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Vertical Mile Challenge
A new kind of fitness challenge raises the bar; the Vertical Mile Challenge. During the month of February, from four to eight Sunday through Thursday, students, faculty or staff can come to the climbing wall gym and see if they can climb a mile vertically. The mile is 5,280 feet, which is 165 laps up…
National Weather Update 2-9-17
Jon Douglas gives you your National Weather update. This update originally appeared on last night’s UATV News show (2-9-17).
Flu Outbreak at the U of A
The start of the 2017 Spring semester at the U of A has brought an unfortunate guest to many students and faculty on campus. The flu virus has spread across the university, keeping the faculty and staff at the Pat Walker health center on their toes. Zac Brown, Assistant Director of Communications at the Pat…
Puppy Grams Now Available at the U of A
The Fayetteville Animal Shelter is offering a way for you to send some puppy love this Valentine’s Day. For a minimum $30 donation, your valentine can receive a puppy gram. The K-9 gift includes a 10 minute visit from either a large dog or a small dog. The dog will also deliver a rose and…
President Trump’s Travel Ban Affects Local Resettlement Center
In the past year of it’s existence, Canopy Northwest Arkansas has helped resettle 11 adults and seven children in the area. They were about to welcome another family until President Trump’s executive order was put into place. Resettlement Director Emily Crane said, “We had a family that we were expecting to pick up at the…
National Weather Update 2-8-17
Kendall Smith gives you your National Weather update. This update originally appeared on last night’s UATV News show (2-8-17).
Olympian Dominique Blake Calls Fayetteville Home
The track capital of the world, one of the many nicknames given to Fayetteville. Those who compete for the Razorbacks understand this well, as championships are expected year in and year out. Dominique Blake, an Olympic medalist and Penn State graduate, now calls Fayetteville home and hopes the U of A’s facilities can put her…
Daily Event Update: Tuesday (2/7)
Today’s Events: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Commuter Appreciation Days 9:00 a.m.-11:59 p.m. Vote for ASG Senate Vacancy Runoff Tuesday through Thursday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Sticks and Stones Exhibit in the Union (Anne Kittrell Gallery) 12:30-1:30 p.m. Chinese Language Lab 1:00-4:00 p.m. Media, Communications & Design Career Fair in the Union Ballroom 5:30-6:30 p.m. Professor and Pizza…
Daily Event Update: Thursday (2/2)
Today’s Events: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Sticks and Stones Exhibit in the Union (Anne Kittrell Gallery) 12:30-1:30 p.m. Chinese Language Lab 12:30-1:00 p.m. Mid-Week Prayer and Communion Service 12:30-1:30 p.m. Swahili Cone. Table Meets 4:00-8:00 p.m. Ladies Night in the HPER (Gym 1) 4:00-5:00 p.m. Russian Conversation “The Nose” in Gearhart Hall 4:30-5:50 p.m. Travel Ban…
Local Food Truck Hires Special Needs Employee
Tandem Tacos is located on the corner of West and Lafayette in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It’s a new business that Owner Luke Penner dreamed of having. “I’ve always enjoyed cooking and want to own a restaurant someday,” said Penner. There is another reason Penner opened the truck, it’s to offer jobs for people with special needs.…