In The News
Adoption Ban Unconstitutional
The Arkansas Supreme Court today kicked to the curb an act that was blatantly aimed at preventing homosexual couples from adopting or providing foster care to children.
Pedi-Can Or Pedi-Can't?
In the end the Fayetteville City Council arrived at the same destination for three amendments: Leave them on a second reading and come back to them next time.
Good News For Chavez
Jonathan Chavez, the Rogers High School graduate and University of Arkansas student who faces potential deportation, has been granted a change of venue to determine his status in the U.S.
Playboy Casting Call
If you’re a student who likes showing her school spirit — and by showing, I mean gettin’ nekkid — Playboy is coming to town April 7-8 for casting calls for its “Girls of the SEC” issue.
UA Gets $20,000 Grant
A $20,000 grant will help the University of Arkansas participate in 100,000 Strong, a presidential program to expand the number of U.S. students learning abroad in China.
Protesters Organize ‘Rebel With A Cause’
The “rebel” who this ride honors is Private First Class Bradley Manning. Manning has been imprisoned in the Quantico Marine Corps Brig for nine months, suspected of giving highly classified State Department cables to the website WikiLeaks.
Square Wi-Fi Update
Cox Communication’s donation of free Wi-Fi is on target to begin April 2 for the opening of the Fayetteville Farmer’s Market.
Airborne Toxic Event Canceled
Due to anticipated bad weather, University Programs has announced the cancellation of The Airborne Toxic Event performance tomorrow (Tuesday, March 29) at the Chi Omega Greek Theatre on the UA campus.
Town Hall Time
Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan and city staff will take comments and questions from residents during a town hall meeting tonight.
Pub Loses Its Crown
The Crown Pub on Dickson Street posted to its Facebook page that it will be shutting its doors on May 1 or perhaps a few days before. Apparently the landlords denied a renewal of the lease, and the local niche bar will be seeking a new location.