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University of Arkansas Sierra Student Coalition Impact on Local Area
By: Jessica Znidarsic Arkansas is known as the Natural State, and there are many organizations within the Northwest Arkansas area specifically that are helping the state maintain its natural beauty. The Sierra Student Coalition of the University of Arkansas is one of those organizations helping keep the Natural State beautiful. This specific chapter of the…
Leading Provider of Scholarship for Women
By: Phoebe Harris FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Miss America Competition began on the boardwalk of Atlantic City in 1921. Since 1921, Miss America has been one of the country’s most recognizable household names, and the organization serves as the number one provider of scholarship assistance for young women in the nation. The 2023…
FEMA Disaster declaration for Arkansas approved
By: Gabriella Phelan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The United States Federal Emergency Management Agency has made federal disaster assistance available to Arkansas. President Joe Biden approved the declaration Nov. 14. In June, catastrophic tornadoes struck across the state. Counties of Arkansas, Faulkner, Lonoke and Poinsett, were of the most affected. According to a news release,…
Students encouraging movement toward sustainibility
By: Gabriella Phelan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – A newly-established Registered Student Organization is encouraging students to shop consciously. The University of Arkansas’ Sustainable Fashion Club held its first meeting on Sept. 13th, and it has since been working to create change. Annalise Robins, SFC President, said that she was inspired to start the club after…
The pickle ball trend picks up in Fayetteville
By: Kye Kocher FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- Now that spring has begun, many people are trying to find new ways to get active and enjoy the nice weather. Many students are choosing to get active by joining in on the recent craze for pickleball. According to the Association of Pickleball Professionals, there are 36.5 million…
Local marathon runs for a bigger cause against cancer
By: Jackson McAfee FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Iron Pig hosted a 5K race and a duathlon to raise awareness for cancer in Fayetteville at Drake Field. This event also raised money for donations toward cancer research and support to those who are battling. Runners from all ages were given the chance to compete. The event…
Fayetteville hosts 2023 U.S. Pro Cup Mountain Biking qualifiers
By: Jackson McAfee FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – For the third straight year, Fayetteville, Arkansas, the U.S. Pro Cup Mountain Bike Series came to town from April 12th-16th at Centennial Park. The races were qualifiers for the 2024 Summer Olympic games in Paris. Many South American countries were represented like Puerto Rico, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru…
Veterans take the water to raise awareness
By: Jackson McAfee FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Heroes on the Water is a local non-profit that raises awareness for U.S. Veterans who served in the military and developed post-traumatic stress disorder during their time. The event holds kayaking, canoeing and fishing sails around local lakes. The non-profit was originally created in 2007 in Allen, Texas,…
Graduating soon? Here’s what you need to know
By: Kye Kocher FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- Graduation is now only a month and a half away, and many graduating seniors may be finding themselves regarding their next step. It is easy to get lost in the middle of an inbox full of emails saying what you need and where to get it from. Graduation Ceremony: …
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…