The Traveler

History was made on the steps of the United States Capitol yesterday morning when Barack Obama took the presidential oath to become the 44th and first black president of the United States of America. More than 2 million people withstood the harsh, cold weather on the National Mall in Washington D.C. to witness this momentous occasion. … 4 Comments

Although Martin Luther King Jr. Day was celebrated Monday, the city of Fayetteville along with the University of Arkansas began events Thursday and will continue celebrating until the end of the month. … Post the First Comment

"Cease fire now! Cease fire now! Cease fire now!" cried students and professors at the Gaza Peace and U.S. Independence protest in front of the Mullins Library Friday.

The event was sponsored by the Campus Greens and Students for U.S. Independence. Although it was below freezing outside, around 50 people came to the protest, many holding up signs that said "Stop the Terror" or "Cease Fire Now!"

"When America or Israel kills masses of people, it's not termed terrorism.… 7 Comments

Just as celebration from the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday and the inauguration of President Barack Obama draw to an end, 15 University of Arkansas students will travel to College Station, Texas, Thursday for the Southwestern Black Student Leadership Conference.… Post the First Comment

The UA police department over the break rewarded officers and employees for their meritorious service in 2008, giving awards to seven officers, a civilian employee and a non-employee, according to a news release. The awards ceremony was Dec. 16, 2008, at the Clarion Inn.… Post the First Comment

A UA police department officer investigated the Lamda Chi Alpha fraternity Monday, Jan. 5, because the door was open, meaning there was the possibility of a theft. Upon entering the fraternity, the officer discovered there had been a theft. There was a stolen sign in the fraternity bathroom.… Post the First Comment