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University of Arkansas partners with local organization to give bikes to international students
By: Lakyra Banks FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas partners with one local organization to donate bikes to international students. The partnership between the U of A and nonprofit organization Pedal it Forward works to give international students a restored used bike, helmet and bike lock. Under the partnership, nearly 70 bikes have…
Stress levels rise after spring break
By: Charlie Holder FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Eight of every ten college students experience frequent bouts of stress and Razorback students are no exception. Several students of every major said that their main stressor of this semester is one of their classes. “My biggest stressor this semester is data analysis” said business major Braden King.…
Graduating soon? Here’s what you need to know
By: Kye Kocher FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- Graduation is now only a month and a half away, and many graduating seniors may be finding themselves regarding their next step. It is easy to get lost in the middle of an inbox full of emails saying what you need and where to get it from. Graduation Ceremony: …
How to get involved with Registered Student Organizations and re-registration deadline
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The deadline for re-registration of Registered Student Organizations (RSO) for the 2023-24 academic school year is April 17. RSO’s are a way for students to get the opportunity to create, budget and plan their own events and meetings. They also provide students a chance to meet and work with other students…
Allergy season affecting freshman
By : Lauren Spencer The beginning of spring brings the beginning of allergy season. The top pollen producers in the area that could be responsible for seasonal allergies are trees, grasses, and weeds. Dr. Steve Cashman, Otolaryngologist at ENT Allergy Center, said it’s specifically tree allergy season and this came as a result of a…
Local referee shortage impacts kids
By: Josh Teeter FAYETTEVILLE, Ark (UATV) – Over the last year there have been multiple videos released showing umpires and basketball referees get into fights with parents and coaches. Because of the treatment they have received, many have decided to step away from being an official. According to the New York Times, over 50,000 high…
Arkansas advances bill criminalizing trans adults using public restrooms in the presence of minors
By: Kristin Kite FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Arkansas senators voted to advance a bill that would make it a crime to be a transgender adult in a public restroom or locker room where minors are present, if the room of choice does not match the room sex they were assigned at birth. The senate passed…
Women’s History Month: a time for celebration, reflection, and acknowledgement
By: Alex Altman FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The month of March is recognized as Women’s History Month. It is a way for everyone to celebrate all the different accomplishments and contributions that women have made throughout history. The University of Arkansas has a long history of influential women who have gone on to do great…
Sex education for LGBTQIA+ at the University of Arkansas
By: Charlie Holder FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – There is currently no uniformed sex education across the United States. In Arkansas, there is no sex education curriculum and teachers are encouraged to stress abstinence to students instead. The Sexual Health Organization and Outreach (SHOO), is run by students to teach others about sexual health. This week…
Student success coaches work to offer support to students
By: Madison Smith FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) –Midterms are coming to an end for students at the University of Arkansas and some students may find themselves struggling in courses. Students who are finding themselves needing assistance their classes can utilize the different academic success programs on campus any time. One of the newest success programs on…