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CAMPUS TO BECOME AS SUSTAINABLE AS POSSIBLE
By Delaney Osbourn FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Through the rise in global warming, our campus is trying to figure out ways to be mindful of our environment. Veo-ride was one idea that planned to make an impact and after it’s first year of service some say it has made a change in our environmental footprint. Veo-ride…
Chefs Compete in World Squirrel Cook-Off
By: Moe Ellis BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Chefs from all over the world traveled to Bentonville to compete in the World Squirrel Cook-Off. Dishes must include 80% squirrel meat but chefs could use creativity when deciding what to make. Squirrel jambalaya, squirrel curry on french fries, and fried squirrel sandwiches were crowd favorites of the event.…
Historic Building Making Way for Student Success Center
By Kelly Kim Miller FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A brand new Student Success Center will replace the old School of Social Work building on campus. Last Thursday, a groundbreaking ceremony was held at the Silas Hunt Memorial to celebrate the Student Success Center project. Students and faculty surrounded the already packed tent to listen to speakers…
Student’s Tweets Raise Concern Over Campus ADA Standards
by Samson Tamijani FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The beginning of the semester creates inconveniences for many around campus. Congestion, construction, and confusion in classes are just a few. But sophomore Kati McFarland had had enough. Looking for the fastest way to raise awareness, McFarland, who prefers they/them pronouns, tweeted pictures of their encounters with barriers unfriendly…
Dickson Street Vendor Promotes Safety
by Moe Ellis FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — After over a decade of service on the corner of Dickson Street and West, Yancey’s Dickson Street Dogs offer their location as a safe place. Owner Cody Yancey posted from the stand’s Facebook page saying he is always willing to help people on Dickson find a safe ride home.…
Bahamian Students at the University of Arkansas Donate
By Khadn Adderley FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — After the devastating blow to the two Northern Islands of The Bahamas, students have planned donation relief efforts to support their country. On Sunday, September 1, 2019, Hurricane Dorian made landfall in The Bahamas, carrying force winds as high as 242 mph and eventually becoming stationary over the islands…
First medical marijuana dispensary opens in Fayetteville
By: Michael Adkison FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A new medical marijuana dispensary opened its doors on Saturday, and it’s the first ever in Fayetteville. Acanza held its grand opening over the weekend, after nearly three years since Arkansas voters approved of medical marijuana legalization “We’re very eager to hopefully get involved in research with the university,”…
Transit Riders Request More Shelter
By: Catherine McCarley FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — In 2017, the city of Fayetteville launched a Mobility Plan to help people transport themselves around the city. One of the main goals was to increase citywide transit ridership. Analyzing what exactly needed to be done to increase riders, citizens were asked what they thought would encourage more people…
Women’s Self Defense Class Offered at the University
By: Steven Erbacher FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The University of Arkansas now has a class catered toward women on campus. Starting in mid-September and lasting through October, the eight-week course focuses on self-defense on Thursday nights. Audrey Timmerman is a senior at the university. She was introduced to Krav Maga, an Islamic defense practice when she…
Prevalence of Sexual Violence on Campus
By: Haley Berley FAYETTEVILLE — With the prevalence of the #MeToo era, more university students are coming forward to police and campus officials than in years past. In 2017, there were four rapes reported on the university’s Daily Crime Log. 2018 ended with nine reports, and there are currently seven for 2019 already. According to…