The South’s Push for the Ten Commandments in Classrooms

A photo of the 10 Commandments

In compliance with a state law, copies of the Ten Commandments were hung at the University of Arkansas starting in October. They posters are still on display but their status remains in legal limbo. Photo Credit: Lauren Davidson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A legal battle has sparked across the South, creating conflict between state lawmakers looking…Continue Reading The South’s Push for the Ten Commandments in Classrooms

The Annual Battle of the Bands showcases the University of Arkansas’ latest talent 

Lariat poses with their trophy after winning the 2025 Battle of the Bands at the University of Arkansas. | Photo credit: Karyk King Diverse genres from five performing bands blended into a loud night on Nov. 13 in the Union Theater at the University of Arkansas. The performances left the judges unprepared to make their…Continue Reading The Annual Battle of the Bands showcases the University of Arkansas’ latest talent 

How the Loss of Funding Impacts Newsrooms

The KUAF Building on 9 S. School Ave. in Fayetteville. Recent funding cuts have left the station scrambling. | Photo credit: Leilani Judson Newsrooms have served as the liaison between the American people and the nation for years. People used to constantly read the news hoping to learn about the world around them, looking at…Continue Reading How the Loss of Funding Impacts Newsrooms

How UA SJP Is Working to Keep Justice in Palestine Relevant

Jill Stein speaks at the University of Arkansas. | Photo credit: Lauren Davidson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — October 7, 2023, was a day that affected many people worldwide. On this day, the Palestinian group Hamas brutally attacked Israel and took many Israelis as hostages, causing Israel to declare war. Their subsequent campaign against Hamas left Gaza…Continue Reading How UA SJP Is Working to Keep Justice in Palestine Relevant

New Law Forcing UA to Display Ten Commandments Sparks Backlash

The 10 Commandments displayed on a white wall.

The Ten Commandments hung on the 5th floor of the Arkansas Union. Photo: Lauren Davidson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The University of Arkansas is officially the first public university in the state to abide by Arkansas Act 573 of 2025. The act mandates that taxpayer-funded buildings, including schools and libraries, must display a historical representation of…Continue Reading New Law Forcing UA to Display Ten Commandments Sparks Backlash