Sarah Komar, Editor-in-Chief Originally published May 11, 2022 in The Arkansas Traveler As I write this, myself and my fellow Arkansas Traveler staff are mere hours away from finalizing our last Wednesday newsletter of the 2021-22 school year — the one from which you likely navigated to this story. This Wednesday, two days before IContinue reading “Here’s to you, Kimpel 203: An editor’s grateful goodbye”
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Former visiting journalism professor killed while reporting in Ukraine
Erica Wilson and Sarah Komar, News Editor and Editor-in-Chief Originally published March 14, 2022 in The Arkansas Traveler Brent Renaud, an award-winning filmmaker and Little Rock native who previously worked as a UA visiting distinguished professor of ethics in journalism, was killed by Russian forces Sunday in the Ukrainian town of Irpin. Russian troops openedContinue reading “Former visiting journalism professor killed while reporting in Ukraine”
Two years into COVID-19 pandemic, local school districts face troublesome bus driver shortages
Sarah Komar, Editor-in-Chief Originally published March 8, 2022, in The Arkansas Traveler Nearly two years after the COVID-19 pandemic forced public school closures nationwide, Northwest Arkansas districts are experiencing an ongoing bus driver shortage that has forced route consolidations and cancellations, causing some students to arrive at school or home hours late. Districts across theContinue reading “Two years into COVID-19 pandemic, local school districts face troublesome bus driver shortages”
Review: TheatreSquared explores making of modern martyr with transcendent MLK production
Sarah Komar, Editor-in-Chief Originally published Feb. 2, 2022 in The Arkansas Traveler TheatreSquared’s triumphant production of award-winning tragedy “The Mountaintop” beautifully honors the legacy of America’s greatest civil rights leader, while artfully examining the intersection of flawed humanity and saint-like veneration in those we elevate as heroes. Katori Hall’s “The Mountaintop,” the 2010 Laurence OlivierContinue reading “Review: TheatreSquared explores making of modern martyr with transcendent MLK production”
Nurses flock to travel positions as national nursing shortage deepens
Sarah Komar, Editor-in-Chief Originally published Jan. 25, 2022, in The Arkansas Traveler As a years-long national nursing shortage that was accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the mass exodus of registered nurses from staff roles to higher-paying travel positions is compounding the problem. Several factors have contributed to the ongoing and projected shortage, including a largeContinue reading “Nurses flock to travel positions as national nursing shortage deepens”
Review: TheatreSquared’s third annual ‘Christmas Carol’ a spirited but chaotic romp
Sarah Komar, Editor-in-Chief Originally published Dec. 15, 2021 in The Arkansas Traveler The third annual production of TheatreSquared’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’ beloved classic “A Christmas Carol,” which is finally being staged in its intended home, is festive, fun and family-friendly, but also a bit overwhelming. T2’s twist on the seminal Christmas tale, adapted by artisticContinue reading “Review: TheatreSquared’s third annual ‘Christmas Carol’ a spirited but chaotic romp”
Review: Gospel icons ‘Marie and Rosetta’ bring down the house at TheatreSquared
Sarah Komar, Editor-in-Chief Originally published Dec. 6, 2021 in The Arkansas Traveler A legendary musical duo not always fully appreciated for its groundbreaking contributions is getting its due with a rousing, toe-tapping, tear-jerking production at Theatresquared. “Marie and Rosetta” takes place almost entirely over the course of one night, during the brash, bodacious Sister RosettaContinue reading “Review: Gospel icons ‘Marie and Rosetta’ bring down the house at TheatreSquared”
For some who left workforce, current incentives not enough to prompt return
Sarah Komar, Editor-in-Chief Originally published Dec. 1, 2021 in The Arkansas Traveler When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it offered an unexpected growth opportunity for one Northwest Arkansas resident — but pursuing it meant quitting her job. Another resident who lost his job at the beginning of the pandemic said he wants to return to theContinue reading “For some who left workforce, current incentives not enough to prompt return”
Review: TheatreSquared’s intimate Spring Theatre overflows with ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’
Sarah Komar, Editor-in-Chief Originally published Nov. 16, 2021 in The Arkansas Traveler When an overworked, middle-aged writer and stay-at-home mom gets an email from an old friend asking her to take over his role as an anonymous online advice columnist, she has every reason to say no. She is already overwhelmed trying to find timeContinue reading “Review: TheatreSquared’s intimate Spring Theatre overflows with ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’”
‘It takes a toll on us’: Local business owners grapple with labor shortages despite offering incentives
Sarah Komar, Editor-in-Chief Originally published Nov. 2, 2021 in The Arkansas Traveler Raising entry-level wages to $15 an hour, offering new benefits and pouring time and resources into recruiting are among the strategies Northwest Arkansas small business owners have tried to attract employees in recent months. Despite their efforts, many are struggling to fill openContinue reading “‘It takes a toll on us’: Local business owners grapple with labor shortages despite offering incentives”
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