The Herald

Colananni heads to Africa for medical missions

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

While summer is nearly upon Arkansas State and other college campuses nationwide, some areas of the world are not as fortunate. It's a plight that several ASU students are hoping to influence for the better over summer break.

The Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) at ASU will help send four students on mission trips into Africa this summer.

Students ready for summer to begin

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Whether they're going on vacations, internships, working, or getting ahead in school, most students already have summer planned out.

Many students are focusing on earning money to help pay for school, and some are also getting career experience.

"Hopefully, I'll be working with my aunt at a dental office," said Jake Davis, a freshman Biology and Pre-dental major from Piggott.

Twin Implosion set for May 25

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Seminole Twin Towers will soon be gone as ASU prepares for the implosion of the 12-story dorm that housed up to 704 men.

First softball tournament to honor fallen soldier

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The first Erich Smallwood Softball Tournament will be held May 9 in honor of the fallen soldier.

Smallwood was killed in action May 2007 in Iraq and Smallwood's brother, JT Smallwood, sister, Terah Redman, and brother-in-law, Jon Redman, came together to create the tournament as a way to give back to the community.

Yearbook takes photos from Facebook

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The yearbook staff used photos posted on Facebook without the photographer's permission.

According to Facebook's online terms and conditions, materials posted on its site can not be used for any purposes without permission from the owner or Facebook.

Photojournalism major Paige Hannahs discovered that one of the photographs she had posted on Facebook was in the yearbook.

Trojan ranks ASU #137 on sexual health

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Today, college students at ASU have plenty to worry about with grades, jobs, expenses and living arrangements. As if these things weren't enough, students - especially young women - also need to worry about how to prevent contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD).

ASU plans for disaster with Emergency Alert System, A.L.I.C.E.

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On April 16, 2007, the campus of Virginia Tech suffered one of the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. The death toll hit 32, which included the gunman. In the wake of this tragedy, the way people at ASU and on other university campuses communicate the news about a crisis changed dramatically.

Students worried about effects of U.S. recession

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The mere mention of the word recession sends a shiver down the spine of Arkansas State student James Arthur.

Arthur knows all to well what it is like to live from pay check to pay check, not knowing if he will have enough money to make next month's rent. But that is the very reality he is facing due to the recent economic slow down in the United States.

Other university museum located in Piggott

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Located at the beginning of the Crowley's Ridge Parkway in Piggott is ASU's Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center. Because of its location, many students are unaware of this "other" university museum that preserves the life of the distinguished Pfeiffer family and their relations with American author Ernest Hemingway.

Ways to get the grades students want, deserve

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The school year is almost over. But before students celebrate the end of the year they have to take their final exams. Cramming for those exams? Really depending on that last final grade? Here are some study tips to help prepare.

First, it is important to know that all students study differently, no two study alike, some people study in groups better and some individually.

We'll be seeing you

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The year is almost over and what a year it has been. We have had to say farewell to the only mascot most of us have ever known and say hello to the new mascot for next year. But don't let the sadness of losing the Indians get to you.

It is now time to say goodbye and to embrace the Red Wolves as our new mascot.

Abortion is not acceptable art

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A couple of weeks ago, an article appeared in the Yale Daily News about a student who was going to use the many abortions she has had as part of an art project.

She said she artificially inseminated herself and then used abortifacient drugs to force miscarriages.

Guns should be off-limits on campus

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Because of the shooting tragedies on the campuses of Northern Illinois and Virginia Tech Universities, there has been a lot of discussion recently about allowing people with a concealed handgun license to carry concealed firearms on college campuses. In fact there is an organization, Students for Concealed Carry on Campus, which is comprised of more than 25,000 students, faculty, parents of students and other concerned citizens, and this organization believes more guns should be allowed on our college campuses.

By The Numbers

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

7 Age of a boy who is facing grand theft auto charges after taking his grandmother's SUV for a drive, hitting mailboxes and parked cars along the way.

100 Number of aftershocks Reno, Nev., had after Friday's magnitude-4.7 earthquake hit.

1,000+ People forced to evacuate their homes as a wildfire moves through parts of California.

Profanity polished on cars

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

April 18
Student Josie Jordan Brannon reported vandalism to her vehicle. According to the officer, profane words were written on the victim's vehicle. Brannon also stated that she has been harassed by Ashley Wells since her high school graduation, and she wanted to report these incidents.

Former Indian chosen in NFL Draft

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Former Arkansas State standout safety Tyrell Johnson was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 12th pick in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft today.

Soccer to depend on Hopkins leadership in fall

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When the Arkansas State women's soccer team hits the field this fall, there will be a new look as four seniors, including Chelsea Hopkins, lead 12 newcomers and the rest of the returning players as the newly named Red Wolves.

"I think we have a lot of potential this up and coming fall season," Hopkins said.

Tribe baseball reaches record low

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Marred in a tough losing streak, things are continuing to get worse for the ASU baseball team. After two close games to open the weekend, the Indians hit a record-low as they were defeated 26-3 by New Orleans Sunday afternoon at Tomlinson Stadium.

The scoring started early for the Privateers as they rocked Tribe starter Jordan Kimball early.

A semester in stills and sound

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The spring 2008 semester in stills and sound.

From the Indian retirement to the Red Wolves unveiling to Dickey Nutt's resignation and Chelsea Clinton's visit.

ASU bowling celebrates historic season

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

ASU-TV Special Tribute to Richard Carvell

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This video is a special tribute to ASU Radio/TV proffesor and former director of broadcasting Richard Carvell upon his retirement at the end of June.

It was originally aired on A-State News April 17, 2008. It was produced by Hunter West.

Tennis: Lady Tribe wins top three singles matches against ULL

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Video: Highlights from Convocation of Scholars Week

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Images and sound from Convocation of Scholars week at ASU.

Video includes winners of the Faculty Achievement Awards, Honored retiring faculty, Student Honors Award recipients, and Undergraduate Scholars Day participants.

And the winner is... Wolves!

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Indian Farewell Ceremony

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Nutt discusses Adrian Banks' absence

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Red Wolves revealed

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Dickey Nutt resigns

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

ASU Spring Game 2008

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Sights and Sounds from Chelsea Clinton's stop at ASU

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Indians 68 Florida International 59 - Jan. 24, 2008

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Middle Tennessee 89 Indians 86 OT - Feb. 4, 2008

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Lady Indians 72 Florida International 64 OT - Jan. 23, 2008

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Dickey Nutt and Adrian Banks discuss loss to Troy - Jan. 19, 2008

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Lady Indians 70 Middle Tennessee 68 - Postgame - Jan. 14, 2008

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

SpringFest fun in the sun

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Evette Allen, a 22 year old communications major of Arkadelphia, helps kids make candy art during the non-traditional students Village Spring Fest last Saturday.