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Rachel Rudd is a junior creative media production major at Arkansas State University. She is the editor-in-chief of The Herald. When she's not covering the news or editing videos, she enjoys reading, video games, and drawing.
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A-State celebrates Diwali
The Indian Student Organization and the NEA Indian Cultural Society (NEAICS) came together on Saturday to celebrate Diwali, an annual festival celebrating the triumph of good over evil. It is also associated with wealth and good luck. Since Diwali’s date… Read More ›
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Advanced service learning students introduce Sexual Assault Awareness Week
Sexual Assault Awarness Week is a new event on campus introduced by three students in the advanced service learning course. The week aims to educate students on sexual assualt as well as inform them of resources should they be assaulted. … Read More ›
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Overview of Jonesboro public transportation
For students who can’t drive or lack cars, there is a solution. The Jonesboro Economical Transport, or JET, is a public bus system with stops across Arkansas State University and the Jonesboro community. “We have fixed route bus stops all… Read More ›
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A-State to host employee benefits fair
Arkansas State University will be hosting a health benefits fair for all faculty and their families with a valid insurance card. The fair will be held in Centennial Hall in the Reng Student Union on Oct. 27 from 10 a.m…. Read More ›
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A-State releases annual security report
The annual security report led to increased education opportunities for alcohol and drug use, among other improvements. Released on Oct. 1, it requires federally-funded universities to produce their campus crime statistics for the last three years. “One of the things… Read More ›
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A-State Food Pantry does good
For students and faculty in need of food, the Arkansas State University Food Pantry provides anyone with a valid A-State ID the resources they need. There is no income requirement to receive food and it is free and confidential. The… Read More ›
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A-State recognizes World Mental Health Day
Counseling Center hosts anxiety/depression screenings, hosts presentations and seminars The Arkansas State University Counseling Center recognized World Mental Health Day in a series of mental-health related events from Oct. 3-10. One of these events was a screening for depression and… Read More ›
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Dallas Martinez named as new director of the Fowler Center
Increasing community involvement is just one of Dallas Martinez’s goals for the Fowler Center since he was appointed as director. Other goals include bringing in new theatre performances, national performances and even competitive performances akin to “America’s Got Talent.” “It’s… Read More ›
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Shadrachs Coffee comes under fire for supporting library tax cut petition
Shadrachs coffee shops are in the center of controversy after the owners’ names were found on a released list of people petitioning to cut Craighead County Library funds. The petition is to be able to vote to rollback a tax… Read More ›
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Honors College unveils new Honors Oasis outdoor lounge
The Honors College revealed its new outdoor lounge last Saturday, called the Honors Oasis. The area is meant to be a study and relaxation area that encourages students to get fresh air and sunlight. The idea for the Oasis first… Read More ›