The Razorback - Yearbook

WHO WE ARE

The Razorback is a completely student-run publication devoted to recording the events and people of the University of Arkansas. It is now in its 111th year, making it the oldest publication on campus.

Since 1897, the Razorback staff has been committed to documenting not only campus life and the college experience, but also the history of our institution. The yearbook records the life of a Razorback, capturing everything from pep rallies and study sessions to student organizations and athletics.

HOW WE GOT HERE

In 1894, at the age of 62, the former Confederate officer Dr. John L. Buchanan became president of the University. Under his administration the Board of Trustees appropriated $150 for the creation of the first yearbook, The Cardinal.

The book was originally put together by the junior class, and included humorous illustrations, inside jokes about classmates, favorite quotes from students and faculty and poems.

In 1909, in a story most students know, football coach Hugo Bezdek delivered his now infamous speech during which he told the crowd the team played "like a wild band of razorback hogs." In 1910, the student body voted to change the school's official mascot from the Cardinals to the Razorbacks. Six years later, the yearbook followed suit, changing its name from The Cardinal to The Razorback.

Over the years, The Razorback has evolved, from the small book published by the junior class to the 352-page record of the year it is today. Each book is reflective of the year it was produced, with books from the 70's including psychadelic fonts and photos of "Week of the Streak," when men and women ran naked through the streets, and eventually the football field. The books from the 80's include bright colors and photos of Governor Bill Clinton addressing students at commencement.

Today's yearbook includes photos and stories focusing on student life, academics, organizations, people, Greek life and sports. The book is produced entirely by a handful of students who work on staff, giving up their time and energy to create a lasting record of the year.

The Razorback continues to strive for excellence and has won many awards, bringing home more than 20 awards alone at the 2007 Arkansas College Media Association Awards. Most recently, the 2008 Razorback has been named a finalist for a Crown award, the highest honor given by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for general excellence by a student publication.

To see The Razorback in action, check out the Sneak Peek page to see how the 2010 Razorback is turning out.

Remember when...? we do!

do you remember the year UA students created streak week and ran naked down Dickson street?: In 1974 UA frats tried to break the world record of 250 streakers. This lead to the Week of the Streak.

do you remember the year UA students were allowed to smoke in the dorms?: Before 2003, students were allowed to smoke on certain floors in specific residence halls.

do you remember the year students launched a rocket to rival Sputnik?: "If the Russians can do it, so can we!" In 1957, UA students launched a rocket of their own. The "rocket" was about the size of a man's forearm.

do you remember the year that protests kept students out of class?: The national Moratorium on Vietnam was held on October 15, 1969. UA students skipped class and about 1,000 people marched to the Fayetteville Square.

do you remember the year Ralph Nader came to campus? (hint: more than once): Nader visited campus in 1972 and 2008.

do you remember the year President Nixon came to a football game?: In 1969 President Nixon arrived in Fayetteville for a game against Texas. After Texas won, the president declared Texas the #1 team in the country, promptly losing every electoral vote in the state.

do you remember the year UA changed its mascot to the razorback?: In 1910 the UA student body voted to change the mascot from the Cardinals to the Razorbacks.

do you remember the year Eleanor Roosevelt visited campus?: In 1954 Roosevelt spoke at a luncheon of student and faculty leaders.

do you remember the year the journalism building was burned to the ground?: The former Journalism department was lost in the fire of Hill Hall on November 11th, 1969.

do you remember the year the football team's train derailed on the way to a game?: While traveling to an opponent's field in 1924, the football team's train derailed; there were no injuries.