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ASG Voting Begins
By: Madison McClung FAYETTEVILLE, Ark- ASG voting begins today. The Associated Student Government at the University of Arkansas is a student-led organization that acts as an organized voice for all students. The two campaigns running are Make Your Mark and For The Hill. Both campaigns tabled and hosted a cookout for students at the Union…
“The Daily Show” Comedian comes to University
By: Ben Glodowski FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- University Programs will host a nationally recognized comedian in the Union. Dulcé Sloan, a correspondent for “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah,” will appear in the Union Theater Friday night at 7:00. The event is sponsored by the University Programs Comedy Committee, which says “her signature sass and complete confidence…
Severe Weather Awareness Week comes to a Close
By: Ben Glodowski FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- Severe Weather Awareness Week wraps up March 3 after a quick round of heavy rains in the area. The University’s Division of Emergency Management reminds students to stay prepared in anticipation of the coming Spring severe weather season. The National Weather Service offers a number of safety tips, from beach…
University Continues Excel Proficiency Class
By: Ben Glodowski ROGERS, Ark.- The University of Arkansas Global Campus will advance students to part two of its course on mastering Microsoft Excel. The three-part series enters its intermediate phase tomorrow, with sections focusing on creating advanced formulas, using PivotTables, and analyzing datasets. The course costs $159, and lasts from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.…
Yoga Helps Students Think Clearly
By: Nick Camper FAYETTEVILLE, Ark – The University of Arkansas offers several ways to better your mind. Pat Walker Health Center offers free yoga classes for students every week. The purpose of these classes are to create a safe space for students who suffer from anxiety and stress. “If you’re constantly being pushed up and…
Students Pack Gift Boxes For Community Kids
By: Nick Camper FAYETTEVILLE, Ark – University of Arkansas and Chartwells Dining team up to take on an initiative that gives back to the community. U of A students volunteer to help fill 300 “Matter Boxes” with healthy snacks and a light-hearted letter for local children in after-school programs. The goal is to encourage younger…
ASG Continues Election Debates
By: Nick Camper FAYETTEVILLE, Ark – Tonight the ASG election debates take place between candidates running for president and vice president. The “Make Your Mark” ticket with Presidential Candidate J.P. Gairhan, and his running mate for Vice President, Abigail Walker, take on the, “For the Hill” ticket of Presidential Candidate Spencer Bone, and his partner…
Jan Morgan Files to Run for Governor
by Anna Thrash LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- Jan Morgan filed to run for Arkansas governor Monday. Morgan is a gun range owner from Hot Springs, and declared her run for the Republican primary against current governor Asa Hutchinson. Morgan gained national attention when she declared her gun range a “muslim-free” zone. She also considered herself, “genetically…
Blind Painter Visits Campus
by Anna Thrash FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- A blind artist will conduct a workshop on February 28 that allows participants to experience and understand what it is like to be a paint blind. John Bramblitt has painted artwork that has been sold around the world. He lost his sight to a combination of epilepsy and Lyme’s disease…
Tornado in Clay County
by Anna Thrash CLAY COUNTY, Ark.- A tornado caused damage and one death in Clay county over the weekend. The severe weather brought an EF-1 tornado to the area, according to the National Weather Service. Locals were left without power and many had damaged roofs after the storm passed. Residents have pledged to rebuild and…