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Sonic the Hedgehog’s Redesign Impressed Fans
By Justin Liddle FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The original design of the popular video game character for his live action movie had fans very upset. The anticipated movie had its first trailer drop with a Sonic that fans said barely resembled the blue blur they had grown up loving. “An atrocious recreation perfect for its rancid…
Inclement Weather Policy on Campus
By Justin Liddle FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — With harsh winter weather sweeping over Fayetteville, students were left wondering about the university’s cancellation policies. According to the weather emergency procedure, in the event of inclement weather, the university can do one of three things. Cancel classes and non-essential offices and services. Delay the start of classes and…
Caffeine Dependency
By Justin Liddle FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — College students here on the University of Arkansas are no stranger to the most used psychostimulant. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that the average adult had 100-200 mg of caffeine per day. Even though the daily suggested limit of caffeine is 400 mg, people consuming below that…
Veteran Center Helps Those on UofA Campus
By Steven Erbacher FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.— This Veterans Day was the 100th time the country has celebrated this holiday. On the University of Arkansas’ campus, there is a place that caters to the students who have served. “I think it’s important to help these guys, because they have done so much for our country,” said Mike…
Students React to Morris Firing
By Moe Ellis FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Athletic Director Hunter Yuracheck formally announced the firing of former head coach Chad Morris this morning. “I do firmly and confidently believe it was the best professional decision and the best decision for the Razorback football program at this time,” said Yuracheck. After the announcement, students took their reactions…
Head Hog Fired
By Cortney Winston Fayetteville, ARK. – Head Hog Chad Morris has been fired. Director of Athletics, Hunter Yurachek, made the announcement yesterday, stating, “As part of my continued evaluation, I have come to the conclusion that a change in leadership is necessary to move our football program forward and position it to success.” In his…
Schools Close Due to Wintery Weather
By: Steven Blackiston FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.—Schools have closed all across northwest Arkansas due to poor weather and winter precipitation. Schools that shut down this Monday: • Fayetteville Schools • Ecclesia College • The University of Arkansas • Greenland Schools With the low temperatures overnight the ice and snow look like they will be sticking around.
New Head Hog on the Hill
By: Steven Blackiston FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.—Monday morning, Athletic Director Hunter Yurachek introduced new Interim Head Coach Barry Lunney Jr. This hire comes after former Head Coach Chad Morris was fired Sunday morning. Morris in his two seasons in charge of the football team won four games, but none of those wins came against a Power Five…
Winter Weather Hits the University of Arkansas
By: Steven Blackiston FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.—Today students got to walk through the cold and the sleet for the first time this fall. The freezing rain and sleet fell earlier this morning blanketing campus and making the sidewalks slippery to walk on. The wintery precipitation today made the University of Arkansas close its doors early today at…
Blumania Energy Drink
By: Kendall Keylor A new energy drink makes its way to Fayetteville, Arkansas. This energy drink is considered healthier than the rest of the energy drinks out there. The owner, Adam Evers, explains what he did to the energy drink to make it less harsh on one’s body. “We took out the preservatives. We have…