Homecoming is approaching, and in my time here at Southeast I’ve noticed a trend when it comes to this tradition. With tailgating and school spirit, inevitably comes a substantial amount of trash left in the streets of our home away from home. We need to take better care of our little river town. ...

There seems to be something some of us are missing as we lament the passing of yet another young artist, Mac Miller. As we look back at his legacy in very little detail, some of us tend to skim over the tremendous gains Miller made as an artist, producer, technician, and most importantly, as a person — forgetting the positive evolution of the artist tends to be the trend in the lives of young artists whose flames were prematurely extinguished...

Missouri artist Dave Carter finds inspiration in the organic world around him. Dave is currently enjoying his third month-long art display in Cape Girardeau’s Conservation Center. The gallery features nine nature-themed oil paintings, adapted originally from photos the artist took in state parks and nature centers...

In an era marked by the #MeToo movement — where women now have a platform to hold perpetrators of sexual assault accountable and the world listens — a Supreme Court nominee who has been hit with sexual harassment accusations is more than problematic...

Three days after Shipyard Music Festival the massive staging and signage is still being removed from the outdoor venue, located next door to the Rust Center for Media, from which the Arrow operates. Cape’s music history is rich. And wherever music appreciation is a staple of the culture, festivals are birthed...

Last week, an apparent overdose took the life of yet another beloved celebrity. Mac Miller, a 26-year old white rapper, was found dead in his Los Angeles home Friday. Toxicology reports have not yet been released to the public. Media outlets like the New Yorker and People are calling Miller’s death “tragic,” as if loss isn’t tragic by nature...