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Community members showcase they are not just an average running group
By: Kristin Kite FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The mission of Achilles International is to transform the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection by enabling people “with all types of disabilities to participate in mainstream athletics.” Since that first chapter was established, there have been 62 chapters started internationally including the…
Fayetteville’s Farmers’ Market Celebrates 50 Years
By: Kate Balser FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Fayetteville Farmers’ Market celebrated their 50th opening day over the weekend. The local farmers’ market has been a staple in the community since 1973, when a group of local farmers wanted to sell their products directly to consumers. Located in downtown Fayetteville, the market has grown to…
Students Competing in March Madness Bracket Pools
By: Kate Balser FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The NCAA Division 1 Tournament, known as March Madness, is one of the most exciting times of the year for basketball fans and non-fans alike. The tournament features the best teams from colleges and universities across the country competing in a single-elimination tournament. March Madness takes place over three…
Beat Big Blue Blood Drive tomorrow
By: Cogan Davis FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Beat Big Blue Blood Drive will occur tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will continue through March 3rd across campus. University of Arkansas junior Gary Jackson knows how much a blood drive can impact someone’s life. Jackson’s dad received multiple blood transfusions and was able…
Christian Graduate Fellowship holding meetings on Wednesdays
By: Jackson McAfee FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The United Campus Ministries program will be holding small group meetings on Wednesdays to give students the opportunity to meet and discuss their faith. Students can meet together for lunch and open up about what is going on in their lives and have a Bible study. Many other…
Dickson Street’s replacement parking garage updates
By: Kate Balser FAYETTEVILLE, ARK (UATV) – Dickson Street’s replacement garage is nearing completion and many locals are ready for the construction to be finished. The replacement parking garage at the Northwest lot of Dickson Street and West Avenue broke ground on January 10th of last year, marking over a year since construction began. The…
The Black Music Symposium paves way to a new degree on campus
By: Kristin Kite FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas Department of Music hosted its 10th annual Black Music Symposium which dedicated to educating and exploring the music contributions of Black Americans. This year’s theme, “Lest our Feet Stray,” invoked a spirit of remembrance of Black musical genres. The theme’s name borrows words…
October is Homocystinuria Awareness Month: How a battle with a rare disease has impacted a driven young man
By: Autumn Klein FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Homocystinuria is an extremely rare disorder that affects less than 0.01% of the world; however, a member of the Northwest Arkansas community has directly seen the impacts of HCU his entire life. Homocystinuria, also known as HCU, is a genetic disorder in which the body cannot properly process…
Yancey’s Dickson Street Dogs is getting a new location
By: Ginny Dunn FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Yancey’s Dickson Street Dogs, a Dickson Street hotdog stand established in 2008, is expanding to a second location. The owner of Yancey’s, Cody Yancey, is a University of Arkansas alumni and army veteran. Along with hotdogs Yancey’s also offers a safe place to anyone on Dickson. Cody is…