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A bike ride on campus to encourage sustainability
By: Jenna Swope FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The Office for Sustainability will host “Cruise to Campus” for the entire U of A community. The event takes place October 11th from eight to ten in the morning, and starts on the Old Main lawn. Caroline Cheek, a student devoted to sustainability, said, “the event is designed…
Fitober is underway through UREC fitness center
By: Jenna Swope FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The University of Arkansas recreation kicked Fitober off last week at the start of the month. Fitober is a challenge that encourages people to log 600 minutes of physical activity for the month. Those who log all their minutes are able to receive a Chartwells gift card that…
ASG narrows down to top 12 king and queen candidates leading up to the Chancellor’s Ball
By: Jenna Swope FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The University of Arkansas homecoming game is right around the corner and the campus is calling all the hogs home. The homecoming weekend includes activities, but one yearly tradition is the homecoming court. The Associated Student Government has narrowed down the court to twelve men and women who…
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,…