Community
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By Mia Kelley Sunlight trickles through the leaves of the tree growing in the center of the new location of Dodo Coffee Company, a tree that grows out of the perfect hole in the ceiling. Students share laptops while working on homework, an older woman is reading in the corner, and a couple stumbles through…
Students Go Cuckoo for Dodo
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By Davis McClure With concert season in full swing, it’s hard to escape the Instagram posts and tour T-shirts on campus. But are they more than just nights to brag about? Many students feel like concerts have an impact on their sense of belonging. Abby McDonald, a senior at the University of Arkansas, is an…
The Local vs. The Long Haul: How artists shifting to concert residencies affects fans
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Recently, an ambiguous question has dawned on the minds of many: Will artificial intelligence (AI) reshape the future of education? AI has gained mainstream recognition, as Generative AI (Gen-AI) tools have become increasingly accessible for public use. Growing awareness of AI has also fostered controversy regarding how the technology will continue to evolve. Yet, its…
AI’s Ambiguous Role in the Future of Education
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By Addie Jones Mia Quain has done the math. Her salary is $60,000, the most she has ever earned, for a systems administrator position at the University of Arkansas’s Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. By most metrics, Quain is doing things right. She has a steady job, is mid-career and holdstechnical skills. Yet…
The math doesn’t add up: Jobs, housing and the cost of being young in Northwest Arkansas
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By: Bailey Wheeler It’s official: Spring has arrived at the University of Arkansas. As the weather warms, tulips can be spotted from Silas Hunt Hall to Old Main. As gardening begins around campus, the smell of fertilizer has become an integral part of any walk across campus. Sydney Talley, a U of A senior, attests…
Wildflowers, Strawberries, and Leafy Greens: Northwest Arkansas Residents on the Power of Gardening
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By: Brooklyn Nelson The Chinese New Year began Feb. 17 and lasts until Feb. 5, 2027. The year of the Fire Horse is in full swing after not occurring since 1966 according to the Chinese zodiac cycle. The new year is an important holiday that is celebrated with both friends and family. University of Arkansas…
The Year of the Fire Horse: Free-Spirited Movement, High Energy, and Independence
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By: Marlee Cockrum When Friday rolls around after a long week, students can finally catch their breath after 5 days of class, work and responsibilities. All that’s left to do is decide how to spend their weekend. Historically, a stereotypical college kid can be found at a local bar on any given Friday night, forgetting…
Dickson Goes Dry: A College Town’s Response to The Mocktail Movement
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By Annabel Simmons Spring brings forth warmer temperatures, longer days, blooming flowers — and kittens. For cat lovers, a season full of newborn kittens is an exciting prospect. However, as kitten season arrives, animal shelters and rescue groups face a wave of new challenges. Through community support, these challenges can be managed, helping to ensure…
Small Paws, Big Futures: Protecting Kittens this Season
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By: Mia Kelley The frigid winds of winter are in the past, and the sun has started to warm up students’ daily walks through campus; evidence that Spring is upon the University of Arkansas. With this temperature change, another season lies just beyond the horizon: concert season. As students work their way through the semester…
On the Record: Students Experiencing Live Music and Discovering New Artists