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Multicultural Center provides free clothing through the open closet
By: Zjeyoni Moore FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) —The University of Arkansas’ Multicultural Center is making an impact on campus by providing free clothing and personal care items to students in need. The MC Open Closet, located on the fourth floor of the Arkansas Union, is an accessible and welcoming space where students and community members can…
Fayetteville High School dance team brings home fourth-place finish from nationals
By: Maddy Terril FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- The Fayetteville High School (FHS) dance team finished their competition season Sunday, Feb. 2, when the team took fourth place in the nation in the Division 1 Hip Hop category. The team has had a strong season coming out of it with a 6A State Championship under their belt…
Police confirm identity of former student arrested in connection with Yocum theft
By: Harper Buck FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas Police Department has identified the former student arrested in connection to the recent robbery at Yocum Hall. The arrest was made on January 28, and the suspect is 19-year-old Sergio Serna. UAPD says that Serna was identified through surveillance footage. He used a key…
Alleged rape and aggravated assault at Maple Hill South
By: Cecilia Stanford FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas Police Department is investigating a rape and aggravated assault allegation on the University of Arkansas campus. The alleged crime took place at the Maple Hill South dorm on Monday, January 20, between 1:29 a.m. and 2:07 a.m. UATV is in contact with UAPD and…
Summer camps actively recruiting students outside of Union
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Multiple summer camps were outside the Arkansas Union on Tuesday recruiting students for summer jobs. Camp Ozark and Sky Ranch were talking to students, conducting interviews, and giving information on how students could land a job with them for the summer. Summer camps can be a great opportunity for students to…
24 Counties in Arkansas placed under extreme wildfire risk
By: Max Hoener FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Washington County, along with 23 other counties in Arkansas, were placed under “extreme” wildfire risk by the Arkansas Forestry Division. The designation comes after Washington County has not seen any rainfall for over a month. The last day that Fayetteville received any precipitation was September 24, over one…
Revamping the Union: Stairwell renovations underway
By: Lauren Burgess FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – On Monday, October 21, the Arkansas Union’s west-side stairwells will be closed to prepare for renovations. The construction will be done on both the tiered, large stairs closest to the football stadium. Arkansas Student Union Director, Rob Stagni, said, “Signage and cones have been placed at the ground-level…
First-time voting & swing states: The heartbeat and crossroads of the 2024 election
By: Lauren Burgess FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – In the 2024 presidential election, swing states will play a crucial role in determining the outcome, but every state has an impact including Arkansas. Historically, Arkansas is a key battleground state that fluctuates in national voting trends. The political landscape is diverse with urban, city-like areas such as…
Water main break closes lanes on Razorback Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
By: Lauren Burgess FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – From Monday, October 28 to Friday, November 8, two lanes on the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (MLK) and Razorback Road will be closed. On the night of October 19, there was a water main break at the intersection of MLK and Razorback. This left a…
SI leaders help students excel in challenging science courses at U of A
By: Will Raburn FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas’ Supplemental Instruction (SI) program has become a valuable resource for students tackling historically challenging courses such as chemistry, biology, and engineering. SI leaders, who are students that have previously excelled in these courses, lead weekly study sessions that help their peers grasp difficult concepts,…