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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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Timothy and Rebecca Oliver to leave Arkansas State University
Timothy Oliver, Ph.D., director of bands, and Rebecca Oliver, director of the Honors College, are leaving Arkansas State University for the University of Mississippi, effective July 1. They have worked at A-State for 16 years. Dr. Oliver will be the… Read More ›
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How climate change and the rise of severe weather affects A-State
Jonesboro and much of the state was forecast for severe weather over the past two weeks, causing Arkansas State University to go on high alert. As the amount of severe weather systems has increased, climate scientists and meteorologists are pointing… Read More ›
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So you want to get into vinyl
Listening to vinyl is a great way to unwind and appreciate your music in a new way, as you can often hear more details and experience a warmer, livelier sound that digital music just can’t recreate. So, what do I,… Read More ›
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A-State civil engineering students travel to Chattanooga, Tennessee, for concrete canoe competition
Arkansas State University civil engineering students traveled to Chattanooga, Tennessee, last weekend for the annual Concrete Canoe competition. It was part of more than 20 events scheduled at the American Society of Civil Engineers Mid-South Student Symposium, which saw 14… Read More ›
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BREAKING: Calvin White announced as new provost
Calvin White, Ph.D., is the new vice chancellor and provost at Arkansas State University, Chancellor Todd Shields announced this morning. “I am extremely excited that Calvin is joining our team at Arkansas State,” Shields said in a press release. “I… Read More ›
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The rise of emotional support animals at Arkansas State
The number of ESA’s has increased at Arkansas State University, with around 80 registered with Access and Accommodation Services for this semester. “I started here in 2017,” said Blake Walker, associate director of Access and Accommodations Services. “There were not… Read More ›
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March 29 Pop Pick- “So Much (For) Stardust” by Fall Out Boy
Liquid gold was pumped straight into my ears in the early hours of March 24, when Fall Out Boy released their latest studio album “So Much (For) Stardust.” “So Much (For) Stardust” combines the edgy and poetic lyrics of Fall… Read More ›
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BREAKING: Former A-State chancellor fired over fake invoice for nonexistent conference
Tim Hudson, an executive director of the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Center for Extended and International Education, was fired for “theft or dishonesty and falsification of records.” He was Arkansas State University’s chancellor from 2012-2016. According to official documents… Read More ›
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Arkansas State University needs a live mascot
The University of Arkansas announced the grand introduction of Tusk VI, the live razorback featured at sporting and pep events, on March 4. I’ll admit, despite being a Red Wolf at heart, I love Tusk, and this got me thinking:… Read More ›
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SGA passes four new resolutions in final meeting of semester
The Student Government Association (SGA) passed four resolutions about replacing National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) flags at Unity Park, a “Press the Button” campaign, a student-led sexual assault awareness program and a SGA mentorship program on March 14, the final meeting… Read More ›