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Heavy Rains Could Bring an End to Fayetteville Drought
By Jarrett Hobbs FAYETTEVILLE, Ark – The National Weather Service has placed Fayetteville, Arkansas under a flood watch until 6:00 a.m. Wednesday morning. The majority of the state is under a severe weather warning as a large weather front moves from the Gulf of Mexico into the Great Lakes. The National Weather Service expects 2…
Historian Talks Hillbilly Hellraisers
By: Erica Rankin FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – What exactly is a Hillbilly Hellraiser? One group on campus, Phi Alpha Theta, the history honors society, invites people to come learn at 4:15 p.m. on Feb. 23. They will host a talk from a professor of history on what this term means. Blake Perkins, assistant professor of history…
Acapella Group Preforms Friday
By: Erica Rankin FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – University Programs will host BackTrack at 7 p.m. on Feb. 23. The group will preform in the Union Theatre on the fourth floor of the Arkansas Union. This performance is sponsored by the University Programs. It is through the Office of Student Activities and is supported by the Student…
AIM Conference to Attract Underrepresented Students
By: Erica Rankin FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas Black Graduate Students’ Association will host the Attracting Intelligent Minds Conference from Feb. 22 to Feb. 25. The goal of the conference is to give more opportunities for prospective graduate students from underrepresented populations. They want to feed information to the students about U of…
ARKANSAS BASKETBALL IS BACK ON THE HILL THIS WEEKEND
By: Katherine Hill FAYETTEVIILE, Ark. – The Arkansas men’s basketball team faces its 3rd ranked opponent at home this season, welcoming Texas A&M to The Hill. The Razorbacks are 13 and 1 in Bud Walton this year, winning games on a 17-point average. The team hopes to dominate the scoreboard by halftime. A Razorback win would…
Housing Department Looks For an Organization For Its Leave Green Program
By: Luke Rossi FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – University Housing asks for community organizations to accept donations. Housing’s Leave Green is a program that gives the donated items to a charitable organization. At the end of each year students donate their old clothing and household appliances that they don’t need. The donated items usually include clothing, electronics,…
The University of Arkansas Celebrates The Life of Florence Price
By: Luke Rossi FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A three-day celebration of the life and work of Florence Price, an African-American composer, begins today in Giffels Auditorium. Price is known for becoming the first ever African-American woman composer when she had her compositions played by a major orchestra at the Chicago World’s Fair. The Little Rock native…
Ash Wednesday At The U of A
By: Savannah Miller FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Wesley College Ministry hosted a 30-minute service to celebrate Ash Wednesday. The Registered Student Organization welcomed all U of A faculty, students and others to attend this event. The service began at 7:30 a.m. and those who attended received ashes and began their celebration of Lent.
Get Your Flu Vaccination on Campus
By: Katherine Hill FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Pat Walker Health Center has teamed up with the Washington County Health Unit to host a flu vaccine clinic. The event will take place Friday, Feb. 16 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Arkansas Union Food Court. Bring your insurance card if you have one and remember…
Student Entrepreneurs Remember Arkansas Graduates
by Nanci Flores FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Known as the longest tradition in miles and years, Senior Walk carries the legacy of all Razorback graduates. For one student run, non-profit business the unique tradition serves as an opportunity learn about entrepreneurship outside the classroom. Students can enroll in the four thousand level marketing class called S.A.K.E.…