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Covid Relief Funds in Washington County
By: Jose Carranza FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – 14 Justices of the Peace in the Washington County Quorum Court worked with 50.5 million dollars in relief funds during the pandemic. Washington County had received 4.5 million dollars from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act along with a total of 46 million dollars from the…
The environmental effects of choosing a Christmas tree
By: Carsyn Cann FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- As the holiday season approaches, some celebrate this time of year by putting up decorations, including the centerpiece of a Christmas tree. Between real and fake tree, there are many options for people to chose what kind of tree they want. The decision between a real or artificial tree…
Giving Tuesday highlights need among local nonprofits
By: Tristan Hill FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) –The Giving Tuesday tradition started in New York in 2012, with the simple goal of encouraging people to do good. From there it quickly grew into the worldwide event it is known as today. In 2015 Mayor Lioneld Jordan officially declared each Tuesday after Thanksgiving as Giving Tuesday in…
Students feeling the effects of climbing gas prices
By: Tristan Hill FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — As the country continue to traverse the economic uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic, financial instability has been a struggle for many. Coupling the pandemic with recent increases in gas prices places a burden on students at the University of Arkansas. “As a student who works, having finances be…
Pat Walker Health Center offers mental health services
By: Heath Anderson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – According to a recent survey from the Arkansas Traveler, 71% of students said their anxiety increased after the outbreak of COVID-19. The Pat Walker Health Center offers mental health services through its CAPS program, which stands for Counseling and Psychological Services. Sophie Nourani is a student at the…
ASG president selected as Rhodes scholar
ASG president selected as Rhodes Scholar by Sarah Denny Fayetteville, Ark.(UATV) — Coleman Warren was named a 2022 Rhodes Scholar for graduate study at Oxford University. Warren is one of the 32 scholars chosen from more than 2,300 applicants. The Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest international fellowship intended to bring students from countries around the world…
Pat Walker Health Center hosts study break
by Sarah Denny Fayetteville, Ark.(UATV) — On December 12th, Pat Walker Health Center’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) will host a study break from finals. CAPS Play Day helps students practice relaxing techniques during stressful times such as studying for finals at the end of the semester. Activities scheduled for the event include henna tattoos,…
December cultural holidays
by Sarah Denny Fayetteville, Ark.(UATV) — Celebrations such as Hanukkah, Christmas, Boxing Day, Kwanzaa and Ōmisoka are some of the hundreds of holidays that show how diverse religion and culture are in the world. Hanukkah began on Sunday, November 28th and runs through Monday, December 6th. This Jewish holiday is also known as the Festival…
U of A Study Abroad
By: Sydney Mulvenon FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- The 2020 Pandemic halted many things in our lives. The list is endless, but what was that one thing that really affected everyone? The answer is traveling and the pandemic kept people in one place with nowhere to go. Many students dream to go study abroad and get out of…
Mullins Library offers resources for Indigenous Heritage Month
By: Sydney Mulvenon FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -The University of Arkansas Mullins Library is offering many resources such as books and movies for National Indigenous Heritage Month. By displaying and giving students and faculty access to these resources they hope to spread the word about the Indigenous people who lived on this land. The library has created…