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Fayetteville taking steps to be more eco-friendly
By: Collin Anderson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – For Earth Day, Fayetteville is hosting events across the city to promote recycling and saving the planet. This began with a trail clean-up of the Razorback Greenway. The goal of the event was more than just spring cleaning, it was also to educate people about recycling and improve rates…
NIL’s Changing College Football
By: Drew Hyatt FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – On July 1, 2021 the National Collegiate Athletic Association approved Name, Image, and Likeness policies. For the first time, college football players were able to create profit off their talents and popularity. With the introduction of NIL, schools have erected collectives to help these athletes navigate their personal brand.…
Food Allergies on Campus
By: Georgia Caroline Patterson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Dining halls on campus have made finding a meal harder for some students on campus. Some dietary restrictions on campus are not being met or are becoming hard to find with limited options. The University of Arkansas requires all students living on the campus to purchase a…
Local karate studio breaks boards and barriers
By: Collin Anderson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – During the COVID-19 pandemic, many small businesses had to close their doors forever. This was nearly the case for the Northwest Arkansas Martial Arts Academy. But one former student thought this place was too special to shut down. New owner Michael Felix said the studio is more than a…
Balancing your sexuality in STEM
By: Mekenna Earnhart FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Out in STEM, also known as OSTEM, is a registered student organization (RSO) for students who are part of the LGBTQ+ community and are STEM majors. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. According to one study, fewer than sixty-four percent of STEM students who identify as…
New program in Fayetteville brings healing to the unhoused
By: Gabriella Phelan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Being forced to heal in a tent is a situation that has been a harsh reality for many people experiencing homelessness. In Fayetteville, tents can be seen lining the Razorback Greenway, beneath bridges, and across wooded areas. However, a groundbreaking initiative has been launched in Fayetteville to assist…
The university celebrates Eid al-Fitr
By: Jolea Richardson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Multicultural Center held an event to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, a Muslim holiday celebrating the end of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is the holiest month for Muslims. During this month, observers fast from sunrise to sunset in an attempt to get…
Keeping travelers and citizens safe during the solar eclipse
By: Maddi Phipps FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – While the 2024 solar eclipse came and went in just 4 minutes, a group of unsung heroes had been planning for the event for over a year. A statewide collaboration between various emergency service departments was coordinated ahead of Monday’s eclipse. Over 100 public services agencies collaborated on a…
Eric Musselman to leave Arkansas for USC
By: Cecilia Stanford FAYETTEVILLE (Ark.) – Arkansas’ Eric Musselman has been hired as USC’s next men’s basketball coach as of today. Musselman is replacing Andy Enfield, who leaves USC after 11 years of coaching. One Arkansas student said, “I think that he was a really big part of the hype around basketball just because of…
Fayetteville hosts U.S. Pro Cup for fourth year
By: Eva Campbell FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The wheels are set to spin as more than 13 countries gear up in Northwest Arkansas for four days of mountain bike racing at Centennial Park. Starting Wednesday, April 3, this event is a battle for the last qualification points for the summer Olympics. Celebrating its fourth consecutive…