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Jonesboro Engineer Studies Online to Earn His U of A Master’s Degree While His Daughter Studies on Campus
Photo and Story Courtesy of Arkansas Newswire Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of spotlights on students who study or studied online at the University of Arkansas. The stories are running during National Distance Learning Week, Nov. 9-13. Andrew Hill, an engineer from Jonesboro, wanted a deeper knowledge of engineering, especially thermodynamics…
Chancellor Ferritor Sends Message Urging Equality
University of Arkansas Chancellor Dan Ferritor sent an email to students today regarding recent events at the University of Missouri. Dear University of Arkansas Community Member: You may be aware of the events occurring on the campus at the University of Missouri as they address the ever-present need to treat every person as an individual…
Mizzou President Resigns Amid Racial Controversy
After student protests called for his ouster, the Missouri University System President, Tim Wolfe, resigned Monday morning. The protests centered around racism on campus. There were accusations that administrators didn’t do enough to combat racism. “The frustration and anger that I see is clear, real, and I don’t doubt it for a second,” Tim Wolfe, said. At the center…
Starbucks Stirs Up Conflict
The multi-billion dollar Starbucks brand has come under fire this week. The company changed their new holiday cups, from having snowflakes and ornaments to a simple red design. Starbucks Vice President Jeffrey Fields said, “the company wanted usher in the holidays with a purity of design that welcomes all of our stories.” But some Starbucks…
Chili Cook-off to Celebrate Apprentices, Raise Donations for United Way
U of A Facilities Management will hold its first annual Chili Cook-off competition and lunch to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, which runs from Nov. 2-8. Lunch will be served starting at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6 at the Carpenter Shop in the Facilities building, at the corner of Razorback Road and Mitchell Street. Lunch will…
Pedestrian Hit by Car on Razorback Road
Traffic is flowing again on Razorback Road after a person was hit by a car around 10:30 Thursday night. The accident was off Leroy Pond where lanes were temporarily blocked off. Officer Daniel Quinde said the person was not using a crosswalk. Neither the driver nor pedestrian have life threatening injuries. Only the pedestrian was…
Chipotle is Dealing with an E. Coli Outbreak
One popular Mexican food chain is taking the heat for an E. Coli outbreak. A spokesperson from Chipotle company, Chris Arnold, said there haven’t been any reported cases in Northwest Arkansas. A local Chipotle manager said that employees are taking extra precautions after the outbreak. “We wash our hands every 30 minutes, wash our products properly,…
BREAKING: Plane Crashes on MLK
By Megan Bedenikovic A small, private plane crashed on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. It went down around 9:45 this morning. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, it was traveling from Bentonville to Waco, Texas. The plane experienced oil pressure problems and had to take a emergency landing. The pilot deployed the emergency parachute and the plane crashed…
ASG, Greek Life and RESPECT are Raising Sexual Assault Awareness in November
In November, several programs in the Division of Student Affairs will be hosting campaigns for sexual assault awareness. Associated Student Government will have its first Sexual Assault Awareness day and pledge drive, Greek Life will bring the nationally recognized It’s On Us campaign and pledge to campus and the RESPECT Program has two events coupling…
Russian Plane Goes Down in Sinai
A Russian plane went down over Egypt on Sunday, instantly killing the 224 people on board the flight. Viktor Sorochenko, executive Director of Russia’s interstate Aviation Committee told journalists, “disintegration of the fuselage took place in air and the fragments are scattered around a large area. Authorities are now working to find the cause of…