Latest news with #SouthernArkansasUniversity
Ottawa Citizen
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
Former junior champ Luke Cote adds 2025 Saskatchewan Amateur title to his golf resume
Article content A first-time Amateur champ, at that. Article content The 20-year-old golfer, who plays out of the Royal Regina Golf Club, captured the provincial men's golf crown Friday at the Humboldt Golf Club with a two-stroke victory over runner-up over 2025 Saskatchewan mid-Amateur champ Corey Bailey. Article content Article content Cote finished at 11-under-par over four days, shooting rounds of 69-70-65-73 for a total score of 277. Article content Article content 'It's a really good feeling,' said Cote, who plays NCAA Division II collegiate golf at Southern Arkansas University. Article content 'It's something I'll look back on and remember. Something to add to my resume, too. I'm super-excited about it. It was great.' Article content Bailey, who won the mid-Am title one day earlier, finished at 9-under with a four-round score of 279 (64-71-74-70). Article content Saskatoon's Ryan Mosher, who was the 2024 Saskatchewan junior championship winner, placed third overall at 8-under. Mosher was the only golfer in the field to shoot under-par every day with rounds of 70-71-70-69. Article content 'It's a field full of young guys,' said Cote. 'Lots of young guys from college. It's a really good field and I'm just super happy to get it done today.' Article content Cote got it done despite some mid-round hiccups Friday that saw him take bogeys on No. 8 and No. 10, plus a double-bogey on Hole No. 12. However, he recovered with a birdie on No. 13 and played bogey-free golf the rest of the way. An eagle on the par 5 No. 16 helped him pull away from the pack for good. Article content Article content 'That,' said Cote, 'was a really big putt after Corey made a great putt (for eagle). Just to make that one and keep the two-shot lead really gave me some good momentum going into (Hole) 17. It was really good.' Article content Article content Cote plans to return to Southern Arkansas with no desire to enter the transfer portal. Article content Saskatchewan will send nine golfers to the Canadian Amateur, slated for July 28-31 at the Royal Ottawa Golf Club & Rivermead Club de Golf in Gatineau, Quebec. Article content Prince Albert's Danny Klughart, who was the Saskatchewan mid-Am champ a year ago and Saskatchewan Amateur champ in 2019, finished in a three-way tie for fourth with Saskatoon's Brett Leonard and Alex Swinnerton, all at 3-under-par. Article content Klughart shot rounds of 73-71-70-69—285, while Leonard carded rounds of 70-76-68-71 and Swinnerton recorded scores of 70-69-71-75.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
SAU's rocket workshop inspires next generation of engineers
MAGNOLIA, Arkansas (KTAL/KMSS) — Approximately 30 engineers and aspiring scientists participated in the second Arkansas High-Powered Rocket Workshop at Southern Arkansas University (SAU). Southern Arkansas University students excel in game development The workshop brought together high school students, college undergraduates, teachers, and professors from across the state. The intensive experience was sponsored by the Arkansas Space Grant Consortium (ASGC) through a $30,000 grant secured by Doctor Abdel Bachri, the dean of SAU's College of Science and Engineering. Participants were grouped into interdisciplinary teams and went through the process of building a rocket from design to launch. Over the four-day workshop, students used OpenRocket software to simulate their own designs and machined parts in SAU's engineering machine shop. They then cut fins using CNC and laser etching and 3D-printed camera bays. They assembled parachute systems, installed rocket motors, tested stability, and integrated payloads. The program also taught them rocket safety and propulsion principles that earned them credit toward Level 1 certification. For the program's conclusion, students launched the rockets in SAU's Laney Farm. Participants were allowed to take their rockets home afterwards. Students 'do the math' at Southern Arkansas University annual competition Dr. Bachri said, 'This workshop represents the very best of STEM education-bringing people together from diverse backgrounds and giving them the tools, mentorship, and opportunity to do something extraordinary. Thanks to support from ASGC and NASA, we're not just inspiring the next generation of engineers-we're launching them.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Minden Man of the Year: SAU grad earns community honors
MAGNOLIA, Ark. (KTAL/KMSS)—Over the years, Tracy Campbell has carefully preserved the history of Minden's community through his antique collection. He became part of that history after being named Minden Man of the Year. 'It was very humbling,' Campbell said. 'When you think of some of the guys who have made a difference in this town, I don't feel that I'm worthy of that kind of recognition. It was really nice.' Southern Arkansas University students excel in game development Campbell graduated from Southern Arkansas University in 1999 with a degree in mass communications. Shortly after, he married his high school sweetheart, Jennifer. The two moved to Minden, where Tracy became editor of the Minden Press-Herald. Tracy then led the marketing department at a community college in Hope, Arkansas, before moving back to Minden in 2003. Then, he decided to start his memorabilia collection, primarily vintage advertising signs and logos. 'I was at my uncle's house in Sarepta, and I noticed a sign lying on his carport under his truck,' Campbell said. 'I asked him what he was going to do with it.' The sign was only being used by Tracy's uncle to catch oil as it leaked from his truck. 'He told me I could have it if I could find something to replace it with,' Campbell said. 'So I brought him another piece of scrap metal.' Hope native Jacob Jones appointed to UAHT Board of Visitors Tracy first became interested in memorabilia at the age of 12. 'It all started when I was a kid,' Campbell explained. 'I would ride my bike to garage sales, buy stuff, and put it in my closet. Then, I would sell it to make a profit.' Tracy's Interest in older advertising signs and merchandise gradually increased while living in Minden. 'I started with like five pieces, then I had 10,' Campbell said. 'Now, I probably have around 300 different items. I just find it enjoyable, and it's therapeutic.' Louisiana Public Broadcasting to honor six students across the state as young heroes Tracy credited SAU for the guidance needed to navigate his career journey. 'SAU has 100 percent prepared me,' Campbell said. 'My time at SAU, especially in the journalism department, taught me how to communicate. One of the foundational things you have in life is to know how to communicate both in speaking and writing. 'My time in the Communications Center was beneficial. I got to hone my graphic design skills and my writing skills. Those skills carried me through every job I've ever had.' When asked about items Tracy may bring home, his wife, Jennifer, said she is no longer surprised. LSA Deputy of the Year awarded to Caddo Parish Sheriff's deputy 'My family thinks it's kind of funny,' said Campbell. 'They say, 'You never know what Tracy is going to bring home.' They know to expect the unexpected,' he laughed. In what may be his most unique item yet, Tracy recently brought home a 17-foot sign for the former Minden Motel. 'They know I like saving and preserving the local history,' Campbell said. 'I'm kind of a caretaker for this stuff. I get to keep it and enjoy it for a little while, and then someone else can have it to enjoy it.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Southern Arkansas University students excel in game development
MAGNOLIA, Arkansas (KTAL/KMSS) — Southern Arkansas University (SAU) students can boast another fully developed video game. More Education news Mentored by Eric Rogers, instructor of computer science, and Sam Wakefield, instructor of art, SAU students in the Game Development program created Blight's Grasp, a game that serves as part of the game development senior project. The end product is the culmination of a year-long effort. Game creation is a difficult process, with many pieces that must come together to create a cohesive product. The game developer, Chrono Clash, is a team of multidisciplinary students who combined their skills to make Blight's Grasp a reality. Students 'do the math' at Southern Arkansas University annual competition Blight's Grasp is an action game available for free on Steam. It currently has 93% positive ratings. The game drops players onto an alien world where they must battle corrupted creatures while mastering elemental abilities, unravel the mysteries of the planet, and search for the protagonist's missing sister. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
