The Traveler

Community members protested Arkansas Initiative Act No. 1 and California's Proposition 8 in a peaceful demonstration Saturday.

Some of the group met in front of the Arkansas Union and marched to City Hall, where the main event took place at 12:30 p.m. After that, the protesters marched to the corner of Dickson Street and College Avenue, where the protest continued until it was concluded back at the UA campus.… Post the First Comment

The UA Police Department is investigating an incident that occurred last Wednesday in which a man confronted two students in Lot 40, brandished a handgun and threatened them.

The gun was never discharged and both of the victims were unharmed, said Vance Rice, UAPD spokesman.… 1 Comment

The annual International Education Week begins today and will go through Friday Nov. 21, and it will connect international members of the UA community with other students, faculty and staff.

International Education Week, organized by International Students and Scholars, focuses on international students, faculty and staff, as well as students who have studied abroad or do research internationally.… Post the First Comment

Nadine Strossen, who spent 17 years as president of the American Civil Liberties Union, visited the University of Arkansas Lefler Law Center Thursday to talk with students and faculty about America's future.

Her conversational speech, entitled "A Conversation with Nadine Strossen about Civil Liberties Issues in the Post-Bush Era," focused on the issues the United States is and will be facing in the future.… Post the First Comment

With President-elect Barack Obama just months away from his inauguration, one of his agendas is gaining more attention and a host of supporters. Obama's health care reform became one of the main avenues for criticism from the Republican Party during the campaign, and these criticisms often incorporated accusations of socialistic intentions.… 1 Comment