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2019 Graduates Entering One of the Best Job Markets
by Kellie Audrain FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.—Students graduating this year will be entering the best job market since 2007 according to a new report. The National Association of Colleges and Employers reports that businesses will be hiring 16.6 percent more new graduates than they did last year. “Each year, the National Association of Colleges and Employers surveys…
Arkansas Included In 26 States Monitored for Measles in 2018
by Moe Ellis FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Health confirmed a travel-related case of measles in Little Rock at UAMS in early 2018, resulting in the first Arkansas diagnosis of the vaccine-preventable disease in three years. Measles was thought to be eradicated in 2000 but has made a comeback in the United States.…
Transit and Parking Enforce New Rules for Harmon Garage
by Kellie Audrain FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.—The University of Arkansas’ Transit and Parking Department will implement new parking rules and designations for Harmon Parking Garage this semester. The new parking designations allow students and faculty with Harmon parking permits to park on levels 1-7, while those without a permit can only use metered parking on levels 8…
Local Filmmaker Uses Movies and Music to Discuss Social Justice
by Drew Smith FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A local filmmaker, documentarian, production company owner, and rapper attempts to address equality and social justice issues through his work. “Full-time videographer, part-time rapper. That’s how I describe who I am,” Mike Day, a native of southwest Little Rock, said. The mission of Day’s video production company, DAYVISION, is to…
Former Student Arrested in Northwest Quad
by Drew Smith FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — UAPD arrested a former University of Arkansas student after residents of the Northwest Quad reported burglary and harassment. Evan Ried, a nineteen-year-old from Bentonville, reportedly entered multiple unlocked rooms and touched one sleeping student’s hair and side last Saturday. UAPD Captain Matt Mills confirmed the arrest and encourages students…
A UofA Alum Turns 108 — The Legacy She Wants to Live On
By Lauren Krakau FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A University of Arkansas Alum shows that giving back looks good at any age, even when you are 108 years old. Irma Little Boyer was born on November 23, 1910, in Abbot, Arkansas and she may be the oldest living donor to support Campaign Arkansas at the U of A.…
Super Hog Fan Beats The Odds To Support The Razorbacks
by Savannah Miller FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The University of Arkansas football team finished the season with two wins, making it the worst season in the history of the program. Many fans lost confidence in this year’s team and the future of Chad Morris in this program. But one supporter fights to find inspiration through the…
University of Arkansas Student Releases First Album
By Julianna Clipson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The New Mexico air was crisp and cold. A fresh dusting of white powder fell over the thick covering of snow already spread across the national park. Jared Henry and his buddies slowly drove his Jeep Wrangler into the forest in search of good snowboarding spots even though it…
UAPD officer’s story serves as reminder of drowsy driving dangers
by Lydia Fielder After sacrificing shuteye to study, students heading home for holidays might be operating on little-to-no sleep. Four years ago, one University of Arkansas police corporal got the call that his daughter would never again be making that journey home. High school graduate Sophia Asencio-Porter was traveling home in the dark of the…
Cold Car Care
By Julianna Clipson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The cold weather season means turning on the heater and pulling out the winter coats, but according to local mechanics your car care should also be a top priority when Jack Frost comes to town. When temperatures reach freezing conditions things on your vehicle sometimes don’t always work as…