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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’…
“Advancing Access and Equity”- Disability Awareness Month
By: Emma Rasmussen FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- The University of Arkansas is celebrating Disability Awareness Month with a variety of different events. The theme this year is “Advancing Access and Equity”. This tradition started in 1945, it was originally a week dedicated to supporting disability diversity in the workplace. However, over time, it has grown into…
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…
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…