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Demand for Library Resources Actually Increasing in NWA
By: Elias Weiss FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Both the Fayetteville Public Library and Mullins Library are undergoing expansions this year. Contrary to popular belief, public libraries are utilized now more than ever. According to city and university officials, libraries in Northwest Arkansas are growing even faster. David Johnson, the executive director for the Fayetteville Public Library,…
Fayetteville Breed Slim Chicken is Expanding Once Again
By: Madison Clark FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Fayetteville-made Slim Chickens has reached a new milestone. Slim Chicken just celebrated its 100th restaurant opening in a Little Rock, Arkansas back in December and is now opening its seventh UK eatery this coming weekend in a shopping center in Stone, Kent, England. Occupying a space on the University…
UAPD Arrests Seven Within the Week
By: Madison Clark FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — UAPD has been busy this past week. The university Police Department arrested two students, five non-affiliated people and received three theft reports in a five-day span. According to the UAPD Daily Crime Log, these arrests consisted of charges for students driving under the influence, a refusal to take a…
Renovations On Books Are On Budget
By: Madison Clark FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Two renovations and expansions are going on in the Fayetteville libraries. These libraries include the Fayetteville Public Library and the Mullins Library on campus of the University of Arkansas. According to reports both projects are on budget and on schedule. The public library renovation has been in the making…
Campus Commits to Combating Staggering Number of Contracted STIs
By Ashlyn Brothers FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Winter is well known for romance or what many college students call cuffing season, but this Valentine’s Day doctors have encouraged their patients to spread love, not infections. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, one in two sexually active young adults will contract an STD…
U of A Set To Reconstruct Oldest Graduates Names On Senior Walk
By: Kendall Keylor Right outside of one of Arkansas’ most prized possessions, Old Main, is where the reconstruction will take place. The hand chiseled names were created on wet cement for a tradition known as senior walk at the University of Arkansas. The oldest sections dating back to the early 1900s are being replaced due…
Two Parking Lots Change Access
by Cortney Winston FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. The University Transit and Parking changed the access designation of two parking lots. Part of lot 62 will be for faculty only, and lot 46W will be for students only. Lot 62 is located near Bud Walton Arena and Adohi Hall and will be available for faculty parking 24 hours…
Body Found at Fayetteville Recycling Drop Off
by Cortney Winston. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Fayetteville police are investigating after a man’s body was found at the City of Fayetteville Recycling Drop Off, located on South Happy Hollow Road. The body was discovered Monday. Police identified the man as Michael Wedel of Rogers. The cause of death is still being investigated and foul play…
Flu Season Continues At The University of Arkansas
By Arden Wynn FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)– The University of Arkansas has seen over 100 cases of the flu over the past two weeks. The Pat Walker Health Center is encouraging students to get their flu shot as soon as they can. “All across the United States flu activity is high and expected to continue for weeks. The best way to protect against…
Relationships Are Sweet
By Arden Wynn FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)– Pat Walker Health Center’s Counseling and Psychological services, also known as CAPS, is hosting the “Relationships are Sweet” event in the Arkansas Union Connections Lounge, February 12. This event has been on campus for the past 6 years. CAPS has received positive feedback from students for the opportunity for them to learn more…