The Traveler

A UA student is in critical condition at Washington Regional Medical Center after being run over by a train early Thursday morning, police authorities said. Colby Helffrich, 21, was walking away from Dickson Street Thursday when he approached the train tracks where the Maple Street and Lafayette Street bridges meet, said Rick Crisman, public information officer for the Fayetteville Police Department.… 56 Comments

Six UA student teams are among the top 25 in the state selected to compete for their share of more than $114,000 in this year's Donald W. Reynolds Governor's Cup Graduate and Undergraduate Business Plan Competition. Initiated in 2001, the contest is a collaborative project for graduate and undergraduate students, designed to promote entrepreneurship in Arkansas through a statewide competition.… Post the First Comment

With 14,800 new cases diagnosed in the state last year, Arkansas is certainly not immune to the threat of cancer, but, through an event student advocates describe as fun and meaningful, students can contribute to the statewide battle against the disease. Sponsored by the UA chapter of Colleges Against Cancer, the second annual UA Relay for Life begins 6 p.… Post the First Comment

With the controversial petition garnering 1,830 signatures, a bill has been filed in the Arkansas Legislature to legalize the open carry of handguns throughout the state. House Bill 2184, introduced by Rep. Mark Martin of Prairie Grove, would allow a person to carry a handgun in plain sight on his or her person or in his or her vehicle for the purpose of self defense.… 2 Comments

They may not compare to the bonuses handed out in corporations like AIG, but the salaries of public university administrators have gained attention in the Arkansas Legislature, most recently in the Senate. Sen. Gilbert Baker, a Republican from Conway, sponsored Senate Bill 55, which earlier this month became Act 321.… Post the First Comment

Pomfret Honors Quarters will host Wednesday the first alternative Row Week, an event designed to provide Row Week entertainment to students who might not otherwise attend parties. The event is designed to provide an opportunity to students who might not be attending fraternity functions.… Post the First Comment