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Puppy-Grams Available for Your Valentine
By Arden Wynn FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)– The season of love is finally here, and the Fayetteville Animal Shelter is taking Valentine’s Day to the next level. Instead of giving your loved ones a card, the animal shelter is providing the public an opportunity to send a 10-minute visit from one of their dogs up for adoption. For a suggested donation of around $30, those…
Mullins Ongoing Renewal
By Justin Liddle FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Due to the ongoing renewal of Mullins Library, students are not able to access the third and fourth floors. This has lead to an increase of traffic on the first and second floors. “More students are studying on the first floor than ever, probably,” said Kelsey Lovewell Lippard, the…
Tensions Between U.S. & Iran Rise as Trump Increases Sanctions
By Ashlyn Brothers FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Tensions between nations escalated after the United States withdrew from the Iran Nuclear Deal in May of 2018. William Motazedi, dual citizen of the U.S. & Iran, said withdrawing from the deal infringed on Iran’s economic benefits & international development. “All that went away once we started to…
Razorbacks Add New Quarterback for Upcoming Season
By: Sean Rhomberg Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV) — A new name will soon join the long list of Razorback quarterbacks past and present. Former Florida quarterback Feleipe Franks announced on his Instagram account that he will transfer to Arkansas and join the team as a graduate student. Franks will become the most experienced starting quarterback in…
Creating Divinity From the Discarded
By Heidi Kirk FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The Walton Arts Center is in the process of working with local artists and designers for a unique exhibition showcasing up-cycled and recycled fashion. The exhibition was inspired by an upcoming Broadway show at the Walton Arts Center featuring similar costuming choices. The show is called Once on…
KXUA to Receive New Studio
By Pearce Hungate FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — KXUA, the University of Arkansas’ own radio station, is set for a major upgrade in 2020. The station, whose studio is currently perched in the sixth floor of the Student Union, will move into its new location in the second floor of Kimpel hall across from the Student…
NWA’s Big Business Bubble Services Young Entrepreneurs
By Ashlyn Brothers FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Northwest Arkansas is home to many large corporations including Walmart, J.B. Hunt & Tyson, giving young entrepreneurs access to an unprecedented education and competitive resources. “We have a cluster of retail, supply chain, & food expertise in this region. An entrepreneur starting the next social network may very…
It’s Tax Season, Are You Ready?
By Jose Carranza FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Tax season is beginning and industry professionals stress the importance of using caution when students are filing their taxes. At the University of Arkansas, associate professor TJ Atwood is the Tax Curriculum director in the Department of Accounting. She’s actively working to inform students on important things to…
A Diverse Range of Acts Comes to Faulkner Performing Arts Center
By Tristan Hill FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) –- Two diverse performances are coming to the stage at Faulkner Performing Arts Center during the winter months. Josephine: the Play and a jazz concert by the Mingus Dynasty Quartet are scheduled just a week apart. Josephine is a biographical cabaret-style play detailing the life of Josephine Baker, an…
Dickson Street Gets a Facelift
by Jack Bilyeu FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — A series of construction projects along Dickson Street are causing delays for drivers and pedestrians alike. At the corner of West Avenue and Dickson Street, the former Hoghaus Brewery is undergoing a major expansion—shutting down a segment of West Avenue and rendering the turn lanes on Dickson unusable.…