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How to Safely Give Thanks in a Pandemic
By: Jack Bilyeu FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- In less than two weeks, many University of Arkansas students will travel for Thanksgiving Break. Some will visit family, some will take vacations, but all are entitled to a full week off from school- a significant increase from the three days they usually get. With this increase in travel could…
Students React to Provost’s Tips
By: Jack Bilyeu Fayetteville, Ark.- University of Arkansas Provost Charles Robinson emailed students this afternoon, providing tips on finishing out an unprecedented semester. While some tips are universal, like scheduling tutoring sessions or reaching out to an instructor if you are struggling, others are unique to the pandemic- like remembering to turn on your webcam…
University of Arkansas Honors College Releases Award-Winning Video
By: Cayden Hartman FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — During the fall, members of the University of Arkansas Honors College produced an award-winning video to promote themselves and the building where they are located. The Gearhart Hall tour video, which was posted to the college’s YouTube channel at the beginning of September, won two titles, gold and silver,…
The Spring 2021 Semester at the University of Arkansas and around the Southeastern Conference
By: Cayden Hartman FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The University of Arkansas administration informed students about plans for on-campus classes and Spring Break during the Spring 2021 semester. The traditional week-long spring break has been broken up into three separate dates; Feb. 22 – 23, March 25 – 26 and April 2. Provost Charles Robinson emailed students…
Campus Political Groups Shift Focus Following the Election
By: Cayden Hartman FAYETTEVILLE: Ark. — The University of Arkansas student political groups have promised a shift in focus in the coming months after reacting to the end of the 2020 general election. UA Young Democrats President Billy Cook was happy to hear the news that Joe Biden had won the election, he said. “We…
Students With Debt Affected by the 2020 Presidential Candidates’ Policies
By: Esther Gowin FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — As both of the top presidential candidates fought to gain support from young voters, the issue of student debt was debated across their platforms. Thousands of students at the University of Arkansas face going into debt during their time in college. According to the U of A’s Common Data…
Arkansans Take Action in Wake of Election Uncertainty
By: Jack Bilyeu FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- It has been more than one day since polls nationwide started closing and there is still no clear winner in the presidential election. Wednesday evening, a group of protesters organized by the Socialist Alternative and other similar groups met up outside the Washington County Courthouse. Part of what spurred them…
Voter Fraud and Its Effect on the Election
By: Jonathan Teal FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – President Trump has continually stated that voter fraud is a huge issue in our country. But, George Shelton, who works for a public affairs firm called Company Politics, said the impact of voter fraud on an election is not as big of an issue as President Trump claims. “My…
A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Ballot Issue Number Two
By: Sean Rhomberg FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — One issue that appears on the Washington County ballot will look to change the structure of term limits for Arkansas state politicians. As it appears on the ballot, issue 2 aims to impose term limits of 12 consecutive years for state legislators with the opportunity to return after a…
Early Voters Turn Out in Record Numbers Around the United States
By: Sean Rhomberg FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Voters around the country and in the state of Arkansas are utilizing the early and absentee voting periods at record rates in this year’s general election. Whether it be due to fear of voting in person due to the ongoing pandemic or a more motivated electorate, early voting numbers…