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Students encouraging movement toward sustainibility
By: Gabriella Phelan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – A newly-established Registered Student Organization is encouraging students to shop consciously. The University of Arkansas’ Sustainable Fashion Club held its first meeting on Sept. 13th, and it has since been working to create change. Annalise Robins, SFC President, said that she was inspired to start the club after…
Advocating for refugees
By: Emma Rasmussen FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- Students with Refugees hosted their Advocacy Awareness Day earlier this week. During this event students learned about advocacy efforts and received applicable skills. Students with Refugees President, Josie Zakrzewski, says the event saw a really good turnout. “This year’s event was extremely successful! We had over 100 attendees who…
University of Arkansas warns about phishing emails
By: Caden Gray FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — In reaction to Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the University of Arkansas has urged students and faculty to be on the lookout for what are called phishing emails. The term phishing, primarily in regard to email but also through phones or other media, refers to scammers who impersonate legitimate businesses,…
Native American Student Services receives new director position
By: Caden Gray FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The University of Arkansas and the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) created the new Native American Student Services director position at the university. The position, founded through the Tribal New Beginnings Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, seeks to bolster the university’s support for Native American…
GSIE launches crowd-funded campaign to help graduate and international students
By: Caden Gray FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The Graduate School and International Studies (GSIE) launched a crowd-funding campaign via FundRazor to support students in need of financial assistance. The money goes toward two funds, the Needy Family Graduate Student Emergency Support Fund and the International Student Catastrophic Fund. These funds support graduate and international students…
UAPD to host drug take-back event
By: Jolea Richardson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- The University Police Department will host a drug takeback event this weekend, Oct. 28. They will accept any excess drugs and needles, no questions asked. Community Outreach and Involvement Liaison Corporal Allen Porter said that this event gives people a chance to properly dispose of any unneeded drugs. “I…
“Goosebumps” author coming to Fayetteville.
By: Jolea Richardson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Renowned author R.L. Stine is coming to the Fayetteville Public Library. Director of FPL’s Marketing and Communications, Samantha Herrera, said she encourages people to attend. “This is going to be a fun event for Stine fans of all ages,” Herrera said. Following the presentation, Stine will be available to…
Offensive Coordinator fired
By: Emma Rasmussen FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- Coach Dan Enos has been released from the Razorback football coaching staff. The role of offensive coordinator and quarterback coach will be filled by Kenny Guiton for the rest of the season. This decision comes after Saturday’s loss to Mississippi State, during the University’s homecoming. This leaves the Razorbacks…
Guessing the homecoming score for school spirit
By: Emma Rasmussen FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- “Guess the Score,” an event promoted by University Programs, is back and ready to celebrate homecoming. The event started yesterday, at 11:00 a.m. and will continue to be open until tomorrow at 2 p.m. “Guess the Score” allows students to give their predictions for the score of the Razorback…
Homecoming takes the hill
By: Gabriella Phelan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Homecoming festivities are officially underway on the hill. The week, dedicated to celebrating the University and those who call it home, will take place from Oct. 18 until Oct. 21. A wide variety of events will happen across the campus; new traditions are expected to arise, while some…