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Arkansas advances bill criminalizing trans adults using public restrooms in the presence of minors
By: Kristin Kite FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Arkansas senators voted to advance a bill that would make it a crime to be a transgender adult in a public restroom or locker room where minors are present, if the room of choice does not match the room sex they were assigned at birth. The senate passed…
Show yourself some love this Valentine’s Day
By: Kye Kocher Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV)-According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, 43% of dating college women report that they have experienced a violent and/or abusive dating behavior which has included physical, sexual, digital, or verbal abuse. The University of Arkansas Counseling and Phycological Services department focuses on educating students across campus about the differences…
The Black Music Symposium paves way to a new degree on campus
By: Kristin Kite FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas Department of Music hosted its 10th annual Black Music Symposium which dedicated to educating and exploring the music contributions of Black Americans. This year’s theme, “Lest our Feet Stray,” invoked a spirit of remembrance of Black musical genres. The theme’s name borrows words…
Cost of Rent Increases in NWA
By: Kate Balser FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Student living has become even more expensive for students at the University of Arkansas. Click below to hear about the rent increase from Jeff Cooperstein, Senior Research Associate at the Center for Business and Economic Research and Duke McLarty, Executive Director of NWA Workforce Housing Center. Along with…
The University of Arkansas blocks TikTok from servers and devices
By: Elena Thompson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas blocks access to the popular social media app, TikTok, on campus networks and on university issued devices. Mark Rushing, Associate Vice Chancellor of University Relations, sent an email release today to students, faculty and staff that said the University of Arkansas “believes these actions…
Weather Forecast by UATV Weather Analyst Joshua Wisel
By: Kye Kocher Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV)-Classes for the Spring 2023 semester begin on January 17 at the University of Arkansas. For many students, the start of a new semester means taking the time to plan out their schedules and important dates. Here are some of the important dates for this semester: March…
Yancey’s Dickson Street Dogs is getting a new location
By: Ginny Dunn FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Yancey’s Dickson Street Dogs, a Dickson Street hotdog stand established in 2008, is expanding to a second location. The owner of Yancey’s, Cody Yancey, is a University of Arkansas alumni and army veteran. Along with hotdogs Yancey’s also offers a safe place to anyone on Dickson. Cody is…
Plane Crash in Washington County Leaves One Dead
by Samson Tamijani PRAIRIE GROVE, Ark. — A small plane crash left one dead Monday evening, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. The office’s Facebook page posted a news release Tuesday afternoon detailing the events of the crash. “On September 23, 2019 at 8:43 p.m. the Washington County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call…
Army 6,500 Soldiers Short of Recruitment Goal
by Drew Smith The nation’s largest military branch missed its recruitment quota last year for the first time since 2005, during the height of the Iraq War. In 2018, the Army fell 6,500 soldiers short. Twenty years ago, more than ten counties in Arkansas ranked in the top 500 for Army recruits, but last year,…
Students Will Lose Financial Support if Trump’s Plan Passes
By: Katherine Hill FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – President Trump revealed a new proposal in his spending plan on Monday. The budget is set to eliminate subsidized loans for students and cut back on income-driven payment plans. In addition, federal work study financing will decrease and there is no intention on keeping the Public Service Loan Forgiveness…