Student Life
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By Mia Bonifazi Nothing is more American than a rags-to-riches story: nobody becoming somebody through hard work, tying their bootstraps tight and moving on even when the going gets rough. And, as a result, just as American is the all-too-infamous Ponzi scheme or Get-Rich-Quick scheme, where oftentimes a mysterious, charming figure swindles those simply trying…
The rise of AI, Start-Ups and the Modern Get-Rich-Quick Scheme
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By Mia Kelley The week of Sept. 10 to Sept. 15 was a big one for fashion lovers, especially those in New York City. Fall Fashion Week festivities have just commenced, with over 70 shows running. With hundreds of models showing off new fall collections, the week showcased the opportunity for hundreds of artists, marketers,…
Behind the Seams: Students Getting a Front Row Seat to New York Fashion Week
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By Keelin Fisher Brenda Stringfellow, 38, sat at the front of a classroom at Returning Home, leading a weekly leadership class where men work through accountability, decision-making and the practical steps of rebuilding life after incarceration. Ten men leaned forward, their attention fixed on her next words. A whiteboard on wheels leaned against the wall,…
How one woman’s recovery became a roadmap for others
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By Davis McClure Early one morning, a barista yelled out “Strawberry matcha!” over a rustling crowd of students, many running late to class. A tote bag on one arm, with Clairo blaring through his wired headphones, an allegedly-six-foot-two man made his way to the counter to retrieve his order. He went about his day as…
Performative Men: Who Hung the Stage Lights?
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The Communication Gap Between the University of Arkansas and its Students By Emalee Powell In every classroom on the University of Arkansas campus, there is a stark black-and-white picture of the Ten Commandments. Once an attention-grabbing sight, the framed picture is now a normalized part of every classroom. As the temperatures begin to finally drop…
Let’s Call Those Hogs
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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 Lillian Sage Late at night, a girl sits in her room alone on her phone. She has fallen victim to everyone’s favorite act of doomscrolling. Opening up Instagram, she sees multiple posts with different captions and comments. Moving over to the Discover Page, she types in her best friend’s username in the search bar.…
Rebuilding Community In the Digital Age