Former University of Arkansas student Nethra Chelakkat journeyed from the UAE to India and then to Texas before arriving in Fayetteville. She has since transferred to a different school closer to her adopted hometown. | Courtesy photo. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Nethra Chelakkat, an Indian woman, had her world flipped upside down when she moved to…Continue…Continue Reading From Dubai to Arkansas: Nethra’s Journey to Fayetteville
An immigrant’s search for safety has led him to Arkansas. | Photo by Sebastian Sørensen; licensed for free via CC0 and Pexels.com. Editor’s Note: For security reasons and a fear of repercussions, the person in this story is not using his real name. He is referred to as “Sergio.” “Sergio” arrived in Arkansas less than…Continue…Continue Reading ‘Sergio’ and the Search for Safety in Arkansas
Arkansas United, located in Springdale, is a resource for many immigrants navigating a complicated legal and political environment. | Staff photo. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Northwest Arkansas, a region heavily reliant on immigrant labor, is facing rising fear and uncertainty as deportations and immigration enforcement intensify. Families worry about separation, workers hesitate to go to their…Continue…Continue Reading A Community on Edge: Deportations and Fear in NWA’s Hispanic Population
Stock photo | Pexels.com. Thousands of students in Arkansas, especially those from Latino families, face uncertainty each year about whether they can attend college due to financial barriers. One key resource is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, which provides access to grants, loans, scholarships and work-study programs. Leonardo Nuno, a sophomore…Continue…Continue Reading Turning Papers into Possibilities
Traffic construction impacts are often positive but come with impacts during construction. | Stock photo by Pixabay; licensed through CC0. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – College Avenue from Dickson Street to North Street is no doubt one of the busiest streets in all of Fayetteville. Thousands of locals use College Avenue (also known as U.S. Highway 71B)…Continue…Continue Reading Highway 71B Construction: Helping Future Fayetteville But Impacting Businesses Now