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Eating Disorder Awareness Week at the U of A
By: Cecilia Stanford FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Eating Disorder Awareness Week takes place from February 26th to March 3rd. The U of A CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services) department is raising awareness by hosting three different events on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of this week. Cassidy Mansur, CAPS counselor and lead mental health clinician for…
Caffeine overconsumption on campus
By: Philip Jackman FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)— For many of us, we start the day off with a cup of coffee or two cups. Some people will then have a couple of energy drinks later in the day and finally end off with a soda at dinner. This is an example of caffeine overconsumption. Caffeine overconsumption…
Community members showcase they are not just an average running group
By: Kristin Kite FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The mission of Achilles International is to transform the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection by enabling people “with all types of disabilities to participate in mainstream athletics.” Since that first chapter was established, there have been 62 chapters started internationally including the…
Sex education for LGBTQIA+ at the University of Arkansas
By: Charlie Holder FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – There is currently no uniformed sex education across the United States. In Arkansas, there is no sex education curriculum and teachers are encouraged to stress abstinence to students instead. The Sexual Health Organization and Outreach (SHOO), is run by students to teach others about sexual health. This week…
Beat Big Blue Blood Drive tomorrow
By: Cogan Davis FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Beat Big Blue Blood Drive will occur tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will continue through March 3rd across campus. University of Arkansas junior Gary Jackson knows how much a blood drive can impact someone’s life. Jackson’s dad received multiple blood transfusions and was able…
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…
Bivalent vaccine available at Pat Walker
By: Kate Balser FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- The FDA approved COVID-19 vaccine, Bivalent is now available at Pat Walker Health Center. Pat Walker has approximately 600 hundred doses available of the Pfizer-BioNtech Bivalent vaccine. Bivalent is currently only available to students, faculty and staff and appointments are required. The vaccine is free at Pat Walker besides…
PeopleForBikes hosts social group ride
Photo Courtesy: PeopleForBikes By: Kate Balser FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- PeopleForBikes is hosting a free social group ride Thursday night in Springdale. Bikers will meet at 6 p.m. for an 11 mile ride around the Razorback Greenway and around Lake Fayetteville. According to PeopleForBikes, riders of all abilities are welcome as the group ride is set…
University rewarded $699,604 to improve COVID sensor
By: Kate Balser FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- The National Institute of Standards and Technology awarded $699,604 to the University of Arkansas to improve a wireless COVID-19 sensor. The small, low-cost detection device is anticipated to give immediate and accurate results as well as determine whether the coronavirus variant is infectious or not. The principal investigator for…
Masks Recommended on Campus
By: Max Vanderglas FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The University of Arkansas has updated the campus mask guidance from required to recommended in all indoor areas on campus, including classrooms. U of A Interim Chancellor Dr. Charles Robinson sent an email March 1 that the update comes after the recent shift in CDC guidance, a rise…