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Remembering Former Razorbacks
By Chloe Matthews FAYETTEVILLE, Ark — In years past the U of A has lost several students. To remember them the university created Razorback Remembrance. It’s an art project that is created by a current student every 2 years in memory of those who lost their lives. This year U of A sophomore Hannah Watson…
Emmy-Winning Producer Says Shifting Sports Media Requires Prioritization
By: Caroline Hickman FAYETTEVILLE, AR- It’s a Thursday afternoon, and a class at the University of Arkansas patiently awaits the connection of a FaceTime call from New York. Fred Gaudelli, Executive Producer for Sunday Night Football, appears on the Mac screen to see the nervous faces of aspiring journalists staring back. Some students ask…
Dunkin’ Donuts on MLK Blvd. Closes
by Anna Thrash FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- The Dunkin’ Donuts on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. has closed. The store posted signs about its closure over the weekend. There are still two store locations in Springdale. The empty building will soon be the home of a Slim Chickens. This will be the fifth location of the chain…
4-year-old named Honorary Sheriff’s Deputy
by Anna Thrash FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- The newest Washington county sheriff’s deputy may be the youngest yet. 4-year-old Matthew Guess was visited by Washington county sheriff’s deputies on Sunday so they could swear him in as an honorary deputy. Guess is currently recovering at the Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock after he was attacked by…
Police investigate battery at Kappa Alpha House
by Anna Thrash FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- Police are investigating an altercation that took place at the Kappa Alpha fraternity house on the University of Arkansas campus. Authorities responded to a complaint at the residence which they have deemed was related to a violent fight. Kevin Trainor, the U of A Associate Athletic Director, released a statement…
7 Hills assists Homeless Veterans in Northwest Arkansas
By: Aubry Tucker FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Homelessness affects 2.5 times as many people as it did in 2007. In Northwest Arkansas two of every five homeless people are veterans. 7 Hills in Fayetteville works to address these high rates of homelessness, specifically with Veterans. James Morgan has been homeless for three or four years, but…
U of A Ranked in Top 100 of Schools Awarding Degrees to Minority Students
By: Chris Nunez FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Diverse: Issues In Higher Education magazine. The Universities’ undergraduate and graduate programs were both ranked. “This is a real mark of the University of Arkansas’ commitment to educating all Arkansans,” said Yvette Murphy-Erby, vice provost for diversity and inclusion. “There is still a great deal to be done to meet our…
Weather 5-Day Forecast 04/09/18
Monday Condition: Partly Cloudy Highs and Lows: 59°/32° Tuesday Condition: Sunny Highs and Lows: 58°/32° Wednesday Condition: Sunny Highs and Lows: 71°/41° Thursday: Condition: Partly Cloudy Highs and Lows: 78°/57° Friday: Condition: Thunderstorms Highs and Lows: 71°/60°
Fayetteville Parks Smoking Ban in Effect
By: Chris Nunez FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A smoking ban, which was approved by the city council last month is now in full effect. It is now illegal to smoke in all of Fayetteville’s parks and trails. Along with cigarettes, lighted pipes, cigars, vapor devices and e-cigs, the ban also includes all forms of smokeless tobacco.…
Fayetteville School Superintendent on Paid Leave Amid Sexual Harassment Investigation
By: Chris Nunez FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Fayetteville Public Schools Superintendent Matthew Wendt, is on paid leave following sexual harassment allegations against him, according to the school board’s legal council. Wendt has denied the allegations made against him by a female employee of the district. A statement released by Wendt’s attorney said, “Wendt has and will…