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Local activist group aims to stop U of A’s relationship with nuclear weapons developer
By: Tristan Hill FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — A local group is pressing the City of Fayetteville and the University of Arkansas for change after documents revealed that the university could potentially be contributing to the development of nuclear weapons. Abel Tomlinson, the founder of the Arkansas Nonviolence Alliance, found in a report by the International…
Vaccine Mandate
By: Hailey Middleton FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – President Joe Biden has installed a six step plan to combat the effect of covid-19 on our country. The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is working on requiring businesses with over 100 employees to require the covid-19 vaccine. Meaning all employees who…
Package thefts felonies in Arkansas
By: Jose Carranza FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Fayetteville Police Department reminded residents that package thefts are now considered felonies in the state of Arkansas. House Representative Lee Johnson sponsored house bill 1317 in February to change package thefts from misdemeanors to felonies. The bill looked to outline definitions and an declare an emergency that states:…
Local cycle group promotes inclusivity
By: Carsyn Cann FAYETTEVILLE, Ark- Northwest Arkansas is becoming a hub for the biking community. As Fayetteville gains recognition for being a city with great trails, it also comes with the negative reputation of being in Arkansas. In March, 2021, the Arkansas State Legislator passed a trio of laws that specifically targeted the LGBTQ+ community.…
Bikes, Blues & BBQ postponed after university decision
By: Ben Sawyers FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Bikes, Blues & BBQ will be postponed after the University of Arkansas decided to terminate their parking agreement with event organizers. The Thursday evening decision comes on the heels of a surge of the Delta COVID-19 variant in Northwest Arkansas and outcries from multiple public health officials in the…
Local businesses engage with students at annual Razorbash
By: Ben Sawyers FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Office of Student Activities hosts an event to bond local businesses with University of Arkansas students. Razorbash invites local businesses and non-profits from across the Northwest Arkansas community to interact with the incoming student population. Food, t-shirts and other swag will be available to students at the…
Local businesses engage with students at annual Razorbash
By: Ben Sawyers FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Office of Student Activities hosts an event to bond local businesses with University of Arkansas students. Razorbash invites local businesses and non-profits from across the Northwest Arkansas community to interact with the incoming student population. Food, t-shirts and other swag will be available to students at the…
Local businesses engage with students at annual Razorbash
By: Ben Sawyers FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Office of Student Activities hosts an event to bond local businesses with University of Arkansas students. Razorbash invites local businesses and non-profits from across the Northwest Arkansas community to interact with the incoming student population. Food, t-shirts and other swag will be available to students at the…
University of Arkansas student starts ice cream business to combat child hunger
By: James Morgan FARMINGTON, Ark. (UATV) – Simple + Sweet Creamery donates over half of their profits to fighting child hunger in Northwest Arkansas. University of Arkansas student Coleman Warren started the ice cream company in February and March of 2020, with an official opening last October. “We’ve been operating for about six months now,…
U of A Swimming and Diving Makes History
By: Lizzy Lankford FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — This past season for the Razorback Swimming and Diving team is being considered one of the best in program history. After finishing 8th at the SEC Championships, six of the 32-woman roster prepared to go to the NCCA championships. The U of A swimming and diving team prepared extra…