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The University of Arkansas Razorback Marching Band turns 150
By: Jessica Znidarsic FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) —The University of Arkansas Razorback Marching Band is turning 150 in 2024. Created in 1874, the band has only grown and changed over the years, now containing over 300 Razorback Marching Band members, five concert bands, and over 100 members in the HogWild Pep Band. To celebrate this…
Increasing Diversity on the Razorback Greenway
By: Katy Kelly FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Razorback Greenway managers are increasing efforts to improve diversity on the trail after a 2021 equity report from a local non-profit raised concerns about. UNVEILING ARKANSAS’ NATURAL BEAUTY Spanning 40 miles and interconnecting Northwest Arkansas (NWA), the Greenway Trail has become a cycling hotspot, contributing significantly to the…
Safe Places on Dickson Street
By: Noah Kim FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – An energetic nightlife culture provides bar goers with a sense of relief after a stressful day. However, bar districts often find individuals questioning their own safety. This is why multiple establishments on Dickson Street label themselves as “safe places”. Cody Yancey, owner of Yancey’s Dickson Street Dogs, has…
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…