When senior Zeta Tau Alpha member, Erica Brandli, found out her mom was diagnosed with breast cancer, she turned to Zeta for support.  Through Think Pink Week, Race for the Cure and the many other ways this sorority supports a cure for breast cancer, Brandli found a shoulder to lean on.  “I’m overwhelmed with the…

Human trafficking exists in Northwest Arkansas.  This year from January to June there were 105 phone calls made the Northwest Arkansas Human Trafficking Hotline. Arkansas’ legislature recently passed laws to help with the issue of trafficking, but the problem remains. Many immigrants are brought to the U.S. and promised jobs of hospitality, but instead get…

Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, many Americans have had hard feelings towards the religion of Islam and its followers.  However University of Arkansas student Salama Almahayni says Islamic terrorists are the exception, not the rule.  “Every religion has their extremists.  All of them have extremists of the same sort,” she says. “Look…

If you’ve ever tried to exit the Harmon parking garage during peak hours you too have felt the frustration. An increase in enrollment at the University has also meant an increase in the need for parking. Because of this, the parking garage is filled to its max. Gary Smith, Parking and Transit Administrative Personnel says…

To kick off breast cancer awareness month, the first week of October is Think Pink Week at the University of Arkansas. Sorority Zeta Tau Alpha hosts the week, as its one of the main fundraisers for their philanthropy, breast cancer awareness and education. Throughout the week the sorority hosts events such as the Pink Pancake…

Solar Pizza Web Copy: If you want pizza that’s powered by the sun, you can find it on Leverett street. Eureka Pizza recently became the first pizza company in Arkansas to use solar panels for their energy needs. How does it work? Well when the sunlight hits the panels on the roof of Eureka the…

“Being able to see touch feel and look at all the different options in person is much better than being able to see it online.” The University of Arkansas has opened a new kiosk at the campus bookstore that hopes to make the graduation process easier. The interactive kiosk opened a few weeks ago and…

Gulley Park is home to the newest Little Free Library, one of six installments across Fayetteville. Little Free Library is a unique book exchange that runs on the honor system. Simply pick out a book, take it home, and return it whenever you want. You can even add your own book to the library. While…

Bestcollegereviews.com named the Arkansas Union was named one of the best in the country 17th in fact, but this doesn’t mean there isn’t room for improvement. Students are always looking for more places to sit, hangout, and study.  Sue Donohue of University Affairs says. And one of the most recent improvement was the renovation to the…

Every year students from the University of Arkansas travel all around the globe and it’s not uncommon for students to take several trips throughout their time at the U of A.  While these trips are fun it is important for students to remember their personal safety.  Dede Long Director of the Study Abroad Office says…