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    By on January 30, 2012 at 9:43 am • 0 Comments
    Two new apartment buildings will be built in the downtown area, providing conveniently located housing to future students. The Fayetteville Planning Commission recently approved two five-story apartment complexes within blocks of campus and Dickson Street. “These projects are going to be great ...
    By on January 26, 2012 at 9:57 am • 0 Comments
    By Yani Ko A spindly Troy Gittings paced back and forth under the spotlight, passing the microphone stand between his hands as if tossing a ball. “Thanks for coming out tonight. This next comedian, this is his first time performing on a ...
    By on December 1, 2011 at 12:00 am • 0 Comments
    (Photo by Meleah Gross) For the past 17 years, the glow from the Fayetteville Square has marked the beginning of the Christmas season in Fayetteville. The display, made up of half a million lights, attracts more than 30,000 people to ...
    By on November 10, 2011 at 1:02 pm • 1 Comment
    Some would say that Professor Larry Foley was the obvious choice to direct a documentary about the construction, architecture and opening of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. His office is filled with Emmy Awards sitting on a shelf ...
    By on November 10, 2011 at 1:01 pm • 0 Comments
    Local artist George Dombek’s work has been displayed in 600 museum collections and more than 100 art exhibits throughout the world. Now, the Arkansas native can add the renowned Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art to his impressive repertoire. Dombek’s ...
    By on November 10, 2011 at 1:00 pm • 0 Comments
    People from around the world will gather in Northwest Arkansas this week for the Nov. 11 opening of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. The museum will feature a variety of artwork exploring American history and culture spanning 400 years, ...
    By on November 3, 2011 at 12:00 am • 0 Comments
    UA public relations students recently had the chance to gain professional skills and knowledge that will really “stick” with them. Liggett Stashower, an award-winning public relations firm based in Cleveland, Ohio, contacted journalism professor and director of the UA Advertising-Public Relations ...
    By on November 2, 2011 at 12:00 am • 0 Comments
    During a football game, Razorback fans listen to the deafening reverberation of the word “Arkansas!” as it explodes from one half of the football stadium crowd, while the other half screams “Razorbacks!” shortly after. A tradition like this is ...
    By on October 26, 2011 at 12:00 am • 0 Comments
    The Jets and Sharks are at it again, and this time the Broadway production is visiting the Walton Arts Center. “West Side Story” got its start on Broadway in 1957, but now the production has been revised and refreshed, said Amanda ...