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NWA Drought Makes for Unhappy Campers
Year after year, campers, hikers and other outdoorsmen have been attracted to the diverse scenery and landscape of Northwest Arkansas. People flock to the region looking for quiet getaways and scenic float trips. “I was a student at the U of A many years ago, and I’ve been making trips back up for camping and…
UA Feels Growing Pains as Expansion Continues
Kris Johnson With a student population nearing 25,000, the University of Arkansas is expanding through several construction projects on campus to keep up with the growth. This has led to some growing pains. According to the UA Facilities Management website, there are currently 12 construction projects on campus. Among these are six new buildings, four…
Chick-Fil-A Kiss-In Event Fizzles in NWA
Chick-Fil-A’s CEO Dan Cathy’s recent comments on same-sex marriage sparked outcry from lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights groups across the country. A national kiss in was scheduled for Aug. 3 in which same-sex couples would kiss in front of Chick-Fil-As. However, the event mostly fizzled in northwest Arkansas. Nothing has happened so far, said…
Fayetteville Farmer’s Market Hit By Drought
Joe Ziegler
This was my first multi media project done completely with my iPhone4. Joe Ziegler, otherwise known as “Dr. Z” by his students, is a quadriplegic and economics professor at the University of Arkansas. He was injured four years ago while training for ‘Ride the Rockies’ which is a 400 to 500 mile ride around half…
Colorado shoot restarts gun control debate
Kris Johnson In the wake of a shooting at a Colorado theater the debate over gun control in the United States has gained new life. “The guns are out there, not much can be done,” said Ron Garrett, owner of GI Guns and Ammo in Rogers. In the state of Arkansas no further registration or…
Benton County Set to Vote on Wet County Proposal
Kris Johnson Benton County voters will soon get to vote on the whether or not alcohol can be sold in Benton County. “They say Benton County is the driest wet county,” Tom Ginn, Bentonville/ Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce Vice-President of Economic Development said. Benton County has been dry for nearly 60 years. The last…
A Soldier’s Story
Photo courtesy of Susan Watkins Reporter: Amanda Wideman When Adam Watkins first signed up for the Army he never imagined how much his life would be changed. He didn’t feel like college was for him anymore after a few years of trying so when he talked to an Army recruiter he was sold and joined…
Eco Modern Flats
The newest addition to the Fayetteville sky line is more than a flat roof apartment complex. The Eco Modern Flats, located on the corner of Putnam and S Hill Avenue, bring more to the city than just extra living space for students and residents. These Modern Flats are a new and innovative apartment complex. From…
University of Arkansas’ new facilties provide advantages to current students.
UA’s new UREC Fitness Center provides convenience and the industry’s latest technology. Reporter: Chad Harcourt//Story done completely with iPhone 4S The University of Arkansas has multiple construction projects in the works on campus. Completed in March, one of the most recent projects is the UREC Fitness Center. It is located on the second floor of…