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Breast Cancer and COVID-19
By: Lizzy Lankford FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — October is commonly associated with Halloween and fall, however, it’s also used as a month of creating awareness and starting conversation around breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most common cancer that will affect women, in fact, according to breastcancer.org, one in eight women will develop some form of…
Staying Healthy while Staying Active
By: Lizzy Lankford FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The University of Arkansas has taken numerous precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Many of those guidelines apply to University Recreation as well in order to ensure the safety of students wanting to work out. Kristin DeAngelo, University Recreation Director of Facilities, urges students that the campus gyms…
U of A Alumni Association Launches Town Hall Series on Race
By: Jonathan Teal FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. —The Alumni Association starts the second part of their Town Hall Series tonight. They launched the series last month with a forum including campus leaders discussing racism on campus. Dr. Ron Rainey, president of the Alumni Association, said the #BlackatUARK movement was a big reason why they decided to start…
Campus Food Pantry Begins a Food Donation Drive
By: Esther Gowin FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Amid homecoming celebrations, the University of Arkansas’ campus food pantry launches its annual food donation drive. For the fourth year in a row, the ‘Pack the Pantry’ drive aims to fill the Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle Food Pantry’s shelves with non-perishable food and household items that will be…
Immigrant To Soldier To Citizen: An Inside Look
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVAN7WBSoIc by: Fletcher Cowden FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- The path to citizenship could be a long road for most Hispanic Americans. Becoming a United States citizen involves time, money and even a test over American history. The average wait time from the moment applied on average in 2020 takes eight months. Sandra Perez was born in Tijuana…
Immigrant To Soldier To Citizen: An Inside Look
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVAN7WBSoIc by: Fletcher Cowden FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- The path to citizenship could be a long road for most Hispanic Americans. Becoming a United States citizen involves time, money and even a test over American history. The average wait time from the moment applied on average in 2020 takes eight months. Sandra Perez was born in Tijuana…
Immigrant To Soldier To Citizen: An Inside Look
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVAN7WBSoIc by: Fletcher Cowden FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- The path to citizenship could be a long road for most Hispanic Americans. Becoming a United States citizen involves time, money and even a test over American history. The average wait time from the moment applied on average in 2020 takes eight months. Sandra Perez was born in Tijuana…
Local Businesses Adapt to COVID-19 Guidelines
By: Lexy French FAYETTEVILLE, Ark – Local businesses have changed operations to stay open and continue serving customers during the pandemic. New safety guidelines and protocols, such as keeping customers six feet apart, are enforced. Dana Neely is opening a new restaurant this fall. Neely is actively finding ways to ensure her business plans follow…
Campus Organizations Show Support to Students in Quarantine
By: Lexy French FAYETTEVILLE, Ark – Associated Student Government and the Volunteer Action Center created care kits for students in isolation and quarantine. The kits include multiple comforting items and activities. U of A student Jack West is a part of the Associated Student Government and the Volunteer Action Center. West said both groups came…
Mental Health and Coronavirus
By: Lexy French FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Amid the current pandemic, prioritizing mental health is essential. Students can access mental health resources virtually through Pat Walker Health Center. CAPS outreach coordinator Gonzalo Camp said staying connected is vital during this time. “We have a virtual COVID support group, and you don’t need to have tested positive,”…