On November 4, 2022, the digital domains of the digital database Z-Library are no longer accessible to the public. Z-Library was notorious for being one of the largest repositories of pirated books on the Internet. The site reportedly held nearly 12 million copies of books in its digital archive that was shared with the public for free. As well as 86 million articles that included academic texts and journal articles. Users of the site could download up to five books a day on

After more than two decades in prison, alleged murderer Adnan Syed has been released on September 19th, 2022. An appeal was called for his case, partially due to the popularity of the podcast Serial . Serial produced mass amounts of content including their own investigations about Syed’s conviction that brought more attention to his case. A Baltimore judge overturned Adnan Syed’s original 1999 conviction for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Hae Min Lee. The podcast Serial

Breedlove is home to the UAFS Music and Theatre Department. Built in the 1970s and officially opened in 1976, they were booming with students majoring in the arts. This decade was considered the “golden years” for the administration. There are tales that the Breedlove building is haunted. From objects getting thrown around, to a piano being played in the late hours of the night. It is known among students and professors that a male ghost, given the name of Larry, haunts the a

This month, Fort Smith welcomed Nothing Bundt Cakes to our community. Nothing Bundt Cakes is having its grand opening on Saturday, October 29th at 9 a.m. The first 50 to purchase will get “Free Bundtlets For a Year”. Each winner will receive one Bundtlet a month for a year. They will also have live music and a costume contest! Make sure you stop by for a delicious bundt cake! They are located at 4191 Phoenix Avenue, Suite 27 (Next to Eyemart). They’re open from 9 am - 7 pm, M

It's the season for all things spooky and haunting at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS) and the Fort Smith community. Along with all the Halloween events, several haunted houses and attractions are open as well. Several events will happen within the next couple of weeks at UAFS and other places throughout Fort Smith. These events include Haunted University at UAFS, UAFS Haunted Hustle 5k, Monster Mash Volleyball Tournament, Halloween Hoopla, Trunk or Treating, a

The number 13 has always been considered an unlucky number during the time of Halloween. It dates all the way back to the anti-paganism era of the holiday. In honor of it being the spooky month of October, here’s 13 states’ favorite candies–minus the unluckiness. Delaware, Maine, and Nebraska’s history with Sour Patch Kids Frank Galatolie created this candy in the 1970’s as “Mars Men” but were later renamed Sour Patch Kids in 1985 by Cadbury and Malaco Licorice Company. Mond

Netflix will be releasing an ad-supported subscription plan at the price of $6.99. On Thursday, October 13th, the popular streaming platform Netflix announced their new “Basic with Ads” monthly subscription package that will start on November 3rd. Current members on alternate plans can rest assure that they will not be affected by the new ads. Netflix claims that “Basic with Ads” is a compliment to their existing options. Due to healthy competition from other streaming servi

The UAFS Applause literary journal has opened submissions for its 33rd issue featuring the theme “evitable ending” and will continue to accept admissions until March of next year. Applause is an annual, full-online publication from the UAFS undergraduate english, rhetoric and writing program. They accept work from undergraduate programs around the world that focus on fiction, creative nonfiction, visual art, and photography. Applause has been a part of the UAFS community f

In an email titled “Guidance on Abortion Laws,” the University of Idaho General Counsel advised against faculty providing abortion guidance, warning that violation of the state’s abortion law may lead to loss of employment. Idaho’s abortion law, which went into effect August 25, restricts all abortions unless it is necessary to save the life of the mother or in cases of rape or incest. Violators of the law may face 2-5 years in prison and suspension of their professional lic

The sorority Delta Gamma will be hosting two fundraisers the week of October 10th. One fundraiser will be supporting Delta Gamma...

On October 8th, 7Brew Coffee Fort Smith will be giving away free t-shirts all morning with each large drink purchase while supplies last. The Fort Smith 7Brew location located at 7720 Rogers Ave will be hosting a Grand Opening Swag Day Event this Saturday from 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. where they will give away free "swag." This free swag will include a choice from three different t-shirts that bear different 7Brew logos or designs. 7Brew is a drive-thru coffee shop that starte

Fort Smith has seen an outbreak of breaking and entering incidents, 51 such instances since September 20th. Targets are mostly unlocked vehicles. In a release sent via email, the Fort Smith Police Department (FSPD) warned residents of a spike in breaking and entering calls. They believe that many of the incidents are related and stress the importance of locking your car anytime you are away. FSPD is currently pursuing leads and has asked for help identifying suspects. Reward

On September 21, UAFS’ student organization, Cultural Network, held a “Peace One Day” event to celebrate World Peace Day. Many guest speakers took part in this year’s event, including members of the Baha’i Club, Director of the Literary Council of Western Arkansas, Bente Erikson, Members of the Muslim Medical Students Association from Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (ARCOM), Director of the UAFS Gallery of Art and Design, Dr. Matt Bailey and more. When asked wh

JCPenney is hosting a Suit-Up event on Sunday, October 9th from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. in order to help students sharpen up for their future career. The event will provide University of Arkansas - Fort Smith students, faculty, and alumni with deals of up to 50% off of professional attire. UAFS organizations such as the Babb Center for Career Services seek to assist students in feeling confident and being dressed to impress for job interviews, and this event will do just that. “[Su

The nationwide index of listing banned books has been updated. Among the banned books list was the middle-grade school book series “Girls Who Code” by Reshma Saujani has fallen on the list alongside classic literature such as “Handmaid’s Tale” and “Of Mice and Men.” The series follows through as a chronicle of a group of young girls and their adventure as part of their coding club at school. The author Reshma Saujani is a leading activist, author, and founder of the nonprofit

Sorority Alpha Omicron Pi Upsilon Beta held their annual philanthropy event, “Strike out Arthritis” on September 17. This year they chose to do a ticket fundraiser to watch The Naturals play and they sold 97 tickets. Each sorority on campus holds philanthropy events every year and they have many things going throughout the week leading up to that event. Colby Creech,who is the director of philanthropy for AOII, spoke about their philanthropy event. Last year they held a wiffl

Ever since we created our first accounts, we have fallen victim to the complex world of social media. Platforms such as Instagram and TikTok were created in hopes to share fun content with others, but has sharing gone too far? Domo’s Data Never Sleeps 5.0 study revealed that in 2017, Instagram users posted 46,740 times every minute. At that rate, just imagine how many posts are made within a day or a week. It’s great to see the faces of our distant family members and old frie

UAFS has announced that Follett Higher Education will be replacing Barnes & Noble (B&N) as the vendor of the Lion’s Bookstore. B&N has been partnered with UAFS for the previous 14 years. The switch is set to take place before the start of the Spring 2023 semester. Follett’s presentation to the Bookstore Selection Committee promised exciting changes. New developments include wider selections of UAFS merchandise, kiosks located in the store, and Apple products. The new vendor w

On Wednesday, representatives from various departments gathered in Campus Center Room 129 to discuss Title IX and its influence on academics and athletics. The event, titled “Perspectives on Title IX," was one of four events hosted by the Title IX office to celebrate 50 years of the laws passage. The panel featured Head Volleyball Coach Jane Sargent, Associate History Professor Billy Higgins, Director of Athletics Curtis Janz, Computer & Information Sciences Professor Dr. Jan

Announced Friday, The Windgate Foundation, a private, family foundation based in Little Rock, awarded the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith with a donation of $18.7 million, becoming the largest single donation in UAFS history. The funds will be used to expand the Nursing program and the Windgate Art and Design facility. The foundation aspires to strengthen visual art education in the United States. Since its founding in 1993, the Windgate Foundation has given more than $751