A-State is a core part of the local community. As such, KAIT regularly reported on campus happenings, including administrative updates and student life.
Please note that Sports and Athletics clips are located in a separate section.
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Homecoming Decorations Left Abandoned in Protest
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A-State homecoming displays and decorations sit unfinished and abandoned in protest of Pritchard's comments regarding the homecoming.
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Lambda Chi Alpha Egg Throw
KAIT-TV
Footage of participants throwing eggs at each other during the Lambda Chi Alpha Egg Throw.
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Meeks and Mullins Talk about Homecoming Controversy
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KAIT8 Reporter Dick Clay interviews A-State football players Ron Meeks and Joel Mullins on the homecoming controversy and rumors concerning friction in the team.
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A-State Men's Choir Rehearse for Upcoming Tour
KAIT-TV
Members of the A-State men's choir, along with music professor Alfred Skoog, rehearse a few songs as part of the Ambassadors of Friendship tour to several eastern European countries.
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A-State's 37th Annual Journalism Day Competition
KAIT-TV
Highlights from A-State's 37th annual Journalism Day Competition. High school students compete in various print and broadcast journalism contests.
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Director Pryor Discusses Women's Sports Programs at A-State and HEW Guidelines
KAIT-TV
A-State Athletics Director Dean Pryor discusses current sports for women athletes at A-State, including basketball under Coach Kay Woodiel. He also states the university is moving in the right direction and things will be alright under the new HEW guidelines.
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Dr. Elkins on Possible Changes to the Summer Schedule
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A-State Vice President for Instruction Dr. Clark Elkins speaks with KAIT8 reporter on possibly rearranging some summer classes to accommodate public school teachers. He also mentioned class numbers are down but are still making the numbers to keep the classes.
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Dr. Pritchard Gives Commencement Speech
KAIT-TV
A-State President Dr. Ross Pritchard gives a commencement speech to the Class of 1975. He praises the great empathy of young people.
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Students Navigate Campus
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A-State students navigate campus. It also includes footage of some buildings.
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The College of Agriculture Hosts Open House for New Building
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The College of Agriculture hosts an open house for their new building at A-State. [no audio]
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Title IX Implications at A-State
KAIT-TV
KAIT Reporter Cal Wasson interviews an A-State employee on the efforts and manpower it will take to generate the data for HEW requirements. Wasson reports on the possible committees and paperwork from implementing Title XI.
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A-State Hosts 37th Annual Dixie Band Camp
KAIT-TV
Children practice their instruments and play as a band in the 37th annual Dixie Band Camp hosted by A-State. [no audio]
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A-State Hosts Christmas Party
KAIT-TV
Children and adults celebrate at a Christmas party hosted by A-State. The children crowd around a man dressed as Santa Claus. [no audio]
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Hout Discusses Board's Role in Faculty Hiring Decisions
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A-State Board of Trustees holds a meeting. KAIT8 reporter Cal Wasson interviews Board of Trustee chairman Philip Hout on the role the Board will have in faculty hiring decisions.
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Jonesboro Fire Department Responds to Fire on Campus
KAIT-TV
Jonesboro Fire Department responds to a house fire at A-State.
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ROTC Cadets Commissioned as 2nd Lieutenants
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A-State ROCT cadets are commissioned as 2nd lieutenants in the U.S. Army. [no audio]
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A-State Indians at Hardin-Simmons Basketball Highlights
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Arkansas State University's men's basketball team play against Hardin-Simmons University Cowboys at an away game in Abilene, Texas.
