Arkansas

Rodham, who also graduated with a law degree, and they were married in 1975. Later down the road, Hillary would play an active part in politics by her husband’s side (Biography.com). Wanting to pursue a career in politics, Bill Clinton moved back to Arkansas to follow his…

Arkansas lies in the nation's largest alluvial plain.It has many mountain and valley tributaries. Crowley’s Ridge is one of those. Rises two hundred feet above the surrounding terrain. This ridge was named for Benjamin F. Crowley. Crowley was a soldier during the war of 1812. He was the first settler on Crowley's Ridge. Crowley's Ridge is an arc of scenic rolling hills that extend from Cape Girardeau. Cape Girardeau is located in Missouri and ran all the way down to the northeast corner of…

Aleman is a nineteen year old from Pharr, Texas. She was born on March 1, 1996 and has always dreamed of playing softball. She is currently a student at the University of Arkansas where she is majoring in Creative Writing. Along with spending time on her academics, she also spends her time playing on the University of Arkansas Women’s Softball Team. Playing at the collegiate level has made an effective contribution to not only her life but also her character. It has taught her valuable…

to the doctor and sometimes cannot afford the necessary insurance. My final impression is the same when I first started writing this paper. Living in a rural area can be rewarding, but also difficult due to the decrease in resources available. The Arkansas Department of Health is trying to create resources for people in rural areas, but there are still a…

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou, is the autobiography of a character named Marguerite, later known as Maya Angelou. The book takes the reader to Maya’s arrival in Stamps, Arkansas. Through the writer’s vivid portrayals of events, the reader experiences Maya’s insecurity, her love of family, her experiences which were so important in her growing up, and her visits to her mother and father. On one of these visits to her mother’s, Maya is assaulted by her mother’s boyfriend. The…

programs to promote physical activities, ensure good nutrition and counseling services to reduce barriers to learning. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Arkansans were generally the least healthy in the U.S., and that Arkansas’ children were at increasing risk for obesity, type 2 diabetes and other obesity-related diseases. (www.healthystates.csg.org) Senator Bob Graham says “the first step in launching a citizen initiative is to understand and…

There were two specific spots on findyourspot.com. One spot was Hot Springs-Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. The other was Mountain Home/Bull Shoals, Arkansas. There a pros and cons of each of these places. Hot Springs Village is America’s Natural Spa. Located near the scenic Ouachita National Forest is one of the pros. Another pro is the cost of living is significantly below the national average. Also, the fine arts community is featured in The 100 Best Small Towns in America. Additionally Hot…

realize that I have at least six years of academics left to achieve my goal. During the next six years, I intend to obtain not only a bachelor’s degree in Music Education but a master's degree as well. I initially plan to attend the University of Arkansas at Monticello. After obtaining my masters, I shall pursue my doctorate from the University of Texas. I am applying for this scholarship to help defray the cost of my continuing education I understand having these goals without a plan makes…

Hattie Caraway was best known for being the first woman to serve in the United States Senate. Her life before, during, and after the Senate was all very important. She was a very important woman in Arkansas history. Hattie was born on February 1, 1878, in Bakerville, Tennessee on a farm. Her full name was Hattie Ophelia Wyatt when she was born. Her father, William Carroll Wyatt, was a shoekeeper and a farmer. Her mother, Lucy Mildred Burch Wyatt, raised three children plus Hattie. When Hattie…

Sensitivity”. The survey came from The University of Arkansas for Medical Science. ("Template Page - Dept. of Template University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Diversity Committee"). The reason this particular survey was chosen is because I found it found the questions simple and straightforward. For example one of the questions was “When a friend does something you very much disapprove of, do you ("Template Page - Dept. of Template University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Diversity…