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Zeta Tau Alpha honors Breast Cancer Awareness month
Photo Courtesy of Zeta Tau Alpha Epsilon By: Maddy Terril FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Oct. 1 marks the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) puts all of its philanthropic efforts towards breast cancer education and awareness all year, but especially during this month. The Vice President of Philanthropy and Service, Mackenzie…
UREC offers personal training
By: Maddy Terril FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- University Recreation (UREC) offers personal training for students and members of the campus gyms. The format is one-hour private and personalized sessions to assist clients in their health and wellness goals. McKenna Barnhill is a nationally certified personal trainer for UREC. Barnhill starts with each of her clients in…
Black Owned NWA x Onyx Coffee Lab
By: Zjeyoni Moore FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Black Owned NWA has teamed up with Onyx Coffee Lab to raise funds for the upcoming 2025 NWA Black Expo. Black Owned NWA is an organization dedicated to supporting and promoting black-owned business and entrepreneurs. The partnership involves a limited edition special blend coffee sold at all Onyx…
Solar eclipse palooza
By: Emma Rasmussen FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- A total solar eclipse will make its way through Arkansas on April 8th shadowing parts of the state in complete darkness for a few minutes in the afternoon. An eclipse occurs when the Moon aligns itself between the Earth and the Sun, effectively blocking sunlight to parts of Earth.…
Annual drag show back again, after Arkansas legislation prevented it last year
By: Emma Rasmussen FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- The Culture and Concepts Committee is bringing back one of its most popular events, its annual Drag Show. Last year, the Cultures and Concepts Committee was unable to host the show due to Arkansas Legislation passed at the beginning of 2023 that limited where drag performances can be held…
Fayetteville celebrates the season of Mardi Gras
By: Jessica Znidarsic FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Fayetteville kicked off the beginning of the Mardi Gras season with its annual “Parade of Fools.” This parade featured many floats, live bands, and beads for those in attendance. The parade has been a part of the Fat Tuesday celebration in Fayetteville, marking Mardi Gras. The parade has…
Palestine peace protesters demand ceasefire
By: Carlee Gilpin Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV)- Abel Tomlinson with the Arkansas Anti-War Alliance held a Palestine Peace Protest on Sunday, October 22nd. It was held in front of the Washington County Courthouse with nearly 200 protesters. Chants like “end the siege end the war” echoed outside of the courthouse, and many vehicles honked in solidarity.…
Caffeine overconsumption on campus
By: Philip Jackman FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)— For many of us, we start the day off with a cup of coffee or two cups. Some people will then have a couple of energy drinks later in the day and finally end off with a soda at dinner. This is an example of caffeine overconsumption. Caffeine overconsumption…
Assistant professor studies the effects of breast cancer on black women
By: Taylor Sheffield Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV): The Bailey Laboratory was founded by Dr. Tameka Bailey. Background: Dr. Bailey is from Gould, Arkansas, and attended the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff to complete her undergrad. Dr. Bailey then went on to get her PhD from the University of Arkansas, where she was recruited by the…
Native American Student Association teaches students about Native Heritage
By: Chandler Nichols FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- With November being National American Heritage Month, Culture, traditions, and language are all a part of the month-long celebrations. With this year’s theme focused on identity, respect and sovereignty, members were able to showcase their roots through different ways such as traditional dance and traditional sport. History Native American…