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Safe Places on Dickson Street
By: Noah Kim FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – An energetic nightlife culture provides bar goers with a sense of relief after a stressful day. However, bar districts often find individuals questioning their own safety. This is why multiple establishments on Dickson Street label themselves as “safe places”. Cody Yancey, owner of Yancey’s Dickson Street Dogs, has…
Students encouraging movement toward sustainibility
By: Gabriella Phelan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – A newly-established Registered Student Organization is encouraging students to shop consciously. The University of Arkansas’ Sustainable Fashion Club held its first meeting on Sept. 13th, and it has since been working to create change. Annalise Robins, SFC President, said that she was inspired to start the club after…
UAPD to host drug take-back event
By: Jolea Richardson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- The University Police Department will host a drug takeback event this weekend, Oct. 28. They will accept any excess drugs and needles, no questions asked. Community Outreach and Involvement Liaison Corporal Allen Porter said that this event gives people a chance to properly dispose of any unneeded drugs. “I…
“Goosebumps” author coming to Fayetteville.
By: Jolea Richardson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Renowned author R.L. Stine is coming to the Fayetteville Public Library. Director of FPL’s Marketing and Communications, Samantha Herrera, said she encourages people to attend. “This is going to be a fun event for Stine fans of all ages,” Herrera said. Following the presentation, Stine will be available to…
E-scooters and safety on campus
By: Lauren Spencer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas has two micro-mobility share programs, Spin and Veo, that provides electric scooters and bikes for people to use on campus and in the community. They introduced these vehicles on campus in 2019, and their popularity has grown ever since. “You can imagine you’re at…
Allergy season affecting freshman
By : Lauren Spencer The beginning of spring brings the beginning of allergy season. The top pollen producers in the area that could be responsible for seasonal allergies are trees, grasses, and weeds. Dr. Steve Cashman, Otolaryngologist at ENT Allergy Center, said it’s specifically tree allergy season and this came as a result of a…
Experience Fayetteville wins Tourism Organization of The Year award
By: Tanner Shotwell FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Experience Fayetteville won the Tourism Organization of the Year Award for the state of Arkansas, and won the Natural State Tourism Development for Art Court. Experience Fayetteville is a website that keeps up with Fayetteville’s events and shows off the fun things going on around the city. The…
Fayetteville Board of Education continues search for new superintendent
By: Lakyra Banks Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV) – The Fayetteville Board of Education is holding interviews for its superintendent position. Two special meetings will be held to interview two candidates for the position. The announcement comes after the Board announced last Friday that two additional candidates had been added to the search. According to a press…
Black history at the University of Arkansas
By: Lauren Spencer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – As the month of February and Black History Month comes to an end, take a look back on the history of black at the University of Arkansas and the legacy that continues on. Historical dates in black history at the University of Arkansas 1871 The University of Arkansas…
Fayetteville Mardi Gras parade gives back to local non-profit
By: Lauren Spencer FAYETTEVILLE. Ark. (UATV) – Fayetteville celebrated Mardi Gras a little early on Saturday Feb. 18. The Fayetteville Mardi Gras Parade returned after a brief hiatus due to the pandemic. This year was the parade’s 30th anniversary. The parade aims to introduce the concept of Mardi Gras as a local tradition in Northwest…