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SARAH Seeks to Support
By: Caroline Hickman FAYETTEVILLE, Ark- Sexual assault and harassment remains a steady issue on college campuses. STAR Central and Legal Aid of Arkansas joined forces to create a new service that caters to victims of sexual assault. The program, Sexual Assault Resources and Help, or “SARAH”, offers weekly counseling Tuesdays from 1 to 3 in…
University of Arkansas Cheer Program Receives $250,000
By: Savannah Miller FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Dick Trammel and his wife Nancy donate $250,000 to aid University of Arkansas cheerleaders. Trammel, a former student at the University of Arkansas, became a cheerleader in 1958. Nearly 60 years later, he serves his community as the executive vice president at Arvest Bank located in Rogers, Arkansas. Since…
Mascots on Display
By Kellie Audrain FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.—Students interested in the history of their future alma mater can find it in books and a new exhibit in the University of Arkansas library. Mullins library is home to “Calling All Hogs: A Razorback Mascot History” until the end of the fall semester. The University of Arkansas’ original mascot was the…
National Cat Day Celebrates Furry Frenemies
By Kellie Audrain FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.—Today is the day to celebrate one of the many furry friends humans have made over the history of time. National Cat Day was founded in 2005 by Colleen Paige, founder of National Dog Day, National Puppy Day, and National Pet Day. The holiday is celebrated by shelters across the country with…
Halloween Safety Top Priority of Local Police
By Kellie Audrain SPRINGDALE, Ark. – A local police department has put out tips to keep trick-or-treating ghosts and ghouls safe this Halloween. The Springdale Police Department posted a list of safety tips on Twitter on Oct. 26. The list has four main focuses: walk safely, trick-or-treat with an adult, keep costumes safe, and drive…
What to Know About NWA Voting
Why does the City Council matter? The entire City of Fayetteville is run by a Mayor-Council form of government. Together the mayor and council form legislation and policies that potentially impact the every day lives of local residents. The City policies can range between ordinances, resolutions, the city budgets, appointments and removal of members of…
While One Dickson Street Restaurant Close Their Doors, Another opens.
By Cate Skinner FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – After 14 years of business, Hog Haus Brewing Co. announced the official closing date. This Dickson Street restaurant and brewery stated that they will be officially be closed by October, 28. While we say good-bye to this staple restaurant, another opens next door. ‘Sauced’ Barbecue opened Oct. 17 in…
City of Fayetteville Launches ‘Help a Neighbor Fund’
By Cate Skinner FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- The City of Fayetteville launches a Text-To-Give program. This program will benefit the homeless community and low-income residents. Street signs will begin to be placed in the city’s busiest intersections to promote the fund. These signs will have information on how to donate to the fund. The signs also state…
UA Parking and Transit Offers Promotion and Announces New Website
By Cate Skinner FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Students have the chance to win $100 dollars off their parking permits for the school year. University of Arkansas’s Parking and Transit announced this promotion through their social media sites. Ten students who follow Parking and Transit on social media will be chosen at random to receive the $100…
Fayetteville Named a Top Ten City to Raise a Family; City Growth Expected
by Sam Hathaway FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — According to a list made by Livability.com, Fayetteville was named one of the 10 best places to raise a family. The website put the list together after analyzing all U.S. cities with a population between 20,000 and 300,000 that also had great school ratings and low childcare costs. The…