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Washington County Polling Locations
By: Lizzy Lankford FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — As election day nears and with early voting in Arkansas ending Nov. 2nd, Arkansans still have the chance to vote on election day. While the Washington county courthouse will be closed on election day, county residents still needing to cast their ballot can do so at over 80 polling locations…
Arkansas Ballot Issue 3
by David Cox FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Issue 3 in Arkansas’ election could bring sweeping changes to how measures get on a ballot. Laura Kellams, the Northwest Arkansas director for Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, says the proposed changes will make the process more difficult for all Arkansans. “It makes it harder for Arkansans, everyday…
Libertarian Challenges Incumbent for US Senate Seat
By: Jack Bilyeu FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- Republican Senator Tom Cotton is up for reelection this November. Libertarian Candidate Ricky Dale Harrington, Jr. is the only other candidate on the ballot after Democratic challenger Josh Mahony dropped out of the race in March and Independent Dan Whitfield failed to gather enough signatures. Cotton and Harrington were supposed…
Students start petition to preserve 2021 Spring Break
By Tristan Hill FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Shortly after University of Arkansas Provost Charles Robinson announced the school’s intent to do away with traditional Spring Break for the Spring 2021 semester, one U of A student started a petition to bring back the normal break schedule. The change.org petition, created by student Mason Hart, surpassed…
University of Arkansas Provost sends update on Spring 2021 semester
By Tristan Hill FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — In an email sent to students earlier today, provost Charles Robinson outlined the university’s preparations for the Spring 2021 semester. Robinson announced that the Spring semester will begin on January 11 as scheduled, however, the traditional five-day Spring Break will be replaced with smaller breaks throughout the semester.…
A Fundraiser Collects Thousands for Animal Science Competitive Teams
By: Esther Gowin FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The University of Arkansas’ Department of Animal Science held a fundraiser for judging and competitive animal teams last week. The ‘Team Up to Support our Animal Science Teams’ fundraiser aimed to support the department’s three competitive teams, Livestock Judging, Equine Judging and the Ranch Horse team. An Equestrian Judging…
University Police Concerned About Spread of COVID During Halloween
By: Jonathan Teal FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – In a world without a pandemic, U of A students would be getting their costumes ready for Halloween. They would already know what huge parties they’re going to attend. However, COVID-19 made some students feel uncertain about what Halloween would look like for them this year. “There’s normally something…
Bud Walton Arena Polling Site
By: Kalyn Jackson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — On Sept. 15 the Washington County Election Commission voted to approve Bud Walton Arena as an early voting site for the 2020 Election. With seven days to go until the Nov. 3 general election date, it is critical that everyone has access to vote. “The University has been trying…
The Student Media Podcast at KXUA
By: Kalyn Jackson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The School of Journalism and Strategic Media at the University of Arkansas now has a podcast. University of Arkansas student, Director of Strategic Media, and The Student Media Podcast host, Heidi Kirk said The Student Media Podcast was created as a means to collaborate with other student media outlets…
Public Art Activism in Fayetteville
By: Kalyn Jackson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A local artist with a passion for art and activism, Octavio Logo has filled the walls of Fayetteville with the messages in his murals. Logo said his love for public art comes from his background. He said when he moved to Fayetteville from his native country of Mexico the…