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Audits Requested at U of A
University of Arkansas Chancellor G. David Gearhart has requested an independent audit into the spending of a UA division that finished last year with a $3.3 million deficit. Two campus officials were reassigned following the discovery of the shortfall in the budget of the University Advancement division. Gearhart said the money was properly used for…
Free Tax Filing in NWA
The Northwest Arkansas tax center prepares taxes and provides financial services for families with an income under $50,000 a year. For those families who fulfill this requirement and need these services there are four locations available: Springdale: Address: Jones Center, 922 East Emma Avenue. Schedule: Wednesday through Friday 10am – 6pm Saturday 10am – 4pm…
Business As Usual for Razorbacks
After back to back losses on the road for Mike Anderson’s razorback basketball team, they bounced back nicely with a home win over the Tennessee Volunteers 73-60 on Saturday. With around 14,000 in attendance for Saturday’s game, the Hogs seemed to have gotten the confidence boost they needed as they now prepare to host #4…
Uncertainty for the AMP
Arkansas Music Pavillion officials requested Monday an extension on a permit to allow the venue to hold concerts at the Washington County Fairgrounds through 2014. Officials said today that they are not ready to commit to operating the venue past its current lease, which ends after the 2013 season. Beyond that, the future of the…
Company Bringing Jobs to Arkansas
Over 500 jobs will soon be coming to Arkansas. Big River Steel has announced plans to open a $1.1 billion steel mill in Mississippi county. The location for the mill was chosen from over sites from ten other states. Initially, the mill will hire 525 workers, and is expected to provide up to 2,000 construction…
Students Vote on Constitutional Changes
Students will have the oppourtunity to vote on three new changes to the Associated Student Government constitution. The proposals include the Graduate Congress Establishment bill, which would make the ASG graduate congress a co-equal body within ASG’s legislative branch, the Empty Senate Reform act, that will allow the senate chair to fill senate vacancies with…
How To: Drive In a Roundabout
The new roundabout in Fayetteville is now complete, and since roundabouts are uncommon in Northwest Arkansas, many people may not know how to drive on them. The city of Fayetteville has created a how-to video to teach drivers the proper way to use the roundabout.
New Fellowship Offered
A new fellowship is now being offered at the U of A. The University of Arkansas Libraries’ Department of Special Collections is now accepting applications for the Lioneld Jordan Fellowship in Labor and Working Class Studies. The fellowship is intended to encourage innovative study in the historical problems, philosophies and cultures of working people in…
Back To Fitness Week
Students looking to keep their New Year’s fitness resolutions will soon have a new way to exercise. University Recreation will be hosting back to fitness week January 28th to January 31st. All group classes offered the 28th will have an 80s theme and participants can recieve free prizes througout the week. Free 30 minute class…
Man Arrested at UAFS
A Greenwood man is in jail tonight after bringing a gun to the University of Arkansas Fort Smith. Police say they received a tip that 23-year-old Brett Ward had a handgun in his possession while he was attending class. Police seized the 9-millimeter Glock and arrested Ward. According to state law, possession of concealed handguns…