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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…
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…
Memorial to Victims of Opioid Crisis to be Displayed on Campus
by Aubry Tucker FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Opioid Crisis Memorial commemorating victims lost to prescription drugs is coming to the University of Arkansas Campus Wednesday, Oct. 3. The display—“Prescribed to Death”—will remain through Tuesday, Oct. 9 in room 201 of the Arkansas Union. The display aims to humanize as well as bring gravity and awareness…
Arkansas Researcher Fights Rice Blast with Help of Chancellor’s Grant
by Aubry Tucker FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.—According to the American Psychopathological Society rice blast has been ranked among the worst plant diseases of them all. Rice blast is responsible for the loss of 10 to 30 percent of the planet’s rice crop. Yong Wang and Martin Egan are investigating rice blast resistant crops to combat the disease.…
Lizard Populations Decline in the Ozarks
by Aubry Tucker FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A University of Arkansas student was able to link eastern collared lizard population decline to the decrease in wildfires through the Ozarks. Casey Brewster recently had his work published in the Journal of Herpetology after discovering fire suppression affects the habitats of the lizards. Without occasional fires to clear…
The Chancellor Stresses the Importance of Attending Upcoming Event
by Lauren Krakau FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – It’s that time of year again. Chancellor Joe Steinmetz will discuss the current status of the Univeristy and look into what the future holds. This event is held at the Faulkner Performing Arts Center on October 4. Chancellor Steinmetz said that once a year at the minimum he should…
The Pink Ribbon Bagel is Back: How Panera Raises Cancer Awareness
by Lauren Krakau FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – It’s fall at Panera and you know what that means: pumpkin spice yumminess. But something different happens in October. The fall flavors take a shift and turn into a ribbon in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Panera Bread locations in Fayetteville, Bentonville and Fort Smith, will donate twenty-five…
The Latest Fad May Be the Latest Drag: Why E-Cigarettes are Harmful
by Lauren Krakau FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Using a JUUL, also called “Juuling,” can put kids’ health at risk in several ways. JUUL, pronounced “jewel,” is a brand of e-cigarette. According to healthy children.org, the concentration of nicotine in a JUUL is more than twice the amount found in other e-cigarettes. This makes JULLs highly addictive…
Bikes, Blues, and BBQ Brings Stress to Students
By: Julianna Clipson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Bikers from all over the country make their way to the Ozarks every fall for food, music, and fun. While the rally is know for its charitable nature and popularity among bikers, students at the University of Arkansas aren’t always excited when the time of year rolls around. “So…
Fayetteville Makes Room for Thousands of Bikes, Blues & BBQ Visitors
by Lydia Fielder FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Northwest Arkansas lodging and campgrounds are packed with the thousands of people in the Fayetteville area this weekend for the annual Bikes, Blues & BBQ motorcycle rally. The BBB Executive Director said he estimates almost 400,000 bikers and spectators will travel to the area to attend the event’s 19th…