The Traveler

In the Associated Student Government election last week, the SAFER Referendum, which stated that marijuana offenses should not be punished by the university any harsher than alcohol offenses, passed with 67 percent of the student vote. The sanctions for marijuana possession and use have not yet been modified, but the changes will be discussed, said Daniel Pugh, vice provost for Student Affairs.… 5 Comments

As the newest addition to the UA Greek housing community, the members of Alpha Omicron Pi are proud of their new, record-breaking home. Even though the house took less than a year to build, anticipation made the wait seem even longer for some members. "It seemed to drag by at first, but then suddenly everything seemed to come together," said Lauren Haviland, a sophomore member of AOPi.… 1 Comment

Razorfest and the UA red-white football scrimmage Saturday will offer free family activities and a preview of the 2009 football season. Razorfest will run from noon to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, followed by the red-white football game at 6 p.m. in Razorback Stadium.… Post the First Comment

Homer Simpson. That was how William McComas, a professor of science and technology education at the UA, illustrated natural selection in pop culture during the Year of Darwin event in the Arkansas Union Wednesday. "The order of events is essentially true," McComas said of an introduction to the show of "The Simpsons" and the evolution of Homer.… Post the First Comment