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Advocating for refugees
By: Emma Rasmussen FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- Students with Refugees hosted their Advocacy Awareness Day earlier this week. During this event students learned about advocacy efforts and received applicable skills. Students with Refugees President, Josie Zakrzewski, says the event saw a really good turnout. “This year’s event was extremely successful! We had over 100 attendees who…
Pat Walker Health Center raises awareness for students who struggle with eating disorders
By: Shelby Mills FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- According to the National Eating Disorder Association, research shows that 15% of female and 7% of male college students struggle with an eating disorder in the United States. Pat Walker Health Center has an eating disorder treatment team to combat this issue for students at the University of Arkansas.…
Registered student organization raising awareness on sexual assault
By: Lakyra Banks FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The registered student organization, “It’s On Us” is raising awareness on sexual assault. The RSO held a tabling event outside of the student union. Teal ribbons and flyers were passed out to students as they passed by. Molly Kline, the president of It’s On Us, said the organization…
Programs providing accessibility towards breast cancer care
By: Noah Kim FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Breast cancer can be present in a person without the indication of any symptoms, this is why local hospitals and clinics strain the importance of routine examination to maintain awareness. Northwest Arkansas is home to many clinics that offer accessible services for those afflicted with breast cancer. The…