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University of Arkansas historic enrollment records
By: Chandler Nichols FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas has experienced record-breaking enrollment this year with 32,140 students. The numbers were announced by Chancellor Robinson in a email sent to students. This is the third consecutive year in a row that the university surpassed their record-breaking enrollment numbers. This is due to several…
Fayetteville’s potential new active transportation plan
By: Charlie Holder FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The city of Fayetteville is in talks of adding biking and walking trails within a half mile radius of every residence in Fayetteville. The goal of this plan is to develop a multi-modal transportation system. Multi-modal refers to a range of mobility options such as vehicle traffic, public…
On-campus parking continues to be an issue
By: Alex Altman FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Parking at the University of Arkansas continues to be an issue for students and teachers who commute to campus for classes. The University offers students and faculty four different parking garages across campus to choose from. But even with thousands of spots for the taking, students still can’t…
Problems arise on campus as enrollment increases
By: Andrew Altman FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The number of out-of-state students at the University of Arkansas has continued to increase over the years. This fall, only 46% of students are from the state of Arkansas. This is even though the number of Arkansans attending the U of A is the highest that it has…
Local Residents Protest Don’t Ask Don’t Tell
On campus Some spring breakers pack their bags and head to the beach but 20 university of arkansas students are taking a different route. The amount of recycling the u of a has collected in this year’s recycle mania contest is up 17 percent from 2009. An area book drive is bringing the gift of…
Parking Becoming Tougher on Campus
On Campus If you are planning to park at a metered parking spot when coming to campus, you can expect some delays. Grammy award winner Steve Martin will be performing at the Walton Arts Center. A student was arrested on campus Saturday and charged with DUI. In Northwest Arkansas Two suspects are in custody after…
Corey Haim Dies; Bad Weather Could Be Coming
The warm weather may bring in storms — and even tornadoes. Lot 71 is closing temporarily. The ZTA Step Show controversy continues. A racist note is found at a Rogers middle school. The United States Marine Corps recruits at the university’s career fair. Local residents celebrate the warm weather at Lokomotion. LOCAL Arkansas’s unemployment rate…
No Fall Break 2010; Possible Evening Parking Charges
The will be no Fall Break this year, thanks to actions taken by the Faculty Senate. The University Calendar Committee approved two additional days off before Thanksgiving in the Fall 2010 semester. However, the Faculty Senate Executive Committee did not approve the move, because its members were unsure whether the days should be in October…
Liveblogging ASG Senate – Feb. 16
8:00 – Don’t forget – ASG Town Hall meeting tomorrow in the Union Connections Lounge from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Free food and your chance to have your voice heard in person. 7:59 – Lots of new legislation that’ll be voted on next week. I’ll be liveblogging once again. 7:57 – Resolution 8 passes…
February 10th, 2010 Headlines
Walton Arts Center Readies for Expansion The Walton Arts Center approved measures Tuesday that will ready the Fayetteville landmark for growth and expansion into the future. Board of Directors Chairman Jeff Schomburger says the “Walton Arts Center is not moving, but we are growing and expanding. The coming months will be an exciting time as…