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Food Security In Sustainable Communities

Posted by Terrah Baker |

Special Editorial By Jan Spencer Fayetteville has the potential to become a state and regional model for moving towards local food security — a condition where food produced in town and nearby can feed the local population in ways that are environmentally, economically and socially responsible. A growing number of community leaders and citizen activists…

Cinco De Mayo Funds Scholarships

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By Terrah Baker Many of the students who have received a portion of the the $136,000 in education scholarships awarded by the Hispanic Women’s Organization of Arkansas are first generation college students. They often have to work to pay for their education upfront, since they’re not eligible for federal loans — except for what’s funded…

Goodwill Hunting: Spring Showers

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Goodwill Hunting

By Emily Smith April’s showers have brought the sweet sunshine, pinking cheeks all over town, and once again spring is in full bloom. Shorter hemlines, fewer layers and many more flashes of skin make this season a dressing treat for Fayetteville’s most fashionable. Contrary to popular belief, looking Earth-movingly amazing, does not have to break…

Teenage Writers, Reading Aloud

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By Robert Laurence They have a reputation to uphold. Thirty years of publication, on-time and never missed. Multiple recognitions of national excellence by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. Front cover to back, a publication to take pride in. “They” are the editors and writers, the artists and production designers of Connotations, the award-winning literary magazine…

Traveling Poets Find Comfy Spot

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By Roger Barrett If you’ve been to a poetry reading at Nightbird Books, or bought a book of poetry at the Dickson Street Bookshop then you’ve probably met Matthew Henriksen. Matt and Katy Henriksen started the Burning Chair Readings to bring touring poets to Fayetteville. Their readings have also presented readings from UA Fayetteville and…