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Reactions to the Concealed Carry Act
“I think it’s unnecessary I don’t think we should need our teachers to have guns in the first place that’s why we have campus security we have police.” The bill HB 1249, also known as the Concealed Carry Act would require public colleges in Arkansas such as the University of Arkansas to allow faculty and staff…
Student Run Company Gives Back
A year ago in an entrepreneurship class, an assignment was given to get in a group and come up with an idea for a company. Flash forward to today, where out of that same class came a company called Boxxyy, a successful company that started with five strangers and one common goal. “What if we…
P.R.I.D.E Protests Health Bill
“It’s the un-education that leads to violence, ignorance, and abuse of our communities, so I think it’s pretty important that allies are aware of this,” said Shannon Hart, transgender rights advocate. P.R.I.D.E., or people respecting individuals differences and equality, wants to educate the community so that people can better understand others and even themselves. “It’s…
U of A Student Receives National Geographic Grant
“I just want to go and take as many pictures as possible and talk to as many people as possible and record that,” the grant winner said. Mary Alice Fancyboy will spend June 2017 researching the rual villages of Pilot Station, Marshall, and Kotlik, Alaska. She says she wants to be able to illustrate the…
5-Day Weather Update 2-13-17
Andrew Epperson gives you your Five Day Weather update. This update originally appeared on last night’s UATV News show (2-13-17).
Vertical Mile Challenge
A new kind of fitness challenge raises the bar; the Vertical Mile Challenge. During the month of February, from four to eight Sunday through Thursday, students, faculty or staff can come to the climbing wall gym and see if they can climb a mile vertically. The mile is 5,280 feet, which is 165 laps up…
Flu Outbreak at the U of A
The start of the 2017 Spring semester at the U of A has brought an unfortunate guest to many students and faculty on campus. The flu virus has spread across the university, keeping the faculty and staff at the Pat Walker health center on their toes. Zac Brown, Assistant Director of Communications at the Pat…
Puppy Grams Now Available at the U of A
The Fayetteville Animal Shelter is offering a way for you to send some puppy love this Valentine’s Day. For a minimum $30 donation, your valentine can receive a puppy gram. The K-9 gift includes a 10 minute visit from either a large dog or a small dog. The dog will also deliver a rose and…
Olympian Dominique Blake Calls Fayetteville Home
The track capital of the world, one of the many nicknames given to Fayetteville. Those who compete for the Razorbacks understand this well, as championships are expected year in and year out. Dominique Blake, an Olympic medalist and Penn State graduate, now calls Fayetteville home and hopes the U of A’s facilities can put her…
UARK Talent Show Looking For Participants
Hosted by University Programs, the annual UARK Talent Show is set for 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, in the Arkansas Union Theater. Interested students can sign up here. Deadline is 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6, in the Office of Student Activities, Arkansas Union A665.