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Hi! I am Mackenzie Branstad and I am majoring in Journalism and minoring in French at the University of Arkansas. I write for the student run fashion magazine Elevè and love writing about lifestyle, especially stories that explore culture, trends and everyday life.

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  • Food Insecurity is Everywhere

    By Mackenzie Branstad In Fayetteville Arkansas the streets are lined with famous fast food chains and options for a convenient meal for busy pedestrians. Although the reality for many residents in the area isn’t deciding what they want to eat, they are deciding the next time they will be able to eat. One in six…

  • Food Insecurity Rough Draft

    By: Mackenzie Branstad As of 2025, the state of Arkansas is ranked number one for food insecurity and in past years Arkansas has consistently been ranked in the top five. 1 in 6 people in the Northwest Arkansas area are food insecure. Thousands of people in Northwest Arkansas don’t know the next time they will…

  • Addie Ashmead and The Thrifting Revolution

    By:Mackenzie Branstad Sitting in a large office chair in front of her bright colorful desk, Addie Ashmead gets ready for the big Spring Flip event coming up for her at work at Beautiful Lives. She gazes at the big floral dispaly perfectly prepared for the upcoming Spring Flip event. β€œI am a counselor to everyone…

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