The Traveler

While never being a victim of gun violence, Brian Martin of Jonesboro said he hears about it getting closer to his home every day.

"If I can't live, what can I do?" Martin asked rhetorically.

What Martin is doing is attempting to change state law to make it legal for him and others to openly carry guns.… 5 Comments

The results of the 2008 UA homecoming queen election will hinge on student votes, which will be collected today through Wednesday at vote.uark.edu.

The five finalists in this year's competition are Amanda Cook, representing Interfraternity Council; Whitnee Boyd, representing Delta Sigma Theta; Page Daniel, representing the Anti-Tobacco Coalition and Greek Life Facilitators; Teresia Greer, representing National Pan-Hellenic Council; and Hillary Swanton, representing Pi Beta Phi.… Post the First Comment

Magic Johnson visited the UA campus Thursday and spoke in Barnhill Arena about the advantages of focusing on goals and aims, but not just in basketball.

Earvin Johnson Jr., known to most of the world as "Magic" for his skills on the basketball court, is not just considered by the NBA Encyclopedia to be a truly unique ex-player.… Post the First Comment

Lioneld Jordan has lived in Fayetteville for more than 30 years, been on the City Council seven and a half years, been vice mayor four years, fought for equal pay for women faculty at the UA, fought for the proper observance of Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, fought for a polling booth for the students and is "ready for the next level," he said.… 2 Comments

An estimated 400 UA students and faculty members will participate in "Walk a Mile in her Shoes" 6 p.m. today at The Gardens to raise awareness of violence against women.

While the march will be all male, everyone is encouraged to attend the event. Some participants will be taking the title "Walk a Mile in her Shoes" quite literally by marching one mile wearing high heels.… Post the First Comment

With the Nov. 4 election less than a month away, presidential hopefuls Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama are stepping up campaign efforts in attempts to appeal to the majority of American voters.

And with the major presidential debates now over, voters have what might be their final impressions concerning the political stance of the major party candidates.… Post the First Comment