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Sustainability Center Asks Kimpel to Use Less Power
The U of A Sustainability Center wants Kimpel Hall to use less energy. The goal is to reduce energy usage by 15% this semester. But after two weeks, the building has used the same amount of power as last year. The Sustainability Center asks people to unplug electronics when they’re not being used. This includes…
UATV and Alumni Win Big Over Weekend
UATV and Alumni Students of the Walter J. Lemke Department of Journalism won big this past weekend at the South Central Broadcasting Society’s Regional Awards Ceremony and the Mid-American Emmys. Student news producers Sarah Brown, Hayley Noga, and Alyson Lefler took home the Grand Prize for their Tuesday night 9 P.M. newscast that aired on…
Michael Phelps Arrested for DUI
Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps was arrested on a DUI charge early Tuesday morning in Maryland. Phelps was charged with driving under the influence, excessive speed and crossing double lane lines. A Maryland transportation authority police officer clocked the swimmer doing 84-miles-per-hour in a 45-mph zone. Police said in a statement that Phelps was “cooperative…
First case of Ebola in US
A patient being treated at a Dallas, Texas, hospital is the first person diagnosed with Ebola in the United States. The c-d-c confirmed the positive result today. The adult patient developed symptoms days after returning to Texas from West Africa and was admitted into isolation on Sunday at Texas health Presbyterian hospital.
School Shooting in Kentucky
Students at one Kentucky high school were evacuated Tuesday after a shooting on campus. One student from Fern Creek High School in Louisville was injured and taken to the hospital. Several police agencies were called to the scene. The high school and Fern Creek Elementary School were placed on lockdown. School officials are now sending…
Water Pipe Breaks, Dumps 1 Thousand Gallons of Water in Kimpel Hall
Earlier this morning, a water pipe on the fourth floor of Kimpel Hall burst causing water to gush into the building. Fire officials say the line had been broken for nearly two hours before they were able to shut it off. This caused 1,550 gallons of water to drip through the ceilings on floors two…
Clinton Baby Due Any Day
Chelsea Clinton is due to give birth any day and the media is on baby watch! Former President Bill Clinton’s daughter has decided to keep the gender of her baby a mystery from everyone, including herself and her husband. According to Clinton, the only people who do know are her doctors.
Parent Weekend Brings in Record Attendance
Over 3,000 parents and family members of U of A students were on campus this weekend. Family Weekend 2014 was the largest in the university’s history! Attendees are treated to campus tours, a parents panel , and brunch. A silent auction raised over $1,000 for the Parent Partnership Association Book Scholarships.
U of A Alumnus Donates to Scholarship
U of A Alumnus Richard Green of Lowell is establishing a $1 million scholarship to benefit students at the Office of Diversity and Community. Scholarship recipients will be incoming freshman. They can renew the award all four years of attendance as long as they maintain a 3.0 GPA. Students will also be enrolled in an…
Petition to Repeal City Ordinance
The Fayetteville City Clerk’s Office is in the process of verifying a petition to repeal City Ordinance 119. But there’s no telling how long that could take. The law aims to prevent discrimination based on gender or sexual orientation. More than 5,000 signatures were submitted asking for it to be repealed. About 4,100 of…