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Volume 7, Issue 2

"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire."- William Butler Yeats


 


Vol. 7, No. 2
THE VOICE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO
Sept. 14, 2009


Photo by Janelle Martin
Basketball Champion - Tasha Owens (right) receives a hug from Chancellor Jack Lassiter (middle) before she receives her women’s basketball champion ring from Coach Chris Ratcliff (left). Owens received her ring at the University of Arkansas at Monticello versus Delta State football game Sept. 12.

 

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SGA Discusses Constitution Day and Homecoming Nominations

By Susan Pruitt

   "The Student Government Association discussed Constitution Day and Homecoming nominations Sept. 10. SGA President Sandy Herring said Constitution Day neglected to take place Sept. 10 due to scheduling conflicts within the University of Arkansas at Monticello."

Chancellor Recovering From Stroke, Gives Praise to Local Hospital

By John Ragsdale

   "Twelve weeks ago, two freshmen found Chancellor Jack Lassiter lying on the restroom floor of the University of Arkansas - Monticello Administration Building."



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What's the Big Deal? Other U.S. Presidents Have Done It

By Candi Marshall

   "Controversy surrounds President Barack Obama’s speech to the American school children on Tuesday, Sept.8. He encouraged students to stay in school and do their best. After reading several blogs and newspapers concerning the 44th president’s speech, I began to ask the question, “What is the big deal?”

Body Auctioning During the Recession

By Stephanie Harton

   "In this time of a major recession, people may go to extremes to provide for their families. The implications of a decision may not be realized at the moment they think of this “master” plan to make quick cash but later on, regrets may follow."



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Award-Winning Pianist Performs at UAM

By Nick Johnson

   "The University of Arkansas Monticello Fine Arts Center Auditorium appeared as the place to be for those who have a musical appreciation for piano and classical music as award winning pianist James Cockman III dazzled the crowd with his musical expertise Sept. 10."


Red Hawk Learns 'Self Observation' with New Book

By Douglas Boultinghouse

   "Robert Moore, professor of English at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, takes another name when he writes. Under his Earth name of “Red Hawk,” he published his sixth book, “Self Observation: The Awakening of Conscience, An Owner’s Manual.”



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All Statesman in Non-Conference Battle; Weevils Lose Big


   "The No. 10 Delta State Statesmen proved its national ranking by defeating the University of Arkansas at Monticello football team 42-3 Saturday night at Cotton Boll Stadium."

UAM Dedicates Indoor Practice Facility


   "With legislators, dignitaries and former coaches holding the scissors, the University of Arkansas at Monticello formally cut the ribbon dedicating a new indoor practice facility Saturday Sept. 12."



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