By: Chris Nunez FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Fayetteville Public Schools Superintendent Matthew Wendt, is on paid leave following sexual harassment allegations against him, according to the school board’s legal council. Wendt has denied the allegations made against him by a female employee of the district. A statement released by Wendt’s attorney said, “Wendt has and will…
By: Ramsey Minto FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.– Washington County Sheriff’s Office is sponsoring a Bleeding Control Basic course tomorrow hosted by Stop The Bleed. The course informs how to stop profuse bleeding while waiting for EMS to arrive. The event takes place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 1155 W. Clydesdale Dr, Fayetteville. All are welcome…
By: Destiny Washington FAYETEVILLE, Ark. – Advance Arkansas is a new scholarship initiative that is a part of Campaign Arkansas. This scholarship will help new, returning, and transfer students from Arkansas. Recipients should show a strong leadership skills, academic skills, and financial need. Preference will be given to students who are the first in their…
By: Destiny Washington FAYETEVILLE, Ark. – Advance Arkansas is a new scholarship initiative that is a part of Campaign Arkansas. This scholarship will help new, returning, and transfer students from Arkansas. Recipients should show a strong leadership skills, academic skills, and financial need. Preference will be given to students who are the first in their…
By: Destiny Washington FAYETEVILLE, Ark. – Advance Arkansas is a new scholarship initiative that is a part of Campaign Arkansas. This scholarship will help new, returning, and transfer students from Arkansas. Recipients should show a strong leadership skills, academic skills, and financial need. Preference will be given to students who are the first in their…
By: Bradley Bullock FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – University of Arkansas students voted for Associated Student Government executive positions March 5 through March 7. ASG announced the positions of Secretary, President and Vice-President all require a run-off election. The candidates for these positions did not meet the “majority-threshold,” which requires candidates to receive 50 percent of the…
By: Bradley Bullock FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – University of Arkansas invites faculty and staff to apply to teach University Perspectives. The course centers on helping freshmen transition into college life by giving them various tools for success. Teachers use theme-based courses such as literature, music and politics. Those who apply for the fall can opt to…
By: Haleigh Ball FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – It’s been one month since 17 students were killed by a mass shooter in Florida. Students from Fayetteville High School marched down Harmon Ave. and ended at the court house today in protest of gun policies. FHS is one of the only schools in northwest Arkansas that allowed students…
By: Layne Blank FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The graduate department at the University of Arkansas announced the start of a new bridge program aiding underrepresented populations. The name of the program is RISE, which stands for the Razorgrad Institute for Success and Engagement. The program takes place in early August over the course of one week.…
By: Layne Blank FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – University Housing hosts an event giving students health and safety tips for spring break. The event takes place tomorrow night from 7 to 9 p.m. in the International Connections Lounge in the Union. A DJ, food and prizes are in store for those who come. Attendees can partake in…