Yearly Archives: 2009
PHI DELT UPDATE: UAPD investigate potential criminal hazing
By: Tina Korbe The incident that cost the Arkansas Alpha chapter of Phi Delta Theta its charter also caught the attention of UAPD: The police continue to investigate whether criminal hazing occurred at a Nov. 12 new member event. A …
H1N1 vaccine now available at the Health Center
By: Taniah Tudor The Pat Walker Health Center has received 2,000 doses of the H1N1 vaccine and free vaccination is being given to students, staff, faculty, emeritus and their spouses from Wednesday, Dec. 16 through Wednesday, Dec. 23. The Health Center did not know …
Shorthanded Hogs top Hornets
By Jimmy Carter Arkansas passed its first post-finals test with flying colors, knocking off Alabama State 76-51 for its third consecutive victory. Fresh off an eight-day break for final exams, the Hogs (5-5) pulled away from the Hornets in …
Pomfret resident arrested for videotaping students in shower
By Bailey Elise McBride A student was arrested Friday, Dec. 11, in Pomfret Hall for filming other students while they showered, UA Police Department officials said today. “A student was taking a shower and he noticed someone stuck a camera under …
Time for a break – winter break, that is
By: Erin Robertson ‘Tis the season to ace finals, to study for long hours in Mullins, and to eschew wearing more than sweatpants in favor of a few extra hours of sleep. Through this grueling time of finals, students always …
Mullins Wireless Improvements, Printing Cap Coming
by Adam Call Roberts Members of the Associated Student Government’s Technology Fee Review Committee agreed to spend $121,000 to increase Internet access and install computers in Mullins Library. They also agreed to set a cap on student printing next semester, …
UA Flash Rave 2009 – Slideshow
Photography and video (at the end) by Stephen Ironside The first-ever “Flash Rave” at the University of Arkansas was held at the Union on Wednesday, the day before the start of finals. DJ Joelle, a UA student, mixed music for …
Crossing the line with athlete criticism on social networking sites
By Jimmy Carter The 2009 Arkansas-LSU game went down to the wire, both teams made plays late and the ‘Battle for the Golden Boot’ turned into a well-documented showdown of junior kickers. LSU’s Josh Jasper hit a 41-yarder with …
Two different paths, one common result
By Clint Linder When Arkansas took a late lead with 1:18 remaining to play against LSU, Hog fans began booking their New Years trips to Dallas, a Cotton Bowl bid seemingly in their grasps. The pains of losing to Georgia …
Snakes on a Campus
By Bailey Elise McBride A number of reptiles, including an alligator, a Western diamond-back rattlesnake and six pythons, were confiscated by the UA Police Department in a room in Maple Hill West residence hall Dec. 3, resulting in a fine …
A step in Monroe’s glamour
By Anna Nguyen Chameleon-like chic happens, and it’s happening again on Dickson Street, the epicenter of local businesses, as it houses another swanky bazaar. Monroe Boutique complements equally dashing neighbors Private Gallery and Something Urban, offering more of an elegantly …
It’s a strange world out there
By Samuel Letchworth Call me Ishmael. No, wait, that’s not it. We were somewhere near the border of Barstow when… Sorry, that’s not right, either. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Closer, but not …
Profiles from the Hill: UAPD officer talks safety on campus
By April Robertson Lt. Matt Mills serves as the patrol services supervisor for the UA Police Department. April: How long have you worked on the UA campus? Lt. Mills: About 10 years now. April: How does the UA atmosphere differ …
Random rumblings to rid the Dead Day doldrums
By mwatson December 9, 2009
SWINGING FOR THE FENCES By Matt Watson It’s finals week. No one wants to think too deeply about anything, and if you’re a regular reader of Swinging for the Fences, you know this space is usually…well, I’m not going to …
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