The Herald

Program expansions increase enrollment

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The expansion of graduate and international student programs as well as online degree programs has led to a 12 percent increase in spring enrollment. ASUJ reached record enrollment numbers this semester with 12,411 students signing up for classes. "Our faculty and staff have worked hard to build our graduate and international programs," Chancellor Robert Potts said in a Jan.

Artist shares life experiences in opening of Black History Month

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Actor Charles Holt, the opening speaker for Black History Month, challenged his audience Tuesday night to question who they are and to explore the unknown.

During his presentation, Holt spoke of his life journey and how he found himself.

Holt recalled growing up in "Late Providence Community," founded in 1868 and established on "family, community and service.

Biology students to study in Belize

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The ASU Biological Sciences Department is offering a 10-day study abroad course titled "Field Experiences in Marine Systems" in Belize May 15-24.

The class will be focusing on "looking at the local habitats, environments, animals and plants," Rich Grippo, the professor of the course, said.

Credit CARD Act to protect young consumers

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Credit card debt has been crippling many Americans for the past decade.

It's estimated that Americans have $900 billion charged on their credit cards today.

"I have two credit cards and I pay off the balance every month," said Christina Stotts, a sophomore nursing major from Brookland.

Fast Feed: State of the City, Walmart layoffs

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Local Tuesday night, Mayor Harold Perrin recognized the Jonesboro's accomplishments in 2009 and stated his optimism for 2010 in the annual state of the city address. "On behalf of my administration and the dedicated employees of the City of Jonesboro, it gives me great pleasure to report to you that the state of the city is strong and viable, and that we have an optimistic outlook for our future," said Perrin.

Wiretapping is unethical

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

At the end of January, four men were caught trying to infiltrate Senator Mary Landrieu's (D-La.) office in New Orleans.

They weren't trying to steal anything, as was the case with Watergate, but were allegedly attempting to wiretap her phones in an effort to find why her lines had been jammed, preventing her from speaking to the people she represented.

Media offers unrealistic standards of beauty

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Models with a perfect waistline and amazing curves strut up and down the catwalks, setting the bar for women worldwide.

The situation this creates is not in the best interest of the ladies who idolize these fashion divas who promote particular looks.

The Mental Health Matters Web site (www.

Our View: Manage your finances

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

College students nationwide struggle with debt for a variety of reasons.

Some have to deal with dependence on student loans and others are lured in by shiny credit cards.

Be aware that the debt you accumulate while attending ASU will still be around in your future.

This week in stAte history

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

On Feb. 4, 2009, Ellen Strong, ASU's first female African-American graduate passed away.
Strong graduated from ASU in 1964 with a degree in education and dedicated her life to teaching.

Burning Waco heats things up

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Five men of diverse musical backgrounds, an album in the making and epic stage performances describe one of Jonesboro's local bands that is working hard to make it big.

Burning Waco, founded in the summer of 2008, consists of Joshua Neeley, lead vocals; Brett Walzer, lead guitar and vocals; Kris Hammons, rhythm guitar; Scott Thorn, bass guitar; and Shaun Kirby, drums.

Olive Garden brings in the crowd

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The newest addition to the list of Jonesboro eateries has hosted a full house since opening in late January. Olive Garden, located at 1918 Stadium Blvd., joins a growing list of other restaurants in the area that has a liquor license, a feature that seems to attract people to the location.

Campus Catalists: Things students don't need

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

10. Non-stop studying This tends to surface in freshmen especially. While studying is good, and most students should really do it more, it is not a good idea to overdo it. If all of your time is spent studying or doing homework, you may want to consider getting some air and lightening up your work schedule a bit.

Women's tennis team culturally, morally diverse

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Unlike any other team in ASU athletics, the women's tennis team is made up completely of international student-atheletes.

With athletes from Venezuela, South Africa, Romania, Denmark, Egypt, Sweden and New Zealand, the women's tennis team is a diverse bunch.

Campus Crime

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Jan. 26 At about 3:21 p.m., Officer Jimmy Johnson was dispatched to Johnson Avenue and Caraway Road in reference to a battery in progress. According to reports, when Johnson arrived the battery was taking place in a 2000 silver Chevrolet Cavalier. When he reached the car, Johnson made contact with the suspect, 26-year-old Brian Allen McKeller.

SGA provides update on GPA resolution

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

After SGA passed their first resolution of the semester two weeks ago, they took Tuesday's meeting lightly.

Many senators arrived late and left early and President Ryan Beaird was out sick.

Chief of Staff Chase Callahan made a report on the status of the recently passed resolution on grade recalculating from the Shared Governance Oversight Committee.

Briefs

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

MidSouth Computational Biology and Bioformatics Society's annual conference will be held at ASU Feb. 19-20. Early registration is available at http://mcbios.org until Feb. 5. Regular registration fees are $275 for nonstudents and $150 for students. Intent to graduate forms for students planning to graduate in May should be turned in to the registrar's office by Feb.

Students face hefty fines for parking violations

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The signs are posted and the man with the parking ticket gun is on the look out for cars violating parking codes.

Most ASU students are aware of the restrictions, but a group of eight students walking through the Library parking lot said there is a lack of parking available to students, forcing them to park in visitor parking and other spots restricted to them.

Wildlife and Fishery Society to host fundraiser

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Wildlife and Fishery Society announced a fish fry fundraiser this weekend to help fund their trip to a competition they placed second in last year.

The fundraiser will be Saturday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. and will be held at the Paragould Armory.

It will include a fish fry, door prizes and raffles.