Yearly Archives: 2007
Trophy’s credibility on the line this season more than ever before
If Darren McFadden doesn’t return home from New York with the Heisman Trophy, the award has lost all merit.
The trophy clearly reads, “Most Outstanding Player in College Football.” No other six-set of words could describe McFadden, who shred LSU’s defense to bits last Friday with 206 rushing yards, 34 more passing yards and four combined touchdowns as the Razorbacks won their first game over a top-ranked team in 26 years.
Hog hockey team preparing for first season on ice
After much anticipation and hard work, Arkansas has an official hockey team.
The Arkansas Razorback club hockey team has been practicing at the Jones Center for the last two of months in preparation for its first season as a part of the American Collegiate Hockey Association.
Townes sparks Hogs’ comeback; Weems sits out
Arkansas started each half slow in Saturday’s 62-51 win over Oral Roberts. The Razorbacks fell behind by double-digits in each half, including a 10-0 deficit to start the game and trailed 36-26 less than three minutes into the second frame.
Arkansas overcame the deficits, thanks in large part to Darian Townes.
Hogs overcome slow start to down ORU
Despite not scoring a point for the first seven minutes of the game, Arkansas used a second half surge to come away with a 62-51 win Saturday over Oral Roberts.
Gary Ervin led three Razorbacks in double figures with 16 points. Darian Townes scored 14 points and Patrick Beverley added 13.
Letters to the editor
Elizabeth Miller has a big heart, and I believe she really is concerned about the homeless. If only the homeless were as concerned as she is, maybe there would not be as much homelessness. Maybe I’m being insensitive, but I believe that the majority of homeless people are homeless and hungry because they won’t get a job.
U.S., UA suffer from economic elitism
What do globalization, President Bush and Chancellor John A. White have in common? They are all causes or symptoms of America’s fundamental problem with economic elites.
In “The Threat of Globalization,” Edward Herman states that globalization is a dangerous ideology that threatens democracy.
At the risk of sounding too liberal…
After the stress of finals subsides, many of us will be tempted to simply bask in our newfound freedom over the winter break before we have to return to the grind in January. For most of us, a break is not only needed, but also well earned. However, it would do us all some good to remember there are plenty of others out there who could use a break, as well.
Appropriations don’t have to lead to anger
Associated Student Government appropriations have raised questions and anger from student groups for years, and we think there is more than one reason for the controversy.
First, there are no set criteria to determine whether RSOs will receive money or be denied.
Fulbright, music department host improv music festival
The UA music department and Fulbright College of Arts and Science will host a music festival this weekend.
From 7:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday evening, students will be able to take part in a weekend of free improvisation and experimental music at the Fayetteville Sonic Arts Festival.
UA student arrested in connection with nitrogen bombs
Last Thursday, Jeremiah Born participated in an activity he thought would be harmless fun, but it sent him to jail charged with a felony instead, he said.
“I never would have done it if I thought it would end like this,” Born said.
Thursday afternoon, Born was using liquid nitrogen to blow up plastic bottles he found along the side of the road on the way to his dorm, he said.
ASG allocates $100,000 to RSOs
The Associated Student Government approved the appropriations bill Tuesday night in a unanimous vote, said the ASG Treasurer.
ASG allocated $110,518.80 to RSOs this fall, according to the October 2007 Funding Round spreadsheet.
“The Appropriations Committee of ASG oversees a budget of approximately $230,000 each year to allocate to various Registered Student Organizations.
Tyson building renovations save energy, money
Updates to the John W. Tyson building have been completed and are expected to save enough energy to pay for the construction costs, said a UA construction official.
The Tyson building is the first building on campus chosen to be refurbished under the Energy Savings Performance Contract.
UA residents vote against tobacco ban
More than half of the 1,428 on-campus students who voted in the Residents’ Interhall Congress’ opinion poll regarding the pending campuswide tobacco ban either disagreed with the ban completely or wanted it amended in some way, according to poll results.
The new tobacco policy, which was announced last summer, was developed by Mary Alice Serafini, assistant vice chancellor for Student Affairs and director of the Walker Health Center.
Sodium consumption concerns FDA
French fries, canned soup, potato chips, restaurant meals and frozen food: what do they all have in common?
Excessive levels of sodium, according to members of the American Medical Association, which has recommended that the Food and Drug Administration take immediate action to lower the amount of sodium allowed in processed foods.
NWA hosts holiday activities
Wednesday, Dec. 12, is the last day of exams at UA and kicks off the long holiday break for students.
If you are staying in Northwest Arkansas for the Christmas season, there is plenty to do. Fayetteville and surrounding cities organize activities and traditions throughout the month of December for people of all ages to enjoy.
