Author Archives: Brittany Nims
Growing Up, Moving On
Our ride is coming to an end, my friends, and what a wild one it has been. I’m not usually one for grandiose, sentimental moments, but I suppose there’s room for an exception. Growing up I thought my college years …
Protecting a UA Tradition From Growth and Expansion
The UA has a rich history of tradition, culture and growth. Here, we take pride in the things — big or small — that set us apart: We are the largest university in the state with the largest student body, …
How to Survive the Holidays With a Not-So-Perfect Family
‘Tis the season, my friends. We are on the downswing of the semester, and the only things separating us from late-night caroling, making lopsided gingerbread houses with our siblings and unbearably-awkward dinners with our not-so-perfect families are those few lingering …
The ‘Lost Generation’ Coming Together
College students: the lost generation? Hardly. Young adults, ages 18 to 29, make up 24 percent of the U.S. voting population, according to data from civicyouth.org, an organization that gathers research on civic and political turnouts of American youth. Among …
The Boomerang Effect: Unemployed Graduates Look Homeward
She did everything she was supposed to. She graduated with a 4.3 GPA from Claremore High School in 2008. She was a valedictorian. She came to the UA from Oklahoma as a first-generation college student. She studied biochemistry and minored …
Shifting Gender Roles
Suppose Elizabeth wasn’t ready to settle down with Mr. Darcy, or Cinderella told the prince she didn’t want to get married. Surely, all would be wrong in the world. Or not. Gender roles are changing. Men and women are waiting …
Arkansans Marry Younger Than National Average
June 30: save the date. The theme will be traditional, classic and elegant. Calla lilies will decorate the sanctuary, and the bride will carry them in her hands. The colors will be rich, navy blue and playful, canary yellow. Her …
Possible Tuition Increase
The UA Board of Trustees will discuss Thursday and Friday a proposed increase in tuition and fees for the 2012 – 2013 school year for the entire UA system, said the director of communication for the University of Arkansas System. …
Speaking Out: Life as an Undocumented UA Student
Zessna García and Carlos Guzman are not American citizens. They have no social security card, no driver’s license. They are two of a handful of undocumented UA students. García has dreams: dreams of becoming a broadcast reporter, dreams of speaking …
Cajun Cuisine in Arkansas Hill Country: Lyn D’s Cajun Gypsy Cafe
Jambalaya, etouffeé, courtbouillion, shrimp creole, andouilles, po’boys, gumbo, pistolettes and boudin: cuisine of the Cajun, creole South, the food of Louisiana. Lyn and John Defelice don’t call their food Cajun; it’s Louisiana food. In Northwest Arkansas, only a small handful …
New Normal: All Work and No Play
Editor’s Note: The New Normal is a series highlighting new norms for college students in this day and age. In a nation where student loan debt exceeds credit card debt, according to finaid.org, some UA students have turned to other …
Tech Takeover: Increasing Overlap Between Online and Traditional Classes
Higher education institutions should adapt to new technology and students’ learning styles because of budget challenges and to remain competitive, said Donald Bobbitt, UA system president, during a Nov. 13 speech at The Clinton School of Public Service in Little …
Shuttle Schedule for Ralston Lecture
Aron Ralston, the mountain climber depicted in the film ‘127 Hours’, will be speaking at the Fayetteville Town Center Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. UA shuttles will be provided by Distinguished Lectures Committee members for any UA students interested in …
Technology Education Important for Student Teachers
Renovations and restorations have brought Peabody Hall into the 21st century with the addition of modern technology and new teaching tools. Peabody Hall, built in 1913, is one of only five UA buildings that were constructed before 1925, making it …
