Gospel singer and civil rights activist Mavis Staples headlined a benefit concert at Robinson Center Music Hall this Saturday, performing for members of the Little Rock Nine. The concert was part of Reflections of Progress, a four-day commemoration of the 60th anniversary of Central High’s integration. Proceeds of the concert will go to the Little […]
Little Rock’s constant: Van Compton
For all the twists and turns the Little Rock athletic department has undergone throughout the last three decades, there has been one constant. Van Compton, head volleyball coach. The Sun Belt Conference’s all-time winningest skipper, Compton has coached volleyball at Little Rock since 1988. She has guided her teams to five NCAA tournaments, hosted countless […]
Little Rock plays tough in loss to Coastal Carolina
by: Adrian Miller In a very competitive match last night, Little Rock (LR) women’s volleyball fell to Coastal Carolina in four sets (3-1). Carolina took the first set 25-20. The Trojans battled back in the second set and won 27-25, with key kills by senior outside hitter Marina Avram. Carolina controlled the final two sets […]
Gudjonsdottir’s hat trick leads Little Rock to win
On Sunday afternoon, the Little Rock (LR) women’s soccer team defeated Western Athletic Conference (WAC) competitor UT-Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) 4-0 at the Coleman Athletic and Recreation Complex thanks to a hat trick by sophomore Erna Gudjonsdottir. Gudjonsdottir, a transfer from the University of Kansas and native of Iceland, had never before scored in a […]
Late goal pushes rival Red Wolves over Trojans
A late Red Wolves goal in the upper corner at the 85th minute mark proved to be enough as the Trojans dropped a 1-0 decision to in-state rival Arkansas State last night. The defeat dropped the Lady Trojans to 0-1-1 in Sun Belt Conference play and 4-5-1 overall. The Trojans held a 19-8 shot advantage […]
Appalachian State outlasts Little Rock in SBC opener
Little Rock (LR) volleyball could not put away Appalachian State (APP) in five sets Friday night at the Jack Stephens Center. The match opened Sun Belt Conference play for both teams. The Trojans (4-9, 0-1 Sun Belt) were carried by a spirited performance from freshman outside hitter Mya Robinson, who had a match-high 15 kills, […]
9-Year-Old joins Trojan swim team
Nine-year-old Edyn Grace Walterhouse became an official member of the Trojan swimming and diving team at the Donaghey Aquatic Center on Wednesday, with help from Team IMPACT. Edyn was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition called CAPOS syndrome. CAPOS is an early-childhood disorder that affects sight, hearing, and the movement of the arms and legs. […]
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Dreamers March on State Capitol
Protesters marched from Central High National Historic Site to the state Capitol on Saturday, in response to President Trump’s announcement that he would end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. The march was a show of support for DACA recipients and the DREAM Act. The two programs provide legal status to undocumented immigrants who entered […]
Little Rock, Louisiana battle to draw in Sun Belt opener
On Sunday afternoon, the Little Rock (LR) women’s soccer team battled Louisiana (UL) to a 1-1 draw at the Coleman Sports and Recreation Complex. It was the Sun Belt Conference opener for the Trojans (4-4-1). Arola Aparicio Gili put the Trojans on the board with a goal in the match’s 35th minute. It was the […]