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The Forgotten King of Dance
by Sydney Mulvenon If you were to ask people who they thought was the so called king of dance then who do you think they would say? Googling the answer as any college student does, Michael Jackson’s name appeared in a large size 20 font. Accompanying his name was a dash and the words “The…
Local Groups Give Food to Federal Employees
by Sam Hathaway The Northwest Arkansas Food Bank and Compassion NWA are working together to make sure federal employees have enough food during the government shutdown. Many local workers haven’t received a paycheck and are struggling to put food on the table. “Buying food for your family is the second largest expense outside of your…
Student Finds Unique Workspace on Campus
by Nick Camper FAYETTEVILLE, Ark—College is a place where learning and opportunities are unlimited. Professors are around to help and clubs are there for support. The McMillon Innovation Studio gives students a chance to learn outside of that traditional structure. Located on the Harmon Avenue side of Harmon Parking Garage, The Studio sits and watches…
TRUE Northwest Arkansas Supports Diverse Organizations
By Destiny Washington Support for diversity in Northwest Arkansas increases. Several local organizations were chosen for a program to train, report and engage Benton and Washington counties. TRUE is an initiative that grants ten underrepresented organizations $1 million. They want this community to welcome people of all backgrounds. The Hispanic Women’s Organization is one of…
Campus Safety at Night
by Blake Hinds At night campus can be a scary place but lights allow for a feeling of comfort by students, however, some students don’t think there are enough lights on campus. Mike Johnson, Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Management said it’s important to keep everyone on campus safe, no matter the time. “First and…
Army 6,500 Soldiers Short of Recruitment Goal
by Drew Smith The nation’s largest military branch missed its recruitment quota last year for the first time since 2005, during the height of the Iraq War. In 2018, the Army fell 6,500 soldiers short. Twenty years ago, more than ten counties in Arkansas ranked in the top 500 for Army recruits, but last year,…
Campus Bus Route Clean Up
By Caroline Hickman FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.— Razorback Transit shifted its routes at the start of the semester once again. Transit and Parking officials have made changes to varying bus routes to help improve traffic flow near campus and reduce the number of stops. The new schedule removes the Blue Route entirely and combines it with Route…
Updated Campus Walmart Offers Pick-Up, Delivery
By Kellie Audrain FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.—The University of Arkansas’ on-campus Walmart revealed its new look and pick-up and delivery services at the beginning of the semester. The layout and inventory of the store changed to draw in more customers. Students can now purchase fresh food and use self-checkout at the location. If students order groceries through…
Fraternity Hosts College Relationship Seminar
by Caroline Hickman FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.— A fraternity on campus plans to make a difference by offering a seminar touching base on college relationships. The “Crazy Stupid College Love” seminar, hosted by Phi Delta Theta, takes place Tuesday, January 29 at 6:00 p.m. in the Union Ballroom. The seminar covers difficult topics such as sexual assault,…
George’s Majestic Lounge Announces Early 2019 Lineup
by Moe Ellis FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A local music venue announced its early 2019 musical lineup. George’s Majestic Lounge on Dickson Street opens its doors for performances more than fifty nights from January to June. Genres range from EDM to country, with tribute shows and local artists sprinkled within. Some familiar artists are scheduled…