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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…
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…