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Spring breaks across the SEC
By: Rebekah Pipes FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many universities across the country have canceled or reconfigured their spring break schedules for the spring 2021 semester. The University of Arkansas, for example, split its usual one-week break into three separate long-weekend breaks. Giving two days off in February, two days off in March,…
George’s Majestic Lounge Mural
By: Rebekah Pipes FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- George’s Majestic Lounge has sat on a corner of Dickson street since 1927; entertaining Fayetteville residents and those passing by for almost a century. To honor the music played through the years, a huge and colorful mural is painted on the side of the building. The mural, on the east…
#StopAsianHate at the University of Arkansas
By: Rebekah Pipes FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- On Friday, March 19, the UofA tweeted in response to recent racism toward the Asian community. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began last year, the U.S. has seen a dramatic increase in Asian racism and hate crimes. Violent acts upon various Asian and Pacific Island communities sparked throughout the country, including…
Governor’s decisions to sign abortion legislation gains praise by some, criticism by others
By: Cayden Hartman LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (UATV) — Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson signed Senate Bill 6, which is also known as the “Arkansas Unborn Child Protection Act”, into law March 6th leading to reactions from various pro-life and pro-choice groups from around the state. The bill acts as a near total ban on abortion in…
A University of Arkansas professor wins a Grammy
By: Rylie Birdwell FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.— Doctor Jeffery Murdock is the winner of the 2021 Grammy Music Educator of the year. Doctor Murdock is the conductor of two university choruses, three RSO’s. He was also named “Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year” and SOOIE’S “Advisor of the Month”. One of his students, Nicole Dominguez, said that…
A University of Arkansas professor wins a Grammy
By: Rylie Birdwell FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.— Doctor Jeffery Murdock is the winner of the 2021 Grammy Music Educator of the year. Doctor Murdock is the conductor of two university choruses, three RSO’s. He was also named “Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year” and SOOIE’S “Advisor of the Month”. One of his students, Nicole Dominguez, said that…
A University of Arkansas professor wins a Grammy
By: Rylie Birdwell FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.— Doctor Jeffery Murdock is the winner of the 2021 Grammy Music Educator of the year. Doctor Murdock is the conductor of two university choruses, three RSO’s. He was also named “Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year” and SOOIE’S “Advisor of the Month”. One of his students, Nicole Dominguez, said that…
University Museum’s Contributor Program
By: Lexy French FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The U of A Museum’s Campus Community Contributor program allows students, faculty and staff to share various types of work with the community. The program allows students to share their passions and perspectives. The collection is available for viewing on the museum’s website. The museum’s curator of education and…
Fayetteville Invasive Plant Bounty
The Fayetteville Urban Forestry department has set out a Bounty for invasive species. On November 3, 2015, Fayetteville City Council adopted Ordinance #5820. The ordinance set “a list of eighteen invasive plants to be restricted from being installed in new developments that require a Landscape Plan Review by the Urban Forester,” according to the Fayetteville Invasive…
Washington County Democratic Party hosts Washington County Unmuted
By: Jose Carranza FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. (UATV) –The Washington County Democratic Party is hosting an online discussion with democratic women Justice of the Peace. In the Washington County Courthouse, the quorum court has gathered attention with controversial issues such as the use of the Cares Act Funding and, as this event covers, the muting of members in…