Category: Student Work

The Daily Life of a Young Latina in Arkansas

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Image courtesy of Ocean Ng BENTONVILLE, Ark. — While many young people focus on their studies and personal time,Ana Rangel, 20, has had to learn how to balance three demanding roles: student, workerand mother. Ana Rangel, originally from San Luis Potosí, Mexico, represents many young Latina womenin Northwest Arkansas who face the challenge of balancing…Continue Reading The Daily Life of a Young Latina in Arkansas

Hiding in Plain Sight

Homeless College Students: Hiding in Plain Sight By Abbi RossThe Razorback Reporter Fayetteville, Ark. – John Cardenas, a UA sophomore, knows what it means to be homeless and to work your way up from almost nothing. Cardenas started his senior year of high school in a homeless shelter in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born and raised in…Continue Reading Hiding in Plain Sight