Recent Posts by Brian Lofton

Palin attempts the journey from Alaskan governor to vice president
By Brian Lofton on November 3, 2008 at 12:00 am • 0 Comments •
With this year's election coming to a close, constituents have begun to flock to the polls in hopes that their votes will alter the decision for what is said to be the most important election in recent history. With two politically diverse presidential candidates, this year's decision will obviously make a difference in the function of the U.S. for the next four years.

Homecoming blood drive aims for record numbers
By Brian Lofton on October 22, 2008 at 12:00 am • 0 Comments •
Your one pint of blood, given at this year's Homecoming blood drive, can save three lives, according to the American Red Cross. The goal for this year's blood drive is 1,600 pints. Last year, the Homecoming blood drive barely surpassed its goal by 50 pints, acquiring a total 1,300, said Earl Hill, Homecoming blood drive chair.

Nobelity comes to UA tonight, director Turk Pipkin presents film in Union
By Brian Lofton on October 6, 2008 at 12:00 am • 0 Comments •
The 2006 film "Nobelity" is to be shown in the Union theatre tonight at 8pm. "Nobelity" is essentially a global-awareness film that is the "path to a better future, with nine Nobel laureates as our guides," according to the trailer posted on their Web site nobelity.

Homeless population grows, supplies shrink
By Brian Lofton on October 3, 2008 at 12:00 am • 0 Comments •
Last year, it was estimated that on any given day, a total of 1,170 homeless people resided in the Washington and Benton counties, according to the 2007 Point In Time Census of Homeless Persons. The 1,170 homeless in Northwest Arkansas contribute to a much larger 850,000 homeless people in the country.

Tornadoes can pose potential threat to UA campus
By Brian Lofton on September 19, 2008 at 12:00 am • 0 Comments •
In 2000, an F3 tornado was heading toward the heart of the UA campus. Teachers and students alike were in a frenzy; some were oblivious of the disaster about to occur. Winds were howling, clouds were churning, and UA occupants were cowering under their desks.

UAPD raising efforts to prevent DWIs
By Brian Lofton on August 29, 2008 at 12:00 am • 0 Comments •
With 151 arrests for DUIs and DWIs already this year, the UA Police Department is cracking down on students who drive after drinking, a UAPD official said. "Drinking on campus has been a relatively consistent problem," said Gary Crain, UAPD public information officer.