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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…
Dickson St. building catches fire for second time in six months
By: Madison Smith FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The old Arsagas at the Depot caught fire around 9 P.M. last night. One person was taken to Washington Regional Medical Center in an ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries. Fayetteville Deputy Fire Marshal, Captain Andrew Horton, said that the fire was ruled an accident due to a warming fire…
Pick me up program continues to be successful
By: Madison Smith FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) –The City of Fayetteville and Genesis Church started the Pick Me Up program in a pilot version, and it has only grown since fully taking off. The Pick Me Up program works to clean up parts of the city’s trails and homeless campsites while helping support Fayetteville citizens who…
Arkansas LEARNS Act signed into law
By: Shelby Mills FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Arkansas education bill, titled LEARNS Act, was signed into law. This law, proposed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, covers multiple aspects of education reformation, including teacher salary, school choice and more. Teacher Salary Teachers’ salary is the one aspect of the LEARNS Act most can agree on.…
The Razorback Tailgating Club now at Baum-Walker Stadium
By: Grant Smithson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark (UATV)- Experience the Diamond Hogs in style with the brand-new Razorback Tailgating Club. Bringing a feeling of football season into spring Revelxp is a company now bringing a tailgating experience to Hog Baseball all spring long. Most may be wondering exactly what Revelxp is and why they want to help…
Building catches fire near Dickson Street
By: Kye Kocher Updated: 03/13/2023 11:36 p.m. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- The old Arsaga’s at the Depot located in the area of Gregg Street and Dickson Street caught fire. This fire was called in to the Fayetteville police department at 9:18 p.m. The building closed for business in August of 2021. There have been no reports as…
ASG Run-Off Elections
By: Kate Balser FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- The Associated Student Government (ASG) is holding run-off elections this week for their President, Treasurer, and Secretary. ASG Chief of Justice Anna Roach said that election runoffs happen when there is not a majority vote. “This week is actually the run-off election. Last week we had the general election where…