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Israel under attack impacting Northwest Arkansas
By: Katie Parker FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – A surprise attack on Southern Israel by the Palestinian group Hamas has rippled a wave of fear and concern all over the world, including Northwest Arkansas. “It’s terrifying,” Yael Even, University of Arkansas senior said. “Israel has always been a place that felt like home to me. It’s…
Walking to commemorate National Indigenous Peoples Day
By: Katie Parker FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day by hosting the 19th annual observance on October 9th. The day was honored with food and an open mic on the South Terrace of the Arkansas Union. “We would like to embrace that Indigenous people were already here for thousands…
International and Global Studies to livestream CHINA Town Hall 2023
By: Emma Rasmussen FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- The International and Global Studies Program will be live streaming the CHINA Town Hall 2023 program. In partnership with the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, the live stream is set to take place on Wednesday, October 11th. The CHINA Town Hall meeting will feature a conversation between U.S. Ambassador…
Celebrating inclusivity through writing
By: Emma Rasmussen FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- The Writing Studio in collaboration with One Book One Community, is hosting a writing competition surrounding the book Sitting Pretty, by Rebekah Taussig. Sitting Pretty, is Taussig’s memoir, specifically elaborating on her life as a wheelchair user and facing an able-bodied world. Katie Ditchkus, Writing Studio Graduate Assistant, says…
Chancellor Robinson to share plans for university advancement
By: Gabriella Phelan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Chancellor Charles Robinson will give a ‘State of the University’ address next week, Oct. 11. Dr. Robinson is set to give updates about the ‘150 Forward Strategic Plan’, and share the successes seen during his tenure. The ‘150 Forward Strategic Plan’ serves to fulfill the University of Arkansas’…
Red and White: The Razorback Men’s Basketball Team gives fans a season preview
By: Yael Even FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- The Razorback Men’s Basketball Team takes the court to showcase to fans what they can expect for the upcoming season. The game will be held at Barnhill Arena on Wednesday, with tip off set for 6:30p.m.. “I think it’ll be a good show for the fans. We want as…
Forever Red brings back Spooky Boxes to campus
By: Yael Even FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- With Halloween around the corner, an on-campus student-run organization, SAKE is selling their annual Spooky Boxes. Through the Walton College of Business, students can join Students Acquiring Knowledge through Enterprise (SAKE) and learn what it means to run a business from the ground up. Sarah Ward, Commercialization Team Manager,…
Campus Sexual and Relationship Violence Center seeks after-hours advocates
By: Maddi Phipps FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Campus Sexual and Relationship Violence Center (SRVC) is looking to fill after-hours faculty and staff volunteer advocate positions. The volunteer advocates serve on rotation and answer calls received between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. Occasionally, volunteer advocates may meet with a victim of sexual assault at the…
Seasoned journalist to join U of A journalism faculty
By: Emma Rasmussen FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- Peter Nickeas is joining The Center for Ethics in Journalism this semester as a visiting distinguished professor. “I’ve loved being in Arkansas so far,” says Nickeas “everyone has been so kind and welcoming.” Nickeas has previously worked at the Chicago Tribune as a reporter and at CNN as a…
U of A students bringing clean water to those in need
By: Emma Rasmussen FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- Filter of Hope is taking U of A students to Central America to bring clean water and share the gospel. 300 students will travel internationally with the organization to Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Panama. There they will install water filters in poverty ridden communities. Filters are $40,…