TikTok has been an endangered app for many years, beginning with President Donald Trump signing an executive order to ban the use of TikTok in the United States towards the end of his first term in 2020. This ban was unsuccessful and did not take action up until recent dates. On January 19, 2025, TikTok was officially removed from the app stores, banning anyone from downloading the app or using it. The lack of usage only lasted for a day, as the app ran like normal the day af

On Monday, January 27, 2025, the director of the Office of Management and Business (OMB) released a notice of the temporary hold of federal financial assistance. The hold was implemented following President Donald Trump’s orders to review all federal financial assistance programs. Tuesday afternoon, Chancellor Terisa Riley sent out an email regarding the hold and linked the notice from the OMB. In the email she explained that federal student loans and federal grants would not

A s the 2024 election cycle ends this Tuesday it is time to take one final look at both candidates' chances at the presidency according to the most recent polling data. But before we can look at what the polls say regarding this election, let’s look at what has happened in the months leading up to what promises to be the most impactful presidential race in years. What will voter turnout look like and who will be the winner? With both candidates making their last stops on the

On April 14, Gov. Sarah Huckabee-Sanders signed legislation changing a 30 year old law. Starting this August, cities in Arkansas will no longer have the authority to ban pet stores from selling dogs and cats. HB 1591 is an amendment of the Arkansas Retail Pet Store Consumer Protection Act of 1991, the act “requires certain guarantees from retail pet stores to the citizens who buy dogs and cats. Breeding kennels and catteries are excluded from this act, as are animal shelters

Issued on November 30, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) declared an advisory on their bulletin warning of domestic terrorist attacks within the United States. This advisory is currently set to expire on May 23, 2023. “The United States remains in a heightened threat environment. Lone offenders and small groups motivated by a range of ideological beliefs and/or personal grievances continue to pose a persistent and lethal threat to the Homeland…Targets of potenti

Everyone knows about Santa, but have you heard of his companion, Krampus? This frightening figure is often paired with Saint Nick and is believed to have originated in Germany. In Norse Pagan lore, he is rumored to be the son of Hel, the Norse god of the underworld. Krampus is said to appear on the night of December 5th, Krampusnacht , and search for all the naughty children to bestow their deserved punishment or steal them in the night. The legend of Krampus can be traced in

On November 17, Nancy Pelosi officially stepped down as the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Making history in 2007, the California Democrat became the first female Speaker of the House. During the 2018 elections, Pelosi was nominated again for the role, starting her second term on January 3, 2019. Over the course of her terms, she has seen terms from four different Presidents that includes George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden. Throughout her time

In the recent election, Arkansas voters decided on their choice for congress as well as whether or not to pass the four issues being voted on. This included Legislative Authority To Call Special Session, 60% Voter Approval For Constitutional Amendments, Religious Freedom Amendment, and the AR Adult Cannabis Amendment. All four issues did not pass. The first issue voted against was the Legislative Authority To Call Special Session. This would allow Arkansas legislators to pr

After reports indicated a “red wave” midterm, young voters surprised analysts with a high turnout for Democrats, keeping the fight for a Congressional majority closer than anticipated. Circle reports that 27% of youth (ages 18-29) cast a ballot this year, marking the second-highest youth turnout in about three decades. Turnout was exceptionally high in battleground states (FL, GA, Mi, NC, NH, NV, OH, PA, WI), where it was 31%. Edison Research National Election Pool’s exit po

Giant signs lining the highways and your neighbor's yards can only mean one thing. It’s election season in the Natural State. The deadline to register to vote in the May Primaries is fast approaching so here is your Lions’ Chronicle cheat sheet for understanding the 2022 Arkansas Primaries. What even are the primaries? In the simplest of terms, the primary elections are the elections before THE election. Each political party votes on which candidate to send to the general e