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COVID-19 long-haulers struggle to return to normal after months long battles with virus
By: Sean Rhomberg FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues to help decrease infections around the country, but for one group of COVID survivors, the vaccine could hopefully be the tool they need to finally get over the vaccine. U of A student Josh Tebow contracted COVID-19 back in November. His case included many…
A new series will educate students on being an entrepreneur
By: Sydney Brooks FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. (UATV) – The Flying Solo Series is now offered by The University of Arkansas Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. The series kicks off March 23rd, and will provide students with information and tools to be “solopreneurs.” “It benefits people that don’t necessarily need an entire team or production line to…
Changes to students’ dating lives during the Pandemic
By: Sydney Brooks FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – For many students, since COVID-19 began, their dating life has looked much different. While some have put their love life on pause, others found new ways and solutions. The pandemic has affected everyone differently and, for many, online dating has been the best route. Alexandria Williams, a fourth…
Former razorback athlete works to decrease negative stereotypes
By: Sydney Brooks FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. (UATV) – A former razorback track star founded an organization to change how people see athletes on and off the field. Tamara Kuykendall created “Athletes Raising the Standard”, a platform that educates and mentors high schoolers and incoming freshmen. The organization focuses on academics, time management, and the social experience…
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…