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U of A Launches Program on Race
By: Jonathan Teal FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.— In response to Chancellor Steinmetz email on diversity at the U of A, Walton College and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion launched the “Let’s Talk” program. As of this semester, only 21.5% of students at the U of A are a part of a minority group, according to the…
National Hazing Prevention Week
By: Kalyn Jackson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The University of Arkansas is observing National Hazing Prevention until Friday. The week is filled with information and sessions to inform students and the greek life community on the dangers of hazing. Greek Life Director, Parice Bowser said there is a lot students can take away from this week.…
Black Journalist Association
By: Kalyn Jackson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — There is a new registered student organization on campus dedicated to promoting diversity on campus and in the classroom. The Black Journalist Association was founded by sophomore, Lauryn Durby. Durby said she had the idea to start the RSO after seeing a lack of scholarship options available for black…
Surviving COVID-19
By: Kalyn Jackson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Many UA in-person classes went remote before the school year started to reduce the amount of contact students were having with one another. Even with this modification in place The University of Arkansas saw a rise in COVID-19 cases since the fall semester began in August. With 1,000 plus…
Razorback Football Game Days Will Look Different This Season
By: Esther Gowin FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Hogs kick off their first home game this weekend, however this year, game day at the Razorback stadium will look different. Due to COVID-19, Razorback Football is working with the Arkansas Department of Health to enforce safety procedures for people attending the games. The Senior Associate Athletic Director…
On-Campus Dining is Moving to Cash Free Transactions
By: Esther Gowin FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Chartwells Dining recently announced that all dining services on the University of Arkansas’ campus will not be accepting cash starting on Oct. 5th. The Vice President of Chartwells Operations on campus, Andrew Lipson, said the main reason they have decided to move toward cash free transactions is for safety…
Fayetteville Public Schools Offer Free Meals to All Local Children
By: Esther Gowin FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Fayetteville Public Schools are now offering free meals to anyone under the age of 18 through Dec. 31st. Originally, the school district offered free meal plans to children who were enrolled in the Fayetteville public schools. However more meals are being made available through a Federal program that allows…
Drive Through Food Distributions Help to Fight Hunger in Northwest Arkansas
By: Esther Gowin FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Salvation Army is helping to keep food on people’s tables during the pandemic by hosting free drive through food distributions. When COVID-19 hit Arkansas earlier this year, the Salvation Army of NWA set up a way to distribute food that followed the CDC’s social distancing guidelines. The food…
College of Engineering Giving Day
BY: Jaycie Dodd FAYETTEVILLE, Ark — The University of Arkansas College of Engineering kicked off their Giving Day. Coined ’50 for our Future’ is a two-day fundraiser with the goal to raise $50,000 for each engineering department. The money raised will be used by each department based on students needs. Senior Director of Development and…
UARK Virtual Career Events
BY: Jaycie Dodd FAYETTEVILLE, Ark — University of Arkansas students are invited to attend virtual career events starting this week. As with many other University programs, the University Career Development Center has had to find ways to still host events despite the pandemic. Director of Career Events, KayLee Simmons, said it was a very quick…