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U of A’s Associated Student Government holds candidate debates
By: Lakyra Banks Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV) – The Associated Student Government Judiciary is hosting a series of debates between candidates for student body executive offices. The debates began Monday, February 27th at Old Main’s Giffels Auditorium. Tonight’s debate will be held at Hillside Auditorium. The debate on Wednesday will be held at 6:30 p.m. in…
Legislation to include EMPOWER students on senior walk
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – An Associated Student Government (ASG) senator drafted legislation to allow students with disabilities to place their names on the senior walk. Abby Hisler, an associated student government senator and empower mentor, created the legislation for students involved in the program called EMPOWER. EMPOWER, which is short for Educate, Motivate, Prepare, Opportunity,…
International Students Struggle For Job Opportunities
by Nanci Flores FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.-With spring commencement around the corner, many Arkansas graduates hope to land their dream first job. For internationals students, immigration status can create an uncertain future. International students graduating must have a job offer if they want to legally stay in the United States, but few companies will accept applications from…
ASG Takes a Stance on Substance Abuse
By: Haleigh Ball FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – As opioid and substance abuse awareness week continues, members of the Arkansas Student Government are reaching out to educate students. ASG members stood outside of the Arkansas Union in the rain handing out water bottles, stickers and t-shirts. Amongst the hand-outs were pamphlets about substance abuse and recovery. ASG…
UofA Elects New ASG President and Cabinet
The Associated Student Government has a new president. U of A students elected Junior, Daniel MacFarland from Keithville, Louisiana who is majoring in animal science. Nearly 15-hundred students voted in this year’s election. Other officers elected are Vice President Amy May West, Secretary Kelsey Furr, Treasurer Mike Wyse, and Chair of Senate Ray Todd.
ASG Passes Weather-Related Bill
After only two buses could run because of bad road conditions earlier this week, ASG leaders are now in action. President Bo Renner worked with the Senate to write legislation to solve the bus route availability problem. Many students rely on the bus to get to and from campus. The passed resolution urges the Inclement Weather Committee…