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U of A Student Films in Fayetteville Film Festival
by Caroline Skinner FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Local film festival returns for the tenth year in a row. This year three student films will be featured in the festival. The films were produced by Denzel Jenkins, Shane White, Ninette Sosa, Paige Murphy and John Erwin will be on display at the festival this weekend the 20th…
Square to Square Bike Ride Set for September 22
by Sam Hathaway FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- The semi-annual square to square bike ride is set for September 22 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Riders will travel 30 miles from the Lawrence Square in Bentonville to Fayetteville on the Razorback Greenway. The event will have several stopping points along the route for refreshments, entertainment and…
Famous Mexican Guitarist To Perform at Crystal Bridges
by Sam Hathaway BENTONVILLE, Ark.- Paco Rentería his ensemble are performing a free concert at Crystal Bridges on September 23rd. Rentería is known as the most successful guitarist in Mexico. He received the title of Mexican Musical Ambassador from Mexican president Felipe Calderón. His works have also been featured in films with Selma Hayek and…
UofA Student Competes in International Competition
by Savannah Miller FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — One U-of-A student qualifies to compete in an international competition next month. University of Arkansas senior Scott Lirgg has been selected to represent the United States at the 2018 Obstacle Course Racing World Championships, October 19th in London, England. Over 500 professional athletes from 67 different countries will compete…
World Champion Squirrel Cook-Off
by Lauren Krakau BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Every year for the past seven years, the world champion squirrel cook off has been held in our very state. With the tagline, “Squirrel. It’s what’s for dinner,” you know you’re in for something unique, and that is why people from all across the country come to attend this…
U of A Works to Promote Diversity
By Julianna Clipson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – With more than 23,000 undergraduate students and over 4,000 graduate students at the University of Arkansas. Seventy seven percent of those students are white. In a recent ranking released by Bestcollegereviews.org of the top 50 most ethnically inclusive colleges in America, Arkansas fell short. Not one university in the…
Homeless Camp Eviction
by Gracie Bailey FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- University of Arkansas Police Department evicted residents of the homeless camp on South School Avenue and 19th Street. Around 6 AM on Sept. 5, UAPD cleared the remaining residents from the land owned by the University of Arkansas due to crime in the area. Since January of this year, Police have…
Fayetteville Ranks Among Worst Cities For DUIs
by Chloe Matthews FAYETTEVILLE, Ark — Fayetteville ranks as the 12th highest city for driving under the influence (DUI) arrests in a report put out by Insurify, an American insurance company. Nationally, DUIs are on the decline, but according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 29 people die every day from drunk driving…
Razorback Stadium Construction Completed
by Chris Zahn FAYETTEVILLE, Ark – Construction on the new 9,500 square foot addition in the north end zone of Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium completed four days away from the home opener. The added amenities include new suites, the Touchdown Club, the 64 Club, a football-shaped Razorback locker room, and other new spaces to honor…
Football Preview: Parking and Passes
by Chloe Matthews and Chris Zahn FAYETTEVILLE, Ark — Saturday marks the beginning of football season on the Hill with a newly renovated stadium, new parking policies, and new student access passes. Parking: Each game day, student and faculty parking lots are used to accommodate the tens of thousands of fans who come to see…