The Profile at Hendrix College

11/14/2019

"If we fail to see and acknowledge the way that environmental issues are racially stratified across our country we will never be able to effectively bring about change and stability."

Read Gwen Boone's article on environmental racism on hendrixprofile.com.

Flint lacks clean drinking water; East St. Louis Public Housing has lead paint; Houston’s Harrisburg/Manchester neighborhood does not have breathable air. While these environmental issues appear di…

11/14/2019

What are carbon credits, and do they have a future in the federal government's carbon emissions regulations? Read more on our site.

Carbon emissions are a huge global issue that contribute to climate change. The idea of limiting or offsetting carbon emissions has been discussed and, occasionally, implemented in different ways. …

11/14/2019

Writer Hannah Diggs discusses the benefits and effects of the Agricultural Worker Program Act on immigrants. Read more:

My hometown in rural Arkansas is on the cusp of humanity. Ridden with mom-and-pop shops and containing a gas station, a school, and a Sonic, it has everything you might expect to find in small town…

11/14/2019

What do the 2020 presidential candidates think about climate change? Read their stances and plans on our website.

As the evidence of climate change gets harder to ignore, coming up with ways to address the crisis has become a hot topic for the 2020 presidential candidates. Most of the Democratic candidates aim…

11/14/2019

"Thunberg is evidence that anyone with passion to improve their environment, no matter their age, should chase it relentlessly because change must start somewhere."

Read more about the youth movement:

https://hendrixprofile.com/2019/10/17/greta-thunberg-and-the-youth-movement/

11/14/2019

The New Democratic Coalition is introducing a bill that is "an investment in coal." Read more:

The “Revitalizing the Economy of Coal Communities by Leveraging Local Activities and Investing More Act of 2019,” or RECLAIM Act, was introduced in April in both the Senate and the House.…

11/14/2019

Coach Acoustic is a beloved tradition, and this year, it did not disappoint. Writer Jenna Vincente describes the annual event on our site.

Couch Acoustic did not fail to delight and enthrall Hendrix students this year. Put on annually by Couch Hall Council, the event is a night of talent, laughs and all-around good feelings. Upon arri…

11/14/2019

The Hendrix caf means well by its implementation of Meatless Monday, but writer Gwen Boone explains where this falls short. Read more:

With media outlets like Forbes and the Economist dubbing 2019 “the year of the vegan,” plant-based diets have gained mainstream notoriety. People choose to cut animal products from their diet for a…

11/14/2019

Arkansas weather is unpredictable: what do student-athletes do when the heat becomes a struggle? Read more about it on our website.

Most athletes have complaints about the horror that is summer practice. Countless hours spent running drill after drill in the swealtering Arkansas heat will make anyone cranky, yet year after year…

11/13/2019

Writer Alessandra Williams explains the main arguments and underlying issues of the Supreme Court's upcoming hearing on LGBTQ+ rights. Read more:

Protestors gathered outside the Supreme Court of the United States on October 7th as the Court heard arguments for cases that could have a major impact on the livelihoods of LGBTQ+ workers. The iss…

11/13/2019

Are Women People? The Hendrix Player's first fall play explored this question in an impressive and empowering performance. Read more:

The first fall play, titled Are Women People?, was written by junior Lily Bay, junior Ragan Price, sophomore Rachel Stewart, and junior Shaundraya Jackson in honor of the 100 year anniversary of wo…

11/13/2019

This fall, the Board of Trustees discussed admissions, renovations, and more: read about it on our website.

This October, the Hendrix College Board of Trustees held their fall meeting. On the 3rd, the board was able to see the progress of the new Miller Creative Quad. On the 4th, the board met within the…