Author Archives: Shelby Gill
Actors Perform Stories Written by Local Prisoners
Her daughter’s favorite color is yellow, the car that takes her across town is yellow, the suit she wears at the Northwest Arkansas Community Correction Center is yellow, and the “Prison Stories” project presented Thursday by five northwest Arkansas actors …
East Meets West
As Hindus migrate to the West, traditional practices get diluted from one generation to the next. As a result, younger generations have woven aspects of American life into the nearly 4,000-year-old eastern religion, according to a recent Pew Forum on …
Atheism on Rise Among Young Adults
In the past decade, religious affiliation and belief has decreased by 13 percent in the U.S., with young adults making up the bulk of those moving away from religion, recent surveys show. People are generally confused about atheism, said Camille …
Local Episcopal Church Offers Blessings for Same-Sex Couples
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s congregation, in Fayetteville, has been blessing same-sex couples for six years, but Episcopal Churches worldwide agreed on a standard liturgy for the blessing of same-sex couples in July at the General Convention of the Episcopal Church, …
‘I Was Told There’d Be Cake’ by Sloane Crosley
Most books that contain the phrase “Essays:” in the title scare me. Partially because they remind me of every English Lit class I’ve ever taken, and partially because “Essays:” usually contain some deep, intimidating revelation of life that I have …
NWA Fashion Week Shows Began With ‘Shop Local’ Show
There’s always a certain preference for that shop “right around the corner:” Coffee tastes better if it’s locally roasted, restaurants have more curb appeal if they offer dishes made from local produce and according to the Fayetteville-based non-profit organization, ShopLocal, …
Re-gifting
My Grandmother bought me this really awful sweater for my birthday. I’ve only worn it once, and since the holidays are coming up and I’m tight on money, would it be okay to re-gift it to one of my friends? …
Twirling in the Face of Adversity
The UA Twirlers flip their batons high into the air and flawlessly catch them on the return. They have intricate moves like ballet dancers, but show-stopping style like the Radio City Rockettes. Making the team is no easy feat. The …
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UA Student From Ukraine Experiences the United States
Anastasia Kryzhanivska brushed her lime green scarf to the side of her jacket and giggled repeatedly while comparing Fayetteville to her hometown in Ukraine, Mykolaiv. “When I flew over Arkansas, I was so happy – Everything was green! That’s so …
Crystal Bridges Finds A Perfect Fit in Northwest Arkansas
From California to New York, the art world is abuzz as Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, one of the largest American art museums in the country, prepares for its grand opening in Northwest Arkansas. This museum marks the first …
Increased Use of Scooters Leads to Rise in Injuries
They are not as big as cars, not as threatening as motorcycles, but faster than bicycles – the scooter has gained massive popularity on the UA campus, but at what expense? Pat Walker Health Center had about 3 to 4 …
Campus Flashback: Disney Channel Original Movies
Do you ever wonder what Walt Disney would think if he saw his classic 1930s characters replaced with 20th century teen idols? Disney Channel was introduced to the cable world around 1983, but the channel really generated popularity when it …
As The Weather Turns Cold, So Do Students
A common phrase is going around campus – “Oh yeah, everyone’s sick.” These past couple of weeks have been plagued with coughs, sneezes, bellyaches and more. Before the winds of winter blow in, there’s already a fair amount of tissue …
RIC President Finds His Way By Leading the Way
It’s easy to tell that Cameron Mussar loves his job just by the look on his face.While most students socialize, take a coffee break or even get a jump start on their homework between classes, Mussar races off to his …
Increase in UA Students From North, South, East and West
This semester UA students have likely seen a dramatic change in pace at the university. Classes have been relocated to unusual places like Barnhill Arena, common rooms were transformed into dorms, and students find themselves walking alongside construction workers on …
