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House Passes Farm Bill
The U-S house of representatives has approved a new 5-year farm bill. The proposal would end direct payments to farmers in favor of crop insurance. It would also stop a possible spike in milk prices but cut $8 billion from the food stamp program. Arkansas Representative Tom Cotton voted against the bill saying it spends too much and…
Former Fayetteville Officer Arrested for Rape
The Fayetteville Police Department put former officer Jamison Stiles on administrative leave December 4th and fired him less than two weeks later after a woman reported he sexually assaulted her. The report released today tells us while he was on duty in October, Stiles picked up a woman who had passed out in a bar and…
The Resurgence of Michael Qualls
by UATVSports’ Tyler Woessner The Arkansas men’s basketball team suffered another heartbreaking loss, this time at the hands of Missouri in a 75-71 battle Tuesday night in Bud Walton Arena. One bright spot in Arkansas’ loss was the resurgence of sophomore guard/forward Michael Qualls. After struggling mightily in SEC play, he came out and had his best…
Mentor Apps Now Available for R.O.C.K Camp
R.O.C.K. Camp Mentor Applications are now available for students. New Student and Family Programs are currently accepting applications for student leaders to serve as mentors for Camp Service and Camp Adventure. Mentors are responsible for introducing new students to the campus, history, and traditions here at the U of A. Applications can be found online at rockcamp.uark.edu and…
Local Trail Named Trail of the Month
Fayetteville’s very own Frisco Trail has been awarded “Trail of the Month” for December 2013 by the Rails For Trails Conservancy. The trail was selected due to its oversized impact on Fayetteville as well as its convenient connection right into the entertainment district of the city. The trail begins at Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard…
New State Senator Sworn In
Arkansas has a new senator after he was sworn in at a ceremony earlier today. Republican John Cooper was elected to the State Senate seat that was previously filled by former Democratic Senator Paul Bookout. Cooper’s victory gives Republicans a 22 to 13 majority in the State Senate.
Student Alumni Board Apps Now Available
The Student Alumni Association is now accepting applications. They help plan events around campus, connect with alumni, and maintain traditions. If you are interested, applications are due Thursday by 5 PM and the first round of interviews begin next week.
Blood Drive Comes to Campus
The 20th annual Game For Life blood drive is coming to campus. Students who donate blood are not only saving lives, but are also earning points in the competition against LSU for beat week. Whichever school gets the most donations wins. You can compete by donating in the Union Ballroom tomorrow and Thursday afternoon.
Survey Finds State Reading Levels Insufficient
A recent study shows that nearly 70 percent of fourth graders in Arkansas don’t read proficiently. The Arkansas Campaign for Grade-Level Reading is trying to combat these low scores by making sure students are reading at the correct level by the end of third grade.They are working on encouraging less absences, practicing reading during the…
Razorback Code of Conduct
The Razorbacks will host the Mizzou Tigers tomorrow at 6pm in Bud Walton Arena. Although Razorback fans are the best of the best there is a code of conduct to follow, any violations of that code could result in serious consequences for the violator and the University of Arkansas. Basketball fans are reminded that any crude language,…