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Piper the Pony to Make Full-Recovery After Bear Incident at Gentry Zoo
By Pearce Hungate GENTRY, Ark.—Visitors of the Wild Wilderness Safari were shocked when they noticed what appeared to be a bear attacking a pony in its exhibit, where other ponies and goats were being kept. Zoo-goers took a video and posted it to their Facebook page, where it quickly gained traction. The video shows a…
Arkansas pushes back on vaping
By Kelly Kim Miller and Wyatt Garrett FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas lawmakers raised the age to purchase tobacco and vaping devices earlier this week. Customers now need to be 21-years-old in order to purchase cigarettes, e-cigs, vape or any nicotine device. If the individual turns 19-years-old before the end of 2019, or actively serves in…
Congressman Womack and Celeste Williams Speak On Prevalent Issues
By Kelly Kim Miller FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Last week, the Republican House Representative of Arkansas’s third congressional district and his Democratic challenger spoke to the public about key political issues that may define the elections coming up in 2020. Last Wednesday night, Congressman Steve Womack faced a full house of vocal constituents at the Adult…
Flames Continue to Blaze the Amazon Rainforest
By Lizzy Lankford FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Not only does the Amazon Rainforest account for around 6% of oxygen and about 17% of Earth’s freshwater supply, it also plays a major role in two global cycles. The Amazon greatly affects South American water and carbon cycle. When a tree burns, it releases carbon back into the…
Portland State Recap – Ole Miss Preview
By Cortney Winston FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. – The Hogs got their first win of the season after beating Portland State 20-13 Saturday. Ben Hicks, the starting quarterback, earned 143 of the 395 total yards. Running back Rakeem Boyd carried the ball for 114 yards and earned 1 touchdown. The team executed only five out of 15…
Hurricane Dorian Continues to Wreak Havoc Across the Eastern Coast
By Wyatt Garrett and Ashlyn Brothers FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Category 5 Hurricane Dorian rocked the Bahamas this last week, and as it continues to threaten America’s eastern coast, many reflect on the damage already done. The storm hit the Bahamas Sunday afternoon, making landfall as the strongest Atlantic storm ever recorded with winds of up…
XNA Air Traffic on the Rise Creates New Opportunities for Consumers
By: Ashlyn Brothers BENTONVILLE, Ark. – A multimillion-dollar renovation follows the gradual rise of air traffic at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, with an increase in over 200,000 enplanements during a 10-year span. This year alone, airport boardings are up 15%, while the number of passengers rose 23%. The growing demographic led to a growing…
Inclusion at the University of Arkansas
By: Haley Berley The University of Arkansas’ Center for Multicultural and Diversity Education hosts various events throughout the semester, bringing students of diverse cultures together. “We aim to provide academic, cultural and social programs intended to promote inclusiveness, foster achievement and assist in the development and advancement of a diverse student body.” A representative told…
OPINION: For the Love of the Hogs
By Sydney Mulvenon FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — ‘Twas the night before game day, when all through the streets of Fayetteville, not a creature was stirring, except for a Razorback. In less than 24 hours, 99 Razorback players were let loose in front of 100,000 excited fans. That’s right! Razorback football is back and ready for new…
Construction Projects Wrap up on Campus
By Kelly Kim Miller FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — At the University of Arkansas, there is always construction, and students coming back on campus may have noticed these changes on the evolving streets, crosswalks, and buildings. Breanna Lacy, communications coordinator of Facility Management, said that they try to look ahead. “They’ve done a good job of laying…