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

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tiLf ' a-ifc ' .. ' mg WmM, msm mmm mmSm faj .)tvvSi k S Students and community members got a rare treat August 21, 2007 when presidential candidate Hillary Clin ton stopped in Fayetteville during her campaign trail through Arkansas. The New York senator was on her way to Little Rock to visit Gov. Mike Beebe. Clinton, who was surrounded very closely by bodyguards, was greeted by excited supporters at Gloria Jean ' s coffee shop on Dickson Street. I heard that she was coming, senior Drew Jones said, but I couldn ' t believe it until I saw it. Jones, a political science major, said that he looked up to both Bill and Hillary Clinton. Bill is such a great leader and Hillary has an awesome personality, Jones said. While at Gloria Jean ' s, a cheerful Clinton tried some Haagen-Dazs ice cream. Because Clinton arrived in Fayetteville about 45 minutes later than scheduled, the stage and public address system set up outside of the coffee shop had to be taken apart. Itwas unfortunate not to hear herspeak, but she made up for it, Jones said. Clinton uplifted the disappointed crowd ' s spirits by shaking hands, chatting with bystanders and staying for photo opportunities. After mingling with supporters, she boarded her black Suburban and waved to the crowd as she departed for Little Rock. The senator was greeted by Gov. Beebe, who publicly endorsed Clinton as a candidate for the 2008 presidential election. In turn, Clinton complimented Beebe and the accomplishments he made in his first months as governor of Arkansas. She noted while in office, Beebe had successfully cut the state grocery tax in half, created new jobs in the state by new economic development projects, expanded preschool programs in Arkansas and fought for improvements for children ' s health insurance, according to the Clinton campaign press release. It is really cool that Clinton and Beebe get along well, Jones said. With the support of the state of Arkansas, she is a sure winner. HILLARY VISITS FAYETTEVILLE

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HILLARY RETURNS TO THE HILLTO GREET FANS AND STUDENTS ALIKE. BY ROSHUNNA HOWARD Taking a moment to sign an autograph for a fan, presi¬ dential candidate Hillary Clin¬ ton greets the crowd outside Gloria Jean ' s Coffee. Clinton stopped by Fayetteville on Au¬ gust 21, on her way to Little Rock. PHOTO: JON CRABTREE STUDENT LIFE

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MAPLE HILL OPENING MET WITH MIXED REVIEWS FROM STUDENTS. BY LE ANN A PAYTON Jt Student life