The Traveler

American citizens made history in November when they elected Democrat Barack Obama to be the first black President of the United States of America. All who witnessed the inauguration today either in person or through a form of media will remember this historic moment for the rest of their lives.… Post the First Comment

The University of Arkansas ranked 50th among higher education institutions for the number of National Merit Scholars admitted in the current academic year, according to a Jan. 13, 2009, UA press release.

A measure of academic competitiveness, the number of National Merit Scholars enrolled at a particular university partially reflects the appeal of that university to high school students who have proved themselves as high achievers through an extensive test-taking and application process.… Post the First Comment

After years of research, scientists might be finding out that the only definite benefit vitamins have is effective advertising.

According to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, vitamin C and E are no better for preventing heart disease than placebos.… 2 Comments

I want to thank The Traveler for its coverage of the Miss UA pageant and your openness to realizing the benefits of that program. Cody Kees's article in which he requested that the university reward the winner of the pageant with a scholarship was a thoughtful and honest assessment of a program that has positively impacted many college women, myself included.… 3 Comments