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Rape Reported at Phi Delta Theta House
The University of Arkansas Police Department is investigating a report of acquaintance rape at the Phi Delta Theta House on campus. The alleged incident occurred Friday December 12. The report was filed last Friday December 18, one week later. According to UAPD, the “victim is considering her options.” In November, no charges were filed after…
University Keeps Students Safe While Abroad
By: Antoinette Grajeda Meaghan Pulliam is one of about 95 University of Arkansas students studying abroad this semester. Studying abroad has always been a priority for her. “I always loved meeting kids from other countries and talking to them about all the little differences that we had in between our cultures,” Pulliam said. The senior…
Students Combat Negative Attitudes Toward Muslims
By: Antoinette Grajeda A recent Middle East Studies research conference featured topics ranging from sexuality to religion. Teaching others about the religion of Islam is important to Naseer Naseem, president of the Al-Islam Students Association, which formed on campus after the September 11 attacks. “After the attacks there were so many negative stigmas about Islam…
UAPD Uses Canines to Protect Campus
By: Antoinette Grajeda Inside the Randal Tyson track center on a Tuesday morning you’ll find athletes with four legs instead of two. It’s here University of Arkansas Police Department officers like Corporal David Nguyen train their canine counterparts. “If they don’t train, they lose that skill and we don’t want that,” Nguyen said. Training UAPD’s…
UofA Staff Warming Hearts on Campus
Even though the weather is cold there is a warm heart on campus spreading cheer.
La Perspectiva Latina 11-11-2015
The Diversity Committee in the Department of Journalism created La Perspectiva Latina, a Spanish TV show focusing on the issues impacting the large Hispanic community in Northwest Arkansas. Spanish speaking students from Mexico, Central America, and South America have come together to produce the program, which airs once a month on UATV. Check out this…
Rape Reported at Pi Kappa Alpha House
An acquaintance rape was reported early last Friday morning at the Pi Kappa Alpha House. According to the University of Arkansas Police Department, the reported incident happened around 1:45 a.m. The alleged victim is an 18 year-old female student and has asked that no criminal charges be filed. Although she has not filed charges, the case…
U of A Grads to Business Owners
Graduation is approaching for seniors and many are applying for jobs and setting up interviews. Jack and Gabe, two graduates of the U of A, and COO’s of MyPhones Unlimited started their small business out of their frat house her at the university and are showing how an venture idea can turn into a reality. “I…
Concert Committee Seeks Input
Although it’s still fall, some are already looking forward to spring. Students are thinking about their schedules for the spring semester and the Headliners Concert Committee is working on the 2016 Springtime of Youth Music Festival. The inaugural event included a performance by Wiz Kalifa and now organizers want suggestions for next year’s musicians. You…
Student Hit by Car on Campus
A University of Arkansas student was hit by a car today on Razorback Road while in a crosswalk. The student was transported to Washington Regional Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. According to UAPD, the driver of the car hit the breaks but did not stop in time and the student heard tires slide before getting…