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Gender pay gap in Arkansas
By: Carsyn Cann Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV)- Across the United States, women make less than their male counterparts for the same job. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, women make about 82 cents to a man’s one dollar. According to a report by Business.org, Arkansas ranks 31st in the nation when it comes to…
U of A student organization helps refugees in NWA
Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV) — Students with Refugees is a student-led organization at the U of A that helps immigrants get settled in the Northwest Arkansas area. The group works with CanopyNWA to find housing and supplies for refugees. Volunteers are able to gain hands-on experience by setting up furniture and moving families into…
U of A student organization helps refugees in NWA
Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV) — Students with Refugees is a student-led organization at the U of A that helps immigrants get settled in the Northwest Arkansas area. The group works with CanopyNWA to find housing and supplies for refugees. Volunteers are able to gain hands-on experience by setting up furniture and moving families into…
U of A student organization helps refugees in NWA
Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV) — Students with Refugees is a student-led organization at the U of A that helps immigrants get settled in the Northwest Arkansas area. The group works with CanopyNWA to find housing and supplies for refugees. Volunteers are able to gain hands-on experience by setting up furniture and moving families into…
CRYPTO TRADING ON THE RISE
By Heath Anderson Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV) – A recent survey shows 13% of Americans traded cryptocurrency this past year. One investor is recent University of Arkansas graduate Paul Sherrod, who owns several shares of the digital coins. “[I have] Bitcoin, which a lot of people have heard of,” Sherrod said. “Etherium, I have that. Then,…
Day of the Dead Celebration in Springdale
By: Jose Carranza SPRINGDALE, Ark. (UATV) —The Latin Art Organization of Arkansas hosted its Day of the Dead event at Shiloh Square in Springdale. Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday where families celebrate life and death. Deceased loved ones’ souls return to earth as they come to visit. Families place offerings of their…
25 MPH residential speed limit set to decrease on Nov. 6
By Raegan Holland Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV) — On Oct. 5, the Fayetteville City Council passed an ordinance amendment that lowers the default residential speed limit from 25-20. The University of Arkansas shows support for the ordinance amendment, as there were two recent pedestrian deaths on streets surrounding the U of A campus. “I don’t think…
Journalism’s Larry Foley receives his first Emmy Director Award
By Raegan Holland Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV) — One UA professor and chair of the School of Journalism and Strategic Media receives yet another Emmy Award for his work as a filmmaker. The Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences awarded Larry Foley his eighth Emmy for directing an 80-minute documentary feature…
NWA’s growing Mexican and Latin American community celebrates Día de los Muertos
By Raegan Holland Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV) — Many members of Mexican and Latin American communities wrap up their celebrations for Día de los Muertos, a traditional holiday lasting from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2. Since 1990, the Hispanic and Latino population in Northwest Arkansas has increased from 3,117 to 104,042, according to the Northwest Arkansas…
Resources for domestic violence victims on campus
By: Madeleine Dunn FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Domestic violence includes physical and sexual violence, threats and emotional abuse, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The University of Arkansas recognized October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. October 21 was recognized as “#PurpleThursday,” which raised awareness surrounding domestic and dating violence and showed support for survivors. Title IX Coordinator Shanita Pettaway said…