University of Arkansas Fayetteville - Razorback Yearbook (Fayetteville, AR)

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BOTTOM LEFT UA students join together in prayer for those who have experienced any sort of prejudice, in honor of individuals affected by the racism at the University of Missouri. BOTTOM RIGHT Students circle around the Union Fountain and encourage each other to share experiences and thoughts. PHOTOS | Anna Davis DESIGN | Taylor Little STORY | William Duncan 18 AUTUMN

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ne P° em entitled “Blue Comedy,” presented a umorous spin on the struggles of trying to be a stand-up comedian. the second round, the judges narrowed it down to th j naUsts - ome °f the finalists were unaware that had Were mu 1 P e roun ds of the competition and to resort to finding older examples of their work 0n their phones. and ° ne n a tt en d an ce was served hot chocolate The r ° Ce Ve h a mu g courtesy of University Programs. e audience was encouraged to participate by tQ C PP ln g their fingers when they felt a connection cl Poem. Audience members were also told to lze their opinions about each performance between rounds. SLAM POETRY COMPETITION 17

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After a series of events plagued the campus at the University of Missouri, over 200 students gathered in support of those affected by the discrimination and prejudice affecting the community in Columbia. Students locked arms and circled together around the Union Fountain as a gesture of unity in a time of such separation. Senior Kristen Phantazia, president of Profound Pioneers Entertainment Group, or PPEG, organized the event that took place on November 12. The peaceful rally united members of several organizations on campus like Profound, including Black Students Association (BSA) and Students Advocating Stronger Sisterhood (SASS). This day is encouraging because it shows that we are all diverse, Profound member Kristen Smith said. “It shows a We can get together on issues and it can show our support beyond just saying it. We can actually do something. 11 After opening remarks, various students and supporters came forward to express their support for all those who have experienced any kind of prejudice. This included Xavier Shackelford, who stepped forward to quote the poem “The Test of a Man,” a work admired nationally by the men of Alpha Phi Alpha. An excerpt from the poem is as follows: “The test of a man is the fight that he makes. The grit that he daily shows. The way that he stands upon his feet and takes life’s numerous bumps and blows...It isn’t the victory after all, but the fight that a brother makes. A man when driven against the wall, still stands erect and takes the blows of fate with his head held high.” Students also encouraged each other to share their experiences in order to heal any individual hurt as a community. “I am very proud of my fellow classmates, this is about equality against lack of sensitivity,” junior engineering student Theo Christian said. “I am just so very proud.” 1 j fylA • jiiii r f V 4 1 W 4 BLACKOUT RALLY 19