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Mass Shooting Speaker at the University of Arkansas
by Steven Blackiston FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.— Dave Cullen spoke at the University of Arkansas tonight about his book Columbine and Parkland: Birth of a Movement. Cullen talked about the various stories of survivors and others involved in mass shootings that he came across researching his New York Times bestseller. Dr. Josette Cline, the director of CAPS,…
Esports Growth
by Steven Blackiston FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The University of Arkansas in recent years has seen its esports program take off. This growth goes hand in hand with the worldwide boom in esport popularity. UARK Esports’s Sam Kirby agrees the growth has been surprising. “We’ve seen quite a few new people in our Discord and at…
Hispanic Women’s Organization of Arkansas Helps to Advance Education
By: Haley Berley SPRINGDALE, Ark. — A local non-profit organization founded in 1999, brings together Latinx women and others of minorities to excel in various areas of life. The Hispanic Women’s Organization of Arkansas is located in Downtown Springdale and holds free classes in subjects like Computer Science and Parenting. Their goal is to help…
It’s On Us Week Begins
by Steven Blackiston FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Students across campus are observing the start of It’s On Us Week. This weeklong event focuses on prevention of sexual assault on college campuses. Greek life on campus is in charge of the week of festivities, hosting several activities that will culminate Friday. Each day will revolve around a…
Fayetteville Arts Corridor Confirmed, Officials Confident Parking Won’t Be Affected
by Samson Tamijani FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Plans for the Fayetteville Cultural Arts Corridor project will not significantly impact parking, city officials confirmed to UATV News Wednesday. Voters approved multiple bond measures to vastly expand beautification projects around town in 2017 and 2018. Those projects are separated into three phases, Environmental Director Peter Nierengarten said. In…
Biking On Campus With Ease
By: Arden Wynn FAYETTEVILLE- Ark.,- Being a college student, you are immediately thrown into the real world of having to budget your time and spendings. College is already so expensive, with textbooks, living, and social life. Why add onto that load with something as expensive and unnecessary as parking? Being in the natural state, it…
Students worry about lack of lighting on campus at night
By Wyatt Garrett FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — After the sun sets, students around campus begin to question their safety. Kristen Darnell, a graduate assistant for student affairs, said darkness around campus brings many fears to mind. “I don’t feel safe because someone could literally pop out,” said Darnell. “There’s not much lighting for cars so they…
UAPD K9’S READY TO PROTECT IN RUFF SITUATIONS
By Delaney Osbourn FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Almost all public Universities across the country, have police departments who protect their campus and keep it as safe as possible for students and faculty. But, the University of Arkansas Police Department has some extra help. The K9 division consists of five officers who are all specialized in different…
Kimpel Hall Unites Student Media With Addition of KXUA Studio
by Samson Tamijani FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The latest additions to Kimpel Hall will see campus radio station KXUA claim a new home. Construction on the building’s second floor began last week to accommodate the station. KXUA joins the other five student media outlets that already consolidated workspaces in the fall of 2018. Currently its studio…
Fayetteville PD Announces New Police Chief
by Samson Tamijani FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Mike Reynolds has been named Chief of Police, Fayetteville Police Department announced Monday. Mayor Lioneld Jordan appointed Reynolds, who was already serving as interim chief, according to a press release from the mayor’s office. Jordan offered praise for Reynolds in the statement. “Mike has a great sense of empathy…