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A look into one of the University of Arkansas’s longest traditions
By: Autumn Klein FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – From having one of the most recognizable chants in all of sports, to a live Russian boar mascot and a rock known for marriage proposals, the University of Arkansas holds many unique traditions; however, one tradition seems to stand out a little more than the others. It is…
How inflation affects college students
By: Elena Thompson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – With inflation on the rise, almost everyone is feeling the effects and college students are no exception. What is inflation and why is it happening? To understand how inflation is affecting the average person, it’s first important to understand what inflation is. University of Arkansas Economist Jeff Cooperstein said…
Razorback Regional Greenway
By Lauren Spencer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Razorback Regional Greenway is a project that has been years in the making. The regional greenway project has been a goal of the Walton Family Foundation and the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission since the ’90s and early 2000s. The full length of the Razorback Greenway was…
Safe places on campus
By: Taylor Sheffield FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas strives to provide a safe environment on campus. There are many services designed on campus that allow students access to resources on safe rides home, escorts, and training courses that prevent situations from happening. The University of Arkansas Police Department strongly encourages you to…
Problems arise on campus as enrollment increases
By: Andrew Altman FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The number of out-of-state students at the University of Arkansas has continued to increase over the years. This fall, only 46% of students are from the state of Arkansas. This is even though the number of Arkansans attending the U of A is the highest that it has…
What You Need to Know to Vote on Arkansas’ Ballot Issues
By: Kate Balser FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – As election day approaches, Arkansas residents are preparing to vote on more than elected officials. There are four ballot issues proposed by legislators and citizen groups that are being decided on in this year’s midterm’s. Although each ballot issue is unique, they all have the same goal: to make…
What you need to know about Arkansas’s gubernatorial candidates before voting
By: Autumn Klein and Ginny Dunn FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Arkansas midterm elections are quickly approaching, and Arkansas voters have to make a momentous decision: who will be their 47th governor? Before heading to the polls, here is some important information regarding the three leading candidates. Chris Jones (D) Democrat Chris Jones is a graduate…
Top 13 homecoming candidates announced
By: Noah Kim FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Associated Student Government in conjunction with the Arkansas Alumni Association recently announced the Top 13 candidates for this year’s Homecoming. The Top 13 were nominated on the basis of their contributions towards the student and campus body. The number of candidates this year is one more than…
Programs providing accessibility towards breast cancer care
By: Noah Kim FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Breast cancer can be present in a person without the indication of any symptoms, this is why local hospitals and clinics strain the importance of routine examination to maintain awareness. Northwest Arkansas is home to many clinics that offer accessible services for those afflicted with breast cancer. The…
University of Arkansas faculty reminded of political activity guidelines
By: Noah Kim FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – In anticipation of election day, The University of Arkansas recently reminded faculty of their guidelines regarding political activity. The University of Arkansas’ policies concerning political activity ranges from how the faculty is allowed to engage in political events to how outdoor spaces can be used in the same…