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Fayetteville staple Mount Sequoyah, celebrates 100 years
By: Grant Smithson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- Fayetteville’s Mount Sequoyah kicks off a series of events to celebrate 100 years of existence. In 1922, Mount Sequoyah found that it would become the regional retreat center for the Methodist Church. To celebrate, the city of Fayetteville rang the bells to announce the news. On March 15, Sequoyah…
University of Arkansas Human Library begins this week
By: Max Vanderglas FAYETTEVILLE, Ark (UATV) – The human library was an idea founded in Denmark in the year 2000, and it was a way for people from all different backgrounds and cultures to share their life story to an engaged audience. The University of Arkansas started their own version of the human library back…
UARK- CAPS LGBTQ Support Group
By: Grant Smithson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark (UATV)- CAPS on campus wants to share an incredible opportunity for all students who identify with the LGBTQ community. CAPS counseling and psychological services here at the University of Arkansas wants to shed more light on an existing group on campus. The group, that has existed for two years, is…
Local business offers women’s self-defense classes
By: Camryn Johnson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Nearly one in five college women experience some form of sexual assault in their time on campus. For many years, the University of Arkansas offered free women’s self-defense classes for students to take. But when COVID-19 hit, the courses were canceled and never brought back. Cole Saugey is…
March madness brings in extra money for local bars
By: Josh Teeter FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- The NCAA basketball tournament tips off next week which will help local restaurants. The first round of the tournament starts on March 16, and with the Arkansas Razorbacks projected to make it, there is a lot of excitement around the city according to student section member Justin DeBord. “The…
UREC offers opportunities for outdoor activities
By: Aly Covington FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas offers many experiences and opportunities to its students. While the weather warms up a bit more, outdoor activities have also started. The Division of Student Affairs for University Recreation has multiple buildings and facilities on campus for students to take advantage of. To get…
Razorback Softball Team Enters SEC Play Ranked #6
By: Beau Russell FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Razorback softball team lost to the UCA Bears two to one on Monday, March 6, ending a ten game winning streak. Even with the loss, the hogs are still ranked No. 6 in the country, and are entering SEC play this Friday, March 10, against the No.…
Let’s paws for love, a therapy dog celebration
By: Charlie Holder FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Pet Partners’ pet of the year candidate, Sir Edmund, threw a party for therapy dogs in Downtown Rogers. The Let’s Paws for Love event was a celebration of therapy dogs and what they do for people. Therapy dogs and their handlers work together as a team to improve…
Borgs are taking over college campuses. What exactly are they?
By: Patrick Hall FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The term borg means “blackout rage gallon” and has become a popular drink around college campuses in the U.S. Spring break will take place for the University of Arkansas on March 20-24th, which means there will be plenty of travel for students and coming with that will be…
Women working to break stereotypes in the STEM industry
By: Kye Kocher FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- March marks the beginning of Women’s History Month. According to research study in 2019, women in the United States only make up 34% of STEM jobs in the workforce. Caroline Turner, a biology major at the University of Arkansas said that despite these numbers, she has always dreamed of…