Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 University of Arkansas Student-Run Newspaper Since 1906 Vol. 113, No. 3 Election Commission rejects on-campus voting center proposal again Elias Weiss party that holds a majority of state constitutional offices Staff Reporter and one from the minority @ecweiss party, Price said. Election Commission officials did not provide a espite past reason to ASG as to why failed attempts they voted against bringing to introduce a a polling place to campus. Dvoting center on campus, ASG is very familiar the Associated Student with Washington County’s Government is still trying rejections of their proposals to have one in place for the to bring voting stations 2020 election. on campus, said Mariam Washington County Siddiqui, the ASG director election officials rejected of municipal relations. five ASG proposals in the last Former ASG member Ryann decade, including one that Alonso passed a similar would bring a voting center proposal in an attempt to campus for the midterm to bring a voting center election in November, but to the UofA for the 2016 ASG representatives are primaries. The proposal was hopeful for the future. rejected in public meetings There is still a possibility of by city officials, who are not a polling place on campus required to give a reason for in 2020 after the Election voting either way. Commission re-evaluates “Our proposal for a its Election Day locations, pop-up voting center was said Jennifer Price, the rejected in a public meeting election coordinator for the about a month ago,” Siddiqui André Kissel Staff Photographer Washington County election said. “By Oct. 5, we had Fayetteville residents displaying campaign signs outside the courthouse for early voting on Nov. 2. There were 15 locations in commission. exhausted every resource we Fayettevile people could choose from, according to Washington County Election Commission. The three county could to see if they would be representatives who make up open to a voting center.” justifiable reason for the rejected the proposal at least thinks the on-campus Ackerman and Renee the Election Commission are The Election Commission Commission to change twice since Max Deitchler polling station was a huge Oelschlaeger (R), voted responsible for coordinating has continued to stress their its position regarding (D) has been on the benefit for students. against the polling station and administering federal, decision is non-negotiable, this manner,” said Bill commission, Deitchler said. “I am strongly in favor of both times, Deitchler said. state and local elections in Siddiqui said. Ackerman (R), chairman When Deitchler was a adding a location to vote on Registering more Washington County. “This subject has been of the Washington County student at Hendrix College, campus,” Deitchler said. students to vote will be The commission is made discussed at length, and Election Commission. there was a polling station The other two members up of two members of the at this time we see no The commission has on campus, he said. He of the Commission, See “ASG eyes” on page 6 Students cite apathy, ease of access Leding wins Arkansas state senate seat as deterrents for voting in midterms Staff Report The Arkansas Traveler

After a heated campaign, Rep. Greg Leding (D) beat his Republican competitor for the 4th District Senate Seat on Nov. 6. “We drove over 140 miles in the last week going door- to-door. It looks like the hard work paid off,” Leding said at an election watch party. Leding won about 61.42 percent of the votes, 18,305, beating out Dawn Clemence’s (R) 38.58 percent, 11,496, according to preliminary election results. With about 37 percent more votes than Dawn Clemence (R), Leding will begin work in Morgan Browning Staff Photographer the Arkansas State Senate in Courtesy of Greg Leding A group of UA students watches CNN on Nov. 6 during the station’s midterm election coverage. January, where he will advocate Leding stresses the importance of working-class families in for working families, education, Arkansas in his campaign. Drew Watzke tend to focus on national news and not really our community’s news.” equality and universal During the forum, the “You were pointing your Staff Reporter Jackson, who was registered to vote in the healthcare, according to his opponents clashed over the finger and yelling at me, using @thatwatzkeguy 2018 election, uses social media platforms campaign. red flag legislation, a law which vulgar language, intimidating like Twitter and Snapchat to get news. Social Leding spent election day would allow judges to issue to me, blocking me and ecause of the inconvenience and media focuses on national news mainly, so reminding Arkansas residents confiscate guns from those who threatening me,”Clemence said lack of reward some millennials see he wants to do more research on his own to vote and finished his evening are at risk of hurting themselves on her facebook page. “You in voting, many young people have community before heading to the ballots, he of tweets by saying, “Thank you. or others. choose to act this way, and it Bchosen to not vote on election day. said. #ARsd4.” Clemence thinks that people shows everyone in this district In the last midterm election, just 16 “I don’t find out about things typically Throughout bothcould too easily exploit the draft that when somebody disagrees percent of millennials cast a vote. The until it pops up on Twitter’s news feed, or candidates’ campaigns, Leding bill, enabling abusive spouses to with you, your response is to 2016 presidential election provided a more even on Snapchat,” Jackson said. “I’ve been and Clemence accused each disarm their victims, she said. attack, it’s not to listen, to find a promising but still disappointing figure, trying to change that and actually find things other of lying about their However, Leding argued solution, it’s to attack. And that around 40 percent, according to the U.S. that are happening daily and not just the top motivations. the bill included provisions is unacceptable.” Census Bureau. story of the week.” In a forum Oct. 10, punishing those who abuse the However, Leding did not For much of the country, local candidates With millennials representing almost Clemence accused Leding of system, whether spitefully or let the campaign controversies do not attract large groups of voters, one-third of the country, young adults of manipulating news outlets and falsely, he said. affect him on election night. according to the Pew Research Center. America have the opportunity to make voters. Clemence and Leding “We have no reason to be “I feel like a lot of people put a lot of stress a significant difference at the polls this “Let’s be clear: My opponent confronted each other after the worried,” Leding said hours on presidential elections like it’s the deciding election. Yet despite challenging the baby is pushing gun control bills October forum and Clemence before the preliminary results factor on how communities are affected,” to get his name in the news accused Leding of behaving named him the next state junior Jalen Jackson said. “We (millennials) See “Millennials represent” on page 14 purely for election purposes,” aggressively toward her. senator. Clemence said at the forum. Voters Decide on Students Campaign Candidates Endure State Ballot Initiatives for NWA Politicians Election Night Frenzy

Arkansas residents voted in favor of all three issues on the UA students experienced the election process first-hand Democrat and Republican candidates turned two Fayetteville state’s ballot. while working for Democratic and Republican candidates. restaurants into watch parties during midterm elections.

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Editor’s Note Midterm elections reach students, campus regionally and nationwide. the political climate. Also, included in this issue are While the primary focus we got a close look at how minimum wage, voter of our issue is Northwest some students have joined identification and casinos Arkansas, we also looked local candidates’ campaigns in Arkansas, which are the into how students from and what their day-to-day three remaining issues still other states vote despite workload looks like. on the ballot following the being far from home, Though this is the most removal of two other issues, especially students from breaking news special issue which regarded term limits Texas where the Senate race we have done this year, we and civil lawsuits. has garnered national media still devoted all month to In addition to the attention. researching these stories breaking news side of this Beyond reporting on to make them more in- issue, we also have devoted a the results of the midterm depth looks at candidates, page to our opinion writers’ elections, we have also spent issues, ideas and how thoughts on the midterm Chase Reavis The Arkansas Traveler is a public forum, the University of Ar- this month researching these midterm elections elections and a section kansas’ independent student newspaper and all content deci- Managing Editor how certain demographics will impact campus to our movie critic who sions are those of the editors. think they are represented directly. Among these looked into politics in film. @dcreavis in politics and how they campus-specific issues Although these ideas do not decide how they will cast is campus carry, which represent the newspaper as Contact he November issue their votes. Within these was campaigned both for a whole, they provide a few 203 Kimpel Hall of The Arkansas demographics, we paid and against by different different students’ points of University of Arkansas Traveler focuses on extra attention to students candidates. Other issues view on the topics discussed Fayetteville, AR 72701 Tthe midterm elections, both and how they feel about of importance to students in the paper. Main 479 575 3406 Fax 479 575 3306 UA women share concerns of Republican majority [email protected] facebook.com/uatrav twitter.com/uatrav Editorial Staff

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Design Staff Emma Wilson Morgan Strickland Staff Photographer Lead Designer Dr. Anne O’Leary-Kelly (left-center) discusses her views on bystander intervention at the Women’s Empowerment Panel on Oct. 23, 2018. It was the first student-led event put on by the Women’s Commission. Copy Editors Claire Hutchinson Andrea Johnson Carly Consor Karen Sue Mckenzie for Nicole Clowney, who catastrophic to women, she 60 percent of women said won Fayetteville’s District 18 said. they intend to vote for the Staff Reporter House seat in May and will Republicans dominate Democratic Party, Parry Advertising @ksuemck take the seat in January 2019. the federal government with said. This number is around To advertise with The Arkansas Traveler, Blanca Estevez,a co- more seats than Democrats 50 percent in high-profile email [email protected]. host of the 2018 Fayetteville in Congress and Trump as a races like the presidential n January 2017, she Women’s March, thinks the conservative president since election, which usually has watched as President current political climate 2016, so the Republican Party an increase of young voters, Professional Staff, Advisers Donald Trump was is something trendy to be is thriving, Parry said. she said. Iinaugurated. As she watched involved in, but involvement Estevez, thinks the next Historically, women have Robyn Ledbetter** him speak, she could not help is more than wearing a shirt couple of years will be an higher voter turnout than Student Media Director but feel that the outcome of that reads ”feminist.” She especially difficult time for men, according to the Center 479.575.6420 the election was a slap across hopes the trend sparks a women because society is not for American Women and [email protected] the face of women’s rights. long-term commitment in set up to protect them because Politics report on gender Cheri Freeland** Bret Schulte** The results upset her, and this people, she said. of the male domination in differences in voter turnout. Business Manager Faculty Adviser feeling has resurfaced recently Professor Janine Parry Congress, she said. In 2016, roughly 63 479.575.3408 479.575.6659 with the confirmation of studies gender and politics, “Until there are nine percent of eligible women [email protected] [email protected] Supreme Court Justice Brett and thinks that Kavanaugh’s women on the Supreme reported that they voted Kavanaugh. confirmation was fairly Court, I don’t think we can compared to 59 percent of ** All content decisions are those of the student editor Junior Mariam Siddiqui predictable, even after three stop working or talking about eligible men. The number of and his or her staff. Professional staff and advisers spent last summer in women accused him of sexual these issues,” Estevez said. female voters has exceeded serve to administer certain business operations and of- misconduct, she said. the number of male voters fer advice, guidance or technical assistance as request- Washington, D.C. She The confirmation was an ed by the student staff. attended multiple protests Kavanaugh denied the unfortunate thing to Autumn in every presidential election there to speak up about allegations and claimed that Tolbert, a co-host of the since 1964, according to the women’s rights, a topic that Christine Blasey Ford, one 2018 Fayetteville Women’s report. Letters Siddiqui thinks that US of the accusing women, was March, but she thinks that The current political Letters should concentrate on issues, not personalities and government-elected officials misidentifying her sexual it has motivated more climate affects both must be fewer than 300 words, typed and signed by the will threaten, she said. assaulter. women to work to campaign Democrats and Republicans author(s). Letters will be edited for accuracy, space and style. The current political But Siddiqui thinks Ford for progressive or women and is a stress factor for Students must list their majors and classification. To submit climate has publicized the was credible and does not candidates in elections, she more than half of Americans, letters, e-mail [email protected]. topic of verbal, physical think that Kavanaugh should said. according to the American Columnists’ and cartoonists’ opinions and sexual abuse, offering have been confirmed into Tolbert thinks the current Psychological Association’s more platforms to discuss court as a justice on the U.S. political climate has made report, Stress in America: Columnists’ and cartoonists’ opinions are their own and not these issues, junior Mariam Supreme Court to hold one of women realize that if they do Coping with Change. Sixty- necessarily the views or opinions of the editorial board. Siddiqui said. the highest judicial positions not demand what they want six percent of Americans Memberships Although Siddiqui has in the U.S. because of the now, they are never going to say they are stressed about noticed women becoming allegations, she said. get it, she said. the future of the nation, The Arkansas Traveler is a member either institutionally or through individual memberships of the Society of more energized and involved Siddiqui is concerned “I guess some people according to the report. Professional Journalists, the Associated Collegiate Press, The that having a conservative In January, Fayetteville in politics, she still fears that might call us impatient,” Columbia Scholastic Press Association and the Arkansas at an institutional level they U.S. Supreme Court may Tolbert said. commemorated the city’s College Media Association. won’t be be taken seriously, put women’s abortion rights While Kavanaugh’s first anniversary of the she said. in danger, which could confirmation was distressing women’s march. The 2018 Corrections “The entire systematic allow states to impose new for millions of people, it is Fayetteville Women’s March The Arkansas Traveler strives for accuracy and clarity in its oppression of women is more restrictions on women’s expected to increase women’s brought residents together to reporting and will correct all matters of fact. If you believe acceptable now,” Siddiqui access to abortion. She voter turnout, Parry said. stand up for equality, justice the paper has printed an error, please notify the editor at also fears that the Office and inclusion, according to 479.575.8455 or e-mail the editor at [email protected]. All said. Parry has studied recent n This is why Siddiqui votes of Civil Rights for the U.S. public opinion polls and the Facebook event page. corrections will be printed in the space below each week. in elections and participates Department of Education noticed an expansion in the Tolbert hopes that the in protests, she said. She will loosen its restrictions gender gap between voters, next march, if it happens, also has worked on a few under Title IX, and if either she said. After Kavanaugh’s will be more of a celebration, local campaigns, like one happens, both would be confirmation, more than she said. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 The Arkansas Traveler Newspaper Page 3

Democrat wins state house District 84 seat over Republican incumbent

Riley Kelley vocal about, which is we have to get guns off campus,” Garner Staff Reporter said. @rileykelley_ Garner thinks that because she is a gun owner, she understands the need to revise The result of the tight race campus-carry legislation that for Arkansas’ 84th District her Collins passed, she said in House seat puts the details of a statement on Facebook on campus-carry legislation in Oct. 30. question after the bill’s lead “I’m a gun owner, and I have sponsor lost the election Nov. my concealed carry,” Garner 6, according to preliminary said. “But I understand the election results. need for common-sense gun Denise Garner (D) defeated safety policies, like universal four-term incumbent Charlie background checks. District Collins (R) with 55.3 percent 84 didn’t want the law, but of votes, 7,456, over Collins’s Rep. Collins wrote it anyway. 44.6 percent, 6,016, according It’s a radical law that defies to the general election results. common sense, and District 84 “This is a proud moment is demanding a fix.” for me and especially for my Junior Mariam Siddiqui team,” Garner said. “We have was an organizer for Garner’s folks that are 15-year-olds who campaign and spent the can’t drive and 95-year-olds campaign visiting 200-300 who can’t walk and everyone houses each week along in between and they have all with helping other students worked on this campaign. campaigning, she said. They’ve done everything they Siddiqui thinks the Liz Green Staff Photographer need to do to make this happen campus-carry law passed by and I’m thrilled.” Collins made UA students Denise Garner (D) beat four-term incumbent Charlie Collins (R) in the midterm elections Nov. 6. She will take office Jan. 1, 2019. Dustin Seaton, Garner’s and faculty feel less safe, she the campus-carry law passed collaborator to bring principals, to and more than half of her said. campaign manager, thinks that said. Garner will work on new by Collins and making gun teachers, parents and students campaign are students and not “We found that when we the greatest contrast between legislation to respond to these legislation less confusing for together to make sure their even just UofA students. I was pay our workers more than Collins and Garner is that concerns, she said. those who are impacted by it, voices are being heard and just talking to ninth graders minimum wage–a living wage– she is a strong advocate for “She understands the Seaton said. listened to is the biggest impact yesterday phone banking for we get much better workers,” listening and responding to her importance of having safer Because Collins passed that you would see from day her. She’s really promoted this Garner said at the Fayetteville constituents, he said. schools and safer public campus-carry legislation on e .” sense of inclusion– that she’s Public Library candidate forum Garner emphasized institutions, so she’s definitely with disregard to stakeholder Siddiqui thinks Garner’s not working just for a certain on Oct. 8. listening to constituent going to be in favor of opinion, Garner is committed campaign focused on reaching demographic. She’s working for Garner thinks that it is concerns in her campaign revisiting that bill and writing to listening to all sides before out to students by getting everyone.” morally responsible to make after her opponent received it in a way that is inclusive of making any legislative moves, involved on the UA campus As an owner of many sure that every Arkansan can backlash after passing Act our voices and our concerns,” Seaton said. and attending events for businesses in Northwest access quality healthcare, 562, which legalized the act Siddiqui said. “Denise’s biggest attribute students, she said. Arkansas, Garner has according to her campaign. of carrying a handgun on a Passing what Garner is that she is accessible and “Denise has come (to experienced the value of paying “Everyone in Arkansas, no college campus. refers to as common- she is willing to listen to campus) and she spoke to Young workers more than the current matter where they live or what “I think the place we have sense gun legislation all stakeholders before she Democrats last week,” Siddiqui minimum wage, which was their zip code is, should have to start is the place that our would mean cleaning up passes any legislation,” Seaton said. “She has been involved in an issue that passed on the access to safe and effective constituents have been very misunderstandings caused by said. “I think having her be a a lot of events that students go midterm election ballots she healthcare,” Garner said. Students cross state lines to cast their vote in midterm elections Katelyn Duby office who can empathize with their constituents on a genuine Staff Reporter level, she said. @KatelynDuby “(This election) is important to me because I disagree with a lot of aspects of the current iddling with the “I voted” political climate,” Gammill said. sticker in his hand, a “I want to see more politicians student walks wordlessly who care about things larger Fout of the small church to his car. than themselves.” It is a Saturday afternoon and he Sophomore Hanna has just cast an early ballot for his Ellington, from Kansas City, chosen candidate; all he has to Kansas, registered to vote just prepare for now is the five-hour in time for the primary election drive back to Fayetteville. this year. She drove home to Sophomore Henry Schuelke vote in the primaries and voted drove 314 miles to vote in his absentee in the general election, home state of Texas before the she said. early voting deadline, he said. “This was the first election I Schuelke is devoted to the was old enough to vote in, and democratic process and especially I wanted to take advantage of to voting corrupt politicians out that,” Ellington said. “I think of office, he said. He cast his vote voting is a privilege that we for Texas senatorial candidate shouldn’t take for granted, and, Beto O’Rourke (D). Morgan Browning Staff Photographer as cliché as it sounds, I wanted “Not only because O’Rourke Freshman Olivia Gammill holds up an “I Voted” sticker Oct. 31. Early voting began Oct. 22. my voice to be heard.” is the best fit, but because Cruz Junior Carl Svensson, from is the absolute worst,” Schuelke according to the Merriam student loan forgiveness plans face when voting,” Sullivan said. “It’s my first time voting in Plano, Texas, did not register to said. Webster dictionary. for public servants,” Sullivan The outcome of the midterm a major election and it makes vote before the Oct. 9 deadline, Schuelke thinks Ted Cruz (R) “All of his funding is said. “Under the current system, election will have a large impact me feel fulfilled and like I am he said. only votes in favor of the interest done through grassroots teachers, social workers, police on the next two years, Sullivan contributing to our democracy,” “I forgot to register online groups that can offer him the organizations,” Schuelke said. officers and others can have a said. If Republicans retain Wilson said. before it was too late,” Svensson most money, he said. “He makes it clear that all of his substantial chunk of their loans control of Congress, it will Freshman Olivia Gammill said. “He’s a politician for sale,” opinions are his own. He doesn’t forgiven based off their work for likely embolden the Trump is also registered to vote in Svensson would have felt Schuelke said. “He’s the poster just echo the voices of rich a government agency after 10 administration to pursue more Missouri. She voted absentee as more compelled to vote in boy for the excesses of corporate lobbyists.” y e ar s .” controversial elements of his well, she said. this election if it were more lobbying.” The election should be Registered voters in Arkansas agenda, he said. If Democrats “This is my first time voting, convenient for him to do so, he Schuelke likes O’Rourke important to younger voters will also be able to vote on ballot take control of one or both and it’s awesome,” Gammill said. said. because he is honest and does not because the legislators they elect initiatives that could have a congressional chambers, they “It is so important and a civic “Texas is too far away to drive accept money from large political will have the ability to regulate significant and, in some cases, will try to prevent him from duty. Women and minorities to just to vote, and the absentee action committees, he said. quite a bit of the issues that will immediate impact on students, passing any meaningful fought for the right to vote and system is ancient,” Svensson said. A political action committee affect college-aged voters in the he said. legislation, he said. we should honor that fight by “I don’t have time to send letters is a group formed to raise future, said Curt Sullivan, a UA “(Arkansas voters) will have a Freshman Meredith Wilson voting.” back and forth and get them and contribute money to the political science professor. chance to approve or reject voter is registered to vote in Missouri Gammill wants to see notarized and everything. They campaigns of candidates likely “The Trump Administration ID laws, which will shape the and sent in an absentee ballot, more equal representation in don’t make it easy for students to advance the group’s interests, has proposed eliminating requirements students will have to she said. Congress and keep people in to vote.” Page 4 The Arkansas Traveler Newspaper Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 Arkansas Arkansas residents vote to Midterm

Ballot increase minimum wage Issues “The fact that it passed means that“ Clara Davis there are people who need that Staff Reporter @claradavistrav money in their pockets. I think it’s a good move for Arkansas. oters made the decision to raise the minimum wage -junior William Motazedi in VArkansas after Issue 5 was passed by voters Tuesday night of Arkansans were in favor Alexandria Henry said in a “Issue 5 might help college heavily represented in the on the Arkansas ballot. of raising the minimum direct message. students by increasing the lowest wage jobs, so this will Issue 5 will increase the state wage, according to the 2018 The current statewages they bring home from directly and immediately affect minimum wage from $8.50 to Arkansas Poll. minimum wage is $8.50 per jobs they might hold while they many college students,” said $9.25 per hour on Jan. 1, 2019, to “The cost of living far hour, which is $1.25 above are in college,” said Andrew Janine Parry, a UA political $10 per hour on Jan. 1, 2020, and exceeds the amount someone the federal minimum wage Dowdle, a UA political science science professor, in an email. finally to $11 per hour on Jan. 1, working on minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, according professor, in an email. “While Arkansans for a Strong 2021, according to the Arkansas would make in a year, so I’d be to the US Department of some economists might argue Economy filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State. More than for raising that,” sophomore Labor. that it makes job scarcer in Issue 5 in an attempt to remove 67,887 Arkansas voters signed some areas, it would probably Issue 5 from the November a petition to put the proposed have less effect in an area ballot Sept. 4, but the Arkansas state law on the ballot. with low unemployment like Supreme Court rejected the The issue passed with 68.4 Fayetteville.” court challenge on Oct. 18, percent of Arkansas voters A rise in minimum wage 2018, meaning votes for Issue 5 supporting and 31.6 percent could cause a rise in the price were counted on Election Day, opposing it, according to of services, Dowdle said. according to the UA Division preliminary election results. Sophomore Kevin Tran of Agriculture. “I feel that increasing the S works as a barista at the “I feel strongly about minimum wage is a good step Starbucks on campus, he said, increasing the minimum wage forward especially because we do in a direct message. in Arkansas,” junior Brandon have a lot of people in Arkansas “If minimum wage was Turner said in a direct message. who would really enjoy to see S raised, I would feel that “For many people in the state, a higher amount of money in many retailers and food they aren’t classified as a our paychecks,” Junior William establishments would salaried employee, therefore Motazedi said. “The fact that definitely raise their prices on many of them still work 40 it passed means that there are items,” Tran said. plus hours a week but rely on people who need that money in the viability of minimum wage their pockets. I think it’s a good Tran thinks it can be to help support their families.” move for Arkansas. I’m glad that hard for people who make Turner thinks that no one Arkansas can follow the rest of minimum wage to support should work full time and still the nations lead.” themselves, he said. have to worry whether they Approximately 67 percent “Young people tend to be can keep the lights on, he said.

Lobbyist group derails term limit proposal, term limits remain Chase Reavis and This would have allowed survey. Mendenhall was not rules in the country,” said representatives to serve no Of the 1,701 survey surprised when the issue got Randy Zook, president and Alex Nicoll more than two three-year terms respondents, 67 percent struck down but was upset CEO of the Arkansas State Arkansas Traveller and senators to serve no more indicated they supported the by the fact that signatures Chamber of Commerce and than two four-year terms. The issue, while 18 percent were were thrown out from the the Associated Industries of issue also called for a 10-year against it and 15 percent did petition, he said. Arkansas. h e limit to any member of the state not know, according to the “Look at what our Zook thinks if Issue Arkansas general assembly. survey. governor has done in four 3 had been on the ballot Supreme Representatives can serve Family Council Action years,” Mendenhall said. and passed, the number CourtT struck an issue three two-years terms, and Committee Term Limits, “People might even look at of qualified, long-term from the midterm senators can serve two four- U.S. Term Limits and the president to see what candidates would decrease ballot Oct. 19, which year terms. Both can serve up Arkansas Term Limits he’s done in one term.” because people would not would have set stricter to 16 years in office throughout supported the issue by An opponent of the issue, have the proper knowledge limits on House and their life, according to the issue. raising over $500,000 and Arkansans for Common to do the job efficiently. what’s going on?” Mendenhall Senate terms. Hendrix College and Talk garnering over 84,000 Sense Term Limits, raised He also thinks it would be said. Arkansas Issue 3, Business & Politics conducted petition signatures, $60,000 exclusively with difficult for candidates to If voters had proposed a 12- the State Legislative a survey Sept. 5-7 to ask according to Arkansas Term donations from the build relationships in the state or 14-year limit, Arkansas for Term Limits Arkansans their opinions on Limits. Arkansas Farm Bureau and legislature, he said. Common Sense Term Limits Initiative, would the issues on the midterm “It’s great corporate Nabholz Construction to His group also took issue might not have opposed the have imposed a six- ballot. Of the respondents, censorship aided and abetted oppose the issue, according with the 10-year term limit for initiative, Zook said. year term limit on 39 percent were between 45 by our legislature,” said to Arkansas Term Limits. general assembly members, “You need people to know representatives and and 64 years old, 83 percent Matt Mendenhall, regional “We think it’s bad which is too short in their what the heck they’re doing, an eight-year term were white, 38,5 percent were coordinator for Northwest government policy because opinion, he said. and that doesn’t happen limit on senators. Republican and 52 percent Arkansas for Arkansas Term it would have given us the “What job is going to give overnight with part-time were female, according to the Limits. most restrictive term limit you six years to figure out legislators,” Zook said. Issue struck from midterm ballot, ruled unconstitutional Elias Weiss from the midterm ballot. impede on a jury’s power to Staff Reporter The Arkansas Constitution make decisions, she said. @ecweiss requires that all of the sections “The section of the ballot of an issue be directly related that refers to the Arkansas Struck from the ballot Oct. 12 and to each other. The Pulaski Legislature’s power to overrule rkansas Supreme County Circuit Court judge, in an Arkansas Supreme Court ruled unconstitutional. Court justices response to the lawsuit, ruled decision by three-fifths vote, I eliminated an issue that the two sections of Issue 1 think, violated the separation AOct. 12 from the midterm were too unrelated to meet that of powers doctrine,” Dean said. ballot that would have requirement, according to the Dean thinks the proponents limited the amount of money Arkansas Secretary of State. of Issue 1 will bring it up again attorneys could collect from The Arkansas Supreme Court in the future but will be more Ballots were printed before the their clients in civil lawsuits. evaluated an appeal of the judge’s well-organized when they do, Under Ballot Issue 1, decision. The court ruled Oct. 18 she said. issue was ruled unconstitutional beginning in 2019, Arkansas that they would not count any “Overall, I am glad that it was attorneys could have only votes that voters cast for Issue 1. thrown out,” Dean said. “But I collected one-third the “I have been following (Issue 1) also believe that all of the issues and still appeared on the ballot. amount of money a client wins since it was known as ‘Senate will separately be brought forth in a civil lawsuit. The issue Joint Resolution Eight’ and in a constitutional manner next would have also established thought it was unconstitutional election season.” penalties for collecting fees from the get-go,” said senior Because the Arkansas Board higher than one-third, which Katie Dean, who is majoring of Election Commissioners The issue wanted to establish a limit on the issue defined as the in political science and has printed ballots before the “net amount of recovery,” extensively studied Issue 1 as the Arkansas State Supreme Court the money an attorney could collect in according to the Arkansas subject of her honors thesis. struck the issue, voters still saw Secretary of State. Dean chose to pursue this topic Issue 1 on the ballot Nov. 6. A lawsuit was filed July 12 in because she thought the issue Votes for or against the issue a lawsuit. an attempt to remove Issue 1 was unconstitutional and would were not counted. Wednesday, Nov. 7 2018 The Arkansas Traveler Newspaper Page 5

Voters must show photo ID following midterm elections

Prior to the election, about an email. direct message. “Voter fraud 73 percent of Arkansans were Residents voting by way is virtually nonexistent in in favor of requiring voters to of an absentee ballot are U.S. politics, and voter ID provide photo identification required to enclose a copy of law is unnecessary.” cards, according to the 2018 a valid photo identification People opposed to the Arkansas Poll. with their ballot. The will stop issue say there are not many “I agree with having some instances of fraud in which a documented instances sort of ID or something that person impersonates another nationally of in-person identifies you in order to voter, according to the UA voter fraud, so this is a vote,” sophomore Kevin Tran Division of Agriculture. costly solution to a nearly said, in a direct message. “In “How are they going nonexistent problem, this day and age, technology to know if you’re over 18 according to the UA Division has grown very rapidly, and if they can’t see your ID?” of Agriculture. it can be easy for someone to sophomore Lora Castleman “Voter fraud isn’t as much impersonate you.” said, in a direct message. of an issue as people make Issue 2 will require A person without photo it out to be,” sophomore legislators to establish what identification will be able Alexandria Henry said in a photographic identification to vote using a “provisional direct message. “I feel like voters may use and require ballot,” or a special ballot there are other ways we could the state to issue proper used to record a vote when go about it.” photo identification at no there are questions about a When Arkansas’ charge, according to the voter’s eligibility, according Constitution was passed in -junior William Motazedi Arkansas Secretary of State. to the UA Division of 1874, Article 3 originally “Issue 2 probably will Agriculture. allowed voting only by men Clara Davis prior to voting, according sophomore Katherine Port affect college students less “Voter ID disenfranchises who were U.S. citizens or Staff Reporter to the Arkansas Secretary of said in a direct message. “But than their peers since a the most vulnerable members planning to become citizens @claradavistrav State. I don’t think that someone college ID is an acceptable of society by putting yet and had lived in the state “Tightened voter should need to have a license form of identification,” another arbitrary barrier in for at least a year, according restrictions in any form in order to voice their said Andrew Dowdle, a UA front of voting,” sophomore to the UA Division of rkansans tend to reduce turnout opinion.” political science professor, in Kennedy Spencer said in a Agriculture. will be among the least experienced, required lowest income and/or lowest to Ashow a photo education voters,” said Janine

identification card Parry, a UA political science when voting in professor, in an email.

person after voters People who are not able to passed Issue 2 on the drive, for example, and have Arkansas ballot in not been able to receive an the midterm election official driver’s license from Tightened voter restrictions in any “ Nov. 6, according to the Department of Motor preliminary election Vehicles, will not be able to “ results. vote, Parry said. form tend to reduce turnout among Issue 2 passed Restrictions on voting with 79 percent of limit the ability of the poor residents, 685,710, and young from being able the least experienced, lowest income, voting for the change to reach the polls. This and 20 percent, greatly affects college-aged 176,850, voting people who already are the and/or lowest education voters. against, according to least likely to participate in preliminary results. elections, Parry said. Voters without “I think it is important photo identification for people to have some will need to follow form of identification/proof - UA political science professor Janine Parry state regulations to of residency in order to certify their ballot show they are a U.S. citizen,”

Arkansas voters welcome in-state casinos, gambling Sabrina Godfroid Encyclopedia of Arkansas, “(Casinos are) good for Staff Reporter which details the alcohol the economy but bad for the laws for each county. culture,” White said. The issue promotes the creation @sabrinagodfroid Issue 4 proposes that An estimated 10 million four land-based casinos Americans had a gambling be allowed to operate in addiction in 2016, according of casinos in four counties: esidents decided Arkansas, one of which to the North American to bring four would be located at Oaklawn Foundation for Gambling new casinos to Race Track in Garland Help. ArkansasR by passing Issue 4 County, and another would “I have spent time in Jefferson Garland in the midterm elections Nov. be located at the Southland Oklahoma and seen what 6, according to preliminary Race Track in Crittenden casinos have done for local election results. County, according to the UA economies, but I also see Issue 4 focuses on the Division of Agriculture. the effect of gambling on Crittendon Pope creation of four casinos More than 84,859 families,” White said. located in four counties, Arkansas voters signed the Kansas has nine casinos Jefferson, Pope, Garland and petition to put the proposed within the state and its Crittenden, affecting the local constitutional amendment neighboring state of economies and communities on the ballot, according to the Oklahoma has 60, according due to the influx of gambling UA Division of Agriculture. to Online U.S. Casinos. Casinos are allowed to operate and businesses to support the Sophomore JT Holiman “I think (casinos) might casino visitors. signed the petition because increase tourism, but The issue passed with 54 he thinks casinos helped most people that come to 24/7 and can serve alcohol, even percent of voters, 463,369, local businesses, he said. visit Arkansas come for supporting it and 46 percent, “People visiting boost nature. Casinos would if located in a dry county. 392,905, voting against it, town economies,” Holiman definitely attract a different according to preliminary Although many signed population,” said Arkansas results. the petition to implement resident Haley Montgomery. The four casinos are casinos in Arkansas, not all Approximately 46 million allowed to operate 24/7 and support the notion, citing people visited casinos in serve alcohol, even if they are some of the negative effects 2015, including almost 19 located in a dry county. of gambling as concerns. million out-of-state visitors, Pope is the only Freshman Sabrina White a four million person increase completely dry county out of is from Kansas, where from 2014, according to the

the four, while Crittendon, casinos are allowed, and Statewide Economic Impacts Garland and Jefferson spent a lot of time near report from the Oklahoma

are wet counties with dry Oklahoma where there are Indian Gaming Association. areas, according to the many casinos, she said. I think (casinos) might increase“ tourism, but “most people that come to visit Arkansas come for nature. Casinos would definitely attract a different population. - freshman Haley Montgomery Page 6 The Arkansas Traveler Newspaper Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 Number of Latino voters increases, still underrepresented in politics Andrea Johnson that year, according to the Pew rather than candidates’ overall Research Center. This year, 52 platforms, according to the Hill Editor-in-Chief percent indicated that level of National Association of Latino @andr3afaith interest in the midterm election. Elected and Appointed Officials. “A lot of Latino voters are The association polled 4,200 feeling directly affected by the Latino voters and found that 1 espite the number of political climate created by the in 4 did not identify with either eligible Hispanic voters president, and that’s probably major party. reaching 29 million, the motivator for a lot of people Despite being a large Dthe highest in decades, a UA (to vote) – not just Latinos,” minority group, Latinos are Latino politics professor thinks Vidal said. “They still favor underrepresented politically, that their impact on U.S. politics the Democrats, but the faith Gomez said. As of July 1, 2016, remains unrealized. that they have in Democrats people of Hispanic origin make Xavier Medina Vidal, a UA representing their interest is up the nation’s largest ethnic or political science professor who also decreasing, so they’re losing racial minority at 17.8 percent, specializes in Latino political faith in both parties.” according to the U.S. Census identity, describes the potential The Pew Research Center Bureau. impact of Latino voters as a found that 32 percent of Political representation hasn’t sleeping giant: Their numbers Latino voters think there caught up with this demographic are growing, but that doesn’t isn’t a difference between the growth. Vidal thinks substantive necessarily mean they’re seeing Democratic and Republican representation is most political results in their favor, he parties when it comes to important, meaning that Latinos said. representing their community’s want politicians who represent The number of eligible concerns, but they’re still their interests regardless of the Jake Halbert Staff Photographer Hispanic voters has been on more likely to lean democrat, politician’s ethnicity, he said. Senior Esmeralda Gomez thinks it is especially important to cast her vote as a naturalized im- the rise for decades, reaching 29 according to a 2018 report. Senior Yvonne Dominguez migrant citizen. She hopes that by doing so, the government can reform to meet the needs of million this year – up 4 million Junior Esmeralda Verdin knew she wanted to vote for from 2014, according to the Pew Gomez thinks most people in Democratic candidates in her family, she said Nov. 5. Research Center. the Latino community agree the midterm and did more from voting, she said. generations rather than ethnicity. consuming political news The idea that Latinos have that Democrats handle their research on ballot issues than on “My vote matters, especially “A lot of people are more from Mexico and the U.S., but a greater potential to affect status in the U.S. best, she said. individual candidates, she said. since my parents aren’t able to conservative, which comes she didn’t know how to vote this election can empower She thinks Latinos might vote She voted for people she thought vote because they’re not citizens,” with the idea they don’t want until her friends explained some to “come out and vote for a conservative candidate if would support Arkansans as Dominguez said. “I could use my to ruffle any feathers. My the process, she said. Since and feel like they’re a part of they were Latino and were to a whole rather than a specific vote to push for what I want to see.” grandparents, for example, want registering, she has reached out something,” Vidal said. But share the community’s beliefs. majority, she said. Gomez thinks Latinos tend undocumented immigrants to and helped her own friends do others feel discouraged when “Even though lots of Latinx “Every election matters, to vote as a unit on certain migrate legally,” Gonzalez said. the same. they don’t see change in political are socially conservative, they’re whether it’s big or small, because issues or candidates, but senior Latinos in the U.S. vary in “I’ve talked to some people representation or policies like more likely to vote Democrat,” they also hold an influence on Colin Gonzalez disagrees. Each ethnic backgrounds and legal who have that mindset of, immigration. Gomez said. what carries on afterwards,” generation prioritizes different statuses, which influences some ‘How can my one, singular vote In 2016, 67 percent of About 37 percent of Latinos Dominguez said. issues, so Gonzalez, who has a to vote differently than others change things?’” Dominguez registered Latino voters reported that they voted in the Dominguez thinks legal Latina mother and non-Latino depending on their individual said. “Using your own voice to indicated they had given “quite 2014 midterm election based on status and a misunderstanding father, thinks it’s more accurate to needs, Vidal said. encourage others is always very a lot of thought” to the elections issues affecting their community of eligibility deters some Latinos look at voting trends across various Dominguez grew up important.” Social media divides friends, family come midterm election season Megan Lenzen “I am not NPR. I am 53 percent, less civil at 49 Research Center. not The New York Times,” percent and are angrier at 49 With so many people Staff Reporter Barnes said. “Do not use me percent. A small percentage depending on social media, @MeganLenzen as your one resource. Take of people think that political there are new opportunities the research I have done and debates on social media are for anyone to express do your own.” more civil at 7 percent and their political opinions. hile some While Barnes thinks that more focused on important As more people go to students think social media is an important policy issues at 10 percent, social media as an outlet it is important tool for politicians to use, she according to the Pew to express their feelings, a Wto exercise their freedom also thinks it is important. Research Center. partition in society formed of speech on social media, “It is important for Junior Macy Davenport between Republicans and others find it puts a strain on (politicians) to have access thinks that it is all about Democrats. Contradictions their relationships. to social media, but it is how feelings are portrayed have infiltrated the lives of Around 59 percent of also important to have online. Even if she agrees students, Bunda said. Americans find it frustrating boundaries and etiquette,” with that opinion, she thinks “I have felt a divide ever and stressful to discuss Barnes said. it is best stated in a cordial since the election,” Bunda politics on social media For junior Bryn Bostad, manner, she said. said. with people about things everything on social media “Politics is impossible Bostad agrees and thinks they on which they disagree. seems to be a competition, to avoid on social media,” that the divide in society Around 64 percent of she said. junior Sarah Curry said. “It’s has gotten out of hand, she people have also said their “People aren’t thinking everywhere. I have to take said. encounters with people that about the country as a a break sometimes from Barnes thinks that the have different opinions leave whole,” Bostad said. “They (social media).” divide has always been them feeling like they have are just thinking about their Curry also thinks that there, but with social less in common than they side. Some people feel so social media can benefit media, “it is easier for that thought, according to the strongly that they would society in effective ways, she divide to show its face,” she Pew Research Center. rather simply see the other said. said. Senior Bree Barnes side lose rather than fight “People have a right to “(Our generation) is a thinks having conversations for what is right.” post their opinions,” Curry lot more accepting,” Barnes through social media is Thirty-seven percent of said. “I have a right to do the said. “People feel that, ‘As important for political Americans are worn out same. It’s about respect.” long as you respect me and acceptance. She also thinks though of political posts The average American what you’re doing does not social media can be a good and discussions they see on spends about two hours on affect me, then you do you way for candidates to reach social media compared to social media everyday, which and live your life how you voters, she said. 20 percent who enjoy seeing adds up to five years and want to live it.’” For Barnes, social media them, according to Pew four months over the course Because of the increase is an avenue through Research Center. of a lifetime, according to of political postings on which she can advocate for Junior Hailey Bunda Social Media Today. social media, it has caused candidates and have political thinks that freedom of Layne Blank Video Editor Society has never younger people to realize conversations, she said. speech on social media is been more dependent on that their vote does matter, Barnes encourages people a good thing, but it can off of social media,” Bunda use social media think that social media, with two- Barnes said. to fact-check her statements put a strain on real-life said. “Everyone has a right to political conversations thirds of American adults “The minute we stepped and use their voice just as relationships, she said. their own opinions, but not think that the political occasionally relying on into college, everything that much as she uses her own, “I feel that people should everyone needs to know.” conversations on social media social media to get their these politicians do affects she said. keep their political opinions Half of people who are less respectful to others at news, according to the Pew us,” Barnes said. ASG eyes similar proposal for 2020 elections campus in the future, she 22, Price said. she said. Continued from page 1 said. Rep. Greg Leding (D) is “We should focus on beneficial in bringing a “Every time we try, I a member of the Arkansas what ASG can improve on polling place to campus for feel like we are an inch House of Representatives and show our support, not the next election, Siddiqui closer,” Siddiqui said. ASG who has served the 86th focusing on the politicians,” said. members are working on district in Fayetteville Siddiqui said. “It’s not all Siddiqui registered more another proposal to present since 2010, and was elected political. We want to turn the than 200 students to vote in before the 2020 primaries, Tuesday night to the Senate narrative away from others the last two weeks, including she said. in Arkansas’ 4th District. He and put it on the students.” freshman Matthew Dockins. Students had other off- has supported ASG’s efforts Siddiqui thinks civic Dockins is in favor of an campus options for voting to bring voting on campus engagement by students is on-campus polling place. this November, Price said. in 2016 and 2018. important in ASG’s desire to He did not feel informed There were three polling Leding thinks that bring voting to campus, she enough to vote but would places close to campus that many students on campus, said. be more likely to vote if students could utilize. no matter their political “If there’s a huge push he knew there would be a The Trinity Methodist affiliation, support a polling for students who want to polling place on campus, he Church, which is on a place on campus, he said. flood the polls and flood said. Razorback Transit bus route, “I think the UofA should the Washington County Freshman Meghana served as a polling location. have a polling place,” Leding Courthouse and Trinity Chithirala did not know There were also polling said. “Some 33,000 people Church, we will show how where to vote even though places at Central United are on campus each day. If it actively engaged students are she wanted to, she said. Methodist and Sang Avenue were a city, it would be our in federal and local politics,” “It would be a lot easier to Baptist Church. For early state’s 12th largest.” Siddiqui said. “We want (the vote if there was somewhere voting, the Washington Siddiqui thinks local Election Commission) to feel on campus,” Chithirala said. County Courthouse was politicians are not entirely like they need to alleviate Siddiqui is hopeful about open for two weeks before at fault for the lack of a a traffic by giving us our own getting a polling place on the election, starting Oct. polling place on campus, voting station.” Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 The Arkansas Traveler Newspaper Page 7 City council election results yield two runoffs

Stories by Shelby Evans and Grant Lancaster Photos courtesy of candidates War d 1 War d 2

Sonia Gutiérrez Olivia Tremble Mark Kinion

wo Ward 1 candidates Trimble grew up appreciating with them on common ground. ayetteville residents empathetic, he said. can get jobs, he said. are headed to a runoff the value and dignity of hard She also thinks extra care should reelected an alderman for Kinion worked on the Another important step to election following work and a living wage because be taken to preserve what makes his third term in Ward 2 Uniform Civil Rights Ordinance combatting homelessness in TTuesday night’s election results. her father and grandfather were Fayetteville neighbors great, FPosition 1 Tuesday night. 5781 in 2015, which prohibits NWA is addressing untreated UA alumna Sonia Gutiérrez contractors and fabricators, according to her website. Mark Kinion won the Fayetteville employers for firing mental health issues and received 40 percent and Olivia according to her website. Gutiérrez wants residents to Fayetteville City Council Position someone based on their sexual substance addiction, Kinion said. Trimble received 39 percent of Gutiérrez thinks city know city officials care about 1 Ward 2 seat against competitors orientation or gender identity. Kinion had a friend who the vote. Kristifier Paul Paxton officials need to “support a them, and she encourages Martin Bemburg and Raymond To best represent Fayetteville lived in a homeless camp on UA received 20 percent. healthy ecosystem of businesses everyone to become involved Burks. Kinion had 71 percent residents, Kinion plans to property but could not get help A runoff between the two and organizations,” which with city issues, she said. of the vote while Bemburg had continue his habit of talking with with his substance abuse problem top candidates is required if include both local and outside “Who is at the table impacts 11 percent and Burks had 17 the people he represents on every and eventually died, he said. no candidate gets a 50 percent companies, “that share the values the outcome,” Gutiérrez said. percent, according to preliminary occasion, he said. Kinion thinks the people of majority in the primary. of Fayetteville,” she said. “When all people of all ages, election results. “I try to respond to everyone Fayetteville could do more to help “Our journey will continue Fayetteville residents need backgrounds, abilities and Kinion thinks that the huge who tries to connect with me,” homeless people in Fayetteville, despite that our opponents businesses that want to protect income levels are influencing difference in votes between him Kinion said. he said. received 39 percent and 20 and value the environment, decisions affecting theirand his competitors shows that Kinion wants to use “Instead of being percent,” Gutiérrez said in a Gutiérrez said. experience in Fayetteville we Fayetteville residents trust him, his 23 years of experience judgemental, they should be Facebook post. “Fayetteville wants to see are practicing our democratic he said. with GlaxoSmithKline helpful,” Kinion said. Throughout her campaign, its trees, not an ugly skyline of value.” “I’m very humbled that I was Pharmaceuticals to responsibly Although he wants to Gutiérrez focused on three concrete,” Gutiérrez said in a The runoff election is set for re-elected and looking forward use residents’ tax dollars, he said. expand Fayetteville, Kinion initiatives she thinks will keep statement on her website. Dec. 4. to representing Ward 2 voters,” Kinion thinks that one part of plans to focus on maintaining her ward and all of Fayetteville Trimble wants to strengthen The Arkansas Traveler was Kinion said. the multi-pronged plan to address Fayetteville’s unique small-town “financially fit, friendly and her community and getting to unable to receive comment from Kinion ran for reelection homelessness in Fayetteville appeal by avoiding construction funky,” she said. know her neighbors and working Trimble. on the platform of keeping is making technical degrees within existing neighborhoods, Fayetteville welcoming and available for more people so they he said. War d 3 War d 4

Sloan Scroggins Teresa Turk John La Tour UA instructor they need,” Scroggin said. additional police station, as secured an open City Scroggin plans to speak to well as adding police patrols wo Ward 4 toward victory,” Turk said. housing for the growing Council seat last Fayetteville residents about within the trail systems. candidates are Throughout her population of Fayetteville Anight. their concerns and values “We’ve had quite a few headed to a runoff campaign, Turk focused on is to annex land west of the Sloan Scroggin, before he takes office in instances of severe crimes Telection following Tuesday sustainability, development city, he said. an instructor in the January, he said. happen on our trails, and I night’s election results. and inclusivity, she said. “If you want affordable Mathematical Sciences “I may officially start in want to make sure we avoid Environmental “We need to have a little housing, or less expensive Department, won the January, but I have a lot of this in the future,” Scroggins consultant Teresa Ann bit more consciousness housing, you have to bring Fayetteville City Council catching up to do before said. “If we have police Turk received 45 percent about where we want in more land,” La Tour said. Position 1 Ward 3 seat. He then,” Scroggin said drive golf carts or just walk and Alderman John La our city to be in the next Turk wants city council campaigned against Lucas Scroggin’s campaign throughout, I think that will Tour received 43 percent 25 to 30 years and to members to better Regnier. platforms, sustainability, discourage crime.” of the vote. Adam Fire Cat really incentivize some investigate issues brought Scroggin received 50.61 safety and success, will Scroggin had been received 11 percent. sustainable use our to them, she said. percent of the vote while follow him into his time as a interested in running for A runoff between the resources,” Turk said. “We need to look at Regnier received 49.39 councilman, he said. office for a while and decided two top candidates is La Tour focused on these plans that have percent of the vote, according “Our city is continually to get more involved after required if no candidate expanding Fayetteville been passed and see if we to the preliminary election growing, so we need to working on the Fayetteville gets a 50 percent majority to reduce property cost, are going to be a more results. Scroggins earned make sure we are planning Planning Commission, he in the primary. preventing mandatory sustainable city and area,” 3,580 votes and Regnier carefully and making sure said. Turk is preparing for recycling laws and paying Turk said. earned 3,494, a difference of we are leaving the world Scroggin will take over the the runoff, she said. law enforcement officers The runoff election is 86 ballots. better for future generations,” Position 1 seat, vacated by “Tomorrow is a new more during his campaign, set for Dec. 4. “Winning by that little Scroggin said. Justin Tennant whose term day, and we get back up he said. The Arkansas Traveler tells me I still have to talk to Scroggin wants to add will end Dec. 31, on Jan. 1, on the campaign trail and La Tour thinks the only was unable to receive a lot of people and hear what two fire stations and an 2018. push this next election way to create affordable comment from La Tour. Page 8 The Arkansas Traveler Newspaper Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 Pouring a Drink While the Votes Pour In

Attendees fill a watch party Nov. 6 at Farrell’s Lounge Bar & Grill on Dickson to eagerly await election results. Among them were students, long-time residents, city officials and many of the democratic candidates.

Attendees at the Gearhart Hall watch party played midterm bingo and ate snacks, which the Honors College provided Nov. 6.

Robert Dennis signs a poster promoting County Judge Joseph Wood at the Republican watch party Nov. 6. State House Rep. Charlie Collins (R) watches as election results roll in at the Republican watch party Nov. 6.

At the Republican midterm election watch party at Powerhouse Seafood & Grill, attendees look on as results are reported Nov. 6. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 The Arkansas Traveler Newspaper Page 9 Students endure harassment, insults helping Republican candidates Patrick Clarkson definitely brings about an Staff Reporter initial reaction that hurts, @Loosy_Goose but once Noblett realizes the people calling are angry about something, and they most likely don’t talk like he is an Arkansas this to most people she can native working to try to talk to them and get to get Attorney General the source of their concern, SLeslie Rutledge (R) re- she said. elected. Taking calls from “Getting called a Nazi people calling her a Nazi, and stuff all the time was not she shrugs off the insults and one of my favorite things,” works to find the source of Noblett said. their anger. A call comes in Noblett’s father Randall from a grateful constituent, Noblett, a member of the and she is reminded about Cave Springs City Council, the importance of her work. has been a public figure She loves her candidate and for most of her childhood. will do what it takes for her Noblett grew up watching to win the election. her father receive the Junior Devyn Noblett same harassment that she was raised in Bentonville faces now, and the way and knows about Arkansas he handled it has allowed politics. Noblett learned Noblett to address them in a about politics from a young professional manner, he said. age when her dad ran for While helping with mayor, She said. Rutledge’s campaign, Noblett “My family is mostly has received calls from many from rural areas with people expressing their many conservatives that gratitude to Rutledge, which can be considered right makes Noblett feel better Michaela Burton Staff Photographer wing,” Noblett said. “I like when she is used to being Student Devyn Noblett, spends her free time helping out the republican campaign for the upcoming election. to consider myself in the yelled at, she said. middle and try to open them It can sometimes be scary “There are those push cards, he said. the border this summer, while When Noblett was in up to new views.” to be the face of a candidate. Republicans who only want “We try to get out there interning with Boozman’s Washington, D.C., people Noblett’s duties mainly People may call in and be to focus on controversial and encourage people to vote office. People expressed that often came into the office consist of talking to upset, and be told something issues,” Noblett said. “That regardless of party,” Parr said. they thought the policy was to protest or be upset and constituents to try and that makes them even more does not help those who Parr’s family have been wrong, and some people were would sometimes went after persuade them to vote for unhappy until they go to help solve other issues, such Republicans their whole glad about the harder stance the most vulnerable-looking Rutledge and raise awareness Facebook or Twitter to rant, as Rutledge who has worked life and have supported on immigration. There person in the room. Staffers about policies people may be Noblett said. on online scamming and him in his campaigning were many complexities would come out and talk to interested in or affected by, The current political domestic violence, which are and opinions. Campaigning surrounding the events, the person if they heard a she said. climate is very divided and issues everyone can agree are has also never affected his and the news often made it commotion break out and ask “You kind of have to have hostile. People rarely agree b a d .” friendships, he said. appear Republicans weren’t what they are worried about thick skin, because my dad on everything, and there are Sophomore Connor Parr is Over the summer, Noblett helping, which was not true, or passionate about, she said. he is like running for mayor a lot of issues that are not helping Dawn Clemence (R) was an intern for Sen. John Noblett said. Working as part of a in our home town and last easy to agree on, she said. run for Arkansas State Senate Boozman (R) in Washington, Being involved in such campaign was similar to time he ran we had people However, there are issues to represent District 4. When D.C., she said. a huge issue like the zero- being a part of a family. There that who would say rude that people are not hearing he first started campaigning, Noblett received calls tolerance policy was one of are people who may not agree stuff to us and we’d have to about that politicians are Parr made phone calls to take regarding the zero-tolerance Noblett’s favorite parts of on every issue, but interns brush it off,” Noblett said. dealing with in a bipartisan surveys and did door-to- policy, which separated helping the campaign, she and staff alike have each Being harassed by callers effort, Noblett said. door knocking handing out children from their parents at said. others’ backs, Noblett said. Democratic campaigns serve as networking opportunity for students

Sydney Frazier Whenever she goes out Staff Reporter to canvass, Siddiqui always makes sure to have her @FrazierSydney location shared, and only stay out until around sunset. he has been Every house is a calculated campaigning for the risk and if she thinks unsafe Democratic Party since she will call a friend, put S2014, spending countless them on speaker and place hours talking in doorways her phone in her back with people about who she pocket, just in case the worst supports, taking students does happen, she said. aside to help them register “About a month ago I to vote and sitting at tables went to knock on the door to pass out flyers. While she of a house, but as I got closer sacrifices up to 12 hours a I could see so many guns on week or more, the effort is display. I felt so intimidated well worth it, she said. and scared so I turned and The rewards highly left,” Siddiqui said. outweigh the negatives, Siddiqui is very said senior Rachel Moline, passionate about politics a campaign organizer and has wanted to run for for Denise Garner, a office since she was a little Democratic candidate girl. In a post 9/11 society, running for representative Islamophobia is a major of District 84. Moline thinks issue that she has had to deal campaigning allows people with, she said. to make connections even Siddiqui recounted times if it is just at the local level. when she had been called a She enjoys the feeling that terrorist or told to go back she is making a change, she to her own country. During said. the 2016 election at her high Junior Jacob Huneycutt school in Little Rock, which campaigns because he likes Sadie Rucker Staff Photographer was predominately white, the responsibility and the girls would have their hijabs challenge, he said. Senior Avery Fast working at a phone bank Nov. 1 for Denise Garner, the Democratic candidate running for the general election snatched off their heads, she “In the spring and for Arkansas House of Representatives District 84. said. summer I was very involved, Standing up for others is but this fall I haven’t been Immigrants in Arkansas. about what they are trying to it can be stressful to get meet candidates and learn what’s important though, she as active because school has “It is really important accomplish at different stages everyone on the right track, more about their community, said. “I’ve used this as more been so busy,” Huneycutt that our generation is of the campaign, said Emali Bilderbeck said. Bilderbeck said. of a learning opportunity. said. informed and energized Bilderbeck, Fayetteville Canvassing involves “I’ve met some really People stand up for me when Homework and to make a difference,” said resident and former campaign workers, or great and interesting people I’m in trouble and it’s truly fluctuating school schedules junior Mariam Siddiqui, Democratic campaigner volunteers, going out and and made of my best friends inspiring,” said Siddiqui. make it difficult for a student a campaign organizer for The first goal is to help make direct contact with the while campaigning,” said Despite her parents’ to be involved in the fast- Garner. the community to know voters. This can be anything Moline. concerns, their fear is what paced political climate, Siddqui’s love for politics the candidate’s identity. The from registering new voters A campaign can never motivated her to become Huneycutt said. stemmed from her family campaign wants Fayetteville to educating the community have too many people more involved in politics Huneycutt campaigns and close friends, many of to know exactly what the about the candidate. This involved. Responsibilities as well as with Garner’s for congressional candidate whom are involved at an candidate stands for and term often refers to going can be anything from phone campaign, she said. Josh Mahoney (D) who is informally with Pakistani why. Typically, this helps door to door and gathering calls, to going door to door, Garner has an outstanding running for Congress as a politics and other affairs to establish the candidate’s support. to sitting at a table collecting grasp on the inner workings Democrat. Mahoney tends around the world. legitimacy, and after that, When a person involved signatures and handing out of bipartisanship. Her to listen to immigrants and Siddiqui thinks the they strive to bring in more with a campaign sets up a information, Moline said. mentality and outlook is elevate their concerns. This importance of politics in volunteers and participation, table, usually near a well- Though there are many refreshing, Garner stands is important considering the Fayetteville community Bilderbeck said. trafficked, public place and benefits to being a part of for complete representation how many immigrants live is tremendous, and the The campaign needsputs up signs and hands a campaign, it’s not always of people and wants to be in the 3rd district, he said. outcome of every election volunteers to canvass, phone out pamphlets, this is called without risks. Siddiqui’s a voice for her district, Between 2000 and 2010, has the opportunity to bring bank and table, which is tabling. parents are worried about Siddiqui said. Arkansas was ranked fourth about change for many when volunteers are assigned Being involved in a the negative sides of “District 84 is vibrant and in its foreign-born growth years. to a phone and a catalog of campaign is a rewarding campaigning, such as close- deserves a representative like rate at 82 percent, according People directly involved phone numbers, and because experience from a mindedness from other Denise, and I knew I wanted to the Winthrop Rockefeller with the campaign also have the volunteers come and networking perspective, people, that can put her in to be a part of that,” Siddiqui Foundation’s A Profile of to educate the volunteers go as their schedules allow, which allows volunteers to unsafe situations, she said. said. Page 10 The Arkansas Traveler Newspaper Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 “Drag Them to the Polls”

Alex Nicoll Editor-in-Chief Taylor Madison Monroe drives around Fayetteville in her friend’s SUV, taking people to voting centers as part of her Drag Them to the Polls event Nov. 6. Monroe and four other queens, includ- ing Sister Erma Gerd, Sister Kara Oke, Kandy Kakes Monroe and Lady Kakes Monroe, drove 10 people to go vote throughout the day.

Politically charged movies serve effective conduits to share ideologies Ryan Deloney Staff Reporter @ryandeloneyUARK

n 2011, Netflix released the first season of its lightning rod political thriller, “House Iof Cards.” The series depicts a corrupt Washington and one manipulative politician as he claws his way to the top. The show created a frenzy upon release because of its depiction of a seemingly indomitable public figure and crystallization of the forceful, formative nature of agenda-driven storytelling. The social and political implications of filmmaking are entrenched in the world in which we live and the content we consume. We, the patrons of film, are shaped by the entertainment we pursue, their agendas and the public policies and institutions reflected in it. Over the course of the 20th century, a cyclical system has emerged. The mechanics of politics use the entertainment industry, and vice versa. In the same way the media outlets form and reinforce this politics Courtesy of David Giesbrecht / Netflix culture, they enter the process Larry Pine (left) plays Bob Birch, a fictional democratic leader, in Chapter 58 of the Netflix show House of Cards. that guides the creation of public policy, said Daniel P. Franklin in of the first well-made feature Data is not the most over-the-top cynicism that the moon’s surface. The movie apathy laced within its comedic his book, Politics and Film: The films and enjoys a place in the important influencer of people’s drives viewers to ask questions was accused of anti-patriotism plot, Parry said. Political Culture of Film in the Nation Film Registry compiled opinions, but feelings, said about the limitless ambition of even before the vast majority of This phenomenon can, United States. by the Library of Congress. Janine Parry a political science supposedly trustworthy leaders. audiences had access to see it, by virtue of it being a human Politics and cinema have Because it was skillful, because professor. It simultaneously encourages and it severely underwhelmed creation, be positive or been intertwined since the it was regarded as high-quality “Facts don’t matter to curiosity and criticism of on its opening weekend at the negative, Parry said. Political industry’s inception. Take the entertainment on a technical people, perceptions and Washington. box office. cinema can serve as critique controversial yet widely viewed level and because it furthered the feelings do,” Parry said. “That’s It’s clear Hollywood is often Still, in the majority of cases, of human behavior, causing us silent epic, “The Birth of a capacity for visual storytelling, why storytelling is the most a conduit for political messages it is certain that both public to reflect on the world we live Nation.” Perpetuating ghastly the film succeeded in swaying important medium we have.” and subsequently configures influencers and filmmakers in, but it can also serve as a depictions of African Americans audience perception. Whether it’s an iconic public opinion. But sometimes, have latched on to the human damaging distortion of partisan and painting the institution It is clear political president depicted in the a counter reaction takes place habit of clinging to compelling proceedings. Just as politics can of slavery as charming and agendas are adopted by films, informative light of the 2012 in which heated political issues stories rather than political have a negative effect on films heavenly, the film could be particularly films that audiences Steven Spielberg film, “Lincoln,” take a toll on Hollywood’s rhetoric or piles of data. This like “First Man,” so too can viewed as straight propaganda. enjoy watching. Such was the or September’s surprisingly products. is because drama is more shows like “House of Cards” eat However, it undoubtedly served phenomenon with “The Birth of political animated comedy, Take “First Man,” the film interesting than administrative away at public trust of authority its supremacist political purpose, a Nation.” “Smallfoot,” films have the following Neil Armstrong gobbledygook. This fact is figures in Washington. Or it can attempting to quash any kind of While films have been used power to shape our perceptions and the events leading up to illuminated in straightforward create a pathway for complete liberal idea of racial equality. to drive political messages of the world around us, whether his voyage to the moon. In process political features like products of propaganda via Still, the film transcended for more than a century, it’s through biopic and dramatic the weeks leading up to its “Spotlight” and “The Post,” but “Birth of a Nation.” Like so accusations of its agenda-driven not all in the name of tricking realism or allegory camouflaged premiere, a controversy erupted also in the subtler, message- many things, it can swing either scheme because of its high levels audiences into supporting through slapstick humor. after director Damien Chazelle driven approaches of films like way. of craftsmanship. The movie wicked crusades—although that In the case of “House of elected not to depict the iconic “WALL-E,” which had themes of Apparently, that’s risk both is still noted objectively as one is one potential use. Cards,” it’s the slick, dark and planting of the American flag on environmental peril and human parties are willing to take. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 The Arkansas Traveler Newspaper Page 11 Opinion Re-election gives Womack new opportunities in NWA Michael Spendio expected to balance the budget @michaelspendio in nine years. During his tenure as chairman, Womack has aggressively pursued sensible hen it comes to reductions in federal spending Arkansas’ 3rd to efficiently reduce needless Congressional government waste. WDistrict, the choice is simple: the For those who are unaware, Republican Party and President his position is incredibly Donald Trump’s agenda offer important to Trump’s the best choice for Northwest administration and it would’ve Arkansas. suffered a major blow if Womack This midterm electionwere to have lost this election. brought with it an impending Unsuccessful Challenger, Josh sense of urgency, due in large Mahony (D) simply did not offer part to the mainstream media’s Northwest Arkansas a strong Claire Hutchinson Copy Editor shameless promotion for a “blue relationship with the current wave” this midterm. And if their administration, as he firmly It’s hard to argue against for Americans, over 3 million Democrat’s agenda is virtually getting any federal aid. bias couldn’t be any more visible, stood against them. these numbers here, as the GOP- people have lost their healthcare non-existent with no new policy He would’ve voted against their persistent use of divisive In terms of this election, it Trump economy is winning coverage during its existence and objectives on their horizon. the common sense economic and borderline-apocalyptic was important to realize that “big-league.” GDP is growing at there has been an omnipresent They had nothing to offer but policy that has benefited so rhetoric backfired and motivated for Northwest Arkansas, no one a 3 percent-plus rate, nationwide shortage of primary doctors and vague promises. They have made many families of Northwest the base of the Republican Party has put more time and effort unemployment is at 3.9 percent insurance providers throughout the “impeachment of Trump” Arkansas already. Reelected Nov. 6, Steve into improving the economic (a 50-year low), and the stock the country. a priority, and since they’ve The GOP and Trump Womack (R), tightly aligned standing than Womack. His market is up 27 points, which As a strong opponent got a majority in the House have produced real results himself with Trump and the commitment to putting the are record levels. The numbers of the ACA, Womack has of Representatives, they will that Americans can see for GOP’s successful agenda. As taxpayer first through his strong don’t lie: The GOP agenda is supported legislation for likely bring a series of fruitless themselves: promises made and chairman of the House Budget support for the 2017 “Tax Cuts producing tangible results for aggressive reductions in harmful partisan investigations into D.C. promises kept. Thankfully, since Committee, his role is to help set and Jobs Act,” gave families in everyday Americans. governmental involvement in In terms of this race, Mahony Womack has won his reelection the spending levels for Congress. Womack’s district a $2,000 tax The GOP and Womack also our healthcare options, whereas has no history of job creation bid, Northwest Arkansas will On a personal note, I have cut on average. bring forward a fundamental Josh Mahony and the Democrats and wants to continue to fund continue to benefit from the met Womack, and I can say that Furthermore, thanks to the understanding of just how have made it clear that they the same broken and desolate booming economy that is he is one of the most genuine and tax cuts, Walmart was able to broken our healthcare laws are support the failing system. safety net systems that have putting people back to work caring people that I have met. increase their starting hourly in this country. The Affordable Most importantly, in terms continued to fail middle-class and from a strong relationship His commitment to his values pay to $11 per hour, expand Care Act, aka Obamacare,has of this district, Womack is a Americans. with the president and his is steadfast, and his devotion parental leave benefits and been an unprecedented disaster, man who has spent the majority He has never held public administration. to this country and Northwest even provide a one-time cash largely making healthcare of his life in Northwest Arkansas office and has no formal Arkansas is the same. bonus for employees. Tyson deeply unaffordable. and is a proud Christian. He experience with federal policy. Mike Spendio is a senior His most recent work on Foods, another major company The ACA has transmitted reflects the values of those that In a Mahony-led district, political science major and the Fiscal Year 2019 Budget in the district, was also able to some nasty symptoms into he was elected to serve and is a Northwest Arkansans would’ve Resolution, “A Budget for a provide a one-time cash bonus the U.S., As Premiums have family man with great integrity. expected quite a difficult Opinion Editor for the Arkan- Brighter American Future,” is to employees as well. risen by 25 percent on average On the opposite side, the learning curve in terms of sas Traveler. Despite loss, Mahony presented fresh, needed ideas for Northwest Arkansas Micah Wallace party lines in our state migrants moving in and would effectively cut $537 stand? Womack claims want them to respect you. We Columnist legislature. Arkansas has seen allowed a provision, 287(g), billion from Medicare, $1.5 that he cares and opposes offer our helping hands and partisanship fail us again and that allows the police force to trillion from Medicaid, and inhumane treatment, yet will glasses of sweet tea to those During the midterm again. That’s why the race act as immigration officers, $4 billion from Social Security do nothing. Whereas Mahony in need, regardless of skin elections, Arkansans faced between Josh Mahony (D) causing undocumented over the next decade. continues to lead with love color or political party. More a critical choice: Will the and incumbent Steve Womack communities to stay silent During an AETN debate for his community and every than anything, we believe in electorate of the 3rd District (R) was such an important about police crimes for fear Oct. 9, Womack callously member within. keeping our promises. distinguish themselves as opportunity. of deportation. This Womack referred to Social Security as When it comes to Who aligns with these partisan or value-based Womack, who is going provision is in place in Rogers an entitlement, despite the healthcare, Womack, along values? It’s apparent that Josh voters? The results of this race on his fifth term, has turned to this day. fact that the government has with Trump, assured his Mahony represents our needs, dictated whether our state into a career politician with Years later, Womack, been taking money out of constituents that he had a wants and our hearts. He cares about accountability and dangerous policy positions. In unsurprisingly, supports our paychecks for years. It’s “commitment to protect pre- would separate himself from broken promises or the letter order to understand Womack’s the border wall, and careless, and it seriously lacks existing conditions.” But does partisanship to make the best next to our candidate’s names. ideology, it helps to reexamine held Deferred Action for compassion. that matter when his actions choices for our communities. Voting down party lines his time as Rogers mayor. Childhood Arrivals, a All the while, Josh are so contrary to what he Womack has been in is never the right answer, During an immigration program that provides eligible Mahony has reached says? In 2017, he voted for office since 2011. What and this is evident with the boom to the city, Womack undocumented immigrants out to the forgotten and the American Healthcare Act, substantial legislation has he multiple indictments across was staunchly opposed to amnesty from deportation, dehumanized members of our which would have decimated even sponsored to address renewals hostage to receive community. When the Trump protections for pre-existing any of the concerns or issues “About a month ago I went to knock on the door of a house, but as funding for said wall. He even administration enacted a conditions, creating loopholes Arkansans are having in our I got closer I could see so many guns on display. I felt so intimidated topped President Donald policy of family separation, so states can obtain waivers state? Womack says what we and scared so I turned and left.” Trump’s comments about he led with advocacy and co- for essential benefits. want to hear, compassion in “sh*thole countries,” by organized a rally to stop the Mahony stands firm in this his words but heartlessness in - Mariam Siddiqui, UA senior and campaign organizer for Denise calling them “depraved.” inhumane treatment. The day belief: He wants to protect and his votes. Gardner In a further testament to that birthright citizenship, the improve the Affordable Care The lack of accountability the detriment of partisanship, unique policy that has fostered Act. Democratic campaigns serve as networking opportunity for students, we are showing Womack pg. 9 Womack verbally opposed the our melting pot of cultural He is unafraid to admit will only encourage further policy of family separation, identities, was challenged, the ACA has problems, unsavory characters to poorly yet voted against a budget Mahony decided to stand up even standing in negation to represent our Arkansas amendment proposed by the for our neighbors by hosting a his party. However, unlike values. Let’s start paying Democrats to actually halt rally in downtown Springdale. Womack, he knows that if the closer attention, and whether them. Not even an elected official ACA was repealed the number Womack or Mahony wins, As chairman of the House yet, but advocating on his of Arkansans insured would let’s demand more from our Budget Committee, he has platform, Mahony said he increase by 171 percent. He politicians. voted to slash funding to wants to focus on, “promoting believes in building on what vital safety-net programs. an inclusive and diverse has worked for so many Micah Wallace is a sophomore In June 2018, he proposed environment that allows Americans. political science & broadcast a budget that he ironically everyone to live with dignity As Arkansans, we stand titled, “A Budget for a Brighter and without fear” united in our belief in journalism and columnist American Future,” which So where does Arkansas respecting those as you would for the Arkansas Traveler. Issue 2 sets dangerous precedent for NWA Hunt Cummins issued photographic ID must 2000 and 2014, among over It is easy to believe, Columnist be presented at any polling 1 billion ballots cast, only especially among the place in order to vote in 31 instances of voter fraud privileged, that everyone Many initiatives on this Arkansas elections. Arkansas’s were discovered. Such slim has the necessary ID to vote. year’s ballot generated heated statutes, like others in the margins couldn’t tip the scales However, the reality is that a discussion and coverage such U.S., were billed as a means of in a school board election, let large portion of the American Editorial Board as Issue 1, a proposed change preventing voter fraud. alone a major race. The idea populace does not. to the to Arkansas’s constitution that Such a proposal, viewed that hoards of illegal votes are impoverished. It isn’t just the Editor-in-Chief Alex Nicoll would limit payouts in some superficially, seems logical. genuinely affecting outcomes financial burden. Oftentimes, Managing Editor Chase Reavis lawsuits gained notoriety Why shouldn’t a potential is simply impossible and citizens lack ready access to the Multimedia Editor Shelby Evans for its legal challenges, voter, through an easily nonsensical. facilities necessary to obtain Opinion Editor Michael Spendio during which it was ruled obtained medium, have to Some might say, rightfully, identification, especially those Campus News Editor Beth Dedman unconstitutional verify their identity? Certainly, that 31 fraudulent votes is in rural areas within Arkansas. Between these high profile Campus News Editor Grant Lancaster all measures should be taken 31 too many, regardless of initiatives lies the seemingly to protect the integrity of our outcome. Therefore, all steps For the full story, visit Lifestyles Editor Halie Brown innocuous ballot Initiative 2. democratic processes. Buried should be taken in order to uatrav.com. Sports Editor Antonio Tinajero According to Ballotpedia, the beneath this seeming logic prevent them. In reality, the TheArkansas Traveler welcomes letters to the editor from all initiative would incorporate lies a web of deception and mass disenfranchisement that existing statutes on voting into hyperbole. voter ID laws cause do vastly Hunt Cummins is a senior interested readers. Letters should be at most 300 words and political science major and should include your name, student classification and major or the Arkansas constitution. Voting fraud is functionally more harm to our democratic title with the university and a day-time telephone number for The amendment, passed on non-existent. A Loyola Law institutions than any columnist for the Arkansas verification. Letters should be sent to [email protected]. Nov. 6, mandates that a state School study found between fraudulent voter ever could. Traveler. Page 12 The Arkansas Traveler Newspaper Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 Representative retains his seat, defeats Democratic competitor Grant Lancaster Campus News Editor @grantlan145

he Republican representative for Arkansas’ 3rd TCongressional District held onto his spot against a Democratic candidate in the midterm elections Tuesday night, according to preliminary election results. Rep. Steve Womack (R), who has served on the U.S. House of Representatives since 2011, defeated Josh Mahony (D) for the 3rd District spot. Womack plans to continue his efforts to reduce Congress’s spending on programs like healthcare and social security that account for a large portion of Congress’s budget each year, according to his campaign. Curt Sullivan, a UA political science lecturer, thinks that Womack’s re-election should not come as a surprise because of how frequently incumbents are able to hold their seats, he said. “The odds are that the seat won’t change hands,” Sullivan said. “In the House, it’s usually Courtesy of Associated Press somewhere between 90 and 95 Rep. Steve Womack (R) attends the opening session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on July 18, 2016. percent of incumbents get re- elected every two years.” “[Mahony] doesn’t have as much from non-affiliated voters who Womack thinks the only way Security, is projected to cost more Promenade, Sullivan said. Sullivan thinks that Womack’s money. He certainly can’t afford had simply seen more of his ads to balance the budget and reduce than its yearly income in 2018, Sophomore Abigail Vance financial position also gave to be on television or have radio than his opponent’s, he said. the national debt is to reform resulting in the program’s first hoped Mahony would win him an edge over Mahony, he spots as much as Womack has Womack has been chairman these programs so that they take deficit since 1982, according to because she dislikes Womack’s said. Womack’s background in been able to,” of the House Budget Committee up less of the budget and allow the 2018 Social Security trustees’ policies, she said. business and politics gave him Sullivan said. since January and formed Congress to spend more on report. This deficit is expected to “He’s been in power for a a financial edge over Mahony’s In addition to his money, a 16-member bipartisan defense, national parks and other continue each year until 2034, long time and I think that some nonprofit history. Womack’s high status in the committee to suggest reforms services, he said in a debate Oct. when the program’s money change would be good for our “I think he has out-spent Republican caucus has given to Congress’s budget process, 8 on the Arkansas Educational reserves will be spent. country,” Vance said. Mahony by about 5:1,” Sullivan him a certain pull, Sullivan said. according to a press release Television Network. “He’s got a track record of Despite his defeat, Mahony said. Mahony, on the other hand, was from Feb. 23. The eight senators “I don’t want to cut those promoting and developing thinks his campaign may have The difference in campaign a political newcomer with no and eight representatives on the programs. If I wanted to cut those economic success,” Sullivan said. laid the groundwork for future spending means that voters were experience in office. committee, an even mixture of programs, I would do absolutely Womack has supported Democratic campaigns, he said. more familiar with Womack than Sullivan thinks Womack’s Democrats and Republicans, nothing because they get cut on increasing the minimum wage in “We are really proud of the Mahony because Womack was time in office and status in have until Nov. 30 to present a their own,” Womack said. Arkansas and, during his time as race we put on, we knew it was able to run more advertisements, Congress has given him name report with their suggestions to One of the programs Womack mayor of Rogers, put effort into going to be an uphill battle,” Sullivan said. recognition that attracted votes reform the budget. said he plans to reform, Social developing the Pinnacle Hills Mahony said. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 The Arkansas Traveler Newspaper Page 13 UA community leans toward blue political stance, voting records disagree

Clare O’Hagan exactly the town-and-gown country as a whole correlates with Staff Reporter relationship,” Dowdle said. more people voting, especially @clarelizabetho “Basically, we don’t know what since Donald Trump became are the real trends between president, he said. the gown or student part on He thinks there’s been a lot ome UA professors think the campus and the rest of the of fascinating elections to watch, UofA tends toward liberal town, which does tend be much some that have gone blue and ideals, but most Northwest more blue. I think that tends some that have almost gone blue SArkansas residents identified as to be self selected. You’ve got all across the South and across conservative or republicans in a university professors, people the country, and that is a result of recent poll. who live here by choice.” more people voting, Caldwell said. Around 37 percent of percent Washington County “Every state in the U.S. has of NWA residents identified election officials rejected five a problem with people being as Republican and around 33 ASG proposals in the last politically apathetic, and I think percent identified as independent, decade, including one that specifically the election of Donald according to the 2018 Arkansas would bring a voting center Trump has inspired more people Poll. to campus for the midterm to register, to come out and voice In the 2016 election, the election in November, said their opinion by casting a ballot,” majority of Fayetteville precincts Jennifer Price, the election Caldwell said. voted for Hillary Clinton, coordinator for the Washington Caldwell predicts that the according to the 2016 General County election commission. political climate in Arkansas will Election and Nonpartisan Runoff Dowdle thinks there are stay fairly stagnant, but thinks the Results. multiple factors leading to way students and citizens respond But the majority of Northwest somewhat of a divide between to events and elections will change, Arkansas voted for President Fayetteville and the rest of the he said. Donald Trump, who won by state, he said. Senior Mary Claire Spivey 8,110 votes in Washington “Younger people tend to be thinks more people in Arkansas County, according to the a little bit more democratic than want a purple government, or a Washington County General the general population, but at mixed government, but are not Election Summary Report. the same time you’re kind of motivated enough to make that Political science professor looking at this in terms of this happen, she said. Angie Maxwell thinks the reason campus being overwhelmingly “I think more people have why Fayetteville is considered upper middle class and white opinions rather than actions more liberal is because the than if you look at suburbs they’re going to take,” Spivey said. UofA attracts people from all around the state,” Dowdle said. “They can talk all they want, but backgrounds as opposed to more “It’d be an interesting test case to they’re not going to do anything rural parts of the state, she said. see how democratic the student about it. I don’t think Arkansas “It is very common for body would end up being once will be a purple state anytime university towns to be bluer you take those different factors soon. I think we’ll be a red state for right now, and a lot of times into account. It’d probably be a while.” people think, ‘Oh, it’s because more democratic than the rest Caldwell thinks the way to of these liberal young students,’ of the state.” combat the stationary political when that’s actually not what it Another reason behind climate of the state and country is is,” Maxwell said. “A lot of our the diversity in the area is due to do something about it and vote, student body is actually divided to companies like Walmart he said. or balanced.” being centered in Northwest “I think it’s a very interesting Andrew Dowdle, a UA Arkansas, Maxwell said. time to look at politics in Arkansas political science professor, “It’s just really unusual that and in the country,” Caldwell said. thinks limited access to voting you have the biggest Fortune “We’re all along for the ride, but we on campus makes it difficult to 500 company in the world in also have the opportunity to really determine which political party this little neck of the woods,” change and influence the outcome, dominates at the university, he Maxwell said. “They have and I think it’s important that said. decided to spend so much everybody gets involved and votes “Since a lot of the students money investing in this area.” and everybody brings something don’t end up voting on campus Senior Skylar Caldwell to the table, because I think that’s and some students vote absentee, thinks the rising of liberal the only way that we can keep this it’s really difficult to figure out mindsets in Arkansas and the republic afloat.”

Cruz keeps U.S. Senate seat after surviving scare from newcomer O’Rourke

Laurel Anne Harkins Staff Reporter @LaurelHarkins

exan Sen. Ted Cruz (R) will return to serve his second Tterm despite his Democratic opponent earning nearly half of the votes in the midterm election Tuesday night. Cruz was re-elected as a Texas senator with 50.9 percent of the vote, while Beto O’Rourke (D) lost with 48.3 percent of the vote, according to the Associated Press. This race was unusual Courtesy of Associated Press Courtesy of Associated Press because of the changing U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D) speaks at the Texas Democratic Convention on U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R) (left) and U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D) (right) debate demographics within Texas and the possibility of the June 22. Sept. 21. Democratic Party becoming competitive in Texas during media coverage and end up moving, he said. economically speaking I homosexuality closely align you’re a Democrat and it’s presidential elections, said happened immediately Government officials mail think he could be good for with her beliefs, she said. like, well, let’s just take it like Andrew Dowdle, a UA before midterm elections, absentee ballots to registered Texas,” Jolley said. Freshman Jessica what the policies actually political science professor. Martens said. voters who request an Cruz’s immigration Handley from McKinney, are and what each candidate “The assumption was “People saw (the absentee ballot by mailing an policy stands for keeping Texas, thinks educated is actually saying.” that, the last 20 years, Texas Kavanaugh trial), then they Application for Ballot by Mail undocumented workers voting is the most important O’Rourke’s nonpartisan statewide elections weren’t had an emotional reaction form to their district’s election out of the country, which part of the election process, way of speaking is very going to be competitive,” to that, and then they saw office. Once this request is will protect Texan jobs and she said. appealing to Martens for Dowdle said. “There was an opportunity to act on verified, government officials income, Jolley said. “I tried to vote specifically this reason, she said. the idea that, at some that,” Martens said. “The send the voter a ballot. Once Jolley tends to vote along being educated about “If anything, I’ve just point, demographics and opportunity was really fast, the recipient gets the ballot, Republican, she said. each candidate, so I didn’t enjoyed listening to Beto organizations were going to and it was coming up really they can fill it out and mail it “Of course I’ll check vote along party lines,” because of that way of make the Democrats more quickly, so they were like, back to their designated local out the opposing person’s Handley said. “And I noticed, thinking: It’s not a party line, competitive for it.” ‘Oh, of course I’m going to election office. beliefs,” Jolley said. “I will because I voted for some just, ‘What can we all do?’” Freshman Abigail Jolley vote.’” “Texas has actually made check out do I agree with local people as well, I believe Martens said. “Not, ‘what from Paris, Texas, thought Martens thinks high it much more difficult for them, do their beliefs line that I voted for Democrats can one side do?’ or ‘what Cruz was probably going media coverage of the trial college students to vote over up with mine. And not and Republicans. I try to be has one side done?’” to win, but she still had her and high run-off emotions the last 20 years,” Dowdle said. everything is going to be more independent.” Jolley thinks that driving doubts until the results came from its verdict directly This race draws attention perfect. You can’t find a Martens thinks it is four hours to her hometown out, she said. influenced how involved because it shows the perfect candidate, but I important for people to vote and voting in person is “I’m pretty pumped,” people were in the Texas Democratic Party has a chance know there is a 98 percent for specific candidates that important because of how Jolley said. “I hope Cruz is Senate race, she said. of becoming competitive in chance that no matter who align with their personal the people of Texas have and the best for Texas.” Martens voted by Texas, Dowdle said. is running, I will always vote beliefs instead of voting will influence her life, she Sophomore Cat Martens, absentee ballot. “It could be because there’s Republican or conservative. along party lines, she said. said. from Greenville, Texas, Dowdle thinks Texas is a possible upset where Texas That’s just a me thing. I “Knowing my family “I feel like it’s important thinks that the voter turnout one of the least accessible becomes more Democrat,” base my politics off morals. members and growing up to vote in your home state, might have been affected by states for college voters Handley said. Morally, I think the right is in Texas, it’s always been a where you grew up and the uproar over the Supreme because of difficulties Abigail Jolley approves of more correct.” party line and always been where you’re probably going Court Associate Justice Brett that arise from how the Cruz because of what he is Jolley thinks Republicans Republican, no questions to end up settling,” Jolley Kavanaugh trial, she said. absentee ballot system doing for Texans, she said. are more moral than asked,” Martens said. “And said. “I feel like that’s my It was a matter of timing works, a lack of mail voting “Ted is an advocate for Democrats because their even when you start to future there, therefore I because the Kavanaugh and the requirement to job growth, he’s an advocate platforms regarding mention more democratic should help make an impact trial received a lot of change registration if you for national sovereignty and abortion, immigration and ideas, they’re terrified that in voting for my future.” Page 14 The Arkansas Traveler Newspaper Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 Governor race decided soon after polls close, Hutchinson gets 2nd term Tegan Shockley school in the state. for people to receive health but the reform would deter Staff Reporter Junior Drake Moudy, care while also getting training officials from taking bribes or @TeganShockley4 president of UA College necessary to work. misappropriating money. Republicans, supports “The work requirement “It’s very troubling to see Hutchinson because of his is a way not only to balance these kinds of ethical violations, ov. Asa Hutchinson (R) accomplishments in the compassion with responsibility, really criminal conduct, will serve his second previous term, he said. but it’s also for those able-bodied and it starts with the heart,” term as governor of “I believe that Governor people without a dependent at Hutchinson said. “You’ve got to GArkansas following a sweeping Hutchinson has created a clear home a means for them to get have your elected officials doing defeat of his Democratic vision for Arkansas and has more training, to be able to find the right thing and hold them opponent Tuesday night, implemented it well,” Moudy access to a job, and that’s what accountable when they don’t.” according to preliminary said. “He’s got a record. He’s got we want to do,” Hutchinson said Hutchinson is also trying election results. a plan. So he needs another four in the AETN debate. to create a long-term strategy Jamie Barker, Hutchinson’s years to see that plan out.” Hutchinson plans to to pay for the highways in a campaign spokesperson, thinks Senior Erin Bartels, president complete new tasks like raising responsible and sustainable Hutchinson won because he of UA Young Democrats, does Courtesy of the Associated Press the minimum salary for way, according to his campaign completed the promises from not think Hutchinson is a bad The democratic candidate for governor Jared Henderson teachers, instituting an ethics website. He will also present the his first term, he said. governor, but she wanted the announces his run for governor Dec. 11, 2017. reform, creating a strategy to pay plan to voters for approval. “It is a testament to the job Democrat candidate to win for highways and making the He wants to make the the governor has done in the because she disagrees with government more efficient by government more efficient by last four years,” Barker said. “He Hutchinson’s platform, she said. combining agencies, according reducing the number of cabinet- did exactly what he said he was “I mean, he’s definitely to his campaign website. level agencies that report to the going to do.” not the worst, like I don’t hate Over the next four years, governor from 42 to 20 or fewer Hutchinson has been the him or anything,” Bartels said. he plans to raise the minimum by combining the agencies, and governor of Arkansas since 2015 “He’s a strong candidate, but I starting salary for teachers from saving $15 million, according to and campaigned for re-election don’t think that his policies are $31,800 to $36,000, which will his campaign website. by promoting his achievements necessarily the best for the state.” be the highest starting salaries Cabinet agencies, like the from his last term, including Moudy thinks Hutchinson in the region, according to his Department of Education cutting approximately $165 successfully implemented his campaign website. and the Department of million in taxes, according to visions from his first term, Hutchinson wants to ensure Higher Education, will merge his campaign. such as the Arkansas Works that Arkansans have elected to provide more resources In 2018, 61 percent of program, he said. The program officials with the highest and eliminate duplicative Arkansans approved of ensures that people are actually ethical standards, according processes, according to the Hutchinson, according to the pursuing a job, he said. to his campaign website. The Arkansas government website. Arkansas Poll. “Think about a chain,” ethics reform would require all Moudy thinks Hutchinson’s Hutchinson plans to Moudy said. “Your chain’s only legislators and constitutional platforms align with the continue cutting taxes by as strong as your weakest link, officers to publicly disclose College Republicans, and he working with legislators to lower and so by having various strong Courtesy of the Arkansas Governor’s website conflicts of interest before did a good job during his the top income tax rate from 6.9 links together, he’s able to make Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) speaks at the Museum of Discovery debating or voting on campaign by listening to the percent to 5.9 percent over the a strong state — the state that’s legislation. needs of the voters, he said. next four years, according to his able to help itself and help its Spark! Luncheon on Nov. 5. Hutchinson wants to “Our governor is a true campaign website. p e op l e .” strengthen penalty laws and advocate for all Arkansans,” Hutchinson also passed the The program, which was conditions, are required to work In a debate on the make sure that campaign Moudy said. “He is enabling Computer Science Initiative enacted in 2016, provides health or engage in activities like job Arkansas Educational finances are properly disclosed, people to do better and in 2015. This law required care coverage to people with low training 80 hours each month Television Network on Oct. he said in the AETN debate. He enabling people to move computer science courses to incomes. People from ages 19- and report it to be eligible, 13, Hutchinson said he thinks thinks corruption in the state forward, and that in turn is be taught in every public high 49, who do not have exempting according to the Medicaid. the work requirement is a way happened before his first term, making our whole state better.” International students feel effects of severe vetting Patrick Clarkson they change month by month, Millennials represent a Staff Reporter he said. @Loosy_Goose “It has created a lot of uncertainty,” Mobariz said. third of the country Senior Winston Gonzalez the deadline or did not know is from Panama. Gonzalez how to register, according to e chose to study in received a scholarship from the Continued from page 1 the Campus Vote Project. the U.S. because he UofA, which led him to study boomers in population Some students think knew if he wanted here, he said. Under Barack numbers, the percentage voter registration is poorly Hto learn anything about Obama’s administration, it of young adults showing promoted on campus, which the country, it wouldn’t be was easier for international up at midterm elections is may contribute to the lack of from a textbook. He would students to get a scholarship only half of that of the baby student voting, sophomore have to hear the voices of then it is today. It is becoming boomers, according to the Chase Dabliz said. the people first-hand, but more difficult under U.S. Census Bureau. “On a college campus he was surprised with what the increased vetting of Baby boomers represented where thousands of young he heard. The way he thinks international students, he said. 38 percent of voters in 2012, people are compacted into international students are Gonzalez has lived in while young adults made up one community, you would being treated, and spoken to, Arkansas for four years, and just 19 percent of the voting think that voting registration has changed because of the has experience living under census, according to the Pew would be promoted pretty current political climate, and the Barack Obama and Research Center. extensively, but I don’t think not for the good. Trump administrations. In For some out-of-state it was,” Dabliz said. “If I had Hashimoto thinks his experiences and with college students like UA received an email or some that the feelings toward talking to his friends, it was freshman Lauren Patton convenient way to register, I international students easier to get an internship or from Oklahoma, being in a probably would’ve.” in the U.S. have changed scholarship under the Obama new state could contribute to Millennials are not the following the transition into administration but with new low voter turnout, she said. only ones that do not show a new presidency, he said. regulations being made under “As an out-of-state up to midterm elections International students are Trump, it has made living in student, I’m not familiar in the same capacity as not only feeling that they the U.S. difficult, he said. with the candidates here presidential elections. In are being restricted legally, Talking with international in Arkansas,” Patton said. the midterm election of but also think that some students to learn more about “I do not want to vote for 2010, around 40 percent Americans are starting to them and their cultures is someone without knowing of the general population have negative opinions about important. It helps them feel what they’re all about.” voted and in the presidential them. The U.S. and Japan are more at home and might Another reason election of 2012, over 58 good allies, so Hashimoto has Taffy Kavanaugh Staff Photographer help change people’s opinions that might point to the percent voted, according to never been deeply affected by Junior international student Masahiro Hashimoto came to about international students, underrepresentation of the Pew Research Center. the policy changes, he said. the UofA to study with students from different backgrounds. Gonzalez said. millennials each voting Some students, however, “I think American politics Hashimoto thinks it is Hashimoto is originally from Japan. period is the old-fashioned are trying to change that are shifting in a bad way,” important to learn about ballots. In a society in which stigma. Sophomore Turner junior Masahiro Hashimoto U.S. and getting jobs, he said. and talk with international Under the Trump technology dominates how Gillmore is from Memphis, said. In 2016 there was a record students, and when people administration there has been people operate in everyday Tennessee, but was looking Graduate student Ahmad 43.7 million immigrants don’t learn, it is very ignorant, more severe vetting for visas life, especially young people, forward to casting his vote Mobariz is from Afghanistan living in the U.S., making up he said. and financial aid benefits for online voting could attract in Arkansas. Living in and thinks President Donald 13.5 percent of the nation’s American students who international students across this demographic. Jackson Fayetteville as a student, Trump’s policies have created population. Out of the 43.7 appreciate international the board. Applications for registered to vote online and Gillmore found it more uncertainty for people million, 43 percent were U.S. students should reach out financial benefits are slowing thinks it would be realistic to convenient to vote in coming from regions like citizens, according to the Pew to their representatives and down, and there are more make online voting a reality, Arkansas as opposed to the Middle East. Under the Research Center. share their voice, Freeman requests for evidence that the he said. making a five-hour drive Trump administration it is When political discussions said. students need benefits, said “(Millennials) are very home to vote, he said. more difficult to obtain visas, start to become polarizing, it It is very important that Michael Freeman, the director tech-savvy,” Jackson said. “As “I believe that if only a and there was no certainty can be dangerous. The people people vote, Hashimoto said. of the Graduate School and a generation, we are at that small portion of the country that Mobariz could get one might start to become violent, In Japan, there are many International Education. stage where we don’t want to voted, then the results with the new restrictions, he and people will protest in the elderly people who vote, The international students go to a ballot. If we could do wouldn’t show the true said. wrong way, Hashimoto said. so politicians often create whom Freeman speaks with it all online, we would.” majority,” Gillmore said. “It Hashimoto thinks the There are many events programs and legislation that when helping them transition In 2014, the last midterm doesn’t matter where I am at political climate affects the going on in the world that benefit the elderly. If people to the UofA are planners. election, more than half of the time as long as I’m doing voice in the U.S. It is natural may scare people. The fear want their issues addressed, When international students 18- to 24-year-olds were not my part to help accurately for a citizen to feel insecure that is being created is they need to show the are planning on staying in the registered to vote, mostly depict the country’s when people from different affecting American politics, politicians they will vote, he U.S. for four years, policies can because they either missed opinion.” countries are traveling to the Hashimoto said. make the move difficult when said.