January 14, 2013

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Monday, Jan. 14, 2013

“About You, For You”

Students Form New Year’s Reflections and Resolutions

Freshman Kimberly Hicks is already on her way to becoming a budding professional photographer.

University of Arkansas Student-Run Newspaper Since 1906

Vol. 107, No. 64

Safety Concerns Behind Dickson Street Closure

Free Testing Materials No Longer Provided

Tiffany Chism Contributing Writer

Miranda Campbell Staff Writer

As each of us begins the new year with resolutions, the UA has its own resolution — to keep students safe. It has taken nearly six months of careful deliberation; however, the city of Fayetteville has finally granted the UA a permit to limit traf-

fic on Dickson Street between the intersections of Harmon Avenue and Garland Avenue. Each weekday, pedestrians at the UA encounter cars using Dickson Street to drop off students or save time by cutting through campus. UA officials offered a potential solution for this safety hazard by creating a proposal that would limit vehicles passing through campus between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

During these hours are countless class changes when students flood the intersections of McIlroy Avenue and Garland Avenue along Dickson Street. Now, drivers will be rerouted to turn left on Harmon Avenue. This new traffic pattern has left some wondering if this new proposal will work. Will combining two areas of traffic into one, including those cars that are dropping

off students, alleviate the safety risk, or will it only condense the problem? “Safety falls back on the university,” said Chris Brown, Fayetteville city engineer. “We simply provided the permit for the traffic limitation.” When asked if UA officials felt this traffic pattern change would simply be moving the

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Full Story, Page 5

Students Book it Back to Class

UA Freshman on Fast Track Toward

Photography Career

With 2012 in students’ wake, many are hopeful for what’s to come in 2013. Full Story, Page 5

Kris Johnson Staff Photographer Students stand in line at the University of Arkansas Bookstore during the Midday Madness sale, Sunday, January 13. Students who shopped for textbooks and school supplies during the sale received 10 percent off their purchases.

Gym’Backs Lose at Home to Florida The Gym‘Backs fell to the Georgia Bulldogs in the season opener Friday at Barnhill Arena. Full Story, Page 7

Today’s Forecast

What Students Missed During Winter Break Kayli Farris Assistant News Editor Campus was quiet when students left for winter break, but that doesn’t mean business slowed down.

“It was cold. It was quiet. We didn’t get snow on Christmas.” Steve Voorhies

Manager of Media Relations

36 / 18° Tomorrow Mostly Sunny 41 / 23°

Here are a few things students may have missed while they were away: Bus stops: - Two bus stops moved at Union Station. - Pomfret Express will share the stop with the Tan Route. - Gray Route will share the stop with the Green Route. Four restaurants closed for not paying sales tax: - Pitas Mediterranean Grill - Fez Hookah Lounge and Cafe - Wingz on Dickson - Tangiers Mediterranean Grill

A few new restaurants will open in Fayetteville: - Apple Blossom Brewing Company in the summer - Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Roads: - UA officials will have operational control of West Dickson Street on campus, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. - Construction of the College Avenue flyover bridge is set to begin in January. The bridge will be implemented to connect northbound College Avenue traffic to the Fulbright Expressway. Walton Arts Center: The expansion of the Fayetteville Walton Arts Center is slated to begin earlier than planned. Construction will likely begin in 2013, according to the preliminary expansion timeline.

“It was cold. It was quiet. We didn’t get snow on Christmas,” said Steve Voorhies, manager of media relations for University Relations. However, life on campus will pick back up now that school is in session.

Students are once again responsible for buying their own Scantrons and Blue Books, as ASG’s initiative to provide these testing materials for free has ended because of lack of funding, Associated Student Government announced. “The test pilot phase of the free testing material distribution has ended and ASG funding of this project has been exhausted,” according to the ASG website. Despite positive feedback, funding for the program that was supposed to last one year has run out, said ASG President Tori Pohlner. The program was calculated to fund testing materials for the entire school year; however, the budget that was set at $48,060 was exhausted. Between the second summer session and the first semester, $51,475 worth of testing materials was purchased by academic departments through the bookstore, Pohlner said. “In the past, according to the bookstore, students picked up $17,000 worth of scantrons in a single semester,” Pohlner said. “Obviously, with three times the normal amount picked up last semester, we had to end the program. “I’m extremely sad to see the program end. I’ve known this day would come since I took office, granted I thought it would be for next year, not the next semester.”

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Post Break: Get Back into the School Mode

Pam DeRossitte Comtributing Writer

After a long holiday break, students ventured back to campus today facing a postholiday transition. The transition from holiday living back into school mode is an abrupt change in lifestyle and comes with its particular stressors. Every

at the Health Center, said Mary Alice Serefini, director of Pat Walker Health Center. “The worst thing that can happen is students come back sleep-deprived, get behind in their studies, get stressed, develop a compromised immune system and catch the flu,” Serefini said. “De-stressing and staying balanced will help: sleep, eat three healthy meals, exercise, socialize.” Another official recom-

“However, before your classes are running at full speed, take the time to design a plan aimed at improving your overall sense of wellness.” Daniel Kissinger

Associate Professor of Counselor Education student faces their own challenges. Some students will be settling into a dorm room, some into an off-campus residence; some will be adjusting hours in their work schedule, some will be looking for work; some will be new to the campus, some older, some younger; but every student will be making the transition into student mode. UA officials advise that every student first needs to get a flu shot. Inoculations are available

mends planning for a balanced day with a personalized wellness plan. To get into work mode smoothly and stay there, design a plan ahead of time, said Daniel Kissinger, associate professor of counselor education. “The beginning of any semester can be very busy,” Kissinger said. “However, before your classes are running at full speed, take the time to design a plan aimed at improving your overall sense of wellness. In addition to organizing your class workload, create a per-

sonalized wellness plan that addresses your physical (i.e. nutrition/exercise), emotional, social/relationship, spiritual/religious and creative sides.” Kissinger also advises students to get involved on campus. “Get involved or re-connect with campus-affiliated services and programs, or community-based organizations,” Kissinger said. “By sticking to your own personal wellness plan, you will be on your way to optimizing your personal and academic successes for the semester.” UA officials advise against electronics. “Stay away from video games,” said Wendy Stouffer, director of academic scholarships. “Attend class. Drop by the Enhanced Learning Center and the Quality Writing Center.” One last time, “appreciate the gift that college is,” according to Dr. John Grohol, CEO and founder of Psych Central, in his article “Back to College: 5 Survival Tips.” “One of the things few college students appreciate when they go off to school each year is the enormous opportunity they’ve been given,” according to Grohol. “Despite the popular belief that everyone goes to college, that’s simply not true.”


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