Yearly Archives: 2011
Haynes Introduced as DC
What a difference a year has made for Paul Haynes. Arkansas’ new defensive coordinator was preparing for the Ryan Mallett-led Razorbacks this time last season while defensive backs coach at Ohio State. This year Haynes finds himself as the Razorback’s …
Petrino Excited for Coaching Changes
Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino has been out recruiting the past two weeks, but back in Fayetteville he has given his coaching staff a makeover. The Razorbacks announced Petrino’s younger brother Paul would be named offensive coordinator Tuesday, and Ohio State …
Smooth Transition
It hasn’t been a difficult adjustment for Paul Petrino. The Razorbacks’ old offensive coordinator is back in the same position after spending two years calling plays in the same role at Illinois. “When you’ve been around the offense most of …
Hogs Back on Practice Field
Arkansas took to the practice field Thursday in preparation for the team’s matchup with No. 8 Kansas State in the 2012 Cotton Bowl. This was the Razorbacks first practice since before the 41-17 loss to No. 1 LSU. “It felt …
UA Apparel Studies Students to Present Design Proposals for New Business
By: Joseph Porter Each semester advanced fashion merchandising student groups design, develop and present usable store models for small business owners from across the country. This semester, the teams have created concepts for Dovetail Clothing Co., an innovative, faith-based apparel …
More Kids Using Digital Media, Study Finds
An increasing number of young children are using digital media, according to a study by Common Sense Media. About 53 percent of all 2- to 4-year-olds and about 90 percent of 5- to 8-year-olds have used a computer, according to …
Residence Hall Officials Spend Sparingly
In the midst of a still-limping economy, residence hall governments are striving to be more fiscally responsible, officials said. Most residence halls have a “keystone” event which the hall government puts on every year, said Takama Statton-Brooks, director of Residence …
Parking Deck on Dickson Still in the Works
City council members approved the sale of $6.5 million in parking revenue bonds, as one of the first necessary steps in the long process of building a parking deck for the entertainment district in Fayetteville, officials said. “You don’t start …
New Building, Classrooms in Planning Stage
UA officials are planning to build a general classroom building to help manage the expected increase in enrollment, officials said. The number of classrooms and their capacities depends on enrollment, said Mike Johnson, vice chancellor for Facilities. Once this information …
Cross Cultural Mentor Program Expands
The Cross Cultural Mentor Program, a UA organization designed to help new international students make transitions to the university, is growing rapidly, officials said. “Our program has been growing. This past fall we had more than 50 student leaders participate …
Sharp Increase in Mobile Vendors in Fayetteville
By: Andrea Brown One urban designer’s idea to raise awareness about the benefits of the mobile food trend is slowly turning into what some have called a “Food Cart Revolution” in Fayetteville. Neil Heller created the Fayetteville Food Carts Facebook …
Diverse Perspectives Important For Holiday Season
As I walk across campus, the cold wind bites my face and snow flurries dance wildly around me. I pass Starbucks and the urge for a White Chocolate Peppermint Latte becomes irresistible. Inside Starbucks, the relaxed atmosphere, soft music and …
Don’t Let Political Correctness Ruin Christmas
I’m here to tell you why it is that, during this Christmas Season… Err… holiday season, we deserve to have a little less of a politically correct approach as a nation and as a generation. There’s nothing more frustrating than …
