The Traveler

With the environment and sustainability on many people's minds, housing officials around the nation are building green, including those at the UA.

A "green" building is defined as one that incorporates environmentally friendly design elements that are more water and energy efficient, uses recycled materials, sustainable site-development and indoor environmental quality, according to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design criteria.… 1 Comment

The UA campus is about to get a little greener, and it's not just because spring is on its way. The UA is the first higher education institution in the state and among the first 100 in the nation to sign the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment, according to a press release.… 10 Comments

The Associated Student Government Senate voted Tuesday night against a bill that would cut the election campaign expenditures cap for ASG executive elections in half. Sen. Jacob Holloway authored the legislation to cap campaign spending at $1,250 because lowering the amount allowed to be spent on a campaign would lead to an increase in the diversity of people who chose to run for executive office, he said.… Post the First Comment

Fayetteville High School has long been stretching at the seams at the current campus. With the student population already close to 2,000, and growing at 2 percent each year, expansion is an imminent necessity, said Alan Wilbourn, director of school/ community relations.… 5 Comments

What do you get when you mix Philip Glass, an Episcopal church, one papier-mâché palm tree, two wristbands, four wooden blocks, a scarf and four actors in 18 scenes with dozens of characters? ""Darfur Stories": Tell Them," an organically moving, emotionally raw performance presented by Students Taking Action Now: Darfur.… Post the First Comment