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Beaver Watershed Alliance receives $618K to improve water quality and reduce flooding in NWA

The Beaver Watershed Alliance recently received a more than $618,000 grant to expand its efforts to reduce flooding and protect water quality across Northwest Arkansas. The funding, awarded through the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Section 319(h) Grant Program, will provide the nonprofit with funds to complete three nature-based projects. The $349,529 federal grant, along with…Continue Reading Beaver Watershed Alliance receives $618K to improve water quality and reduce flooding in NWA

New smoothie shop opens in West Fayetteville

Store front of the Wildberry Smoothie Company in Fayetteville

The Wildberry Smoothie Company opened recently in west Fayetteville. | Photo by Emily Holverson. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Wildberry Smoothie Co. Founder Wade Crews says he wants to serve people “real food.” That means real fruit, local honey and no syrups or fillers. The shop opened its doors Aug.18 on Wedington Drive and is bringing the…Continue Reading New smoothie shop opens in West Fayetteville

Crystal Bridges Unveils New Sports-Focused Exhibit

Exterior shot of Crystal Bridges museum of American art

A poster on display advertising the new exhibit at Crystal Bridges. | Photo credit: Leilani Judson. BENTONVILLE, Ark.- Crystal Bridges opened their new exhibit entitled “Get in the Game: Sports, Art and Culture” on Sept. 13. The exhibit contains sports-themed art in the form of fashion, mixed media, tapestries, videos, paintings and more. Organized by…Continue Reading Crystal Bridges Unveils New Sports-Focused Exhibit

Quizlet, GroupMe Make Cheating Efficient

By Samantha Van Dyke The Razorback Reporter   Websites such as Quizlet, and apps including GroupMe are making it increasingly easier to cheat, according to the Office of Academic Initiatives and Integrity. “Studies show that 65 to 85 percent of college students are self-reported cheaters,” said Hannah Johnson, the Administrative Analyst for the Office of…Continue Reading Quizlet, GroupMe Make Cheating Efficient

By Taylor Klusman The Razorback Reporter The civilian disconnect that veterans face after they are hired raises challenges in the workplace, according to a study commissioned by Blue Star Families (BSF), an organization that advocates for veterans. BSF conducts a yearly survey featuring Military Family Lifestyle results and organizes the information gathered into various public…Continue Reading