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UA Parody Twitter Account Might Face Felony Charges Anna Davis Contributing Writer
Graduate School: Possible Option After Graduation The UA Graduate School strives to create diversity and meet high standards of excellence within the program by generating innovative forms of education and research, UA officials said. Full Story, Page 3
Vol. 107, No. 76
The person responsible for posting unauthorized photo of students exercising in the Hper building has not been found, UA police official said. With the handle @HPERprobsUARK, this Twitter page is dedicated to taking pictures of people at the HPER without
“The video voyeurism is a serious felony, and that person will have to go to court for it, and they can even go to jail for it,” said Lt. Gary Crain, UAPD spokesman.” Lt. Gary Crain
UAPD Spokesman them knowing. The first picture was posted on October 2012 and was not reported to
the police until Jan. 16. A HPER staff member was told about the inappropriate
pictures, which were taken from the men’s locker room, by a person who found them on the Twitter page. The staff member then found the pictures on the page and contacted UAPD. “Publishing (the pictures) on Twitter, publication is not required at all for the photographer to commit intrusion or video voyeurism,” said Kath-
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Graduate Students Explore Study Abroad Options
Texas Barbecue Chain Expands to Arkansas Bailey Deloney Staff Writer Dickey’s Barbecue plans to continue expanding its franchise this year, having announced plans to open five new Arkansas locations in Fayetteville, Bentonville, Rogers, Searcy and Little Rock. Dickey’s Barbecue was originally founded in Dallas in 1941 and has now become the largest barbecue chain the
“Fayetteville could use more Southern places to eat.” Kadascia Dykes
Freshman Kinesiology Major
Just in Style Spring 2013: Shine Bright
Check out the predictions for spring’s finest fashions. Full Story, Page 5
Caroline Potts Staff Photographer Student Dalenna Do speaks with Dede Long, Director of Study Abroad, at the Graduate Information Fair, Monday, Feb. 4 in the Union Connections Lounge. The event was open to all graduate students looking to get involved on campus.
Countdown to Diamond Hogs: Coaching Staff When most fans go to baseball games, they rarely notice the coaches, unless they get into an argument with an umpire. Full Story, Page 7
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RIC President Vetoes Faculty Gun Bill
Kayli Farris Asst. News Editor
The Residents’ Interhall Congress president vetoed the resolution passed last week to allow UA faculty and staff to carry concealed weapons within university buildings. The RIC senate had the ability to override the veto, with a two-thirds majority, but the motion failed. Onnissia Harries, RIC president, officially vetoed the resolution Jan. 30, two days after the initial approval. “I did what I had to do for my organization to reconsider, but our goal is to essentially be the voice of the on-campus student, and we want to voice that as appropriately as possible,” Harries said. “I feel like senate spoke tonight, and they did what they had to do, and I’m proud of them for it.” Harries did not veto the resolution for personal reasons, she said, but because of the lack of discourse during the resolution proposal. The resolution affects the entire campus: including students, faculty and staff. Harries said it was irresponsible to pass a bill without consulting those affected. There are several other rea-
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world, offering slow-smoked meats and home-style sides, according to their January press release. “We are seeing an uptick in interest in Arkansas and are thrilled with the excitement surrounding our brand,” said Roland Dickey Jr., president and CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants Inc., in the press release. “We have very energized franchise owners in Arkansas, and we know they are going to make the Dickey’s brand grow and prosper in the state.” Some UA students expressed their excitement for this addition and the need for more variety in the restaurant selection in Fayetteville. “Fayetteville could use more Southern places to eat,” said Kadascia Dykes, freshman kinesiology major. “There is no
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Graduate Congress Discussed
Connor Malone Contributing Writer
The Graduate Student Town Hall meeting took place yesterday afternoon as part of the second annual Graduate Education Week. This informal meeting
between Todd Shields, dean of Graduate School and International Education; Associate Dean Patricia Koski; Diana Cook, director of Graduate Student Activities; and several graduate students addressed many of the needs, issues and ideas of and concerning to graduate students.
“It gives us notes to take back and see what can be done to aid the graduate students,” Cook said. Topics of discussion included the graduate student congress, construction on Ozark Hall, the importance of graduate students as teachers, and several other important issues.
Graduate students have a place within ASG, about seven chairs, but they are having issues taking part in that organization. Because ASG has weekly meetings every Tuesday night and the responsibilities along with being a senator tack on quite a
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Ashley Swindell Staff Photographer UA graduate students meet with Graduate School deans at the Graduate School Town Hall meeting in the Multicultural Center, Monday, Feb. 4.