Ozarks At Large

Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large

Monday, March 3, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, several Arkansas towns have been identified by the University of Arkansas to participate in a sustainability report card program. We speak with Michelle Halsel, managing director of the Applied Sustainability Center at the University of Arkansas to find out about the program. Plus, the idea of Southern Art History; how we talk about it depends on how we define it.
Ozarks at Large’s Katy Henriksen spoke with Seattle-based singer-songwriter Damien Jurado who’s known for his quiet, lo-fi recordings. More information is available at www.damienjurado.com.
We hear from political, education and business leaders, concerned about the status of undocumented college students in Arkansas--on what could be considered the early formation of an Arkansas DREAM Act. Illuminating the way is University of Arkansas-Fayetteville Chancellor David Gearhart.
“The Dream” by Ry Cooder
Well…almost! This year’s Hogeye Marathon is on April 15. The marathon has been around since 1977. More information is available at www.hogeyemarathon.com.
Flash-flood watch continues in our listening area; Arkansas Senator Mark Pryor believes the Keystone Pipeline project will ultimately pass; and more – on today’s edition of Ozarks at Large Half-Time.
“Rainy Day” by Coldplay
Becca Bacon Martin with Northwest Arkansas Newspapers tells us more about this rainy, but quietly interesting day.