The Traveler

When students expressed the need for a place to study late at night, UA library officials responded with the decision to extend library operating hours - a decision that will reduce study distractions and stress for students, library officials and students said.… Post the First Comment

The UA has appointed Bruce E. Pontious associate vice chancellor of development Monday. Pontious will begin his new role at the UA Sept. 15, according to a press release.

"Bruce Pontious is one of the most successful and accomplished fund-raising professionals in the nation," said Tysen Kendig, associate vice chancellor of University Relations.… Post the First Comment

A Ft. Worth, Texas resident was arrested at the Buchanan-Droke residence hall Aug. 21 and charged with first-degree criminal mischief for dismantling a camera. Cameron Young Jr. is facing a Class C felony charge which can carry up to a $10,000 fine and no less than three years in jail.… Post the First Comment

The campus-wide tobacco ban will be tested this weekend at the first home football game since its enactment July 1. While fans had been prohibited from using tobacco products inside the stadium, now they will also be prohibited from using them outside the stadium as long as they are on campus.… Post the First Comment

An increase in students using scooters on campus has brought a concentrated effort in enforcement of state laws and significant changes in parking policies, UA officials said.

With the nationwide move toward greener solutions for everything from food choices to how those choices are carried out of the store, and with the recent slump in the economy, scooters have become a staple in student transportation, on and off campus.… 7 Comments

Women's Panhellenic recruitment started last weekend with potential new members lining Maple Street in their pastel tees. However, this year's recruitment is slightly different from last, starting on the first week of school rather than the third.

Besides date changes, this recruitment period will be different in that it is a "no frills" recruitment, said Parice Bowser, director of Greek Life.… Post the First Comment

Students at the UA might want to take note of a campus coalition that could lead to the U.S. being less dependent on foreign oil. It also could lead some students to a career opportunity in a new economic technology field.

With a direct connection through the Walton College of Business, UA green-minded business and industry leaders, in alliance with Fayetteville's Green Valley Network, said they have in their hands one of the world's most unique business clusters.… Post the First Comment