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The VAC’s Make A Difference Day approaches
By: Maddy Dean FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas’ Volunteer Action Center is preparing for their 2024 Make A Difference Day. Make A Difference Day will occur throughout the day on Sep. 21, starting at 9 a.m. The event is back for its third year after not being held since 2019. Make a…
UARK VS AR PINE BLUFF FORECAST (8/29/2024)
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK- It’s finally gameday for Razorback fans across the state! If you’re headed down today to Little Rock to see the game this evening, I have the latest forecast for you so you can prepare for the afternoon and evening ahead! If you’re planning on going to the game or tailgating in Little Rock…
Start of the week weather update (8/26/2024)
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK- Good day Northwest Arkansas! It’s a new week, but the weather for the time being continues to remain the same with hot and humid conditions continuing. For today (Monday) highs are expected in the lower to mid 90s in Northwest Arkansas, with dewpoints in the mid to upper 60s. Heat lasts but not…
End of the Week Weather Update (8/23/2024)
Fayetteville, ARK- After the last few pleasant days across the area, the heat and humidity look to make its return to Northwest Arkansas today, and should continue into the next several days. There will be a few lower coverage opportunities for showers and storms throughout the next week, with low chances for rain today in…
Child abuse awareness month
By: Jolea Richardson BENTON COUNTY, Ark. (UATV) – April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. Child abuse is all forms of physical, mental, or sexual mistreatment of a child. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 64% of adults reported experiencing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). In Benton County, 919 children reported child…
Fayetteville taking steps to be more eco-friendly
By: Collin Anderson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – For Earth Day, Fayetteville is hosting events across the city to promote recycling and saving the planet. This began with a trail clean-up of the Razorback Greenway. The goal of the event was more than just spring cleaning, it was also to educate people about recycling and improve rates…
Food Allergies on Campus
By: Georgia Caroline Patterson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Dining halls on campus have made finding a meal harder for some students on campus. Some dietary restrictions on campus are not being met or are becoming hard to find with limited options. The University of Arkansas requires all students living on the campus to purchase a…
Flight safety during the eclipse
By: Georgia Caroline Patterson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Local airports across Arkansas spent years planning for the total solar eclipse. Many airports located in the path of totality are preparing for a possible influx of 200 or more airplanes. Viewers are traveling from around the world to areas in eclipse totality. Rural towns across Arkansas…
Balancing your sexuality in STEM
By: Mekenna Earnhart FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Out in STEM, also known as OSTEM, is a registered student organization (RSO) for students who are part of the LGBTQ+ community and are STEM majors. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. According to one study, fewer than sixty-four percent of STEM students who identify as…
New program in Fayetteville brings healing to the unhoused
By: Gabriella Phelan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Being forced to heal in a tent is a situation that has been a harsh reality for many people experiencing homelessness. In Fayetteville, tents can be seen lining the Razorback Greenway, beneath bridges, and across wooded areas. However, a groundbreaking initiative has been launched in Fayetteville to assist…