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International Students throw Polish Wedding
By Kelly Miller FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.–The International Students and Scholars Association held their annual event they call a cultural immersion on Saturday. This year’s experience was a traditional Polish wedding. Cynthia Smith, the Associate Director of Outreach, said this is a program meant to make people feel like they had crossed the boundaries of a country…
Law Enforcement Officials Come to Campus for Conference
By Kelly Miller FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.–This week, the University of Arkansas hosted a Conference held by the International Association for Campus Law Enforcement administrators for Middle America. The University of Arkansas is among many college campuses in what is considered the mid-America region of the United States. “When we come together as a regional group, we…
Sexual Assault Awareness Comes to Campus
by Kelly Miller FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.–April is sexual assault awareness month and local organizations are planning several events to educate the public. The campaign for awareness will be spearheaded by STAR Central, the office of support, training, advocacy, resources for sexual violence, and the RESPECT program, RAPE EDUCATION BY PEERS ENCOURAGING CONSCIOUS THOUGHT. Madison Brooks, a…
The UofA Celebrates its 146th Birthday
by Moe Ellis FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The University of Arkansas prepares to celebrate its 148th birthday this week. To observe the event, the university will launch All in for Arkansas, the university’s fourth annual day of giving. Activities are planned for 1,871 minutes beginning Wednesday, April 3 at 6 a.m. All in for Arkansas asks…
ASG Runoff Begins Today
By Moe Ellis FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Students can vote in a runoff election for Associated Studnet Government executive offices starting Monday, April 1 from 9 a.m. through Wednesday, April 3 at 4 p.m. ASG Judiciary announced Friday, May 29, there would be a runoff election for the positions of president, vice president, treasurer and secretary.…
Razorback Transit Added to Google Maps
by Moe Ellis FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Students can now view Razorback Transit routes on Google Transit via Google Maps. The program can be used to find routes around Fayetteville. Transit worked around four weeks perfecting the feed so users are able to use the routes effectively. David Wilson, Communications Director for UA Transit and Parking,…
U of A Journalism School to Host J-Days
by Lydia Fielder FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas School of Journalism and Strategic Media hosts its annual J-Days celebration the first week of April. The week’s festivities begin April 2 at 1 pm with an ice cream social for senior journalism students to celebrate graduation. The event, sponsored by the Alumni Association, will encourage…
Fayetteville to Host A Cappella Competition
by Lydia Fielder Fayetteville, ARK — The Walton Arts Center will host a national singing competition for vocal groups next week. The VoiceJam is a cappella festival includes judged performances and workshops. Competitors of all ages will travel to Northwest Arkansas from around the country, including collegiate groups from California, Colorado, Florida and a high…
UofA Student Battles Cystic Fibrosis
by Lydia Fielder Fayetteville, ARK — Last week, “Five Feet Apart” movie hit theaters following teenagers who fall in love while undergoing treatment for cystic fibrosis (CF) in the same hospital. For those in the CF community, the film’s plot is controversial. Mackenzie Jobe, a University of Arkansas senior, is a student battling cystic fibrosis.…
UofA Offers Help to Students With Eating Disorders
By Sven Larson Fayetteville, Ark.– For most students eating isn’t something one thinks too much about, but for others it can be a difficult choice. According to the National Eating Disorders Association, eating disorders affect around 30 million people in the U.S. When only thinking of college students the NEDA predicts roughly 10 to 20…