by Caroline Hickman Most people are familiar with the wild shopping events that follow Thanksgiving such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday. However, there is a day dedicated to giving back rather than buying. Giving Tuesday falls on the Tuesday after every Thanksgiving. The main purpose of this movement is to bring awareness to the…

By Kellie Audrain FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.–With winter weather and the holiday season coming on strong, it’s time to refresh on how to keep the Christmas tree bright with lights and not with flames. Almost nine hundred people die in-house fires, with over $2.9 billion in property damage, every winter according to FEMA. Remember to keep space…

By Kellie Audrain FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.–A former first lady of Arkansas who fought for childhood immunizations died last Friday at the age of 93. Betty Bumpers died in Little Rock from complications of dementia and a broken hip, according to her son Brent Bumpers. She was the first lady of Arkansas when her husband, Dale Bumpers,…

By Kellie Audrain FAYETTEVILLE, Ar. – A Texan comedian known for her time on MTV and HBO is coming to the Arkansas Union Theater. Dallas-native Jamie Lee is a stand-up comedian, TV writer, and actress. Lee is one of the main cast members on MTV’s “Girls Code,” where women discuss different issues they deal with…

By Kellie Audrain FAYETTEVILLE, Ar. – A Texan comedian known for her time on MTV and HBO is coming to the Arkansas Union Theater. Dallas-native Jamie Lee is a stand-up comedian, TV writer, and actress. Lee is one of the main cast members on MTV’s “Girls Code,” where women discuss different issues they deal with…

By Kellie Audrain FAYETTEVILLE, Ar. – A Texan comedian known for her time on MTV and HBO is coming to the Arkansas Union Theater. Dallas-native Jamie Lee is a stand-up comedian, TV writer, and actress. Lee is one of the main cast members on MTV’s “Girls Code,” where women discuss different issues they deal with…

by Lauren Krakau FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — An honor’s college student of the UofA’s Dale Bumpers College presented research at the National Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Food and Nutrition Conference in Washington, D.C. UA Senior, Laura Wasson’s presentation was “Increasing Low-Income Residents’ Access to Fresh Produce Through Local Farm and Food Pantry Collaboration.” Wasson said…

By Cate Skinner FAYETTEVILLE, AR — The University of Arkansas will be closed Nov. 21-25 for Thanksgiving break. This also means the University Parking and Transit Offices will also close. This affects busses and safe rides. According to the Parking and Transit website, The U of A bus routes will be on schedule until 6pm…

By Cate Skinner FAYETTEVILLE, AR– In 2016, over 50% of reported fatal car crashes the passengers were not wearing their seat belts. Arkansas state police are taking major steps in the Click It or Ticket/Border to Border state initiative. The Click It or Ticket campaign is part of a national initiative aimed to reduce the number of…

By Cate Skinner FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Not traveling home for the Thanksgiving Holidays? Maybe you just do not want to deal with buying and preparing a homemade turkey. No need to panic. There are several restaurants staying open on Thanksgiving Day. These restaurants will all be serving customers this thanksgiving: -Emila’s Kitchen on Dickson St. -6494…