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Environmental Education in Bolivia
Earth keepers starts the first wide-spread outdoor environmental education in Bolivia.
“We can’t face the problems of climate change if we don’t know how the Earth works,” Cesar Perez, head of Gaia Pacha Foundation in Santa Cruz. “But just because you know something doesn’t necessarily mean you are going to do something, and most environmental education is focused on only increasing knowledge. That’s why we take them out of the classroom and have them interact, using all the learning styles.” | filmed and edited by Ashton Eley
Bolivian Partners
Five Bolivian student translators helped UA reporters as they navigated Santa Cruz in search of stories.
“I learned a lot of expressions, new words and also I put into practice my English pronunciation,” Ninoska Suarez Antelo, 22, said. “I learned a lot of new words and expressions like, ‘hello my homie,’ ‘sassy,’ ‘cherish’ and more.” | filmed and edited by Ashton Eley
Arkansas Brewing Collaboration
Fayetteville's Apple Blossom is partnering with Josiah Moody, founder and master brewer of Little Rock's Moody Brews, to create an Earl Grey ESB.
"This is a quirky seasonal beer," Moody said. "It has a big citrus and black tea aroma, but also has a very approachable, nutty malt. With each sip, these attributes stand out differently and keep the palate guessing.". | filmed and edited by Ashton Eley
NWA Receives Bike Trail Awards
Bentonville and Fayetteville, Ark. were awarded silver and bronze respectively by the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) for their trail systems, making the area one of the countries top cycling destinations. Northwest Arkansas has seen exponential growth in pedestrian and mountain bike trails in the last few years, and region officials say more plans underway. | filmed and edited by Ashton Eley
Published Dec. 11, 2014
Lemke Newsroom video
Used on UATV broadcast
Story published in The Arkansas Traveler
Electronic Cigarette Trends
While electronic cigarettes gain popularity among teens and young adults, little is known about the devices long-term health effects, according to a UA researcher. | filmed and edited by Ashton Eley
Published Dec. 9, 2014
Lemke Newsroom video
Libertarians Count on Young Voters
The Libertarian governor candidate, Frank Gilbert said that his campaign depends on the millennial generation's votes. Polls indicate that now more than ever young voters in Arkansas agree with libertarian ideals and are unsatisfied with both of the reigning parties. | filmed and edited by Ashton Eley
Published Nov. 10, 2014
Lemke Newsroom video
Part of UATV election coverage
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