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Local Organization Teaches American Sign Language in NWA
By Mazie Vincent FAYETTEVILLE Ark. Priscilla Scanlan teaches American Sign Language to people in Fayetteville every week. She is deaf too, but didn’t grow up like most other children who lost their hearing. “I didn’t learn sign until i was 20. I grew up oral because my parents didn’t believe in sign language. My mother told me…
Students Pedaling 1,700 Miles for Human Trafficking Awareness
By Mazie Vincent FAYETTEVILLE Ark. “I think it’s easy to look at this it and think it’s way too big to help or make a difference and I think that the heart behind Pedal the Pacific is to be a voice for the voiceless,” Carranza said. Mattie Carranza is one of a handful of University…
Campus Carry Law In Effect
By Mazie Vincent FAYETTEVILLE Ark. – Many questions were expressed to the U of A – knowledgeable about the newly expanded concealed carry laws. The new law states that individuals with concealed handgun permits can bring their guns on campus if they’ve completed an Arkansas State Police enhanced certification-training course. Although the law went into…
International Students Struggle For Job Opportunities
by Nanci Flores FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.-With spring commencement around the corner, many Arkansas graduates hope to land their dream first job. For internationals students, immigration status can create an uncertain future. International students graduating must have a job offer if they want to legally stay in the United States, but few companies will accept applications from…
UAPD: A View From the Passenger Seat
by Nanci Flores FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- University of Arkansas Police Department serves to keep students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors safe. For most people, patrol officers represent the first point of contact with university police. Officer Tara Wilder said being part of UAPD meant a lot of it was patrolling and trying their best to be…
Career Fair Scheduled to Help PROMISE Employees
By: Bradley Bullock FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A career fair has been scheduled for workers finishing up their fifth year in the PROMISE program. Employers from across the state will gather Thursday, May 10, at the Marriott of Little Rock to speak with PROMISE employees and accept job applications. PROMISE is a research program that was…
Fayetteville Animal Shelter Hosts Free Adoption Event
By: Bradley Bullock FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Lib Horn Animal Shelter of Fayetteville announced it will waive adoption fees due to upcoming renovations. The adoption event takes place from April 27 to April 30. Adopters will still go through the normal application process and must be approved. All adopted dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, tested for…
University Professor Arrested on Several Charges
By: Bradley Bullock FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office arrested a University of Arkansas professor on drug and firearm charges. Justin Nolan, 46, a department chair of anthropology, faces six separate charges including possession of a controlled substance and possession of drugs and a firearm. The university released a statement saying, “We are…
ASG Takes a Stance on Substance Abuse
By: Haleigh Ball FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – As opioid and substance abuse awareness week continues, members of the Arkansas Student Government are reaching out to educate students. ASG members stood outside of the Arkansas Union in the rain handing out water bottles, stickers and t-shirts. Amongst the hand-outs were pamphlets about substance abuse and recovery. ASG…
Complaints about the Harmon Parking Garage Continue to Grow
By: Haleigh Ball FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – It’s hard to find a good place to park on campus, especially one that isn’t always crowded. The Harmon Avenue Parking Garage is a popular spot for students as well as faculty and staff. However, the price of permits, traffic and reliability of finding a spot are the top…