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The death of a box office Superman
Big-budget superhero movies have dominated the box office for nearly a decade, but trends in 2023 proved attitudes toward staple franchises have shifted dramatically. Since its start in 2008, Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been the money maker for… Read More ›
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A-State celebrates the Day of the Dead
Arkansas State University observed Día de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead, this year with festivities and celebrations meant to honor the dead. For students, the events began Nov. 1 with activities taking place in the foyer… Read More ›
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Think Tank focuses on importance of STEM education
The Arkansas STEM Coalition hosted Think Tank Jonesboro on the A-State campus Thursday. The event brought educators, business leaders and legislators together to discuss the importance of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education for the future of Arkansas. Panels… Read More ›
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Oct. 11 Pop Pick- “Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon” by Michael Lewis
A company emerged nearly overnight in 2021. It seemed to promise to revolutionize the world of cryptocurrency. The company was called FTX, short for “Futures Exchange” and it had one goal: changing the way the ordinary person thought about crypto… Read More ›
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Red Wolf Battalion hosts 11th annual Howler obstacle course
The A-State Red Wolf Battalion hosted the 11th annual Howler obstacle course and mud run Saturday. This event raised money for the student-led Howl’s Heroes organization, a campus organization made up of ROTC cadets that benefits veterans throughout the larger… Read More ›
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Savvy Shields speaks to A-State students
Miss America 2017 Savvy Shields Wolfe spoke to students on the Arkansas State University campus Monday night. Wolfe came to speak to young women about her experiences, struggles and becoming Miss America. Her speech was a story about overcoming self-doubt… Read More ›
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A-State appoints interim assistant director of bands
The Arkansas State University music department has appointed a new interim assistant director of bands for the 2023-2024 season. Nicolas Balla, who earned his doctorate in musical arts at the university of Michigan in 2023, has been hired as the… Read More ›