The Traveler

Mark your calendars: the UA will welcome former President George H. W. Bush to campus Monday, April 6, as the Distinguished Lecture Committee's spring speaker. From what I could gather, this is Bush 41's second official visit to the UA, the first being the 1969 "Big Shootout" between the University of Texas and the UA for the Southwest Conference Championship.… Post the First Comment

The last day of classes before Spring Break is tantalizingly close, and, knowing that, students might be inclined to wind down prematurely. Schoolwork might just strike students as slightly less appealing when the immanent prospect of a beach vacation or ski trip lures their thoughts from the task at hand.… Post the First Comment

1. Cut down on driving. Hitch a ride with your friends, dust off your bike or use the UA's transit service. All are free and environmentally friendly. 2. But if you do decide to drive, slow down. Studies have shown that laying off the gas pedal improves fuel efficiency.… Post the First Comment

Evolution, creation in government schools There has been talk in the Northwest Arkansas Times lately about evolution and creation and their place in government schools. On one side, people say that science deals in fact and creation deals in belief. Science has a place in government schools and "creation science" does not.… 4 Comments