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NEWS
March 29, 2013 Vol. 88 No. 15
OPINIONS . . . .
3&4A
SPORTS
1&2B 3B
FEATURES CAMPUS LIFE SPRING SING
4B 1,2,3,4C
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Opinions:
SEE Page 2b
Former Spring Sing host Nate
SEE Page 3a
White gives a survival guide for Spring Sing weekend.
Features:
The second installment in a series
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about Dr. Burks’ time as president.
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spring sing ‘13 larger than life
photo by ASHEL PARSONS | Student Publications
WHAT’S INSIDE?
1c:
Spring Sing’s humble roots: a look at the class of 1974. Graphic: 40 facts for 40 years.
2c: Ever wonder how Spring Sing judges pick the winner? Read to find out.
A look at the lives of Spring Sing king and queen: Steve and Dottie Frye. Graphic: Spring Sing Bingo.
3c: A look at Harding’s spring play “Smash.”
Graphic: Timeline of Spring Sing photos through the years.
4c: Visiting campus? We’ve got a map
and schedule to help you get the most out of your weekend.
ONLINE MULTIMEDIA thelink.harding.edu VIDEO: A look at the lives of Spring Sing hosts and hostesses.
photos by ASHEL PARSONS | Student Publications graphics by TYLER CARMICAL
SLIDESHOW: Timeline of Spring Sing photos and videos through the years. Watch Spring Sing transform in one year increments, leading up to the 40th anniversary.
HUmanity’s ‘Freedom Week’ to raise awareness about human trafficking by LANDIS TINDELL student writer
HARDING — Harding student hotspot Midnight Oil announced its new hours last week. As of March 18, the coffee shop will close at 10 p.m. on Monday through Thursday, instead of midnight. SEARCY — Tropical Smoothie Cafe opened its Searcy location on March 20. Located on the corner of Beebe-Capps and Oak Street, the cafe offers smoothies and healthy fast food options along with a 15 percent discount for students on Mondays from 7 to 10 p.m. LITTLE ROCK — Popular Tex-Mex chain Chuy’s is coming to Little Rock and is scheduled to open May 7. According to the Chuy’s Little Rock Facebook page, construction is already underway on the restaurant which will be located on Chenal Parkway. SEARCY — Goodwill Industries of Arkansas opened a temporary location near Sushi Cafe on Race Street yesterday, less than one week after a fire consumed Searcy’s original Goodwill Store on March 22. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Harding’s social justice group HUmanity is helping to host a “Freedom Week” April 8-12 to raise awareness for modern day slavery. The week will feature several different events, all designed to educate and mobilize Harding’s community. Senior athletic training major and HUmanity president Jessica Kirkham said the purpose of the event is to help people understand that human trafficking is a revalent issue. On Monday, HUmanity will show “Nefarious: Merchant of Souls” in McInteer 150 at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $2 and all proceeds will benefit International Justice Mission, a non-profit that fights human trafficking. On Tuesday, guest speaker Louise Allison, a victim of human trafficking, will be speaking about her experience and escape from trafficking in McInteer 150 at 8 p.m. Due to Wednesday being Bisons for Christ, HUmanity Freedom Week will continue on Thursday and Friday with a 27-hour stand for freedom. On the front
Freedom Week schedule: Monday: Showing of “Nefarious: Merchant of Souls” in McInteer 150 at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday & Friday: 27-hour stand for freedom on front lawn.
Tuesday: Human trafficking victim Louise Allison shares her story in McInteer 150 at 8 p.m.
Friday: “Looking for Alaska” and “Caspiar” concert at The Bridge at 7 p.m.
lawn, Harding students and members of the community will stand for 27 hours straight to raise voices for freedom. Sign ups for the stand will take place at the booth in the student center in the days leading up to the event. Wrapping up the week, HUmanity will host a concert at The Bridge, formerly The Underground, featuring bands “Looking for Alaska” and “Caspiar” on Friday, April 12 at 7 p.m. Admission will be $7, with all proceeds benefiting Partners Against Trafficking Humans (P.A.T.H.), Arkansas’ first shelter for trafficking victims. HUmanity was formed four years ago as an umbrella group mostly focused on being environmentally friendly. In the spring of 2012, the group changed directions and began focusing on raising awareness to eradicate human trafficking
and modern slavery. “HUmanity has helped with projects on campus such as Java City having recyclable cups and having fair trade coffee,” Kirkham said. “We just want people to take in the information, really try to learn one thing from what we tell you and try to spread that as much as possible.” HUmanity is a member of the International Justice Mission, which encompasses colleges across the U.S. dedicated to the same cause. To find out more about Freedom Week or HUmanity, connect with them on Facebook at “Harding Freedom Week: Harding Stands for Freedom” or the HUmanity page on Facebook at “Harding HUmanity.” Liking these pages will also provide ways to sign national petitions against trafficking and links to order T-shirts and other merchandise.