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Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

“About You, For You”

University of Arkansas Student-Run Newspaper Since 1906

Vol. 107, No. 77

Razorbacks Land Collins

Students React to Commits Andrew Hutchinson Staff Writer

As his first recruiting class as the head coach at Arkansas comes together, Bret Bielema is making a positive impression among students.

Going Green

Fayetteville provides many recycling options for its residents.

“He’s got a great start to his career here.”

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Brooks Rosson UA Sophomore

Razorbacks Upset No.2 Gators

The unranked Razorbacks beat the No.2 Gators 80-69 last night in Bud Walton Arena. Full Story, Page 7

Triathlon Club Works Hard to be Thrice as Nice

The triathlon club at UA started in the fall semester of 2011 with six inaugural members and has since blossomed into a group of 16 competitors. The 2012 calendar year was the first in which the club traveled together. Full Story, Page 7

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Alex Collins committed to the Arkansas Razorbacks instead of the Miami Hurricanes, Monday night Feb. 4.

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BIELEMA SIGNS A FIVE-STAR RUNNING BACK FOR NEXT SEASON Andrew Hutchinson Staff Writer A five-star running back from South Plantation (Fla.) High chose Arkansas over Miami (FL) Monday night, landing head coach Bret Bielema a major recruit in his first recruiting class with the Razorbacks. Alex Collins is a five-star recruit and the No. 1 running back in the country according to 247sports.com. He is also a five-star recruit according to Scout.com, who has him as the No. 3 running back in the country. ESPN.

Alert Has Test After Mishap Staff Report UA police had positive response after testing its RazAlert Emergency Alert System after the mishap that occurred last week, officials said. UAPD does this test at the beginning of every semester, said Lt. Gary Crain, police spokesman. During the inclement weather last week, the system was not as successful. “What we have done to correct it was retrain individuals,” Crain said. There are two types of RazAlert messages that can be sent to students. One is sent when there is inclement weather in Washington County, but not all weather in Washington County can affect campus, he said. The other message is sent when a storm is threatening campus. When this message is sent, the siren is also supposed to sound. Last week, the first one was supposed to be sent to students. Instead, the second message was sent, Crain said. Officials completed this test to improve emergency response by receiving feedback, according to a press release.

com and Rivals.com have him as a four-star recruit and the No. 7 and No. 13 running back in the country, respectively. He took official visits to

pig sooie wooooo pig sooie RAZORBACKS #GoHogs,” Collins tweeted after he announced his decision. The 5-foot-11-inch,

UCF, for a total of eight offers. “I apologize to every fan and coach that I disappointed or let down, but it had to be a decision I made for me be-

Many students, such as freshman Raj Patel, are excited that Bielema has recruited well despite Arkansas’ 4-8 record in 2012. “I’m impressed because (former UA head coach) John L. Smith kind of left our program in a pretty bad state,” Patel said.

“Stars don’t mean anything.” Paul Williams UA Senior

Florida, Florida State, Wisconsin, Arkansas and Miami, before narrowing his decision to Arkansas and Miami. Last night he chose the Razorbacks live on Fox Sports South. “To the fans that I’ve made happy, this is for them: wooooo pig sooie wooooo

200-pound running back earned first team All-County honors the previous two seasons. During his senior season, he gained 1,276 yards and 14 touchdowns on 154 carries. Along with his official visits, Collins was also offered by Louisville, South Florida and

cause this is where I will be,” Collins tweeted. Collins was one of the more unpredictable recruiting battles for the class of 2013. He was originally verbally committed to Miami, but decom-

As of Feb. 5, the day before National Signing Day, and with several recruits still undecided, Arkansas’ class is ranked No. 24 on 247sports.com. They

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ASG Senators Introduce On Campus Concealed Carry Bills

Miranda Campbell Staff Writer

Associated Student Government senators continued the ongoing concealed-carry-

on-campus debate last night with the proposal of two proconcealed-carry bills and an opposing proposal that supports the UA’s current policy that makes the UA campus a gun-free zone.

One of the two proposals made by Joe Youngblood, RIC senator, is a resolution in support for Arkansas state Rep. Charlie Collin’s bill that seeks to change state law to allow faculty and staff with an

Arkansas concealed handgun license to carry their weapon on and inside UA buildings, which is currently against state law, Youngblood said.

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Kathleen Pait Staff Photographer Mike Norton speaks at the ASG meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 5 in the Graduate Education Building. Associated Student Government held its second meeting of the semester Tuesday, where ASG senators discussed three gun-related resolutions, one of which advocated for no concealed carry on campus.


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