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NBC Olympics Tape Delay Causing Controversy
Every four years, the Summer Olympic Games draw huge television ratings. This year, those ratings are coming with controversy due to NBC’s decision to tape delay the most popular events of the 2012 London Games for primetime programming. It’s a decision that has left many across the country upset they can’t watch some events live,…
Fayetteville Sees Increase in Shootings
Fayetteville has seen an increase in shootings in the summer of 2012. “I’m getting nervous,” said Trent Moser, a student and Fayetteville resident. “If this continues, I’m not going to feel safe,” Moser said. Shootings on North Boxley Avenue, Sycamore Street, and Wedington Drive have led to injuries and even death, but it’s something that…
Student Access Passes On Sale Now
The 2012 Arkansas Razorback football season is quickly approaching, meaning that students can now purchase 2012-2013 Student Access Passes. The pass allows students to attend all Fayetteville football games as well as all men’s basketball games, using their student ID as a ticket. This year, 12,000 passes were for sale for $85 each. The release…
Working In the Heat
Reporter: Amanda Wideman With record breaking heat this summer, crews who work outside are taking extra precautions. Many are keeping water close by to help keep the people on the crew hydrated. The Benton County Road Department Asphalt crew does just that every day. They watch over the rest of the crew as they are…
Arkansas Tax Free Weekend
Reporter: Amanda Wideman After years of Arkansans driving to Oklahoma for its tax free weekend in February 2011 lawmakers in Arkansas decided to help keep that money here so they approved Act 757. Act 757 is a temporary period when state and local sales taxes are not collected or paid on the purchase of certain…
Hookah Trend Heats Up in NWA
Hookah smoking has become a big trend for young people everywhere, and Northwest Arkansas is no exception. Junior Niki Mangan has been a hookah fanatic since the age of 16, and when she moved to Fayetteville for college she brought her hobby with her. “The first time I ever saw [a hookah], it totally fascinated…
Child Safety First
Three recent cases of children who died in hot cars over one weekend in Arkansas now have people wondering what the law says about this issue. These are state laws, so the types of laws in place, level of enforcement, and severity of punishment varies from state to state. Only 19 states have laws specifically…
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…