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By Alyssa Riley The three men sit relaxed at the table, a battered race car in the process of being fixed up behind them and 10 rusted shovels, a gasoline can and welding helmets at their feet. The man on the left has a cigarette nestled in his mouth. The man in the middle is…
Kat Wilson: The Artist, The Photographer, The ‘Habitats’ Creator
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By Lydia Fletcher “Toph, it’s TV Tuesday!”I say as I reach for the remote, my cat runs from across the other room, impatiently yowling as her favorite YouTube channel is cast onto the screen. “Mek Mek Mek Mek,” she chitters at the TV. As mice dart across the screen, she sits attentively, too entranced…
The Life of a Niche Internet Micro-Celebrity
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Story by Alyssa Crutcher “Don’t Worry Darling,” directed by Olivia Wilde, is a utopian thriller that is jam-packed with twists, turns, metaphors and symbolism that make it the most suspenseful and exciting movie of 2022. It has people coming back for more to pick out specific, previously-missed clues during the movie that allude to its…
“Don’t Worry Darling:” The most suspenseful, exciting and surprising movie of 2022
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By Maddie McGibbony First-generation students face many challenges upon entering college, especially those who come from Arkansas, the second poorest state in the nation, according to 2012 U.S. income and poverty data. Their lack of experience dealing with the bureaucracy that is the higher education system and financial constraints creates a recipe for confusion. According…
The First-Gen Plight
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By Maddie McGibbony First-generation students face many challenges upon entering college, especially those who come from Arkansas, the second poorest state in the nation, according to 2012 U.S. income and poverty data. Their lack of experience dealing with the bureaucracy that is the higher education system and financial constraints creates a recipe for confusion. According…
The Plight of First-Generation College Students
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Story by Alyssa Riley Clementine Simpson is bombing down a Fayetteville hill, her sharp mullet whipping behind her in the cold wind. Her feet swing from left to right on the pavement that disappears beneath her; this thrill is what she loves about skating. Simpson, 22, is a senior nursing major at the University of…
A Tough Skate Through Loss
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By Alyssa Riley In the massive industrial kitchen of the Fayetteville High School cafeteria, the lunch ladies were preparing fried-chicken sandwiches, salad bars, and a build-your-own-club station for the upcoming lunch service. “The nacho cheese looks much better today,” said Vanessa Eckert, 67, manager of the Meal Pack Program at FHS. Inside the walk-in freezer on sturdy…
Back to Normal
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By Alyssa Riley He sat at a table inside Starbucks with his laptop in front of him and a latte in hand. Despite the rumbling of the coffee machines, the constant playing of Spotify’s ‘Coffee Shop’ playlists, and the reoccurring calls of names for customers to grab their orders, Michael Day, 28, often finds himself…
A Voice of Activism Through Black Filmmaking
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By Alyssa Riley For many college students, attending a university – big or small – has always been the plan to get a preferable job and be successful once stepping out of the education world. While going to college can provide these things, it does not have to be the answer for everyone. In…
Tai Verdes on the Hill
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By Marin McGrath It’s no secret that the past two years have been hard. The COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters, and social unrest are just a small number of challenges that society has faced. In these times of isolation and loneliness, the world realized the importance of soaking up moments and making the most of each…
Isn’t It Romantic