April 16, 2013

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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

“About You, For You”

University of Arkansas Student-Run Newspaper Since 1906

Vol. 107, No. 111

Local Runners Safe After Boston Bombing

UA Athlete Dismissed From Team Tamzen Tumlison Senior Staff Writer After a year highlighted by various athletic scandals among the Razorback athletic program, the Razorbacks have yet another dismissal of a studentathlete to face. This is the case of Thomas Altimont, former right-handed pitcher for the UA baseball team, who was arrested Friday for kidnapping and third degree domestic battery.

Arkansas Student Creates Fashion for Good Senior Anna Taylor designed five outfits that were modeled at NWA Fashion Week. Her passion for “fashion for good” has taken her to Africa twice and to New York Fashion Week this September.

“After reviewing all the information, I’ve decided to dismiss Thomas from our baseball program.”

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Dave Van Horn

Head Baseball Coach

Strawberries, a Sweet Supplement

The popular fruit is rich with nutrients, and inside is a recipe for strawberry pizza. Full Story, Page 5

Razorbacks Finish With 2 Victories

The women’s tennis team ended the regular season by beating LSU and the University of Houston over the weekend.

Courtesy Photo The finish of the Boston Marathon became a chaotic scene after two explosions detonated in quick succession Monday afternoon.

Staff Report A UA honors student, the owner of Bordinos and 35 other Arkansans were among runners in the Boston Marathon Monday where two explosions ripped through the finish line, killing two people and injuring more than 100 others, authorities said. Christopher Moutos, UA senior honors biological science and biological chemistry major, was not on scene when the first bomb went

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was his first time running in the marathon. He called it “a runners dream.” Joe Fennel, owner of Bor-

“I just received a text saying, ‘I’m OK, but I’m shook up.’” Doug Allen

Co-owner and business partner of Jose’s in Fayetteville Moutos completed the race at 12:49 p.m. (EST), according to the Boston Athletic Association website. This

dinos, finished the marathon at 2:48 p.m. (EST), according to the Boston Athletic Association website.

Doug Allen, co-owner and business partner of Jose’s in Fayetteville, received a text from Fennel saying he was OK. “I just received a text saying ‘I’m okay, but I’m shook up,’” Allen said. Fennel messaged Allen about 10 to 15 minutes after the initial explosion, Allen said. Cellphone service after the explosion was operating, but heavy traffic flow made it difficult to contact people in

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Shortage Might Officials Make Final Plans Affect Hunting to Widen Razorback Road Jaime Dunaway Senior Staff Writer

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Today’s Forecast

off. He had already left the downtown area, he said. The first explosion occurred just before 3 p.m.

Head coach Dave Van Horn dismissed Altimont from the UA baseball program and announced his decision Monday. “After reviewing all the information, I’ve decided to dismiss Thomas from our baseball program,” Van Horn said. “We have and will continue to hold our student-athletes to a high standard and any inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.” Although Altimont will no longer be playing on the team, the Office of Student-Athlete Success will continue to aid Altimont for the rest of the academic year depending on Altimont’s status as a student at the UA. Altimont’s second hearing will be May 13 at the Washington County Circuit Court.

As gun sales around the country increased after the Newton, Conn., school shooting, ammunition sales have also increased, causing a shortage that could affect students’ hunting activities. “I’m definitely feeling that in the future it will be harder to get it,” said Lauren Cloud, sophomore finance major. “My family has been

stocking up.” Other students agree. “There’s definitely a shortage going on because people can’t find what they need,” said Brannon Daniels, agricultural business major. “Ammo for smaller assault rifles will be harder to find because of the Sandy Hook incident.” Despite frequently bare shelves, Daniels said he usually tries to buy his ammunition at Walmart or

Travis Pence Staff Writer

The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department held a public meeting this month to discuss preliminary designs for the first phase of the widening of Razorback Road. The first phase of the project will start at the intersec-

tion of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Razorback Road, and end at Leroy Pond Drive, said Mike Johnson, associate vice chancellor for facilities management. The entire project includes widening Razorback Road to four lanes, along with some turn lanes and three new stoplights, Johnson said. Sidewalks will be constructed on both sides; one side will be 6 feet wide, and the other will

be 10 feet wide. The lanes will be placed on Razorback Road in between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Maple Street. “The project will make the area safer for students and the public attending events on campus,” Johnson said. “It also fills in the missing link of four lane at what has become the university’s main

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Number of Row Week Arrests Down

Anna Davis Staff Writer

There were a total of six arrests directly related to Row Week and five other public intoxication arrests that didn’t happen at a fraternity house therefore it can’t be directly related with Row. “There were a few rule

changes that were communicated with the greek office and the panhellenic council beforehand,” UAPD spokesman Lt. Vance Rice said. In one incident, police officers found a young female passed out in lot 6 near, behind the Greek Theater. “We don’t know where

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McKenna Gallagher Staff Photographer In an effort to reduce traffic congestion, the University of Arkansas and the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department are preparing a project to widen Razorback Road.


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