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University of Arkansas Students Intern with NASA
By: Lizzy Lankford FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) —Parents often tell their kids to shoot for the moon or the stars, but one U of A student hopes to do that for real. While, many have dreamt about becoming an astronaut or working for NASA, few actually achieve that goal. But for Noshin Nawar, that dream is…
Catalytic converter theft throughout NWA
By: Rebekah Pipes FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – This spring brought a rise in catalytic converter theft across the country. An increase in Fayetteville residents reported their stolen car parts. It is common to park outside across Fayetteville, but with a rise in theft over certain parts. The Fayetteville Police Department suggests parking in more secure…
Events in the media hit close to home for minority students
By: Sydney Brooks FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Throughout the past few years, events involving police violence have swept the country. Most recently following the George Floyd Case, people across the country shared their thoughts and emotions on the verdict of Derek Chauvin. Chauvin is a former Minneapolis police offer who was convicted of murdering George…
Arkansas Museum hosts an on campus scavenger hunt for students
By: Sydney Brooks FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University Museum is home to a collection of 7 million objects and an on campus event could bring individuals face to face with them. To connect and educate students on the many things featured in the museum, they are hosting a scavenger hunt on campus through Friday…
Arkansas Union hours are expected to change soon for students
By: Sydney Brooks FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Just in time for finals, the Arkansas Union plans to return to operating 24 hours each day while offering study spaces and rooms for university students. Before the pandemic this was a semesterly change to allow students time to study for end of the year exams, But following…
Bike Month events throughout May
By: Rebekah Pipes FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – In 2016, Mayor Lioneld Jordan declared the month of May as Bike Month. This year Bike Month will be celebrated in many different ways throughout the city of Fayetteville. 2021 Cycling Events in NWA include the Square to Square Bike ride, Women of Oz Group Ride and Clinic,…
Music graduate recitals continue this week
By: Rebekah Pipes FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – A music graduate student at the University of Arkansas will perform his Graduate recital tonight. Peter Scott will be performing on April 27, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. at the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall. Scott will be playing the euphonium, a brass wind instrument with valves, resembling a tuba…
Fighting hunger in Arkansas
By: Rebekah Pipes FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – As the Spring semester comes to an end for schools, some students across the state of Arkansas look for their next meal. Some elementary, middle, and high school students rely on the lunches provided during their school day to feed their hunger. Without those school meals, many families in…
NCAA’s Response Impact on NWA
By: Jose Carranza FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. (UATV) –Recent bills passed in Arkansas may impact the Fayetteville economy after NCAA’s actions. On April 6th, Arkansas became the first state to ban gender-affirming healthcare to the transgender youth. The bill faced controversy as Governor Asa Hutchinson had previously vetoed the bill as the HB 1570, Safe Act, was…
NCAA’s Response Impact on NWA
By: Jose Carranza FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. (UATV) –Recent bills passed in Arkansas may impact the Fayetteville economy after NCAA’s actions. On April 6th, Arkansas became the first state to ban gender-affirming healthcare to the transgender youth. The bill faced controversy as Governor Asa Hutchinson had previously vetoed the bill as the HB 1570, Safe Act, was…