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Student Run Company Gives Back
A year ago in an entrepreneurship class, an assignment was given to get in a group and come up with an idea for a company. Flash forward to today, where out of that same class came a company called Boxxyy, a successful company that started with five strangers and one common goal. “What if we…
Bayard Guitars on the Rise
Kelly and Donna Mulhollan perform music all around the country, raising awareness about environmental issues. However, they don’t play on your average Fender guitar. “Bayard has the rare personality traits to make a living as a guitar maker…is just almost impossible,” Mulhollan said. They received the guitar from long time friends, and they bring it…
Man Dead After Falling Out of 4th Floor Window
This morning at 2:54 a.m. Fayetteville Police responded to a call about a man who fell from a 4th floor window at the Cardinal at West Center Apartments. 26-year-old Colton Brian Gray was dead when police arrived, located on the sidewalk in front of the apartment complex. Police say the victim was attempting to jump…
College Volunteers Host “Kids Can Cook”
Kids Can Cook is a program created by the Yvonne Richardson Community Center to help kids get more acclimated in the kitchen. They focus specifically on nutrition, diet and labeling of fruits and vegetables. Tori Greenway has been volunteering for this program for the past year. She says she’s developed great relationships with all the…
Local Man Starts Mentor Program to Save Teens from Gang Violence
“You know our goal is to just get as much community members or church members involved,” Manuel Stopani said. Manuel Stopani and Centro Cristiano created the program Youth Matters in Rogers. He said he was inspired by his own challenges in the past. “I’ve developed a passion you know just to reach out and pretty…
Little Free Pantries Pop Up Around Fayetteville
The idea for the Little Free Pantry began a couple of years ago when Jessica McClard started noticing Little Free Libraries like these pop up around her neighborhood. “I wondered if that same concept might be utilized to address another quality of life issue and that’s kind of where the idea was born,” said McClard.…
Cross Church Hosts “Night to Shine” for Special Needs Teens
Everyone was the prom king and queen at a night to shine. “It’s a night for them to understand that right here at valentine season where we talk about love, we want them to understand God’s love and acceptance and that we are all created uniquely and individually,” said Heath Bryant, pastor at Cross Church.…
Flu Outbreak at the U of A
The start of the 2017 Spring semester at the U of A has brought an unfortunate guest to many students and faculty on campus. The flu virus has spread across the university, keeping the faculty and staff at the Pat Walker health center on their toes. Zac Brown, Assistant Director of Communications at the Pat…
Puppy Grams Now Available at the U of A
The Fayetteville Animal Shelter is offering a way for you to send some puppy love this Valentine’s Day. For a minimum $30 donation, your valentine can receive a puppy gram. The K-9 gift includes a 10 minute visit from either a large dog or a small dog. The dog will also deliver a rose and…
Make A Difference Day at the U of A
The Volunteer Action Center is bringing “Make a Difference Day” to campus this Saturday, Oct. 29. Students will be partnered with agencies from all around Northwest Arkansas to participate in projects such as building an outdoor earth oven, several garden cleanups, and a variety of fall festivals. To register for a project, you can visit the Make a…