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New Sue Walk Burnett Journalism and Student Media Center Dedication
By: Julianna Clipson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Alumni travel from different parts of the country this week to attend the dedication the new Sue Walk Burnett Journalism and Student Media Center Friday, Oct. 12. Kimpel Hall, located on one of the busiest corners of the University of Arkansas campus got a facelift and re-opened its doors…
Flu Vaccine at Pat Walker
by Peter Roulier FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Flu season is still in full swing during the month of October. Students and faculty at the University of Arkansas can receive a preventative vaccine at the Pat Walker Health Center at the U of A with applicable health insurance. The vaccines cost $20 for students and $50 for…
UREC Hosts Fitness Competition for October
by Peter Roulier FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- This year the University of Arkansas Recreation department is holding a month long fitness competition. “Fitober” is a competition that students can sign up for and try to walk or run a total of 50 miles throughout the month of October. “We’re trying to get people up and moving and…
Opioid Exhibit in Arkansas Union Last Day
by Peter Roulier FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- Today is the last day for students to experience the Opioid Awareness Exhibit in the Arkansas Union on campus. The wall on the exhibit features 22,000 white pills. The pills are meant to represent the 22,000 people that lost their life to overdoses due to opioids. Arkansas had 169 people…
How to Stay Safe in Student Housing
by Lydia Fielder FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — In colleges across the country, students are away from home, many for the first time. Two recent burglaries at local apartments led to sexual assaults, leaving students concerned for their safety. On Aug. 21 a man broke into a woman’s apartment at the Vue complex and touched himself while he…
Fire Prevention Week
By Griselda Jaimes FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.-Fire safety week started earlier this week. The Fayetteville Fire Department will be encouraging the public to help prevent wildfires through their upcoming events. The Fire Department will be hosting a family safety fair to inform the public on steps on how to avoid wildfires. “The number one thing in preventing…
Fire Prevention Week
By Griselda Jaimes FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.-Fire safety week started earlier this week. The Fayetteville Fire Department will be encouraging the public to help prevent wildfires through their upcoming events. The Fire Department will be hosting a family safety fair to inform the public on steps on how to avoid wildfires. “The number one thing in preventing…
Fire Prevention Week
By Griselda Jaimes FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.-Fire safety week started earlier this week. The Fayetteville Fire Department will be encouraging the public to help prevent wildfires through their upcoming events. The Fire Department will be hosting a family safety fair to inform the public on steps on how to avoid wildfires. “The number one thing in preventing…
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
By Griselda Jaimes FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- A local organization will be having a walk to bring awareness to the community of Type One diabetes in children and adults. The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) in Northwest Arkansas hosts this event to give people with Type One diabetes, their loved ones, and the local community the opportunity…
It’s On Us Campaign Makes Its Way To Campus
by Savannah Miller FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.– The University of Arkansas launched the It’s On Us campaign this past Monday. The week long program creates a platform for students to openly talk about sexual assault on campus. With events ranging from informational tables to self defense classes, the U of A works to spread awareness about…