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

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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

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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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Late Night on the Town The Hottest Spots to Unwind CASEYHAMMOND Whether you were into country, rock, alternative, classical, rap, new age, or even cheesy piano tunes; if you liked burgers, fajitas, pizza, or beer; and if you just liked to have a good time, Dickson Street had everything to offer. Any night of the week one was sure to find students enjoy¬ ing the variety of nightlife on the famous Fayetteville street. At Willy D’s Piano Bar, one could find a mix of new and old songs replayed by grand piano players in an atmosphere that rivaled most other places. At Georges Majestic Lounge, Dave’s on Dickson, or JR’s Lightbulb Club, one was sure to find the best up-and- coming bands from around the area. The Walton Arts Center offered a more upscale atmosphere with many plays, concerts and activities. Dickson Street was also a place to find some of the best food in Fayetteville. Grub’s served up great hamburgers in an atmosphere that combined a sports bar and restaurant. Jose’s was THE place on Dickson for Mexican food, with a patio for relaxing in warm weather. Doe’s Eat Place was also well known for their savory steak, fried biscuits, and tamales. For pizza, there was the US Pizza Company, Cable Car Pizza, or Geno’s Pizza by the Slice. For more fine dining, there was the Ozark Brewing Company with their excellent food and made-in-house beer. Other popular places for 21-and-up students were the many bars that lined the street. Brewski’s, The Blue Parrot, On the Rocks, Mickey Finn’s, 4-14, The Gypsy, and Bamboos gave Dickson even more variety. “Brewski’s has a wide variety of beers and microbrews, and if you go to drink a beer, be sure to get a burger too,” said junior Brett Crumley. The shops, restaurants, theaters and bars on Dickson Street made attending the U of A an even more enjoyable expe¬ rience for many students. Dickson is a famous word to all Arkansas alumni. The memories that were made on this street will be among the first that come to mind when students recall their alma mater. In addition to great drinks and food,J.R.’s Lightbulb Club brought in a variety of great local bands. Located off the square, J.R.’s offered an atmos¬ phere apart from the familiar Dickson Street. PHOTOBYPAULWARDEIN 030031 CAMPUSLIFE