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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…
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…
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…
Bikes, Blues, and Charity News
By Caroline Hickman FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- Bikes, Blues and BBQ is much more than a social gathering for motorcycle enthusiasts. The main goal is to support organizations around the Northwest Arkansas area. The week long event has been around for 18 years, and raised more than $2 million for local charities. The Board of Directors supports…
University Lighting a Way for United Way
By Caroline Hickman FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- The Tip- Off for the 84th annual United Way campaign event held in the Union Mall will take place Wednesday from 2 to 4 pm. The University is invited to come and snack and show support for Northwest Arkansas United Way. This non- profit strives to help those in need…
U of A Promotes Motorcycle Safety on Campus
By Gracie Bailey FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- The University of Arkansas Police Department held an event to educate student motorcycle and scooter riders about safety on the road. Students gathered at The Gardens on Razorback Road to hear from representatives from Harley Davidson and Moped U about proper safety equipment and secure driving practices. The event is…
Motorcycle Safety Rules
By: Caroline Hickman FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- Throughout the course of Bikes, Blues, and BBQ it is important to continue to take safety precautions while riding through town. The same rules apply to motorcycle riders as they do for scooter riders here on campus. “If you’re riding on the street, highways, or roadways, you have to have…