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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…
Campus Bookstore Preparations
The Bookstore Rush The end of summer marks the beginning of the “book rush” for many local campus bookstores. The Campus Bookstore on Dickson St. prepares by getting all the new books and merchandise stocked and ready for the new school year. The bookstore hires summer help and additional help for the rush. “We pretty…
Free Cat Friday
The Fayetteville Animal Shelter hosted its 2nd annual Free Cat Friday on July 20 to help ease the influx of cats currently at the shelter. Families from Washington County adopted 41 cats and kittens during this year’s event. The families were all pre-approved applicants who passed the requirements made by the shelter. Requirements included landlord…
Crowning Miss Arkansas
The 2011 Miss Arkansas passed down her crown and title to Sloane Roberts, making her the new ambassador to the state. Roberts has been competing in pageants since she was thirteen, and since has held the titles of Miss Arkansas Outstanding Teen as well as Miss Heart of the Ozarks. The vibrant 19 year old,…
Pepsi Moving In
Pepsi Products: Some of the new products that students will see for sale and in the fountain drink dispensers on campus. Picture curtsey of PepsiCo.com Reporter: Amanda Wideman As Coke trucks load up the last of the Coke vending machines on campus PepsiCo is moving theirs in. At the end of May the announcement that PepsiCo would…
Pedestrian Safety at the University of Arkansas
Pedestrian safety around the University of Arkansas’ campus is becoming a greater concern for city and university officials. With increasing enrollment at the university, streets and crosswalks are becoming overcrowded and often dangerous. New changes in traffic laws, such as the addition of a 4-Way stop at the intersection of Maple St. and Razorback Rd.…