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Campus Carry Law In Effect
By Mazie Vincent FAYETTEVILLE Ark. – Many questions were expressed to the U of A – knowledgeable about the newly expanded concealed carry laws. The new law states that individuals with concealed handgun permits can bring their guns on campus if they’ve completed an Arkansas State Police enhanced certification-training course. Although the law went into…
International Students Struggle For Job Opportunities
by Nanci Flores FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.-With spring commencement around the corner, many Arkansas graduates hope to land their dream first job. For internationals students, immigration status can create an uncertain future. International students graduating must have a job offer if they want to legally stay in the United States, but few companies will accept applications from…
UAPD: A View From the Passenger Seat
by Nanci Flores FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- University of Arkansas Police Department serves to keep students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors safe. For most people, patrol officers represent the first point of contact with university police. Officer Tara Wilder said being part of UAPD meant a lot of it was patrolling and trying their best to be…
University Professor Arrested on Several Charges
By: Bradley Bullock FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office arrested a University of Arkansas professor on drug and firearm charges. Justin Nolan, 46, a department chair of anthropology, faces six separate charges including possession of a controlled substance and possession of drugs and a firearm. The university released a statement saying, “We are…
ASG Takes a Stance on Substance Abuse
By: Haleigh Ball FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – As opioid and substance abuse awareness week continues, members of the Arkansas Student Government are reaching out to educate students. ASG members stood outside of the Arkansas Union in the rain handing out water bottles, stickers and t-shirts. Amongst the hand-outs were pamphlets about substance abuse and recovery. ASG…
Art Exhibit Sheds Light on Sexual Assault
By: Haleigh Ball FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – It has long been an argument that a person’s choice of clothing has been a reason for sexual assault and rape. Most of the time, sexual violence occurs because of the perpetrator’s need to dominate and exert their power over the victim. The educational program STAR Central created the What Were You…
We are Talking Germ Safety
By Chloe Matthews FAYETTEVILLE, Ark — After Arkansas’ deadliest flu season in history, with 219 deaths reported by the Arkansas Health Department, a university outreach program is visiting schools to spread awareness about germs. The Food Science department decided it was time to teach about germ safety by using a plastic based powder combined with a u-v…
University of Arkansas Takes on Opioid & Substance Abuse Awareness
By: Layne Blank FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – This week marks the University’s first annual Opioid and Substance Abuse Awareness Week. A discussion panel takes place Thursday the 26th in Reynolds Auditorium at 5 p.m. One of the panelists includes Arkansas Drug Director, Kirk Lane. According to the National Institute on Drugs, in 2016 Arkansas had 169…
New Study Finds the Brain is Biased Towards Musical Expertise
By: Hunter McEcahern FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A University of Arkansas professor has discovered how people can overcome bias about musical experience. Distinguished Professor of music theory and music cognition, Elizabeth Margulis, along with researchers from other universities found that study participants enjoyed music more from musicians that were “professionals” compared to the music from “students.”…
Student Arrests Made at Sporting Events
By: Katie Davila FAYETTEVILLE, Ark– On a typical weekend in Spring students can be found enjoying Fayetteville, on Old Main Lawn, or at Baum Stadium. As many students fill what is known as the “Hog Pen”, more day drinking occurs. Inside the Hog Pen, students are allowed to bring coolers, ice chests, and their own…