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One Year From Ferguson

It’s been a year now since Michael Brown was shot during an altercation with police officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Mo. A year since “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot!” became a rallying cry for African-Americans across the country, a year since peaceful protests descended into militarized police and rioting.

Making Ripples

Last Minute Back-to-School Shopping on Block Avenue

Parents don’t want their kids to get hurt, and most parents don’t want to see kids in general get hurt.

Advice Advice Goddess

Gone Juan: Tale of The Disappearing Boyfriend

I’m a 20-year-old woman, and for three months last year, I dated a 21-year-old guy. Suddenly, out of the blue, he stopped returning my calls.

Music

The Gift And Its Leading Man Transcend Expectations

Jason Bateman is one of America’s most underrated and consistent comedic straight-men, an actor whose sly, mocking tone and facial expressions are almost always employed to reflect off of his co-stars’ insanity.

Cover Story

Massage Therapists Organize Benefit to Aid Clinics

Earlier this year, in a 68-17 vote, Arkansas representatives voted to enact an $11 million capital gains tax cut. Sponsored by Rep. Matthew Shepherd (R-El Dorado), House Bill 1402 allows for citizens who make more than $10 million in net capital gain exempt from state taxes.

Legacy Archive

Weekly Lowdown: Welcome Back to NWA, Students!

Hey UA students, welcome back to Fayetteville. We at The Free Weekly are glad to have you back, but we lament the increased amount of street traffic and longer lines you will all cause at all the establishments about town.