Community
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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
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Story by Sophie Brock, Photo by Natalie Demaree, February 24, 2021 Even in the aftermath of the economic disaster that Covid-19 created, small businesses across the country continue to struggle as they attempt to pick up the pieces that were left behind. However, for small businesses in college towns there is hope on the horizon…
More Students Should Support Small Businesses
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Story by Natalie Demaree, December 18, 2020 The world was heavy—mournful—on June 2, 2020 as we watched our screens turn black. On that day, the loud and seemingly infinite stream of information and self promotion regularly seen on social media came to a stop, leaving but one voice to be heard. This voice was not…
The Day Our Screens Went Black: Social media’s influence in the Black Lives Matter Movement and George Floyd Protests
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Story by Tegan Shockley, December 11, 2020 The cat seems to know when Kati McFarland is emotional. It rubs its head against McFarland, who prefers gender-neutral pronouns and is a wheelchair user, as they contemplate the different ways they could die: starvation, a cardiac episode or dying from exposure if they become homeless again. McFarland…
The Noted Invalid: Medical bills and failing health don’t stop a 29-year-old from advocating for disability rights.
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Story by Emily Franks, December 8, 2020 I couldn’t miss Canaan Sandy when I walked into Sassy’s Red House in Fayetteville. No one could. The barstool he sat on was swiveled 180 degrees back to the bar, directly facing the restaurant’s entrance. Lifted like a pedestal, he swung his legs and watched the front door.…
Game Day, Meet God: Superfan Canaan Sandy’s unconditional love through faith and fandom
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Story by Mary Katherine Shapiro, Photo courtesy of Kelley Stuckey, December 4, 2020 Kelly Stuckey was walking through the airport when she noticed the Kentucky Derby playing on television in a restaurant near her gate. She stopped to sit and watch the horse races. Two older men she had never met sat beside her,…
Little People Deserve Better Representation: Fayetteville mom educates community about dwarfism
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Story by Mary Katherine Shapiro November 13, 2020 The day that schools closed, parents were panicking. Erica Kelso, a single mom, read parents’ worries on social media and tried to stay calm. She wanted to be optimistic for her four kids. They were excited about the idea of sleeping in and doing schoolwork in their…
The Impact of COVID-19 on Low-Income Families