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Williams earns SEC co-Player of the Week honors
By: Ben Sawyers FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – On the back of two solid performances against conference opponents, Jaylin Williams earned his spot as SEC co-Player of the Week. The 6-foot-10 sophomore posted multiple career-highs in matchups against South Carolina and Texas A&M this past week. In the Razorback’s double-digit win over the Gamecocks, Williams recorded a…
Arkansas pulls through in overtime win against Aggies
By: Ben Sawyers FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Arkansas Razorbacks men’s basketball team got its revenge on the Texas A&M Aggies in Bud Walton arena Saturday night with a down to the wire 76-73 overtime thriller. The game was cemented by Davonte Davis, whose overtime and-1 conversion regained the Hogs’ lead, and a Jaylin Williams mid-range…
Indigenous Peoples Day
FAYETTEVILLE, AR – Christopher Columbus day was changed to Indeginous peoples day in Fayetteville, Arkansas by Mayor Lioneld Jordan. The University of Arkansas Invited students and faculty to walk from campus to an historic landmark from the Trail Of Tears. University members met at the Union Mall on campus, then walked together to…
Pandemic puppy surrenders
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark – During the height of the pandemic in 2020 many animal shelters were near empty, as many people were adopting animals. Having this time at home a lot of people found this to be the ideal time to adopt a dog or cat, as they had the time to raise them. …
Full Circle Food Pantry Winter Baskets
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark – As the holiday season begins, students and faculty at the University Of Arkansas can pick up their fall baskets at the Full Circle Food Pantry. The fall baskets are prepared by volunteers at the pantry and contain anything you would find on the dinner table for Thanksgiving. In order to receive…
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…