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Ash Wednesday At The U of A
By: Savannah Miller FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Wesley College Ministry hosted a 30-minute service to celebrate Ash Wednesday. The Registered Student Organization welcomed all U of A faculty, students and others to attend this event. The service began at 7:30 a.m. and those who attended received ashes and began their celebration of Lent.
Potential New Policy For Guns On Campus
By: Savannah Miller FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas Representative Bob Ballinger and Senator Trent Garner proposed to remove the second part of training for concealed carry. This would allow gun owners to carry weapons in public restaurants, airports but even more important for students, college campuses. The training required to carry legally would decrease to eight…
Arkansas Receives Poor Grade in Nation-Wide Election Security Study
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Center for American Progress (CAP) released its study results on Monday and Arkansas landed an F. The report was driven by safety concerns after the U.S. confirmed Russia’s influence in state voting systems. CAP graded all 50 states by analyzing interviews with election officials. No states received an A and the…
Get Your Flu Vaccination on Campus
By: Katherine Hill FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Pat Walker Health Center has teamed up with the Washington County Health Unit to host a flu vaccine clinic. The event will take place Friday, Feb. 16 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Arkansas Union Food Court. Bring your insurance card if you have one and remember…
Smoking Now Banned in Local Parks
By: Nitya Kumar FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Smoking is banned at certain locations in the city of Fayetteville. Smoking is currently banned in restaurants, shops, theaters and retailers. The parks and recreation advisory board proposed to now ban smoking from all city parks and trails. The board decided it’s best for parks to go smoke-free for…
Life is a Dream Debuts this Weekend
By: Nitya Kumar FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas’ theater department opens Life is a Dream this weekend. The play was originally written by Pedro Calderón de la Barca and was first published in Spain in the 1630s. The university’s department of theatre production is an original adaption of this spanish golden age, adapted…
Wi-Fi Now Available at Local Parks
By: Nitya Kumar FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- The city’s IT department has worked hard to ensure that Wi-Fi is now available at our local parks. Wi-Fi is now available in numerous parks including the Fayetteville Square, Fayetteville Public Library and Fayetteville Senior Center. Locals can connect to the complimentary Wi-Fi via smartphones, tablets, laptops and other Wi-Fi…
Student Entrepreneurs Remember Arkansas Graduates
by Nanci Flores FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Known as the longest tradition in miles and years, Senior Walk carries the legacy of all Razorback graduates. For one student run, non-profit business the unique tradition serves as an opportunity learn about entrepreneurship outside the classroom. Students can enroll in the four thousand level marketing class called S.A.K.E.…
Fayetteville Police Department Warns About IRS Phone Scam
Fayetteville, Ark — Fayetteville Police Department warns residents about IRS phone scams during this tax season. The police department says that the scam callers will pose as IRS agents and tell victims that if they do not make a payment immediately then they will be arrested. Do not make a payment to these scammers and…
Northwest Arkansas City Recognized for Growth
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark — With a new master plan in place and more job opportunities, Springdale is growing. In fact, the city was ranked the sixth fastest growing small city in America by Wallethub.com. But it hasn’t always been this way. Despite Glenn Schnetzinger’s 30 years of experience as a florist, owning his flower shop, Organic…