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Immigration Conversation Comes to the Jones Center
By: Ben Glodowski SPRINGDALE, Ark.- Immigrants and Latinx people in Northwest Arkansas will have the opportunity to speak with candidates for various public offices for Arkansas. Immigrant Conversations with Arkansas Candidates invites, “dozens of politicians from multiple parties” to engage with the immigrant community. The discussion will cover topics from the Dream Act and DACA,…
The End of the Year Fashion Show Combines Style With Science
By: Nick Camper FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – This year’s Enclothe: Timeless fashion show will feature some stylistic and technical pieces. The fashion show brings apparel merchandising, product development majors and the engineering department together to make one-of-a-kind outfits. Lexie Benton, Senior Apparel Major and an artist, created a product that is made from recycled vinyls and LED…
Fraternity Members Held at Gun Point Outside Their House
By: Nick Camper FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A man is in custody after allegedly pointing a gun at someone and threatening them, said Fayetteville police. It was early Wednesday morning when Ryan Torres, 21, of Fort Worth, Texas stopped his truck outside the Kappa Sigma Fraternity house on 711 W. Dickson Street to confront a group…
The University Brings in a Local Philanthropist to Speak at Graduation
By Nick Camper FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Sherece West-Scantlebury, president and CEO of Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, will speak at this years All-University Commencement Ceremony. She worked 10 years as the president and CEO of the private foundation who look to make the lives of Arkansans better through economic development and education. “It is a pleasure to…
Police investigate battery at Kappa Alpha House
by Anna Thrash FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- Police are investigating an altercation that took place at the Kappa Alpha fraternity house on the University of Arkansas campus. Authorities responded to a complaint at the residence which they have deemed was related to a violent fight. Kevin Trainor, the U of A Associate Athletic Director, released a statement…
7 Hills assists Homeless Veterans in Northwest Arkansas
By: Aubry Tucker FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Homelessness affects 2.5 times as many people as it did in 2007. In Northwest Arkansas two of every five homeless people are veterans. 7 Hills in Fayetteville works to address these high rates of homelessness, specifically with Veterans. James Morgan has been homeless for three or four years, but…
Fayetteville Parks Smoking Ban in Effect
By: Chris Nunez FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A smoking ban, which was approved by the city council last month is now in full effect. It is now illegal to smoke in all of Fayetteville’s parks and trails. Along with cigarettes, lighted pipes, cigars, vapor devices and e-cigs, the ban also includes all forms of smokeless tobacco.…
Fayetteville School Superintendent on Paid Leave Amid Sexual Harassment Investigation
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…
Stop The Bleed Event Being Held in Fayetteville
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…
New Scholarship Makes College More Affordable
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…