University of Arkansas Fayetteville - Razorback Yearbook (Fayetteville, AR)

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Staying Safe How Security Measures up on Campus MEGANGARNER Its a cold, quiet night on campus and a 7:00 lecture in Old Main has just ended. Students spill out alone or in pairs, bundling up against the cold, and quickly shuffling to their cars or dorms. Wrapping a scarf around her neck, one student cuts through the Greek theater on her way down the hill. Even with the streetlights, the walk is full of shadows and she quickens her steps. Finally she passes the last dark tree and breathes a sigh of relief as she steps out into the orange glow of the street. This scenario is played out almost daily as students walk across campus and through the parking deck to get to their vehicles or resi¬ dence halls. Security on campus was a constant concern, for both s tudents and the University of Arkansas Police Department. With numerous night classes and lectures, and a series of thefts at the beginning of the year, security was a prominent issue, and steps were taken to help keep both students and their possessions safe. “Theft has always been the biggest security prob- A 1974 campus cop writes a ticket for an illegally parked vehicle.The current UA Police Department was not founded until later, and campus cops had no authority to make arrests. lem,” said public information officer Lt. Gary Crain. In 2002, the number of thefts reported on campus was 2 52. “Most thefts are crimes of opportunity, so we try to educate the campus. If people would keep their property under their control and not leave their things unattended, the crime rate would be greatly reduced,” said Crain. Another concern was light¬ ing on campus, since students attending lectures or late classes often found themselves walking alone. “We had a program that had people tour the campus at night and make sure none of the street¬ light bulbs were burned out. Also, ASG made strides to bring in a new kind of light. We also worked on getting more lighting for crosswalks,” said Crain. Other security programs provided by the UAPD included the bicycle patrol and a rape prevention class offered for one credit hour. The class was taught by trained UAPD officers. With these pre¬ vention programs and a little extra awareness, students were able to retain a sense of security and still have a good time. Emergency posts crowned with blue lights stood on many campus sidewalks and corners. If a student needed assistance, pressing the help button would connect them with a UAPD dispatcher 24 hours a day. PHOTOBYPAULWARDEIN 028029 CAMPUSLIFE

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Unique Foundations The Traditions that Distinguish the U of A Watching the football team run through the “A” formed by the Razorback Marching Band has been the traditional signaling start to every home football game for many decades . RIGHTPHOTOBYJOSHRATELIFF CASEYHAMMOND As the first stones were being placed on the foundations of Old Main, the traditions and legends of the University of Arkansas were also being formed. Without these unique stories and traditions, the University would not be the rich experience it is today. The fol¬ lowing is a list of a few things that set the U of A apart from all other colleges and univer¬ sities in the world: • Becoming the Razorbacks The University of Arkansas mascot was originally the Cardinal. It is said that the change was made after an opposing fan yelled a derogato¬ ry comment that the Cardinals played like a bunch of Razorback Hogs. The insult had the opposite effect as students and fans liked the name so much they accepted it as the mascot. • Hog Call Razorback Fans have been Calling the Hogs since the 1920s. It is said to have begun when a group of farmers attend¬ ing a game began issuing hog calls to encour¬ age a lagging Razorback Football Team. The encouragement worked and the attending crowd took notice of the farmers’ calling. By the next game, a group of men had organized to cry “Wooo, Pig Sooie.” Since then this rally cry has grown to become the school yell that unites Arkansas fans everywhere. As with many traditions, the Hog Call has been altered and refined over the years into the rousing chorus that is so well known today. • Running Through the “A” The University of Arkansas has a special way of welcoming its football players onto the field in every home game they play. It is called Running Through the A.” The Razorback Marching Band concludes their home pre¬ game performances by forming a giant A.” Then, holding forma tion, they march the length of the football field until the top of the A” reaches the end zone nearest Arkansas’ locker room. While the band plays on and the crowd cheers, head coach Houston Nutt leeds his players through the A” out onto the field upholding and continuing this long-standing tradition. • Official University of Arkansas Ring In February 2002, a new tradition began at the University of Arkansas with the unveiling of the Official U of A Ring. The Official Ring was developed as the one and only ring that symbolizes not only the goals achieved by graduates, but also to create a tradition with the purpose of fostering loyalty, pride and recognition of the University of Arkansas among graduates and alumni. CAMPUSTRADITIONS LEGENDS

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A POLICE OFFICER on Ozark Avenue tickets a student for a traffic violation.The UAPD routinely patrolled campus to keep students safe. PHOTOBYEMILYMILHOLEN CAMPUSSECURITY