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How a shipping container is feeding students on campus
By: Sofia Galvan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The pink and purple lights that glow inside a University of Arkansas shipping container may look a bit strange, but they are growing the lettuce students eat on campus. The campus freight farm uses red and blue lights, which appear pink and purple, to replicate the exact spectrum…
A Safer Swap: U of A students turn fear into innovation
By: Riley Click FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — What started as a simple idea between two University of Arkansas students has now become a campus-wide movement for safety and innovation. Swaply, a student-only resale app, is helping students buy, sell and rent items without the risks that come with traditional online marketplaces. For founder Walter Sarmiento,…
Hog Hacks: UARK Student Tips You Didn’t Know You Needed
By: Cailey Spivey FAYETTEVILLE, Ark (UATV)- From free gear rentals to a console gaming room, the university offers more than just classrooms and lecture halls. Here are some insider tips that will save students time, money, and stress. ACADEMIC AND STUDY RESOURCES Through Class+, a program that houses a multitude of academic support programs housed…
Kicking off National Cyber Security month
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The effects of “doomscrolling” on students
By: Caden Gray FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The mental health effects of social media have never been more prevalent, exacerbated by the lonely months spent during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent studies have found that the overuse of social media has a direct correlation to worsening mental health in college students. Now, a new concept is…
Governor Asa Hutchinson extends his voice
By: Beau Russell FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Governor Asa Hutchinson is hosting a podcast titled “Fast Break With Asa.” The first episode released Monday, April 18, on numerous platforms including Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, etc. He is joined on the podcast by co-host Jay Bir, and will discuss topics such as economics and policy. This…
UofA Researchers Study Traffic Flows
by Nick Camper FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.–The Arkansas Senate votes today on a bill that would begin pulling in funds to support a new highway infrastructure. The proposal was presented last week by Governor Asa Hutchinson and other lawmakers. The goal is to achieve a budget of $300 million for highway spending. Here at the University of…
Student Finds Unique Workspace on Campus
by Nick Camper FAYETTEVILLE, Ark—College is a place where learning and opportunities are unlimited. Professors are around to help and clubs are there for support. The McMillon Innovation Studio gives students a chance to learn outside of that traditional structure. Located on the Harmon Avenue side of Harmon Parking Garage, The Studio sits and watches…