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IRS Investigation Closes
The U.S. Department of Justice ended a two year investigation against the IRS today. The investigation began in May of 2013 when Lois Lerner an IRS official apologized for, “inappropriately scrutinizing some groups applying for tax exemption.” The investigation was launched in suspicion that officials at the IRS had targeted conservative groups and denied tax exemptions…
Ben Carson Says “No,” to SNL
It is a trend Americans have been seeing since President Obama ran his campaign for the White House in 2008…politicians becoming more and more involved in main stream media. Not only does the President have a White House website, but he also has a Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and a Snapchat. Not only does the President…
Hurricane Patricia viewed from New Heights
Scientists and weather enthusiasts across the globe are tracking the quickly strengthening Hurricane Patricia. On Friday morning, NASA astronaut Scott Kelly hit social media with a new perspective of the storm. Kelly tweeted a picture of Hurricane Patricia from the International Space Station with the caption, “Stay safe Mexico.” Researchers say that this storm is…
Interim Chancellor Dan Ferritor’s Role to the Razorbacks
By Leah Blefko The University of Arkansas has been on the hunt for their next chancellor, but in the meantime Dan Ferritor will carryout the job as interim chancellor. “This institution is I think one of the best in the country,” Dan Ferritor said. Ferritor is no stranger to the University of…
Fall in Fayetteville
By Matt Howell Cooler weather, more colorful trees, and everything pumpkin flavored means that fall has arrived. As we move into the fall season, the shades of leaves are beginning to change from green to more beautiful reds and yellows. University of Arkansas horticulture professor, Garry McDonald, says that shorter days and longer and…
U of A Selects New Chancellor
Joseph E. Steinmetz has been selected as the sixth Chancellor of the University of Arkansas pending a formal vote by the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas System. UA System President Donald R. Bobbitt is expected to make his official recommendation to the Board of Trustees later this week. Dr. Steinmetz is…
200 Mile Relay Brings National Attention to Northwest Arkansas
By Mary Kate Carson The Outback in the Ozarks was a 200 mile running relay that began in Eureka Springs and ended in Fayetteville. The race was run by groups of six to twelve people, and each runner would run two to eight miles on their turn. They were often the only one runner on…
University Group Gets Involved in Oktoberfest
By: Amanda Simmons Saturday’s Oktoberfest celebration was a historic celebration. Not only was it the first time the city of Fayetteville hosted the event, but the university’s German Department took part in spreading the language as well. Student members of the German Club performed the classic fairy tale, Little Red Riding Hood, both in…
D1 back on the road; D3 plays host to Kennesaw State
FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLUB HOCKEY WEBSITE. Link to Original Article After a disappointing pair of losses to the University of Central Oklahoma last weekend (4-1 (ENG) & 4-2 (ENG)), the Division I Razorback Men’s Hockey team hits the road for a four game swing through the state of Colorado. The challenging slate begins…
Crystal Bridges New Addition with Help of U of A Students
By: Megan Bedenikovic Crystal Bridges Art Museum just opened a new display and it’s bringing in people from all over the country. The exhibit is a reconstruction of Frank Lloyd Wright’s House. The exhibit focuses on unique architecture, but mainly inspired by Fay Jones. Jones is an Arkansas native and was originally motivated by Frank…