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Rape Reported at Pi Kappa Alpha House
An acquaintance rape was reported early last Friday morning at the Pi Kappa Alpha House. According to the University of Arkansas Police Department, the reported incident happened around 1:45 a.m. The alleged victim is an 18 year-old female student and has asked that no criminal charges be filed. Although she has not filed charges, the case…
Number of Homeless at Salvation Army to Double
As temperatures drop in winter months, often below freezing, the Salvation Army will begin opening the doors of their emergency shelters to the 2,462 homeless of Northwest Arkansas. Not only do the regular beds at the Salvation Army fill up, but workers convert “activity rooms” into places so more people can stay at the…
French Air Force Begins Bombing Mission in Syria
The French announced Sunday that they allowed 10 fighter jets to drop at least 20 bombs on multiple ISIS targets in the city of Raqqa. This attack comes two days after a massive terrorist attack in Paris that killed over 120 people ad injured over 300. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attacks. The French exclaimed…
U of A Grads to Business Owners
Graduation is approaching for seniors and many are applying for jobs and setting up interviews. Jack and Gabe, two graduates of the U of A, and COO’s of MyPhones Unlimited started their small business out of their frat house her at the university and are showing how an venture idea can turn into a reality. “I…
Students Look to Market Themselves After Graduation
When looking for a career after graduation, students turn to many different outlets for marketing themselves. Through career fairs and resume updating, future graduates search for ways to make it in the real world. Erica Estes, Director of Employer Relations, said that technology can assist people in the search for a job. …
Concert Committee Seeks Input
Although it’s still fall, some are already looking forward to spring. Students are thinking about their schedules for the spring semester and the Headliners Concert Committee is working on the 2016 Springtime of Youth Music Festival. The inaugural event included a performance by Wiz Kalifa and now organizers want suggestions for next year’s musicians. You…
Student Hit by Car on Campus
A University of Arkansas student was hit by a car today on Razorback Road while in a crosswalk. The student was transported to Washington Regional Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. According to UAPD, the driver of the car hit the breaks but did not stop in time and the student heard tires slide before getting…
Web Exclusive: Uncut Interview with Chancellor Ferritor
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — UATV’s Cassie Schirm sat down earlier today with University of Arkansas Chancellor Dan Ferritor regarding recent events at the University of Missouri. Ferritor also released a statement to students today saying “Everyone on the University of Arkansas campus community should also stop to look at where we are, as a campus and as…
Increase In International Enrollment
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- The university is growing at an overwhelming rate, and now students are also coming from all over the world to attend school here. This semester we’ve seen an increase in the international enrollment rate, with about 15 thousand exchange students at the U of A. Of those 15 thousand students, 114 countries are…
Flu Vaccine Available on Dickson Street
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark – The flu can be a serious thing. It can lead to hospitalization and even death. The dreadful season starts as early as October and can last as late as May. Collier Drug Store, which is conveniently located on Dickson Street, has the vaccine available. Pharmacist Trenton Dunn says the Collier has two…