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Students Prepare for Halloween Weekend
Produced by Mary Kate Carson, this is the A Block of UATV News on Wednesday, Oct. 26. Top stories include a dangerous Halloween costume, and the issues on the 2016 election ballot. Sawyer Buccy and Callie Barkwill sit on the anchor desk while UATV Reporters Lance Lloyd, Skye Ferrell, Clarissa Bustamante and Kristen Belue are featured throughout…
Undecided Voters
Like many other students at the UofA, Christen Kordsmeier is still on the fence about who she plans to vote for in the upcoming election. “I’m undecided on this, this election has been kind of crazy and I have no idea who to pick,” Kordsmeier said. Even though the debates have officially ended, she does…
Make A Difference Day at the U of A
The Volunteer Action Center is bringing “Make a Difference Day” to campus this Saturday, Oct. 29. Students will be partnered with agencies from all around Northwest Arkansas to participate in projects such as building an outdoor earth oven, several garden cleanups, and a variety of fall festivals. To register for a project, you can visit the Make a…
Investiture Ceremony Being Held for Chancellor Steinmetz Today
Today at 2 p.m. Chancellor Joseph E. Steinmetz will be formally vested with the symbols and ornaments of his position in an investiture ceremony held in the Faulkner Performing Arts Center. An investiture ceremony is a formal presentation of rank, commonly held within the first year of a president or chancellor’s tenure. UA System President Donald R. Bobbitt and the…
Fayetteville in Fall
As we move into the fall season, the shades of leaves are beginning to change from greens to more beautiful reds and yellows. University of Arkansas horticulture professor Gary McDonald says that shorter days, longer and cooler nights are the reason for the change. “So the plants are thinking, ‘Uh oh, winter’s coming, I need…
Changes in Northwest Arkansas Drinking Water
Beaver Lake is the source of most of Northwest Arkansas’ tap water, and lately the ecosystem has been changing, leaving a bad taste in our H2O. “I saw one of my friends the other day dump his water from the faucet because it was disgusting…luckily there was a Powerade machine close by so we just grabbed…
How The 2016 Presidential Debate Will Impact Students
UATV News Reporter Mary Kate Carson tells us how the 2016 debates will help engage students in the 2016 election. Students in the U.S. have potential to make a major impact on the upcoming election coming up, but do they plan to watch the debates or show up to the polls? Young adults make up…
Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff
The 11th annual Plaza de las Americas will kick off Hispanic Heritage Month Thursday, Sept. 22 with music, dancing and food from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Union Verizon Ballroom. The event is in celebration of Latin American culture in Arkansas and will feature fluent Spanish-speaking students to practice Spanish with participants of the event as well as booths…
Online Title IX Course Now Mandatory for New Students
Before registering for spring classes, the U of A requires that new students complete an online training program in order to prevent sexual misconduct on campus. The program, titled Haven: Understanding Sexual Assault, is part of a sexual violence prevention initiative that various colleges and universities across the country are taking part in. Chancellor Joe Steinmetz explains the nature of…
Razorbacks to Participate in GameDay Recycling Challenge
Ranking 10th in the nation for total pounds recycled in the GameDay Recycling Challenge last year, the U of A hopes to be the first school in the SEC to achieve zero waste on game days this football season. “In 2015, 99 schools rallied fans to recycle an impressive 2.1 million pounds of bottles, cans,…