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TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2012
Coming out of the Shadows
Familiar Face Returning:
Smith Provides Stability, Continuity
Panel Documents Immigration Challenges by JACK SUNTRUP Staff Writer
On Monday night, the UA and Northwest Arkansas community was invited to a forum discussing the plight of undocumented students. The crowd, about 600 strong, filled the Fayetteville Town Center. The “Undocumented: living in the shadows” event was not the first of its kind at the UA, but this time it was held off campus to “educate” students and the community about undocumented students, Chancellor David Gearhart said. “We are glad that you want to learn about this vital issue affecting our state and nation,” he told the standing room only crowd of about 600. The event was meant to draw support from the grassroots level, but Gearhart encouraged elected officials to attend. About a dozen elected officials came and two representatives from the Governor’s office were present. The event has become controversial in recent weeks, and some opponents have sent “threatening” “rude” and “ignorant” letters to the university, Gearhart said. “I was asked by some by e-
mail, phone and texts to cancel this event tonight, and I have to tell you the possibility of that was never even remotely considered,” he said to rousing applause. The panel was made up of five undocumented students, one formerly undocumented student, and Gearhart, who moderated the event. One of the first questions was about how the panelist got to America. “I came here in January 2004, when I was 14 years old,” Jonathan Chavez said. “I had no idea. We had a very tough life in Peru. We didn’t have any jobs; my parents didn’t have any jobs.” One question was about the first time they realized they were undocumented. Cesar Vargus grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y., and after 9/11 realized his “call of duty” to serve in the military. Lacking a social security number, however, enlistment was impossible. Being undocumented encourages harder work, Jonathan Chavez said. He said he even had to turn down a scholarship to go to Austria because he could not leave the country. “It makes me want to try harder,” he said. “It makes me not want to quit.”
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When John L. Smith left Louisville in December 2002, Bobby Petrino inherited a program he led to 41 wins in four years. Almost a decade later, Smith replaced Petrino as
Seniors Enter Still-Struggling Workforce by SARAH DEROUEN Staff Writer
As the last few weeks of the semester disappear, many seniors are left with one terrifying question: what’s next? But fear not — the job outlook for graduating seniors is not all that dismal, officials said. “Based on national data, employers expect to hire 10.2 percent more college graduates from the class of 2012 than they did from the class of 2011,” said Angela Williams, director of University Career Development Center. “If students are prepared for their job search, we expect them to be successful in finding a position that meets their career goals.” In September, the National Association of Colleges and Employers predicted employers would hire 9.5 percent of graduating seniors. This is the second year that the pre-
dictions were lower than expected, according to NACE. Williams does have some advice for seniors looking to join the workforce. “I hope that seniors have, by now, had their resumes critiqued, practiced their interviewing skills and have gained work experience related to their career goals,” Williams said. Seniors looking for assistance can use resources at the UA including the Career Development Center and the Walton College George W. Edwards, Jr. Career Center. Arkansas has an unemployment rate of 7.4 percent in comparison to the 8.2 percent national unemployment rate, according to the Bureau of Labor. The unemployment rate for the northwest Arkansas is 6.4 percent, 1.8 percentage points below to the na-
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Arkansas’ head coach on an interim basis and is tasked with trying to lead the Razorbacks to their third-consecutive 10-plus win season in the fall. Smith signed a 10-month, $850,000 contract to replace Petrino 13 days after the former coach
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sons before taking the head coaching job at Weber State, his alma mater, Dec. 6. His stay in Ogden, Utah, lasted just 140 days before he was announced as Petrino’s successor.
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Pottermore Renews Harry Potter Fervor by JANNEE SULLIVAN Staff Writer
Last week’s public debut of Pottermore, the official Harry Potter website, created a buzz among Potter fans, who now have access to discarded pages and notes from author J.K. Rowling. Some students see Pottermore as a way to perpetuate the magic of the books they grew up reading. “I am in love with Pottermore,” said Megan Wilcox, freshman interior design major. “I grew up reading the books MADDIE LOGAN STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER and watching the movies, so Sophomore Mary Margaret Donavon’s room shows her passion for the book and I’ve always been a huge fan.” the movie series.
Created by Rowling and Sony, the site gives users access to exclusive behind-thescenes content and games. “It must have taken a lot of hard work for the people who made it. It’s really entertaining,” Wilcox said. “The attention to all of the details in the book and the interactive games are what makes it great.” The site became publicly available April 16, although it was originally released in beta form in July, in honor of Harry Potter’s birthday.
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Students Vaccinated Before Travel Abroad done a couple of months before they leave for their trips to different countries,” said Lyn Edington, nurse manager at Pat Walker Health Center. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention website provides health risk information for every coun-
by BAILEY KESTNER Staff Writer
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Many UA students are being vaccinated to prepare for travel abroad, UA health officials said. “Students should look into getting their vaccinations and immunizations
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STDs More Common in BriTANick to Bring Arkansas Laughs
Check out the various happening today on campus.
Sexual diseases are becoming Comedy group BriTANick more common in Arkansas. is coming to the UA April 24.
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was fired for an affair with a 25-year-old female football employee and his attempted cover up of the relationship following an April 1 motorcycle accident. Smith, 63, served as Arkansas’ linebackers and special teams coach on Petrino’s staff the last three sea-
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try in the world. Doctors recommend a number of vaccinations yearly regardless of travel plans, including the influenza vaccine. The tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis vaccinations are recommended for people ages 19 to 24. The T-dap vaccine is adminis-
Sports
Heifer Project Benefit Concert
Imact Hurdler
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Tonight, Heifer International will hold their annual benefit concert at George’s Majestic at 8 p.m.
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Senior All-American Ivanique Kemp is key to the women’s track team’s success.
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tered once and followed by a booster every 10 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Doctors recommend the Human Papillomavirus vaccination for women aged 19
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Opinion
It’s A Simple Question: Yes Or No?
A Traveler columnist discusses the importance of learning to say no, especially at the end of the semester.
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