6: McMurry 10, HPU 2 quick, so let’s make sure to remem- ety, nervous to find out if what I taught this day, I still can’t forget that spring ber what we went over, all right? You my defensive linemen would actu- training that established my lifelong April 8: McMurry 5, HPU 3 guys have been doing great so far. Let’s ally stick. Once the center hiked the dream. And while some players de- April 13: Concordia at HPU, 2 p.m. keep it going all through practice.” ball to the quarterback, the first thing cided not to pursue football anymore April 13: Concordia at HPU, 4 p.m. A little backstory: After my senior I noticed was that all four of my down after that season, others later went on April 14: Concordia at HPU, 12 p.m. football season in high school, I was linemen maneuvered exactly how they to play at a higher level in college. asked by the freshman head coach to were coached. Not only did they cor- Regardless of where they ended up, come out during spring training and rectly read the offensive line, they they all retained the most important help coach up the freshman defensive were all in on the tackle as the run- thing I taught them: Never give up. Men’s Tennis Record: 1-16, 0-2 in ASC Null ties ASC record with three homers April 6: McMurry 9, HPU 0 April 7: HSU 9, HPU 0 By HPU Sports more finished the game to cruise to the 19-4 final. April 13: HPU at UMHB, 2 p.m. with nine runs batted in. Dylan Vilaros (2-2) was April 14: HPU at Concordia, 1 p.m. Information The Jackets jumped on the solid in the pitching start War Hawks early, scoring five for HPU, allowing three April 21: HPU at Sul Ross, 10 a.m. runs in the first inning and runs on 10 hits and striking Howard Payne first base- six runs in the second. The out three in seven innings. man Blake Null tied an first inning was highlighted Preston Newman threw one American Southwest Con- by Null’s three-run homer, inning of relief, allowing Women’s Tennis ference record with three and the second inning was two hits. Brehnen Mitchell Record: 3-13, 0-2 in ASC home runs in a 19-4 victory led by another Null three- and Vernon Hart combined for the Yellow Jackets over run shot to left center field. to pitch the ninth inning. the McMurry War Hawks Null accounted for HPU’s Cliff Lunceford was 3-for- April 6: McMurry 9, HPU 0 Friday at Don Shepard Park. two runs in the fourth inning 6 at the plate with one RBI, April 7: HSU 7, HPU 2 Null hit three home runs with his third home run, this Bailey Smith was 2-for-4, and April 13: HPU at UMHB, 2 p.m. in his first three at bats, ty- time with Jay Holland on base. Joshua Gerig finished 2-for-2. April 14: HPU at Concordia, 1 p.m. ing the ASC record for home The Yellow Jackets added April 21: HPU at Sul Ross, 10 a.m. runs in a game. The sopho- six more runs in the sixth Blake Null Sports P AGE 16 APRIL 11, 2018

HPU men’s tennis team HPU women’s tennis team Spring Sports

Photos by Andria Garza and Audrey Binion