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Friends of India Bring Hindu Festival to Campus
“It’s really fun, it’s not what I was expecting but it’s really fun, I like all of the colors,” said senior Morgan Cappadonna Holi is a hindu spring festival that is celebrated mainly in India and Nepal. Also known as the festival of color, Holi celebrates the beginning of the indian calendar year which occurs…
Emergency Preparedness Department Gives Tips to Stay Safe
Emergency Preparedness at the University of Arkansas informs students of hazardous events taking place on campus. Most students have received a Raz-Alert for serve weather, but the department has plans in place for other events including power outages, civil disturbances and fire. Act 562, the law that allows individuals to carry a concealed handgun on…
CAPS Raises Sexual Assault Awareness
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)–“That are a lot of flags and a lot of white flags, yeah,” said Senior Philippe Duyck. Students walking by the Union have taken notice of the thousands of white and red flags planted in the Union lawn. “Well there are a lot of flags, it’s kind of beautiful,” Graduate Assistant Torben Vhnhuffen said.…
Fraternity Starts Fund for Janitor
James Morgan has cleaned up fraternity messes for ten years without complaint. “It gives me a freedom to kind of change jobs and keep doing things. And I get along with everybody pretty well,” he said. He is the janitor at the Kappa Sigma house on Dickson St. But it’s not the job that keeps…
Second Phase of Construction Begins on College Ave.
The second phase of construction has begun for College Ave. between Maple St. and North St. The construction is going to give the west side of College Ave. the same appearance as the east side that was finished in late 2016. Assistant transportation manager Keith Shreve said the sidewalk will look much better with its new features. “Adding…
Campus Carry Act Soon to Become Law
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)–In the near future, concealed handguns will be legal to carry on college campuses. Firearms will continue to be banned in dorms, and recently the senate voted 22-10 to also ban them from college sporting events. But even with these restrictions, some people still feel uneasy about the change. One student says the best…
Construction Blocks Clinton Dr. Until Mid May
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — When driving around campus, road closures and construction are a common sight. Stadium Dr. from the south roundabout to the north Clinton intersection are still closed. And now, West Clinton Dr. is blocked for rain and water line installation. Located on Clinton Dr. are homes and the Clinton house museum. “It’s a pain in the butt, but as…
Renovations Underway for UATV
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)–Hey there folks, we here at UATV are getting a little makeover. No, no, not that kind of makeover. We’re talking about the control room. Let’s take a look. Where we’re standing now is the old control room. As you can see, it’s not really what it used to be. The real stars…
Gun Bill Passes, U of A Community Reacts
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)–University of Arkansas policy has been changed with the passing of House Bill 1249. This event has campus speaking its mind. Some are happy to see the change thinking they will be safer. “I feel like people who have that license will know what to do and be responsible with guns on campus.…
Student Dies of Heroin Overdose, Parents Speak Out
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)–“He never met a stranger, there was always a person he was searching to try to help. He loved everyone just the same,” said Scott Doerhoff. Will Doerhoff was just another average student at the U of A. But during his freshman year, he got addicted to illicit prescription drugs which led him…