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Weekend Crime Report
An unusual story tops your weekend crime report this week. On Saturday, two students reported that their license plates were stolen from their cars parked in lot 40-A. It was also a busy weekend for campus frat houses, at Phi Gamma Delta a student was arrested for public intox and a fake I.D., and a third degree…
Theft Rate Rising on Campus
Theft is on the rise on campus. According to police, last month there were 27 reported thefts at the U of A. Authorities say most of the crimes on campus are crimes of opportunity. Police say laptops, iPods and other electronics are the most common items stolen on campus. One helpful tip is to keep…
UAPD Offering Free Car Safety Checks
With Spring Break right around the corner, UAPD is offering students free vehicle safety checks. Car inspections will cover all outside car lights, turn signals, wiper blades, oil fluid, tire pressure and a horn check. UAPD is continuing the event after its successful turnout last year. Checks will be done at the police sub-station on the east side…
Ukraine Interim Prime Minister Visits U.S.
Ukrainian interim Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenuk was in Washington, DC today to discuss Russian troops still occupying Crimea. Yatsenyuk first met with Secretary of State John Kerry before heading to the White House. He will go to New York on Thursday to address the United Nations Security Council as well as also meet with Congress,…
Malaysia Flight 370 Still Not Found
New images released by the Chinese government might shed some light on the whereabouts of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. The Chinese released satellite images of what they are calling a “suspected crash area at sea.” These new images were taken a day after the plane went missing- March 9th- and show 3 floating objects. Frustration…
Explosion Levels 2 NYC Buildings
Recovery efforts are under way after an explosion took place today in east Harlem, New York. The explosion leveled 2 5-story apartment buildings and even left many residents traumatized. The blast killed at least three people and has hospitalized dozens more, one with critical injuries and the rest with minor. Authorities are still trying to figure…
Rape Investigation Update
A fraternity on campus is facing rape allegations for the second time this year. UAPD is investigating a report of a rape that occurred at a registered Sigma Nu function Sunday night. Officers say even though this happened on campus, they don’t want student to feel unsafe. The national Sigma Nu organization has suspended all functions for…
Ad Club to Host Panel Meeting
The advertising club is hosting a panel meeting tomorrow night. There will be representatives from Tyson, the March of Dimes, and the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. They will be talking about their experiences and how to get hired in the industry. The meeting will be in the Walton College of Business room 240 at 7PM. For more information go…
Sbarro Files for Bankruptcy
A international Italian food chain has filed for bankruptcy. Sbarro recently closed 180 of their stores with 50 more expected to close soon. This does not affect the Sbarro in the Northwest Arkansas Mall but the locations in Little Rock and Texarkana will be closing. This is the second time in three years Sbarro has…
Former State Treasurer Found Guilty
Former State Treasurer Martha Shoffner has been found guilty. She is guilty of 6 counts of extortion, 1 count of attempted extortion, and 7 counts of bribery. Shoffner received $36,000 from Broker Steele Stephens to direct business to St. Bernard Financial Services. The jury heard closing arguments this afternoon.