Archive for the ‘Opinion’ Category

Is the Fayetteville Free Weekly responsible for $15,000 of vandalism on Dickson Street? | Ink By the Byte

This week's cover of the Fayetteville Free Weekly Did you see the Fayetteville Free Weekly‘s cover this week? If not, just look up. The cover depicts a sledgehammer threateningly close to one of the new pay parking meters that went into effect this week on Dickson Street. Sources say Fayetteville’s...

August 20th, 2010 | Banner, Ink By the Byte, Opinion | Read More

Commenters now must register on Ozarks Unbound | From the Publisher’s Laptop

For months I’ve been contemplating this change. I decided tonight to require readers to register before commenting. I asked myself – Did I want to leave commenting on Ozarks Unbound fully open to anyone anonymously commenting or require at least a name and website and possibly an e-mail,...

August 14th, 2010 | From the Publisher's Laptop, Opinion | Read More

Fayetteville Free Weekly founder steps down as editorial head after 16 years | Ink By The Byte

Susan Porter, founder and lead editorial influence on the venerable Fayetteville Free Weekly, is no longer at the helm of the alternative news weekly she founded. After 16 years of guiding the Fayetteville Free Weekly, sources say Susan has moved over to Northwest Arkansas Newspaper’s advertising...

August 10th, 2010 | Banner, Ink By the Byte, Opinion | Read More

Unlicensed Opinion: A collaboration and conversation with Ozarks At Large |From the Publisher’s Laptop

You probably already know Kyle Kellams, if not by sight, than certainly by sound. He’s the voice and guiding influence of Ozarks At Large, a local news program that airs on KUAF 91.3. Recently, Ozarks At Large was expanded to a daily program, creating a large news hole that needs to be fed every...

August 10th, 2010 | Banner, From the Publisher's Laptop, Opinion | Read More

Everything expected at Old 97s show Friday

By Jon Cox I can get pretty snobbish about my hometown. Born and raised in Fayetteville, I’ve found my niche here and rarely travel, almost entirely satisfied with what my home has to offer. That stated, in the past year and a half, the Old 97’s drew me twice to Tulsa, as their tours brought them...

July 29th, 2010 | Band Notes, Banner, News | Read More

Drowning underground in images: institute du loop | Open-faced Art

Images from institute du loop's "a place to drown" On first glance, “a place to drown” is mostly blues, whites and a single strip of green along one wall. But dig deeper, past the initial gush of images, and a more traditional narrative emerges. It’s a visual tale about...

July 23rd, 2010 | Banner, Open-faced Art, Opinion | Read More

Alderwomen Sarah Lewis: No corporate names for public parks and trails | Opinion

Mayor Lioneld Jordan and Alderwoman Brenda Thiel sit on a bench honoring Judy Garlock and Tex Richters in Wilson Park. City leaders toured several existing donor signs Monday. Imagine Wilson Park as Walmart Park, or Gary Hampton Softball Complex recast as a mini Arvest Ballpark. Ward 4 Alderwoman Sarah...

July 20th, 2010 | Banner, Opinion | Read More

Fayetteville Gallery Guide released | Opinion

Our snazzy logo designed by Sonia Gutierrez of the New Design School I’ve been lucky enough to volunteer with the Fayetteville Creative Economy Action Group (CEAG) since September. It’s been a great experience. A great group has developed out of the Fayetteville Forward initiative and CEAG...

July 8th, 2010 | Banner, Opinion | Read More

Final thoughts on the 2-1 Ghana victory over the USA

World Cup 2010 has been a time for Africans in particular to show their spirit during the games. It was a fantastic wild ride for Team USA that came to a heartbreaking and sudden stop Saturday against Ghana. The sole remaining African country in the World Cup outplayed our USA team to take home a 2-1...

June 28th, 2010 | Banner, Opinion | Read More

American Family Association accuses Pride Parade of exploiting 10-year-old boy | Opinion

Some on Facebook are adopting this as their profile picture in support of the parade The American Family Association, a nonprofit that promotes conservative Christian values, launched an e-mail campaign recently to halt Mayor Lioneld Jordan’s proclamation of support for the NWA Pride Parade scheduled...

June 24th, 2010 | Banner, Opinion | Read More