The Traveler

Students might want to think twice next time they tag themselves in photos from last weekend's party or post messages on their friends' walls about how wasted they were. The new employers trend for hiring is looking at social networking Web sites such as Facebook and MySpace when they consider potential employees.… 1 Comment

Protests continue around the world against human rights issues in China involving Tibet, and UA professors and students are also voicing their opinions.

In Tibet, protests began March 10, commemorating the 49th anniversary of the Tibetan uprising of 1959.… 4 Comments

Several UA groups are coming together in April to raise awareness of sexual assault.

"April is Sexual Assault Awareness month around the nation. In recognition of this month, many events have been planned to create awareness and foster action and change," said Mary A. Wyandt-Hiebert, director of STAR Central - the Office of Support, Training, Advocacy and Resources - and adviser for RESPECT, a sexual assault peer education program.… Post the First Comment

Many UA commuter students and faculty and staff members know the difficulties of looking for off-campus housing across Northwest Arkansas, and in particular, close to campus. It can be a daunting task to search through newspaper ads, make calls and visit properties to find it is not the place described in the ad.… Post the First Comment

A UA student has been chosen as a Truman Scholar by members of the Truman Scholarship Foundation, according to a UA press release.

Olivia Meeks of Hot Springs was one of about 75 students from across the country selected as finalists for the scholarship.

"Olivia is a lively, intelligent student who is committed to public service, and the credit is hers for winning the scholarship - she is a perfect match for it," said Suzanne McCray, associate dean of the Honors College.… Post the First Comment