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A conservative Christian demonstration group caused students to protest across campus
By: Kye Kocher Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV)- The chants and yells of students were heard across the University of Arkansas campus Thursday after a conservative Christian group came holding signs with controversial messages written on them. The Key of David Christian church out of Philadelphia arrived on the University of Arkansas’s campus around noon, holding signs…
All In for Arkansas Raises Money for the University
By: Ramsey Minto FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The annual All In for Arkansas fundraiser ended today at 1:11 p.m., and raised almost four hundred thousand dollars with more than one thousand gifts. The event started April 4th at 6 p.m. and ended on the 5th at 1:11 p.m. The event lasted 1,871 minutes to commemorate the…
Fayetteville Police Searching for Stabbing Suspect
Fayetteville Police are looking for a man in connection with a deadly stabbing that occurred Saturday night. Police are looking for 24-year-old Cory Lee Ryan in connection with the incident. According to a press release, Fayetteville police responded to a report of a stabbing shortly after 7pm at the Econo Lodge at 1000 S. Futrall…
Chancellor Gearhart Welcomes Students Back
Today was the beginning of the Fall 2014 semester and Chancellor G. David Gearhart wants to welcome all students to the U of A. The chancellor released a short video this morning saying that student population is expected to reach an all-time high in enrollment and diversity. He also says the university is trying to…
Man Arrested with Guns on UofA Campus
According to police, a man was arrested on the U of A campus with 2 guns. Police say they were approached by a person who said that there was a Jeep parked in Lot 7 that had been running since midnight. The officer found 21 year old Christopher Hart passed out behind the wheel with…
Tornadoes Continue to Ravage the Southern US
The same storms that devastated Central Arkansas on Sunday hit Alabama, Mississippi and North Carolina last night causing widespread destruction. Towns such as Tuscaloosa, Athens, Tupelo and Kazoo City all were hit hard by this powerful storm, which as of last night, has now claimed 70 lives in its journey across the Southeast. In Athens, Alabama, officials say…
How You Can Donate to Help Victims of the Tornadoes
There are several ways you can help out. To donate to the Arkansas Red Cross, text “REDCROSS” to 90999 or to the Salvation Army, text “STORM” to 80888. Many places around Northwest Arkansas are also accepting donations. They’re asking for household items, toiletries, and bedding. Here’s a list of what they are accepting: bedding toiletries bottled water…
Volunteers Find Memories in Vilonia
Early this morning, more than 60 volunteers, who call themselves the Arkansas Dream Center, met at a Conway church and they went out to the worst hit parts of Vilonia, Arkansas to help pick up the pieces. Many of the people have no ties to the area or the people that live there. “As soon…
10 Killed After Tornadoes Slam Arkansas
Tornadoes tore through the central part of the United States today destroying cities in at least 3 different states. Local authorities have confirmed 11 deaths in Arkansas and one in Oklahoma. According to authorities damage is “widespread” after a tornado hit Mayflower, Arkansas and there are reports of numerous injuries. Damage is also significant in…
Sexual Assault Reported on Campus
UAPD Lt. Gary Crains says a woman reported a sexual assault earlier this evening. The call came around 8:30 in the Garland Avenue Parking Garage. Police say the “suspect is a 6’0″ male wearing a black stocking cap, dark shirt and dark pants.” U of A students received a RAZALERT notification around 10:45 this evening. Students,…