Politics
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By Mia R. Bonifazi According to the government census, the Northwest Arkansas area is the 9th-fastest-growing metro area by percentage growth in the United States. Residents can see this everywhere: constant construction on roads, overfilled streets with bumper-to-bumper traffic, new residential developments, and, of course, the whispers between people who’ve lived there longest about what…
The Demands of Expansion in NWA
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How algorithms encroach collective consciousness by perpetuating social disparities across user populations By Anatole Hurta As midterms come to a close, students are fully enveloped by their monotonous routines: classes, or lack thereof, work, Hogs’ games, Dickson, repeat. During the whirlwind that is fall semester, it is easy to look toward media consumption for a…
The Greatest Divide
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The Importance of Younger Votes in Arkansas Elections By Emalee Powell Arkansas is ranked 50th (out of 50 states) for voter turnout in the United States. On average, only 48.4% of Arkansans vote; that is, under half of the state’s population votes for its state representatives. 66% of those 65 and older actively vote while…
ARKANSAS WANTS YOU (To Vote)!
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By Maeve Sterling The room hums with quiet tension as students scroll through their phones, each screen flashing headlines, opinions and breaking news alerts that rarely agree. At one table, a debate sparks over immigration policy; across the room, another conversation stalls before it can begin, silenced by the weight of assumed political labels. Generation…
Partisanship and Changes in American Politics
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By Angie Ramirez With more than 30,000 students at the University of Arkansas, making sure every voice is heard can be a challenge. The Associated Student Government (ASG) of the U of A works to bridge that gap and give students a platform to raise concerns and shape the college experience for their peers. ASG…
How ASG Represents Student Voices at the University of Arkansas
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By Angie Ramirez By November, polling places all over Arkansas will see long lines stretching out the doors. But before the general election, communities are first preparing for a quieter, yet critical step. Midterm elections are held halfway through a president’s four-year term to determine which candidates will fill a wide range of federal, state,…
Student Voices, State Impact: Arkansas Primaries Approach
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By: Brooklyn Nelson With more than 135 million viewers watching the Super Bowl Halftime Show LX, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, also known as Bad Bunny, became the most watched half time show in history. The use of symbolism weaved throughout his performance rebranded America in the light of what it should look like: a celebration…
Bad Bunny Half Time Show Performance Evokes American Pride
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By Mia Kelley The 2026 Winter Olympics began Feb. 6 in Italy, spanning from Milan to Cortina. The mountains of the northern region of the country will be the backdrop for the biggest Olympic Games ever: the highest number of athletes, sports, events and highest anticipated number of viewers and attendees than ever before. College students…
More Than Medals: How Young Olympians Connect with College-Age Fans
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By Lillie Cardenas Students assembled outside their high schools holding handmade signs and chanting in unison protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in Northwest Arkansas. The demonstration was organized by high school students and reflected growing fear among immigrant families in the Springdale community and a sense of urgency students said they could no…
‘We Are Human Beings’: Springdale students lead ICE Protest, joined by UofA Supporters
