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Arkansas Supreme Court puts marijuana amendment back on November ballot
By: Lauren Spencer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Arkansas Supreme Court overturned a State Board of Election Commissioners (SBEC) decision to deny certification of the constitutional amendment legalizing the use of marijuana on September 22. On August 3, the SBEC denied certification of the proposed constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana use for adults. They…
Halloween pop-up bar opens this weekend in Fayetteville
By: Lauren Spencer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Pinpoint Fayetteville, a bar located on the square, will transform into Nightmare on Block Street starting September 30. The bar is closed this week while the Pinpoint team converts their basement into a Halloween experience. Creepy cocktails, scary pinball machines, and an immersive spooky environment are what guests…
Anthropologist coauthored on extinction of megafauna
By: Taylor Sheffield FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Anthropologist Amelia Villaseñor was a coauthor on a paper covering extinction’s aftereffects, which happened more than 10,000 years ago. According to Villaseñor’s research, fossil mammal remains can help us understand how people and other wildlife interact and the effects that it has on extinction. One of the authors…
University of Arkansas launches virtual database
Photo Courtesy: U of A museum website By: Taylor Sheffield FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas initiates the first database to explore work and be available publicly. The database is hosted through Omeka, a platform that allows you to share digital collections while creating online exhibits. This new database’s main priority is to…
NWA Center for Sexual Assault
By: Taylor Sheffield FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Associated Student Government partnered with the NWA center for sexual assault located in Springdale, Ark., that provided a safe space for adult survivors that have experienced sexual assault. ASG’s Deputy Director of safety Aidan Bhargava, said they want to make it known there are many resources for students.…
Off-duty police officer arrested after shooting a man in Washington Co.
By: Taylor Sheffield WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ark. (UATV) – An off-duty police officer from Oklahoma was arrested Friday, Sept. 23 after shooting a man in Washington County. Suspect Travis Adams, 33, is an Adair county Oklahoma deputy who shot the victim Justin Hellyer. Adams was released from the Washington County Detention Center on Saturday, Sept. 24…
Celebrate Disability Awareness Month with U of A
By: Ginny Dunn FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Starting in October an annual awareness campaign, Disability Awareness Month, will be observed by the University of Arkansas. This campaign will be used to educate and celebrate the contributions of individuals with disabilities. The campus will offer many educational opportunities for the community and campus. To register for…
University of Arkansas Greek life honor National Hazing Prevention Week
By: Autumn Klein and Ginny Dunn FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – “These hands don’t haze” – the slogan that Greek organizations are using all across campus to mark the start of a very important week. The slogan is a campaign being used to bring awareness to National Hazing Prevention Week which began Monday and will continue…
Razorback Athletics is looking for National Anthem singers
By: Andrew Altman FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- The Arkansas Razorback athletic program is looking for people to sing the National Anthem at winter and spring sporting events. Any singer or instrumentalist that is interested is welcome to apply by submitting a video to mktghogs@uark.edu. To be considered for the position, there are some guidelines that applicants…
The future of Markham Hill is in question as the city of Fayetteville grows
By: Andrew Altman FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- 144-acre Markham Hill is one of the last forested areas in Fayetteville, but it might not maintain that title for long. While Markham Hill has been a place where nature enthusiasts have come to relax for decades, a Real Estate group is asking the city of Fayetteville for permission…