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NW Arkansans Collect Meals for Low Income Neighbors
By Moe Ellis FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A Facebook group allowed Northwest Arkansans to join and make Thanksgiving meals for low income Fayetteville families. Katherine Haack has been making meals for families since 2009. This year, she with help from others collected enough food for 5 families to enjoy a full Thanksgiving meal. “My goal this…
Fayetteville Enacts Styrofoam Ban To Raise Environmental Awareness
By: Haley Berley FAYETTEVILLE, Ark – Around 91 percent of plastic items placed into a recycling bin ends up in a landfill with non-recyclable garbage, National Geographic reports. The calculations of what actually ends up being recycled draw attention to the volume of plastic waste people produce. Ultimately they end up everywhere except a recycling…
Trump’s Impeachment Inquiry Stirs Campus Conversations
By: Haley Berley FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – President Trump’s inquiry of impeachment is the first time in twenty years it has happened, with Bill Clinton’s the most recent in 1998. Announced on national television by Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, she stated that, “The actions taken to date by the president have seriously violated the…
Capitalism and Community Clash in Dirt Pit Debate
by Catherine McCarley FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – As subdivisions replace fields and forests in Washington County, dump trucks going to and from construction sites carry controversy in their beds. Red dirt is essential for developers to turn the Northwest Arkansas landscape into profitable ground, said Bob Daughtery, a realtor and vice chair of the Washington County…
A Day in the Fayetteville Fire Department
By Steven Erbacher FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.— There is no such thing as a dull day in firefighting. Each day is different, each day is unique. That is one reason why Captain Aubrey York of the Fayetteville Fire Department has stayed in this profession for 13 years now. “I found this trying to find my way in…
The Gift of Giving Made Easier Through Holiday Sales
By Ashlyn Grace Brothers People across the United States spent the day with their laptops open and their eyes peeled for the best digital deals. Black Friday took place the day after Thanksgiving, followed by Small Business Saturday. Shoppers had Sunday off but had their online shopping bags ready to score the best deals. The…
Arkansas Arts Play an Integral Role During the Holiday Season
By Ashlyn Grace Brothers Two local theaters host Christmas themed productions during the month of December. Josh Harpell, sophomore theatre major, said he believes the arts play an integral role during the holiday season. He said it serves as a reminder to feel genuine emotion and become rooted in the true spirit of the holidays.…
‘Tis the Season for Finals
By Ashlyn Grace Brothers Students and faculty prepare for finals as the 2019 fall semester comes to a close. The University of Arkansas has worked diligently with Pat Walker Health Center and various RSOs across campus to cultivate a helpful atmosphere for scholars who prepare for test week. December 2 marks the last full week…
New E-Scooters Sparks Safety Reassurance on Campus
By Khadn Adderley FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Electronic scooters made their way to Fayetteville, and then shortly made their way to the University of Arkansas. On November 9th, E-scooters could be rented around the city and on campus, where students and Fayetteville residents were able to unlock the scooters with an app on their phones. Spin…
Lights of the Ozarks Lighting Up Electricity Bills for the City of Fayetteville
By Delaney Osbourn FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – In the Northwest Arkansas area, Christmas lights are almost expected this time of year. But, for the city of Fayetteville, the Lights of the Ozarks brings an entire different outlook to brightening up the holidays. Gary Sager, Parks and Recreation Maintenance Supervisor, explained how this year over 500,000 bulbs…