Hill Magazine

02/10/2023

10/05/2023

Nature mirrors what it means to be a woman. In the way wind dances in hair, making it full of knots and twists, exasperating one's feminine urge to look put together. Or its ability to imprint and fossilize aspects of character much like a mother does with her daughters. Read ‘Mother Nature’s Creative Daughters’ by Natalie Murphy at the link in our bio. Photograph by Sarah Wittenburg.

By Natalie Murphy Nature mirrors what it means to be a woman. In the way wind dances in hair, making it full of knots and twists, exasperating one’s feminine urge to look put together. Or its ability to imprint and fossilize aspects of character much like a mother does with her daughters. It fee....

08/05/2023

Lori Rooney, a Springdale teacher and coach, is stretching out across the gravel at the Jamestown Crag, sweat dripping down despite the cool breeze. Even after nearly a decade of climbing, the rush still gets to her. She takes each crevasse of the rock pressed against her carefully, one at a time, making it to her destination with ease despite dangling above the ground below.
Read ‘Bringing the Outdoors In: How rock climbing is growing and adapting in the Ozarks’ by Victoria Hernandez. Photos by Sarah Wittenburg.

By Victoria Hernandez Lori Rooney, a Springdale teacher and coach, is stretching out across the gravel at the Jamestown Crag, sweat dripping down despite the cool breeze. Even after nearly a decade of climbing, the rush still gets to her. She takes each crevasse of the rock pressed against her caref...

06/05/2023

As childhood hunger continues to impact Arkansas, many communities are working to end food insecurity, which affects 1 in 5 children in the state. Read ‘Farming Fights Food Insecurity: Local nonprofit combats the NWA hunger crisis’ by Lydia Fletcher.

By Lydia Fletcher As childhood hunger continues to impact Arkansas, many communities are working to end food insecurity, which affects 1 in 5 children in the state. Tucked away at the edge of Gulley Park lies a farm not only cultivating crops but providing meals and education to equip children wit....

03/05/2023

Local products and music has enveloped the city of Fayetteville since 1973. Now, the 50th season of Fayetteville Farmers Market has just started, attracting people with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Read ‘The Fayetteville Farmers Market: a place where the warmth and sustainability of Northwest Arkansas shines’ by Kana Matsukawa.

By Kana Matsukawa Local products and music has enveloped the city of Fayetteville since 1973. Now, the 50th season of Fayetteville Farmers Market has just started, attracting people with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The city of Fayetteville opened the farmers market in 1973, and has been offering....

03/05/2023

With the growth of the Northwest Arkansas music scene in the last decade, the University of Arkansas Headliners Concert Committee has created a staple event, bringing some of the biggest names in the industry to the university as part of the Springtime of Youth music festival. Read ‘The Dream Team Behind Springtime of Youth’ by Natalie Murphy. Photo courtesy of Sami LaCicero.

By Natalie Murphy With the growth of the Northwest Arkansas music scene in the last decade, the University of Arkansas Headliners Concert Committee has created a staple event, bringing some of the biggest names in the industry to the university as part of the Springtime of Youth music festival. The....

28/04/2023

“I want Ukraine to be known not only by the war,” an exchange student from Ukraine Oleksandra Ladychenko said. Ladychenko devotes her time at UofA to disseminating Ukraine from a variety of perspectives from her own war experience to cultural aspects. Read ‘Witnessing the War in This Globalized Era’ by Kana Matsukawa.

By Kana Matsukawa “As an 11-year-old, you don’t really know a lot about democracy, or you don’t think a lot about politics,” she said. “You are 11 years old, and all you think about is school.” Oleksandra Ladychenko “I want Ukraine to be known not only by the war,” an exchange studen...

28/04/2023

Going to the gym is intimidating. What used to be a place full of inspiration is now full of competition and insecurities. I’m not sure I can pinpoint where the uncomfortable atmosphere begins. Whether it is the protein powder or fluorescent lights, something about it makes working out feel like a chore rather than a healthy habit. Read ‘What’s the deal with fitness?’ By Marin McGrath. Photo by Sarah Wittenburg.

By Marin McGrath Before I go to the gym I shake the pre-workout that tastes as artificial as candy because TikTok told me to. I scroll endlessly on Pinterest looking for a workout that targets everything I think needs to change about myself. In my mind, I remember the influencer who told me to do [....

26/04/2023

Swift began The Eras Tour, which is “A journey through all of her musical eras,” on March 17. The concert is more than three hours long and includes 44 songs on the setlist. When Swift announced the tour, Kemp said she knew she absolutely had to go.
Read ‘Growing Up with Taylor Swift’ by Erica Wilson.
Photo courtesy of May Beth Kemp.

by Erica Wilson As fifth-year senior Madeline Kendall watched the Hannah Montana movie when she was around eight, it ignited a passion in her for Taylor Swift that would follow her throughout her childhood and into college. Swift wrote two of the tracks in the movie and also made a brief cameo, perf...

21/04/2023

Growing up in a retirement community in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, Annalise Robins was no stranger to her local thrift stores. Frequenting the Salvation Army and Habitat For Humanity ReStore, she began experimenting with her personal style at the age of 15, buying items heavily reminiscent of the 1970s, 1990s and early 2000s. Read ‘The Pursuit of Thrifting One’s Signature Style’ by Natalie Murphy.
Photo by Sarah Wittenburg.

By Natalie Murphy Growing up in a retirement community in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, Annalise Robins was no stranger to her local thrift stores. Frequenting the Salvation Army and Habitat For Humanity ReStore, she began experimenting with her personal style at the age of 15, buying items heavily...

20/04/2023

On a campus where diversity, equity and inclusion are emphasized, it is important to understand there are still areas of concern where growth is necessary. Read ‘Disabled students express gratitude for accommodations, but say there is room for improvement’ by Alyssa Crutcher. Photo by Sarah Wittenburg.

Story by Alyssa Crutcher On a campus where diversity, equity and inclusion are emphasized, it is important to understand there are still areas of concern where growth is necessary. Gray Russel, a sophomore international and global studies major who uses they/them pronouns, said they suffer from ch....

14/04/2023

Professional dress or lack-there-of is not a new issue and the cost of looking the part has caused stress when it comes to finding affordable interview-worthy clothing. The average price for a blazer is $140 and a suit set with a skirt or pants has an average price of $220, according to Williams College. Read ‘Looking the Part’ by Marin McGrath at the link in our bio. Photo by Marshall Deree.

Marin McGrath Creativity has become mainstream. It is typical to walk on a college campus and see someone with colored hair, tattoos, bright colored clothes and embracing their unique scarlet letter. People have grown to accept themselves and figure out what makes them different when it comes to sty...

12/04/2023

At Best Friends Animal Society in Northwest Arkansas, each dog received is placed in a foster home within the community. It frees up space for other animals in need and keeps them from being held in kennels for long periods of time, said Nicole Smith, foster coordinator for NWA’s Best Friends Animal Society. Read ‘Fostering: Bringing Rescue Pets’ Personalities to Light’ by Erica Wilson:

By Erica Wilson Imagine walking through an animal shelter and seeing rows of pets in cages. Some come right up to you, wagging their tails, smiling and trying to greet you through the metal bars. Some sit in the very back corner, tails tucked between their legs, looking wary and afraid, just waiting...

10/04/2023

Hill Magazine is hiring for the 2023-2024 school year! Positions to be on the editorial staff as assistant editor, online content editor, and senior designer are open. To apply, email a resume (and design samples for the Senior Designer position) and availability for an interview April 24-28 to [email protected] by April 21 at 11:59 p.m.

07/04/2023

Like many who stow away confessions, secrets and poems in the notes app, University of Arkansas sophomore Harper Haynes' writing became her escape. But unlike many who keep their notes for their own eyes, in eighth grade, Haynes began to share her work online. After the loss of her grandparents, she turned to social media as a way of coping with grief. Now, nearly five years later, she has accumulated over 26 thousand followers between her Tumblr and Instagram accounts, inspiring many through her words. Read ‘Writing Through Music and Grief: How Arkansas Poet Harper Haynes Uses Social Media As a Creative Escape’ by Natalie Murphy. Photograph by Marshall Deree:

By Natalie Murphy Like many who stow away confessions, secrets and poems in the notes app, University of Arkansas sophomore Harper Haynes’ writing became her escape. But unlike many who keep their notes for their own eyes, in eighth grade, Haynes began to share her work online. After the loss of....

07/04/2023

Jeremy found his niche in drag during Halloween of ’03. Being a freshman in college studying music education, he was too young to gain admittance into the local gay bars, so Jeremy and his friends started throwing house parties where everyone had to dress up in the opposite s*x – “Drag, basically.” This was his introduction into drag, but once he turned the infamous 21, he began performing at every bar he could get his manicured hands on. Read ‘Dilemma Downpour for Drag’ by Alyssa Riley:

By Alyssa Riley B-I-N-G-O, You’ve Got a Drag “Drag is an art form, and I think any art form can either rub some people the wrong way or bring some people together.” Bryan Duncan A lottery channel, SpongeBob SquarePants, and the Providence v. UCONN men’s basketball game is playing on the tele...

05/04/2023

After a run-off election, All Together AR is the new ticket representing the student body for the 2023-2024 school year with Cael Losenegger as President, Hailey Hoog as Vice President, Danny Moreno as Treasurer and Campbell Babin as Secretary. Read ‘ASG ticket celebrates win ahead of the next school year’ by. Yael Even, photo via .

By Yael Even After a run-off election, All Together AR is the new ticket representing the student body for the 2023-2024 school year with Cael Losenegger as President, Hailey Hoog as Vice President, Danny Moreno as Treasurer and Campbell Babin as Secretary. Connection, preparation and equity, part o...

05/04/2023

As Kathy McGregor became officially ordained as a deacon in 2021, she was filled with hope at the prospect of being able to visit with people whom she had come to know and love: the men on Arkansas’ death row. Read ‘Highlighting Humanity: St. Paul’s deacon provides hope, healing through storytelling’ by Erica Wilson.

By Erica Wilson As Kathy McGregor became officially ordained as a deacon in 2021, she was filled with hope at the prospect of being able to visit with people whom she had come to know and love: the men on Arkansas’ death row. She forged these friendships through her program The Prison Story Projec...

31/03/2023

In many ways, college proves to be a fresh start. People see it as a change from what life was like at home, some view it as an opportunity to come into their own and others are able to discover what is important to them, such as religion. For first-year graduate student Abdullah Asif, the practice of Islam acted as a lifeline in an ever-changing environment. Read ‘Muslim Students Navigate Religion on Campus’ by Marin McGrath. Photo by Marshall Deree.

By Marin McGrath At the university, two Muslim students work in community to navigate what religion looks like on a college campus. In many ways, college proves to be a fresh start. People see it as a change from what life was like at home, some view it as an opportunity to come into their […]

29/03/2023

“This has become more of a conversation between me and my friends,” Deitrick said. “Just the fact that someone can drop a book in the hallway and it could be a book or it could be something a lot worse.”
Go to the link in our bio to read ‘Another School Shooting: Here is how UARK students respond’ by Yael Even.

By Yael Even According to Education Week, there have been seven school shootings in 2023 alone. Since 2018, there have been 151 school shootings across the nation. Junior Lainey Deitrick from Searcy, Ark. remembers the day she first learned of a school shooting. “My first reaction was honestly pro...

24/03/2023

The University of Arkansas has seen a record number of student enrollment. The university welcomed more than 7,000 new freshmen for the 2022-2023 academic year, and total enrollment reached 30,936 for the first time in history. The enrollment rate this year increased to 8.3% compared to the previous year, which is one of the largest increases in the past decades, according to the university.
Read ‘The Freshman Housing Struggle’ by Kana Matsukawa:

By Kana Matsukawa The record-breaking number of student enrollment keeps off campus freshman residents away from finding their community on campus. The University of Arkansas has seen a record number of student enrollment. The university welcomed more than 7,000 new freshmen for the 2022-2023 academ...

24/03/2023

It is no secret Gen Z is the most tech-savvy generation. We grew up during the height of technology. Because of this, it has become one of the biggest parts of our lives. A side effect of this is Gen Z’s dependency on music. Click the link in our bio to read ‘A Generation of Music’ by Alyssa Crutcher. Photograph by Ellen Liles.
https://uahillmag.com/2023/03/24/a-generation-of-music/

20/03/2023

Hill Mag is now accepting rolling submissions for online articles. You must be a student at the U of A and articles need to be written in AP style and include content (photographs, graphics, etc.). Submit your pitches or stories to hillmag@uark edu!!

15/03/2023

“Now, I go by girlwtheredlip. It all started when I wore a red lip to a New Year’s party in 2020 and have been hooked ever since. It gave me the extra boost of confidence I needed and made me feel beautiful on the inside and out. A whole lot of red lipstick later, it became my brand. I get asked all the time, “How did it come together?” Well, it was a number of things.”
Read ‘How to Build Your Brand’ by Yael Even:

https://uahillmag.com/2023/03/15/how-to-build-your-brand/

14/03/2023

College Media Madness has started! College Media Madness is an annual fundraising competition for student newsrooms. UARK Student Media is competing with 40 journalism outlets from across the United States to see which crew can raise the most money from March 13 through April 6, 2023. Donate today and help us reach our $15,000 goal!
http://bit.ly/UARK_Student-Media-Scholarship

10/03/2023

On Saturday Feb. 20, families and college students alike patiently awaited the floats and attractions that the Fat Saturday Parade of Fools has to offer. No one seemed to mind the chill in the air and the cloudy sky, they were there for an entertaining time. Read ‘Fat Saturday in Fayetteville,’ story and photo by Marin McGrath:

By Marin McGrath FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.— On Saturday Feb. 20, families and college students alike patiently awaited the floats and attractions that the Fat Saturday Parade of Fools has to offer. No one seemed to mind the chill in the air and the cloudy sky, they were there for an entertaining time. ....

08/03/2023

The walls of The Diva Dive, a pole and aerial silk fitness center off College Avenue, are hot-pink and sparkly, painted by one of the studio’s loyal students. Lining them are pieces of decor holding many stories and memories, such as the unicorn head made out of Corbin’s first pair of pole heels and the studio’s very first sign that was mounted outside of their old location.

Read ‘The Diva Dive on How Pole Fitness is Creating Self-Confidence in Fayetteville’ by Natalie Murphy. Photographs by Sarah Wittenburg.

By Natalie Murphy As she finishes teaching a full class, The Diva Dive owner Sally Corbin, 42, walks around the studio in her 6-inch pole dancing heels. Between the clicks of her shoes on the hardwood floors, she and her students laugh and chat as they prepare the floor for the next class. The walls...

03/03/2023

Nestled amid Arkansas’ Ozark Mountains, Alvin Thomas ‘Tom’ King spends his days carving scrolls, intricately placing strings, gouging plates and finishing off his work with a varnish. Each step is meticulous, requiring complete care and focus, yielding the finished product of violins, violas and cellos to be shared with the music community. Once merely a side hobby, King has turned his craft into a well-respected shop called Fiddleheads. Read ‘The Details Behind the Details: A relentless pursuit of musical perfection’ by Erica Wilson.
Photograph by Sarah Wittenburg.

By Erica Wilson Professor Nophachai Cholthitchanta wanders the organ room in the music building, observing his students create their own clarinet reeds. They have spent weeks curing the cane, using a guillotine to split the material, gouging the cane into blanks with an aggressive blade and ex...

13/02/2023

Our new website is officially up and running; go to uahillmag.com to read our latest stories! Thank you everyone who helped with the transition, and we can’t wait for what’s to come.

30/01/2023

Hill Magazine is looking for writers, photographers, and an assistant designer to join our staff for the spring semester. To apply, submit your resume and at least one writing/photography sample or your design portfolio to [email protected] by Monday, February 6 at 11:59 p.m.