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Ted Hammig and the Campaign goes metro
By: Yael Even FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- A local rock and roll band, Ted Hammig and the Campaign is growing their fan-base as they prepare to play in Austin Oct. 16th, at “The Ballroom at Spiderhouse ”at 6:30p.m. “I’m actually excited to see the city,” said Ted Hammig, Lead Singer. “We’re there when Austin City Limits…
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,…
Shooting near Washington Regional Medical Center
By: Maddi Phipps FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Two individuals were shot in an employee parking lot near Washington Regional Medical Center on September 28 according to police. “The shooting did not actually occur at the hospital,” said Fayetteville Police Sgt. Anthony Murphy. According to police, the individuals drove themselves to the emergency room after sustaining…
Fayetteville police investigating homicide on Leverett Avenue
By: Maddi Phipps FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Fayetteville Police Department is investigating a homicide after a 49-year-old man was found dead inside a residence on Leverett Avenue. Police responded at noon on September 30 after an individual entered their friend’s apartment to find them deceased. Police initially ruled the incident as a suspicious death…
Campus Sexual and Relationship Violence Center seeks after-hours advocates
By: Maddi Phipps FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Campus Sexual and Relationship Violence Center (SRVC) is looking to fill after-hours faculty and staff volunteer advocate positions. The volunteer advocates serve on rotation and answer calls received between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. Occasionally, volunteer advocates may meet with a victim of sexual assault at the…
Seasoned journalist to join U of A journalism faculty
By: Emma Rasmussen FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- Peter Nickeas is joining The Center for Ethics in Journalism this semester as a visiting distinguished professor. “I’ve loved being in Arkansas so far,” says Nickeas “everyone has been so kind and welcoming.” Nickeas has previously worked at the Chicago Tribune as a reporter and at CNN as a…
U of A students bringing clean water to those in need
By: Emma Rasmussen FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- Filter of Hope is taking U of A students to Central America to bring clean water and share the gospel. 300 students will travel internationally with the organization to Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Panama. There they will install water filters in poverty ridden communities. Filters are $40,…
Chancellor’s Ball: Headliners Concert Committee partnering with ASG
By: Gabriella Phelan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Mark your calendars… The Chancellor’s Ball is bringing live music to town! The Headliners Concert Committee, most commonly known for hosting top artists in Bud Walton and at the Chi Omega Greek Theatre, is partnering with ASG to bring live music to the event. “Last year we didn’t…
Top 20 homecoming nominees announced over the weekend
By: Emma Rasmussen FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- On Saturday, the top twenty homecoming nominees for both king and queen were announced. Since the announcement, all nominees have gone through an interview process to then be narrowed down into the top twelve. Nominees have completed 84 class hours and plan to graduate in the 2023-2024 academic year.…
Walton students finding their future
By: Gabriella Phelan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Walton College of Business students got to meet with potential employers today and explore career paths. The fair took place in Bud Walton Arena and over 150 businesses were in attendance. Walton Ambassador Jaimee Hall said “the goal of the Walton career fair is definitely to walk away…