Author Archives: Jaime Dunaway
Bitter Sweet Ending: Students Happy to be Graduating, But Sad to Leave
Graduation is approaching, and seniors are using their last few days to reflect on their time at the UA while also looking toward the future. “I’m excited to finally get done with school and move on to the next stage …
RSO Sponsors 5K Run For an Educated Kenya
Inspired by the story of a former UA track runner, students from the American Marketing Association are organizing a 5K to raise money to send Kenyan children to high school, said Shelby Mohs, co-vice president of community service for AMA. …
Elevators Still Safe Despite Permit Date Expiration
On-campus elevators with expired permits have passed inspection and are safe to use as officials wait for certificates of approval to arrive from the state, officials from the department of facilities management said. Elevator permits expired March 31, but most …
Traveler Moves to Weekly Publication
The Arkansas Traveler is moving from a daily to a weekly publication next year because of a projected $72,000 budget deficit that arose from a decrease in advertising revenues. “It’s not optimal,” said Nick Brothers, next year’s editor-in-chief. “I think …
Shortage Might Affect Hunting
As gun sales around the country increased after the Newton, Conn., school shooting, ammunition sales have also increased, causing a shortage that could affect students’ hunting activities. “I’m definitely feeling that in the future it will be harder to get …
Experience Needed in Job Market
Graduating students will have to stand out from the crowd after graduation to get a job in a highly competitive market. There are approximately 4.5 people vying for each position in the job market, according to statistics from the Bureau …
Barefoot for a Cause
Barefoot students will be traveling across campus April 16 as part of the global “One Day without Shoes” event to raise awareness about the health issues faced by children around the world without shoes. The program was started on campus …
Northwest Arkansas Fights Child Abuse
Child advocacy groups in northwest Arkansas are organizing events throughout the month of April to commemorate childhood abuse month. The Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter in Bentonville is organizing the annual Starlight Gala on April 27, which will include a silent …
UA Email Servers Hit By Spam Mail
An increase in spam mail hit the UA email servers Sunday, causing faculty and staff with Exchange Mail accounts to receive delayed emails, said David Anderson, IT services help desk assistant. The problem was caused by people responding to spam …
Students Compete to Reduce
UA students will be participating in the Campus Conservation Nationals competition during the first three weeks of April to reduce rising energy costs, said Carlos Ochoa, director of the Office for Sustainability. The goal of the program is to reduce …
NWA Homeless Population On Rise
The homeless population in northwest Arkansas increased to more than 2,000 people in 2013, while national averages fell, according to the Point-in-Time Homeless Census conducted by Kevin Fitzpatrick, UA sociology professor. Fitzpatrick, who is also the Community and Family Institute …
Graduating Seniors Explore Nontraditional Job Options
Programs like Teach for America and the Fulbright Scholar Program offer graduating seniors an opportunity to give back to the community and travel overseas instead of getting a job in the traditional market. Teach for America is one option available …
Senate Votes to Increase Time Between Classes
The UA Faculty Senate voted to allow students 15 minutes between classes next semester because of the number of classes meeting in buildings farther from the center of campus, said Tim Kral, chair of the Faculty Senate. Another factor in …
Student Poll Gauges Need for Medical Amnesty Policy
Associated Student Government representatives are working with the UA administration to pass medical amnesty, a policy that would allow students to call 911 for friends with alcohol poisoning without getting in administrative trouble, said Hollis Moll, ASG former secretary. UA …
Jobs Differ Among Students
UA students have differing opinions on the most popular jobs despite an emphasis on computer and engineering fields. Computer-related jobs and careers in engineering compose half of the 10 best jobs of 2013, according to a study conducted by CareerBuilder …
