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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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4/20 Campus Crime
Editor’s note: This Campus Crime examines a variety of marijuana-related cases since the first reported case in 1997. Aug. 24, 1997 The first time where marijuana is mentioned in Campus Crime, is where suspect one was arrested in Twin Towers… Read More ›
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An in-depth look at Arkansas recreational marijuana ballot petitions
Recreational marjuana could potentially be on the Nov. 8 ballot this year, with five petitioning organizations campaigning across the state. Groups like Arkansas True Grass and Responsible Growth Arkansas began campaigning in 2020, but their plans were halted by COVID-19…. Read More ›
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An examination of marjiuana-related cases on-campus and statewide
Editor’s note: Arkansas State Univeristy’s police department declined to comment on the charging and handling of on-campus marijuana cases. Thus, information regarding the enforcement of A-State’s drug policy was pulled from previous Campus Crime reports and the student handbook. A… Read More ›
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Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed as first Black female Supreme Court justice
After Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement from the Supreme Court, President Joe Biden revealed Ketanji Brown Jackson as his judicial nominee on Feb. 25. “I am proud to announce that I am nominating Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve… Read More ›
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Theta Upsilon Alpha welcomes new members with A-State Black alumni
Black Arkansas State University alumni returned to campus as a part of Black Alumni Weekend, a series of events hosted over April 8-11 to reunite Black alumni from multiple generations. “We just wanted to bring (alumni) back to campus to… Read More ›
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Pop Pick 4/6: Turning Red
Pop Pick review of Turning Red by Rachel Rudd, News Editor.
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A-State celebrates second annual Day of Giving
Arkansas State University celebrated its second annual Day of Giving on Tuesday. It is part of a nationwide event where colleges ask for private donations to help improve aspects of their campuses. According to the A-State website, the event is… Read More ›
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Office of Multicultural Affairs hosts Purpose of the Plate
The Office of Multicultural Affairs hosted Purpose of the Plate, an event focused on opening up a discussion of healthy eating and exercise habits, eating disorders, body image and diet culture. The event was led by Xavion Huff, a freshman… Read More ›
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LGBTQ+ faculty association coming to A-State
Arkansas State University is in the process of adding another faculty association for LGBTQ+ staff. The idea started when Dr. Christine Wright, chair of the occupational therapy department, read about A-State’s Latinx and Black Faculty and Staff Associations in the… Read More ›
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Mary Elizabeth Pope hosts book reading at Bradbury Art Museum
The School of English and Philosophy hosted a book reading for Mary Elizabeth Pope’s debut novel “The Gods of Green County” in the Bradbury Art Museum on March 10. Pope is professor of English at Emmanuel College in Boston. She… Read More ›