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The Northwest Arkansas-based team behind Blu Fish House and Blu DTR has recently opened its newest concept with Asian-themed Wu Zhao in Bentonville. The name harkens back to China’s only female emperor, an appropriate reference to the delicate, nuanced vibe of the food and space. The interior is cloaked in a duo of large cherry blossom trees that hang over parts of the dining room and Red Dragon Lounge, a welcoming introduction to the experience at hand.
When the women of the Gamma Nu Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma gathered in October to mark their organization’s centennial year, the milestone was more than a celebration of history. The chapter — with more than 650 active members, one of the largest women’s organizations on the University of Arkansas campus and the largest active Kappa membership in the United States — chose to use the centennial not only to reflect on a century of friendship and service but also to make investments in its members, house and the community.
The reason Sgt. Jesse Vermillion gives back is tattooed on his arm. It’s a Bible verse, Mark 10:45, which reads, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many.”
“That’s something obviously I fail to do, but I think that’s a goal,” Jesse said. “That’s what I consider my personal philosophy is: to live to serve others.”
