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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…
New U of A Active Transportation Coordinator
By: Emma Rasmussen FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- The Office for Sustainability has hired Emma Armendariz to be the new Active Transportation Coordinator. Armendariz, Arkansas alumni, after seeing the job posting, reflected on her time on campus and the difficulties she saw with transportation. “ I reflected on the transportation barriers I faced as an undergraduate at…
Scholars-At-Risk to host panel
By: Emma Rasmussen FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- Scholars-At-Risk is hosting a discussion panel to speak on the topic of war. The panel will feature Uchenna Awoke, a Nigerian writer who has been awarded several fellowships, and Professor Salman Abdo Al-Shami, a Yemeni entomologist. Moderating the panel will be Padma Viswanathan, a U of A creative writing…
Arkansas in the world
By: Emma Rasmussen FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- This week the University of Arkansas is celebrating International Education week. Along with the theme, “Discover: The World in Arkansas, Arkansas in the World”, each day will consist of events catered around a different theme to allow students to learn more about international culture. Yesterday’s theme was “Discover Celebrations”,…
Speech and Debate team travels to Louisiana, returns with 16 awards
By: Gabriella Phelan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – An annual speech and debate competition, the Red River Classic, took place this past weekend at the University of Louisiana, Shreveport. The University of Arkansas’ own Speech and Debate team sent 15 students to participate. This is the largest number of students the team has sent to the…
First-Generation student celebration
By: Emma Rasmussen FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- November 6th through the 10th has been declared First-Generation College Student Week. The Office of New Student and Family was created this week as a way to celebrate all students who are the first of their parents or guardians to go to a four-year university. This week will be…
Pi Kappa Alpha suspended on University of Arkansas campus in response to hazing allegations
By: Elena Thompson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark (UATV)—The University of Arkansas announced the suspension of one of it’s fraternities on campus, Pi Kappa Alpha, following hazing allegations. The Director of Media Relations and Core Communications, John F. Thomas, released a statement that said “the University is aware of this report and the U of A chapter of…
Students encouraging movement toward sustainibility
By: Gabriella Phelan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – A newly-established Registered Student Organization is encouraging students to shop consciously. The University of Arkansas’ Sustainable Fashion Club held its first meeting on Sept. 13th, and it has since been working to create change. Annalise Robins, SFC President, said that she was inspired to start the club after…