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Downtown is place to be on September 29th

Historic downtown Russellville is the place to be on Thursday, Sept. 29, as the Russellville Downtown Association, a committee of Main Street Russellville, hosts a special no-cost event to welcome Tech...

Top 15 tips for freshmen

As a freshman there are a lot of new opportunities you’ll get to experience.  Here’s a list of the top 15 tips upperclassmen have for the freshman class.

Survived the first day

Oh the joys and terrors of being a freshmen in college. Seems just like yesterday, when I stepped on Tech’s campus for the first time. I remember being anxious about not being able to find my classes...

Avoiding freshman 15

Starting college can be one of the most exciting times in a person’s life, however gaining 15 pounds is not one of the many changes freshman hope to endure. “The freshman 15” has been one of the...

People you need to know

There are some faces around the Arkansas Tech campus that every student should be familiar with.  First of all, students living on campus need to know who their resident assistant is.

If stress is causing migraines, there are solutions available

There are many hidden benefits to buying your food locally

7 jobs that will last in the bad market

RHA vice-president fills key position

Phi Mu to host self-defense class

Is it safe to bump heads in football?

Health 101 for College Students

Potential health risks, new tax do little to deter frequent tanners

February is American Heart Month

'True Grit' and local history

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Golden Suns win GAC championship title

As many of you know by now, our beloved Golden Suns under Assistant Athletic Director and Head Coach Kristy Bayer along with the numerous assistant coaches travel an intense road that starts when the...

Student takes love of acting to New York

The theatre program at Arkansas Tech has been facing difficulties this semester.  Despite these difficulties, the program has had past successes.   One case of success lies with Cassandra...

University's theatre program finds new space

On Sept. 15, the theatre students at Tech received a not-so pleasant surprise.

Pennington has new roles, responsibilities as Dean of Students

Amy Pennington, an Arkansas Tech University graduate, began serving as the new Dean of Students this academic year.

Destination Downtown can help students get to know Russellville

Chances are if you moved to Russellville to attend Tech for four years, you’ll spend more time in Russellville than you will in your hometown.

Many new safety upgrades on campus this fall

New faces in the Student Services department

Baswell Techionery is the hottest spot on campus

Several housing changes in place for fall semester

Students elect new SGA officers; some posts unfilled

Many new changes in store when students return this fall

Flower and Grate honored

Norman elected SGA president

Student Director tackles ambitious project when 'The Realm' opens tonight

Japanese earthquake hits close to home

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Literary journal seeking submission from students

Arkansas Tech’s literary journal Nebo is looking for submissions by student writers. Each semester, the literary journal chooses a theme that each submission embodies; this semester, that theme is food;...

Having trouble driving across Tech campus? Yeah … about that

Students starting classes this year will surely notice a lot of changes on campus. One of the biggest changes at Arkansas Tech is the pedestrian gates that were installed over the summer. These gates were...

International students volunteer, help Main Street Mission by 'giving back'

The International and Multicultural Student Service Office, or IMSSO, helped at Main Street Mission on Friday.

Band director's retirement significant moment for Tech

Hal Cooper has been the band director at Arkansas Tech University for 32 years. He recently submitted his letter of resignation and is set to retire at the end of this summer.

Tech’s Grate selected for Peace Corps

Lydia Grate, a senior triple major in broadcast journalism, public relations, and speech communication, has been extremely involved on the Tech campus in her four years of attendance.

Research, Honors symposium set

Self-defense classes offered for students

Spanish Club hosting Fiesta Night

Red Fag campaign raises awareness

Passion Conference attracts large number of Tech students

Policies in place regarding drug use

Sigma Pi Delta inducts new members

Sig Eps raise funds

Identity theft presentation to be held on campus March 29th

Spring break plans vary

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Marvin Wilcot's Senior Day has an engagement ring to it

For senior defensive lineman Marvin Wilcots of Beckville, Texas, this season is special, but it’s more than his senior season with the Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys that made this a season he will never...

Golden Suns basketball welcomes Privateers to Tucker Coliseum

The fourth-ranked Arkansas Tech Golden Suns basketball team opened the 2011-12 regular season last Thursday with an outstanding 115-59 victory over Central Baptist at Tucker Coliseum.

Wonder Boys hope to rope the Muleriders

Arkansas Tech Football finished its five-game stretch of non-conference games last Saturday; Losing 44-10 at the hands of undefeated and top-ranked North Alabama.

NFL legend Al Davis: 1929-2011 Just Win, Baby

“Just win, baby.”

Who will reign as NFC Champs?

I realize that it is only week two of the NFL season, but in numerous social circles I am behind the eight-ball already when talking about playoff and Super Bowl predictions for this season.

Tiem to tame the Tigers

Golden Suns schedule promotion nights

New sports writer seeking readers’ feedback

A first look at Wonder Boy football

Golden Suns picked as GAC champs

Softball Suns split pair of doubleheaders Friday, Saturday

Wonder Boys Dominate Statesmen

Suns grab West lead over Delta State

Wonder Boys take two wins over weekend

Golden Suns set new school record for scoring

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Paranormal Activity 3 will serve as prequel to series

It is official! Paramount Pictures is releasing a third film in its critically acclaimed series of Paranormal Activity. In true style, the film will be released on Oct. 21st – only a week and two days...

'Water for Elephants' becomes dazzling spectacle

On a night with no other good releases, “Water for Elephants” seemed like the lesser of three evils. However, the movie quickly became the diamond in the rough.

New screaming sensation in theaters now

“Scream 4” marks the return of the original cast trio from the first three movies, while introducing a new cast of stars to be a new generation of victims.

Fall in love with Castro’s album

After capturing the hearts and votes of people everywhere on season seven of American Idol, heartthrob Jason Castro released his self-titled CD in April of 2010.

Ultimate Frisbee is sport for both males and females

“P.S.: Stay alert to the game. Frisbees can hurt when they hit you,” said Rebekah Hodges, of Ozark, a junior health information management major.

The source of all confusion

Does the film 'The Adjustment Bureau' need to have its ratings adjusted?

Ingram Hill scores again with new release

Like Action? Then 'Unknown' is film for you

The great tablet war of 2011 starts to heat up

The Vampire Diaries: Stefan's Diaries is a book you can sink your teeth into

A look ahead at television's mid-season changes

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Artists shine with new music

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Everyone involved at Penn State guilty of not doing enough

All eyes are upon Penn State University and the sex abuse scandal that has rocked the country. It makes me sick and I’m sure everyone else feels the same way. The allegations against Sandusky are horrifying....

Listening to Taylor everyday doesn't keep the doctor away

No I am not in love with her.  No I do not want her to be my girlfriend or my wife.  I don’t even know her. 

Coldplay's new album a bit different; band offering definite pop-rock feel

Mylo Xyloto (pronounced My-low Zy-letoe) is the fifth studio album to be released by Coldplay. The album sold 447,000 copies in the first week of its release. It comes three years after Viva la Vida or...

Growing up too fast: telelvision shows sending wrong message

Have you ever heard of the show Toddlers and Tiaras on TLC? I’m sure you have considering each episode draws in over 2 million viewers.

Did you know 'Friendship is Magic' in My Little Pony?

I know what you’re thinking. You looked at the picture next to this article... read the title... then noticed that the author (me) is a 21 year old male college student. So, what on earth would drive...

Babysitters beware: children should come with warning label

A man's opinion of women wearing those baggy sweatpants

Congratulations on another sale, Apple (yes, sarcasm intended)

Don’t underestimate importance of being involved

Have you heard of Anonymous? They could be anyone, anywhere

How to be that successful freshman (without actually looking like a freshman)

Volunteering your skills can help boost your profressional career

Man's best friend lending a helping paw to fetch the ladies

Organization offers non-union support

Barack: You’re Fired! Trumped in 2012