Media Quiz | 4
Media Quiz | 4
Intro to Mass Media
Professor Reppert
Fall 2025
University of Arkansas alumnus Chris Lewis has established the Land of Opportunity Scholarship Endowment with a $250,000 planned gift, helping make design education more accessible to financially constrained students in Arkansas. His support targets students in the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design, such as those majoring in architecture, landscape architecture and interior design.
Lewis knows firsthand the demands of design school. As a student, long hours in the studio left little time to work, and he hopes this scholarship will allow future students to pursue studies and opportunities like internships, study abroad, and undergraduate research without having to worry about holding down a job. The scholarship is also part of a larger three-year Land of Opportunity Scholarship campaign that aims to expand access for students in all 75 counties and strengthen partnerships across the state.
That decision to give back took root over years of connection with Mary Purvis, senior director of development for the Fay Jones School, whose relationship-focused approach helped him see how his gift could create lasting impact. Lewis says he wanted to do something meaningful for Arkansas students while honoring his parents and the state he loves.
Razorback fans in Central Arkansas were desperate for something to get excited about after that rough football season and Sam Pittman’s early departure, so all eyes shifted to John Calipari and the new-look basketball squad. Cal’s first year in Fayetteville wasn’t perfect, but the team found its rhythm late, slipped into the NCAA Tournament, and pulled off an unexpected Sweet 16 run. Now the Hogs open the 2025–26 season at No. 14 with a top tier recruiting class headlined by Darius Acuff, Meleek Thomas, and homegrown standout Isaiah Sealy, all joining a solid core of Trevon Brazile, Malique Ewin, Nick Pringle, Karter Knox, DJ Wagner, and Billy Richmond III.
The flashes of promise were already there in October when Arkansas wiped out a fifteen point deficit and ran past Memphis by twenty four, and even the tight finish at Michigan State showed this group won’t fold. The ceiling feels sky high, the fanbase is already restless with excitement, and the Arkansas Times sports desk might need to take a breath before firing off any more bold predictions about where this team is headed.
Police say a man was fatally shot Wednesday in what appears to be a deliberate attack at the MGM National Harbor food court in Maryland. Investigators are still sorting out the details, but Prince George’s County Police Chief George Nader said the shooter was caught on surveillance video and is still being tracked down. Officers arrived just before noon and found the victim, who died at the scene. Nader emphasized that this was not a random encounter. The suspect walked into the food court, spotted the man while he was ordering food, and immediately opened fire without saying anything.
Detectives believe the gunman left in a vehicle after the shooting. Nearby schools were temporarily placed on lockdown until officers confirmed the suspect wasn’t hiding in the area, and authorities later said there’s no ongoing danger to the public. Police initially thought another man had been grazed by a bullet, but Nader later clarified that no additional injuries occurred.
Employees at a Virginia liquor store walked into pure chaos on Saturday when they discovered their unexpected burglar: a completely wasted raccoon. The little “masked bandit” had apparently crashed through a ceiling tile, torn through the aisles, and sampled some of the cheapest liquor before passing out in the bathroom wedged between the toilet and the trash can. Animal control officer Samantha Martin showed up to retrieve the furry suspect and let it sober up a bit before taking it to the Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter.
After a few hours of sleep and no real injuries besides what was probably a rough headache, the raccoon was released back outdoors. Staff said the store was closed for Thanksgiving when the wild “Black Friday break-in” happened, leaving broken bottles and puddles of scotch everywhere. Only one fuzzy security photo caught the disaster, so no one knows how much the raccoon actually drank. The store thanked animal control for handling the situation and joked about giving their visitor a sober ride home. Officer Martin just chalked it up to another day on the job.
A crash just after midnight on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, on Buck Range Road south of Nashville in Howard County left one driver dead. According to a preliminary report from Arkansas State Police, 22-year-old Axel A. Marquez of Mineral Springs was heading south in a 2023 Dodge Challenger when the vehicle crossed the center line, went off the roadway, and hit a tree. Trooper Micah Brown noted that while the weather was clear, the roadway itself was wet at the time of the wreck.
Marquez’s Facebook page shows he previously served in the United States Marine Corps. His body was released to Latimer Funeral Home in Nashville.
The FDA is pulling a large list of shredded cheese products off shelves in Arkansas after discovering they could contain tiny metal pieces. More than a million bags sold at big-name retailers like Walmart, Aldi, H-E-B, Publix, and others are affected. All of the recalled items were produced by Great Lakes Cheese Co. in Ohio. The agency labeled this a Class II recall, meaning the chances of serious harm are low, but eating the product could cause temporary or easily treatable health issues.
The recall spans multiple types of shredded cheese including mozzarella, pizza blends, and Italian-style mixes across dozens of store brands. Labels such as Great Value, Borden, Good & Gather, Happy Farms, Food Club, Brookshire’s, Lucerne, Sprouts, and Publix appear on the list, along with many others. Shoppers are encouraged to double-check any shredded cheese they’ve purchased and avoid consuming it if it matches the recalled products.
The holiday season is here, and with it comes Spotify Wrapped, the annual music recap everyone looks forward to. This year, Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny claimed the top spot as the most-streamed artist for the fourth time, taking over from Taylor Swift and showing just how popular he remains around the world.
On Wednesday, Spotify released its full year-end overview, allowing users to see their top songs, favorite artists, most-played albums, preferred genres, and podcasts. The platform also highlighted global trends, showing which artists, albums, and songs dominated the year, giving fans a fun way to look back at both their personal listening habits and the biggest moments in music worldwide.
Hong Kong’s leader has promised to make sure “justice is served” after a deadly fire killed more than 150 people last week. City officials are blaming construction companies for using poor-quality mesh netting to cover scaffolding on the high-rise buildings. Rescue teams finished searching all seven damaged apartment blocks on Wednesday, but authorities warned the death toll could still rise as they check collapsed scaffolding and identify victims. Outside the Wang Fuk Court complex, residents and mourners continue laying flowers and paying tribute to those lost in one of the city’s worst fires in decades.
At least 21 people have been arrested in connection with the fire, which burned for nearly two days. Six of those arrests came Wednesday, after Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee promised to “uncover the truth” and “seek justice” for the victims. Lee said he will set up an independent committee led by a judge to investigate how the fire started and why it spread so fast, promising “systematic reforms” to prevent similar disasters in the future.
The Arkansas Century Farm Program has welcomed 42 new members, honoring family farms that have been in operation for at least 100 years. Established by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture in 2012, the program celebrates farms of 10 acres or more and recognizes the lasting contributions these families have made to the state’s agriculture industry. Participation is voluntary and available at no cost to families.
“Our Century Farm honorees do more than farm, they carry a legacy that strengthens communities across Arkansas,” said Governor Sarah Sanders. Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward added, “Agriculture is our state’s largest industry and these 687 Century Farm families, spread across all 75 counties, represent a tradition of hard work, dedication, and perseverance that has helped shape our state and its agriculture industry today.”
A doctor who admitted to supplying ketamine to Matthew Perry in the weeks before the “Friends” star’s overdose death was sentenced Wednesday to two and a half years in prison with two years of supervised release. Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett issued the sentence to 44-year-old Dr. Salvador Plasencia in a federal courtroom in Los Angeles. Plasencia is the first of five defendants who have pleaded guilty in connection with Perry’s death at age 54 in 2023. He admitted to illegally providing Perry with large amounts of ketamine but was not accused of giving the dose that authorities say led to the actor’s death.
Court records show Plasencia knowingly took advantage of Perry, who struggled with addiction, and texted another doctor describing him as a “moron” who could be exploited for money. Prosecutors said he put profit ahead of Perry’s well-being. Plasencia’s attorneys portrayed him as a man who rose from poverty to become a respected physician and called his actions careless and the biggest mistake of his life. They said he feels profound remorse and shame for failing to prevent the tragedy and included testimonials from patients praising his character.
Chile has enacted a law that will prohibit the use of mobile phones and other smart devices in elementary and middle school classrooms. The rule, set to begin next year, makes Chile the latest country to restrict smartphone use among young students in order to reduce distractions and limit the negative effects of screen time. Other nations with similar policies include France, Brazil, Hungary, the Netherlands, and China. Education Minister Nicolás Cataldo said the law aims to help children and teenagers reconnect with one another, concentrate better in class, and interact during breaks without constant digital interruptions.
The bill was approved by Chile’s lower house of Congress after revisions to a version already passed by the Senate earlier this year. Students will not be allowed to use smartphones during class except in emergencies or for specific educational activities outlined in the law. President Gabriel Boric must still sign it before it takes effect at the start of the 2026 school year. Parents and teachers have long advocated for the ban, citing concerns over learning and mental well-being, and pilot programs, including one in Santiago, have already shown promising results. According to a recent OECD study, more than half of Chilean students said digital devices interfere with their learning.
Cheryl Ruth Franks, 69, of Benton died Sunday, November 30, 2025, in a four-car accident on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 30 near Gurdon in Clark County. The crash happened around 5:48 p.m. at the 54-mile marker, according to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police. Franks was driving a 2024 Ford Edge when it collided with a 2012 Lincoln Navigator driven by 48-year-old Jordan Yamou of Milan, Tennessee, which had just hit the back of a 2015 Ford Expedition.
Franks was killed in the accident. Yamou was injured and taken to CHI-St. Vincent Medical Center. The other drivers were not hurt and were not named in the report. Trooper John D. Crow handled the investigation of the crash.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a 16-year-old girl who has been missing for a week. Jada McCullough was last seen at her home on 7800 Rosswood Road in Pine Bluff on November 29 at 8:20 p.m. She was wearing a pink robe, grey capris, no shoes, and had two yellow bows in her hair.
A gorilla couple at the Los Angeles Zoo has welcomed their second baby, making an already busy year even busier. The new baby, whose name and gender haven’t been announced, was born to N’djia, 31, and Kelly, 38, on November 22. Zoo officials said N’djia and her baby spent time bonding behind the scenes and are now on display at the Campo Gorilla Reserve with the rest of their group. Their first baby, Angela, was born five years ago.
Zoo staff say 2025 has been a big year, with five ape births in four months. In August, a 35-year-old chimpanzee had her third baby, and two weeks later, an 18-year-old chimpanzee had her first. In October, a Bornean orangutan was born for the first time in nearly 15 years at the zoo. Then in November, another chimpanzee welcomed a new infant. Animal care director Dominick Dorsa II said the births show the strong care the animals receive and that visitors will enjoy seeing the young apes as they grow.
A remarkably preserved Roman sarcophagus has been discovered in Hungary’s capital, giving archaeologists a rare, personal glimpse into the life of a young woman who lived nearly 1,700 years ago. The Budapest History Museum uncovered the limestone coffin during a major excavation in Óbuda, a northern part of the city that long ago formed the Roman settlement of Aquincum, a lively community along the Danube.
What makes the find so striking is that the tomb had never been opened. Its heavy stone lid was still sealed with metal clamps and lead, keeping everything inside exactly as it was left. When researchers lifted the top, they found a complete skeleton surrounded by dozens of carefully placed items. Lead archaeologist Gabriella Fényes said the discovery is extraordinary because the sarcophagus was airtight and untouched. It was found among the remains of old Roman homes in an area abandoned in the 3rd century and later used for burials. Nearby, the team also uncovered a Roman aqueduct and eight simpler graves, but none came close to the untouched detail of this sealed tomb.
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