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Pat Walker Health Center approved for vaccine distribution
By: Sean Rhomberg FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The University of Arkansas announced that the Pat Walker Health Center has been approved for COVID-19 vaccine distribution by the Arkansas Department of Health. At this time, the University has not been provided any vaccines to distribute to eligible staff and faculty who are a part of vaccine rollout…
Gameday preview: Ranked Razorbacks take on geared-up Gators
By: Ben Sawyers FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Coming off an astonishing 86-81 win against a ranked Missouri team on the road, the number 24 Razorback men’s basketball team has broken into the AP top-25 rankings. This comes as the first time the Hogs have earned a regular season AP ranking since the 2017-18 season under Coach…
Vegan Galentine’s Day
By: Sydney Mulvenon FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Today is a day to spend with your girlfriends and put on the best of the best of all the Mama Mia soundtracks! I have always thought of Valentine’s Day as a day where you spend time with your best friends! Like any good woman empowering show or movie…
Funny Face
By: Sydney Mulvenon FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – In 1957 a film once stated,“A woman can be intellectual as well as beautiful.” In that same time period a woman named Audrey Hepburn said, “The beauty of a woman must be seen from her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.”…
How one family honors their late son by spreading kindness
By: Kalyn Jackson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.— University of Arkansas Associated Head Men’s Golf Coach Barrett Lais and his wife Jessica continue to honor their late son Hudson. Hudson Lais suffered a global brian injury after his birth, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy two year later and passed shortly after his fifth birthday. “He had a lot…
COVID-19 job-force affects mental health of graduating seniors
PKG #1 By: Rylie Birdwell FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Emily Morris is a senior at the University of Arkansas and she said has not been able to find a job as graduation is nearing in May. Morris has applied to roughly twenty jobs on websites like Indeed, Handshake, and Linked In. “It is just very draining and…
The CDC releases new mask guidance; what you need to know to best stay safe
By: UATV Staff WASHINGTON D.C. (UATV) — The Centers for Disease Control release new guidance to help improve your mask’s effectiveness. The center lists two important ways to make sure your mask works: making sure it fits snugly and picking a mask with layers. They also recommend using a mask with a nose wire and…
Washington County COVID-19 rent and utility assistance program opens
By: UATV Staff WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ark. (UATV) — The Springdale Housing Authority began handling applications for rent and utility bill assistance as a part of the Washington County COVID-19 assistance program. As of Wednesday, paper forms were made available and can be picked up and dropped off at the city of Fayetteville’s Community Resources Office.…
Marshallese Law Enforcement Act fails in committee
By: Cayden Hartman FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — An Arkansas House of Representatives committee voted down house bill 1342 also known as the Marshallese Enforcement Act. The legislation proposed by District 89 Rep. Megan Godfrey sought to allow Marshallese people in Arkansas through the Compact of Free Association to serve as police officers. In a tweet Godfrey…
Addressing mental health in the black community
By: Kalyn Jackson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.— For many people the COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be a challenge as it has taken a toll on their mental health. University of Arkansas student Jacoby Hurst has battled with his mental health for years. Hurst said he has taken this time to create a better him, yet his lack…