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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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Plant care 101: Channeling your inner plant parent
Rachel Rudd’s plants in her dorm. I get it, it’s January. Not exactly what you’d think of as “prime plant buying time.” Not to worry however, because I am here to prove you wrong and explain how to take care… Read More ›
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North Park Quads students get in the Christmas spirit
Despite the small living space of North Park Quads, one group of students isn’t letting that keep them from feeling the Christmas spirit. “So we didn’t have room for a big Christmas tree or anything, but we wanted to still… Read More ›
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A-State community raises money for Student Emergency Fund with Giving Tuesday
Last Tuesday was Giving Tuesday, an annual global generosity movement where people donate money in support of a cause. This year, the Arkansas State University community raised money for the Student Emergency Fund, which provides temporary financial aid to students… Read More ›
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Environmental Club promotes sustainable fashion with annual clothing swap
To relieve student stress heading into finals week, Arkansas State University’s Environmental Club hosted their third annual Clothing Swap. The event aims to promote sustainable fashion by encouraging students to donate clothes in exchange for new ones. “Even though there’s… Read More ›
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Native American Heritage Month: A-State students share their stories
Savannah Blades Savannah Blades is a doctoral student studying nurse anesthesia from Clayton, Oklahoma. She enjoys taking walks with her French bulldog Ladybird and traveling to historic locations. Some of her favorite locations include Savannah, Georgia, and New Orleans, Louisiana. … Read More ›
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Nov. 30 Pop Pick- Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
The ninth generation of Pokémon is finally upon us with Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. This game is a true open world, as you explore the Paldea region, you can go anywhere and do anything in any order you wish…. Read More ›
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Nicole Frey named new chief operating officer of ASU System Foundation
Nicole Frey became the chief operating officer for the ASU System Foundation, effective Oct. 3. A graduate of Arkansas State University, she returned to the Jonesboro community after working in high level auditing positions for Fortune 100 companies like EY… Read More ›
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Craighead/Jonesboro Public Library defunded at city and county level
The Craighead/Jonesboro Public Library will have its budget sliced in half following the results of the Nov. 8 election. The measure to cut the library’s funding from two mills down to one passed at the county level by a margin… Read More ›
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Arkansas State University brings back the Pack Pact
Arkansas State University has revived the Pack Pact, an event that serves as an open discussion about subjects that may be difficult to talk about. “Pack Pact is an honor code that was adopted several years ago,” said Dr. Bill… Read More ›
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Mechanical engineering students host robotics competition for local middle schoolers
Seven teams of local middle schoolers competed in the Red Wolf Robotics Competition held on Saturday. The event, hosted by the Arkansas State University branch of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), sought to inspire local students about both… Read More ›