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Campus Safety at Night
by Blake Hinds At night campus can be a scary place but lights allow for a feeling of comfort by students, however, some students don’t think there are enough lights on campus. Mike Johnson, Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Management said it’s important to keep everyone on campus safe, no matter the time. “First and…
Army 6,500 Soldiers Short of Recruitment Goal
by Drew Smith The nation’s largest military branch missed its recruitment quota last year for the first time since 2005, during the height of the Iraq War. In 2018, the Army fell 6,500 soldiers short. Twenty years ago, more than ten counties in Arkansas ranked in the top 500 for Army recruits, but last year,…
Former Student Arrested in Northwest Quad
by Drew Smith FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — UAPD arrested a former University of Arkansas student after residents of the Northwest Quad reported burglary and harassment. Evan Ried, a nineteen-year-old from Bentonville, reportedly entered multiple unlocked rooms and touched one sleeping student’s hair and side last Saturday. UAPD Captain Matt Mills confirmed the arrest and encourages students…
Football Preview: Parking and Passes
by Chloe Matthews and Chris Zahn FAYETTEVILLE, Ark — Saturday marks the beginning of football season on the Hill with a newly renovated stadium, new parking policies, and new student access passes. Parking: Each game day, student and faculty parking lots are used to accommodate the tens of thousands of fans who come to see…
UAPD Investigates Reported Rape On Campus
by Drew Smith FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The UA Police Department continues investigating a reported rape in a campus dormitory. UAPD received a report of “an alleged acquaintance rape” that took place in Humphreys Hall on Aug. 16, according to the UAPD Daily Crime Log. The incident took place between 2-5:30 a.m. and involved two 18…
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…