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By Rogers Pitcock Sean Kent secures himself in a specialized rugby wheelchair with help from his mother, Bonnie. She fastens his feet while he adjusts his belts. “If you can breathe, it’s not tight enough,” he jokes. In a rugby wheelchair, his center of gravity is much lower. The wheels are angled upward and shielded…
Adapting to Arkansas; Quadriplegic athlete Sean Kent brings adaptive sports to an underrepresented area.
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By Natalie Murphy Just by taking a glance inside of Paper Doll Tattoo, it’s easy to say it doesn’t feel like the stereotypical place to get a tattoo. Unlike the masculine, grunge-like shops you might normally think of, Paper Doll is bright, quirky and colorful, featuring paintings and prints by the shop’s own artists. Opened…
Paper Doll Tattoo: Fayetteville’s Newest and Queerest Tattoo Shop
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By Marin McGrath In the state of Arkansas a projected 67,000 people over the age of 65 will suffer from Alzheimer’s disease by the year 2050, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Although this disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, many people are unaware of the impacts, Kirsten Dickens, executive…
Alzheimer’s Hits Close to Home for the Arkansas Community
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Story by Lydia Fletcher It’s a crowded Wednesday night at Gear Gaming Store. Tables and chairs have been pushed together to accommodate around 30 people. The bright fluorescents above illuminate a game map nine players are gathered around. In hushed tones, the players attempt to agree on what to do next. Do they fight the…
The Resurgence of DND
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Story By Natalie Murphy There is no denying that college is a time for experimentation. Fresh out of the surveillance of our parents, we are left to our own devices and are subjected to face the many different ways of living. We see this curiosity with the more obvious: careers, partying and sexuality, but it…
A New Spiritual Community on the Rise in Fayetteville
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Story by Marin McGrath “The more you know the less you need,” Eric Boles, Director of the University of Arkansas Office for Sustainability, said this quote is something he always comes back to when talking about a lifestyle catered to the environment. “Through knowledge, you don’t have to have as much stuff,” Boles said. “You…
Environmental Initiatives in a College Town
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Story by Natalie Murphy Right in the heart of Fayetteville, women are reclaiming their youth and femininity by participating in a swap meet. The idea of a swap meet is to bring clothes, art, and other knick knacks to sell and trade with others. Majority of the clothing is already second hand sourced from thrift…
A Celebration of Female Friendships and Girlhood Through the Love of Clothes
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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 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
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Pagans in Arkansas endure years of fear and harassment in the most socially conservative region of the United States — the Bible Belt. Story by Kari Adams Marie didn’t think she deserved to die. The two boys yelling out the bus window thought otherwise. “F—king witch!” “Cut yourself and die, you emo whore!” The boys’…
Out of Hiding, Into the Bible Belt