Peaceful settings calm students when stressed Although Harding offered a variety of activities close to campus to keep students occupied on weekends and during free time , sometimes getting away from University-sponsored events was the only way to put the stress behind. Fortunately, the Natural State offered many opportunities to return to the peaceful world that God created. A couple of places nearby made popular student getaways. BRock at Camp Wyldewood and Heber Springs on Greers Ferry Lake were visited frequently by Hardingstudents looking to put the stress of large work loads behi nd. Or, for those who didn't have time to get away from it all, studying under the blue and green canopy of sky and trees was also a relaxing experience that refreshed them just enough to get help them get back into the swing of things. Some popular activities at these woodland wonderlands included picnics, hiking, camping and mountain biking. At Heber Springs, students also enjoyed swimming in cool water and theadrenali ne rush of a leap off of a cliff into the water. For some students, these places reminded them of home, in some small way. "I li ke Heber, " senior Florida native Rachel Simpson said, "because it's the closest I can get to being on the beach at home in Florida." Sen ior Becky Cooper, a human resources major from Pitman, N.J. , added, "It's nice to be ab le to get out of town and enjoy nature for a whil e. " . Some of the excitement seekers who looked for more active ways of relaxing went for the exercise and rush of air of hiking and biking. "I really enjoy hiking and mountain biking at B Rock and Riverside Park," John Weber, a junior computer information systems major from Ellisvi ll e, Mo., said. But sometimes a leisurely stroll or casual bike ride just weren 't enough. Ben Hill , a senior youth and family ministry major from Hendersonville, N.C., went for the challenge ofworld class biking and sought the toughest trails he could find . "Although most [bike] trails in Arkansas aren ' t ve ry tough," Hill sa id , "the mountain biking trails near Riverside always give me a challenge." Hill and several of his friends rode the trails near Riverside on a regular basis. "The trails we made are very challenging and we never get t ired of riding them," Hill said. Any time students needed a place to relax, spend time with God, study for classes or just get away for a while, they could enjoy the beauty of the world God gave them - right here in the Natural State within driving di stance of campus. - Remie Beaulieu Haley Wayman - Crossett , Ark . Elementary Education. Club Queen. International Studies (HUF). Tr i Kappa . Cori Weaks - Toledo. Ohio. Elementary Education. Campaigns (Australia). Dean's List. Kappa Delta Pi . Phi Eta Sigma. Del ta Gamma Rho . James West - Houston, Texas. Youth & Family r.l inistry. Transfer (Oklahoma Ch ristian.University), Morgan Whatley - Fruitvale, Texas . Accounting. Accounting Society. Alpha Chi. Amerkan Studies. Honors Association. Resident Assistant. Who 's Who. Jennie Whitby - Sea rcy. Ar k. Elementary Education . Brad White - Harrison. Tenn. Chemistry. Gedanken Society. Titans. r ia White - Lyon, France. international Studies/Spanish. Campaigns (Venezuela, Italy). French Club. International Studies (HUF). SA Committee. Spanish. Jamie Whited - Beaumont , Texas. !>lathematics . Jon Whitford - Irving, Texas. Computer Science. Er ic Whittington - !>lontgomery, Ala . International Studies. Dean 's List . French Club. Phi Alpha Theta. Shelby Whittington - BatesviI1e, Ark. Health Care !>l anagement. .. 76 College Republicans . SAR Clair Wietecha - Camden. Ark. Psychology. Campaigns (Houston) . Club Queen. Dean's List. Psi Chi. Zeta Rho. PEOPLE Students view the amazing landscape that can be seen at B Rock. Many were thankful for the closeness of B Rock and Heber Springs because it gave them a chance to get out in the natural, peaceful selling that God has provided.
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