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UATV Covers Partisan Watch Parties Live for Election Results Show
by Aubry Tucker FAYETTEVILLE, Ark– Voting closes today and republicans and democrats are gearing up for the results. Democrats gather to watch results for midterm elections at Farrell’s on Dickson. Republicans, however will meet at Powerhouse to see if their candidate will be selected by voters. At Farrell’s the campaign team of Lou…
District 84 State Representative Candidates, Campaigns, and Results
by Aubry Tucker FAYETTEVILLE, Ark– **UPDATE** Denise Garner takes State Representative Position in District 84. Garner won the election with 55.34% or 7,456 votes. Collins received 6,016 votes. Today is the final day to vote for mid-term elections. The results of this midterm election will decide the party majority in Congress. There is currently…
District 4 Senate Candidates, Campaigns, and Results
by Aubry Tucker FAYETTEVILLE, Ark– **UPDATE** Incumbent Greg Leding has been reelected to the Senate as a Democratic representative. Senator Leding recieved 61.42% of the votes equalling 18,305 votes. Clemence recieved 11,469 votes. Since the last census in 2010, District 4 represents 83,312 residents. There are two Senate positions for every state in the…
The #METoo Movement Comes to NWA
by Lauren Krakau FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Northwest Arkansas Center for Sexual Assault is hosting their annual fundraiser event. This event used to be called “Light Up the Night,” which focused on “un-masking” sexual assault. This year the Center renamed this year’s event the #MeToo Gala with the goal of celebrating the strength and resiliency of survivors…
Campus Safety: What to Do If It Happens to You
by Lauren Krakau FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — University of Arkansas police are aware of the social media exchanges regarding suspicious activity on and campus. While no one has filed a report of a criminal act, and there are no reports of injuries, they urge people to call 9-1-1 if they witness any suspicious activity and/or a potential…
The UofA Recognizes A Certain Type of College Student
by Lauren Krakau FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Student Affairs invites the campus community to “I’m First” to celebrate their second annual National First-Generation College Celebration. “I’m First” aims to recognize and celebrate the students, faculty and staff members who identify as first-generation at the University of Arkansas as well as to highlight resources on campus that work…
College is Expensive: How One Student Grows Cash in His Apartment
by Lauren Krakau FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Five years ago, UofA Senior Juan Moscoso came to the United States with his mom and dad. Neither of his parents had the opportunity to get a college degree. With the pressure of being a first-generation college student, Moscoso said he knew he needed to find a major that…
Voters Across America
contributed by Lydia Fielder, Hannah Bagley, Neali Lambert, Ellis Hairston, Ryan Deloney and Sophie Tomasic
Veoride Ventures Out
By: Caroline Hickman FAYETTEVILLE, Ark- Veoride bikes made their home here on campus one month ago. Over 6,000 students rode more that 16,500 miles since Voeride’s arrival. With that kind of exposure and use the company created new “hubs”for bikes to rest. These “hubs” are located in high demand areas around popular routes in town.…
A View into Arkansas’ Voting Issues
By: Caroline Hickman FAYETTEVILLE, Ark- The Arkansas General Election arrives in just one week. All of the state’s executive officers, and seats in the U.S. House of Representatives will be up for election. Along with the candidates, the ballot lists several issues. Issues two, four and five in the state of Arkansas will hear the…