The Arkansas Traveler, the U of A's award-winning student newspaper, announced the launch of its official mobile app, now available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
The app delivers breaking campus news, Razorback sports coverage and push alerts directly to the phones of students, alumni and U of A supporters.
Founded in 1906, The Arkansas Traveler has served generations of U of A students and alumni with trusted coverage of campus life in Fayetteville and across Northwest Arkansas. The new app brings that legacy of student journalism into the digital age, offering a convenient and immediate way to stay connected to what's happening on the Hill.
The Arkansas Traveler app includes:
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Breaking news and campus updates from U of A student journalists
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Razorback sports coverage
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Push alerts for breaking news and safety alerts
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Lifestyle and culture stories from around Fayetteville
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Opinion pieces and editorials from student writers
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Photo galleries and multimedia content
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Local weather and events
The Arkansas Traveler app is available now as a free download on both major platforms:
"Our purpose as a student newspaper has always been to deliver students the news that matters to them," said Cooper Gant, editor-in-chief of The Arkansas Traveler. "With the app, the Traveler is stepping into the digital age to quickly deliver our readers the news they need — where they need."
"I'm excited to get the Traveler's award-winning content into students' hands — literally — but what makes this app special is what it means for our reporters and editorial staff. They're gaining real-world digital journalism experience: sending push notifications, optimizing for readers and building the skills that define the industry today," said Reagan Netherland, digital content manager of The Arkansas Traveler.
About The Arkansas Traveler: The Arkansas Traveler is the University of Arkansas' award-winning student newspaper, covering campus news, Razorback athletics, student life, and events in Fayetteville and across Northwest Arkansas. Founded in 1906, the Traveler has served generations of Razorbacks with trusted, student-produced journalism. The paper and its digital platforms are staffed entirely by University of Arkansas student journalists
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Contacts
Cooper Gant, editor-in-chief
The Arkansas Traveler
479-575-5967, traveler@uark.edu
Reagan Netherland, digital content manager
The Arkansas Traveler
479-575-5967, traveler@uark.edu